this is a fantastic, sharply written story--I have no idea where it's headed, but what great ride! - mary - Sep-22-2009   

this story is amazing.... can't wait for the next installment. - Anonymous - Sep-22-2009   

Well, just a brief mesage to encourage this extremely talented bard o continue this surprising story and to encourage fellow readers to delve into this rich work. The first installments are so promising that I can hardly wait for what's coming. - Anonymous - Sep-23-2009   

Xcellent story line.. hope it gonna be made into movie or television. :) - Nien aka David - Sep-30-2009   

captivating! one of the bests stories here. - Anonymous - Oct-05-2009   

amazing update as always. thoroughly recommend it... - Anonymous - Oct-08-2009   

Wow, really good... - Anonymous - Oct-08-2009   

Why this story isn't in the top 25 and/or best rated lists - that is something I don't understand. Because it is extremely well-written by a pewrson who knows more than 200 words in English, it has a strong plot, fine characterization and excellent dialogue. It's romantic without being obvious, with the exact amount oh humour (mainly from the dialogues), hurt, and, above all, a love for life.
Read it, girls. It's a refreshing dose of intelligence in the fanfic world. - the_waves - Oct-12-2009   

definitely one of the finest stories here. it's original, it's smart, and it's passionate. - Anonymous - Oct-13-2009   

This story has a perfect balance of humor, gravitas and scintillating passion. India and Jude are fascinating characters that are fully fleshed out and richly drawn. Not only does it entertain, it succeeds in making you really think about the world and the place these two women have in it. Superb. - Kerowyn - Oct-13-2009   

Wow! That was my first reaction when I was done reading this story. K. is an amazing writer. The characters are slowly and well developed as is their relationship. Crafting something new is challenging and risky and yet this effort appears to be seamless. - Kali - Oct-14-2009   

**** Spoiler Alert **** Heartbreakingly beautiful. It's been hours since i finished reading it, and it still lingers...not just the memory of it, no... but more so the passion, the rawness, and intensity that it made me feel. It's a bittersweet surrender to love, life, and destiny.

I'll always choose to dream of seeing Ms Waits rise like a phoenix. In my mind, she's the hero that lived forever, with her love by her side. - grey - Oct-14-2009   

Man, oh MAN! Perfect ending!!!! - Anonymous - Oct-14-2009   

excellent - Anonymous - Oct-15-2009   

Once in a while you come across a true gem...simply superb writing and a unique story to remember. Thanks and keep it coming! - OmisLiebling - Oct-15-2009   

WOW! Thank you. - Sherry - Oct-15-2009   

This story is profoundly beautiful. Just read it. - siggy - Oct-16-2009   

ANNALEIs STAMP OF APPROVAL - Phenomenal piece. (Concise yes, but no other words are needed. READ IT). - Anna Lei - Oct-16-2009   

This story lingers long after you have finished reading. It's like when you stop to watch a cloud move across the sky and don't understand why you're crying. - Michi - Oct-16-2009   

Excellent work! Passionate and extremely moving! Thanks for sharing your work. :D - Chess - Oct-18-2009   

**** SPOILER ALERT **** Incredibly moving, but so sad. Very unique style. - Xenasgrrl - Oct-18-2009   

I loved it. The characters are so well developed and complex. I would love to meet them. The story has lingered with me all weekend, a true test of a very good story. Thanks KA - Ramsey - Oct-19-2009   

Impressive. Some of the most engaging dialogue I've ever read. Thought provoking and I agree with previous comments...it is a story that lingers with you. - Anonymous - Oct-21-2009   

I am an avid reader and must say this is one of the best stories I've read in a LONG time. This story should be published....great story!!!! - Bkwrmchar - Oct-21-2009   

Wow, this was an amazing and moving story. The love the two characters bring to life for you to enjoy is wrenching in its depths and vitality to go on.
Well done Ms. Alexander. Brava! - Cas - Oct-31-2009   

where/when can I buy this book? - Anonymous - Nov-01-2009   

**** SPOILER ALERT **** I almost didn't get past the first paragraph as the style is not something I'm used to reading. So glad I stuck it out. It just really works for this story.
I hate to cry..I mean I REALLY hate it and right now I'm sitting at my desk trying to hold back the tears buts it's totally worth it to have been moved so much by this fantastic story. - Red - Nov-05-2009   

5 Stars is not enough.
This talented author should be writing movie scripts.I would love to see this story on "the big screen"
Thanks,Pat - PAT - Nov-14-2009   

