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Reviewer: grc73 Signed 1 [Report This]
Date: May 23, 2023 09:06 pm Title: Chapter 1

Wow! What an incredible first chapter! So much to get into and now I’m hooked on this iteration of Pam and Jim! Love it!

Reviewer: darjeelingandcoke Signed 1 [Report This]
Date: January 02, 2021 07:24 pm Title: Chapter 1

This is a fun trip through the early stages of Pam's post-Mark dating life. The Toby date in particular sounds an awful lot like what a date between them in canon would be, too.

It's fascinating seeing a thoughtful, attentive, funny Roy, without the glaring red flags right out front - it feels almost like we're getting a look at him like Pam saw him in high school.

This is one hell of a journey Pam has been through to get here - it's been a roller coaster of a life. I think introducing this before bringing in much about Jim helps gives us a sense that this is about Pam's journey and not just about her relationship with her late husband's best friend.

The ending with Danny tweaking Jim about the date was funny - I would have loved to watch Timothy Olyphant and John Krasinski play that scene out.

Reviewer: Once Signed [Report This]
Date: November 29, 2020 12:48 pm Title: Chapter 1

You have an outstanding insight into dog behaviour from sleeping positions, conversationalists, and character judges. Always trust the dog.

Reviewer: DoomGoose Signed 1 [Report This]
Date: September 01, 2020 05:21 pm Title: Chapter 1

I look forward to seeing how things go with Roy, especially since Jim is already in the picture and Pam is aware of his feelings towards her.

Singer as a litmus test is wonderful - and although Roy is actually cast as a really sweet dude so far, I can't help but yelling at Pam "THE DOG KNOWS!" Oh well. I guess I'm along for the ride and we'll see how it goes.

Reviewer: beth9501 Signed 1 [Report This]
Date: September 01, 2020 08:38 am Title: Chapter 1

The turnables have turned! I love the differences of characters in here. I love that Karen is with Danny leaving Jim alone (yes!). I love that Pam seems to know what she wants for the most part. Jo is the perfect aunt character. Everything fits together so lovely. This is a very choppy review, but I can't wait for the next installment!

Reviewer: JennaBennett Signed 1 [Report This]
Date: September 01, 2020 04:01 am Title: Chapter 1

Back into the dating pool with Toby. Oof. “Turns out, one date with Toby was one too many for her.” Oh this cracked me up a whole lot. Toby’s not so bad, but after a beloved husband, dating him would not feel like a step up.

Wow. What a dating history - Alan, Brian, Roy. I like how you’re blending canon elements with this world. It’s a little the same, but totally different all at once.

“Mark introduced Pam to his best friend Jim, Jim’s brother Danny, and Danny’s wife Karen.” Oh. Oh. Okay. I wondered how/where Jim would fit in! Danny & Karen is a bonus.

“Jim is… well… he isn’t very subtle about his feelings towards her” This feels a lot like canon - poor Jim in the friend zone...

I love Jim and Danny as brothers! And aunt Jo! This is making me wish I’d read the book... partly because I’m dying to know what’s coming!

Reviewer: warrior4 Signed 1 [Report This]
Date: August 31, 2020 08:47 pm Title: Chapter 1

Ok, so that clears up a lot of things. Nice to know more of the backstory. Likewise I'm also glad Danny's already off the market.

So even though this is AU there's still the Jim and Roy dynamic. Though here at least, Roy doesn't seem like quite the oaf he normally is in canon. At least not yet.

I also like that Jim and Pam are already friends. Perceptive of Pam to suss out Jim already has a thing for her. Kinda sad now that she's dating she won't give that a chance. I get why, but still.

Listen to the dog Pam. He growls at Roy but runs to Jim. Should tell you something. Good boy Singer, have a doggie treat.

Really looking forward to seeing where the rest of this goes.

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