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SUMMER SWAP // Chapter 23

🕑 Added 2022-02-16 01:00:00 +0000 UTC

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JamesIsAsleep

I like the part of this discussion when she said there's a chapter being put out tonight

KT Morrison

No, I think I should intro the chapter better so it's clear this is a first-person recounting of the events. I think I've figured it out for tonight's chapter and when I put the book together I'll organize the viewpoints a little more obviously. I think some confusion is expected. but you're right: if you were reading this straight through it might make more sense that it's a flashback. The long gap between chapters changes your mind's perspective.

KT Morrison

Not at all—I love the discussion! And this is a great summary of how to approach this. It's an overall aftertaste and feeling of enjoyment, not the play-by-play (though I also love the nitpicking of the play-by-play-too)

L_S87

KT: Don't let my comments about being disappointed make it seem like i'm not enjoying this. I LOVE the "interpretation" aspect, as you put it, that you've come up with here. There are SO many points where you have Byron's perspective, the things Chey has said, and then later you get reactions that make you go... hmmmm. Like, why the hell did Chey completely freak out with a panic attack with Scarlett? She hasn't done anything to have warranted that. Right? Right?! Unless..... hmmm.... she wasn't telling the whole truth? And then you get to ponder.... and the thrill of seeing how far that rabbit hole goes. I may have setup some assumptions in my head that aren't bearing out and leaving me disappointed as i stated, but that should in no way be imparted as i think this is bad! It's very good! We always have things in a book where we wish the author did something different to match up to our perception of what is "good". But if the book still makes you smile when you read the last page.... mission accomplished! Like with Late Night Games. Woosh, that was rough... but that last chapter conversation, so awesome!

L_S87

James: I agree with you on most of this. I just like having lighthearted "fun" with some angst every once in a while to balance out the egregious (great word there!) of things like Devils. This is all speculation at this point, i was merely pointing out that my speculation based on the last couple of chapters didn't jive with my initial speculation of what i thought this would be, and it was leaving me thinking i'm going to be disappointed. In this case, that disappointment is because i thought we'd have something more along the lines of "One of the Gang" where it's all out in the open, nothing hidden that provokes a statement like "Well, looks like we got away with it". I'm a sucker for a good love story, even when that love story includes cheating and betrayal followed by tears and make up sex. It's sort of a sliding scale, just as you noted? There's a level of cheating or lying by omission that you gloss over as "acceptable" because you love the emotional spice it adds, but for me there's a line it crosses where then i WANT someone who is in Byron's position to know what is going on because who really wants to be the duped fool in that position? For me, i much prefer the knowing, the heartache that comes from knowing, and then a willful decision to overlook it because the male character loves her enough for it to not matter. Plus there's a twisted part of him that enjoys it, which makes it a bit easier to accept the betrayal.

Tracey52

Thanks for clearing that up guys. I didn’t realise it was a flashback so I was confused by the dynamics between them thinking it was after Cody and Cheyenne had been together. I’m a dim wit but in my defence it was a while since the last chapter. Loving the story. Light or dark I love everything kt writes, if not always on the first read. Kt says her men are shoulder shruggers, but I think some of them were weak. I like when the boyfriend/husbands are strong of character, then light or dark doesn’t matter. I want to beat the weak ones over the head and tell to wake up!

JamesIsAsleep

Thanks again KT for retrieving this! Here's my message earlier in reply to L_S87. No apology necessary, I mainly wanted to point to my rationale as to why I felt the way I did. Thinking about why I was confused about the timeline had me thinking another reason was KT keeping in her classic 3rd person limited pov, which I really wanted this moment to be written out in, but didn't come across as being told to Scarlett like this. I think dim bulbs like myself would benefit from a couple lines (maybe I overlooked these) which make it clear this is Cheyenne telling a story. Or she can do it however she wants to do it, or not listen to me! I don't find this story particularly dark. When I think of a dark story I think of lies and acts of betrayal, certainly, but they have to be pretty egregious before I start having THAT feeling in my gut. It could be desensitization to these stories though so I might not be a good barameter for this anymore. Like did Cheyenne lie about thinking about fucking Cody before Byron and Cheyenne talked about it, yeah I think so. However, i also don't know if Byron wasn't already aware that she might have thought he was attractive, and in the end, Cheyenne is in control of her emotions. It's catching feelings along with the lies and betrayal that starts to move the darkness needle for me. A couple lies by omission where the means result in ends where both the hubby and wife are comfortable really doesn't ring too dark to me. And I think that's where we are currently at in this story.

KT Morrison

My hubbies are all shoulder shruggers, ha ha. I can't think of writing any revenge in my past books. Kind of in "Going Too Far," but that was a weird book. I think the closest I got was Pete Mapplethorpe doing some dick-detective and finding dirt on Tyler, then standing up to the dude in his own home (Learning Lessons).

KT Morrison

Chinookfan72: You know me by now! Am I really going to rehash, ha ha? Always watch for the sleight of hand—I'm a street hustler.  . . . I wanted to get away from the character flip-flop and try a half book husband's interpretation, and a half the wife's clarification. (I'm not really a street hustler by the way)

Tim ziegler

I do like the dark,but I love revenge or payback!

