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Love PNR | Kestrel Caim's avatar

Fantastic ending, Stephen. I loved how you pulled it all together with Brianna knowing Noah isn’t real, yet still reaching for him as if he were. Also… is it wrong that I desperately want her to adopt Rex?

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Stephen Duffy's avatar

Thanks, so glad you enjoyed it! I think that was the third ending I’d written. And yeah, poor Rex. Although adopting him might have been incriminating lol.

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Daniel Puzzo's avatar

Fantastic, what a joy ride from start to finish. Poor wee Tara though...

Bravo!

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Stephen Duffy's avatar

Thanks Daniel! Means the world that yourself and others enjoyed this story that's been in my head for so long 💚🙏

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Posy Churchgate's avatar

Loved it! The twists & turns were very effective, and the characters were well developed- never all bad or all good. I’ll enjoy puzzling over when/how/if Noah manifests again. I didn’t think Tara needed to die, but panic was setting in.

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Stephen Duffy's avatar

Thank you so much for reading. Yes, she absolutely didn't have to die 💔

I might do a sequel if I think I can make it work. I'll missing writing Noah!

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Rosie B's avatar

Fantastic. Really enjoyed this novel. Love how it all wrapped up- so satisfying with the revenge and open ending! Might read it through again to pick up all the clues :)

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Stephen Duffy's avatar

Ah thank you! I had a few endings in mind, so it's nice to hear you liked the one I settled on ❤️

And there are LOADS of clues! I'm sure I've forgotten some of them 🤣

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Rosie B's avatar

Oh absolutely- so many to piece together! Yeah, I think the open ending works really well as the reader never quite knows what the whole story is, and it keeps the threat of Noah simmering. Really good stuff.

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Jim J Wilsky's avatar

Great job on Fragile Steps, Stephen. Enjoyed the hell out of it. - Jim

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Stephen Duffy's avatar

Thanks a lot, Jim! Really appreciate that 🙏

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williamphaynes/elliott's avatar

an excellent story ending took me by surprise

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Stephen Duffy's avatar

Thanks William! I don’t know how many times I changed the ending, glad I got it right in the end!

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