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I would like to thank everyone who contributed to the blog this year! It couldn't have been done without you.

We will be back with more recs on January 10th, 2011!!

Have a Safe and Happy New Year!!

Writer Submitted Fic: 12/13-12/19

Always Leads Back To You by Dinx

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5934046/1/Always_Leads_Back_to_You

Review by Maxandmo

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

Summary: Do you believe that 2 people can be made for each other? Bella and Edward tried dating in their teens and again in their 20's, but couldn't get it right. Will fate bring them together again in their 30's? Will they have a chance at a future... together?

This fic starts out with Edward and Bella in the 11th grade, told in Bella's point of view. She is new to the school and Edward is the hot bad boy. He takes notice of her and they start to date. She isn't thrilled by his choice of a best friend, Royce. Edward has loyalty to Royce and it irritates Bella. Their relationship progresses and Bella is ready to take it to the next level; Edward not so much. Royce is bad news, yet Edward refuses to abandon his friend. They get into some trouble and Edward goes away to boarding school leaving Bella in despair.

My brain was on a constant replay of everything that Edward and I had done, remembering everything that he'd ever said. I kept telling myself that he was real, that what I felt for him was real, but he was slipping away. As time progressed, he was fading, I was fading. I was alive, but I wasn't living.

The story jumps six years to find a more mature and responsible Edward. The writer does a great job remaking the characters older. It flows smoothly and leaves you wondering how Bella and Edward will react to each other. This part is told in Edward's point of view.

At a chance meeting they are surprised to see one another. Edward is hell bent on earning her trust back, and Bella is hesitant. She plays it cool leading the readers to wonder how long she can keep it up, or if she really is that blasé about him. What begins with a date, turns into random visits from Bella leading Edward to be confused about her feelings and intentions. He knows what he wants, does Bella?

This is a well written story by a very responsive author. She responds to reviews and is active on Twitter. Her grammar is impeccable and her writing is flawless. You will love Always Leads Back to You!

Brand New Fic of the Week: 12/13-12/19

Blame it on Rio by DoUTrustMe

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6232596/1/Blame_it_on_Rio

Reviewed by Obsmama
*This story is no longer available* 

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

Summary Bella wakes up to find a penis inside her vagina. Imagine her surprise when she finds out to whom it's attached. Rated M for language and lemons. AU.AH.B/E

So, late one evening last week I stumbled upon this story and of course with a summary like that, I immediately dove in! I have read a few things by this author before so I knew to expect, a well written, witty story but what I got was so much more. I fell in love instantly with this Bella, she is quirky and funny and so real to life. Her inner monologue has me in stitches, laughing out loud and snorting. This Edward is sexy and smart and the banter between characters is phenomenal. We meet Bella as she wakes up on her first full day on Isle Esme after a drunken night where she stumbled to bed. As she wakes up, disoriented, she mistakes the warm body next to her naked one for her ex-boyfriend back home, and as penis meets vagina in a drunken, half-asleep haze, two strangers make hot bedfellows! What ensues after is pure comic fun and as our Bella is exposed to one embarrassing situation after another, a strange camaraderie is born between these two. The story is 4 chapters in and I can’t wait to read more. Here is a taste of what to expect on the Isle of Esme.

"Well, this is embarrassing," I commented.

"Not being able to reach your book or what you wrote in it about my cock?"

Fuck! This was the worst day ever. I wanted to rewind back to the part where I was hungover, warm and comfy in bed, and had Edward moving inside me.

I squeezed my eyes shut and didn't answer. He'd read more than just his name and the title of the entry, apparently. He must have read the ending, too. I hoped that was all he had read.

I brushed the bark off my hands and reached down to grab my drink. I took a big gulp, praying he'd laced it with arsenic like the girly-man murderer he was.

"More embarrassing than when I caught you using the dildo?" he teased, but didn't let up. "More embarrassing than when you had sex with me while I was asleep?" He paused, but unfortunately, there was more. "More embarrassing than falling out of a hammock half-naked?"

I downed another large swallow and shook my head as the beverage burned my throat. "Mmm. Pretty much on par with those," I admitted hoarsely, coming to terms with my mortification and facing it head-on. This wasn't anything new to me, unfortunately. "But if I were to position them on a scatter plot of my humiliation, those would be on the lower end."

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Completed Fic of the Week: 12/13-12/19

Swear Not by the Moon by hmonster4

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6309637/1/Swear_Not_By_the_Moon

Reviewed by Bellalove72
*This story is no longer available* 

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

Summary: For every action there is an equal and equal & opposite reaction. His goodbye was meant to protect her, not bring about her destruction. Twilight AU.

If you know anything at all about hmonster4, it’s that she’s retired from writing Edward and Bella centered fics and has moved on to explore other character pairings. However, she came out of her ExB retirement to write a couple of novella’s for the FGB. One such novella is Swear Not By The Moon, and I for one am glad she did it!

March 12, 2005

Bella,

By the time you read this, I'll be far away. I know that this is going to seem abrupt, especially after the past few days and all that we've shared, but it is truly for the best. There are events unfolding which, if I leave now, I can stop. This is the sacrifice I make to protect you, and I would do it a thousand times over to know that you are free from harm.

You will never know how much it pains me to leave you. For decades, I've moved through life, learning, but never stretching or growing. I speak six languages fluently. I went to medical school countless times. I've seen every major city in the world, and they all pale in comparison to the time I've spent with you. I shall carry my memories of our time together with me forever.

Please be safe, and know that wherever you are, you are in my heart.
Edward

Instead of leaving Bella in New Moon, Edward leaves her during Twilight, the day before they would have gone to the meadow for the first time. You know how we all wondered why Alice never saw Bella being hunted by James in Twilight? Well, in hmonster4’s version, Alice actually did have visions of Bella being hunted and tortured by a vampire. And because of that, Edward decides the only way to keep her safe is for all of the Cullen’s to leave Forks. But he doesn’t lie to Bella and he doesn’t just disappear. There’s no leaving Bella alone in the woods and no pathetic, “You don’t want me?’s” Nope, none of that. As you just read above, Edward leaves Bella a note explaining that the Cullen’s are leaving to protect her.

Cut to five years later, Bella is a successful college student who just finished taking her last exam, thus ending her undergraduate career; ready to start the next chapter of her life. With a degree in Cultural Anthropology, Bella has written her senior thesis on the legends of the Quileute Tribe and plans on working at Burke Natural History Museum, helping the curator update some of their Native American exhibits for a year, before applying to grad schools.

Upon returning to her apartment and greeting, Heathcliff, the ghost she believes resides with her; (hmmm…) she finds an envelope that had been slipped under her door. Even after five years she immediately recognizes the elegant script and opens the envelope…

Dropping down on the floor, her legs folding underneath her, Bella hastily rips the envelope wide as she rushes to get to the message inside. There is a card, heavy, like a wedding invitation. A small gold key is taped to the bottom left corner, but she doesn't pay attention to that. All she can see is his writing.

“…I know it is not in your nature, for you are a fighter, but it's time to run. If you refuse to run, you will be dead by the end of this week. This is not said to scare you. It's true; people are already on their way to Seattle. You must move, now.

Take the key attached to this message, and go to your post office. The box number is the last day I saw you, a day I carry with me like a talisman. The box holds more instructions as well as other things you need. Follow those instructions to the letter, do not deviate or our plans will not work. Before you leave your apartment, pack all the cash you have, any medications, and a change of clothes. Take the battery out of your cell phone and leave it in your apartment. Don't think, act. You don't have much time.”