Reading this story was one of those unique moments when you realize that you have in front of you a genuine work of art and each second spent reading it becomes a precious moment you wish you could prolongue. Mere words do not seem enough to describe the talent I believe this author has, and humbled, all I can say is thank you. I loved it. - Mary - Dec-02-2009   

I can name on one hand the stories which have touched me fundementally and this is definately one of them. Beautifully written, the author does an amazing job portraying the emotions the protagonist must deal with. In the end, it's a tale about unconditional, and eternal love. I HIGHLY recommend this to anyone who wishes to have a story touch them in such a rare way. - Yuri - Jan-12-2010   

So well written. Thank you. - Anonymous - Apr-19-2010   

So well written. Thank you. - Anonymous - Apr-19-2010   

All I can say is ....wow! - JettBlk - Jul-30-2010   

All I can say is ....wow! - JettBlk - Jul-30-2010   

For a long time avoid reading this story. Not quite sure why. Today I have the answer. Reading this story was somewhat fluid, and reach the end without realizing it. After reading the last row, time was suspended. A few pages touched me in a unique way. Left speechless. I think that subconsciously I knew, before I start reading this story. Bittersweet, but beautiful end. - Lucian - Aug-01-2010   

Excellent! Great and moving story. Absolutely amazing writing. - RhB - Aug-05-2010   

This was just beautiful. - Wolf - Sep-15-2010   


What a brilliant story. Somewhat bittersweet though. Brilliant nonetheless. I always think, 'what if'. - Jane - Oct-02-2010   

Wow! This is a must READ! So moving! K. Alexander, you have truly written an unconventional story that will be remembered. Even the style of writing is unique. Love is powerful moving force! Fantastic Job! - Tena - Dec-27-2010   

When I began to read this, I wasn't so enthousiastic. I was a little unsettled by the narration, and this Paul character was positively infuriating. But then, the whole thing began to settle, the whole pieces came into place and then I was able to truly apreciate the genius that is this bard. I've read in previous recommendation that the dialogues were excellent and I so absolutely agree with that! The chemistry just seemed to flow between the characters, bringing this unexplanable intensity to it all. I found myself breathless a few times, completely blown away by the mere words, touch between them. Reading this is a very powerfull experiment, I can not think af a better word to qualify this piece of work. It's powerfull. Powerfull with meaning, with passion, with aching. I'm still shaken, a bit out of my thoughts... Read this. This kind of work has to be aknowledged. - yuka - Dec-29-2010   

This has to be the most perfect story. Passion, angst, humanity, love, longing; it had everything. Like nothing I've ever read. I admit I was skeptical at first, but it comes together so perfectly. Don't give up on it just continue reading. You won't be sorry. I promise. - D - Jan-12-2011   

I really enjoyed this story. Thank you. - C - Jan-25-2011   

It's pretty darn rare to read a story that is both humourous and soul-reaching at the same time. The ending broke my heart in the most wonderful way. Amazingly well written.
- Michelle - Apr-09-2011   

Truly one of the best pieces of fiction you will ever read. Do not miss this. - Mysfyt - Apr-10-2011   

Thank you for reaching out and touching us all with this beautiful story. Words will do no justice and my tears are still falling as I write this. Thank you! - Dawn - May-08-2011   

WOW! This story stayed with me for days after I read it. - Anonymous - May-28-2011   

Such a beautiful story! Starts off a little difficult, but I'm so glad I stuck with it. Hope it gets published sometime! - Sam - Aug-07-2011   

Great story!! - Anonymous - Sep-14-2011   

Sigh...wow! This is one that really pulls at you in every way...and you feel it leave its mark. Beautiful, Powerful, Moving. - Fern - Oct-27-2011   

Excellent writing style. And the story is simply beautiful. Thank you K Alexander - tungfu - Nov-04-2011   

So incredibly beautiful. Read it if you haven't yet. It's totally worth it. - Elle - Dec-07-2011   

There aren't enough superlatives for this story! Just go read it. I hope K. Alexander never stops writing! - e - Dec-24-2011   

This is a wonderfully woven story. The characters jump vivdly from the page only to be proven more complex and human than first impression. Paired with an invoking story and a touching love, this is a must read. - Anonymous - Mar-24-2012   

What an exciting start! I really hope there's a lot more where this came from :D - Tash - Oct-22-2006   

