Comment from Karen Cherry Threadgill

Excellent

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 Comment Written 11-Sep-2023

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reply by the author on 13-Sep-2023

Thank you, Karen. Your kind review and stars mean so much. Thanks for catching up.
Sal XOs

reply by Karen Cherry Threadgill on 13-Sep-2023

I will be reading.......Karen

Comment from Liz O'Neill

Excellent

Good way to introduce new characters: "Our two newest detectives, Betty Jo Jenkins and Dr. Achaius Stuart, were holding down the fort"The goings on here are very 'relatable' (a new phrase lol) Why do I feel this is a foreshadowing? Probably because who the author is...lol Ooof, you took us there & it was a false alarm...good writing.
Finally, finally....we'll be back for our favorite detective.

 Comment Written 12-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 16-Mar-2023

Thank you so much for the kind of view of my book chapter. I?m glad you enjoyed it all. I thought you might like the blind girl and king coming by for a visit. Do you know if she?s going to help them out. Sending along my very best to you and yours, Sally.XOs

reply by Liz O'Neill on 18-Mar-2023

I would hope she does help them... they need her

Comment from Father Flaps

Exceptional

Hi Sally,
Now this story is sizzling with the Blind Detective and her team coming around the corner. They'll rescue Aspen Grove from the grip of evil like no one else could. I can hardly wait!
Casablanca... terrific tale. I have to agree with Willa. There was more glamour in those old movies. I love to watch Cary Grant, Spencer Tracey, Katharine Hepburn, Ingrid Bergman, Errol Flynn, Bette Davis, Gregory Peck, Jimmy Stewart, Eva Marie Saint, John Wayne, Yul Brynner, Fred MacMurray, June Allyson, Mickey Rooney, Maureen O'hara, James Mason, Barbara Stanwyck, Donna Reed, etc. One of my favorite movies is 1959 "North by Northwest" that starred Cary Grant, Eva Marie Saint, and James Mason. Love the scene with the plane and cornfield.
I'm surprised that Willa told Tommy about her past. I think the past is the past, and should be kept secret. Especially on the honeymoon. Why would she feel she had to tell Tommy about her episode of so many years ago?
It was nice of Hank to provide a car for the newlyweds. When my youngest son was married (Luke & Leslie) in 2011, I plopped my car keys in his hand for their honeymoon to PEI. I owned a Nissan Murano at the time, and it would give them carefree driving. They were so surprised.
Nicely penned! Looking forward to the next chapter!
Hugs,
Kimbob

 Comment Written 09-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 10-Mar-2023

Thank you so much for the wonderful review of my book chapter, dear Kim. It?s so appreciated. The stars are lovely too and your personal comments. I appreciate you so much. Sending on my very best to you all and for a lovely spring, too,
Sally XOs

Comment from WalkerMan

Exceptional

It is nice that all who attended Willa and Tommy's wedding reception were totally focused on the couple's joy, thus creating an atmosphere of love and peace, however temporary.

Tommy's sister, Rena, besides Approving Tommy's choice for a bride, is looking for a police job; so Tommy suggests she talk to Captain Hank Riley. If that interview goes well, a potentially long-term character may be added to the growing list.

Hank's surprise gift to Tommy of a rental car was humorous at that moment.

You handled the honeymoon scenes discreetly without losing the essence of the couple's conversations. It is important for a marriage to begin without secrets, and even better when a past adverse event had been averted, leaving no shame to linger unnecessarily. The result is increased mutual trust and enjoyment.

Later in the evening, Hank returns to Betty Jo's farm to continue protecting the witnesses while relaxing a bit after all his tasks at the wedding. He is pleased Betty has a pumpkin pie cooling while she completes cooking of a big pot of beef stew. When she asks how they will proceed on the multilocational murder case without Tommy and Willa, Hank reveals that well-reputed help will arrive the next day -- the Blind Girl with three members of her own team, including two dogs (likely King and Samson). That brings us to a turning point in the story, as neither Beelzebub's dim-witted demons nor FEE with all his connections can overcome the combined team with Patience backing them.

Superb, aptly illustrated, and well accompanied by a scene from the 1942 movie, Casablanca.

 Comment Written 09-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 09-Mar-2023

Dear Mike,
Thank you so much for the wonderful review and cherry-topped six star rating. I am so very blessed. I am glad you enjoyed it all and the Casablanca clip. Sending you my very best today as always.
Sal :)))))

reply by WalkerMan on 09-Mar-2023

You are most welcome, Sal.

All your readers will be eagerly awaiting the next chapter. :))))) -- Mike

Comment from eliz100

Excellent

This is another excellent chapter. You moved the story along nicely. I like your character development. I do not see any room for improvement. Have a blessed day.

 Comment Written 08-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 10-Mar-2023

Thank you so much for your kind review of my book chapter. It is so appreciated. Blessings for your week, dear Elizabeth. Sally :))

Comment from Cindy Warren

Excellent

The bad guys don't stand a chance now! When Sally and King show up they're done for. I'm picturing King chewing the ass off of that demon DeCayed. That should be good!

 Comment Written 07-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 08-Mar-2023

Thank you so much for the great review and generous stars. It?s so needed and appreciated. Blessings, Sal XOs

Comment from Wendy G

Excellent

Glad that everything went so well with the wedding and the honeymoon, and now it will get even more interesting with the arrival of the blind detective. Glad you are bringing her in! Well written.
Wendy

 Comment Written 07-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 08-Mar-2023

Thank you so much for the wonderful review of my book chapter. I?m so glad you?re enjoying it. Yes, the blind girl will be dropping by to give some help to Tommy in the gang. Sending along we?re very best to you all, Sally.

Comment from poetwatch

Excellent

I miss the day I married my beautiful wife, Sally. :) Yet, knowing her as long as I have I know that life was promised to me that day. Without her to stand by me I would be nothing but dust in the wind. Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 07-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 08-Mar-2023

Thank you so much for the kind review of my book chapter. I?m so glad you?re enjoying it. Sending along my very best as always,
Sally :))

Comment from Carol Hillebrenner

Excellent

This is a good chapter. Tommy and Willa have the marriage they wanted and a great honeymoon, that of course ends too soon. And now the blind detective is coming to help with the case.

 Comment Written 07-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 08-Mar-2023

Thank you so much for the wonderful review of my book chapter. It is so appreciated. Sending along with very best to all, Sally XOs

Comment from John Ciarmello

Excellent

Hi, Sally Law!
This is the second chapter I've read of this intriguing love story consecutively, and I believe I'm getting hooked, LOL. I will attempt to keep going, but I dislike not having read it from the beginning. If I try to go back, I'm sure it will be all-consuming until I catch up, so I will follow from here for now and perhaps go back one chapter at a time. Ahhh! Best, JohnC

 Comment Written 07-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 07-Mar-2023

Thank you for the excellent review and kind compliments, John. I'm glad you enjoyed it and will be staying on. Sending you my best today as always.
Sal :))