May’s Ménage à Fics

Welcome to another exciting week of Fan Fiction Fridays with The FicSix. Today we have a Ménage à Fics *grins* for you to enjoy, including a recap of some previous recs that are now complete, and several new stories that we’ve been enjoying recently. So let’s get to it!

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The Other Side of the Fence by Edward’s Eternal

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The Other Side of the Fence ~ He hides to protect those he loves, she hides because that is all she knows. Isolation is a way of life for both of them. Two neighbours. All that separates them is a fence. Who knows what waits on the other side? Can they be strong enough to find out?

Rated: Fiction M - English – Hurt/Comfort/Romance – Bella & Edward – Chapters: 37 – Words: 134,132 – Reviews: 7,424 - Favs: 2,090 – Follows: 2,142 – Updated: 04-13-13 – Published: 11-27-12 – Status: Complete – id: 8743349

Link to previous review here.

Gingerandgreen ~ This wonderful story ended with some of the most moving and exciting epilogues I’ve ever read. I will always have a soft spot for Fenceward, because he’s such a tease and has the best dialogue, so the fact that he got the HEA he did is immensely satisfying. If you haven’t read it yet, you should climb straight over that fence and do it now.

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8743349/1/The-Other-Side-of-the-Fence

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I remain, Yours by Momatu

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I remain, Yours by Momatu ~ Bella is unexpectedly given an antique desk that once belonged to Edward, and in it she finds a letter he wrote to his cousin in 1918. She responds and sets them off on a journey neither could ever have expected. Perhaps there are some things we aren’t meant to understand, just accept… Will eventually contain character death – NOT Edward or Bella.

Rated: Fiction M - English – Romance/Drama – Edward & Bella – Chapters: 50 – Words: 456,107 – Reviews: 3,882 - Favs: 1,342 – Follows: 1,390 – Updated: 03-09-13 – Published: 03-15-12 – Status: Complete – id: 7928270

Link to previous review here.

Cared ~ The unusual and interesting premise brought me to this story, but it was the beautiful, unconditional and irrevocable bond formed between Bella and Edward that made me fall in love with them, and their story.  

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7928270/1/I_remain_Yours

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Shattered Hearts by Greye Granger

Shattered Hearts  ~ Bella knows what it’s like to be alone, and when the only person she’s ever really loved commits the ultimate betrayal, she turns to the man who’s wife has stolen her husband. E/B. RATED M. TATTWARD. BPOV.

Rated: Fiction M - English – Romance/Angst – Edward & Bella – Chapters: 16 – Words: 42,667 – Reviews: 1,565 - Favs: 971 – Follows: 1,485 – Updated: 04-23-13 – Published: 02-06-13 – Status: Complete – id: 8984313

Link to previous review here.

Midnight Cougar ~ Shattered Hearts was one of my ‘drop all to read fics’ from the captivating beginning to the healing end; a heart-wrenching and sweet story all rolled into one. It dealt with a sensitive subject: infidelity; Edward and Bella’s spouses – Tanya and Jacob – cheating with each other on Bella and Edward. Yes, it was an intense and heartbreaking read, but oh so good for Edward and Bella, in the end! 

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8984313/1/Shattered-Hearts

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Heart of Stone by coldplaywhore

Heart of Stone ~ Edward, in an effort to make use of his ability to read minds, uses his gifts to rid the truly evil people in the world and protect the innocent. Unfortunately, he never expected her to come along and change his life so drastically. Nothing will be the same. AU Vampward. Rated M

Rated: Fiction M - English – Drama/Romance – Bella & Edward – Chapters: 17 – Words: 26,454 – Reviews: 1,398 - Favs: 387 – Follows: 590 – Updated: 05-08-13 – Published: 01-04-13 – id: 8874407

Link to previous review here.

Cared ~ While the story is not marked as complete, it is not going to be continued.  It has been included here regardless, as it makes a very enjoyable read and IMHO it has been brought to a satisfactory conclusion.  Go on, take a chance on Vigilanteward and Pregnantella – not a combination you find every day!

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8874407/1/Heart-of-Stone

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The Workings of Fate by RosieRathbone

*Made by RosieRathbone*

The Workings of Fate ~ 10 years ago, Edward was hopelessly in love with someone he couldn’t have – out-of-reach, classmate, Bella. But when his 7yr old son is the reason they meet again, will Fate help this single father and give him a second chance?

Rated: Fiction M - English – Romance/Family – Bella & Edward – Chapters: 27 – Words: 75,444 – Reviews: 1,526 - Favs: 717 – Follows: 1,084 – Updated: 05-10-13 – Published: 01-09-13 – Status: Complete – id: 8893171

Link to previous review here.

Cared ~ This story has a sweet Bella I would happily befriend, and a gorgeous, shy Nerdward I would happily corrupt, but the icing on the cake is the utterly adorable Cooper.  Cut yourself a little slice of happiness and read this lovely fic.  I’m thrilled that there is a sequel, which started posting yesterday, as I’m not ready to let this gorgeous family go just yet.  If like me, you have already enjoyed the story, be sure to read Because of Hope.

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8893171/1/The-Workings-of-Fate

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Accidentally in Love by Missus T

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Accidentally in Love ~ A personal ad for a fake fiancée leads to something they never expected. Two lonely souls discover that faking it might be the best thing that ever happened to them. ExB AH

Rated: Fiction M - English – Romance/Humor – Edward & Bella – Chapters: 31 – Words: 128,675 – Reviews: 3,702 - Favs: 2,650 – Follows: 3,941 – Updated: 05-10-13 – Published: 01-27-12 – id: 7778961 *complete except for futuretake*

Link to previous review here.

Midnight Cougar ~ Sadly, all that’s left to complete this delightful, romantic story, is a futuretake to post in the next couple weeks. I say sadly because, I absolutely adored this story: the romance, the humour, the intriguing start of how Edward and Bella – Docward and Teacherella – met through Craigslist, and just the overall love and emotion overflowing from the story and its sweet characters. A beautiful love story for your reading pleasure. *le sigh* 

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7778961/1/Accidentally-in-Love

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Let it Be Me by ChantieMaya

Made by forthelongestday

Let It Be Me ~ A new guest at Bella’s hotel turns out to be a ghost from her past. He doesn’t seem to remember what happened between them, while she is being plagued by bad memories. Edward feels a deep connection to that beautiful, angry girl, but she seems to shy away from any male attention.

WARNING: under age drinking, drug use, assault, dark themes.

Rated: Fiction M - English – Angst/Romance – Bella & Edward – Chapters: 67 – Words: 94,156 – Reviews: 1,031 - Favs: 344 – Follows: 516 – Updated: 04-30-13 – Published: 12-17-12 – Status: Complete – id: 8803917

Link to previous review here.

Wiltshire Glo ~ With just an epilogue to be posted very soon, Chantie has marked Let It Be Me as complete. It was beautiful to see Edward and Bella reconnect, exorcise the ghosts of their memories past, and go on to build their lives on new foundations. A beautifully written tale of forgiveness and redemption…I’m glad I’ve still got the epilogue to look forward to! 

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8803917/1/Let-It-Be-Me

http://letitbeme2.wordpress.com/

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You Own Me by BeeCute82

Banner made by Ellen 

You Own Me ~ At the roll of the dice, Edward wins what he has been dreaming of for the last two years. A night with his mob boss’s son’s girlfriend, sexy pole dancer Isabella Swan. What will happen in one night full of passion and lust? What dangers will follow after their one wild night?

Rated: Fiction M – English – Romance/Crime – Bella & Edward – Chapters: 54 – Words: 215,408 – Reviews: 3,301 – Favs: 1,452 – Follows: 1,875 – Updated: 04-25-13 – Published: 08-06-12 – Status: Complete – id: 8400917

Link to previous review here.

AllyVera ~ You Own Me was a wild ride, and one that I enjoyed very second of.  This story has a bit of everything, action, drama, intrigue and lots of very heated moments with our beloved Edward and Bella.  Perfect for all you Mobward lovers out there. The great news?  The sequel has just started posting recently.  You will find it here: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/9256768/1/We-Own-the-Night

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8400917/1/You-Own-Me

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Yosemite Decimal by MagTwi78

*made by MagTwi78*

Yosemite Decimal  ~ Bella has nailed her dream job as Seattle Times’ newest Outdoors writer. She’s found new friends and is settling into life in her new city. Things are coming together for her, but an arrogant stranger sends her reeling at every turn. Will her new life be as comfortable as she’d hoped, or is she set for a rocky ride? AH B&E M COMPLETE

Rated: Fiction M – English – Romance/Humor – Bella & Edward – Chapters: 23 – Words: 129,560 – Reviews: 1,417 – Favs: 1,099 – Follows: 1,306 – Updated: 04-01-13 – Published: 09-17-12 – Status: Complete – id: 8534317

Link to previous review here.

Wiltshire Glo ~ Yosemite Decimal taught me to lots of climbing terms and gave me a real admiration for climbers! Both Edward and Bella are part of the climbing community – Bella uses it to free her mind from turmoil, but for Edward, it has become a source of anxiety. Mag lets the story unfold with humour and some sadness, however the warmth of Bella and Edward shines through to a sigh-worthy conclusion.

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8534317/1/Yosemite-Decimal

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*Reviews by Cared*

A Dove’s Cry by karenec

*Made by karenec*

A Dove’s Cry ~ Bella’s innocence was taken from her at a young age; the secret has dominated her life ever since. When she meets a reluctant vampire, Bella decides to ask his help in seeking revenge. Warning: This story contains sensitive and graphic material. BxE, AU Vampfic

Rated: Fiction M – English – Hurt/Comfort/Suspense – Bella & Edward – Chapters: 35 – Words: 176,424 – Reviews: 896 – Favs: 389 – Follows: 594 – Updated: 05-04-13 – Published: 12-13-11 – id: 7633333

Warning: This story contains sensitive and graphic material, including descriptions of violence and sexual assault.

This story is refreshingly different while still being somewhat canon, a surprising yet delightful mix to really capture your attention and keep it throughout the story.  Yes, Edward is a vampire pretending to be a high-school student; yes, Bella is an introverted girl living with her Chief of Police father; yes, the Cullens are a loving family and vegetarian; and yes, of course, it rains in Forks.  Having said all that, A Dove’s Cry’s unique qualities are displayed not only in the heart-wrenching back stories of Edward and Bella that are gradually and painfully revealed, but also in the almost bizarre way and reason their relationship develops, and in so much more, including their first meeting…

I fled Garrett’s Music like a man on fire. Which, in a way, I was. I wasn’t sure what had passed between the girl in the shop and myself, but it startled me. My hand still tingled with the aftereffects of the… charge that had sprung between us when our fingers touched.

What the hell had just happened? My brain demanded answers, but I had none.

I had seen her petite figure while parking my car, but she was gone by the time I locked my door. The sky was overcast, making the afternoon a bit dark, but the girl’s face had jumped out at me through the gloom as if lit from within. The fatigue and stress in her expression struck me, and made me wonder why she looked so terribly sad.

I pocketed my keys and crossed the street toward the music shop, frowning as I walked. A strange feeling came over me, as if someone was calling my name.

A flash of blue caught my eye when I entered the shop, and I felt a jolt of excitement. The girl with the dark hair was less than ten feet away, browsing through the CDs.

I made pleasant conversation with the shop’s proprietor while I kept an eye on the girl. I hoped she would turn around and let me get a better look at her face. And then I was seized by curiosity; I wanted to know what she was thinking.

I sharpened my attention immediately and listened closely to… nothing. The proprietor’s internal monologue was perfectly distinct, if overeager to make a sale. I could hear the thoughts of humans in the surrounding buildings and streets as well. But there was nothing from the girl with the dark hair.

Frowning, I focused my attention more intently, just as she began slowly turning in my direction. I saw a smudge of dark eyes in a white face before I was distracted by the clatter of plastic CD cases hitting the floor.

The girl threw herself to her knees and I moved at once, bending down to help gather the scattered cases. “Let me help you.”

Her eyes rose to meet mine and the rest of the shop faded around me. I saw the proprietor hovering nearby, unsure whether to help. I heard the old Dinah Washington recordings playing over the sound system. But my attention was drawn almost totally to the girl’s face. For the first time I really looked at her.

Her heart shaped face was fair and quite pretty, with petite features and a light dusting of freckles across the bridge of her nose. Her lips were plump and tempting. Long, brown hair tumbled over her shoulders in rich waves.

But her dark eyes were truly arresting. In them I saw surprise and embarrassment mixing with the haunted expression I had glimpsed earlier outside. That fear and exhaustion surprised me all over again.

The girl’s cheeks grew rosy with self-consciousness as she reached to take the CD cases from my outstretched hand. She stammered her thanks, and I felt myself begin to smile. She was lovely. I shifted forward slightly to speak to her and noticed just how very enticing she smelled.

Her scent was heady, like freesia and orange blossoms, and incredibly rich. I inhaled slowly, letting her scent roll over my tongue, and I felt my body respond in ways that I hadn’t felt in since my days as a human. My chest tightened and my breath hitched in my throat. I felt myself grow hard. Jesus. I bit back a groan.

A very different smile began to take hold of my lips, my vision changing and sharpening as my pupils dilated. Take her, a voice in my mind whispered. It will be easy to get her outside. Get her in your car and she’ll be yours.

But a saner part of me realized something shocking. In spite of the compulsion I felt to take the girl kneeling in front of me, my venom and bloodlust were in check. It was longing I felt, and not hunger. I felt an intense desire for the girl in front of me – my hunter’s instinct was already plotting ways to take her.

The Summary tells us that Bella asks a vampire to help her pursue revenge on someone who wronged and damaged her in the worst way.  I’m not giving too much away by telling you that the vampire in question is indeed Edward.  That plea is merely a hint at the complexity of both the story and the fledging relationship, as Edward struggles to help Bella in his own way.  The friendship between Bella and Alice forms from their mutual understanding of living through something they should never have been forced to endure.  This story carries a warning for “sensitive and graphic material” for a reason, but, IMHO, the authors deal sensitively with the issues that are an integral part of the storyline and in no way gratuitous.

The tantalisingly written suspense, with its unexpected twists, kept me on the edge of my seat, and I found myself reading faster and faster towards the resolution. As the story progressed, one of the elements I enjoyed most is how A Dove’s Cry shows the strength of the human spirit…even when that spirit lives in the body of a vampire.  That is something I love to find in an AU fic.  While some elements of A Dove’s Cry made my heart hurt, the many lighter moments entangled with romance, friendship, and loving family bonds brought a real smile to my face.

There is only one chapter left to post before this fic will be marked Complete.  Initially, karenec wrote the EPOV and transitory07 wrote the BPOV, but following transitory07’s exit from the fandom, karenec continued the story, writing both points of view.  I want to commend karenec for doing so, and for doing it with such skill and precision.

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7633333/1/A-Dove-s-Cry

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Show Me Something More by karenec and Discordia81

*Made by RoseArcadia*

Show Me Something More ~ For ten years, Edward Cullen has had a secret desire. Isabella Swan is in the business of making fantasies come true. Together, they’ll discover more than they ever expected. 1st place winner for Public Vote and Judge’s Choice in the LDA anonymous contest. 

Rated: Fiction M – English – Romance/Drama – Bella & Edward -  - Chapters: 2 – Words: 14,625 – Reviews: 90 - Favs: 112 – Follows: 202 - Updated: 05-15-13 – Published: 05-08-13 – id: 9276046

WARNING: Warning: This story explores F/M pegging. “You can Google it.”

Both separately and together, the talented karnenec and Discordia81 have proven they can successfully write any genre they fancy. It came as no surprise to me, therefore, that their brilliant entry won 1^st place in the Public Vote and Judge’s Choice in the Let’s Do Anal contest.

So, what’s this hot one shot all about?  Simply put, Edward has a secret desire, and Isabella makes fantasies a reality. The thing is, the chosen setting is a hotel, not an island; the only man wearing a white suit is probably the chef in the kitchen; thankfully there is no sign of Tattoo rushing around shouting about planes or indeed Edward’s secret fantasy…

“I’ve had this fantasy for years,” he explains. “For a while, I thought maybe I was gay. I went out on a few dates with guys, kissed them, even fooled around a bit. It was nice, but I wasn’t attracted to men. My sexuality had nothing to do with it. I was still attracted to women; I just wanted one to fuck my ass.”

You know how in ‘Fantasy Island’, Mr. Roarke usually commented that the person’s fantasy would not turn out as they expected?  Well, for Edward it did, but I was left with the feeling that it will also turn out to be something more – much more.  While I loved the sweet ending of the one shot, my imagination ran wild with ‘the morning after the night before’ scenarios for Assward and Tartella, and then way beyond.

*Made by Discordia81*

I may or may not have squealed in delight with the news that the authors are going to share a 3 chapter continuation, and, even better; it’s going to post weekly! The first new chapter has now posted and I’m glad to report that it surpassed my expectations. The palpable tension and the intensity of Edward and Bella’s longing is beautiful to feel, and indeed, beautiful to read. It’s written using third-person narrative which is simply perfect for this tale.

My dear readers! On behalf of karenec and Discordia81, your writers. Welcome… to Edward’s fantasy.

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/9276046/1/Show-Me-Something-More

You can find all the other LDA contest entries here.

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*Review by Midnight Cougar*

Break in the Clouds by AnotherPen

Break in the Clouds ~ Bella’s husband’s office might as well be labeled “home” on his cell phone. Edward’s wife has magical headaches that appear nightly.

Fiction M - English – Hurt/Comfort/Drama – Bella & Edward – Chapters: 6 – Words: 7,474 – Reviews: 120 – Favs: 76 – Follows: 211 – Updated: 05-16-13 - Published: 05-08-13 – id: 9275867

I have a new WIP rec for you today, written by a mysterious Twilight fanfiction author . . . she says on her profile, “Hi. I’m Pen. Sometimes. Usually someone else in the Twilight fandom.” I wonder who she might be? *wink* Well, regardless of who this new author is . . . her story – with 6 chapters posted to date – is well worth reading, and it’s called Break in the Clouds by AnotherPen. The plot thickens, too, because at the end of each chapter it says, “Fanfiction written by AnotherPen, beta’d by InFlight75, pre-read by LAchick85 – we usually go by other names in the fandom.” Do I have your attention now? Good, let me give you a synopsis of what we have so far . . .

What first caught my attention about the story was the short, vague but unusual summary – those cryptic two lines invited me to read between them, making it intriguing in itself, because it implied, to me, that Edward and Bella might not be husband and wife; that they might be married to other people . . . So then, I wanted to read to find out exactly what was going on. I learned that I was right. Bella is married to Carlisle Cullen – Edward’s estranged cousin, and Edward is married to Lauren, but . . . are they happy marriages? Um, I would have to say: a big resounding NO! Where will this lead? Oh, I get the feeling to something very interesting!

What I also discovered, though, is that the story is set in a world of its own, or that’s how I kind of perceived it. Grove Mall: it’s where many of the main characters work and where we learn many of the facets of their lives; it’s also where we have the whole Twilight gang plus some, all seemingly connected to the unique setting is some way, shape or form. The characters are every day workers: we have a “mellow – all working class – and down to earth” Edward; I really like that. And a relatable Bella, who is struggling with a variety of issues in her life, one being her weight and “full curves.” There also seems to be a lot of unrest amongst the other “normal” characters in the story, as they “resent life” . . . and this seems to be a recurring focal point for the storyline surrounding and interwoven through Grove Mall. There’s a divorced-father Jasper who runs the music story; Lauren, Edward’s wife, works at the nail salon; Edward is a security guard, along with Emmett McCarty; Bella is the management’s – Carlisle Cullen – wife and works at the smoothie shop, with Rose and Angela . . . Like I said, it’s like a world of its own, this Grove Mall; it’s kind of a cool and interesting setting. I think this excerpt from chapter 2 sums up, not only the state of Bella and Rose’s lives, but many of the central characters, as well . . .

When lunch rolled around, Rose returned after a quick trip to the food court to buy lunch. It was always pretty quiet at Grove Mall until school was out for the day, so they sat uninterrupted behind the counter with their chicken salads and iPhones ready to try this new app.

While they waited, they made small talk, but they didn’t have a lot in common. Rose was the forty-four-year-old closeted alcoholic who’d had her heart broken one time too many, which had turned her into a shell with dry humor and vacant eyes. Bella was the twenty-six-year-old disappointment who’d fallen for a man on a business trip simply because he wanted her. There had been no question; when Carlisle’s business trip was over and he had asked her to move with him, she said yes. Because he wanted her. Of all people.

Perhaps an unfulfilled life was what she had in common with Rose.

I know it may sound a bit depressing, but I get the feeling, after reading the last couple chapters, that these characters have a story to tell us; one that I think I am going to want to hear, and one, I have a feeling I am going to want to continue to read. I can tell there is animosity between Edward’s family and his estranged cousin, Carlisle’s, but we don’t know what, really, or why . . . and ooh, I have to wonder what that story is all about because Carlisle is a real piece of work in this story. He may love his “trophy wife,” but he sure has awful ways of showing it, which is reflected in Bella’s sad inner monologue, and I wonder what she’ll do to get her “Break in the Clouds,” or who she may turn to *cough Edward? cough* to fulfill all that’s lacking in her life . . . and in her heart.

Want a wicked, new story to read, one where you don’t know anything about the author and where this may go? Wanna take a reading risk with me? *grins excitedly* Then read on . . . because I’m actually pretty stoked about this story – the unknowns – and I sure as hell am ready for something new, and willing to take this uncertain literary ride! And don’t forget . . . this is rated M and I have a good feeling it’s going to earn that rating! *wink*

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/9275867/1/Break-in-the-Clouds

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*Review by AllyVera*

The Art of Getting Fluffed by ChocolateSparrow 

The Art of Getting Fluffed ~ Like every professional, Edward Cullen needs the right tools for the job. But what happens when they just don’t work anymore? Cue Bella Swan, an expert at being in the wrong place at the wrong time. The adventures of Bunny and Fluff. Short funny chapters rated M for a reason.

