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 Author has written 47 stories for One Special Night, Sound of Music, Victor/Victoria, Americanization of Emily, and Misc. Movies. Updated: August 2016 Country: USA About me: A retired registered nurse; I have two grown daughters, the oldest married with three children, the other works for a company which services nonprofit agencies in helping them with fundraising. My grandchildren keep me very busy, the oldest a girl born in 2004, a grandson born in 2006 and a surprise granddaughter born in 2010. Dislikes: Regular TV programs Favorites: Movies with Julie Andrews or James Garner - not all, don't care for war movies. Some of Sally Field movies and the same with Chris Plummer - many of his are too dark. NFL and college football, college basketball and some baseball. Enjoy reading and writing fan fiction. My passion is supporting Autism Speaks. The most reliable website for accurate information on autism. The other helpful site is the CDC Autism page. I changed my user name to reflect who I am and my belief. After writing a story for The Americanization of Emily, Opposites Attract. I wrote one for the movie Murphy's Romance, Love for a Lifetime. And now I'm returning to the Sound of Music. |
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Summertime by RKF55 reviews
A summery story set some time between Edelweiss and the ball. The Captain takes the family on a weekend vacation.
Sound of Music - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 9 - Words: 27,505 - Reviews: 97 - Favs: 100 - Follows: 33 - Updated: 7/23/2012 - Published: 6/3/2012 - Georg vT., Maria R. - Complete
For here you are standing there loving me by PainlessAnguish reviews
Nothing comes from nothing This Take's place before and during the gazebo s about what happened when maria left and what happened that night out in the ease read and review! "You cant marry someone when you're in love with someone else"
Sound of Music - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,730 - Reviews: 16 - Favs: 10 - Follows: 4 - Published: 5/27/2012 - Maria R., Georg vT. - Complete
A Trip to Town by RKF55 reviews
A missing moments story bringing the Captain and Maria closer together. Set between Edelweiss and the ball.
Sound of Music - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 3 - Words: 6,998 - Reviews: 53 - Favs: 73 - Follows: 15 - Updated: 4/30/2012 - Published: 4/23/2012 - Maria R., Georg vT. - Complete
Expect the Unexpected by lovesbroadway reviews
Maria is held hostage by the Nazis, will she make it out and live the life she was born to live?
Sound of Music - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 13 - Words: 26,122 - Reviews: 66 - Favs: 51 - Follows: 29 - Updated: 1/30/2012 - Published: 6/28/2011 - Complete
The Only Place To Go by Judroozz reviews
On a beautiful evening Georg finds out more about Maria's past and finds himself falling even deeper in love, but it is enough to bring them together in the end?
Sound of Music - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 4 - Words: 11,899 - Reviews: 32 - Favs: 45 - Follows: 29 - Updated: 11/3/2011 - Published: 8/27/2011 - Georg vT., Maria R.
Flight by BroadwayStarlet reviews
Georg gets his orders to join the Nazis immediately after the party, and right after Maria leaves. He realizes he has to leave Austria with his family, but he can’t stop thinking of who he would miss if they left… Reviews are always appreciated!
Sound of Music - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 10 - Words: 12,878 - Reviews: 36 - Favs: 40 - Follows: 14 - Updated: 4/29/2010 - Published: 4/19/2010 - Complete
Lo and behold! by HeavyRotation reviews
The morning after the wedding night, Maria's in for a surprise. A vignette.
Sound of Music - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,812 - Reviews: 21 - Favs: 81 - Follows: 12 - Published: 2/7/2009 - Complete
Tears of a Broken Heart by Ankhesanamun reviews
Following her return to the Von Trapp family, Maria struggles with her anguish at knowing that the Captain is to marry the Baroness.
Sound of Music - Rated: K+ - English - Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,468 - Reviews: 10 - Favs: 18 - Follows: 3 - Published: 1/22/2009 - Complete
Austrian Songs vs German Threats by Shy Snootles reviews
After the children's performance of "So Long, Farewell," Maria stands beside the Captain during his confrontation with Herr Zeller.
Sound of Music - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,757 - Reviews: 19 - Favs: 67 - Follows: 15 - Published: 1/12/2008 - Complete
Reunion by Gina E reviews
Major AU story. Don't want to give away too much
Sound of Music - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 16 - Words: 24,622 - Reviews: 91 - Favs: 23 - Follows: 12 - Updated: 3/28/2006 - Published: 12/16/2004
On Eagle's Wings by jessica97 reviews
Does the last goodbye really mean goodbye forever? The story of a hero's final days. NOW COMPLETELY FINISHED!
