I agree with Riley, it is a heart-warming sight to see a man caring for animals. : )

I'm just loving this story : )

"Just because she was living with a gang of criminals did not mean she had to smell like them in any way." - I just love your writing and sense of humour : )

"I may be stubborn," she admitted, "but when a point is made that I can't contradict, even if it is against my character, I know when to concede." - just awesome. I can't explain why I like this so much, but there's just something about it...

"If you look at your life with you as the center, then of course you're going to question Him," he said after taking another drag of his cigarette. "But life just ain't about you." - wow... so true...

"Kendra would be so proud of her for being generous enough to teach criminals how to dance. They needed the knowledge just as much as Riley had. Who knew if they would retract from their life of crime and want to settle down? Every lady did love a man who could dance, after all." - this is just so endearing...

oh, and I LOVE the jealousy *swoon* : )

Love how Riley is making up plans and Clint sees right through them. I also love how he's protective of her.

I love how Clint can read Riley like an open book, almost, he has great insight into her goals, no matter how hard she tries to disguise them.

I love how Riley's first thought when waking up is plotting her escape. Awesome job on creating a strong female character. : )

Loved the insight into Clint's background and character.

I love how she punches him, not thinking about the consequences, even though she has a gut instinct that he won't return the favor. I'm more worried about the rest of his men than Clint.

"She smiled at her joke, completely amused with herself." - hihi, I do this all the time : )

Ooh, a kidnapping/hostage taking! Woohoo! : ) I can't imagine Riley will be happy about this...

"Pa is more interested in Mister Hemingway than I shall ever be; he should just court Pa and leave me out of this ridiculousness." - Haha, brilliant!

Again, I love the relationship between the sisters, and how Riley believes in marrying for love alone. I keep thinking about Elizabeth and Jane Bennett... Great writing! : )

aww... lovely. : )

ooh, I'm all excited for their secret rendez-vous now : )

I really enjoyed the dinner with everything lurking under the surface... it was so well written, the tension between them, the things left unsaid, spoken only by looks... just... awesome : )

"You kidnapped and murdered someone three times." - this had me laughing so hard.

I love how Clint likes seeing Riley riled up : )

Whoo! So intense. Love it!