by Tony155
I have read and loved everything that you have posted here. This is another great one to add to the list. I look forward to future postings.
More drawn out than most, but 2 people who had failed at marriage before should be more cautious. In this situation making sure the kids fit in is very important. Another great story from a master.
Tony,
What a wonderful sentimental journey as you took us reader with you back to Hastings. Such a wonderful inclusive feeling, as we accompanied you. Your clever writing allowed us to feel we were a welcome part of your story. Your Leah character was every decent man's dream girl.
For all of us guys who ever played first base, Tony, in my book, you hit a homerun for all of us with this wonderful story.
duddle146
I appreciated the way you drew the story out, building it slowly; it was very enjoyable to read. The phone call from his ex was a nice touch, particularly since you mentioned earlier in the story regrets that their previous marriages hadn't work out on both of their parts. It really tied it all together, since while her marriage obviously had more serious problems, his seemed to be mainly geographical. Thanks for taking the time to share your talent.
I haven't been around for a while, so long that I don't know my password anymore or I'd log in as ... softly whispers ....
what a delicious, thoughtful little tale you wove
It takes more than rote ability to write a long flowing story with feelings that moves and entertains.
Nice work Author - With Very High Regard
Tony:
Some will find it long, but not so; you've taken your time to build up a true love story. The character development with their hopes, fears, and angst displayed for all to see, was outstanding. You could just as easily have introduced mischief in one form or another, but wisely chose not to. It's a supurb effort and this Horny 'ol Sailor thanks you. Ronnie W.
A good plot and interesting characters – but imho, the story has some lengths. Like her almost jumping him after their first date and then holding out for weeks and months. The tension went out of it. As a result, the first sex scene has an almost clinical feel to it. Sorry. I still like it, but it isn’t your best work, I think.
I found it right!
They had been burned, even if not seriously, a faliure does make one cautious, so it wasn't impossibly long!
Her being tied does pose a problem for a sequel, which could have been nice...
A grateful reader
John
Nice story development. If this is typical of your writing you should pull out some of the more detailed sex and submit your work to a magazine.
I-Wish
Now this is what I call a VERY good story--nice character development with a feel good theme and a happy ending. You write very well, beyond good enough to be published, you should give it a go--
Thanks for the entertainment,
Sam
What are all these comments about "long"? This story is so well done that I didn't really notice the length. Besides, you couldn't work your magic if your stories were short!!
Tony, I loved it. This one should sit near the top of the list, as many of your stories have.
Thanks for your work!
But I dont feel the passion, and the conversations seem dull. Sorry.
you shoulden't have made it so smooth and it seemed a bit to care free and happy the wait time was noted but i still felt a cupple that old would be a bit more rocky even if tom isen't bright and leah is just a waitress there would be some good drama all im saying other then that good job as always
SIMPLY LOVELY!!!! WHAT A GOOD STORY. WHEN SO MANY NEGATIVE THINGS ARE IN OUR LIVES TODAY, THIS BRINGS FORWARD THE TRUE FEELINGS OF CARE, LOVE, FAMILY AND EXCUSE ME "CHURCH". NICE READ. JUST DISCOVERED YOU AND PLAN TO READ ALL OF YOU. THANKS D.
Very well written story, Could have benefited from a quick proofread.
I had a nice laugh about the '25" Color TV'.
Just loved it. A good romance always sucks me in. Nice believeable characters along with a good dose of human warmth. Thank you
I really loved this story. There were no bad people in it, even the exes. Just loved it. Thank you.
one of the best stories ive read here if not the best. thank u so much for sharing and write more like this one!
Was a little too bad you had Leah sterilized, but good story nonetheless
Another great story, totally loved it...thank u for this beautiful story..:)
Just an excellent well written and enjoyable story to read.
George in Omaha
This was a really goo love story and I hope you will update the story. We need to know how everything goes with them. So please write part two.
I've always loved this story and now I realize that I should've put it in my favorite's list long before now. Keep up the great work.
MoogPlayer
Unfortunate for Tom, his DNA has hit a dead-end. No children for him except raising someone else's children. Nothing wrong with that but still a end of his personal family line. Too bad.
and have better social skills.
well done
thanks
A very sweet romance. Good story development, well defined characters and a relationship with a properly slow progress, with a good interaction between Tom, Leah and their daughters. A pity that Leah tied her tubes, they will not have children in common, but well, they will have Emma and Christine at least.
Another question, will Tom look for a job as a baseball coach?
5 * for you.
I apologize for my English (yet), is not my native language.
Got me to thinking...long distance NEVER killed a relationship, lack of true love did. Did he cheat on Karen on out of town nights out? Probably. Would she cheat on him given a great opportunity? Maybe. She had the decency to divorce him before taking a lover is my guess...
A great example of how a romance story should be. In my opinion, anyway. Definitely 5 Stars.
The ONLY thing I don't like is she had her tubes tied. An operation to reverse would help. That one point hurts this story for me...
Or, in the lexicon of “Tom”, a Grand Slam. I loved it. Definitely 5 star worthy.
What a great love story. Tony155 has a real gift for writing these types of romantic stories. Too bad he doesn't write and publish on Lit anymore. It is the readers loss of not being able to enjoy his great stories. 5/5
good plot but the dialogue and dating miss the mark a little. thanks though.
Good story, but it never seems to get into top gear, I understand real life is humdrum at times for millions of people and isn’t exciting with fresh new things happening constantly, so you’ll forgive me if I’d like my escapist erotica to have a little less average and tedious in it, sadly Tom & Leah are not ticking that particular box for me at the moment.
4⭐️ because it was well written, plus the writer has posted it here and it’s readable without glaring grammar flaws. Cheers Ppfzz