by DreamCloud
Damn I must be either be Becoming a Romantic or always WAS a Romantic. This Story is AWESOME. It is sweet, funny, happy, loving and just plain GREAT.
One thing I personally liked was the very Romantic sex scenes, It was still sexy but not the usual Hardcore "Banging". They made love rather than just Fucking. I wish could give more than 5*
Cheers!!
Amazing and lovely story from a very talented writer. Thanks for the story, DreamCloud... and please keep writing even if it's published someplace else.
A crying shame a talent like Dreamcloud has been forced off this site by thieves and plagiarists, great story, wonderfully written. Thank you.
Ditto on the movie idea! This was a delightful story, funny, charming and I enjoyed the characters, even daddy gangster.
Thanks again Dreamcloud, I was partway thru this before I remembered it. Second time read even better than the first, I smiled most of the way thru it. Keep writing and thank your editors also. I think a movie along these lines would make a good comedy/romance.
Not my first reading of this, but still a super story. I enjoyed the mystery and intrigue of it. The tension was different than waiting for the cheating to be revealed. An anonymous commenter below mentioned Rebecca's father financing a restaurant; I am sure I have read a story much like that with just that ending - just cannot place it.
This was a great mystery story. I figured out who Tammi was semi early in the tale but learning who the daddy was came as a complete surprise. I was disappointed that daddy didn't help with the establishment of a good restaurant but then the owner/chef would have to go on maternity leave after it opening.
...to what James_Duncan wrote on 08/07/21.
Personally, I appreciate the near perfect editing and proofreading. The end result is a story I don't have to go back and reread sentences and paragraphs to puzzle out what the author MEANT to write. Thanks to DC and his support staff.
Maybe my third read over the years. As fresh as the first. Love this author’s works.
Wonderful story. Ehis time they found true love, and will have a bundle of joy to share it!
Got to hate the idiots that cause people like Dreamcloud to leave this site. I can only wish that Mr Gordinni finds them and makes an example of them.
The loss of DreamCloud from this site was a great one. A wonderful writer of sweet romance.
A truly wonderful story. And since it's in Romance, Harry in VA and other trolls won't read it. 5*
Thanks for making the rest of us less self-conscious over choices we have made that we would hate to try to justify now. I didn't push the odds nearly as far and hard as this guy. Still, I've rethought some of the decisions I made and wonder what was it that made me ignore the obvious?
Lovely story. Maybe a little far fetched but and a couple of little doubts about points but a really enjoyable read.
Excellent 5 star story. I wish the Author would come back and write more! Second of his stories I've had the honor to read. A wonderful and talented Author in deed! Thank you again DreamCloud. Sorry to hear others have Plagiarized your works.
What a great story, a lot of drama, even more love and a happily ever after. Well done 5+++stars
I read it a second time, and it is still a 5*.
On second reading I did question how Toni would not have found out that Tammi was pregnant. You can't hide that sort of stuff. But, it is one point out of a very nice story.
I wish the author stayed in business too.
i loved it!! one thing that irks me, is anons that NITPICK. they forget this is an amateur site, and strictly for entertainment, IT IS NOT A CONTEST FOR THE GRAMMYS OR OSCARS OR ANOTHER POPULARITY CONTEST!!! CHILL....
Nice... But i had absolutely no doubt from the first page that the aquarium was going to go the way of the dodo... None
-jaye-
Sorry to add 1 little correction to what was an excellent story. An easy one to give 5 stars to. But this is is an error that virtually every contributor to this site makes and since your work is virtually perfect, grammatically speaking, I thought you'd appreciate it. Prone means on your stomach. On your back is supine. The title of your story is perfect for my picky comments because in proofing it I noticed that I had made a grammatical error. We're even.
Cree Galt
Fantastic. Story. Not my first time to read it and everyone needs a Carl. I oved the flower's touch and ÷the 3 ladies he worked with but most of all I know liked Rebecca and Damon they just fit together
Again, AWESOME. You have a real gift. Thank you for sharing.
BTW, Dad should have been at the Wedding.
Just as good with a second reading, little, fun little sex, little humor what avery storie needs. Keep writing.
The story is very well written and completely captivating. Please write more stories.
A fantastic story. Two ships in the night that actually collided. Love that just grows and grows. This has to be one of my favorite stories. 5 stars is as high as I could give it but it is more like a 10 star story. The mixture of so many things even having a mob boss in it. It took a lot of imigation to write this story.
Thank You for a wonderful story.
mcwhorter28445@gmail.com AKA. Ron
What a great story. Love the happy ending. Looking forward to reading more of your stuff.
