Penname: MissMerlot Real name: Nicole Straker
Member Since: Jul 13, 2016
Membership status: Member
Bio:

I'm a QAF fanatic and make sure to watch my favourite eps once a week.  I have only been writing since September 2016 and find that I have to get at least one chapter done a day!  


With regards to my writing, there will always be the following constants:


Brian and Justin will always be together, though past tricks may come back to into their lives


Anti-Michael and ant-Lindsay...with their behaviour leading to break up of his, and maybe, her relationship with their partners, which leads me to...


Ben and Mel's characters written with more backbone and more insight respectively to their partners behaviour than in the series...


Although I will write them in an unlikeable way from time to tiime as well as other characters, but not as much as Michael and Lindsay.


Strong original female character 


Foodcentric...am also a food whore!


Furballs...I absolutely love cats and dogs so one or both will feature.


And as I live in London some of my words/phrases will be different to the American English but will try and catch as many as I can.


I hope you enjoy the stories I write and know I will enjoy the stories I read


Beta-reader: Yes
Beta-reader: Yes
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Reviews by MissMerlot
Strange Love by starlight Rated: E half-star [Reviews - 83]
Summary:

Michael and Lindsay are as usual up to no good, and end up in therapy. Somehow so do the rest of the Gang.

Thank you Lorie for helping me turn this into more than an idea when I wanted to delete it.


Categories: QAF US
Characters: Ben Bruckner, Blake Wyzecki, Brian Kinney, Carl Horvath, Debbie Novotny, Drew Boyd, Emmett Honeycutt, Justin Taylor, Lindsay Peterson, Melanie Marcus, Michael Novotny, Original Character, Other Cast Regulars, Ted Schmidt
Tags: Anti-Lindsay, Anti-Michael
Genres: Alternate Universe, CrackFic, Humor, PWP (Plot? What Plot?)
Pairings: Brian/Justin, Debbie/Carl, Emmett/Drew, Ted/Blake
Series: None
Chapters: 10 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 20703 Read Count: 35970
[Report This] Published: Nov 27, 2016 Updated: Dec 05, 2016
Reviewer: MissMerlot Signed
Date: Nov 28, 2016 Title: Chapter 4: Chapter 4

Oh my days, so funny!  Can't wait for more

MissMerlot

Perfection by Thyme Rated: M half-star [Reviews - 46]
Summary:

Brian is 35 and has been in a relationship which ended badly. Justin is 25 and a model who returns to Pittsburgh to chase his dream of being an artist. Will their ideas of perfection keep them apart?


Categories: QAF US
Characters: Brian Kinney, Justin Taylor, Other Cast Regulars
Tags: None
Genres: Alternate Universe
Pairings: Brian/Justin
Series: None
Chapters: 13 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 26100 Read Count: 78119
[Report This] Published: Dec 02, 2016 Updated: Dec 02, 2016
Reviewer: MissMerlot Signed
Date: Dec 03, 2016 Title: Chapter 13: Chapter 13

Loved it...whomped with gusto on bookshelf for reading again.❤️



Author's Response: Thank you, so glad you enjoyed it.

Summary:

Brian realizes he wants more than a reputation. He meets an artist in New York and finds what he was looking for.

 

Justin didn't grow up in Pittsburgh but New York, where he meets Brian.

 

None of the events in cannon that involve Justin happened to him.


Categories: QAF US
Characters: Ben Bruckner, Blake Wyzecki, Brandon, Brian Kinney, Cynthia, Daphne Chanders, Debbie Novotny, Drew Boyd, Emmett Honeycutt, Gus Marcus-Peterson, Jennifer Taylor, Jenny Rebecca Marcus-Peterson, Justin Taylor, Lindsay Peterson, Melanie Marcus, Michael Novotny, Molly Taylor, Original Character, Original Female Character, Original Male Character, Other Cast Regulars, Ted Schmidt
Tags: Anti-Lindsay, Anti-Melanie, Anti-Michael, What if...
Genres: Alternate Universe, Angst w/ Happy Ending
Pairings: Brian/Justin, Debbie/Carl, Emmett/Other, Melanie/Lindsay, Michael/Ben, Other Cast Pairing, Ted/Blake
Series: None
Chapters: 38 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 87938 Read Count: 401551
[Report This] Published: Dec 06, 2016 Updated: Jan 01, 2017
Reviewer: MissMerlot Signed
Date: Dec 06, 2016 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Yay a new going to be brilliant story...on bokshelf and am kitten/puppy dog eyeing you for quick updates....please and thank you

