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Hi my loves. Over 400k of fic to rec this month, have fun!!

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Swallow the Night by ArwaMachine

John’s stag-do doesn’t go as planned, with a drunken one night stand that neither John nor Sherlock remember, until one day Sherlock does. Life goes on, of course, but can it? ~88k

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To be loved by Strange_johnlock

Established relationship. Sherlock is counting his blessings. John. ~16k

Inscrutable to the Last by DiscordantWords

He wasn't Sherlock, he couldn't work miracles. All he'd ever been able to do was write about them. ~49k

Winning the Goat by ArwaMachine

Sometimes Sherlock insists upon arguing with John about the Monty Hall problem for weeks on end. Somehow, they love each other. Established relationship. ~17k

A Firm Hand by Ellipsical

Dr. John Watson, CEO, hires Sherlock, who needs a firm hand to guide him, as his new personal assistant. Daddy kink. ~64k

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The Case of the Lonely Doctor by Thorntonsheart

Sherlock tries to find suitable dates for John, until he finds out exactly what he really wants. ~34k

Floaters In My Eyes (or Five Times Sherlock Woke Up Alone And The One Time He Didn't by Cat1ing

When Sherlock wakes up, he's always alone. Until he isn't. ~9k

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The Noble Heart by All_I_need

Mary gets shot on her wedding day to John. Mary's secret past life starts coming to life as John and Sherlock make discoveries of their own. ~98.5k

Candle, Dashing Through the Snow, Visiting, Storm and Hope by insistentbass

John and Sherlock get stuck at Mycroft's on Christmas Eve Eve. Realisations, whisky drinking and a power cut. ~7.5k

Any emotion akin to love by 17 pansies (17pansies)

Victorian/ACD. A smoggy evening walk, an opportune crumpet - and a whole new world awaits. ~7.5k

waiting (for the rising sun) by simplyclockwork

The kitchen will smell like alcohol after your mother's funeral, just as it did that night when your father told you that ‘queer’ was another word for ‘wrong’ ~2.5k

February 15th by prettysailorsoldier

After a difficult breakup, Sherlock has decided he can do without romance, but a blind date with the handsome, charming, funny John Watson might just prove him wrong. Unilock ish. ~8k

Hiding Away by happyeverafter72

Victorian/ACD. When life in London is getting them down, Holmes and Watson head to their cottage in Sussex for some romance. ~5k

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The Christmas Dragon by eragon19

Sherlock needs to find the perfect gift for John. Luckily a toy in a shop window gives him an idea. ~2.5k

a good (birthday) egg by simplyclockwork

When you're the world's only consulting detective, it's easy to lose track of time. And the day. And the month. Crack, Valentine's Day ~500

For Love by toyhto

Sherlock asks John to marry him. It's for a case. Probably. ~13k

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So privileged to have read some great fics this month. Here are my favs!

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Dive by FinAmour

John’s studying abroad at Harvard and meets gorgeous bartender with horrible manners. Just as John falls for him, swiftly, deeply, and unexpectedly, the bartender disappears. ~65.5k

Never, I fear, to be removed. by yogaduck

ACD/Victorian. Watson is forced to leave Baker Street in the early spring of 1882. Holmes gives no explanation for this sudden request which shatters Watson's heart. ~11.5k

The Zebra Sheets by agirlsname

Sherlock is back from the dead and he's exhausted. So is John. They go on a holiday to a faraway cottage and unexpected truths are revealed. ~13.5k

If There Were Any Time For A Miracle by Berty

John and Sherlock are spending Christmas at the Holmes' family home. Sherlock has a plan that John doesn't know about. John has a wish that Sherlock doesn't know about. Jealous Sherlock. ~32k

The Man Who Invented Sherlock Holmes by Calais_Reno

John Watson, struggling young doctor, doomed to live an ordinary life, dreams of writing detective fiction. If he can just figure out his hero's name, the story will practically write itself. ACD. ~15.5k

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It's Not Fiction by toyhto

Crack - ish. It turns out that people on the internet are writing porn about John and Sherlock. ~8k

Afterglow by FinAmour

A highly flirtatious dinner at Angelos leads to their first exchange kisses and love confessions in the alleyway. ~5.5k

Just Our Hands Clasped So Tight by Cat1ing

In which John Watson makes a brilliant discovery - namely, if you pet Sherlock's hair, he shuts up. ~11.5k

Full Circle by cumberqueer (chemma66)

Sherlock is worried John is seeing someone that is making him very happy, and intends to find out who. Featuring a spreadsheet of John smiles, parentlock, and John being charming af. ~14k

