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Firewalls and Firestorm by Elspeth Leigh (NC-17)
I've traded in Lex's Ferrari convertible for a Ford Capri and two very good-looking men in tight, tight pants. I'm still relatively new to The Pros fandom, so you'll get a look at how a newbie sorts out what she likes. Grab a pint and come along for the ride!
Fandom: THE PROFESSIONALS
Pairing: Bodie/Doyle
Author on LJ: unknown
Author Website: her stories can be found at The Hatstand Slash Archive
Why this must be read: Places like![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-community.gif)
crack_van are where I often start my search when entering a new fandom. When I find an author I like, I check to see what else he or she has written. This is how I came across Elspeth's work, and I really like what I've read so far. The Fire Series is two stories that feature an older Bodie and Doyle - something that almost stopped me from reading. I wanted them young and vital, right? But the characterization is so right, and the relationship between them is sweet without being sappy. The stories alternate between present events as Bodie and Doyle continue to work at CI5 - no longer field agents, but co-controllers - and cases they dealt with in the past. The two streams come together brilliantly and the stories give you insight into the boys when they were young and dangerous counter-balanced with men that are more comfortable with themselves and each other. There's angst and action and lots of plot, tender moments and good banter. Both stories are long and well-worth the read.
Susan stood in the doorway, leaning against the frame, arms crossed over her chest, hugging herself. She had been there a few moments, seemingly rooted to the spot. Bodie so rarely let go of his emotions; Doyle so rarely seemed this passionate. Yet there it was--all that they were laid out for the other, stark on their faces--what had brought them together, what kept them whole. She should have turned and left except she felt drawn there, as if seeing the passion made her a small part of it. Finally she blinked and found her voice.
"Ahem--should I come back?"
The pair separated instantly, but it didn't matter. Bodie's lips held the swell of Ray's kiss, and Ray's cheek was rough from Bodie's beard. Their jeans revealed the pleasure they had been sharing, and their breathing was laboured.
"Sorry," Susan apologized. "Door was open and...sorry."
The two men exchanged glances, up and down the other, and then Doyle started to chuckle, nervous energy from the injury and the cuddle working through him. After a moment he was laughing outright.
Bodie shook his head, rolling his eyes affectionately. "Crazy sod. Hurt his shoulder," he told Susan, as if that explained everything. And somehow it did--the heightened emotion, the open door....
Read the stories:
Firewalls
Firestorm
Don't forget to feedback the author.
Fandom: THE PROFESSIONALS
Pairing: Bodie/Doyle
Author on LJ: unknown
Author Website: her stories can be found at The Hatstand Slash Archive
Why this must be read: Places like
crack_van are where I often start my search when entering a new fandom. When I find an author I like, I check to see what else he or she has written. This is how I came across Elspeth's work, and I really like what I've read so far. The Fire Series is two stories that feature an older Bodie and Doyle - something that almost stopped me from reading. I wanted them young and vital, right? But the characterization is so right, and the relationship between them is sweet without being sappy. The stories alternate between present events as Bodie and Doyle continue to work at CI5 - no longer field agents, but co-controllers - and cases they dealt with in the past. The two streams come together brilliantly and the stories give you insight into the boys when they were young and dangerous counter-balanced with men that are more comfortable with themselves and each other. There's angst and action and lots of plot, tender moments and good banter. Both stories are long and well-worth the read.Susan stood in the doorway, leaning against the frame, arms crossed over her chest, hugging herself. She had been there a few moments, seemingly rooted to the spot. Bodie so rarely let go of his emotions; Doyle so rarely seemed this passionate. Yet there it was--all that they were laid out for the other, stark on their faces--what had brought them together, what kept them whole. She should have turned and left except she felt drawn there, as if seeing the passion made her a small part of it. Finally she blinked and found her voice.
"Ahem--should I come back?"
The pair separated instantly, but it didn't matter. Bodie's lips held the swell of Ray's kiss, and Ray's cheek was rough from Bodie's beard. Their jeans revealed the pleasure they had been sharing, and their breathing was laboured.
"Sorry," Susan apologized. "Door was open and...sorry."
The two men exchanged glances, up and down the other, and then Doyle started to chuckle, nervous energy from the injury and the cuddle working through him. After a moment he was laughing outright.
Bodie shook his head, rolling his eyes affectionately. "Crazy sod. Hurt his shoulder," he told Susan, as if that explained everything. And somehow it did--the heightened emotion, the open door....
Read the stories:
Firewalls
Firestorm
Don't forget to feedback the author.
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