Colleen Coble > Quotes

“There is more to a soul than what others see”
― Colleen Coble, Fire Dancer

“There are always choices in life. People are going to pull you in all directions. Where you end up is a direct result of how wise your decisions are.”
― Colleen Coble, Lonestar Sanctuary

“He released her with obvious reluctance and shoved open his door, then came around to open her door. His chivalry brought an even broader smile. "Bet this doesn't last long", she teased. He took her hand. "You keep waiting for me to open it, and I will keep coming around.”
― Colleen Coble, Lonestar Homecoming

“When you love someone, you expect them to love you back the same way - with a singleness of heart.”
― Colleen Coble, Fire Dancer

“Integrity has rewards that are more valuable than how many days we spend on earth.”
― Colleen Coble, Tidewater Inn

“Being a Christian doesn't mean trouble never comes our way, Zach. It just means God is here, and He gives us the grace to get through the heartache.”
― Colleen Coble, Tidewater Inn

“Struggle and pain aren’t something to fear. We will all face trials while here on earth. What matters is how we’re dealing with the challenges that come our way. Do we let them mold us into stronger, better people, or do we grouse and complain about our lot in life?”
― Colleen Coble, Butterfly Palace

“God was in the business of bringing blessings out of unexpected circumstances, but Lucy didn’t want this twist to her life. … but didn’t God ask the seemingly impossible at times?”
― Colleen Coble, Blue Moon Promise

“Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.’ When we’re delighting in him, our desires come in line with his, not his with what we want.”
― Colleen Coble, Into the Deep

“We don't all have to be in the limelight to be reaching our potential,' Jack said, keeping his voice even. 'There's something to be said for raising a family and being part of my community.”
― Colleen Coble, Lonestar Secrets

“One thing I’ve learned from you and Bree is that every day is a gift. What we do with it is our choice.”
― Colleen Coble, The Rock Harbor Collection: Without a Trace, Beyond a Doubt, Into the Deep, Cry in the Night, and Silent Night

“He felt a stab of satisfaction at the way her cheeks colored and her eyes darkened with trepidation. Her emotions showed readily on her face. She had translucent skin that colored easily, and it would be tempting to spend his time provoking a reaction out of her. She was a match for him in more ways than one.”
― Colleen Coble, Safe in His Arms

“For a moment, the color leeched from his face, then he blinked and smiled. Margaret, for a second I thought it was your mama standing there. He gave a gruff laugh. You look lovely, my dear.
Her father's praise brought tears to her eyes. His approving words came far too infrequently. Was her appearance all that mattered to him-to anyone? It seemed to be the way of the world. No one cared about who she was on the inside. No one saw the heart longing to be loved and to love in return. She sometimes even doubted God's love for her.”
― Colleen Coble, Safe in His Arms

“Sometimes our biggest heartaches bring the most blessings.”
― Colleen Coble, Strands of Truth

“None of us is fit to do anything. It’s only with the Lord’s help we get by.”
― Colleen Coble, Secretly Smitten

“I’ll try to find an herb that will help. I shall research it.” Her voice held determination. He smiled. “My little healer. You try to fix everyone. Can you fix my heart?” “Has someone harmed it?” “I fear it’s been irretrievably ensnared by you.” Her smile widened, and she placed her small gloved hand on his forearm. “That’s a perfect state for it. I shall endeavor to keep it that way.” “And what of the state of your own heart?” She sobered. “I fear it is as entangled as yours.”
― Colleen Coble, The Lightkeeper's Daughter

“One unfortunate circumstance can change our lives for the worst, and all it takes is an act of kindness to turn it around the other way.”
― Colleen Coble, Butterfly Palace

“The past has a way of rising up and stepping into view when we least expect it.”
― Colleen Coble, The View from Rainshadow Bay

“Normal life is not ever perfect. What kind of people would we be if God never allowed our faith to be tested? Adversity makes us stronger.”
― Colleen Coble, Edge of Dusk

“The butterfly needs the hardship to make it strong enough to fly. The struggle pumps fluid to its wings and gives it the strength to survive. If I were to help it by cutting away the chrysalis, it would die. So all we can do is stand back and observe its own efforts to free itself.”
― Colleen Coble, Butterfly Palace

“God loves us for who we are. We can´t work our way to his love.
That doesn´t work here on this wold either.
You either love someone for who they are, or you can forget it. Love that is earned is no love at all.
It won´t last.”
― Colleen Coble, Blue Moon Promise

“Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. —Isaiah 40:28”
― Colleen Coble, Distant Echoes

“Look at the view from here. If we were down on the shore, we wouldn’t be able to see how the two boats maneuver to avoid each other. We can see the lighthouse and the Dungeness Spit. From up here, we can see lots of things we couldn’t if we were in the middle of the waves.” She got where he was going. “Now that it’s all over, we can see how God took care of us through this. He”
― Colleen Coble, The View from Rainshadow Bay

“She touched his cheek. “I wondered what love felt like,” she said. “Now I know.” He crushed her to his chest again. There was no pretense with her. He kissed her again, not caring to hold back the depth of his love. His breathing was ragged when he raised his head. “Oh Addie, Addie, what did I do before you came into my life?” Tears shone on her lashes. “I don’t think I lived before tonight.” “We must be married. Quite soon, darling girl. I can’t wait for long.” “I’d marry you tonight,” she said. “Right now.” He traced the curve of her cheek with his finger. “I’ll ask your father for your hand tonight.” A shadow darkened the joy in her eyes. “What about Lord Carrington?” “What about him?” “Father seems quite set on a match with him.” She wet her lips. “I’ve been thinking about what you said. That God might be disciplining him. You might be right.”
― Colleen Coble, The Lightkeeper's Daughter

“God had been good to them all today. But He was good every day just, sometimes she noticed.”
― Colleen Coble, Into the Deep

“Men were as plentiful as salmon, but a best friend was a freshwater pearl.”
― Colleen Coble, Without a Trace

“Daniel studied her face. Have you ever thanked God for giving you the advantages he has? Advantages?
All those things I've already mentioned. Your tall and strong, loyal and brave, kind and loving. You stand out in a crowd and your a leader. He wouldn't trust those qualities with just anyone. He must love you a great deal.”
― Colleen Coble, Safe in His Arms

“Gratitude looks to the Past and love to the Present; fear, avarice, lust, and ambition look ahead.”
― Colleen Coble, Two Reasons to Run

“Thank you, Lord, for never turning me away. For never getting scared, for never lashing out when I hurt you, for always being there with arms wide open, ready to take me back.”
― Colleen Coble, Secretly Smitten

“RITA finalist Colleen Coble is the author of several bestselling romantic suspense series, including the Mercy Falls series, the Lonestar”
― Colleen Coble, Safe in His Arms