Reviewer: nmcil Signed
Date: 08/08/2015 - 03:19 pm
Title: Chapter 26
This is really a terrific story - and I say this only because of my admiration for it - You should think about editing it - delete some of the elements that become repetitive and tightened up the focus on Buffy's voice as a more mature at this point. After all her nightmares and the magic reversal spell - her earlier teen voice does not seem to fit now.
I don't intent any offense with my suggestions - it's something that I almost never do but I think a bit of editing would improve it and make it a lot more intense.
Reviewer: nmcil Signed
Date: 08/08/2015 - 02:01 am
Title: Chapter 16
You use of Drusilla - it's so sad and perfect for this broken woman.
Reviewer: nmcil Signed
Date: 08/07/2015 - 11:22 pm
Title: Chapter 10
Great reading your story again -
Reviewer: wengdongdong
Anonymous
Date: 07/08/2015 - 04:52 am
Title: Chapter 1
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Reviewer: AgentKalGibbs Signed
Date: 05/28/2015 - 10:05 am
Title: Chapter 48
One of the coolest fics I've read in a while. :)
Reviewer: nmcil Signed
Date: 11/09/2013 - 12:52 pm
Title: Chapter 22
I'm very curious about this Mrs. Baum character and how you use her proposed "sexual desire" for Spike. I confess to not liking her sexual play on him. Wish I could figure out if they are real or just her attempt to play with his mind.
Author's Response: It's a bit of both, actually. It's mainly to throw him off, because I love doing that. Shaking up a character who likes to be in control. It's okay if you didn't like this bit though. :)
Reviewer: nmcil Signed
Date: 11/09/2013 - 12:36 pm
Title: Chapter 21
great timing - your story could have made a great alternate Buffyverse.
Author's Response: That's such a lovely compliment!! Careful or my head will get too big. :)
Reviewer: nmcil Signed
Date: 11/09/2013 - 03:37 am
Title: Chapter 16
heartbreaking -
Author's Response: Yeah, I remember writing this chapter!
Reviewer: nmcil Signed
Date: 11/08/2013 - 11:55 pm
Title: Chapter 10
This is such a wonderful story - I love how you've recreated Buffy and Spike and their history with the vampires.
Author's Response: Thank you so much. Coming up with that storyline was quite fun. I'm glad you like it!
Reviewer: Miranda Signed
Date: 05/22/2013 - 07:51 pm
Title: Chapter 1
I really enjoyed and I read from your response to the previous reviewer that there was a sequel but I couldn't find it :-(
Author's Response: Aww, don't be sad! It's called A Day at the Office and you can find it when you click on my username. It's not necessarily a sequel though. It's more of a one-shot set in the CaD universe (about 3,700 words). Thank you so much for your review!! I'm happy that you enjoyed it and if you want, give the one-shot a go. :)
Reviewer: TheOriginal Signed
Date: 03/28/2013 - 09:18 pm
Title: Chapter 48
Ok so it took me to 4am to finish this but my god it was so worth it. Honestly this is one of the best written most original stories I have read. The plot was awesome the characterization was brilliant and the spuffy interactions were sexy as hell. The naughty scenes while being hot hot hot were so realistic too, none of that harlequin 'breaking the barrier' kind of lameness, just real and sexy.. I enjoyed this immensely and, as for those loose end, I think they scream 'sequel' don't you? :-P thanks for a brilliant story!
Author's Response: You're a fast reader! Can't believe you'd stay up late to finish the story. This review is the best ever! Don't mind me, I'm just sitting here with my laptop, feeling giddy like a kid at Christmas morning. *g* So very happy that you liked it so much, really. And thank god the sexy parts didn't come off as Harlequin-like. That is the worst kind of cheesy. lol Love that you found it sexy, because I always get self-conscious when writing those kids of scenes. I have to put them in though because I feel like they're important and if used right can show intimacy. :)
Well, there's a tiny sequel, which I know you've already read. ;) Thank you so much for the wonderful review!!
Reviewer: TheOriginal Signed
Date: 03/28/2013 - 09:55 am
Title: Chapter 4
God damn it's one am but now I just have to to stay up all night reading this lol consider me hooked!
