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“A gentle word, a smile, an act of compassion, these are the things that can turn hate to love,”
― K.M. Shea, Cinderella and the Colonel

“They’re going to die eventually. We are born to die.”
― K.M. Shea, Beauty and the Beast

“Am I being rewarded for walking?” she asked. “Yes,” Severin said. “Like a pet?” “Yes.”
― K.M. Shea, Beauty and the Beast

“A friendship is filled only with as much love as you give.”
― K.M. Shea, Rumpelstiltskin

“Being that I am of a high intellect, I find cursing distasteful and ill mannered. If that were not the case, however, I would compose a creative, innovative ballad of cursing and recite it at this moment,”
― K.M. Shea, Beauty and the Beast

“Keep that hairy mutt outside the great hall,” Merlin ordered as they made their way to the treasury door. “No.” “You are acting like a child.” “I am a woman masquerading as a 15 year old boy king who makes no decisions about his own kingdom. The least you will allow me to do is to make decisions regarding my pets.” “Fine.”
― K.M. Shea, Enchanted

“...if a person hits you in the exact same place for eight consecutive matches, perhaps you should pause and think. Do you have a deficiency of defense in that area?”
― K.M. Shea, Heart of Ice

“No matter where you run, if people are involved in your life, you will be hurt; it’s a fact of life. But you of all people should know that loneliness hurts even worse.”
― K.M. Shea, Heart of Ice

“I was going to bring Sir Kay and Gawain with me, but at the last minute Lancelot pushed Kay back.So I had no choice but to bring Lancelot in Kay’s place,” Merlin said, sounding just the smallest bit disgusted.
“I find myself gladdened by this news,” Britt said.
Merlin raised an eyebrow in surprise. “Are you?”
Lancelot beamed. “I am pleased my presence delights you, My Lord.”
“It’s not that. Since you kept Kay from coming to get me,in all likeliness that means you are now higher on his list of people to MAIM than I am,” Britt said. Merlin coughed to cover a laugh,”
― K.M. Shea, Embittered

“Hate cannot drive out hate.”
― K.M. Shea, Cinderella and the Colonel

“Here you complain about your boring life, yet when a talking cat drops into your lap, you seek to silence it!”
― K.M. Shea, Puss in Boots

“Just to iron out the details so I can be sure we both understand—we will be engaged and married.”
― K.M. Shea, Beauty and the Beast

“True.  It’s my own fault, I suppose. I shouldn’t have married a man who is prettier than I am.”
― K.M. Shea, Beauty and the Beast

“You aren’t really praising me, are you? You’re just admiring your own decisions,”
― K.M. Shea, Puss in Boots

“Britt said "If you will excuse me, My Lady.”
“You leave?”
“I do.”
“How can you?”
“Quite easily, I assure you.”
Tears welled up in Guinevere’s eyes. “Will you not give me a token to remember you by?”
Britt frowned. “You’re nuts aren’t you?” she said before recovering and adopting the proper words. “Forgive me, My Lady, but we have met for but a few moments. What is there to remember?”
― K.M. Shea, Embittered

“Britt said, standing up. “You know, Merlin, I’m starting to think your magic might be all talk.”

“What?” Merlin squawked.

“You can’t break Morgause’s enchantment, and you can’t help me understand Gawain. It seems like there isn’t much you can do,” Britt said.

“You ungrateful pig-child. Of course I can do magic. Lots of magic! I brought you here didn’t I?” Merlin said.”
― K.M. Shea, Enchanted

“Tarinthali Ringali, I am, without regrets, your devoted servant. Your wit and intelligence stun me. Your beauty eclipses the sun itself. Your warm personality is enticing, and I highly prize your ability to disembowel anyone stupid enough to wrong you. I want to spend the rest of my life with you, and I selfishly want every part of you. It would be an honor, and my greatest desire, if you would allow me to protect, love, and serve you for the rest of our lives. And if you ever flirt with Eric or drink with another man again, I am going to slaughter them without hesitation.” “I accept. I love you, Captain Arion Herycian.” “And I love you, Tarinthali Ringali.”
― K.M. Shea, Red Rope of Fate

“Alright next question: I saw someone walking a guinea pig on a leash down Main Street of the town I live in Is this normal behavior I should copy?” “Oh gosh. No. Tell them NO!”
― K.M. Shea, My Life at the MBRC

“You may recommend it, but I will not follow it,”
― K.M. Shea, The Wild Swans

“Mind your borders, Lord Dooley.' Cagney said. Dooley gave her his mournful eyes. 'But I'm trying to expand them.' 'Careful, they will shrink,' Cagney promised. Dylan shook her head. 'What?' Callan asked her. Dylan hesitated a moment before writing out, I'm glad I don't own land. Callan started laughing so hard he had to sit on a bench to recover.”
― K.M. Shea, The Little Selkie

“No touching!” Maureen shouted before chopping at their joint hands, breaking the contact.”
― K.M. Shea, The Little Selkie

“You look so much like a cat, it occurred to me. Do you have a tail?” Severin dropped his silverware and stared at Elle in horror. “It’s a natural, scientific inquiry,”
― K.M. Shea, Beauty and the Beast

“Forgetting is not at all what forgiveness means.”
― K.M. Shea, Cinderella and the Colonel

“Falling in love is frightening because it means your heart is no longer under your control, yes, but when the other person returns your affection—that is not the end of your trial but merely the beginning. It’s the heartache and pain that come with life that test you. It’s the times you feel like you have been beaten to within an inch of your life, like the whole world is against you. It’s the years that pass and gradually change how you look—how you spend your time. That is the real challenge in love, and that is where it most often fails. People fall in love with an ideal—not a person.”
― K.M. Shea, Snow White

“He says true love requires sacrifices and unbreakable bonds.”
― K.M. Shea, Sleeping Beauty

“Elle smiled angelically. If I have to endure this, I’m going to make sure you are just as miserable as I am.”
― K.M. Shea, Beauty and the Beast

“And your father?” “You already met him. You must have impressed him considerably. He said if I bungled this, he was going to demote me.” “When”
― K.M. Shea, Cinderella and the Colonel

“Friedrich frowned. “I hoped you two would get along, but I cannot say I wanted you to bond this well.” Cinderella blinked. “Why not?” “Do not listen to him, Cinderella; he is only jealous. Now that he has successfully won you over, he must actually return to his duties and stop kicking up his heels and using his men like a circus master. General Harbach looks forward to his full-time return,” Commander Lehn said, chuckling at the thought. “I”
― K.M. Shea, Cinderella and the Colonel