Comment from estory

Excellent

We get some interesting background here about Seth and why he is a bit cautious with women. It validates the slow motion courtship they are both undertaking; she for her reasons, he for his. But this picnic scene watching the clouds and the stream is pretty romantic, chocked full of realistic dialogue, and slowly thawing these two out. estory

 Comment Written 30-Oct-2023

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reply by the author on 30-Oct-2023

Thank you for the encouragement. I have a reviewer who says there's no romance and I shouldn't list it as romance.

Comment from royowen

Excellent

We must rejoice, Molly is recovering and her best friend Ace, probably won't leave her side, the beauty of this is Seth understands how much Emma loves her dog, and knows that Ace will always be her best. We dogsit Cinta, a young female Rottweiler, not quite one year old belonging to my daughter, but loves our little 5kg Moodle, they are funny together, beautifully written Barbara, blessings Roy

 Comment Written 30-Oct-2023

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reply by the author on 30-Oct-2023

I understand. I grew up with a Great Dane and a Chihuahua. LOL Thank you for the kind review.

reply by royowen on 31-Oct-2023

Well done

Comment from Debbie D'Arcy

Excellent

I think your longer chapter reads fluently and well here. I enjoyed the picnic, the slowly developing intimacy between Emma and Seth and the confiding of the latter about his previous relationship. All this was done seamlessly and engagingly, moving on to the next stage with Molly and demonstrating the deep care inherent in this budding liaison. Excellently done with no noticeable errors. Thanks for sharing, Barbara, Debbie

 Comment Written 30-Oct-2023

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reply by the author on 30-Oct-2023

Thank you for the encouragement. I appreciate it.

Comment from Paul McFarland

Exceptional

Very nice chapter, Barb. One of your better ones. I think the length is just right. You are stretching out this romance. They have got to get together pretty soon.

 Comment Written 30-Oct-2023

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reply by the author on 30-Oct-2023

Thank you for the kind review. Of the people who commented on the length it's 3 to 1 in favor. The one who said too long, also said it took too long to read and she needed the money.

Comment from Wendy G

Excellent

Lovely story and I am glad you included it all in one go. We see both the characters developing well, (especially Seth) along with their relationship, yet there is still danger lurking in the background.That will encourage us to continue reading.
Wendy

 Comment Written 30-Oct-2023

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reply by the author on 30-Oct-2023

Thank you for the kind review. Of the people who commented on the length it's 4 to 1 in favor. The one not in favor said it was too long to read and wanted the money.

Comment from Sankey

Exceptional

Such a lovely, doggy and whatever chapter. No dramas, this time around. Looking forward to more adventure, romance and whatever other dramas you come up with. Always a good read.

 Comment Written 29-Oct-2023

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reply by the author on 30-Oct-2023

Thank you for the kind review. We needed to know what Seth was about.

Comment from judiverse

Exceptional

I knew Molly was going to be all right! I'm thinking that was a pretty big lunch after having such a hefty breakfast. I like that better that what some writers do and just say they ate breakfast. I love that Ace won't leave Molly while she's still recovering. That cloud looks to me like a dog. I can see the head and paws. I hope Seth remembers he needs to track down the guy who's been stalking Emma; as long as he's a threat, Seth will have an excuse to keep hanging around her. Great work with Seth's backstory. I wouldn't think he would have fallen for a woman like Jillian, but he was younger then. He would have been miserable with her. No wonder he would turn to someone like Emma. judi

 Comment Written 29-Oct-2023

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reply by the author on 30-Oct-2023

We will discover who and what the stalker is in two weeks. Thank you for the kind review.

Comment from nomi338

Excellent

In my mind and in my heart, these two are already a couple. They are just too stubborn to admit it. I love the way they interact. I believe anyone trying to come between them will meet with complete failure and embarrassment.

 Comment Written 29-Oct-2023

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reply by the author on 30-Oct-2023

You're right they're too stubborn. A few bad things will happen before they admit it, or at least Seth admits it. Thank you for the kind review.

Comment from jmdg1954

Excellent

This post contained quite a bit of story...

First, I'm ecstatic Molly came home. I would hate for something life ending to happen to that little pup.
Second, seems that Emma s warming up to Seth in a more mature sense. People don't change to quickly in 22 days, but this is a novel.
Third, I wouldn't change anything you do simply because a few readers want longer posts. Just my opinion.

Good chapter,
John

 Comment Written 29-Oct-2023

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reply by the author on 30-Oct-2023

Thank you for the kind review. It's 4 to 1 in favor of the longer posts, of those who commented.

Comment from Ric Myworld

Exceptional

Well, you certainly covered a lot of ground with this chapter, but with all hand squeezing and thumb rubbing you kept me thinking and wondering what might happen next. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 29-Oct-2023

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reply by the author on 30-Oct-2023

Thank you for the kind review.