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  1. markM

    Chapter 1

    What in the heck happened to Kit and Tom? Or did I miss something?
  2. markM

    Chapter 7

    I rest my case.
  3. markM

    Chapter 5

    Kit is 18 years old and both dads are treating him like a kid. They expect him to let go of his dreams this summer to pacify his family. It doesn't sound fair or respectful to me, especially sense he's a great kid. Besides, it's wrong to put that type of pressure on an 18-year-old. It's not his Job at his age. Not good parenting.
  4. I'm sorry, but I was a little disappointed at the end of this story. As I'm reading, I have expectations about the characters and what I hope will happen to them. It seemed like it was going along great then all off a sudden they break up the band and the story's over. It was kind of abrupt. I'm a happy ending type person, and even though in the long run, everyone had a happy life in the end, this story did not have a happy ending. I do think that you are a very good writer. It was easy to fall in love with your boys.
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    What Goes Up….

    Things are to dang easy for the bad guys. Everything seems to fall in place for them. How convenient.
  6. Dang, don't you think Trever has had enough? The poor kid has been tortured through this whole book. Let him at least catch a breath. Dang! Lol.
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    Allies and Enemies

    I like Loren too, He's one of my favorite characters.
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    Political Party

    Again, I'm surprised by CJ's attitude. He is calling republicans hypercritical when ... and I hate to say it, he shows that he's hypercritical himself. He wants everyone to forget about their believes and feelings about his political way of thinking. But he doesn't give the same courtesy to others who dare to think different than he does. Hey, I understand where he's coming from, I think on the same lines as he does ... mostly, but if you want respect, by gosh you better show it in return and that mean to people you don't like. Rubio so far hasn't said anything negative about Cj personally, he only talks about his beliefs. Cj is personally attacking Rubio.
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    Animal Party

    It kind of upsets me that CJ can't show a little patience and compassion for his mother-in-law. Cj demands respect from others, he needs to show the same to others himself. I could understand his behavior if she was a mean old hag, but she has mental issues, and he should act accordingly.
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    Hunting Season

    I wondered where this story was hiding. I thought I missed it when it was mentioned on the slide in your previous books. Now it makes sense.
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    Chapter 17

    Wow, I found a tear running down my cheek when I finished this chapter knowing that Jamie and Iona are coming to visit with their little wee ones. Is it me, or does it seem like once you start getting right in that groove of reading ... You know when you're getting into the story and it starting to get really good, then you get on that reading high, where it makes so happy you never want it to end, and then BAM! Chapter Over!!! It makes you want to scream, NOooo!! Then you are left feeling heart broken thinking you got ripped off some how? Yea, well this chapter had that written all over it. Thanks for that little nugget of emotion today Andre, I appreciate that. Lol. Your attention to detail still amazes me Andre, because when you describe something be it a character, place or thing, I can visualize it with clarity. But what makes it so effective is that it ties in with my own experiences to where your word comes to life. Beautiful chapter Andre.
  12. markM

    Chapter 16

    It's time to start a new chapter in the Devlin-Major's lives. Just think of all the fun they'll have running after four children. Lol. Oh! If you mentioned it, I missed it. But what are the last names of James and Fiona? Are they going to take the names of the dads? Okay! I know it's none of my business at this point. but it never hurt to ask. Lol.
  13. markM

    Chapter 15

    Well written. I'm amazed by your ability to write in detail with only a few words. Andre, I saw your love for the characters in this chapter. It was evident by the care you bestowed to each and every person. You gave them grace and respect giving special attention to their feelings. Bravo to you.
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    Chapter 13

    I'm sitting here with a pile tissue-paper wiping my eyes, blowing snot-bubbles with a broken heart. I'm a mess. Thanks for that by the way. Lol. Damn! that was a hard ... Hard ... HARD! chapter to read. Andre! You killed off the moms? Not the moms! I am so crushed. I cried through this whole chapter. And I'm going to say it, for the first time reading your stories, I'm not looking forward to the next chapter. I know what coming in the next chapter and it will not be pretty here at my end of the computer. It will be more snot-bubbles and another pile of tissue-paper. Again, thanks for that. Lol. The family's support group is getting smaller. First you banished the Mason's to the other side of the world in Canada. And now you offed the moms. I hope nothing will happen to Ryan's mom or should I say mum and dad. Okay Mark, take a deep breath. Breathe in your nose and out of your mouth. Yea, so, great job so far Andre. The family have to deal with life, and sometimes life will make you face the death of a loved one. It's hard, but it happens. It's sad when a child is thrown into those harsh realities at a young age, especially losing a parent or two in this case. Although I'm not looking forward to the hard chapter ahead, I'm excited for the two new addition to the family unit as a whole. I also can't wait to see how you lase them in with the rest of the family, showing us new personalities that will only enhance this book.
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    Chapter 10

