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The below were recommended during Aug-2023 on Twitter (refuse to call it that other obnoxious name)

Wait for me, I’m here love (2018) 4.6K words, thesnowyswan

With what transpired in hell year and Aaron ‘happy’ with the pointless one, Robert leaves the village. It’s four years later and Robert’s back to be there for his sister’s marrying Ross of all people. Of course Aaron is there and one thing is certain. The love is still there but is it enough to bring them back together (and for Aaron to dump the bland one)?

Getting There (2016) 10.0K words, Miss_Romance_Lover

It’s Robert and Aaron’s big day approaching… getting married at the registry office the next day. For the night before, they decide to go traditional, Robert staying with his sister and Aaron with Adam. But the thing is… Aaron… Adam… beers… and vodka? Nah, not a good thing. But this is Robert and Aaron so what could possibly go wrong? The path to getting married may not be straight and narrow but they’ll get there… just how?

Black tie (2016) 5.4K words, Port_in_a_Storm

Robert asks Aaron to be his plus one to a business do. While Aaron accepts, he feels self-conscious and fears he’ll embarrass his boyfriend. While picking up a tie from Cain, Aaron gets a much needed boost from both Cain and Moria. Read on to find out just how well both Robert and Aaron did at the business do.

Secrets Kept, Secrets Told (2019) 74.1K words, raelee514

Robert was fifteen when Jack came into his room finding him and Mark in a compromising position, one that had Mark gone from the farm and Robert leathered for having been with a lad. But the remnants of those marks were seen by young Aaron who had known about the two and promised to keep both secrets. Moving forward a few years, Robert too promises to keep Aaron’s own secret but soon enough is exiled from the village by Jack. It’s now seven years later that Robert returns for his sister’s wedding those secrets from the past continue to weigh heavily on him. Will Robert have the courage to set himself free to be with Aaron… his home?

Mr. Grump Pants (2016) 7.1K words, SmugdenSugdenDingle

Robert and Aaron were planning on going to a four day business conference out of town, that is until Adam switched things around and winds up going with Aaron instead (just knowing there’d have been less business and more pleasure otherwise). Well, unlucky for the villagers, keeping the boyfriends separated makes for an out of sorts Robert trying to fend for himself the best he can which not only makes him grumpy but having to deal with Scrappy on top of that? Luckily the boyfriends can still text each other to stay close in one manner.

Never Going to Wait (2016) 11.7K words, robron_til_the_end

It’s June 2017, two years since Robert and Chrissie left the village after the affair had been made known. Now Robert is back in the village, divorced and owner of Home Farm as part of the settlement. His reason for returning is Aaron but, unfortunately for him, Aaron has moved on and is with seat filler Matt the last few months. Both are in each other’s blood but Aaron is still recovering from a difficult time the past year which Robert slowly learns about. The seat filler may not be a big hurdle but Aaron’s trauma and how things ended between them… that is what they need to tackle to potentially have a real chance… together.

…All I got was this lousy t-shirt. (2016) 4.0K words, RobronForever

Sandra has gotten a job in Ireland and is relocating there. This means Aaron is heading out to Ireland himself with Liv to help Sandra get settled for the week. Unfortunately Aaron being away coincides with Robert’s birthday which he has completely forgotten and Robert doesn’t have the heart to mention it and make his boyfriend (are they even that yet?) guilty. So, Robert has to settle for texting with Aaron when time allows and impatiently wait for Aaron’s return.

Robron: smiles and learning curves (2016) 12.8K words, baisbais