What a fantastic, emotional picture of Uther and Vivian's courtship and relationship. It was wonderful to get to know this warm, intelligent woman and it made me understand what Uther sees in her. Her struggle to fit into Uther's life was a difficult one, but in the end it was well worth the effort. Her step children grow to accept her over time because she and Uther are good for one another.

Their differences of opinions about having children was a realistic stumbling block that Morgana's marriage believably pushed aside. I loved that scene of Vivian and the pastry crust, fuming over Uther changing his mind and then finally getting Uther's changed his mind!

I enjoyed seeing events we'd already read through Vivian's eyes and I loved the expanded scene at the hospital. The longing for children in Merlin's eyes is an interesting, unexplored new facet to the character.

This was another fascinating, well written look into this world. I love the characters you've created and I'm enjoying seeing them through one another's eyes. It made for another stellar read.