Sound of Music - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 10 - Words: 14,073 - Reviews: 67 - Favs: 16 - Follows: 3 - Updated: 12/23/2004 - Published: 3/30/2004 - Maria R., Georg vT. - Complete
Georg's Surprise, When two worlds meet by maxandelsa reviews
Georg leads Maria to a surprise by some unexpected means
Sound of Music - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 5 - Words: 7,476 - Reviews: 40 - Favs: 24 - Follows: 12 - Updated: 5/30/2004 - Published: 5/24/2004
The Brightest Star of All by Emartin reviews
The von Trapps are in for a surprise on Christmas Eve
Sound of Music - Rated: K - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,914 - Reviews: 22 - Favs: 48 - Follows: 4 - Published: 12/29/2003
Heavenly Peace by imnotacommittee reviews
The von Trapps celebrate their first American Christmas
Sound of Music - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,006 - Reviews: 18 - Favs: 21 - Follows: 4 - Published: 12/24/2003
A Matter of Trust by imnotacommittee reviews
What if the Captain had gone to the Abbey to see Maria?
Sound of Music - Rated: K - English - Romance - Chapters: 8 - Words: 11,524 - Reviews: 63 - Favs: 92 - Follows: 15 - Updated: 6/23/2003 - Published: 6/16/2003
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Lives Found reviews
Maria is sent back to the villa to find her life. Georg is also looking for God's plan for the rest of his life. This is a story as to how they find them. It is set before the Anschluss happens.
Sound of Music - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 39 - Words: 26,814 - Reviews: 39 - Favs: 13 - Follows: 16 - Updated: 6/27/2019 - Published: 2/12/2019 - Complete
Led By Faith reviews
In the movie Max asks Maria to be his partner for dinner. Georg is agreeable and Maria goes to her room to change. His heated encounter with Herr Zeller was over. Georg felt Maria should have returned by now. He decides to go find out what's taking Maria so long to change her dress.
Sound of Music - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Adventure - Chapters: 47 - Words: 45,603 - Reviews: 65 - Favs: 30 - Follows: 26 - Updated: 12/12/2018 - Published: 3/10/2018 - Georg vT., Maria R. - Complete
Unexpected Destiny reviews
A story about the twists and turns life takes to find the life one was destined to live.
Sound of Music - Rated: K+ - English - Mystery/Adventure - Chapters: 38 - Words: 50,203 - Reviews: 20 - Favs: 12 - Follows: 13 - Updated: 3/5/2018 - Published: 6/9/2017 - Georg vT., Maria R. - Complete
Edelweiss White and the Red, White and Blue reviews
This is a story about a man named Georg and a young woman named Maria and how an accidental meeting changed their lives forever. It is loosely based on the Sound of Music.
Sound of Music - Rated: K+ - English - Friendship/Adventure - Chapters: 26 - Words: 40,434 - Reviews: 8 - Favs: 10 - Follows: 8 - Updated: 4/23/2017 - Published: 2/2/2017 - Complete
A Light Shines in the Darkness reviews
A party, unwanted guests, a dance, fresh air, the unthinkable, hermits, rope with knots, the silly whistle, a rescue, a declaration of love and a flight to freedom are all part of this story.
Sound of Music - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Adventure - Chapters: 34 - Words: 59,132 - Reviews: 15 - Favs: 13 - Follows: 22 - Updated: 1/8/2017 - Published: 8/12/2016 - Complete
A Door Closed a Window Opened reviews
Maria sat alone, waiting for him. The villa was frighteningly quiet; Maria was terrified; her mind held terrible thoughts. What had happened? Read and find out what it meant for everyone.
Sound of Music - Rated: K+ - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 8 - Words: 10,277 - Reviews: 13 - Favs: 10 - Follows: 6 - Updated: 12/19/2016 - Published: 2/26/2012 - Georg vT., Maria R. - Complete
Love for a Lifetime reviews
My story begins as the movie Murphy's Romance ends. The couple, having just admitted their love for the other, walk in promenade position into the farmhouse. They are ready to begin their lives together.
Misc. Movies - Rated: T - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 17 - Words: 38,958 - Reviews: 3 - Favs: 1 - Follows: 1 - Updated: 8/7/2016 - Published: 5/26/2016 - Complete
Opposites Attract reviews
This story will have a fresh look at the story of Emily and Charlie. It will have more Emily and Charlie scenes and less military scenes.