I'm hooked! Keep it coming please. Tense, intriguing opening and tight writing. Very different flavour to the other story, but if anything even more engrossing. I think I'm going to enjoy anything this writer wants to share. - Anonymous - Oct-28-2006   

you've rapidly become a favorite. - feral - Nov-17-2006   

Loving it! :) - Kati - Nov-21-2006   

Pretty good. I'm waiting for the next parts. - Kitty - Dec-01-2006   

I'm hooked! Wonderful fast-paced story but with slow, in-depth development of the characters. Can't wait for more. :-) - Melusina - Dec-07-2006   

Great story! If you like action, you'll love this fic. I'm completely hooked! - Anonymous - Dec-09-2006   

Riveting and engaging. It is tightly written and well-paced. The character development is presented in dialogue and actions, not in lame expository text found throughout some lesser fiction stories. This is quickly becoming a story I'll remember, on par with some great stories like: "Surfacing" and "Persistence of Memory", "The Nanoverse Series", and "The Growing". Highly recommended! - a fan - Dec-10-2006   

Great story! Loving every line of it. Keep it coming. - 3creeks - Dec-10-2006   

Fantastic, edge-of-the-seat adventurous and emotional story! Fabulously narrated, such lovable characters! Also, thank you, K. Alexander, very much for regular updates; it's great to have some period of suspense but not long enough to forget the previous chapters :) waiting and clamoring for more! - Kati - Dec-20-2006   

Excellent story and looking forward to the next part! The author offers a nice change of pace without the stock formula for many ubers. Don't let the short description put you off - this story will suck you in immediately! I couldn't put down my ebook reader! More please? - Katelyn - Dec-24-2006   

This story has kept me on the edge of my seat. It has more twists and turns than a giant slalom ski run! I am completely addicted. Please send update soon. - gillian - Jan-13-2007   

WOWWWWWWWW!!!!!!An great writer is born! This story is perfect, with greats characters, an suspense I coldn't sleep, until I ended this amazing story! You're the best, K Alexander! - Leth Cross - Jan-28-2007   

Bloody hell! Fantastic pace, offset with gripping characters and a solid core of human emotion. This writer has arrived with a bang - if you haven't read this story yet you're missing out. - purviss - Jan-31-2007   

'Here here!' to all the comments, magnificent story! and i think i'm commenting on it for the second time but can't help it - it's just THAT good! thank you K. Alexander, you rock :D - Kat - Feb-01-2007   

Read this when I should have neen writing..what more can I say! Thoroughly entertaining and well written, but then k is a brilliant storyteller. (See 'The Official Guide to Rescuing and Maintaining Damsels in Distress, another very funny and clever story). - msprism - Feb-04-2007   

I have to say from the description I wasn't sure about this story and I passed it by. I think if was the talking to God bit, silly I know. However it came to my attention again when it appeared in the top 100 for 2006 and I decided to give it a go and boy I wasn't disappointed. It's a very exciting read, with a quick pace and a very well written plot. Nice idea K Alexander. I also liked your other tale about Damsels in Distress. I'm looking forward to reading some more of your work. - Sai - Feb-06-2007   

This is a page-turner, a can't put down kind of read. Thank you for a well-written story. I loved the river analogy toward the end, and the quick paced, written action of the entire first part of the story (on the run). A 'bonnet' or two showed up, along with an occasional policing verb that made me grin.:) A simply fantastic read. - Anonymous - Feb-08-2007   

From the first chapter of this story I was kept on my toes, wondering what turn it could possibly take next! The first half is a breathless action-packed blur, and the second intriguing and no less thrilling for the slower pace. The main characters are flawed and hopeful, and likeable for the honesty that comes through in their actions and behavior rather than what it is they say. All in all a tense and clever read. Thanks, k alexander, for a brutally tender story! - Anon - Feb-11-2007   

The wonderful thing about reading is you get to escape your own drama for a bit and immerse yourself in the drama of someone else. K. Alexander took me on a wonderful journey that was edgy and compelling. I'll wait patiently in my own drama until she comes to take me away again. - A.C. Henley - Feb-14-2007   

Excellent story!! Very well written! Do not miss this one!! I got to admit that the synopsis kinda kept me away from reading it...Guess it was the 'talking to God' thing. Thank goodness I did click on the link! :) And I couldn't agree more with A.C. Henley... This story made me escape my own dramas for some time, and took me away on a wonderful journey instead. That was the best of it, believe me. One more time, Thank you K. Alexander. And please keep up the great work!! :)) - Cris - Feb-17-2007   

