Comment from Karen Cherry Threadgill

Excellent

You make your plans, and the Universe laughs. 666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666


Karen

 Comment Written 12-Aug-2023

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reply by the author on 12-Aug-2023

True stuff. Thanks so much. Gretchen

reply by Karen Cherry Threadgill on 12-Aug-2023

66666666666 I thought about just writing three sixes, but, since we are writers we know what troubles that could cause!

Comment from Rachelle Allen

Excellent

WAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!! Now I want to invite them BOTH over for matzohball soup and hug them!! Oy. This is such a beautiful, BELIEVABLE, perfect relationship they're forging.

And, PS, duly noted: Claire and Amanda are assholes....though it does sound as if they come by it honestly.

Great chapter, Gretchen. (apostrophe needed for "couples' therapy."
xoxoxox

 Comment Written 16-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 17-Jul-2023

Thanks for this. Amanda and Claire are both grass is greener girls. I've known a few like that. Thanks for this. Gretchen

Comment from Debbie D'Arcy

Excellent

I'm enjoying the dialogue here which really helps to bring these characters to life. The discussion between Jameson and Iris is particularly poignant and well executed and a real sense of a strong rapport emerges. Little confused by Iris' question: "How was your brother-in-law was it?" Thanks for sharing, Gretchen! Debbie

 Comment Written 23-Jun-2023

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reply by the author on 24-Jun-2023

Thanks for pointing that out. Sounded good in my head. Lol. Gretchen

Comment from Ric Myworld

Excellent

Real to life stories of people who've felt the pain of loss is something that most can relate with. But it makes it easier when what we read says fiction, even though the stories had to come from somewhere. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 21-Jun-2023

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reply by the author on 21-Jun-2023

Thanks so much for this. Gretchen

Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose

Excellent

I think I'm reading your book backwards. LoL

I don't think I got the characters right. I thought Jameson was a man and Iris the main character.

Anyway, either way is a wonderful plot and likable characters I can grow to love. I love their friendship.

So...if you could give me the names of the main characters and who they are in the story I would really appreciate it. After all, English is my second language, and due to a disability it's hard for me sometimes.

I'm enjoying your novel. Well done!

 Comment Written 21-Jun-2023

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reply by the author on 21-Jun-2023

This is written in double first person points of view. Each chapter is one character's perspective. It's easier to follow by going to my portfolio and clicking on Coffee With Iris. Then you can read them in order. Thank you for reading. Gretchen

reply by Gypsy Blue Rose on 22-Jun-2023

Okay, thank you, that makes more sense. I was so confused. LoL

Comment from Julie Lau

Excellent

So Jameson is gradually opening out to Iris. I think there is going to be some bonding there .I'm glad Jameson has a dog. They are the next best substitute for a family, I've found. If only they could talk!

 Comment Written 21-Jun-2023

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reply by the author on 21-Jun-2023

Lol. I don't think I want to know what my dogs are saying. I get a lot of the side eye from them. I'm thinking the worst. Gretchen. Thank you for this funny review. Gretchen

Comment from Carol Hillebrenner

Excellent

I love the way they can be honest with each other. Byron and Iris don't think he is getting his wife back, and maybe he shouldn't. If he can only get his child back, he would be happy. Two suggestions: . . . sniffing Byron up . . . and you have no period after second to last sentence. Otherwise, it is very well written.

 Comment Written 20-Jun-2023

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reply by the author on 21-Jun-2023

Thank you so much. I am so glad you like this story. Gretchen

Comment from Jay Squires

Excellent

Dang git! I wanted this to go one. They were just starting to build on their relationship. They'd each stumbled onto some tender emotions and each was empathic with the other.

"You didn't have to."I say, but I'm thankful she did. [Comma after "to", not a period and a space before "I". See what happens when you write so well? I can only be useful by nitpicking.]

 Comment Written 20-Jun-2023

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reply by the author on 21-Jun-2023

Thanks for catching that. I do need a proofer for my writing. I suck at it. Had Rami D do a couple of reviews and was floored with her expertise. Then I was embarrassed by all that was wrong. LOL. Thank you so much for this awesome review and feedback. Gretchen

Comment from royowen

Excellent

Poor old Jameson, grieving for the loss of a relationship he truly loved, he seems to have lost Claire, Bryon call by and he shares that he seems to lost his love. Mandy, they commiserate together. James in meets Iris later and discuss it, Iris says Claire is playing him, which seems sad. Beautifully written Gretchen, blessings Roy

 Comment Written 20-Jun-2023

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reply by the author on 20-Jun-2023

Thanks, Roy. I think Iris is very protective of Jameson. Thank you for your astute review. Gretchen

reply by royowen on 20-Jun-2023

Most definitely

Comment from Teri7

Excellent

This is a very good and very interesting chapter you have penned. I am looking forward to your next chapter. This was very good dialogue between Iris and Jameson. Thank you for sharing. love and blessings, Teri

 Comment Written 20-Jun-2023

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reply by the author on 20-Jun-2023

Thank you so much, Teri. I'm glad you liked it. Gretchen