CincyKris

I've been rereading the Pern series, in order of occurrence rather than posting date. It's a different read now that I know and care about D'gar so much. I'm saddened over the passing of @Mawgrim, and over the loss of what would have been. Herebeth would tell me the past is the past and to live in the now. Mawgrim is being missed in our community.

Woorawa performed his own completely natural magic for the delegates. This passage makes me wonder if one of our main bad guys, Harris, might be on the road to a change in attitude: "My curiosity presses me to research the local customs and history." I do have a question, is Malcolm a new character or is he Benton?

Keith started the day with his usual anxiety, experienced a little fuzziness in the middle (due to the ale), and finished with a pleasant and new experience admiring the church and music. And most importantly, he didn’t get caught! This was a nice chapter that shows Keith both strengthening his friendship with Bart and Greg, and giving him exposure to more than his previous small world. He is an unintentional “Eliza Doolittle” to Greg and Bart’s Henry Higgins.

@Demiurge, it was a hard fought battle. You finally made me love the brat!

Even some rather testy comments regarding Kalian?

I'm of two minds on Colin's mother's slow change in thinking. It is good for Colin and Owain, as well as good for Annalise and her girls (and bad for Miles 😈). However, i suspect the reason for her change of opinion is entirely selfish. Miles sucks at handiwork and gardening, so the Queen has no choice if she wants Colin to do her chores for her. My 76 year old mother would run circles around her. But, if it makes Colin's life easier and happier, it is a good thing.

Ok, if any of you haven't read I Hate This Town, you really need to! I appreciated that River was so introspective and thoughtful in the first part of the chapter, I hope he expresses his thanks to his friends. I think I might have touched on this in comments on I Hate This Town, but I appreciate that you make me care about characters that are outside my normal preferences. It is due to your humor and how well written and fleshed out your characters are. I'm looking forward to River and Kenji's next meeting.

Their trip is off to a great start, other than Nonna's health. One thing that is bugging me still is how Chris and Michael completely lost contact in this modern age. Did Chris lose contact with his own parents also? If not, why didn't Michael just go through the parents to get a hold of Chris?

I’m hoping for Keith’s sake that Thomas is not too good to be true, as @drsawzall mentioned. I had the same thought. He really needs another likeminded friend, especially one who could potentially be more than a friend.

It was Owain's and Mhairi's grandfather that lost the company their great grandfather made successful. Their father supposedly wanted nothing to do with the company or any leftover money due to his religious beliefs. I think, but am not sure, that all the money they will receive comes from the trust set up by their grandmother.

I can't help but feel there is a good bit of hypocrisy in Mhairi's father's stance. His father's company made tank parts for British war effort. Would he have preferred living under Nazi rule? As for the questionable activities, if you only want to benefit from "clean" money, you probably shouldn't poke around in the past to far. If you look hard enough, you are going to find something undesirable about almost every old company. I like the idea of a charitable trust. Though I like the idea more for the good it will do, than to just assuage Mhairi's guilt.

I guess my biggest problem with Sarah is the lost potential. And I don't mean it in a "you have to get a good job young lady" kind of way. Being happy and successful isn't about having a prestigious job or making a lot of money, unless that's your goal. Having a job that is fulfilling and challenging, pays the bills, and makes you happy is my definition of successful. I don't think Sarah is there yet. But she is an interesting and complex character.

I'm still struggling with Sarah. On one hand, she is a self-centered, under achieving slacker, and has been since her junior year of college. On the other hand, she is an intelligent, strong-willed young woman who came from nothing. I think she is covering her self confidence issues with loud bravado. I admire Jeff for sticking around, I still think he could be a stabilizing influence on her and a good partner for her. The work warning could be a wake up call, either at the law firm or setting her back on the path started as a child. I visited the National Air Force museum In Dayton, not expecting a lot, but was so impressed. I haven't been to DC, but I want to go mainly for the museums.

This is a memorable, tension filled masterpiece! There is romance, mystery, animals, a major hurricane, and more than a little suspense! It's so well written and I wouldn't change a thing!

Their meeting with Corey couldn't have come at a better time, for either Corey or our guys. They have powers that the bad guys can't comprehend, but the bad guys had knowledge and information that our guys didn't fully understand. Corey will protect them from the evils of the human world, they will save Corey and cure him from past abuse and hurt. I sense some attraction between Corey and Michael. The meeting with Woorawa and his people was magical. Rhys has a new role. The team needs a good catch-up training/war council.

Now that I've had time to process and dab my eyes, I have a few specific comments. I was reading this with Antiques Roadshow on BBC America on TV, and the pattern of Billie's tea ritual seemed not dissimilar to a proper British tea service. Burke nods, but politely waits for his tea. No news, fantastic or fatal, is an excuse for discourtesy I loved Billie, I think his earlier life might make a good story, hint hint, if you are ever so inclined! Micco and Chase were always meant to be together, it was just a matter of time. They will thrive at the new Brother Wolf. Perhaps Chase can help Burke, although he is not Seminole, as his side gig. Micco will continue his training with Billie. Kane will grow and learn and retake his place within his pack.

I can't adequately express how much I loved both this chapter and the whole story. Thank you for Kane.

We learn more about Gesi, he is a complex villain. His greed for power and wealth is based on injustice by a greedy and wealthy villain! Evil begets evil.

Thank goodness for Burke! A man that would hire people to rape and murder his own wife and daughter, and brag and take joy in looking at photos of the atrocities, should not be allowed to exist. Burke did the world a favor. As for Micco, he is in an introspective mood, looking and wondering at the destruction surrounding him. I'm hoping the new refuge will be built. More so I'm glad that Micco will have Chase to love him and keep him grounded.

I missed this when it posted. What an entertaining chapter. You have a talent writing sexual tension!

I would bet that Kenji did see River and August and was jealous. As far as his money source, I seem to remember him describing himself as a businessman. River was vague on just what this “business” involved.

I'm reading this for the first time. I have to admit, the name of the store threw me! The largest grocery store chain in the US definitely does not have a fantasy department, that I know of.

I have to say that is the fastest gestation period I have ever heard of! Angela was just pregnant and starting to show when they arrived.

The meeting was as successful as possible, without the author being unrealistic. Connie saw her son as a capable adult, whether she is ready to admit it or not. She reminds me of a former coworker. Always playing the martyr and needing to be the center of attention. She will either get onboard or be left behind. Her choice. Same goes for Miles.

Thank you for the chapter, it was very well-written and we learned more about Ashlee's anxiety issues. On the surface, Ashlee seems to have her shit together, like at work. What appears to others to be some manageable OCD. But underneath, what she keeps hidden from everybody is someone who thinks she is broken and will ruin her own life and Felicity's life as well. She desperately needs some therapy. One issue that needs addressed between the women is that Felicity does not think or act in the same way as Ashlee, and she never will. The reverse is also true. They need to find a common ground where they can both live comfortably and thrive in their own ways. I think the flashback/dream parts were successful and added to our understanding of Ashlee. Sarah, whom I have still not warmed up to, needs some stability in her life. Maybe Jeff will help her settle. She is a smart person, but makes self absorbed and unrealistic decisions. I know some people similar to Sarah. If you haven't figured it out by my lengthy comments, I really like your story and your characters have grabbed a hold of me!