Larisa fans scramble to her stories for hootin' laughs and a jolly good time. In poorly disguised incarnations, we have the uber X&Gs, the 2 bumbling stooges and the next best golden-eyed couple stumbling through adventure romances. This ain't the usual. Da Nang is the Best story Larisa has written yet. The agony of Vietnam and the sensitivity with which she explores the broken psyche of Alex while we cheer on her healing romance with Mickey. There's still plenty of action - the hot as well as the gory kind, and the giggles only Larisa can give us. There's more to this writer than slapstick. - E - Dec 2nd, 2003   

Great work!! One of the best. - Anonymous - Jul 27th, 2005   

Unfortunate that this piece hasn't won more recognition than it has, it is fully as good as some of her works which have won the weekly no. 1 positions. It is not one of her comedic pieces, and honestly I'm glad to see she can write serious pieces along with the lighthearted ones. - Kudara - Jul-06-2006   

Wonderful story. If this were a book, it'd be one of those that you can't put down until you are done. - TrayC - Apr-20-2008   

What an amazing novella! Larisa allows the reader to explore the wonderful love story between Alex and Mickey whilst blazing upon the unforgettable backdrop that was the Vietnam War. Also, it was a pleasure to remember the courage and unfailing dedication that our U.S. Registered Nurses (Medical Officer Personnel) administered to our brave men and women soldiers under the most devastating ravages of war. And, the passionate love story was well written and engaging. This is a must read!!! - Eden - May-29-2008   

It's Larisa, you know it gonna make your laugh and spray coke on your monitor. - Anonymous - Sep-07-2008   

Well done! Although different from her other stories this was an amazing tale. - Anonymous - Sep-25-2009   

this was one of Larisa'a best stories, the humor was there,but over the top humor that Larisa is best at , the drama was perfect, it so much respect for the vietnam vets, well done. - mutt - Dec-18-2011   

It is great to read about Xena & Gabby as teenagers...This was a awesome story and I can not wait to read more...Robyn - Robyn MacDonald - May 26th, 2003   

WOW! this was a great story. What a great concept and was really well written. To bad Red Hope has decided to stop writting and this will never be finished. It still worth a read. - jayland - Mar 31st, 2005   

I spotted that the last comment for this story said the story "will never be finished", and my reply is: "Booya! It's FINISHED!" So to anybody that wants a good, long, different Xena fanfiction go for it. Thank you so much to my dedicated readers for standing by, and welcome to the story for the new readers. :) I'll see y'all in the sequel! - Red Hope - May-15-2007   

THIS IS GREAT!!! If you are a fan of Xena being a conqueror, this is a must read. Though it is not yet finish you can still appreciate this story. Read it and you will not regret it,LOL...Please Redhope update this hehe, If it not too much to ask are you still working on your Maryland State Trooper...hehehe...Great works btw. - Fan - Jan-04-2008   

This is one of the BEST conqueror series. I love Red Hope's characterizations and the story she is bringing to life. For me, it is one of best!! The series is unique. Definitely a GREAT read. I hope Red Hope finishes out the series - I read all the way through to "To Fight for What is Mine" and Red Hope leaves us with a nail bitter. Hope to see an update soon - PLEASE !! - x/g fanfic fanatic - Nov-24-2009   

Please, please, pretty please finish the series!!! - Anonymous - Feb-21-2010   

One of my favorites. Great job. - sassy123 - Mar-15-2011   

What a great story. Great job - sassy123 - Mar-15-2011   

it's a very well developed relationship, and nice to read..good job! - youth69 - Oct-16-2010   

Great sequel to a wonderful tale. Looking forward to reading more. - uber goober - Aug-10-2012   

LOL, good story - Anonymous - May-31-2010   

A wonderfully written gripping tale!
Be aware that some hard themes are to be found. - Melusina - Nov-17-2006   

This was an excellent read. The characters are very well drawn. I'm always happy when charcter development is done well. The story was suspenseful and exciting. Definitely worth the time. - darkenedkarma - May-31-2008   

this is a great story just like the sequel - sabrina - Feb-17-2010   

Good read - Anonymous - Nov-14-2011   

Good read - Anonymous - Nov-14-2011   

A few misspellings and homonymic errors (hard to read if you're the grammar police), but a good storyline overall. - Anonymous - Jan-28-2012   

I really liked this, it was definitely cute. It was a nice plot concept... a scrooge Conqueror. And it was great to see a new Conqueror story. Thank you! - Red Hope - Jan 15th, 2006   

I really liked this story and would love for it to just be the begining of a series of new Conqueror tales. - Intl Warrior - Mar-28-2010   

Beloved story given a Xenaverse twist. Well done. Would like to see more in this vein.Gabby as Pip would work. - Anonymous - May-02-2011   

owww, really cute.. especially the ending.. it would indeed be a good beginning for a new conqueror series.. - xtra dog - Oct-30-2011   

great characters. really left me hanging. Are you going to finish this soon? - Lee - May-18-2008   

Great story please say theres more...please? - Anonymous - May-28-2008   

great story!!!Still waiting for the ending though... - Anonymous - Jan-02-2011   

WOW. Enjoyed the story. Thanks. - Nancy - Jul-22-2008   

Wow! This is really good and gets Sam and Janet back together. Sort of a "Heroes" fix, but not really. Thanks. Enjoyed it a alot. - Ella - Aug-26-2008   

The best recommendation I can give is that I have read this twice and know I will be reading it again. - Slam - Nov-02-2008   

Please keep this wonderful story going & Thanks so much for continuing it! - Anonymous - Jan-06-2009   

Cute vignette from Kya's POV. - Emily J. - Aug-19-2009   

Nice story. Great job. - sassy123 - Dec-27-2010   

A good little insite into the character of Kya, the type of person and friend she is. - uber goober - Jul-18-2011   

this series is starting to grow on me.. - xtra dog - Mar-28-2012   

Wow that was really well written. I could feel the guilt and loved the imagery at the beginning, the way you play with the words and set the scene. It made the ending so much more raw and contemplative. Awesome! - Anonymous - Feb-02-2009   

