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The Ice Princess

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Love, Hate, Conflicts and Fear

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Comment from Patrick G Cox
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Nice happy ending, hopefully there is a "happy ever after" to it as well, there should be, its been quite a journey for them. Very well done, the ending is perfect for this story.

 Comment Written 15-Oct-2009


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    Patrick

    Thank you so much for reading the story. I greatly appreciate it. Carol
Comment from Phil Kitom
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Joy to the world she's done it again
Created a moving story without a pen
Typed it with love for all to see
A wonderful author for all FanStory.

Well done Carol another Excellent
story from an Excellent author...

 Comment Written 14-Oct-2009


reply by the author on 14-Oct-2009
    Phil

    You just know how to make me burst out smiling, don't you. I am extremely flattered. This is the second poem I have received this week. You spoil me with kindness my friend. Thank you for enjoying the story and wishing me well. Always a friend, CArol
Comment from Joan E.
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What a kind message at the beginning (of the end) to all your readers. And what a perfect message at the conclusion of the story with caroling. I think you use of the brief Spanish phrases added to the story's authenticity, and you communicated everyone's joy well, when she said "All is forgiven" and his present was cruise tickets for a honeymoon!

 Comment Written 14-Oct-2009


reply by the author on 14-Oct-2009
    Joan

    I am thrilled that you took notice of some of the smaller messages that actually meant a lot more to me than the whole picture. You picked up even on the Caroling...Glad you enjoyed it and I thank you for your comments. Carol
Comment from Gert sherwood
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Hello Linda,
so happy that Rilley and Max finally realized the were met to get back together,
It makes you chapter look like a fairy tale chapter, especially all taking place on Christmas eve
A delightful chapter to read
thank you for sharing.

Gert

 Comment Written 14-Oct-2009


reply by the author on 14-Oct-2009
    Gert

    Glad you enjoyed the story. Appreciate the feedback. Smiles, Carol
Comment from fictionwriter
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What a perfect ending, although I wonder if they shouldn't have got to know each other again. People change over time, but what the heck. Go for the gold. Great job.

 Comment Written 14-Oct-2009


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    Joy

    Probably should have waited but those 10,000 word's were chopping away. Thanks for the review. CArol
Comment from lola29
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Carol, your story was absolutely wonderful. This chapter is the best because it brought two people together who loved each other for all those many years. You really turned Max into our hero, and I could feel my heart beating when he bought the Christmas tree and the presents.
You've got a winner here.

 Comment Written 14-Oct-2009


reply by the author on 14-Oct-2009
    Lola

    Do you really think it's a good ending...not too corny? It made me happy, but I wasn't sure about other readers. I'm a smuck for Christmas and mushy endings. Thanks for the review and your kind and thoughtful words. Carol
reply by lola29 on 14-Oct-2009
    The contest was about a Christmas theme, therefore, I don't know how you could have made it any better because everyone likes a happy ending.
Comment from jadapenn
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Carol, Carol where have I been? Here I parachute into the delicious end of your book. What can I say, I'm a bad girl and should really keep a tab on what you get up to.
This was so emotional. I missed all the stress and strain to get to this good ending.
Beautiful ending, my friend.
But let me go and shake up the game reserve. luv jada

 Comment Written 14-Oct-2009


reply by the author on 14-Oct-2009
    Jada

    Yes, I had hoped you would have dropped in so that I could get your viewpoint on the story. I love your writing and always appreciate another's ideas. Thanks for the review.
    Carol
Comment from dmjones
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This was really nice way to end. It's a good story Carol if it don't make there definitely try it elsewhere.

One thing I spotted:
checked all the door(s) and windows

 Comment Written 14-Oct-2009


reply by the author on 14-Oct-2009
    Donna

    Thanks so much. I expected more because I posted this when I was exhausted. Thank you so much. As always, your comments are always encouraging. Carol
Comment from Suzie B
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Aaaawww, you did it, made me smile and cry and hunger for christmas, a love Christmas time, my very favorite time of year.

This is a stunning ending to a terrific story well done and congratulations on a damn fine piece of writing.
Hugs and smiles
Suzie

 Comment Written 14-Oct-2009


reply by the author on 14-Oct-2009
    Suzie

    Thanks so much for the review. You sure this didn't come across as corny? I wanted the feel good feeling . I am so glad that you enjoyed my story and I can't thank you enough for allthe kind encouragement. Hugs to you, Carol
Comment from Belinda
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Wow... this is pretty quick ending. Maybe it is just me, hoping to know more about the children victims at the start of this story. Anyway, this is a happy ending...

 Comment Written 14-Oct-2009


reply by the author on 14-Oct-2009
    Belinda

    I wanted to include the investigation and more about the people, but I am only allowed 10,000 words and when I roughed it out, I had to eliminate a lot. I wish we would have had more space. Thanks for following and reading. Carol
reply by Belinda on 14-Oct-2009
    Oh, is there a limitation? What is your work called? Long short story or novelette, maybe? Who knows one day I will write something like that.
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2009
    Belinda



    It's a novella but the Publishing Company that is sponsering the contest said between 1000 and 10000 words. It makes it difficult, especially with so much happening in this story line. Thanks again Carol
reply by Belinda on 14-Oct-2009
    What do you mean with sponsoring? Do you or FS get something? Just curious...
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2009
    Belinda

    Yes a publishing contract to the winner...It's under the Romance Contest. Have you not seen it? There is still time...Carol
reply by Belinda on 14-Oct-2009
    I did, but I soon forgot about it as I did not have any inspirations for a romance.
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2009
    I know you have a bountiful basket of love within you...You just haven't found how you want to express it yet. Hugs, Carol