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title: "6 Contemporary Quotes By Shannon MacLeod"
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> [“Och, lass. Yer going to have to not do that.” Faolán exhaled. “Creeping up on a man is a dangerous thing, and…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/shannon-macleod/och-lass-yer-going-to-have-to-not-do-that-faol-n-exhaled-creeping-up/)

[Shannon MacLeod](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/shannon-macleod/)

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> [“Food shouldn’t be that shade of green, lass.” – Faolán MacIntyre”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/shannon-macleod/food-shouldn-t-be-that-shade-of-green-lass-faol-n-macintyre/)

[Shannon MacLeod](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/shannon-macleod/)

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> [“Submitted for your approval--the curious case of Colleen O’Brien and the gorgeous time traveling Scot who landed in her living room.” –…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/shannon-macleod/submitted-for-your-approval-the-curious-case-of-colleen-o-brien-and/)

[Shannon MacLeod](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/shannon-macleod/)

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> [“Refusing to lean back against him, Colleen sat ramrod straight until they reached the road. “I guess I should say thank you…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/shannon-macleod/refusing-to-lean-back-against-him-colleen-sat-ramrod-straight-until/)

[Shannon MacLeod](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/shannon-macleod/)

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> [“His deep voice drifted to her through the crowd of women. “…my lady when she returns. Och, there ye are, Blossom,” Faolán…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/shannon-macleod/his-deep-voice-drifted-to-her-through-the-crowd-of-women-my-lady-when/)

[Shannon MacLeod](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/shannon-macleod/)

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> [“You turn the lights on and off here and if you can’t sleep and want something to read there are books in…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/shannon-macleod/you-turn-the-lights-on-and-off-here-and-if-you-can-t-sleep-and-want/)

[Shannon MacLeod](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/shannon-macleod/)

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## Other authors on Contemporary

## More by Shannon MacLeod

> [“Here’s a secret for ye, mo chridhe,” Maggie smiled, smoothing his hair back from his forehead, “nothing ever dies. The gift stays the same,…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/shannon-macleod/here-s-a-secret-for-ye-mo-chridhe-maggie-smiled-smoothing-his-hair/)

[Shannon MacLeod](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/shannon-macleod/)

> [“Och, lass. Yer going to have to not do that.” Faolán exhaled. “Creeping up on a man is a dangerous thing, and I confess…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/shannon-macleod/och-lass-yer-going-to-have-to-not-do-that-faol-n-exhaled-creeping-up/)

[Shannon MacLeod](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/shannon-macleod/)

> [“I’m not holding out a whole lot of hope for you,” she snapped. “And quit calling me that. I liked it when I thought…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/shannon-macleod/i-m-not-holding-out-a-whole-lot-of-hope-for-you-she-snapped-and-quit/)

[Shannon MacLeod](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/shannon-macleod/)

> [“Finding her voice at last, she asked, “What dreams are you having, sir?” “I dreamt I was in a spring field and a woman…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/shannon-macleod/finding-her-voice-at-last-she-asked-what-dreams-are-you-having-sir-i/)

[Shannon MacLeod](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/shannon-macleod/)

> [“Food shouldn’t be that shade of green, lass.” – Faolán MacIntyre”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/shannon-macleod/food-shouldn-t-be-that-shade-of-green-lass-faol-n-macintyre/)

[Shannon MacLeod](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/shannon-macleod/)

> [“In the late afternoon, Lily approached Ian as he reclined on the couch sketching. “I’ve got something to ask you,” she said, the tiniest…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/shannon-macleod/in-the-late-afternoon-lily-approached-ian-as-he-reclined-on-the-couch/)

[Shannon MacLeod](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/shannon-macleod/)

> [“Submitted for your approval--the curious case of Colleen O’Brien and the gorgeous time traveling Scot who landed in her living room.” – Rod Serling”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/shannon-macleod/submitted-for-your-approval-the-curious-case-of-colleen-o-brien-and/)

[Shannon MacLeod](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/shannon-macleod/)

> [“Faolan stretched out on the blanket, propping his head on one elbow thoughtfully. “Eire is fine enough, I suppose,” he began, “but if I…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/shannon-macleod/faolan-stretched-out-on-the-blanket-propping-his-head-on-one-elbow/)

[Shannon MacLeod](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/shannon-macleod/)

> [“Identify yourself,” Colleen demanded. “I’ve got a bat and I will beat the living shit out of you if you so much as blink.…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/shannon-macleod/identify-yourself-colleen-demanded-i-ve-got-a-bat-and-i-will-beat-the/)

[Shannon MacLeod](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/shannon-macleod/)

> [“Lunch looks grand, Meg. You’ve really outdone yourself,” James commented, loading his plate. He frowned down at an escaping carrot extending precariously over the…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/shannon-macleod/lunch-looks-grand-meg-you-ve-really-outdone-yourself-james-commented/)

[Shannon MacLeod](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/shannon-macleod/)

> [“Refusing to lean back against him, Colleen sat ramrod straight until they reached the road. “I guess I should say thank you for saving…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/shannon-macleod/refusing-to-lean-back-against-him-colleen-sat-ramrod-straight-until/)

[Shannon MacLeod](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/shannon-macleod/)

> [“Sweet bleedin’ Jesus,” Faolan exploded, snatching up the shirt and yanking it back down over her head in one fluid movement. “Do ye think…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/shannon-macleod/sweet-bleedin-jesus-faolan-exploded-snatching-up-the-shirt-and/)

[Shannon MacLeod](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/shannon-macleod/)

> [“His deep voice drifted to her through the crowd of women. “…my lady when she returns. Och, there ye are, Blossom,” Faolán grinned, standing…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/shannon-macleod/his-deep-voice-drifted-to-her-through-the-crowd-of-women-my-lady-when/)

[Shannon MacLeod](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/shannon-macleod/)

> [“I’m going to make the coffee, and then we’re going to have the personal space talk.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/shannon-macleod/i-m-going-to-make-the-coffee-and-then-we-re-going-to-have-the/)

[Shannon MacLeod](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/shannon-macleod/)

> [“You turn the lights on and off here and if you can’t sleep and want something to read there are books in the living…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/shannon-macleod/you-turn-the-lights-on-and-off-here-and-if-you-can-t-sleep-and-want/)

[Shannon MacLeod](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/shannon-macleod/)

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