Really intense and powerful! - Anonymous - Apr-26-2009   

haunting - cmwulf - Sep-12-2011   

Great story! I wish it was a littler longer, I feel everything happened too fast. - Anonymous - Oct-28-2009   

Nicely done and as always, leaves me wanting more. Can't wait to read more. - Darke - Nov-02-2009   

Excellent story. I didn't see the twist at the end coming, but it adds to the intensity of the story. Very nice. - Lyn B - Feb-12-2011   

This story was one of the best short stories ever - ever - ever - written. It was so good I kept thinking it was written by Ella Quince who is the quintessential short story writer of the Xenaverse. However, another tour-de-force bard is Danae as well. She's written some of the best classic Xena stories out there like Blood Innocence, That Damned Kiss, Building a Mystery, Cradle of Destiny, Puzzle Pieces and one of my own personal all time favorites that will make you go through an entire box of tissues is Priceless. And I am amazed and cannot understand for the life of me why this story, Live to Tell, only got 3 stars. What's up with that? Makes you realize that one can't judge any of the stories listed here on the stars it gets. This story will blow you away - and it's a multi-layered story It's definitely a story that should you read it again, you will see that there is more to it than on your first reading. This story should have gotten the max amount of stars. - Karon Reiter - Jan 20th, 2005   

I definately recommend this tale! And it definately deserves at least one more star than what it got!! Fantastic! - KTBard - Apr 20th, 2005   

wow very cleverly done. never saw the ending coming - Shyn - Aug 13th, 2005   

I read this story a number of years ago and it still holds up. Great concept! - Avid Reader - Jun-20-2007   

WOW! The last line totally blew me away then I had to go back and reread the story with differnt eyes. Great job! - fanofthearts - Jun-26-2007   

Like Avid reader said the ending will just blow you away! - Ami - May-16-2008   

brilliant! - reita - May-16-2008   

Excellent, yet brief read! - paranoiagirl - Aug-25-2008   

Awesome read! Thanks - Carolina Girl - Oct-05-2008   

Wow, the ending suprised me. Very good read. - AikoujOi - Dec-15-2008   

What a surprise ! - RLA - Sep-05-2010   

Wow, what a great story. A real shocker. - sassy123 - Sep-06-2010   

double wow. a gorgeous, wondrous piece of writing. - kc - Aug-04-2011   

I think I've read this story four times now and as good as it is in this short form, I still want something of a Part 2 or some sort of 'just a few lines more'. Great as it is, would love a longer version.
Well done! - Kay - Aug-09-2011   

I want to read how it continues, very well written! - Anonymous - Feb-19-2012   

Well done! - Wheezie - Feb-02-2013   

Wonderfull story!! Sweety and dilight!! - Rosa Santos - Feb-11-2013   

Wonderful and deep story! - Rosa Santos - Feb-12-2013   

Loved it!! - Rosa Santos - Feb-12-2013   

Fantastic! This is one of my favorite stories by Larisa and that's a hard statement to make, considering most of her stories are favorites of mine. Hope there's more stories concerning my favorite TV show. This bard could write for the show. Another great story, Larisa, thank you. - Sherry - May 11th, 2004   

You know i have read all of Larisa's stories many times. They are fun and entertaining and always good for a real laugh. Now this story comes along, and here i sit thinking WOW i really wish that she would expand this story into a cintinuing series. I eagerly look forward to more. Thanks Larisa its always a pleasure to read anything you write, but this one was truely special. Thanks so much for sharing. - Scotti - May 11th, 2004   

You know, I've always thought Larisa wrote the best stuff and here I've been waiting it seems like forever for the new one. And what's this? A fantastic story that's quickly becoming a favorite AND it's about my second favorite show of all time. Just when I thought Larisa couldn't be any cooler. - Anonymous - May 13th, 2004   

Definitely one of Larisa's best. The bard has matured and her stories are getting better and better. - E - May 19th, 2004   

OK you have GOT to write more on this! this is now become my second favorite you've done sister!Then again you've got to many its hard to just pick one anymore! Damn good story line on this one, well worth missing two hours of work this last week! Packed with suspence and humor only you can write! PLEASE TELL ME YOUR GOING TO CONTINUE THIS??? - WYD - May 20th, 2004   

Damn woman!! I checked every day for over a month for new stories and found none. And what do I find now .... another absofuckinglutely FANTASTIC story, it was worth the wait :) This is one of the best in the line. YOU RULE LARISA!!!!!! - Bacchus - May 21st, 2004   

Larisa, you are the best! I have read all your stories and have enjoyed them tremendously. I never got tired reading them over and over again. Keep it up and never stop writing. You got me hooked forever on your stories. - kimm - Sep 6th, 2004   

I have recently completed reading all of Larisas works that are posted here and I would like to recommend that anyone who hasn't seen any of her work to do so now they are well worth the time and will bring a smile to anyones face if not outrageous laughter. You only need to check out the top 100 lists to see how popular she is 19 fics appeared in the list for 2003 and 15 for 2004 grabbing the #1 spot in both lists! Run don't walk you won't be disappointed! - elatxc - Jan 14th, 2005   

Larisa is an awsome writer with alot of great stories and this is one of her best!!! wonder if she'll do a sequel to this. - blazinangelwings - Jun 6th, 2005   

SVU is one of my favorite fandoms...and Larisa bested almost every other writer I know of with ONE SINGLE FIC!! LARISA YOU ARE AMAZING. Never stop writing, and PLEASE keep sharing with us! - LARISA'S BIGGEST FAN EVER - Jan 25th, 2006   

wow..luv it!..more SVU stories please with the same pairing - leia - Aug-31-2007   

Sigh!!!! - LsC - Oct-02-2008   

One of the best SVU fanfics i've read - love it. - Jenna - Jul-24-2009   

i loved this story.Olivia had me drooling :D:)) - braniac - Dec-02-2011   

Have to say really enjoyed this well done xx - SD - Jan-14-2016   

Excellent! Alex continues to please. Pun intended. ;) - jd - Jan-13-2007   

I absolutely loved this piece. Your characters are so beautiful together. I only wish there was a sequel to this. Well done! - Karinna - Dec-23-2007   

