by Cat5
I began reading stories in literotica for their eroticism,, but having read some of the romance stories recently along with this beautiful story I'm starting to read the romance stories almost exclusively. Thank you!
In the early ' 80's I was the first woman hired as part of an 8 member national sales team. In my second year, the award was changed from SALESMAN OF THE YEAR to SALESPERSON OF THE YEAR because of my success. You are a wonderful writer. I cried. THANK YOU. 5 STARS.
Absolutely loved it!! What a team indeed! The only addition I would have made was when they were speaking with the gentlemen from corporate over dinner. . She could have said that as much as paying him back- the fact that our chemistry is off the charts is also why we need to continue to work as a team. We work so smoothly together! Just a way to affirm to each other, themselves and corporate how special their relationship is and another reason it should not be messed with. Otherwise- great story!
There aren't many guys around like Phil or Holly for that matter. This is an excellent romantic story and my second reading. There are no criticisms but for me the story was more important and entertaining then the long sex scene. Once you set the romantic sex scene and maybe a bit of foreplay that's all that's needed. The story and romance is what carries it. Once again, well done. 5 stars. The partnership they had is what makes a good marriage. Trust, love and compassion.
I discovered that I first commented on this story 17 years ago. I still think it is my favorite of your stories!
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His was the second time i've read this heart warming story. I truly want to thank you!
Love a good ending to a fun story. Would really like to read a full length story from this author.
Loved the length n pace, didnt want it to end, most especially the time/space devoted to back story instead of describing raw sex
Best thing I can say for this story is that it is a nice "feel good" one. Everything turns up roses and they live happily ever after. Maybe so - maybe not, but 5 stars from me anyway .......
Well that was a lovely feel-good story that brightened my day. I need to read more like this more often. Keep the dark clouds of depression and loneliness at bay. :)
Was it just me or did anyone else get anxious after Holly was introduced to Richard and Joe? I started thinking, "oh god is she going to get stolen away?" That might just be because I've also read too many Loving Wives stories and so I now expect shit like that at every turn. Glad that there was nothing to worry about in the end. A nice happy ending.
I have to read this every 2 or 3 months. It's maybe the best 'feel good' story on Literotica. Good job, and thank you for your efforts.
Fantastic story, best that I have read here. Wish there had been more, so I am going to look at other pieces by this author.
Well, this was the third time I read it. I think it's one of the best ones I read with a great plot and wonderful character development that only got better each time I read it. It's a great read, thank you
Very enjoyable read. Stories like this personify why I like to read. Well done...
This the 2nd time I have read this story and it is an even better read.
Thank you
It was the first story I read here and it's gone downhill from there. Well it feels like it and I just finished it for the 2nd time and it had to take a lot of restraint to not let the characters hook up sooner but it was plotted out real well even with the heated climax taking place before the end and the writer didn't exhaust the couples passion for each other. So far it's been the best I've read here.
This is the second time I have read this story, the first being well over year ago, but I read it again from beginning to end. Why? Because it was a real story.....It had a plot and every chapter built on that plot line. It wasn't all sex. Yes sex is an important part of a story but it not be a lurid and constant as other authors make it. Stick to your style of writing and you will enjoy success!
As an ex-computer systems salesperson in the Nation's Capital, I would have been a millionaire with a Holly on my team. probably would have married her and made her my soulmate and partner for life. GREAT STORY - EVEN GREATER SEX.
Just like JReadmore, this is my second read of this amazing story. I had tears in my eyes repeatedly even though I knew what was coming. This was the complete perfect tale. Start to finish it lead to peak after peak. I could literally feel the progression of their feelings and emotions. This is what an ideal erotic tale should be. The story was the base and the sexual component was the cream on top.
I am not into mushy romantic novels or stories. This is a type of romantic i can handle as it is a believable life type scenario...5..stars for a good tale...Doing good for the sake of doing good and the resulting loyalty made this story...JZK
Fantastic story! I just started a new sales job. I was inspired and aroused. Great read 5 ***** stars!!
First time I’ve read one of your stories. Very good job indeed. Very realistic.
