All Comments on 'Take The Pledge'

Dins, you are one of the better authors I have read on this site. The endless descriptions of sex and sexual positions are thankfully - missing. It took me 46 years and 3 marriages to find the love of my life. I'm a sucker for romance and this one made the read that much more enjoyable.

Swede Quistberg

How great is it to have Mr. Dinsmore back with another romantic story. This one is endearing and tender and well worth the read. Terrific Write!

This is one of the best stories ever.

Believe me, there is such a thing as true love. I am convinced by personal experience that there are some relationships that are meant to be.

There is no logical reason why my wife and I should have ever met. I was 27 and living in the city, she was 26 and going to college 100 miles away after getting out of an abusive first marriage.

But my sister was going to the same college, they met, she introduced us and it truly was love at first sight.

We've been together now for almost 25 years and had three children who have turned out pretty well. Who says real life isn't a fairy tale?

Very well written (even if the misuse of semi-colons made me grumble occasionally :). Richly drawn characters that move gracefully through their lives in a slow, patient waltz towards the happy ending. A bit sappy, I suppose, but hey, sappy is good sometimes!

Excellent fiction this is. This 100's for you, Dinsmore, for a superb tale of romance. My thanks.

The way you tell a story reminds me of Classic movies, which contain an element that has been lost in this day and time. I love your stories, and I'm impressed with how quickly you get them posted. Keep gracing us with your marvelous tales. :)

There is no discomfort in the exchanges between your characters - it is like life would make it.

You plot path is unpredictable but in retrospect in line with your intent - your plans.

You are in touch and convey it very well.

All in all, certainly one of your best. Thanks.

With Very High Regard

P. S. Feel appreciated as you deserve it!

Another winner by you. Reminded me a little of your story Sid and Melissa. Don't know why, but I seemed to enjoy the first half of the story more than the second half.

Boyd

I found this site about 5 months ago and I have to say, this is the first story that I have read here that has stirred me to post a comment.

Great story line and Excellent storytelling Dinsmore.

Liked it alot.

I must come back around and check out some of your other earlier submissions when I have more time.

This Buds for you

that is the first story that has ever made me cry! i'm not sure if that was the effect of the story, but oh my god i loved it! i loved the depth of it all. although the speech was sometimes a little hard to follow, a brilliant story, thanks!!!

I really enjoyed this story, it gives hope out of dispair

thank you

First of all I would want to thank u for writing such a wonderful story. It has limited sexual imagery than i thought it would have and more focus on the story. It was probably the reason why it touched my heart and it probably touched others aswell. Seems obvious now I'm a sucker for a well written story..hehe :) -obviously_hopeless_romantic_person(ahaha)

I literally shed a couple of tears towards the end when she finally arrived on the plane. Doesn't help that I had a fairy tale soundtrack playing on the radio at the exact same time (Ever After main theme from the soundtrack)! I think the character development from the start was important and it was done well. Truth is, a lot of us dream about the kind of fairy tale ending that your protagonists received. We usually endure the kind of hardships they did, but never do seem to get the fairy tale ending. To those who do, they are truly blessed.

I enjoyed your story very much. Endearing characters, good plot. Thanks and keep up the great writing.

I've read this story several times now, and I still cry at the the end. Thanks for all your hard work...

That's how long this story has been on my favorite's list, and I try to read it as often as I can when I want to read something gentle and kind. Thanks Dinsmore, old friend, this will always be one of the greatest stories I've ever read.

MoogPlayer

its a pledge between 2 people connected by the soul. TK U MLJ LV NV

Then I guess it earns mine as well -= LOL

Seriously - I just sent him the link to "Taking Command" with a recommendation - greats minds and all that -

A real nice story with good people doing good things - yep well worth the time to read it -

Another outstanding story.

I truly have enjoyed reading each and every story you have written and submitted in these site.thank you.it has been a lot of fun and educative to my own writing skills.

...Escape me as to how great your stories are!

As someone else mentioned if MoogPlayer comments then you are the anointed one.

I've read every story multiple times and still keep coming back.

Thank you for allowing us to enjoy your writing!

C

Really enjoyed this well-written love story!

~ A 5+

Very well done story. I think you covered it all, from heathen to hero, to rags to riches, then on to "loner to lover", and finally to husband and wife. I enjoyed it very

much, thank you for writing it and posting it here.

I found the ending to be very contrived! Her statement that she left him at the end of their summer fling and moved half way around the world because she was falling in love with him even though they pledged not to fall in love bullshit reasoning! Also she did not have any formal training for foreign aid work in poor African countries. She would have gone as a peon position. To become a Director of a foreign aid group you would need a PhD in a related field such as social work but more likely a medical degree with further studies. Also all of the male foreign aid workers especially the medical doctors would have been screwing her every night for the entire duration of her stay!

It is ignorant comments like this last one which ended my writing.

you can't fix stupid... people who make negative comments should be avoided at all costs. I have enjoyed your writing and will continue to do so even it is just by re-reading.

It’s an outstanding little short story and I love it. Of course it’s Dinsmore so there’s a little anal sex in it, but hey, what’s a little buggery amongst friends anyway? Five Stars, of course.

Such a heartwarming story of how a second grade boy who was poor and who over came all odds and not only became a successful lawyer but got the girl of his dreams. Well done Dinsmore and 5 star story

Five years!!!

Not to mention that she was seriously "connected".