A tender and sensitive first time story that is beautifully done. - wasabigirl - Oct-11-2008   

Stunning. Well-written and so sensitive and gentle. Wow! - R8drGrl - Oct-22-2008   

Beautifully written! Great story but where is the rest? A sequel is definitely needed. - Anonymous - Nov-24-2008   

This story was awesome. I have always loved Alex's work, but she really outdid herself with this one. - Dani - Dec-05-2008   

This story was awesome. I have always loved Alex's work, but she really outdid herself with this one. - Dani - Dec-05-2008   

Another great romantic tale. I have yet to read any work by Alex that I didn't like.If you take the time to read it I'm sure you'll enjoy it too. - uber goober - Jan-04-2010   

Great and hot! And sweet too - Anonymous - Jan-11-2011   

Romantic and hot:-) - lyn B - Aug-12-2011   

***SPOILER*** i loved the sentence "she gave me her body but took my heart in return".. such a nice way of describing what happened between the characters.. nice and hot.. - xtra dog - Nov-18-2011   

A tender first time story ... and hot too! - Ricky - Mar-08-2012   

Awsome! - Anonymous - Sep-29-2012   

Awsome! - Anonymous - Sep-29-2012   

Awsome! - Anonymous - Sep-29-2012   

A very enjoyable read with a unique concept. - wasabigirl - Oct-14-2008   

great story.Always a soft spot in my heart for cowgirls. - lee - Oct-16-2008   

As before, AC has simply created a fantastic story! A must read for McKee fans. Really looking forward to this being published....Keep up the fight AC.... - danalee61 - Oct-25-2008   

A story about two women who look like X & G in cowboy hats...what more can I ask for? Sequel please!! - xenalover68 - Nov-04-2008   

Oh yeah! The stuff that dreams are made of.
Good entertaining read! Well done AC! - aj - Nov-14-2008   

This is a very entertaining short story. - Purplehawke - Sep-01-2009   

i love a sweet love story. - kc - Jul-31-2010   

Very sweet and romantic story. Made me smile. - Lyn B - Mar-19-2011   

I so want to be a cowgirl right now! Great feel good story with some serious temperature :-) - Annie101 - Nov-06-2011   

A tender and romantic story ... loved it! - Ricky - Jun-09-2012   

great story! i loved every minute of it. - Anonymous - Aug-30-2007   

That's a real sweat story. I enjoyed it a lot.
- filfil - Aug-30-2007   

Wow!!!!! I love Syd and Madie SO much. They're meant to be together. I hope you'll make a sequel to this couple. If you haven't read this, please do. - Kuu - Aug-30-2007   

wow. this story is soooo sweet. i hope u have a sequel - leia - Aug-31-2007   

awesome story, more Please.. - cor - Sep-02-2007   

good story - Anonymous - Sep-08-2007   

What a sweet story. Add me to the please more train! - Anonymous - Sep-08-2007   

wondeful love story! - Ami - Sep-13-2007   

aaaaaw ! such a sweet first time story ! Loved it ! - Anonymous - Oct-03-2007   

Indeed a very lovely story. Sequel please! - ter - Oct-05-2007   

Awesome story!! Must read!! - Anonymous - Oct-12-2007   

Great story. Perfect pace. highly recommended - Anonymous - Oct-16-2007   

very ver nice story. It is not a waste of time to read this fic. A sequel wiil be nice.lol. it kind of exciting to see these characters to develop more ang more sweet interactions.lol:) - anonymous - Nov-06-2007   

This is one of the cutest stories that I've ever read! Everyone should read it, it will warm your heart.

Sequel please!!!!! - bk lady - Nov-18-2007   

good stuff! sequel please! - Anonymous - Nov-27-2007   

omg, this definitely left me feeling warm and fuzzy inside. Its a must read! I was hoping you had other works but was disappointed to find out that this is your only one. sequel please! XD - lxlanimefreaklxl - Jan-03-2008   

A sequel please! - Anonymous - Jan-30-2008   

deferentially would like more brilliant - Anonymous - Feb-12-2008   

Awesome story!!! Its one of those storys that you have this silly grin on your face while reading it and cant get it off. Higjly reccomend it. - wolflord95 - Feb-18-2008   

Great story! I'd love to see a sequel. Wonderful offering from a talented bard. - AliB - Mar-01-2008   

Lovely Story, it's so sweet!!! I highly recommend this one! Excelent work! - V - Jul-03-2008   

Wonderful and entertaining. this is one of those stories to add to a personal collection of favourites.
Keep writing Lady D!. - aj - Sep-12-2008   

I read the entire series in one sitting. This is an author who really knows how to make the seconds fly by. I was 30 minutes late feeding my dogs their dinner because of Lady D! If you haven't read the series, do check it out. - Xenamungrrr - Aug-09-2009   

Great Story. Loved the action - I recommend all three in this series. Fantastic. - Texas_wild - Oct-08-2009   

What a wonderful story! Just the right amount of angst (oy!) without so much heartache. Lady D's stories are a gift straight from the heart. Thank you, Lady D (!!) for sharing the gift of time and stories with us. A big hug to you (and yours) from my family as you experience the loss of your beloved dog. (Our angel was called back to Heaven a few months ago). Thank you, again, for sharing your gifts with us. It's meant the world to me me & mine. - Teresa - Apr-29-2010   

Nice story. Great job writing it. - sassy123 - Nov-23-2010   

really sweet and adorable: The Jock and The Nerd - bookgeek - Feb-13-2011   

what a great story. So glad I found this author ! On to the sequel - yeah ! This story is a gem !! - colorado fan - Feb-22-2011   