And thus the course of Bella Swan’s life is changed forever. But what was the moment that set it all in motion? Follow Bella as she goes step by step into finding out who wants to kill her and why. Who are all the players involved in trying to save her? What past event in her life actually caused the reaction of her being on the run for her life, and what does she learn about herself and Edward along the way?

Hmonster4’s incredible gift of being a talented author definitely shines through in Swear Not By the Moon. How she can cram mystery, adventure, romance, suspense, and character development into only six chapters and 26,000+ words is a true testament to her talent! Go read Swear Not By The Moon! You’ll love it!

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WIP of the Week: 12/13-12/19

 

Where the Sidewalk Ends by Bronzehairedgirl620 

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6069010/6/Where_the_Sidewalk_Ends#

Reviewed by ImwithPattz
*This story is no longer available* 

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

Summary: Some men aren't looking for anything logical. They can't be bought, bullied, reasoned or negotiated with. Some men just want to watch the world burn." These were the inmates of Alcatraz. But Edward Masen, wrongly accused, just might dare to defy it all.

I have to admit that what first caught my eye about this story is the title. I love Shel Silverstein and everything he represents. The Giving Tree might just be my motto for life. So when I saw there was a FF with the title Where the Sidewalk Ends…Well, I stopped everything and read.

This is not a love story. I repeat – not a love story. It may end up being a love story but I can’t imagine how, and since BHG620 seemingly only updates once monthly, it may be a long time before we see anything resembling a citrus fruit. So if that is what you are looking for, look elsewhere. What this story is – an amazing and unique story line with well developed characters and a mystery to boot! We all love a good mystery, right?

Where the Sidewalk Ends starts off with a newsflash of a murder in the small town of Forks, Washington in 1941.

Forks, Washington: 2:17 A.M on January 30th, three local boys were taken into custody on the Quileute reservation and charged for the murder and intentional desecration of Emily Young, 16. They were identified as members of the upcoming graduating class of Forks High School. It is currently unclear why the boys were on the reservation or why the attack took place.

Among those brought to the county jail were Edward Masen, 18, Eric Yorkie, 17, and Jacob Black, 18. Each was charged with one count of first degree murder, intentional manslaughter of an individual, and one count of kidnapping. The Forks Police Department responded to a call made by a member of the reservation at 2:08 in the morning, who claimed they could hear a young girl screaming deep within the forest surrounding First Beach. There were obvious signs of struggle. Three testimonials confirmed the boys were seen disappearing into the woods several hours prior.

Young had been reported missing by her parents, John and Laura Young, mid-day on January 29th. She was walking back from the reservation's high school after attending a choir rehearsal, but according to her mother, never made it home. Once it grew dark, they called the police.

"She'd never done anything like that before," claimed John Young. "Few behavioral problems, always returned home on time. Immediately we knew something was wrong."

Following an hour long investigation, Young's destroyed body was found beneath a pile of debris collected from a fallen tree several feet away. Her clothing was ripped in various places, her face mauled with a series of deep scratches, and it appeared that she was stabbed repeatedly. Those living near the scene of the crime say they heard no gunshots, although a gun was found next to the body.

After that first paragraph, I was pulled in. We soon learn that all three boys were convicted and sent to various correctional institutions. Edward Masen is sent to Alcatraz. The reader soon learns that Edward is innocent, but we only learn hints of what happened that night and who was really there. Only small snippets of his childhood are discussed and we learn that he was a wild child with a heart. One who loved his family and feels remorse for disappointing them.

Isabella Swan moves to Forks with her Father when he is offered a Chief of Police position. She describes herself as borderline genius and socially defunct. Her inner musings are hilarious and her character is well developed. This is not your typical Bella. They move into the Masen’s former residence after they were run out of town, following their son’s conviction.

Braving the cold, I exited the car and lifted one of the bags, the wind twirling my dress around my legs and threatening my balance. Scowling, I righted myself and took hold of as many items as I could, determined to make the least amount of trips as possible. Charlie came up behind me, holding a stack of crudely labeled cardboard boxes, his perfected smile trying to conceal the grimace he so desperately wished he could show.
I should know. I was trying to do the same. The only difference was, he was almost succeeding. My attempts were only laughable.

"What do you think?" he asked, admiring the front of the house. "It could use some work, but it has a nice foundation. The structure is solid."

I looked back at the house. I didn't see a nice foundation or a solid structure. I saw what may have been a nice house during its glory days, but was now nothing more than a shed intended for horses. Even better, they should've just leveled the house and used it as a nice plot of new land. It had fallen so deeply into disrepair that I didn't see how we would ever patch it up.

"How long has this house been vacant?"

"Four months," Charlie answered, "but they weren't able to maintain the up-keep prior to that, either. The man was a banker. After the Stock Market crash, he didn't have two nickels to rub together. It's been said that once they left, the townspeople attempted to destroy it."

"Well, we gave it our best shot," I said, trying to move back toward the car, spooked. "We came, we saw, we conquered. Or something. Let's go home."

The story really begins when Edward writes a letter home proclaiming his innocence and requesting his family’s assistance in clearing his name. What he doesn’t realize is that his family does not live there anymore. Isabella receives his letter and responds to let him know that his family has moved on. They begin a correspondence and the story begins.

Bronzehairedgirl has such a unique storyline here. Her characters are different, and while she has taken creative license with Alcatraz, she has done an amazing job developing her characters. Isabella is sharp and strong and I enjoyed reading how her mind worked. The reader can feel the defeat in Edward’s inner voice. We want to scream and cry with him when he reads Isabella’s letter telling him his family no longer lives there.

Where the Sidewalk Ends is something different in a fandom with a lot of similar story lines. It is not your typical Edward meets Bella and they fall in love Fan Fiction. The reader is not even sure of a HEA, which in itself is a rarity in our fandom.

One Shot of the Week: 12/6-12/12

This Mortal Coil by eddiescherry

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6090452/1/This_Mortal_Coil

Rating: M

Genre: Hurt/Comfort/Horror

Characters: Edward/Bella

Summary: One soul in peril, the other lost for eternity. What begins on a dark night at a cliff's edge, will end in a way that neither of them could have foreseen.

Writer Submitted Fic: 12/6-12/12

Surrendered by eviekinz

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5884530/1/Surrendered

Reviewed by marriedmyedward
*This story is no longer available*

Rating: M
Characters: Edward/Bella

Summary: Most of my pleasure comes from controlling them, not f**king them. Edward Cullen should be no exception to this rule. And yet, I can't stop thinking about him." Will Bella get control over Edward? Will Edward submit to her desires? D/S

After reading the description for this story, I knew it was going to be a dom/sub type story, but wasn't really sure how it would play out. Would it have the feel of Masters of the Universe, having that dark 50 Shades of fucked up feel, or would it be something completely different? Well, now that I've read this story, I can say that it is very different and has an original outlook from other BDSM stories I have read.

The story starts out with a description of Bella and telling us how her life was growing up. She was pretty much a loner in high school and the true Bella doesn't really show until she hits college, when she discovers boys and sex. She always felt like she wanted more or was missing something in life. Then this...

Yes, college had been an extremely eye-opening experience for Bella Swan. She never imagined the sexual freedom to be had on a college campus, and the flagrant willingness of her peers to try new things. Bella had many sexual partners during her college years, but she never found them to be gratifying. Something was always missing.

It wasn't until a rendezvous her senior year that she found what was, perhaps, the missing link. The anonymous lover had spanked Bella and spoke demoralizing words to her during their session. But, it wasn't the fact of Bella being treated in such a manner that spurred her on. No, it was the thought of doing those things to another that lit the flames deep inside her.