Americanization of Emily - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 22 - Words: 45,339 - Reviews: 15 - Favs: 8 - Follows: 4 - Updated: 5/5/2016 - Published: 2/21/2016 - Complete
Two Exposes on Love reviews
Catherine and Robert share their thoughts.
One Special Night - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 884 - Reviews: 2 - Favs: 3 - Follows: 1 - Published: 2/6/2016
Finding Christmas Spirit reviews
Christmas Spirit was missing from the von Trapp villa. Could they find it in time to have a Merry Christmas.
Sound of Music - Rated: K - English - Spiritual/Family - Chapters: 13 - Words: 35,980 - Reviews: 29 - Favs: 9 - Follows: 12 - Updated: 1/25/2016 - Published: 12/6/2015 - Complete
Power of Music reviews
What does a man do when the words of the marriage vow, until we are parted by death, actually happen? Georg von Trapp was faced with that reality. His grief was great. He thought he couldn't go on. Through the power of music and one special person, he restored his joy in living.
Sound of Music - Rated: K+ - English - Spiritual/Family - Chapters: 27 - Words: 77,978 - Reviews: 30 - Favs: 16 - Follows: 9 - Updated: 11/29/2015 - Published: 7/30/2015 - Georg vT., Maria R. - Complete
Searching reviews
Georg knew one shouldn't marry a woman you did not love. He had searched his heart and found it held no love for Elsa. Deep inside he found the love he had tried to bury – thinking it was wrong. The more he searched his soul the more he realized that love was real. Now he had to search for her. And time was of the essence, he knew the Anschluss could happen at any moment.
Sound of Music - Rated: K - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 13 - Words: 33,596 - Reviews: 24 - Favs: 22 - Follows: 12 - Updated: 7/17/2015 - Published: 6/11/2015 - Georg vT., Maria R. - Complete
Love Discovered reviews
Who influenced Maria to return to the Abbey?
Sound of Music - Rated: K - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,711 - Reviews: 4 - Favs: 6 - Follows: 1 - Published: 5/22/2015 - Complete
Fleeing reviews
A flight thwarted as love found begins an adventure to freedom.
Sound of Music - Rated: K - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 18 - Words: 43,567 - Reviews: 47 - Favs: 17 - Follows: 13 - Updated: 5/14/2015 - Published: 2/28/2015 - Georg vT., Maria R. - Complete
The Substitute reviews
A senior, majoring in education at the University of Vienna is persuaded to fill in for a friend who is a governess to seven children.
Sound of Music - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 30 - Words: 104,961 - Reviews: 34 - Favs: 15 - Follows: 10 - Updated: 2/15/2015 - Published: 9/11/2014 - Complete
Little Girl Lost reviews
The loss of her mother at a very young age left a lasting mark on Gretl. This is her story of how she finally overcame her loss.
Sound of Music - Rated: K - English - Tragedy/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 7,197 - Reviews: 4 - Favs: 4 - Follows: 2 - Published: 8/29/2014 - Complete
Unchartered Waters reviews
Georg von Trapp, a navy man could use these words to describe his life. This is Georg's story. His life has had more downs than normal. He feels cursed. He wonders how his latest crisis is going to end.
Sound of Music - Rated: T - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 20 - Words: 71,660 - Reviews: 28 - Favs: 13 - Follows: 9 - Updated: 8/15/2014 - Published: 5/22/2014 - Georg vT. - Complete
Destiny reviews
Against the backdrop of the impending German Anschluss a dismissed postulant comes to the home of the SS Battleship von Trapp. Neither the postulant nor the ship's captain has recognized their destiny. In this confusion is a sixteen year old girl who seizes the opportunity to forge a motherly-like relationship with this young woman who has arrived on board their floundering ship.
Sound of Music - Rated: K+ - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 24 - Words: 79,597 - Reviews: 60 - Favs: 22 - Follows: 14 - Updated: 5/9/2014 - Published: 2/10/2014 - Georg vT., Maria R., Liesl vT. - Complete
The Puzzle of Escape reviews
Each person or group of people is a puzzle piece. They will fill in the puzzle's outer circle. Watch them settle in their places. The round piece in the center will make it complete.
Sound of Music - Rated: K+ - English - Mystery/Romance - Chapters: 18 - Words: 57,888 - Reviews: 53 - Favs: 16 - Follows: 10 - Updated: 2/2/2014 - Published: 11/8/2013 - Georg vT., Maria R., Max D. - Complete
Unexpected Love reviews
Catherine and Robert meet for the first time in a run in outside of Murray's café. They continue to have encounters. A cabin the woods will be where the unexpected occurs.
