The philosophy behind this recommendation page is simple -- being gay is neither pornographic nor obscene. Love between men is, like all love, beautiful. There are no links to stories with explicit sexual content here. Rather, it is a celebration of the love between Sentinel and Guide that is accessible for a wider audience.
Anyone at all, because there is a really broad range of great authors recommended here!Warning: Stories will open in a new window, which you can close in order to return to this page.The links within the stories themselves may lead to sites with content not appropriate or desirable for the readers of this recommendation list, since they are on external sites.
If you would like to recommend an appropriate story that's not linked here, please let me know so I can add it. Bear in mind that it takes me a little while to add stories to the list. Also, some stories that are recommended to me don't meet the criteria for the list, alas. My email is sara_merry99 @ yahoo.comI want to extend my thanks to Farfalla for starting the All-Ages Kirk/Spock Archive and bringing the whole concept of slash for all readers to me. I also want to thank her for the large part of the text of the welcome to this page. I want to thank Amy for allowing me to use her lovely photomanipulation on the site. Most importantly, I want to thank everyone who's helped me by providing recommendations for the site.
Thanks for visiting,
Sara
Story titles in red are newly added.
Last Updated: 5/9/2004
Adelle:
What If I Said?
A song helps Jim and Blair open up about their feelings.Afropuff:
22F
Blair comes home. This story is a sequel to: A Long Way from HomeA Long Way from Home
While Jim and Blair spend the holidays apart, Jim muses on his feelings.
Deus Ex Machina
Jim knew Blair had talent, he just didn't know how much. Features Singing!Blair
Word for Word
Jim has a secret admirer.
akablonded:
How Many Robins?
(Recommended by Tamy Snirt)
Jim Ellison's past and the future meet in Montana.ainm: New Author
Photographic Evidence
Blair sees something very interesting, and wants to show Jim.Alice: New Author
Green Apples
(Recommended by wod.)
A walk on the beach.Sandburg -- There Aren't Any Penguins in Peru
(Recommended by wod.)
Sandburg makes a new friend; Jim discovers a whole new area of sensitivity and Simon wishes he hadn't asked.
Alyjude:
-30-
Blair faces the big 3-0, and decides to make changes. Jim isn't happy -- then he is.Best Laid Plans
Blair proposes an idea to hide the fact that neither he nor Jim have dates for Valentine's Day.
Bluffing With the Big Guys
(Recommended by StarWatcher)
This takes place shortly after Cypher, but no spoilers. It's Blair's first time playing poker with the MC gang and they're worried and Blair is going to set their minds at ease, in his own little way.....
Click-Click
(Recommended by StarWatcher)
A rescue goes wrong.
Couples
(Recommended by StarWatcher)
Wherein Blair asks an innocent question several weeks after S2pt2.
How Close is Too Close?
(Recommended by StarWatcher)
Blair discovers something about Jim - then wonders how he'll survive.
An Innocent Man
(Recommended by StarWatcher)
Jim is completely innocent.
It's Not Easy To Be Me
Jim discovers how much and how little he knows about Blair....
Just Another Saturday
(Recommended by StarWatcher)
Wherein Jim Ellison and Blair Sandburg spend a quiet Saturday at home.
Nightmare on Prospect Ave.
(Recommended by StarWatcher)
Jim is having nightmares, there is a bad guy.
No Zones Allowed
Jim is zoning. Can someone figure out why before he's run over by the cluebus?
Rafe Missed IT
(Recommended by Marmoset)
"IT" finally happened, but Rafe missed it so the gang at Major Crimes is going to fill him in....And since they are mostly drunk....well, coherent they ain't!
Shades of the Past
Blair believes that the past is interfering with the future for him and Jim.
Wings 2
(Recommended by StarWatcher)
Ami:
Love and Repayment
Blair's computer crashes. Jim offers to buy him a new one. And Blair offers to repay his lover in a most delicious way.My Life
Jim tries to tell Blair how he feels -- but it turns out Blair already knows.
Angie Jean:
This is What I Need
Blair finally finds just what it is that he needs.Angie T.:
Knowing the Man
An old friend of Jim's ponders what he has seen and draws his own conclusions.Antimony Hayes:
Learning Curve
(Recommended by Marmoset)
Early days yet in their partnership. Blair grades papers, Jim orders chinese food. They argue. There are bad guys. They argue some more. Jim buys a clue.Banshee:
I Don't Know You Anymore
(Recommended by LadyQ)
Carolyn stops by for a visit.Basingstoke:
Being Friends
(Recommended by Marmoset)
Videos, beef, hair. This story is a sequel to: Interlude: CampingInterlude: Camping
(Recommended by Marmoset)
Jim and Blair take to the trees with marshmallows. This story is a sequel to: Kissing Friends
Kissing Friends
(Recommended by Marmoset)
There are several kinds of friends.
