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Reviewer: Aeryn Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 02/14/2008 - 07:35 am Title: Chapter 3. Marriage is the Death of Hope

Hi, like this fic, looking forward to more of their interaction.

Author's Response: Hi there, thank you so much. They'll be interacting a whole lot more in the next two chapters, I promise. ;)

Reviewer: SpikesLilChit Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 02/14/2008 - 02:20 am Title: Chapter 3. Marriage is the Death of Hope

Awwhhh....sweetie, I am sorry that you are going through this right now. {{{hugs you tight!}}} Its never easy. I've been there myself. I had Hodgkins about 5 years ago. Its mentally and physically exhausting! Stay positive for your father! My prayers are with you and your family sweetie! IBE is a doll and her version of the story is frickin' funny as hell! Another great chapter, as usual! I can't wait to see what Buffy has in store for Spike! Hugs~n~Kisses

Author's Response: *hugs you back* Yes, it's a draining experience, I think the waiting is the worst part so far. Thank you for your prayers and for reviewing! Yep, IBE is a doll, so sweet to me. I'm delighted you enjoyed the chapter. *hugs* Mari

Reviewer: SpikesLilChit Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 02/14/2008 - 01:52 am Title: Chapter 2. Double or Nothing

Hmmmmm....I bet Buffy is gonna be not too happy about this. I could only imagine how it would feel to have someone (even your father) incharge of who you were to marry! I feel for the women of that period. I mean, could you imagine getting married off to an old geezer when you are barely of age!!! Ewwwhh! Yuck! Great chappie sweetie! Sorry for the delay in the review! Off to the next chapter now! Hugs!

Author's Response: Nope, she's not going to be happy about this at all, not like she can do anything against it though. I feel for the women of that period, too. Really, all the things they had to endure, it's just awful. And sadly, a lot of girls were married off to old geezers, very ewww! Thank you so much for reviewing, darling! *hugs*

Reviewer: PhotographyNut Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 02/14/2008 - 12:34 am Title: Chapter 3. Marriage is the Death of Hope

Loved it! Can't wait to read more!

Author's Response: Yay! I'm glad you enjoyed, hope to post more soon. Thanks for reviewing!

Reviewer: cordykitten Signed Liked [Report This]
Date: 02/13/2008 - 06:17 pm Title: Chapter 3. Marriage is the Death of Hope

I don't think Buffy would like to marry Spike more if she knew that he is young and not old :-p
Good thing though that Angel isn't there. Buffy would have tried to do something silly and run away (though I guess she is still ready to do something silly *winks*)
Heh heh I guessed that Fred would manage to get herself invited too (would join Spike at the dinner).
IbE's little story was fun to read :-D TNX for sharing.

Author's Response: Hee, you're right, she wouldn't want to marry anyone who wasn't Angel at this point, I guess. ;) And yep, she's ready to do something silly, but will it work? that is the question. *wide evil grin* Yeah, Fred is quite something, isn't she? *giggles* Thank you for reviewing and yep, IBE's story was awesome. :D You're welcome. *hugs*

Reviewer: DrkDevin Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 02/13/2008 - 01:15 am Title: Chapter 3. Marriage is the Death of Hope

Well, I'm hooked. Can't wait for the next part.

Author's Response: Aww, thank you, Devin! I'm so happy you enjoyed it.

Reviewer: Sam Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 02/12/2008 - 10:52 pm Title: Chapter 3. Marriage is the Death of Hope

Cannot wait to see how Buffy is going to put Spike off - is she mad? Loved it - all!!!

Author's Response: *giggles* Well, she's mad as in furious, but not just with Spike, with everyone she feels has played a part in this. I'm very glad you enjoyed. Thanks for reviewing!

Reviewer: Jin Signed Liked [Report This]
Date: 02/12/2008 - 10:37 pm Title: Chapter 3. Marriage is the Death of Hope

Oh dear GAWD! I can't stop laughing.... help!!! Can't.... breathe.... GASP! LOL!!! That's excellent. Good chapter too, by the way, hehe!

Author's Response: Hee, thankee, I'm glad you enjoyed"

Reviewer: kim Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 02/12/2008 - 06:43 pm Title: Chapter 3. Marriage is the Death of Hope

IBE, you are truly depraved, LOL.

Poor Buffy's now blaming herself for giving Spike her real name. I do feel sorry for he girl, since she's in love with another man and has no power to change this. Spike having a sister come along is an interesting touch. Gives Buffy a view of how he treats a woman that shares his home.

