“Cinderella studied the colonel. “Haven’t you tired of history, or my voice?” she asked, her tone closer to sincerity than the stiff… — K.M. Shea History Copy Share Image
“He took Cinderella’s basket from her and passed her his. Cinderella accepted the exchange and started weaving willow branches into his neater… — K.M. Shea Cinderella Copy Share Image
“Eager to continue the joke in hopes that it would raise her spirits—and also giving his legitimate thoughts a voice—Friedrich added, “I… — K.M. Shea Cinderella Copy Share Image
“Severin made a noise that sounded like “chuff,” his cat whiskers jutting forward with the sound. Elle froze, her bread halfway to… — K.M. Shea Cats Copy Share Image
“Cinderella gave up running like a lady. She picked up her skirts and sprinted down the long line of stairs where her… — K.M. Shea Cinderella 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
“Cinderella’s voice trailed out of hearing range as the soldiers trailed after her like a herd of attentive cows. Friedrich adjusted his… — K.M. Shea Cinderella Copy Share Image
“The painting was a portrait of Cinderella, finished before the war. Before Erlauf. It showed Cinderella in a beautiful, elaborate—and uncomfortable, as… — K.M. Shea Artist Copy Share Image
“Cinderella was not fooled. Up in a watch tower, a soldier cawed like a crow, and at the edge of her vision,… — K.M. Shea Cinderella Copy Share Image
“Marie smiled. “I am glad to help in whatever way I can. And I am trying hard not to feel resentful for… — K.M. Shea Cinderella Copy Share Image
“When she turned around, she nearly smacked into an elegantly dressed male. “I apologize. I did not look to see where I… — K.M. Shea Dressed Male Copy Share Image
“You must be. Why else would you break into a library? Unless…do you hawk the books?” “What? No! First of all, what… — K.M. Shea Books Copy Share Image
“The book—” Cinderella started. “Is waiting for you on my desk. I’ll be along in a minute, although I shall miss you… — K.M. Shea Books Copy Share Image
“What’s in the wagon?” Cinderella asked. “You can just sense money, can’t you? It’s gold.” “What for?” “It’s the exact amount Aveyron… — K.M. Shea Cinderella Copy Share Image
“Isn’t this a sight?” Friedrich said, darting in front of them. “My lady love and my underlings.” He glowered at his men.… — 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 Cinderella Copy Share Image
“I see a basket over there.” Angelique elegantly pointed to a lopsided basket that held a few bruised tomatoes that were meant… — K.M. Shea Baskets Copy Share Image
“Colonel Friedrich leaned back in his chair, the first hints of a smirk curling the corner of his lips. “I still hate… — K.M. Shea Cinderella Copy Share Image
“What was this past summer to you?” Cinderella said, stalking back and forth like an angry mountain cat. “A joke? A way… — K.M. Shea Change Copy Share Image
“He waxed poetic over her gentle manners and soft voice. With all the sweet and kind descriptions he used, I half wonder… — K.M. Shea Cinderella Copy Share Image
“How dare Arion sit there and tell her he cared for her more than she for him when she was in love… — K.M. Shea Elves Copy Share Image
“Friedrich kissed the top of her head. “Yes, before I fell in love with you,” he said, sounding quite sheepish. “After that… — K.M. Shea Love 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 Asked 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 Cinderella Copy Share Image
“Every person in your beloved country is born with potential to change the world. But you, who desire to spark the change,… — K.M. Shea Change 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 Cinderella Copy Share Image
“Good afternoon, Friedrich. Do you ever work? I’m starting to suspect you don’t,” Cinderella said. Friedrich nonchalantly adjusted his eye patch. “I… — K.M. Shea Cinderella Copy Share Image
“The Colonel didn’t try to mask his impatient sigh, but he trailed behind her with remarkable perseverance. After the first hour, Cinderella… — K.M. Shea Cinderella Copy Share Image
“You hurt me, but no. I’ll have you know it’s a family tradition. When my father courted my mother, he used an… — K.M. Shea Family Copy Share Image
“Now the only thing left to do is to propose. Again,” Friedrich frowned. “I hope she takes me seriously one of these… — K.M. Shea Positive Copy Share Image
“If they’re ‘blasted costly,’ how did you get them?” Cinderella eyed Friedrich. “Through legal methods. It’s not like you are in a… — K.M. Shea Look Lady Copy Share Image
“Friedrich looked from Cinderella to his men. “And the lot of you were filled with the sudden thirst for history lessons, I… — K.M. Shea Cinderella Copy Share Image
“We’ve already visited Alsace. Twice.” “Yes, but I did not tell you all there is to know of it.” “I can hardly… — K.M. Shea Cinderella 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 Cinderella Copy Share Image
“Why ever would you want to make such an acquaintance?” Lady Leroy said, holding a hand to her impressive bosom. “I wasn’t… — K.M. Shea Lady Copy Share Image
“Hunter, you can’t seriously be the Goblin King. You’re not even sixteen yet! I had to give you a ride to the… — K.M. Shea Goblin Copy Share Image
“Friedrich’s soldiers saw them and started hooting and whistling. “I haven’t convinced her yet! Stop carrying on, or she’ll run the other… — K.M. Shea 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 Cinderella Copy Share Image
“Loving a person isn't a magical, sparkly passion. It's hard work. It's putting the other person before yourself. It's companionship and being… — K.M. Shea Friendship Copy Share Image
“She realized as she sat there, gaping like a fish, that she hadn’t ever seen the Queen of Erlauf smile. With great… — K.M. Shea Cinderella Copy Share Image