Timothy M.

Fun but ripe with potential conflicts: Carnivore versus herbivore (though they can probably bond over fish :-) Gay versus straight (that's really going to be fun to work out) Out and easy going versus closeted and worried Add the problem with not being able to be apart while the mate bond solidifies (and how come nobody told them of this and how long it will take ?) and having to try an conceal that they are a couple (or at least not be too obvious about it), well it should be very interesting to read the next chapters. And I also look forward to the first time they shift together, hope they can find time and space to do that, and get away with it without being spotted. Can you imagine the uproar if any children see them and tell their parents !

Pilkvist - a very Nordic name indeed (means willow twig or arrow twig, depending on how you translate pil). How did you come up with that ? And I guess Troy will be a shifter modelled on Lynx lynx (relatively common in Scandinavia) and not a Canadian lynx. Hot story of course, fun idea with a reverse relationship development: fuck first then get to know each other :-) I'm sure you'll have fun comin up with all sorts of awkward but funny conversations and situations. Oh and my usual nitpicking: The only people who smelt like that we (should be were) other bears and he couldn’t possibly be another bear. There wasn’t a single clan in this country Paddy hadn’t either met, or wasn’t related too, or both (should be or was related to - as it's parallel to 'met': either met or was, not parallel to hadn't). Sorry, just saying...

So if Slade was so sore after the first time, why did Aaron not let him top this time ? It seems to imply a very unequal relationship, and I feel you are thinking in traditional male/female roles. I know that some gay couples are very top/bottom fixed, but for young inexperienced guys it does not seem logical that they would be like this without even dicussing it. Rather they should experiment both ways, also because it would help knowing how it feels to receive as well as give.

Such an intense story, showing the need of two badly wounded young men to feel human and loved again. And I liked it even more when I found out that there is a sequel.

Another brilliant book. I liked the new aspect of Granger having to solve problems at home, the drama with Davina and Freddie was unexpected, but especially Caroline's affair and the way Granger handled that was impressive. And you did a very good job on showing us how upset Granger was from feeling abandonded and how much Chartley helped him - until he also left him so suddenly, but for good reasons. The fact that I'm reading this series for the second time has actually increased my enjoyment, because some of the events that I did not think much about the first time, now takes on a new sognificance. Oh and I just loved the way Granger looked out for his crew no wonder they are so loyal and protective of him.

This is definitely my favorite book of the Bridgemont series. Granger really matures and shows his potential and intelligence, learning from his mistakes and coming up with some truly brilliant plans whenever he is confronted with a situation. I espcially like the way he remembers to reward his officers and men when they deserve it. And I relish every time he has a confrontation with the stupid Wilcoxes. And of course he has a lot of very delicious man to man action too, one of the main attractions of this series. You should be awarded some sort of gay naval knighthood for this awesome tale.

Okay I agree, this is slightly more cute than the previous chapter, but also funny and intense. I liekd the spawn of the devil suggestion, and the 'mine' declaration of Marcus, and the fact that Jacob got angry when Marc laughed, because he has probably never seen him just smile and laugh from sheer happiness, it's always been sarcastic and sneering, I guess. And the fact that Marc sleeps so well is a good indication that he needs Jacob in his life and his bed. Suggesting that Jacob meets Meg shows he realizes that too. And won't it be fun when they get together with Jacob's niece, bet those two girls will drive the guys crazy.

Well, for once it makes sense that a gay guy marries a girl believing it will be OK. Well done for not just having Marcus do this in order to hide the truth, but because he actually thinks it'll work. And apart from the sex it's not that unlikely, since they are actually compatible as friends. Of course it's still not an excuse for pretending and cheating on her, and probably breaking her heart, if she did love him. But somehow we understand him. And I also liked that they could be civil about Meg afterwards, it would have been too easy to create drama about that. Oh and then Jacob to the rescue, amazing how the whole scene is somehow romantic in spite of the drunken mess, the vomiting and the yelling. Pathetic but funny and cute, too.

When I first read this story, I was so caught up in it that I never got round to writing a comment. But now I've enjoyed reading the first book again, and it's actually even better the second time. I liked the Hornblower books when I was a kid, and I've read a couple of other naval stories with the same theme as this, but nothing so awesome. I'm utterly impressed with your skill and knowledge, and of course Granger is a marvelous main character, charming, intelligent, honorable, kind and last but not least very hot. You have done a fantastic job, and the first book left me eager for more. I salute you, sir.

I so liked this story, it was funny and believable and well written - and I'm so pissed, it ended when it did. What did they do the second time ? What will happen next ? I want to know how parents and friends react when they are suddenly a couple. And I think Kevin will need more reasurance, both teasing and serious, and that would be fun to read about. So please write more about these two guys.

Very poignant - but sweet too, this story just grips the reader. You have a way of telling a story that let's us read between the lines, so that even if the chapters are short, it feels like we are told so much more about these two guys. And the terse style somehow highlights the tense emotions while preventing the story from being sentimental.

