“Forgiveness takes a great deal of personal strength. A weak person cannot forgive, and their actions will keep them captive and fester… — K.M. Shea Copy Share Image
“Perhaps I could teach a horse to do tricks?” Cinderella said. “Like a dog.” “That may work better.” “Or I could make… — K.M. Shea Cinderella Copy Share Image
“Never before had she given such an ungodly long tour. She almost bored herself to tears. How did he endure it? “Excellent.” — K.M. Shea Heart 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 considered joining the line until she caught a whiff of the refreshments. Food, she thought, abandoning her goal and following her… — K.M. Shea Cinderella 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 Affection 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 Cinderella 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
“My sister has taken to tree-climbing—heaven help her if Father finds out.” “And your mother?” “Turns a blind eye. Secretly, I think… — K.M. Shea Copy Share Image
“Thinking of me?” Colonel Friedrich stepped into his office. “Hardly,” Cinderella said. “Ensign Kurt tells me you called me by my name,”… — K.M. Shea Cinderella 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 Cinderella Copy Share Image
“Do you think he is ashamed of me?” Cinderella asked. “It is not my place to say, Mademoiselle.” “Jeanne, please.” Jeanne pursed… — K.M. Shea Cinderella Copy Share Image
“How rude of me. I almost forgot,” Friedrich said before presenting her with the basket. Inside the basket sat a glass slipper,… — K.M. Shea Cinderella Copy Share Image
“Mammoth was more controlled than Valor and made a point to keep his attention hinged on Ivo—as if disgusted by Valor’s eagerness.… — K.M. Shea Mammoth Copy Share Image
“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
“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 Copy Share Image
“Cinderella churned butter with a little more gusto than necessary. It had been almost a week since the Erlauf officer became a… — K.M. Shea Cinderella Copy Share Image
“Truly it is none of my affair. I will always advocate for lovers to follow their hearts.” “What do you think, Cinderella?”… — K.M. Shea Cinderella Copy Share Image
“Your desires are my goals, Pet.” “Must you call me that?” Cinderella asked. “Of course; it is endearing.” “It is not. It… — K.M. Shea Cinderella Copy Share Image
“Ivo—one of Friedrich’s men—bowed as he stepped out from behind the tree. “My apologies, Mademoiselle. I did not mean to be intrusive,”… — K.M. Shea Cinderella Copy Share Image
“And for the final touch…” Angelique placed the glass slippers she held on the ground. “I couldn’t,” Cinderella protested. “Please.” Angelique smiled.… — K.M. Shea Cinderella Copy Share Image
“Um, Your Grace,” Margrit said. “Hm?” Cinderella asked, turning to look at more of her possessions scattered through the room. “What is… — K.M. Shea Cinderella Copy Share Image
“Friedrich did what? “Von Beiler, you say?” Cinderella asked, her voice light and airy. “Yes,” Lady Therese said. Margrit and the lady’s… — K.M. Shea Cinderella Copy Share Image
“When potatoes persisted in rolling out of a misshaped basket—one she had made—Cinderella lost her temper and threw the empty basket. It… — K.M. Shea Cinderella Copy Share Image
“In a few minutes, she stood outside Friedrich’s room. She had never been inside before—mostly because she had no reason to. He… — K.M. Shea Cinderella Copy Share Image
“Cinderella was grateful for the shade as she tried bending the willow branch and was whacked in the face for her efforts.” — K.M. Shea Cinderella Copy Share Image
“The assailants spread out in a formation, giving her the opportunity to turn her back. But she couldn’t. Cinderella scrunched her nose… — K.M. Shea Copy Share Image
“Bless the army for increased patrols, and bless me for memorizing their routes for library trips.” — K.M. Shea Veterans Copy Share Image
“I know everyone whispers he is a rogue, but, Cinderella, surely you must realize he follows you with the loyalty of a… — K.M. Shea Cinderella 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 Brave 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
“You must be the only officer in the whole army who involves his regiment in his personal relationships.” — K.M. Shea Army Copy Share Image
“Are you done now?” he asked as Cinderella drank her fill. “Yes, I think so,” she said, handing the water skin back… — K.M. Shea Cinderella Copy Share Image
“Definitely worth the wait,” Cinderella pronounced, a little breathlessly, when they were finished. “Yes, you are,” Friedrich said,” — K.M. Shea Cinderella Copy Share Image
“And your father?” “You already met him. You must have impressed him considerably. He said if I bungled this, he was going… — K.M. Shea Father Copy Share Image
“The officer tilted his head as he studied Cinderella the way a fox studies a chicken.” — K.M. Shea Copy Share Image
“Thank you for the book—although the content was not what I thought it would be.” He grinned. “I managed to fool you,… — K.M. Shea Happiness Copy Share Image
“It would be an honor, and my greatest desire, if you would allow me to protect, love, and serve you for the… — K.M. Shea Copy Share Image
“She frowned when she realized his basket was more even and round than hers. Colonel” — K.M. Shea Copy Share Image