One Special Night - Rated: K+ - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 14 - Words: 23,176 - Reviews: 21 - Favs: 8 - Follows: 2 - Updated: 11/19/2013 - Published: 10/3/2013 - Complete
Cinderella's Baby reviews
The title is the summary. Enjoy!
Sound of Music - Rated: K+ - English - Family/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,902 - Reviews: 4 - Favs: 10 - Follows: 3 - Published: 10/24/2013 - Georg vT., Marta vT. - Complete
Cinderella and her Prince reviews
Are you intrigued? Click on the title and read a retelling of the story about the Captain and Maria. Now a hero, the decorated Naval Captain Georg von Trapp returned to his home port to find a home sailing out of control. Events and time would eventually turn his ship in the right direction; it is a story which mixes historical facts with fiction. Enjoy.
Sound of Music - Rated: K+ - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 23 - Words: 62,219 - Reviews: 37 - Favs: 18 - Follows: 9 - Updated: 9/25/2013 - Published: 7/13/2013 - Georg vT., Maria R., Gretl vT., Max D. - Complete
Gone reviews
Maria stepped out the door of the villa that night into the darkness; a darkness that would become the force of evil. Each chapter will bring the family one step closer to fulfilling their destiny. This story is A/U only because it tells the vonTrapp family's story differently.
Sound of Music - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 59 - Words: 287,673 - Reviews: 35 - Favs: 45 - Follows: 25 - Updated: 6/23/2013 - Published: 1/20/2012 - Georg vT., Maria R. - Complete
The Omniscient Eye reviews
Have you ever wondered? What were the characters really thinking; or what about all those missing scenes, both large and small? Starting with the movie's silent beginning to the last words sung, "'till you find your dream;" this story will explore all of it and beyond.
Sound of Music - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 22 - Words: 74,111 - Reviews: 27 - Favs: 32 - Follows: 17 - Updated: 9/20/2012 - Published: 7/16/2012 - Georg vT., Maria R. - Complete
Dropped From a Tree reviews
This story is not like others on this page but still follows the theme of the movie. Maria meets the children first; in a most unusual way. Read and enjoy.
Sound of Music - Rated: K+ - English - Family/Romance - Chapters: 9 - Words: 22,083 - Reviews: 14 - Favs: 26 - Follows: 4 - Updated: 7/8/2012 - Published: 6/20/2012 - Georg vT., Maria R. - Complete
A Baby and Boyfriends reviews
The title says it all; the von Trapps are an all American family. This story comes out of my "Angel" story. It's pure fluff. Read and enjoy.
Sound of Music - Rated: K - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 6 - Words: 8,716 - Reviews: 3 - Favs: 9 - Follows: 3 - Updated: 6/6/2012 - Published: 5/28/2012 - Complete
Separated reviews
The Anschluss has separated Maria and the Captain; will they live the rest of their lives without knowing of the other's love?
Sound of Music - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 10 - Words: 17,938 - Reviews: 16 - Favs: 22 - Follows: 9 - Updated: 5/24/2012 - Published: 5/3/2012 - Georg vT., Maria R. - Complete
First Time Ever I Saw Your Face reviews
Georg is not the detached father whom we see in the movie. He meets Maria in another way; maybe it is AU; enjoy.
Sound of Music - Rated: K - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 9 - Words: 12,519 - Reviews: 16 - Favs: 33 - Follows: 8 - Updated: 4/28/2012 - Published: 4/15/2012 - Georg vT., Maria R. - Complete
An Angel Comes to Show the Way reviews
Georg leaves the grief filled home he shared with Agathe; in hope of starting over. But it will take an angel to finally show him the way.
Sound of Music - Rated: K - English - Romance/Adventure - Chapters: 17 - Words: 21,184 - Reviews: 21 - Favs: 17 - Follows: 7 - Updated: 4/13/2012 - Published: 3/18/2012 - Georg vT., Maria R. - Complete
A New Ending reviews
Different from the movie; read and be surprised.
One Special Night - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 6 - Words: 7,762 - Reviews: 9 - Favs: 6 - Follows: 3 - Updated: 3/10/2012 - Published: 2/27/2012 - Complete
She'll Be a Woman Soon reviews
Maria's words echoed in Georg's head. Is he ready for what comes next?
Sound of Music - Rated: K - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 6 - Words: 7,958 - Reviews: 10 - Favs: 11 - Follows: 7 - Updated: 2/24/2012 - Published: 2/11/2012 - Georg vT., Liesl vT. - Complete
A Valentine reviews
Maria writes to Georg.
