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Bio:
Life in the Taylor- Kinney family continues. Brinn is going away to school while Brian accompanies Justin on his European tour. The whole extended family finds there way back to Brian and Justin as the family grows and expands.
Categories: QAF US
Characters: Original Male Character
Tags: 100k+ Word Count
Genres: Angst
Pairings: None
Series: Can't Do Life Without You
Chapters: 17 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 149508 Read Count: 17317
Date: Sep 20, 2019 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1
I absolutely love this series and was so happy to see this new offering. It didn't disappoint, still as full of drama, love and passion, just like all the other stories have been. Another favorite. I hope there will be more stories to follow in this series.
Author's Response:
I love hearing that others love my 'family' as much as I do. As you can tell in the prologue for #10 there will be more and as Brinn gets older the boys have their hands full.
[Reviews - 51] 
How will Mercury being in retrograde affect everyone? And what happens when secret plans are revealed?
**Part of a series of the same name, being done through a series of one-shots, short stories and novelettes.**
As always, Lorie, thanks for being my sanity.
**COMPLETED**
HAPPY READING EVERYONE!
Categories: QAF US, Plot Bunnies
Characters: Brian Kinney, Cynthia, Debbie Novotny, Emmett Honeycutt, Gardner Vance, George Shickel, Jennifer Taylor, Justin Taylor, Lindsay Peterson, Marty Ryder, Melanie Marcus, Original Character, Other Cast Regulars, Ted Schmidt, Vic Grassi
Tags: 10k+ Word Count
Genres: Alternate Canon, Alternate Universe, Angst, Angst w/ Happy Ending, Canon Divergence, Could be Canon
Pairings: Brian/Justin, Melanie/Lindsay
Series: LEARNING TO SLEEP IN THE BED YOU MADE
Chapters: 5 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 27540 Read Count: 17532
Date: Oct 02, 2019 Title: Chapter 5: CHAPTER 5: PROMISES
This is so so so good :-)
Categories: QAF US
Characters: Justin Taylor
Tags: Vulnerable Justin
Genres: Tragedy
Pairings: Brian/Justin
Series: None
Chapters: 10 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 20576 Read Count: 8202
Date: Oct 10, 2019 Title: Chapter 10: Home is where the heart is
So disappointed that you are ending this. I had bookmarked and was intrigued to know where you would take the story, so I eagerly anticipated and read each update. I really hope you will reconsider your decision to stop this story, and make your followers happy.
Author's Response: all 20 chapters are nearly complete on another site where the story did better. To be fair, I'm not going to advertise another site on here...but if you google the the name of the story and markab, you should find it. Thank you for your comment and for reading x
[Reviews - 68] 
A HALF-INSTALLMENT and companion to "Installment One: Clash Forward". Brian and Justin share their plans with a select few of the 'Family'. Between them all they will come up with a set of New Rules that will hopefully make Brian and Justin's transition from Pittsburgh natives to California residents a bit smoother.
As always a special THANK YOU goes to Lorie, who always asks the right questions to push my creativity that much further.
**COMPLETE**
HAPPY READING EVERYONE!
Categories: QAF US, Plot Bunnies
Characters: Brian Kinney, Cynthia, Daphne Chanders, Emmett Honeycutt, Jennifer Taylor, Justin Taylor, Melanie Marcus, Ted Schmidt, Vic Grassi
Tags: 10k+ Word Count, Canon Divergence, Friendship, Language, M/M, What if...
Genres: Alternate Canon, Alternate Universe, Angst w/ Happy Ending, Canon, Canon Divergence, Could be Canon, Drama, Humor, Romance
Pairings: Brian/Justin, Melanie/Lindsay
Series: LEARNING TO SLEEP IN THE BED YOU MADE
Chapters: 7 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 35993 Read Count: 34675
Date: Oct 18, 2019 Title: Chapter 1: A- WHERE YOU HEADED?
Loved this story and can't wait to see what's in store for our dynamic duo and their loyal team/friends.
Since coming back Justin Taylor has become more shallow, self exorbitant, catty and selfish, he is over confident and realizes that Brian is getting older and wonders if he really needs to move on and have the fun he so wants out of life now....