Rated: Fiction M – English – Humor/Romance – Edward & Bella – Chapters: 19 – Words: 33,328 – Reviews: 2,212 – Favs: 867 – Follows: 1,711 – Updated: 05-09-13 – Published: 03-17-13 – id: 9109151

Erectile dysfunctions, men with ‘quiffs’, Justin Bieber bedspreads, revolving beds on fire, hot tub shenanigans, sculpture classes, Batman suits and Twister.  Oh yes, The Art of Getting Fluffed has all this and more, dear readers!

I don’t find myself reading humour stories very often, sad to say, but am SO glad I stumbled upon this brilliant story written by ChocolateSparrow (a collaboration of the talented authors SparrowNotes24 and Chocaholic123).  I became addicted from the start, I love both the snarky banter and the characters that are amazingly over the top and unusual yet so believable at the same time (how do they do that??).

I am not divulging any plot secrets when I advise you that Edward is a Porn Star – not just any old Porn Star either – you could say he is ‘big’ in the industry *snigger*.   However, when we meet our fearless star, he is having some issues with his…err… moneymaker not rising to the occasion.  He tells his good friend and director Jasper, that he needs a “fluffer” – aka someone to…err…keep him at attention.

This is kinda where Bella comes into the story.  You see, she is the exact vision of the girl who Edward wants as his fluffer. She does end up in his dressing room, but, what Edward doesn’t know is that Bella is there by accident on an errand for her friend and roommate, Alice.  After visually assaulting poor Bella with his now fully-functioning equipment, a very interesting relationship is born. Honestly, that is probably the largest understatement I have ever made! (I said largest!) Please forgive me for acting like a 12-year-old boy – it’s all Pornward’s fault.  Or maybe you could blame the authors. LOL

Extract from chapter two in BPOV – First Sight…

“I’m stunned into silence at the scene in front of me. The reality of the situation slowly dawns, and I scream and cover my eyes. “What the fuck!”

I scramble for the door handle, squeezing my eyes shut, but the image flashes in my memory. The most jaw droppingly attractive man I’ve ever laid eyes on is lounging naked on a leather couch. Dark, perfectly tousled hair, a face straight out of GQ, marble chiseled abs, and the cherry on top, his long, perfectly straight cock is cradled in his hand.

“This needs to be quick. Come over here with those pretty lips and suc-”

“What the actual fuck is happening right now?” I turn the handle, tugging on the sticking door.

“Keep saying fuck.” His low honeyed voice drifts across the room.

I drop my hands and glare at the pervert draped on the couch, forcing my gaze level with his lust-lidded eyes, flickering between my chest and bare legs. “Are you serious? Stop doing that you absolute fucking weirdo!”

His reaction is to throw his head back, a gutteral moan pouring from this throat as he palms his now fully erect cock from top to bottom. He stands at the end of the caress and stalks over to me.

“I knew Jasper would find me a winner. You’re fucking perfect,” he whispers, holding his wood like he’s going to pole vault with it, as he walks out the door.

I open and close my mouth, wondering what fucked up fantasy I’ve walked into now. Was I still asleep? I pinch my arm and it hurts like a bitch. No such luck.

“What the hell, Alice.” I say to the empty room.

I can feel the burning flush on my cheeks, but it’s not from embarrassment.

It’s from shock-cock shock.”

The Art of Being Fluffed is currently at 20 hilarious chapters, most of which I proudly admit I have been so desperate to read, I have made all sorts of excuses at work to disappear for periods of time to devour. Chapters sneakily stolen at work are the best!  If you’d love a good giggle at the same time as enjoying great unique characters, I’m sure you’ll join the ranks of devotees to Fluff and Bunny!

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/9109151/1/The-Art-of-Getting-Fluffed

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MISSION MILITARYWARD

*The FicSix staring at banner … swooning … drooling …

Well, hello there, soldier, we salute you!*

Welcome to Mission Militaryward on Fan Fiction Fridays, sorry, we’re a little distracted by Edward in a uniform … well, Rob, too, because today’s post is in celebration of Rob’s exciting, upcoming role in Mission Blacklist. Can you tell we’re a wee bit excited? Hell yes, we are! And, we’re so excited that today we have reviewed for you some of our favourite Militarywards featuring the Navy, Army, and more, starting from pre WWII right up to present day service! 

Also, we’d like to take a moment to honour and thank all the brave men and women who serve our countries and risk their lives to protect our freedom and keep us safe! God speed!

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*Reviews by Cared*

This FanFiction Friday I have three wonderful stories all set to the backdrop of World War 2. Each of these talented authors have penned tales that are not only extremely entertaining to read, but interestingly informative as history seeps effortlessly from the pages. I salute solostintwilight, Camilla10 and Jennde, for it’s obvious they undertook an amazing amount of historical research to produce such an authentic feel for that tumultuous time, and seamlessly blended it into heartfelt love stories featuring our favourite characters. There is something bittersweet about seeing the seed of love shoot up from such harsh ground and then blossom against the odds.

Letters to Corporal Masen by solostintwilight

*Made by Penelope Griva featuring manip by Mina Rivera*

Letters of Corporal Masen ~ Writing to offer a bit of home to a soldier overseas, she discovers words can bind a friendship. Lonely in war torn Europe, he finds hope in letters from a stranger. What happens when the war is over?

Rated:Fiction M – English – Hurt/Comfort – Bella & Edward – Chapters: 37 – Words: 89,350 – Reviews: 6,485 – Favs: 1,782 – Follows: 1,517 – Updated: 11-11-12 – Published: 08-26-12 – Status: Complete – id: 8467119

I was compelled to include this romantic story, although I doubt there are many left in the fandom who haven’t read it. So, to the handful of ladies who have not yet had the pleasure of meeting Corporal Masen – this is for you.

I couldn’t help but smile and sigh happily as I pondered how much to share about this gorgeously written and entirely captivating story. Not much at all is best I think; this seemingly simple yet intertwined plot is best revealed chapter by delicious chapter.

So, what’s it all about?

Bella undertakes writing to a soldier to boost his morale and in the words of solostintwilight,… “A patriotic gesture to offer a bit of support from home turns into a search for something more. A lonely solider discovers something worth fighting for in the words of a stranger.” Do I even need to tell you the soldier in question is one Corporal Edward Masen?

Edward’s first response…

Their relationship develops through correspondence alone but their love is no less real for it. Bella finds a purpose; Edward finds a reason to fight to survive.  The bond they forge is so strong that although they have never met in person, they have belief in each other and in their love. You know the expression: true loves never runs smooth, well, this is never truer than when facing the vagrancies of war, and for Edward and Bella, giving up on one another is not an option, and in the end…read it to find out.

Oh, and one more thing. There are no lemons in this beautiful love story and the amazing thing is, I didn’t notice their absence at all and neither will you.

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8467119/1/Letters-to-Corporal-Masen

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Finding Home by Jennde

*Made by daisy3853*

Finding Home ~ Edward & Bella are lifelong friends. At 18, just as their true feelings for each other are coming to fruition, tragedy strikes and the US is thrust into World War II. Will Edward and Bella’s love be enough to see them through a world war? Rated M, OOC.

This is a continuation of the Age of Edward one-shot, Infamy.

Rated:Fiction M – English – Romance – Edward & Bella – Chapters: 28 – Words: 183,043 – Reviews: 2,850 – Favs: 1,758 – Follows: 949 – Updated: 08-16-10 – Published: 07-30-09 – Status: Complete – id: 5262540

Finding Home is a beautifully written tale of life-long friends becoming more. Their bliss is short-lived as their lives are immediately turned upside down by the consequences of Pearl Harbor. Suddenly, their neat, prospective future lies in ruins.  Edward enlists in the Navy and proposes to Bella, thus setting an unchartered and choppy course for the pair…

“Bella, the Navy lost a lot of men today, and they need to be replaced. My training will be fast-tracked, and I’ll be ready in six weeks. It won’t be a full education, but I can always go back after the war.” He moved his eyes from mine, and almost whispered, “I leave tomorrow.”

It took me a minute to process his words, and when I did, I shook my head and tried to pull away from him as my tears become full on sobs.

He pulled me back to him, enveloping me in his arms as he spoke softly but fiercely into my ear. “No, Bella. You listen to me. I love you. We will get through this. I need you to believe that; I need you to believe in me. Please. I can’t do this without you.”

When my sobs died down, he pulled away from me, but only enough to take my face in both of his hands. “After the six weeks, I’ll get 5 days leave. I’m sure my mother can put together a wedding in six weeks. Please say you’ll marry me, Bella. I need to know I have you waiting for me. We can get married here at the house, or on the beach; whatever you want.”

This story contains it all: there is drama and romance, there is love and loss; there is also fear of failure – oh, and there is a war that needs to be lived through. Life for a serving officer and the ‘little woman’ left at home is not sugar-coated and neither is the relationship. For me, the strength of this story is their struggle, their personal battle for the survival of their relationship against the odds in a war torn world. Bella had to develop into a strong and independent woman in order to survive. While I really admire her for that, a returning Edward has problems adjusting to the person his wife has become, as he also suffers from his own personal trauma.

Finding Home deals with the gritty reality of living in and subsequently returning from war, but don’t doubt how hopeful and hot this fic is too. Yes, I said hot! Sex was not invented in the 60’s – think of the film “Pearl Harbor” ladies. ‘Nuff said!

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5262540/1/Finding_Home

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The Parachutist by Camilla10

*Made by Federico*

The Parachutist ~ It is 1943 and WW II is devastating Europe. Edward Masen is a 23 years old American parachutist sent by the OSS on a secret mission, meant to help the partisans fighting the Nazis in Northern Italy. There he meets a girl concealing a terrible secret. They fall passionately in love and plan to marry as soon as Italy is liberated. However, while going back to the Allied lines and trying to reach Anzio, where the Anglo American forces are struggling to break through Germans’ opposition, Edward finds his nemesis, in the form of two Volturi warriors.

Edward becomes a newborn vampire, fierce, desperate and bloodthirsty. Will he succumb forever to his inner monster or will he be able to recover at least some of his lost humanity? Will he see his love again and resist the urge to kill her?

Categories: Twilight, Alternate Universe  Characters: Edward  Genre: Supernatural Language: English Chapters: 33 Completed: Yes  Word count: 65856  Read Count: 5722

Now, after reading that summary, with such an extensive overview of the plot, I don’t want to give much more away. I will, though, say this fic is unique and that is no lie. Camilla10 says about Edward…“I am trying to keep him in canon, despite the very different circumstances; he is his usual guilt ridden self, chaste and pensive. And he has a latent mind reading gift. But, how funny, he has a problem with spilling blood. This might change, unfortunately.”

Yes, Edward is canon, this story has romance and adventure just as Twilight does, the situation seems impossible for our young lovers, but the backdrop of war, witnessing the change for Edward from human to vampire, Bella being the one who harbours a secret, all make this story something different. The author, a native Italian, shares and uses memories of the period from her own relatives, she married a son of a Resistance heroine, and those personal touches add greatly to this fast paced and moving story.

Edward and Isetta getting to know one another…

Isetta is curious, and so I tell her more about America, about the different characteristics of the different States, such as cheese making in Wisconsin and the wineries in California. As I speak she looks enchanted. I am also enchanted. She is more than pretty, she is subtly beautiful, with dark tresses, a heart shaped face and the deep brown eyes of a doe. She is funny, and she is also puzzling. I sense a mystery about her, and would like to know her better.

I’m not surprised The Parachutist won second place in the Shimmer Awards 2011 as Outstanding Story. For me the moments of tenderness shining bright amid the horror make it a worthy winner.

http://www.thewriterscoffeeshop.com/library/viewstory.php?sid=5003

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5732101/1/The-Parachutist

Upon completion of The Parachutist you won’t want to let go of this lovely couple on the cusp of their new adventure, so don’t. Follow them in the sequel, The Parachutist 2 Our New World.

It is the summer of 1945 and the war in Europe has ended. Despite his transformation in a vampire, Edward has found his love again, has prevailed over his bloodlust and they have married. Now he is going back to America with his human bride, where they’ll join Carlisle’s family. How will be their life with the Cullens, when will it be the right moment for Bella’s transformation? Will the Volturi discover them, will they face new dangers?

http://www.thewriterscoffeeshop.com/library/viewstory.php?sid=5677

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7219449/1/Parachutist-2-Our-New-World

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And now for something completely different…

Mud, Sweat, and Beers by SparrowNotes24

*Made by GossipLips*

Mud, Sweat, and Beers ~ Boot camp in the freezing winter sounds like hell on earth, but is there anything that would make it bearable? Bring on the sexy soldiers! A little bit of fun, a smidgen of angst, and a whole bucket load of muddy lovin’. All Human.

Rated: Fiction M – English – Romance/Humor – Bella & Edward – Chapters: 25 – Words: 102,926 – Reviews: 1,226 - Favs: 794 – Follows:  1,362 – Updated: 05-06-13 - Published: 09-10-12 – id: 8515332

Mud, Sweat, and Beers is not a Militaryward fic in the strict sense of the word, but it’s close enough and such fun, that I had to sneak it in.

Bella and Rosalie are American exchange students attending an English university for a year.  They are obviously intelligent girls as they are studying Criminology & Psychology; it appears they are loyal and have other admirable qualities, all good things, but what struck me from chapter one, these are girls I’d love to have hung out with in my youth. *Cue a chorus of Girls Just Want To Have Fun sung loudly in my best Cyndi Lauper voice.*

Another admirable, enviable, and indeed most important quality these girls possess is that they can spot a hot soldier from 50 paces.  That’s no mean feat to be sniffed at ladies. Agreed? And so “Operation Sex-me-up, Soldiers” is born.  Commander Hale plans the operation with military precision: she requisitions the necessary gear (think high heels and short skirts), takes no prisoners, and the rather reluctant recruit Swan is press-ganged into service. Alice needs no encouragement to sign up as she also has a certain man in uniform fixed within her sights and plans some strategic moves of her own. I should add it’s time for the hilarious antics, witty banter, risqué innuendo, and smexy times to commence too.

Edward is enigmatic, intelligent, manly, and HOT – yes that is with a capital H, a capital O and a capital T! Smugward wants to put Bella through her paces, although Bella is undeniably drawn to him, he comes across to her as cocky, and so initially she is determined not to become just a notch on his belt. The resultant UST reaches Code Red levels. Hehe, the poor girl shows great resistance but is soon recruited by her traitorous body into the “Cullen Crotch Appreciation Society”.

*Made by GossipLips*

You know how in Twilight and in fanfic it’s all swoony when chivalrous Edward offers Bella his jacket, she inhales and it’s all so perfect. SparrowNotes24 certainly puts a unique stamp on that oh so magic of moments…

Cullen stood up and pulled his waterproof jacket off. “Here, take this.”

“I’m okay. Honestly, I’m not cold.”

“Take it. I can see you shaking.”

“I’m not shaking ’cause I’m cold, I’m just …”

“Just put the damn jacket on will you. Jesus H you’re so stubborn.” He shoved it into my hands. “I’m not being responsible for someone catching pneumonia as well as a broken wrist.”

A frown formed between my eyes in response to his comment, as I pulled his jacket over my head. I’d like to say that as I put it on, his intoxicating scent surrounded me, a delicious mix of wood smoke and spices that exuded his masculinity. But it didn’t. It smelled like crap: a combination of sweat, grass and damp clothes. I wrinkled my nose in distaste.

He chuckled. “You can blame Emmett for that. He was on washing duty and left all our kits drying in a heap on the floor.”

See why I’m enjoying this fic so much?  Now while it’s true there is much humour and lightness, as the relationships develop and the characters are revealed to us and to each other, the tenor of the story deepens. Some things don’t change but romance and love, low-level angst stemming from demons from the past, and fear of an uncertain future, are all skillfully blended into the mix. Love is the most powerful ingredient and as the lovely Bella says to Edward, “We’ve just been given a few obstacles to get over first. Like one of your boot camps.”

*Made by GossipLips*

The nick-name of Muddy Smugward is self explanatory, but I call him Dirtytalkingward for a different reason. *wink*

This highly amusing story is currently at 28 entertaining chapters with an expected 1 or 2 more plus epi to go. Take my advice and join up for the remainder of the term.

 http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8515332/1/Mud-Sweat-Beers

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*Reviews by Midnight Cougar*

It is with the utmost respect that today I review for you two Militaryward fics that have touched my heart and I have faith you will thoroughly enjoy. Both of these compelling stories depict a strong and courageous Armyward and the many facets of military life that have an effect both on the soldiers and their families. ❤

Tip of the Spear by Robsmyyummy Cabanaboy

*Made by CaraNo*

Tip of the Spear ~ The “tip of the spear” – in the military, they are the front line; the initial attack that draws first blood. As a CACO in the United States Marine Corps, Capt. Masen delivers that leading blow, too. He’s often faced with handling the collateral damage this life can bring. He’s accepted that love & commitment aren’t for him…until she opens the door.

Rated: Fiction M - English – Romance/Drama – Bella & Edward – Chapters: 15 – Words: 93,219 – Reviews: 2,446 - Favs: 1,086 – Follows: 1,787 – Updated: 05-01-13 – Published: 11-05-12 – id: 8677928

Before I start my review, I’d like to ask you to please take a moment and reread the summary because it’s the crux of this story, and where the author explains the importance and significance of the title, as this is a true Militaryward fic.

Tip of the Spear begins with a Prologue exhibiting the sad reality of Edward’s job as twenty-eight-year-old Captain Edward Masen, a CACO – Casualty Assistance Calls Officer – in the United States Marine Corps, where he visits a young wife, Mrs. Matthews, to tell her that her husband was killed in the line of duty. I’m not going to lie, it was very emotional to read, and I cried, but you can really feel this Edward; his emotions, his caring, his compassion for these people in which he is sharing such sorrow. And then in chapter two, when that woman, sadly, becomes a pregnant Bella Newton … I cried again …

Twenty minutes after arriving at Isabella Newton’s door and telling her that her husband won’t be coming home again, her two friends, the Whitlocks, arrived to comfort and support her through the shock while Chaplain Gillen and I remained to answer questions and help her through the first of many steps facing her over the next couple of months.

We learn that Bella drifts through the funeral of her late husband, Sgt. Michael Newton, but the loss and stress is too great, and she loses her baby boy. Life goes on for both Bella and Edward, and then the story jumps ahead, “One year. Two years. Three years later.” … to where we see Bella getting ready to go on the adventure of a lifetime. A trip to Hawaii that she was supposed to share with her late husband, but is now going to brave alone. And as she boards the military plane, that is when she again meets Captain Masen, who is on a well-deserved vacation of his own, and the rest, as they say, is history.

They reconnect as friends and end up going on this exhilarating journey together. Their adventures know no bounds, but I will let you read them for yourselves, because I could not do justice to them in a review. Robsmyyummy Cabanaboy presents the settings so well; she gives us the most excellent, vivid descriptions, so it’s like you are there with Adventurella and Spearward, enjoying their Hawaiian explorations. But, don’t forget, this is labeled Romance, and there might just be some of that hot, lemony goodness, too. *wink*

I’d also like to mention that, even though I know today’s post is focused on Militaryward, and this story is definitely that, for me, it is also, one of the few fics I’ve read where I can honestly say I have a Bella girl-crush. Bella, in this story, personifies, IMHO, what a woman who has literally lost everything can overcome and become, regardless of how much has happened in her life. She’s really an inspirational Bella … on so many levels, and I know she’s going to be very memorable for me. She’s a very strong-willed and spirited Bella, who, through her huge heart and adventurous spirit, shows Edward life when all he’s seen for years is death …

Excerpt from chapter 14:

I lift our hands and bring his palm to my lips. “I can. You said it yourself the other night. You’re a changed man, Cap’n.”

We’re silent for a moment.

“That I am. I meant what I said earlier; this place has been like a revival for me. Hell, I’ve been changing slowly but surely since that close encounter with your backpack on the tarmac in California. Aside from a bloody nose, you’ve ended up giving me more of a jumpstart to my heart.”

I smile, feeling my eyes get watery. “I’ve just tried to open your eyes a bit.” I squeeze his hand. “Your amazing heart was pumping long before I walked down that aisle on the plane, Edward.”

“Maybe,” he pauses, “…but now there’s a rhythm and a beat— a soundtrack with your name that plays on a loop.”

A tear falls over the bridge of my nose and I try to sniff quietly, but apparently loud enough that it alarms him and he leans over to look at my face.

“Hey,” he speaks gently and rolls me toward his body. Swiping his thumb across the tear stain, he shakes his head. “No tears, Clementine.”

I nod and swallow, my eyes brimming with more after hearing his comforting voice.

“We still have Maui and then Oahu again.” He raises his eyebrows, asking that I acknowledge his well-made point. “Lots more opportunities for making memories, just like you said. That’s what this trip is about; no regrets, right?”

I shake my head, freeing a few more tears. “Not a single one.”

He leans down and kisses me chastely. It lingers for a few seconds, and then he gives me another soft peck. His gaze is locked on mine as our eyes fill in the blanks for everything we haven’t had the courage to say yet. With confidence and sincerity he ensures, “We’ll figure it out.”

*sigh* Yeah, I love these two … their connection also knows no bounds.