Author's Response: Haha, this totally made my day. :D
Reviewer: Micmoc
Anonymous
Date: 12/23/2012 - 11:44 am
Title: Chapter 48
That was one hell of a ride! Nice Nd thank you.
Author's Response: Thank YOU!! :) Very happy you liked it.
Reviewer: spikesgurl1 Signed
Date: 11/28/2012 - 06:07 pm
Title: Chapter 48
I loved this story! Thanks for writing it! Moving it to my favorites! (:
Author's Response: Aww, bless your face. Your lovely review made my day, so thank you!! :) I'm happy you enjoyed.
Reviewer: spikesgurl1 Signed
Date: 11/28/2012 - 05:04 pm
Title: Chapter 41
This story is amazing! I love this!!!
Author's Response: I'm so happy to hear that!!! :D Thank you, gorgeous.
Reviewer: Inxsomniax
Anonymous
Date: 10/22/2012 - 12:06 am
Title: Chapter 48
Wow, what a ride! I kinda took a break from reading any fic in the past year or so and only got back to reading again a few days ago.. Stumbled on to one of your newest ones two days ago and completely hooked. Your story here, the way you write these two - perfection! I fell completely, head over heels in love all over again with them. The banter, humor then the angst... it's like a rollercoaster ride all the way! You take us from low to high and back low again in a matter of a couple of chapters.. sometimes even a few short paragraphs. :-) Seriously, so so in love with your work - I have always loved your older stories too! But after a long break from reading anything Spuffy, this one of yours will make it hard for me to find anything else that I would enjoy as much as I have enjoyed this. So fresh, original and just unique. LOVE IT SO SO MUCH!!
You are an amazing writer and I'm really looking forward to reading many more future projects of yours!!! Thank you so much for writing and sharing this beautiful tale with us, dear. I know I might re read it again in a month!!
xxx
Thia
Author's Response: Welcome baaaack. :) Glad to hear you've come back to read more Spuffy. I've been a bit MIA as well since I've been quite busy lately, but let's be real, it's near close to impossible to stay away for too long. And then I get a notification that I got a review and I read it and it makes me want to squish you with hugs because you're so very lovely, Thia. :) Thank you so much!!! You get a bazillion plus points from me for all the wonderful things you said, hence making my day (or week, and even a month!) And you love my other stories too! Aaaah, I love you so much. :) I do think this one is my best one yet though, but I'll try to do even better with my next one, though it will be more of a comedy/banter one rather than an epic angsty one. Really hope you'll like it once I start uploading.
There's nothing that makes me giddier than knowing someone loved my story so much that they would reread it, so thank you again, for being absolutely brilliant and leaving me such a nice review!! I really do appreciate it. Btw, there's a one-shot sequel tot his, if you want to read it. :)
xxxx
Reviewer: Puddinhead Signed
Date: 07/15/2012 - 01:58 pm
Title: Chapter 42
I loved this so much --> "I love you, I love you, I love you… He tattooed the words against her lips, never giving them sound." Just beautifully put.
The banter in the car was very nice, and was so in character for them - INCLUDING how the mood shifted quickly when they spoke of Angelus.
The sex at the end was just delicious and sizzling. Yes, I did finish this like a week ago, but I like to sneak back on and leave reviews because who doesn't love reviews? WHO?
Author's Response: Thank you! :) There's nothing I love more than someone quoting their favourite line.
Yay, very glad to hear that!
You did? Well then, sneak away because I won't tell you off for letting me know what you think. ;) I feel like reviews are what makes all the time writing worth it. So, thank you lots and lots for being wonderful!!
Reviewer: Puddin
Anonymous
Date: 07/07/2012 - 03:33 pm
Title: Chapter 41
Yes, mission very much accomplished. It's so important to have it about them as human beings making an actual connection rather than two pretty people humping. It was erotic and very fulfilling to see her trust in him and her genuine surprise at so many things (Is that your tongue?) Excellent job!
Author's Response: Nobody could have said it better! I really did try to make it more than just two pretty people humping (love the way you said it btw), so I'm very glad it came across that way. Also, Buffy really needed to find out how wondrous Spike's tongue is. It was crucial. ;) Thank you for reading and reviewing, Puddin!!