Like your other offerings, a most entertaining story.Thank you. My second time reading this and I find it just as entertaining. 5*s doesn't describe this work.
Decent story,but after what had already happened,I think the ending was a bit flat.
Great writing is combined with a terrific premise in an excellent manner and something like this is created
I hope you read the comments. The Promise is almost ready for Hallmark. The Rehab also. Wish you well. Great stories.
Patch
And a true disaster that you have stopped writing.
I hope, at least, that you still read these comments. So that you may perhaps find at least some small measure of solace in the fact that so many love your wordcrafts.
I hope those others which brought you to cease your writing... Are ashamed, to put it as gently as possible.
Of yours that I have read, the first being 'The Gift'. There are actually quite a number of good and very good authors on Lit. There are just a few who I term 'Story Tellers' and even after just two stories you are in that list. It didn't take a genius since I was able to figure it out to see where this story was going to end up. However no one could spot the Godfather stepping into the plan. I had already expected that Tammi would be whom she turned out to be but didn't see Toni and his boys showing up. You brought up a very good safety point if even accidently (ha!), the part about the broken side spring on the garage door. This is why there should always be a safety cable installed down the length of the spring in order to stop the coils from doing what they did. Other than the two of them, especially Rebecca getting hurt I only winced once during the read. A1 Sauce? You would stain a story like this with A1 Sauce? You should be ashamed. How come I never met Rebecca? The one time I was rear ended it was by a drunken old man, he was within sight of the goal post, his home and I was on the fifty yard line. DC I hope you got my email, I miss you already. Signed: BTW
There is nothing to complain about this really enjoyable romcom. 5*
I assume there will be more accidental pregnancies with the couple.
Had me from beginning to end. Awesome read!
Read this for the second time, the first was when the story was new. Just as good the second time around, thanks
Almost any fool can write a good sentence, myself excepted. Many can write a good paragraph. Very few can put life into them. Good job start to finish.
Your writing is stellar. Publish a novel and I’ll join the queue to buy it.
This story reminds me of my favorite 311 song! My God, but this woman is a walking weather system, and I love her for it. Great, light-hearted story, I needed something like this after The Gift, The Promise and The Rehab had me crying!
You seriously need to do ebooks on Amazon, your stories are as good as any I buy. Marvelous.
You seriously need to do ebooks on Amazon, your stories are as good as any I buy. Marvelous.
Fantastic story most definitely in my favorites. What a way to meet and fall in love. Again OUTSTANDING STORY
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On the app, this story stops at page 8... Just after Damon gets his arse kicked.
For a long time I thought it was simply a fade to black story ending and left it at that... I'm glad I just read it again today on the website!
I think it still deserves the 5 stars through. B-)
Rebecca finally got her own restaurant by way of an anonymous donation of funds. Tammi always said she needed someone who would look out for her.
Thank you for making me laugh. Thank you for making me cry. Thank you for an entertaining, joyful, captivating story that held me captive until the end.
I was only surprised that Tammi and Tony weren't invited to the wedding...
Toni looked up at me. His expression was calm. "I have acted rashly," he said, then turned to Tammi. I guessed that was my apology. I wasn't going to demand more.
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I'll stay out of it, but know that she's my blood. I will not hesitate if I feel she has been wronged."
I'd have asked what he was going to do to the three goons he sent to my house who had roughed up and fondled his daughter and threatened to rape her
A finely crafted, beautifully written story. One of the very best. Five all the way. Your consistently high scores are deserved.
a well written story without the required 8 pages to describe a sex scene. i prefer to read erotica over pornography. however, this is a love story that would make a great chick flick.
even though this 70 yr old guy has watery eyes, it's because the story has a level of intimacy i have never experienced, i liked it.
Thanks for posting! I just wanted to comment that the premise of Rebecca always having things go wrong is 100% believable. I used to work with a guy that was the same way. Strange things would happen to him at least a couple of times a week. One time he accidentally drilled a hole into his thumb with a hand drill. Another time he got bit by a snake working at a cutomer's house (in an area that doesn't have snakes). Another time the work truck he was driving caught on fire. "Accident prone" fails to describe this guy. It was more like "bad karma".
A solid 6*, buttttttt, there is a whole miss here. Damon put 2+2 together about Cathy and Damon would allow that greedy opportunist to remain close to Rebecca.
So Rebecca was married once and her house burned down, mysteriously. Does any one not think that Cathy had something to do with Rebecca's misfortunes and her building lack of confidence? Cathy lost her free gravy-train when Rebecca moved out of her control. You would think Tammi would see it too (and be at her (secret) daughters wedding).