Tip of the Spear is a compelling read right from the Prologue; it immediately pulls at your heart-strings but then, through the journey of the beautifully presented characters of Adventurella and Spearward, it exemplifies hope, healing and love all within an exciting storyline. And because it’s told from both EPOV and BPOV we get to experience it all from two very different and unique perspectives, and this just makes it all the better! Please enjoy this beautiful Militaryward WIP that updates regularly; I just adore the feeling of peace and love this story portrays!

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8677928/1/Tip-of-the-Spear

For teasers, story visuals, and more: The Cabanaboy’s Playground  ~ you have to see all the lovely and inspiring photos that accompany the story.

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Departures by TheFicChick

*Made by Fallingsnow Winter*

Departures by TheFicChick ~ ”Every day for the rest of my life, I will wonder how kissing a virtual stranger goodbye could have felt like a hello.”

Rated: Fiction M - English – Romance – Edward & Bella – Chapters: 10 – Words: 95,090 -Reviews: 3,807 - Favs: 3,473 – Follows: 2,901 Reviews: 3,826 - Favs: 3,494 – Follows: 2,906 - Updated: 01-04-13 – Published: 10-20-12 – Status: Complete – id: 8625604

Some of you may have already read this short 10 chapter Armyward that started out as a one shot, but if not, then it’s a must read Military fic. Seriously, this beautiful, heart-warming love story that begins in O’Hare Airport in Chicago, goes far beyond its boundaries of the tarmac as it transcends time and space to make you believe in the true power of love between two virtual strangers.

When I read each chapter, I was either smiling big, literally laughing out loud, or crying, because I was so emotionally invested in the story and its wonderful, main characters of a strong and brave Edward, our Armyward, and an adventurous, loving Bella. They share such a fun and sweet airport adventure as they get to know each other, and then an intense and telling correspondence when he is away in Afghanistan; all the makings of a fabulous love story to make you swoon!

Here’s a taste of the wonderful writing and sensual connection shared by our beloved Militaryward and his Bella …

Despite the banter and the innuendo-laden conversation and the pancakes, Edward Cullen is a stranger in an airport. We’re not sharing anything more than an unexpected layover before we fly in opposite directions; once the snow stops and the travel starts, I’ll never see him again. The thought is physically painful.

“Listen, Bella.” He turns to face me, shifting his weight in one fluid motion to the shoulder still resting against the wall, and his face is as serious as I’ve seen it since he was recounting his decision to join the Army. “If this were any other day, and if I weren’t flying off to fiddle with bombs in the middle of the desert, I’d ask for your number.”

I attempt to swallow against the lump that lodges itself firmly in my throat. “If you weren’t flying off to fiddle with bombs in the middle of the desert, I’d give it to you.” My voice is barely more than a whisper.

Green eyes are pulling me in, and it takes all of the self-control I possess not to touch him. He watches me intently, and after a minute I see his throat muscles bob with a swallow. “If you gave it to me, I’d call. The same day. I wouldn’t even try to do the whole ‘play-it-cool-give-it-a-few-days’ thing.”

“I’ve always hated that game,” I breathe.

“I’d take you out for Italian. There’s a great little mom-and-pop restaurant near the house I grew up in that has the best ravioli on the planet.” My heart aches, then begins to race as his large hand cups my cheek. “It would be really hard for me to say goodnight without kissing you.” His thumb runs along my jawline.

“I’m not averse to kissing on the first date,” I confess, and his eyes blaze.

“If I’m misreading this, stop me now,” he breathes, and I can’t see the green of his eyes anymore because they are hidden behind the long lashes sweeping against his cheekbones as he gazes at my mouth. I stay silent in unspoken permission, and after a beat, his warm mouth covers mine. I can taste the remnants of strawberry on his lips, which are warm and inquisitive and insistent. His hand slides from my jaw to the back of my neck as his other one joins it, and I bring my own hands to the back of his neck, his short hair sliding through my fingers. He angles his head to deepen the kiss, and I rise to my tiptoes as he pulls us upright, abandoning the support of the wall. I feel his mouth open against mine, and his tongue whispers a trace against my lower lip; as I open my mouth in response, a small whimper escapes me. He meets my tongue with his, and instantly I feel heat like a wild elevator climbing and plummeting through my body. His breath hitches into my mouth, and what was gentle suddenly becomes demanding, his mouth moving smoothly over mine, lips and tongues dancing together.

His hands move from the back of my head down to my lower back, and he bands his arms around me, groaning softly into the kiss as he pulls me flush against his body. I think I whimper in response, and he deepens the kiss further, his tongue exploring the warm cavern of my mouth. I lose track of time as we stand there, shamelessly making out in an airport terminal, and it isn’t until he slows the pace of the kiss, his tongue receding to gently trace my lower lip before retreating altogether, placing a borderline chaste kiss to my mouth, that I regain my bearings.

So lovely and romantic, and such a divine flow to the words; one of the true pleasures of reading TheFicChick!

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8625604/1/Departures

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*Reviews by WiltshireGlo*

OPERATION: Break the Dawn by katinki 

OPERATION: Break the Dawn ~ An experimental weapon, one of the most lethal chemicals ever created, has been stolen. It’s final destination is unknown, but there’s no doubt the powerful faction behind the theft is intent on one thing: War. But they didn’t count on a fight. A team of Marines, led by Capt. Edward Cullen and accompanied by Dr. Isabella Swan, isn’t about to let the world go up in flames. AH.

Follow/FavoriteRated: Fiction M – English – Edward & Bella – Chapters: 7 – Words: 40,359 – Reviews: 1,032 – Favs: 803 – Follows: 1,203 – Updated: 03-07-13 – Published: 08-06-12 – id: 8399608 WiP.

Oh good Lord! Captain Edward Cullen is just so commanding, mesmerising, strong and stoic. You really believe he’s going to save the world. Really. Really. This is gritty, dirty, the imagery sends you to hot, sandy, uncomfortable places, but it’s also intriguing and leaves you desperate for more.

Katinki has captured the sense of fear that Bella must have, as a scientist more used to working in a lab accompanying experienced and stoic Marines; some situations they encounter are terrifying. She also conveys the Marines’ admiration for Bella’s bravery, and their kindness when she is understandably overwhelmed. The whole story is infused with humour and the banter that you’d expect from a close-knit team – a team hand-picked to do the jobs that no one else can. It is, of course, made up of our favourite characters and they suit their roles beautifully. They clearly see Bella as a liability and their initial interaction is filled with frustration.

Edward’s fists balled inside his pockets. Like he’d repeatedly told both the General and those idiots at the CIA, regardless of her expertise, Dr. Isabella Swan had no business whatsoever on this plane or in those cammies. No matter how good she looked in them.

“Alright,” Emmett started again as he plopped back down in the bright blue seat beside her. Twisting halfway around, he blindly dug through one of the boxes behind them, grabbed two bottles of water, and tossed one of them to their scientist. “Rule number one. You don’t ever go outside that Humvee without your plates and your helmet. Got that?” He didn’t wait for her to answer and his instructions came out more like a series of barked orders. “You only take that shit off if one of us tells you you can. Clear?”

The woman’s face scrunched into a comically sour expression.

“Rule number two. You don’t go anywhere unless one of us tells you you can. Not even to piss.”

The hard, straight line of Edward’s lips broke when Bella huffed. “Yeah, got that one already. No unsupervised pissing.”

Emmett shook his head before cracking open his own water bottle and throwing back half the contents in a single chug. “Look, the main thing is just stay behind one of us at all times and do what we tell you to do. If we take a knee, you take a knee. If we drop and crawl, you drop and crawl. If we tell you to stay put, stay fucking put. If we tell you –”

Bella cut him off with a sharp, “I got it. Trust me,” and this time Edward had to school his mouth shut to keep from laughing at the hot spark of her irritation. Maybe not a lamb, he corrected. A pissed off kitten was more like it.

Across the deck, leaning against the opposite bulkhead with her arms crossed over her chest, Rosalie glared and mouthed, “This is fucking stupid.”

The slight incline of Edward’s head was the only indication that he agreed.

“Jazz,” Emmett barked, standing and flicking his bottle cap at the corporal dozing across the aisle. “Go over the gear with her, will ya? I need to talk to the Captain.” Instantly alert, the younger man nodded once before hopping over to take Emmett’s seat.

“Okay, Doc,” Jasper said, not wasting any time, as he quickly burrowed through her pack to locate an item Edward hoped none of them would need to wear. “Gas mask. You ever wore one?”

I must admit, I barely breathe through some chapters! I’m gripped by the action, the tension, the oh-bloody-hell moments! But throughout it all, I’m constantly aware of Edward looking out for Bella, ever watchful, always protecting. Their connection is palpable even though he’s a man of few words…it’s probably worth mentioning that he’s swoonworthy…did I mention commanding? Oh boy, is he commanding!

Katinki really strikes the balance well, the story of the building trust, the common goal, the sense of purpose all made more real, believable, by the research she’s done, the details she’s included. It’s fiction, but grounded in the reality of war.

At seven chapters in, I know there’s plenty more to enjoy.

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8399608/1/OPERATION-Break-the-Dawn

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Orange Kisses and Peppermint Hearts by SparrowNotes24

*Made by Cared*

Orange Kisses and Peppermint Hearts ~ He is gone, leaving her with the bitter sense of absence and the sweet taste of his name on her tongue. Then, a mysterious letter arrives, bursting with the flavors of a love story. Will the words that grace the page change the course of her life?

Twilight – Rated: M – English – Romance – Chapters: 1 – Words: 10,303 – Reviews: 147 – Published: 3-4-13 – Bella & Edward – Complete – One shot.

Ohhhh…this is a story that fills the air with romance, whimsy, nostalgia – and hope. Honestly, when you read it you’ll be sighing like a lovestruck starlet, reaching for your prettiest frock and swooning over the love of a man and the lengths he’ll go to show his wife he loves her. *sigh*

SparrowNotes24 has written such a beautiful, original piece – Bella is a chocolatier specialising in only the best, with a friendly attitude and creative flair. Together with her assistant, Rose, she creates a rather magical atmosphere in her shop, Cocoa Swan…when one day Bella receives the first of a series of letters requesting her help.

“This just came in for you.” She smiled and then left, the door swinging behind her. I could hear her crooning along to the song on the radio; her breathy voice was wonderful to listen to.

I brushed my hands off on my apron before quickly sliding my fingers under the edge of the envelope and ripping it open. My hopes were dashed when I saw it was just an order, handwritten in neat looping cursive.

Dear Cocoa Swan,

I hope you can help me organize the perfect anniversary gift for my wife.

I’d like a selection of chocolates that reflect all the things that made me fall madly and deeply in love with her. I have to admit that I’m no chocolate connoisseur, but she is, and she always tells me that your shop does the best. 

I apologize for the lateness in my request, and I have a feeling that I may think of some other ideas to add to the final box of chocolates once I’ve sent this. I hope this won’t be too inconvenient for you.

I thought it would help you choosing the chocolates if I told you a little bit about her.

The best place to start would be the moment I knew that she was the one for me.

We were sat in a coffee shop, her hands wrapped around a cup of frothy cappuccino, while she told me about her day. Excitement glittered in her eyes, and I couldn’t stop myself from reaching out and brushing the leftover foam from her lips with my thumb and tasting the sweet richness of the coffee.

She was mouth-watering.

Astounded, I turned the thin paper over in my hand, looking for more. The other side was blank, and the envelope was empty.

I poked my head out and gestured for Rose to come into the workshop after she’d finished serving a customer. I re-read the letter again. The disappointment I’d felt that it wasn’t for me was replaced by admiration for this man and a deep longing for the love that was absent in my own life. 

When Rose came, I showed her the letter. As she read it, her face softened, and when she got to the bottom, she reacted exactly the same way I did, searching for the ending. “There’s no more?” 

I shook my head, “Nothing. Perhaps there was another page, and he’s misplaced it?”

She clutched the letter to her chest, swooning. “How romantic.” 

“It’s beautiful, but there’s no name or address. What should we do?” He hadn’t even requested what he wanted, but I’d already visualized cappuccino swirls before I’d finished reading.

“I think you should make something. Just in case he arrives to collect them. We can always pick from the counter to make up a box if it turns out there was another page?” 

As the mysterious letters arrive we learn about this romantic man’s love for his wife, their special moments, his treasured memories – you really will swoon – and taking inspiration from his words Bella creates the perfect confections to evoke the magic of his love for him to present to his wife.

I don’t think it spoils anything that Orange Kisses and Peppermint Hearts is in the MilitaryWard post, but let’s just say SparrowNotes24 keeps us guessing on several points throughout the story, which definitely builds the mystery and anticipation! It’s a delightful tale and one to savour on a warm afternoon while the birds are singing and there’s romance in the air…I guarantee it will make your heart happy!

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/9069015/1/Orange-Kisses-and-Peppermint-Hearts

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*Review by AllyVera and Gingerandgreen*

By Your Leave by jonesn

*Banner made by FemmeCullen*

By Your Leave ~ Honorably discharged Sergeant Major Edward Cullen meets widow Bella Black and her young son Seth. The ad says room for rent, but maybe they have more to offer each other than just space. *Complete*

Rated: Fiction M – English – Romance/Hurt/Comfort – Chapters: 22 – Words: 61,862 – Reviews: 1,764 – Favs: 1,528 – Follows: 1,953 – Updated: 02-25-13 – Published: 08-16-12 – Status: Complete – id: 8436114

Ally Vera and Gingerandgreen both loved this story so much, they decided to flail over it together…

AV ~ I am just going to come out and say this first ..  Oh. My. Goodness.  Sergeant Major Edward Cullen is HOT.  I spent quite a bit of the BPOV chapters of By Your Leave fanning myself.  To see him through her eyes and her thoughts about him…  well, *phew*

G&G ~ I agree Ally. Edward’s always hot and sexy, but in By Your Leave, he is the definition of delicious.

AV ~ I really think I would be great friends with this Bella – I love her trains of thought (extract from chapter 7)…

“Edward’s a wet dream in his long-sleeved midnight blue coat with gold buttons lined down the front. His angular jaw accented by a firm collar. Several ribbons hang on the right side of his chest. I only recognized one. His purple heart. I wanted to kiss it. It’s what brought him here.

The scarlet and gold chevron on his left arm shows his status as Sergeant Major with three pointed, gold stripes on top, four curved gold stripes on the bottom, and incased in the middle, is the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor. The same symbol he has inked into his skin on his left shoulder.

I remember.

How could I forget?

A midnight blue belt is wrapped around his narrow waist. The golden ‘M’ on the front is shining. Bleached, white gloves cover his large hands. And, I would eat off his black dress shoes, they’re so clean. The whole thing is topped off with his white and black hat.

I have to try and block thoughts of him pounding into me while his dog tags flap against his sweaty, naked chest. I’m not sure how long I stood there staring at him, before the clearing of a throat caught my attention.

“What?” I ask, lamely, not even knowing if I had been asked a question.”

AV ~ Okay, now that my inappropriate thoughts are out of the way, let me tell you what else I loved about the story, apart from the good Sergeant Major’s body.  By Your Leave deals with some very serious matters, like military death and the aftermath of that devastation, but it still is a feelgood story. Jonesn does a brilliant job of keeping the story beautifully balanced – there is sadness, sweetness, heat and depth.

G&G ~ The special draw of Militaryward is the hero we delight in worshiping. By Your Leave is full of heroism. I love how Bella is as much of a hero as any of the military characters, even though she doesn’t see herself that way. Of course, Edward is full of humility too.

AV ~ Jones has created a firecracker in Seth, Bella’s son – he provides quite a bit of light entertainment.

G&G ~ Oh, Seth’s a gorgeous little boy. It takes great skill to make a child age appropriate, and Seth is perfect. I feel as though I walked home from school with him myself.

AV ~ The connection between Edward and Bella is strong in this story.  The more you read – the more you just know that these two are just meant to be – someone above was guiding them together.

G&G ~ Absolutely. And to me, that is the crucial element of Twific. Edward and Bella are destined to be together, no matter what has been before or what the future holds. You just know.

This is Bella talking to Seth in chapter 3:

“Well, someone came to see the spare room today, and they decided that they want to live with us. I was showing them the house, and that’s why I’m late.” He thinks it over as he chews, then lays a hand on my shoulder.

“Is it a boy or a girl?”

“A boy. Well, a man.”

“Does he have kids?” His eyes light up in anticipation, and I realize I don’t even know the answer to that question.

“You know, I don’t know. He didn’t have any with him, but we can ask him if he has any that might visit.” His eyes dim a bit, but I can tell he hasn’t lost all hope for playmates.

“Do you want to go meet him? He’s going to have dinner with us.” This excites him, and with a mouth full of fruit snacks he jumps up and down nodding his head. He stops when I grab his hand, telling him not to jump with food in his mouth, and we make our way back home.

As we walk, I wonder what dinner will be like tonight. It will be the first time that there is a third plate on the table. While it should have been for Jake it’s for Edward, the stranger in the spare room. And, I find myself hoping that he’s not a stranger for very much longer.

G&G ~ Mmm, the delectable satisfaction in knowing Edward won’t be a stranger for very long…

By Your Leave is the sort of story that reminds us why we love Militarywards.  Strong men and just as strong (sometimes stronger) women and let’s face it, the thought of Edward in a uniform *thud*.  Over and out from AV and G&G.

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8436114/1/By-Your-Leave

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*Review by Gingerandgreen*

My Wounded Soldier by Counselor

*Made by Ro Nordmann*

My Wounded Soldier ~ 1866 Edward just home from the war. Neighbor Bella has a tragedy and Edward delivers her baby. Seeing as she’s widowed, marriage makes sense. He doesn’t feel worthy, but he can’t step aside for her suitors. Competition amongst veterans.

Fiction M – English – Romance/Hurt/Comfort – Bella & Edward – Chapters: 77 – Words: 183,065 – Reviews: 4,980 – Favs: 1,600 – Follows: 1,277 – Updated: 06-04-12 – Published: 03-05-12 – Status: Complete – id: 7899031

I don’t know whether I’m going to be able to express how much I love this story. Bear with me while I try.

My Wounded Soldier is about the aftermath of war. It gives us a raw and heavy insight into what violence does to people; but it’s written with such compassion, the story lifts your heart even while it breaks it.

Set at the end of the American Civil War, Edward is a veteran who has seen and lost too much. He comes home to the family farm at his father’s request and – though he can hardly bear to stay at first – quickly gets swept up into the brutal affairs of the neighbourhood.

Chapter one gives us as dramatic a beginning as anything I have ever read. We meet Bella Swan, heavily pregnant and with a young son to protect, challenging another victim of war with a rifle. She kills the man, but not before he’s slain her husband. Stress induces her labour, and all she can think to do is to send her little boy running to fetch our hero.

“Run yonder. North field,” I said. Then I knew not how but I was on my knees. I was gripped in pain again, and I was locked in it unable to move. I could not even lift my head to see if Johnny had high-tailed it for help. But I knew that one was home from the war, that oldest son who never spoke to even say howdy. I’d seen him riding high on the wagon just that morning in the north field. I wagered…he’d be the first one here. I just knew. For he’d been a soldier. And if there were more of these strangers skulking about…well he would know what to do.

“Edward,” I said, for that was his name. I could lift my head now, and my son was still staring. “Johnny…find Edward.”

Enter Edward. What a beautiful, beautiful man. So full of self-hatred, deeply conflicted and painfully wounded, he is the most perfect hero I’ve encountered in Twific. Bella is superb in this story, but Edward is what makes My Wounded Soldier one of my top two stories ever.

Just watch him help a woman who until this moment was pretty much a stranger to him:

“That’s it, honey. You’re the strongest woman I know. My ma would be so proud of you. You’re almost there now, darlin’ girl. Don’t you be afraid. You’ve got to push. Put some muscle in it now.”

She grit her strong little teeth, and I gave her my hand, and she squeezed the juice out of it, and I kept telling her to come on like she was pulling the plow through mud and stone, and she pushed and I had to let go and catch this baby whose whole head and shoulders were out now, and I turned it gentle as I eased it out of her, and my life got washed in one moment, and I knew that somehow God was telling me I wasn’t the most miserable bastard that ever lived. Cause I had touched heaven, and done a good thing…like a priest or something.

So I set that baby on her mama’s chest, and Miss Isabella looked at that girl and laughed a little, then at me, and I had this life cord and the business still running into her to deal with, but for a moment, we just looked at each other and she said, “Thank you.” And I said…nothing in the face of such beauty as that mother and her child. I couldn’t speak.

And that’s just chapter one, people!

I’m sure you’ve heard as many times as I have the advice to ‘show, don’t tell’ when writing. Much of the most popular Fic I’ve read does a whole lot of telling, sometimes telling the same things multiple times  - it’s had me questioning the validity of this advice. But when I read Counselor’s words, I remember how powerful a little ‘showing’ can be. Counselor expresses her stories in such a way as to have you believing you’ve fallen down a wormhole in time, and have landed right there in 1866. My Wounded Soldier is not an easy read, but an exquisitely moving one. I hope I’ve done it a little bit of justice, and persuaded you to give it a go.

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7899031/1/My-Wounded-Soldier

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MILITARYWARD READING LIST

A World Away by wandb

All I Want For Christmas by kyla713 *previous rec here

Blood Glory, Sin & Innocence and Smoke & Mirrors by drotuno

Coming Home by Sarge’s Girls 

Compass by SparklingWand

The Bigger They Are by LadyExcalibur2010  *previous review here

The Cullen Legacy by pattyrose  *previous review here 

The Cullen Sutras by Magnolia822

The Harvest of Avarice by Emmamama88  *previous review here

Vines by FictionFreak95  *previous review here

Your mission, should you choose to accept it – divulge your Militaryward fic recs in the comments.