Loved reading this story. Top shelf and a fantastic read - Joy - Aug-18-2011   

Fantastic Story Held me right to the end. - Christi - Aug-23-2011   

This is a great series. Very romantic, but with real life (ish) speed bumps. The learning curve of love. - Georgia - Oct-23-2011   

omg =)) the best line is ,,Thank you big bitch that hit me in the eye.'' great story - braniac - Nov-23-2011   

sweet story - Anonymous - Sep-13-2012   

Great love story xx - SD - Nov-24-2015   

Great love story xx - SD - Nov-25-2015   

I don't usually read uber, but something intrigued me and I'm so glad I did! Very believable, and with the 'Xena/Gabrielle' characters drawn in a way that made them fresh, while still relying on the old behaviors we've all come to know and love. Exciting, tender, and all I can is: I want more! Thanks, C. Pardee, for a great read. - r.d.elliott - Dec 29th, 2002   

I would like to read this story I heard great things about it but the link does not work. - Veronica - Mar 18th, 2005   

I just read this story .Great . I loved it but I have a question it said part one does anyone know if there is a part 2 and where to find it. - Anonymous - May 19th, 2005   

this is the best story ever.and the sequel ..DANCING WITH SHADOWS..is the greatand i hope there will be another sequel i love the story..please C.PARDEE..PLEASE PLEASA.WRITE ANOTHER SEQUEL.i love ..TONY AND MEGAN...and i miss them just like i miss XENA AND GABRIELLE....ALL THE BEST AND TAKE CARE.. - fa artemis - Jan 6th, 2006   

This was fun! - Anonymous - May-21-2008   

I love ubers and I really enjoyed this story which is surprising because I prefer reading sword slashers, a great blend of action, romance and suspense Fantastic just fantastic. - LSC - Jun-02-2008   

A real uber. Very good development of relationship and story. - Silver - Jul-10-2010   

I love these two stories and come back to them often! - Bolly - Jan-16-2011   

really enjoyed this story and its sequel. Lots of action,fast paced with romance included. nice read. - colorado fan - Jan-23-2011   

I really enjoyed this story very much. Great plot, interesting and 3 dimentional characters really brought this tale alive for me. Good job C. Paradee. - uber goober - Mar-20-2011   

nice read.. good plot, lifelike characters.. i'm off to read the sequel.. hope it's as good as this one.. no, scratch that.. hope it's better than this one because that would mean that the author has evolved between the 2 stories.. - xtra dog - Oct-22-2011   

An oldie but most definitely a goodie! I'm so glad I found this enjoyable uber again. One of my favorite things about this two story series is that the two main characters are smart, sexy, personable and most importantly, real. A must read! - Stacia - Jun-24-2013   

Good story! The main characters are funny, smart and very likable and the plot is intriguing... - Ricky - Jul-28-2014   

Good story really like megan and tony - SD - Apr-19-2016   

Good story really like megan and tony - SD - Apr-20-2016   

Both stories are nicely done. Top shelf stuff right here. - sandy - Aug-02-2016   

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This is a terrific short story that takes place just after season 5. It makes some sense of the things that took place that season. Very good read. - Lizzy - Jul-16-2006   

Hugely enjoyable story, which helps fill in some blanks and heal wounds. In character, all around. Set after season 5. - Anonymous - Jul-18-2006   

The invisible connection between Gabrielle and Xena in this story is written so well, how Gabrielle understands Xena and what she needs, when she needs it. And the relationship between Gabrielle and Eve is equally moving. One of my favorite vignettes! - Spyrel - Jun-05-2008   

Wow! This is a story about Xena's hubris and all the hypocritical things she did, and yet it is strangely healing. Told from Eve's point of view in a way that actually makes her like-able! - Diana - Mar-23-2009   

Wonderfully well written. Really loved the interactions between the two characters. Deep and fluid and insightful. Really well done. - Anonymous - Mar-26-2009   

Very nice read...would love to read more from this bard of this timeframe. - Anonymous - Mar-29-2009   

Gotta read this one folks - bizarre, funny and ultimately incredibly touching. - pebble - Jun 14th, 2002   

This story was most enjoyable and had me laughing quite often till it hurt and was a very good read. - Anonymous - Jun 22nd, 2002   

I'm still laughing!! What a great little short story!!! I give it a really big spew alert! If you value your computer keep all liquids away. I am hooked on this bards great little stories! - Char - Jul 1st, 2002   

Two reasons to read this story:1)Larisa wrote it! and 2)It's a Larisa story with animals in it!!! - JB - Oct 12th, 2002   

"Lost" is my favorite Larisa tale! Which is saying A LOT, because it's really hard to pick a favorite Larisa tale...they're all SO GOOD!Chance's voices nickname her "Crazy One", but she's so charming and vulnerable and so much fun! We should all be that crazy! Sarah matches her stride for stride, and, believe me, after you read this tale, you'll never be able to think of Denny's without giggling out loud! - Michelle - Jan 13th, 2003   

Lost is by far my favorite story by Larisa. I've read almost every story by her and loved them all. Can't wait for more. - Poeticvamp - Mar 7th, 2005   

wow wow wow. This story made me feel so good. Larisa is as brilliant as always. Choose this story if you wanna damn good read that you can't stop reading until its finished but then you are left begging for more yet you feel so elated at having read it - sarah - Sep-14-2006   

Do not drink while reading this story! This kept me laughing all the way through! "MORE SUGAR!!!" - Cindy - Nov-06-2006   

Eine nackte Ratte mit Namen "Fifi"? Wo nimmt die Frau nur immer ihre Ideen her? Einfach nur klasse. Danke! - Trinity - May-16-2008   

SIMPLY HYSTERICAL!!!! you'll laugh until you pee! - Shelby - Oct-31-2008   

I read this story every now and then for the laughs. It is a very touching story in the end. However, you cannot beat it for the laughs. The descriptions of the characters and some of the images painted are completely genius. I think my favorite scenes are Chance at the diner doing different voices and Sarah's reactions to her. - Marcia - Jan-03-2009   

