January 6th, 2012 
07:22 am A Question of Liberty by Riventhorn (NC17)
Fandom: MERLIN
Pairing: Arthur/Merlin
Length: novel length/ 9 chapters
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] riventhorn
Author Website: AO3
Why this must be read:

I adore a good historical AU in most fandoms I read, Merlin included. Imagine my utter delight in finding one so well researched and so well written. Riventhorn has created a world set during the American Revolution that involves all the key details and events of the day, adding in the little touches that make this world Merlin like magic and the relationship between these two men. Ranging from the beginning in 1774 to the end of the war, we follow these two men as they explore their relationship in a time when it's taboo and discover the value of freedom in a time when it's being fought for. Riventhorn built an epic that I was more than happy to be lost in; you'll be just as enthralled.

A Question of Liberty
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10:58 am Daddy's Secret Vice (PG) and Preeni Pi Finds the South Pole (NC-17) by ginchy
Fandom: STAR WARS
Pairing: Luke Skywalker/Mara Jade
Length: Daddy's Secret Vice is 1200 and Preeni Pi is 1600
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] ginchy
Author Website: Her tag here at [livejournal.com profile] lukeandmara
Why this must be read: I pulled my hair out trying to decide which of [livejournal.com profile] ginchy's stories to rec here. There are so many awesome ones and she is such an amazing, prolific writer in the fandom. First off, please note that while the first of the pair of stories is PG and kid-friendly, oh boy the second one is not.

Daddy's Secret Vice is a short glimpse into family life for the Skywalkers and Mara dresses up as the Star Wars version of Santa, Preeni Pi. The second story deals with what she and Luke do with the costume. And seeing as it is ginchy, you know it is going to be smoldering (and she certainly delivers!) I know that 'tis not the season, but read it and be jolly anyway.

Daddy's Secret Vice (PG)
Preeni Pi Finds the South Pole (NC-17)
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03:00 pm New Clothes by curious_spells (NC-17)

Fandom: MEN'S PROFESSIONAL TENNIS RPS
Pairing: Roger Federer/Rafael Nadal
Length: ~ 1600 words
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] curious_spells
Author Website: [livejournal.com profile] curious_spells
Why this must be read: I will admit upfront that, while Roger/Rafa fics are the most popular in this fandom, it's not really my thing.  For the sake of completeness, I did look through the fandom at some of the popular authors.  For even what is essentially a kink!fic to get my attention, it must do something special.  It is from the partnership of two popular writers of this pairing, [livejournal.com profile] louiseluxand [livejournal.com profile] emungere, who often collaborate.  Like the previous recommendation, it involves one player (Roger) stepping out of the norm in order to figure how conquer a rival (in this case, Rafa).  However, the way the tables turn in this story is, frankly, quite hot.

New Clothes

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04:32 pm The Sporting Life by meretricula (R)
Fandom: MEN'S PROFESSIONAL TENNIS RPS
Pairing: Novak Djokovic/Rafael Nadal
Length: 1900 words
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] meretricula
Author Website: [livejournal.com profile] meretricula
Why this must be read: There is overlap between the tennis fandom and the football fandom that was recced a couple of months ago, especially with the Spanish players on tour.  Rafael Nadal's love of football is quite strong - he went to the World Cup finals to celebrate with the Spaniards in 2010 when he was supposed to be resting.  So if one of his friends gives the suggestion to appear at Rafa's door wearing footballer gear, it would appear you have the friends' seal of approval.  It also is good as an introduction to other members of the Spanish Armada without really needing to know too much about them.  This was written in 2009 and, while the dynamic of this pairing has changed significantly in the last year due to Novak winning everything in sight, I still believe that Rafa wouldn't be able to turn down this offer.

The Sporting Life
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09:17 pm Random Acts by [livejournal.com profile] sgamadison (NC17)
Apologies for the late start to the month. I've had some rather bad internet connection issues for the past week.



Fandom: STARGATE ATLANTIS
Pairing: John/Rodney
Length: 25K in 6 parts
Author on LJ: sgamadison
Author Website: http://sgamadison.livejournal.com
Why this must be read:
I loved seeing this side of Rodney. He's rather endearing when he's not sure of himself or his feelings. Just a lovely feel good read.

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Random Acts
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