Historical Western Romance Quotes

#1. Ethan, but I'm certainly not the type of woman to just go home with two men whether I know them or not. It would be highly inappropriate, not to mention stupid."
"And you're not stupid."
"Not as far as I can tell" ...

MK McClintock

#2. Life is for the living," her late husband had said more than once. "Laugh while you can.

Debra Holland

#3. Caught the Viking looking at this. He's wife hunting." He winked at Frey before glancing down at Trudy. "Better than trying to capture one."
Frey sent Seth a mock scowl. "I left my battle axe at home.

Debra Holland

#4. 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

#5. She sighed. "What I wouldn't give for a civilized bathroom."
Howie remained silent out of habit and also because he didn't know what a civilized bathroom was.

Debra Holland

#6. 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

#7. Damn right, cowboy.

Leslea Tash

#8. She was dangerous. I'd heard the rumors, that she had a history as a wild woman, that she'd been married to a gambler, maybe even been one herself, that her past was scandalous at best. But who was I to judge? My past was littered with scandal.

Margaret Madigan

#9. I do have a girl that sets the moon and stars.

Caroline Fyffe

#10. 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

#11. One cowboy is never enough.

Vanessa Vale

#12. And then you realize one day that you can't remember her scent and nothing smells like her anymore. You can't remember how she feels or the sound of her voice. You haven't thought of her every second of every day. Then--then you feel more alone than on the day you lost her.

Desiree Banks

#13. 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

#14. She couldn't hold in her irritation. "What's so funny?"
He reached out and touched the tip of her nose.
"You.

Caroline Fyffe

#15. He'd stolen a kiss, and been transported to heaven. "I won't say I'm sorry, Susanna. Even if you think I should."
Her lips looked kissed and a bit plump. "I didn't ask you to.

Caroline Fyffe

#16. eyes running over me like the work of a hundred biting ants

Ann Howard Creel

#17. 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

#18. Finding her first smile since she read the telegram, Isabelle let out a soft sigh. "I sometimes wonder if you're even real, Mr. Gallagher."
He smiled in reply. "Oh, I'm real Isabelle. I promise you that."
-Gabriel and Isabelle in GALLAGHER'S HOPE

MK McClintock

#19. Even through her coat, he could feel the curve of her arm, making him aware of their differences.
Man and woman.
Hard and soft.

Debra Holland

#20. 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

#21. 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

#22. Look through that clump of trees. There's a hawk sitting on the weathervane at the Red Rooster Inn. I've heard that if someone you love very much passes away, they can come back in the form of a hawk, to look after you and give you comfort.

Caroline Fyffe

#23. Men fight like men. Women fight like unchained demons.

Heather Blanton

#24. Mine to protect. Mine to cherish.

Debra Holland

#25. Could he really want a relationship with a woman who was at the point in life of trading beauty for wisdom?

Heather Blanton

#26. My love for you won't stop with my leaving. Come an evening over the years, when you step outside your door and hear the wind blowing through the cottonwoods, that'll be me, thinking of you, whispering your name, and loving you.

Penelope Williamson

#27. Put me down."
Of course, the man couldn't hear her. She barely heard the scratchy whisper.
"I said - "
"I heard you, Mrs. McBride, but I'm not putting you down.

MK McClintock

#28. I've been thanking God for you being there. For you risking your life for Dove. I'll never forget it, Tyler. I'll never forget you...."
"Truth is, Lily, I'll never forget you either.

Debra Holland

#29. I'm more interested in lookin' forward than back. The past is done and there's no changin' it.

Heather Blanton

#30. Just let me catch my breath, Red Macalister, and think. You've tipped my teapot handle over spout.

Debra Holland

#31. Susanna, I'm not exactly sure how to begin. Where to start. I know I was in the wrong by not telling you sooner, but I was in an incredibly tight spot."
She crooked her brow.
"I'm still in an incredibly tight spot?"
She nodded.

Caroline Fyffe

#32. You're a virgin. You have no idea what you're asking for."
"Then you will have to teach me."
"Not like this. Not on a horse in the middle of nowhere.

Sarah McCarty

#33. I'll try to turn the other cheek....But I've only got two and they're both stinging.

Heather Blanton

#34. Louisa rested her head against his shoulder. She inhaled a happy breath and allowed herself to relax and let the connection between them seep into her body.

Debra Holland