For whatever reason, this story is my very favorite. Lots of loud guffaws and some sadness doesn't even begin to describe this one. It's silly and touching at the same time. This is one you really don't want to miss. - Anonymous - Jun-02-2009   

Great fun! I laughed a lot alone in my room...!!! Absolutely fun and endearying... Am I nuts for falling for a crazy character like that??? So cute!
This is the first story I've read from Larisa.
I'm looking foward to read the other ones. - Millie D'Cast - Nov-30-2009   

Great story!! .. though its listed under ancient instead of modern. [Editor's Note: Corrected. 4-17-2010] - Anonymous - Mar-30-2010   

great story. - Dark'n'Ligth - Jun-03-2010   

well the voices tell my that this story was a crazy one, but funny as hell :)) - Anonymous - Dec-01-2011   

This Larisa's funniest short srories, there is not a dull moment at all, the srange things Chance pulls are priceless, the story would not be comlete without Fifi, if you are at work DO NOT read this one or the boss will know you're not working because of the laughter.
- Mutt - Dec-30-2011   

Amazing, Amazing, Simply Amazing. Super funny and well written. Thank You so much Larisa for your wonderful stories. I've enjoyed them immensely. This story is worth reading. - Dr. Magnus - Aug-27-2012   

Very good story from a truly wonderful writer!!! - JC - Mar-01-2008   

I find the ending a bit far fetched.. but hey, that's just my opinion... read it and rate it - Anonymous - May-02-2011   

that's really a very beautiful and sad story. with this story you relise that your life can be taken away from one second to another. but i love it. it is beautiful written - Anonymous - Sep-07-2007   

So beautiful and so sad. I loved that one - Alex - Aug-25-2008   

Love C.E Gray, her stories are awesome - Mar - Aug-25-2008   

Very powerful and poignant. Beautifully written. - Lyn B - Feb-11-2011   

This is an excellent story... and very sweet. Thank you,Penelope, for a really good read. - Summer Sun - Sep 30th, 2005   

Melancholic, but wonderfully sweet as well. Just like the last days of summer. A beautiful and extraordinary setting, a story nicely paced, and characters well drawn - well worth a look or two. - annika - Sep 30th, 2005   

**** Spoiler Alert **** sweet but kinda cruel too that she has to see her brother marry off the girl she loves. hmm.. but it does make you feel melancholic. - rec - Aug-25-2009   

I read with great interest. Thou short, it's wonderfully written, a great author you are Penelope Street. Those who have not read it yet please do so and her other two stories too, it's a well done!! - easteden - Sep-28-2009   

this is a fine story. i just wish that it were not so hopelessly wistful. - kc - Sep-01-2010   

Well written, bitter sweet story of first love. I am so thankful we live in different times where we DO have options and can make other choices. I can't imagin living through those times where you had to marry. Fine author - I am going to check out her other stories. - Anonymous - Sep-21-2010   

A scrumptious dish, spicy but light and subtle at the same time, like the Chef Penelope Street knows how to cook one.
I wish she cooked more often for us. - Anonymous - Apr-05-2011   

awesome! - Anonymous - Feb-07-2007   

Loved it, loved it, loved it.
read it!
Gives hope - Ixzie - Apr-05-2007   

This is a great story. The best CSI fiction i've read to date.
I couldn't stop reading, the plot and characters really grab you and keep you interested. - Fabeola - Apr-09-2007   

Not your usual fan fiction. Eveh tells the story from an interesting viewpoint without introducing conflict into "canon" storyline. Very well written.
- L'Nara - Apr-09-2007   

Honest, provocative, compelling and unique and that's just the reviewer ;-)Eveh's characterisation is flawless and the whole story utterly unique. I have not read anything else, in a fan-fition genre, that has gripped and moved me so much. Read it, trust me, you'll be impressed. - Kes - Apr-28-2007   

Totally blown away by this story. Been reading fanfic for a long time and this is top-notch writing. One of the few CSI slashfics that I've actually loved. Don't miss it. - Anonymous - May-30-2007   

Extremely well written. Highly recommend this fic. Written with a sensitivity for the characters and their experiences that rings true. - Louise - Sep-21-2007   

Awesome!
Excellent story - Anonymous - Aug-04-2008   

Extremely well written story. Have read it several times now. The unique viewpoint gives a clarity and depth to the characters that is very appealing and you're not gonna get anywhere else. Ok so it's not fluff if that's your thing, (and I'm a big fan of the feel-good stuff) but the characters drew me in straight away and there's enough wry humour and genuine compassion in the mix to make this a very attractive read. - Anonymous - Apr-05-2013   

ummm...what the user above me said!! - Aahi Young - Mar-26-2014   

ummm...what the user above me said - Aahi Young - Mar-26-2014   

ummm...what the user above me said - Aahi Young - Mar-26-2014   

ummm...what the user above me said - Aahi Young - Mar-26-2014   

This series only gets better. The characters grow and the story continues to evolve. Did I already mention that I love the approach to Xena's character?

Great read.
- H.W. - Apr-26-2009   

This story is, in fact, finished. It just ends very abruptly. [Corrected 5-5-2009] - Gin - May-05-2009   

these series were/are spectacular and so well written all the intimate details of the characters are so well done i highly reccomend this author and series. - erma - Jan-20-2011   

The sequel is every bit as good as the original. If you liked the first story then keep reading, because it just keeps getting better as it goes. - ubergoober - Apr-08-2014   

a short but awing tale the plucks at your heart strings. a very good must read. - Anonymous - Dec-15-2010   

Gentle, romantic story. Nice and fluffy read. - Lyn B - Apr-11-2011   

it was so sweet and warm totally loved it!
- Sandra - Mar-08-2012   

Sweet and tender story. Nice read! - Ricky - Jun-10-2012   

Very special story, as an exservice woman I found it heart warming that there is life and love after the military. A nice story and recommended. - Anna28Carm - Oct-30-2016   