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Brian Kinney has changed too. He is getting older and knows it. He is not happy with the way Justin has changed and soon his head is turned when he meets Nathan, a shy young blonde who reminds him of Sunshine Justin of the past....
Nathan Maloney is a young confused guy who is awakening his sexual feelings. He meets Brian and is instantly taken with him. The only problem that Brian is with Justin Taylor....
Categories: QAF US
Characters: Brian Kinney
Tags: Out of Character
Genres: Humor
Pairings: Brian/Justin/Other
Series: None
Chapters: 30 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 59383 Read Count: 17750
Date: Oct 24, 2019 Title: Chapter 1: Sexy boy
Our boys need to sit down and be really honest with each other - they have lost their way and their ability to communicate. Can't really see Brian falling for, or being stimulated mentally by, a young naive boy. Just shows he is really really unhappy :-(
This is a sequel to The Stripper and A Man's Gotta Know When To Ask For Help. As promised, Brian and Justin think about a family. You do not have to read either of the previous stories to understand this one, but there are things mentioned in this story that are discussed in the previous two stories. This story is completed. I will try to post often. Banner by Marny. Beta by Quinn. Thank you so much.
Categories: QAF US
Characters: Ben Bruckner, Blake Wyzecki, Brian Kinney, Carl Horvath, 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, Ted Schmidt
Tags: 100k+ Word Count
Genres: Alternate Canon
Pairings: Brian/Justin
Series: None
Chapters: 54 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 193153 Read Count: 47639
Date: Nov 28, 2020 Title: Chapter 53: Chapter 53-Divorce Abounds
I'm very sad this is the last story in this very enjoyable series. I do hope that you will one day reconsider doing a sequel. Look forward to reading the epilogue and hoping your next new story will come soon.
Author's Response:
nicknack:
The trilogy took forever to write, like years. I'm currently writing "Hi My Name is Brian and I'm an Alcoholic". If you haven't read that one, you might take a look. I have a few stories that I've written that I haven't posted here. One day, I'll find time to do so. A sequel may be in the future, but it will have to wait until some other stories are finished. I'm not good at juggling several stories at once.
Thank you for reading and I appreciae the feedback. it means the world to me.
Date: Dec 02, 2020 Title: Chapter 54: Chapter 54- Epilogue
Those kids were destined to have better lives with fathers who loved them and made sacrifices and adjustments in their own lives to give them all the love, care and attention they deserved. Thanks for the wonderful journey in this universe :-)
Author's Response:
Yes, the children do deserve fathers that want them. So glad you enjoyed the story.
Summary: After a harrowing experience, it turns out to be the best Halloween of Justin's life. The timeline has changed, so please just go with the flow.
This silly idea has been circling around in my head since Halloween and demanded to be written, so I can actually sleep at night.
Categories: QAF US
Characters: Brian Kinney, Justin Taylor
Tags: Halloween
Genres: Could be Canon
Pairings: Brian/Justin
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 3280 Read Count: 656
Date: Nov 11, 2019 Title: Chapter 1: CHAPTER 1
Full of all that good scary halloween angst, followed by that special Kinney approach to romance - good intentions but slightly off the mark lol. Very entertaining read.
Author's Response:
I'm aware my response is very late in coming, so sorry about that.
Leave it to Brian to think of some out-of-the-oridinary. Thanks so very much for reading and reviewing.
HUGS ~Cathy
Categories: QAF US
Characters: Brian Kinney, Gus Marcus-Peterson, Jennifer Taylor, Justin Taylor
Tags: 100k+ Word Count
Genres: Angst w/ Happy Ending
Pairings: Brian/Justin
Series: Can't Do Life Without You
Chapters: 17 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 139984 Read Count: 28035
Date: Nov 15, 2019 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1
Awesome addition to the series.
Date: Nov 15, 2019 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1
Awesome addition to the series.
Author's Response:
I so appreciate the reviews. It appears people read my stories but very few comment so I often wonder if they are enjoying them or not.
