By:  Vivienne

From the Nomination:

"This is a fun, lighthearted little vignette that has the AJ we all knew and loved coming up with a rather simple way to get Harm and Mac together."

By:  Valerie

From the Nominations:

"This story fills in many of the details about what happened to Harm in Vietnam.  It also looks at the nature of family and how complicated it can be.  Plus, both Harm and Mac do some soul searching and resolve some of their issues."

And...

"Aftermath is a touching story.  It brings a lot of reality into an unexpected situation.  There is a bond between the characters but it is awkward and unsure and entirely relatable in a way that draws you into the story and leaves you reading well into the night, unable to look away from your computer until you have read every last word."

And...

"Taking off on Harm's backstory, this is quite possibly the most intelligent, adult portrayal of Harm in fan fiction. Truly moving with its depiction of his relationships with others and how they are affected by his early experiences."

And...

"This story helps Harm grow in maturity.  It also explains why he defends the innocent over his own well being, and sometimes puts himself in danger.  There is action, and there is also open honesty about Harm returning to flying, and as always there are Harm and Mac shipper moments in here.  Very good read, and I think you all will love it."

And...

"This story delves into the past of Harmon Rabb, explaining why he is the way he is with a great deal of depth.  It also goes into why Sarah MacKenzie reacts to him the way she does. While starting with a theme which has been done before by many others, this takes an adult view of these two people and how both of them, through the love of an adult child, struggles to mature and be worthy of the love of the other.  I consider it an honor to nominate it."

By:  Sooz

From the Nomination:

"I believe it's the best Harm & Mac fiction ever written.  Absolutely perfect:  romance, humor, action, passion.  The way it should have been on screen."

All Through the House

By: Soleil

Classification: Romance, Some Angst (H/M), Rating: GS, Length: 19,000 words (44 pages in MSWord), Spoilers: Through Season 9

From the nominations:

"Beautifully written with lovely imagery. The author uses language well.  The cliché of painting pictures with words applies here. There have been lots of 'baby deal' stories and I have enjoyed many but this one stands out, partly because of the optimistic beginning that says the problems have been worked out and partly because of the well done use of flashbacks. Humor is used well and the zigs and zags our heroes take are plausible and in character."

And...

"I don't know whether it was the way she described everything so I could picture it like I was inside the story, the way the characters were so believable or the way the storyline switched between the present and the future. I knew that the story would end a certain way, but I was all the more interested in seeing how they (the characters) got there, especially when it seemed like they never would. It made my heart ache and bubble over with joy." 

By:  Aerogirl

From the Nomination:

"A well-written romance/adventure where Harm and Mac both have to deal with the lingering memory of Diane."

And...

"This story really delves into Harm's relationship with Diane.  He must come to grips with his feelings for her before he can move on with Mac."

B

By:  Karen

From the Nomination:

"Harm and Mac take their fears to a whole new level of miscommunication. They are married with kids and still haven't said "I love you" until now.  the blame is equally distributed."

By:  Lauraloo

From the Nomination:

"When I read this story it was as if I could feel their hearts.  It's simply wonderful."

By:  Lauraloo

From the Nomination:

"When I read this story it was as if I could feel their hearts.  It's simply wonderful."

By:  Sheri Mitchell

From the Nomination:

"I thought that the behavior of some characters at the end of season eight and through season nine was deplorable.  This story shows how important Harm is to JAG, and how the characters should have reciprocated his loyalty and friendship.  This is a great fic, and stick with it until the end.  All ends well, I assure you!"

C

By:  Sooz

From the Nomination:

"This story deals with a disturbing subject (child abuse) and addresses some of Mac's issues from her childhood.  Aside from Sooz's usual amazing writing, the story throws a couple of twists and turns that are not only completely unexpected, but make the story so compelling.  It's not a "typical" story, but still very satisfying."

By:  Aerogirl

From the Nomination:

"This is a realistic combination of two great shows - JAG and The West Wing. Harm really could advise the President's Press Secretary on ramifications of US policy, and the sparks that fly - in all directions - are in keeping with the characters on both shows.  It gives Harm flying time, with angst to go with it.  And it's ultimately a shipper story, with an interesting possibility along the way!"

