Pearl is like the human version of the 'All seeing eye.' I like that woman. Why can't Alladin shake her hand? Too funny. I like it. For someone who says that there cannot be a realtionship between them Eshan is revealing a lot to Joss. That's good. I'm glad that they speak and are able to share who they really are with each other without the stress of having sex. Many times, relationships are based first on sex then speaking but when you don't know how to speak with someone to begin with, then it's diffucult to find a way to open and keep that line of communiction open. Well do. Loved this chapter.
Author's Response:
I agree. Sex is lovely. But if it's all that connects a couple, then there's no real, sustainable relationship. As for Pearl, she is an unmitigated mess. And there's more to come. Thanks for reading and reviewing, Caribbean Fire!
Reviewer: Caribbean Fire Signed
[Report This]Date: January 02 2014 04:43 am
Pearl...you're my girl. Eshan, way to go with the bed. I absolutely agree. Hirah, get a grip. This is getting good.
Author's Response:
I'm so glad you think so. Thanks Caribbean Fire!
Reviewer: Caribbean Fire Signed [Report This]Date: January 02 2014 04:11 am
Can I say that Siharih is a FOOL! IDIOT! How do you say idiot in Arabic? She's that. How could she possibly think that Chris wants her when he's coming on to Joss in front of her? Did I say idiot yet? And Joss, the only reason why he was there was to make sure she didn't got report him for attempted rape. She's being foolish. She should have reported him. Eshan, baby, I like the way you ask these questions and get your answers but Joss is right, what happens then. Good for you to give in Eshan...nice!
Author's Response:
Sahirah is an idiot and Joss, well, Joss is Joss. And Eshan is tempting fate. We'll see how that works for them. Thanks Caribbean Fire!
Reviewer: Caribbean Fire Signed [Report This]Date: January 02 2014 03:55 am
Okay Chris needs to be arrested. Why Joss thinks that what he did was okay because he ate some of Vic is beyond me. Joss, I need to slap you upside your head. Or better yet, where's the person named Pearl, the one who's DNA you just defiled by not slapping Chris upside his head? I do believe your mother would be very disappointed in you. And you had better answer that question...Oh spicy...
Author's Response:
Pearl would be disappointed and a defendant. You soon see if Joss heeds your advice. Thanks Caribbean Fire!
Reviewer: Caribbean Fire Signed [Report This]Date: January 02 2014 03:40 am
IT's him...OMG. I can't believe it. It's him. He's the one. LOL!!! Brilliant. I can't wait to see how he stays away from her. Brilliant.
Author's Response:
IF he can stay away... Thanks Caribbean Fire!
Reviewer: Caribbean Fire Signed [Report This]Date: January 02 2014 03:26 am
Okay now really want to see who's been leaving the notes. Also I like the relationship between Josh and Sahirah. But Sahirah really is very sneaky if she really was able to sleep with Chris with that Arabian chastity belt around. That's some serious sneaking around. I really want to know who is after her because it really does seem as if it is Chris and if Sahirah thinks that Chris is very going to be faithful to her then she is in lala land. She's an idiot to want to sleep around with him knowing that she's sleeping around with so many other men. Also she really put her friendship on the line asking Joss not to slee with him. I feel sad for Joss wishing and hoping that someone like Ethan would look at her but who knows what can happen in the future.
Author's Response:
Sahirah has a dead wish. We'll see if who grants it for her. Thanks for reading and reviewing, Carribean Fire!
Reviewer: Caribbean Fire Signed [Report This]Date: January 02 2014 03:25 am
Wow! Now that is one very hot guy. Wall of muscles...yes, I handle that coming to my rescue okay...to Joss' rescue. That Chris is turd but I wonder if he is really leaving the messages for her but then why would he run after her the way he did. Somethings not right there. More to see
Author's Response:
You're right--something isn't right with Chris. And you'll soon see what it is. Thanks for reading and reviewing, Caribbean Fire!
Reviewer: Caribbean Fire Signed [Report This]Date: January 02 2014 03:20 am
I was casually re-reading this story (like I do every week) when I went to my tumblr and saw this guy
http://24.media.tumblr.com/6a7dfa3c7b03361532c4a4c38a59ae55/tumblr_mxzxf8eF8l1skjqj5o1_1280.jpg
and realized that even though you don't put much emhasis on skin, body, and physicalities for your characters (which takes some getting used compared to the norm of story wriitng to but is a great mind exercise!) this is exactly how Eshan looked in my mind! I didn't spend much time imagining Joss because Eshan was my favorite character, but oooh this is just how I imagined him looking. Even if its not what you pictured, I'm so glad you put the idea of him out there he is perhaps one of the best males I've ever read in a story and it's amazing. Thank you so much!!!!!!!!!!!!