This is the final story in the Double Trouble Trilogy. It picks up about 6 years after 'Graduation' ends. JR is happily married to husband Noah and pregnant with her first child... the first Grandchild for Brian and Justin. Gus is also happily married to husband Jason. This couple wants nothing more than to also make Brian and Justin Grandparents, but it has not been as easy for them. Then, out of nowhere, someone from Gus and JR's Canadian past comes back into their lives and may be the solution that Gus and Jason have been praying for.
I wish to thank once again the lovely Nikki for her wonderful banner, and my dear friend, Judy, for her terrific beta skills.
Categories: QAF US
Characters: Brian Kinney, Gus Marcus-Peterson, Jenny Rebecca Marcus-Peterson, Justin Taylor, Original Female Character, Original Male Character, Other Cast Regulars
Tags: Established Relationship, Family, Friendship, M/M, Real Life Issues
Genres: Angst w/ Happy Ending, Drama, Hurt/Comfort, Romance
Pairings: Brian/Justin, Other Cast Pairing
Series: None
Chapters: 18 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 50906 Read Count: 8921
Date: Apr 09, 2020 Title: Chapter 11: A Long-Held Plan Set In Motion
Yikes, I knew Heather was up to something this entire time but I thought somehow she would renege on the deal and try to keep the babies, meaning she would be staying until a court case determined custody. Instead she is stealing away with Gus's son like a thief in the night and we now know this was her primary objective - it was always too good to be true :-(
Please update soon.
Author's Response:
Sadly, the strong desire to become parents overshadowed the warning signs for Gus and Jason. Their trust has been betrayed in the worst way possible. Heather had already signed over her rights to the boys, so she is now guilty of kidnapping. I can promise you that the entire family will never give up on finding her and the baby until the twins are reunited. The next chapter will reveal the story behind Heather's actions in full. I'll get it out as quickly as I can. Thank you so much for your wonderful comments, Nickknack. Huge hugs, Grammy
Date: Sep 12, 2020 Title: Chapter 18: Loving Life and Facing Consequences
So sad to read the end of this amazing series -enjoyable though it was, as always. Has been a great journey and I loved each and every one of your introduced extended family and friends to Brian and Justin's life together. This is an ending they thoroughly deserved after all these years, and love that you brought our QaF favs along for the ride. Looking forward to your next story and hoping there are many more to come xox
Author's Response:
I am thrilled to know that you enjoyed this series, Nickknack, especially the new characters I brought into Brian and Justin's world too. I fell in love with my creations and will miss them as I move on to other stories. I am hoping that you will join me soon, when I finally get back to my only other incompletd story, which I had started years ago, but had to pull at the same time I pulled this one. Thank you so much for all your support of my work. I am deeply grateful to you. Huge hugs, Grammy
Brian and Justin made plans. They were going to travel for the first six months of the year ending up celebrating Brian's 60th birthday in Australia. While they are away, the family continues to grow and expand. Nothing can bring down the Taylor- Kinney empire, can it?
Categories: QAF US
Characters: None
Tags: 100k+ Word Count
Genres: Angst, Canon
Pairings: Brian/Justin, Brian/Justin/Other
Series: Can't Do Life Without You
Chapters: 17 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 133657 Read Count: 18046
Date: Jan 06, 2020 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1
I am so loving this series. The angst is definitely building up on a few fronts now, so I am definitely waiting with quite a bit of trepidation for the next chapters.
Author's Response:
I have just downloaded the 11th chapter. Hope you keep enjoying it.
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Against his original plans (and, perhaps, better judgment), Brian makes his way back to Pittsburgh to see his mother one final time.
Categories: QAF US
Characters: Brian Kinney, Claire Kinney, Jennifer Taylor, Joan Kinney, Justin Taylor, Original Character, Peter
Tags: Family, Friendship, M/M, Post-series, Real Life Issues, Tearjerker, Vulnerable Brian
Genres: Angst, Canon, Could be Canon, Drama, Hurt/Comfort
Pairings: Brian/Justin
Series: Until At Last You Know
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 17224 Read Count: 650
Date: Jan 23, 2020 Title: Chapter 1: Goodbye Again
The only possible family member Brian could connect with was Peter and I like that he will be getting to know his nephew better, although I'm sure Claire and John will not take kindly to that. I do hope you will continue this story, it was a pleasure to read.
