Climbing The Walls by Sacha T.Y. Fortuné
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
A honest depiction of the struggles in a marriage and family. Nicole and Kris feel authentic in their victories and trials- balancing careers, parenting, personal difficulties, and marriage. A relatable tale of modern life.
Climbing The Walls by Sacha T.Y. Fortuné
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This isn’t your typical love story. Climbing The Walls is the first book in the Hart & Cole Series by Sacha T. Y. Fortune. You typically read stories where the main characters are single looking for love. This story is quite the opposite. Kris and Nicole are married with two great kids. Nicole often wonders how she can deserve Kris. Nicole works…a lot! She’s a journalist and writer who has a boss that is constantly on her. All she wants is to be a better wife and mother. But when her boss confides in her that he is having marital problems, that when things get a bit shaky. This book really shows the ups and downs of marriage and the things we need to do to keep it together. I really enjoyed this book and all of the characters in it. This was a really easy story to read and ended up to be very intriguing. This is the first time I have read this author and was thoroughly impressed. I can’t wait to read the next book in the series! This is for all you married people out there!
Review by @vegasdaisie
Climbing The Walls by Sacha T.Y. Fortuné
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
“Climbing the Walls” is about a family that has grown into its dysfunction. Therefore, they don’t see it until it is too late. Most of us who read romance novels are used to reading about our characters meeting someone new, or realizing it was their best friend all along. This story is different because it takes place after all of the romance, exploration, and realizations. It shows how easily things can fall apart when, all along, it all looked perfect. The characters are exciting, the plot is riveting, and the story line always thickens. This is a story about a family whose whole lifestyle is on the line. I could see this book becoming a movie, and really good one at that!
Climbing The Walls by Sacha T.Y. Fortuné
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
If you’re looking for a romance read that will rattle you and characters that will change you then this is the book for you. It is told by two different point of views so it does interchange between characters. This novel, in my opinion, reflects real life events. The emotion that is shown in the writing is so raw that it makes your heart hurt for the main characters. In this novel, happy isn’t something that comes easy in the end. It tells that love is worth fighting for.
Climbing The Walls by Sacha T.Y. Fortuné
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I give Climbing the Walls (Hart and Cole Book 1) by Sacha T.Y. Fortuné 5 out of 5 stars. This is the best novel I have read in a long time! I love the characters and the way it switches back and forth between them, as it gives perspective to each side of the story. The storyline is very relatable and even pointed out a few lines to my husband! This story centers around a married couple, Nicole and Kris, and their two kids. It shows the highs and lows of married life and the struggle to keep a modern, working family afloat. The writing is clever and fresh and is a page-turner, for sure. I highly recommend this book and will definitely be checking out more by this author.
Climbing The Walls by Sacha T.Y. Fortuné
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was my first book by Sacha T.Y. Fortuné. This story revolves around a married couple, Nicole and Kris. The book has both sides told so you can be in each person’s shoes when something happens. It’s actually quite brilliant. Normally in a book, you are on one person’s “side” because that’s the only side you read. During this rollercoaster of emotions you get to understand the character more deeply, because you hear their side and see how they react through the other person’s perspective as well.
Climbing The Walls by Sacha T.Y. Fortuné
Climbing The Walls ( Hart & Cole Book 1) by Sacha T.Y. Fortune. This book was very good. It was told by the husband and wife’s perspectives which I loved. Its the story of Kris a loving husband and father who wants nothing more than a happily ever after with Nicole. Nicole is a power hungry business woman and loves to love. Throw in her crazy boss Darren and his marriage that’s falling apart and you get a big fat mess. Nicole loves her kids and Kris and she wants nothing more than to be a great mom and even better wife but she’s so driven by her work she can’t seem to control herself. Darren uses that to his advantage. Nicole needs to decide if she can help Darren and keep her job all without getting a divorce of her own. This is a fast paced read, once you start you won’t put it down. I really enjoyed it.
