by evanslily
I've spent the better part of two days antsy and waiting for the next installment - it's 5am here and I just finished reading it for the second time. You're probably my favorite writer actively posting at this time, and it's always a treat to see what you've written.
Brava!
Excellent update. So glad you are back. As always I can't wait for the next chapter. Love your stories!
Welcome back!
I'm sure you have had much bigger things to worry about, but thank you, thank you , thank you for posting another chapter!
I actually cheered when I saw it in the new stories catagory!
Brilliant as always! You are truly talented!
Please don't keep us waiting too long for another chapter!
Happy Holidays!
Cat
As always, worth the wait. So sorry to hear about your father-in-law, and I hope things settle down for you. Wonderful scene in the hotel bar with Marco, can't wait to see how things go. :)
Great to see an update from you! Now finish Chapter 5, pretty please! I wanna know if she's gonna go to Italy!
I loved this chapter and it was well worth the wait but I can't help but add that I'm a little disappointed that Drew wasn't actually featured in this chapter. I guess it makes you such a good writer because you have completed sucked me in & begging for more! Please, I need to know how Sam & Drew's relationship develops!!
There was nearly nothing interesting in this chapter. Marco's conversation with Sam was boring beyond par.
Glad the exam is over so you can focus on this, (hint hint, nudge)! Really missed Drew this chapter though. Looking forward to more Drew and Sam moments. Thanks for writing!
Not a whole lot of excitement in this chapter but so good to hear from you again. I am enjoying this story quite a bit, your characters are always so entertaining and well developed
so happy to see the latest installment! i like Roxy a lot, too. hopefully we'll see her more?
the only part that lost me was the suggestion of Sam and Drew getting pregnant. seems like all the romance stories i read end with babies...! i know she runs a maternity shop, but... eh.
otherwise, love the story!
hope getting chapter 4 down after this trying personal time eases the pressure a little, or at least offers some distraction. and hope your hubby is coping okay after your loss.
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poor sam: at last realises she wants something more with drew. and so perceptive of roxy! the mousy nerdy girls are the ones who will surprise people the most!
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i am glad you are pacing it slowly. i would like to savour this story, even though i AM eager to find out drew's take on their night of passion.
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poor marco too: he obviously wants to make an impression on sam, using the park's (ironic) glitzy surrounds to woo her with his business proposition. i am not sure that he has more than biz on his mind, although what he said in the taxi seems to hint at that. but it could merely be him hoping that without any other emotional ties to england, she'd be more willing to move to italy.
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hmmm...a great opportunity for sam...to get out of her mother's orbit of disappointment and heartbreak. and to escape from the pain of seeing drew with someone else.
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will chapter 5 be submitted in the new year? if so, then happy christmas and see you in 2010! if not, then xmas will have come twice for me! XD
<br>LOL, folks. Thanks for all the comments. I knew that the non-appearance of Drew in this chapter would upset some - hey, it upset <i>me</i>, ok? There's a part of me that's dying to get them back together and bonking for Britain.</br>
<br>But unfortunately...</br>
<br>Oh, come on. You'd give me a whole lot of flack if there wasn't more to the story than that, wouldn't you? ;-)</br>
<br>I'm sorry that some of you feel this chapter is boring. I tried so very very hard not to make it boring, but I needed to put some details in here to help the story along later. If I had Chapter 5 ready for you already, it probably wouldn't seem so bad, but as many of you know, I don't work like that. I actually like allowing some of your comments to influence the next part of the story. What you say really does make a difference.</br>
<br>So... I'll just get on with Chapter 5, shall I? Back soon (at least, I'll try to be!)</br>
<br>Lily
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You are the best as always! I am already jumping in anticipation over how this series is going to turn out! Don't ever stop writing okay?
By the way, just a suggestion, have you ever considered getting published, by harlequin? or other publishers, you know publishing ebooks are great, ebooks are all the rage nowadays...
Evanslily does a beautiful job of protraying her
heroes, heroines, and all-most villains. I have not seen anything to not like in Marko. It sounds like Drew is
jealous....
I don't think this is a boring chapter. Maybe a bit awkward, but it's building the characters - even Drew indirectly. We know more about Roxy and Marco now. They look like a likely couple to me - in spite of their age difference & no matter how you left this chapter. I do like Marco, but not for Sam.<P>*taps toe*<P>Drew, honey, I'm in the USA and I'm WAITING to see what you do next. Don't make me come over there! :D
here's my wishlist for the story:
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1. make marco a worthy adversary to drew --- it's great that he's quite likeable (so far), his womanising reputation not-withstanding, but then again, that could just be a latin lover stereotype. and even if his rep is true, why deprive sam of the opportunity to find out how different sex is with him! XD (although i think sam might feel guilty if she does have sex with marco.) anyhoo, a caring, understanding & hot marco at least gives sam the chance to re-evaluate what she likes/loves about drew...