This story had me GLUED to my monitor until 5 a.m. I can WAIT!!!! until the next update. I was captured from the opening and was impatient to read what happened next. You ROCK!! - K.LEWIS - Apr-10-2007   

Hey, where's your next story? Don't just leave me hanging!! - Anonymous - Apr-11-2007   

Great story. I?m stayed all night reading and don?t regreat a bit. K. give us more. - chris - Apr-13-2007   

Absolutely fantastic! Would have finished it in one night if not for being interrupted by having to go to work. Starts out fast and NEVER lets up. - Anonymous - Nov-05-2007   

I've read this story three times now, and each time I'm pleased that I did. - Ali - Nov-15-2007   

Excellent story! WOOOOOOOOOOWWWW!!!!! Thank you Alexander! - Anonymous - May-20-2008   

This is an amazing story and I wish there were more! Great character, tense plot..just fantastic as is everything I've read by this author. - Sinner - May-24-2008   

Fantastic story! I hope there is a sequel!!! - Anonymous - May-29-2008   

Excellent build up, beautifully constructet, great story. Read it! - Anonymous - Jun-01-2008   

great story - thanks for completing it! - dktr d - Jun-15-2008   

Excellent story, lots of action to keep you on the edge of your seat. Most def. worth reading. - Anonymous - Feb-22-2009   

Really Good! - Anonymous - Aug-18-2009   

Great story, lots of excitement and great chemistry between the characters. I would love to read a sequel about these two and what happens next in their lives. - Anonymous - Aug-24-2009   

Stunning piece of writing. Riveting action... I couldn't tear myself away from the computer! Would love to read more about Ryan and Claire. - e - Dec-23-2011   

Excellent story. - Anonymous - Dec-20-2009   

A must read if you've watched the movie Bad Girls. - Anonymous - Feb-17-2010   

sweet. yep. - kc - Jul-09-2011   

WOW!!! Funny as hell, very smart and original!!! Thanks!!! - Anonymous - Oct-28-2008   

What great characters and great bar scenes; I loved them all. Wicked funny. - wasabigirl - Oct-28-2008   

This is the most delightful, entertaining, flat out funny story that I have had the pleasure of reading in a long time. K. Alexander hits a homerun with an off the wall comedy that has a love story twist. Bravo! - LynetteMae - Oct-28-2008   

Very enjoyable, entertaining & original.
Three really likeable characters but only two get to be a couple... ;-) - M. - Oct-29-2008   

A fun, entertaining read. You'll surely fall in love with the characters! - damnedchick - Oct-29-2008   

ROTFALMAO!!! Hilarious story, you just made my day. Thanx!!! - Charlie - Oct-29-2008   

OMG! One of the funniest stories I have read in a while. Thanks! - marie - Oct-29-2008   

Great story - Anonymous - Oct-30-2008   

very funny - good one! - Anonymous - Oct-31-2008   

Great story. It is hilarious. Everyone should take the time to read this one. It even contains a nice little twist that I didn't see coming. Thanks K. Alexander! :) - Shell - Oct-31-2008   

Very happy I came across this story. The characters and storyline are such a breath of fresh air. K.Alexander, you are a fantastic writer. - suerab - Nov-01-2008   

bleeding funny
excellent read - Anonymous - Nov-04-2008   

I freakin loved this story. I was LMAO at work!!! - xenalover68 - Nov-05-2008   

I laughed and cried, mostly I laughed. This story was really really funny. - EC - Dec-11-2008   

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
Thanks. I needed that (wiping tears from eyes)... - Dusty - Jan-08-2009   

what a fun little romp! - offhermeds - Jan-12-2009   

ROFL excellent and very funny! Absolutely loved it. - Anonymous - Feb-21-2009   

Funny! I loved this story. Especially loved the ending. - Archer - May-17-2009   

I've read this 3X and still laugh at it this silly love story. - Kali - Jul-08-2009   

I enjoyed reading this sweet, very funny story. Lots of laughs, excellent work!