Climbing The Walls by Sacha T.Y. Fortuné
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Climbing the walls
Hart and Cole book 1
By
Sacha T.Y. Fortune
Nicole and Kris are a married couple with two kids, this is not your typical love story, in the way that these two start out married and stay married. It is a story about a journey the two take and how they change. Finding themselves and improving their marriage. This is my first book by this author and my first love story of this kind. All in all I was sucked in right away and it held my attention throughout the book. Mostly because it was a different kind of love story. I highly recommend this book. It is a refreshing change.
Climbing The Walls by Sacha T.Y. Fortuné
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book is so raw and so mind gripping, it feels real, there is so much emotion in this story it makes you feel part of it. I was in two minds about nicole i wanted to like her but there was just something making me hate her, the way she is a wife with two kids and just seems like an absolute bitch, and Kris deserves so much better, but they just seem to fit somehow with so much sexual chemistry you almost want to be her.
Climbing The Walls by Sacha T.Y. Fortuné
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Climb The Walls by Sacha T.Y. Fortune is the first book in the Hart and Cole Series. It is a contemporary romance book with a twist. I loved it! It is a very intriguing story about the ups and downs of married life. No marriage is perfect nor easy and this story emphasizes that. The story does jump between characters, and i love that too! I like to stories that show both sides of the characters point of view as well. If you like steamy, romance that shows all the real life ups and downs of a marriage I highly recommend. I know I look forward to reading the next book in the series.
Climbing The Walls by Sacha T.Y. Fortuné
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Kris and Nicole are two people in love, they are a husband and wife team with two kids, a team which normally work well together, they have the week worked out around work, play and family life, but they also work in high power and long hour jobs, two in Nicole’s case and as much as they try, but when they try and communicate, it doesn’t always work out as planned and fights do happen, even though the makeup sex is most definitely worth it when all is forgiven.
Tuesday morning rises up bright and early with Kris and Nicole’s daughter bouncing up and down on his stomach as Nicole gets ready for work, he is hoping that after their fight the night before that she will forgive him and that there will be a white rose on her pillow to confirm it, but he is also dreading if it isn’t there at the same time, but when it is, he is giddy with happiness and he wants to tell her how he feels, but doesn’t get the chance, she is still acting a little cool towards him, but it is because her boss has sprung another last minute dinner on her, so he is in charge of the kids again.
While he is sat having breakfast, he thinks about the rose tradition and when it started on their honeymoon, the discussion which led to it and the actions it led to, not to mention thinking about the crazy hot sex they had been having multiple times a day while on it, after Nicole had complained about the fake roses and demanded fresh ones, they had an unplanned discussion about their parents and what they thought of their kids spouses, but this led to an argument and Nicole leaving their suite, however when she returned to find that Kris had fallen out of the bed and onto his front, she tells him that she realised while out walking why she love him and darn it had to practically bribe a hotem employee to find her one of the fake roses she hated so much and that leads to more love making and deciding on what their first kids names would be.
When she sets off and takes their son with her, he and his daughter spend some time together before he drops her off at kindergarten, but she straight up tells him that she heard them fighting the night before and that it upset her brother so she had to look after him, Kris is gutted to hear it and the fact that they were so wrapped up in their own argument, they didn’t hear them. Meanwhile, Nicole is driving to work, but has to stop on the side of the road when she starts to cry thinking about the conversation she overheard between Kris and their daughter, it upsets their son, so she bribes him with cookies and asks him not to tell the others she was crying, she is also thinking about how she knows that her daughter is a daddy’s girl and her son may end up the same way, even if he isn’t at the moment, that could change, she feels guilty that she doesn’t spend as much time with them as she would like, but when she forgets about an important meeting at her daughters school which she insisted on going to by herself, she is confronted by Kris when the school phoned him at work to find out why she didn’t turn up, this is something she knows she has done wrong, but when she tries to make it up to them with a tech free weekend, she breaks another promise, but this time one that Kris made to her daughter and she realises that she has really screwed up this time when she tries to sneak a call to her boss in and is caught in the act by her daughter.
As the tensions rise in the household and despite both parties trying to communicate and not quite managing, things keep happening to thwart their efforts, including Nicole’s boss opening up about his own marital problems, but hearing how easy marriages can fall apart, she starts to worry if hers is heading the same way, but can they work out their differences and remember what they love about each other before it is too late? This is a romance about enduring love and what keeping a marriage together can really take, it is a realistic take on the genre and one which takes you on an emotional rollercoaster too while you read to the end to find out what happens.
