Liv Cassidy
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since: 12-26-05, id: 957011, Profile Updated: 05-04-13
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Author has written 21 stories for Law and Order: SVU, 7th Heaven, and Ghost Whisperer.

I mainly write for the SVU fandom now. I was formerly Paisley Mae, and before that I was WhizofCheese. I used to write quite a bit for the 7th Heaven fandom, but my 7th Heaven stories are currently on hiatus because Hallmark pulled 7th Heaven off the network, so I never get to watch it anymore.

I love to write, though I know my stories aren't perfect. I'm always looking to improve and accept constructive criticism. However, I ask that if you're going to criticize my stories you:

  • Leave a signed review (so I can message you with questions or comments)
  • Be specific. Don't just say this sucks. Tell me WHAT sucks, and let me know if you have any suggestions on how I can improve.
  • Point out loop holes in my plot, point out factual errors, point out grammar errors, BUT DON'T CRITICIZE THE PAIRING. I'm a hardcore Bensidy shipper, and I understand not everyone in the SVU fandom ships them. I get sick and tired of reading reviews criticizing the pairing. DON'T READ THE STORY, then! I can't stand Liv shipped with Alex, Casey, or Amanda, but do I even attempt to read those stories? No. I don't read them and I don't review them, for that reason. Also, 99% of E/O stories annoy me, but can you imagine the backlash I'd get if I criticized every E/O story? /end rant
  • Also, if I leave a critical review on your story, don't take it offensively. Take it as an opportunity to improve. Isn't that the purpose of the review feature?

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    I love talking to other SVU writers, as long as you can handle my Bensidy obsession. So, feel free to PM me. I'm also open to other pairings, though my OTP is and always will be Bensidy. I've shipped them since season one!

    My thoughts on each SVU pairing:

    Bensidy: They're honestly perfect for each other. I know others will argue that Liv is just settling for Brian, but I don't think that's it. Brian fell in love with Olivia fourteen years ago, and I don't think he ever stopped lovirng her. When she turned him down, he was heart broken. Cragen sensed what was going on, and that's why he assigned the case he did to Brian. He knew it would touch Brian, and he knew that would ask him to transfer out. Essentially, I think Cragen though he was doing this for Brian's best interest, so he could get away and move on from Olivia. Then, Brian went undercover, though Olivia was still in the back of his mind. Every woman he slept with, he imagined was Olivia. People say "he slept with all these hookers," but the only one we know for sure he slept with was Carissa, and that was an actual relationship. So, there dismisses the theory that he slept around. Even if he did, I think Olivia was always in the back of his mind. When Brian reconnects with Olivia, I think this is when Olivia realized the mistake she made. Look at how she reacted when Brian was shot! I think she honestly loves him, though she's terrified of getting hurt again. Every person she's ever let get close to her has left her. That's why she's doubting the seriousness of her and Brian's relationship, because she doesn't want to get hurt again. Brian is also struggling with the same battle. Olivia already hurt him fourteen years ago. He's afraid she'll do it again. They're really a perfect fit. Though, their fear is what holds them back from getting too serious. I really hope the writers keep them together, and I'm really excited to see Brian is going to be in season 14's finale. I'm hoping we see a lot of Bensidy. :)

    EO: There's no denying the chemistry between Elliot and Olivia. Though, I honestly think the chemistry wasn't so much the characters, but instead it was between Chris and Mariska. Their chemistry truly was natural. However, when I think of how much Elliot hurt Olivia, my heart burns. I truly believe Olivia loved Elliot with all her heart, and whether or not he loved her back is debatable. I think he cared for her t a point, but I think his love for her was more of a brother to a sister love. If he truly loved her as more than that, he would not have kissed Dani. I understand he was hurt when Olivia left without saying goodbye, but he was quick to make moves on his new partner. . .too quick. Olivia wanted to make a move when he was separated from Kathy, but she knew that she couldn't because a) they're partners, and that would ruin their partnership and b) she saw he was hurting, and she wouldn't want to be a rebound. She knew that it wasn't right for her to feel like she did. He was her partner, and partners weren't supposed to feel that way for each other. That's why she asked for a new partner at the end of Fault. She never stopped loving him. Again, I do think Elliot cared, and I think he realized how she felt for him, and that's why he couldn't contact her when he left SVU. He knew it was an opportunity for her to move on, instead of wasting more time on him. Essentially, he was doing her a favor. He knew that as long as he was in her life, she would never find happiness. He knew that if he wasn't part of her life, she would be able to move on and find someone truly special for her. And she did.

    AO: Okay, I can see WHY people ship Alex and Olivia, especially in the earlier seasons, but I can't and never will. I see Olivia as straight because it's been established on the show that she is straight. She and Alex are great friends and nothing more.

    CO: No way. I don't see it, period. I find it hilarious when Casey and Olivia argue, but no way.

    Calex: Not going to lie, I don't understand why people ship Casey and Alex. Seriously? They've met like once. No way.