Reviewer: Puddin
Anonymous
Date: 07/07/2012 - 03:30 pm
Title: Chapter 40
Ok, yeah. I totally finished this on my Nook, but have to come back and give the odd review. (Not ALL of my reviews are 'odd' however!)
A 'Nook' is a Barnes and Noble version of a Kindle. B&N is a massive book chain in the states. Nooks are heavier than Kindles and have shitty batteries. I wish my husband would have bought me a Kindle instead. Don't I sound like a bitch?
OK! SO TO THE REVIEW! (thought I'd never get there)
The building to the sex is very nice. The description of what's going on with him is both sensual and sweet and also has such an edge of vulnerability (ok, that's kind of three things and not two as I indicated by the word 'both' - but this is unbeata'ed so go with it).
Author's Response: Oh yeah, I know B&N though I never shopped there because we don't have it here (in Slovakia where I'm from, nor in UK where I go to a uni). :) And hey, we women are obliged by unwritten law to complain! Silly husband not buying you Kindle. ;)
Haha, sometimes I wish I had a beta for my entire life. Wouldn't that be wonderful?! Also, a massive thank you for your lovely words!!
Reviewer: Puddin
Anonymous
Date: 07/04/2012 - 12:06 pm
Title: Chapter 38
Grr. I wrote a big long review and then accidentally nuked it. Anyway, you did a good job with the complexity of her emotions and her sorrow at losing Anya was very moving.
Author's Response: Oh no. :( I hate when that happens and it's happened to me quite a few times, unfortunately. This review is still wonderful though! Very happy to hear that you felt Buffy's emotions were complex. You reviews always make my day. :)
Reviewer: Puddin
Anonymous
Date: 07/04/2012 - 11:22 am
Title: Chapter 37
The UST was so well done. It felt original and totally organic to the two of them. They both have their own unique conflict as to why they can't be together and you articulate that well.
Author's Response: You're too kind to me. Thank you for making my day!!
Reviewer: Puddin
Anonymous
Date: 07/04/2012 - 10:58 am
Title: Chapter 34
The bit with Dru and the dead baby was so well done - you weren't afraid to go there. She comes off as very creepy and yet pitiable too,
Author's Response: Thank you!! :) I wasn't sure if people would take it well, but I wrote and didn't want to cut anything out.
Reviewer: Puddinhead Signed
Date: 07/03/2012 - 05:56 pm
Title: Chapter 32
Still reading this, but from my Nook, since I get most of my reading time when I'm away from a computer.
I have to peek back on and give the odd review though! I thought you handled her goodbye scene with her dad very well. I also like the character of Ellen. I keep expecting her to turn evil, but so far - she seems pretty full of win.
Author's Response: Oh, never heard of Nook before. Most people I know use Kindle. Tablets are awesome for us ravenous readers. ;)
I think most people expected her to be evil. That was my intention. *g* Thank you for being lovely!!
Reviewer: Puddinhead Signed
Date: 06/30/2012 - 04:36 pm
Title: Chapter 27
OK, this was just genius. The way he has Joyce pegged and then she goes and surprises him. The way you portray his biases and then *she* comes to light is very tricky. OK, I suck at it. You do not. I just applaud. :)
Author's Response: I wasn't really sure people would like this chapter since there is no Spuffy interaction so, thank you!! It means a lot. :) And you do NOT suck. There is no universe, alternate or real, in which you suck. I know because you're one of my precious few fave new authors. :)
Reviewer: Puddinhead Signed
Date: 06/30/2012 - 03:43 pm
Title: Chapter 23
This was just a fantastic chapter. The seduction bit with the chocolate cake was very erotic and sounded so fresh and original which is hard to do with sex. Just excellent. Sorry I skipped reviewing a few chapters, but I just kept roaring ahead like a ... Spike with cake.
Author's Response: *beams* You're so freaking lovely! Yes, I had to use the word 'freaking' because it deserved an extra emphasis. Ah, chocolate. Well, it is supposed to be an aphrodisiac. ;) Massive thank you for reviewing, Puddin!!