- 1234 - Sep-30-2009   

I couldn't stop laughing from start to finish. Really awesome story. - Hoqoq - Oct-14-2009   

ANNALEIs SEAL OF APPROVAL - It took me a while to read this, I kept bypassing it for other tales. When I finally did I was not disappointed. I realised I was doing a great injustice - denying myself such wonderful entertainment. Do not let the same thing happen to you. READ IT. - Anna Lei - Oct-15-2009   

LMAO this was great!Poor Big Sexy!!! - Anonymous - Oct-25-2009   

Laugh ass funny with delightfully flawed characters. - cwulf - Aug-15-2010   

freakiyn' hilarious! Totally made my day. - Michelle - Apr-09-2011   

Brilliant! More please... - Anonymous - Jun-30-2008   

Unusual. Intriguing. And well-written as usual.
Thanks for sharing! - M. - Jul-08-2008   

excellent story! def. more please! - Anonymous - Feb-21-2009   

Wow, this story was really good! I loved it. - Anonymous - Jan-09-2010   

too bad it was too short. it was very wise to use the coin. heheh.. - reader - Sep-21-2010   

I want more! Sequel please. - Luie - Jun-03-2008   

Gosh, this is so short and pretty :) - Anonymous - Jun-03-2008   

Short, sweet and bittersweet. - Lyn B - Feb-22-2011   

Ha, ha , ha !!! Been a while since I read such a funny fic ! You did my day K, thx ! - Condorcet - Apr-18-2010   

For anyone who has read a lot of XWP-based (Classic, Uber, whatever) fanfiction, there will be very few words or phrases in this story that you haven't read at least, oh, maybe a hundred times before. However, the way that K. has put them together makes this a truly snicker and snort-worthy read.
You might be a trifle confused in the beginning, but stick with it. Once you make sense of it, it really is worth the effort. - Ianic - Apr-18-2010   

You simply amaze me. Excellent story. -Silverwriter01 - Anonymous - Apr-21-2010   

OMG K,I think I sprang a leak from laughing.. Brilliant. I love X&G uber's but all the cliches can get very tiring. You have made them hysterical. Thank You!! - Scotti - Apr-22-2010   

this was funny!! - crv - Apr-27-2010   

Too bed there's not a rating for being funny. This would rate high in it! I like the ending. :D :D - celts - May-11-2010   

Very very funny. Great idea for something a little different, I actually laughed out loud. - Stardawn - Jun-26-2010   

This is so,so funny - I love it! Thanks! - Forester - Sep-22-2010   

please, ma'am, may i have some more? - orphic - Feb 16th, 2006   

What a wonderful funny story! Well worth the read! - Netta - Mar-17-2006   

Cute :). Fun story, engaging characters and well written. - Anonymous - Oct-28-2006   

i think i'd have to call this one 'wonderfully odd' rather than terribly... the polar opposites of dry matter of fact knight and flights of fancy princess in a prissy mood is none the worse for having been tried before, because this time the pair is in the hands of a writer with a delightfully wicked eye and tone. i enjoyed this one thoroughly. i look forward to more from this author; a view only increased by her latest work. - feral - Dec-10-2006   

Absolutely excellent story! Funny story with excellent characters. Please read! - Anonymous - Feb-10-2007   

The writers other work (deus ex machina) inspired me to read this one too, and altho a very differnt flavor, I really loved The Official Guide too! Very lovable main characters and a bumbling adventure that makes you laugh. A lot. I'm completely in love with a made-up knight :S Next story? - Megan - Feb-15-2007   

Just love it. I almost p***** myself reading this. One of the most funny stories that I ever read. Definitly waiting for more. - chris - Apr-13-2007   

A 10 for hilarity! Thanks for the fun. - Dusty - Jul-08-2008   

Love love love it! Witty and silly yet somehow touching. Great read! - Anonymous - Jul-09-2008   

Hilarious dialogues. This story will leave a little smile on your face and send you on your merry way. - searcher - Jul-15-2008   

such a delightful romp! don't think I've ever heard anyone rhyme "tower" with "sour". --offhermeds - Anonymous - Aug-20-2008   

roflmao...what a great story...has such wit...a great off beat fairytale...loved it... - Kam - Jan-30-2009   

I was laughing the entire time I was reading this - EC - Sep-03-2009   

always liked a good fairy tale...not to be missed! - rleef - Sep-27-2009   

This one is beyond funny. It's hilarious! - Anonymous - Jan-10-2010   

I forgot to mention that this author possesses a great skill in the English language. It's quite impressive and makes the story just the more fun to read. - Anonymous - Jan-10-2010   

okay, it's official, now you started on my favorite pairing and as usual, you write wonderfully.
i'm in love. - feral - Jun-12-2007   

so good!!! we need more SVU stories!!! KEEP IT COMING!!!! - Anonymous - Jun-13-2007   

This is great, would love more of this story please! - Anonymous - Feb-21-2009