159 Quotes by Josh Lanyon

It’s more believable that a cop would get involved in solving these murders. I mean, you’re talking about writing a series. How believable is it that this Hollywood gossip columnist is going to keep stumbling on all these murders?

...do you have someone you can stay with? Hell, stay with your mother. The Pentagon doesn’t have the security system she’s got.”I really would rather die. “I’m not putting my mother in the path of a serial killer. Thanks for the thought.”“God help the serial killer who tackles your mother,” Riordan muttered.

You were the first in every way that counted.

All cynics are disappointed idealists. The more stars in the eyes, the harder the fall.

'Yeah,' he said with slow satisfaction. 'You need it bad. Worse than I do.'I gasped, 'Is it a competition? What do I win?' 'Shh. Turn off for a few seconds, Adrien.' 'A few seconds? Is that all it's--' I caught my breath as his finger moved knowledgeably, unerringly. 'There's the off button,' he murmured.

You're Professor Mills? The new one who teaches history?"As opposed to the old Professor Mills who preached overthrow of the government?

How quickly, how neatly the chaos of a living person could be reduced to an insignificant box.

The moonlight streaming through the sheer draperies revealed Taylor smiling, boneless and peaceful in Will's embrace. The most dangerous man Will knew rested sweetly in his arms, trusting him with his love as he trusted Will to guard his life. It was beyond precious. Life, love, was made up of fragile moments like these. Fragile as Paris moonlight.

You think I'm with you out of guilt?""No, you ass. Of course not. I just mean—""You're a nut, MacAllister. I'm with you because I love you."There it was, out. Three little words. Three of the most common words in the world, but string them together and they were more powerful than any warrant, any extradition papers, or even treaty. Stronger than any magical spell. Had he really never said them aloud to Taylor?