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[Reviews - 277]
Summary:

Lance was a man who had it all and lost it all. He was down and out and was ready to give up because he had nothing to live for. Nina was a woman who had enough of being used and was trying to start her life over in a new city. When these two meet will Lance have something to live for? Or will he continue to live in misery. 



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Categories: Original Fiction
Characters: None
Classification: None
Genre: Drama, Friendship, Romance
Story Status: None
Pairings: None
Warnings: Adult Situations, Original Characters, Strong Sexual Content , Work in Progress
Series: None
Chapters: 27
Completed:Yes
Word count: 40637
Read Count: 72035
Published: December 09 2013
Updated: July 06 2015


Title: Chapter 10: Downtown Lunch

I want to know if Frank is Nina's boss and this story just keeps getting better and better.  

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Date: January 12 2014

Title: Chapter 1: Characters

Good for Lance!  He has been to the bottom and is on the way up--grabbing our Girl on the way.  She is going to give him a hard time, until she gets a peek at Jessica Rabbit.  I think Lance needs to come clean and tell her everything, bc dear old Frank is still lurking in the background. 

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Date: July 23 2014

Title: Chapter 1: Characters

She should give him some time and help, but he has to come clean on what happen to put him in this situation.  So far she hasn't judged him and may help him get rid of Frank (who may well be her boss).   I am just not feeling the chemistry here, but I am rooting for them and for him to ask her for time means he is feeling something for her.  

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Date: February 03 2014

Title: Chapter 9: Fooled me Once

i don't blame her--if he doesn't make an effort then she should move on.  He has to want to be with her, too.

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Date: January 03 2014

Title: Chapter 15: No Secrets

They were both being childish and speaking like teenagers.  So to hurt Lance, crazy Frank will go through Nina. 

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Date: August 15 2014

Title: Chapter 16: Home

Those two are finally on one accord; better get their heads together, after some loving, of course, on how to deal with Frank.   When is Lance going to realize that Frank more than likely had something to do with him not finding a joba nd had to turn to him?  When is Lance going to realize that Frank had him working long hrs to break up his marriage; Frank had a hand in killinghis own daughter and grandson, not Lance.  Thanks for the update.

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Date: August 17 2014

Title: Chapter 21: Plan B

Great update.  Hopefully, Frank won't sexully assault Nina, bc he is attracted to her--what a creep! 

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Date: December 23 2014

Title: Chapter 26: Makeovers

Beautiful nursery--lucky baby!

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Date: June 24 2015

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Summary:

*Revamped and revised version of former story The Assistant*

 

Marissa Jacobs is the assistant to her tyrannical boss Ron Kincaid who is going through a bitter divorce. As the holiday season approaches, her will and sanity is tested by Ron. When Ron shows up at Marissa's apartment drunk, Marissa makes it her mission to help Ron see there is more to life than just being bitter and mean. Of course, she wasn't expecting to fall in love with him.



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Categories: Original Fiction
Characters: None
Classification: None
Genre: Comedy , Friendship, Romance
Story Status: None
Pairings: None
Warnings: Extreme Language
Series: None
Chapters: 22
Completed:No
Word count: 28046
Read Count: 54399
Published: December 12 2013
Updated: December 24 2015


Title: Chapter 4: Chapter 4

hate to say this, but M is boring as hell...she know people are shocked with her living in the Bronx so why not give a snappy comeback instead of 'excuse me?!" all the time. 

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Date: December 16 2013

Title: Chapter 14: Chapter 14

uh oh, Ron is still an ass and he is going to hurt M.  For her to kiss him, she is feeling him and for him to tell her not to worry about being single, means he is not into her.  I feel as though Ron likes M.  but right now she was just an outlet for sexual release. 

The story is moving slow, but it's growing and hopefully showing Ron's evolvement.  I can finally feel the chemistry between these two and they mesh--M is strong and needs to be with Ron.    

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Date: January 15 2014

Title: Chapter 9: Chapter 9

this chapter was pretty funny--although I am not feeling any chemistry between these two, yet.

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Date: December 24 2013

Retired
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Summary:

In the wake of an ugly divorce, Natalia executes a scheme meant to move her beyond the hurt inflicted by her ex-husband, Richard.  The plan is to ease her suffering by increasing his, and her weapon, a younger man unwittingly drawn into the illicit plot. 

In the quest for revenge, will Natalia realize her goal of bringing Richard to his knees?  Or will vengeance and her weapon of choice become her undoing?

