Date: 14 Nov 2011 12:07 AM Title: Chapter 20 : Milk
So sweet together. Loved the chapter.
Author's Response:
They melt me. Thank you :)
Date: 06 Nov 2011 11:42 PM Title: Chapter 20 : Milk
Claire finally allowed herself to accept everything Jaimin offered.
When is he going to accept what she offers?
Author's Response:
I love that man, but bless his heart, he is exhausting. She's a saint ;)
Date: 06 Nov 2011 5:19 PM Title: Chapter 20 : Milk
Thanks for the update : )
Author's Response:
You're welcome. And thank you for reading :)
Date: 31 Oct 2011 6:28 PM Title: Chapter 19 : Held
Bloody hell.....what a ride! I am totally addicted to your story and your characters! Every time I got an alert for an update I hoped that it was yours! I can't wait for more!!!!!!!!!!!!
Author's Response:
Thank you so much! I'm so flattered, as are they, to have you join us. :)
Mel
Date: 27 Oct 2011 8:41 PM Title: Chapter 9 : Damage
This. Story. Owns. Me! I cannot get enough!!!!!!!!!
Author's Response:
I think Jaimin may have something to do with that. He has that effect on a girl ;)
Thank you so much for giving these darlings a chance. It means a lot to me.
Mel
Date: 27 Oct 2011 6:30 AM Title: Chapter 19 : Held
Just....
Wow!
Author's Response:
Intense, eh?
Thank you, as always, for coming along on their journey.
Mel
Date: 26 Oct 2011 8:43 AM Title: Chapter 19 : Held
Fantastic piece of writing.
Author's Response:
Thank you so much. I am truly honored by such a compliment.
Mel
Date: 16 Oct 2011 6:11 PM Title: Chapter 18 : Vulnerable
I'm on the edge of my seat again! Please update quickly - the suspense is killing me!!
Author's Response:
I suppose it was a bit wicked of me to leave it there...
Thank you for sticking with us. :)
~CM
Date: 15 Oct 2011 1:45 PM Title: Chapter 18 : Vulnerable
Another great chapter - keep it coming!
Author's Response:
Thank you. I promise there's much more to come.
Date: 15 Oct 2011 8:56 AM Title: Chapter 11 : Letting Go
great chapter
Author's Response:
Thank you :)
Date: 15 Oct 2011 8:44 AM Title: Chapter 10 : Rain
wow - powerful chapter
Author's Response:
Thank you. I'm usually met with silence on this chapter. Crickets and such. I'm never sure quite how to take that, because it took everything I had to write it. I love Claire... it's hard for me to inflict pain on her, but I have to tell the story the right way. It can be very difficult at times.
Thanks again, CM
[Report This]Date: 15 Oct 2011 8:14 AM Title: Chapter 8 : I Know
I must tell you that I happened upon your story this morning and I am loving it! It's original and funny, sexy and inventive. Really great.
Author's Response:
Thank you so much for giving it a chance! I'm honored.
~CM
Date: 13 Oct 2011 11:32 AM Title: Chapter 17 : Listen
I wrote this long review and when I pushed submit TWCS said you are not authorized b//c you are not logged in.
1st this story is beautifully written and makes the reader want to know the characters. In a lot of ways they are realistic. I do worry about Chloe loosing herself in this relationship but I also think she is still trying to find her way so maybe she will gain not lose.
Jamin I adore but he needs to get some control before he does something that in unforgiveable. And if Chloe keeps forgiving Jamin might start forgetting he needs the control.
Excited to read the next update.
Author's Response:
That's happened to me several times. By the time I get to the end of a chapter, the site sometimes logs me out. If you open another tab and log in again, it should take care of it. Or do it and C&P your review into the freshly logged in page ;)
Thank you for your thoughts on these two chaotic lovers. Their road isn't always smooth, but they take it hand in hand. If one falls, the other will always be there to pick them up. :)
~CM
Date: 11 Oct 2011 9:52 PM Title: Chapter 17 : Listen
What an emotional rollercoaster for Claire and Jaimin and us!!!