    C/E: Yes! I ship Casey and Elliot before I ship Olivia and Elliot anymore. I think it's interesting how Elliot left the show after Casey returned. (Hence the inspiration for "Casey's Secret"). If Elliot were to leave Kathy, I think he and Casey would make a good couple.

    FO: At first I thought it was an odd pairing, though reading "Skin Deep" opened my eyes to this pairing. I'm not completely against it, though I think Fin and Olivia's relationship is more of a brother and sister relationship, not a romantic relationship.

    Felinda: I'm all for it! Season 14 (specifically "Presumed Guilty") has hinted at Felinda, and why do I have the feeling that Fin is going to wake up with Melinda in his bed in the season finale? I hope I'm right. I know Melinda has a daughter. It's likely she's divorced now, like Fin. I think they'd make a good couple.

    Finanda: Ehhh, I think they're great partners, and I love their partnership, but I see more of a father/daughter relationship with Fin and Amanda than a boyfriend/girlfriend. Amanda can't be much older than Ken!

    Rolivia: Hell no. I LOVE their friendship, though! Olivia has had to work side-by-side men for so many years, so it's nice for her to have another female detective to work with at SVU. I'd like to see more "girl talk" scenes with Olivia and Amanda, like when Amanda started questioning Olivia about her relationship with Brian.

    Bensaro: I'm leery. I can see it sometimes, and Danny Pino and Mariska Hargitay are absolutely adorable on screen together. Though, especially after Undercover Blue, Nick has enough going on in his life right now! Plus, I'm such a huge Bensidy shipper and I don't want Olivia to hurt Brian. I couldn't imagine her leaving Brian for Nick. Plus, if Olivia couldn't date Elliot, her partner, what makes you think she'd date Nick? Plus, I personally think Nick should go back to Cynthia and his son. (I HATE Maria!)

    Livid: I have my moments where I ship them, solely because David had kids and that would make Olivia a step-mom! They were cute together, though I really think David had one thing on his mind: getting in her pants. If he wanted her back, why didn't he chase after her when he left the DA's office? Maybe he did, but she was already with Brian. (This is another plot bunny I've been toying with).

    Barson: I love their friendship, but I can't ship them. Though, I definitely do see Barba as bisexual. I think he may have a crush on Olivia. I sensed a little jealousy when he found out about Brian and Olivia. *Note: I ship Barba and Captain Harris hardcore. Did you see the look on Captain Harris's face when he was talking about Barba?

    Bolivia: Bayard Ellis was soooo jealous of David and Olivia. I think he has a major "thing" for Olivia. I don't ship them, though.


