This is such a treasure of a story. Thank you so much for writing it in the aftermath of S8 and into the headwinds of S9. I'm so glad that you shared this with all of us, and I'm particularly appreciative that you allowed the book club to talk about it. We have all thought it is a special story! Many of us will reread it again and again. So, again, thank you.

Now there is a man who truly loves someone - one who is willing to track down his competition because he thinks the woman he loves is heartbroken because the guy dumped her. That is love - not candle, fancy dinner, and hot air balloons!

And then it comes out - Elizabeth finally admits she is heartbroken because she broke the heart of the man she truly loved. that's what she gets for thinking money can buy love.

I love that Nathan chases after Elizabeth when she flees. Despite all she put him through, he is still going to pursue.

The scene you created with them running through the town made me chuckle though. I could easily picture it.

What a sweet note to end the chapter on!

This was a sweet little chapter. I like that you showed how Elizabeth's friends are concerned about her even if they are drawing the wrong conclusions. They do care but communication is lacking.

I also always wanted more scenes with Nathan and the Coulters. we got a few with Lee but like so many other things they let them fall through into Hope Valley's blackhole. This was a nice little Rosemary/Nathan scene so thank you!

Yep - that sounds like Lucas. Run when things don't go his way. while I am not surprise people thought he dumped Elizabeth, I am surprised Elizabeth didn't say anything about it.

I liked how you broached the subject of the night Allie's mother died. Allie finding the doll and it triggering memories was a good route to go. Very realistic. Poor, Allie blaming herself and poor Nathan, heartbroken at thinking he is hurting Allie.

I am glad Elizabeth went to Allie. She told her a truth that only a mother could tell her.

Good chapter and I like how the story is progressing!

Such a beautifully told love story of this new family…thats all that was needed with them… Love

A perfect season 8! Thank you so much for turning that mess into love. Please finish your other stories ️️

What an absolutely beautiful ending to this story. I am going to miss the updates.

Thank you for taking us on this adventure with you. It was sometimes a hard journey, sometimes joyous, but once Elizabeth let God get involved, He led her down the path she was meant to take.

I do hope you will keep on writing - you are very good.

So sorry this is the end... but it has been a wonderful story. I have felt every emotion on the way through this story, but so grateful for the loving family at the end.

I doubt I will forget the scene where Allie (hesitantly) and Jack walk towards Elizabeth who runs to them and engulfs them in hugs and kisses. And in the background is Nathan, watching because HE KNOWS. So wonderfully written.

Nathan is so patient and without words he conveys so much...

Thank you for sharing this beautiful story of healing and love.

I loved this story from start to finish, I will bookmark this for future, anything with Elizabeth and Nathan I will always be 100% interested, your writing was very creative,informative,moving, and held the reader’s interest, I will look for more from your stories,God Bless️️

Loved this story! Thank you for making the ending we all so deserved possible.

So beautiful! Thank you for blessing us with your story. All 38 chapters were very well written drawing us into all aspects of the story. I felt the sadness in the sad times, and the joy as well. This story has been a balm to our disappointed hearts over the last 10 months. Again, thank you!

Well, can't say I am heartbroken over this break up. It is about time that Elizabeth started being honest with herself. I totally agree with the insights Elizabeth has made about herself, Lucas, and why they are wrong for each other. Too bad it took her so long.

I also like the fact that she breaks up with Lucas while still thinking that Nathan is no longer in love with her. It truly shows that she knows that the relationship is wrong and is not doing it just to be with someone else. I also liked how she contrasted Lucas' tales of his childhood to what he wanted her to do to Little Jack. She made a good point. The fact that he did not want to protect Jack from that is a clear sign that he does not want to be a father.

And then he walks out and leaves her standing in his office. I do have to give the guy credit for not just demanding that she get out.

I was a bit confused at first. The bounding up the steps of Nathan's rowhouse had me thinking she was already inside, and then I realized you meant the few steps outside. Whoops! Once I got my bearings, I did enjoy this chapter. Your description of Nathan was well done. Like Elizabeth's surprise at his appearance. Did she think he slept in his serge or something!

I like the concern that Nathan shows for Elizabeth after he tells her that Allie went to bed. Nathan realizes that Allie wasn't the only one who went through a lot that day. I like that he tells her he knows that she put herself at risk to protect Allie. And then she tells Nathan about Dylan telling Allie that he blamed her for her mother's death. As bad as the information is, it is things that needed to be said.

Your description of the butterfly was very well done! It was easy to see and sounds really pretty. Great job with that! To think that Nathan made it for Elizabeth before she broke his heart is heartbreaking. I do admire Nathan for not telling her then and there when and why that butterfly was made. That would have shattered her belief that he meant what he said when he told her that he was no longer in love with her.

And then Allie has a nightmare. The poor child. The contrast between the two methods of dealing with the same incidence was well done and I think fitting to the personality of each. At least allie is sleeping peacefully by the end.

Loved it all. Thank you for this story. You are a great writer!

Lovely ending. Thank you for this story.