Timothy M.

LOL, I was hoping it wouldn't finish with them riding off into the sunset, but at least the competion is done (with the right winner) and Shiro and Keith can work out how to fit their lives together. Loved the bakers being his nes family and Shiro finally making a move.

I'm glad Shiro finally told both Sanda and Keith what he feels about them - and his co-judges backed him up. I bet the producers would love to make a spin-off called The Bake-off Romance.

Thanks for the Christmas present, Dodger. It's great to see Robbie acting sensibly and caringly. He'll stand up to Don for Nathan's sake, and I bet Nathan's mum won Sue over.

Now I regret metioning it, because I like this theme (and I shan't name any other examples of where it occurs). As you say, your stories are very varied both in circumstances and plots, so it does not feel like repetition. But just as at least one of your main characters is usually honest , kindhearted and searching for true love and friendship, your stories also have other things in common. And those themes are part of why we love your tales, so no need to change that, even if we point it out. If I tell you I love how nature and weather often plays an important part, will you stop using that ? I know you are already aware how often houses and architecture are part of a story, and we all enjoy reading about the interior rebuilding and decorating. I bet you're not considering giving that up. So why stop using the theme of injury, illness or heartbreak causing a need for a character to be taken care of ? I, at least, can see this theme springs from your own generous heart and caring soul, who would gladly spend time, money and effort to help a friend or family. If a story need this theme, use it, and your readers will smile in fond recognition and feel clever at having noticed.

I can see you've already commented on the fact the Sheriff was a saving angel by sending Coy after Boone in time for him to rescue his best friend. Faith as his mother saw it has not been much help for Coy, seeing as it made him worry that God hated him. Nursing Boone was better than praying over him, but if it kept Coy sane while he was the saving angel for Boone, I guess I can accept that as a useful part of faith. I much prefer the idea of them having faith in each other. I refuse to consider the mule to be angelic, leading Coy to Boone was just payback for being part of the accident in the first place.

Nothing wrong with recurring themes when they're good ones and used in a natural way to move the story forward.

You have a good point. Don't forget the other set of cowboys in Finding Refuge, one of my favorite stories. That one started out with a bad fall from a horse and a cowboy needing help. And the same theme also occurred in Gary's very first story. I'm sure all of your readers let out a sigh of relief when they saw the chapter title. But while Boone had physical Salvation, and at least temporary Salvation from loneliness and missing Coy, we don't know if there is also Salvation for his heart and the love he feels for his best friend.

The good, the bad and the ugly. So the good thing was Boone setting out on the journey towards the life he wants. The bad was leaving Coy behind and missing him terribly (and we all know the Sheriff was trying to point it out). But the ugly was the storm destroying his camp and Boone falling into the river together with Blue.

Funny to see a bake off show from back stage and among the contenders, when I've never seen the show on TV. I'm sure your version is better (and sexier ).

I liked this chapter for the way they were all nice to each other in spite of being rivals. It was both swet and sad when Keith realized the people around him were interested and cared about him, even tried to help him get enough confidence to go for Shiro.

Well, at least people around them are trying to point out the obvious. Since Keith has probably joined the show to attract Shiro''s attention, he may not care about the title. And telling him, he should have won, could be Shiro's excuse to chat to him afterwards.

My very first bake off show. I've never watched it on TV (we have a Danish version too), and I probably never will. But reading about is OK, since it's Shiro and Keith.

Am I the only one who has to concentrate to call the new story GAP Year rather than CAP Year ? And since Will is my favorite CAP character, I'm very happy to have him in focus.

I assume Will managed to hold on to his phone, since he doesn't say anything about losing it. I guess this is a case where Will's experience with drugs is actually an advantage (even though I generally dislike him using), as he knows what is happening. Good thing Connie was there to help him, and maybe Will will be a little less dismissive of Brad's protective streak.

I'm glad Keith helped Shiro get rid of the useless boyfriend. Now they just need to find a place to live together. Yummy breakfast in bed.

I totally agree. Just goes to show Shiro and Keith are made for each other, no matter the circumstances.

I had to give a like, so you have the whole range. But also because the explanation is tragicomic - or maybe a comedy of errors. I'm not ready to forgive Peter for his stupidity and dishonesty. He says he had no problem lying to his parents, because their demands were wrong. But he also lied to Tristan, at least by omission, by never telling him about his parents and the need for deception, and also with the engagement party. What are his excuses for that ? If he had been honest, he might have made the decision to leave Daddy's firm in time to keep the love of his life. And he could have had a son, who would not be damaged by his Daddy being sad every time he said his name and by having a dad who spends time sighing over a photo in a drawer rather than noticing his son is in the vicinity and watching him. Actually, if Peter had been honest during the New Year's Eve call, he might have gotten Tristan back then. Or at least a chance to explain. That lie cost him and Tristan five more years. I don't think Tristan made a mistake by leaving Peter, then and now, but he should probably have left a more specific note initially. He needs to think matters over, and probably discuss this with a good friend to see their reaction. Will he be happier taking Peter back ? Perhaps, since he obviously still have feelings for him. But I agree he can't make a decision on the spot.

Sawyer had some very good points. The only mistake Jim made was not realizing that Mitchell's love would turn to hate, so they needed to be on guard for an attack. And he shouldn't feel guilty about that, because it means he was more decent and human than his lover.

But at least he won't have to watch Shiro staring and drooling over Keith.

Man, that was hot. But quite romantic too. Those two are perfect together. Thank you for posting these.

Keith is such a tease, and poor Matt is fighting a loosing battle. I love the interaction with the three of them.

You're welcome. It's tomorrow now. Tell, tell...

You're welcome. I'm glad Renee and I managed to keep it secret. I can now go comment on those chapters I'd missed out on last year. I didn't want to do it before the review posted, in case it spoiled the surprise.

Ohhhh, I remember the haircut story. This is an excellent sequel. Very hot. Interesting to see Keith and Shiro in a different setting to the Admiral and Prince story.

Deezen is the soldier, the son of his former commander, who Callim must use to win battles, even as he tries to protect him and give him the best chance of survival. Maris is the lover who cares aout him and tries to soothe the wounds to his soul, who is protective of the man he has probably loved and admired for years. They need each other, the love, the intimacy and the connection, and I think their survival may depend on it. I couldn't quite decide what they are: lesser angels or human knights imbued with special abilities and divine technology, but I think the latter makes more sense.