Multifandom Het Recs

Fandom Category: Law and Order: UK
Pairing: Alesha Phillips/Matt Devlin
Fic Title: easier than you know
Author: Mardia on AO3
Link: http://archiveofourown.org/works/144263?view_adult=true
Rating/Warning(s): R, sex, discussion of past rape
Genre: Romance, angst, drama
WIP?: No, one-shot
Special rec: 31/31
Author’s Summary: "Matt never pushes for anything, and Alesha takes things precisely as far as she wants to, and so far, this state of affairs is working out for her just fine."

Why This Must Be Read: Both Matt and Alesha are just gorgeous in this. Compassionate and understanding of each other. It deals with what happened to Alesha in such a sensitive and realistic way and it made me feel all sorts of good about these two. The writing is sensual and it’s just a gorgeous read.

Reccer's Note: Whew! Done! And just under the wire. I had a great time reccing this month, thank you all so much!

Fandom Category: X-Men (movies)
Pairing: Marie D’Ancanto (Rogue)/Logan (Wolverine)
Fic Title: Defensive Lines
Author: Molly at WRFA
Link: http://www.wolverineandrogue.com/wrfa/viewstory.php?sid=2137&chapter=1
Rating/Warning(s): PG-13, none really
Genre: Drama, romance, angst
WIP?: No, one-shot
Special rec: 29/31
Author’s Summary: Logan, Rogue, and their various coping mechanisms.

Why This Must Be Read: This is what I wanted to happen between Rogue and Logan. Thoughtful, lovely prose, and a fantastic handle on these two characters, it’s exactly how I hoped they’d wind up together.

Fandom Category: Gilmore Girls
Pairing: Rory Gilmore/Jess Mariano, brief Rory Gilmore/Dean Forrester
Fic Title: Being Right is Overrated
Author: Kimlockt on ff.net
Link: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1240056/1/Being_Right_is_Overrated
Rating/Warning(s): M, sexual situations, language, mild violence
Genre: Romance, drama, angst, humor
WIP?: Yes, sadly, but it stops in an okay place.
Special rec: 27/31
Author’s Summary: 'Beautiful. She called him beautiful.' - The after effects as Jess feels it.

Why This Must Be Read: This story takes what I first adored about the Gilmore Girls and runs with it: the complete and utter love of BOOKS and READING. It’s early in the series and I would have loved to see things play out on the show like they do here. Rory is young and open and Jess is bitter and vulnerable and they make these incredible connections while discussing books. It makes me feel like I’m a teenager again discovering ~feelings~. All of the other Stars Hollow characters, including Lorelai and Luke, are spot on with some great moments with Lane.

Fandom Category: Labyrinth
Pairing: Sarah Williams/Jareth
Fic Title: The Darkest Gate
Author: Lauhau on ff.net
Link: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1022439/1/The_Darkest_Gate
Rating/Warning(s): PG-13, violence, language, non-explicit attempted rape, sexual situations
Genre: Romance, drama, action/adventure, mystery, supernatural
WIP?: No, chaptered.
Special rec: 25/31
Author’s Summary: A complete reworking of the Labyrinth story. Occasional shoutout to the movie, but otherwise quite different.

Why This Must Be Read: This is an excellent re-telling of Labyrinth. Sarah is portrayed as older yet still has the same amount of spirit and cleverness. Jareth is a still a gorgeous jerk. Did I mention there’s a quest and adventures and lots of snarking back and forth? Because there is!

Fandom Category: Iron Man
Pairing: Pepper Potts/Tony Stark
Fic Title: Beneath the Surface
Author: rhienelleth
Link: http://rhienelleth.livejournal.com/434006.html
Rating/Warning(s): PG-13, mild language
Genre: Romance, drama
WIP?: No, one-shot
Special rec: 23/31

Why This Must Be Read: I love Pepper’s ‘secret’ and I love how Tony proceeds after he figures it out. This story is sensual, with lovely, lovely prose and oh dear lord the UST is spot on.