Author's Response: *lol* I guess she sort of is. In a sweet kind of way, since this was only to make me feel better. ;)

Thank you for reviewing and yes, hopefully seeing how Spike treats his sister will help to eventually open her eyes to who he really is. ;)

Reviewer: Kelly Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 02/12/2008 - 05:40 pm Title: Chapter 3. Marriage is the Death of Hope

Can't wait for rude behavior, ugly clothes, and maybe a high screechy voice. I am sure Buffy is going to pull out all the stops for the dinner. Thanks for the update, can't wait for more. Have a better week!!

Author's Response: Hee, she'd love to do that, but there are things that will prevent her from doing anything in front of her parents, you'll find out more in the next chapter. When they're alone though... that's another story. ;) Thank you so much for reviewing!

Reviewer: jess Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 02/12/2008 - 03:54 pm Title: Chapter 3. Marriage is the Death of Hope

LMAO. that was great more story please. can't wait till spike's in love and jealous over angel

Author's Response: *giggles* Be careful with what you wish for. ;) Thank you for reviewing!

Reviewer: Sotia Signed Liked [Report This]
Date: 02/12/2008 - 03:34 pm Title: Chapter 3. Marriage is the Death of Hope

Oh, I so cannot wait to see what Buffy will try to pull to dissuade her suitor from marrying her!!! I think Fred will act as a buffer, smoothing circumstances that could get ugly (if she's like in canon) and I awww'ed at the thought of her and Wesley eventually becoming an item (I was so pissed off when she died in AtS)

"the older the husband the younger the widow" had me chuckling and Tina's bit had me ROFL -- again!

I love this story, honey, looking forward to the next update (oh, and where's my perfect night in AoI??? LOL)

*hugs you tight*

Author's Response: *giggles* I wanted a sweet girl for Wesley and she was perfect for the role, I think. ;) I loved those two together. Buffy doesn't have much options to dissuade Spike it might seem. *pouts* But she'll do her best. ;)

Hee, Tina's bit was just hilarious, too good not to share with all of you!

Your perfect night is coming as soon as I finish chapter 5, or at least I'll give it a try then. Hopefully things will be more settled here by then. ;)

*hugs you back*

Reviewer: Pyro63 Signed Liked [Report This]
Date: 02/12/2008 - 03:23 pm Title: Chapter 3. Marriage is the Death of Hope

*Breath...Just breath* Okay now that I can breath again after all that laughing... OMG THAT WAS F'IN HILARIOUS!!!!!! Okay on to the rest of the chapter... I think I'd react rather like Buffy if I was to marry someone I didn't even know. And then to find out it was the man on the street who was rather rude to her... I have a feeling Buffy is going to put him in his place, and I'd rather like to see that. Hope everything turns out okay with your father dear, best of wishes with it. Awesome update!

Author's Response: *lol* Wasn't it? I was pretty much like that when I read it first. *giggles* Thank you for reviewing! I'm glad you found Buffy's reaction believable, I think that's pretty much how I would've reacted back then, too. She had not many options. Thank you as well for your wishes regarding my dad's health, I appreciate it more than I could express with words. *hugs*

Reviewer: Pam S Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 02/12/2008 - 03:14 pm Title: Chapter 3. Marriage is the Death of Hope

You are right about laughter..

Even in reading great stories.. sometimes the angst gets to me and I need something lighter.. Especially .... banter between Buffy and Spike with a little UST.. so I can have a good chuckle..

Waiting for more..

Pam

Author's Response: Yeah, I'm the same way, angst is just too draining, be it to write or to read, and a bit of comedy interjected is just the perfect remedy for that. ;) Thanks for reviewing, more next week!

Reviewer: Amelia-Jane Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 02/12/2008 - 03:11 pm Title: Chapter 3. Marriage is the Death of Hope

I was so suprised Willow was the bearer of the news, figures Hank wouldn't even bother to tell Buffy himself. Loved the chapter!
*giggles* IBE’s version of Buffy’s reaction to the news of her betrothal was hilarious!!! :D
I'm so happy to hear the good news about your father biopsy, I hope he continues to do better every day. :D


Author's Response: Hee, well, Willow heard the news in the kitchen and she'd thought they had at least warned Buffy beforehand. Turns out they forgot that tiny detail. ;) Thank you so much for reviewing!

*giggles*Isn't it wonderful? I just couldn't not share this little gem with all of you. ;)

Oh, you wouldn't believe how relieved we are about that, thank you so much for your wishes. *hugs you tight*

Reviewer: Im_bloody_English Signed Liked [Report This]
Date: 02/12/2008 - 02:49 pm Title: Chapter 3. Marriage is the Death of Hope

I'm so glad to have helped you out, especially during these last few days when I know you weren't in a good frame of mind, my darling. And of course the chance to fool you was too good not to take. I sat in my house in a fit of hysterics as my twisted side took over - just waiting for you to get back and read it, and woo hoo, it worked, you were laughing pretty hard. Again, it's always a joy to do for you whatever I can mi hermana, luv u boo.

