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Many have tried to kill us. All have failed. -Valek

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Your mother sounds like a formidable woman," Valek said into the silence. "You have no idea," Leif replied with a sigh. "Well, if she's anything like Yelena, my deepest sympathies," Valek teased. "Hey!" Leif laughed and the tense moment dissipated. Valek handed Leif his machete. "Do you know how to use it?" "Of course. I chopped Yelena's bow into firewood," Leif joked.

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Mother, Ideas, Silence

Maria V. Snyder (2008). “The Study Series Bundle: Poison Study\Assassin Study\Magic Study\Fire Study”, MIRA

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In fact, he's never taken an interest in a woman before. I was beginning to to suspect he might prefer one of his male sneaks, but now..." She paused dramatically. "Now, we have the lovely, intelligent Yelena to get Valek's cold heart pumping." "You really should get out of your sewing room more. You need fresh air and a dose of reality," I said knowing better than to believe a word Dilana said, but unable to control the silly little grin on my face. Her sweet, melodious laughter followed me into the hallway. "You know I'm right, " she called.

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Sweet, Laughter, Believe

Maria V. Snyder (2012). “Poison Study”, p.169, Harlequin

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When the effort fails, is it worth the cost?

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Effort, Cost, Failing

Maria V. Snyder (2012). “Inside: Inside Out\Outside In”, p.192, Harlequin

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We talked through Gillie's life from start to finish, including all her accomplishments and major life events. The woman fell asleep with a dreamy half smile still on her lips. I remained by her bedside. Cog would be amused by my efforts to comfort an upper. No. Not amused. Proud. I liked Ella. She was a good sort, much nicer than Trella, and I hoped she managed to survive the next thirty hours.

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Accomplishment, Effort, Comfort

Maria V. Snyder (2010). “Inside Out”, p.255, Harlequin

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[Riley] slapped his hands to his face and then dropped them as if in surrender. 'I always say the wrong thing around you. Look, can we start over?' Over?" Yes. Over. Wipe the board clean.' But I would have to go back to hating you and not trusting you' I said Oh, well don't do that.' He paused and chewed his lip. 'Does that mean you like and trust me now?' " - Riley and Trella

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Hate, Mean, Hands

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For the first time, I was the center of attention. Everyone watched me as if I were a bomb. Would I explode and cause a disaster or would I pop and cause a miracle?

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Miracle, Attention, Bombs

Maria V. Snyder (2010). “Inside Out”, p.158, Harlequin

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Every person has the latent ability to read minds and influence the physical world without touching it, but they don't have the ability to connect with the power source.

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Touching, Mind, World

Maria V. Snyder (2012). “Poison Study”, p.108, Harlequin

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He made a weak attempt to look innocent, but I knew better. "Should I guess how many concealed weapons you have or should I strip search you?" "A strip search is the only way to be absolutely certain." Valek's deep blue eyes danced with delight.

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Eye, Blue, Looks

Maria V. Snyder (2008). “The Study Series Bundle: Poison Study\Assassin Study\Magic Study\Fire Study”, MIRA

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Before he turned away, I asked, 'What do you need?' 'I need you. I need to give you a proper kiss. I need you to be my mate.

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Kissing, Giving, Needs

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Why did Mother ask you to help me rescue Gelsi?" I asked Leif. "She thought I could assist you in some way. Instead, I had tried to-" "Kill me? You can join the 'I Want to Kill Yelena Guild.' I hear they have six members in good standing. Valek is president since he had wanted to kill me twice." --Yelena to Leif

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Mother, President, Want

Maria V. Snyder (2008). “The Study Series Bundle: Poison Study\Assassin Study\Magic Study\Fire Study”, MIRA

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"Another relative?" Valek asked.
A broad smile stretched Moon Man's lips. "Yes. I am her mother's uncle's wife's third cousin."

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Mother, Cousin, Uncles

"Magic Study". Book by Maria V. Snyder, 2006.

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When we reached the beach, Leif fell to his knees with a dramatic cry. "Solid ground! I'll never take you for granted again." "Are you going to kiss the sand?" I asked. "Don't be ridiculous." "Now I'M the one being silly?" "Yes.

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Beach, Silly, Kissing

Maria V. Snyder (2013). “Sea Glass”, p.223, Harlequin

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I do know I felt as if my heart had been shredded when I found you in our storeroom, unconscious and bleeding. And leaving you with Vinco in the holding cells was the hardest thing I've ever done." - Riley to Trella

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Heart, Cells, Found You

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Some Queen of the Pipes, I thought. I'd believed I was better than a mindless drone. But I was the mindless one, hiding away. Even now I referred to them as if I didn't belong.

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Queens, Drones, Hiding

Maria V. Snyder (2012). “Inside: Inside Out\Outside In”, p.193, Harlequin

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What have I earned from you, Valek? Loyalty? Respect? Trust?" "You have my attention. But give me what I want, and you can have everything.

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Loyalty, Giving, Attention

Maria V. Snyder (2008). “The Study Series Bundle: Poison Study\Assassin Study\Magic Study\Fire Study”, p.308, MIRA

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"How did you - " "Fool your guards? They're not very good. They forgot to check the ceiling for spiders." Valek grinned. His angular face softened.

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Ceilings, Spiders, Faces

"Magic Study (The Chronicles of Ixia, Study series, Book 2)". Book by Maria V. Snyder, October 2006.

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Valek smiled. “Good. First, send Kade a reply, asking him not to come.” He pointed at the unopened letter on the table. I had forgotten about it. Sealed with wax, the message appeared to be secured. Valek shrugged. “I was bored.

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Bored, Asking, Letters

Maria V. Snyder (2013). “Spy Glass”, p.133, MIRA

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Poisoned, pursued and living with a psychopath. Not what I would consider the good life. Death has its perks.

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Good Life, Life Death, Psychopath

Maria V. Snyder (2012). “Poison Study”, p.156, Harlequin

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You put on such a brave front. But I know if I took another step toward you, you'd wet your pants." "With your blood." I brandished my knife. But I couldn't keep a straight face; the boast sounded ridiculous even to my own ears. I snickered. She laughed. The release of tension made me giddy, and soon I was laughing and crying.

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Blood, Knives, Laughing

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Out of nowhere, Valek appeared before me, yelling in my ear, shaking my shoulders. Stupidly, belatedly, I realized he was the drunk. Who else but Valek could win a fight against four large men when armed only with a beer mug?

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Fighting, Beer, Winning

Maria V. Snyder (2012). “Poison Study”, p.91, Harlequin

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Don't feel ashamed for having those feelings and those memories. What happened in the past can't be changed, but they can be a guide for what happens in the future.

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Memories, Past, Feelings

"Magic Study". Book by Maria V. Snyder, 2006.

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There's always another storm. It's the way the world works. Snowstorms, rainstorms, windstorms, sandstorms, and firestorms. Some are fierce and others are small. You have to deal with each one separately, but you need to keep an eye on whats brewing for tomorrow.

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Eye, Storm, Needs

"Fire Study (The Chronicles of Ixia, Book 3)". Book by Maria V. Snyder, February 1, 2013.

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The past shouldn't be forgotten. It should be used as a guide for future situations and not used as a reason to avoid making difficult decisions. There was always a choice.

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Past, Choices, Decision

Maria V. Snyder (2013). “Storm Glass”, p.405, Harlequin

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Living with your decision must be hard. Nothing I or anyone can say will give you any peace. You must reconcile your actions in your heart.

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Heart, Giving, Decision

Maria V. Snyder (2013). “Storm Glass”, p.269, MIRA

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