There is a word that exposes the very soul of John Thorntons relationship with Margaret Hale. One word which defines their love, their life, and their desperate pursuit of one for the other. One word that ties together each shared moment, and embodies every aspect of a battle not so easily won: Suppression.

There is a secret group of vigilantes that protect Hertfordshire and it's law-abiding citizens. Nobody knows who they are but everybody wants to - especially the criminals. This is an E&D story and will have an HEA. I make no promises as to the other pairings.

What if Margaret Hale did look back at Mr. Thornton as she was about to leave Milton after the death of her parents? The story continues after Margaret visits the Thorntons to say goodbye and to give Mr. Thornton her father's book. Book and series based.

In an AU for Margaret and John they each face entirely different hardships, challenges, and opportunities. But will Margaret's crumbling family dissuade John from his original intentions toward her? How can the two of them navigate complex genteel society

During the fateful encounter at the Outwood station, Mr. Thornton witnesses the altercation between Frederick Hale and Leonards. The sight of Miss Hale's distress spurs him to intervene. *Chapter 8 and Epilogue added 1/12

Sequel to Is It Ever Too Late? Chapter 2 and 7 rated M. This story is set 18 years after Margaret leaves for London in North and South and 2 months after John and Margaret come to an understanding and are engaged. Maria and Robert are being forced to wait until Maria turns 18 before they can formally commence their courtship.

Both Margaret's Mother and Father have passed away. Her Aunt is still in Italy and her Cousin in Greece. She is left all alone in Milton. How will Thornton rescue her, and will she inadvertantly rescue him in return?

John Thornton and Margaret Hale struggle with their own ghosts of the past, present and future, but what if they found solace in each other's company when they needed it? What if their mutual attraction proved too strong to resist? And if they do give in to it, will they lose or gain the other's love? A retelling of North and South, book and series based.

Distressed by her mother's death and afraid for her brother's life, Margaret Hale turns to prayer for comfort and guidance. The answer she receives will force her to swallow her pride and depend upon another. But will she be able to do so?

I always thought there should be a scene at the end of the miniseries where we actually saw things get resolved outright between Margaret and Mr. Thornton. I am expanding on this idea after a great beginning. Reviews are most welcome!

Picks up in the train not an hour after that fateful kiss. John and Margaret think they may finally be happy, but their luck just isn't that good and circumstances threaten to tear them apart again.

Basically a little drabble about Margaret and John's feelings after he kisses her on the train and the ensuing changes that follow for their lives in Milton. Summary lacks, story does not! (probably)

He knew Margaret would not take kindly to being forced into a marriage against her will. If the best that could be said before was that she didn't like him, he knew she would hate him now.

What if John never found out the truth about Margaret's brother? What if Margaret never had a business proposition? This story is set approximately 18 years after Margaret bid the Thornton family farewell and left for London. Rated M for chapter 11 onwards. Sequel up now 'Is Patience A Virtue'

Margaret finds Mr. Thornton after their confrontation at the exhibition allowing them to develop a tentative post-proposal friendship. Will their relationship be strong enough to overcome the heartache and deceit that is to come? Both book and mini-series based.

What if their visit in Helston was fruitful?

'North & South' AU. Rumours are flying around Milton about Margaret and the man at Outwood Station, and the way Mr Bell and Mr Hale see it, it would be best if she were married as soon as possible. Mr Thornton seems the most likely candidate...

THIS FANFIC IS OFFICIALLY PUBLISHED AND NOW AVAILABLE ON AMAZON! MORE DRAMA, MORE INTIMACY, MORE REVELATIONS! This is a continuation of John Thornton and Margaret Hale's story right after the credits stop rolling. Their romance and struggles continues.

A slightly alternate version of the events of North and South, from the point of view of its main protagonists.