Lisa M. Prysock > Quotes

“I've never met anyone as kind as you are, except me Mum, o' course." --Benjamin Trimmel to Lady Alexandra.”
― Lisa Prysock, To Find a Duchess

“You must remember also that He would never make any mistake in creating you. No matter what harsh and hateful words have been said to you, no matter the wrong actions against you, those opinions are not valid. The only valid opinion in which we can place true merit is that of God, and ultimately, your own.--Olivia Worthington of River Oaks Plantation”
― Lisa M. Prysock, Protecting Miss Jenna

“To order a wife by mail seemed strange to him indeed; so strange he could only open the letters in the confidential cloak of night, undisturbed by even the servants..." Lord Hartford's thoughts at the prospect of reading letters in response to his advertisement for a mail order bride in "To Find a Duchess”
― Lisa Prysock, To Find a Duchess

“Where do you prefer to sit, Sir?" (Lady Alexandra to William, the Duke, during her mail-order bride interview.)”
― Lisa Prysock, To Find a Duchess

“For one, Darcy had started out with great contempt for Lizzy and the expectation of an arranged marriage to someone else. Secondly, but of greater importance than those mindful lessons learned from entirely plausible fiction, she was armed with the truth that she had the Lord on her side. She must brave on and hope for the best in spite of how things appeared.”
― Lisa M. Prysock, Persecution & Providence

“It's pretty amazing that the Lord of heaven and earth, creator of everything, the God of Jacob and Israel, the Messiah, Jesus, allows us to carry him around in our hearts! He is good and full of grace, even when we aren't. He loves us even when we mess it up. He deserves our very best!”
― Lisa Prysock, To Find a Duchess

“The only thing he was sorry for was slamming the door and perhaps raising his voice to the woman who'd been like a mother to him since the passing of his parents. Perhaps she hadn't really deserved his reaction, but he was, justifiably, weary of their meddling and hearing about his father's will. Apparently no suitable maiden was going to appear on his doorstep. He seemed to be looking for a needle in a haystack.”
― Lisa Prysock, To Find a Duchess

“It was William who would climb out of his carriage unafraid and help a farmer drive a herd of cattle or sheep across a road when necessary.”
― Lisa Prysock, To Find a Duchess

“Every sin seemed to have set him back and cost him dearly, but murder wasn’t one of them.
—Jake Hunter, "Cherry Crossing" by Lisa M. Prysock.”
― Lisa M. Prysock, Cherry Crossing

“Those who remain positive in life and make the best of difficult situations will become victorious over life’s challenges.
—Sister Marta, a Nun, "Cherry Crossing" by Lisa M. Prysock.”
― Lisa M. Prysock, Cherry Crossing

“They both knew the stakes were high and they were trapped in the inevitable, but there were far greater questions racing through their minds that night.”
― Lisa M. Prysock, Protecting Miss Jenna

“They were cruel and wicked on that day. I’m most proud of the fact you didn’t despise them, you forgave them, and you never spoke back to them. You simply determined to do your best to overcome a difficult situation.”
—Josie Hayes, Sparrow’s Hope by Lisa M. Prysock.”
― Lisa M. Prysock

“The good Lord had chosen to guide her through all these things, and she’d only had to open her ears and heart to hear Him.
—Addison, "Addison’s Adventure" by Lisa M. Prysock”
― Lisa M. Prysock, Addison's Adventure

“Accustomed to women who fussed over him the moment they realized how much wealth he would one day inherit, this woman had the audacity to walk away from him.
—Ezekiel Knight, Sparrow’s Hope”
― Lisa M. Prysock, Sparrow's Hope

“She could not hear the reply of the Lord in the soft moonlight beams He had hung in the heavens...beams that filtered through the creamy lace curtain panels and caressed her cheek. Nor did she hear the Lord's encouragement in the stars that lit up the night sky. She could hear no reply at all that night.”
― Lisa M. Prysock, Protecting Miss Jenna

“Jackie laughed and shook her head. “I never could fool you, Jill. I see you are feeling better. Perhaps your presence would have helped me, but I do not blame you for what I have managed to do of my own reprehensible free will and accord.”