Reviewer: MissMerlot Signed
Date: Dec 07, 2016 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

So so good.  I keep checking every 30 mins for an update.  So looking forward to more from one of my favourite authors.  

MissMerlot

Reviewer: MissMerlot Signed
Date: Jan 01, 2017 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

As usual you write perfectly... ❤️ ❤️ ❤️'d it.  Looking forward to the next one.  

Blinded by Thyme Rated: M half-star [Reviews - 94]
Summary:

Brian and Justin have not yet met. Brian is 29 and Justin is 17, but I have played around with timelines from the show. This is my first attempt at a mystery.


Categories: QAF US
Characters: Brian Kinney, Justin Taylor, Other Cast Regulars
Tags: Violence
Genres: Alternate Universe, Angst, Crime/Detective, Drama, Suspense/Thriller
Pairings: Brian/Justin
Series: Blinded Series
Chapters: 25 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 62029 Read Count: 95826
[Report This] Published: Dec 14, 2016 Updated: Dec 14, 2016
Reviewer: MissMerlot Signed
Date: Dec 14, 2016 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Loved it loved it loved it...read from start to finish....brlliant!



Author's Response: Thank you so much. I love that you loved it. This is one of my favorite stories that I have written.

Summary:

Two years after Justin leaves, Brian decides that living apart isn't what he wants. He makes his move to be together. What if that happens along with an offer from a friend to have a baby.

Lorie thank you for doing what you do for me as my beta, the readers probably thank you too.


Categories: QAF US
Characters: Ben Bruckner, Blake Wyzecki, Brian Kinney, Carl Horvath, Cynthia, Daphne Chanders, Debbie Novotny, Drew Boyd, Emmett Honeycutt, Gus Marcus-Peterson, James 'Hunter' Montgomery, Jennifer Taylor, Jenny Rebecca Marcus-Peterson, Justin Taylor, Lindsay Peterson, Melanie Marcus, Michael Novotny, Original Character, Original Female Character, Original Male Character, Other Cast Regulars, Ted Schmidt, Tucker
Tags: Post-series, What if...
Genres: Angst, Canon, Drama, Humor
Pairings: Brian/Justin, Debbie/Carl, Melanie/Lindsay, Michael/Ben, Ted/Blake
Series: None
Chapters: 41 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 96359 Read Count: 297074
[Report This] Published: Dec 18, 2016 Updated: Aug 26, 2018
Reviewer: MissMerlot Signed
Date: Jan 07, 2017 Title: Chapter 26: Chapter 26

Please please put me in the story so I can mack-truck Michael's ass! 

Brilliant writing as always

Reviewer: MissMerlot Signed
Date: Jan 11, 2017 Title: Chapter 30: Chapter 30

Aaargh he's so annoying, poor Alex.  Excellent as always

Summary: Feature

What happens when Justin's need for food, Brian's need for something (but he doesn't know what) and Michael's need for attention clash...

This is a co-author fic with Bea Johnson, who suggested the idea.  She, Nichelle Wellesly and Kathy Hearns are my awesome betas.  Thanks ladies!