And...

"This talented author has successfully produced a crossover of two of my favorite shows - JAG and West Wing.  Much of the story is about the growing friendship between Harm and C.J. Cregg, two people with very different backgrounds and political views learning to understand the other's world.  The story also includes some romance and some suspenseful action."

Collateral Damage

By:  Aerogirl and Daenar

Classification:  Drama, Romance (H/M)  Rating: GS, Length: 41,000 words (102 pages in MSWord), Spoilers: Through Mid Season 8.

From the nomination:

This is one of the best JAG stories I have ever read (and I've read a lot of them!).  "Collateral Damage" is a great blend of action, drama, and enough romance to keep the Harm/Mac shippers (like me) happy.  It is well written, accurate, and the characterization is excellent.

By:  CharS

From the Nomination:

"I thought that the behavior of some characters at the end of season eight and through season nine was deplorable.  This story shows how important Harm is to JAG, and how the characters should have reciprocated his loyalty and friendship.  This is a great fic, and stick with it until the end.  All ends well, I assure you!"

And...

"CharS has given us a story that plumbs the complexities of the personalities known as Harmon Rabb and Sarah MacKenzie.  Because they can no longer interact civilly in the workplace, the Admiral forces them into couples therapy to solve their problems with the help of a psychologist.  Through sessions that begin with insults and bitterness and more through painful memories and battles for both, Mac and Harm finally come to understand and accept their actions, needs, and feelings for each other.  This is a fascinating, moving, and beautiful story.  I believe the true test of a good story is the desire to reread it.  I have read "Couples Therapy" four times and would happily reread it tomorrow."

And...

"This story allows Harm and Mac to deal with many of their issues.  Partly told through the eyes of an amusing shrink, it is full of laughter and love."

Archived:  08/23/06

By:  Carol

From the Nomination:

"This is one of my favorite stories, both romantic and sweet.  I felt the story portrayed, in a realistic way, how Harm and Mac could have come together and figured it out."

By:  Kimberly Knipp

From the Nomination:

"When this story came out, I know it touched a lot of hearts.  The feedback that was posted to the list came from women who had adopted children.  This was totally a different kind of story from what Kim usually turns out and I'm so glad she did.  This was a sensitive, heartwarming story about a little girl who managed to wrap Harm around her finger."

By:  Manette

From the Nomination:

"I think this story is a good combination of sexy and darkness that all has to do with the Harm and Mac dynamic.  It deals with the after effects of Paraguay in an AU sort of way.  But it is a good story that I enjoyed immensely and read over and over.  It just has this dark sexiness that it exudes."

By:  Miran Anders

From the Nomination:

"This story deals with "The Deal" in an unexpected way.  It picks up the Harm-getting-custody-of-Mattie story line well before Christmas time, and how (in this author's universe) Mac helps.  Wonderful characterizations, charming story."

By: Carol and Michi

From the Nomination:

"This is one of those 'feel-good' stories. It makes you smile, it's cute and romantic (H/M). Romantic in the way we all would love to see it on the show. A Christmas story, but you can read it all year long."

By:  Witezon

From the Nomination:

"This is, without a doubt, one of the best JAG stories I have ever read.  It has action, drama, romance... everything you could possibly want and then some."

And...

"A rare fic that shows Mac in a leadership role and not as the victim.  An empowerment to us all."

And...

"This very exciting shipper story grabs the reader's interest with the first line and takes him/her on a rousing, nonstop adventure.  As the senior officer standing after an attack on the carrier USS Enterprise, Mac is thrown into situations never faced by a Marine and a woman.  How she, Harm, and the other sailors and Marines on board battle to get the crippled ship home makes for a rousing tale of courage and romance."

And...

"This story has it all - action, adventure, and romance between Harm and Mac.  It also features one of those rare things - Mac action/heroism in fanfic, and on the show.  It will be worth every minute it takes to read."

