Completed Fic of the Week: 11/8-11/14

One for the Money by dqwhit19
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4810652/1/One_for_the_Money
Reviewed by maxandmo

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

Summary: Bella Swan is a quiet high school English teacher. Edward Cullen is a rich doctor. What happens when he unknowingly bids on her at Alice's bachelorette auction? AH/AU

Okay, so I feel like I could totally hang out with the author of this fic. She writes such a cute story and really makes you feel like you actually know the characters.

The story begins with an insecure Bella, reluctantly agreeing to partake in a hospital auction at the request of her friend, Alice. She is sure that no one will bid on her, and then is surprised when someone pays $5,000 for a date with her.

That someone happens to be a certain Dr. Cullen. After an incredible date, where confident alter-ego Isabella takes charge, the good Dr. is left wanting more.

Edward,


Last night was truly the most wonderful night of my life. I hope you felt even one-sixth of what I felt, but I won't kid myself into thinking I gave you an ounce of what you gave me. You gave me confidence and the gift of yourself, for which I'll be eternally grateful.


Please don't try to find me. In the garbled words of Humphrey Bogart, "We'll always have… the auction."


Your Isabella

Alice plays a role in helping Bella feel pretty by pulling her makeover and shopping spree stunts. She was Bella's college roommate, and is Edward's sister. Her character is the textbook definition of a friend. She's encouraging, meddling, and has Bella's back.

Bella convinces herself that Edward is too good for her, and decides that their date will be a one time thing. Imagine her surprise when they meet again in a familiar setting. Bella, the high school English teacher, struggles with her self esteem and tries her best to overcome her feelings of inadequacy, as far as Dr. Edward Cullen is concerned. This proves difficult seeing as his family's social status rivals that of the Hilton's. Throw in the creepy and annoying Denali family, to include ex-girlfriend Tanya, and author dqwhit19 keeps you reading.

Edward's character is so sweet. He actually prefers Bella the way she is, and not necessarily the way Alice makes her. It just takes some convincing on his part, that she is perfect.

"Bella came out of her room and nearly stole my breath. She looked incredibly beautiful, with her brown hair shining in waves and a pretty red dress that hugged her curves in all the right places. Her makeup was simple, but I liked her that way. It pleased me all the more that she'd gotten herself ready, instead of Alice. I liked Bella just the way she was, and my sister tended to go overboard."

The lemons are hot, passionate, and...hot! It's such a welcome change to see Bella take charge in the bedroom. The chemistry between the characters is amazing, and you can definitely feel them falling in love.

"I want you, now," she growled, and began pulling at my slacks.


We ditched our clothes in a blur, each of us sighing as new skin was revealed on the other. The next thing I knew, she was sliding down onto my rock hard dick, and I groaned loudly.

The story is a quick and easy read that concludes exactly when it should, not dragging on. It ends showing that Isabella Swan is definitely One for the Money.

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Writer Submitted Fic: 11/1-11/7

 

Agent 00hot by maxandmo

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5817101/1/Agent_00hot

Reviewed by Agrutle

 

Rating: M

Genre: Romance/Humor
Characters: Edward/Bella

Summary: Edward, is a hot F.B.I. Agent who is immediately drawn to Bella, the Parole Officer, who happens to be a magnet for ridiculous situations. Rated M for bad words and lemons. AH/Canon pairings

I started reading this story after meeting the author on Twitter. I kept reading it because it was hilarious and fast paced. We find Bella going through the day to day life of a parole officer when she meets Edward at a local bar. There is an instant connection between the two and Edward finds himself trying to come up with reasons to interact with her. Edward isn’t available, but meeting Bella makes him want to be. Hijinxs ensue as we watch Bella find herself in sticky situations.

When I got home I popped open a can of Chef Boyardee Raviolis and plopped down on the couch. It was six o'clock so all that was on TV was the Mariners getting their asses kicked, and the news. Neither option was appealing, but I thought the news may be less of a disaster. Fuck was I wrong. I was fork deep into my gourmet dinner, when the heading on the screen almost made me choke:


-TOTAL OVERKILL- STATE PAROLE OFFICER SHOOTS DOG 13 TIMES BUT THE OFFENDER GOT AWAY.-


The author, having been a parole officer herself, brings a sense of realism to the story. You can’t help but wonder if some of the things that Bella is going through can really happen in real life. Maxandmo is really talented at making it believable and hilarious at the same time! You can tell that she spent a great deal of time making sure that we have excitement in the plot as we watch the usual cast of characters help Bella and Edward try to solve a string bank robberies. One of the things that I enjoy the most about the story is the way we see Bella interact with parolees and what can almost always go wrong.

"Come on Bree, it's time to pee," Sam barked out with authority.


I couldn't help myself and snorted while trying to hold in my laughter. He looked at me like I was nuts, but did he really not realize what he said?


Bree and I walked into the bathroom, and I leaned against the wall acting like I wasn't paying any attention to her. She was stalling, and I knew she was up to no good. I took out my phone and acted like I was texting.


I saw her take a canister out of her pocket and open the lid. She was about to pour the liquid into the container when I told her to drop it. She dropped it alright, all over the floor. Whatever the hell was in the canister splashed up and sprayed all over my pants, soaking them.


"Fuck," I spat. "Put your goddamn hands against the wall."


She complied, and I placed her under arrest. "Sam, get your ass in here."


Sam walked in and gaped at the wetness that was my pants. "Bella, you're in the bathroom. Why didn't you say you had to go?"


"Ha ha ha," I laughed dryly.


I would have rather pissed my pants, than to have someone else's piss on them. The sucky part was now I had to go to the jail like that. Lovely.

Agent 00hot has the best comedic characterization of Esme and Carlisle that you have to read it to see it. We are already thirty-two chapters in and there is more funny to come and I am sure Maxandmo will not disappoint! You have to check out this amazingly funny fic.