I was a big Star Wars fan when the original trilogy was being produced, back in the late 70's, early 80's, and Leia/Han becoming canon in
Empire was like a dream come true - bless you, George Lucas, for giving me and a zillion other fangirls what they wanted!
hereswith recently sent me over to read
Victory, Later by
jeanniemctavish, and it's so good, SO good, fits right in with canon, with a perfectly characterized Han and Leia, angsty, sweet, and just a little hot, wonderful stuff!