Fan girl moment over.
Author's Response:
Aw, thanks Idiotendenial!!! I've recently been trying to be a little bit more detailed when describing my characters (Erik just got a makeover a few weeks ago). But I still like to go light on the physical descriptions based on my own biases. I've read stories with pictures or descriptions that I didn't find very appealing and it took away from the reading experience. So I prefer to provide the basics and let the reader fill in the blanks with whatever suits their fancy (unless there's something distinct about a particular feature).
That delicious little specimen in the picture is worth dreaming about. I have a serious weakness for Middle Eastern men, so thank you!
I'm so glad that you enjoy Eshan's character. I myself find him absolutely adorable. : ) I think he's tied with Erik for the # 1 spot on my favorite characters list.
I love that you enjoyed the story and find it worth re-reading. That is a great compliment, and I truly appreciate it and you.
Reviewer: idiotendenial Signed [Report This]Date: December 21 2013 10:02 am
I love that she named the spider!! That was hilarious! Nasty Vic:-/
Author's Response:
Thanks M. Denise!
Reviewer: M_Denise Signed [Report This]Date: December 21 2013 03:16 am
This story was beyond amazing!!
Author's Response:
Thanks Utrippin!!! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!
Reviewer: urtrippin2 Signed [Report This]Date: December 20 2013 07:50 pm
I like Vic...but then again I don't have a fear of spiders. That Chris however seems like a snake and them I don't like. Something tells me she's not running away just becasue she's playing hard to get. She is really worried about the person putting the notes on her car and with good reason. It may seem like a prank in the beginning but it has turned into a real fear and until she knows who's doing it, she has every right to keep her guard up. Nice opening chapter...as usual. :)
Author's Response:
Chris and the note writer are both a cause for concern. You'll soon see if they're one and the same. Thanks so much for reading and reviewing, Caribbean Fire!
Reviewer: Caribbean Fire Anonymous [Report This]Date: December 19 2013 08:00 am
Beautiful story
Author's Response:
Thank you, Lonieg! So glad you enjoyed it.
Reviewer: lonieg Signed [Report This]Date: December 18 2013 01:05 pm
I really and truly enjoyed this story!
Author's Response:
Thanks Sjrucker! I'm so glad you liked it.
Reviewer: sjrucker Signed [Report This]Date: December 14 2013 02:55 pm
Excellent penmanship as always, but please note Iranians are not Arabs their mother tongue/language is Farsi ( Persian ) & not Arabic , I'm not sure wether you said it was Arabic because Hiram was brought up in Qatar which is an Arab country ?
Author's Response:
Thanks Curious. I am aware of the distinction between Arabians and Iranians/Persians and Arabic and Farsi/Persian (though some of the characters are not--namely Pearl and Chris). As you assumed, he speaks to Hirah in Arabic because that's all she speaks. No references are made to him speaking Farsi because no where in the story does he speak to anyone else who does. Any references to "their native tongue" should have been "her native tongue" when referring to Arabic.
Reviewer: curious Signed [Report This]Date: October 31 2013 03:00 am
sorry for going M.I.A. i had two exams this week and had to study but damn i'm glad that i waited because the read was a flippin fab treat...! J.J. the way you write stories is something else - i never knows if the couple will get the HEA until the very very end and that's something i love about your writing. you leave us hanging in suspense until the very last word - i can't wait to read more from you...!
thank you for another GREAT story - THANK YOU!!
Author's Response:
You are so very welcome! Thank you for reading and another wonderful review! As always, I was happy to have you along for this ride, and I truly appreciate your readership. Thanks Cassius!!!
Reviewer: Yuukiyanagi Signed [Report This]Date: October 20 2013 10:45 am
Ahhh i am so glad that I waited to read this!!!! it made me believe b in fairy tale endings again!!! So beautiful!!!!! Thank you for your gift woman!!!!!!!
Author's Response:
Aawww, thanks Artamiss Caine!!! I'm so excited you enjoyed it!
Reviewer: Artamiss Caine Signed [Report This]Date: October 20 2013 01:02 am
Lovely ending, awesome story. Enjoyed every syllable. Great job!
Author's Response:
Thanks JV4ME!!!
Reviewer: JV4ME Signed [Report This]Date: October 19 2013 08:05 pm
Nooooooooooooo, excellent story
Author's Response:
Thanks Dounome!