Blankety:
Just Kill Me
(Recommended by belle shadow)
A little trip to the hospital -- from a different point of view.Bluewolf:
The Fox and The Eagle
(Recommended by Ami)
His spirit guide calls on Blair in his capacity as a shaman.Brighid:
Dawn
Somewhere, within Jim, the light goes on. Pilgrim
(Recommended by Ami)
But one man loved the pilgrim soul in you. What Blair loves about Jim.
Obfuscator Too Be
(Recommended by Ami)
A post ObToo snippet. This story is a sequel to Francesca's Obfuscator and Obfuscator Too
Candy Apple:
All That
While on a tedious undercover assignment, Jim ponders his feelings for Blair to the tune of a jukebox.The Bench
Jim tells his story of falling in love with Blair--in a very unlikely place.
Christmas is the Time to Say I Love You
Jim and Blair and mistletoe. Need I say more?
The Sweetest Day
A greeting card holiday yields a special moment for Jim and Blair.
When The Music's Over
Blair has a theory about his paternity.
Cara Chapel:
Con Man
(Recommended by Marmoset)
Jim considers the many faces of Blair.Cinel Durant:
Chosen
A question from Blair has unintended consequencesHave you
Being reunited turns promise into something tangible. This story is a sequel to: Miss You
Miss You
An impending absence and hearts grow fonder
Polyphony
When independent melodies become something besides independent....
Tilt
Sometimes, you can actually find love on Valentine's Day.
Claudel:
It's About Love
Jim and Blair get together with the help of the panther.cm shaw:
Wonderful Tonight
(Recommended by StarWatcher)
A sappy scene in which Blair helps Jim avoid a persistent admirer.Dangermouse:
Men of Letters
Sometimes it's easier to say what you mean on paper than in speech.DannyD:
6 Minutes, 32 Seconds
(Recommended by Marmoset)
It's too short to give a summary - Blair comes home from the hospital after Alex' attack.Dasha:
Pilgrimage
In loco parentis. Stacey ("Sleeping Beauty") reflects on Jim and Blair and their move to the country.Dolimir:
2+2=5
(Recommended by StarWatcher)
What if everyone put the clues together, but came up with the wrong conclusion?Baseline
(Recommended by StarWatcher)
Jim conducts a little experiment.
Communication
(Recommended by StarWatcher)
Jim speculates about his relationship with Blair.
Feeling Blair
(Recommended by StarWatcher)
Jim listens to Blair on a whole new level.
I Believe
Blair tells Jim what he believes.
Love Alters Not
(Recommended by StarWatcher)
A reflective Blair on his birthday.
Meter Maids
(Recommended by StarWatcher)
Why are Jim and Blair writing tickets?
Practically Married
(Recommended by StarWatcher and Marmoset)
Have you ever been so close to someone that you thought of yourself as practically married?
Sleeping
(Recommended by StarWatcher)
What if Jim had met Blair while in Vice?
Sure, No Problem, Man
(Recommended by StarWatcher)
Is Jim ready to finally say the words Blair needs to hear? This story is a sequel to: Communication
The Ties Which Bind
Jim overhears a conversation and contemplates the ties that bind. Virgin Blair.
Francesca:
Bother
(Recommended by Marmoset)
Blair gets a postcardI Had A Dream
(Recommended by Marmoset)
Blair has a dream.
Obfuscator
(Recommended by Marmoset)
Obfuscations and explanations.
Obfuscator Too
(Recommended by Marmoset)
The saga continues. This story is a sequel to: Obfuscator
Stay
Jim makes a discovery about Blair when Blair gets shot. NOT A DEATH STORY, THOUGH IT PLAYS ONE ON TV.
Geoffrey:
Blair is Brave
(Recommended by Marmoset)
Jim longs for Blair but is afraid to speak.Gloria Lancaster: New Author
In Vodka Veritas
(Recommended by wod)
Jim Finds Out. No sex, no romance. Sensitive stomachs, be warned.HYPERFocused:
And on the Eighth Day
A Great Miracle Happened There. (I love this story! -- Sara)Ismaro:
The Dragon Blue As Sapphires
A fairy tale, told as a bedtime storyJames Walkswithwind:
Waving or Drowning
Originally appeared in the zine Beefstick and Lambchop. A short h/c.Say Forever For Me
A story about love, pain, and patience.
