Fandom: X-MEN 616 COMICVERSE
Pairing: Rachel Grey/Nathaniel Essex (Rachel/Sinister)
Author on LJ: sionnain
Author Website: sionnain_fics
Why this must be read:

Because the writing is so good in this fic that it will make you not only like this unconventional pairing, but actually cheer them on! This is one of the most well written fics I've had the pleasure of coming across. But don't read this and expect warm fuzzies. This story tells the tale of two people who have serious issues/sociopathic tendencies and reveals that even for the psychos, misfits and guilt-ridden of the world, sometimes there is a chance at love, but there are no guarantees for a happy ending.

Sometimes, when two people get each other, all of the broken parts don't matter so much anymore.

This is a longer fic than any I've rec'd so far, and yet, it is over far too quickly. It has ten chapters, which can be found here: Links to the Entire Story

One final comment: this fic is most definitely a BDSM fic. And it is hot and so very good and actually looks into the reasons and justifications and emotions that go into such a relationship.

Author's Summary: In order to save her family and friends from Sinister's machinations, Rachel Grey decides to do something daring and agrees to stay with him for a month's time, in the hopes he'll finally leave her and her family alone for good.

The Unquiet Affair of Rachel Grey and Nathaniel Essex: Chapter One

Fandom: THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN
Pairing: Gen
Author on LJ: scout_lover
Author Website: Gen Fiction, Adult Fiction
Why this must be read:

Sue takes the iconic cliche of the cowboy and his horse and breathes life into it with wonderful detail, characterization, a good, plotty story, some Vin hurt, a few Chris glares, and lots of humor. Along the way she tells the story of a solitary man learning to trust friends to be there for him when he needs them.

If that isn't enough, read it for Vin conning Ezra :-)

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