So, she finishes her studies majoring in child behavior and ends up having a client named Alice. It turns out that Alice has an older brother that just came back to town and happened to drop her off to her appointment one day. Edward rubbed Bella the wrong way (uh...no pun intended) dropping Alice off that morning and that leads to Bella giving him a nickname. Later that night, Bella goes to a club to see if she can hook up with anybody, which to her surprise and by total accident, runs into Edward, who again, rubs her the wrong way, (this time...pun may be intended) and decides that she would like to teach the RPS (Rude Piece of Shit) a thing or two about woman.

"Edward?" I say, pretending I'm unsure of myself. "Can I ask you something?"

"Sure, baby, whatever you want," he says as he continues to kiss down my neck and moves his hands to my tits.

"I've never done this before…"

What? I haven't. I've never brought someone back here with the sole intention of humiliating them.

"And I kind of wanted to try something."
 
"Mmmm"

The fucker isn't even listening to me. "Can I… oh gosh, I don't know how to ask this… can we, um… tie each other up?" His head jerks up.

Ahhh, he heard that.

What happens next you ask? Well...I think you should read it and find out! Let’s just say you won’t be disappointed if you do. So go enjoy!

Brand New Fic of the Week: 12/6-12/12

Interview with the Vampwhore by SnowWhiteHeart

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6481545/1/Interview_with_the_Vampwhore

Reviewed by RaeCullen

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

Summary: Bella Swan's best friends are determined to get her laid- poor girl needs to loosen up. Vampire Edward Cullen has been a *very* bad boy, and is now paying the price. Warning: very silly. M for so many reasons

When Lori asked if I could review this brand spankin’ new, silly story I readily agreed because the summary instantly grabbed me and had me arching my eyebrow in curiosity. Vampward as a male prostitute? Oh hell yeah I’m definitely intrigued.

So far, it appears Edward has gotten himself into a bit of trouble with our favorite villain, Aro Volturi. So instead of being executed, as we all know is the typical Volturi way, Edward has made a deal – he owes Aro 100 years of servitude at his ‘hen house’, The Pointed Aro, as a sex slave/prostitute/male whore – whatever you want to call him.

So then, of course, there is our lovely Bella, whose friends decide she needs to loosen up so they pay for her to get a “massage” – which of course is not what it’s going to be at all. She just doesn’t know it yet. Just wait till you see what SnowWhiteHeart has done with the girl we love to hate, Ms. Jessica Stanley (*gigglesnort* Oh just wait).

Interview with the Vampwhore is only two chapters in but is full of promise of hilarious and silly scenes. I’m definitely excited to see where she goes next. Our favorite twosome has yet to meet, but I can almost guarantee it’s going to be interesting and hilarious.

If you’re looking for something silly and fun you should definitely give Interview with the Vampwhore a read!

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Completed Fic of the Week: 12/6-12/12

An American Vampire in Chicago by Just4ALE

 http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4948421/1/An_American_Vampire_in_Chicago
Review by anonymouslysufferingfromOCD
 

Rating: M

Genre: Romance/Drama
Characters: Edward/Bella

Summary: Bella is a business school student when she meets Edward, a PhD student. Is this handsome stranger too good to be true? AU/ Vampires/Humans. My vamps are slightly different from SM's. Winner of two Winter '10 Indie TwiFic Awards! Please R&R, thx.

When I began An American Vampire in Chicago, I will admit I was skeptical, I am a little picky when it comes to Vamp stories, I usually prefer AH when reading my beloved FanFic’s, feeling that I fell in love with these characters the way Stephanie wrote them. It takes a lot to outdo what she wrote. Having said that, I have to say I was really surprised and excited by what Just4Ale did with these characters.

The most important thing to understand about this story is that it is the first part of a series of 4. The initial story is only about 50k words, so it is a pretty quick read.

The story starts off with a 25 year old Bella and to me this is important. While she still has a lot of Bella’s original characteristics, she is older, more mature and more sure of herself. While she has a tendency to live inside her own head, she has friends and a life before Edward enters the picture. She has had experiences, she has traveled around the world and has graduated from college, she is starting her Master’s program and she is excited for it.

When she initially meets Edward she isn’t falling at his feet declaring her eternal love, she takes her time, and he takes his as well.

They meet as she is entering her Karate class, just one of the ways that Bella uses to try to overcome her excessive clumsiness. Edward is instantly attracted to Bella’s scent but not in the Stephanie Meyer I-almost-attack-you-in-the-middle-of-biology-class sort of way. He is able to sense things about her by the scent of her blood and this intrigues him as does his inability to read her mind.

I looked at Edward, whose hand was still out for the shaking. I looked at his hand and then shook it quickly. Immediately, I felt a jolt, almost like an electric current when I touched him. His hand was a bit cold. I looked back up into his eyes… were they green? I hadn't noticed before, although not surprising since I typically didn't stare at people's faces. "Well, it was nice meeting you, Edward."

The vampire’s in this story are unique, they don’t sparkle in the sunlight and they don’t have yellow or red eyes. The best way to describe them is a cross between Twilight, Anne Rice’s Vampire Chronicles and Underworld with a little bit of (a very little bit) True Blood thrown in for good measure. While all of the vampire characters have the talents that they have in SM’s books, they also have other natural talents that all vampires have.

Much like the Bella in SM’s books this Bella is a bit of a danger magnet or more specifically a vampire magnet. Edward isn’t the innocent gentlemanly vampire that we know from Twilight. During his rebellious period, he didn’t just try out what it would be like to drink human blood from the source but he also was a bit of a ladies man.

Bella figures out that Edward is a vampire on her own, she has some experience in reading about vampire lore and is able to put 2 and 2 together pretty quickly. Understanding what he is doesn’t immediately mean that she doesn’t understand the consequences of being with a vampire and it also doesn’t mean that she doesn’t weigh all of her options.

Damn Hollywood movies. Stupid vampire writers, giving away our secrets, even when they lied about them. The Lost Boys twisted the whole invitation rule around to indicate that the humans were left powerless. The funny thing was that Bella actually interpreted it differently… and correctly. I wondered if she also knew that she had to extend this invitation each time in order to maintain the power blockage.

The story is from both POV’s and the author really does articulate both POV’s well. I am always a fan of hearing from Edward but with this one I love to hear from Bella too. We have some great quotes from the original saga but also some great new ones as well:

I realized that he was unnaturally peaceful… and that he was doing it for my benefit. He wanted me to feel at ease but I could sense the concern underlying his tranquil exterior and I was petrified. He held my shoulders and continued to speak quietly. "Bella, please stay calm. Your fear will only make you more attractive to them right now."

So we do have some drama to deal with and James is in this story so you may need to look out for him in the future, but we also have some citrus that makes it all worth while.

It was so different from all of my previous experiences. Her warmth enveloped me. Her energy escalated and sent chills through me. Her eyes were wide, full of love and trust. She was with me fully, body and soul. My body responded… and my fangs… well I managed to keep my erection up and my fangs safely tucked away. Her earlier attentiveness to my needs had allowed me to begin to learn how to make that work.

The ending sets up the next in the series and you will want to read on to follow what happens to these two, I know I did.

I turned off the phone for the rest of the night. And then I went back into the bedroom to hold my girl and watch her sleep.

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

Smooth Operator by Cullcati

 http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6268115/1/Smooth_Operator
Reviewed by Obsmama

Rating: M
Genre: Humor
Characters: Edward/Bella

Summary: Edward has a hard on for the local diner girl. His roommate doesn't think he has the balls to pursue her. Can this Smooth Operator get the girl?

"Oh yeah baby, you feel that? You feel how hard you made me?" I chuckled lowly, my grin genuine.

