All Comments on 'Loss of Innocence'

Another fascinating, perfectly paced chapter in the life of Max Pemberton, hard luck detective. Mistress SWP, you have created a favorite protagonist (flawed, sexy, brash, sassy and lovable), surrounded her with an array of memorable characters and painted crisp dialogue, fast paced action and trappings so easily pictured. Max’s sometimes “home” the Royal Palms Motel comes immediately to mind. Read any tale and you are immediately caught up/can’t get enough; not unlike waiting impatiently for a new James Bond adventure — OK, now folks await the next movie, but there was a time when readers could not get enough of the books by Ian Fleming and others. I digress. This chapter in Max’s life is no less captivating than others. And for a near hopeless romantic the last four lines provide a perfect/hopeful ending and promise of more to come. 5 stars for this and all of Max’s adventures.

Damn I love this series. Please keep writing. No pressure just know your work is appreciated.

Great story, right up with Todd172's Tales from the Shack. Can't wait to read the next one!

Delighted to read another episode in Max's story. Having only recently read the brilliant Betrayal, this suffers a little by comparison. Partly because it feels like a prelude for what is coming next. It seems like the story is heading to where Max at last finds happiness with Lehka. But while Lekha cares deeply about Max, I'm not sure that Max is the right woman for her.

I think Lehka is the wrong woman for Max if anything. Max, having been a patrol cop in a rough part of town for a long time, wasn’t just working off a hunch. She was working off her knowledge of how those criminals think and her street smarts. She’s proven herself but Lehka didn’t even acknowledge Max’s theory could have any validity. And Insubordination? Lehka had her funding. Did she really think Max would go to the politicians if she didn’t feel strongly about it, and she’s not a woman who was going to just give up. What was she supposed to do? Lehka didn’t have her back. And Lehka knew damn well and good that Max was a drunk but was surprised Max got drunk when she ditched her? I’m not saying Max is a saint. Hell Max wouldn’t either. But Lehka just plain doesn’t trust her and maybe never will and threw her under a bus awful damn fast. Not impressed with her. Max is a fabulous character. I hope she does find happiness, or at least peace of mind, someday

They are just great stories, real page turners, good sex and fun characters thanks so much.

Same ol' Max, FUBAR'd in every way.

And yet, at the same time, a damned near perfect cop. If only cops were all as devoted, thoughtful, giving, insightful. The list goes on. And let's not forget the biggest one self-sacrificing. She's practically sacrificed everything good in her life to help those around her. How could someone that good *not* have such a sword hanging over her head?

If she was less flawed, would we be as dedicated to reading about her?

And yes, the jury is definitely still out on Lehka. She has a long *long* way to go to be on Max's level as a cop and as a person. Maybe she'll learn from Max. But, maybe she won't. She's clearly too selfish as she currently stands, running of the hill instead of staying a fighting. And only returning *after* someone tells her Max was right all along, in almost every particular. Then she comes running back? And then declares she still has to think about things. A weak weak character,

Honestly, Rachael is the one I question the most. Two years she was with Max, put up with Max, helped her put her life back together. And then what? Just dropped her? And worse, even after she did, and watched Max crash and burn, she lifted not a finger to intervene or even, as far as we saw, apologize. Perhaps, she got what she really deserved for being so purely selfish.

SWP is there a Max A receiving happy ending , receiving as in happy girl to girl or winning the bottle battle lifestyle ..... She has been wading knee deep in a muddy dirt track and may its time for a happy end or?

Great chapter and your storys are absolutely fantastic

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