Dumb Luck

By:  Manette

Classification:  Drama, Romance (H/M), Rating: GS, Length: 16,000 words (36 pages in MSWord), Spoilers: Through Mid Season 8

From the nomination:

"This story is just pure fun. Harm and Mac, warts and all, tangling with a fortune teller and fate. The lighthearted side of JAG that we don't get to see nearly enough."

By:  Carrie

From the Nomination:

"This story is so poignant and incredibly sad, yet the ending is wonderful.  It shows the evolving of emotions in Harm as he deals with grief on an enormous scale.  Set against the Alaskan wilderness, he learns to deal with grief, life, and love."

F

By:  Manette

From the Nomination:

"Somewhat in the vein of "Tidal".  Very good H/M shipper story."

By:  Aerogirl

From the Nomination:

"A short and funny vignette that showcases Aerogirl's exceptional wit and talent.  I laughed the whole way through this one."

And...

"This story is fluff at its finest, perhaps because it has a tiny bit of actual plot woven into it.  But it's the guffaw-inducing humor that really makes this story shine;  the lines and expressions used by the characters are all realistic and easy to see in the mind's eye.  This is the story I re-read whenever I've had a difficult day... It brings a grin to my face and a song to my heart--a true treasure.  (Warning:  Do NOT attempt to drink a beverage while reading this.  Your keyboard and monitor may not survive.)"

By:  LobsterDoc

From the Nomination:

"A wonderful story that shows Mac's courage and determination, Harm's concern and caring, and the strength of the bond between them."

By:  Manette

From the Nomination:

"This is just a sweet, funny little story from after Paraguay.  I laughed out loud at the bathtub scene.  It is something I would have loved to have seen on the show.  I think Harm & Mac would have done some comedic stuff very well."

Flying High

By:  Pixie

Classification:  Romance (H/M), Angst, Humor  Rating: IM15, Length: 41,000 words (126 pages in MSWord), Spoilers: Through S9.

From the Nomination: 

"I found this story read like a novel....the interaction with all of the characters and the plot flowed from start to finish.  And being the hopeless romantic that I am, I love the H/M connection.  It is one of my all time favorite stories."

By:  Aerogirl

From the Nomination:

"A great story with Harm and Sergei on opposite sides of a conflict"

From the Nomination:

"This story is one of the most touching stories I've ever read.  It's a very special story, in my opinion.  It's a story I come back to for encouragement, and basically hope."

By:  Aerogirl

From the Nomination:

"This is a beautiful story written as part of the last virtual season.  Harm is retiring his wings, and his life is showcased through a series of flashbacks.  I was literally moved to tears when I read this.  I grabbed a box of Kleenexes and cried my way through to the end--not because it is sad (it's not), but because Aerogirl has so effectively captured the essence of Harm.  This is simply a must read for Harm fans!"

A Girl's Best Friend for Life

By:  HollyJP

Classification:  Romance (H/M),  Rating: GS, Length 18,000 words (57 pages in MSWord), Spoilers: Through S9.

From the Nomination:

"It is the way I would like to be proposed to.  It tugged at my heart.  The story of Harm and Mac.  This one, I would think, would be perfect as the season ender."

By:  Siamese Cat

From the Nomination:

"Fluffy according to the author - I simply call it a true story.  Heartfelt emotions and an unseen vulnerability from Harm."

By:  Annie

From the Nomination:

"Harm and Mac are back from Paraguay.  They have to work hard to get their friendship back.  Things are complicated by the fact that Mac seems to feel like she is being watched.  The characters are believable and Sturgis actually acts like an old friend of Harm's."

By:  Aerogirl

From the Nomination:

"This is a good take-off of It's a Wonderful Life.  Mac sees what life would be like for others if she were not there."

And...

"Yet another take on It's a Wonderful Life, but this one is worth reading.  It's a wonderful take on Harm, Mac, and how their lives are intertwined."

H

By:  Aerogirl

From the Nomination:

"Aerogirl is a wonderful writer.  All of her stories are good.  This story is a take on the series finale.  This story is very short, and it is told entirely from Mattie's perspective.  I think it has become one of my all time favorites."

Archived:  05/17/07

By: Kimberly Knipp

Nomination comments are included on the series' main page.