 


Categories: QAF US, Reader's Choice Award
Characters: Ben Bruckner, Blake Wyzecki, Brian Kinney, Carl Horvath, Debbie Novotny, Drew Boyd, Emmett Honeycutt, Justin Taylor, Kiki, Michael Novotny, Original Character, Original Female Character, Original Male Character, Other Cast Regulars
Tags: 100k+ Word Count, Anal Sex (Lots of it!), Anti-Lindsay, Anti-Michael, Bottom Brian, Brain Bleach Recommended, First Time (Sex), Out of Character, Rimming, Toppy Justin
Genres: Angst w/ Happy Ending, Hurt/Comfort
Pairings: Brian/Justin, Debbie/Carl, Emmett/Drew, Melanie/Lindsay, Michael/Ben, Ted/Blake
Series: Food of Love
Chapters: 90 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 281598 Read Count: 652047
[Report This] Published: Dec 20, 2016 Updated: Apr 02, 2018
Reviewer: MissMerlot Signed
Date: Feb 21, 2017 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1 - Cold

This is for Lorie...I meant C56 not C38, it's early in he UK!

Reviewer: MissMerlot Signed
Date: May 07, 2017 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1 - Cold

Apologies, I posted the wrong chapters, hope to post the correct ones later today.  MissMerlot

Summary:

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Brian needs Emmett's help on a personal situation.

If the two of them together squick you out, this story is NOT for you.


Categories: QAF US
Characters: Brian Kinney, Emmett Honeycutt
Tags: Anal Sex (Lots of it!), M/M, Oral Sex, PWP (Plot? What Plot?), What if...
Genres: Could be Canon
Pairings: Brian/Emmett
Series: Diary of a Flaming Queen
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 4804 Read Count: 1687
[Report This] Published: Dec 29, 2016 Updated: Dec 29, 2016
Reviewer: MissMerlot Signed
Date: Dec 29, 2016 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Yeah just going to lie down for a bit...yowsers!  Sequel perhaps???



Author's Response:

Enjoy your, uh, nap? Thank you for the compliment and . . . maybe?

Summary:

Emmett arranges a little time together with Justin . . .

This is a sequel to WAGGD? Brian, Justin and Emmett together. If not your thing, stay away.


Categories: QAF US
Characters: Brian Kinney, Emmett Honeycutt, Justin Taylor
Tags: Bottom Brian, Brian/Other, Drug Use - Recreational, Established Relationship, Justin/Other, M/M, Oral Sex, PWP (Plot? What Plot?), Threesomes, Toppy Justin, What if...
Genres: Could be Canon
Pairings: Brian/Emmett, Brian/Justin, Brian/Justin/Other
Series: Diary of a Flaming Queen
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 5535 Read Count: 1686
[Report This] Published: Jan 01, 2017 Updated: Jan 01, 2017
Reviewer: MissMerlot Signed
Date: Jan 01, 2017 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Before I read it...happy dancing!!!!



Author's Response:

Well hurry.... then let me know. LOL but thank you in advance. :)

Reviewer: MissMerlot Signed
Date: Jan 01, 2017 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Ooooooh mmmmyyyyyy....bookshelved hard.  Can't wait for part 3 to cum...I mean come!



Author's Response:

would you like the link to help/watch/comment while I write?

https://docs.google.com/document/d/10Xl5bQ-X5kEMoQ3sSm6mZ9cwS8JuhLBFJnPF-B2EImQ/edit?usp=sharing

Summary:

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What if Justin didn't run off to New York after Brian's loft got burgled? What happens when he decides to face the situation like an adult? Join us on the journey to find out.


Categories: QAF US
Characters: Ben Bruckner, Brian Kinney, Carl Horvath, Cynthia, Daphne Chanders, David Cameron, Debbie Novotny, Emmett Honeycutt, Jennifer Taylor, Justin Taylor, Lindsay Peterson, Melanie Marcus, Michael Novotny, Molly Taylor, Other Cast Regulars, Ted Schmidt, Vic Grassi
Tags: 500k+ Word Count, Anal Sex (Lots of it!), Anti-Michael, Bottom Brian, Family, Getting Back Together, Jealousy, Oral Sex, Responsible Justin, Rimming, Slow Burn, Toppy Justin, What if...
Genres: Alternate Universe, Angst, Canon Divergence, Drama, Humor, Hurt/Comfort, Porny, Romance
Pairings: Brian/Justin, Debbie/Carl, Melanie/Lindsay, Michael/David, Ted/Ben
Series: Tricky Business
Chapters: 48 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 780683 Read Count: 139925
[Report This] Published: Jan 01, 2017 Updated: Apr 10, 2022
Reviewer: MissMerlot Signed
Date: Jan 02, 2017 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1: Saturday, November 4th, 2000

A week!   Okay I shall be a patient girl and wait for the next brilliant chapter!  