All the stories we’ve selected to review for Militaryward are respectful of the sacrifices men and women throughout time and place make for their countries, and none of them make light of the tragedy of war. The FicSix would also like to highlight the importance of striving for peace. It was authors in the Twifandom who brought attention to the worldwide campaign, Peace One Day. It seems fitting to include it here, in a Militaryward post. Please follow the link, share and spread the word.

 The FicSix

Let’s Play With Sportsward!

Let’s face it ladies; Originalward was no athlete. Yeah, he defeated James and Victoria in battle and played a game of baseball here and there, but he wasn’t a sports freak by any means. Even though we ALL love the pale, sparkling, sleepless music-lover, sometimes a girl just wants–dare I say NEEDS–a good jock.

Thankfully, our fandom is blessed with a plethora of authors who are willing to improve on perfection and give Originalward that extra little something to whet the sports-lover in all of us.

Grab some beers, settle into your favorite recliner, put your feet up, and prepare to enjoy the wide world of Sportswards. You  might wanna grab a drool towel, too, because tight-fitting track pants and bulging biceps abound in this our latest installment of Fanfiction Fridays.

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*Reviews by Cared*

Shifting Gears by ChocolateSparrow

*Made by sparrownotes24*

Shifting Gears ~ A race. A cyclist. A physio. He wants to win the Tour de France at any cost. She just wants to make it through without getting burned. A birthday gift for the lovely Erron.

Twilight – Rated: M – English – Romance – Chapters: 5 – Words: 11,746 – Reviews: 145 – Updated: 4-21-13 – Published: 3-18-13 – Bella & Edward

ChocolateSparrow are fast becoming the Ant and Dec of the fic world.  If that analogy is lost on you, think Tina Fey and Steve Carrell, if you will.  It appears the highly entertaining duo that unleashed the hilarious The Art of Getting Fluffed on an unsuspecting world, can successfully turn their pens to any Ward from Pornward to Sportsward.

SparrowNotes24 shared how this fic came about. “We were supposed to be writing a Rugbyward for our friend Erron, but got distracted by those pictures of Rob cycling in Australia and our husbands helped with this!  We are both cycling widows.”

*nods head in understanding about the inspirational cycling pictures*

I was planning to tell you that I was attracted to this fic in the hope I would learn more about the behind the scenes world of the Tour de France.  You know, interesting crap facts pertaining to the world’s most prestigious cycle race: stages, nutrition, training, lifestyle, physio, team spirit and so on.  Like I said, I was planning to, but, I realised you discerning readers would not fall for that.  I have to be honest and admit, while I did inadvertently glean some of the information listed above, the visual of Cocky Cycleward Cullen in his skintight spandex and oiled up thighs *takes sip of water – turns on fan* was a major draw.

The competition is underway before Bella joins as replacement physiotherapist and is assigned to Edward.  The story is marked Romance but it’s a slow burn as it develops in stages, just like the tour itself.  Bella may be a physiotherapist, but she is still a woman, and while she is not immune to his charms, she is determined to remain professional – especially while massaging his groin injury.  Lycroward has no such qualms about mixing business with pleasure when it comes to Bella, but at 5 chapters in, he is still facing an uphill struggle.  Good thing he is so fit!

The touch of her hands on my thigh made me shiver. The way she massaged me felt different to Alice-softer, more feminine-despite the pressure that she was putting on my legs. I closed my eyes and bit my lip, willing my body to ignore its natural response to her touch, because getting a hard-on while lying on the physio table was amateur and embarrassing.

“Is this okay?” She moved higher now, her fingers finding the strained muscle just below my groin, and the pain that I felt as she pushed down was welcome-anything to take my mind off the pleasure of her touch. But I still responded, and I was dreading the moment she asked me to turn over and notice that my dick was sticking straight up to the sky.

Like a teenaged boy with an inappropriate erection, I started to go through all the things that disgusted me. I recalled my grandmother and the way she used to put her teeth in a glass by the side of her bed. I thought of Jasper and how he always used to fart when we shared bedrooms as junior cyclists. I remembered the nausea I felt last summer when I saw the Olympic Gold Medal hanging around Riley Swan’s neck.

I could feel myself soften as I lay on my front. Moving my head to the side, I caught Bella’s eye and saw her staring straight at me, the deep hazel darkened by her widening pupils. As much as I wanted to move my head and look away, I found myself captured by her gaze. Suddenly, my heart was pounding faster than when I was sprinting down the final fifty yards, and I could feel the rapid drum beat it made against my ribcage.

Shifting Gears is a really cute chick-fic.  Actually, it’s a ficlet as it should complete at around 8 chapters and an epi.  It’s light and fun with an unexpected element of mystery running through it.  The protagonists are very likeable and I’m waving the flag for Team Edward & Bella and cheering them on.  Oh, did I mention that Edward wears Lycra? LOL

On your bike!

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/9113467/1/Shifting-Gears

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Negative Twenty and Falling by katinki

*Made by katinki*

Negative Twenty and Falling ~ COMPLETE O/S. Two weeks, a few cups of cocoa, a mountain of snow, a pair of mittens, and one Mr. Perfect-Gorgeous. I present to you: Skiward. Just a little bit of wintery fluff so that you don’t think I’m always so doom and gloom. AH.

Rated: Fiction M - English – Romance – Edward & Bella – Chapters: 2 – Words: 20,666 – Reviews: 296- Favs: 781 – Follows: 216 – Published: 12-13-11 – Status: Complete – id: 7632850

Negative Twenty and Falling opens with Bella listening to a weather report; the destination she is intent on travelling to is minus twenty degrees and falling – hence the title.  Our Bella likes to keep warm and is a little shocked at the forecast.

Mother. Fucker. 

Okay, fine, I think to myself as I test the thickness of my one and only (and new) parka. That’s in Celsius – damned Canadians – but I remember high school science. That’s still below zero in Fahrenheit. It’s negative four to be exact. And that’s… really freaking cold. Like deathly cold. Like my blood will freeze in my veins and I better not lick metal objects (not that I go around doing that) cold. Yeah so… cold.

See, for pretty much… forever, I’ve lived in the desert of Arizona – Phoenix actually – where there are only two possible forecasts: (very) hot and dry and pretty warm and dry. Like year round, too. Not snowing and negative twenty. Or negative four. Whatever. I wear shorts and tank tops at Christmas, not long johns and battery operated socks.

Damn that Alice.

As I shove pants and turtlenecks and a scarf I’ve never worn in the biggest suitcase I have, for the hundredth time, I curse myself for saying yes to her. Sure, she’s my best friend and I love her like a sister, but I should be going with our other roommates to Cabo for New Years’, not to Banff. Where it’s negative twenty. Did I mention that already?

I sigh as I pull the tags off a pair of chunky black mittens (that look remarkably like my oven mitts) before finally stuffing them into the side pocket. I don’t know how you do anything in mittens – like write, or drive, or eat French fries – but if I want to keep my fingers, I have a feeling I’ll need them. And maybe a portable space heater with backpack straps. Do they make those? 

Considering my aversion to less than balmy weather, I honestly have no idea why I said yes when Alice asked if I’d please, please, please go with her to the mountains of Alberta in the middle of winter.

Okay, that’s a lie.

I know exactly why.

If I reveal to you that Alice has a brother named Edward, a brother named Edward who will also be staying at the cabin in the snow, will you know exactly why too?  Believe me, once you have met this charming Skiward, or as Bella thinks of him Mr. Perfect-Gorgeous, you will not be surprised at her willingness to brave the elements.  After all, they can always warm up in the hot tub. *wink*

This story is romance pure and simple. For those of you worried, if you are familiar with katinki’s usual fare, she assures us “this is an angst-free zone”.  At over 20,000 words, it’s long for a one shot, but every word is warranted.  While it’s delightfully told in Bella’s POV, katinki’s voice, complete with tongue-in-cheek, shines through.  Put your thermals on ladies and cozy up to Skiward.  I know you’ll be toasty warm.

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7632850/1/Negative-Twenty-and-Falling

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*Review by FluffyLiz*

Offside by Savage7289

*Made by Rose Arcadia*

Offside ~ Edward’s the star keeper for the Forks High School soccer team, and is already being scouted by leagues overseas. Bella’s just moved from Phoenix and interferes with his…focus. Soccerward lives! Rated M for the good stuff, of course.

English – Angst/Drama – Edward & Bella – Chapters: 125 – Words: 170,098 – Reviews: 32,661 – Updated: 08‑30‑11 – Published: 05-30-11 – Status: Complete

When Cared asked me if I would review Offside by Savage7289, I have to admit I jumped at the chance.  The reason?  Well, apart from the fact that it’s a brilliant fic by the amazing Shay Savage, it’s also directly responsible for me becoming a TwiFic writer – about which, more later.

Offside is the story of a hot young High School Senior who is also the star goalie of his school soccer team.  His father, Carlisle Cullen, is a doctor and the ambitious Mayor of Forks, and has high hopes for Edward to win a professional contract after graduation.  He sees it as his ticket out of a one-horse town, and is single-minded in pushing his son to achieve fame and fortune via his sporting talent.  The fact that Edward is more captivated by Shakespeare than penalty shoot-outs is an annoyance to his father, so much so that Edward has long since stopped risking his ire, keeping his academic yearnings to himself.

“I’m counting on you,” Dad said. He put his hand on my shoulder and gave it a squeeze. I flinched a little and stopped breathing again. Even though I knew I was too built up now for him to really do anything to me, old habits die hard. “You know the plan, now you just have to focus, Edward. Don’t lose your focus. Classes okay so far? I don’t want anything distracting you.”

“They’re okay,” I told him. I shrugged a little, hoping it would get his hand off me. It worked, and I took a deep breath. “It’s only the first week of school, but they’re all okay so far.”

“I never should have let you sign up for those AP classes,” he grumbled.

I really, really didn’t want to have this fight again.

“And no girls,” Dad added. “If you want pussy, I fucking buy you some pussy.”

“Geez, Dad,” I turned my head away, cringing. “Not a problem, okay? Seriously, I need to get to sleep soon.”

“Running tomorrow? Six AM?”

“Yep.”

“Good.”

So, as you can see, Edward is ruled by his bullying father’s ambition, and he seeks relief in sketching – something else his father has no time for.  As for girls, well they’re just a means to an end, and his treatment of them is very much informed by his father’s vile misogyny.  But then, along comes soccer playing Bella, and everything changes.

Long, thick brown hair covering most of her back and shoulders, pale skin, athletically built, and deep brown eyes. She looked up at me, her teeth sank into her bottom lip, and I knew immediately who she was. It was the girl I slammed into after I was kicked out of the game on Friday, and she was sitting at my lab table.  I dropped down next to her and looked at her out of the corner of my eye. She tilted her head down, which made her hair drop over her shoulder and hide her face. It kind of pissed me off, actually, though I wasn’t sure why. I reached over and pushed her hair away from her face and back over her shoulder. She looked up at me, her deep brown eyes wide.

“Hey,” I said as I smiled at her.

“Um…hi,” she replied. She pulled back a little, and her hair dropped away from my fingers. At least it wasn’t hiding her from me anymore.

“I’m Edward,” I told her.

“So I’ve heard,” she said. Her eyes flashed up to Mister Banner, who was beginning his lecture on cellular anatomy.

“Have you now?” I smirked. I wondered just what she had heard, and from whom. “You got a name?”

“Yes.” She turned to look up at the front of the classroom. I had to laugh.

“Want to tell me what it is?” I asked. “Or do we get to play Rumplestiltskin?”

A few other games I could play with her flashed through my mind.

I glanced back over to the girl next to me, and saw the corners of her mouth turn up a little, like she was holding in a laugh. I shifted my lab stool, moving a little closer to her. She looked up at me, and then quickly looked away.

I didn’t touch her, though it was a little tempting. I kept my leg just about three inches away from hers, shifting when she moved away a bit to keep the constant distance. She had long, slender legs, but I could tell they had some muscle to them as well. I resisted the urge to run my hand over her thigh. No need to move too quickly on a chick that was obviously new.  Maybe even a challenge.

Predictably, a relationship is formed, but Carlisle is not happy about it.  He’s such a complete dick, in fact, that Savage felt compelled to ask readers to come up with novel ways to knock him off in her ‘Die, Daddy C, Die’ contest.  I tried my hand at this, submitting my first ever piece of fiction, and thus caught the writing bug.  So, thanks, Shay!  BTW, you should check these out, as some of them are absolutely inspired and very imaginative!

This is inevitably a story of star-crossed lovers, but, as ever with Savage, there’s much more to it than that – there’s heat, there’s angst, and there’s even a little intrigue.  Topped off with a very satisfying denouement, this is yet another high quality and brilliantly told story from one of the fandom’s most talented authors.

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7036128/1/Offside

Die, Daddy C, Die Community here.

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*Review by Midnight Cougar*

Quarterback Rush by musegirl

*Made by perfacidadeliberada*

Quarterback Rush ~ Bella has a chance meeting with college co-ed Edward and is immediately smitten. But how will she handle finding out Edward is a star football player? Will she be his good luck charm or a curse? AU/AH. Fluff, fun, and lemons. Rated M for a reason.

Rated: Fiction M - English – Romance/Humor – Bella & Edward – Chapters: 20 – Words: 111,589 – Reviews: 1,591 - Favs: 2,526 – Follows: 1,592 - Updated: 01-27-12 – Published: 11-10-10 – Status: Complete – id: 6467809

I have to admit, I’ve read a fair amount of Sportsward over the last several years – Baseballward, Soccerward, Swimward, Hockeyward … I seem to be pretty partial to any jock Edward, bulked up, cocky and in some type of sports uniform! *sighs dreamily* But I think my favourite has to a QBward. There is something about Edward Cullen all fit, fast, furious and decked out in a tight football uniform that really does it for me! *fans self*

One of the first QBwards I read was Quarterback Rush by musegirl. Now, it has been quite some time since I read it, but it was definitely memorable. What I remember the most was that I absolutely loved the romance of this story. I read the whole thing in just a few days. The story is set in a Texas college, Edward is the star Quarterback; he is intelligent, a bit cocky, but also adorable, and Bella has no idea who he is as she has no interest in sports. She is an all-around great Bella, though: studious, beautiful, nice; she is so real and down-to-earth. I really enjoyed them both – from their first encounter where their witty banter immediately takes hold, we see their sweet chemistry…

Out of the corner of my eye, I saw a guy smirking at me. Glancing at him, my breath caught. Damn, he was hot. Really, really hot. Panty-wetting hot. Fuckhot. Brown-ish, red-ish…bronze-ish…crazy sex-hair with the most beautiful green eyes I’d ever seen, like fresh-cut grass. A perfectly straight nose and jaw that were a sculptor’s dream and his perfect, totally kissable lips formed that smirk that made my lady parts sit up and take notice.

He lifted an eyebrow to go with his smirk and I quickly looked down, blushing. Fuck, I’d been caught staring. I bit my lip, immediately regretting pulling my hair up so I couldn’t hide behind it. I climbed onto the bus in front of him and headed for the back. The bus was only half full so I took an empty seat in the back corner. Looking out the window, I reached up and released my hair and ran my fingers through it. I peeked through the strands and saw Smirkhot-Sex-Hair Guy chatting with someone before making his way further back. I hastily looked away to avoid getting caught staring again. I heard someone rather noisily take a seat in the row in front of me and I turned my head. Smirkhot-Sex-Hair Guy was sprawled across the row of seats and smirking once again at me. Now I became defensive, “What?”

He chuckled lowly and a shiver danced down my spine. His smirk deepened and he asked, “So, going to the game on Saturday?” Oh dear God in heaven, that voice! That smooth, deep, velvet voice. Just that one sentence had my stomach, amongst other things, quivering. What the hell was wrong with me? I’d never reacted like this to any guy before. I was practically panting over him like a cat in heat.

I mentally shook myself and pulled out my trusty friend, sarcasm. “Oh, yeah. I dream of nothing else.” I rolled my eyes. “Don’t tell me you’re going to lecture me on the wonders of football too? I get enough of that from my father. He thinks I’m un-American.”

Smirkhot-Sex-Hair Guy laughed again and smiled, shaking his head. “I wouldn’t dream of it.” He cocked his head to the side, “You’re an interesting girl. You don’t like football, so I’m guessing you’re not much of a tomboy. But you don’t like shopping either, so you’re not a princess. I can’t quite figure out what kind of girl you are.”

Ah, well, Edward, that is for her to know and you to find out! And since it looks like our Bella, while “quivering” on the inside, can hold her own on the outside, he may just have to work for it. *nods head and smiles*

As you can already see, she did make quite an impression, greatly intriguing our “Smirkhot-Sex-Hair Guy” QBward; and his interest only grows during the first few chapters as they continue to enjoy each other’s company during bus rides home. But it’s after Edward visits her sorority that Bella learns who Edward really is: starting Quarterback Cullen, number 17. Not only does Bella feel she is way out of Edward’s league, being as she is, “…plain as you could get. Brown hair, brown eyes, with that wholesome girl next door look. Not exactly the kind of girl guys would beat down a door to get to,” but she also thinks it’s all a game to him: for the popular jock to romance the quiet, book nerd. But our smooth QBward would disagree wholeheartedly, and his romance knows no bounds, as he pulls out ALL the stops to prove to her he is sincere and to win over his “beautiful girl”…

I was doodling on my notepad when the doorbell rang downstairs. I sighed; the meeting would come to a halt until whoever was at the door left. Jessica ran downstairs to answer the door when singing drifted up to the chapter room. She came racing back upstairs, almost tripping and yelling for us to get downstairs. Half of the girls followed her down and the other half ran to the front balcony. I stayed upstairs, not all that excited. I assumed it was one of the frats ‘serenading’ us. I’d heard Charlotte had met a guy named Peter at one of the parties over the weekend and figured it was his fraternity out there.

I stood in the back, laughing over the song choice, ‘You’ve Lost that Lovin’ Feeling.’ The scene from Top Gun where the guys all serenade their teacher was always one of my favorites. I yelped when Alice grabbed my arm and yanked me to the front of the group. Completely startled, I looked down to see Edward out in front on one knee with a large group of football players behind him as backup. They were all wearing their jerseys and smiling and totally hamming up the performance.

I covered my mouth with one hand, laughing at the sight in front of me. Edward looked up and spotted me. He smiled and, still singing, crooked his finger at me. Eyes wide and blushing, I shook my head. Edward winked at me and nodded, crooking his finger again. Alice dug her nails into my arm in warning and I hastily retreated to the stairs. I walked down them, taking deep breaths to cool my cheeks and calm my pounding heart.

Making my way through the girls gathered at the door, I stepped out in front of them. Edward’s smile was blinding. I took a few more steps forward and he took my hand as they finished the song. I ducked my head causing my hair to fall in a curtain around my face, shielding it from view. I knew my face was bright red still, but I couldn’t bring myself to care when Edward was smiling at me like that. The song ended and Edward rose, grabbing my waist with one hand and supporting my head with the other as he dipped me low to kiss me. I clung to his neck, partly to help keep myself from falling, but also to hold him to me. Even though the kiss was nowhere near as deep as the one we’d shared in my bedroom, I still felt it all the way to my toes.

The girls and guys all cheered when Edward lifted me upright again and I hid my face and grin in his chest.

Now THAT is how a football jock, who’s smitten, wins over his girl and scores his own touchdown! You now see why I found this story so memorable? But this only brings us into chapter 3 and there are 20 chapters, so you have lots more to read about Bella and Edward’s lovely, budding relationship in QR. It was a pleasure for me to read; it’s filled with romance and humour, with a little drama and some lemony goodness thrown in to keep things interesting, as Bella learns all about her “tight end.” *wink*

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6467809/1/Quarterback-Rush

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*Review by AllyVera*

Major Misconduct by m7707

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Coincidental Major by m7707

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Major Misconduct ~Edward Cullen – hot high school hockey player. Bella Swan – shy high school student. They’ve admired each other from afar, so what happens when they finally meet? Will they be strong enough to handle a threat from his past? No good deed goes unpunished…

Rated: Fiction M - English – Romance – Edward & Bella – Chapters: 36 – Words: 160,515 – Reviews: 4,686 - Favs: 5,101 – Follows: 2,345 – Updated: 07-17-10 – Published: 03-16-10 – Status: Complete – id: 5821543

Coincidental Major ~ A tale about a hockey-playing boy who loves his girl. This is Edward’s story from Major Misconduct.

Rated: Fiction M - English – Romance – Edward & Bella – Chapters: 35 – Words: 193,272 – Reviews: 2,917 - Favs: 1,883 – Follows: 1,176 – Updated: 07-05-11 – Published: 02-02-11 – Status: Complete – id: 6709135

It is no secret that I have an unabashed passion for Hockeywards – hell, my Favourite Edward EVER is the original Hockeyward from HunterHunting’s brilliant The Misapprehension of Bella Swan *Ally goes all glassy-eyed thinking about him* Oh sorry, I got sidetracked…  What I do keep under wraps however, is that I am secretly a High School Fic hOOr.  I love them – so when MC and Cared told me about Sportsward, there was only one choice for me – Major Misconduct and its EPOV companion story Coincidental Major written by the wonderful m7707.

Of course, in MM, Bella is a very smart girl for her age and has crushed on the gorgeous Edward Cullen since first laying eyes on him as a freshman.  Being very shy and unsure of herself, she never acts on her crush, and doesn’t actually officially meet Edward until the beginning of junior year when her best friend Alice starts dating Jasper, Edward’s best friend.  What Bella doesn’t know is that Edward has crushed on her for probably the same amount of time… *sigh* These two!  All that wasted time!!

What I adored most about MM and CM are the characters that m7707 has created. Bella is shy and doesn’t run with the popular crowd, but there is a side to her that is fierce, passionate, glorious, and she has a wicked sense of humour.  Edward is not your typical jock, he’s intelligent, focused and very driven and you will adore the way he loves his Bella.

