Serving Up Love Quotes

“Running wouldn't make her free. It would only further entangle her. True freedom could only be gained by trusting God and standing fast in his strength. Like David facing Goliath. Or Esther Standing uninvited before the king.”
― Karen Witemeyer, Serving Up Love: A Harvey House Brides Collection

“I love you, Rosalind Kemp. You. The woman who is kind to lonely old ladies and ornery boys.”
― Karen Witemeyer, Serving Up Love: A Harvey House Brides Collection

“I know enough," Caleb shifted his gaze to Rosalind, but she wouldn't meet his eyes. She had dropped her head and rounded her shoulders. So he moved in front of her and took her hands in his. "I know that we all make mistakes and shouldn't cast stones. I know that I love her with all of my heart and want to build a life with her if she'll have me.”
― Karen Witemeyer, Serving Up Love: A Harvey House Brides Collection

“God will give us strength. You'll see. If we stand fast in him, we can overcome anything.”
― Karen Witemeyer, Serving Up Love: A Harvey House Brides Collection

“Graham turned to face her. "Never be afraid to talk to me.”
― Regina Jennings, Serving Up Love: A Harvey House Brides Collection

“He wanted to touch her, to clasp her hand or stroke her cheek, but he settled for holding her gaze, not wanting to jeopardize the fragile closeness blooming between them.”
― Karen Witemeyer, Serving Up Love: A Harvey House Brides Collection

“He kept his hands to himself and made a show of watching the horses, but all of his attention focused on Rosalind.”
― Karen Witemeyer, Serving Up Love: A Harvey House Brides Collection

“His chest tightened. This was what he wanted. The chance to make her happy, to see her eyes light up, to share little moments like this with her for the rest of their days.”
― Karen Witemeyer, Serving Up Love: A Harvey House Brides Collection

“I'll come back for you soon, and when I do, be ready for a kiss that'll knock you off the rails.”
― Regina Jennings, Serving Up Love: A Harvey House Brides Collection

“Why would your brother listen to me?"
"Because he knows I love you.”
― Regina Jennings, Serving Up Love: A Harvey House Brides Collection

“Ignoring the boy following them, Graham said, "I hope your trip home was pleasant, even if it was alone."
"You shouldn't have gotten me a private car. That was excessive."
"I was hoping to make up for my absence. Did it?"
Her cheeks warmed as she ducked her head. "No. I still would've rather had you."
"Oh, love, that's the nicest thing--" He pecked a kiss on her cheek so quickly, she couldn't quite believe it had happened.”
― Regina Jennings, Serving Up Love: A Harvey House Brides Collection

“Willow heard Graham chuckle just before he took her hand.
"What are you doing? she gasped. "They can see us."
"I want my intentions clear from the beginning," he said.”
― Regina Jennings, Serving Up Love: A Harvey House Brides Collection

“Why would your brother listen to me?"
"Because he knows I love you.”
― Karen Witemeyer, Serving Up Love: A Harvey House Brides Collection

“A common man would decide that pursuing his ladylove was more pleasurable than questioning a restaurant manager. A rich man could decide to let someone else do the hard work, and take up the courting immediately. But Graham believed in seeing things through. The same strength of character that meant he wouldn't stop until the smugglers had been caught meant that once the way was free to secure willow's hand, he'd pursue that just as vigorously.”
― Regina Jennings, Serving Up Love: A Harvey House Brides Collection

“As Percy continued on with his speech, Myrtle saw her father making his way to the front of the room. His appearance left her smiling, but because Percy was her problem and one she knew she needed to deal with, Myrtle caught her father's eye, shook her head, then strode forward, the crowd drawing in a collective breath when she reached Percy's side and gave him a bit of a wallop with the book of poetry she was holding.
Immediately it became clear she had walloped him a bit too hard, since Percy went careening backward, his feet flying out from under him. He remained flat on his back on the highly polished floor, blinking owlishly up at her as she peered down at him.”
― Jen Turano, Serving Up Love: A Harvey House Brides Collection

“I'm trying to stop you from making a complete cake of yourself...”
― Jen Turano, Serving Up Love: A Harvey House Brides Collection

“You don't need to go very far to find me. I'm right here.”
― Jen Turano, Serving Up Love: A Harvey House Brides Collection

“When he tightened his grip and leaned closer to her, Myrtle had had quite enough. Drawing back her free arm, she let it fly, the book she'd brought with her to pass the time until Jack arrived connecting soundly with the man's nose.”
― Jen Turano, Serving Up Love: A Harvey House Brides Collection

“I suppose the potatoes are looking fetching today. They seem to have a lovely fluffiness about them.”
― Jen Turano, Serving Up Love: A Harvey House Brides Collection