We know what happened the first time Brian took Justin to Britin. Here's what happened the second time.
Categories: QAF US
Characters: Brian Kinney, Justin Taylor
Tags: Established Relationship
Genres: Could be Canon
Pairings: Brian/Justin
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 2464 Read Count: 872
Date: Feb 10, 2020 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1
Lovely to read this Britin story, so good to have Justin realise he can paint anywhere. Any more treasures you want to post here? More of your fabulous stories to read would make my day :-)
Author's Response:
Thank you. I do have more stories that I haven't posted here. I will have to see which ones I have not posted.
The saga of Brian and Justin Taylor Kinney continues. Their children are grown and life is good. Brinn hopes to marry Zach soon but a few issues seem to be keeping them from setting a date. While Brinn and Zach try to work through it, Dan and Marcus are fighting to keep their daughter. After a court case will they get to keep the little girl they had raised for five years or will she be taken away?
This family will do anything for each other, and I do mean anything.
***Disclaimer: Chapter 13 has a rape scene. There are no graphic details but is brought up in the plot throughout the remainder of the story. I don't want anyone to be surprised if they are sensitive to this.***
Categories: QAF US
Characters: Original Character
Tags: None
Genres: Angst w/ Happy Ending
Pairings: None
Series: Can't Do Life Without You
Chapters: 20 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 144440 Read Count: 11042
Date: Feb 17, 2020 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1
So good to start reading the continuation of this series and so much going on! Eagerly awaiting the next chapter - I love this universe of Brian and Justin and their extended family and friends :-)
Author's Response:
So glad to hear others like my crazy family as much as I do. Chapter 3 is up.
Date: Mar 05, 2020 Title: Chapter 20: Chapter 20
Bit of a cliffhanger there at the end and I suspect intentionally ominous. Just as well wild horses couldn't drag me away from this amazing series, or I might be too scared to read your next addition lol.
Author's Response:
I am so glad you enjoy it. I love to hear others reaction to my 'family'. I have been worried I have too many characters but I keep adding one here and there.
Brian and his Barefoot Blond are settled back in Pittsburgh, but their adventures haven’t stopped. What will happen when our favorite barefooted boy gets a little lost?
***STORY IS NOW COMPLETE***
Categories: QAF US
Characters: Brian Kinney, Debbie Novotny, Justin Taylor, Michael Novotny, Original Male Character, Other Cast Regulars, Ted Schmidt
Tags: None
Genres: Alternate Universe, Humor, Romance
Pairings: Brian/Justin
Series: Barefoot Blond Series
Chapters: 22 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 87775 Read Count: 22132
Date: Jan 04, 2021 Title: Chapter 13: Chapter 13 - Adult Life Skills
Ahhhh, why does real life always have to interfere with our QaF fantasy life lol? Very happy to see you are going to try and schedule your writing into your obviously busy life, so many thanks for that, it is very much appreciated.
Author's Response:
I hate adulting but sometimes you just can't avoid it, you know? LOL. TAG
Brian and Justin slipped away for a much needed rest after Brian and his Great Nephew finished their courtcase. It had been far to long since Brian and Justin got away but it isn't the get away they hoped for. While they are at the villa in Ibiza, Brinn is struggling with her pregnancy and Gus is just struggling.
Gus has put Shelby through a lot in the past. Will he push her too far this time?
Categories: QAF US
Characters: Brian Kinney, Jennifer Taylor, Justin Taylor
Tags: None
Genres: Angst w/ Happy Ending
Pairings: None
Series: Can't Do Life Without You
Chapters: 18 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 120085 Read Count: 9125
Date: May 01, 2020 Title: Chapter 18: Chapter 18 Prologue to #14 CDLWY
I do so love this series and am looking forward to the next installment. With such a huge extended family, I am sure there are a lot more dramas and entertainment in store for them all and doubtless a whole lotta loving still for Brian and Justin :-)
Author's Response:
So glad you enjoy it. Yes, with all the characters I have to thin it out from time to time but I hope to keep entertaininig. I am actually starting a new story, too.