 



Table of Contents
Categories: Original Fiction
Characters: None
Classification: General
Genre: Drama, Family, Romance
Story Status: Completed
Pairings: None
Warnings: Extreme Language, Original Characters, Strong Sexual Content , Un-betaed , Work in Progress
Challenges: December's Wrap-up!
Series: None
Chapters: 40
Completed:Yes
Word count: 120
Read Count: 91991
Published: December 13 2013
Updated: May 02 2015


Title: Chapter 21: Chapter 21 - Mirror, Mirror

Go toward the light, Nat...that's right, take little steps and go toward the light.  Poor girl left an old man who cheated/hid her to get engaged to one who seems stuck to her titty like a baby. 

Rita was right and Nat should go, maybe he has moved on and is dating, but I think he is more focus and mature than Nat (remember his mom said he had trying days, but has moved on sociable?).

I wouldn't be surprised if the therapist is Smothison's friend and he has told him/her to push Nat toward believing she loves him.  These two are way to old to be playing games.

You know your story is more than good from all the reviews & some are so funny.  



Author's Response:

Not the light, Penelope.  Lol. 

Rita (Anthony's mentor--his mom's name is Mercede) knows more than Nat assumed but not quite everything.  More on that next chapter. 

A therapist plant would be a quite a plot twist.  Hmm.  Let me marinate on that one. 

Thanks for reading and reviewing, Penelope, and for adding to the giggles!

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Date: January 14 2015

Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1 - Cougars

It finally dawn on me where I have read about Jamison... In a book titled 'Stalkers'---numerous examples of men unable to take no for an answer.

 I can't wait for her to start making wedding plans with the future milaw, while he and Barbara do the secret wink.  Barb is not happy in her marriage and does not wasn't Nat to be happy.  I know her mom had to notice the girl was not happy at the surprise dinner.



Author's Response:

Lol.  Poor Jamison.  There's no in between when it comes to him.  He's either a saint or a psycho.  I don't think there's any question which category he falls in with you.  And speaking of wedding plans, you'll get a peek into how that might all go down in the next chapter.  Thanks Penelope.

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Date: January 13 2015

Title: Chapter 5: Chapter 5 - Rotten Trees, What Fruit They Bear

Oh my, now the fun really begins.  Your story deals with the serious subect of single parenthood with humor and that can be hard to do.  So glad Anthony came through--now he can hold her hair while she throws up and I wouldn't trust Barbara around my bas...er, baby. 

Nat may be older than Anthony, but she will age gracefully and he will catch up.  In a way she is saving him from his crazy father.  I like that she is smart with a regular job and he is going to be a great writer. 

Loving your long updates.



Author's Response:

Thanks Penelope!  So glad you're enjoying the story.  It remains to be seen if poor Nat will continue holding her own hair.  Anthony will make his intentions next chapter.  Though I can't promise 7K words, a new chapter is in the works.  Thanks for reading and reviewing!

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Date: January 18 2014

Title: Chapter 20: Chapter 20 - I Will But I Won't

Where Barbara is aggressive, Jamison is passive aggressive.  He used her pity to get some mercy sex.  If she is willing to settle, then she should marry Smotherson...I mean Jamison.

 

 



Author's Response:

Lol.  Thanks Penelope.

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Date: January 13 2015

Title: Chapter 36: Chapter 36 - Losing Another Talerico

This chapter beginning was kind of confusing.

Poor Ant.  all this time suffering under people who wasn't worth the gum stuck on the bottom of his shoe.

I really hope Nat never goes near those hateful and dsyfunctional people ever again.  She needs to go to a doctor ASAP!

Ant. needs to man up in the next chapter and read both Mom and 'Pop'.  Glad his mom business got put out there for all to see.  



Author's Response:

Ant just found out his father isn't his father in front of a mob of unsupportive family members the same day he buried the one man who treated him like a father should.  "Manning up" and reading people isn't really a priority for him.  At this point, he's just trying to come to grips with the three gut-punches life just dealt him in rapid succession.  Thanks Penelope.

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Date: March 30 2015

Title: Chapter 36: Chapter 36 - Losing Another Talerico

Ant is going back to confront Mercedes and Richard. Hopeful he will tell them all and cut them loose.  Who is his daddy?

Rich suffered as much as Ant: 1) he had Rich Sr as a father, and 2)he had to watch another woman replace his own mom.  Ant should forgive him.

Nat shouldn't be blame bc she was protecting Ant.  She knew he couldn't handle this news on top of Pop-Pop death.  Now, hearing that vmail might upset her bc only Rich could be heard defending her...she doesn't know Ant was struggling to get loose so he could open up a can of whup-ass.

Rich and Ant family are the type of people you hate to admit knowing, much less being related to.  



Author's Response:

Where Ant went will be revealed next chapter. 

