I love fics where Spike has strong friendships with other characters, particularly Tara and/or Clem (I hate to think of him being lonely when Buffy is treating him badly or just isn't around). Was hoping someone might have some Recs (not-AH) for this.
Thanks, Lucy

The Chiaroscuro Series by Miss Murchison includes a really delightful Spike/Tara friendship.

Second String Scoobies by Jackofspikes

Hi, You might want to try the Unexpected Series ... it doesn't start off with everyone being friends with Spike, but eventually they all come around, including Xander, Tara, Willow, Clem and Giles... even Faith and Wes ... pretty much everyone except Angel.

http://spikeluver.com/SpuffyRealm/series.php?seriesid=8

This Is The Way The World Ends by Dark Eyed Seer fits the bill perfectly, Spike/Tara friendship that becomes Spuffy eventually

After Drusilla breaks his heart, Spike finds a witch he hopes can solve all his problems with a love spell, sound familiar? Spike never makes it all the way to California, though. And he meets someone along the way with more problems than he has.

http://spikeluver.com/SpuffyRealm/viewstory.php?sid=16604

I could not get full chapters after ch 20 of Chiaroscuro Series by Miss Murchison. Is it by any chance posted elsewhere? Or is it just a bad Internet day..

Kirsty,

The Chiaroscuro Series is also posted at Just Rewards

http://www.athenewolfe.com/justrewards/viewstory.php?sid=367

Thank you!

Thanks for the suggestions. I spent Friday reading the Chiaroscuro Series rather than doing coursework; I think it was time well spent