FanLit

This story was recommended to me in a conversation where I said I like my romance stories between earthbound people, ☺️. I gave it a try because I'm already a fan of other work by Headstall. The story, tho about shifters, could have easily been about any other flesh and blood character dealing with the challenges of love, loneliness and belonging. I became caught up in the story, the travails of the shifters and their packs was just another wonderful flavor to the story. This tale of those not quite human moved me deeply and made me hopeful about humanity, actually. It was a touching reminder that love is timeless and that no man is an island. I'm still not sold on the "alt/fantasy genre" but I love this story.

WOW!!!! A small world got smaller, 'cause you know Novy and AJ are gonna get together, right?!?! I love how the big reveal didn't drag out; That's gonna be an interesting month.

You have such a talent for weaving stories. (I'm a fan of William's Love, Ian's Heart & Seb and Beau) I get that Brady was an ass (well "arse") in high school and very likely earns what he's getting from November but I feel sorry for him. He hated himself and was crushing on Ember 20 years ago and he's on repeat now. At least he's out. Very good and interesting set up.

Her and people like her. The names are interchangeable as long as they say "yes". It would surprise me if she isn't aware he's a head case but as was mentioned before, he makes profits, profits before personality in business.

That little fu<*er is a bat sh^t crazy sociopath. Andy should've never messed with him. The gut doesn't lie.

What an amazing chapter, full of joy, heartbreak and awe. 🎁💔

“Yes, Arthur, it’s me. I’ve been waiting for you.” “I’m late. I’m sorry… my beloved.” “Only a little,” Sybil said, a shy smile lighting her face. This has been the BEST chapter. 😭

Yay Adam❣❣ Go Troy❣❣ You two can get through anything together.

Nice.

“I really don’t want to do this.” He turned his head to regard Drake. “You weren’t being an ass. I told you I had no expectations, and I meant it… but, I guess I got caught up in playing your boyfriend, and that’s my fault, not yours.” “But you’re angry with me… I can feel it.” “You’re wrong. I’m angry at me, not you. I promise, okay?” Sweet Jimmy Dean remembers exactly what he saw in Drake but he got caught in a trap of his own making; I think we've all been there before. I do believe he's mad at Drake too, 'cause I think the weekend finally made him give up the fight and he knows how good they'd be together as a couple. Drake is important enough to J.D. to say they're still friends but I don't know how realistic that is for him. Drake is going to need to buy more than a tie to go with a couple of J.D's suits to atone for everything.

To go with the Drake Ramore reference-that was Joey Tribbiani's character on the soap opera "Days of Our Lives". There is a character on the show named 'John Black' who is/was portrayed by Drake Hogestyn. He might be who inspired the name.

Preston is the other brother, Richard is Drake's ex. Preston is an older fashioned name, tho; It lends to your original question.

So while I was reading, Joni Mitchell was in my head: 🎤 "Don't you know it seems to go/You don't know what you've got 'til it's gone/They paved paradise and put up a parking lot"🎤 Drake, Drake, Drake....Oh and thanks for the new saying-I've never heard "my back teeth are floating" before. 😄 Next week's installment will be veeeeerrrrryyyyy interesting. Well done, Gary. 🍺

No hate for you, Laura. I actually like how the chapter went. I'm not happy Jake and Klaus are still apart but I was surprised at how deeply Klaus was affected by the split. He really loves Jake and I really love that. ❤️ I was surprised that Jake came out to Diaz and it was awesome that Jake hit Diaz back. Jake is a man now, willing to defend himself and stand on his own (although I know you're going to get Jake and Klaus back together, right? 😳) Congratulations on Hans' engagement. It was a good chapter.

The story is a tourist attraction, has me interested in a visit.

Fu<*ing Tibot. All the other obstacles and allegations could be worked around but if that molestation charge falls in front of the wrong judge, especially made against a gay man, there could be problems. I admire Adam wanting to forgive his brother but there are some people who need to be kept at a distance. If Rob were my child, Adam and Tibot would never meet. I hope Rob can keep the faith (his talk about ending it all if he has to go back to foster care made me nervous) and I would love the grandparents to get back what they give. Good, engaging story by the way, 😊

"You and I no longer have 'personal problems' we have family problems. When it comes to problems, Family comes first" My favorite line of the chapter. 😊 I hope Dennis and his Dad get a fresh start in California, both in their parent/child relationship and as something other than "those no good Crowders" Being that Jones was a puppet to begin with, I'm inclined to think someone from his camp put him down to shut him up. I don't think the danger to Daniel's career or life is over yet. Thank goodness for the fortress known as Adams' security, tho it only takes one small opening to a very determined foe. Oh, and I'm one of the "wows" at the end of the chapter. 😉

Yeah Drake, Jimmy is getting fed up and now you're gonna have to work-put on your big boy pants and your big boy shoes and work to get Jimmy. I get what you've been through and I'm sorry about it. I support you even when you could've been treating J.D. better but enough is enough. You had your conversation with Dick and you can let that wound scab over now, Drake. That conversation should have shown you how very different J.D. is from Richard; Even if they're both bisexual, to put them together is like comparing apples and oranges. Jimmy will never do to you what Dick did. It's time, Drake. Shit or get off the pot. I get you're still afraid but you can't be still anymore. Move on afraid. Love J.D. afraid. The time for action is at hand.

Let me find out Diaz is good for something after all....

I'm good with a wild ride (as long as it doesn't make me nauseous) 😉

Please accept my condolences on your editor's passing. Even knowing death is a part of life doesn't lessen the pain of grief. On another unrelated note (but related to the story): WWWWHHHHYYYY?!?!?! 😥 I can deal with this if this is a stumbling block on the road to HEA but oh how upsetting this development is. 😨 In spite of how it went, it was a good chapter. 😳 ☹️

"Coach Stephens gawped like a freshly caught bass. Once he recovered, he sputtered...." Color me the same reaction. 😳😮😡 Can't wait to see what happens next. Raymond's reaction will, um, not be pretty....

Oliver is willing to postpone Unity's tour if Teddy isn't better. Oliver is willing to postpone his dream if Teddy isn't better. There is nothing half baked about Oli's love for Teddy. 💞

When I saw the title of the chapter, I "uh oh'd" for a moment but as I was reading I thought to myself that saying can also be for good things as well as bad and I'm glad that outside of Brody's shady Daddy there wasn't too much bad in the chapter. Busy but not bad. ☺️ I like seeing Blu more comfortable with the wealth at their disposal, it's like a concession on his part, accepting that the family can benefit from it with rolling in it everyday. Regarding a previous comment made about Kasey's language, I would think with a family full of educators that it would've been addressed if there were a problem. Dahawk, is this an overlooked issue or creative license? I know children develop at different rates and he seems to be understood by his family. I also hope they are careful dealing with any troubling situation they may find with Brody's family; even with their security detail Rudolph is enough threat for them-I was side eyeing Bryson as a possible mole initially. 😒😳

You have woven an intriguing, engaging tale that I look forward to seeing more of. I know Duncan is supposed to be straight and turned down Adam years ago but I detect something there beyond their platonic history. Am I wrong? They'd make a good looking couple.