I have to agree that Rich has suffered, and pain is relative, but he did have the benefit of a stable, supportive mother and Richard's love growing up.  Richard and Theresa doted on Rich and Thomas, while Mercede micromanaged Anthony and Richard mistreated/neglected him.  And they all had to endure seeing another woman break-up their homes because Richard was a rolling stone. 

Ant should forgive Rich, because Rich is his brother, he loves him, and he didn't mean to hurt him.  And eventually, he likely will.  But it will be very difficult to let him back in, especially when Ant finds out Rich knew for ten years and said nothing only to announce it in front of their entire family. 

How Nat reacts to the voicemail and how much blame she recieves remains to be seen.  Ant is up in his feelings, and rightfully so, so it may be hard for him to see reason.

Thanks for sharing your insight, Penelope!

 

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Date: March 31 2015

Title: Chapter 36: Chapter 36 - Losing Another Talerico

Mercedes after Rich dropped the bomb!


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Author's Response:

Lol!

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Date: March 31 2015

Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1 - Cougars

Please let the police have to throw Barbara out--she is a piece of nasty work.  I am loving your story.  Thank you! 



Author's Response:

Lol.  Between Natalia's threats and Anthony's, Barbara exited left before being forcibly removed.  Unfortunately, she will be back.  Thanks for reading and reviewing, Penelope!

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Date: February 06 2014

Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1 - Cougars

So he didn't call?  I hope she uses this time to pull herself together--it's hard, but she can heal in time.  I really hope she and Anthony work things out, BC he is a better man than his son and Talia needs to tell Barb to back off.  Thanks for the great update!



Author's Response:

Nope, he didn't call.  More on what that means for them and how Natalia copes in upcoming chapters.  Thanks for reading and reviewing, Penelope!

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Date: September 10 2014

Title: Chapter 39: Chapter 39 - No More Maybes

YAYYY!! Twins...with Rich for an uncle and Barb for an aunt.

Thank you for sharing such a beautiful drama-filled story.  You had our emotions all over the place and that is exactly what a well writen story is suppose to do.  



Author's Response:

Lol. Rich will definitely have a place in the twins' life, but Barb might be an aunt in name only.  More on that in the epilogue.  Glad you liked the story.  Thanks Penelope!

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Date: April 13 2015

Title: Chapter 16: Chapter 16 - The Risk of Regression

I love this story--Rich does so deserve Barbara.  Wish you would update!



Author's Response:

I'm working on it and hope to have something to post soon.  Thanks so much for your continued interest, Penelope!

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Date: December 17 2014

Title: Chapter 38: Chapter 38 - The Bridges We Burn

Oh Lawd...the stress!

Richard is truly a demon and ya'll know Mercedes is going to pop up at Uncle Sal's.



Author's Response:

She might, but Ant and Nat won't be there to find out.  Thanks Penelope!



Author's Response:

She might, but Ant and Nat won't be there to find out.  Thanks Penelope!

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Date: April 10 2015

Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1 - Cougars

I don't see why Nat is so sad.  She told Ant. to leave--he left.  She now needs to meet Richard face to face, accept his apology and then tell him to get lost--do not entertain this silly old man.  

Nat is a grown woman and after what she has gone through, she would be foolish to settle for someone she's not feeling (hint: Doc); it would be a waste of his and her time and time waits for no one.  

If she can have a baby, then get thee to the nearest fertility clinic--secretly, I wish she would have Ant's baby.   I don't see a problem with them being together and the family's awkwardness will pass--not like they are 1st cousins or hiding a body in the basement.  

Ant. will show he has grown when he realizes why Nat was so hurt and Nat when she accepts his apology.  Fingers crossed on a HEA for these two--together.   



Author's Response:

Hey, Penelope!  Nat ended things because she felt she had to--for Anthony's benefit and for her own.  And she's sad because she cared.  Her only reason for meeting with Richard was to prevent a father-son confrontation.  Now that Ant and Nat are no longer together, there's no need to meet with Richard, not to say the two won't share some face-time for other reasons.

As far as her settling for someone she's not feeling, she hasn't had a chance to establish whether she's feeling the good doctor.  She was pregnant and already developing feelings for Anthony when they met and, therefore, didn't give Jamison much consideration.  We'll see if that changes now that she's available. 

I'm sure Nat woud prefer to have Anthony's baby too, but that option just exited left.  And I doubt she'll be making any trips to the fertility clinic.  Some women won't have a child without a father who's present, some will.  Natalia is a won't.

You might want to send up a few prayers with those crossed fingers.  These two have a long, winding way to go.

Thanks for reading and reviewing, Penelope!

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Date: January 06 2015

Title: Chapter 19: Chapter 19 - The Parent Trap

Oh goody, she's getting married.  Maybe she will be happy.  Well written.



Author's Response:

Thanks Penelope!

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Date: January 10 2015

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