"The heart makes its choices without weighing the consequences. It doesn't look ahead to the lonely nights that follow." ― Tess Gerritsen From Tess Gerritsen Novelist Added on 1/31/2026 About Tess Gerritsen American novelist and retired physician known for bestselling medical and crime thrillers, including the Rizzoli & Isles series. Her books have been adapted for television and translated internationally. Born: 1953-06-12 View all quotes from Tess Gerritsen