The Rainmakers Series by Lar (NC17)

[virtualinsomnia]

Genre: ANGEL (crossover w/ BtVS)
Pairing: Lindsey/Riley
Author's Website: http://www.obsessedmuch.net
Author's LJ: obsessedmuch
Why this MUST be read:

This one's a lot different from my last rec. True, Lindsey still plays a major role, but that's really the only thing the two fics have in common. Whereas the former fic was much more action-oriented, this one is all about the relationship. It builds the trust between the two lead characters slowly and languidly, every word flowing slow like honey over your senses and slowly enchanting you until you just don't see why *everybody* isn't writing this pairing!

Lar has a real gift for these characters, giving their personalities ten times the depth they ever achieved on the shows and yet still remaining completely true to the characters that Joss created. Both Lindsey and Riley are completely fleshed out and three dimensional characters, beautifully and elegantly portrayed with the lightest of touches. Even if you're not a fan of one or both of the boys, I'd still suggest reading this series. I'd be willing to bet money that Lar could make a fan out of even the most hard core non-believers.

Lar is definitely one of my favorite writers in the BtVS/Angel fandom, and it's pieces like this that prove why. I can't reccommend this series, or this author, enough. Go and read and then email her and tell her how much you love it! Who knows? Maybe she'll be inspired to write more! :)

Rainmakers
Rainmakers II: Southwest of Nowhere
Rainmakers Interlude: Silence Like Water
Rainmakers III: Spindrift

Comments

[raveninthewind.livejournal.com]

Hee! I considered this story for my recs list this month because I am trying to vary the pairings, but I decided on another Lar fic.

My view of the crossover thing: I don't think the discouragement to rec crossovers should count in the BtVS/Angel fandom. IMO, there are so many canon crossovers that it should be kosher in this fandom.

I'll toe the party line, though, and try to choose stories based on the primary setting/universe. I had to pass over some favorites because they were more Angel that BtVS. (But I asked to rec Angel sometime, so I'll get to give those recs eventually...)

[virtualinsomnia]

*nods* Definitely. Rainmakers sorta falls into that limbo space of being a crossover and yet not really being more about one of the shows than the other, though. But it has a more adult feel that makes me think of A:ts rather than BtVS... and plus, it's just really good and all. :)

And ooh, can't wait to see which Lar fic you picked! Lar fic in general is always a good thing!

[casapazzo.livejournal.com]

I love this series of hers. I'd considered it, but ended up going with a different Lar story, so I'm v. glad you've covered it.

[virtualinsomnia]

Yeah, it's just really great, isn't? Mmmmmm. :)

[nightgarden.livejournal.com]

w00t! i love this series! i'm glad others love it just as much. :)

[virtualinsomnia]

*happy dance* Yay, I'm glad to see more people lovin' this series! It's one of my all-time faves! :)