Author's Response:
They are complete chaos. And I love them beyond words. Thank you for reading. ~CM
Date: 11 Oct 2011 8:23 PM Title: Chapter 17 : Listen
I really do love this story. It's the only original fic I'm reading right now.
Thanks for sharing
Author's Response:
Thank you so much. I'm honored. Truly. ~CM
Date: 08 Oct 2011 7:03 PM Title: Chapter 16 : Broken Wing
:)
Author's Response:
:) ~CM
Date: 01 Oct 2011 6:51 AM Title: Chapter 15 : Give And Take
I think this is my favourite chapter so far. His reaction to her "I love you" and when she pulled away, arrogant bastard crumbled. his vulnerability surprised me a little.
Actually, her strength surprised me as well.
Looking forward to the next update.
FFF
Author's Response:
They each have such an impact on the other, in every imaginable way. I think they're perfectly imperfect. :) ~CM
Date: 01 Oct 2011 3:25 AM Title: Chapter 15 : Give And Take
I have to say this story is on the top, I'd say top 5 best of all time on my list. There are a few, very few stories that are very well written, to the point of truely making you feel you have escaped to another very real world. The likes of which include Master of the Universe and The University of Edward Masen....in my book. Clear and Bright is spell binding, intriguing, exciting, erotic and.....and.....I can't even come up with the words to do it justice. I ache between chapters, dying for what comes next. While I read I keep glancing at the little bar to the right of the screen that tells me how near the end I am. Sometimes I slow down just to make the chapter last longer. I don't want to leave my alternate universe too quickly. Really, I'm so hooked. This is just so very well written. Please don't ever abandon it before you finish it.
Author's Response:
I want you to know that your words brought me to tears. I was overwhelmed, to say the least. This story is my heart and soul, and to know that it has touched someone in such a way... I don't have words to express how special that is to me. I am honored. Truly. Claire and Jaimin mean so much to me... it's probably not normal... definitely not... but I am owned by them completely. I'll never abandon them, I promise you. It's not even a possibility. I'll be with them until they order me away. Well... I suppose that he would be the one to issue such an order, but I hope that doesn't happen any time soon. Or ever...
Thank you so much for your beautiful words. ~CM
[Report This]Date: 22 Sep 2011 3:47 AM Title: Chapter 11 : Letting Go
This was one of the best chapters! I was blown away by the way Nadine acted....she sure didn't turn out to be a true friend, did she? I can't say I was surprised by Jaimin. I knew he was controlling, but he is really showing his true personality now. I don't know if Claire should just run now, or wait to see if he is really that bad. I don't want to see her get hurt after the terrible childhood she had.
Btw, how do you pronounce Jaimin? I know how I have been saying it in my head, but I would like to know how you say it. I use a soft "j" sound, and say the "ai" like the long "a".
Thanks again for this great chapter. I truly love your story.
Author's Response:
So... I can't help but notice that you didn't comment directly on chapter 10 - that was tough to write. Uncomfortable for everyone, perhaps. As for Nadine... she's a real piece of work, isn't she?
I hope I'm not losing you with Jaimin. He IS controlling, but still lovable. I'll leave it at that for now. The pronunciation of his name - I honestly couldn't find it. I chose the name for multiple reasons, but I believe the way you seem to hear it is the same way it sounds to me. And the 'min' as meeeeeen. Someone told me my assumption of how it's pronounced may be wrong, and if I actually heard it I might not like the pronunciation, but it's the way I have always heard it in my head, so that's what it is to me. I chose most of the names in this story for their meaning, and because I liked them ( obviously ;) The meaning of Claire is the title of the story, so...
Thank you again. It means the world to me. xo ~CM
[Report This]Date: 19 Sep 2011 7:21 PM Title: Chapter 9 : Damage
So much drama in this chapter! I can't believe Nadine interfered in their relationship like that. I know she thought she was doing the right thing, but she definitely overstepped her boundaries. I hope you are going to give us more background on Claire's parents. Jaimin is definitely controlling. Maybe that is what Claire needs. Loved the chapter!
Author's Response:
You're very perceptive. Knowing everything that's coming, that makes me smile.
