The Pros Advent Story Calendar - Day 12 - The Luck Bringers by Istia

[msmoat.livejournal.com]

Title: The Luck Bringers
Author: Istia
Link to story: The Luck Bringers on AO3
Pairing: B/D

I hadn't read this for a while, then stumbled across is while seeking out Christmas stories earlier in the month. It is, more properly, a New Year's story, but it feels like a Christmas story to me. Istia's summary: On New Year's Eve, Bodie experiences the Doyle family tradition of First Footing when, in a weak moment, he gives into Doyle's blandishments

Poor Bodie! One minute, he's sleeping the sleep of the, er, well-satisfied non-innocent, warm and comfortable in his bed, and the next, he finds himself: ...freezing in the hallway, looking a complete prat, in the middle of a sodding January night. Unbelievable. No one but Ray Doyle could have done this to him. And Doyle wants to make certain they have all the luck they can beg, borrow or steal for the coming year.

So, go on, give it a go. It's a story sure to warm your heart (and Bodie's toes).

Comments

[firlefanzine.livejournal.com]

This is uttely romantic! :-)
Just what I needed right now.
Thank you for the tip.

And I wish you a beautiful birthday!
With wonderful pressies and a lot of cake. :-)

[msmoat.livejournal.com]

It is romantic, isn't it? Just a nice, established relationship story for the season.

Thank you!

[sagittas.livejournal.com]

I love Istia's works, and this is a funny and warm one. Thanks for this reminder!

[msmoat.livejournal.com]

Yes, it's just a nice, pleasant read. Perfect for this time of year!

[gilda-elise.livejournal.com]

It's by Istia, so, of course, it was going to be good. And it was. :-) Thanks for reminding us of it. It made for a nice and warm morning story.

[msmoat.livejournal.com]

Great way to start your morning, isn't it? Yay for the power of advent reminders!

[shooting2kill.livejournal.com]

I don't think you can go wrong with any of Istia's stories and this is an excellent choice for the time of year.

Thank you and Happy Birthday!

[msmoat.livejournal.com]

I'm glad you like it, too. It is an excellent story.

Thank you!

[hagsrus.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the reminder - just suits my mood this morning!

[msmoat.livejournal.com]

Yay! As I said, I hadn't read it for some time, so it was a delight to do so and be reminded of how nice it is.

[snailbones.livejournal.com]

Perfect, thank you!

[msmoat.livejournal.com]

You're welcome! Yay for being able to share its charms!