Sound of Music - Rated: K - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 402 - Reviews: 5 - Favs: 6 - Follows: 3 - Published: 2/14/2012 - Georg vT., Maria R. - Complete
Realization reviews
Gretl reveals her subconscious thoughts; causing Georg to reassess his plans.
Sound of Music - Rated: K - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 8 - Words: 9,595 - Reviews: 25 - Favs: 32 - Follows: 10 - Updated: 2/7/2012 - Published: 1/23/2012 - Georg vT., Maria R. - Complete
Assertive reviews
Maria displays her determination and strength; something a certain Baroness didn't think she had.
Sound of Music - Rated: K - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,410 - Reviews: 5 - Favs: 24 - Follows: 4 - Published: 1/18/2012 - Georg vT., Maria R. - Complete
28,000 feet reviews
An airplane ride, a crying child, a compassionate doctor and a loving husband; read to find the miracle.
One Special Night - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,946 - Reviews: 1 - Favs: 4 - Follows: 1 - Published: 1/17/2012 - Complete
Talent Show reviews
The title tells it all.
One Special Night - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,904 - Reviews: 1 - Favs: 3 - Published: 1/15/2012 - Complete
Love is anywhere – a sequel to Love is everywhere reviews
Georg receives news that will alter their lives forever. Come follow the adventure with me.
Sound of Music - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 16 - Words: 28,513 - Reviews: 20 - Favs: 8 - Follows: 7 - Updated: 1/13/2012 - Published: 1/1/2012 - Complete
Love is Everywhere – it's all around you reviews
Maria was gone - back to the Abbey, Georg read. His concern, his heavy heart - a chance meeting, a seven year old's request - their chance at discovery - their love, it's all here, including snippets of life
Sound of Music - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 20 - Words: 33,405 - Reviews: 14 - Favs: 28 - Follows: 12 - Updated: 12/26/2011 - Published: 11/2/2011 - Complete
Santa and Mrs Claus reviews
Need I say more. Just a sweet seasonal story.
One Special Night - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,343 - Reviews: 2 - Favs: 3 - Follows: 1 - Published: 11/11/2011 - Complete
Edelweiss reviews
Did the Captain ever sing Edelweiss again?
Sound of Music - Rated: K - English - Family/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 792 - Reviews: 3 - Favs: 6 - Follows: 1 - Published: 10/16/2011 - Complete
Faith, Family and Friends reviews
From tragedy in the Abbey Graveyard,through separation and reunion. Meet those who helped them, old and new. Eventual escape to America and what happened to everyone.
Sound of Music - Rated: K - English - Angst/Family - Chapters: 31 - Words: 36,393 - Reviews: 40 - Favs: 19 - Follows: 12 - Updated: 10/10/2011 - Published: 8/27/2011 - Georg vT., Maria R. - Complete
The Next Chapter reviews
Ever wonder about King and Victoria, here's an idea. A tad bit of romance, mostly angst.
Victor/Victoria - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 2 - Words: 5,520 - Reviews: 1 - Favs: 3 - Follows: 3 - Updated: 9/30/2011 - Published: 9/29/2011 - Complete
The Family Project reviews
Everyone helps Catherine with a project for the hospital.
One Special Night - Rated: K - English - Family - Chapters: 3 - Words: 3,958 - Reviews: 1 - Favs: 4 - Follows: 2 - Updated: 9/1/2011 - Published: 8/28/2011 - Complete
The Journey reviews
Maria and Georg find love but soon need to leave Austria to freedom.
Sound of Music - Rated: K - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 4 - Words: 4,405 - Reviews: 5 - Favs: 25 - Follows: 6 - Updated: 8/22/2011 - Published: 8/20/2011 - Georg vT., Maria R. - Complete
After the rain comes the sun reviews
This is another ending to the confession of their love.
Sound of Music - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 4 - Words: 3,256 - Reviews: 6 - Favs: 14 - Follows: 4 - Updated: 8/19/2011 - Published: 8/14/2011 - Georg vT., Maria R. - Complete
Strangers No More reviews
This is a chapter story that tells how they came to be a couple. It starts at the time Catherine is dropped off at her house they morning they are rescued.
One Special Night - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 10 - Words: 6,634 - Reviews: 3 - Favs: 7 - Follows: 1 - Updated: 7/27/2011 - Published: 7/25/2011 - Complete
The Car
Summary: Why did Catherine chose to drive her Jaguar that Thanksgiving Day?
One Special Night - Rated: K - English - Hurt/Comfort/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 943 - Published: 7/24/2011 - Complete