Here is a glimpse of Bella getting a dash anxious waiting for Edward to turn up for their first date – I laughed myself silly when I read this (from chapter 8)…

“At 7:25 I ran down the stairs. Edward seemed like the on-time type. I pulled the curtains in the front window back to peer out into the dark, and jerked back as headlights flashed across the front of the house. Oh God, I hoped he hadn’t seen me looking out and waiting for him like some overeager loser. I spun around, and saw that Charlie was watching me incredulously.

“What?” I demanded. “He’s here. I think. I think that’s him. It’s probably him. Should I get the door? No, you probably should. Will you get it? No! Wait!” I flung my hands out at him as he started to rise from his chair, and he froze. “I’ll get it. I’m sure he doesn’t want to see Dad the Police Chief first thing, give him a second to adjust. Right? Don’t you think?” The doorbell rang, and I jumped as if I’d been goosed. “I’ll get it. Dad! Be nice,” I reminded him, and dashed down the hall to the front door.

“Ooo-kay,” I heard Charlie mumble, and realized I was acting like a lunatic. I paused before the door and took a deep breath, shaking my hands to loosen them. Calm down, Swan.

I pulled the door open, and there he was—Edward Cullen, standing on my front door step—tall, gorgeous, smelling fantastic, and smiling down at me. I just stared at him, leaning against the door for support. “

No wonder Bella got all worked up! She might be shy, but she’s got spunk and is so funny! She’s also a perv (it’s always the quiet ones), and her slight obsession with Edward’s compression pants is hilarious and well-founded. m7707 delighted in her AN’s with YouTube visuals to help those of us who had no idea what compression pants were.  Well, suffice to say, I am an expert now! (Below is the video that m7707 shared with us…  just pretend it’s Edward… although Sidney Crosby does fill out those compression pants pretty well!)

If you are wondering which story to read first, Major Misconduct was written first, and then Coincidental Major.  I read MM first completely and then I read CM as a WIP.  Personally, I would advise to read MM first, and then delve into Edward’s POV afterwards in CM – but you could read them in tandem if you wanted to, but I think it takes away some of the mystery when you know what Edward is thinking – if you know what I mean!

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5821543/1/Major-Misconduct

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6709135/1/Coincidental-Major

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Sportsward Reading List

Another League by CaraNo

Chasing Victory by mpg   Previous review here.

Comp Sem 101 by bornonhalloween 

Evening the Score by DH78

First & Ten by Nolebucgrl  Previous review here.

Foul Territory » by rinabina

Game, Set, Match by MandyLeigh87

Going Under by sparklnfade

He Shoots, She Scores by WitchyVampireGirl  Previous review here.

Lucky Strike by Twiddler83

Melt With You by Jenny0719

Off Piste by landdownunder

Penalty Shot by Edward’s Eternal

Quarterback Sneak by jayhawkbb

Shadowboxer by nobloodnofoul

Sideline Collision by Nolebucgrl   Previous review here.

Stealing Home by Nolebucgrl 

Take The Ice  by bellamarie117

Taking a Shot by TwoTwiMoms

The Purple Banana Hammock by TheFicChick  Previous review here.

Try by shellshock81

Up to Speed by ericastwilight  Previous review here.

Yosemite Decimal by MagTwi78  Previous review here.

We would like to say a big thank you to FluffyLiz for joining us today on Fan Fiction Fridays.  She didn’t include the link to her entry into the Die, Daddy C, Die contest, What Goes Around Cums Around, *snicker* but we just did.

The FicSix

GUEST AUTHOR REVIEW WEEK

Welcome to a special authors’ review week of Fan Fiction Fridays, where today we ~ The FicSix ~ are thrilled to have joining us three talented fan fiction authors who are going to share with you a fic rec of their own!

Please welcome Thimbles, Missus T, and Livie79!

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*Review by Thimbles*

Something True by BelieveItOrNot

Something True ~ With too many secrets and a haunting past she’d love to forget, at seventeen, Bella is sure love doesn’t exist. College dropout Edward Cullen can’t seem to keep hold of love, or his music. A cottage, a lake, a tree, a muse, wrong choices, and heartache. How will these two cope with life and keep afloat? A daily word-prompt WitFit. Alternates between past and present. AH E/B

Rated: Fiction M - English – Angst/Romance – Bella & Edward – Chapters: 20 – Words: 37,557 – Reviews: 1,271 - Favs: 349 – Follows: 597 – Updated: 04-11-13 – Published: 03-15-13 – id: 9103200

Disclaimer: Not only do BelieveItOrNot and I write together on occasion, but she’s also one of my dearest friends—the 10000 miles between us be damned.

As the title implies, Something True is an exploration of truth and falsehood, secrets, rumours, gossip, what things are and what they seem to be. And more than that, it’s the story a young Bella seeking the answer to the question all of us must ask ourselves at some point—who am I? Am I more than the things I’ve done? Am I more than my mistakes and bad choices?

As a little girl, Bella understood secrets. Not the kind learned from others through whispers in ears as she promised not to tell a soul, but the kind that were somehow discovered, that became a true and unwanted part of her—shouts inside her heart that could never be let out. She knew how one secret could grow, stacking itself like a staircase in her mind. And she knew that the longer it went untold, the tighter it had to be locked up, and that if it was released, it would cause devastation and destruction.

Letting a secret like hers out could be like detonating a bomb.

Nobody taught her these things. She just knew. Like knowing if you open your mouth to talk your voice will come out; like knowing if you move one foot in front of the other, you’re walking.

Something True skips back and forward in time, moving between the past and the present with each chapter. Right from the first few chapters, the differences in Bella as we see her “now” and “then” are striking. We see her last winter, as a giggling Junior, holding her own with her friends. This summer, we meet a quiet, withdrawn Senior who is being shunned by almost everyone as taunts fly and rumours abound.

Because of the shift back and forth each chapter, we unravel the mystery of what has happened to change Bella so drastically piece by piece. In the “then” chapters, we watch Bella struggle to come to terms with her mother’s continuing affair. Her English teacher, Mr. Biers, gains her trust with his compliments and kindness, providing a shoulder to cry on and building her sense of self-worth as he ropes her in to grading papers and assisting other students. Vulnerable and somewhat disillusioned, let down by the adults in her life, Bella’s admiration quickly morphs into a crush. Riley—as he allows her to call him—doesn’t discourage her, and it doesn’t take very much before they tumble straight past the line of an acceptable teacher-student relationship.

This can’t end well. And it won’t.

We know from the outset that something will happen to leave present-day Bella a shell of herself, bitter and listless, counting down the days until she can escape from high school. Exactly what it was that’s happened, we can guess, though at this point in the story, we’re not quite sure.

It’s in these present day chapters that we really get to know Edward, too. In his own words, “Some people can be a lot of different things, you know? Maybe that’s why some people have a hard time deciding what to do, because they have a lot of choices. But that’s not me. I’m one thing. A composer. Not a student, not anything else.”

When we meet him, Edward is nursing a broken heart and a dying tree. He’s dropped out of college and is looking for inspiration—for his muse. Through the “now” chapters, we watch Bella and Edward’s friendship grow, their secrets slowly unburdened.

At the time I’m writing this—with eighteen of approximately twenty-five chapters posted—we’re seeing a beautiful, inspiring friendship developing as these two find solace in each other’s company. There’s a peacefulness between them, a sense of trust that allows them to express themselves in each other’s company. As Edward tells Bella early on, “I like your quiet.”

Something True is a witfit (that means BelieveItOrNot gets a prompt each morning, writes her chapter around it and posts the same day), which I think makes the depths this story explores quite remarkable.

I’ll be honest. Personally, I’m generally not interested in reading student-teacher relationships. (Not even, or perhaps especially not, when he’s named Edward.) I’m married to a high school teacher, and I can’t tolerate the romanticizing of these kind of relationships—“age is just a number,” or “it’s different for us.”

But there are some writers I will trust with absolutely any subject, and BelieveItOrNot is one of these writers. There is a grace and sensitivity in the way she approaches difficult subjects that never ceases to amaze me. She has the ability to see beyond the surface of things and to draw out the nuances and complexities that govern the way people interact with each other, and within themselves.

In her writing, we meet characters who are flawed and authentic—real people who make real mistakes. There are no caricatures or melodrama, there is no romanticizing or gratuitous angst—these people and the situations they find themselves in are explored with a deft touch and startling insight.

And of course, I can’t tell you about one of BelieveItOrNot’s stories without mentioning the exquisite craftsmanship that goes into them. The intensity with which she makes you feel, and with such economy of words – it’s steal-your-breath-away stunning. There are a lot of brilliant writers in this fandom, and Believey is among the best of them.

… I’m off to obsessively refresh my email inbox until today’s update lands.

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/9103200/1/Something-True

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*Review by Missus T*

What If by twihart21

*Made by HeatherDawn*

What If ~ Edward is a successful defense attorney living in LA. He lives a lonely, predictable life. But one day, he wakes up in an unfamiliar house, in an unfamiliar room with Bella laying next to him. Will he ever want to wake up from this dream? AH EPOV

Twilight – Rated: M – English – Drama/Romance – Chapters: 31 – Words: 211,785 – Reviews: 2457 – Updated: 7-17-11 – Published: 1-25-10 – Edward & Bella

*Fic is not “complete” in that the final chapter is up, but the epilogue was never posted.

I rec’d What If  by twihart21 in a recent update of my own fic, and Cared asked if I’d be interested in reviewing it for the blog. I’m all kinds of flattered and nervous, so bear with me.

I found twihart21’s story while reading Firefly in Summer as a work in progress. I’ve always had a thing for time travel and parallel universe stories, and FiS left me wanting more – not because the fic was lacking, it’s clearly not – but because I needed something to read between updates. A search of the Twibrary brought me to What If, and I’m so glad it did.

The summary doesn’t quite do this fic justice, although I’m not sure how to explain it all myself. If you say too much it’s spoilery but if you don’t say enough…You just can’t describe it. I’ll give it my best, though. LOL

Los Angeles based attorney Edward Cullen is driven, career focused and lonely. He misses his family and is sick of his predictable life. One night out with friends and family, he’s introduced to a woman, Bella, who makes him wonder if things could be different. Then he wakes up the next morning and everything has changed. He’s in a strange bed with the woman he just met. There’s a picture of the two of them on the wall and as the background picture on his cell phone. He’s inwardly freaking out but she’s entirely comfortable with him.

He sneaks downstairs to investigate while she’s in the shower. He’s never seen the house before, but his friends are all there acting as if everything is normal. He finds mail on the table addressed to himself – but not the self he knows – it’s for Dr. Edward Cullen. In Seattle.

His first reaction to everything is panic. He tries to go home, to find someone who knows him, the Edward he was before he woke up, but it’s as if he’s been erased.

(Edward)

“Hello, sir. Can I help you?” the doorman greeted me. I really wished I could remember people’s names.

“I just have a quick question,” I said, stepping closer to him.

“Okay.”

I leaned towards him and studied him carefully. Still the same doorman, still the same building. What had changed?

“Do I look familiar?”

The expression on his friendly face changed and his eyebrows gathered together in the center of his forehead.

“I mean, the slightest bit? Do you think that there is the slightest possibility that we have met before?”

I stepped even closer, never breaking our eye contact. I wanted to make sure that he stared at me long enough to know without a doubt the answer to my question.

So, I waited. I could tell that he was taking his time, like the solution to this was not easy.

It was as if he knew how important his answer to my question was.

Suddenly, his faced relaxed, and he sighed.

“I’m sorry, sir. But I’m positive we’ve never met.”

I ran my hand through my hair and groaned slightly under my breath. “Thanks anyway. Sorry to bother you.”

Without waiting for his reply, I stalked out of the building and back to the cab. I told the driver to take me back to LAX International Airport.

I wasn’t sure where else to go. I had nothing. I owned nothing. No job. No home. No identity. No life. And for the first time in a long time, I felt completely alone.

As if she heard my thoughts, my phone buzzed in my pocket. A text.

“Come home to me. – B”

I thought for a moment about if I should respond or not. I felt sorry for her. She was waiting on someone. Someone who wasn’t me.

With no home to go back to, Edward has no choice. He jumps into his life in Seattle despite feeling like a fish out of water. He doesn’t know or do things his friends and Bella expect him to, but he’s able to play most of it off. He starts to get a handle on things and recognizes that he likes being this other Edward. He’d rather be this Edward. He loves Bella, and he’s terrified of waking up to find it all gone. Eventually, he can’t fight his feelings and lets himself hope for a future with her.

But this wouldn’t be twific if things went easily, if they rode off into the sunset. Nope. Edward wakes up one morning and he’s back in his cold, sleek Los Angeles condo. I found myself sobbing as I read how Edward reacted to returning to his former life. It was gut wrenching. I couldn’t even imagine his devastation – to finally accept the second chance he felt he’d been given, only to have the rug pulled out from under him.

From there, Edward has one hell of a climb if he wants to get back the life he briefly knew. He has to start over – again. He has to pull himself up, relocate, and convince a girl who hardly knows him that they are in love with each other. It’s no longer a question of what if for him. It’s about what he knows can be.

While I was rooting for Edward and Bella to get back together, I loved that their reunion wasn’t quick and easy. It wasn’t angst ridden I-want-to-eat-Ben-and-Jerry’s-‘til-I-die, but it was real. Because no one lives in a bubble. Life doesn’t always go as planned, and sometimes people get hurt while others are trying to get happy.

I thought Twihart21 did a great job of weaving the different versions of Edward’s life together. There were twists I never saw coming that I felt in my heart because she set them up so perfectly. Little details she dropped in that came back later to fit perfectly in the puzzle. She created an compelling original character in Blake. I liked him a lot, and then I felt awful for him, even during the point of the fic when I wanted to hate him.

This story has humor, some great lemons, some E/B arguments that made me cringe for them, and sweet bits that made me sigh. Pretty much, it had all the feels.

(Edward)

I tip-toed away, thinking about what I had heard.

One broken heart is better than two.

Was it? Possibly.

But I couldn’t help that little feeling inside of me. The one that felt so elated… so overjoyed to know that she felt something for me whether it be a feeling she wasn’t quite sure about. Still. She felt something. And right now, something was better than nothing.

Plus, she thought I was pretty.

Walking into the kitchen, I could feel myself smiling. Bella Swan liked me. She didn’t say it, but I knew that’s what she meant. She liked me. She thought I was pretty. A fluttering in my stomach gave way to the emptiness it had been feeling for so long, and for the first time in a long time there was a new emotion taking over me.

Hope.

And that’s what this fic was about since the beginning. Hope.

The final chapter was posted in July of 2011, and Twihart21 hasn’t published anything new on FFnet since then. I have no idea what happened in her RL or where she’s at, but I’d love to thank her for her words. While I’d still really like to read the epilogue, What If ends at a satisfying place. If you’ve skipped over this story because it’s not marked complete, you should give it a try. If you love the idea of time travel and parallel lives, you should definitely check it out.

*Made by Rose Arcadia*

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5694977/1/What-If

The Twibrary can be found here:  http://twibrary.blogspot.com/

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*Review by Livie79*

Adore, Adore by ooza

*Made by ooza*

Adore, Adore ~ Bella is in a bit of a financial pinch. Can one night with Edward solve all her problems? “What do you want to do to me?” she asked. “Everything.” One-shot written for SFFR, now expanded! BxE, AH, Rated MA for dirty citrus

Rated: Fiction M - English – Bella & Edward – Chapters: 6 – Words: 37,973 – Reviews: 1,749 - Favs: 2,857 – Follows: 4,149 - Updated: 10-13-12 – Published: 01-19-11 – id: 6667983

Summary: Bella is in a bit of a financial pinch. Can one night with Edward solve all her problems? “What do you want to do to me?” she asked. “Everything.”

When we meet Bella, we learn she’s a struggling waitress who just can’t seem to make ends meet. She’s in a pitfall of financial woes with no end in sight.

Enter Edward.

He’s recently taken over the financial responsibilities for the building Bella lives in. This translates to collecting the rent. He sets out to track down Bella, one of his most delinquent residents, but things take an interesting turn when he offers her an alternate solution to clear her debt.

“Look, I don’t want to evict you, okay?”

“So don’t.”

He ran his hand down his face and sighed again. His eyes scanned my apartment, finally settling on the large stack of mail on the table. “Bills?”

“That’s none of your business.”

“Ooh, feisty. I like it.”

I scoffed loudly.

“Bella—”

“Miss Swan,” I corrected through my teeth.

“Miss Swan.” Edward smirked. “Would you be open to coming to an . . . alternate agreement?”

“Like what, a payment plan? It’s not necessary. I’ll give you the money when I get it. I promise.”

“No, not like a payment plan.”

No, not like a payment plan. Edward has something a little more…physical in mind.  When he shares his idea, Bella immediately rejects his offer. Unfortunately, or fortunately depending on how you look at it, Bella’s mediocre paycheck won’t cover her rent and she realizes she’s out of options. After a tense phone conversation with Edward, Bella agrees to his terms: sex for rent.

When she shows up at his apartment, Edward takes complete control. At first she’s hesitant, but Edward’s confidence and cocky attitude quickly break her resolve.

I whimpered in frustration as he removed his fingers. He dragged them higher, grazing the sensitive skin between my cheeks. I inhaled sharply as he applied more pressure and began caressing the area.

“What are you doing?” I choked out.

“You know what I’m doing,” Edward teased, applying more pressure. “Are you going to tell me no again?”

“No.”

Never has a sweeter word been spoken. Because when Bella lets go, the readers are swept away by a tidal wave of lust and left in a puddle of goo. But contrary to what Ooza says, this story isn’t just about smut. She’s created two very complex characters who will send you on an emotional rollercoaster.

Bella struggles to come to terms with what she did but can’t deny how much it helped her financial situation. When rent comes due the following month, Edward offers her the same deal. And even though Bella has the money to cover it, she finds herself accepting. Thus begins their arrangement and subsequently where things get tricky.

Edward is a conundrum. In a relationship that’s supposed to be based purely on sex, he blurs the line time and time again. And his hot and cold behavior leaves Bella’s head spinning.

“You should stay.” His voice was authoritative and didn’t leave much room for argument. I really wasn’t in the mood.

“Look, Edward,” I said sternly. “I’m a big girl, okay? I understand the nature of our . . . arrangement. We’re adults. It’s just sex.” I glanced around the room for my clothes before remembering they were in the entryway. I didn’t want to look for my underwear; he could add them to his collection. “I don’t need to spend the night or cuddle with you to be okay with that.” I turned toward the door, but his next words stopped me in my tracks.

“Maybe I do.”

I looked at him, trying to figure out if he was just trying to manipulate me to get his way, but I could see nothing other than sincerity in his eyes.

“It would make me feel better if you spent the night. Please,” he added quietly.

Apparently my inability to deny him extended beyond sex, because I found myself walking back to the bed.

“Okay,” I agreed. “I’ll stay.”

And then you think, oh wow, he has feelings for her. It makes you smile and feel all warm and fuzzy. That is, until he does something like this:

As I reached the sixth floor, I heard Edward’s low murmuring. I smiled, glad he was home and that I’d get to see him. My excitement came to an abrupt end when his voice was followed by a feminine laugh. I turned the corner, coming face to face with Edward and a very tall, very beautiful woman with silver blonde hair.

I froze. Edward’s eyes widened as he looked at me with an expression that could only be described as panic.

“Hello,” the woman said pleasantly. She smiled, showing off unnaturally white teeth. Her voice seemed to pull Edward from his trance.

“Miss Swan,” he said formally. “What a surprise to see you. Is there a problem with your apartment?”

His words slammed into me with the force of a freight train. I stood there, holding his Tupperware to my chest like an idiot, shocked and unable to come up with a proper response.

So this was how I rated. He could fuck me, he could call me his friend, but the minute he had a hot date, I was nothing but a tenant.

“No,” I answered dumbly.

“Excellent.” Edward wrapped his fingers around the woman’s arm and gently tugged her toward the elevators. “Have a nice evening,” he called over his shoulder.

Ouch. Jerk. Or is he?

Edward has a story. That much is obvious. But since we’re experiencing Bella’s POV, we’re left guessing. It’s one of the many things that make this story so addictive. One minute he’s abrasive and blunt. The next he’s sweet and caring. There’s one thing about him that never changes though: he’s hot as fuck in the bedroom.

The lemons? Oh, my God, the lemons. Hats off to Ooza for some of the hottest sex scenes ever written. But is that enough to make up for his bullshit? I’ve found myself on more than one occasion screaming, “What is his deal?!” And better yet, will Bella bother sticking around to find out? Will he give her a choice?

Edward pressed me against the wall, pinning me with his hands and his body. “You agreed to be mine, remember? Mine.”

Oh…my.

As the story develops and the layers are peeled away you can’t help but fall in love with both characters. When they laugh, you’ll laugh. And when they hurt…so will you. Adore, Adore is an excellent story that is well written and contains all the pieces to make for one hell of an exciting journey. If you’re not already reading Adore, Adore, you’re only cheating yourself. Go! Now!

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6667983/1/Adore-Adore

Visit ooza’s blog for stories, author’s notes, updates, teasers, banners, downloads, etc.: www.gardenofsin.net.

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A quick reminder that the voting in the fabulicious TwiHEA Contest closes 13th April.  With 34 one-shots to choose from, you are sure to find a favourite.

TwiHEA Contest http://www.fanfiction.net/u/4523690/

Blog twiHEAcontest.blogspot.com

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We’d like to plug the daring Let’s Do Anal Anonymous TwiFic Contest.  Sorry – we couldn’t resist!