I was winning.

"Mmm. You made me so wet tonight," she said, making my grin deepen into a smirk.

Oh I'm sure I did, baby girl. That's what they all say when I start working my magic.

"Can I put my long, thick cock inside you, baby?" I asked in my most innocent voice. Innocent, yet very naughty-boy-next-door was what I was going for tonight.

"Oh please! YES! Right there!" she quickly replied.

"Oh FUCK YES!" I grinned.

I just hit the jackpot.

"I want all of you." Her voice was mixed with heavy breaths. She was so into this.

"I am ALL IN, baby girl...All mother fucking in." I bit my lip.

I was feeling so lucky tonight.

"Harder," she panted. "Talk to me."

"You want me to really give it to you? You want me to pound you with my thick cock? I'm gonna give it to you so hard, baby." I could hear how wet she was. Her moans were getting louder. I knew it wouldn't take much more.

"Uhhh...Mmmm..." She couldn't even speak, she was so worked up. And understandably so. We had been at this for over 20 minutes already.

"I'm so close to getting mine, baby."

I was going to get it so good in just another second.

She kept moaning, and I threw in a few of my own moans too for good measure.

And then it happened.

I completely lost it. No. I mean. I lost it—ALL. I had gone all in on this online poker bet, and I lost everything.

"FUCK!" I yelled, slamming my fist on the desk in front of me. There goes this week's pay-check.

"Uh Uh UHH AHHH!" and she's done


That's right ladies and gents, our Edward in this story is a phone sex operator. Could you even imagine the amount of business this could generate? That is not even the best part! This is fun, fast paced story that comes to us by a new author giving us a great male perspective because he is one! Edward is living with his best friend, Rosalie, but pining after the lovely waitress, Bella, at an all night dinner that he frequents. He can’t get her out of his mind or dreams and lands himself in some awkward situations, like training a new recruit, Jasper, who Edward takes a disliking to from the start. This story has me in stitches each and every chapter and really plays around with the relationships of the characters in ways I have never seen before. Take Edward and Rose’s relationship friends for years, coworkers, and where does the line of friendship blur? Have no fear this is an ExB story, but in the real world, relationships are complicated and the author does a phenomenal job showing that. There is a great RPOV that was guest written by none other than KiyaRaven author of The Screamers and other great fics.

We watch as Edward fumbles and tries to gain the affections of Bella after a disastrous attempt to ask her out where he is rejected. Alice, also a newbie at the phone company Edward works for, hatches a plan to gain the interest of Bella and Jasper respectfully. Hilarity ensues and as Edward makes progress with Bella a new road block is thrown in his way in the form of her brother, The Man-Bear. Yes...Emmett is Bella’s overbearing cockblocking sibiling. I can’t tell you how much I laugh out loud at this tale of love and obstacles as we watch Edward make one bad decision after another. This is an endearing story with wonderfully written characters 12 chapters in. I would love for you to join me in reading this fun tale of love and friendship and dirty talk! You never know who might answer that phone when you call it could be the Southern Cowboy or the Cable guy. Come on and give it a try!

"Oh, oh cable guy…" I heard another moan. "I have my main channel wide open."

"I need to insert my tool into your channel to get you what you want. Open wide for me, baby. My tool is big and hard." I leaned back in my chair and rubbed my eyes.

One Shot of the Week: 11/29-12/5

She Flies With Her Own Wings by johnnyboy7

 http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6446821/1/She_Flies_with_her_Own_Wings

Rating: M
Characters: Edward/Bella

Summary: Bella, or Cupid, as the world knows her, has always dedicated her time to spreading love. What happens when the man who she's decided to help, turns out to be more than a regular mark.1st place public vote winner of the Enchantment o/s Contest!

Obsmama's Rec of the Week: 11/29-12/5

Take My Hand, Now Run by lou-la

 http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5489954/1/Take_My_Hand_Now_Run
Reviewed by Obsmama

Rating: M
Genre: Romance/Hurt/Comfort
Characters: Edward/Bella

Summary: As fate would have it, Bella and Edward meet in unlikely circumstances. Bella is held prisoner and Edward can't leave her behind. AH, AU, Canon. Short story. A period piece, set in a Wild West time. Rated for Mature audiences only. Fluffy and Lemony.

So, on a Friday evening, I stumbled across this unexpected gem that had me captivated from chapter one. I had never read a western fic and was very interested from the get go. I must say, it is an action packed ride from the start with some great realistic touches. You feel transported to the Wild West, a time of ruthless Indians and the prospects of a whole new world. We meet the Cullen’s as they make the trek from the east to a sleepy little town in Washington. Towards the end of their journey, they are met with danger and death when they are kidnapped in the middle of the night by a group of savage Indians called the Modocs. This is when the action begins and where Edward meets another captive in the form of a pale, beautiful, scared girl named Bella. Quickly, fearing for his life and that of his family and this strange but captivating girl, Edward formulates a plan for escape.

She awoke with wide eyes and when she saw me, she relaxed. "No screaming," I told her. I removed my hand and cradled her in my arms. "Let's get out of here," I said. I started off in the direction of our old camp, but I felt like I was missing someone. I could see Emmett carrying Rose and Dad and Mom connected by their hands. Bella was still at that rock where Alice had been, just staring at it.

I put Alice down on her feet and told her to run. She did but watched me the whole time as I went back for Bella.


"Bella, look at me." She didn't. "Bella, we need to get out of here. Come on." She still ignored me. "I won't go without you," I said. This made her look up. Her eyes were brimming with tears and I could see the ghosts that haunted her so clearly. "Take my hand," I told her. She did. "Now run."

They weren't far ahead, Alice was lagging, still watching for me and Mom and Dad wouldn't get too far ahead of her, or me. I sped up and pulled Bella along with me, not letting go of her hand. Alice kind of stopped when she saw me and turned slightly as I was coming. I grabbed her as I ran and she wrapped her arms around my neck.

"Foolish girl," I hissed. "I told you to run."

"I was running," she said, hugging my neck tight.

And run they do. This story is 7 chapters and is complete it’s a fun paced read that shows you not only the depth of true love but what it can survive as well.

Her hands slid underneath my arms as she rubbed my chest and hugged me from behind, her body pressed against my back as she stood on her toes to whisper in my ear. "Edward, I'm ready to go home."

I gulped, quite audibly. My whole body was tense. My whole body. Her words kept replaying in my head. I'm ready to go home. I can't wait for you to be inside of me. I'm ready to go home. I can't wait for you to be inside of me...

I turned in her arms ever so slowly, and she met me with a smile that would have made an angel cry. "You are so beautiful, Bella," I murmured, brushing my fingers over the cheekbones that stained red at my words.

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JaimeArkin's Rec of the Week: 11/29-12/5

The Geheime Vernietiging by amoredjenaue

 http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6287890/1/The_Geheime_Vernietiging
Reviewed by JaimeArkin
*This story is no longer available* 

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

Summary: AKA The Secret Destruction. FBI Agent Cullen returns to NY to take down the Draconi crime family. But will his return bring more than he bargained for? Or something he never knew he always wanted. Secret missions, love and family secrets abound...and destroy.

Edward is an FBI Agent undercover in New York trying to take down the Draconi crime family. He's been in Romania for two years setting up his cover and only recently returned to NY. Why is that? He's still mourning the loss of his older brother Eric who was killed on 9/11, and also the reason he became an agent. He doesn't have time for a girlfriend, but sees you know who from afar and is enthralled. A series of coincidences bring them together and they turn out to have much more in common than one would have guessed.

