Favorite Stories 31
3k+The When and the How: A Bone to Pick » by
MoxieGirl
Following VNM's death & spurred by an unlikely catalyst, B&B navigate the rough terrain of their neglected relationship. Facing their mutual pain over the previous year while working a case, they discover the true meaning of partnership-in life & in love. "This story will make you laugh and cry, think and feel. It's the secret that every Bones lover deserves to be let in on."
Bones, T, English, Romance & Crime, chapters: 240, words: 808k+, favs: 549, follows: 585, updated: 3/28/2019 published: 7/13/2011, S. Booth, T. Brennan
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Hindsight Being What it is » by
dgschneider
Keeping a secret can be hard, especially when you have a pesky FBI psychologist determined to weasel his way into every aspect of your life. This story begins at the end of The Hole in the Heart as B&B struggle to keep their relationship a secret and not get caught
Bones, T, English, Romance & Humor, chapters: 14, words: 58k+, favs: 237, follows: 185, updated: 4/16/2015 published: 8/21/2014
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The Promise in the Candle » by
WolfGirl1331
Booth and Brennan move towards a relationship in the scenes we didn't see between The Blackout in the Blizzard and The Change in the Game. Rated M for later chapters.
Bones, M, English, Romance & Hurt/Comfort, chapters: 8, words: 26k+, favs: 196, follows: 120, updated: 2/14/2015 published: 1/4/2015, T. Brennan, S. Booth
49Free by
dgschneider
Booth's out of jail, he has his job, his case, badge, gun, squints, and his family back. Everything should be right with the world and yet nothing feels right. These months have taken their toll, changed him. Set during Season 10 premiere Conspiracy in the Corpse
Bones, T, English, Hurt/Comfort & Angst, words: 1k+, favs: 45, follows: 24, 9/30/2014
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Need » by
dgschneider
story takes place during season 6 sometimes after Doctor in the Photo - Brennan deals with the aftermath of a traumatic event with Booth's help. Healing is a process for both of them but then love is what you've been through together.
Bones, M, English, Hurt/Comfort & Romance, chapters: 51, words: 171k+, favs: 390, follows: 320, updated: 8/24/2014 published: 8/27/2013
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It Was Love » by
dgschneider
Booth and Brennan are back from their various corners of the Earth but things aren't as Bones had expected. Her desire for Booth's happiness finds her supporting a relationship that breaks her heart. What happens when Booth becomes aware of the pain he's causing. Set after the end of The Couple in the Cave S6E2
Bones, T, English, Hurt/Comfort & Romance, chapters: 5, words: 13k+, favs: 245, follows: 117, updated: 8/6/2014 published: 8/1/2014, T. Brennan, S. Booth, Hannah B.
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Paper Wishes and Falling Snow by
dgschneider
They'd finally talked, sharing strengths and weaknesses, burned paper wishes filled with hope; but the snow kept falling leading to a night of honesty and discovery. Tagged for Blackout in the Blizzard - somewhere on the border between T and very soft M
Bones, T, English, Romance, words: 3k+, favs: 97, follows: 29, 7/20/2014
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Partners » by
FaithinBones
Booth wakes up after surgery to find out that three and a half years are missing from his memory. This story takes place after the "End in the Beginning" and is AU. (Hannah will not be making an appearance in this story)
Bones, T, English, Hurt/Comfort & Friendship, chapters: 161, words: 254k+, favs: 409, follows: 351, updated: 6/16/2014 published: 11/24/2012, T. Brennan, S. Booth
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Seven Days: An Experiment in Making Love » by
dgschneider
She said she agreed with him then changed her mind several hours later. Sex was sex, all biological. Making love was no different and if he wanted her to believe otherwise he would have to prove it to her. Takes place after Death in the Saddle. Happy Happy Birthday Craftyjhawk!
Bones, T, English, Romance & Hurt/Comfort, chapters: 9, words: 30k+, favs: 183, follows: 100, updated: 6/3/2014 published: 5/1/2014, T. Brennan, S. Booth
130How To Use Your Head While Following Your Heart » by
givesup
Set during season 6. Booth's POV during the Hannah situation.
