by JimBob44
Wonderful character exposition and development as well as sketching in vivid and diverse setting backdrops . My nitpick would be that Kimberly and Tom had only minor hiccups relationship-wise from first meeting to picking out rings at jeweler despite wildly divergent backgrounds .
I thought it would be more realistic if Tom's lifelong trust issues flared up to before he realizes Kimberly is the one . Maybe she makes innocent mistake and Tom wonders if she's playing him and backs off. Overall, however, there's much more to admire in story, then question. Loved the cooking antics and beauty shop intro. Supporting characters shined as brightly as main ones at well chosen moments .
Story tried to have both savvy and heart . Thats very challenging and some tableaus did veer too saccharine but in the main Jimbob44 showed why he has pro potential as author . I love nuances and this tale was peppered with them. Bravo.
Ergo the obvious score
Full marks *****
But then again, your stories always are. Real life, with hot monkey sex thrown in. Can't beat it with a stick. Five stars.
Thoroughly enjoyable! I enjoy your writings and look forward to the next one. Thanks for sharing!
It's rare around these parts to see a man portrayed as being as kind as Tom is, and as being a true mensch. 5*s
Great characters and a wonderful story (as most if yours are).
Your stories are all the same, great guy gets divorced from bitch and then finds a women who is beneath him and graces her with his wonderful presence. Do you hate women that much? Try writing a story where the man had some role in the end of his marriage. Oh, and get some therapy and move beyond your divorce, life is short.
I love these stories ,yes there are mistakes but who cares,a great storyteller
...did the readers notice there wasn't one of those "this is the end of the line for these characters..." ? interesting, no? krysta could become a chef and...
just dreaming!
"Your stories are all the same, great guy gets divorced from bitch and then finds a women who is beneath him and graces her with his wonderful presence."
And yet you keep coming back to read more. Are you a hypocrite or a masochist? Choose one.
Decidedly different...entertaining...generally with a chuckle! Keep 'em coming!
Yet another great tale from one of the best writers on this site.
There's not much more to say here. Just lovely.
Great Story. I absolutely love how you took the time to actually write a story. Not just straight to the sex. Plus, I like the underlying values you espouse. Thank you.
You are the best author on this site. No other is coming close. You take time and develop the story. Your characters feels alive and makes you feel like you are in therewith them. I read almost all of your stories and non had dissapoint me. Every story of yours have a litle of everything just enough to make you cry a litle be sad a litle be angry a litle be happy and laugh a lot. I am always waiting for your releases Jim,and thank you for your time you put in making us happy. Sorry for anon coment but new phone and forgiot my passwor. Iamreadingtomuchcrap
"Both Billy and Steven took the job of escorting the two girls very seriously, which made Tyra and Krysta feel just a little more grown up."
Thanks to Steven and Billy, Tyra and Krysta will move into their teen years knowing exactly how they should be treated while on a date.
Ugly girls need love too. Thanks for making a relatable female protagonist.
Great story. I love that you highlighted that the world is not made up of only thin women with big boobs. Most of us, males and females, are imperfect. We all have our pluses and minuses. I love that the author stresses beauty from the inside out, not the other way around. Keep up the great work.
Boy, that story was so up and down, just not sure if I liked it or not. At times Tom seems to be more a predator and sexual deviant than anything. Other times he shows a caring side, like when he made the special effort to include the two sisters in his life. Also when he maned up and married Kimberly and then took care of her family. Wonder if he made Kimberly sign a prenup or is this love really blind?