Beautiful. This is the perfect companion piece. Logan POV is my absolute favorite to read. I think my inner voyeur goes all fluttery reading Logan's personal, private thoughts. Well done! :)

Author's Response: Well, thank you! I should tell you your "Black Velvet" was one of the stories that got me hooked on this pairing 'way back (we won't talk about how far back) when. Welcome back!!

This was really, really good. The companion story was great, too, but I think the best part is when they're together. One shouldn't be read without the other, and I'm having a hard time deciding which should be read first to get the best impact. I read Marie's POV first, and I think I'm leaning towards that as the best way, but no matter what this was fantastic. I love how they each contributed to answering the unspoken questions. I really wish there was a way to read these side-by-side!

Hey again…I’m reviewing whenever I get a chance :)
I was thrilled to see this companion piece…such a treat to get Logan’s POV too. As much as I loved reading about Marie’s POV…and maybe it’s b/c being a girl I tend to always empathize/and root more for the heroine…but she was so heartbreakingly open in the first piece...it was nice to read that L’s feelings ran just as deep. I guess what I’m trying to say is…you know how Logan’s usually portrayed as kind of a man-whore ;) and he’s so guarded and private…opposite of Miss wears-her heart on her sleeve-Marie…to get to read about his feelings (instead of just inferring it)….makes it even better.
-I’m a fan of how he put three years of wanting into that kiss…*swoons*
-I love the description of how HE sees her...perfect.
-Even the fact that he wanted to take the time to enjoy the sight of her on his bed for the first time…it’s sweet that he can be sentimental too.
-It’s an interesting analogy that he saw the avoidance of progression of his relationship with her, as akin to fighting a war….and that it was finally over…I think both sides won :)
Thanks for sharing.

great stuff!

Oh, now this makes me want to go back to New Orleans. I've only spent a weekend there, but you caught the personality of it so well I remember in better detail than ever. I really like how Logan thinks in this piece, and how they fight: direct but dishonest when they think they need to be. And it isn't just a "I love you" and everything's better, either. I've read your interview and I'm glad you could come up with such an appropriate title.

Author's Response: Um...thank you, but is this in the right place? Alea is set in Brooklyn. *g* Not that I mind--whether it's for Fighter/Artist or Battles/Alea, I'm glad you liked it!

This one together with "Lose All The Battles" is one of my all time favourites. I reread it regularly.
Thanks for writing!

Author's Response: Thanks so much! You get a big gold star for my very first review on the new site!