Transcendental Hazards by TheSkullontheMantlepiece

A fill-in moment for the time between the events at Sherrinford and the last scene with John, Sherlock and Rosie together in 221B. Texting. ~1.5k

Goodbye, John by toyhto

Sherlock comes back from being dead. John doesn't know how to deal with him. ~13k

Happy Beginnings by apliddell

John and Sherlock watch The Princess Bride. John finds out something shocking about Sherlock's past, and it gets him thinking. ~2k

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A Christmas Detective by wingsfromthewater

When John finds himself alone at Christmas in the beautiful country of Aldovia, he never thought he would actually meet a handsome prince who would change his life. ~23.5k

Love, SH by Lola_hyuga

Teenlock. Sherlock shares anonymous emails with a boy he very much enjoys receiving attention from. Bigger problem is, someone finds out and blackmails him. Love, Simon AU. ~34.5k

The One That Remains by flowerfan

Sherlock wakes up in hospital confused... but it all turns out even better than he could have dreamed. ~2k

To Help Another by DrFish

Omegaverse. Omega Sherlock, Alpha John. Dr. Watson agrees to help out with a difficult case at the hospital with the arrival of a traumatised and abused omega. ~40k. 

HONORABLE MENTIONS

Sine Nomine by SilentAuror

Mycroft reviews the footage from Culverton Smith's morgue and decides to give John one last chance. So he gives him a choice. ~45.5k

Anywhen by mydogwatson

Finale of Stories with Boys. John is leaving the hospital with Sherlock, but they have nowhere to go. Then Mycroft sticks his big nose in. ~3.5k

Away by Accident, detafo

Established relationship, Jealous Sherlock. John is away on a week long conference and Sherlock can't help but get jealous over the other attendees around John when he's not there. ~7.5k

Laphroaig in the Lumber Room by wordybirdy

ACD. Holmes & Watson discover a bottle of Laphroaig inside the lumber room at Baker Street. A drinking game of truth results in intimate confessions. ~2.5k

Couples Counselling by zigostia

In which Scotland Yard gives Sherlock wooing advice. ~3k

What It Is by toyhto

“I’m not playing a game. I’m trying to keep you here until you forgive me.” Angst/Miscommunication/Hurt ~9.5k

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Just Our Hands Clasped So Tight by Cat1ing

Johnlock Love Letters #2067

In which John makes a brilliant discovery - namely, if you pet Sherlock's hair, he shuts up.

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Fair warning, reading this summer for me is going to be sparse due to work, so my monthly recs are gonna be short - hopefully about 100k worth of fic this month will suffice? xx

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What Makes Us Real by toyhto

Space/Sci-fi AU. Sherlock is a sex robot who doesn’t like sex. John’s job is to find out why. ~27k

The Secret of Hazel Grange by SilentAuror

John has a secret, and Sherlock is bothered. Trapped together at Baker Street during the lockdown, the tension only grows worse as Christmas draws nearer. ~18k

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An Ordinary Man by toyhto

Sci-fi Robot AU. Life is an illusion and love is the best thing. ~11.5k

Plus One by saintscully

In the weeks leading up to John and Mary's wedding, John catches Sherlock flirting with an Australian handyman. Jealous John. ~5k

Flesh & Flora by tysmiha

ACD/Victorian - Holmes suffers from Hanahaki disease. ~8k

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In Good Hands by prettycloud

ACD/Victorian. Holmes shows his affection through touch (until one day he doesn’t). Watson doesn't know what to make of it (until one day he does). ~5k

Gathering Wildflowers by happyeverafter72

ACD/Victorian Retirementlock. Holmes finds a simple way to show his affection to Watson. ~500

step for two by simplyclockwork

When single dad Sherlock Holmes enrolls his young son in ballet class, unexpected sparks fly between Sherlock and the fill-in dance instructor, John Watson. ~4.5k

HONORABLE MENTIONS

Hidden in Plain Sight by egyptiangold

Teenlock - John and Sherlock jerk each other off underneath their desks at the back of class as confessions ensue. ~2k

I Don't Dance by ohlooktheresabee

John discovers why Sherlock doesn't dance. It's a shame, as he's a very good dancer and enjoys it, too. John hatches a scheme that will give Sherlock plenty of excuses to dance...~12k

A Moment By Chance by Cat1ing

Teenlock. 17 yr old John Watson doesn’t want to be at a club. And then John sees him. ~8.5k

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A Moment By Chance by Cat1ing

Johnlock Love Letters #2090

Teenlock. 17 yr old John doesn’t want to be at a club. Until he sees him.