Reviewed by @roxsannel
Climbing The Walls by Sacha T.Y. Fortuné
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I really enjoyed this book. I loved the way the author writes and how we get to see the marriage and the story from both sides. This books shows that marriage isn’t always perfect, that no matter how perfect things look that isn’t always the case. As a married woman myself I can relate to some of the issues in this book and the feelings that have been felt by both characters. It is a really raw true to life read.
Nicole is a hard working woman. She works full time and her job is important. Mostly her job takes priority for her children which is hard for them to accept.
Kris works hard too but he spends more time with his children. While he had a good relationship with his children, Nicole does not and it seems everytime she tried it fails.
Nicole knows her marriage isn’t perfect but when her boss Darren confides in her about his marriage problems it’s makes Nicole worry about her own marriage.
Are her and Kris as strong as she thinks? Can they really overcome everything or are they need their breaking point?
Climbing The Walls by Sacha T.Y. Fortuné
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
5/5 Stars
Climbing The Walls (Hart & Cole #1) by Sacha T. Y. Fortuné
This is the first book by Fortuné and I can’t wait for the next one. Fortuné can keep readers interested in the story.
Kris is trying his hardest not to let things happen. He is still in love with Nicole and doesn’t want to lose her. Their two kids mean the world to them. The quote I chose for Kris is: “I’ll talk it over with Mommy and get back to you on that, okay?”
Nicole is overwhelmed by everything. Leaving the rose means it was her fault. When her boss tells her that he’s having trouble in his marriage things change. She won’t let it happen to them. The quote I chose for Nicole is: “Why don’t you hold Goober? Mommy needs both hands to drive.”
Highly recommended for Contemporary Romance lovers.
Climbing The Walls by Sacha T.Y. Fortuné
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
So they fell in love, got married, had kids and lived happily ever after…… and then WHAT HAPPENED?
Climbing the Walls gives us a glimpse into what happens after the happily ever after…. Sacha T.Y. Fortuné tells us the story about what might appear to be the perfect marriage and she takes us on a rollercoaster ride in the ups and downs of Nicole and Darren’s everyday married life.
These characters are the kind you love to hate…. because they are just so mean but without them the story won’t be the same.
Absolutely loved this book.
Climbing The Walls by Sacha T.Y. Fortuné
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the first book in the Hart & Cole series. This is a contemporary romance novel and comes in just under 400 pages. This story follows Kris and Nicole. They are married, and Nicole really wants to be a better mother, but her boss is so demanding. Darren, her boss, has relationship issues of his own. This story shows the ups and downs of relationships and what happens when you try your hardest to balance everything out.
Climbing The Walls by Sacha T.Y. Fortuné
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I found this book interesting to read because it deals with the harsh reality that marriage isn’t always perfect and happy…it takes a lot of work!
Kris and Nicole’s story is told from both sides….which took a couple chapters to get used to. However, once I did, I found it intriguing to see the story from both sides. Kris is in love with his wife…but wishes she would give as much effort to her family as she does to her job. Nicole is a workaholic who is trying to please her boss, at the expense of her family.
There were times that I found myself disliking both Kris and Nicole…only to come to the realization that this is real life. Relationships take constant work and failure to work at it, or let it sit idly on the sidelines, will cause to to begin to crumble.
This book is not a quick read…but it is worth it. I would set the book down and come back to it to see how their story would conclude. It just drew me in and I felt invested as the story continued. Overall, a good read!
Climbing The Walls by Sacha T.Y. Fortuné
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Climbing The Walls (Hart & Cole Book One) by Sacha T.Y. Fortune was a great good read. It was very engrossing and entertaining, by being a very realistic novel. The characters weren’t exactly likeable, which I assume was the point with the whole theme of the novel. Both had their faults in matters at hand. While I thoroughly enjoyed reading this novel and found it engrossing when I could get into it, a lot of the novel was out of my grasp I felt because it was very drawn out. It felt like it was written in a stream of consciousness kind of way, and that kind of writing style makes my mind wander and makes it hard for me to focus on the story. But overall this was a very good novel and I can’t wait to read more from this author in the future.
