The Ride of Her Life Quotes

“I love all of you—the good, the bad, the funny, the angry, the slightly insane. I even love it when you’re jealous of someone who couldn’t hold a candle to you. That’s not going to change.” “How”
― Lorna Seilstad, The Ride of Her Life

“ya can’t be fixin’ everything.” “I wouldn’t fix it all, but I’d repair those porch steps, maybe make a couple of beds, and see to the cracked plaster in the parlor.” “And the hole in Lilly’s heart?” Nick quirked his eyebrows in question. “I can’t fix that.” “Ah, but ya have to admit ya sure have been tryin’.” Crossing”
― Lorna Seilstad, The Ride of Her Life

“We’re a pretty good team.” Levi looked up at Nick, then licked his cone. “Aren’t we?” “I’d say so.” “Forever and ever.” “I’m working on that.” Nick ruffled Levi’s hair as they passed through the turnstile. Glancing”
― Lorna Seilstad, The Ride of Her Life

“He traced her lower lip with his finger. “I love you.” “And I love you, but what if that isn’t enough?” “My beautiful, pragmatic, sensible Lilly, we can make this work.” He cupped her chin, nudging it upward so he could claim her lips. Her”
― Lorna Seilstad, The Ride of Her Life

“They’re beautiful.” Nick gave her a crooked grin. “And so are you.” She giggled. “Mr. Perrin, are you comparing me to an elephant?” “That probably wouldn’t be in my best interest, would it?” She laughed. “My, but you are a smart fellow.”
― Lorna Seilstad, The Ride of Her Life

“I love you, Lilly.” His”
― Lorna Seilstad, The Ride of Her Life

“were you thinking about?” She dabbed Levi’s chin with her napkin. “Kissing you.” He gave her a rakish grin and slurped down a large spoonful. “Lilly, I don’t want to speak with her or about her or have anything to do with her. She’s my past. You’re my future.” “Some”
― Lorna Seilstad, The Ride of Her Life

“He locked his hopeful gaze on her. Those cobalt eyes should be considered lethal weapons. She”
― Lorna Seilstad, The Ride of Her Life

“Leaning to his right, he bent to speak into Lilly’s ear in order to be heard above the celebration. “If we weren’t in front of a couple hundred people, I’d kiss you senseless.” “And if you did, I’d send you on a roller coaster ride to the moon.” He”
― Lorna Seilstad, The Ride of Her Life

“I’m not going anywhere until you tell me what’s going on. What will people think if they see us alone?” “They’ll think we’re courting.” “Which we aren’t.” She stuck her fists on her hips. “Who says?” “Nick!” “Lilly, I simply wanted to spend a day with you without interruptions—or adorable interrupters.” He swept his arm toward the boat. “So, if you’d care to join me.” “And if I don’t?” He crossed his arms over his chest. “I’ll kidnap you.” “Honestly, Nick. It’s not like you’re some kind of pirate.” He scooped her into his arms. Lilly gasped and wrapped her hands around his neck. “Put me down!” “Arrgh, prisoners don’t make demands.” He crossed the sand to the boat and gently deposited her on a seat. In a smooth motion, he shoved the boat into the water and hopped inside. Flashing her his best pirate grin, he added another wink. “Fair maiden, consider yourself kidnapped by Captain Nick.” “All”
― Lorna Seilstad, The Ride of Her Life

“Oh, she was a stubborn one, but he’d let her know she’d met her match. Maybe some people might be put off by her tough, I-don’t-need-anyone exterior, but he wasn’t. She was not going to chase him away. Lilly Hart needed to realize he was here to stay. His”
― Lorna Seilstad, The Ride of Her Life

“Can nothing go right?” Sean peeked over the top of his newspaper, and his eyebrows rose. “Trouble with the lass?” “All I did was ask Lilly if she’d like an escort to church services on Sunday. What was the crime in that?” Sean folded the newspaper and set it aside. “I take it she didn’t enjoy yer day with the beasties?” “Oh, I think she liked the animals fine. It’s me she doesn’t seem to want to be around.” “Nick, my boy, the lassie is sweet on you fer sure, but her heart is torn. Ya need to be patient.” Sean lifted the lid to a box and pulled out the wooden piece he’d been whittling. He handed Nick a second piece. Nick opened his pocketknife and began to peel away the wood on the toy he’d been constructing. “I keep telling myself that, but when I think she may be letting me into her life a bit, she closes me off.” “I hate to break this to ya, boyo, but even yer blue-eyed charm can’t open every door.” “Why won’t she trust me?” “Why should she?” “What do you mean by that?” “Don’t get your rankles up. I’m asking ya if you’ve truly thought of what yer asking her to do in taking a chance on the likes of ya.” Nick laughed and glanced at his friend, whose eyes were alight from the good-natured ribbing. He fingered the chunk of wood in his hand, enjoying the feel of its solid structure. “Lilly could do worse than me.” “Could she?”
― Lorna Seilstad, The Ride of Her Life

