Wow! I just started reading this this afternoon...and damn if I didn't sit here and read all 11 chapters in one sitting. That was truly amazing. The hottest and most beautiful Spuffy all in one story. I don't know how you did it but it felt so real, like I was right there with them the whole time. Absolutely brilliant writing. Pat yourself on the back, sweetie...but not before you post another chapter...or two...please?

Author's Response: I am truly blushing, you are so sweet, and I'm thrilled with such a wonderful review, thank you. I always love when a reader comes along, discovers TE and leaves a review. It really gives a different perspective on how my writing impacts a reader. I tickled pink that you like it so far, and yes, I'll try to post asap, but of course each chapter needs just the perfect touch before I let it go and that comes from my wonderful beta's. Thanks again

omg. After I hit submit, I am going to read the rest of the reviews and hope that I wasn't the only one that got sniffly while reading this.

And I laughed out loud at this: "If only he were of average size, he wouldn't have to take his time... "

*flails* You KILL me. LOL!

Oh, and now he is gone, and we will have to wait for them to figure things out. I swear I sigh like a teenage girl when I read this one...it is so wonderful. Every chapter. Thank so much!!

Cheers,
Nina

Author's Response: Oh no, don't cry, it's not over yet, well ok, that night was. Yeah, sometimes bigger isn't necessariy better, when you're as desperate as Spike was to have her. Glad to make ya laugh. I'm thrilled you are enjoying it this much. I'll try to get 12 posted asap, but I'm so fussy sometimes that I end up going over and over it before even handing it off to be beta'd. Thanks for the truly awesome review sweety.

So, I was supposed to be outside putting up hurricane shutters and finishing the prep for this dang storm and I gave everyone orders then snuck back into the house to read your chapter. (Makes my day/week when a new chapter arrives) Anyway, I got caught by the family so I had to postpone the reading and actually help out. (I'd already gotten a few paragraphs into it and man was it hard to close my laptop even at that point)
I found that when I am reading your work sometimes feel as though I am in his head, then I'll feel as though I am in her head and suddenly I'll feel as though I am just in the room as an observer. I am completely taken in by the story, each character individually, them as a couple and their various interactions, the whole plot, and the potential for where the story can go. Like a great movie ... it is the ONLY thing on my mind at the time that I am reading it. Your imagination, your attention to detail, your creativity and the way that you are able to convey the story is absolutely amazing !!!! Usually when reading a story (and you know that I am reading a lot of them) I can think of things that I would have done differently or little things that really would have made a story better. I absolutely do not do that while reading this story. It is so well done. I wouldn't change a syllable.
I love the fact that you are not injecting artificial angst into the story ... their situation alone is angsty enough if one considers them as individuals ... what are the chances of this encounter in real life ... slim to none (yet still plausible) ... can they do it ?... will it work? ... I mean the angst goes on and on just by virtue of the plot.
I love this story and I know that you put a lot into each chapter that you write and man does it show...it's flawless. Thanks for all of your time and effort ... this is such a masterpiece and I am faithfully standing by waiting for what ever comes next. I know that you love this story and I know that what ever you do with it will be awesome. You go girl !!! And thanks so much for all you do!


Author's Response: Such an outstanding review, really blew me away thank you a million times over. This is an author’s dream to have this much feedback, and so positive at that. I do hope you have your house secured, my prayers are with you and your family. To know you can be in each mind’s eye for both of them and still an observer lets me know I’ve accomplished my goal, which is of course to make the reader ‘feel’ what the characters do, and still be able to ‘see’ what’s going from an outside perspective. And I’m happy that the story draws you into a place where you can escape all thought except for what you’re reading. I think that’s why almost every reader comes here for so many of the great fics, to escape to a world where love – usually – reigns supreme between our fav couple. That’s a first, to know someone wouldn’t have changed a thing, cuz I agree, when reading a story sometimes, you think... ‘oh I wouldn’t have had him say that’. So I’m thrilled you feel that way, so much so I’m not sure how to respond to it, I’m speechless – and I’m a talker by nature. Angst, oh boy, a touchy subject indeed. I’m sure that will be an area where I won’t be able to please everyone, but I will follow my heart and my gut instinct on what needs to be. As for artificial angst, it doesn’t need it. You’re 100% correct in your assessment, this plot is a challenge, and god knows I love a challenge. It’s plausible but not likely, thus a good first fic for me to tackle. If I can thrill readers when this is complete, I will surely go on to write more and different types of fic. As for the attention to detail portion of your review, I had to laugh... I’m a Virgo, thus a perfectionist by nature, but after being in the military and their ‘attention to detail’ training, well it’s resulted in agonizing over simple things like a choice of one word. So again, I’m glad you wouldn’t change a thing. Thanks so much sweety, you’ve truly made my day, hell, my week!!!

