Western Historical Romance Quotes

“We can best honor our dead by livin' well. Moving' forward dusna mean y love them any less. It just means ye're still alive.”
― Heather Blanton, A Lady in Defiance

“Too much strength could be a curse, leaving a person unable to bend, only break.”
― Ellen O'Connell, Eyes of Silver, Eyes of Gold

“Joe bedachte sie mit einem letzten finsteren Blick und wandte sich ab, dabei seine sporenbewehrten Fersen in die Seiten seines Pferds pressend, um es wieder anzutreiben. Doch im nächsten Augenblick riss er in erschrockener Hast die Zügel zurück und hob die Hand zum Zeichen, dass Katherine ebenfalls anhalten sollte. Sein Gesicht verriet Alarmbereitschaft.
Irritiert folgte sie seinem Blick.
Auf einer nahen Anhöhe sah sie sieben indianische Krieger zu Pferd, die sie aufmerksam beobachteten.
Ein entsetztes Keuchen entfloh ihrer Kehle. Eilig zügelte sie den Rotfuchs und spürte, wie Panik sie ergriff.
Woher waren sie so überraschend gekommen? Noch vor einer Minute waren sie nicht da gewesen!
Mit unerschütterlicher Gelassenheit verharrten die Krieger nebeneinander auf dem Kamm des Hügels, hoheitsvoll, einschüchternd und furchterregend, während der unablässige Wind in ihrem langen Haar und den vielen Federn wühlte. Nicht einmal ihre Ponys schienen sich zu rühren.
»Arapaho«, raunte Joe ihr zu, ohne den Blick von den Indianern zu wenden.”
― Melanie Nova, Die Avantgardistin: Westwärts

“Mrs. Carter raised her chin. "The essence of a lady comes from within," she said in a gentle but firm tone. "A lady can wear rags, but as long as she holds her head up and carries herself proudly, people will see her, not her clothing.”
― Debra Holland, Healing Montana Sky

“never held a book before and reverently turned the pages, looking at the incomprehensible print and wishing she could understand the meaning of the words.
Henri drifted close to peer over her arm. "What's that?"
"A book. There be stories in here.”
― Debra Holland, Healing Montana Sky

“She stopped before the shelf of books and took one down. She'd never held a book before and reverently turned the pages, looking at the incomprehensible print and wishing she could understand the meaning of the words.
Henri drifted close to peer over her arm. "What's that?"
"A book. There be stories in here.”
― Debra Holland, Healing Montana Sky

“It's not fair that our dogs don't have longer lives. When I get to heaven, I intend to scold God for that.”
― Debra Holland, Healing Montana Sky

“My outlook has changed, Antonia. Last year this time, I'd bemoaned the ruined hay." He shrugged. "Now I know what real loss is. So I'm seeing things differently.”
― Debra Holland, Healing Montana Sky

“The guilt passes?"
Jonah nodded, his eyes grave. "Mostly." He took off his hat and ran a hand through his shoulder-length blond hair. "Hard to be grieving one wife and yet developing love for another." He put his hat back on. "Confusing as all get-out."
Erik let out a slow breath, relieved to be understood. "Yes."
"You can treasure the memory of one and love the reality of the other.”
― Debra Holland, Healing Montana Sky

“Life is for the living," her late husband had said more than once. "Laugh while you can.”
― Debra Holland, Healing Montana Sky

“I'll try to turn the other cheek....But I've only got two and they're both stinging.”
― Heather Blanton, A Lady in Defiance

“I'm more interested in lookin' forward than back. The past is done and there's no changin' it.”
― Heather Blanton, A Lady in Defiance

“Men fight like men. Women fight like unchained demons.”
― Heather Blanton, A Lady in Defiance

“Naomi knew she should pray... Instead, she put her face in her hands and wept with all the force of a bursting dam.”
― Heather Blanton, A Lady in Defiance

“It's been much harder to forgive myself. My mistake was like a pebble dropped in a pond. The ripple effect has impacted everyone I love.”
― Heather Blanton, A Lady in Defiance

“Maybe, now and then, we have to give up a portion of our kingdoms--the things we hold dearest--to find what it is God wants for us.”
― Heather Blanton, A Lady in Defiance

“I’m sorry, Rob,” she said softly.

He grunted. “Sorry is a sorry word.”

-A Desperate Journey”
― Debra Parmley, A Desperate Journey

“Then she saw him walking from the barn to the bunkhouse.


Hardworking Rob, who did so much for her and never asked for anything in return. Here she’d been indulging herself, enjoying the fancy soap, the nice nightgown and he was still working. Working to provide a place for them to stay. 


He looked up and she raised her hand to wave to him, longing to tell him all she felt in her heart and didn’t know how to put into words. She wanted to say come look at the moon with me, let me wash your hands and your tired face, let me ease your boots off and rest. Rest here with me.

He stopped and stared at her almost as if he’d read her thoughts. 

- A Desperate Journey”
― Debra Parmley, A Desperate Journey

“Could he really want a relationship with a woman who was at the point in life of trading beauty for wisdom?”
― Heather Blanton, A Lady in Defiance

“eyes running over me like the work of a hundred biting ants”
― Ann Howard Creel, Call Me the Canyon: A Novel

“Thunderation.” His fingers tightened on the cup.

She rushed over. “Where does it hurt? Are you in pain? Is there anything I can do?”

He gazed up into her eyes. “I don’t know if you can give me what I need.” 
His steady gaze impaled her.

Silence loomed between them like a heavy mist and the room felt warm and heavy. 
A clock chimed. It would be time for the funeral soon. 


- A Desperate Journey”
― Debra Parmley, A Desperate Journey

“Moss should’ve realized the absolute worst way to make sure Sally stayed in the room was to vehemently object to her leaving.

- A Desperate Journey”
― Debra Parmley, A Desperate Journey

“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

“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

“For a moment, he wondered if reading the Bible, immersing herself in prayer, or holiness contained the secret to her glow, but he had a feeling all three contributed to her appeal and wellbeing.
—Jake Hunter, "Cherry Crossing" by Lisa M. Prysock.”
― Lisa M. Prysock, Cherry Crossing

“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

“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

“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

“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

“She wasn't falling in love with him and didn't intend to.”
― Linda Ford, Mail-Order Bride Substitute