by ShelbyDawn57
Amazing story! In 2016, we went through a 1000 storm. It dropped 30+ inches in 2 or 3 days.
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You warned us that this might bring a tear to our eye, and that it did. It was just wonderful. Thank you so much for sharing such a loving story.
Sadly, I can only give you 5 stars. I loved the story. Very well written. Totally in love with the characters and plot. This is one that I will come back to again and again. Thank you
An absolutely wonderful story. Ben is the best father figure ever. Half way though I still hoped Chrissy and Belle will be a thing, but Danny is cool too. And damn, that necklace scene made me cry. I think it is your best work yet. Hell it's the best story I ever remember reading. Keep up the good work.
Oh wow was this amazing! The story about Michelle opening people's eyes was a really good mechanism. The only thing I can think of this story would be to write this story from Maggie's pov, to see why she saw in Chris that there was something there. Might be fun to write a story about Belle and her journey ,too.
You know girl your stories are comfortable, like an old blanket you wrap around you on a cold winters night in front of a softly burning log fire. It's the odd spark that makes you sit up and take notice. With your knack of crafting a warm tale of love and pace it simply rolls along taking the reader with it. If you haven't guessed I really love this but then I like most of the stories you write. It would be great to get inside your head and study just how you go about letting the magic flow. With Love and gratitude - Wes xx
Damn you! I had to be in bed an hour ago, but couldn’t stop reading. Wonderful story! Probably the best I’ve read in a while.
Amazing story, on so many levels! Your writing had me visualizing the scenes. The barn, the kitchen, the hill she rode to. Even the deer and rabbit, ALL of it. It's not often that happens to me, you pulled it off flawlessly. It felt like I was watching it instead of reading it. Thank you!
God, Shelby. Every story makes me feel more down about my life and I enjoy your stories. I read Flamingo Lounge all the time still because I dream of that with my partner (well, not getting roofied).
Really enjoyed it! I wouldn't mind reading a follow up or two. Thing about family is that you want to know more about them. Maybe like Christmas letter letting us know how things are going. Truly a great read. Thanks!!
Just curious, but did I miss something? When Chrissy called her dad, he knew she was staying with the Marshalls. Chrissy didn't recall telling him where she was staying. It's just a little thing, but maybe there is more going on than I thought. Great read though, thanks!!
Always a great story. I am a sucker for happy endings. There is enough crap in the world. Your stories are always a nice ray of sunshine! As always... loved it.
Poetic Magic! Everything you write so incredibly beautiful. The characters, scenery, plot, dialog, just perfect. Adding to it, the inner turmoil and dysphoria makes it seem more real and believable. Then we get better counseling than a year of therapy that takes us to the edge of the cliff and ending in a freefall of love and acceptance.
I would absolutely love to see that prequel. Xander and Sophie are two that we definitely need to hear more about
Wow, this story has blown me away. I tried to pace myself through it but couldn't. I love almost everything about the story: the characters, the plotline, the places (I know where Springfield is - LOL). I love stories where the characters come alive, that they seem real and that you feel as though you now know them. Thank you. Keep it up. You did real good.
Your story reads like a "Dear diary" .. so this is my life story. It is incredible. You got me when Danny took Chrissy to Michelle's grave .. I cried. Your writing is respectful and encouraging. THANK YOU for this absolutely wonderful story.
Loved, loved the story. You wrapped it up very nicely wouldn’t mind to hear more about Christie
As always 5 stars! I loved this tale as much as I love all your work. Keep writing I love your stories.
The compassion, joy and clarity of the displays of love in this story is remarkable, graciously I thank for the wisdom you have shared
Thank you for the wonderful tale you have woven for us to enjoy. The temperature here has been scorching and brutal the past few days; However, the cold seemed to nip at me as a I read along, and it was a most welcome distraction. Your characters are very much feeling breathing beings with emotions and thoughts, you have given them a life on the page, well done.
Okay, it might be the HRT, or it might be that you're an amazing writer. I've spent more time wiping tears off my face during this story than any other. A few times it's been straight up "ugly crying". Goddess, You are such a good writer!! Thanks again for sharing, and someday I hope to be able to craft a story as beautiful and as moving as this one is. <3 <3 <3
Another excellent story you have produced? Would you happen to be 5’11” & 145 pounds? Another happy ending, I would have been just has happy if Chrissy had end up with Belle. You write so well I don’t mind that there is a long time between sex scenes.
