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What a 180 degree day! As their morning fun took a turn with a call from the Boss. Huntington was at the top of the list and Kage had to be in SF in two days. Then the surprise as Boss also insisted that Elijah go with Kage to help. All the arguments between Elijah and Kage went out the window, because the Boss has spoken. Elijah showed an ingenious streak by using the condolence card from Huntington as a way into the fortress to secretly spy on the layout and security. Only hitch was getting the tapes from Tyler that they would use as an excuse. That meant a family get together. Elijah was so much the loving uncle. It didn't surprise me that Kage recognised how much Elijah wanted a family. Kage being the loving person he is realises that this is an impossible dread if he and Elijah stay together. He argued effectively and now what started out as a fun day turned sadly tragic. I was in tears by the end of this chapter. Elijah and Kage both know they are in love, but also acknowledge that they can never live together without risking the lives of each other as well as those they love. It's going to make a HEA ending very difficult to accomplish. Has kbois written herself into the corner? (Sorry, but I couldn't resist.)

I do love a good Western and have since Saturday Matinees at the local theater. However, you don't have to love Westerns in order to love this story. Survival and romance are also themes of this story. Comments by readers who don't follow Westerns speak of their love for this story. Their desire for more, adequately demonstrates how well written this romantic story truly is. Wiley is on the run when attacked and badly injured by a mountain lion. Coop is his rescuer with secrets of his own. You will fall in love with both these empathic and engaging characters. The setting and dialogues immerse you in the old west culture that feels real and alive. A great story like this is a must read whether or not you like Westerns. If you do like it, then there is even better news. Headstall aka Gary has many stories in many different genres. All are just as great. If this Western pleases you, you should also try Gary's two books in the Sidewinder series.

I for one would love it if you do decide to continue this story. ❤️ You know I love Westerns with cowboys and horses. Especially the stories you write, Gary!

Remember dreaming as a kid about living on a ranch with your own horse, and an awesome best friend? Ren, a young university student in the UK decides to follow that dream when his experience in university life fails to meet his expectations. This is a sweet tale of romance with a simple, but compelling plot. Ren and the other characters are written with love and will brighten your day in this short story of growing up and personal adventure. The story is a very uplifting and enjoyable read.

This story is a fun and frantic ride that starts with a near death experience. Alex and Carter are nearly killed by a firetruck and end up in the hospital. Alex is in a coma and Carter unconscious. The problem however is that Alex is in Carter's hunky body and Carter is in Alex's twink body. To complicate things further, Carter's best friend Aron is Alex's husband. Carter hasn't spoken to either of them for two years after a drunken homophobic rant during the wedding of Alex and Aron. Thus begins an amazing and comedic supernatural ride of thrills, spills, loops and fireworks. Laura is an accomplished writer with plots that work even with all their complexities. Her characters will entrance and bewitch you. They will wiggle their way into your heart. The story goes beyond compelling to binge worthy. Laura has one of the most evil, twisted senses of humor that will strike and leave you helplessly rolling on the ground laughing. This is one great read!

When that list gets discovered I bet it becomes a family tradition to continue to add to it. That way it will extend the 15 years to a lifetime together.

So Carter is now at the domestic bliss stage. Life is good even if only for today. He'll probably blurt out the L word soon. It may take Aron to threaten getting a place of his own to get the L word out of Carter, but I'm sure it will happen.

First known use of shaggy-dog was sometime between 1945-1950, about ten years before this movie. The movie The Shaggy Dog was definitely a shaggy-dog story. Groan all you want, it was intended.😄 Of course in the 50's and 60's there were a lot of shaggy-dog movies and TV shows. Jerry Lewis starred in many of them.

The long missing Stefan has returned just as murderous as ever. He should beware of his decisions. The black chains and switch in eye colors for Vincent may not mean what Stefan thinks it means. The trial of the corrupt vamps was over quickly and justice served due to Heather's testimony. It was fascinating to see how all the couples are changing. Stacy and Dave are both betas and moving in together. Heather is ready to turn Gwendolyn when they move in together. Tierney is more than ready to claim Morrine. It is so much like Remis to help Varis rebuild the coven after the trial. The pack and coven will make good allies in the future. Tierney's proposal to Morrine provided the best line in the chapter. ❤️

Hot sex, free of Alex (soon), and now roomies. A lot of great things in this chapter. I did like this. It suddenly reminded me of one of Carter's basic traits. He just can't handle big changes all at once. It explains why he couldn't accept Alex's marriage to Aron, and also why Carter can't say "I love you" or "boyfriends" when that is exactly what he wants. It is just too big a jump for Carter. He will make it there, but in small steps. It's just the way Carter works. I know Aron realises this as long as he has known Carter, but does he apply that knowledge to Carter and his relationship as it is now? Another fun chapter with humor, but I did notice the inner conversations Carter have with himself are less contentious and more focused on when not what or how.

Carter got a brief taste of gay nightlife. Everyone should have an Armand in their life. Decked out in his new clothes, Carter got hit on by a young guy in his late 20's in seconds after sitting in the bar. Now Aron has made his position very clear about Alex, Carter should have not problems getting past the "fuck buddies" and on to real romance and guiltless sex. I hope Simon gets what he needs, and not just what he wants in Alex.

This chapter threw a spanner in the works of my theory. Now I need to come up with another theory. Great chapter except for the idiot saying "fuck buddies". It's like he offered the world to Aron, then immediately withdrew the offer. Aron can have all the fuck buddies he wants. He doesn't need Carter for that! Carter needs to stop thinking about what he should say, and say what he wants. That's the Carter that Aron first fell in love with. That's the weird kid that Aron treasures.

Simon's rehab as a character continues, and it looks like Simon may have the hots for Carter. I did love Carter's talk to himself and got a wonderful laugh! If we weren't all suspicious of the evil intent of Alex, we would probably think Alex is just a playful loving husband to Aron, and friend to Carter. I suspect another character is going under rehab. I know how Alex talked about what Carter did while in Alex's body, but now Alex has had time to experience the results of the hugs, greater fame, less pressure, fun twitter account and most important a totally new sex life with Aron? One good way to get rid of competition with an ex boyfriend of your lover is to become said ex's good friend. I know from experience that works very well!

Why do I get the feeling that Laura is going to redeem Alex. Notice she has already started on Simon's redemption. Now Carter has to put up with Alex, live and in person. Poor Carter is being tortured by Laura.

Hey Clo! I tried the bionic eye thing on the new hunk Gary posted. Unfortunately, it didn't work. 😭

Hi Gary! I'll keep my fingers crossed the box holds out. Racoons are not one of my favorite animals.

Don't you just love dramatic entrances and exits? Carter just did both in no more than a second or two without leaving or entering the room. Fun chapter, but the fun has just begun.

This chapter is a heartbreaker. What's Carter to do? If Aron gets the real Alex back, it won't be the man Aron truly loves.

It isn't Alex that Aron is falling in love with this time, it's Carter. However, Carter is hurting because Carter thinks that he will never have Aron with Aron so much in love with his husband Alex. This story is as convoluted as an origami brain. I just loving it!

The thoughts you just put in my mind are just evil dear Doctor! 🤢

David might just be the perfect man for the real Alex still hidden in Carter's body.

Sorry! Double posting.

That's great! I am definitely looking forward to the next surgery myself. Was Steve as excited when he got his done? I bet he was.