    "Methinks she cleans up real good", he said in a dreadful American accent." Andre! Andre. Andre ... What you just said. I resemble that remark. Lol. What do you think, that we all talk like the "Beverly Hillbillies?" Opps, scratch that I live in the same hills as the "Beverly Hillbillies." Dang! But I beens to them theres big collages and got meself a eduman-cation. And I's talks much better now. I dos. Lol. No, here in the Ozark Hills, only three-year-olds use "methinks." And as for "real good," well you've got me by the balls there. Lol. But we usually say "real well." I've listened to myself talk for a long time and I have yet heard an accent slip from my mouth. Not once. And that theres a fact. It is.
  16. markM

    Chapter 6

    Rascal's reaction to Andrew's scolding of the kids were priceless. I laughed my as- ... umm, butt off. The way you described it was spot on. I love those types of details in a story. Andrew reaction to hurting the kids' feelings is so true. I know where he's coming from. I've been there before with tears and all, I agree with Andrew, it makes you feel like "crap." I'm truly in love with the father/children relationship in this story. I can feel their love for one another. Wait until they turn into teenagers, that love will go right out the window. Lol. I'm just joking of course ... But oh, there are some days ... Lol.
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    Chapter 3

    It is great to be home. I felt it myself at the end of this chapter. South Africa is home. You Andre made me feel that way about your beautiful country. Cameron and Elisabeth are becoming quite the little Stars in your story. I feel like they were a little reserved being in a new and different environment in North America. Now that they are back at home, I'm looking forward to see how their personalities will shine. More playful and carefree maybe. Lol. I'm so excited on what's instore for us in this book. Thank you for read worthy material to enjoy. You make it so fun to read. One little question before I sign off ... What in the heck is a "snug?" I looked it up. My sources says it a small blanket or a shawl to coverup in, but in the context of this story, it didn't make sense to me. Lol.
  18. Sometimes it takes time to make a masterpiece. If this book is anything like your last one, it will be worth the wait. So, step back from it and let it chill. It might give you a new perspective into the story. My hope for you is that you are enjoying and having fun with all aspects of your writing journey.
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    Chapter 1

    Welcome to North America, you just stepped into my world. I grew up going to Rodios. In the Midwest of the United States, just about every rural town has "Saddle Clubs" where you will find man and beast wrestling, fighting to find the upper hand. Going to the Stampede in Calgary, I found it to be the same venue just ten times bigger and more commercialized. Great start to another Devlin-Major journey. Cameron and Elisabeth are coming into their own personalities, begging us readers to fall in love with them too. You've proven in this chapter that they have a good heart. I'm looking forward to getting to know them better, and to see what you have instore for the family in the future.
  20. Oh my gosh! Love is so-o-o blind. Lol. Aiden has all these powers and he's not going to use them? I didn't take him for a fool. I would be secretly honing the powers, to become a master at it. Then when the time was right, treat everyone to a shock and awe. Totally blow their minds. Lol.
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    Chapter 4

    Why isn't the Queen lecturing her son about the same moral values that she's forcing down Aidan's throat? I don't want Aidan to back down from the Royal pain in the highnass. I think it's fun watching him get pushed down a peg or two. Go ahead Aidan, stand up to those Royal bees with itches.
  22. Okay, so this is no kidding, I started reading "Never Walk Alone" on Saturday morning; didn't stop but to eat and take care of business, finally going to sleep at two the next morning. I woke up at four in the morning, call in sick at work, went back to sleep, and at seven the same morning, I woke up to finish this story. I SKIPPED WORK TO FINISH READING THIS STORY! Who does that? I can't believe it. The reason why this story is phenomenal is simple ... Mr. Delport kept it real. He took everyday situations, with children, a dog, and life and weaved it into a symphony of words that we all can relate to. He took us on a DeJa'Vu journey making us remember the good time that we cherish with our own loved ones. It made this reader smile ... laugh and cry. Each character has their own personality, making them easy to fall in love with. In turn, he made you care for them like they were your own family ... yes even the dog. There is one more ingredient that takes this story to the next level ... it's a four-letter word that is the perfect spice for any thing you do. Love. Mr. Delport poured love and kneaded it into every fiber of this story, making "Never Walk Alone" one of the best stories I've ever read.
  23. markM

    Chapter 171

    That was a great and wholesome story. You had me crying at the end. You did yourself proud with this one.
  24. markM

    Chapter 71

    That BITCH! First, she had the nerve to break Billy heart, and now she's pinning a kid on him. That BITCH!
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    Chapter 69

    I'm glad to see Billy again. I miss him. He's part of the heart of the story, I guess I'm missing the heart. Did he just drive 4 hours at night to go running with Adam in the morning, and then drive that same 4 hours again back home after the run?
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