“Friedrich tugged on the collar of his military jacket and shook his head. Duchess Lacreux was a cunning woman—not at all what… — K.M. Shea Copy Share Image
“What do you think of the ball?” her companion asked. “It is lovely,” Cinderella said. “What do you enjoy most? The dancing?”… — K.M. Shea Dance Copy Share Image
“Bless the army for increased patrols, and bless me for memorizing their routes for library trips.” — K.M. Shea Copy Share Image
“For the longest time, Cinderella had doubted Friedrich was ever serious about her. Now, as she saw the way his fingers twitched… — K.M. Shea Time Copy Share Image
“Of course I would fall for Captain Emotionally Constipated. I could train a rock to hold more affection for me.” — K.M. Shea High-fantasy Copy Share Image
“Although…it does raise an important question.” “Yes?” “We have both admitted we love each other.” “Yes?” “And we’re engaged.” “Yes?” “May I… — K.M. Shea Long suffering Copy Share Image
“Cinderella smiled through the tears in her eyes. “Cristoph Friedrich, before I answer, there are some things that must be stated,” she… — K.M. Shea Another man Copy Share Image
“When will you desist playing tour guide?” he asked. “I should think never. It is the greatest aspiration of my life to… — K.M. Shea Copy Share Image
“It’s been months since Friedrich was attacked. Isn’t the danger over by now?” “Not as long as the Colonel courts you, Mademoiselle.”… — K.M. Shea Copy Share Image
“Isaia wasn’t Briar’s true love. She might love him, but it was the young innocent affection bred out of familiarity.” — K.M. Shea Love Copy Share Image
“Startled, Cinderella fixed her eyes on his mask. It was to her shame, but he was right. It wasn’t the thought of… — K.M. Shea Marriage Copy Share Image
“And all the sweet talking of your mother?” “I want you two to get along. You need to get along,” Friedrich said.… — K.M. Shea Parenting Copy Share Image
“He lowered his head towards Cinderella. When he was a hand away, Cinderella covered her mouth with her hands. “Do not even… — K.M. Shea Copy Share Image
“Now do you see why I wanted to be sure you loved me before I told you? Although you still haven’t said… — K.M. Shea Copy Share Image
“Friedrich frowned. “I hoped you two would get along, but I cannot say I wanted you to bond this well.” Cinderella blinked.… — K.M. Shea Copy Share Image
“This was why she was marrying him. Because Friedrich was a good man, and she loved him dearly. The country was important,… — K.M. Shea Good man Copy Share Image
“Cinderella frowned as she wrestled thin willow branches into place, trying her hand at making a wicker basket. One of the maids… — K.M. Shea Copy Share Image
“Cinderella grimaced, upset with herself and with the Colonel. It wasn’t her fault she couldn’t stand the slaughter. But there was something… — K.M. Shea Copy Share Image
“It’s a fact I recently learned while I was looking for these,” the beautiful lady said as she extended a pair of… — K.M. Shea Beautiful lady Copy Share Image
“Today, I have a different offer in mind,” he said. “But first, my mother would tell me introductions must be made. Cinderella-who-has-no-curiosity,… — K.M. Shea Parenting Copy Share Image
“So, I was the best-bred mare to suit your purposes?” Cinderella narrowed her eyes. “You’re not winning any points for charm, Your… — K.M. Shea Copy Share Image
“Beppe is going to die when I tell him I’m going to have the first female magic knight—and the Legendary Knight of… — K.M. Shea Copy Share Image
“Cinderella considered joining the line until she caught a whiff of the refreshments. Food, she thought, abandoning her goal and following her… — K.M. Shea Goals Copy Share Image
“She didn’t run off and leave you?” “No. I’m ashamed to admit it, but she was the one who noticed…” “—brave little… — K.M. Shea Copy Share Image
