Sscana's Rec of the Week: 1/31-2/6

A Race Against Time by tanglingshadows

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6400341/1/bA_b_bRace_b_bAgainst_b_bTime_b

Review by Sscana

Rating: M
Genre: Romance/Suspense
Characters: Edward/Bella

Summary: A group of trackers. One target's scent. A continent. This is the Challenge, and Edward Masen is about find out that in world ruled by vampires, there's no such thing as secrets. AU

Right from the get-go this story sucked me in, leaving me wanting more at the end of each update. This is a vampire fic like no other. What if vampires walked among us every day and everyone was aware of it. Everyone knows the vampires rule the world and that at any moment someone might just disappear and never be heard from again. Well ladies, this little fic does an amazing job of bringing us into that world.

I love how Tanglingshadows writes. She brings her characters to life and makes them seem like real people. She does such an amazing job with explaining the talents of all the vampires. She really makes you feel like you are part of her story.

Edward is not the typical mindreading vampire he always is. He's a tracker. Most vampires do not have a talent in this story but all are amazing trackers. Which you learn quickly.

Edward has been a vampire for years, just going through the motions, until he meets Bella. She's eighteen and full of life. Instantly, he falls for her and has to prove to her that he wants more than just her blood. Seriously, Edward follows her home like a little lost puppy just wanting to be near her, whatever she'll give him. Tell me you ladies wouldn't think twice about going out with such a sexy vampire. Over time, Bella thinks they have become quite the perfect little couple.

I just love this line. "She surprised me though. Bella kept me."

Edward decides that a majority of the most crucial information of his and Bella’s existence needs to be kept from her. Vampires are allowed to have mistresses and be with humans, but may not marry them and play house. But since he had known they were mates, he should have taken her to the North American Vampire who can permit one to change his or her mate once they have been through testing. The vampires don’t just allow anyone to be changed. They must have permission and should report any violation or intent to change immediately. But Edward wanted to do things his way and wait for Bella to turn twenty-four so they could be the same age. Goofy vamp.

The Volturi rule over everyone and make all the decisions, but Aro does not have a talent. He just knows how to use the vampires that do, and behaves however he wants. And what does Aro want? Well, of course, he wants the smart, charming tracker that is Edward Masen.

The Volturi hold yearly challenges with all of the talented trackers and give them a scent and have them track it. First one to bring the human who matches the scent wins.

Aro has realized Edward has no desire to mate with any of the beautiful vampires or join the Volturi. He learns of Bella and changes all of the rules to this year's Challenge. He has brought in many of the talented vampires and made the game much more appealing. Plus, has given permission for the human to be drained. Guess who the target is? Yup, you guessed it, Bella. She has no clue that her life as she knows it will change forever.

Edward must learn to trust other vampires - which we all know is not easy for him - and make allies. Plus, he has to come clean to Bella about everything he has been keeping from her, try to beat all of the other vampires to her, and get her changed before everyone else catches them.

Here's a small tidbit of Bella and the Ancients. She really knows how to handle her vamps. LOL

Vladimir rolled his eyes and sighed.” I'd rather get to know your mate, Edward." He caught Bella's eyes in the rearview mirror and said, "Bella, dear, I prefer your scent when it doesn't contain Edward so much. However, I do like the way Edward smells right now. You coat him." Bella blushed. "Edward, this might be the most appealing you've ever been."

The others laughed and I smirked. "It's certainly the best I've felt in days. You just remember whose scent she's surrounded by, Vladimir. Also, stop staring at the front of my shirt she's wearing."

Stefan mumbled, "Possessive. We can work with that."

I remembered the first time that was said around me and realized that they were trying to get me into the mindset of defending Bella.

I am already there.

"Could you please stop talking about my chest and our scents? For some reason, I believe that's kind of private." Bella turned around and stared at our allies then looked me. "I'm glad you smell like me again."

"You can speak of such things and we cannot?" Stefan quirked an eyebrow.

Bella shrugged. "It's my scent. Totally not the same thing."