Blog http://letsdoanal.blogspot.ie/

The back door will remain unlocked and open for entries until April 19, 2013 (midnight CST).

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We would like to say a special Thank You to our lovely guests, Thimbles, Missus T, and Livie79; it was a real honour to have them accept our invitations to review for us, and we are so excited about the stories they have shared! Thank you, ladies!

Have a lovely week!
The FicSix

The Heart of Country Contest WINNERS!

Who doesn’t love a cowboy? And a Cowboyward, outlaws, country girls and Southern Belles, even better! It was our pleasure ~ The FicSix ~ to affiliate Fan Fiction Fridays with the The Heart of Country Contest and to make it our feature post today!

Thank you to the lovely ladies, PrettyKittyArtist & Les16, who hosted the contest, as we thoroughly enjoyed reading these swoonworthy stories! Now, we are thrilled to present ALL THE WINNERS and give a brief, personal note about each one! CONGRATULATIONS!

The Heart of Country Contest WINNERS!

The Heart of Country

The Heart of Country Contest on fanfiction.net ~ to read all the entries!

The Heart of Country Contest blog ~ for contest information, and…

WINNERS!  WINNERS! WINNERS!

“We just want to thank everyone that participated! This was so much fun and we had so many wonderful stories to read. Thank you to everyone that pimped, shared, wrote, read and voted! A big, huge thank you to our amazing Secret keepers for all their hard work, and especially our judges! It’s been a blast!” ~ PrettyKittyArtist & Les16

JUDGES VOTES…

SILVER SPUR AWARD

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 Stars by Troublefollows1017

Stars ~ Edward’s life used to be perfect. A pretty girl with big brown eyes told him she loved him and made him believe she’d be his forever. Now his life sucks. That girl got on a bus and never looked back. Maybe he should have asked her to stay. He won’t make that mistake again.

Twilight – Rated: M – English – Romance – Chapters: 1 – Words: 12,085 – Reviews: 144 – Published: 3-5-13 – Edward & Bella – Complete

Everything about “Stars” drew me in. The raw emotion, the love lost but nowhere near forgotten, the gorgeous backdrop of Texas and it’s endless night skies, the superb writing – they will all capture you and you will only need to be a short way into the story before it is clear as crystal why it won the Judges Choice for the Silver Spur (Best Overall Use of Prompts). ~ Extended.

Musical Prompt ~ Don’t You Wanna Stay by Jason Aldean

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/9073461/1/Stars

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Down Home by MrsSpaceCowboy

Down Home ~ Sometimes, everything you’re looking for ends up being right where you left it. *Entry for The Heart of Country Contest. 1st Place Silver Spur Award Public Vote, 2nd Place Silver Spur Award Judges Choice, 1st Place Gentlemen Wear White Award (Swooniest Fella) Public Vote and Judges Choice, 2nd Place Hay Ride Award Judges Choice.* Now expanded!

Twilight – Rated: M – English – Romance – Chapters: 1 – Words: 10,146 – Reviews: 76 – Published: 3-4-13 – Bella & Edward

When you read Down Home, you will quickly realize why it won three awards in this contest. The author is able to plop the reader right down in the middle of her characters’ lives and seamlessly acquaint us all. As the story unfolds, you’ll find that her Edward and Bella are not only likable, but also realistic. Their situation is not uncommon in today’s society, and I was rooting for them from the beginning. It’s a feel-good, coming home story that’s worthy of this recognition.

Musical Prompt ~  Want To by Sugarland  

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/9070588/1/Down-Home

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HAY RIDE AWARD (BEST LEMON)

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Tethered by Jonesn353402

Tethered ~ She’s running from her past. He’s tied to his. *Winner* The Heart of Country Contest awards inside.

Twilight – Rated: M – English – Romance/Drama – Chapters: 26 – Words: 11,938 – Reviews: 285 – Updated: 3-7-13 – Published: 3-4-13 – Bella & Edward

Tethered was one of the first Cowboyward entries I read, and I enjoyed the writing style, presentation of the story, vivid descriptions, and how Jonesn353402  defined the title, and then intricately wove it throughout the heartbreaking, but healing, storylines of both Edward and Bella. There is definitely a HOT reason why it was the winner as: 1st place Judges Vote ~ Hay Ride Award (aka lemon), and 2nd place Public Vote ~ Hay Ride Award … lots of steamy sex to lead to their HEA!

Musical Prompt ~ Don’t You Wanna Stay by Jason Aldean

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/9070514/1/Tethered

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BLESS HER HEART AWARD (SASSIEST GAL)

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Take A Little Ride With You by MDiva22

Take a Little Ride With You ~ When his parents decide to move from the Chicago suburbs to their small Indiana hometown, Edward Masen’s world is turned upside down when a beer drinkin,’ curses-like-a-sailor brunette hellion blows into his life. **Winner of the Judge’s Choice Bless Her Heart (Sassiest Gal) Award in The Heart of Country contest**

Twilight – Rated: M – English – Romance/Humor – Chapters: 1 – Words: 5,999 – Reviews: 4 – Published: 3-5-13 – Bella & Edward – Complete

This is a lovely slice of summer, after high school graduation when Edward finds that country-life suits him better than Chicago ever did. Fun and full of life Bella is a pleasant shock to his system and shows him just what he’s been missing.

Musical Prompt ~ Take a Little Ride by Jason Aldean

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/9071437/1/Take-a-Little-Ride-With-You

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Unbridled by bornonhalloween

Unbridled ~ When a big city girl shows up to clean the stables, she unearths more than manure in the straw. Can the horse-whispering cowboy give over the reins to his crusty heart?

Twilight – Rated: M – English – Romance – Chapters: 1 – Words: 10,459 – Reviews: 55 – Published: 3-4-13 – Edward & Bella – Complete

Cynical cowboy, Edward is less than impressed with babysitting guests at the family’s luxury dude ranch experience. He may not want to play nice, but confident and charmingly persuasive City Slicker Bella knows just how to break down his barriers!

Musical Prompt ~ Why You Wanna? by Jana Kramer

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/9070829/1/Unbridled

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GENTLEMEN WEAR WHITE AWARD (SWOONIEST)

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PUBLIC VOTE WINNERS…

SILVER SPUR AWARD

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Hard To Love by KatHat

Hard to Love ~ Sometimes you have to get really lost to find what you are looking for.

Twilight – Rated: M – English – Chapters: 1 – Words: 10,038 – Reviews: 20 – Published: 2-22-13 – Edward & Bella – Complete

The moment I saw the picture prompts this powerful image pulled at my heartstrings.  Believe me, the prompt is integral to this touching tale and Hard to Love is just as bittersweet and compelling as the prompt intimates.  It’s no wonder to me that  Hard to Love won a prize for the use of prompts.

Hard to Love features a Bella and Edward equally lost in their own individual way; will the crossing of their paths change everything? It’s beautifully written sweet and lonely Edward is a rightful Swooniest Fella winner. Le Sigh!

Musical Prompt ~ Hard To Love by Lee Bice

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HAY RIDE AWARD (BEST LEMON)

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Mud On The Tires by KatHat

Mud on the Tires ~ Edward is a shy Texas country boy used to working long hard hours in the fields. Can one feisty little cowgirl convince him to cut loose and get a little down and dirty? Written for The Heart of Country contest. First place in public vote for Bless Her Heart Award and Hay Ride Award!

Twilight – Rated: M – English – Romance – Chapters: 1 – Words: 10,385 – Reviews: 2 – Published: 3-5-13 – Edward & Bella

This dirty little tale is about a a hard-working Edward and a LRIGWOC Bella covered in mud. Entirely in EPOV, it shows us a day in his mundane life on the farm. All seems bland, until a firecracker in Red boots shows up at the Fourth of July party and rocks his world…literally.

Musical Prompt ~ Mud On The Tires by Brad Paisley

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6nxHNrIwJA

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/9071308/1/Mud-on-the-Tires

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BLESS HER HEART AWARD (SASSIEST GAL)

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GENTLEMEN WEAR WHITE AWARD (SWOONIEST)

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List of all story entries and their respective author…

HARD TO LOVE–KATHAT

DOWN HOME –MRSSPACECOWBOY

STARS–TROUBLEFOLLOWS1017

JUST ONE NIGHT–TWILIGHTOBSESSED09

SAVANNAHS SUNRISE–JIFFSIMPSON

TAKE A LITTLE RIDE WITH ME–MDIVA22

LITTLE TOWN, TEXAS–JIFFY KATE

ROPIN A SITTER–WEEKITTYANDTAT

COWBOY CASSANOVA–TEAMSWITZERLANDMOM

GOODBYE IN HER EYES –SHAHULA

HOME NOT HOME HOME –WRITTENBYABDEX

THE SOUND OF STEELGUITARS ON A FALLEN SOUL–STACELEO

SMOKEY BARS AND PRETTY GIRLS–LAURIE WHITLOCK

MUD ON THE TIRES–KATHAT

UNBRIDLED–BORNONHALLOWEEN

TETHERED–JONESN353402

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*swoon*

“Save a horse, ride a Cowboy!”

We’d like to thank all the contest entrants for the fun and enjoyable reading, and to PrettyKittyArtist & Les16, for the affiliation, and CONGRATULATE all the WINNERS! YeeHaw!

The FicSix ~ Midnight Cougar, Cared, AllyVera, Ilovealion, Gingerandgreen, and WiltshireGlo

‘March’ing into a Myriad of Fics

Welcome to March everyone! This week The FicSix are ‘March’ing into a Myriad of Fics with a collection of seven stories that we reviewed in earlier Fan Fiction Fridays posts that are now complete!

Also, we have three exciting WIP fics for you to sink your teeth into and also a quick reminder about the wonderful Heart of Country Contest that is open at the moment…

 

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The Heart of Country Contest

The Heart of Country

IMPORTANT:  The Heart of Country Contest voting closes tomorrow, March 2nd 2013, so you still have time to go and vote for your favourites. There are 16 entries and we have had great fun reading through them.  We can’t wait for the winners to be announced on March 3rd!

Please visit the Heart of Country website here:  http://theheartofcountrycontest.weebly.com 

You can read the entries here: http://www.fanfiction.net/u/4444632/

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 Figmentum by Thimbles

Figmentum: 1. figment, fiction, invention, unreality; 2. thing formed, devised; 3. image. She coaxes him into existence with every word she writes. What will Bella do when she finds herself falling in love with the main character in her latest novel?

Rated: Fiction M - English – Romance/Angst – Bella & Edward – Chapters: 18 – Words: 106,643 – Reviews: 893 - Favs: 328 – Follows: 467 – Updated: 01-14-13 – Published: 09-28-12 – Status: Complete – id: 8564452

Figmentum has a most unusual premise that in theory should not work, but in practice it’s perfect, and really makes one think about that fine line between reality and fiction. ~ Cared & Midnight Cougar

Link to previous review: 

http://robattack.wordpress.com/2012/10/05/fanfiction-fridays-oct-512/

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8564452/1/Figmentum

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Carnelian and Ice by Raum

*Made by Raum*

Carnelian and Ice ~ COMPLETE – “A man struggling to escape from the darkness, and a woman who thinks she doesn’t deserve the light. How will an ice sculpture affect their lives?” AU with vampires.

Rated: Fiction M – English – Romance/Hurt/Comfort – Bella & Edward – Chapters: 10 – Words: 17,782 – Reviews: 494 – Favs: 150 – Follows: 201 – Updated: 12-21-12 – Published: 10-08-12 – Status: Complete – id: 8592134

Carnelian and Ice is a powerful yet beautifully unique Vampella tale of finding your soul mate and the sacrifices you will make to have a future with them. ~ Cared & Midnight Cougar

Link to previous review: 

http://robattack.wordpress.com/2012/11/16/fanfiction-fridays-the-rise-of-vampella/

*made by Raum*

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8592134/1/Carnelian-and-Ice

Raum’s Blog:  http://myreadinglounge.blogspot.ie/

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Now and Then by troublefollows1017

*Made by Jaime Arkin*

Now and Then ~ Right now, she can’t remember. He can’t forget or let go. Then, she fell in love fast and hard. So did he. Can the heart remember what the mind has forgotten? Edward can only hope.

Rated: Fiction M – English – Hurt/Comfort/Romance – Edward & Bella – Chapters: 16 – Words: 61,783 – Reviews: 3,281 – Favs: 1,650 – Follows: 2,178 – Updated: 02-19-13 – Published: 09-04-12 – Status: Complete – id: 8497520

Now and Then was based on the movie The Vow, but as always, Troublefollows went above and beyond with her incredible storytelling abilities, and brought us a compassionate, and all-consuming, beautiful HEA Rockerward love story that you will not want to miss reading. ~ Midnight Cougar

Link to previous review:

http://robattack.wordpress.com/2012/09/14/fanfiction-fridays-sept-1412/

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8497520/1/Now-and-Then

troublefollows1017′s Blog 

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Breaking Free by RFM86 and The Little Wise Owl

*Made by Cared*

Breaking Free ~ On the run and quickly running out of time, to what lengths will British musician, Edward Cullen, go to regain his freedom? Will Bella Swan be his saving grace…or just another thorn in his side? A collaborative fic with The Little Wise Owl.

Rated: Fiction M – English – Humor/Suspense – Edward & Bella – Chapters: 23 – Words: 40,797 – Reviews: 441 – Favs: 148 – Follows: 210 – Updated: 12-09-12 – Published: 06-29-12 – Status: Complete – id: 8267967

Go on the run with this Fugitiveward and gang for an exciting and adventurous escape! ~ Cared

Link to previous review: 

http://robattack.wordpress.com/2012/09/07/fanfiction-fridays-sept-712/

*Mug Shot by Cared*

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8267967/1/Breaking-Free

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He Shoots, She Scores: The Full Story by WitchyVampireGirl

*Made by CullensTwiMistress*

He Shoots, She Scores: The Full Story ~ See how it all started. What did Bella do once she laid eyes on Edward Cullen to make sure he was hers. Watch as shy Bella stops at nothing to get her man. All Human, canon couples, a bit OOC.

Twilight – Rated: M – English – Romance/Humor – Chapters: 31 – Words: 159,106 – Reviews: 1628 – Updated: 2-19-13 – Published: 6-28-12 – Bella & Edward – Complete

Hockeyward is the one playing the game of his life on the ice but watch how Obsessella scores her man! ~ Cared & Midnight Cougar

Link to previous review: 

http://robattack.wordpress.com/2012/09/28/fanfiction-fridays-sept-2812/

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8264586/1/He-Shoots-She-Scores-The-Full-Story

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Unrequited by Perry Maxwell

Unrequited ~ AH, BPOV: Edward left Bella almost a year ago, upending her whole world. What happens when Bella receives a phone call that just might shatter it? “Wait, Alice…Edward is dying?” I choked out.

Twilight – Rated: M – English – Angst/Hurt/Comfort – Chapters: 23 – Words: 115,039 – Reviews: 4141 – Updated: 12-23-12 – Published: 10-8-11 – Bella & Edward – Complete

Unrequited is a beautifully written story that makes your heart ache to its core, and your eyes burn from the tears you’ve shed, but this intense read is all so worth it in the end! ~ Midnight Cougar & Cared

Link to previous review: 

http://robattack.wordpress.com/2012/01/13/fanfiction-fridays-180-degrees-of-edward/

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7446868/1/Unrequited

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A Life Less Ordinary by CullensTwiMistress

A Life Less Ordinary ~ Bella is a single mom not really looking for anything. But once it’s sitting right in front of her, will she be able to make her move and realize she deserves it? AH; BxE; BPOV.

Rated: Fiction M - English – Romance/Drama – Bella & Edward – Chapters: 27 – Words: 68,262 – Reviews: 1,245 - Favs: 641 – Follows: 741 – Updated: 12-31-12 – Published: 04-23-12 – Status: Complete – id: 8051812

This lovely fic shows it’s never to late to find ‘The One’ to make your life less ordinary! ~ Cared

Link to previous review: 

http://robattack.wordpress.com/2012/08/03/fanfiction-fridays-aug-312/

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8051812/1/A_Life_Less_Ordinary

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*Review by GingerandGreen*

Unexpected by Lolo84

*Made by Astrid*

Unexpected ~ He was just doing his sister one last favor by letting one of the girls from her shelter stay with him. He didn’t expect her to be so young, he didn’t expect her to be so broken, he didn’t expect her to have a link to his past, and he sure as hell didn’t expect to fall in love with her. Angst/Drama/Romance (eventually) AH. EPOV.

Rated: Fiction M - English – Hurt/Comfort/Friendship – Bella & Edward – Chapters: 5 – Words: 6,946 – Reviews: 283 - Favs: 217 – Follows: 381 – Updated: 02-23-13 – Published: 02-02-13 – id: 8970391

Lolo84 is a new-to-me author, but I suspect she is well-known to many of you.  Her new story, ‘Unexpected’ might be new-to-you though, as the first chapter was published on ff.net and TWCS on the 2nd February. Already, we are five gripping chapters in.

Stories that deal with the particular hardships women all too often face are kind of my thing, as long as they deal with issues like abuse, domestic violence and rape honestly and with respect. I have no doubt that Lolo is going to write with insight and sensitivity about the awful situations both Bella and Edward have apparently faced. I can’t wait to find out what has happened in their pasts – and there are so many hints already – and how they are going to comfort each other eventually.

At first, Edward might appear to some to be aggressive and unyielding:

“Edward.”

I smile. “Yes, Angela, darling how can I help you?”

“Your sister’s on line two.”

I groan. I don’t feel like dealing with her right now. “Is it an emergency?”

“I didn’t ask. But if I try and send her away, we both know she’ll call again.”

“Fine.” I huff. “Send her through.” She dashes out of my office and seconds later, my phone is ringing. “Masen,” I answer gruffly.

“Edward! Hi, are you busy?”

“Yeah.” I lie. “I’m about to go into a meeting.”

“But it’s almost lunch time.”

I sigh. She knows I don’t schedule anything too important mid-day, which is a wonder why she bothered asking. “What can I do for you, Esme?”

“Sheesh, I just wanted to invite you over for dinner tomorrow.”

“Is your child of a husband going to be there?”

“Edward.”

“What? It was just a question.”

“He lives here—so, yes he’s going to be here.”

“Then no, sorry I can’t make it.”

Her response is immediate, as if she already knew what I was going to answer. “It’s really not fair you’re not even making an effort. He really wishes you guys could be friends you know. You live a barely five minute drive away—would it kill you to just come over and hang out sometime?”

“Not gonna happen.” I scoff.

“Edward, you and Carlisle are the two most important men in my life—the only men in my life. Can’t you at least try? For me?”

Of course he goes – and sets off a train of events he has absolutely no desire for. I can’t help thinking that this Edward is going to be one of my favourites. I hope you’ll join me in finding out.

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8970391/1/Unexpected

http://www.thewriterscoffeeshop.com/library/viewstory.php?sid=8527

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*Review by Wiltshire Glo*

 Dirty South Drug Wars by Hoodfabulous

*Made by Hoodfabulous*

Dirty South Drug Wars ~ Bella and Edward meet at age twelve after the death of Bella’s father, a death blamed on the Cullen family.  Their families are sworn enemies, fighting for territory over their rival drug trafficking businesses. Bella and Edward meet again at age eighteen and their attraction to one another is undeniable.  Will their forbidden love destroy them both? A Dirty South Fanfic. AH/OOC.

Rated: Fiction M - English – Drama/Romance – Bella & Edward – Chapters: 8 – Words: 58,892 – Reviews: 304 - Favs: 259 – Follows: 402 – Updated: 02-25-13 – Published: 01-31-13 – id: 8964195

Think Romeo and Juliet or Westside Story, add in the heartbreaking loss of one parent and the indifference of another, give it a good dose of Mississippi character and a sprinkling of pot, mix it up and there you have a recipe for an intriguing story of love across the great divide….or in this case, the Tennessee-Tombigbee River.

Dirty South Drug Wars opens with the grim reality of warring drug traffickers. The funeral of Charlie Swan; killed in retribution for the death of Edward Sr. The disbelief and shock of twelve-year-old Bella both palpable as she struggles to make sense of the situation, when two unwelcome visitors arrive to pay their respects and complicate her life further.

“You see that man, Isabella?” I heard my Uncle Aro whisper as he sat back down on the pew, scooting next to me. Following his harsh glare, my eyes landed on the blonde man who now stared directly at me, causing my heart to jump in my throat in shock.

“Yes, sir,” I replied quietly, in a low whisper, taking slow, deep breaths. The man now had his hand placed softly on the little boy’s shoulder and was bent slightly at the waist, whispering in his ear as well as they watched us, mirroring us. I wondered if they were having the same conversation that we were.

“That’s Carlisle Cullen,” he said quietly, indicating the blonde man who stood a short distance away. “That little boy is his nephew, Edward. Carlisle and the little boys’ father, Edward Sr., were brothers.” I nodded my understanding, my young mind mapping out the relationship of the two males standing nearby.

“Edward’s father died not too long ago and Carlisle raises the boy now as his own. Carlisle Cullen...he’s the king now, now that your daddy is gone,” my uncle mumbled, his dark eyes staring deeply into mine.

The meeting of Edward and Bella is so touching and remains a cherished but secret memory throughout her teens. As time jumps rapidly in the next couple of chapters, we’re introduced to various members of Bella’s family and shown her protective unwavering support of her sister Alice, lovely moments with Nana and her wild cousins, including a Kate you will love.

Despite the Swan / Cullen truce that the families stay on their respective sides of the Tenn-Tom River,

Kate persuades Bella that they’re in need of a good party and some male company……armed with the aliases of Cassie and Marie the girls cross the bridge….

