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since: 08-25-10, id: 2511956, Profile Updated: 05-12-13
country: USA
Author has written 43 stories for Covert Affairs, Glee, Castle, Royal Pains, Suits, Leverage, Gossip Girl, and Perception.

I watch/obsess over many tv shows, including: Castle, Covert Affairs, Royal Pains, 30 Rock, Invasion, Pretty Little Liars, The O.C., White Collar, Leverage, Pysch, Necessary Roughness, Suits, Body of Proof, New Girl, One Tree Hill, Gossip Girl, 90210, Once Upon a Time, Perception, and Nashville.

I tend to write a lot of song fics and/or get my titles and inspiration from music. Music is a huge part of me, I'm like Peyton Sawyer in that way ;)

Arthur/Joan (Covert Affairs) are my main ship obsession, I will read anything about them! They are also my favorite to write, so expect a lot of stories about them from me ;)

More ships I like: Shules (Shawn/Jules - Pysch), Sandy/Kirsten from The O.C. (KANDY!), Seth/Summer (The O.C.), Hardison/Parker (Leverage), Sophie/Nate (Leverage), Megan/Peter (Body of Proof), Dani/Matt (Necessary Roughness), Parker/Hardison (Leverage)

Caskett (Castle/Beckett - Castle) is perfection. I feel like they have something amazing and special, and together they truly can beat the odds :) Always. Now that they are dating (!!!), I plan to write them even more, so get ready.

Aria/Ezra from PLL is adorable, I've loved them since day one. I'm also really starting to love Spencer/Toby. I actually can't name a ship on PLL I don't like... except for Garrett/Jenna. Yuck :P

Neal/Sara (White Collar) are a favorite ship of mine. For some reason, they just seem really good for each other. And Hilarie Burton is pretty hot as Sara ;) And of course, Peter and Elizabeth Burke are adorable. Donna and Harvey from Suits are my newest OTP, USA-wise. I tried very hard not to get invested, because I thought there was no chance in hell for them. But that finale gave me hope :) I also like Mike/Rachel.

Peyton/Lucas is my main OTP for One Tree Hill. Plus, as mentioned above, I adore Hilarie Burton. Nathan/Haley is also pretty cute. And Brooke/Julian, Karen/Keith, Karen/Andy, Chase/Mia, Alex/Chase, Quinn/Clay... I like a lot of OTH pairings :)

Gossip Girl has about a billion couples... but my tried and true OTP will always be Rufly (Rufus x Lily). Dan x Serena was cute before their families merged and they found out they shared a sibling... I also like Nate x Serena.

I ship Snow x Charming/Mary x David on Once Upon a Time hardcore. And Emma x August... I did ship Emma x Graham, but now they can only live in fanfics :( And since Once just keeps stomping on all my shipper dreams, I guess now my main one is Emma x Neal. Stop killing off Emma's love interests!!

Daniel & Natalie/Caroline on Perception are very intriguing... I can't ship Daniel with anyone else, because no one else seems right for him.

I am full-on obsessed with Rayna x Deacon from Nashville as well. Also Scarlett x Gunnar, because Avery is an asshat.

Random things I like include Rent, Kari Matchett, Stana Katic, Taylor Swift, Harry Potter, Wicked, Meryl Streep, Sandra Bullock, Peter Gallagher, Kelly Rowan, Lana Parilla, Les Miserables, and Idina Menzel :) I'm also a pretty big USA Network nerd.