Climbing The Walls by Sacha T.Y. Fortuné
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Climbing the Walls by Sacha T. Y. Fortune is book one of the Hart and Cole series.
Kris fell in love with Nicole and he still feels that way. He’s proud of how hard she works he just wishes she put that much effort into their family. Nicole wants to be worth of Kris. She’s not sure how she managed to get him to fall for her but she wants to make sure it stays that way but it’s hard not to go running when her boss needs her. She realizes she has room to improve as a mother and she wants to do what she can to be better. Can she keep her family together before it’s too late?
This book highlights very well that marriage isn’t always sunshine and rainbows. It’s a partnership but it’s not always equal. The story was good and I found myself wanting to know what was going to happen but it felt a bit dragged out. It was very detailed but I think at times a little too detailed. I can’t wait to see how the story continues in the next book.
Sacha T. Y. Fortuné writes “Real-life Romance” Women’s Fiction with difficult to love characters and unpredictable storylines that will make you think and feel things. If you like something that packs a greater punch than the usual fluffy Happily-Ever-After romance, and your heart can handle the twisting, torturous journey of these relationships, her stories will rattle you and remain with you. A Trinidadian writer, and print and web designer, she holds MA and BA degrees in International Journalism and Media & Cultural Studies. There’s a little bit of her in all the “Hart & Cole” women, who have been pleading with her for almost two decades to do them justice.
Climbing The Walls by Sacha T. Y. Fortuné
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Climbing The Walls (Hart & Cole Book 1)
by Sacha T. Y. Fortuné
5 Stars
Climbing The Walls by Sacha T.Y. Fortune is the first installment of the Hart & Cole Series and it is a contemporary romance book. This is the story of Kris and Nicole, a married couple with children and how they deal with their day to day relationship. They are total polar opposites but you know what they say, opposites attract. Kris is a patient and caring person which would do anything for his family, even if it means doing more than his share. Nicole is beautiful and very is sexy, but an can be a total bitch. She always finds a way to use her sex appeal to get her way. She is realizing with time that her children always gravitate to their father, because she is a workaholic and is never home. She wants to become a better mother but she always allows her work and her writing to get in the way. These two have so much raw chemistry that when they clash, they clash hard, but find the way to makeup and sparks fly. Since the story is written in alternating POV, you always know how Kris & Nicole are feeling at that moment, whether it is anger, jealousy or happiness. There were times in the story that I got so frustrated with both due to their volatile relationship and how they treated each other so cruelly at times, it makes you wonder if they will be able to maintain their marriage with all the obstacles put in their way. I enjoyed reading this book and found myself at times pushing myself to read past my bedtime. I recommend this book and I definitely look forward to reading the rest of the series.
Climbing The Walls by Sacha T. Y. Fortuné
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Climbing The Walls by Sacha T.Y. Fortuné
Hart & Cole Book 1
My rating: 5 out of 5 stars
WOW!! This book has me at a loss for words. I won’t lie, it did take me a little while to get into the story line, but stick it out and I promise you will not regret it. I have so many mixed emotions for each character, I want to take Kris’ side most of the time but then I want to be on Nicole’s side and my head is just a mess.
Nicole is, as the description says, a piece of work. I want to hate her, I want to smack her and knock some sense into her. I understand her boss is demanding, but at some point I would think she would just say no. No to all the late night and very early phone calls, no to staying at work late A LOT. I want her to say yes to spending time with her family, especially her kids. These wishes, I did not get. Nicole did in fact work late, and took her boss’ phone calls even at the most inconvenient times, and I could feel Kris’ patience with her and their marriage waning.
Kris is a good father, a good husband and sometimes will go out of his way to try and plan something for them as a family, like a technology free weekend. Well you can guess how that turned out from my description of Nicole. I know he loves his wife, but the way she acts and the way she treats him and the kids is weighing on him heavily. I don’t blame him for some of the things he does, his wife’s actions would probably make anyone snap, but I think maybe he did take things a little too far at the end. I thought he had more self restraint.
