Renee Stevens

I really like how you explored how hard it is to say good-bye and that sometimes you just need that one specific thing that will tell you it's okay to move on. It was very erotic and while yes, parts were very sexy, I found it to be more tender. Hope that makes sense! Hugs and thanks for sharing!

I don't read a lot of poetry but I really enjoyed reading this one from you. The waiting game is never a fun thing.

A very powerful story told in so few words. It's amazing to me how you can get the emotions to jump off the page like that. In my own opinion, the main character may think he's broken, but he's also strong. To go through all of that and yet still keep plodding on shows his courage and strength. Thank you for sharing it with us.

I agree with Nephy, so astute! And oh boy does it bring back memories! Wish I'd had these instructions (the bomb shelter) for our wedding! We didn't have much input from the family members because we decided two weeks before our wedding that we were ready, but oh boy did things get interesting! His mother was upset because my brother offered the use of his backyard (we were having a small wedding). Then, I made all the centerpieces and little containers of bubbles (wrapped in ribbons of blue and purple) and barette's for the nieces and nephews (his mother lives two hours away and god forbid she drive up here and was furious she wasn't involved). Then there was her telling my now husband that he doesn't know what love is if he thought he loved me. Then the trying to object. Oh yeah, and furious that we invited my now hubby's father. *Sigh* Yeah, I wish I'd had the bomb shelter! Thanks for an enjoyable read hon!

Thank you for the review Frosty! I'm so glad you were able to enjoy these poems. It's been a long time since I actually just sat down and wrote poetry. Might have to do more of it, we'll see.

Thanks for all the reviews that you left on this story, Andy. I am just sorry it took so long to get them all answered! I'm glad that you enjoyed the story and that you pointed out the spots that you felt could be improved. I am all about improving my writing and so those comments are most helpful. As for the agents, with this story, I just decided they were regular people who just happened to be FBI agents. I wanted them to be likeable for the most part and with Derek, even from the start (where he came into the story) I started thinking of a story for him. Whether that story will ever be written remains to be seen, but it's a possibility that I've left open. Thanks again!!! ~Renee

Thanks for the review Andy! I always take into consideration how a chapter made my readers feel. I like getting more than just a "great job" because it shows me what I need to work on. There are always going to be differing opinions, but my main thing is when someone says something is off, I generally like to go look at it and see why. I really like your idea and may just steal it when/if I do the rewrite!

LOL... Levi does have a backbone, and I think he shows how protective people can get of those who they consider their family. In my opinion, one never knows exactly what they are capable of until they are forced into a corner.

Thanks for the review Andy! I like to throw twists into my stories. Sometimes they work, and sometimes they don't, but I thought this one worked pretty well. It's always interesting to me to see what the reader thought about certain aspects of a scene, so thank you so much for sharing!!!

LOL... Well, we all have off days, unfortunately. I will have to go back through this and look a little more at Levi's reaction and see what could be done with it in case I revise it sometime in the future. Thanks for pointing out where you thought needs improvement!!

Thanks for the review as always! Not sure why you'd have that image, but we may learn more about Derek in a future story. I have considered telling HIS story at some time in the future. Glad I have you wondering about Michael, though as you said, you'll find out more later (as you already have, lol)..

Thanks for the review Andy! Thank you for the praise! Most of it is honestly guess work. I am glad that I captured at least a part of it and made it realistic! Thanks!!!

Thanks for the review Andy! This story I did a lot of headhopping, and I can definitely see your point about losing some of the suspense. Sorry that you couldn't enjoy the mattress mambo, guess I'll have to make that up to ya later in the story, or a future story, who knows

I'm just full of surprises . Christian is..> Christian and since you've already read through the whole story, I know you know that, but can't say more in case there are others who stumble upon this story. Don't want to give anything away! Thanks as always!!!

Thanks for the review Andy! It's always interesting for me to read what you are thinking cause you really make me think about what I wrote. Also, as far as the cliff hanger thing goes, apparently there are a few who are planning to campaign... I might really be in trouble!

Glad I was able to surprise you! LOL! Once again, you pointed something out to me that I really didn't think of too much regarding Blaine and what he knows about Christian. I appreciate that as it tells me what I need to work on! Thanks for the review!

Thanks for the review! So it made you run through all the emotions huh? I think that's a good thing. I always try to make my characters "not perfect" some I think I do really well with and others could probably be better. Thank you!

Thanks for the review Andy! Sorry to have taken so long to get to answering you! I can definitely see what you mean by Phil... if I ever do a revision of this story I may have to look into the more. As for Blaine... I don't think he even really knows... Thanks as always!

Mine isn't too exciting of a story, lol... Simply, it's my pen name. When I came up my pen name, I wanted it to still be "me" so what I did was chose mine and my hubby's middle names...

Thanks for the review, lil bro! Glad that you enjoyed this story. The third story is coming, I promise, just need to finish some other projects first, but I do have some of it planned already!

Thanks for the review!!! I have seriously considered a complete revision to this story. It would be a lot longer as it would focus a lot more on the time spent with the children before bringing them to live with Kyle and Jared. It is something I am considering, I just have some other projects that are not complete that I need to finish first! Thanks for reading and especially for commenting!!

Happy Birthday Kevin!!!! Hope you have an absolutely wonderful day!!!

I think the only movies that really "creep" me out when I watch them are the Chucky movies. Not so much because of the movies, but when I was a kid, my parents got me one of those talking Cabbage Patch dolls. It was right after the movie came out and we would be sitting down somewhere and all of the sudden we'd hear "Will you be my friend?" and it was the doll. It got so bad my mom took the batteries out of it and we thought that was the end of it. Nope, batteries out and we're sitting there one night and hear "Can I have a hug".. Needless to say, that doll was gone from the house really fast. One movie that doesn't creep me out but makes me jump every time is Deep Blue Sea. When the shark comes up through the pool, I know it's coming, I anticipate it coming, and then all of the sudden it's there and I jump at least a foot. My husband thinks its hilarious.

Happy Birthday Cia!!! Hope you have a wonderful day!!!

Really enjoyed this tale. It was definitely different and managed to keep my attention. I am curious as to how you came up with the idea for this story. Thanks for a fun read!