Since Justin left something has gone on with Brian that Michael refuses to see.
Categories: QAF US
Characters: Brian Kinney, Justin Taylor, Michael Novotny
Tags: Anti-Michael
Genres: Alternate Canon
Pairings: Brian/Justin
Series: None
Chapters: 6 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 8287 Read Count: 16635
Date: Mar 18, 2020 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1
Loved this originally on Moonshadow and so happy to read again here on KD. I do love me a story where Michael doesn't get his way - could he be more clueless? Another awesome story from a favorite author :-)
Brian comes to Pittsburgh as an exchange student from Ireland. He and Justin are the same age, but Justin is the cold "I believe in fucking not love" persona. They each have past problems to deal with.
Categories: QAF US
Characters: Brian Kinney, Justin Taylor, Other Cast Regulars
Tags: None
Genres: Alternate Canon
Pairings: Brian/Justin
Series: None
Chapters: 11 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 35745 Read Count: 9180
Date: Mar 30, 2020 Title: Chapter 11: Chapter 11
Loved this. Such a treat to have Brian's parents portrayed as supportive and loving - definitely AU lol.
Author's Response: Very AU, but a challenge nonetheless. Glad you liked it.
After Justin moves out in season five, Brian overhears something alarming while eavesdropping on the gang gossiping at the diner. This prompts him to take pre-emptive action at Justin's new apartment. Will he be happy with what he discovers?
Categories: QAF US
Characters: Brian Kinney, Justin Taylor
Tags: April Fools Day, Fluff, Getting Back Together, M/M, One-Shot, Out of Character, Toppy Justin
Genres: Canon Divergence, Drama, Humor, Romance
Pairings: Brian/Justin
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 6634 Read Count: 1992
Date: Apr 04, 2020 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1
Light-hearted and thoroughly enjoyable story. Always a pleasure when something, seemingly innocuous, brings our boys back together:-)
Author's Response:
I'm so pleased you enjoyed this little tale. I wonder what the table thinks of the boys' shenanigans; it sure is getting a workout 😂 with more to come. 😂 It's probably making arrangements with the other table...
Thanks for leaving a comment, Nicky. 🤩 It's very much appreciated!
~ Karynn, aka eureka1
How do Brian and Justin survive the quarantine? Do they drive each other crazy? Do they do what they know best? Who snaps first?
Categories: QAF US
Characters: Brian Kinney, Justin Taylor
Tags: Fluff, Friendship, Language, M/M, One-Shot, Post-series, Real Life Issues, What if...
Genres: Humor, Porny, Romance
Pairings: Brian/Justin
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 3439 Read Count: 826
Date: Apr 09, 2020 Title: Chapter 1: Quarantine Life at Britin
Seems like much more fun than my self-isolation lol, not least because I definitely resisted the "Must buy ridiculous amount of toilet paper" reaction , so no mummifying for me. Great fun to read.
Justin Taylor graduated from art school with a graphic design degree. While his partner Steven finished school, he was working for a small advertising firm. He had applied for the city's biggest advertising company, Kinnetik, but after meetint the owner decided he prefered to make less money at the small agency than work with the arrogent prick, Brian Kinney.
But sometimes fate has a mind of its own.
Categories: QAF US
Characters: Brian Kinney, Justin Taylor
Tags: None
Genres: Angst
Pairings: Brian/Justin
Series: The Cabin in Montana
Chapters: 10 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 45556 Read Count: 37495
Date: May 03, 2020 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1
I already know I am going to thoroughly enjoy this. Great first chapter :-)
Author's Response:
I hope you do!
Categories: QAF US
Characters: None
Tags: None
Genres: None
Pairings: None
Series: Can't Do Life Without You
Chapters: 17 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes
Word count: 131932
Read Count: 8950
Date: May 10, 2020 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1
I'm getting bad vibes from these continuing earthquakes and from Elliot...more angst ahead I fear. Definitely have my attention:-)