Bones, M, English, Hurt/Comfort & Romance, chapters: 12, words: 26k+, favs: 60, follows: 97, updated: 5/28/2014 published: 5/21/2013, S. Booth, T. Brennan
327Letters from Maluku » by
jazzyproz
A spin off from my multi-chpt Can You Save Her Agent Booth. Brennan lets Booth read the unmailed letters she wrote to him while they were separated. A story of related One Shots, each chapter will contain a letter. ON HIATUS - SORRY - JAN 2014
Bones, M, English, Romance & Hurt/Comfort, chapters: 11, words: 68k+, favs: 108, follows: 138, updated: 4/22/2014 published: 1/7/2013, T. Brennan, S. Booth
153The Life That Was Not Expected » by
Melbones
Set just after Season 6 Ep 22, follows Booth & Brennan's journey as they create a life together and come to terms with Brennan's pregnancy and falling in love. Definitely B&B with a bit of Hodgela. Rated M just in case.
Bones, M, English, Romance & Family, chapters: 22, words: 90k+, favs: 125, follows: 184, updated: 3/15/2014 published: 3/4/2013, T. Brennan, S. Booth
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The Change in the Partnership by
craftyjhawk
Change is inevitable, even for FBI agents and forensic anthropologists.
Bones, T, English, Angst, words: 4k+, favs: 38, follows: 18, 3/13/2014, T. Brennan, S. Booth
91I'll Come Back to You » by
goalkeeper96
When Brennan sees that Booth has moved on, she picks up her pride, and tries to move on as well. However, when something happens to Brennan, will Booth come to the rescue? Will Booth and Brennan be able to find each other throughout the mess? Set after The Doctor in the Photo. This story includes the subjects of rape, alcoholism, and drug use. Please read at your own risk. Rated M
Bones, M, English, Romance & Hurt/Comfort, chapters: 8, words: 11k+, favs: 83, follows: 143, updated: 2/14/2014 published: 6/16/2013, T. Brennan, S. Booth
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Forgotten Memories, Remembered » by
dmnky
Series of short sketches/vignettes detailing some of Booth's experiences in the Army, focusing on the friendships he forged with the men he served with and how his experiences in Afghanistan changed the way he came to understand himself and his relationship with Brennan. A follow-up to "Killing Two Birds."
Bones, T, English, Drama, chapters: 13, words: 36k+, favs: 41, follows: 31, updated: 12/28/2013 published: 10/28/2013, S. Booth
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Two More Sleeps by
Wendish
A stream of consciousness through Booth and Brennan's last hours alone together before they get married.
Bones, T, English, Romance & Humor, words: 5k+, favs: 53, follows: 22, 10/19/2013, T. Brennan, S. Booth
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The Agent in the Blind Spot » by
NatesMama
When Booth finally confronts Pelant, one-on-one, he's not nearly alone as he thinks.
Bones, T, English, Drama & Suspense, chapters: 5, words: 8k+, favs: 69, follows: 35, updated: 10/6/2013 published: 10/5/2013, T. Brennan, S. Booth, Angela M., C. Pelant
48I Don't Think We Should Get Married » by
Dyna63
My version of what Pelants little game has caused and how it could possibly play out.
Bones, M, English, chapters: 11, words: 18k+, favs: 19, follows: 51, updated: 10/5/2013 published: 5/15/2013
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Arabian Nights » by
threesquares
Tag for Secret in the Siege. Terrified by the way that Brennan pulls away from him after he breaks their engagement, Booth lures Brennan back by telling her stories. Maybe she'll learn more from them than she expected. Maybe she'll hear more in them than he thought he was saying. Maybe what Pelant hears will be his undoing.
Bones, T, English, Romance & Angst, chapters: 21, words: 52k+, favs: 201, follows: 174, updated: 9/8/2013 published: 5/12/2013, T. Brennan, S. Booth
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A Step Back » by
FaithinBones
Booth decides to take a step back and evaluate his relationship with Hannah after Brennan tells him that she missed her chance. This story takes place after "The Doctor in the Photo".
Bones, T, English, Hurt/Comfort, chapters: 10, words: 14k+, favs: 93, follows: 79, updated: 7/5/2013 published: 5/19/2013, T. Brennan, S. Booth