Timothy M.

Four weeks before Valentine’s Day There was a flowerpot on my desk. Why on earth were there flowers on my desk?! And not just any flower but a tiny rosebush with deep red buds bursting into bloom. In the middle of January. On my desk, which I kept tidy and strictly clear of knickknacks or personal stuff. No pictures, no plants, no decorations of any kind. Even my personal coffee cup was a bland, anonymous, black mug. So why was there a rosebush in a white pot, with goddam golden hearts stampe

Having relocated after a workplace romance ended disastrously, Colin doesn’t think he’s ready for love. Besides, he has plenty of good things to keep him happy and occupied. A secret admirer is not what he needs, not at all. But who could it be?

What she said. Re Sasha: at least the stories are still there for us to read.

Thank you LL, sweet and sexy was my aim, and I'll take beautiful with As I recall it's only 30+ chapters since Carlos told me they should get going. I think he's given up. But yeah, kissing and fondling won't be enough for two teens in love. I think you may be clairvoyant about Rob, lol. And probably Eric too. We'll have to see.

It's nice to know they are honest with each other and want the same thing. So don't keep them and us wating for too long. I have the feeling sparks are gonna fly.

I'm in awe of Robert's ability to write steamy hot romance and the men he conjures up in his stories. I wanna visit Barry's Bar.

Well, thank god for that and even more for Peter being sensible about the whole situation. I hope they'll spend a couple of days kissing etc.

Thanks, buddy, I guess it's unanimous about the hot and sweet (AC said the same after editing, lol). Slow build, I suppose I deserved that after using 44 chapters to get there. But I'm delighted you thought it was worth the wait. And when you use the word romance I know I've done well. Pushy, loved that. - Eric and Rob are similar in some ways.

LOL, Caz, you're as bad as Tara. I thought Toby was a cab driver, not a policeman. And now I'm wondering if Toby would like a Mistress.

LOL, Parker, I hadn't thought about that. Perhaps a nice study break is the solution? I'm glad you thought it was sweet. That's very high praise from someone who is writing one of the best stories on GA about the tentative exploring of young love.

Thanks, Drew. I'm glad you liked the chapter and saw the sweet love behind the exploring. I hadn't thought about Rob working out what has happened, but now I'm wondering too. You may have inspired another Rob chapter, buddy.

LOL, Caz, you're right. I should have a 'DDD needed' warning on the chapter. (DDD = Danish Drool Diverter) I'm glad you thought it was hot and sweet, and I'm sure they'll do lots more studying together.

“Wait. You want me to do what now?” “At least lock the door, but you don’t have to strip.” Eric grinned when Nelson turned the latch. He’d learned this tactic from Rob. If you ask for something unexpected, throw in an impossible demand too. That way people focused on rejecting the second thing and forget they wouldn’t normally accept the first. “But Eric, that’s the same as admitting…” Nelson made a helpless gesture, but Eric shrugged. “Do your parents check on you when Jasper visits?” “No,

Flood Warnings is a very ominous title, but I guess Craig is reeling from the impact of Jared kissing him, his sister stabbing him with her evil words, his mother saying those things about Jared, and finally Trina warning him about her brother being at breaking point. Craig is going down there to poke a hole in the dam and who knows what will burst forth and what the consequences will be.

But that's not what the club owner hinted at when he looked at the cameras. He was clearly telling Chase that they have a mole. And seriously, that the only way that creepy guy could keep ahead of the police. I refuse to believe Chase is stupid enough to believe Felix would have told anyone. Oh, he has to check, but hopefully by asking not accusing. Love the date with Caeda.

I hope Sam will settle down and become less needy once he's become used to having friends.

I think it's part of a general GA story list glitch. If you go to Favorite stories and select various criteria (eg Adult, Complete, Romance) you get a list with the stories fufilling those criteria. However, as soon as you try to go to page 2 of this list, it reverts to the full story list.

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. I had fun writing the story for the conest.

Good point about the names in dialogue. I shall have to watch that in my own stories. Especially now that they actually contain dialogue.

Damn, just as we think Ehren is having a bit of luck what with his care package and reconnecting with Emily, the situation accelerates out of control. He will be out of options soon, so I hope he's not too proud to contact Piper and let her help. Although, he may want to check his hide-out for his stuff, once he's sure Buster isn't staking it out.

LOL, I know exactly what you mean. I cannot begin to count the commas, semicolons and full stops he's corrected in my stories.

I'm glad you liked their love-making including the aftermath. Thanks for saying the need to hold on is natural, I hadn't thought about it like that, but it's a clever observation. I'm trying to get started on the next chapter, but it may take a while. The boys are not being cooperative, they just want to cuddle in bed.

LOL, yes I think you're right. Kristin really should know better than to ask nosy questions about that ring after the scene with their father. I'm glad you felt the comfort I was trying to convey. Russ need to reconnect with his family.

Well, since I have AC and Kitt to help me with my commas, I'll refer Emi to them.

Hmmm, so after ranting about Audra's lover not respecting her skills and competance just because she's a woman, I now have to rant about Jenson not respecting Merrick's abilities. Is it the pain and exhaustions which makes him revert to thinking of Merrick as a kid or youth? He needs to understand Merrick needs his recognition as well as his love. But Jenson wasn't being reckless when he got attacked. He was in the middle of the camp and alert, already sensing something was wrong. So perhaps I should give him some credit, and he does know Merrick quite well. Jenson probably worries that his lover will be so hell-bent on finding and punishing the ones responsible for the flauros that he'll be reckless. Well, let's hope Landin and Kalen will keep their boss grounded. By the way, I look forward to finding out if those two Landin and Tei Barnaby are in a relationship now. edited as I had forgotten it wasn't Kalen who was interested in Landin.