Author's Response:

We thank you for your patience. LOL We aren't nearly as fast at churning out new chapters as you.

Thanks for the compliment to our story. More in about a week. We hope you enjoy the second installment just as much.

Summary:



Brian and Justin are on their own for the holidays…


Categories: QAF US
Characters: None
Tags: Christmas Eve, One-Shot, Post-series, Raw Sex
Genres: Alternate Universe, Drama, Porny, Romance
Pairings: Brian/Justin
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 3836 Read Count: 1521
[Report This] Published: Jan 11, 2017 Updated: Jan 11, 2017
Reviewer: MissMerlot Signed
Date: Jan 13, 2017 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

As with all your stories, loved it!



Author's Response: Thanks, that's so sweet of you to say. I'm a big fan of your writing also. Your so prolific, you must write in your sleep, he, he, he... Hugs Sweetheart ~ Kathleen

[Report This] Published: Jan 23, 2017 Updated: Feb 09, 2017
Reviewer: MissMerlot Signed
Date: Feb 10, 2017 Title: Chapter 17: Chapter 17

Loved it and looking forward to the sequel....💋

Summary:

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After a promise to Mikey, Brian and the gang goes to camp. Brian could think of many things to do for a week better than going to an adult summer camp.


Categories: QAF US
Characters: Brian Kinney
Tags: Anti-Dave, Anti-Ethan, Language, M/M, Non-Consent
Genres: Alternate Canon
Pairings: Brian/Justin
Series: None
Chapters: 6 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 10054 Read Count: 6238
[Report This] Published: Feb 02, 2017 Updated: Jun 16, 2020
Reviewer: MissMerlot Signed
Date: Feb 21, 2017 Title: Chapter 1: What Fresh Hell Is This?

Enjoying this so far.  Can't wait for Ethan to get his.  And it's really very small but there is a bit of sympathy for Michael.  Less than atom sized mind you!  Look forward to more.

MissMerlot



Author's Response:

He will and it will be wonderful. I'll take small sympathy for Micheal. Funny story my sister doesn't like Hal because he ranted about Sweet Tea in his stand up.

Summary:

Vegas, booze and our boys. Justin graduates Med school and goes with Daphne who is getting married, before they leave the country for their new jobs.

 

Lorie as always thank you for being not just my beta but a great sounding board.


Categories: QAF US
Characters: Ben Bruckner, Blake Wyzecki, Brian Kinney, Carl Horvath, Claire Kinney, Craig Taylor, Cynthia, Daphne Chanders, Debbie Novotny, Drew Boyd, Emmett Honeycutt, Gus Marcus-Peterson, James 'Hunter' Montgomery, Jennifer Taylor, Jenny Rebecca Marcus-Peterson, Joan Kinney, Justin Taylor, Lindsay Peterson, Melanie Marcus, Michael Novotny, Original Character, Original Female Character, Original Male Character, Other Cast Regulars, Sam Auerbach, Ted Schmidt, Vic Grassi
Tags: Anti-Lindsay, Anti-Michael, Cancer, Out of Character, Wedding
Genres: Alternate Universe, Drama, Humor
Pairings: Brian/Justin, Debbie/Carl, Emmett/Drew, Melanie/Lindsay, Michael/Ben, Ted/Blake, Vic/Rodney
Series: None
Chapters: 44 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 96684 Read Count: 329364
[Report This] Published: Feb 07, 2017 Updated: Mar 12, 2017
Reviewer: MissMerlot Signed
Date: Feb 07, 2017 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Happy dancing!!!

Reviewer: MissMerlot Signed
Date: Feb 21, 2017 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Loving this story, as with all of your stories!  I knew that Michael was being Michael and hopefully this time Ben will cop a hold of his nuts and man up for heaven sake!  Be there for the child, Hunter, that needs you not the manchild that's having a tantrum and will NEVER stop obsessing over Brian!  Can't wait to read more...subtle hint clang!