By:  Lt. Commander Coulter

From the Nomination:

"I really loved this story when I first read it.  It is like going back in time!  Very well-researched and written!  Just great!"

By:  Karen

From the Nomination:

"This is a warm and loving story that fixes everything in season 9 that went wrong through "Take it Like a Man."  Karen uses wonderful phrasing and imagery in her story."

By:  Jackie

From the Nomination:

"Funny, just funny!"

By:  Ann

From the Nomination:

"This is absolutely one of the best FF's I have ever read.  I printed it out and put it into a binder and have read it at least a dozen times. It is absolutely wonderful. It deals with the aftermath of Paraguay from Harm's POV"

And:

"This is a wonderful look into the way many of us see Harm's story. It also provides a bridge between two immovable objects - Harm and Mac.  There are a lot of layers to this story and they hold your attention from the beginning until the end."

And:

"This story is the one that made me start watching JAG. Ann has a beautiful, wonderful, lyrical style, and the ability to tell a great story. I laughed, I cried, I wish it had really happened this way after Paraguay.  This was written before season nine, so it's current up to that point."

It Could Have Been Me

By:  Tracy M.

From the Nomination:

"This is a really good story which was written long before the resolution of the baby deal by TPTB aired.  The character description is great and the "pictures" you get of Mac are really pretty."

From the Nomination:

"The authentic feel of the way the characters are described.  Post-Paraguay, by the way - much more optimistic than the TV show's season 9 went--but not too "wistful thinking," either.  Love the way Harm is described:  "predatory and dangerous"--but controlled."

By:  Aerogirl

From the Nomination:

"A beautiful story.  Harm and Mac, in a good place in their relationship, a well-plotted story and fascinating OC character Rachel combine to make this one of AeroGirl's best and most original stories."

And...

"Aerogirl is a very gifted author.  Her stories always are very believable, you could easily believe that they really happened.  She is always true to the context of the characters and of JAG.  This story is set mid season 7.  It was written long before Miss Mattie Grace came into the JAG family.  It is about a little girl whose life is turned upside down, and how the love for this child brings Harm and Mac together.  It is a shipper story, and it is wonderful."

By:  Lauraloo

From the Nomination:

"This is one of her best pieces.  Imagery is beautiful, the plot is intriguing and well paced, and it captures the imagination.  It is full of romance and was a joy to read."

And...

"Of the many, many stories I have read over the years, this story stands out.  The verbal imagery, the feeling of being able to see the landscape of Ireland, feel the wind, smell the food, and hear the laughter of the pubs, al through the words of Lauraloo is something very special, in my humble opinion.  The weaving of the story, of past and present, of real world and of legend and lore, of Harm and Sarah finally figuring it out in a magical yet believable way (that is, if you believe in faeries and spirits!) made this story one to savor and enjoy like hot chocolate and a warm fire.  All I can say is, Well Done, Lauraloo, and Thank you for sharing."

And...

"Wonderful, beautiful, magical, and enchanting are a few words that first come to mind about this story.  Mac goes to Ireland on a journey about her past, and just as she followed Harm to Russia, he follows her to Ireland.  The author has created an intriguing story filled with romance, mystery, and even a little humor.  This is a heartwarming adventure that you will want to read again and again."

By:  Pixie

From the Nomination:

"The setup of the story requires a slight suspension of disbelief, but I don't think it was at all a clumsy solution as the author claims but a good response to a very real need.  The show all too often put the characters in dangerous and traumatic situations and then wiped the slate clean immediately or all to quickly in the case of Mac's killing of Sadik.  I think this story does a nice job of filling in at least one of the blanks.  Mac is portrayed believably and the new character, Jim, is introduced and woven quickly into the story.  As a reader, I had to laugh when Mac thought to herself that Jim couldn't possibly understand her situation, but her reaction made perfect sense in the context of the story.  When he reached across and clasped her hand, that was a very touching moment and his responses to Mac's anguish were just wonderful.  And the ending was perfect."

And...

"I rarely read a better character piece than "Kindness of a Stranger."  It absolutely fits Mac's character in all aspects and although it could easily fit with the show, it's something which I missed, and I admire Pixie for her work and her ability to say so much in a few words."

