Tight story all the way. This chapter is really tight. You start revealing everything and let it unfold naturally. That requires some talent and you seem to filled with talent.

Tehehee. Jarod ruined all of Lyle's fun. I love their rivalry. Brilliant brilliant writing Mirage.

I don't know how you do it at all. You somehow put the right amounts of humor, darkness, adventure, tension, action, all the elements you little chemist you.  Too much of any of those could spoil the story you're telling. You always blow me away.  Case in point. Lyle hitting Jarod and then cheering is hilarious. He's never bested Jarod this way. Lyle is a child sometimes, like the Jarod, Parker, Angelo. They are children who didn't properly grow up. You demonstrate that exquisitely.

Sydney and Parker both warned the Centre about severing the emotional umbilical. This is exactly what I'd expect Jarod to do. He's always been crazy. He's good crazy part of the time and a hellion the rest of the time. I so enjoy reading you Mirage. I've missed this.

Oo. OMG. Jarod just put a gun in Lyle's throat? That is AWESOME!

Oo. ? It wasn't Jarod? I'm glad it wasn't. Now I'm even more afraid for Sydney though. The way you write mental illness is for real though.

This is exquisite Mirage as always. You always leave me wanting more. Will they give it more try now? Parker could confront the past and have a life with Jarod. I think the training and aversion nottherapy can be overcome with some time and understanding. Even without an possible romance for the two I love this story for what is and I'm forever grateful that you keep the series alive for us.

Your writing style is still the best, it's so perfect. Steve and Craig should hire you and I know you don't like it when people say that, but... nevermind this way you can write what you want and have complete creative control. This is better. You keep The Pretender alive for me and just always blow my freaking mind. I need more!! Comeon!

Amazing. Have I told you lately that your prose is exceptional and your characterisations are eerily spot on?

Firstly, I love Parker's interrogation, how it's all business as usual at first [possible flirting?] and then she holds Jarod's feet to the fire. He comes through ok. I'm glad about that. He's not a stalker, wasn't watching her, was just watching out for himself without being too weird about it.

There are still some feelings there. The visual descriptions you share, the smiles of sorrow and longing. Oh, Mirage. It's like I'm watching them.

There is always a way back. That's the most Jarod thing to say ever and I love you for climbing into his mind and into all of these characters mind somehow.

Miss Parker's aw honey you shouldn't have was the same perfect sharp wit but I think she meant it too and don't blame her for any reluctance to boot up that laptop.

Many authors can accurately write one character well. You write them all and I feel young again and like I'm watching a lost episode. Thank you for sharing your gifts with us.

I've said it before but here I go again. This is Pretender perfect.

Please make it happen. I love your stories so much. You're my favorite author and you keep it real always. Congrats!

Top notch!

Don't you dare give up now.

You don't ever hold back and I love it. Your writing is really crisp, bold & energetic. Every letter is placed to perfection. Your prose is punchy and concise. You blend narration and prose brilliantly and transition with a natural ease. It's enthralling. It's poignant. It's addictive. I laugh. I long. I cry. I can't look away.

Some subject matter hasn't always been comfortable.....I say that after squirming and cringing while watching Risque Business where Jarod pulls the story of two rapes from a sex therapist.

Reading is easier usually but because you write so vividly I still SEE everything going on in your story. The same thing I love about your writing is the same thing that scares me about your writing. You yank me into the story and sometimes I don't want to be there. It's a compliment I swear. I'm sorry if it seems too critical. I don't know how you do it. I don't think I'll ever be able to tackle some subject matter at all and definitely not at your skill level. Please keep writing. Please?