Sometimes I wish I was independently wealthy...then I could devote all my time to one of my favorite hobbies...reading...gosh, I love this story...I think it's because the characters are so real and relatable...they are not perfect by any stretch of the imagination...but they are dealing with very real issues that we sometimes in life have to deal with...count me in as a Seleah and Joseph lover...gosh, I heart those two...Joseph is such a good man and he in my opinion a very inspirational character in this story...I can't wait until we get more of Joseph and Seleah...
Jamal finally got his eyes opened...bet he appreciates the stability that Joseph brings into his life...after meeting his sperm donor...he now knows things could be much worse...I was embarrassed for Seleah...but that's one of the pitfalls of youth...appearances mean everything and content of character means little...but Seleah has done a very good job of raising her sons...they're basically good kids with a strong moral fiber...good to know they have some positive male influences in their lives now...though Dem has had it his life...Gerald is a great father...and I hope Dem comes to term with what he learns soon and welcome that man back in his life...
So glad that Amaris and Jules finally got some time to get reacquainted...glad you didn't gloss over the impact a new baby would have in any new relationship...but I have to agree with Amaris...don't trust Patsy as far as I could throw her...that crazy woman have devilment on her mind...Jules needs to be careful where she is concerned...
Can't wait for more...probably won't review again until this weekend...but I wanted you know how much I appreciate your efforts...more, more please!!!
Author's Response:
thanks so much for the wonderful review! Yes a lot is going on. Jamal was disappointed, but now he knows what his father is really like. More is coming soon!
Reviewer: attheritz Signed
[Report This]Date: November 09 2011 01:12 am
Good for Amaris for finally getting some.
Reviewer: Petra Anonymous [Report This]Date: November 08 2011 08:04 am
Welcome back. You've been greatly missed.
Jamal discovering what his father is truly like was eye opening. Good to see him apreciate Joseph so much more.
Reviewer: Novak Anonymous [Report This]Date: November 08 2011 08:02 am
I truly enjoy this story to the fullest. The characters are so strong and independent they could each have been a separate story. I would really like for Seleah and Joseph to have a story focused just on them. I LOVE hoe God is put into the story and the relationship. Please (yeah I am begging and being greedy) if al all possible can Seleah and Joseph have a story. I would love to see a relationship develop between him and the boys. See them as a married couple and becoming parents. Nothing rushed just a day-to-day growth.
Author's Response:
Thanks Roslyn: LOL I am already way over my head with these stories. Idon't know if I'm able to write a separate one on Seleah and Joseph right now, but I will be updateing here. My muse is all over the place and there's other stories brewing in my head, but I've said "enough already" so that I can try to finish these! Thanks so much for your review. More of the two lovebirds will be coming up!
Reviewer: Roslyn Anonymous [Report This]Date: November 07 2011 05:12 pm
Poor Jamal, what a way to find out that your daddy is an idiot. Poor Seleah for getting involved with such an idiot. Amaris is right about the babies grandmother. She is crazy and conniving. I hope that Julian will keep that in mind when he is dealing with her. The joys of a bundle of joy, I was LOL as JUlian was watching the baby monitor and hoping that his daughter wasn't going to wake up while he and Amaris were finaaly becoming intimate again.Thanks for a great update.
Author's Response:
LOL As I tell my kids, ' You can pick your nose, you can pick your friends, but you CANNOT pick your family! Darrell is a piece of work for sure. Yes, Julian was praying that Justine would behave for once, and she did. More to come soon!
Reviewer: Divsionred Signed [Report This]Date: November 07 2011 10:42 am
more please....great job
Reviewer: Bredreaway Signed [Report This]Date: November 07 2011 09:19 am
:D Finally they're on their way back to normal! Lovely chapter
Reviewer: chatty504 Signed
[Report This]Date: November 07 2011 09:07 am
I am so happy that Jamal got to see for himself how his donor is and that his teaching from Seleah has stuck because he showed himself to be a good kid just a few growing pains here and there but a good kid. Seleah is a good mother she has done the best that she can in raising her sons with the tools that she has been handed and trials she has gone thru. I also aprove of his slapping the taste out his mouth he maybe too big to have the belt after him but a smack upside the head aint going to hurt him.
Yeah! Amaris and Julian finally was able to get a quick one in. Good baby Miss Justine.
I agree with Amaris Patsy means Jules and Justine no good and should be cut completely. A few picture here and there but there has to be a reason that the crazy woman cut Patsy out of her life in the first place.
Thank you for updating.
Happy writing.
Author's Response:
Hey Kat: Yes Jamal got an eye full and an earfull by meeting his father. You are right. Amaris can see right through Patsy, but Julian is just trying to be nice to her. She needs to go on back out west where she came from. More to come soon!
Reviewer: Thundakat Signed [Report This]Date: November 07 2011 09:03 am
After reading a few of your stories, I think I look forward seeing what you have chosen for a chapter title just as much as a I enjoy reading the next installment of the story. I don't know if it comes to you easily or if you have to really brainstorm to come up with such aptly named titles, but it gives your stories a certain something extra. Hard to describe so I guess I'll just say it gives it a certain je ne sais quoi! Or, as my grandma used to say when the food was really good, "you sho did put your foot in it!"
Author's Response:
Thanks Neighbor Lady: I don't know how I come up with the titles exactly. Sometimes I try to think of something after I finished writing, but a lot of times it comes to me in the middle of writing a chapter. I'm glad you like the titles. LOL. I'm gonna take a small break, but more is coming soon!
Reviewer: Neighbor Lady Signed
[Report This]Date: November 07 2011 06:27 am
I've read many stories featuring the domineering alpha male types with their lined pockets, big homes, fancy cars, and fast living. I'm not knocking those stories as I'm well aware there are plenty of readers and authors who enjoy a sexy, wealthy bad boy and his adventures. I am numbered among them. Nevertheless, I just have to say that it's really refreshing to see the portrayal of a wm character, such as Joseph, who embraces a spiritual relationship with God.
