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“Even war gods fear their wives, then, Sigurd reflected sourly. 'She is already warping my ear for taking three sons into the same fight,'…

— Giles Kristian

“You’re a wonderful dancer, Ria.” “Mademoiselle Geraldine’s takes such things seriously.” “Ah. And how many ways do you know to kill me, while we…

— Gail Carriger

“Yes.” Maksim took her hand and brought it to his lips. “It’s an honor to meet you, Eva. Being the Pakhan’s daughter, I am…

— Nancy Haviland

“How very bold to cross over into enemy territory,” she said to the man. “Particularly when an old artifact like me doesn’t believe in…

— Ingrid Paulson

“Ser Barristan,” she called, “I know what quality a king needs most.” “Courage, Your Grace?” “Cheeks like iron,” she teased. “All I do is…

— George R.R. Martin

“When she spoke, the words were rote, taught to her by her captors, dead and empty, and forced. But her voice was rough, like…

— Catherynne M. Valente

Archly the maiden smiled, with eyes overrunning with laughter, Said, in a tremulous voice, 'Why don't you speak for yourself, John?'

— Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

The Princess and the Pea?" Gabrielle suggested. "Not enough time," Kat said "Where's Waldo?" Gabrielle went on. "No." Hamish recoiled. "I am still not…

— Ally Carter

“Mahon's wife stared down at us. Her hands went to her hips. "Which one of you idiots wants to explain to me what the…

— Ilona Andrews

Woman?” She chuckled. “Is that meant to insult me? I would return the slap, if I took you for a man.” Dany met his…

— Anonymous

“How charming. The king and his little princess knocking on my covens door.” Ursula sighed dramatically. “What do you insolent merfolks want with me…

— Khalia Hades

“Thirty minutes later, Chrysander escorted her out to the helipad, and as soon as the helicopter lifted off, he turned and strode back into…

— Maya Banks