Love your stories, this one had a nice balance of compassion, love and a bit of lust. I just wanted to become Chrissy as I was reading along. Can’t wait for your next adventure.
I laughed and I cried. Another amazing story. It touched a nerve several times as I am Chris, but also Chloe. It was a long tale, but every page was beautifully written. I felt that Chrissy was in the room with me telling me her story. 5 stars and 5 <3. If only everyone was as understanding and accepting. The emotion for me does more than the physical. I love the snow and the scenery that you painted. Thank you for sharing. x luv Chloe.
While I enjoy your journey of discovery kind of plot, the romance and the character building as much as ever I have to say the sexy was lacking a bit in this one. Don't get me wrong it wasn't that the characters weren't attractive or that there wasn't chemistry, far from it. It was just that the actual sexual bits were short in length and didn't feel very descriptive.
Let's be real here, most readers come in wanting to feel pleasure with a sexy tale to lead their imagination. The erotic part just didn't pack much of a punch this time, especially compared to the overall length of the story. I am guessing but maybe it's burnout in your end, only so many ways to write how a sexy tgirl got her butt tickled ;) So you are not sure how to write sexy bits to feel fresh in your mind. And if so I get that, but each story is a fresh experience for the reader. And unlike me they might be a first time reader of your stories and judge your work based on them alone.
The story is still good and you get a five from me but keep it in mind for the next one maybe. I know you can write long, descriptive and very hot scenes so try to get back to that. And remember that each sex story needs a corresponding amount of intercourse to the buildup it took to get there.
Take care and keep giving the world hot redheaded girls : )
Wonderful story, a lovely bit of fiction. I did have the same question as a commenter above about Chrissy’s father knowing he was staying with the Mitchell’s on the call, perhaps there was meant to be a link back to that later in the story that got dropped? Also as a Texan who married a woman from a small Texas town, I can’t imagine a small town being that welcoming or accepting - individuals, sure, but not large groups…when we visit her hometown the young people are all decked out in “Let’s Go Brandon” t-shirts and other “anti-woke” crap…hell the town next to hers closed their library and removed the libraries from all the public schools, because they said the liberal teachers were trying to indoctrinate their kids into “sinful” queer lifestyles (their ignorant words, not mine).
I loved it. Much happier ending than the movie A soldiers girl. But I cried just as hard lol. But they were happy tears. I agree that it would make a fantastic script for a movie. Kinda reminded me of another movie, but I can't remember the name. Two friends in KY grew up together and one transitioning. They were in love and HE didn't even realize just how much he loved her, till the end. Once again thank you.
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Yes! I got a little worried a time or two that the happy ending wasn't coming, but you never fail to deliver. Good lord, I need a boyfriend. Thank you for sharing your beautiful stories. 🥰
That was a really beautiful story of self discovery. It kept me interested and engaged. Not all stories on here have to be wank-fests :P
I quit , on page 6 . 2 stars . A decent story , until Chrissy turned into a preachy liar .
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Don't know if you'll ever see this, but I'd love more detail on where you think I went wrong. I thought the Pizza Hut scene(page 6) was a pretty good scene.
Lovely story but i was expecting more sexual stuff before the reveal of the true identity of chriss.
Maybe not a fuck but at least a blowjob as a girl, maybe even to Rick?
Fabulous story that had it all, a back plot with freighter, the suspense of the what will people think and nicely wrapped up with the pending adoption. Just the way I like my fiction, a nice happy ending. Many thanks for publishing your works. Penny x
This was a wonderful story. One that I couldn’t stop until the end. Please do some more on this storyline. Love it. Love it. Love it!
I've just finished reading it for the second time and I literally had to fight to not cry when Ben gave Crissy the necklace withe the family brand. Then one more when Crissy was on the train and called Danny that she is coming back home. BTW, Ben = the best dad ever 😁 I'm planning on reading 'When wishes come true' next, but I don't know if it safe doing it at work 😋
I absolutely loved this story. It made me chuckle and shed a couple tears. Great Job.
I'm about halfway through the story, and I'm loving it so far. But I was a little confused when "Xander and Phoebe" inexplicably became "Xander and Sophie". Other than that, great story!