This review may be vague and I do apologize. I don’t want to give anything away or spoil any of the plot because, I truly want anyone who reads this book to get all of the surprises like I did. This book had me shaking my head, talking to myself and asking questions to nobody. This is a book I normally wouldn’t pick up and read, but the summary had me wanting to give it a try and I am so glad I did. I do recommend this book, and will say again please stick it out because the story is fantastic and totally worth the late night reading sessions to finish.
Reviewed by @reedc
Climbing The Walls by Sacha T. Y. Fortuné
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Climbing the Walls book 1 Hart & Cole Series
Sacha T.Y. Fortune
5 out of 5 stars
Climbing the Walls is a bit longer than books I’ve been reading as of late but it was well worth my time. I was drawn to this book, and new to me
author because the premise of the story seemed realistic but different than most books I read.
Honestly, Sacha T. Y Fortune did not disappoint.
Climbing the Walls kept my attention from beginning to end with characters that truly highlighted the complexities of marriage. The plot flowed well with twists and turns that took me on a rollercoaster of emotion. I’m really looking forward to reading on in the Hart & Cole series.
Review by @fnbates
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Climbing The Walls by Sacha T. Y. Fortuné
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
5 Stars
Climbing The Walls is the first book in the Hart & Cole series and it is also my first book by this author. It is really well written and i love the authors writing style. The story is told from duel POV’s and i think that makes the book that much more appealing because you get to see two sides of the same story.
Nicole is a hardworking mother of two and is married to a man that she loves dearly. She is a HUGE workaholic and her boss is constantly pulling her away from her home life. She wants to be a good wife and mother, but with her schedule she is always away and that is causing problems in her marriage. When her boss wants a shoulder to cry on she sees how fragile her marriage really is.
Kris whole-heartedly loves his wife and he adores his children, but with Nicole gone all of the time it has put a strain on their marriage and the people around him are making him question the marriage and if it is stronger than the problems they’re going through.
Man oh man oh man, what an awesome story. And that freakin’ twist!!! I did not see that coming! I enjoyed this book and i am looking forward to reading more of this series and also more of this author. I would recommend this book to a friend.
Happy Reading!
Climbing The Walls by Sacha T. Y. Fortuné
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Climbing The Walls (Hart & Cole Book 1) by Sacha T.Y. Fortune’ had me hooked from the first page, I read almost the whole book in one sitting. The characters were so much fun to follow and get to know. The book was very well written, and kept me on the edge of my seat from beginning to end. I enjoyed the way the author jumped between characters it kept it me on my toes. This is a new author for me and I absolutely fell in love with the writing and characters. I cannot wait to read the next book in this series, or anything else by this author. If I could give this book more than 5 stars, I would. Great Great Read!
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Climbing The Walls by Sacha T. Y. Fortuné
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Climbing the Walls is a book like no other, and Sacha T.Y Fortuné has just set the mark high for anything to compete with this read.
Finishing this book has left me we even more raw, unexplained emotions than it was when I was reading it! This read is very real & raw. There are no words to describe how invested you get with this story, even though it starts off slow you know full well things will eventually turn into something more you still can’t help but wish things don’t turn bad as you imagine them to get!
This story takes you along on a journey of two normal yet flawed couple who love each other unconditionally even when all is against them. Kris & Nicole story is told in a completely new way to me, but it’s in a way that makes you even more completely emotionally invested in this read. This read makes you smile and laugh with Kiki’s antics, frustrated and angry to the point I’ve had to stop reading and take some time to process and forgive the characters all over again!
This is one of the best reads I have read in a very long time, it’s raw, real, it has angst, hot steamy passion and incredible characters twists and turns that leave you wanting and needing more, both Kris & Nicole have their story to tell and boy do they tell it!
I don’t want to lose these characters – I cannot wait for the next book Pandora’s Poison just to see how far the intensity can go with this story!