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2.NO babies! if sam falls pregnant from her 'de-virginising' night with drew, it would be all too cliche and convenient. not nice to force drew into the relationship with sam.
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3. drew gets to see sam when she's dressed up --- it'd be a shame that only marco gets the eye candy. heh heh
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you don't have to pander to my wishes of course. part (ok, a lot) of the fun is actually finding out what surprising twists authors come up.
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happee crimble!
We all want to know. So far we've learned a lot about Sam and how she lost her virginity. If I were writing the next chapter, I'd have Sam nettle Drew by letting him know she and Marco had spent the night after her birthday in the Regent Suite. And I'd let him know that Marco wants her to come to Italy. But then, I'm not writing the story, am I? Evanslily, your writing is the best. Now I'm looking forward to seeing where Chapter 5 takes Sam. I'm sure it will be interesting, no matter where the plot goes.
with Marco, for at least 6 months. I don't like that Drew has it so easy and she needs to see the world outside her town. Also, I don't think that she and Marco should start dating as it's obvious Marco would get hurt because I think he actually has feelings for her. I think they should stay close friends.
GREAT chapter!
Another amazing chapter. Can't wait to read more. So upset that I missed it being posted in December.
Will be checking every day for the update. What's going on with Marco? How will things be resolved with Drew? The Regent Suite! Both times! What's going to happen with that? All questions that need answers!
Please Update Soon . . . . I've fallen in love with Sam and Drew, now what happens next??
more please! I love your writing, and can't wait for the next one! :) x
i love your stuff and am dying to read the next chapter. Please dont make us wait too long!
I'm still writing Chapter 5 but it's taking a lot longer that I thought it would. :(
I promise it will appear eventually! Maybe one day I'll manage to finish a story before I start posting it. I always start with the best of intentions...
Lily
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I can't wait for more! I check almost daily, hoping for a new chapter. I was so excited when this chapter was posted! It wasn't boring, but I'm ready to see what happens next!
I agree that it seems like everyone ends up pregnant. Seems too soon for that in this story. Oh gosh, if that is the case, don't let her sleep with Marco! We don't want any paternity issues..... j/k :)
Also, a lot of the other main characters in other stories have serious self-conscious issues. Sam's story is a little unique with the scar backstory, but it would be nice to see a leading lady in the future who wasn't so insecure and needing a man to convince her she's not ugly!
Can't wait to see where things end up!
Thanks for the update Evanslily. I'm so happy to hear that there will be another chapter in the future.
But its hard to keep any interest when you use to post like weeks between story chapters. Now its months and I litterally have to go back and read from the beginning to keep it fresh in my mind. I'm losing interest. :( Months go by... its been almost 2 months since the last chapter.
please post ouickly. i just found thisand i have to know thanks
I have been waiting for months for you to finish this storyyy.... PLEASE PLEASE... do it fast
and just a suggestion for next time...
please dont post your stories in chapters. Post them when they are completed. Its torture otherwise. thanks a million! you are the best!
Pleeeaaaassssseeeeeeee get another post up soon!! I've gone through all your stories and love them! And I'm dying to see how this turns out. I keep checking but still nothing new :(
great story! can't wait to see whats happens!! please please pleasr submit more!!!! impatiently waiting!
Here's hoping you do the unconventional thing and have Samantha end up with Marco or somebody new we haven't met yet. I can already see that she is going to end up with Drew, and Marco will probably reconcile with his wife. With the way you write, it will still be a good well-written story, but it is expected and has been done...just a thought.
You are truly one of my favorite authors. Waiting for another chapter is excruciating! Best of luck with beating the writer's block.
I looove your stories! I read all the other ones after you'd finished them, so I'm spoiled. Please, please, write the next chapter!
We're still waiting with eager anticipation. Hope you are doing well!
I love stories about true love. Friends first. Discovering that is more than friendship. I see that Drew is totally in love with Sam and he knows it. Please write more and don't keep us waiting any longer... and more Drew, please!!!
poke and prod! I've already finished all your other stories and can't wait to find out where this one is going! more please :)
It's been almost 4 months of waiting for chapter 5! How much longer is it going to be?
Think I am moving on to a new author. Tired of empty promises of new chapters soon and then having to wait months on end for them to appear. Then only after posts of readers begging for new chapters. Don't get me wrong the stories are wonderful. I'm just sick and tired of waiting and waiting and waiting. There are other amazing authors out there.
<i>I'm done
Think I am moving on to a new author. Tired of empty promises of new chapters soon and then having to wait months on end for them to appear. Then only after posts of readers begging for new chapters. Don't get me wrong the stories are wonderful. I'm just sick and tired of waiting and waiting and waiting. There are other amazing authors out there.</i>
I understand. I really do. And I don't blame you for giving up on me. If it's any consolation, I'm pretty mad too that I haven't been able to get the next chapter out to you all.