She turned to face the front again, and the vampires behind me smiled. I knew she had won them over. I glanced at Bella then and too low for her to hear, I said to her, "You're amazing."

One thing I really love about this fic and her Bella is that she is thrown into the lion‘s den, and yes, she is scared, but she is also strong, loving, and knows she wants to be Edward’s mate for all of eternity more than anything. She will fight for their future as much as Possessiveward will.

One last thing I must tell you ladies about Tanglingshadow’s writing- she writes uber hot smut. I mean seriously! This little tidbit is hot and I’m just giving you ladies a taste.

I pressed my body against her and pushed her harder into the door.

"Tell me you're mine, Bella." I kissed across her jaw and sucked on her ear lobe. "Tell me that I'm the only man who does this to you."

She tugged my hair. "Yes!"

"Yes, what?" I ground my cock against her hip and her head turned to the side. I very carefully moved my teeth down her neck and she called my name before gasping, "Claim me. Make me yours, forever."

I dropped my head to her shoulder, breathing rapidly. "I will. God, I will."

Bella kissed my temple and ran her fingers down my neck, "I'm yours, Edward. I belong to you."

*fans self* And ladies we are just getting started here with the lemon. Tanglingshadows is a master at writing some UNF!!

If you just read this story for one reason, read it because the author brings to life so many amazing characters and you feel like you know them all when you are reading the story. Not only will you love Tanglingshadows' Possessiveward and Bella, but so many other characters out of the norm. I’m seriously loving Stefan and Vladimir. They are so playful, yet serious at the same time. This story is truly a hidden gem, and I hope many of you ladies will give this story and Tanglingshadows a chance. It won't let you down, and it will give me people to chat with on Friday afternoon when I'm dying for the next chapter to update. Did you catch that, ladies? The author updates every Friday and has written many chapters in advance, so we always get our updates. Is that not true love for her readers or what?

WIP of the Week: 10/4-10/10

Discovering You, Discovering Me by JSFazz

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5705894/1/Discovering_You_Discovering_Me

Review by sscana

Rating: M
Genre: Romance/Humor
Characters: Edward/Bella

Summary: Edward Cullen was branded a geek and bullied every day of his life. Bella Swan was always awkward, never quite knowing where she fit in. Together they learn a bit about themselves and each other. Will they discover love as well?

Ladies, I just want to tell you upfront that this is my favorite Geekward ever, or as Bella likes to call him, Mr. Cullen.

I am so in love with this little fic…

Bella has always been awkward, a klutz, and a little bit of an outcast. But she was lucky enough to become best friends with Alice, who shielded Bella from being ridiculed by everyone in school. Edward, on the other hand, had grown up being labeled the biggest dork ever and has been tormented since he was a small child by everyone in the town, except Bella.

The story starts off with Alice trying to cheer up Bella. Bella has recently lost her father and has moved back into their old house to try to get her life back on track. She has nothing but Alice’s friendship.

Thanks to Alice forcing Bella out for a night on the town, Bella catches a cold and is off to the local pharmacy for meds. And this is where I really fall in love with this story. Guess who the pharmacist is? Yes, my beloved Geekward.

Bella goes to the pharmacy counter and finds Edward working and falls immediately for the geeky, timid man she sees behind the counter. She knows just instantly that he is still that shy awkward boy from school. He seems terrified to socialize the very moment she starts talking to him. His mouth is agape and he’s trying to think of something to say but nothing is coming out. Bella realizes she’s not going to get more than a nod at the questions she is asking him and moves on.

But, to her surprise, he follows her to the cold and flu aisle and is asking all kinds of questions trying to help her. He wants to make sure that she gets the right meds and I think you can tell pretty quickly that he really likes her.

As the story progresses, Bella finds out all of the store’s gossip from Lauren and Jessica, of course. They fill her in on everything to do with the sexy Geekward, from how he doesn’t talk to anyone and if he could lose the hideous penny loafers and clothes, he could be drool-worthy. Bella is already getting peeved that they talk about him this way, but she holds her tongue and just listens until they reveal that Edward’s assistant is retiring.

