August 5th, 2009 
11:24 am Quarrel by Evan Nicholas (PG-13)
Fandom: THE MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E.
Pairing: Napoleon Solo / Illya Kuryakin
Length: approximately 4500 words
Author on LJ: [profile] evan_nicholas
Author Website: Evan Nic's Fics
Why this must be read: Evan Nicholas has been rec'd here in the van a number of times before - he's a damn good writer. In this tale, our boys, who are always playfully bickering, can't seem to help themselves from the verbal sparring as it escalates to a exciting conclusion. The dialog is snappy, the humor is divine and you will fall in love with the feisty Jill,  who puts the two senior agents firmly in their places during the long drive back to the local HQ.

Quarrel
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04:32 pm No Breaks by NT Whip (NC-17)
3 days until PSYCH premieres on USA. August 7. Be there.

Fandom: PSYCH
Pairing: Shawn/Lassiter
Length: 8,400
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] not_the_whip
Author Website:
Why this must be read: Sometimes it’s impossible to avoid a crash. Especially when it's Lassiter and Shawn.

There's smut! Okay, not *JUST* smut. There's Shawn whupage, and Carlton's version of comfort, and O'Hara angst. And a crazy serial killer that is the catalyst for it all. Seriously, it's hot, Shawn is incorrigible even when he's hurt, and it's hot. Oh, and there's banter! Lots and lots of snarky, leading-to-sexy times banter. A great way to remind yourself of all the wonderful Shasstastic moments in the show.


No Breaks
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08:09 pm Pomegranate Seeds by Dargelos (NC-17)
Fandom: HIGHLANDER
Pairing: Methos/Kronos
Length: 136k
Author on LJ:http://dargie.livejournal.com/
Author Website: None, but fic is posted on http://web.archive.org/

Why this must be read: The relationship between Methos and Kronos is unflinchingly captured in this story, pleasure and pain, sanity and insanity, Methos loving the man but hating the darkness that lurks just beneath the surface.



Pomegranate Seeds
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08:09 pm "Simpler Wishes" by Minnow (PG-13)
Hello, it's been long and long since I've taken a turn at the wheel and I've never driven for the Angel/Buffy category of the JossVerse. I tend to kind of bounce all over when it comes to these fandoms, so I'm hoping that I can rec some good fic across the board for y'all this month. *grin*

Fandom: ANGEL
Pairing: Angel/Cordelia
Length: Dabble/Short fic
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] minnow1212
Author Website: Unknown
Why this must be read:

While this a short little fic, it is intense and profound and speaks perfectly to the nature that lies just beneath the surface of Angel. And while it is an Angel/Cordelia 'ship story, it should also be a good read for those that don't ship that pair as it is told through the eyes of Angel and primarily focuses on him as a character in the face of his loss.

Enjoy!

Simpler Wishes by Minnow
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10:38 pm The Fish Job by Mal4Prez (PG-13-R)
Fandom: FIREFLY
Pairing: Mal/Inara, Kaylee/Simon
Length: Novel (19 Chapters)
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] mal4prez
Author Website: Firefly Fanfic List
Why this must be read: This story is long but it is completely worth it. The first chapter sucks you in and it never lets go. The story follows the crew through an incredibly well-thought out and original adventure, with actual interesting OC's and the best characterization I have ever come across in this fandom. The dialogue is spot on and the Chinese that's used is never disjointed or out of place. The author actually continues this story in several sequels. The one right after The Fish Job is called Easy Tickets and it's just as good as the first. (All of the chapters of every installment can be found on the fanfic list) I can't praise this story enough. When I'm reading this it always makes me feel like Firefly never ended.

The Fish Job: Chapter One

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11:09 pm Observer Effect by Arrow (PG)
Fandom: THE SENTINEL
Pairing: Jim/Blair
Length: 3,667
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] arrow00
Author Website: http://arrow00.com
Why this must be read: Because Arrow is a writer who was born to write Jim as sentinel, and this story is a wonderful example of her talents in that direction. The premise is the neatest of twists, as it’s Jim observing and making notes on Blair for a change. I love the way she juxtaposes Jim’s journal observations with what’s going on in his daily life with his partner. Plus, it’s a first time fic, post series, *and* there’s a lovely touch of hurt comfort. So truly, what more could you ask for?

Subject A appears to have a number of personal tics, such as playing with his hair or chewing his fingernails, that he apparently uses to dispel some of his excess nervous energy. Possible OCD? Or an anxiety disorder of some kind. As much as the subject claims to seek inner quiet through meditation or other spiritual rituals, he displays an inability to sit still for any period of time. In one hour of reading, he changed positions eight times, adjusted his glasses twelve times, refastened his hair three times, and pulled two threads from the couch's upholstery.

Sandburg looked up from his book. "We should play some b-ball today. The weather won't hold like this much longer."

"Fine by me."

Observer Effect
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