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Author has written 32 stories for Downton Abbey, Calendar Girls, Ever Decreasing Circles, Walking Dead, and Once Upon a Time.

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All you need to know is that Im a massive shipper, incapable of ending a story too angsty, not a native English speaker and will attempt to work in a cat one way or the other in whatever Im writing.

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If Only For A Night by JustBFree5 reviews
In Storybrooke, a secret friendship has formed between the lovely librarian and the town's most notorious dealer.
Once Upon a Time - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Romance - Chapters: 48 - Words: 283,650 - Reviews: 456 - Favs: 207 - Follows: 207 - Updated: 2/28/2016 - Published: 10/2/2014 - [Rumpelstiltskin/Mr. Gold, Belle/Lacey] - Complete
St George's Day by Onesimus42 reviews
Elsie Hughes's arrival at Downton in 1902. The sequel to May Day. This will likely not make a lot of sense unless you've read that first.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 16 - Words: 33,510 - Reviews: 136 - Favs: 39 - Follows: 28 - Updated: 1/19/2013 - Published: 6/13/2012 - E. Hughes, C. Carson - Complete
Be My Baby and Love Over and Over by Lavender and Hay reviews
Two shot about Ruth and Tim moving in together; another Miss Puppet rip-off.
Calendar Girls - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 2 - Words: 2,451 - Reviews: 3 - Favs: 4 - Updated: 5/31/2012 - Published: 5/29/2012
Epitáfio by Lovisa Cansino reviews
There is so much he should have done. He wonders if it's too late now.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 7 - Words: 10,480 - Reviews: 70 - Favs: 36 - Follows: 20 - Updated: 5/12/2012 - Published: 11/20/2011 - C. Carson, E. Hughes - Complete
Reminisces by kouw reviews
Elsie Hughes tries to get some work done, but i distracted by memories. Angsty-ish one-shot.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 917 - Reviews: 18 - Favs: 11 - Follows: 2 - Published: 4/13/2012 - E. Hughes, C. Carson - Complete
Love Realised by Lavender and Hay reviews
Terrible title, apologies. ANOTHER rip-off of Miss Puppet; elaborating on the epilogue of her story.
Calendar Girls - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 5 - Words: 9,180 - Reviews: 8 - Favs: 4 - Follows: 3 - Updated: 4/11/2012 - Published: 4/2/2012 - Complete
Medical Attention by Lavender and Hay reviews
Ruth has been having trouble with her back, and Celia decides that it's high time the doctor knew about it. A Ruth/Dr. Wellington fic.
Calendar Girls - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 2 - Words: 4,633 - Reviews: 8 - Favs: 4 - Follows: 2 - Updated: 3/25/2012 - Published: 3/24/2012 - Complete
One Night in London by Lavender and Hay reviews
Richard has realised what a terrible mistake he's made in letting Isobel go to France, and wants to do something to make it at least a little bit better.
Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 5 - Words: 8,630 - Reviews: 20 - Favs: 17 - Follows: 6 - Updated: 2/26/2012 - Published: 2/6/2012 - Dr. Clarkson, Isobel C. - Complete
Nothing more than Friends by cookie-moi reviews
Spoilers for 2.02 - Elsie goes to see Charles after that day to make sure that he is well again. And well... maybe they are only friends. But what if they're not?
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 7,197 - Reviews: 27 - Favs: 44 - Follows: 6 - Published: 1/17/2012 - E. Hughes, C. Carson - Complete
Throes of Passion by cookie-moi reviews
A fanfic of a fanfic.An alternative scene for chapter 10 of Miss Puppet's "Romance must advertise". What might have happened if Dr. Wellington had reached for Isobel Crawley. A belated Christmas/early New Year's present for Miss Puppet.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 10,716 - Reviews: 8 - Favs: 6 - Follows: 1 - Updated: 1/7/2012 - Published: 12/30/2011 - Isobel C.
