ext_63579 ([identity profile] susan-peri.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] crack_van2005-07-28 03:43 pm

Call Me Sweetheart by Keelywolfe (NC-17)

Fandom: THE MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E.
Pairing: Napoleon Solo/Illya Kuryakin
Author on LJ: [personal profile] keelywolfe
Author Website: http://www.ravenswing.com/~keelywolfe/

Why this must be read:
I meant to recommend this story as a companion to “Dirty Laundry” and forgot. So before my turn driving the van is up, I want to post this recommendation. And thanks to everyone who put up with me this month as I learned to write reviews.

"Call Me Sweetheart" is another short, hot fic, but this time instead of Illya being in charge, Napoleon is. Although the story starts with Illya thinking he's in control, Solo manages to turn the tables on his partner. There is a humorous tone to the tale which nicely balances out the intensity of the sex.

I love Keelywolfe’s writing style. She skillfully mixes short snappy sentences with longer descriptive ones. As a result, she not only conveys the characters' words, but she gives the reader a clear picture of their emotions and feelings. Here’s a sample sentence:
Illya had to close his eyes against that, biting his lip because yes, oh, yes, Hell, yes, he wanted that, wanted bare flesh and the soap-soft touch of skin against his own, but this was not wise, this would have consequences, terrible ones.

Call Me Sweetheart

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