May 29th, 2011 
07:28 am How Come My Dog Don't Bark When You Come Around by Delilah (PG)

Fandom: THE SENTINEL
Pairing: none
Length: 5K words
Author on LJ: unknown
Author Website: At the Brothers in Arms archive: Gen and Slash

Why this must be read: It’s a delightfully funny story told with as much wit as humor.

This is written in second person narrative, which I haven’t seen often but I really liked. The narrative focuses on Jim and I think it works better here than first person, because the distance it provides keeps the angst at bay. And, since one of the plots has Blair receiving anonymous threats, it could have turned out quite angsty. Instead it tells the story with a lot of humor, especially directed at a favorite fanon theme: Jim’s BPS (Blessed Protector Syndrome).

Move over, Jim! Blair has found a new Blessed Protector in the form of a lost dog who thinks it’s his duty to stand vigil over Blair against *everyone*, including Jim. So, when threatening emails to Blair start escalating in seriousness, Jim is more than happy to share the Blair protection patrol. However, Jim and the dog (named Zahreh) differ when it comes to a new colleague of Blair’s. Jim thinks he’s a suspect; Zahreh thinks he’s the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoy!

How Come My Dog Don’t Bark When You Come Around

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09:52 pm Deadly Ever After, by Gina Martin and Barb Huff (PG)
Fandom: HAWAII FIVE-O ORIGINAL SERIES
Title: Deadly Ever After
Pairing: het (Danno Williams/OFC), casefic
Length: 76,400 words
Author on LJ: N/A
Author Website: The Task Force Files

Why this must be read: It’s schmoop! But really well-written schmoop with a side of hurt/comfort. Really, like the show could try marrying Danno off and not have someone put that boy in the hospital. Hello, he goes to the store he winds up in the hospital! He takes a bath, he winds up in the hospital!

Sigh. Good times.

"Reunited on a case with Kono Kalakaua, McGarrett and Dan travel to the Big Island for an adventure in murder.”
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10:48 pm A Matter of Trust by Perri Smith (PG)
Fandom: THE MENTALIST
Pairing: Rigsby/Van Pelt-ish
Length: 4300 words
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] neonhummingbird 
Author Website: On LJ
Why this must be read:

Because I have decided that today shall be Mentalist het shippy-ness day. Just because.  

First rec of two: a lovely, lovely treatment of Rigsby and Van Pelt before their canonical secret dating. This fic features excellent play in team dynamics, a tense/engrossing situation, and a sophisticated, realistic handling of the relationships in the CBI team.  It's extremely well crafted and a great read.

A Matter of Trust
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10:58 pm It's Just a Moment of Change by TrustingNo1 (PG-13)
Fandom: THE MENTALIST
Pairing: Jane/Lisbon, implied Rigsby/Van Pelt
Length: Approx 1300 words
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] trustingno1 
Author Website: On LJ
Why this must be read:

I adore fics that utilize sparse prose and perfect, pithy dialog to carry along a story. This is one such fic.  

So read it for the clear mastery of witty banter and in-character interactions. Or read it because it's totally funny and sweet. Or read it because you're a bit of a shipper and haven't seen this one yet. Whatever reason you end up going with, I can guarantee you won't be disappointed.

It's Just a Moment of Change
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