Volleyball by Lavender and Hay reviews
AU, OOC, wild, volleyball-centred madness. Featuring Dr Clarkson, Isobel, Hughsie, Sybil and Matthew.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Adventure - Chapters: 11 - Words: 18,934 - Reviews: 72 - Favs: 9 - Follows: 10 - Updated: 1/1/2012 - Published: 10/2/2011 - Isobel C., Dr. Clarkson - Complete
Painted Ghosts and Paper Boats by Lavender and Hay reviews
A conversation between Elsie and Isobel in 1924 when the world has changed and them along with it. Matthew is the Earl and lipstick is being used more liberally. M/M, C/H. "Were you in love with Mr Carson, Mrs Hughes?"
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Friendship/Tragedy - Chapters: 3 - Words: 5,886 - Reviews: 19 - Favs: 6 - Follows: 4 - Updated: 12/17/2011 - Published: 9/6/2011 - Isobel C., E. Hughes - Complete
His Anger by cookie-moi reviews
A little fanfic for Miss Puppet's "Romance must advertise". Some musings about why Wellington could reacts the way he reacts.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,586 - Reviews: 2 - Favs: 2 - Published: 10/28/2011 - Complete
Mrs Hughes' New Dress by Lavender and Hay reviews
An idea got from my odd reaction to the Series 2 behind the scenes trailer, but minimal spoilers. Mrs Hughes has a new dress.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 7 - Words: 6,621 - Reviews: 45 - Favs: 43 - Follows: 7 - Updated: 7/30/2011 - Published: 7/17/2011 - E. Hughes, C. Carson - Complete
A Man Like You by TheShippyQueen reviews
Set during episode 1: Mr Bates is leaving and Anna is confused by her feelings.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,712 - Reviews: 9 - Favs: 19 - Follows: 1 - Published: 6/23/2011 - Anna S., J. Bates - Complete
So Simple by linnybrown reviews
September, 1914: Anna is unusually melancholy, Mr Bates is oddly comforting. Mrs Hughes speaks her mind. Mr Bates uses her words against her.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,567 - Reviews: 15 - Favs: 23 - Follows: 3 - Published: 4/19/2011 - Anna S., J. Bates - Complete
Missives and His Mother by westwingnut221 reviews
A series of letters between John Bates, his mother, and Anna. After Anna's visit to London, of course.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 4 - Words: 2,941 - Reviews: 29 - Favs: 15 - Follows: 17 - Updated: 3/22/2011 - Published: 3/1/2011 - Anna S., J. Bates
Pity by PBCD reviews
Bates and Anna get a few things straight.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,144 - Reviews: 20 - Favs: 25 - Follows: 4 - Published: 3/9/2011 - Anna S., J. Bates - Complete
Diversions by PBCD reviews
Anna comes up with her own solution to a problem. Pure fluff.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,140 - Reviews: 22 - Favs: 19 - Follows: 9 - Published: 3/1/2011 - Anna S., J. Bates - Complete
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Where The Heart Is reviews
After Belle saves six year old Bae Gold from a car accident, his father offers her to stay with him while she heals from the injuries she sustained in doing so. What starts out as an act of gratitude soon turns into something far more layered when both father and son fall head over heels in love with the sweet librarian who has suddenly swept into their lives.
Once Upon a Time - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 8 - Words: 23,774 - Reviews: 71 - Favs: 57 - Follows: 92 - Updated: 10/20/2015 - Published: 5/8/2015 - Rumpelstiltskin/Mr. Gold, Belle/Lacey
Flavor Of Gold reviews
Belle French becomes an apprentice to the seclusive and introvert chocolatier Rum Gold. Slowly feelings start to bloom between the two of them, but then a secret threatens their romance and the chocolate factory and forcing Belle into making an impossible decision. Two years later, a heart-broken, vindictive Gold attends the Culinary Guild Jubilee and they'll have to face each othe
Once Upon a Time - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 10 - Words: 26,378 - Reviews: 26 - Favs: 6 - Follows: 20 - Updated: 6/18/2015 - Published: 4/5/2015 - Rumpelstiltskin/Mr. Gold, Belle/Lacey
Thorns reviews
Remix of Petals, which should be read first. After their wedding night, Gold and Belle do confess their feelings for each other, but each of them continues to assume the other wants Belle to have her reconstructive surgery.