“Was it the bestest ride ever, Mama?” He didn’t wait for a response but moved on to hugging Nick. “Do you want to go again with me, Mr. Nick?” Lilly shook the folds of her gored skirt back in place and flashed Nick a smile. “I’d sure appreciate it. It was awfully high.” The corners of Nick’s lips bowed. “In that case, sure, Chipmunk. I’ll go with you.” “One thing.” Levi wagged a finger at Nick. “Don’t hug me like you did Mama. That’s for girls.”
― Lorna Seilstad, The Ride of Her Life

“Besides, Lilly, I’ll feel safer with you next to me.” “You shouldn’t, because I’m gonna kill you the first chance I get,” she hissed. Nick”
― Lorna Seilstad, The Ride of Her Life

“What’s this one?” Levi asked. “It’s a stork.” Jethro tossed the bird a handful of corn. “Do you know what storks bring?” Lilly sucked in a breath. “No, sir.” Jethro glanced at Nick, then dropped his gaze to Nick’s and Lilly’s clasped hands. “Well, if you’re lucky, you may find out sooner than you think.” Lilly’s cheeks bloomed the prettiest shade of rose Nick had ever seen. She pulled her hand away and refused to look at him. One”
― Lorna Seilstad, The Ride of Her Life

“You know, Levi, I wouldn’t want any of us to get separated and run into any wild animals.” They’d reached the zoo, and Nick opened the door to the main office for Levi and Lilly to pass through. After trotting inside, Levi lifted his serious face toward Nick. “That would be bad.” “I think we should all hold hands just in case.” Nick held out his open hand to Lilly. She shot him a fiery glare. Levi grabbed Nick’s other hand. “Mama, you’d better hold Mr. Nick’s hand. You don’t want to get eaten by agitatored alligators, do you?” “That’s not the beast I’m most worried about,” she muttered. Nick looked at his empty, outstretched hand and raised his brows. Holding hands with him in public? Didn’t he realize what he was asking? It was nearly a declaration. “For your safety, ma’am,” he said like a sheriff from the Wild West. With a sigh, she placed her hand in Nick’s palm. She only hoped she wouldn’t regret it.”
― Lorna Seilstad, The Ride of Her Life

“Morning, Mr. Nick.” “My, don’t you look dapper.” He looked to find Lilly in the doorway. “And doesn’t your mama look pretty as a daisy.” “Not daisy. Daffodil.” Levi hopped down the steps. “That’s her favorite flower, but her dress is green, so I guess she’s pretty as a toad.” Nick chuckled. “Only you would think toads are pretty.” “Toads”
― Lorna Seilstad, The Ride of Her Life

“Your turn, Mrs. Hart.” Nick held up his arms. “Just like Chipmunk.” “You jump, Mama.” Levi demonstrated the effort from beside Marguerite. “It’s fun. Don’t worry. Mr. Nick will catch you. You’ll be Chipmunk Mama.” Ten minutes ago her son was scared witless, and now he couldn’t wait until she launched herself into the arms of Nick Perrin. “I think I could shimmy down the trunk.” “Don’t be silly.” Nick moved his extended arms. “Take a leap of faith. It’s not far, and I’ll catch you. I promise.” Heart”
― Lorna Seilstad, The Ride of Her Life

“You got up there, you can get down. Right?” Levi took a trembly breath, his shoulders shaking beneath her arm. “What if I fall?” “I’ll catch you.” Nick spoke with such sincerity even Lilly found herself believing the man’s words. “And what if Mama falls?” Despite all the branches, Nick held her gaze. “I’ll catch her too.”
― Lorna Seilstad, The Ride of Her Life

“how about you, Mrs. Hart? Can we count on your patronage? Can I give you the ride of your life?” Nick cocked an eyebrow in her direction. Lilly clasped her hands in front of her. “As a matter of fact, I like my feet on the ground, right where God intended them to be.” “Why doesn’t that surprise me?” Nick teased. “Mind if I try to change your mind?” “Good luck doing so.”
― Lorna Seilstad, The Ride of Her Life

“Now, Mr. Perrin, about you calling me by my Christian name.” Nick chuckled. “I like the way it feels on my tongue. Lilly. Sweet, like peppermint with a little bite to it.” “But”
― Lorna Seilstad, The Ride of Her Life

“You could drive a good man to drink.” Her”
― Lorna Seilstad, The Ride of Her Life

“The little pistol of a woman couldn’t be an inch over five feet tall, but he had no doubt her quick tongue made up for any size she lacked.”
― Lorna Seilstad, The Ride of Her Life

“She paused, and he guessed she was considering whether she trusted him. At last, her lips curved in a smile. Why hadn’t he noticed her smile earlier? Pure sunshine. Too bad she had so little to smile about. Perhaps he could fix that. “Did”
― Lorna Seilstad, The Ride of Her Life

“double-breasted suit and knotted tie. But it was the stylish homburg”
― Lorna Seilstad, The Ride of Her Life