Loving Anniversary

A great look into the future - uff in 2047 I would be ninety, but the author’s skill in story-telling makes us feel as if we were there in the White House. A lovely one-off addition to the world of CJ and Ozzie and a worthy contribution to this amazing 2022 Anniversary collection.  
 

if you claim to be a CJ fan, this is a must read!

Fun to follow along as the beloved and fierce daughter of the President gets married. It's full of fun, sass, and humor. Very sweet without being sappy. Just like Carlos. 

a great love short from Carlos with an nice look into the future of our favourite family.

A fantastic glimpse into the future with some familiar faces.

A great one off addition, to the world of CJ.

Loving Anniversary is a wonderful short about some excellent people, the Liston-Abelló family.  Liebe and Fab are getting married in the Rose Garden, but have to get past President Abelló's requirements to do so.  Liebe Liston-Abelló has learned much from her father and gives as good as she gets.  The story is filled with humor, love and family.  The newlywed's anniversaries will aptly correspond with the SCOTUS ruling on Loving vs Virginia.  This is a wonderful addition to the C.J. series of books, and a wonderful sampler of Carlos Hazaday's great stories.

I love a series.  I enjoy the character development overtime.  I get to “know” the characters.  Carlos has a core set of characters to work with and a magical method of writing that draws me inside the story.  I was hooked with the first CJ story and Carlos’ writing has improved over the years.  His hard work is obvious in the details of each chapter. 

Thanks for another great story!

Wonderful things always happen when Carlos brings us back to the Abello family and this one doesn't disappoint. To any fan of the CJverse, this is a must read. And those who aren't fans yet, climb aboard and enjoy the ride.

Well after reading this I was a little disappointed, although it was a excellent chapter, simply because the was no mention of Ritchie or the grandparents. I know CJ's grandparents are most likely deceased. Is Ritchie, Cesar, Brett and Owen's parents dead as well? I jus need a little mention on family here. 

A brilliantly written and hopeful glimpse of a possible future where reason and fact prevail over fear and conspiracy in a vivid yet romantic story.  I highly recommend this story, especially to anyone following the CJ universe!

A brilliantly written hopeful look into the future that is inclusive and encompasses so much it's a testament to skilful writing. It warrants more than the five stars that I rate it. My advice? Read and enjoy.

This is a fascinating short story about a same-sex couple that manages to find themselves at the top of the US political hierarchy, while also having raised a family that cherishes the values they'd be taught.  There is also a wonderful extended family that covers several continents, yet are as close, if not closer, than relatives that have been raised in the same city, state, or even a single country.  This is a wonderful story and you'll find yourself better off if you sit back and read this delightful tale.  

I have to admit that I am quite partial to @Carlos Hazday's stories, so, don't go hoping for some sort of objectivity, because there will be none. Once this disclaimer is out of the way, "Loving Anniversary" is once again a beautifully crafted reading where fictional characters tell a more or less simple story, but the author is able to weave much more into his storytelling. Here we deal with racism, but also with headstrong people (Liebe is undoubtedly CJ's daughter) who are ready to go to fight for a good case.

I've told in other places how fond I am of the CJverse: a story with lots of characters develops into sort of a parallel world where CJ, Owen, Harley, Thiago etc. become real to the reader, to readers who await more or less patiently to new installments, new stories, new chapters. Every story, short or long, fills a cluster in the timeline which started with "Summer" and CJ's arrival in Washington.

I'm borrowing WolfM words to sum up this rambling: If you think you know your way in the CJverse, you have to read this. If you still don't, it is a nice appetizer. Thanks, Carlos!