Quotes from Mary Connealy

Chapter 1 Colorado Territory June 23, 1866 Last time. This is it. Never again. Rafe Kincaid pulled his chestnut thoroughbred to a halt in full darkness, still a short distance away from the entrance of the cavern. He rubbed the ugly, jagged scar that ran from the corner of his eye to

Before they quit skidding, three sets of hands were dragging Seth off of her. Julia was yelling threats and orders. Rafe had Seth in a

Some days Ursula could barely bring herself to talk for the weight of all her fears, but she could always sing.

Now he watched the two of them, joined together against a troubled world, and he knew the lack in his own life.

A man don't always have to change the land. He can find a way to fit in.

There is no end of good that comes from being married to a smart woman.

Deb, justice is every man's fight. To right a terrible wrong and make evil men pay for their crimes is part of why I'm going, but there's more. It's not just about punishing the men who attacked your wagon train. These men are dangerous. They'll hurt more folks if they aren't stopped.

Someone needs to be their guardian on the that trail. I'm taking that job.

The best gift of Christmas is a child, of course. But the next best is giving time and talent to help one another.

He clutched his hands into a ball, praying, Why, God, why? I've been a faithful servant and served my church well. So why do You feel the need to test me? Actually, punish would be a more apt description.

You can fill that house to the rafters with all the baby girls you want, now that you're married to me. And I promise to be nothing but grateful.

She sure as shootin' hoped that proved to be true.