MissMerlot

All I Ask by cookiebun Rated: M starhalf-star [Reviews - 24]
Summary:

 

Michael gets it in his head it's time for him and Brian to finally be together


Categories: QAF US
Characters: Ben Bruckner, Blake Wyzecki, Brian Kinney, Emmett Honeycutt, Justin Taylor, Michael Novotny, Ted Schmidt
Tags: Anti-Michael, Established Relationship, One-Shot
Genres: None
Pairings: Brian/Justin
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 2886 Read Count: 5731
[Report This] Published: Feb 12, 2017 Updated: Feb 12, 2017
Reviewer: MissMerlot Signed
Date: Feb 12, 2017 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Absolutely loved this.  Brilliant xxxx



Author's Response:

Thank you. I appreciate you reading and reviewing :)

Matches by Neverbreeze Rated: E half-star [Reviews - 12]
Summary:

This is a kind of dark story. Justin leaves Brian, and only leaves a book of matches in their house. This idea was from Sammy Kershaw's song Matches.


Categories: QAF US
Characters: Brian Kinney
Tags: Post-series
Genres: Drama
Pairings: None
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 2655 Read Count: 1113
[Report This] Published: Feb 16, 2017 Updated: Feb 16, 2017
Reviewer: MissMerlot Signed
Date: Feb 16, 2017 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Really, loved this after the initial worry.  But what about Gus.  Michael and Lindsay being left behind I get but not Sonny Boy



Author's Response:

They need Gus to visit them on his own, not with any of the gang. They wanted him to grow up a little more before he found out the reason Justin couldn't go back to the States.

Reviewer: MissMerlot Signed
Date: Feb 16, 2017 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Does that mean there's going to be a sequel?



Author's Response:

Sure, since I left it open like that. I'll get started on a sequel. I'm glad eveyrone liked it.

Summary:

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Justin and Brian have been together for over twenty years. They have a large family, with all the good and bad it involves. One morning their world is thrown into turmoil. Got the idea from Safe Passage, good movie but changing quite a bit. 


Categories: QAF US
Characters: Blake Wyzecki, Brian Kinney, Carl Horvath, Chris Hobbs, Daphne Chanders, Debbie Novotny, Emmett Honeycutt, Ethan Gold, Gus Marcus-Peterson, Jennifer Taylor, Jenny Rebecca Marcus-Peterson, Justin Taylor, Lindsay Peterson, Melanie Marcus, Michael Novotny, Molly Taylor, Original Female Character, Original Male Character, Ted Schmidt, Tucker
Tags: Anti-Ethan, Post-series
Genres: Drama
Pairings: Brian/Justin
Series: None
Chapters: 28 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 65815 Read Count: 80363
[Report This] Published: Feb 21, 2017 Updated: Nov 27, 2017
Reviewer: MissMerlot Signed
Date: Feb 21, 2017 Title: Chapter 1: News

Definitely go on.  Need to find out the reason for the angst between Justin and why Brian takes it out Reece.  Pretty please? 



Author's Response:

Well, one of those questions get sort of answered in the new chapter. Hope you like it. Thank you for reviewing. Yes, I decided to continue.

Reviewer: MissMerlot Signed
Date: Feb 21, 2017 Title: Chapter 2: Planes, no trains and automobiles

For the sake of readers everywhere....C3 please!   So good!



Author's Response:

I'm so happy you like it. I just can't get over how much people are enjoying the story. Thank you for reviewing.

Reviewer: MissMerlot Signed
Date: Feb 21, 2017 Title: Chapter 1: News

Ah what a cretinous ratface Ethan is!  So he's trying it on with one son and made Matt hate Justin because of the unwanted kiss!   Oooh spitting here!

Just a quick question?  Is this anti anybody apart from, one surmises from his behaviour, Ethan?



Author's Response:

Do you mean like anti-Michael or Lindsay? They both can be butts but not really anti, I hope that clears it up.