Kate grasped my hand and we squealed as we topped the bridge. The lights from the barges were glowing softly below. Suddenly I felt free; it was a dangerous, foreign, yet addictive feeling, sort of like the feeling I had the first time I smoked weed. It was a feeling I could only get when I’d done something bad, dangerous, but utterly satisfying at the same time.

As we crossed that bridge, something deep within me told me that everything was about to change that night and nothing would ever be the same again.

…and she was right! Bella and Kate start something that night that is beyond their control and although the truce was broken before they drove across that bridge, the consequences of their actions quickly become apparent.

Although there is an underlying feeling of inevitable disaster, there are terrific light moments sprinkled throughout and so far my nominations for best supporting characters are Nana and Garrett! Told from Bella’s POV and at eight chapters in so far, Hoodfabulous clearly has a deep affection for the South and paints a picture so vivid I feel like I’ve taken a visit and dipped my toes in the Swan’s lake. Oh..and I definitely want to try a Moon Pie!

Updating on Mondays and Thursdays, Dirty South Drug Wars deserves some lovin’, so y’all make a date in your diaries!

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8964195/1/Dirty-South-Drug-Wars 

http://hoodfabulous.wix.com/hoodfabulousfiction

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*Review by Midnight Cougar*

 Shattered Hearts by Greye Granger

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Shattered Hearts ~ Bella knows what it’s like to be alone, and when the only person she’s ever really loved commits the ultimate betrayal, she turns to the man who’s wife has stolen her husband. E/B. RATED M. TATTWARD. BPOV.

Twilight – Rated: M – English – Romance/Drama – Chapters: 6 – Words: 14,482 – Reviews: 370 – Updated: 2-24-13 – Published: 2-6-13 – Edward & Bella

Although Greye Granger is a fan fiction author of 10 stories for Twilight, I only recently found her when she drew me into her enjoyable writing style with her heartwarming Cowboyward story, Ride to You, which is now complete.  And now I am reading her new compelling story, Shattered Hearts, which is one of my ‘drop everything to read the update’ fics!

Shattered Hearts is a story that deals with a sensitive subject: infidelity. But don’t panic…it’s not Edward or Bella cheating on each other in this deep storyline, it’s their spouses cheating with each other on Bella and Edward. Oh yes, it’s intense, heartbreaking, but oh so good!

We now have 6 chapters, and are only starting to get into the ‘heart’ of the matter. Bella Black is married to Jacob, and Edward Masen is married to Tanya, where it gets complicated is that Tanya is the new lawyer in Jacob’s office. And now, after some convert investigation on Bella’s part, Bella and then Edward, start to suspect that their spouses have much more than a ‘working relationship’…

Excerpt from chapter 3:

I sat straight as a board on one of the Masens’ deck chairs. My right hand nearly crushed the glass of brandy it held as I sipped more. The burn in my throat that the dark liquid caused was welcomed. Mr. Masen had put on a shirt, sadly. Although, it did allow me to concentrate better. He leaned back into his chair across from me and propped his right ankle up on his left knee. I swallowed hard.

“So, what is this about, Mrs. Black?”

“Call me Bella, please,” I blurted. He grinned. It was infectious.

“I’m here, Mr. Masen-”

“Edward, please,” he said, chuckling. I looked to the deck floor shyly.

“Edward,” I corrected. “I’m here because of my husband and your wife.”

“Yes?”

“Well,” I choked again. I couldn’t do it. I wanted to literally smack myself across the face. Instead, I dug in my leather bag, pulled out the receipt, and handed it to Edward forcefully.

His eyebrows crossed, but he unfolded the paperwork to read over it. His face never changed. It worried me.

“What am I supposed to be seeing?” he asked. My shoulders slumped. I took down more brandy, but part of the drink didn’t enter my mouth fully. I blushed and wiped my chin. Somehow I had become an idiotic woman that couldn’t speak.

“I’ve never been to Florida,” I said quietly. Edward didn’t catch on. “Read farther down,” I suggested. His pretty eyes went back to the paper.

“Tanya Black,” he stated. Then, he laughed. “Nice typo. But I don’t see why you came all this way to show me a small typo.” I sucked in a breath so deep that it almost made me dizzy all over again.

“Edward, I think our spouses are having an affair.”

Well, there you have it, two beautiful people are now ‘shattered’ as cruel reality drives a stake into their hearts…but do they easily accept it? No, it’s not that simple…it’s an emotional and heart-wrenching process for both of them to accept that ‘ultimate betrayal’ before they finally ally and decide that it’s time to find concrete evidence to corroborate their suspicions.

I am so excited for the next update! I won’t tell you why, you’ll have to read this intriguing and involved story for yourself to find out, but let’s just say… Tattward *swoon* and this lonely but strong Bella may be starting an adventure of their own!  Enjoy, I know do!

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8984313/6/Shattered-Hearts

Facebook group for teasers and more: Stories By Greye Granger

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Thank you for joining us again on Fan Fiction Fridays. As always, we would love to hear your thoughts and your fic recs in the comments.

The FicSix ~ Cared, AllyVera, Ilovealion, Gingerandgreen, WiltshireGlo, and Midnight Cougar

New To You Fics

Welcome, today we have a cache of New To You Fics for your reading pleasure ~ what we’ve recently started for new WIPs and an exciting contest affiliation. But first we’d like to share with you a special previous rec that is now complete. It’s very near and dear to our hearts because it was partially written by a member of our FicSix ~ Ilovealion! ❤

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Pure Revelations by Georgialion

*Originally rec’d on FanFiction Fridays – Guest Review Week Nov 25/11  by Cared.*

*Made by Melee03*

Pure Revelations ~ E & B share a class at UDub, but not much else. She’s shy & reserved as she adjusts to a new life. He’s angry & isolated because of his upbringing in the mysterious and secretive LaVerrot Estates. Fate brings them together, but will their love be allowed?

Rated: Fiction M – English – Romance/Suspense – Edward & Bella – Chapters: 95 – Words: 644,631 – Reviews: 3,467 – Favs: 1,278 – Follows: 1,301 – Updated: 01-29-13 – Published: 01-30-11 – Status: Complete – id: 6699731

Pure Revelations

Pure pride – that’s what this review is all about.

The FicSix are rapidly becoming a close knit group of friends with a great deal of respect for one another, and when one of us achieves something you can hear the celebration echoing around the globe.

Today, we have a special reason for celebration: one of our members, the tiny girl with a huge heart Ilovealion, together with her Southern Belle girlfriend Georgiaedwardlover, has completed the fabulous story Pure Revelations – and we want to tell you all about it.

Rereading the first two chapters of PR is an exercise in awe, because 95 chapters and over a year later, you can see how expertly everything for this mysterious tale was set up from the word go. Edward can barely restrain his fire and drive in the restrictive setting we find him in. Frustration with the strictures of an environment he nevertheless respects makes him almost petulant. He appreciates all he has been given and loves those close to him with the brooding moodiness of Midnight Sun Edward, but you get a real sense of the man bursting to emerge.

Bella is similarly restrained on the cusp of adulthood. She quietly and wryly observes her family and friends with an outward passivity that you just know masks a rumbling volcano of power and protectiveness.

Here is the moment Edward sets his poor, sexually frustrated, celibate eyes upon Bella:

The words around me start to fade as I focus in on the beauty walking behind the troll named Lauren.

She’s a vision, with long shiny hair the color of forbidden dark chocolate and a stunning face with just a hint of color, like she’s blushing. She watches her feet as she slowly climbs the stairs. Her arms are folded over her ample chest and holding several books, a lemonade, and an apple. She has her lower lip pulled in between her teeth as she timidly follows Lauren and Jessica to a table. As the troll and slut plop down and spread out enough food for five people, the brown-headed goddess sits down carefully in her chair. She allows her hair to drape over one side, shielding her face from her tablemates, but not from me. I’m captivated by the flawless, fair skin that covers her delicate features. It looks silky, touchable…kissable.

I don’t know what it is about this girl, but I’m having trouble pulling my eyes away from her form. As the girls next to her talk continuously, she pulls out a text book and sips on her lemonade. I watch the liquid flow across her pouty lips and imagine how soft they must feel. What I wouldn’t give to…

“Hello, Earth to Edward,” I barely hear as I’m slowly drawn away from her and out of my stupor.

As I turn to reconnect with my tablemates, I realize that every eye is on me. They look stunned or pissed or something.

How long have I been watching her?

Emmett says, “What the hell, man? You were in some kind of voodoo trance.”

Emmett? When did Emmett get here?

“You were staring at the hobgoblin and her sidekicks,” Jasper laughs.

Why is Jasper laughing at me?

“Were you entranced by the fat ass, the skinny legs, or the big nose? I mean, seriously dude, I’ve never seen you all slack jawed and drooling like that.”

Wait, was I really drooling?

And *poof*! Here begins the epic battle of Edward’s conscience with the python in his pants.

Yes, there is sex, and sexiness, in spades, don’t you worry. There is also humour and challenge, romance and angst, and anything else you could possibly want in a story. But the biggest thing Pure Revelations has to offer – even bigger than Edward’s python – is a twisting, turning, unexpected and mind-blowing mystery in an exceptionally well-crafted plot. You will be tearing at your sex-hair trying to figure out the revelations ahead of time.

The story is told in alternating POVs, with Edward written by Ilovealion and Bella by Georgiaedwardlover. Together this pair have worked incredibly hard to bring us Pure Pleasure as Georgialion. Please join us in giving this story all the love it truly deserves.

~ Gingerandgreen

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I am so thrilled for Ilovealion and georgiaedwardlover, and congratulate them on a job very well done! Pure Revelations is all that was described above by my counterpart, Gingerandgreen, so without repeating her lovely sentiments and apt descriptions of the story, I want to say that one thing that stood out for me in this enthralling tale is how the characters are so well defined. They really drew me into the story. From Edward’s intense emotions and views on life, which I felt as my own through his musings, to Bella’s quiet yet strong reserve; I loved reading them and how they were intricately woven into this complicated storyline.

It was also in the presentation of their complex personas that I was captivated. Right from chapter 1 when Edward is describing his gated life, I felt like I was there with him, experiencing his world and its effect, and what he felt like he was missing from his life. And then with Bella…she was a character that really grew, for me, and was the epitome of literary character development. I loved this Bella, and what Georgiaedwardlover says in her A/N in chapter 2 that she wanted to accomplish with her Bella is exactly what I saw happening before my very eyes, and it was extraordinary to read:“The Pure Revelations Bella is shy and insecure, but, believe me, she has reason to be. Her character will be transformed from a tentative, very private, almost formal person to one who is open, hopeful and fun. It’s amazing what love does for her.”

I encourage you to read this epic story, involving lots of romance, humour and suspense to keep you reading! I just know you’ll fall in love with everything wonderful that Pure Revelations has to offer in an Edward and Bella Twilight fan fiction! That special connection we look for is brought forth so well through these sweet characters. Enjoy!

~ Midnight Cougar

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6699731/1/Pure-Revelations

http://www.fanfiction.net/u/2618600/georgialion

http://www.twilighted.net/viewstory.php?sid=15084&chapter=1

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*Review by AllyVera*

Polaroid by RockRaven244

Polaroid by RockRaven244

Polaroid ~ A glimpse, a snapshot, a frame, an image…this is how they come. Some a blur, some crystal clear; like a Polaroid. She told me not to interfere, to live life, and love my family. And I do…most of the time.

Rated: Fiction M – English – Romance/Drama – Bella & Edward – Chapters: 9 – Words: 15,566 – Reviews: 179 – Favs: 82 – Follows: 119 – Updated: 02-09-13 – Published: 01-03-13 – id: 8871334

Sometimes browsing FanFiction.net aimlessly can be the most rewarding experience.  About two weeks ago, I discovered this little gem by RockRaven244 called Polaroid. I was sucked in by the summary, and then addicted by the time I got to the end of the first chapter.

Polaroid’s topic has been touched on before, but the premise of the story is very unique.  Bella has the gift of seeing the future, but at times it is a heavy burden for her to carry.  Imagine ‘seeing’ your current boyfriend leaving you and marrying someone else!  It really makes you re-think calling it a gift!

After relocating for her job, Bella meets Mr Masen (Edward’s grandfather) – and you get the feeling right away that Mr Masen knows more than he lets on about Bella’s talents.

Edward, like Bella, is relocating as well – but for Edward he is coming home to his family with a heart that needs mending.

The mystery that RockRaven244 has woven into this story is palpable, and I can’t wait to see how it all turns out – you certainly get the feeling that there is a higher power bringing Edward and Bella together.

My normal M.O is to show you Bella’s first sight of Edward, but I am breaking tradition – here and bringing you her first sight of a different yet equally as appealing Edward – his grandfather.

From chapter six

“The man that walked toward me was a very handsome, older gentleman; very handsome. He was probably around six foot two inches, greying hair and beard, and beautiful, blue eyes that were twinkling.

“Edward Masen, pleased to make your acquaintance,” he said, in a slight southern drawl, reaching out to take my hand and kissing the back of it softly.

Why am I breathless?

His hold lingered, and a flash of images hit me at once.

The woman with auburn hair in a wedding dress, laughing, leaning in for a kiss, standing in the window with a baby, sunning on a boat deck…

On and on they went. The woman and baby were in every image, and each one was tinged with Love.

I was breathless.

I squeezed his hand, and swayed slightly.

“Are you alright, my dear?” He asked, wrapping an arm around me and sitting me in a chair.

“Charlotte, darlin’, a glass of water, please?”

“Of course,” she replied, and her heels echoed in the hallway.

I reached a hand to my forehead, I felt warm. And the images were still flashing in front of me, non-stop. It almost seemed like Mr. Masen was pushing them at me. But that’s crazy, right?”

I hope you enjoy watching Polaroid develop as much as I will! (Pardon the pun)…

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8871334/1/Polaroid

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*Reviews by Wiltshire Glo*

Let it Be Me by ChantieMaya

*Made by forthelongestday*

Let It Be Me ~ A new guest at Bella’s hotel turns out to be a ghost from her past. He doesn’t seem to remember what happened between them, while she is being plagued by bad memories. Edward feels a deep connection to that beautiful, angry girl, but she seems to shy away from any male attention.

WARNING: under age drinking, drug use, assault, dark themes. MA, OOC, ExB Twilight, M, English,
Angst & Romance, chapters: 40

Imagine the very person who conjures up both the best and worst moments of your teenage stupidity appearing right before your eyes. Heart-stopping moment, right?

Bella stared at him in shock. Her heart was silent in her chest for a few beats before it started to stutter, and then race. She felt her hands starting to shake, and an involuntary urge to giggle hysterically nearly choked her.

She knew this man, she knew his face as well as she knew her own. His hair was lighter and longer than she remembered. It fell over his forehead while he ate. He was sporting a thick, neatly-trimmed beard and wore a light gray hoodie and a black leather jacket.

He hadn’t even looked at her when they shook hands, but the voice had been enough to give him away; his deep, low, somewhat hoarse voice. He still spoke as quietly as he used to. She knew this man. She had been pining away for him throughout most of her teenage life, even into her twenties.

Now imagine that very significant person doesn’t even recognise you. How would you react? ChantieMaya gets to the heart of it and makes me feel every emotion: the shock, disbelief, anger and sadness in Let it Be Me.

A beautiful, poignant and at times very sad look at the relationship ten years on, with some very well placed flashbacks to Bella’s seventeen year old self….. Edward was in band and she was a fan and what happened between them shaped her and impacted on her life choices. Edward is living with regrets and rebuilding his memories slowly. Together they’re trying to heal old wounds.

With about ten chapters to go I’m still unsure how it’s going to pan out – I’m a bit of an angst wimp – but this beautifully crafted story has me hoping for the best. I was unable to resist waiting until it’s completed before reading, so please join me and we can journey to the end together!

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8803917/1/Let-It-Be-Me

http://letitbeme2.wordpress.com/

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Let Me by iambeagle

Let Me ~ A story about two friends, a three-day music festival, and stupid love.

EPOV  Twilight, M, English, Romance & Humor, chapters: 3, Edward & Bella

Just three chapters in and I’m rubbing my hands together in glee when I think about this story. Written with a delightful lightness and with such a witty dialogue, even thinking about it makes me chuckle. It’s told from Edward POV, and just between us ladies, I’m in love with him already.

Chapter one finds Edward and his friends, Jasper and Bella, planning for the Austin City Limits music festival…Edward is clearly an unashamed music snob-much to Jasper’s despair, but Bella’s delight.

I zone back in to what he’s saying and manage to understand the gist of why he’s upset: after comparing his lineup schedule to mine, we’re only seeing three of the same bands this weekend. So when he’s at the stage where Citizen Cope is playing, I’ll be listening to Arctic Monkeys. And when he’s jamming out to Mike Posner, I’ll be entranced by Grizzly Bear.

“What’s up with that, Cullen?” he asks, staring expectantly.

Refraining from being a complete dick, I try to find a nice way of telling him he has complete shit taste in music.

“Your music taste is offensive to me.”

Well. I tried.

Jasper stares in disbelief. “What? You’re the one planning on seeing the Yeah Yeah Yeahs instead Kings of Leon tomorrow night.”

“Yeah. I know. Kings of Leon’s recent music makes me cringe.”

He pulls that face again, the one that suggests he’s about to cry. I don’t point it out this time, because I’m trying to be a good friend.

“How can you do this to me?” he questions quietly.

Bella and Edward have an easy friendship which has previously crossed boundaries, if you know what I mean *waggles eyebrows*! They smoke pot, drink beer and chill out-the story evokes memories of lazy days when friends and music were all there was to live for….and we haven’t even got to the festival yet!

With chapters already pre-written Meg iambeagle is posting regularly and I’m in for the ride as I know I won’t be disappointed. It’s a perfect story to get us in the mood for summer and all those hot, sticky festivals…care to join me?

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8990126/1/Let-Me

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*Reviews by Cared*

These four fabulous fics have three things in common. The most obvious being they are all first published in 2013.  Secondly, this selection of All Human and Alternative Universe stories share Romance as a genre – albeit admittedly this is paired with Drama, Hurt/Comfort, Family or Suspense. There is another common denominator, for me the most important one, and indeed the reason I just have to share these stories with you: I hadn’t reached the end of the first chapter before I knew I was hooked. I love that feeling you get when you realise you have just taken that exciting first step on what you know is going to be a memorable journey.

A Crack in the Door by janewithay

*Made by Cared*

A Crack in the Door ~ He’s a lonely bartender on Cape Cod and she’s a girl who no one has ever seen. Together they form a tentative friendship through a crack between their doors…but will the crack open wide enough to let love in? AH rated M for adult themes and situations.

Rated: Fiction M – English – Romance/Hurt/Comfort – Edward & Bella – Words: 5,374 – Reviews: 18 – Favs: 24 – Follows: 49 – Published: 01-04-13 – id: 8874295

This story is only one chapter in but straight away I loved the feel of it. It’s told in EPOV, but it’s one of those stories where you feel you are inside the head of the narrator.  A Crack In The Door, while set in modern day, somehow exudes the vibe of a black and white movie. I wrote this in my FFN review, fully thinking the author would question my sanity. Imagine my surprise when janewithay replied by saying, “The black and white movies of my grandparents’ youth were the inspiration for this particular narrative.”The interesting opening thoughts from Edward…

I saw her for the first time when I ran out to get maraschino cherries for the bar. I put cherries on the order last week and they arrived on Wednesday same as always. But by Sunday they were history; a casualty of three bachelorette parties where celebratory women of all shapes, sizes and ages had tossed back over ninety Cosmopolitan’s between them within a span of two hours.Now I blame this Cosmo shit totally on the Sex and the City crap that all the girls were crazy about a few years back. Honestly, these damn drinks have been the cause of more break ups, hook ups, and knock ups over the past ten years than I care to count. Because let’s face it, they’re nothing but pure alcohol with just a tiny splash of cranberry juice to make them look pretty. That is if you know how to make them right. And believe me… I know how to make them right. I’ve been a bar-keep ever since my old man died and left me this joint. It’s what I do and I do it well, even though it was his dream and not mine. But that’s a whole other story.

Join me in peeping through the crack in the door into the interesting world of Cape Cod and the lives of Edward and Bella.

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8874295/1/A-Crack-in-the-Door

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Heart of Stone by coldplaywhore

Heart of Stone ~ Edward, in an effort to make use of his ability to read minds, uses his gifts to rid the truly evil people in the world and protect the innocent. Unfortunately, he never expected her to come along and change his life so drastically. Nothing will be the same. AU Vampward.

Rated M Rated: Fiction M – English – Drama/Romance – Bella & Edward – Chapters: 11 – Words: 14,280 – Reviews: 886 - Favs: 265 – Follows: 439 – Updated: 02-19-13 – Published: 01-04-13 – id: 8874407

Over the last few years the beloved character of Edward, in all his multi faceted and varied fic incarnations, has evoked the full gamut of emotions in me. Yet it is rare for him to stir my sympathies as this Edward has.  He struggles with who – or perhaps I should say what – he is, and we are introduced to him in the state of confusion that canon Edward refers to as his rebellious period.

He makes a split second decision to do what he thinks is the right thing for an unfortunate stranger, never dreaming his impulsive act of kindness will have major unforeseen ramifications for more than the two of them.

Vigilanteward in action…

The long haired brunette struggles and tries to cry out, but she’s unable to from the force of his grip on her throat. Marcus slams her head back against the brick and watches, a satisfied smirk on his face, as she tumbles to the ground lifelessly.

Edward pounces forward, his arm wrapping around Marcus’ neck as he flies through the air, twisting until a loud crack is heard. Edward shows no remorse as he drops the unresponsive body to the ground and checks for a pulse, a twinge of satisfaction coursing through him when he finds none. Though his throat burns slightly for the taste of human blood, Edward refrains.