xoxo


1. Finish Line reviews
Annie decides to not repeat history and make her same mistakes when given the chance to lie to Joan and Arthur. What I think might happen the day after the season 3 finale. One-shot.
Covert Affairs - Rated: K+ - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 821 - Reviews: 8 - Published: 5-12-13 - Annie W. & Joan C. - Complete
2. More Than I Deserve » reviews
AU: Joan & Arthur are operatives who are Annie & Auggie's age (and both single). Arthur is a brilliant case officer and Joan's fight skills are off the charts, so when they combine, things begin to fall into place. However, with strengths come weaknesses; Joan fell into the Agency because she felt lost & purposeless in life, and Arthur comes from a severely damaged family.
Covert Affairs - Rated: T - English - Romance/Adventure - Chapters: 9 - Words: 14,596 - Reviews: 16 - Updated: 3-22-13 - Published: 2-18-13 - Joan C. & Arthur C. - Complete
3. Forgive Me reviews
Joan encounters an uncomfortable problem at work, forcing her to take a good hard look in the mirror at her marriage. Warning: some heavy stuff, including sexual assault. One-shot & rated M, just to be safe.
Covert Affairs - Rated: M - English - Angst/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,690 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 2-3-13 - Joan C. - Complete
4. Pearson Hardman v Litt reviews
Louis Litt thought that siding with Daniel Hardman would help him finally gain acceptance within the firm, but instead he is more alienated than ever. One-shot.
Suits - Rated: T - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 404 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 1-26-13 - Louis L. - Complete
5. City of Devils » reviews
"Find somebody to learn, boy you gotta love someone more than yourself / I can feel the fire of the city lights burn / It's hard to find angels in hell." Joan and Arthur adopt Joan's niece during a time of struggle within Joan's family, causing Joan to realize that no matter how dangerous her job is, she can't alienate herself from the people she loves.
Covert Affairs - Rated: T - English - Family/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 11 - Words: 19,628 - Reviews: 24 - Updated: 1-22-13 - Published: 12-2-12 - Joan C. & Arthur C. - Complete
6. Santa Baby reviews
Rick decides that it's never too late for a Christmas tree, so he breaks the "no presents" rule more than once - and so does Kate ;) One-shot. [written for the Festive Fic Exchange on tumblr!]
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 908 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 12-24-12 - Kate B. & Rick C. - Complete
7. Heart of Stone » reviews
Joan is more than a boss to Annie, but by the time Annie realizes it, it may be too late as lines are crossed and boundaries pushed, and the CIA falls into a deep spiral of betrayal.
Covert Affairs - Rated: T - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 6 - Words: 10,426 - Reviews: 30 - Updated: 12-23-12 - Published: 12-6-12 - Annie W. & Joan C. - Complete
8. At Your Door reviews
Auggie shows up at Annie's house only to find it empty. He needs her, but with every day he fears that he is losing her, and his chance to tell her how he feels. One-shot.
Covert Affairs - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 992 - Reviews: 6 - Published: 11-23-12 - Auggie A. & Annie W. - Complete
9. The Pretty Things Are Going To Hell reviews
Joan may be an addict, but she has never gone this far. Dealing with how broken she is hurts more than what broke her, and she has to come to terms with what she has done. Some Arthur x Joan. **Warning: heavy stuff, including self-harm.
Covert Affairs - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,596 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 11-18-12 - Joan C. - Complete
10. Underwater » reviews
Joan needs a safe place to land, a sponsor, and a confidante that isn't her husband, so she turns to Annie for help. Expecting to teach Annie to learn from her mistakes, Joan finds herself learning as well. Some mentions of Arthur x Joan.
Covert Affairs - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 2 - Words: 3,188 - Reviews: 11 - Updated: 11-9-12 - Published: 11-4-12 - Joan C. & Annie W. - Complete
11. Stay reviews
The conversation between Joan & Arthur that we didn't get to see in 3x13 "Man in the Middle." One-shot.
Covert Affairs - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,598 - Reviews: 6 - Published: 11-4-12 - Joan C. & Arthur C. - Complete
12. Everything Breaks Sometimes reviews
It's storming in Virginia, and Joan seeks comfort in Auggie as she repairs herself from yet another fight with Arthur... but while the rain pours and the power flickers on and off, a event makes Joan realize that nothing is worth giving up on, not even when it seems easier. Eventual Arthur x Joan.
Covert Affairs - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,624 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 10-22-12 - Joan C. & Auggie A.
13. Breathe In, Breathe Out reviews
Joan tried to deal with the fact that she couldn't save Annie from self-destruction any more than she could save herself. Spoilers for 3x11, some Joan x Arthur.