Edward hires Bella and, of course, her first day cannot go off without a few glitches. We are talking about klutzy Bella here. One should really make sure the lid is on the amoxicillin bottle before shaking it! Poor Edward gets covered in a pink gooey mess. Personally, I wouldn’t mind helping him clean up.

Bella learns quickly that just being friends with Edward is going to be much harder than she thought.

“All I could recall were Edward's piercing stares, subtle touches, his bare muscular chest and sculpted jaw under my fingertips, his sweet scented breath washing over my face, his soft velvety voice in my ear, his laughter, the heat from his body as we seemed to instinctively gravitate towards each other…”

Shit, I'm in trouble.

Bella decides that she needs to take Edward to the mall that Saturday to do a little shopping for the clothes she ruined at work that week. She catches on that Edward doesn’t do his own shopping and he is so scared and timid about all the people around, that she grabs his hand. Edward relaxes instantly with her.

I was doing fist pumps for Bella myself right here!

Bella is trying to tell Edward she likes him the way he is and not to change for anyone because he starts talking about how he knows he’s dork and no one likes him and how stupid he must seem that his mother does his shopping. But Bella being the bolder of the two will have none of that.

"I feel so awful that I barely gave you the time of day growing up. I'm only now realizing how much I missed out on by not allowing myself the chance to know you. My life could have been completely different. I guess I had my own issues. I mean, I never really knew where I fit in. I was always such a plain Jane, and I still am. I basically followed Alice around like a lost puppy that she took in, but our friendship meant the world to me. She and Charlie were all I had. I've spent the past decade of my life walking around in a haze, not knowing where I belonged. But last week, when I saw you and you touched my face…something happened inside me. It was like something sprang to life and my eyes were opened for the very first time to see something I never thought possible for me. It kills me that you were treated so horribly as a kid, and if I could I'd go back in time and kick every one of those punks' asses. But don't let it define who you are, Edward. You don't see yourself clearly at all. Because what I see is a beautiful, intelligent, caring man who makes my heart stop every time he looks at me.".

"Can I keep you?" he whispered.”

I think Edward’s “Can I keep you” line is one of my all time favorite lines EVER!!!!

Let’s just say that when Geekward gives a kiss to Awkwardella, everyone may need to change their panties!

As this story progresses, Bella becomes the best little momma bear ever protecting her man. I love seeing Bella being the stronger of the two and not letting anyone put her or her man down.

“Everything in me wanted to go Mama Bear on Crowley's ass and claw him to pieces before wrapping my arms so tight around Edward he'd have no choice but to stop shaking. Miraculously, however, a wee bit of logic wormed its way into my brain and managed to override my emotions temporarily so I could get a handle on this situation, as all eyes in the store were now trained on the pharmacy counter. I had to be professional about this, no matter how much I wanted to protect Edward.”

This last chapter made me fall in love with Geekward and Awkwardella even more. We got to see some of their back story. Yes, it was sad and made me wanted to cuddle them both. But it was also hot and sexy. Edward may have never been with a woman before but that boy definitely goes after what he wants.

“Suddenly, like someone just flipped a switch, Edward was back in horny aggressive mode. Soon enough we were all lips and tongues again. I had Edward's hair gripped in my fists once more as his hands began to wander. His left hand was already wrapped around my hip while his other remained planted beside my head, holding his weight off me.

It was then my mind totally switched off and my body took over. I bent my knees, pushing Edward off of me momentarily before wrapping my legs around his waist and cradling him between my thighs.

I could feel him easily, hard and rigid, and right there”

The end of this chapter left my mouth agape and DYING for more. Here’s to hoping we get an update soon. This girl is missing her Geekward.

JSFazz does a wonderful job of writing this story with such a sweet adorable couple that you cannot help but fall in love with them. I’m dying to see how this story plays out. It’s just on chapter 10 now. So ladies, please read and join Miss JSFazz on this amazing journey into what l know will be one of the cutest and funniest love stories out there.

