JeffreyL

Chapter one and several of the comments convinced me to read on. Having just finished chapter two I'm glad I did! Now I can binge a couple more chapters and be caught up. Thanks for deciding to share this story.

This has been wonderful from the beginning! It was fun to watch Phil go from a curmudgeonly old man into a happy guy with a love for life. Your supporting cast members were all enjoyable! You made them interesting and well-rounded. Your epilog wrapped things up, and I appreciate it. I can now figure out lives went on after the story ends. I look forward to reading more of your stories. Thanks.

That "hook" must be expandable because I just wiggled my way on to it. I'm a little late to the party, but I will probably binge and catch up quickly. Great beginning! Thanks.

I am closing the cover on another wonderful story! I got really involved with all the characters! They were so well written. Tim, your writing is always so readable! I got behind some, and I read yesterday and today to catch up. I really loved the epilog! You tied up loose ends and gave enough information to fill in any blanks. I will look forward to your next story. Thanks.

Happy Birthday KBois! 🎂 And a Very Merry Un-birthday to you, Tim! 🥳🥳 Good poem, Tim!! I'd like it even more if I was into unicorns. 🦄🦄🦄 It's always a pleasure to read something you've written.

This story has been interesting, sad, exciting, and disturbing. Your characters all seem quite real to me. Well written and with realistic dialog. I didn't see Matt's appearance on The Marketplace coming, and I should have. Especially after his affair with Ahmet. Andrew was absolutely right to bid for Matt to get him out of slavery. I do wonder how it would go if Andrew ended up in court, and if a judge would rule in his favor. More of your good writing, Tim! Thanks.

Boobala. I don't know where it comes from, but I haven't heard it in a very long time. Your writing for this story is first rate! It flowed well and was so readable. I loved these characters and was interested in their lives from the first paragraph! If something more is coming about these characters, I look forward to finding it! Thanks.

Five years later, and I enjoyed it as much as I did the first time! I decided to reread it before moving on to Jarren's story. Looking forward to reading it next!

I'm a little bit late to the party, just starting this story today. I have read and enjoyed other stories you've written. Since I am younger than Phil, but not by much, I was curious about how he sees his life looking back. I am looking forward to reading more. Thanks.

I "got to know" Carlos during the early days of the CJverse. His characters and writing were one of a kind! Thank you, Wolf, for posting this story. You really captured the flavor of Carlos' writing. It seems odd to say I miss him, since I only knew his writing and our shared comments, but I feel a loss. This wonderful tribute had me wandering down memory lane for a bit and reminiscing. Thank you.

I'm guessing Matt's experiences will be hard to read about. I am excited to read about Andrew's meeting(s) with the trafficking people! I am intrigued by how much research can go into a story; especially non-fiction. Thanks.

This has been a most enjoyable read! Sweet in the best meaning of the word. I enjoyed Matt and Tom, and the whole dog whisperer theme. Although your story is complete as is and very satisfying, I agree with other comments. I would enjoy reading more about these characters. Thanks.

I continue to enjoy Pahana's journey! He is a very interesting character and appealing, (not just sexually) as all his friends show. I am intrigued by his Hawaiian connection! Looking forward to more story. Thanks.

I really enjoyed reading about Pahana and his interest in American Indians. I can't help but feel like I have read this before. I remember from other stories I have read, that most of your stories take place around Mt. Adams in Washington State. I am looking forward to more of Pahana's journey. Thanks.

The mom in this story is hard to believe. I wonder why other adults didn't see what was happening and step in to help Peter. I hope his life improves now that he is leaving home. I can't wait to read more! Thanks.