Comment from Rachelle Allen

Excellent

WAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH! I also love Hessy. I love everything about every part of this story...well, except that super bitch of a (hopefully) soon-to-be ex-wife, Claire. I'm so glad that he stuck to his guns even the next morning!!!! Go JAMESON!!!!!

(Well, okay, go GRETCHEN...because she always writes INTELLIGENT characters who I'm totally proud of and can easily root for!! Never any stupid BS stuff. Just smart and strong...not unlike the author, herself!!!!)

XOXOXOXOXO

 Comment Written 16-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 17-Jul-2023

Thank you. But need I remind you, "pay no attention to the man behind the curtain." LOL. I do appreciate this. Seriously. Gretchen

Comment from pome lover

Excellent

Another good one! You really get personalities down well, like Jamieson's thought processes, and Claire's selfish shallowness.
I look forward to each chapter - sign of a good writer! They are most enjoyable.
Katharine

 Comment Written 11-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 11-Jul-2023

Thank you so much. They are real to me. Lol. Appreciate your kind review. Gretchen

Comment from JSD

Excellent

You continue to entertain and intrigue with this lovely relationship and the haven it offers each of them from the trials and tribulations of their lives. I continue to read these chapters with great satisfaction.

 Comment Written 10-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 10-Jul-2023

Thank you for this nice review. Gretchen

Comment from Sanku

Excellent

Claire seems to nourish 'dog in the manger' attitude. it is better if he put all his cards on the table.
You write with clarity and the dialogues also are well done .I am ery eager to read the next..

 Comment Written 10-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 10-Jul-2023

Thanks so much. Your words have made my day. Gretchen

Comment from Sankey

Exceptional

Good reading, again. I love all your stories. Always keen for the next chapter. Keep it coming and I should reciprocate. I will write a note soon, to let folks know what is going on with me.

 Comment Written 10-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 10-Jul-2023

Thanks so much. And looking forward to something coming from you. Gretchen

Comment from Wendy G

Excellent

I am so glad that he called her, and that they will have coffee soon. It can't come soon enough. And yes, he now realises that he never had a quality life (let alone perfect) with Claire. What a cruel reaction to his book. Very well written. I'm very caught up in it.
Wendy

 Comment Written 10-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 10-Jul-2023

Thank you so much. Glad you are enjoying it. Gretchen

Comment from jmdg1954

Exceptional

Gretchen.

I thought this was one of the best chapters of your book.

Jameson finally grew a pair and decided to fend for himself and in the best interest of Finn.

Seems like he wants to rectify with Claire but is not backing down.

Great post
Cheers,
John

 Comment Written 09-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 09-Jul-2023

Well, thank you very much. It's hard to root for a guy who doesn't ever stand up for himself. I'm glad you liked it. Gretchen

Comment from Teri7

Excellent

This is a very well written chapter. I always love it when Iris answers his calls and it seems to give him some sort of hope about life. I found this one thing for you to check on please:
This is the story of their unlikely friends
did you mean their unlikely friendship?

love and blessings, Teri

 Comment Written 09-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 09-Jul-2023

It appears that the book summary cut my word off. Too many characters I guess. Thank you for this awesome review. Gretchen

reply by Teri7 on 09-Jul-2023

You are so welcome! love and blessings, Teri

Comment from Carol Hillebrenner

Excellent

Jamison, with Iris's help finally understands his wife. She couldn't be proud of him when his story was published because she didn't love him enough to make the effort. It's good he turns to Iris instead of breaking down and crying.

 Comment Written 09-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 09-Jul-2023

Thank you, Carol. He is beginning to see his worth now. Gretchen

Comment from Jay Squires

Exceptional

The ending of this sounded like a May-December romance was budding on Jameson's end. Stranger things have happened.

I hold the phone for a long time. Willing her to call me back, and willing myself not to call her. I had to sound cold. But I didn't feel it. [Gretchen, it sounds like you've been through this emotion a time or two. It translates beautifully here. I can certainly feel them myself. Great job on that.]

I'm thrilled it's early enough in the week that I still have a six!

Jay

 Comment Written 09-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 09-Jul-2023

Thanks, Jay. I have been the bad cop a time or two. Felt like crying and giving in but had to stand firm. This review means a lot to me. Gretchen