PART 2 OF THE REVIEW.
The plot was very good. I rarely have read an AU fic that would have our main characters human, but the story still contained supernatural elements. That you used Tara as the witch, not Willow kept it fresh too. I like your OCs like James and Rich, I like Dru starting the plot but Angel taking the vampire story-line taking over; it was rather unexpected. At the beginning I really thought that Dru would stay as the main villain. At times I felt that Angel's character could have been opened more to the reader, but I realise that as the story was closing in on the climax, that there was simply no room for developing his character. Despite it being a very different story from 'Changing Lives (which is still my favourite), ll in all it was a very enjoyable light reading, just what I needed. Thank you for writing it.

Author's Response: I think adding the element of the supernatural put some people off - they didn't understand why I did it. A plain sequel to CL would have been ok but probably a bit run of the mill - plenty of rock star Spike fics out there. I originally was going to use Oz and Willow but since my hopes lie with being published for original work I decided to develop Rich's character. I gave him Tara as a girlfriend as I thought having two pivotal characters as OC's would be too much. I agree that I didn't expand Angel's character but the story was about Spike and I didn't want to get too bogged down with Angel :) I have loved writing both CL and PL and will probably do a third one in time - hence the appearance of the other dimension James :) Thanks for reading and for letting me know your thoughts :)

wow, souled angel in this mabel-verse dimension? i'm awed!

Author's Response: He had to be a good guy! :)

What a wonderful ending! I really loved this story, and the thing with James was a totally unexpected twist. Can't wait to read more from you!

Author's Response: Hi Pet. Thank you so much for telling me that you loved the story - it was a fun one to write. The James thing has set things up nicely for a third in the series in the future :)

Totally loved your fic!

Author's Response: Thank you so much for reviewing along the way - it's really appreciated. There will be another in this series but not for a little while :) Thanks again.

Brilliant ending. :) I'm not sure how I feel about Spike keeping some of the vampiric powers... but if you decide to continue the storey, I suppose they might be useful... :)

And I hope you do decide to continue, because I love reading about these characters! :)*

Author's Response: Hi Braydie! Thank you so much for saying that the ending was briliant! :) I just thought that the super powers might keep him out of trouble in a future fic. I think that I will write more of ths verse! Thanks so much for reading :)

I have loved this story since the beginning. Although, usually I like a little more Spuffy in the stories that I read. I still have enjoyed it. I don't know what to think about James and him being back. But as of right now I am not liking it. It just seems like you are doing too much. Sometimes, too much isn't always good. I didn't finish reading the first story in this series because I didn't like how you wrote Spike. I couldn't get over him lying to everybody about who he is for so long. But for some reason I started this story and I have liked it. But now with James back which I don't really like. I really don't know what to think of this story anymore. I might continue but I do hope that the focus isn't on James for long. It doesn't seem like enough Spike and Buffy time to me. I want my Spuffy. LOL

Author's Response: Thanks for letting me know that you have enjoyed the story thus far, especially after not liking CL. I don't agree that i'm doing too much by introducing James it's only a small twist. There is only one more chapter so I hope you manage to stay with it and read it :) There is a bit of Spuffy loving in it! LOL! Thanks for reading.

OMG! How do you and your plot bunnies keep coming up with more and more surprises?!?! I'm assuming this is James from the Buffyverse? Thanks for the shocking update! More soon please.

Author's Response: You're not wrong! Glad that you liked it. Only one more part to go :)

OMG! You sure threw us a curve! Can't wait to read more!

Author's Response: You know that i just love doing that! Tee hee! :)

this chapter was amazing! i really loved it! aaahh a cliffhanger! brilliant to bring james back into it! can't wait to read more!!!

Author's Response: Hey there Chloe! Welcome to your first rev at the Mabelverse! LOL! Thank you so much for your lovely comments. Don't you just love a cliffhanger...? More soon.

HO MY GOD!!!!!! NO FREAKING WAY!!!!!
i cant belive you!!!
ho my i want... no, i need more!!!!!!


Author's Response: Hi there Spuffy! thought I'd lost you! Glad this one got your attention eh? LOL! More soon :) Thanks for letting me know.

I've read the first story and I've been following this one, I have not been fond of the story of Spike turning vamp like but I've read it. Now James?

Ugh it makes no sense.

Author's Response: Hi Fiona, sorry to hear that you haven't much liked the story. I've had a great time writing it. I wanted to do something that was different and a not all human sequel to an all human fic was what I opted to do. As for James...explanations in next chapter. :)

Phew! Thank God Spike's ok! Well, I guess he could've been better, but at least he's still alive. And did I mention before how incredibly happy I am that Buff'y's finally there for him? :) Great update, want more now! *lol*

Author's Response: I couldn't dust a Spike twice in a story! LOL! She is comforting him, that's for sure :) Thanks for letting me know that you liked it:)