Despite claims to the contrary, he often brought his brain to work with him.

It was a different sort of pleasure than he was used to. Stronger and almost sharp.

The proposal scene from North and South, but reimagined with a much more satisfying ending, rated M just in case. currently a one-shot but I may continue if the inspiration strikes. Based on a mixture between the Book and TV Series. Mainly Richard Armitage. First story to share so any feedback would be gratefully received.

They were not complete. Somehow, there was another.

A collection of one-shots of conversations between Margaret and John after their marriage. Rated M for later chapters.

It didn't take long for word to spread.

His kiss was gentle, a questing affair of soft lips and warm skin that felt almost overheated from his time on the train.

Margaret ends her London mourning period early to return to Milton and the master of Marlborough Mills upon receiving bad news from Mr. Bell. She does not know if she wants to offer comfort or receive comfort. "Love looks on tempests and is never shaken." Formatting errors fixed! AU, character death, Margaret Hale/John Thornton

Thornton refuses to let Margaret go.

Will a gentleman's secrets change John and Margaret's world forever? A plot-twisted, tropey, fluffy, smutty, and decidedly Austenized North and South continuation.

A continuation of North and South Book by Elizabeth Gaskell picking up in the back parlor after the agreement between Margaret and John. Lots of fluff and smut mixed with historical probability and accuracy (as best as possible).

John and Margaret's wedded bliss; or, John and Margaret's strife and suffering. An often dramatic, sometimes smutty account of the Thornton marriage. Influenced by both Gaskell and BBC.

What if the circumstances of John's and Margaret's first encounter was less dramatic and they were more civil to each other? Would they come to an understanding sooner than in canon? This is my first attempt at writing a bit of smut about Gaskell's beloved characters just for fun. I am no writer. This is unedited. OOC.

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.

Margaret Hale is a clever and inventive young woman, whose family hides a shocking secret. John Thornton is a ruthless Milton manufacturer haunted by an intense personal darkness. What will happen when these two passionate people meet? - Will continue on past the end of the book/movie. Complete.

Thirty- seven years after she finally married the love of her Life, a 64 year old Lady Anne Wentworth (nee Elliot) observes a curious interaction at the Great Exhibition in London. When she sees Margaret Hale and John Thornton playing through the same melodrama that she and her husband acted out so many years ago, she feels she must intervene. *This is a Persuasion crossover

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. (ON HIATUS/BEING REVISED)

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?

Horror/Supernatural AU. Margaret and her father are left penniless as they both try to recover from the loss of her mother when they move to Milton. Nothing is what it seems as Margaret realizes something is not right in this dark mysterious town. When strange and unexplainable things start to happen, Margaret can only wonder if the secretive Thornton's have anything to do with it.

What would happen if John had expressed his feelings before asking for marriage, and Margaret had thought about her words before speaking them? The story is better than the summary, please read and review.

If Margaret had time to pick up those abandoned gloves, muse over what she said, and receive a few words of advice from Mr. Bell.

A continuation of "North and South", following Margaret and Mr. Thornton as a soon to be married couple.

He had not noticed the color of this fruit...or had he? (PWP - complete)

"Mr. Thornton has no complaints about his newly married life. He's waited for this so long, wanted Miss Hale so badly, and nearly dies from shock every time they can officiate the small, taken-for-granted moments of married life. He has no complaints. He has one complaint." Margaret has some Victorian Attitudes that need...adjusting. Good thing her husband is up to the task.