i'm really enjoying your series, please don't make val crazy like ellen. she's been through so much in the book series, i hope you give her something more NORMAL as steph says...lol

I think you came up with the perfect career choice for Mary Alice. I love the way you described her classes and the classmates reactions to them. Fortunately, she had Aunt Steph's old stories of being a non-conformist to give her the courage, strength and initiative to truly seek out her dream and take steps to fulfill it.

It was great how you had her go to Ranger for advice and information, and his backing with the family. I love how he set up the family dinner, and Steph jumped in to remind Val about another Burg girl who was celebrated for making the choice to do something for her country. At least it gave Val something to think about in a positive way, rather than falling into Ellen's mindtrap of what the neighbors would think.

I like the way you've silently slipped in little things from "The Distraction" into these stories, to show us what changes had been made in each of the characters since they've been married.

Great work. I'd love to see more on this but I won't hound you. i know whatever and whenever you get to write, it'll be wonderful.
Mag

Fabulous chapter. I was wondering when the kids' official training would begin. It's so hilarious seeing these super tough, no nonsense grown men working so hard to hide their grins and laughs, and so gratifying seeing their pride in the kids.

One of the greatest parts was Sophie taking a chunk out of the padded suit Lester was wearing. Loved the shocked look on their faces and the pride they had in her tenacity.

Wouldn't it be great if all kids had such great role models to teach them in a disciplined, strict yet fun manner how to escape from the evils of the world. Giving these kids the skills they need at such a young age has to instill in them a sense of self-worth and confidence, and an awareness of safety.

You write so well and make these characters jump off the page and into real life. It almost feels like you're writing about watching someone you actually know, going through the motions and dialogue; so absolutely REAL! That's talent. To be able to draw the reader into a story and make them walk away wondering what the kids are going to do next or hoping they are going to be okay after something happens to them. That's a rare thing and to find an author that can make a story come to life like this is a gift.

Thanks for sharing yours with us.
Mag

So much better than being tied to a headboard. Poor Carlos, although he was such a trooper. I laughed so hard when Steph was screaming about him never wanting to see his dick again and keeping it in his pants, then crying and saying, I'm sorry baby, I didn't mean it, I love your dick". That was priceless. Don't you know Dr. Marshall has to love this couple best out of all her patients. Especially, after Julian, when she told her no sex and Steph said her mouth worked just fine and she would have oral sex with her husband any time she wanted! That was hilarious in the full length story! One of my favorite highlights.

I also loved Ranger's discussion with Sophie about all her family members and about the healthy foods. How adorable was it that he said he couldn't wait to see her fly.

You have such an amazing talent for writing. I love the way you build characters, develop their personalities, then flesh out the stories. Awesome work. Thanks so much for sharing your precious time and talent with the rest of us.
Mag

OH! MY! GOD! What a riot! I can't believe we finally get a chance to see Julie wear her Black Canary outfit. I love adult Julie, too. She's so much a mixture of Steph's mischief and Ranger's logic, even though she's not Steph biological child. And of course, Steph knows just how to calm Ranger down. :-) I loved how she waits till he's calm then asks about Jason.

Hm, will smut and true love occur in this series? Only time will tell. You never disappoint, Babe!
Thanks again for sharing your amazing talent with us.
Mag

Another wonderful chapter. I can't get enough of the second generation Batman and Bombshell! I know these are supposedly out of order according to your A/Ns, but accordingly, Paulie is closer to Julian and Maddie's ages, right? Which would make him going after girls younger than him.

Wonder what's going to happen to the Morelli males in the future, and will their game of choo-choo be put to an end. I love seeing Ranger going to the principal and kicking a$$ and taking names. No idle threats there, either. Great story.
Mag

Another great chapter in this series. I love your original characters and how you've built their personalities.

Julian is so AWESOME! It's great that they teach kids these days about these things, but unfortunate that there's a need to. I like how you have a little Morelli trying to get Maddie to play choo-choo with him...wonder who his Dad is?...and then Julian comes to the rescue.

I noticed Lula and Tank named their little girl after Steph's middle name.
Great story. Love the super-hero lessons to Maddie, too. :-)
Mag

OH H3LL YEAH! You have the kids' personalities and imagination, not to mention their genius down to perfection.

I love how Julian acts tough, but still watches out for his little sister, then helps her. Their reactions when she succeeds were priceless.

The BEST part of the story was Ranger and Steph watching out of the house and not interrupting them, and letting them figure it out, just overseeing it and standing by, astonished at their cleverness. How perfect was it that Ranger and Steph got to watch their kids actually SUCCEED in Steph's dream as a kid. Their reactions were so wonderful. Your writing is amazing and I love how you have S&R being such incredible parents.
Love ya,
Mag

How absolutely adorable and so perfectly dead on, as to how Ranger and Steph's kids would be. I loved this piece!

I loved that Julian blushed at Maddie and how Maddie told her mother that she could go because Julian wouldn't let anything scary happen to her.

What a darling piece and so absolutely well written. I LOVE your talent and imagination, and I LOVE this series.
Thanks for sharing your time and talent with us.
Mag

I loved this. It was really cute. I hope you continue these little things.

Its the mark of a good story when your reader starts daydreaming up scenarios for your characters and thats just what I do. I LOVE the Manoso family you created. I keep coming back and reading all of them over again :)

DON'T STOP! ... Pretty please?

I love this series I hope you continue it. I'd love to see MA come home for a holiday or something after being in the service awhile. Or Maddie and Juian on a date or something. Or what Sophie is like when she gets older. You're doing a great job with these keep up the good work.

Umm, better make Julian's a chocolate-chip muffin... with icing!

I like it.

What a terrific story, babe! I love Mary Alice, and you've made her so smart and ambitious and likable. Heartwarming to see how Ranger helped her convince her family to support her. Really great job!

Dee

Great story. I am actually re-reading "The Distraction". So this update was well timed. I hope there will be more.