Fandom Category: Buffy: the Vampire Slayer
Pairing: Tara Maclay/Spike
Fic Title: Ogden Nash Blues
Author: Anne Hedonia, author’s own site
Link: http://anne-hedonia.com/wordpress/buffy/ogden-nash-blues/
Rating/Warning(s): R, language, sexual situations
Genre: Humour, romance
WIP?: No - one-shot
Special rec: 21/31
Author’s Summary: Spike has a gambling problem. It’s not what you think.

Why This Must Be Read: This is a Tara and Spike romance. With kittens. Need I say more? It’s funny, clever and really very believable. I adored Tara and always enjoy fics that draw on her inner strength and intelligence. Spike is just wonderful.

Fandom Category: The Tomorrow People
Pairing: Ami Jackson/Adam Newman
Fic Title: The Crash Series
Author: Renay Walker, Author’s site
Link: http://alt-realities.net/efiction/viewseries.php?seriesid=9
Rating/Warning(s): NC-17, first time
Genre: Romance, drama, angst, character study
WIP?: Not really, it’s a series that may have been intended to go on, but stops at a good point.
Special rec: 19/31
Author’s Summary: Another shameless series filled with a lot of smut, but topped off with an original character or two and a little plot.

Why This Must Be Read: The Tomorrow People was a series that aired in the UK in 1973 and then again in 1992. I started watching when it first aired on Nickelodeon in 1992 and fell in love with Adam and Ami (played by the gorgeous Naomie Harris of 28 Days Later and Pirates of the Caribbean). This series explores an attraction between Adam and Ami and it’s thoughtful, sweet, sexy and sensual. I also have a soft spot in my heart for this series as it was some of the first ‘adult’ fan fiction I ever read.

Fandom Category: The Bourne Trilogy
Pairing: Nicky Parsons/Kirill
Fic Title: Dissuasion
Author: vegarin, Author at Ao3
Link: http://archiveofourown.org/works/143871
Rating/Warning(s): T, mild violence, sexual situations
Genre: Drama, romance, action
WIP?: One-shot
Special rec: 17/31
Author’s Summary: Kirill isn't fond of Amsterdam.

Why This Must Be Read: Well, hello there, unexpected pairing. This is actually a very believable pairing considering both Nicky and Kirill moved in similar circles. The prose is gorgeous and you never lose sight of exactly who the characters are and what they’re capable of.

Fandom Category: CSI: NY
Pairing: Lindsay Monroe/Danny Messer, Stella Bonasera/Don Flack
Fic Title: It’s a Long Journey Home
Author: notesofwimsey, Author at ff.net
Link: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3324458/1/Its_A_Long_Journey_Home
Rating/Warning(s): M, graphic violence, sex, language, EPIC
Genre: Romance, drama, angst, action/adventure, mystery
WIP?: No and there is a sequel.
Special rec: 15/31
Author’s Summary: Set after Silent Night ep 3:12. Lindsay's case in Montana is heating up, but the New York team is providing backup: very personal backup.

Why This Must Be Read: This takes place early in season three before we knew Lindsay’s deep dark secret. This is a far better and highly intriguing alternative. Lindsay is strong and capable, except when it comes to Danny who just manages to tear down all her walls. But, they are so good together. It is well-written, well-plotted and everyone is pitch-perfect. There is a fair amount of angst on both Lindsay and Danny’s part, along with a lot of whumpage on both of them. Things get worse before they get better. But, I truly love the characterizations here and wish we had gotten more of this on the show.

Fandom Category: Law and Order: CI
Pairing: Alexandra Eames/Robert Goren
Fic Title: The Art of Being a Kept Woman
Author: B.Cavis, Author’s site
Link: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1538186/1/The_Art_of_Being_a_Kept_Woman
Rating/Warning(s): T, language
Genre: Drama, UST, romance, humor
WIP?: No, but there are two sequels found on the author’s website: Shmuck(from Bobby’s POV) and Start.
Special rec: 13/31
Author’s Summary: Alexandra Eames: emotional bandage of the masses.

Why This Must Be Read: I love Alex’s inner voice here. It’s funny and snarky and more than just a little resigned. As the summary describes it: Alexandra Eames: emotional bandage of the masses. So, she decides to do something about it. The sequels are by turn, funny and then hot.