Nice and sweet with a more vulneable Xena. - lb - Mar-17-2008   

just very nice! - Ami - Jun-03-2008   

Very well done! I loved this tale of Xena and Gabrielle sharing their feelings in a way that seems true to character. - Anonymous - Nov-02-2008   

This was a touching and very moving story dealing with the tough, solid and self-controlled warrior - who inside would do anything to keep and love Gabrielle but is put in the very uncomfortable and awkward position of dealing with her partner's family AFTER the Rift and A Family Affair. The dialog between Xena and Hecuba was so stirring and heartrending that it brought tears to my eyes. A very good read. Another story that would have played out well and would have pleased the fans and endeared them more to the series had it been one of the episodes, but was probably too character driven for TPTB - Karon Reiter - Jun-30-2011   

nice read.. Gabrielle's answer to the possibility of an angry hecuba really cracked me up.. - xtra dog - Aug-20-2013   

Very nice first time story! Very believable and the author nailed Xena and Gab's characters. Nicely done! - Stacia - Mar-10-2014   

great - Anonymous - Jun-13-2015   

Loved it! Bought the book too! :) - Anonymous - Jul-05-2009   

I liked it.Was a good take on the 3:10 to yuma tale. Can't wait to continue reading the rest of the series. - uber goober - Oct-22-2010   

I've enjoyed everything this author has graciously shared with us. This series is a great read. Wonderful western tale. - Anonymous - Nov-18-2010   

Fun read. I don't usually read western stories but this was a nice start to the series. - Lyn B - Jun-19-2011   

great story. :) really enjoyed the slow pace. - Anonymous - Aug-13-2010   

Cute story. It states unfinished. But is complete. - cpo - Mar-10-2011   

Very nice romantic story. I like how their relationship developed slowly. Sally and Angi fit so well together. Well worth reading. - Lyn B - Mar-27-2011   

Nice, slow paced story. I liked it! - Ricky - May-18-2012   

this story is finished.. i had a hard time identifying with one of the main characters as an uber.. still, a nice read.. - xtra dog - Feb-24-2014   

What a lovely, romantic little story. I felt warm and fuzzy and cozy with a feeling of nostalgia. I loved it ! And girls, it really never is too late to find love and be happy. - Anonymous - Aug-26-2014   

Hey! Editor THANKS!!! amazing what a refreshed browser does... By the way did anyone ever tell you, your doing a great job. Thanks again... the story is pretty cool too. - vampireslayer2 - Jul-12-2007   

Beautiful story hope to see a sequel in the near future. I just love Nexa, such a cutie. - Anonymous - Dec-01-2007   

I loved the story, but I absolutely detest how it ends. I feel like the ending was rushed, and left alot of unanswered questions and unresolved issues. It definetly needed a sequel or atleast a lengthy epilogue. - Brighteyez - Jan-08-2008   

Okay. Just so I can assure anyone that has read this and thinks that there were too many loose ends, I've decided to write this. There is going to be a sequel, hence the reason I left so many ends untied. I plan to tie them all up in the next story. Thanks for reading!

~Hillsys Stalker - Hillsys Stalker - Jan-10-2008   

I iked the interactions of Callisto and Gabrielle and especially the fact that Grabrelle was able to forgive Callisto and in doing so, Callisto was able to forgive herself. - Patricia Roberts - Feb-24-2008   

I love this story!! Very good, very powerful writing. It may make you cry. I highly recommend it. I feel like I'm watching it on television. - ~E.B.F.R.~ - Feb-28-2008   

Loved it! Well written and engaging. Kept me involved until the end. A wonderful-'Must Read' story! - Anonymous - Mar-05-2008   

Great story, very well written. Loved little Nexa. Looking forward to the sequel(Can't wait to see how long it takes Xena to figure out that Nexa was named after her.) - Anonymous - Mar-15-2008   

I enjoyed the update, it left me wanting more. Please post soon. - brighteyez - Jul-02-2008   

I enjoyed the update, it left me wanting more. Please post soon. - brighteyez - Jul-02-2008   

Very, very good classic x/g story. Glad to see there's a sequel that follows. I have really enjoyed Hillsys Stalker's writing style. - x/g fanatic - Mar-19-2011   

Very good read. - Anonymous - Jul-16-2016   

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Another great story Will enjoy rereading many times. - pat - Jan-27-2009   

Would love to see a continuation of this story....more please!! - Anonymous - Feb-01-2009   

Very nice story. It has captured the innocence of that period very well. I like the character of Mac. It's a story that I wasn't sure that I'd like, but I did. - Lyn B - Feb-17-2011   

a good read for a quiet evening - rleef - Apr-24-2009   

Great reading! Action packed and full of adventure but still she has time for her girl!! A must read....

This story is FINISHED even thought it says unfinshed in the header. - CoolNik - Jul-21-2011   

Great reading! Action packed and full of adventure but still she has time for her girl!! A must read....

This story is FINISHED even thought it says unfinshed in the header. - CoolNik - Jul-21-2011   

This story captured me from the first line and held me until the very end. A sweet first time story of a young Xena and a "woman of the world". Descriptions abound capturing you in a tale of innocence lost and horizons broadened. EXCELLENT !! - Eternal Warrior - Feb 15th, 2003   

A simply spellbinding story. I think this bard truly captured what the young Xena might have been like. The story is also very well written, great style and a real GEM. Currently I've read it at least five times. BRILLIANT!!! - Keshet - Mar 14th, 2004   

Loved this one. - Anonymous - Apr-25-2008   

Seductive, strikingly eloquent, and technically masterful - a gift of a story by imagine. - Poppy - Jul-30-2010   

This was a very entertaining well written short pwp tale that really captures a young some what inexperienced Xena and her first time experience. - ubergoober - Nov-19-2014   

where has this story hidden all this time? very well written and a wonderful read. I wouldn't call it a pwp as it is more than just an encounter, but the beginning of growing into adulthood. don't miss this one. - Liv - Nov-23-2014   