Banner by JaimeArkin

WIP of the Week: 8/6-8/12

Camisado by Sophz456

 http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5817208/1/Camisado
Review by Sscana

  

Rating: M 

Genre:  Drama/Romance

Characters: Edward/Bella

  

Summary: Special agent Isabella Swan has been sent undercover to extract agent Edward Masen form the world’s deadliest compound. Agent Masen has been deep undercover for the past four years and had lost all hope of getting out alive, well, until Isabella shows up one evening when he’s least expecting her. Will they be able to fool the world’s best criminals into thinking she’s his girlfriend who’s finally decided to join him?

This story hits the readers with a high velocity from the very get-go and is pumped full of clues and hints that promise to keep readers on the edge of their seats from the very moment they start reading.

When the story starts, Bella is doing what she hopes is the best thing possible to get brought in by the Volturi, and that’s hiking on their so called property. She needs them to pick her up and take her back to their compound. This is where the story starts moving and never slows down.

From the moment Bella’s blind fold is removed; she realizes that every eye in the place is on her along with some pretty heavy ammunition. She starts to think this might not have been her best idea. Aro makes it very clear that he does not tolerate trespassers on or near the compound and she will be punished severely. Seconds before she is to meet her untimely death we hear…

“She’s with me”

Let the *swooning* begin.

Yes, that’s right, the swooning starts at chapter one and hasn’t slowed down one bit.

Agent Masen, or who I call Undercoverward, immediately comes to her rescue and acts like the adoring, worried boyfriend every women dreams of.

Bella and Edward are literally thrown into a situation where they have to act and put on this rock hard façade of being a madly-in-love couple as soon as their eyes lock, even though it’s for the very first time. Both of them are fully aware that one little miscommunication from the other party will end both their lives.

Aro, the leader of The Volturi, has gotten away with murder and corruption for decades. They have corrupted every part of the legal system for years- they do not answer to the law, the law answers to them. The Volturi are unstoppable. So they think!

The true question is… How long will Edward and Bella be able to put on the charade of being madly in love before they actually begin to truly fall in love with one another? Falling in love with your partner is the biggest mistake any agent can make. You are taught to take care and protect yourself from everyone and everything. They are both extremely guarded people who trust no one, and this assignment is unlike any assignment anyone has ever been on. They both know how wrong it is to get emotionally involved with one another and how it is not in their best interest for something like this to happen. But can you really fight fate?

Bella and Edward learn quickly that they both have demons and secrets in their pasts that are haunting them both. They are trying to deal with that along with this new relationship that they are trying to figure out. Edward is having nightmares and completely shuts down sometimes, and Bella brings it upon herself to help Edward get through these episodes no matter what the cost. She finds that she can’t deny him anything, including herself. While Edward sees the hurt in her eyes, and will stop at nothing to make the pain go away.

As this story progresses, Bella learns quickly that The Agency has no clue to how large this operation really is, how many outside forces Aro has on the payroll and how deep Edward and her are truly in it. She starts understanding quickly why Edward is trying to protect her.

“Well, anyway, Aro continued clearly loving the glory of what he was saying. “Our friends down at the bureau intercepted the leaked information before it could actually get anywhere. The girls didn’t even have the sense to try to cover their tracks- they just marched straight in there, all guns blazing. So, as you can imagine, it didn’t take long for Felix and Demetri to track them down… plug the leak”

Oh, did I forget to mention the lemons in this fic? Well, let’s take a look. Because I’m telling you, Undercoverward will not let you down.

Undercoverward definitely knows how to keep his lady satisfied.

Before long, my back hit cool plaster, and I grunted in pain before crying out as Edward pushed my dress up and slid his fingers between my thighs. He groaned softly, breaking our kiss to press his forehead against mine as he murmured, "You want this."

It was a statement, not a question.

"You really want this." He seemed almost stunned by this realization, but I knew 'this' was more than just a reference to sex.

"I want you," I told him, nodding. He exhaled a sharp breath, then reached down and fumbled to undo his slacks with trembling fingers. I covered his hands with mine and hurriedly did the job for him, pushing the fabric to the ground along with his boxers.

