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Holly Starley's avatar

Soooo good. The opening scene is fantastic. And then the way we’re learning more about Gaines. Not to mention the intriguing ending. Snowed in!!?!

Ben Wakeman's avatar

It was an indulgent chapter to write! Happy it was as much fun for you.

Kerrie Noor's avatar

Love your reading voice

Ben Wakeman's avatar

Thank you, Kerrie.

Julie Gabrielli's avatar

What a fun scene! I could feel the cold, smell the wood smoke, and taste the wine. I’m imagining besides the chicken maybe a course of local wild elk or boar. Love Kelly’s question of Gaines — what does he hope to get out of the commission.

Ben Wakeman's avatar

I must admit this chapter was a bit self-indulgent. So much of this book is outside of the normal narrative structure I’m comfortable using so it was fun to jump back into the briar patch.

Lyndsey Resnick's avatar

Getting snowed in. What could go wrong? Yikes.

Kimberly Warner's avatar

Ha! Exactly. Gaines has a plan.

Stephanie Sweeney's avatar

Love the detail about Kelly’s eyeliner.

Julie Gabrielli's avatar

Me too!