Covert Affairs - Rated: T - English - Angst/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,299 - Reviews: 5 - Published: 10-22-12 - Joan C. & Arthur C. - Complete
14. Runaways » reviews
Jai's death has rocked the CIA, and everyone is on edge. When a lead on his murder comes up, Annie, Auggie, Joan, and Arthur do all they can to discover Jai's killer and the reason behind this horrible tragedy. Some Arthur/Joan.
Covert Affairs - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Friendship - Chapters: 6 - Words: 16,379 - Reviews: 17 - Updated: 10-7-12 - Published: 8-20-12 - Joan C. & Annie W. - Complete
15. Once Upon a Life Together » reviews
Part 3 of "What Hurts the Most" and "In Your Arms." Kate and Rick begin their life together, truly testing the "for better or worse" part of their vows. Of course, once they weather the many storms, there is always some sunshine. Just like the best fairytales, Rick and Kate prove that love overcomes just about everything - and have a happy ending of their own.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 17 - Words: 38,976 - Reviews: 37 - Updated: 10-6-12 - Published: 7-15-12 - Kate B. & Rick C. - Complete
16. Now That It's Over reviews
A quick post-After the Storm one-shot. Kate and Rick have a sweet moment together at the end of the day, when all is said and done.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 502 - Reviews: 9 - Published: 9-29-12 - Kate B. & Rick C. - Complete
17. Lightning
Daniel Pierce has some visitors late at night that open his eyes to a decision he's been avoiding: Who does he love? Mostly Daniel x Natalie.
Perception - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,352 - Published: 9-17-12 - Daniel P. & Natalie V.
18. A Real Good Shot reviews
Inspired by the song "Kiss Me or Not"; Castle and Beckett try to figure out what they are after sleeping together. Set after 4x23/during 5x01.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,245 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 9-9-12 - Kate B. & Rick C.
19. Just Stay Here Tonight reviews
Set during 3x13 "The Hurt Locket." Lily struggles to be vulnerable and open herself up to Rufus, despite how much they love each other. One-shot.
Gossip Girl - Rated: K+ - English - Family/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,787 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 9-9-12 - Lillian & Rufus - Complete
20. I'll Be Right Beside You, Dear reviews
Set during episode 5x10: Rufus comforts Lily at the hospital as they wait for news about Chuck after the car accident.
Gossip Girl - Rated: K+ - English - Hurt/Comfort/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,359 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 7-27-12 - Lillian & Rufus - Complete
21. Strong Without Permission reviews
Joan Campbell doesn't need anyone's permission to be a strong, high-ranking woman in the CIA. But that doesn't mean she doesn't need a little reassurance from her husband every once and a while. One-shot. Set during 2x10.
Covert Affairs - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 755 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 7-24-12 - Joan C. & Arthur C. - Complete
22. The Awkward Job reviews
A quick one-shot about the potential awkwardness of the team just letting themselves into Nate's apartment whenever they please.
Leverage - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 707 - Reviews: 11 - Published: 7-23-12 - Nathan F. & Sophie D. - Complete
23. In Your Arms » reviews
Sequel to What Hurts the Most: Kate and Rick start a new chapter of their lives together and do their hardest and most rewarding teamwork, with a few bumps along the way.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 15 - Words: 34,751 - Reviews: 37 - Updated: 7-10-12 - Published: 5-5-12 - Kate B. & Rick C. - Complete
24. What Hurts The Most » reviews
What would have happened if Castle walked away in 4x01 'Rise' and Beckett didn't follow him? warning: a bit angsty
Castle - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 7 - Words: 13,407 - Reviews: 26 - Updated: 12-29-11 - Published: 12-13-11 - Kate B. & Rick C. - Complete
25. Marchin' On » reviews
Sequel to Breathe: It's been 3 years since Joan and Arthur had a child and they're still dealing with how to balance work and family. When drama at work makes their lives more complicated, Joan just might consider leaving the CIA to focus more on family.
Covert Affairs - Rated: T - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 12 - Words: 31,177 - Reviews: 17 - Updated: 11-26-11 - Published: 7-20-11 - Joan C. & Arthur C. - Complete
26. Still Here reviews
Kate wakes up in the middle of the night after having a horrible nightmare, and Castle consoles her. One-shot.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 742 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 10-13-11 - Kate B. & Rick C. - Complete
27. Dream a Little Dream of Me reviews
A short Caskett one-shot based off of a dream I had. Castle and Beckett discuss a case while doing a little cleaning at The Old Haunt.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Friendship/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 787 - Reviews: 7 - Published: 10-13-11 - Kate B. & Rick C. - Complete
28. Going Back vs Going Forward » reviews