"How do you want me?" I asked him. I knew he enjoyed feeling like he was the one in charge every once in a while, and I was all too willing to give him that power. It was an incredible feeling, giving control over to somebody else and not having to worry about restraining myself for once.

"Mirror," he mumbled, kicking his slacks away as I turned so my back was to him and I was facing the mirror.

"Like this?" I deliberately pushed my ass out and arched my back, looking at him over my shoulder as he moved to stand behind me.

"Bella… You deserve slow and loving and gentle, and I want to give you that so badly, but I just… I can't." His tone was almost pleading as he leaned down and pressed his chest against my back, gently kissing my shoulder blade. "This won't be any of that, and if you want me to stop…"

"I don't want you to stop," I assured him, spreading my legs a little to brace myself better.

Okay… Are you still with me after that, or do you need a moment to change those shamwow panties?

And, ladies, that’s just the first half of that lemon. Sophie and Undercoverward never let us down.

So, ladies, please give Sophz456 all the love she truly deserves. She is writing a truly original fic that sucks you in deep from the moment you start reading it. That’s one of the reasons I like it so much. She does an amazing job telling this story, and her supporting characters are some of the best I’ve read. You never know who you will meet and what they will be up to. So, please, show Miss @Sophz456 all the love you can. You know I will be there the minute this story updates, just dying to see what new information she is willing to give us… and to read about my beloved Undercoverward and Bella on their mission.

WIP of the Week: 7/23-7/29

Lethal to Virtue by TheBondGirls

 http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5911891/1/Lethal_to_Virtue
Review by sscana

Rating: M

Genre:  Romance/Crime

Characters:  Edward & Bella

 

Summary: Agent Edward Cullen hears the thoughts of those around him except for new recruit Isabella Swan. Will they control their feelings and work as a team in order to bring down the dark and dirty world hiding in Forks? Will virtue give way to vice?

Edward Cullen super spy and playboy extraordinaire, has the world at his fingertips and he knows it. He’s at the top of his game and by damned no one or no thing can stop him. He has the ultimate power of reading peoples minds and can do whatever he pleases. As he walks through the FBI training facility, looking for his next conquest, he notices a beautiful brunette who intrigues him immediately. Instantly he realizes she’s the only person he’s ever encountered whose thoughts he can not hear. Will super agent Edward Cullen be able to stay on top of his game and figure out this mysterious woman at the same time?

When the story starts Edward has made sure new agent Bella Swan is on his next assignment. In their first formal encounter he realizes by touching her he can hear her thoughts.

“Yes, I could hear inside that pretty little head. This is awesome. Unbelievable… touch her, and I can hear her? Well, well, Miss Swan, I think you just entered the petting zoo.”

Bella is excited about her first assignment and also nervous to be working with Edward Cullen and has no idea he would love to make her his new toy.

Edward wants her to be his next conquest and does not keep this a secret. He is always pushing her buttons and finding ways to touch her. She decides to keep things formal and not to be another notch on his belt. Bella takes her job very seriously and has worked hard to get to this point in her life and will not kiss it all away on Mr. Cullen. This is her dream and he will not distract her. But can she deny that strong pull that she has towards him?

“He sees me as nothing more than a conquest, his next feast. But there’s just something I feel when he’s near. I’ve never felt anything like this before.”


Bella decides that, for the sake of her career, she has to keep him at arms length. She enforces a strict no-touching policy. Edward starts to realize that he needs to be with her, not just sleep with her. Can Mr. Cullen change his ways and prove this to Bella.

The mission they are going on will bring them to Forks, WA to bring down a crime syndicate. Edward will act as a venture capitalist and Bella will act as his assistant. I cannot wait to see how their dynamic plays out when they are undercover!

I do not want to give too much of the story away, but know this it is a must read. It is sexy, funny and has plenty of UST. There is also a serious side to this story. The people that they are trying to bring down are involved in a sex trade operation, which is a very real problem in the world today.

This fic is really just getting started and I adore Bondward and Bella. They have some of the best chemistry I have read and l love reading what they are thinking. It has great character support some of the funniest one liners I have read.