by Member389
Loved the story. You have the gift of writing a story that just flows along naturally with no pretensions. If I would criticize it would be that the story seemed to be almost too good to be true, but sometimes life and love is exactly like that.
I read the first chapter of your story ages ago, attracted by the title as I have long held a fascination/love for all things Maine. I am really glad you decided to come back to it, and finish it. It was a very sweet story, full of warmth and affection as well as great sex. My only regret is that you didn't include more of the Maine landscape, as for me, that would have made this story just perfect. Still a 5* from me.
Story flowed pretty well. Characters were well developed. Ending didn't seem rushed yet I was left wanting more . Looking for more from you.
Anonymous Andy
To Nottsgrrl, thank you. I remembered your comment but checked to be sure. I did have a lot more of Maine in the final chapter but cut it in the editing process so it didn't come off as a travelogue of sorts. I wanted to stick to the story on this one. Keep an eye out though. I have another story I'm working on set there. :)
To Sidney 43, thank you as well. I did want to throw an antagonist into the mix in the form of the ex-husband, or maybe the doctor (what possessed me to call him Phil I don't know!) Since the story was based, and I know it's cliche but true, on a dream I had about a real friend, I wanted to stick to the fantasy feel of the dream.
To Anonymous Andy, thank you too. I very nearly summed up the entire story, but then I remembered what I liked about some of my favorite stories, and universally among them was the fact that I had to put together the happily ever after myself. Having it spelled out to the last word is fine, but I like a little mystery. What happened in that year since he moved? What in heaven's name does a 23 year old guy know about raising a 15 year old step daughter? I specifically didn't bring up Chrissy's family so I didn't have yet another point of view, etc.
Thanks to the people that don't comment but do vote. It's that sort of encouragement that has me thinking about a sequel to 1BR Apt now.
I very much enjoyed reading. Thank you for writing it.
I started reading the entire series last night and the only thing that stopped me from finishing it all then was passing out from being up so late. I loved the story start to finish. I liked how it showed how Pete connected well with Emily and not just to impress Chrissy. It was really genuine love and a genuine story. Thanks for the happy tears
This entire series is AMAZING! Your story couldn't have been more beautiful. Chrissy and Pete and Em are so realistic as were the emotional and physical feelings. This is as good or better than most 'Published' (paper or hardback) novels. Thank you for such reading enjoyment! Kim in Kansas
Incredible story, well written, thoroughly enjoyed it.
Thank you!
I started reading the story back in march? when there was only 3 chapters. I loved it then and wished it had a conclusion. I just found it again by chance. It makes it even better knowing there is some truth to it. Thank you for the read.
I want to thank your "muse" 'Chrissy' for pressing you to continue this story. Warm and loving My wife, a nurse, and 15 years my senior, married and were together for 49 years. Your story brought back warm memories.
must be a very special, very wonderful lady. I salute both of you. The story is a masterpiece!
I now have a new benchmark writer to guide my fumbling attempts to become a writer.
Coincidentally, I am several agonizing months into a story with strangely very similar characters of nearly identical ages, light on the cursing and heavy on the love that many of us long for and some are fortunate enough to enjoy.
If it turns out to be even half as good as yours, I will be ecstatic.
Thank you for showing me how it SHOULD be done.
This was a very lovely sequel.Thanks soo much for sharing this with us.5stars aren't enough.
just a note to say thank you. Well done.
Liked particularly the use of Em. I spent today being hugged by my grandkids and was reminded how grown up they can be even at an early age. Yet so full of just being kids.
What a beautiful, well-written story. Of the many really great romance stories in Literotica.com, 'Summer In Maine' is one of the two BEST.
You created this love story with such care! It was a pleasure to read looking forward to each chapter ending up with a perfect finish!
A very good multi part story with the right amount of reality. Reads well as areal story with added eroticism
Thank you for this Great story.
To get to know These people.
It was heartwarming and a great pleasure
Any story that you can pick up and read again and again is worthwhile. Thank you
Excellent story! Exciting love story and the good guys win. Keep up the good work.
Over the last few years I've read MANY very good stories. I've read this one many more times than once. I'm always drawn back. SO GOOD! In my humble opinion - THE VERY BEST!!!!
Perfect?
Amazing?
Wonderful?
I really have no words to describe this story.
It's already part of my favorite stories.
5 * for you.
I apologize for my English (yet and forever), isn't my native language.
I am just a lurker. I don't usually comment. Loved it. But I screwd up trying to rate it. It should be 5 stars.
I certainly hope you are pursuing à literary career. Your writing is professional.
I am so glad you shared this story. It's a great read. The erotic is blended smoothly with the story and character progression. I hope you are doing more similar stories.
You are one fine writer. Your characters are believable and make me want to root for them. It’s easy to buy into your stories.
You keep writing...I’ll keep reading!
I really wish you had time to write a whole lot more. I really like living in the stories you create even if it’s only for the short time it will takes to read them and the period of afterglow that follows. Thank you.
Summer in Maine all five chapters: if you can't get wrapped up in this story there is something wrong with you.
The first stanza of your epilogue has to be the best use of imagery I have read in a while. I was there with Pete the whole time as the the following stanzas played out. By far one of my favorite romantic stories. Thank you for the share and looking forward to reading more of your work.
I enjoyed it all the way through. I am grateful that you didn't shatter the bliss at the end. Remembering the abruptness of Chrissy's departure, I was afraid that you might leave us with a calamity at the end. Great story, thanks.
Loved the series.Well conceived and written. Just the "right touch" all the way through. Kudos!!!
what a beautiful love story, despite all the sex-whoops-I mean love making! It really was good.
What a nice story with a good ending. I like stories that leave me with a good feeling and a calmness that all is right.
Wonderful love story. Really enjoy this series, and others that you have written.
This was beautiful. If this was autobiographical you've made me very jealous! And I'm very happy for you
I grew up in Maine and had my summer adventures and love. Mine didn't end as well as this but I'll never regret or forget them. They helped helped form the man I am today.
I Loved your series "A Summer in Maine." Great characters, well paced story development, very sweet and well done ending. I am glad that you did not rush it, but then again, I was not waiting impatiently for the final chapter. All chapters were solid 5 stars.
I understand the comment is long after the story was written but I jus read another of your stories and so I read the whole set before commenting. But what can one say about a Story so well written and told you are a very good Author. Thanks for writing.
These are wonderful characters, and a great story. Thank you for telling it. And thanks for the Star dust reference.
Excellent !!!
Makes me smile and brings back so many wonderful memories from my younger years and gives me so much hope of all the good that we know lives in the hearts of us all-thanks for sharing from your heart ♥️
Gives me that warm and fuzzy feeling I so long for and cherish when it comes!!! Thank you for that ♥️♥️
Just a wonderful story! Thank you for not adding unnecessary conflict just to spice up the plot. 🙄 Thank you for sharing
Lovely story, thoughtful, sensitive and a joy to read. Thank you for taking me on this journey with you.
Not usually a romance fan, but your stories have a way of pulling me in. This one especially. Beautiful and well written without being sappy. You are a talented storyteller and I'm thrilled to have found your works. Thank you for sharing.