By:  Daenar

From the Nomination:

"This story captures what could happen when Harm and Mac fulfill the baby deal in the midst of miscommunication.  The misunderstanding keeps building, culminating in a hilarious scene in the admiral's office where AJ has to intervene with a solution.  The dialogue and character reactions in that scene are priceless.  This was truly a delight to read!"

L

By:  Aerogirl

From the Nomination:

"This wonderfully romantic/action story shows the selflessness and courage demonstrated by Harm and Mac as they take action to "do the right thin" regardless of personal cost."

By:  Aerogirl

From the Nomination:

"This show takes place early in the JAG series and portrays the characters at their best.  We see relentless, dogged Harm pursuing the truth, Mac at her loyal and professional best, and the admiral, gruff, but stern but trusting of his people.  It's beautifully written, exciting, gut wrenching, and it has one of the most interesting twists on the ferry scene that I've ever read.  It's a story that I re-read often."

And:

"This is a great story wherein a near tragedy brings Mac and Harm together.  Some very good character interaction between Harm and the admiral."

And...

"This story is the final show we should have had.  It ties up all the loose ends and gives us the kind of rousing adventure story we used to get with JAG.  It even made me forgive the admiral (a little), no small feat!"

And...

"The plot is fascinating and uses the author's knowledge of aircraft and military culture well.  We also get a glimpse inside the complicated relationship of Harm and the admiral.  With enough angst to make it believable, but not too much, Harm and Mac get together.  Plus the repeat the scene from Lifeline in a good way!"

By:  Aerogirl

From the Nomination:

"Sequel to "For Love or Country."  What was in the letter Harm left for Mac?"

By:  Susan

From the Nomination:

"What if things had turned out differently after "Goodbyes"?  Harm and Mac carry on a romance through E-mail"

By:  HollyJP

From the Nomination:

"It is a great story.  It is also a great romance story, along with dealing with Mattie and her future.  I don't know what else to say about it.  It is just a great story."

M

By:  CatMom

From the Nomination:

"This story is a fascinating look into the back-story of Mac, and how her past continues to affect her present.  It shows both Mac and Harm in all their flawed and wonderful glory, and provides a realistic and satisfying evolution of their relationship, from where they were after Paraguay to their eventual happily ever after."

Archived:  08/23/06

By:  RinkRat

From the Nomination:

"This is an AU story written during season nine.  It is written from a male perspective, is possibly AO, has plenty of angst & received plenty of feedback at ff.net.  It is also a personal favorite of mine.  Hopefully it qualifies."

And...

"Set after the season eight finale, this enthralling, somewhat dark tale gives us an alternate take on season nine and beyond.  RinkRat weaves us a tale that brings us to the edge of our seats and holds us there, seeing what might have happened if the CIA had decided to use all of Harm's talents, not just flying.  It's darker than what we usually see in JAG fanfic, well written, and brought me to tears more than once.  I wish we had more stories this good out there."

By:  Ultracape

From the Nomination:

"This is quite possibly the funniest JAG fic I've ever come across.  The characterizations are spot-on, and Harm and Mac's conversation is priceless!  I was laughing from start to finish."

By:  H. Lee

From the Nomination

"This story, so full of hope, never fails to make me smile.  It's completely unrealistic, and Harm and Mac are somewhat uniquely written <grin>, but the story's so enjoyable that the unusual characterization doesn't bother me a bit."

By:  Manette

From the Nomination:

"All of Manette's stories are fabulous, flawless, and true treasures.  She has a unique talent for blending humor into everything she writes, while creating enjoyable, believable scenarios for our favorite duo."

By:  Ann

From the Nomination:

"A story of how Harm and Mac got together and started a family.  There is lots of humor, but there is also lots of romance, plus Harm gets a glimpse of what it was like to be his CO."

A Modest Proposal

By:  Miran Anders

From the nomination:

"This is an H/M romance, with some interesting twists and turns, and some lovely references to Peter Pan. It's the feel good story of the year! The author has a gift for expression."

By:  MSHDV