Once Upon a Time - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 5,873 - Reviews: 9 - Favs: 21 - Follows: 3 - Updated: 5/31/2015 - Published: 5/24/2015 - Rumpelstiltskin/Mr. Gold, Belle/Lacey - Complete
Those We Don't Speak Of reviews
He'd grown used to fear, but it was Belle that he wanted to protect. Or, the one where Spinner!Rumple lives in M. Night Shayamalan's ' The Village'.
Once Upon a Time - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 18 - Words: 34,791 - Reviews: 35 - Favs: 8 - Follows: 2 - Updated: 5/17/2015 - Published: 2/14/2015 - Rumpelstiltskin/Mr. Gold, Belle/Lacey - Complete
Yours Truly reviews
She's a small town librarian, he's owns an antiquarian bookshop in Boston. They exchange letters. Setting: AU/ No curse
Once Upon a Time - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 2 - Words: 2,142 - Reviews: 11 - Favs: 9 - Follows: 2 - Updated: 5/6/2015 - Published: 5/5/2015 - Rumpelstiltskin/Mr. Gold, Belle/Lacey - Complete
Petals reviews
After surviving a fire when she was a child, Belle French' face is scarred. She works for the seclusive Mr. Gold and tends to his rose garden, never realizing that the shy man has fallen in love with her. Unable to believe she will ever return his feelings, he proposes a deal instead: he'll pay for her reconstructive surgery if she agrees to marry him. AU/No curse
Once Upon a Time - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 3 - Words: 13,744 - Reviews: 47 - Favs: 117 - Follows: 37 - Updated: 5/2/2015 - Published: 4/27/2015 - Rumpelstiltskin/Mr. Gold, Belle/Lacey - Complete
Parallel reviews
Once a year she's taken from her cell to get a medical check-up. This year there's a man across the room yelling at a nurse for hurting his ankle. Because of sneak-preview of Gold in a hospital gown.
Once Upon a Time - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,363 - Reviews: 8 - Favs: 7 - Follows: 4 - Published: 3/31/2015 - Rumpelstiltskin/Mr. Gold, Belle/Lacey - Complete
Now And Forever reviews
She never thought he wanted her like that. Until he does. Companion piece to 'Just Once'. AU/No curse
Once Upon a Time - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,479 - Reviews: 6 - Favs: 15 - Follows: 4 - Published: 2/8/2015 - Rumpelstiltskin/Mr. Gold, Belle/Lacey - Complete
Just Once reviews
He thinks it's a one-night stand and all they'll ever have. Just one night to make memories.
Once Upon a Time - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,978 - Reviews: 11 - Favs: 29 - Follows: 7 - Published: 2/1/2015 - Rumpelstiltskin/Mr. Gold, Belle/Lacey - Complete
The Stray Acceleration reviews
Written for Hiatus Fluff Sunday. Mr. Gold comes across an abandoned kitten and enlists the help of a lovely librarian to take care of it. Or: Gold is completely the smitten kitten and there's an actual kitten. AU/No curse
Once Upon a Time - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,578 - Reviews: 9 - Favs: 10 - Follows: 11 - Published: 1/25/2015 - Rumpelstiltskin/Mr. Gold, Belle/Lacey
How Mr Gold got cajoled into wearing a Santa costume reviews
The title pretty much summarizes it. This is a Fluffy McFluff Christmas Edition. AU/Non-curse
Once Upon a Time - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 6,409 - Reviews: 2 - Favs: 9 - Follows: 3 - Updated: 12/23/2014 - Published: 12/22/2014 - Rumpelstiltskin/Mr. Gold, Belle/Lacey - Complete
Unrequited reviews
Three years ago Belle had fallen into his arms and he had fallen for her. He'd buried his feelings deep inside his heart, determined not to slip up. Until Ruby asks him a favor. AU/No curse.