But as usual, drama ensues and Bella's past collides with Edward's mission and they are faced with a quandary. Not to mention, Edward is again from a rather prestigious NY family who are of Dutch descent. This ends up being not only a rather inconvenient fact of life, but also plays into his mission. We have intrigue and a who’s behind it run amuck once again and Edward finds himself risking not only his job but his life to protect Bella.

The beautiful Dutch title alone intrigued me as I searched for new stories to read. The translation for The Geheime Vernietiging is "The secret ruining or the secret destruction." This is a mysterious cocktail of sexy secret agent Edward, beautiful, strong Bella and wonderfully textured writing. I was hooked immediately; hooked and have been swooning ever since.

Edward Cullen, a young undercover FBI agent has lived in Romania for the past two years building his covert life. When he finally returns to New York to begin the true task of taking down the Romanian crime family, he meets Bella by chance. Life quickly changes course and purpose. From their first meeting the connection is palpable:

“I looked at him more closely then and realized he was the man with the aviators and the newspaper that Jasper pointed out earlier. The sunglasses were now hooked in his shirt and he had on a Yankees hat covering what appeared to be dark brown, almost black hair. He had a rugged jaw and a strong nose and his lips were full and turned into a crooked grin. His face was scruffy, like he hadn't shaved in a week. I had the sudden urge to trace my fingers over his jaw and let the scruff tickle my…

Trace your fingers over his jaw. What the hell Bella?

I realized I was staring again and he hadn't spoken and I followed his gaze down this time. The ketchup was now set in my dress, right over my left breast.

Shit. 

He coughed and shook his head and I realized he still had one hand on my arm. "It's not a problem. I just wanted to make sure you didn't fall." He said in a voice that sent sparks shooting up my spine like they were shot out of a cannon. It was low and smooth like the purr of an engine.

What in the...?

His eyes glanced from me, back to my dress and back up again and I then noticed the heat oozing from his hand through my body, causing a sizzling sensation to skip across my skin and make me so hot that I had the opposite desire to shiver.” Chapter 3

Throughout this incredibly well thought out plot, Amoredjenaue’s writing is vivid, rich and descriptive. Her characterization is so intense, you feel as though you are present in their psyche. You sense the loneliness that Edward has experienced over the last few years, preparing for his secret life, while mourning his brother. Yet, he has a desperate drive to avenge his brother’s death by doing something positive in the world.

Bella, an intern director at the MET, seems inexplicably linked to many of the major players of the same crime family that Edward is infiltrating. She is involved in a newly committed relationship with James. However, Bella is instantly attracted to Edward upon their first official meeting. She quickly begins questioning her decision to move forward with James.

Edward and Bella desperately fight their connection. Edward knows he can’t ask her to wait for him. And Bella knows the danger he could be in if his cover is blown, but their attraction proves to be too much:

"God, I want you, Mijn Zon." He rasped into the kiss.

Then fucking take me? What's holding you back?

"But I am at least going to return the favor." He kissed his way down my body to my center, and my skin was on fire at his touch. I knew this wouldn't take long; I was so completely turned on from pleasuring him that I was sure one touch from his expert fingers would undo me.

Then I felt his hands tug at my panties and lifted. He massaged my calves, my thighs and my hips and pulled me to him.

Oh shit, he's going to taste me. I couldn't remember the last time a man took his time to do that. 

I dropped my head back in anticipation and before I knew it his mouth was on me.

"God. Edward!" I cried out as he plunged his tongue into me—licking and simultaneously rubbing my nub. I was moaning at the sensations he was sending through my body, and I gripped his hair and pulled him to me tighter.

He responded by increasing his hold on my hips and plunging his tongue deeper. He alternated between thrusting his tongue and his fingers into me and working my nub. I looked down and saw his head between my legs, pleasuring me with his mouth and another rage of fire shot through my body.

"Oh my God!" I cried out. I was spiraling, faster than a hurricane toward the coast. My legs were shaking, and I gripped his hair ferociously. – Chapter 14

This fantastically complex work in progress is currently at eighteen chapters. It has a seductively eloquent love story weaved through the exciting suspense of true crime mystery. And when Edwards says… “Mijn Zon” or “Mijn Lief” you will be fanning yourself and begging for more. Treat yourself to this addictive, unique delight in story telling.

Follow her on twitter @jamesandginge

MandaLyn's Rec of the Week: 11/29-12/5

Five Seconds to Death by lifelesslyndsey

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6413665/1/Five_Seconds_To_Death

Reviewed by MandaLyn

Rating: M
Genre: Hurt/Comfort/Humor
Characters: Jasper/Peter/Bella

Summary: She was suppose to be his, but he'd never be hers. When there is no where left to run, Jasper turns to the last hope he has, Peter. It can never be her, when it's always been him. Or can it? Confliction.Denial. And a curious newborn Bella. *SLASH* JxPxB

If you've been around Twilight fanfiction for any length of time, you have most likely run across something by the witty and blunt author, lifelesslyndsey, before. If you haven't, I can heartily recommend anything on her list of seventeen stories, but this newest one, Five Seconds To Death, has really taken the cake. The story follows up on a small teaser of a one-shot she wrote in April called Mouth. Mouth is the exciting recounting of a quick, forbidden kiss between Jasper and Bella that leaves the reader begging for more. Five Seconds To Death, currently at five chapters and still going, is making good on that unspoken promise for more and going to some amazing new places.

Five Seconds To Death begins in that critical moment of New Moon, the one Alice should have seen coming but didn't. Bella slices open her finger and the blood lust fills the Cullen living room. Then, instead of allowing the others to drag him away, Jasper does exactly what Bella's emotions beg him for, the life she was meant to have through his venom. Following her desires and his instincts means their lives are about to change in ways neither could have seen coming as Jasper is forced to face his past and his true mate that he left behind.

Lifelesslyndsey's typically wonderful humor and her constantly amazing descriptions of Peter will keep you on the edge of seat, and begging for more, as what has come and gone, comes around again and must be dealt with. This story is rated M with warnings for slash, as the story is listed as a JasperxPeterxBella story. So please keep that in mind and be sure you're interested in this type of thing before you begin. She makes no apologies, and neither should she. This is a thrilling story that I am dying to see continue! Sexy, exciting, beautiful, thrilling... this fic has it all! Enjoy!

RaeCullen's Rec of the Week: 11/29-12/5

A Room With A View by ShortHappyLife

 http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6326472/1/A_Room_With_a_View
Reviewed by RaeCullen

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

Summary: Endless scripts to read, a tyrant boss to tolerate, and a rather lackluster personal life. It was a good thing Bella Swan's office provided the perfect view of the building's hotshot lawyer. Now if only they'd share more than a glance each day. E/B

I’ve been on a search for a fic that makes me giggle, grin and flail around like an idiot for quite some time. I wanted something sweet and genuine; something that would help me fall in love with Edward and Bella again. I’d all but given up when I stumbled upon A Room with a View. From the moment I started reading I knew I hit the jackpot. It literally has EVERYTHING I’ve been searching for (sweet, funny, snarky, adorable). Not a chapter has gone by where I haven’t been giggling so much I’m practically squealing and smiling so hard my cheeks hurt.

A Room with a View is entirely BPOV, and I have to say this might be my favorite Bella EVER. Her internal monologue has me snickering and laughing. I wanna be this Bella when I grow up!

I was nervous. I do not get nervous. Actually, that's not true; I get nervous when I have to speak in public, and when I'm in a really crowded elevator, and when I'm driving on a tall bridge and it shakes because a big truck or something drives across it at the same time. That freaks me out. Yeah, I'm afraid of bridges. Shut up. It's a legitimate fear called gephyrophobia. You can google it.