Very creepy, white knight tale. At first the dynamic comes across as much older man talking to a teenager. Gave me the ick.
It did get better as it went along.
Actually this story is great. The only problem with the story for me is me. I have read too many Loving Wife stories on this site about predatory business men. Her working alone with the men she's teaching makes me uneasy.
It's kind of like people in Women's Studies coming out thinking that all men are rapists.
kept me interested, enjoyed the suspension of disbelief woven into the character development. Id like to have seen her breasts....RM
Just read for the third time. Good story line and the sexual tension was visible and timing was perfect. I wanted to be Phil and I desperately wanted Holly. Enough said
One of the best. The ultimate romantic story. So many men could learn so much from Phil on how to treat a woman. Holly’s remark after their love-making, ending with “…I owe you everything” just made the story that much sweeter. She doesn’t, of course, but merely the full embracing of their business AND personal partnership was enough.
Holly was loyal to Phil. Lots of women would have jumped at the job offer but she considered Phil, what he did for her and how they work together
A great tale, I've read it several times. Hope you are still out there Cat! 5 stars
somewhere east of Omaha
Hmm. First off, excellent story! I happened on it, never having noticed anything before by Cat5.
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Then I noticed that the last two stories in the list are almost 15 years old. I hope I'll be looking at more of what's there, but I have to wonder whether he or she is even seeing any of our comments. I hope so. At least, the most recent comments are all pretty favorable; 'fraid I'm not going to dig through almost 850 comments.
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One nit to pick, though. Taking on an assistant at that level of work without talking to management and HR is a BIG mistake, one which would get him fired. He's making them liable! The government would be down on them really fast. Minimum wage is only the first issue. Undocumented worker being, in effect, paid under the table. All the customers who are insisting that Holly be the one they talk to--they're talking to other people, and it will get around. (I can't really believe the management hasn't already heard, in fact.)
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Despite that huge hole in the story, I really, REALLY like it. Cat5, if you are reading comments, PLEASE go back to writing and posting.
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(Stepping down off soapbox now.)
This is one of the stories I return to when I need a mental tune-up. It’s part of a collection I cherish. There was a time when I forgot how to feel anything. Life was flat, for me. Stories like this pull me out of that headspace and into something more positive. - I used to come here for just the erotica, but now I seek out the stories where people pull each other up and come together in love.
No need to say anything, except "Amen!" to what everyone else has said (didn't see one negative comment, even the critiques).
Interesting. I read this story perhaps a year ago and put it on my favourites list.
I needed a good story to read for a bit of a pick-up on a dark and rainy day and was surprised. !) the story was shorter than I remembered and 2) I did not remember the sexual activity.
The point I am making is that a really great story is not about sex but about people who are special and do special things. For the Literotica crowd (with the possible exception of the non-erotic people) the sex is the main thing,
One author brilliantly pointed out the change in Literotica over the years as having ore and more great stories often with important lessons about living fulfilling lives. This is an amazingly popular story and makes that author's points.
AUTHORS: get a clear non-erotic plot, develop real life characters and THEN and ONLY THEN deal with the erotic. Several authors are dog that and their ratings usually are 4.5 plus. I find such worthwhile stories predominantly in Romance and mon-erotic, but also in LW and interracial. Sadly wen searching for a story I usually find only one for every 2-3 pages of search (50 each).
The Hoary Cleric
An absolute delight of a story....ticks every box for a great read....like a dish where every ingredient is perfectly balanced...was just hoping the story to never end, perhaps some longer stories in future if the author deems fit please
I love reading stories like this on Literotica, full of joy and hope and amazing people.
The guy a few comments below me (The Hoary Cleric), makes a great point, and makes me wish you could upvote comments.
I agree with myself from eight months ago. Well conceived and developed. Surely worth Five solid stars.
JPB NOT BOB
I love this story so much I read it several times a year. Romance should be one of the tags, along with it being in the roamnce category. If you review the story list, better than 90% of the stories are labeled as HOT. The sad thing, this person hasn't added new content in years.
Collectively, our loss
Read this story again and still a very good read. An escape from the real world for a short time.