birdsofshore | Recs, glorious recs

Well, wasn't the

dracotops_harry fest bloody marvellous? I was in clover. Bucketloads of smut, toppy!Draco, loads of humour, so many favourite tropes and kinks, romance, not too much plot ;-), and some phenomenal art too.

In the interests of clearing the boards before I start on

hp_kinkfest, and *cough* possibly to score a few points at writ's Comment-a-thon as well, here is my second batch of recs from the fest. There were actually others that I could have recced; I have just picked my top top favourites.

Title: Breaking The Line
Summary: Draco was a Dom for hire. Harry was his best client. But Harry disappeared and now Draco’s retired. Draco’s doing fine (he’s even attending parties!) but who should show up to the latest BDSM shindig, but Harry Potter himself? Can Draco play with his ex-client without breaking the line?
Rating: NC-17
Warning(s): see fic for details
Word Count: ~20k

I know D/s is not for everyone, but if it holds any interest for you, this has an original dynamic, with Harry as a confidently needy sub, and Draco as a Dom struggling with his overwhelming feelings. It's hot, romantic, intense, sensual, kinky, tender and delicious.

Title: Compliments to the Chef
Summary: Harry’s latest assignment is a toughie. He’s been sent in to interview the newest face on the magical food and wine circuit. Chef Malfoy is not going to make this easy.
Rating: NC 17
Warning(s): Angry Sex, Swearing
Word Count: 5,100

Angry sex and swearing! *swoon* And my prompt as well! Malfoy is a rude bastard of a chef, and bloody hilarious to boot. His dialogue had me in stitches. He and Harry whip each other up into a frenzy, and then.... I think we all know what comes next. Perfect.

Title: Last City
Summary: ~~Twenty-four~~ Twenty-three men, six cities, and one unusual sexual requirement.
Rating: NC-17
Warning(s): None
Word Count: 27,500

I know everyone is telling you to read this, but, if you haven't read this, JUST READ IT, OK? It's SUCH a hoot. It's so clever and funny and ridiculous and smutty and perfect, and Hermione has a caterpillar, and oh, poor Harry, LOLOL. Just so good. I wish it hadn't ended. It was sort of like

dysonrules on speed. That's a compliment, OK?

Title: The Rose Tattoo
Summary: A drunken tattoo becomes the anchor and compass in Draco's life.
Rating: PG-13
Warning(s): songfic
Word Count: 3200

Go and have a look at this for the intriguing, sensual story, and then stay and gawp for an hour or two at the really stupendous art. Because, WHOA! it's really something special. Three really intense pieces of art, each with a different mood, each stunning and fabulous. Please don't miss it.

Aaaaaaand, a surprise rec from the Sherlock fandom:

Title: Method Act
Author:

splix
Pairings: Errr.... brace yourself.
Sherlock Holmes/John Watson, Benedict Cumberbatch/Tom Hiddleston, Sherlock Holmes/Mark Gatiss, Benedict Cumberbatch/John Watson, Benedict Cumberbatch/Molly Hooper, Sherlock Holmes/Louise Brealey, Sherlock Holmes/Tom Hiddleston, Benedict Cumberbatch/Mycroft Holmes.
Got that?
Summary: Something very strange keeps happening at 7:35 PM.
Rating: NC-17
Warnings: AU, RPS, Bondage, light BDSM, incest, stalking, kidnapping and others - see fic for details
Word Count: 61k so far

This is a WIP, but it updates regularly and the story is really rolling along nicely. It's a bodyswap fic where Sherlock has been swapped with Benedict Cumberbatch, who happens to be having a secret relationship with Tom Hiddleston. Hiddles trying to get all lovey with Sherlock is pretty hilarious, but there's a streak of darkness running through the story, too. Meanwhile Benedict is in Sherlock's world, and has to cope with Moriarty and the rest. See the pairings for more idea of where it gets to.

It probably sounds rather insane. Perhaps it is insane. It's... I don't know what it is. It's compelling! I've enjoyed every chapter, and if you are au fait with BBC Sherlock and fancy something different, I definitely recommend it.