*snort*

I just wanted to lick him. I refrained. Outwardly, at least. In my head I was treating his stubbly jaw like a lollipop.

*giggle*

Did I seriously fall back asleep while Edward was naked in the shower? What the hell Bella? Priorities woman. You can sleep when you're dead.

See what I mean? Bella is awesome.

This story has a wonderful cast of characters that are well developed and I love seeing Bella’s take on them. Aro – her incredibly anal and eccentric boss will have you laughing and raging at him all at once. Her co-workers, Kate and Garrett, add a wonderful dynamic to her working environment. Then of course there is Jasper and Alice – and this time its Jasper who is Bella’s BFF and I gotta say, I love it! They are hilarious together.

Jasper appeared at my side. "Hey, Edward."

They did the little handshake half-hug that is taught in the guy code handbook. They had one, too; I was sure.

"Hey, man." He turned to me then. "So Jasper called me hot lawyer man?"

I rolled my eyes. "Oh my gosh, you're obsessed. I'm going to put these in water," I gestured to the flowers.

I moved toward the kitchen while Edward came in and took off his suit jacket.

Jasper snickered, "I'm pretty sure she even has you in her phone as 'Hot Lawyer Man.'"

"You suck, Jasper, you know that? You're no longer my best friend. I'm demoting you."

Honestly, why did I keep him around? Next time I saw Alice I was telling her that he doesn't really have a lumpy pillow; he just keeps his baby blanket shoved under the pillowcase.

Then of course there is Edward, a.k.a. Hot Lawyer Man, (insert huge fucking swoonhere). Usually lawyers are arrogant little fucks, but not this Edward. He’s confident, but has a shy undertone when it comes to Bella that is so completely adorable and sweet it makes me flail around like a fool and want to put Edward in my pocket and keep him forever.

Eventually I gathered myself and gestured to the office behind him, "Well, uh, I'm just there, so…"

"Oh! Right." He scratched at the back of his neck as he stepped aside, gesturing me to my office with an outstretched arm.

I gave him a small smile as I moved past him and he turned to continue down the hall.

He only made it two steps before he swung around again.

I was standing in the same spot he'd left me because I had been lingering in hopes of catching a glimpse of his ass as he walked away (okay, so I might be an ass girl, too. Sue me. That way I can hire Mr. Kissable Lips as my lawyer).

"I'm Edward," he blurted out and then blushed at his outburst.

I smirked, hoping a little swagger would draw attention away from the fact that I was blushing at my earlier thoughts about his ass, "Bella."

"Maybe I'll see you around."

I nodded, "Probably tomorrow." I gestured back to my office, acknowledging the fact that we 'saw' each other every day.

He scratched at the back of his neck again, "Right."

He looked like he wanted to say more but instead spun on his heel and continued down the hall. And indeed his ass was very cute.

So go on and read this story now! Hurry! Run! You won’t be disappointed. That I am positive of.

Writer Submitted Fic: 11/22-11/28

Lessons Extracted by MissWinkles

 http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5854117/1/Lessons_Extracted
Reviewed by Marriedmyedward

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

Summary: Long time platonic friends Edward and Bella look to solve their cash-flow problems by making an adult movie together. The two have always been comfortable with each other, but will they be able to keep it friendly when the cameras roll?

So last week, Lori contacts me and asks if I'm interested in writing a review for the blog. I say, “Sure. What’cha got for me?”

“I have this story that is a Twilight/Zack and Miri Make a Porno crossover.”

After asking her who the hell is Zack and Miri and her telling me that it was a movie, then remembering which movie it was, I sat there going to myself, hmm...you had me at porno. So I told her to give me the link and I would read through it.

All I have to say is...HOLY CRAP! I never laughed so hard in my life! I literally had tears in my eyes at one point because I was laughing so hard. Plus, I kept having to g-chat Lori every once in a while with some of my favorite lines from the story or just funny things in general.

Edward and Bella are best friends and they have been best friends since high school. They started living together and have been struggling here and there for cash. So, after Edward finds out that the landlord is going to kick them out next week if they don't come up with the rent, he also finds out that Bella just got fired from her job, which, she was supposed to pay rent that month. In that same week, they end up with no electricity, no water, and no heat. They are so desperate to figure out a way to get money.

It just so happens that it's Bella and Edward's 10 year class reunion. Edward forces Bella along and she ends up running into a classmate's girlfriend that tells Bella what she does for a living. After talking with the girlfriend, Bella starts to get this crazy idea in her head of how they are going to come up with the money and gets Edward, Emmett, and a few others involved in the plot.

Some of the quotes that got me laughing so hard first of all is this...

“Anita Licker Box.”

And this one...

I took her hand in mine, rubbing the back soothingly. "Bella, remember that time I drove you all the way across town so that we could watch that band because you wanted to screw the lead singer?" She nodded sullenly. "Remember me driving all that way so you could try and fuck THE GAY lead singer of that band?" She nodded again, her bottom lip between her teeth. "Well, I think you owe me, and this is me calling in that favor."

"Oh come on! How was I supposed to know he was gay Edward? And anyway, I seem to remember you got some action out of the road trip."

I laughed at the memory. "Okay, One: They were called Queens of the BoneAge, and everyone knows Jacob Black is gay. Two: The "action" I got was from a cross dresser, and it couldn't really even be described as action, seeing as how she just licked my face and told me I tasted like marshmallow peeps.”

So...if what I've said above hasn't convinced you otherwise to read this story, then here is one more tidbit of info for ya...

JASPER IS PACKIN! (take that ANY way you want).

Go check it out. I guarantee that you will love it.

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Brand New Fic of the Week: 11/22-11/28

All Fired Up by MsEerieChastain

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6373421/1/All_Fired_Up

Reviewed by Dragonfly336
*This story is no longer available*

 

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

Summary: The sexy new hire in Bella's office is a blast from her past, and she's not very happy about it. It's been 8 years; did he honestly think he could walk back into her life and she'd be happy to see him? Fucking absurd. AU/OOC/Canon. Over 18 only please!

“Hold the door, please."

Almost automatically, I pushed the hold button for the elevator even as my mind processed the melodic voice that had spoken the words. A voice I hadn't heard in well over eight years. I froze. It couldn't be.

I lifted my eyes from my Blackberry to look at the face of the man who was equally surprised to see me. 
"Bella?"

My phone dropped to the elevator floor with a clatter. "Edward?" And then everything went black.

That is how the new story from VampishVixen starts. This is her first foray into the world of Bella and Edward, and I am glad that she did!

All Fired Up takes place 8 years after Edward leaves Bella in the woods. We learn that Bella’s path though was a little different then it was in the books. She actually dating Jake for awhile before she left for college, but they broke it off when Jake imprinted on one of Sam’s cousins. Charlie ends up married to Sue and learns all of the secrets of the Pack and that the Cullen’s are vampires. Bella goes on to have a “normal” college life, filled with “...dorms, all night study sessions fueled by shitty pizza and Red Bull, parties, bad sex during or after said-parties...” 

She has learned to move on from Edward, has a job she loves in Portland, and a boyfriend, Roger, who is the anchorman of the local news station.

Enter Edward. He has also learned to live without Bella. He has led somewhat of a nomadic lifestyle in the eight years they have been apart. He eventually “succumbed to the advances of Tanya” and tried to make a go of that, but she decided his heart was still caught up in Bella. He eventually decided to attend Yale Law School and break out of his shell. There he, in fact, discovered that he had enough control to have sex with human girls.

