Trying hard Quote by K.M. Shea

“Friedrich tugged on the collar of his military jacket and shook his head. Duchess Lacreux was a cunning woman—not at all what he expected.…

— K.M. Shea

“What do you think of the ball?” her companion asked. “It is lovely,” Cinderella said. “What do you enjoy most? The dancing?” “The food.…

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“Bless the army for increased patrols, and bless me for memorizing their routes for library trips.”

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“For the longest time, Cinderella had doubted Friedrich was ever serious about her. Now, as she saw the way his fingers twitched with nervousness…

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“Of course I would fall for Captain Emotionally Constipated. I could train a rock to hold more affection for me.”

— K.M. Shea

“Although…it does raise an important question.” “Yes?” “We have both admitted we love each other.” “Yes?” “And we’re engaged.” “Yes?” “May I finally kiss…

— K.M. Shea

“Cinderella smiled through the tears in her eyes. “Cristoph Friedrich, before I answer, there are some things that must be stated,” she said. “Yesterday,…

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“When will you desist playing tour guide?” he asked. “I should think never. It is the greatest aspiration of my life to give historic…

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“It’s been months since Friedrich was attacked. Isn’t the danger over by now?” “Not as long as the Colonel courts you, Mademoiselle.” Cinderella sighed.…

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“Isaia wasn’t Briar’s true love. She might love him, but it was the young innocent affection bred out of familiarity.”

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“Startled, Cinderella fixed her eyes on his mask. It was to her shame, but he was right. It wasn’t the thought of her marriage…

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“And all the sweet talking of your mother?” “I want you two to get along. You need to get along,” Friedrich said. Cinderella peered…

— K.M. Shea