just when i thought it couldn't get any better, you prove me wrong by writing a chapter like this. lol. grea job. it's about to get all angsty huh?? well, BRING IT ON!!!wouldn't be a spuffy story to me if it was all fluffy and roses. i believe in spuffy endings but they have to work to get there. anyway, great job. loved it as always. post soon.

Author's Response: LOL, thanks sweety. Yup, gotta bring on the angst. It just wouldn't be spuffy without something going awry, so yeah, I agree with ya there. Thanks so much for the awesome review hon, I love hearing from you.

It wasn't mushy it was sweet, and now he's gone. They love eachother why can't they see that!! It is a great chapter! Thanks!

Author's Response: Good, sweet is good. Well, I'm just not ready to have them get together yet - too many ideas cooking in the pot so to speak. But I think overall you won't be dissappointed. So glad you liked it and thanks for a truly touching review.

Such sweet and passionate love making, ummm is there a number I can call??? Each chapter keeps getting better, it seems like sex with Spike is like Chinese food, after a half hour you want to eat again !! I loved the reference to "once more with feeling", quite a good addition that led me to smile. I will be anxious to read the day after results, and the day after and the day after that. We know that they cannot get enough of each other, and as for the "tad mushy", no I think perfect mushy. Great sex is wonderful, but great sex with heartfelt feelings goes so far beyond that, not just a meeting of bodies, but also of their beings and souls....so yup, like the mush. Unbelievable chapters, and thanks

Author's Response: 1-888-get-spiked... teeheehee. Oh yeah, can never get enough chinese 'take-out'. Glad you liked the OMWF qoute, I almost didn't add it in. Ah yes, the day after, sorry I can't elaborate or it would be a spoiler - aside from the history of William that is. Good, so glad to hear it's not too mushy, I tried to balance it out. And hey, coudn't agree with you more, great sex is better when it's mutual on all levels . You're very welcome and thank you for such a wonderful review.

Awwww....poor kids.

Author's Response: I know, I know. It's kind of sad, but sets the tone of the story at the same time. Thanks so much for the review hon.

In my book there wouldn't be day after. I think I would chain him to my bed and have my wicked ways with him. This last chapter was increible. I like the warm fuzzy feelings and the hot sex. Thank you for writing it.

Author's Response: LMAO, me too. He's too good to let go for sure. Glad you like the fuzzies, I wasn't sure how well they would be recieved. As for the sex, hey, it's spuffy, so it's got to be hot, at least in my mind. So glad you liked this chappy, thanks for the review sweety and your welcome, it's been a pleasure writing and sharing this.

just loving this story. I let two cigs burn down reading this chapter. I'm just drained.

Author's Response: Teehee, and think cigs cost so much today. Glad I could engross you that much, and of course to hear you were as drained as our fav couple well, what a compliment. Thanks sweety.

I love mushy chapters. Can't wait for what's in store next.

Author's Response: Good, I'm glad I didn't disappoint or over-do it. Hopefully you'll like the next chappy, thanks so very much for the review sweety.

Good thing this is a written rewiew, 'course Im just way to speachless.. Other than Aww (the sweet aww and the sad one.. ), my mouth just isn't in cooperation with my brain. Lovely and beautyful update. Looking out for it to go further.
Love a bit of angst... at least when I know there's happy ending down the road. (Doesn't mean it's gonna be less traumatic to read... especially with how well you master the words)..
Oh, and just to clarify from last review in case I wrote it weird and got what you replied (sometimes nuances can be lost when I write/read in another language than my own), I love that you love smut (and write it so well), and it is definitely not to much :-) It is just about right.. lol

Author's Response: Yes, it is bittersweet, parting is such sweet sorrow. I totally agree with you on your comment... I love me some angst as long as there's a happy ending. Hopefully I won't get too many panties in a twist when the angst comes, but hey, gota squirm a little right? Thank you for the wonderful review and the compliment on my wording. I'll always try my best. Oh and thanks, I wasn't sure quite what you meant about the smut. I wasn't offended or anything, but it's nice to know I didn't go down a real raunchy road. You're a dear.