Good detail...Very steriotypical in some places...I have a problem with the butch/femme thing though...It's a bit of an overkill...But maybe that's just me... - Anonymous - Mar 14th, 2003   

Wish you had more like this - Anonymous - Jul-18-2008   

HOT HOT HOT. very good read. Are you sure the reatings only go as high as 10??? This one deserves a much higher spice rating! - Irish1 - Aug-12-2008   

HOT so hot I keep thinking there has to be more... - Anonymous - Oct-17-2010   

I can't rate this story highly enough! I loved it. Unlike the first reviewer I loved the butch/femme theme. I wish there were more like it. We are a broad community with many different types of people and styles of living. We are not all the same. This story reflects me and the way I live my life. So a big thank you to the author.
Bolly - Bolly - Dec-08-2010   

I really liked this story. Great job - sassy123 - Mar-06-2011   

great story
- ebby - May-30-2011   

A mighty good tale, loved it. Intrigue, drama, romance, action.... Perhaps there's a sequel in the works? - Kitty - Feb-06-2007   

I just finished your story last night and hope that I will be able to read more about Eileen and Julia in the future ;) - cernere - Feb-18-2007   

A fantastically romantic story! - ter - Aug-21-2007   

I love stories about vampires, elves and anything Irish so this story really hit the spot! Not to mention a lot of funny stuff, and the main character Julia is just adorable!
- ullahoo - Oct-27-2008   

great story with lots of interesting plot lines and characters. thankfully we have a sequel. - bookgeek - Jun-20-2010   

A well written tale.It gets your attention and makes you want to read more about these two characters. - uber goober - Jan-13-2013   

I just finished The Matchmaking Festival - and I loved it. Very different, but well structured and most enjoyable. Very much looking forward to the sequel. Good read. - Georgia - May-28-2014   

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If you haven't read this yet...well...I just don't know what to tell ya. Get off your rear and get in gear cause this is absolutely one of the best!! - RH - Aug-19-2007   

This is a story that will garantee put a huge smile on yer face...read it ya won't regret it. - Callisto - Feb-11-2008   

this link is broken =\ [Editor's Note: Corrected. 9-17-2009] - Anonymous - Sep-16-2009   

Light-hearted and fun story. It made me laugh in places. Well worth reading. - Lyn B - Mar-14-2011   

Wonderful and creative! I beg for more from these two authors!! - JC - Apr-28-2012   

***SPOILER ALERT***
funny.. the con artists do believe in god.. well written.. almost slap stick at times.. - xtra dog - Feb-17-2014   

it sure is explicit.. but if you take away the graphic scenes, there is not much left of a story.. moreover, it is more of a hercules story than a conqueror one.. not being into hercules stories, i feel disappointed.. - xtra dog - Nov-26-2011   

1hatm really not my type of conqueror next please. - Gabbys biggest fan - Jan-07-2012   

great story! I would like to read more about Alex and Dusty - Anonymous - Dec-16-2009   

This story is actually part one of two parter - the sequel to this is 'Dark Mistress'. 'Alternatives' holds a special place in my heart as it was the first story I ever read that dealt with the sexual power games between Xena and Gabrielle that I found fabulously arousing and which became a genre in its own right throughout Xena fandom, mostly notably under the 'Conqueror' stories although Xena's warlord inclination to take by force what isn't willingly given to her, I think, is always below the surface within her tormented soul. She is fundamentally a very dark and dangerous individual. In this story, I imagine this is how Xena would have behaved had Rob been able to air this show on cable and had an X rating like he did with Spartacus. What makes this story special is that the author didn't focus on the sexual machinations only, but tries to explain why Xena feels this way and why Gabrielle allows Xena to dominate her, even while she struggles to understand her own compulsion toward Xena's darkness. Perhaps it's all just a ruse to get down to the doing the nasty, but it works for me. I also feel this genre is probably closer to how a real life Xena might behave given the fact so much of our current attitudes toward sex is so religiously dictated unlike the ancient Greeks who were far more immodest and freer when it came to sex than us. If you're into some hot D/s story telling, I highly recommend this, although some might find it a bit dated. - kazy - Dec-06-2012   

Arrrrgh Help! I've gotten to part 5 (the conclusion) of this super story but it cuts off after a page. Where can I find the rest?? - Stephanie - Jun 25th, 2003   

I really enjoyed this story. There are times when you want to just read a story about a romance... without misunderstandings and slapstick. There was some serious drama and a bit of 'thriller' built in, but just enough. My one critique would be that some of the secondary characters were sacrificed for the 'drama' quotient. the family drama was actually just as interesting and there were a few holes left in it in light of the physical drama. It's like the story took off in a different direction than where the focus began. But all in all... totally enjoyable and a 'straight on 'til morning' read. - RoxyTrek - Mar 9th, 2004   

A very good read. I would love more of these Characters. - Anonymous - Aug-28-2008   

wouldn't this be considered uber? [Editor's Note: Corrected 7-28-2009]
- Lysia - Jul-26-2009   

I found this to be a very good story. It was interesting and was well written so that it kept your interest and attention through out. I would recommend reading it and I believe you will enjoy it as well. - uber goober - May-27-2010   

Excellen read, always moving. Great characters and plot. - cpo - Oct-18-2010   

Good story. Well worth the read. - Wheezie - Jan-24-2012   

Like the story line just wasn't mad at the way it was written xx - SD - Aug-08-2015   

A very romantic story. Loved it. Any story with amazons is an added bonus. - sassy123 - Feb-21-2010   

Loved this story. Very romantic. Any story with amazons is an added bonus - Anonymous - Feb-21-2010   

Yes a very romantic and loving sotry! - Starry - Jul-07-2010   

A short piece of X and G first time romantic fluff that was faily entertaining despite the lack of an actual story. - uber goober - Jul-11-2010   

One of my favorites. Good job. - sassy123 - Nov-08-2010   

Great job. Love this story. - sassy123 - Dec-03-2010   

I loved this story when I read it a while back.Now I've refreshed my memory as to why I loved it.An all-time classic.Very good! - Xexy Warrior Goddess - Jul 10th, 2002   