Author's Response: Awww, you certainly did help me out and not just by editing the chapter, you're what's keeping me sane at the momen, with my hopes up. I can't thank you enough for that. *snuggles* Hee, and yes, you had me good there. Bad Tina. *lmao* Love you too, darling.

Reviewer: jamies_lady Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 02/12/2008 - 02:39 pm Title: Chapter 3. Marriage is the Death of Hope

wonderful, just wonderful. looking forward to more, but you left out the valet:(

Author's Response: Thank you, darling! And no, I didn't, I used the valet part on chapter 2 ;) ,and will probably use him later on in the story, just wanting to move things along for the moment. ;).

Reviewer: cordykitten Signed Liked [Report This]
Date: 02/07/2008 - 09:35 pm Title: Chapter 2. Double or Nothing

Mmm White's, gambling for Buffy? I don't think Buffy herself will be easily won over.
Indeed... and Hank already lost. Buffy will be mad now (when she gets to know the news).

Author's Response: Hee, I don't think she'll be easily won over as well. ;) Thank you so much for reviewing. :D

Reviewer: PhotographyNut Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 02/06/2008 - 11:37 pm Title: Chapter 2. Double or Nothing

Loved it! Can't wait to read more!

Author's Response: Thank you very much, next chapter will be up pretty soon I promise. ;)

Reviewer: Meritamon Signed Liked [Report This]
Date: 02/06/2008 - 11:33 pm Title: Chapter 2. Double or Nothing

LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Can't wait for more. PLEASE update soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Author's Response: Thank you so much for reviewing! More soon. ;)

Reviewer: Pyro63 Signed Liked [Report This]
Date: 02/06/2008 - 07:45 pm Title: Chapter 2. Double or Nothing

Oohh, I can't wait to see what Buffy will have to say about this. She is NOT going to be happy to learn that she is betrothed to Spike. Especially since her Angel is gone and there is nothing he can do about it while he is away... And I definitely think that Buffy will be the one to teach Spike a lesson.... Awesome update hun, keep 'em coming!

Author's Response: *lol* You'll discover what she's going to say very soon. ;) And I agree she's definitely not going to be happy. ;) You are right, Buffy will teach Spike a lesson. :D Thank you so much for reviewing, darling!

Reviewer: Amelia-Jane Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 02/06/2008 - 05:26 pm Title: Chapter 2. Double or Nothing

Spike is defintely a man who gets what he wants. :D I never would've guessed he was going to win Buffy's hand in a card game, should be interesting to see how Buffy reacts to all this. Wonderful chapter!
Sorry to hear about your RL problems *hugs* I hope things get better for you soon.

Author's Response: *lol* That he is. I'm glad I could surprise you with that. :D And her reaction is coming in chapters 3 and 4. ;) Thank you so much for reviewing and for your wishes! *hugs*

Reviewer: rose_bud_50 Signed Liked [Report This]
Date: 02/06/2008 - 05:00 pm Title: Chapter 2. Double or Nothing

I love this story already!

Author's Response: Thank you very much! I'm so happy you love it. :D

Reviewer: maggie Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 02/06/2008 - 04:27 pm Title: Chapter 2. Double or Nothing

i am loving this story i wish there would have been more i am on needles and pins waiting for the next nice long chapter dying to see the fireworkd good read more sonn please thank you maggie


Author's Response: *lol* Next chapter will be a little bit longer, but from chapter 4 on, chapters will be much longer, I hope. ;) Thanks so much for reviewing!

Reviewer: Im_bloody_English Signed Liked [Report This]
Date: 02/06/2008 - 04:09 pm Title: Chapter 2. Double or Nothing

I just adore your overconfident Spike - although I don't think ladyluck wil keep smiling on him once he get's hold of Buffy, *giggles*. And Hank was superb in this - a real win-win situation all the way around, but methinks that when the lady finds out, she will protest. Briliant chapter hon and you have some seirously great people to help you out with it and I'm not talking about me - I merely edit for my lovely hermana. Many kisses and hugs, luv u boo.

Author's Response: *lol* I love writing this overconfident Spike and you're right I don't think luck will be on his side regarding Buffy... at least not yer. ;) And she will probably protest, but I don't think she could do anything more than that, really. Yep, I have some seriously great people helping me with this story, and that certinaly includes you. I truly value all the hellp you give me, be it by editing or listening to all my ramblings, thank you for that! *love you cariño! *smooches*

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