Donna knows she can never go back from being with Harvey, but maybe she doesn't want to go back. Maybe she wants to go forward. She's just too afraid to lose him if he doesn't feel the same.
Suits - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Romance - Chapters: 3 - Words: 6,534 - Reviews: 5 - Updated: 10-9-11 - Published: 9-26-11 - Donna & Harvey S. - Complete
29. Our Thing reviews
A short little one-shot about Donna and Harvey pre-court in "Dog Fight." If Harvey never forgave Donna, would she regret going to Jessica? Maybe.
Suits - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 712 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 9-11-11 - Donna & Harvey S. - Complete
30. It's just that nightmare reviews
Based off of the most recent few episodes of Royal Pains, mainly 3x05 and 3x06. Hank rushes back to the Hamptons after Jill's accident. One-shot, for now.
Royal Pains - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,362 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 8-3-11 - Jill C. & Hank L.
31. Breathe » reviews
Joan and Arthur get an unexpected surprise that will have a huge impact on their lives, are they ready?
Covert Affairs - Rated: T - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 22 - Words: 40,382 - Reviews: 86 - Updated: 7-25-11 - Published: 9-26-10 - Joan C. & Arthur C. - Complete
32. When you're in love, all the songs make sense » reviews
As you may have noticed, I love songfics. Short little chapters, each based on a verse of a song. None of them are connected, I will just publish a new chapter anytime I find a good lyric to write around. Lots of Caskett cuteness!
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 3 - Words: 1,679 - Reviews: 2 - Updated: 7-15-11 - Published: 6-14-11 - Kate B. & Rick C.
33. Burlesque reviews
Annie and Joan go undercover at a Burlesque club to get some evidence on an arms dealer... and have a fun and unexpected little adventure! One-shot.
Covert Affairs - Rated: T - English - Humor/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,294 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 7-8-11 - Joan C. & Annie W. - Complete
34. Breathless reviews
Kate Beckett always wanted that feeling of being so in love she couldn't breathe. Then one day, she got it.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,222 - Reviews: 5 - Published: 6-11-11 - Kate B. & Rick C.
35. Sudden Heat » reviews
A bit of a songfic. Set right after the season 2 finale, Beckett tries to figure out her feeling for Castle, with some help from the Wicked soundtrack.
Castle - Rated: T - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 2 - Words: 1,614 - Reviews: 7 - Updated: 6-11-11 - Published: 6-10-11 - Kate B. & Rick C.
36. Dangerous Intruder? No, just Castle reviews
Just a quick little one-shot about a possible way Caskett's first kiss could have gone.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 732 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 5-8-11 - Kate B. & Rick C. - Complete
37. When the Levees Break » reviews
Thoughts of the main characters, including Annie, Joan, Arthur, and Auggie during or at the end of episode 1x11, When The Levee Breaks.
Covert Affairs - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Humor - Chapters: 5 - Words: 4,001 - Reviews: 8 - Updated: 5-1-11 - Published: 9-22-10 - Joan C. & Auggie A. - Complete
38. Nobody's Fault But Mine reviews
A one-shot titled with a Led Zepplin song, in Covert Affairs tradition. This is my version of how the first episode of season 2 might go.
Covert Affairs - Rated: K+ - English - Hurt/Comfort/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,587 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 5-1-11 - Annie W. - Complete
39. Snapshot reviews
A fanfic explaining the picture of Joan and Arthur on Joan's desk seen in Communications Breakdown and other episodes . One-shot.
Covert Affairs - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,214 - Reviews: 5 - Published: 9-12-10 - Joan C. & Arthur C. - Complete
40. Take care of me reviews
Joan gets sick and Arthur takes care of her.
Covert Affairs - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 967 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 9-4-10 - Joan C. & Arthur C. - Complete
41. Workplace Opinions reviews
Joan's thoughts on some of her operatives, including Annie and Jai. Small mention of Arthur/Joan. One-shot.
Covert Affairs - Rated: K+ - English - Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 557 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 8-29-10 - Joan C. - Complete
42. If it Kills Me reviews
The thought of losing Emma might just Kill him. Wemma cuteness, based on the song 'If it Kills Me' by Jason Mraz. One-shot, set after Journey.
Glee - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,402 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 8-28-10 - Emma P. & Will S. - Complete
43. She's my world » reviews
Arthur loves Joan with all his heart, and just wants her to trust him. He may seem tough on the outside, but when it comes down to it, losing her is unthinkable. She's his world. After an amazing night, he figures out how to get her really trust him.
Covert Affairs - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 3 - Words: 1,412 - Reviews: 5 - Published: 8-27-10 - Arthur C. & Joan C. - Complete