Susan Elizabeth Phillips Quotes

She threw up her hands. All right. Why not? Why not? Sure. His arms fell to his sides. That's it? I pour my heart out. I love you so much I've got freakin' tears in my eyes. And all I get in return is 'Why not'? What did you expect? Am I supposed to fall all over you just because you've finally come to your senses? Would it be too much to ask?...He'd begun to glare at her again, his eyes growing stormier by the minute.When do you think you might be ready? To fall all over me, that is.

~ Susan Elizabeth Phillips

You know that we've got a few problems we need to talk through before we get married.I'm not getting rid of Pooh.See, there you go being antagonistic. Marriage means learning to compromise.I didn't say I wouldn't compromise. I promise to take the ribbon out of her topknot before you walk her.

~ Susan Elizabeth Phillips

Do you really expect me to fall apart every time another woman throws herself at you? Because, if that's so, I'll be a nervous wreck before the honeymoon's over. Although, if they do it in front of me...He went still. Did you just propose to me?She bristled. Do you have a problem with that?The scoreboard lit up, and he gave the world a high five. God, I love you.

~ Susan Elizabeth Phillips

So, Beav, tell me about yourself.I'm Blue.Sweetheart, if I had your dubious taste in men, I wouldn't be too happy, either.My name is Blue. Blue Bailey.

~ Susan Elizabeth Phillips

Life sure is easier when you're rich.And a natural born charmer. Don't forget that part.How could I? she retorted. It's the only thing we have in common.

~ Susan Elizabeth Phillips

What New York City football team did Joe Namath play for?The New York City Yankees!A roar of laughter went up from the crowd, accompanied by more than a few loud groans. Bobby Tom silenced them all with a glare. At the same time, the glitter in his eyes dared any of them to contradict her.When he was certain every person there understood his message, he turned back to Gracie and gathered her into his arms. With a tender look and a gentle brush of his lips, he said, Exactly right, sweetheart. I had no idea you knew so much about football.And that was how every last person in Telarosa, Texas, came to understand that Bobby Tom Denton had finally and forever fallen head over heels in love.

~ Susan Elizabeth Phillips

Colin : “Perhaps now is the time to tell you that I have a weakness for agreeable women.”Sugar Beth : “Well, that sure does leave me out.”Colin : “Exactly. With agreeable women, I’m unendingly considerate. Gallant even.”Sugar Beth : “But with tarts like me, the gloves are off, is that it?”Colin : “I wouldn’t exactly call you a tart. But then, I tend to be broad-minded.”She suppressed the urge to dump her porridge in his lap.

~ Susan Elizabeth Phillips

[Colin to Sugar Beth] I put my heart on every page.

~ Susan Elizabeth Phillips