The Source of Magic Quotes

“This place...is it a different planet? Where are we, compared to my home?" Not that an explanation of astral geography would help much. She should have paid more attention in astronomy class.
"Yes, this is a separate world -- Alaia. Alaia and your world are... very close, in one sense."
"Meaning..."
He looked away as if organizing his thoughts. "One could say we share the same sun."
"That's impossible. We know all the planets around our sun. There's no other one that has life, or temperatures like Earth's. Besides, if our years match in length like Varene said, we'd be on the same orbit."
"In a sense, we are Earth."
"What?" She shook her head. "Start over, please."
"Perhaps you'd call it a different dimension, or an alternate plane. Our worlds share the sun but we don't exist at the same time. We are each other's shadow. While on your world, you can't see ours. And on ours, we can't see yours. Our Old Letters hint of your world, though cryptically.”
― Cate Rowan, The Source of Magic: A Portal Fantasy Romance

“What was she about to do? Trek across a freakish world in search of a rare and possibly extinct herb, with an arrogant mage prince who could turn her into a mutant rat with one word, and who likely suspected she was lying her kidnapped Earthling butt right off.”
― Cate Rowan, The Source of Magic: A Portal Fantasy Romance

“He’d make a great Chippendales dancer—if he weren’t already a prince. And a wizard, to boot.”
― Cate Rowan, The Source of Magic: A Portal Fantasy Romance

“Evil sorcerers always looked evil - at least in the Disney versions.
This was not Disney.”
― Cate Rowan, The Source of Magic: A Portal Fantasy Romance

“Looks were all well and good - but if a man didn't have courage, a kind heart, and integrity, he had nothing worthwhile. Alvarr had those in spades.”
― Cate Rowan, The Source of Magic: A Portal Fantasy Romance

“Come now, please continue. I'd like to kiss you before my feet disintegrate.”
― Cate Rowan, The Source of Magic: A Portal Fantasy Romance

“When I asked her about her marriage, she'd only say that sometimes people, even those who love each other, can hurt each other just by being themselves.”
― Cate Rowan, The Source of Magic: A Portal Fantasy Romance

“It is said that years ago a skilled mage, perhaps the most gifted our world has known, chose the dark arts. His outlook became twisted, and the things and people touching his life became twisted as well. He knew that a mage and Source, linked by partnership, could wield much greater power than he could by himself. He also knew that if he linked with a Source, he might not be able to fully control that partnership. He thought it best, therefore, to eliminate any possible competition - by annihilating the Sources.”
― Cate Rowan, The Source of Magic: A Portal Fantasy Romance

“Snow-crested peaks thrust up far ahead, blazing white and fierce in the late afternoon sun. He measured the sun's height. "There are cotters in the next valley who'll provide beds for the night and a tasty meal."
Jilian nodded. "Good, my butt will appreciate a rest. Dang, I wasn't going to admit that," she added sheepishly.
He shot her a sideways glance and found himself smiling again. This time it didn't feel as rusty.”
― Cate Rowan, The Source of Magic: A Portal Fantasy Romance

“I'm a jencel bird," Kalen told her.”
― Cate Rowan, The Source of Magic: A Portal Fantasy Romance

“...the rich earth resembled crumbled flavors of chocolate.”
― Cate Rowan, The Source of Magic: A Portal Fantasy Romance

“The real Alvarr sidled up next to her and breathed in her ear. "May I have this..."
"No." She stepped away. Could this get any more embarrassing?
"Alvarr..." Thoren began.
"I'm a wonderful dancer," Alvarr said with a grin, taking Jillian's hand. "Light as a feather."
"I'm more like cement," she muttered...”
― Cate Rowan, The Source of Magic: A Portal Fantasy Romance

“As she removed the key, he stood close enough that she felt his breath on her ear. "Do you have something of value in there, or are you making certain I know you have a lock?”
― Cate Rowan, The Source of Magic: A Portal Fantasy Romance

“I am Alvarr sen Danyd, and I call you in Teganne's name. I need you. Come!”
― Cate Rowan, The Source of Magic: A Portal Fantasy Romance