Reviewed by @tillytillzz
Climbing The Walls by Sacha T. Y. Fortuné
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Climbing The Walls (Hart & Cole Book 1) by Sacha T. Y. Fortuné
5-stars
It feels like I’m currently experiencing a million different emotions! I’ve just finished reading this book and I’m having a hard time coming up with a review, how do you properly describe a book that has just wrecked you, completely? I had a hard time reading this book, not because the story didn’t flow or because it wasn’t well written, but in fact it was the exact opposite. From the beginning I felt emotionally invested in this story and at times it felt like there was a 300lb weight on my chest. This story is beyond emotional, it’s gritty, real, raw, heart-wrenching, shocking and simply phenomenal!
If you’re looking for a fun and easy romance read this is not the book for you, but if your looking for a romance read that has the ability to change you as a person, one that will have you at a loss for words and thoughts THIS IS THE ONE FOR YOU!
I can’t wait to dive in to the rest of the series, but first I’ll need to take a reading break to properly process everything I’m feeling!
Climbing The Walls by Sacha T. Y. Fortuné
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Climbing The Walls (Hart & Cole Book 1) by Sacha T. Y. Fortuné is not your everyday romance story. It is a very real, very emotional, very raw, very serious look at a marriage between perfectly normal and flawed people, with everyday problems. It is told in both POV’s which gives you an even better insight to their feelings and hopes and desires. As powerful and captivating as this story was I found that it was a bit slow for me. It is a long story and I wanted it to move forward a bit faster. I found myself getting frustrated because I wanted to know if the writing on the wall would be what I thought. I needed to know how things ended and I needed to know now. Soooooooooo……. I did the cardinal sin and jumped to the last few chapters. This compelling story is at times funny and yet serious, romantic and sexy and is full of sadness and anger. It is also testing the bounds of trust, loyalty and marriage. It shows the struggles and fights, the pain and hurt that all relationships go through and we know are hard work and sometimes you have to wonder if love is always enough.
Reviewed by @jennadb
Climbing The Walls by Sacha T. Y. Fortuné
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Climbing the walls by Sacha T.Y Fortune is my first book I’ve read by this author. Climbing the wall is a Absolutely stunning read and is Book 1 in the Hart and Cole Series. Let me start off by saying I love the way this book is written. You get to know what Kris and Nicole are feeling it’s written from both sides so you get to know them both really well and get to understand who was thinking what. Nicole is a workaholic wife and mother who has a high demand job and Kris is more hands on with the kids and being home. Kris and Nicole are trying to balance Work, Love, Kids and everything life throws at them. Climbing the walls is a long book to read it is not one you can read in a short time but the way its written keeps you absorbed and wanting more you will not be disappointed. I can not wait to read book two and see what’s next.
Climbing The Walls by Sacha T. Y. Fortuné
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Climbing The Walls by Sacha T. Y. Fortuné is the first book in the Hart & Cole series. The story is told in alternating point of views to tell the story of Kris and Nicole. Nicole is a hardworking married mother. She is stubborn and has a bit of a streak. She struggles with how to make all her parts of her life work together while keeping her head straight. This is an interesting read concerning the highs and lows of marriage. I like the struggles and the emotion that is used in the book. The realism is what helps make the story so good. I overall liked the characters but sometimes wondered about Nicole. She tended to get on my nerves at points. This was good at times because it made her more human.
Review by @sherimichelle1
Climbing The Walls by Sacha T. Y. Fortuné
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Climbing the Walls (Hart & Cole book 1) by Sacha T.Y. Fortuné
5++++ stars
Its been days since I read this book and everytime I thought I had what I wanted to say staright in my head, it just didnt seem to do this book justice.
I loved the premise of this book, and the way it was written was unlike anything ive read before.
We all know relationships are hard work, add kids in the mix and busy work lives and you somehow put important things on the back burner when before they’d take top priority. Well that’s our main character Nicole. A busy mom with two jobs, a demanding boss that doesn’t care about office hours and shes willing to do whatever necessary.
Kris her husband, hes made to be superdad and for all he does and picking up for Nicole’s forgetfulness, he kind of is.
The whole story, which is written in a diary type form, you can feel the stage being set for something big and let me tell you I did not expect what happened to who, at all.
This is a must read. While long, I didn’t skim or skip, it was that important to read it all. I’m chomping at the bit to read what’s next.