[Report This]Date: 19 Sep 2011 6:03 PM Title: Chapter 8 : I Know
Good grief, the UST in this chapter was unbelievable! You truly have a way with words. Jaimin may be the undoing of everyone reading this story. I can't wait to find out more about these two. Thanks for the great chapter.
Author's Response:
There's much more UST to come... I can't say I'm sorry about that. Jaimin is my undoing always, so I'm glad I'm not alone in that.
Thank you, thank you, thank you.
[Report This]Date: 19 Sep 2011 4:35 PM Title: Chapter 7 : Tell Me
This man just gets more interesting with each chapter! I'm not sure I have him figured out yet, but that just makes me more intrigued. Do I detect a bit of a dominant personality there?
I can't believe your story doesn't have more reviews! It is so very well written and has such a compelling story line. Please don't give up on it. Word will spread eventually, and people will realize how good it truly is.
Author's Response:
He's delightful, isn't he? Well... perhaps not to everyone, but I believe to most who have read. He's too irresistable to deny for very long.
As far as reviews go-there may be people who read and just don't review, but ultimately I think most people just aren't interested in original fiction. They expect that nothing will intrigue them or pull them in. Or maybe just need a face to relate a character to? It's no different than reading a book, unless the cover art is character specific, you create the picture in your mind. At least I do. In any case, I can't force anyone to read it. Even my friends deny me. Oh well.
Thank you again, your reviews mean a lot to me. ~CM
Date: 16 Sep 2011 12:19 AM Title: Chapter 11 : Letting Go
Just found your story today. I rarely read original fic, being a die-hard twi-fan, but I'm si glad I started this one. Absolutely compelling.
Thanks for sharing it.
FFF
Author's Response:
Thank you so much. It is definitely difficult to get anyone to give it a chance, but those who do have almost all told me that they just picture Edward & Bella when they read it. Whatever works, I suppose. But know that this story means the world to me, and Claire and Jaimin completely own my heart. They're more than special to me, and I thank you for taking the time and giving them a chance. ~ CM
[Report This]Date: 03 Sep 2011 1:46 AM Title: Chapter 6 : Something More
Another excellent chapter! Can this man get any better? Now we find out he is a fantastic chef, on top of being an enchanting romantic. Are you leading us astray? Is he really too good to be true? I will wait to find out where you are taking us. Thanks for sharing this story with us.
Author's Response:
He can! He really can! He's really hard not to love. Which is good. I'll leave it at that. Thank you and you're welcome :) ~ CM
[Report This]Date: 03 Sep 2011 1:28 AM Title: Chapter 5 : Clear And Bright
Wow, this chapter was pure romance, with a capital "R". I still don't know who this man is, but he definately has a way with words. I can only hope he is as good as his word. Please keep posting. I am enchanted!
Author's Response:
I just want you to know that you made me cry. But it's a good thing. And just wait... he is just... there are no words. Thank you. :) ~ CM
[Report This]Date: 03 Sep 2011 1:09 AM Title: Chapter 3 : Need
I am stunned by the beginning of this story. The emotions you have captured in the first three chapters are so intense that I can almost feel both her pain and Alex's pain. What a brilliant beginning! I can't wait to read more.
Author's Response:
You just made my day. It breaks my heart that no one really reads this story. Yes, I write it for myself, but it means so much to me... THEY mean so much to me, and the fact that no one wants to bother-just because it isn't a twi fic, makes me sad. I'm honored that you're taking the time, especially if you're still willing after the first few chapters(short ones), because I know they're 'rough'. I think that by chapter 6 it really takes on a special quality, and what comes from that point on will make it hard to walk away from. I hope. This story is my heart and soul. I've laughed with them and cried with them and I will love them forever. Thank you so very much, from the bottom of my heart. ~ CM
Date: 27 Aug 2011 12:12 AM Title: Chapter 1 : In An Instant
Hmmmm You could go a lot of directions with this. Post again
Author's Response:
I've been writing this story since December. It's 23 chapters in, I just have to get them posted here. And I promise it gets better. I know the start is 'rough'. Thank you for giving it a chance. I hope you stay with me, because Clear And Bright is my heart. I think that will come through. ~CM