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Reviewer: laura_exist2inspire Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 08/07/2008 - 11:45 pm Title: Chapter 12. Trials and Tribulations

fabulous chapter. I hope Buffy can make sense of her feelings for Spike. And Wes gets his act together in regards to Fred. I love Spike and Fred's chats about how to seduce Buffy and Wes.

Reviewer: Brunettepet Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 06/25/2008 - 03:25 pm Title: Chapter 12. Trials and Tribulations

You did an excellent job conveying Buffy's jumbled emotions. She's attracted to Spike, and it's driving her a little mad. It's delightful. Wes should just give up. Spike and Fred are maneuvering him masterfully. He doesn't stand a chance either. Spike's conversation with him couldn't have gone better. I'm looking forward to his reaction to the Earl of Harlich's arrival.

Reviewer: Ariadne Signed Liked [Report This]
Date: 06/25/2008 - 05:36 am Title: Chapter 12. Trials and Tribulations

Sweetie, I remember I read this and I thought I had left you a review, but I couldn't find it, so I'll leave you a new :)
I hope Spike's plan will work :P Maybe Wes will get jealous enough to do something or will he suffer in silence? That's the question ;) *now I'm off to next chapter*

Reviewer: Im_bloody_English Signed Liked [Report This]
Date: 06/08/2008 - 07:57 pm Title: Chapter 12. Trials and Tribulations

A-HA... Buffy actually questioned - even if momentarily - her love for Angel, hee hee. Anf ohhhhhhh boy - is Wes actually jealous? *snickers* - looks like SPike's quick mind has come up with the perfect ploy - luv it. I was so happy to be able to beta it for you boo, it feels good to at least be back in the game. Bravo on such a brilliant chapter, can't wait to see what happens next carino - smoches.

Author's Response: Hee, yes, it was only fair she started questioning herself over her feelings for Angel. After all the man hasn't even kissed her and she's in love with him? ;) And yes, you know Wes is very jealous, not as much as he'll be when Alasdair actually comes into the picture. *wide evil smile* Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for betaing this for me in the midst of everything going on for you at the moment. *huggles you tight* I missed you tons, sweetie! *hugs you some more*

Reviewer: Elanor Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 06/08/2008 - 05:14 am Title: Chapter 12. Trials and Tribulations

I just love that you made Spike and Fred brother and sister and left Dru out of it completely -- very refreshing. I also love the duel love stories -- so sweet. I just read all 12 chapters in one sitting and can only sit some more and hope for a new chapter soon!

Author's Response: Hee, I think them being siblings has been one of my favorite parts of writing this story. They seem to work quite well together. And no worries, there'll be no Dru in this story. I'm very happy you're enjoying both love stories, it's been a blast juggling between both. Thank you so much for reviewing and I hope to have more in about 2 weeks or so, with any luck a little less than that.

Reviewer: cordykitten Signed Liked [Report This]
Date: 06/07/2008 - 10:48 am Title: Chapter 12. Trials and Tribulations

Oh Buffy, some water won't take away how shining you look ;-)
Heh heh, evil of Spike to ask Wesley such a question when he was drinking ;-) But him being taken off guard regarding the question sounds promising.
Yes, indeed, Wesley told more without words than he intended to say.
Looking forward to more; have a good week yourself.

Author's Response: *giggles* Very true. ;)
That was exactly why Spike asked just then. He wanted to catch Wes completely unaware and he so did. ;)
Thank you very much for reviewing, sweetie!

Reviewer: Nicka Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 06/07/2008 - 07:27 am Title: Chapter 12. Trials and Tribulations

I do love this story, more please soon.

Author's Response: Thank you so much, sweetie! Hopefully there'll be more soon. :D

Reviewer: IT Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 06/07/2008 - 04:27 am Title: Chapter 12. Trials and Tribulations

I spent some wonderful time with your fic today, reading through from chapter one. I'm hooked, plain and simple! I love the characters, the intrigue, the language. The one thing that I found distracting, though, was Spike's speech. You have him dropping consonants, which would indicate a lower class accent. If he were a Duke, his speech would be more refined. But like I said, I'm hooked and am looking forward to reading more! Thanks!

Author's Response: Thank you so much for your review! I'm glad you've enjoyed the story so far. About Spike's speech though, well, he's a Duke yes, but as you must know there are very different dialects in Great Britain depending on the region. Each of those have different accents, it doesn't matter if they're low class or as in Spike's case, noblemen. Hope that makes sense to you. Thank you again for giving my story a chance!

Reviewer: Darkrivertempest Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 06/07/2008 - 02:10 am Title: Chapter 12. Trials and Tribulations

SQUEE! Oh thank you so much Mari! You're are too sweet for words (because sugary ice-cream is not sweet enough and cotton candy would just send you into a sugar coma.)

Ahem....oooo evil cliffy (wink wink) and so we have to wait for a bit for the next chapter....dreamy sigh. And it seems loves suits Miss Buffy, flushed cheeks and all!

OMG, Wes totally lost it over the thought of Fred marrying someone else! Good Lord! as Giles would say....and why do I think that Giles is not as "passed away" as his family seems to think? The plot thickens.... (cue mysterious music - like the theme to Perry Mason!) *omg, did I just date myself there? shudders*

Great chapter hun, and thanks for the shout out!