Jedinic:
The Week
Jim asks Blair a question.Jenny Saypaw:
Poker Face
(Recommended by Marmoset)
The Friday night poker game is being held at Taggert's this week, and some of the players have secrets that require a good "poker face" to maintain.J.M. Griffin:
Debunking Sandburg
(Recommended by Marmoset)
Blair's mentor, Eli Stoddard returns to Washington state and this time his secretary doesn't do the calling.Josephine Darcy:
Choices
(Recommended by wod)
Immediately follows the trip to Sierra Verde. This is what happens when they get back from the whole Alex fiasco.Justine:
Spin Doctorate
(Recommended by Marmoset)
Wendy Hawthorne, former "True Crime" reporter, with an exclusive on the aftermath of "The Sentinel by Blair Sandburg."Jvantheterrible:
Affirmation
Post TSbBS. Blair is a cop, but Jim just won't HEAR him, already.How to Make a Blairsicle
Blair hates being wet and cold. So why does he always end up that way?
Stay
What if Zoeller hit a DIFFERENT mark during TSbBS?
Kadru: New Author
Getting Marked
Blair gets a tattoo!Kalena:
Cure
(Recommended by Ami)
Pain relief comes in many forms.Kass:
Seven Days
(Recommended by Marmoset)
Blair pines for Jim, Jim pines for Blair. Dishes are broken, movies are watched, the boys get a clue.Kim Gasper:
Real Life, Real Love
J/B wonder why it doesn't work with the women they date.Secret Admirer
Who's Ellison's secret admirer?
Krisser:
Deciphered
Jim tries learning Blairspeak.
Harsh Words
Harsh words from an unexpected sorce hurt Blair and piss off Jim.
Upon Reflection
Simon's thoughts about his department and two certain detectives.
Lady of Shallott:
New York, New York
(Recommended by Marmoset)
Jim and Blair in the big city.Lady Q:
Sometimes
Jim is watching Blair sleep.You Can't Control Who You Fall in Love With
This story is a sequel to: Sometimes
Lanning Cook:
Call Him a Dog
The new Major Crimes detective discovers that being Jim Ellison's partner is not all it's cracked up to be. (Warning: Rough language here.)Legion:
Quack
(Recommended by Rhonda Hampton)
Jim's reaction to a bigot leads to some revelations. If it looks like a duck....Unsung
A natural disaster hits Cascade, bringing out the pure Sentinel in Jim - much to Blair's initial dismay.
Lemon Drop:
Coffee
Jim and Blair have coffee.Falling Bodies
Blair suspects there's another sentinel in Cascade.
Tempus Fugit
(Recommended by chairchick)
There is no reality except in action. (Jean-Paul Sartre)
LilyK:
Finally
Blair finally gets his heart's desire.Into A New Year
Blair needs something from Jim. Romance.
Little Eva: New Author
Exchange
Jim shows Blair how much he means to him.Livia:
Major Crush
(Recommended by Marmoset)
Another answer to the "Blair and Jim in different jobs" challenge. A museum robbery throws two very different men together...Treasure
A short epilogue to "The Sentinel By Blair Sandburg." Blair gains a real treasure.
liz:
Married
Jim is driving Blair nuts.Marmoset:
At Last
Jim and Blair think about each other and talk a little bit.Blair Blinked
If It Could Happen to Betty...
Normal
"The other day, I overheard one of the new guys at the station commenting that he thought the relationship I have with Sandburg just isn't 'normal.'" - Jim Ellison
Recently
Something Had Changed
Sunshine in the Cascade Drizzle
Tangled Lines
Too Sexy
Response to the Striptease Challenge on SENAD.
Twenty Questions for Jim and Blair
You Dog You
Blair talks Jim into going to a 4th of July picnic held by the Anthropology Department Student Association. Dogs are observed. ;-)
Martha:
Kneeling
The taste of rain -- why kneel?m butterfly:
Atonement
(Recommended by Fletcher and wod)
Sometimes mother really *does* know best.Number 28
(Recommended by Fletcher and wod)
Email surveys can be a pain in the neck. But some are worth doing.
Merri-Todd Webster:
Cute Old Men
(Recommended by Ami)
A look at the guys in the future.Monica: New Author
Degrees to Heal
An illness leads to a discussion, and a discovery, as old wounds heal.PB:
The Substitute
(Recommended by Ami.)
Just a short, sweet little story about what happens when Blair returns early from a trip.
Pink Dragon:
Flirt
Blair teases Jim. Jim doesn't like it.Ready
Are the boys ready to take that last step? Do we really have to ask?