KT Morrison

JamesIsAsleep: I copy-pasted it to you in a private message

KT Morrison

JamesIsAsleep: Yep, I see it in my email. You want me to re-post it for you?

Chinookfan72

just giving my two cents on the lighter/darker question. I am always one for darker.. There has to be some amount of dark or else there is no drama or intrigue. That being said I think it’s a spectrum and each story should find it’s own level. I have to say this was by far my favorite chapter of the story (and I certainly hope something happens between Chey and Cody (and or Phillipe) that Byron doesn’t know about.. Otherwise I don’t see the point in rehashing old events. personally, and I know I’m a broken record with Devil but the best point of view in these stories is always from the hotwife/cheating wife. If I had to critique anything it’s that we had to wait til chapter 20+ to get to what Chey has been up to. we can get to Bryon’s angst later, once it’s justified.

JamesIsAsleep

Patreon appeared to have eaten my reply, KT do you see it?

KT Morrison

L_S87: Thank you—that's an excellent explanation!

L_S87

Funny you mention that. Up until these last couple of chapters, i would have pegged Scarlett as the cheating type more than Chey. Which does beg the question of how much BS was in Scarlett's depiction of her perceived place in all this, and just how offended she really was at being left out. (Given her reaction and then lie to Sully after finding out what was going on)

L_S87

Hmmm, less about preference and more about.... framing? Two of my favorites from you are Reza and Devil in the Waters. Obviously quite dark, with a lot of cheating and betrayal. My comment on disappointment was that i think i recall your past comments regarding this book being more about loving w/ angst and it had me thinking this was more lighthearted (Sort of like One of the Gang or Sadie as you stated) where there's some emotional distress (tempered by love), but no outright cheating and deception. It's sort of a balance thing? You have something dark like Devils that absolutely plucks you because of how much pain you know Kimmy's actions are going to bring, and then you get something that isn't clean, but is balanced with love to lighten things up a bit. I'm only one opinion among many, of course, so don't let me change anything. This is probably me "projecting" (LOL) my interpretation of what i thought this would be vs. the reality of it. I will say that a good makeup is always enjoyable as well. So if we were to get Chey coming clean (whether forced to or by choice) followed by some hurt and angst then love and acceptance... well... i'd be smiling.

KT Morrison

L_S87: this is really interesting. You would prefer the story to be lighter or more joyous? People responded so well to High Stakes Sadie, and yet my reputation is to be a dark writer. I should run a poll and see if readers like Dark KT or Light KT. I'd really love to know what everyone thinks.

KT Morrison

LOLOL

JamesIsAsleep

Reframing these updates as Scarlett getting the full details of the last 24 hours is interesting. Definitely goes to show how much Cheyenne trusts her considering she seems to be getting the unfiltered truth. It makes me wonder how Scarlett plays into this story, not necessarily as a swapped partner but advisor/cheerleader?

L_S87

James: Sorry, i apologize, wasn't trying to imply you were bashing, just that it was clear to me, if not others. A simple "This is what happened" from Chey would probably clear that up. And yep, I had a theory that the "we got away with it" conversation had nothing to do with the condom thing. Especially in context of Cheys almost lack of a reaction to Byron's admission of what Clara did. We shall see, won't we? I will be honest that if it goes as far as I'm thinking, I'd be a bit disappointed because now it feels more like cheating and betrayal than love and angst.

JamesIsAsleep

Cody has a big ole projection namsayin?

KT Morrison

L_S87: Cheyenne's got some projection for sure—and maybe something else, too!

JamesIsAsleep

I mean, I'm not bashing her about it, I just originally thought this was after the conversation with Scarlett. It made sense to me ... of course they would go back out on the water together and probably do exactly what they did the day before, what else do when you are out on a houseboat for days on end? It took some specific reactions from Cheyenne and how she talked about Byron napping for me to realize it wasn't a continuation of events but rather a flashback.

L_S87

Honestly, I thought it was pretty obvious from the chapter before with Scarlet's request/demand and then the segue to the pool scene. It's also making Chey's extreme jealousy a lot more clear. What we have here is a boat load of projection given what she's been lying through omission about.

KT Morrison

Sorry about the confusion! I'll tighten it up when I compile the book. This chapter is Chey telling Scarlet what happened. (And always a favorite gif!)

JamesIsAsleep

I think I just finally realized Cheyenne is talking about the day before ... I am so glad we got to experience this moment from her perspective and fill in some knowledge gaps. This kind of stuff I love to read so much. And I'm sure a lot of people love the denial elements of switching perspectives, the unsolved mystery ... Like Byron waking up after his nap and looking down and seeing his naked SO swimming with some hunks and getting lost in the speculation as to what happened in the interim ... Me, I want to know everything haha We learned so much about Cheyenne's showing off and wandering eyes, how much she can hang with the bros, her ability to dance around the edges of infidelity, and most of all how much Cody (in particular) caught her eye before any conversations with Byron were had. I wonder if Cody always rubs his naked cock on every girl he wants to involve in Carla and his' swinging relationship. Interesting strategy. https://giphy.com/gifs/giphyqa-GW0qlzAvWK3pm


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