Also I'd have thought the Don would have made good alt the 'rash' financial losses to Damon. And maybe get Rebecca a good Chef job or into her own business. Wonder who will become their babies ghod-father/mother?
I could almost see a sequel.
Wow, this is the first story I have read of years. Your writing is very good and the story was excellent . I was hoping the story could go on and on and sad that it ended. Well dream cloud , Great job you have a new fan .
GREAT. I come back to your stories when I get stressed and fed up with other authors. You always make me feel better. Thanks
What a great entertaining story! Pure joy! All the twists and turns made it so enjoyable! Don't stop and keep writing, please! What a way to start 2018! Thank you!
An author can put on what ever coat they want when writing a story. Dare you not assume a role is the life of anyone or anything. Look at actors and actresses, just because the play a person in a script, that does not define their life
DreamCloud; if you get to read this ...
I appreciate your angst through literary piracy. Please do not let yourself continue to be a victim.
For me, you were the best writer on here, one for whom I can forgive grammatical errors and spelling. You cannot buy artistic creativity. I lived by writing (PR), but couldn't match what you create in a million years.
Please let your life shine again.
THIS WAS A DAMNED GOOD STORY FROM THE FIRST WORD TO THE LAST. ONE OF THE BEST READS I'VE EXPERIENCED IN A WHILE. PLEASE KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK.
Read your bio.
You are my favourite author on this site and it is such a shame that you let scumbags have so much control and power over you.
If these were intended for sale than you should have done that from the start.
If your future stories were intended to be free why hold them back because of the actions of others?
The choice is entirely yours but you let the thieves win while the readers and yourself lose........shame
This is the third story I've read and I love it! Heard you're not around anymore? Such a shame.
As if you would know just who this is…LOL sorry my bad at being funny.
I guess i should come up with a name for you to recognize me by. I'll work on it ok
A solid 10. Would love if the epilog was more creative. Like telling from guy's perspective and omitting preg stick scene
I loved the first half of this story and the second half was okay. But the dichotomy between the halves was too much to accept. The story felt bi-polar. I still liked the happy ending. The epilogue was unnecessary.
now to find a way to move those clouds over their heads, TK U MLJ LV NV
I recently found the first story of yours which for me was the promise and it moved me. The accident was my second. Ask for some help from the community to learn how to monetise your talent. They will help you. You can find a real world publisher in the UK in a heart beat. Good luck. Matt. my email is matt@developmentenabling.com
Fascinating story line. What an imagination you have. And it goes together so well.
Keep up the good work.
Soooo sorry to hear that has happened! Many...I for one...really enjoy and appreciate your talent and stories. I just re-read "The Accident" again and it shows what a remarkable talent you are. I sincerely hope you change your mind for the benefit of those of us who miss your stories!!!
I came into this story comment place because I couldn't on "The Festival" comment page. Sorry. if that is cheating.
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Again I'm sorry that you are not posting new stories here. I happened to find this through a Yahoo search of your name, DreamCloud. Maybe you can close the hole. I wish you well in your life. I can't imagine that someone as gifted as you are would be able to not tell your wonderful stories somewhere, somehow. If you do find a way I would surely enjoy reading them.
Thank you,
Ray hswan11@hotmail.com
What are you doing, writing movie scripts for free? Too bad Cary Grant isn't still around to play the male lead!
SECOND read within 2 months. Loved it again. Not sure that is healthy. Thanks :-)
Moreover I want to add that what dreamcloud and the others Brian mentioned is Erotic literaturebut primarily it is LITERATURE.
I have said it before - I came for the erotica but I staid for the LIT.
Thank you DREAMCLOUD.
I know it was sort of needed for the plot, and he was a gangster, but the FIRST warning Toni (odd spelling for a man!) gives to Damon is to nearly beat him to death?
Wouldn't a verbal warning or some roughing up be more appropriate?
Run for your life you idiot, she is walking disaster. :D I liked the story just like others. 5⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
What a great story!!!!!!! AND !!! A happy ending.
Thank you so much. I like feeling good at the end.
...hereby acknowledged as belonging to the ranks of the elite erotic literary authors by this reader. Having read Cantrell, Zalazec, Argon, Colt45, Sylander, Aroslav, Lubrican, Joe J, Sea-Life, qhml1 and others of such renown, your work is recognized along side those pursuing - and attaining - the highest standards of erotic literature. Bravo and congratulations.
Thank you for sharing your talent with us.
Brian