by Regguy69
Pleasant little story. IMHO, it could've used a little more oomph. For example, Holly could've found out about the arrangement the Jim had with Gail. Still would've gotten back together at the end but with drama in between.
A nice take on the “Taming of the Shrew” motif, with very likable characters. However, the heart and soul of a TOTS story is the process of converting ‘I hate you” into “I love you”. For a really satisfying story, one would like to see several cycles of “problem—>solution” before success. In this story, she goes from turning him down for dates to asking him to bed in just 8 or 9 short paragraphs. I would love to see a follow up story which shows us a lot more of the details of how the MC wins over the fair lady..
pretty good story, but please get an editor or proof reader.
no such thing as a dd213, it is a dd214
i know elections are getting weird, but never knew that there was an electoral engineering degree
never knew it took a guild to give a tour, thought it was a guide
With the legal system in the US today? Nobody should *ever* get married again. Live together, make vows of fidelity? Sure. Lace it up and tie the knot, legally? Hell no. It's a license to steal. Only an idiot would voluntarily enter into that in its current form.
Too quick and easy, read like a Cliff Notes version of the Shrew” when I wanted to read the full thing. Lacks in depth and emotion.
I enjoyed your story. Gave it a 3/5. Would have been a 4 maybe even 5, but like people said it lacked a little something and became fast paced for me as it jumped into dating without details of effort he put into it.
I was certain that Holly would discover the arrangement to build dramatic tension! I agree with others that I would have liked more conflict and substance in the romance leading up to the marriage. I, too, would have liked more careful editing. I noticed that Holly became Molly at one point. You’ve created some interesting characters, but they could have benefited from a bit more development.
With that all being said, it is certainly a pleasing story with an interesting premise and a nice happy ending. I’m glad I read it, so thank you for writing and thank you for sharing your work.
Pretty sure “electoral engineering” was what got Trumpy elected, do you perhaps mean electrical?
5 stars. You're right, this story should have been in the romance section. However I loved it anyway. A great story thanks.
To anonymous, yes, it is weird that you ship Jim and Gail, whatever that means.
A lovely story, I think that I’m getting soft I’m my old age, I like romances.
I know a lot of people like this story, but while I like the concept, it just isn't well written. The entire romance part is missing.
The start of this tale led me to believe it would include some future marital drama. I was/am sorry to say I supposed wrongly. Thus the 3 stars.