Once Upon a Time - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 15 - Words: 49,523 - Reviews: 114 - Favs: 55 - Follows: 58 - Updated: 12/21/2014 - Published: 11/9/2014 - Rumpelstiltskin/Mr. Gold, Belle/Lacey - Complete
Then There s You reviews
Daryl does something nice for Carol.
Walking Dead - Rated: K+ - English - Friendship/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 3 - Words: 6,858 - Reviews: 25 - Favs: 23 - Follows: 27 - Updated: 9/17/2013 - Published: 9/14/2013 - Daryl D., Carol - Complete
Poison reviews
After a woman from Woodbury makes a comment about Sophia, Daryl lashes out and pulls away from the group and Carol in particular. Set after Season 3.
Walking Dead - Rated: K+ - English - Hurt/Comfort/Friendship - Chapters: 4 - Words: 7,346 - Reviews: 41 - Favs: 37 - Follows: 41 - Updated: 9/6/2013 - Published: 9/1/2013 - Daryl D., Carol - Complete
Yorkshire Dating reviews
(Another) spin-off from 'Woman of Yorkshire'. Just as Tim resolves to tell Ruth how he feels, one of Celia's well-intended schemes interferes…
Calendar Girls - Rated: T - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 2 - Words: 4,284 - Reviews: 4 - Favs: 1 - Follows: 1 - Updated: 5/27/2013 - Published: 5/17/2013
That Green Feeling reviews
Sometimes Beryl wondered if she was the only one with eyes in her head. Set during season 3, so spoiler alert.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 3 - Words: 3,173 - Reviews: 62 - Favs: 34 - Follows: 20 - Updated: 10/20/2012 - Published: 10/10/2012 - C. Carson, E. Hughes
And Forgive Us Our Trespasses reviews
Why Isobel only came to the house the next day. Massive Spoilers for S3E5
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 4,778 - Reviews: 8 - Favs: 10 - Follows: 3 - Updated: 10/17/2012 - Published: 10/15/2012 - Dr. Clarkson, Isobel C. - Complete
Intoxicating reviews
Paul has bested Martin once again. But this time the consequences may be well worth it.
Ever Decreasing Circles - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,383 - Reviews: 5 - Favs: 6 - Follows: 2 - Published: 8/18/2012 - Complete
Ever Steady reviews
Only now that the danger had been adverted, the misunderstandings had been cleared and everything had returned to its neat and normal order – just the way Martin preferred it- she was ready to admit to herself just how afraid she had been. Ann ponders on the events that took place in 'One night stand.'
Ever Decreasing Circles - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,634 - Reviews: 2 - Favs: 5 - Follows: 2 - Published: 8/18/2012 - Complete
Autumn reviews
She tried to enjoy these last weeks she had with him as much as she could, tried to imprint every moment they had together in her memory, knowing that once he had left, it would never come back. Mr Carson is forced to consider retirement.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 6 - Words: 8,765 - Reviews: 67 - Favs: 31 - Follows: 9 - Updated: 5/12/2012 - Published: 5/7/2012 - E. Hughes, C. Carson - Complete
The Bedroom Invasion reviews
Ruth has become a rather reluctant damsel in distress. Out-take from Woman of Yorkshire .
Calendar Girls - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 5 - Words: 6,259 - Reviews: 11 - Favs: 5 - Follows: 3 - Updated: 4/11/2012 - Published: 4/4/2012 - Complete
Woman of Yorkshire reviews
Calendar Girls 2002 movie After her divorce, Ruth builds a new life for herself, one she is rather happy with. If only she could get over this silly infatuation with Knapely s new doctor.