Six Moments in Time
Just what the title says, really. *g*
PJ:
Fever Dream
(Recommended by Ami)
What *really* happened in Clayton Falls.Waiting
Blair waits for Jim.
rac:
Lonely At The Top
(Recommended by Marmoset)
A short, Superbowl-Sunday-malaise-inspired piece where the guy lonely at the top mopes about it even in the midst of his friends.Remma:
The Kiss Series: The Kiss, Courtship, Consummation
An unexpected incident at a bust has surprising consequences for Jim and BlairFear Based Responses Series: Epiphany, Denial, Betrayal of Trust, Last Straw, Learning to Swim
Episode related series. Part one, Epiphany, takes place before night shift. Part two, Denial will run through night shift. Part three, Betrayal of Trust, during sentinel too. Part three, Last Straw, takes place during murder 101, with part four, Learning to Swim, immediately after. All five deal with Jim and Blair's changing relationship and how they are affected by the events of these episodes.
Getting What You Deserve
Jim has met the perfect woman, but will he realize that there is someone even more perfect for him right under his nose?
Resonant:
Defiance
Blair hates trying to be socially acceptable.RJ:
The Birthday Party at the Happy Waffle
(Recommended by Marmoset)
Mother Love -- How I Continued The Story
(Recommended by Marmoset)
A Present for the Guys on Senad and For My Mom
(Recommended by Marmoset)
Rogue:
Amends
My version of TSbyBS. Blair is hurting. Will Jim get there in time?Romslinger:
Search and Rescue
Blair Sandburg and his dog Mac, a trained Search and Rescue team, are sent to South America to find survivors after a devastating earthquake...including a Major James Ellison assigned to the US Embassy in Peru.Sara:
Truth or Dare
The Major Crimes gang play Truth or Dare. Blair and Jim win.Saraid:
Day Seven
Jim meticulously plans out seven days in which to sway Blair.Scala:
Public Fraud
There's the public face, and then there's the reality we go home to. Post TSbyBS.Point to Point
Blair starts paying attention and the effort pays off.
Shadow:
Ever Wonder
Philosophical chat over Buffy the Vampire Slayer.Sheffield: New Author
Smooth
It's twelve days till Blair goes to the Academy. And the clue bus is waiting at the gate.Sorka:
All But the Heart
Carolyn follows Jim and Blair on an evening out, wanting to prove her suspicions about Blair.Creature... Comfort
A missing scene for Cypher
Fear... Faith
Sequel to Pain... Promise
Pain... Promise
Sequel to Creature... Comfort
SubRosa:
No Luck
(Recommended by Marmoset)
The perils of Jim and Blair, seen through outside eyes.Tangent:
All But Branded
Jim caught something else, something hospital-familiar and home-dangerous; antiseptic and blood and the heat of a new wound.Umbrella Bones
(Recommended by Marmoset)
You know you're in trouble when you start talking to dead umbrellas.
Tazy:
Where Friendship Takes You
(Recommended by Ami)
Friendship between an unlikey pair lead Blair and Jim to see the light.Terri:
The End: The Start of It All
(Recommended by StarWatcher)
Cascade has been changed forever, Jim and Blair are apart. Can they find one another again before it's too late?Punch and Pain
(Recommended by StarWatcher)
Problems are tearing Jim and Blair apart. Can they fix the friendship that used to mean so much to both of them? This story is set around TSbyBS.
Texas Ranger:
Forever
(Recommended by Ami.)
Post S2P1, alternate ending. Slight crossover with Highlander. Understanding
Simon has a long, serious talk with his son, and Daryl learns a lesson about homophobia.
The Tenth Muse1:
Changes
Just as Jim's getting ready to tell Blair his feelings for his partner have changed, tragedy strikes! (major Blair owies ahead!)Toshua: New Author
Wake Up Call
852 Prospect Place has a utility problem. Simon and Joel make a discovery.Dead Drop -- Missing Scene
What happened after the bomb went off in Dead Drop.
Veronica: New Author
Jim's Gift -- All Heal
Blair's plans for Christmas are ruined?or are they? No Big Deal
Jim does something small (really minor, but something so *totally* Jim-caring-for-Blair) that it makes the lightbulb go on in Blair's brain and they move effortlessly from friends and partners to forever friends. *g* Post TSbyBS.
Wintermoon: New Author
Fishing in the Dark
(Recommended by wod)
Jim takes Blair to a secret fishing spot, and the night turns magical.XFreak:
For Emergencies Only
(Recommended by Ami)
Simon finds more and less than he expected.Zanz:
Epiphany
Enlightment comes.