Well, well getting a bit mature and mellow, aren't they ? But they still have a steaming hot encounter whenever they get into it. And are unable to admit what they need and want - so something is still the same, apart from the swearing and angst. But I like these two guys, so I hope they work out how to be together without losing that edge. They need the spice so as not to get bored with eah other.

Oops that was just too funny and embarrassing with Alex's Dad walking in on them, for all parties. And I liked that you did not draw out the suspense about them confessing their feelings, it made sense - and was a bit cute too. And I'm beginning to really like Cindy, she is both clever and kind.

Yes ! - for once an understanding family, so nice to meet a loving Dad and a great older brother. And good choice to end this otherwise rather emotional chapter with the funny story about the pirate costume. I like this story a lot.

Damn talk about the evil stepmother ! But actually I hate Zach's father even more. How can you betray your own child like that ? So coldhearted and stupid - no wonder he maried a bitch like that. Wonder how he ever got his first wife to marry him - but maybe he changed after she died, when she was not there to balance him out. And why did the sister run away - another sad sory there I bet.

Oh man, I've been away from this story for a while, but now I've gone through the whole thing again, only to end up with just one extra chapter, since I last read the story, and everything is still fucked up for Caleb. Please continue, you are killing me with not knowing what happens next. And I'm not even sure what I want to happen between Jake and Caleb. If only they had been together from the start, Jake would never have become a slut who can't commit. I think he wanted Caleb so bad it tore a huge gap in his soul and he just tried to fill it with sex. And I'm not sure whether Caleb can heal him or he'll be destroyed by this 'black hole' that Jake may have become. What a mess.

Urrgh that was painful and tense and embarrassing but unfortunately very realistic. We're still waiting for the explosion, but the fuse seems to have been lit. My shoulders are all hunched up with dread and anticipitation. I totally agree with Lisa, Caleb's fake life is unraveling and faster than is good for him. I think Knox may just be fed up with the treatment, he has had from Caleb and wants to confront him and this is the first chance he has. And Carson is on to something, but I'm not sure what.

So interesting to see hm interact with his friends - and nice that they are written out as real persons with depths and not just props to Caleb's story. And we are getting the first hints that Caleb has been hurting his friends with the way he has been for some time now. Also the guilt he feels at the realization. Well done on this chapter - on to the next.

Thank God for caring, clever sisters ! And I think Caleb just chipped the first hole in the brick wall of deceit and unhappiness he has surrounded himself with. Hope it won't mean that the whole dam bursts at once, because that might be a disaster. And yeah he needs to tell Avery, but I can understand his need to work up to it. Rome wasn't built in a day and coming out of the closet is not going to be easy for a guy like Caleb. In fact I was impressed we already got to the point in chapter 3.

I think this is the third time I've begun reading this story and every time I'm impressed at how well you do this stream of consciousness thing. Somehow it's not annoying but funny and sad at the same time. Makes my gut clench because Caleb is just caught up in this web of deceit and even if I want to say that he is pathetic, somehow you actually make me emphasize with him instead. Maybe it's because he is intelligent enough to see his own situation with such clarity and the fact that he is resigned rather than feeling sorry for himself. And I know it's going to get worse, not because I've read the story before, as I've suppressed the memory of he exact content (probably as too depressing:-) and that's why I'm reading it again. But just because you've already conveyed the feeling of this being a volatile situation most likely heading for a huge blow up, no matter how much Caleb tries to hold things together. So I'm hooked for another scary stomach turning roller coaster ride. That's how good a writer you are !

I think you can get away with a couple of non-dramatic chapters where they just slowly connect again and spend time with each other and the family and maybe a few friends. We don't have to have drama in every chapter, so don't worry about not being inspired. Anything you write is sure to be fun to read.

Well turns out that Daniel's rule about no alcohol in the rooms was rather sensible. Look what happened when Sam broke it: Daniel had non-consent sex including losing his virginity in pain to a selfish, horny, inconsiderate jerk who left him alone afterwards. I don't like Sam, and I hope Daniel gets rid of him asap. But I have the feeling that this story unfortunately is going in a different direction with a romance between Sam and Daniel after a few complications.

Hope CJ's lawyers sue the hell out of the TV station or get them punished some other way (e.g. by sending bad press their way) - this is one time when having lots of money is going to be really useful. Please do something clever and vindictive and let us have all the details, I love it when hateful media gets kicked where it hurts (money and image).

Finally, finally - and you actually made me feel sorry for Cole and understand why he was so messed up for a long time. But at least he managed to confess and Dale was still interested, what a relief. Glen and Jer being together was a major surprise, but such fun too. But such a shame they managed to interrupt just at that moment. Not just for the loverbirds, but for us too :-)

Arrgh, I just knew it, not only are Cole and Jeremy totally jealous of each other, but Glen makes his move at completely the wrong time and messes things up even more. Poor Dale, I can understand why he gets angry and walks off, but I wish he had stayed and let Cole explain. It's obvious he is trying to admit something important.