Reviewer: dounome Signed [Report This]Date: October 19 2013 07:57 am
The best an cutest and just gahhhhh. The ending!!!
Author's Response:
Thanks Sabalimori!
Reviewer: Sabalimori Signed [Report This]Date: October 19 2013 07:51 am
Oh My Gosh! I am in love. This book is perfect, you are a beautiful writer
Author's Response:
Aawww...Thanks Chocachocacandyland!!!
Reviewer: chocachocacandyland Signed [Report This]Date: October 19 2013 04:42 am
Hey, I'm just going to put it out there. I want them to consummate their union (we ... yes, Joss, Eshen, and the readers have waited long enough!). 😊
I would also like to see how things go when Joss meets Eshen's parents. Or better yet, when his parents meet Mrs. Pearl! 😀
Please update this for us. 💗💖💗💖
Author's Response:
Lol! I don't know how much of a peek you'll get into the consummation. I'll just have to see what feels right for the characters. But anything else I write will definitely include Pearl. Thanks Musicluva!
Reviewer: Musicluva Signed [Report This]Date: October 18 2013 06:00 pm
JJax, my hectic life caught up with me during your telling of this story and so I was not able to participate in the dialogue between yourself and us, your avid followers/reviewers. However, I want to thank you for restoring my faith that one can read a powerful story, one without the usual sexual exploits. Don't get me wrong I love stories laced with the lustful attraction between a woman and a man filled with pages of excitable descriptions of them getting it on.
But this time, your story had so much depth about a love that is grounded in something that is spiritual and lasting, and so it went beyond the normal boundaries that we have become accustom to these days. And your characters came off the pages and entered a realm where they could be easily identified as everyday people. My favorite was Pearl of course. A wise woman indeed. I love that the story was told through the perspective of Joss.
The happy ending was welcomed. However I live in a multi-ethnic country and I have seen so many similar real life stories and they dont always have happy endings.
I believe you outdid your previous work with this one. This is a keeper and I hope you publish it soon.
Author's Response:
Aawww, thanks for the wonderful review, Introspection! It's always a pleasure to read your insight. And I'm so excited you enjoyed the story as is, and found the characters likeable and relatable. That is truly a compliment, and I greatly appreciate it.
Reviewer: Introspection Signed [Report This]Date: October 18 2013 05:53 pm
Awwwwwwww, while I initially accepted and rationalize their breakup, there is a deeper yearning go "love conquers all". How can an omniscient being whether you call it Allah or God be against love in its purest form. Need EPILOGUE please, please, please. Will Joss convert to Muslim? Will it be an inter-faith wedding? How will they raise their kids, will they give them a choice but expose the to Quran and bible?
Author's Response:
Thanks for reading and reviewing, Joellen! I'm hoping to write an epilogue or a short that will answer most of your questions. I will go ahead and say that seeing either of them convert is highly unlikely. But we'll see...
Reviewer: Joellen Anonymous [Report This]Date: October 18 2013 03:50 pm
Aaaah...I am so happy I could literally scream! Thanks a million for my happy ending! I am so very happy that Joss and Eshan get to be together in the end; I must however insist on an epilogue to wrap things up nicely...lol...pretty please:)
I am so glad that justice was served in Hirah's case because she was just too selfish and entitled and really deserves all the unhappiness in the world, since she has no regard for anyone but herself.
This story was just perfection; I am in awe of your writing and hope you are inspired to write more soon! Bravo!
Author's Response:
Thanks Amie! I'm so happy you enjoyed the story and the ending. I'm planning an epilogue or maybe a short follow-up. I just need to see what my schedule and imagination allow. Thanks so much for reading and for the awesome review! I really appreciate it.
Reviewer: Amiefuzzy Signed [Report This]Date: October 18 2013 02:35 pm
In my prior review, I'd said there were no words for Hirah. But, lo and behold, Pearl has given them to me. "Sneaky bitch". So on the money. Thank you, Miss Pearl. And she got EXACTLY what she deserved. Although, I'd still like to beat that ass, just on general principle.
Now on to happier things. The ending was perfection. As Eshan started talking, my heart was in my throat. And then I started to scream, it's you Joss! It's you!!!!
Thoroughly enjoyable, Chica.
Author's Response:
Lol! Poor Hirah should live in fear. So glad you like the story. Thanks for reading and reviewing, BellaChica!
Reviewer: BellaChica Anonymous [Report This]Date: October 18 2013 01:00 pm