The fact that he is working to better himself so that he can provide for Seleah & kids makes him every bit as attractive as his millionaire brother...heck even more so in my opinion. I really hope he doesn't have anything or anyone from his past that will come back to bite him in the rear. These two need a happy ending more than Julian and Amaris. Though I hope they all get a happy ending including mama Paula and Amar.
Reviewer: Anonymous Anonymous [Report This]Date: November 07 2011 05:15 am
Well glad they talked and Amaris right he has to watch out that old lady she has shaddy written all over her. I'm glad Jamal can move foward with his life after visiting his father and girl love how she slap the hell out of him lol. thank for the update.
Reviewer: wwefanforlife Signed [Report This]Date: November 07 2011 03:42 am
great update.
Reviewer: Cherry Signed [Report This]Date: November 07 2011 02:06 am
although amaris said those words in anger, she has a point. if she's going to be justine's mother julian should include her in the decisions that concern justine's involvement with patty. and poor jamal, but at least he has joseph and julian to step up and be father figures to him.
Reviewer: grumpirah Signed [Report This]Date: November 07 2011 02:06 am
Another excellent update oh my when jamal finally met his dead beat sperm donor my heart went out to him but i do feel that he really needed to see for himself what kind of person darell really was without his mother.. damnit julian open your eyes if the woman own deceased daughter wanted nothing to do with her why in the hell would you agree to let the rascist bitch have any contact with your precious innocent justine please listen to amari she knows what she is talking about that sea witch coniving old wench is up to something bad.....ok on to the fantastic pleasure amaris soooo deserve and damn julian surley delivered!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Reviewer: hershey_kisses Signed [Report This]Date: November 07 2011 01:53 am
That was so awesome, I am so glad that Juilian forced Amaris to talk to him. I feel so bad for Jamal, but at least he has Selah and soon he will have Joseph. I have to say it again I love this story!!!
Reviewer: pmgayles Signed [Report This]Date: November 07 2011 01:45 am
Are we on a hiatus or do we have writer's block?
Author's Response:
The muse is all over the place but a new chapter is being worked on as we speak!
Reviewer: Andie Anonymous [Report This]Date: November 05 2011 07:43 pm
Glad the see Seleah's softer, sweeter side.
Reviewer: Juanita Anonymous [Report This]Date: November 05 2011 07:41 pm
Oh where, o where is the next chapter! I'm in desperate need of my next fix.
Author's Response:
Im working on it. It should be up by Monday 11/7 I think....Stay tuned!
Reviewer: Novak Anonymous [Report This]Date: November 05 2011 07:38 pm
Nice chapter. Joseph handled the boys quite well. I'm glad he's treating Seleah so well. She needs to get used to it. Julian has his hands full but Amaris will be with him every step of the way.
Reviewer: jjazz59 Signed [Report This]Date: October 29 2011 09:24 pm
Good to see Seleah in a good light for a change. She's had so much pain and sorrow in her life before Joseph.
Amaris and Julien is going thru the new parents transition. It will take time and patience. And maybe a little help.
Reviewer: cookicrumb Signed [Report This]Date: October 29 2011 02:16 pm
Joe is such a sweet and sexy Christain man. Got to love him. Seleah is a very blessed woman to have him in her life.
Reviewer: AJ Taylor Anonymous [Report This]Date: October 29 2011 01:57 am
I love how Joe is taking time with the boys and caring for them like a man is suppose to do when he comes into a woman's life who has children.
Jamal sounds like a good kid he just needs that structure for so long there was not a male roll model unless you count Mark but I am sure he did not take that much time with Seleah kids with him having his own. I am happy that Seleah is getting the help she needs and the love she deserves from Joe.
Now if we can get the boys to stop being so self absorbed we will have it made but what can you expect they're teenage boys that are use to getting what they won't without see who is doing without.
Well playtime is over for Jules and Mari. Jules was gung-ho about having another child slow your roll boo you just got Justine that you haven't even gotten adjusted to and you want another already though i can understand you wanting them close to grow-up together that can still happen with them being a little further apart in age.
Great update...loved it
Thank you...Happy writing!
Reviewer: Thundakat Signed [Report This]Date: October 28 2011 05:58 pm
I really love this story, as I do all your stories, Brenda...you are a truly talented writer.
I feel for Amaris, and I know a new baby is a lot to take in (especially since it's not hers) and it's put a strain on her relationship with Justin, but I'm glad she's coping better now and hopefully they can get back on track with their relationship. I keep hoping that they find the baby really isn't Justin's, but I guess that's just a vain hope...
Joseph and Seleah are so cute together...you know I started off really disliking Seleah, but I've come to understand her so much better, and even though I don't agree with a lot of her past behaviour, I understand now why she was that way. I really admire Joseph for the way he's stepped up to not only be the man Seleah needs, but also the father her boys so badly need. It'll take time and effort, but I'm sure they'll come around.
Great story; so realistic and really hits home that you really can't judge a book by its cover...nicely done!
Reviewer: Amiefuzzy Signed [Report This]Date: October 28 2011 03:50 pm
Loved it
Reviewer: 100percentFAN Signed [Report This]Date: October 28 2011 12:36 pm
While reading this updarte I was smiling from the beginning to the end.Wow amazing, I'm so happy Amaris and Julian are the right path again.Joe is such a sweetheart, the way he love Seleah her sons(now his sons) is so speechless. As always thank you for this wonderful update looking forward for the next one.
Reviewer: meko1975 Signed [Report This]Date: October 28 2011 09:06 am