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The Animal Doctor

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Love Among the Thorns

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Comment from josieg521
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The first two chapters have created an air of mystery circling Nate and what kind of man he really is or will be. The setting is well described and sets up a good background for Nate's lifestyle and beginning his practice. Now we'll see where it takes him.

 Comment Written 02-Jun-2013


reply by the author on 02-Jun-2013
    Thank you, my dear, for reading and reviewing.
Comment from GregoryCody
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Again this is well written. You have a strong flow and it s obvious that you are a great storyteller. Maybe I missed it, when does this story take place? Great dialogue too!

 Comment Written 02-Jun-2013


reply by the author on 02-Jun-2013
    Ok, let me give you a hint...everyone is ridding in horse and buggy. LOL I'm just teasing you Cody. It's the early 1900s. And thank you for reading.
reply by GregoryCody on 02-Jun-2013
    Hans okay, makes sense! ;)
Comment from dennis0530
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In my review of Chapter 1, I said "the appearance of this brown-eyed angel portends of some exhilarating expectations.
Well, here now the exhilaration has happened and Dr. Nate handles it coolly while Margaret deals with it hesitantly.

Here is lesson in cultural norms. Being raised in different places, individuals tend to mix up responses to other's actions.

 Comment Written 02-Jun-2013


reply by the author on 02-Jun-2013
    Not only that dennis, but they come from two different classes, also. Good observation my dear.
Comment from Giddy Nielsen-Sweep
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I love old-fashioned balls with all the pomp and ceremony of the era. Once I started reading I couldn't stop. Your account is very romantic, every girl's dream, I found it most enjoyable. Giddy

 Comment Written 02-Jun-2013


reply by the author on 02-Jun-2013
    Thank you Giddy.
Comment from mizzkris20
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The reader can almost feel as if they are there, lol. You tell the story so well. The events an conversation are realistic. You are a great writer

 Comment Written 01-Jun-2013


reply by the author on 02-Jun-2013
    Thank you so much Mizzkris20.
Comment from Righteous Riter
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The writer does a good job of transitioning the events of this chapter. This writer does a good job of keeping the reader interested from start to finish. The pace is steady and consistent as the writer takes the reader where the reader needs to go.

 Comment Written 01-Jun-2013


reply by the author on 01-Jun-2013
    Thank you Riter. Your review means a lot to me.
Comment from Shirley B
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Oh How I wish I was there dancing and eating that ham. You set the scene so beautifully. The love match is going so great. The story is going so well. I can't wait to read more. Great job, Shirley

 Comment Written 01-Jun-2013


reply by the author on 01-Jun-2013
    Thank you Shirley.
Comment from Peppy1105
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I found this incredibly enjoyable.

The spacing of the paragraphs made it simple and easy to read

The dialogue made each character seem alive and created a much more realistic vibe

Id love to read more

 Comment Written 01-Jun-2013


reply by the author on 01-Jun-2013
    Thank you Peppy.
Comment from Mark Alan Trimeloni
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I like the interaction of the servant characters. I can picture them talking.

Excellent description in this part, "His aftershave talc softly greeted the downstairs air with a masculine fragrance of rum and exotic berries."
Few authors remember that the reader also has a sense of smell. Something overlooked in most stories.

You've captured the essence of your characters brilliantly. I love the local dialect and feel of this piece. A great read.

 Comment Written 01-Jun-2013


reply by the author on 01-Jun-2013
    Well, thank you Mark. I am so honored by this fine review. I'm trying to improve my writing skills and your review gives me faith.
Comment from sweetwoodjax
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this is very well written, amahra, you did an excellent job writing this chapter where nathan goes to the ball and makes a pass at margaret, who slaps him at first but then is unresisting to his charms

 Comment Written 01-Jun-2013


reply by the author on 01-Jun-2013
    Thank you so much. I hope you like every chapter my dear. Blessings to you.