Author's Response: You're sweeter than I could ever hope of being, darling. *huggles* Oooh, I love cotton candy, thank God I'm not diabetic. *giggles*
LOL over your comment of the evil cliffy, I wonder who'd thought of it. *raises eyebrow*
And you'll see just how much more Wes is going to lose it on the new chapter. ;) My muse was in a warpath against him. *wide evil grin* And you might be right about Giles *hint hint*.
Thank you, sweetie, for everything! *squishes*

Reviewer: guest Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 06/06/2008 - 07:23 pm Title: Chapter 12. Trials and Tribulations

PS. What is our dear fred going to do after she hears what's happened! heehee ;-D!


Author's Response: *lol* We'll see if Spike has the guts to tell her about that first. *evil smile*

Reviewer: guest Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 06/06/2008 - 07:21 pm Title: Chapter 12. Trials and Tribulations

Good Lord Mari! (So sounding like GIles rigt now, ugh! LOL!) Have you no compassion at all to our little Buffy's disarray! hehehe! I'm hoping she'd either find angel being the angelous a** that he is by sleeping around with someone other than her or at least being married to someone other than her! Than again that's just my wishful thinking and expanded imagination running off again. Oooooh and spike is being his manipulative self again by twisting the emotions/connections between wesly and fred! Gotta say dearie that I LUV IT! LMAO! YAY! Update for ITN! *hugs you*! I'll try my best to wait if you try your best to write more now!?! lol! 'Till next time and it better be soon!

Author's Response: *lol* You're too funny! And no, no compassion for Buffy's disarray since she's just being too stubborn for her own good. ;) Oooh, you're not that far off what Angel is doing, just not quite exactly those. *hint hint* Hee, yes, Spike was manipulative in this chapter, but it was for a good cause. ;) Thank you so much for your lovely words. I do hope to start writing chapter 3 of ITN today, if cramps let go of me that is. ;) *hugs*

Reviewer: Amelia-Jane Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 06/06/2008 - 05:36 pm Title: Chapter 12. Trials and Tribulations

I loved how Spike left his imprint all over Buffy. ;) And I'm liking this look at Spike in big-brother mode, his plan is very clever... things should get really interesting and tense when Alasdair arrives. Fantastic chapter!

Author's Response: Thank you very much, sweetie! And I'm ecstatic you loved that. :D Spike in brother-mode was very fun to write, poor Wes he had no chance to win against the duke. ;) And yes, things should pick up when Alasdair arrives- *wide evil grin* *hugs*

Reviewer: PhotographyNut Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 06/06/2008 - 01:47 pm Title: Chapter 12. Trials and Tribulations

Loved the chapter! Poor Wes! Can't wait til the next update!

Author's Response: Hee, I'm very glad you loved it! Thank you so much for reviewing!

Reviewer: Sam Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 06/06/2008 - 10:44 am Title: Chapter 12. Trials and Tribulations

It would appear that this Spike's plans work much better than they usually do!!! Loved the update - thank you.

Author's Response: Hee, that they do... generally. He sure does everything in his power to make them work, doesn't he? *giggles* Thank you so much for reviewing, sweetie!

Reviewer: Pam S Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 06/06/2008 - 08:38 am Title: Chapter 12. Trials and Tribulations

Enjoying.. and Buffy.... can't wash off the passion she feels and can't stop dreaming about Spike..

Author's Response: Oh yes, she can't, even if she tries. ;) Thank you so much for reviewing, sweetie!

Reviewer: luxferi Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 06/06/2008 - 07:05 am Title: Chapter 12. Trials and Tribulations

*LOL* Wes can't really hide his emotions well, can he? He's so adorable. And as for Buffy... oh well, that's her... expert in denial. :) Wonderful and brilliant chapter! Can't wait for more... :)

Author's Response: Hee, no, which is why Fred and Spike know how he feels even if he's never said a word. Poor sod. *sighs* *LOL* Yeah, Buffy is an expert in denial, but I don't think Spike is going to allow her much leniency in that aspect. ;) Thank you so much for reviewing!

Reviewer: Sotia Signed Liked [Report This]
Date: 06/06/2008 - 06:54 am Title: Chapter 12. Trials and Tribulations

Love, LOVE, LOVE it!!! *bounces all over the place*

Spike smirked evilly, enjoying the effect his query had on his friend. Perfect timin’ that. Oh yes, he still had it. --- *chuckles*

You're awesome! Spike is BRILLIANT, and you just made my day a whole lot better! Can't wait to see what comes next! Squeeeeee!!!!

*huggles and smooches*

Author's Response: *huggles you and bounces along with you* You're too adorable for words. *smooches*

And I'm very glad I could make your day better, God knows you always brighten mine. *snuggles* Well, next comes ITN, then more AAO. *giggles*

*huggles and smooches*

Reviewer: jamies-lady Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 06/06/2008 - 06:04 am Title: Chapter 12. Trials and Tribulations

wonderful update... loved every word. You capture the period perfectly. poor wes,

Author's Response: *blushes* Awww, what a lovely compliment! Thank you for all your help, sweetie!

Reviewer: kim Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 06/06/2008 - 04:30 am Title: Chapter 12. Trials and Tribulations

Ah, he's really breaking down her crush on Angel, isn't he? Happens, when Angel isn't even around! Poor stubborn Buffy....

Hee hee hee, Wes is doomed...... :D

Author's Response: *lol* That he is, or at least he's trying his best. Buffy is sooo doomed. Same as Wes. ;) Thank you for reviewing!

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