So, with a little meddling from Alice, he takes a job at the very company that Bella works for, unbeknownst to him. And let me say that Bella is definitely not happy to see him.

I am really enjoying this Bella, who has become stronger by what he did to her, and is not falling right back into his arms.  She even keys his car for parking in her spot!

Go read this story!  I am looking forward to seeing what there tenuous relationship will bring and the journey that is in store for us!

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Completed Fic of the Week: 11/22-11/28

Housemating Season by AngryBadgerGirl

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5118963/1/Housemating_Season

Reviewed by Les16

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

Summary: Bella's a freshman at Dartmouth who lives with 5 upperclassmen, including broody Edward, a vegetarian with a fixation on vampires. Plot line similar to the original Twi novel w/o the cockblocking and with more laughs. LEMONS, AH, canon pairings, BPOV.

If you are looking for a story that mixes all the best parts of Edward...sweet, protective, and sexy as all get out...and adds in a touch of jerkward and angst, you would get Housemating Season by AngryBadgerGirl. In the story, we start off with Bella embarking on an adventure when she is accepted at Dartmouth. Bella is clumsy and well, you can't help but laugh at how she always manages to trip and fall at just the wrong time. She has been assigned housing where she lives with upperclassmen. Rosalie, the fashion model, Emmett, the star football player, Jasper the good ole southern boy, Alice the artist, and then there's Edward...the vegetarian, vampire loving enigma.

Bella and Edward's first meeting follows a softball to the head and Edward of course comes to Bella's rescue. The attraction they both feel for the other is immediate, but complications arise. Enter Jerkward but our Bella doesn't take his nastiness lying down. Nope, this Bella is feisty and speaks her mind, often speaking without thinking, which just makes you fall in love with her more. If you love your Bella's with some spunk, you have picked the right story. Assward...Wank Stain...Anal Wart...these are just a few of the choice names Bella has given to Edward when he's being totally clueless.

The relationship that develops between Edward and Bella is just as sweet and tender as it is passionate and hot. Between sneaking into bedrooms through open windows, amazing first dates, and Edward
calling her Bella sweetness, you'll fall as much in love with Edward as Bella does. It's impossible not to. With lines like this, you can see how AngryBadgerGirl has captured all the overwhelming emotions you feel when you first fall in love.

"But it's not just your face Bella, it's your mannerisms, your demeanor, the way you can look like angel and a bombshell both at the same time," he says, his smoldering green eyes flashing with intensity as he speaks. "I've never been so completely captivated by someone before, and I don't think I ever will again."

It's not all sunshine and roses though. There are some ups and downs as they each learn and grow both as individuals and as a couple. Edward has issues, a multitude of them, but Bella doesn't let that deter her from what she wants, and she wants Edward. There is some angst and Jerkward acts like...well a jerk, but Bella sets him straight in a way that will make you smile...just make sure you can take a cold shower afterward!

Housemating Season by AngryBadgerGirl should be on everyone's list of must read's. The story has it all and you'll run the gamut of emotions from start to finish. You'll laugh, you'll cheer, you'll cry, and you'll have to fan yourself from time to time. By the time you reach the last sentence, you will have read a great, great story! Give this one a read, you won't be sorry!

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WIP of the Week: 11/22-11/28

The Singer and the Sorrow by MG2112

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5924138/1/The_Singer_and_The_Sorrow

Reviewed by Obsmama

Rating: M
Genre: Romance/Hurt/Comfort
Characters: Edward/Bella

Summary: Bella Swan is a graduate student drawn into a world of dreams. Edward Cullen is a beautiful immortal vampire. High in the hills of the Tuscany region of Italy is a town called Volterra that inexplicably links these two disparate lives.

I felt the breath on my neck again, and I swore I felt a soft cheek nuzzling and kissing my neck.

"I love you, my exquisite Isabella."

I gasped awake, shuddering, coming and moaning. Panting, I ran my hands to my hair in disbelief. I must have been dreaming. "What…. the hell was… that?" I said to no one.

This is how we are introduced to Bella Swan, a grad student who is working on her Master’s thesis and is saying goodbye to her best friend Alice, who is leaving with her new husband to live in Paris for 3 months. She has watched as her best friend find her soul mate, her other half, and now they are embarking on a new life together while Bella longs to find the same. When she suddenly is struck with dreams of a mysterious stranger who is seducing her and making her feel things she never knew possible.


The kiss I felt upon my lips was soft and cool, yet oh, so sweet. I wanted to whisper a name, but my mind was cloudy, like my eyes. I felt another kiss; this one was deeper and I felt the need, the love and passion it held. My heart was filled with joy and I poured myself into the kiss. Strong, yet tender arms wrapped around my waist and pulled me close.

I felt a delightful chill run down my spine as I felt and smelled his sweet breath whisper in my ear, "My love… my Isabella…"

I felt such elation at the words and threw myself into the kiss with even more passion, if that were possible. I felt my love's kisses tenderly move down my neck and slowly across my collarbone. I moaned and felt us lay back onto a bed. I ran my hands up his strong, firmly muscled arms and began to unbutton his shirt. He subsequently made quick effort of removing my corset and skirt.

His mouth found my breasts and I groaned as he pressed his hardness against me. "My god… I love you," I whimpered and lifted my hips to rub against him.

His mouth suckled and tugged at each nipple in turn making me writhe with desire beneath him. "My sweet Isabella. Oh god, my sweet Isabella…"

Running parallel with Bella’s story is the story of a broken vampire, Edward, who is being kept in the basement of the Cullen house and being cared for by his family. He seems to be experiencing the same dreams as Bella, much to the astonishment of Carlisle, seeing how vampires don’t sleep or dream.

This story is a beautifully woven tale of mystery and history. We see how Bella and Edward knew of each other in the early 19th century and what a beautiful love affair they shared then. The author has an amazingly well thought out plot and without giving too much away, I must say some of the most original characters written in fic. There is so much to learn from these characters and I am so excited to see where she is leading us. I will leave you with a taste of what is in store for you as a reader.

He was ready to begin creating his trophy to Bella. He always started with the pictures. James had pictures of Bella walking to and from her truck, Bella leaving the library and Bella sitting in class. He had pictures of Bella on her patio, at her kitchen window and through her bedroom window, all in varying state of undress. These, of course, were his favorites, so he printed them much larger. The pictures of partially clad Bella he planned to lovingly place in the center of his creation – at its heart. He also had a letter from her mother, a hair elastic she had worn when jogging, a postcard from someone named Alice, a note she had thrown in the trash when working at the library, a carefully flattened Starbucks cup with the name of her favorite drink written on it and a pair of her panties he stole from the building's laundry room where she did her wash.

Her naked body was what he wanted; it was her naked body that needed to be hunted, controlled and dominated by his. This beautiful doe would be just another in his long list of prey. He had hunted in so many cities, each one of his prey had its own challenges, but by the time he caught her he was at the peak of his hunter's form

One Shot of the Week: 11/15-11/21

The Summer of Lethe's Demise by GothicTemptress

 http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6194280/1/The_Summer_of_Lethes_Demise

Rating: M
Genre: Romance
Characters: Edward/Bella

Summary: After 22 years of marriage, they have forgotten what is important. This Summer will usher in a new beginning. It's time for them to remember...to finally see. Awards winner! Voted Best One Shot, Best Romance, Best Drama & Best Family/Friendship

Writer Submitted Fic: 11/15-11/21

Composition of Love by trueloveph28

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5874864/1/Composition_of_Love

Reviewed by Agrutle

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

Summary: Bella and Edward meet in college and fall in love. Circumstances separate them, but their love for each other never dies. What happens when they're reunited? Will true love win? Or have time, space, and new relationships consumed them? AH/OOC

My mind ran through all of our memories together. How we met, our first kiss, the first time we made love…it was all still so clear. I tried, unsuccessfully, to push back the one memory I couldn't bear to think about. The day we broke up. My heart clenched painfully at the thought. I closed my eyes for a minute, trying to reign in the sadness I still felt to that very day.