What a cute story would make a great episode..how I soo envy Gabrielle! :) - solari - Jul 13th, 2002   

Short but oh so sweet! I liked this one quiet a bit, so yeah, I recommend reading it. - uber goober - Jul-13-2010   

Even though I don't read uber stories, this is the best one i have ever read. This is truly a great story. I could picture everything in my head so clearly. It was truly wonderful and recomend that any one comming across this story should read it. - Alise - May 22nd, 2002   

This is a great story . A must read. The best. READ IT NOW. Thanks C E GrAY,more stories please. (if its not too much to ask) - Anonymous - Dec 1st, 2005   

What a great read. I just wonder why there few recommendations, tsk tsk tsk. Well guys you have to try and read this. Again it is highly recommended. ENJOY PEOPLE - Pilp - Feb-02-2009   

Really great story loved this from start to finish well done with this one xx - SD - Jul-04-2015   

this is a fun read!! Enjoy. - lee - Oct-11-2008   

Fun read and very enjoyable. - Lyn B - Apr-14-2011   

Fun read. Great ending. - Georgia - Nov-04-2012   

Very entertaining and amusing tale. Read it, it will leave you with a smile on your face. - ubergoober - Jun-28-2014   

Are you interested in a good story to bite into that will last a bit more then 30 mins? This is the one you have been looking for. Wont say much more, that would spoil it for you. Just read it and leave your recommendation. - MoonLightning - Jan 22nd, 2005   

Very good story

Luv the ending and would like to see more if possible - Anonymous - Aug-01-2008   

Read it .Awesome story ! - Anonymous - Dec-25-2008   

Very nice love story, keep up the good work Lena! - Anonymous - Feb-16-2009   

Amazing story really loved reading this THANKS for writing this lovely story xx - SD - Jul-01-2015   

This is a first time story that takes place within the world of the famous Unicorn Tapestries. A sexy, romantic fairy tale, and a very unusual format for a story. - Maddie - Jun 13th, 2003   

A truly beautiful story!!! - bluebutterfly - Jul-22-2010   

Wow, I really loved this one. How could I not - being a lover of fairytales and fantasies. - Thothgirl - Jan-12-2012   

I just finished re-reading this fabulous story last night and found I enjoyed it even more the second time! It has something for everyone...romance...love...loyalty...suspense...intrigue...and, most of all the hope that politicians like Jordan O'Connor really do exist and are voicing our concerns! - Michelle - Jan 12th, 2003   

I too have read this story 2 times. The second time took me longer, there was more to look at, look for. It is a riveting romantic drama, chock full of dirty politics in the race to win, and behind the scene's of running a campaign. Ms. O'Connor's loyalty and honor to country, the citizens of the State of Texas, and family only endear her to the voter's, until her past is brought to light unfavorably. This story proves that the means don't justify the end. It is a fast read in that you won't be able to put it down. It'll keep you glued to the page. And it screams: sequel. When I see a candidate that embodies all of Jordon O'Connor's traits - I'll become a resident of that state and vote. - Maria - Mar 1st, 2003   

It's a beautiful story, it took me some time to get fully into the story, but once I was on it it's incredible. Everyone should read it. - Raf_51 - May-24-2010   

Really great story xxx - SD - Jun-29-2015   

Oh goddess! *moan*u know that ice bucket? try having a change of clothes nearby. - E - Aug 20th, 2003   

Wow.. a very exciting ride. Hot. - wasabigirl - Oct-14-2008   

Holy cow! - Anonymous - Apr-20-2010   

Ok,OK so I ignored the "Do Not Read This At Work" warning......all I can say is thank GOD for private executive washrooms. - redhead - Apr-21-2010   

I thought the advise of "not reading at work" was an exageration, but it wasn't!! frst, I had to take the story to the toilet, and then home!! - Rouge - May-31-2010   

OMG!!! That was soooo HOT, so GRAPHIC. Sexy and well written,what more could one ask? Loved every minute of it. As for the spice index.....I'd give it a 15 ;) - mine2give2u - Jun-11-2010   

To hell w/ the ice bucket I need an ICEBERG! Damn that was a hot one. - Lysia - Sep-02-2013   

Omg this was hot need a cold shower after that - Anonymous - Oct-26-2015   

Simple and nice. None of those tired cliches and impossible posistions! Good job. - Full of Grace - Jun 20th, 2003   

Simple and sweet. - Alicia - Dec 20th, 2003   

Very cute, makes ya feel all warm and smooshy inside =o) - Willow - Feb 24th, 2004   

VERY sweet story. Brings a happy smile on my face. - XWP - Dec 11th, 2004   

Ahhhhh.... that's a nice one :-) - filfil - Mar-15-2007   

This was Cute, Simple and Sweet.. I enjoy all of Red Hope's stories.. - bobbi - Apr-03-2007   

AAAAWW!! Made me feel all warm ...the simplest of stories can have the biggest effect...Luvvvleee!! Mel x - Mel - Apr-03-2007   

awww...so sweet *-* - Soto - Sep-05-2007   

Very sweet and simple. - Georgia - May-01-2008   

loved their first kiss. very much loving. great story - KT - May-03-2008   

i love all of this author's work...great story - Anonymous - Apr-12-2011   

the author used one of my favourite oneliners from the show in this story.. in fact it is the basis on which the story is built.. and what an adorably cute story it is.. - xtra dog - Feb-23-2012   

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An entertaining Conqueror fic where Gabrielle's running with the Amazons and standing up against a very mean Xena. Some what formulaic but fun. An enjoyable romp with the feather heads and our crazy mixed up heroines. - Anonymous - May-10-2007   

great little read - vampireslayer2 - Nov-12-2007   

Great series - brighteyez08 - Oct-11-2009   

the general idea is good.. the story lacks a bit of bodice though.. - xtra dog - Nov-27-2011