—Jacqueline Hayes, Sparrow’s Hope”
― Lisa M. Prysock, Sparrow's Hope

“Would the hand of Providence permit such an irony of bleakness to prevail?...If so, to what purpose and end result?...Regardless of the answers, she now found herself in an imperfect union, with an imperfect family. They had real flaws and a myriad of complex emotions... She had little choice but to adjust accordingly if they were each to survive within it.”
― Lisa M. Prysock, Persecution & Providence

“Jake acknowledged her remarks with raised brows, an emphatic and knowing nod, and a peculiar smile while a coughing fit escaped Hugh. He’d heard all about Josie and could barely contain his amusement with the nun’s remarks. Jake tried to temper his reply. “Yes, we’ve experienced the determination of Miss Hayes.”
—Jake Hunter, "Cherry Crossing" by Lisa M. Prysock.”
― Lisa M. Prysock, Cherry Crossing

“The one who has accepted Christ is richer and more successful than the wealthiest man in all the world who does not believe or has refused Christ.
—Reed Logan, "Addison’s Adventure" by Lisa M. Prysock.”
― Lisa M. Prysock, Addison's Adventure

“We’re not waiting behind on the sidelines with the other women. We want to be part of the contest,” Orla blurted out.
—"Addison’s Adventure" by Lisa M. Prysock”
― Lisa M. Prysock, Addison's Adventure

“Maybe I don't want you to take your time, or keep your distance, Reverend McLane. Maybe I've waited long enough for my Mr. Darcy."--Chelsea in "Persecution & Providence”
― Lisa M. Prysock, Persecution & Providence

“Women of the west are determined for life to be different and better for us out here,” Jill pointed out. “It takes some time for newcomers to catch on to what it means to us to carve out a new life here in this wilderness. Think how long it has taken for Honey River Canyon to grow. When we arrived, barely anything was here.”
—Jillian Hayes, "Sparrow’s Hope" by Lisa M. Prysock.”
― Lisa M. Prysock, Sparrow's Hope

“The successful always have their own land, and they build nice homes. The best ones follow God. The Lord maketh a man to prosper, but we must meditate on His Words, day and night. Then we shall find good success. It’s in Joshua.
—Reed Logan, "Addison’s Adventure" by Lisa M. Prysock”
― Lisa M. Prysock, Addison's Adventure

“It all made sense to Addison now, the little whispers from Heaven she’d heard at just the right moments, the peace in her heart, the verses the Lord would bring to her memory when she needed them most.
—Addison Campbell, "Addison’s Adventure" by Lisa M. Prysock.”
― Lisa M. Prysock, Addison's Adventure

“Things seemed truly wild out here where some men had no respect for civility, the sanctity of human life, and the law. Now he understood why they called it the Wild West, and today he felt trapped in it.
—Jake Hunter, "Cherry Crossing" by Lisa M. Prysock.”
― Lisa M. Prysock, Cherry Crossing

“Our great happiness does not depend on the condition of life in which chance has placed us, but is always the result of a good conscience, good health, occupation, and freedom in all just pursuits.”
― Lisa M. Prysock, Lydia's Lot

“Josie, if I didn’t know better, I’d say that’s Jake driving his buggy like a madman up our drive.” Jill’s eyes widened as she dropped her fork.
—Jillian Hayes, "Sparrow’s Hope" by Lisa M. Prysock.”
― Lisa M. Prysock, Sparrow's Hope

“She could hardly wait to cross over from Kansas into the Oklahoma prairie and take in God’s beautiful land.
—Addison in "Addison’s Adventure" by Lisa M. Prysock.”
― Lisa M. Prysock, Addison's Adventure

“Ah, I had no idea the ladies are marking certain gentleman targets as their territory."
—Jake Hunter, "Sparrow’s Hope" by Lisa M. Prysock.”
― Lisa M. Prysock, Sparrow's Hope

“Self-pity tended to result in a wasteland leading nowhere, and she didn’t like to spend time on that road.

—Jocelyn Hayes, "Cherry Crossing" by Lisa M. Prysock.”
― Lisa M. Prysock, Cherry Crossing