But I am still writing. I've written 3,000 words this weekend and hope to be able to keep going this time. I took a wrong turn in the plot - something I was trying just didn't work and although I didn't want to ditch the 4000+ words I'd already written, that's exactly what I've had to do. The story is, I have to admit, much better for it.
I don't think I've ever given any empty promises, so I'm sorry that's how you feel. I have a full time job that leaves me precious little time for writing, but I'm in no position to give that up so that I can spend all day writing stories for a free writing site. :) If I won the lottery, maybe that'd be an option.
By all means, read the other amazing authors here. Maybe if you pop back in a year or two, this story will be finished and that way you won't have to experience the frustration of waiting for me to post the next chapter. :)
I'm making no promises though... ;-)
The stories that you write are in a lot of cases better than the ones that authors get paid loads of money to write. Thank you for taking time out of your day and your life to write these stories.. I don't think I have disliked any of your stories.
Megan
I, for one, have no problem waiting for you to post another chapter! Glad to see a post from you :) Sure, its torturous waiting, but its always well worth it. I'm sorry to see that someone else felt the need to post such a negative comment.... its not like you owe it to anyone to post new chapters within a certain time frame. I'm just grateful that you are still able to find the time to write so that we can enjoy your great stories! I've discovered some other new favorite authors in the meantime, but you're still the best! I hope work is going well for you!
Please, please, please keep going. I love all your stories (I've read them so much I've practically memorized them!!) and I really want to see what happens with Drew and Sam.
@evanslily - Your stories and writing are fantastic. I absolutely believe you have many more fans on this site than you do critics - fans who would very much want you to continue sharing your wonderful characters and stories with us. It's true, we're an impatient bunch :( ; counting downs the days between postings and all, but the majority of us are a supportive and understanding bunch. We know you can't just churn this kinda stuff out on a weekly basis. Keep writing your next chapter and post it when you've got something your proud of. I wish you all the best and if you do end up posting more, I know one reader who will be very grateful and excited to read it :D
Read all of your other stories and, like the others, love this one too!
Another great story. Have been waiting for the next installment. I seem to remember reading your family has experienced some illness the past few months. I believe your father in-law was ill. I hope he is well.
i like where this is going. could you just for the heck of it let Sam sleep or try to sleep with Marco and then let that make Drew realize how much he cares for her. And he cant hold it against her, that would be chauvinistic. or something along the lines would be fun. looking forward to the next chapter.
Another great chapter. I'm so glad I came across your work!
Tired of waiting? Just read something else until the whole story is finished!!!! That's what I do. Not so good at waiting.
When I read this chapter, although I did not like it as the previous one, I felt like it served a purpose. So I just took it! It did remind me a little bit of Howards' Way though...
I would love to evevtually read a story about a woman a little bit older. We are stll sexy and want to make the most of our lives when the kiids start having their own lives.
I really enjoy your work.
You are just the best author I've read on Literotica, and I've read lots! Brilliant at emotion, excellent plot, great sex scenes, extremely good 'must finish' rating. A fabulous story. Write more stories, please!
I was worried that I wouldn't enjoy this chapter, without Drew, but you managed to capture my full attention early on and that grip has not loosened yet. I seriously spent the entire day looking forward to reading the next chapter! I love the depth of the characters and the storyline. I mean, Sam is so relatable (almost eerily so) and that's rare among the protagonists that I find in the stories on here. I appreciate that your stories focus on the romance that precede the sex because the slow build up makes the release that much more gratifying. I don't normally feel moved enough to leave a comment but I wanted you to know how much I've fallen in love with your work. I do hope you'll continue!
...and my first thought was 'Oh you poor dear!'
my god!
i can't imagine anything more embarassing (or positively horrific to my self-esteem) than what's just happened to poor Samantha.
oh god indeed!
now i've just read to the end.
DON'T YOU DARE MAKE HER MOVE TO ITALY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ok? :3
k_k
have read the first chapters and am gripped. hope the rest are as good.
I was going to wait until reading the final instalment before commenting, but I just had to say that I could hardly stop laughing.
I mean, it's not a very fun situation for Sam to be in, but you have to admit, that for someone outside the issue, it's utter hilarious!
to read your style of humor. The banter between Drew and Samantha was great, and yes, blowing coke at that moment made me laugh.
Thank-you.
It's funny, sweet, and touching all at the same time. You have the gift . . .
I have to keep giving your chapters a 3 ⭐ rating. Sadly, it is because of the cliff hanger ending each one has. Those are a useful device, but not every time please. This one is a better storyline than most, so I am hoping for a good ending.