Calendar Girls - Rated: T - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 10 - Words: 37,839 - Reviews: 34 - Favs: 11 - Follows: 8 - Updated: 4/2/2012 - Published: 2/5/2012 - Complete
And forsake all others reviews
Charles Carson sees something that horrifies him.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,484 - Reviews: 33 - Favs: 57 - Follows: 5 - Published: 3/16/2012 - C. Carson, E. Hughes - Complete
His Wooden Heart reviews
A backstory for Charles Carson in 32 drabbles. After he has his heart shattered, Charles Carson shields his heart carefully from further pain.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,604 - Reviews: 18 - Favs: 21 - Follows: 5 - Published: 2/24/2012 - C. Carson, E. Hughes - Complete
The Letter reviews
The letter was never meant to be read by him. In a fit of loneliness she had written down her feelings for him, merely as a way of dealing with the whirlwind of thoughts and emotions that his absence seemed to evoke in her. But now it was gone...
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 5 - Words: 12,797 - Reviews: 62 - Favs: 45 - Follows: 16 - Updated: 2/22/2012 - Published: 2/18/2012 - E. Hughes, C. Carson - Complete
Romance must advertise reviews
Not daring to risk his friendship with Elsie, Charles decides on a rational approach to find love. Isobel has began a scheme of her own and Richard Clarkson is dealing with some regrets. Let it never be said that Downton is a dull place.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 22 - Words: 71,798 - Reviews: 166 - Favs: 59 - Follows: 23 - Updated: 1/3/2012 - Published: 10/19/2011 - C. Carson, E. Hughes - Complete
Regrets collect like old friends reviews
She had sworn herself to have no regrets…. What if Elsie Hughes had accepted Joe Burns proposal in 1913?
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 6 - Words: 6,002 - Reviews: 39 - Favs: 15 - Follows: 12 - Updated: 12/14/2011 - Published: 12/9/2011 - E. Hughes, C. Carson - Complete
The Mistletoe Scheme reviews
My response to the Christmas Misteltoe Challenge. Elsie saves Christmas dinner, Isobel worries about a female guest Dr Clarkson is bringing and what is the matter with Mrs Patmore? Contains spoilers for season 2.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,491 - Reviews: 18 - Favs: 16 - Follows: 3 - Published: 12/7/2011 - C. Carson, E. Hughes - Complete
Only fools rush in reviews
Prompted by the preview of Season 2 episode 6: Charles Carson appears to be leaving Downton. Can Elsie give him a reason to stay? *SPOILERS OBVIOUSLY*
Downton Abbey - Rated: K - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,806 - Reviews: 10 - Favs: 21 - Follows: 6 - Published: 10/23/2011 - E. Hughes, C. Carson - Complete
Christmas lights reviews
He had lost her. He had pushed her away once too often. Whatever love she had ever held for him, he had ruined it. If only he could ruin his own love, his own longing for her just as effectively. Anna/John and a smidgen of Carson/Hughes. Already AU!
Downton Abbey - Rated: K - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,074 - Reviews: 13 - Favs: 16 - Follows: 3 - Published: 9/19/2011 - J. Bates, Anna S. - Complete
Honour Bound reviews
With the arrival of wounded soldiers to Downton, the war becomes even more of a reality. And still life continues. People fall in love, get married, laugh and cry together, keep their secrets or finally find the courage to share them. Multiple pairings.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 26 - Words: 88,789 - Reviews: 200 - Favs: 44 - Follows: 21 - Updated: 9/15/2011 - Published: 8/20/2011 - Complete
A token of honour reviews
After the announcement of war a rift is forming between Anna and Mr Bates. Their united attempts to help out another young couple gives them both some perspective about their own situation.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 9 - Words: 16,133 - Reviews: 44 - Favs: 17 - Follows: 13 - Updated: 8/18/2011 - Published: 7/22/2011 - J. Bates, Anna S. - Complete