And then I heard it.

"Bella?"

My eyes shot open and I looked up. As soon as emerald green eyes met chocolate brown ones, everything disappeared. The hurt, the loss, hell the last five years all together. Gone with one look.

"Edward, you came."

From the prologue this story sucks you in. Fast forward to chapter one and we find Bella and Alice are new college students at Northwestern, standing in line for their housing assignments. Bella is a voice major, and Alice in fashion. After getting their housing worked out, they go around campus trying to find certain things for a game called Icebreaker. Bella wanders around trying to find people to sign her paper. She gets frustrated and wanders over to the music room where she meets an interesting person.

Edward got this contemplative look on his face. "Hey, is Bella short for anything?"

"Yeah, Isabella. Why?"

"Baby, sign your name right here and give me that paper in your hand." I looked at him, confused. "Edward Cullen, twelve letters. Isabella Swan, also twelve letters. Looks like we just needed to find each other."

Alice drags her away from her new found friend to go and see their suite. You will never guess who she finds there. After settling in to her new dorm suite and making a few new friends and perhaps some enemies Bella starts her college experience. Going to classes and spending time with the people she enjoys most.

He took my hands in his, looking deeply into my eyes. "Bella, you are so incredible. Please, please tell me you feel the same way. Please tell me you need me like I need you." He looked so vulnerable, standing there in front of me and laying all his feelings out for me to see.

I couldn't say anything. I was stunned. Never did I expect to hear those words from his mouth.

After a few chapters I am hooked. I want to know what happens. The author seems to write her characters without effort. They just seem to flow together and mesh so well. You feel like you are experiencing whatever they may be doing with them. I suggest you read this story as soon as you can get to it, to see their love blossom as sweetly as it is right now.

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Brand New Fic of the Week: 11/15-11/21

The Greatest Gift by Les16

 http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6458894/1/The_Greatest_Gift
Reviewed by Obsmama
 

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

Summary: Edward Cullen has the plane ride of his life when a mysterious flight companion changes his life in the blink of an eye. Edward will need the help of his wife, Isabella, to right the wrongs of his past before it's too late.

Ever wish you could change the past or right a wrong? Well, Edward Cullen is given the chance of a lifetime on a return flight from La Guardia to O'Hare. A man claiming to know everything about Edward and his seemingly perfect life offers him the chance to undo his mundane existence and live the life he was meant to live.

"What the hell do you want?" he demanded of the big man, tired of playing whatever game he was unwittingly a part of.


"I don't want anything, Edward Anthony Cullen. Like I said, my job, as it was put forth to me, is to help you get your life, such as it is, in order before it is your time to go," Seth told Edward.


"Go where?" Edward asked the Seth person…being. Whatever the hell he was.


Seth shrugged his shoulders at Edward and said, "Wherever it is you believe your soul goes after you die."


"You're telling me I'm going to die soon?" Edward asked Seth incredulously. "Impossible," he went on. "I'm young; I'm in perfect health. I have more money than I can spend in this lifetime…probably more than I can spend in ten lifetimes. I am a powerful man. I can have what I want, when I want. I am not going to die anytime soon," he stated emphatically.


Seth shrugged his shoulders at Edward and regarded him shrewdly. "Big deal, Eddie. You are rich and powerful. You think the world should bow at your feet and you have no time for those you have deemed unworthy of you. But you can't have everything you want. You can't buy immortality and you can't buy the affections of your lovely Isabella.”

Edward has let his life pass him by, he married the love of his life Isabella in a lavish wedding in Italy 5 years ago, and instead of cherishing each and every day with her they eat dinners alone and sleep in separate rooms. For no reason other than his inexplicable ability to turn off emotions and become cold and distant. The author has created characters that even 3 chapters in, I feel fully invested in. The love that is between this Edward and Bella is what fairy tales are made of, the problem lies that neither has the bravery to express it.

The second thing that Edward noticed was by far the most enchanting. There his wife lay, sleeping peacefully in the chaise while the wind kissed her skin with its soft breeze. Isabella Marie was the most exquisite and magnificent creature he had ever laid eyes on, and his heart filled with so many different things he couldn't name them all if he tried. Need, want, shame, guilt, but most of all love.

Deep, wondrous, everlasting love.

I cannot wait to see were this author takes us. Will our Edward make things with his Isabella right? We haven’t even dealt with the other people in Edward’s life, yet. As the mystery of this story thickens I am excited to see more of this authors beautiful words and interesting plot. It is a wonderfully original story that has a great start.

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Completed Fic of the Week: 11/15-11/21

Love Between the Sexes by EFC

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5175507/1/Love_Between_Sexes

Reviewed by AquariumJenn

 

Rating: M
Genre: Romance
Characters: Edward/Jasper

Summary: Edward & Jasper were roommates in University. They both have wives and new lives now, but a three day reunion will force them to examine the relationship they chose not to explore and left behind so many years ago. SLASH ExJ

I have to admit upfront that this is the first completed Slash fic I have read. I do, however, like to consider myself open minded about any story as long as there is an intriguing summary, well developed characters and a seamless narrative. By the time I finished reading Love Between The Sexes, I found that EFC’s writing had more than met my expectations.

The story was brought to my attention by this blog and I did have the opportunity to decline the review, but I found myself intrigued by the summary:

“Edward & Jasper were roommates in University. They both have wives and new lives now, but a three day reunion will force them to examine the relationship they chose not to explore and left behind so many years ago.”

As I ventured into the story, I was struck by how realistic the entire premise was. As a reader mostly unfamiliar with this genre of FF, I felt a great deal of empathy for Edward as he becomes aware of a truth that has always lied just below the surface. He is a man who has strived to be responsible in his career and marriage but constantly feels out of place no matter what the situation.

Edward’s reunion with his college roommate, Jasper, forces him to deal with unexplored feelings and desires. Emotions and passions that had boiled over on their final evening together at University have now been discarded and ignored for nearly a decade.

As Edward begins to understand his true feelings for Jasper he is introduced to Alec, a man who is open and honest about his sexuality. Even though I initially found Alec’s larger than life persona off-putting, I came to admire him more and more with each chapter. He is supportive, caring, humorous, and becomes a mentor to Edward as he navigates on his journey toward self-discovery. He is a true friend to Edward at a time when he desperately needs someone.

Edward’s path is not an easy one. He is forced to reevaluate every aspect of his existence – his marriage, his children, his parents, his friends, his career, his self-worth and his sexuality. The issues he must address and the conclusions he arrives at are not black and white. As an author, EFC effectively conveys to the reader how this realization does not drop down from the sky and is instantly accepted by the main character. Edward’s actions are at times hurtful and angry, confused and irrational, not only to himself but also to those who care for him.

And, while Edward is trying to accept this new truth and live his life as honestly as possible, Jasper finds himself at the opposite end of the spectrum, a plot point that provides incredible tension throughout the entire story. Initially, it is Jasper who appears brave and decisive regarding his feelings for Edward, but as Edward becomes more accepting of who he is and what he wants, Jasper loses confidence and becomes lost.

A debut FF from this author and winner of the TwiTastic Award for Best Slash, Love Between The Sexes is a piece that is emotional, tender, passionate and honest. I hope to be able to read more of EFC’s writing someday soon.