    1. What Should Have Been » reviews
    AU: She spent a night with him in season one. What if that night had changed her life forever? The Special Victims Unit wouldn't be the same today.
    Law and Order: SVU - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 6 - Words: 9,358 - Reviews: 42 - Updated: 5-11-13 - Published: 2-16-13 - O. Benson & B. Cassidy
    2. Livid reviews
    David was in love with Olivia Benson, and he thought she loved him, too. He gave up everything for her, only to learn of an unsettling discovery.
    Law and Order: SVU - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,591 - Reviews: 5 - Published: 5-4-13 - O. Benson & D. Haden - Complete
    3. His Hand » reviews
    It all started with "the hand"...
    Law and Order: SVU - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 6 - Words: 12,795 - Reviews: 36 - Updated: 4-21-13 - Published: 1-5-13 - B. Cassidy & O. Benson
    4. Casey's Secret » reviews
    ADA Casey Novak has been harboring a secret since shortly before she was disbarred in 2008. Three years later, she's been reinstated and her secret is uncovered by none other than Detective Olivia Benson. Will she ever regain the detective's respect?
    Law and Order: SVU - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 4 - Words: 6,981 - Reviews: 18 - Updated: 4-11-13 - Published: 11-18-12 - C. Novak & E. Stabler
    5. Second Chance » reviews
    She denied him almost fourteen years ago. Now she has a second chance. It's also her last chance at the future she always dreamed about. Just when Olivia Benson's life is just shy of perfect, someone she once knew very well re-enters her life under tragic circumstances.
    Law and Order: SVU - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 31 - Words: 65,429 - Reviews: 177 - Updated: 3-24-13 - Published: 9-27-12 - B. Cassidy & O. Benson
    6. Her Brother reviews
    We know that their fathers are both named Joseph, but what if Olivia's father wasn't Joseph Hollister? What if her brother wasn't Simon? Alternate ending to "Haystack".
    Law and Order: SVU - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 483 - Reviews: 5 - Published: 12-15-12 - O. Benson - Complete
    7. That Story I'll Never Read reviews
    Crackfic: I would never read this story, but you can if you dare!
    Law and Order: SVU - Rated: T - English - Parody - Chapters: 1 - Words: 806 - Reviews: 6 - Published: 11-17-12 - O. Benson - Complete
    8. The Woman behind the Screen reviews
    Companion to "The Man behind the Screen" - Elliot's POV. After his divorce is finalized, Elliot turns to an online dating site to find love and is shocked by whose profile he stumbles upon.
    Law and Order: SVU - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,698 - Reviews: 7 - Published: 11-14-12 - E. Stabler & O. Benson
    9. The Man behind the Screen » reviews
    Olivia Benson wants nothing more than to find "Mr. Right." Against her better judgment, she takes a desperate move: she joins a dating site. Will she finally be united with her true love, or will she only have her heart broken again?
    Law and Order: SVU - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 11 - Words: 24,775 - Reviews: 91 - Updated: 11-11-12 - Published: 10-13-12 - O. Benson & E. Stabler - Complete
    10. Secrets behind the Glass » reviews
    Sarah didn't want them to look at her "like that," so she didn't tell them. She wanted to live her life without the baggage from her past weighing her down. Learn the real reason why Sarah and her parents moved to Glen Oak.
    7th Heaven - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 3 - Words: 4,042 - Reviews: 10 - Updated: 8-25-12 - Published: 2-13-11 - Sarah G.
    11. That Should Be Me reviews
    "It's not fair," Savannah thought, "that should be me." There's no feeling worse in the world than knowing the one you love is in love with someone else, especially when that someone else is your best friend.
    7th Heaven - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,047 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 8-3-12 - Savannah K.
    12. Rock Bottom » reviews
    As Matt travels down the bumpy road to rock bottom after an incident on the job, Sarah fears for the wellbeing of their twin boys. In the meantime, the rest of the Camden clan have their own "issues" they're dealing with. Will Matt redeem himself?
    7th Heaven - Rated: T - English - Drama/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 10 - Words: 38,579 - Reviews: 15 - Updated: 11-25-11 - Published: 3-25-10 - Matt C. & Sarah G.
    13. Wake Me Up When September Ends » reviews
    After twenty years of partnership, the Kinkirks and the Hamptons have shared many experiences as they have watched their children mature into young adults together. All was well until tragedy strikes and burdensome truths are unveiled.
    7th Heaven - Rated: T - English - Tragedy - Chapters: 4 - Words: 15,304 - Reviews: 10 - Updated: 6-22-11 - Published: 10-21-10
    14. Outside Heaven » reviews
    They always knew Ruthie would be different, but they were all too ignorant to possibly predict this ... After tragedy strikes the Camden family, Ruthie is terrorized by her emotions and a deep dark secret she is holding inside.
    7th Heaven - Rated: T - English - Drama/Tragedy - Chapters: 53 - Words: 289,943 - Reviews: 336 - Updated: 5-22-11 - Published: 4-10-10 - Ruthie C. - Complete
    15. Beyond the Lies » reviews
    Outside Heaven Sub-Story: Peter Petrowski had moved on years ago. He was a new college graduate, was about to begin his career, and was focused on the love of his life. Just when he thought his life was next to perfect, she returns with a startling secret
    7th Heaven - Rated: T - English - Drama - Chapters: 3 - Words: 9,269 - Reviews: 8 - Updated: 2-24-11 - Published: 1-21-11 - Peter P.
    16. The Blink of an Eye » reviews
    So much can happen in a blink of an eye; lives can be lost, and the course of others' lives can be changed forever. An alternative ending to the episode "Who Knew?"
    7th Heaven - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 5 - Words: 9,413 - Reviews: 14 - Updated: 2-20-11 - Published: 5-12-10
    17. Where the Heart Lies » reviews
    Spring Break 2007: All Ruthie Camden wanted to do was spend some quality time in New York with her brother, sister-in-law, and nephews. Little did she know she was about to discover an unsettling secret that could tear her family into pieces.
    7th Heaven - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Drama - Chapters: 3 - Words: 8,306 - Reviews: 11 - Updated: 2-4-11 - Published: 9-20-10 - Matt C. & Sarah G.
    18. Same as it Never Was reviews
    All Jim wanted was a long needed peaceful getaway for his wife and two children. Whilst at the airport; Melinda meets the delusional ghost of Annie Camden, who leads her to the Camden family and well in over her head.
    Crossover - 7th Heaven & Ghost Whisperer - Rated: T - English - Supernatural/Suspense - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,925 - Reviews: 5 - Published: 8-20-10
    19. Destiny reviews
    They were destined to be together from birth. Only doubt can keep them apart.
    7th Heaven - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,151 - Reviews: 7 - Published: 6-8-10 - Complete
    20. Surprises » reviews
    One female SVU detective gets a lot of surprises that will change her life forever. All of them happen to lead back to one gigantic surprise.
    Law and Order: SVU - Rated: K+ - English - Angst - Chapters: 13 - Words: 11,002 - Reviews: 47 - Updated: 3-15-06 - Published: 12-29-05 - Complete
    21. The Junior Detectives of NYC reviews
    It's a boring day in the SVU Squadroom. There are no calls or anything. What else are the members of the Special Victims Unit to talk about besides their days in junior high. This is how it all began!
    Law and Order: SVU - Rated: K - English - Mystery/Adventure - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,607 - Reviews: 15 - Published: 1-18-06 - Complete
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