by qhml1
This story has some really good highs but it also contains some pretty bad lows. The last part, the one that is equivalent to an epilogue, is the one that is as bad as can be. This is just a list of names and the reader quickly gets lost. This a total lack of respect for us and in my view, it destroys the rating of an otherwise OK story. For this lack of respect, I go with a reluctant 3*
BJ
Brilliant, spell binding and it generates every human emotion that is good; hope, faith, fear, understanding, passion, belief in second chances and recovery, honesty and loss. Loss can be a positive human factor to be better, change ourselves and rise to a better self. My favorite saying; "Be the person your dog believes you are". Reward unquestioning love.
A wonderful story!!! No smarmy tropes, solid feelings, human weaknesses and strengths. I just could not put this down.
There are, yo me, in my judgement, 15 or so REALLY good writers in the LE/LW category.
I think you are one of them.
THANK YOU FOR GIVING THIS TO US!đź‘Źđź’Ą
Great story, well told. I would like to know, though, about Ghost's mysterious disappearances, his source of money, and how he had the "in" with some of the nation's top financiers to rate being seated at their table at the event in the story. And for a guy who supposedly hated games, demanding that she be real, his refusal to reveal his own name to her until their wedding day shows him to be a game player of the first order, reveling in that mysterious persona of "Ghost" bestowed on him by those around him intimidated by his demeanor. Still, an easy 5. Thanks.
Another fantastic story. This one had me misty eyed. It’s amazing how some fictional stories can stir one’s emotions as if it was true to life. This story did just that. Thank you sharing it.
Loved it, gave it 5*, even if i skipped the ending after the point Heather spoke up. After that the romance plot was over the top for me. Still, great writing!
Ah, and who the hell is Rodney?! Let me guess, you're one of the many, many, MANY writers making the mistake of changing characters' names afterward? DON'T! We don't care about the characters' name. But we do care that we're thrown off, out of the flow, because the previously attributed names 'ghost' through the story.
Really, there's not many great writers here, like the one you are. But there's many making exactly THAT mistake. Anyway, a detail, compared to your writing. Good luck with the health issues. And TX!
I recognize that this is one of your early works, yet it is still well-written and a delight to read!. 5 star. I look forward to reading your remaining works.
Thank you.
G
Sorry but I don't take to this hard a story line so I can't ruin the ratings of others so I didn't finish the story. Not my tea.
Been reading a lot of your stories lately and it seems that the big C has maybe had an impact on your life somehow. It isn't always a death sentence, but it sure tends to mess a lot of lives up. I loved this story, seems like I love most all of your stories so far so another five stars seems about right. Thanks for the time and effort it takes to continue writing great stories that are more than just a hump and grunt series of sex strung together with a thin line of story.
Wow I just like to say I’ve needed a box of tissues on most of your stories I only have one question why do you seem to rush the last page
very good. thought her chaps and daisy duke's episode was out of character, showed slutiness that she really wasn't. Immature she was but learned a hard lesson. Her 3 GF's were out of character too, too slutty when they were all professional women.
You are an excellent writer, one of the few whose work I truly enjoy. I have read almost every story posted. I think the best include the Split Trails Ranch, Red Neck Rich, Air Possum and a couple of others I can't remember the names of. At 70 I am loosing my memory due to a type of disease where my brain slowly shrinks. I enjoy genealogy; but, I have to have my notes in front of me to engage in conversation. Best wishes and may you be truly blessed. CES
It was a great story until the name Ron came up with no intro. There was no mention of his name until it suddenly appeared with no explanation. Should have been mentioned before. Still, 4*, but get a proofreader or editor.
Life DOES imitate Art….or something like that.
I’m 15 years senior ro my spouse. On sociable security with a son in high school. (Yes, I know what you’re thinking. I alluded to being old. Never said nuthin about being smart!
Hell! She says I have to live another 20 years, but as much as she calls the doctor and last week she tried using a hedge trimmer to manny peddling her finger, I’m thinking it might be me in the market for another low mileage lady. How do women outlive their husbands? Arsenic artichokes, maybe?
Nuther 10 on de five scale….and off to the next….
Read again just now.. better this time because I took the time to truly enjoy the wonder of great writing. Thanks for the poker run.. Ace high flush!
Even with the odd error here and there this is still a great read. Typing one handed and only a few mistakes? Damn that's impressive. Please keep up the good work. Really enjoying your writing style. Thanks BardnotBard
Great story. My expectations of you has gone sky high. Keep writing and entertaining us, pro.
Its a year since my last read, STILL A GREAT TALE! Thank you Q. 5 stars
somewhere east of Omaha
Why didn't the asshole tell her about Heather!! And she should have confronted him immediately!!
Piss poor communication. Asshole and his drama