Lucy Coleman > Quotes

“You sound concerned that he will resent what he gave up for you. But you don’t seem to regret what you gave up for him.”
― Lucy Coleman, Summer in Provence

“Ever since Grandma died, I’ve felt as if life is a ticking clock. Every single day that passes is a day I should be moving forward, but I feel stuck. Drained. Invisible even to myself, as if I’m some sort of automaton going through the motions instead of living in the moment.”
― Lucy Coleman, Summer in Provence

“We are each made up of a multitude of layers, Sam. The deeper we delve, the closer we get to our core, the real person we often choose to hide from the world. No one wants to feel vulnerable, or risk getting hurt, but in hiding our true selves we lose something. But that’s what happens when things go wrong and it’s easier to sink back beneath the surface, so people only see the façade. Sometimes, though, it’s so far removed from the person we are deep inside, that even we don’t really recognise ourselves any more.”
― Lucy Coleman, The French Adventure

“I write heart-warming stories about life, love and relationships. Above all it’s about the feelgood factor, as isn’t everyone simply chasing the dream of a happy life with the one they love? And dreams do, often, come true but in real life it’s seldom a case of everything instantly falling into place. So I write about the journey …”
― Lucy Coleman

“I’m on French soil now and so the adventure begins.”
― Lucy Coleman, The French Adventure

“he stops to show me the label. ‘This is one of my favourite local wines: Costa d’Amalfi Tramonti Bianco. Tenuta San Francesco grow their wines on the steep terraced hills in Tramonti, in the heart of the Amalfi Coast. Try it – I bought this specially for us to enjoy tonight.’ Nico passes me a glass and I pretend to know”
― Lucy Coleman, Finding Love in Positano

“If a man comes into my life then fine, but I don’t need that to make me feel complete.”
― Lucy Coleman, Summer on the Italian Lakes

“There’s a bit of cutting to be done, so maybe three or four days. Gérard is coming in to sort the electrics this week, so we might have to work around him. Then it’s skirting boards and architrave, hanging the doors and your next task will be painting. I’ll be plumbing in the bathroom and the kitchen while you do that.”
― Lucy Coleman, The French Adventure

“of noise to get themselves noticed; others are natural, shining stars, and they serve as an inspiration to the rest of us. And then there are the quiet ones, like you, who make things happen; life’s journey is a little smoother because of them and they truly are a blessing.”
― Lucy Coleman, Christmas at Silverberry Hall

“You can’t choose who touches your heart, it just happens.”
― Lucy Coleman, Magic Under the Mistletoe

“Every day that we’re not together is one day we’ll never get back, isn’t it?”
― Lucy Coleman, Finding Love in Positano

“That’s my girl. Life is all about how quickly you can bounce back, not how many times you get knocked down.”
― Lucy Coleman, The French Adventure

“and”
― Lucy Coleman, Summer on the Italian Lakes

“Sometimes when we feel a little lost for direction it’s wise to take a while and think things through. Listen to your inner self and when you hear its voice you know you are being true to yourself. Don’t try to start common-sensing it, or applying logic – just act upon it.”
― Lucy Coleman, The French Adventure

“many”
― Lucy Coleman, Christmas at Lock Keeper's Cottage

“Treasures don’t always sparkle; some are covered in mud.”
― Lucy Coleman, A Springtime To Remember

“We live in a world where the bad news hits the headlines faster than the good news,”
― Lucy Coleman, Summer on the Italian Lakes

“Yesterday is the past, tomorrow is the future, but today is a gift – that’s why it’s called the present.”
― Lucy Coleman, Finding Love in Positano

“I’ve lost my pride a few times over the years and it does shake your confidence, but the lessons I learnt were invaluable. Hardest of all though is when a family member turns on you – it’s a hurt that never goes away.”
― Lucy Coleman, A Springtime To Remember

“How can anyone know what they want out of life if they don’t understand who they are? I’ve always been a daughter, a girlfriend, a best friend, a colleague or an employee, first. Somewhere along the line I forgot that sometimes it’s important to understand who I am, rather than what I am to everyone else.”
― Lucy Coleman, The French Adventure

“When you make bad choices the only person who can turn that around is you.”
― Lucy Coleman, Summer on the Italian Lakes

“When you are on your own there is no safety net other than the one you provide for yourself.”
― Lucy Coleman, Summer on the Italian Lakes

“It’s not about the gifts, or the amount of money you have to lavish on the occasion. It’s about the desire to make it special for other people and in doing so, it makes it special”
― Lucy Coleman, Snowflakes Over Holly Cove

“As I turn to look at him what I see on his face is empathy and maybe a tinge of regret, reflected in those mysterious green eyes flecked with a hint of grey. ‘Sometimes life’s hurdles aren’t easy to jump. It’s a case of learning how to survive the fall really.’ There’s sadness and pain in his voice. ‘Was it that bad?’ ‘Bad enough. Anyway, it’s time to head back or we’ll find ourselves walking in the pitch black.”
― Lucy Coleman, The French Adventure

“When you are loved that much you will never, ever be alone because not even death can break something that strong.”
― Lucy Coleman, Snowflakes Over Holly Cove

“People can come to regret the mistakes they don’t make, as much as they regret the mistakes they do make.”
― Lucy Coleman, Summer in Provence

“immediately steps forward, thrusting out her”
― Lucy Coleman, A Springtime To Remember

“Some people make a lot of noise to get themselves noticed; others are natural, shining stars, and they serve as an inspiration to the rest of us. And then there are the quiet ones, like you, who make things happen; life’s journey is a little smoother because of them and they truly are a blessing.”
― Lucy Coleman, Christmas at Silverberry Hall

“it’s”
― Lucy Coleman, Summer in Provence

“forever means one day at a time, with each new day being a renewal of that commitment. Forever is a destination that stretches out ahead of you.”
― Lucy Coleman, Snowflakes Over Holly Cove