Shadow Spell Quotes

“Love isn’t a prize given on merit, or something to be taken back when there’s a mistake. It’s a gift, as much for the giver as the one who’s given it.”
― Nora Roberts, Shadow Spell

“It’s the heart that gets us through the hard times, and gives us joy.”
― Nora Roberts, Shadow Spell

“As long as there’s choice, the end is never set.”
― Nora Roberts, Shadow Spell

“She wanted him happy, more even than she wanted happiness for herself. And yet, knowing he was on his way to finding what he didn’t yet know he wanted made her feel so painfully alone.”
― Nora Roberts, Shadow Spell

“Love isn’t a prize given on merit, or something to be taken back when there’s a mistake. It’s a gift, as much for the giver as the one who’s given it. The day you’ll take it, hold it, you won’t be afraid.”
― Nora Roberts, Shadow Spell

“It’s different with a parent, isn’t it? They have to consider constantly whether to say yes or no, now or later. They have to discipline and enforce as well as love and tend. You’ll only have to love, and they’ll soak all that up like sponges.”
― Nora Roberts, Shadow Spell

“The world needs lovers who fit, or how would we go on? To be only one of one for a life? That’s a lonely life.”
― Nora Roberts, Shadow Spell

“As she rubbed, as she crooned, Connor’s eyes fluttered open. He found himself staring up into Meara’s pale face and teary eyes. “What? Why am I on the floor? I hadn’t gotten drunk yet.” He reached up, brushed a tear from Meara’s cheek. “Don’t cry, darling.” He struggled to sit up, teetered a bit. “Well, here we all are, sitting on Fin’s kitchen floor. If we’re going to spin the bottle, I’d like to be the one to empty it first.”
― Nora Roberts, Shadow Spell

“The ornament of a house is the friends who frequent it. —RALPH WALDO EMERSON”
― Nora Roberts, Shadow Spell

“You’re thinking too much. Try being in the moment. It’ll amaze you.”
― Nora Roberts, Shadow Spell

“Nature was as full of cruelty as of beauty, he knew all too well.”
― Nora Roberts, Shadow Spell

“The ornament of a house is the friends who frequent it.”
― Nora Roberts, Shadow Spell

“A FINE THING IT WAS TO GIVE SOMEONE THE LINGERING glow of memories.”
― Nora Roberts, Shadow Spell

“You’ll be a boon to those grandchildren.” “Will I?” “Oh, you will. You’ll be patient with them, and sincerely interested in their doings and their thoughts. It’s different with a parent, isn’t it? They have to consider constantly whether to say yes or no, now or later. They have to discipline and enforce as well as love and tend. You’ll only have to love, and they’ll soak all that up like sponges.”
― Nora Roberts, Shadow Spell

“Connor Sean Michael O’Dwyer! Get your arse down here”
― Nora Roberts, Shadow Spell

“I expect sometimes both tend, and other times one may tend more as the other forgets for a bit, then it might shift over again.” It was all a matter of balance, he thought, with some care and effort tossed in.”
― Nora Roberts, Shadow Spell

“Love needs tending, is what I’m saying. It’s some work to keep the light and the warmth, but why would you want to be cold in the dark?”
― Nora Roberts, Shadow Spell

“Love, he thought. It could make you a fool or a hero. Or both at once.”
― Nora Roberts, Shadow Spell

“Roibeard’s keeping a watch on all, and Merlin’s with him. But I’ll be happier altogether when the six of us are together at home.”
― Nora Roberts, Shadow Spell

“Make you wonder, when you’re feeling low, what it is about yourself they can’t love. I know how it is, and how hard it is to accept someone who should love you absolutely, doesn’t. Or not enough. But it wasn’t me, and it wasn’t you. It was them, the lack in them.”
― Nora Roberts, Shadow Spell

“friend. To have only the heat without the warmth? It would do, and does, but only just.”
― Nora Roberts, Shadow Spell

“When I think of a lover who would touch more than my body, I think of a”
― Nora Roberts, Shadow Spell

“With you. Connor heard the answer in his heart as much as his head. Always”
― Nora Roberts, Shadow Spell

“But it’s a wound that can’t fully heal, isn’t it, not to have the full love of those who made you. The indifference of Iona’s parents, the full mess of Meara’s.” “Which is worse, do you think?”
― Nora Roberts, Shadow Spell

“You’re proposing to me on horseback when we both smell of brimstone?” “It strikes me as romantic and memorable. Look here.” He slid it onto her finger, gave it a little tap. “See, it fits, as I said. You’ll have to marry me now.” She looked at the ring, back at him. “I suppose I will then.” He caught her in a kiss as sweet as it was awkward. “Hold on now,” he told her. And they flew.”
― Nora Roberts, Shadow Spell

“Amused, Connor poured whiskey all around, lifted his glass, tapped it to Meara’s. “Whether we’re victorious or buggered, there’s no five others I’d rather stand with. So fuck it all. Sláinte.”
― Nora Roberts, Shadow Spell

“BECAUSE IT CONTINUED TO RAIN, CONNOR SAT IN BRANNA’S workshop, drinking his second beer and brooding at the fire. When Fin walked in, he scowled. “You’d be wise to feck off. I’m not fit company.”
― Nora Roberts, Shadow Spell

“That’s fine then, as I need to call Roibeard in and get on to work.” He got his jacket from the peg, and a cap while dishes clattered. “I do love her,” he said as the words felt so fine, “I love her absolutely.” “Ah, Connor, you great git, so you always have.” He went out into the rain thinking his sister was right. So he always had.”
― Nora Roberts, Shadow Spell

“That’s the best, isn’t it? It’s just a matter of taking time to cool it down, think clear so we’re not leaping into an impulse we could regret. We’re both smart and steady enough to do that.” “Then that’s what we’ll do.” He offered a hand to seal the deal. Meara took it, shook. Then they both simply stood, neither backing away, moving forward, or letting go. “Ah hell. We’re not going to think at all, are we?” He only grinned. “Not tonight.” They leaped at each other.”
― Nora Roberts, Shadow Spell

“Connor stared at his arm, at the huge black burn, the peeling and bubbling skin. He felt oddly detached from it all, as if he looked at some little wonder behind glass. “Would you look at that?” he said, and passed out.”
― Nora Roberts, Shadow Spell