He can’t let himself be tempted.

Coldplaywhore says this is as canon as she can ever get, – That’s why Rose is a bitch, Esme is a sweetheart and Alice is certifiably insane. –  and that Heart of Stone plays along with some of the themes from Midnight Sun. While some parallels are fairly obvious, there is no unforgettable walk into the canteen, no biology class, no blood typing – in fact no high school. Yet it’s canon in a million other delightful ways, and quite perversely and cleverly non-canon in others. Read Heart of Stone for the pleasure of discovering them for yourself.

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8874407/1/Heart-of-Stone

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Snare by Raum 

*Made by Raum*

Snare ~ The lives of Charlie and Bella Swan were devastated when Renée was murdered by a serial killer: The Drainer. Charlie, a former FBI profiler, is convinced that the killer is a vampire, and that those creatures are real. Nobody believes him, till the day he captures one of the undead. AU.

Rated: Fiction M – English – Romance/Suspense – Edward & Bella – Chapters: 3 – Words: 8,555 – Reviews: 191 – Favs: 110 – Follows: 187 – Updated: 02-11-13 – Published: 01-28-13 – id: 8955111

TBH, I didn’t need to read the first chapter of Snare to know that this fic was going to capture my imagination. For me, seeing the author name of Raum on the new story alert is cause for excitement in itself. Why? Because Raum never fails to deliver characters filled with humanity, regardless of whether they are human or not.

We enter the story as Charlie receives quite an intriguing phone call from an ex-colleague.  He has a lead for Charlie that later confirms the off-the-wall theory that has become his obsession in his relentless pursuit of his wife’s killer. Amazingly, and with single-minded determination, he experiments until he discovers something to level the playing field between vampire and human – for when he catches one that is…

Under a fallen beam there was a young man – but not the corpse of a man, like he might have expected. He was flat on his stomach, surrounded by debris, his clothes shredded and stained with soot. Charlie stepped slowly toward him. He checked the tracks the boy had left behind himself and surmised that he must have crawled until the beam had fallen on him, blocking him under its weight. His gaze moved to the boy’s face: a mop of unruly brown hair covered his forehead, and his half-closed eyes were an amber hue that reminded Charlie of a snake’s gaze. As he took another step toward him, the young man uttered a growl. There was a desperation in the sound that brought to mind a wounded animal, and wounded he was, judging by the long gash that had almost severed his head from his neck. Charlie froze when he looked closely at the wide cut, his heart pounding even faster than before.

It’s obvious already at only three chapters in, that the premise of Snare is both unique and intriguing; the compelling characters are written with immense depth of feeling, and the relationships with subtlety.  Believe me when I tell you that I’m well and truly snared!

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8955111/1/Snare

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The Workings of Fate by RosieRathbone

*Made by RosieRathbone*

The Workings of Fate ~ 10 years ago, Edward was hopelessly in love with someone he couldn’t have – out-of-reach, classmate, Bella. But when his 7yr old son is the reason they meet again, will Fate help this single father and give him a second chance?

Rated: Fiction M – English – Romance/Family – Bella & Edward – Chapters: 11 – Words: 29,688 – Reviews:563 - Favs: 352 – Follows: 614 – Updated: 02-16-13 – Published: 01-09-13 – id: 8893171

At the end of the first chapter the author tells us to visualise Rob in The Bad Mother’s Handbook as her nerdy Edward. I nodded my head in agreement, as Daniel, in all his glorious geekiness, immediately sprung to mind upon meeting this teenage Edward with his unrequited love for the fair Bella. Le sigh!

Ten years have passed before we next meet him, and while the author does not reference a specific visual for the grown man, in my head I could see RomeRob. That visual – in all it’s glorious gorgeousness, even paired with the alluring personality of a shy, amazing Daddyward – does not belong to the one who stole my heart in this fic. Cooper, the bilingual, matchmaking, animal-crazy, cute-as-pie seven-year-old, captured that. Here is his first meeting with Bella, his swimming instructor…

“My name is Cooper Cullen and my dad is called Edward.”

Okay, that was a surprise. Holy shit! Little (actually tall and lanky), geeky Edward?

Aww…I always had wondered what happened to him. Shit, he clearly contributed to the world’s population. No wonder Cooper instantly brought up the conversation of interesting animals.

I wonder if he still had that really strange hair cut… I think I should hold back from asking that for now.

“Aw yes, Edward was my friend.”

I’m currently finding it very hard to get over the fact that Edward is a father…

“My Auntie Alice and Auntie Rose said my dad liked you during high school and that he got stiff wood for you.”

Will fate, in the guise of this adorable child, bring the Cullen men a HEA with Bella?

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8893171/1/The-Workings-of-Fate

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*Review by Midnight Cougar*

The Heart of Country Contest

THE HEART OF COUNTRY CONTEST

Who doesn’t love a cowboy? And a Cowboyward, even better! Well, it is our pleasure ~ The FicSix ~ to announce that we have affiliated Fan Fiction Fridays with the The Heart of Country Contest!  Thank you to the lovely ladies, PrettyKittyArtist & Les16, who are hosting this contest, as we are immensely enjoying having plenty of swoonworthy Cowboyward one shots to read!

Visit and follow the The Heart of Country Contest on fanfiction.net so you can read all the wonderful entries. So far we have 16 to wet your country, Cowboyward whistle!

You can also see all the details regarding the contest and rules here: The Heart of Country Contest blog, as well as the Music and Picture Prompts for the authors ~ and let us tell you…y’all be wanting to see those photos as you read the entries…trust us!

Important Contest Details: 

Dates: Submissions allowed between January 11, 2013 and February 22, 2013.

Voting begins February 23 through March 2, 2013.

Winners announced March 3, 2013.

Also, after the contest is over and the winners are announced, we will be dedicating a Fan Fiction Fridays post to spotlight the winners!

http://www.fanfiction.net/u/4444632/theheartofcountrycontest

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Happy Friday, and please share with us what’s been owning you in the fan fiction world lately!

The FicSix ~ Cared, AllyVera, Ilovealion, Gingerandgreen, WiltshireGlo, and Midnight Cougar

Meet The FictionFreak

*Thanks to CrookedSmile, evilnat, FictionFreak95, Jaime Arkin, MsEm, reachingasifall, RileyCalvin for the original artwork*

Welcome to Fan Fiction Fridays author spotlight for February 2013, where we, TheFicSix ~ Midnight Cougar, Cared, AllyVera, Ilovealion, Gingerandgreen, and WiltshireGlo, are thrilled and honoured to be featuring a legend in the Twilight fan fiction realm. Please Meet The FictionFreak!

FictionFreak95 actually published her first piece of Twilight fan fiction in July 2009—since removed—but it was on October 3, 2009 that she introduced us to her epic Crime/Humor fic, Edward Cullen, Dick for Hire, and she has been keeping us in excellent fic reading material ever since. Her writing brilliance can now be found in the form of fifteen stories for Twilight; all unique and captivating. Jo is such a lovely lady, one of those authors, we feel, who embodies all that is good in our Fandom, and for anyone who has read her work, you may also agree that some of her fics have become classics that we know, love and choose to reread simply because they are so wonderful.

We asked FictionFreak95 to answer some questions for us, and she graciously agreed, so please enjoy as we share that Interview with you, and then spotlight her fan fiction work. Thank you, FictionFreak95!

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What is (a) your favourite Twilight book, (b) your favourite scene and (c) how do you feel it was portrayed in the film version?  

My favorite of the books was Eclipse because of all the sarcasm and smart-assery in it. LOVED seeing Edward get his possessive on and letting the green eyed monster get the better of him every so often.  I used to think the tent scene was my favorite part, and it’s still one of them, but as time has gone on, I’ve come to realize that the scene that made me LOL was when Bella made to sneak over and see Jake, but was caught red handed by Edward sitting in the truck *DED* only to find out he broke her car so she couldn’t go.  Wrong as it was of him to do that, I laughed so hard.  They did a pretty damn good job of playing that out in the movie I thought.

Are you in the Twicloset? Why?/Why not?  

Tricky. These days, I am and I’m not.  Because those who matter don’t mind and those who mind, well … you know the rest.  

What was the first fanfic story that you read and how did you find it (and the fandom)?

I read Wide Awake when some ladies on the newmoonmovie.org site suggested I check it out back in 2008.  I had absolutely no idea what fan fiction was at the time and was completely confused for a few chapters until I figured it out and had my “AHA” moment. *hooked*

When you’re writing, do you see the Twilight actors in your head as your characters, or are there other people you imagine in their stead?   

For Bella and Edward, yes, I almost always (*coughs* occasionallyIseeJensenastheDickbutonlybecausehe’ssuchabadass *coughs*) see the actors as these two, but there are a couple of characters that I’ve seen other actors as in my head when I’m thinking of them (Garrett from Blind Spot, specifically).

Have you met fandom people in real life? Were they what you expected?

I have been lucky enough to meet some ladies in this fandom live and in person over the past couple of years who have become some of my very best friends (some I’m still waiting to meet).  They’ve proven that yeah, there are people who might hurt you but there are others who will lift you up.  It amazes me that we can meet people online and connect like that.  Being able to bring a relationship such as these into “real life” just makes it that much more fantastic, I think.  So I guess in a way, no, they weren’t what I had expected.  They were a million times more.

In your opinion, what was the best thing before sliced bread?

BEFORE sliced bread?  *Googles right quick*  okay, here’s a list I found of things invented before sliced bread, lettuce discuss:  beer (9000BC), the wheel (8000BC), canoes (7900BC), marijuana (3000BC), Llamas (2500BC), toilet paper (589AD), implants? Seriously? (1895AD apparently).  I would honestly have to go with toilet paper here, for obvious reasons.  Beer comes in at a close second though and then Llamas.  Llamas are awesome.  

What in life are you most passionate about?

Ellipses.

What movie do you watch again and again?  

I have a ton of these.  Too many to list here.  I love movies that have those one-liners in them.  The ones that completely catch me off guard and make me laugh out loud for days or just stick with me forever.  Nothing from any one genre either … I mean Say Anything is one of the classics I’ll always adore (Lloyd, Lloyd all null and void), along with The Breakfast Club, which just goes to show, you should never assume …  and then more recently, I think I could watch The Avengers over and over (seeing The Hulk smash “puny god” kills me everytime and Iron Man …  unnnng!) and Beaches will always make me cry.  Pretty much anything with Will Ferrell in it is something I would put on repeat for days.  There’s only 1 or 2 of his I was all “O.o” over …  and I simply try to pretend those don’t exist.   

What are you proudest of in your life?

My kids.

If you could have your own cloned Rob, made to your specifications, which of these would your heartthrob be?

Or do you have a favourite -ward / Rob of your own you’d like to share?

GAH.  Tough call, tough call, but yeah … I think this guy:

I think.  Or this one:

ORrrrrr … this guy:

Thank you so much for revealing your deepest, darkest secrets. They are safe with us.

Now, do you have a rec you’d like to share? Tell us the name of the story, the author and why you think RA readers would love it.

This is one damn difficult question to answer and I would like to preface this answer by stating that it’s not fair to ask for just one. There are a few authors I hold very close to my heart in this fandom (*clears throat*), but if I’m “rec’ing” something today, I think I need to give you Delphian City by Boom-Boom Jones (summary: There are dark secrets in Delphian City. Edward Cullen is one of them. AH/AU OOC Supernatural/Fantasy/Sci-Fi minus the vamps.) – simply because this author’s writing is pretty great and the story is extremely under-appreciated.  Boom-Boom writes a crazy at times, multi-faceted Edward who is a super-hero type human with baggage and flaws, which I adore.  There are moments in this story where I laugh, gasp, widen my eyeballs, grab my heart strings and ultimately, hold on tight … it’s just got a little bit of everything that I think more people need to go check out.  Seriously.  

Delphian City by Boom-Boom Jones

*made by FictionFreak95*

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8028439/1/Delphian-City

Thank you, Jo, for this enlightening interview! 

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FictionFreak95′s Fics

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*Reviews by Midnight Cougar*

I have been reading fan fiction for several years now, and one of my “firsts” was the lovely, talented FictionFreak95. I’ve read most everything she has written, and I know some of you have probably heard me say this before, but, for me, Jo writes from her heart, it’s the raw passion I feel from all her stories, and characters; the emotions she evokes within me—happy, sad, angry, angst, love and laughter and more—that truly makes her one of my favourite Twilight fan fiction writers. It’s what keeps me coming back every time she posts a new story, and why, when we were contemplating a spotlight author for February, her name immediately came to mind.

I am going to give short reviews for the following four FictionFreak95 stories, but honestly, I could say so much more, as they are all exciting, well-written and memorable!

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Edward Cullen, Dick for Hire by FictionFreak95

Edward Cullen, Dick for Hire ~ When Private Eye Edward Cullen decides to investigate the “accidental death” of an old friend, he finds more people are involved then he originally theorized as the case takes twists & turns he never saw coming after Bella Swan arrives in town. AH, BxE

Twilight – Rated: M – English – Crime/Humor – Chapters: 29 – Words: 257,029 – Reviews: 4966 – Updated: 8-31-10 – Published: 10-3-09 – Edward & Bella – Complete

Edward Cullen, Dick for Hire is like no other Crime fic I have ever read … Jo’s Dick *wink* and his Patron will go down in fan fiction history! I’ve told Jo before that she is the only woman I know who can say she has a famous Dick! *giggles* He is a true classic! There aren’t enough words for me to express how much I love Dick. How hard I laughed, cried, smiled and swooned while reading this epic story *cough* numerous times … starring two wild and crazy Private Investigators. I loved every minute of Cullen and The Swan’s journey: from the mystery and suspense to the love/hate relationship they have … it’s all exciting, crazy, action-packed, and hot! And when they first meet, sparks fly, and as Dick would say, “Fuck my life…”

I grabbed her by the arm, which was very toned by the way, and spun her around. She looked a little stunned at first, but seemed to swallow it down. “Yes you do…you fucking came here to ruin the photos, didn’t you? Not to…intro-fucking-duce yourself. You sneaky…little…”

“Mr. Cullen,” She said, pulling her arm out of my grasp. “You would do well…” she stalked toward me, forcing me to walk backwards now. “to watch…” she put her hand on my chest “your fucking…” I stopped when I got to the wall and she leaned in so that she was about a dick hair away from my face, staring at my lips. My tongue flicked out instinctively, licking them. “mouth.” Then she looked me in the eyes.

Holyfuckinghell that was hot.  {I think we all agree with Dick on that. lol}

She turned on her red ‘fuck me’ heels, and left me standing there. Dumbfuckingfounded, awe struck, and with a raging hard on that would probably poke holes in most strong surfaces had I been near any of them.

“Bella Swan by the way,” She said over her shoulder. “I’m your new competition. The Mayor says hi.”

Then she was gone.

Cullen, you just got fucked. Right up the ass.

Point to the Swan. —

*made by CrookedSmile*

*le sigh* Please enjoy Dick … he really is a one of a fucking kind, and if it is your first time with him … I envy you, and please, be gentle … oh wait, no, don’t, he will want you to fucking enjoy yourself! *wink*

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5418026/1/Edward-Cullen-Dick-for-Hire

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The Dick in Me by FictionFreak95

*made by CrookedSmile*

The Dick in Me  ~ A continuation of Edward Cullen, Dick for Hire – What happens when the love of your life becomes your partner in crime solving? AH, BxE

Twilight – Rated: M – English – Crime/Humor – Chapters: 23 – Words: 115,798 – Reviews: 2041 – Updated: 1-20-11 – Published: 8-31-10 – Bella & Edward – Complete

The summary says it all for this sequel … Dick and The Swan continue their ever crazy life adventure together, only now they throw a full partnership into the mix—love and work. And you can guarantee, Dick is still saying, “Fuck my life…” As Jo tells us in her A/N: “Cullen and Swan have been together for around 9 months…So this story will explore not only the new case that Swan & Cullen have to work together to solve but also how they are each dealing with their own lives as well as how they move forward in the new stage of their relationship.”

The way Edward and Bella work together, their camaraderie, complementing kick-ass PI skills, and compromising tactical situations they get themselves into … it’s fucking epic! *giggles*

“The board would like to motion that we move on to…” I kissed behind her ear while Eddy Jr., who also liked the smell of fucking coconut, nudged up against Swan’s…inner being. “Other things at this time.”

A giggle escaped her, despite the frustration her body told me she was feeling and the card fell to the floor….

“I love you,” she whispered, sending goddamn goosebumps up my spine.

I swear, I still wasn’t quite used to hearing a woman say that shit and mean it, much less mean it right back at her ass.

“I fucking love you, too, Swan,” I retorted, fucking with her shirt to get it the hell off of her.

“Do you?” she teased, slipping her hand into my pants, finding my dick already up and saying hello to said hands.

“Fuck,” I breathed. “You know I do.”

“How much?”

My hands found her tits and answered her with some nipple pinching as my tongue found hers and she breathed in through her nose deeply, pushing into me a little more with her hips.

“Sooooo,” she murmured into my neck as her hand fondled my dick with the utmost per-fucking-fection known only to me by her. “I can go ahead and print the cards?”

I laughed. She was goddamn priceless with that shit. And fucking adorable when she was negotiating, to boot.

“I don’t fucking think so, Swan,” I said and then added for good goddamn measure, “My bad…Bella.”

That was about when I realized.

I was still somewhat of a fucking idiot.

All dick fondling ceased and she leaned back, looking into my eyes questioningly.

“You’re serious.”

I smirked when I laughed that time. “Yes I’m fucking serious, they suck, Swan, now get back here let me give you a proper…sucking.“

I wiggled my eyebrows at her and then leaned in to kiss her ass again but she pulled back further, huffed, then got up, collecting her shit from off of the floor and I asked her, “What?”

“Maybe I need to spend more time perfecting my sucking capabilities, Cullen, I wouldn’t want you to be disappointed or anything, now…would I.”

I opened my mouth to say something but in all goddamn honesty. It was over.

And I was a fucking asshole.

LOL God, they make me laugh, they really are fabulous characters, so charismatic, and take us on another hot and sultry, yet thrilling ride. Their relationship dynamic truly is something to read, and Bella … she really does get … the Dick in her … life!

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6286508/1/The-Dick-in-Me

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Dickity Outtakes Futuretakes and Under takings by FictionFreak95

*made by Julieblyss*

Dickity Outtakes Futuretakes and Under takings ~ Side stories and fun stuff from “Dick for Hire” and “The Dick in Me” that you might find interesting. Not all are “M” but all are fun. AH, BxE

Twilight – Rated: M – English – Crime/Humor – Chapters: 10 – Words: 34,069 – Reviews: 465 – Updated: 1-2-13 – Published: 11-3-10 – Bella & Edward – Complete

These ten extras are the perfect supplements to the above two stories and will, again, make you laugh and swoon. From the Dick for Hire—chapter 16 “Nakedness and Drunk Texting”, which is hilarious, to learning more about Seth and his back story, you won’t want to miss one bonus chapter. We also have a futuretake, a one shot, some more outtakes, and a couple of charity pieces: The “Breaking the Damn”—the “Fandoms Fight the Floods” fundraiser where Bella’s having a baby and Cullen is having a bad day, and the “Edward Cullen, Dick for Hire” outtake for the StandUp 4 Katalina fandom cause, where Cullen and the Swan find some “down time” between cases, to add to the mix. The Swan and Dick’s adventures never cease to thrill me to pieces, I simply can’t get enough of them, so I really enjoyed these “Under takings.” Dick just keeps getting better and better every time he opens his hot fucking mouth!

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6448464/1/Dickity-Outtakes-Futuretakes-and-Under-takings

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Penal Code by FictionFreak95 & BellaFlan

*made by FictionFreak95*

Penal Code ~ COLLABORATION with BELLAFLAN: Undercover Cop Edward Cullen wants some excitement on his beat. Bella, whom he mistakenly thinks is a hooker, desperately needs to snap out of her funk. How deep is Edward willing to go undercover to get the girl? AH, BxE

Twilight – Rated: M – English – Humor/Romance – Chapters: 11 – Words: 39,189 – Reviews: 1362 – Updated: 11-6-12 – Published: 1-3-12 – Bella & Edward – Complete

If you have not read Penal Code yet, you have no idea what you are missing; it’s my pick-me-up fic whenever I need to LMFAO! This Copward short story, which started out as a one shot for the Fandom for Texas Wildfire Relief, is the most hilarious 11 chapters of anything I have ever read. From the chapter 1–one shot to the chapter 11–outtake of “Alice and the Jersey Cow”, Undercover Copward’s (or Edward Cu… Masen, as he’s mistakenly known as by Bella) night of adventure as a “John” will make you literally laugh out loud. Whether it’s Bella or Edward’s POV you are reading, the misunderstanding of epic proportions that surrounds this amusing gem will make you love these two crazy characters, and I can guarantee, you’ll never look at a Pudding Cup the same way again. *snorts*

Oy. This is where I would normally ask her to get coffee with me. I was completely out of my element…

what exactly did one ask a hooker to go do?

Oh.

Right.

“Sure! I mean, I’m not exactly dressed for The Plaza or anything, but . . . you know, I’d kill for a pudding cup.”

Pudding cup? Was that like hooker code for cum on my face or something? “Um… okay.” “With cream.” Definitely code for cum on my face.

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7706291/1/Penal-Code

♥ MC

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*Reviews by Cared*

I’d love to be able to get across to you all, just how much I’ve enjoyed re-reading some of my favourite FictionFreak95 fics for this post. Even if you’ve read some of these before, I urge you to treat yourself as they are just as good second time around.  Have a look at this selection of five fabulous One-Shots, one Short-Story and a Complete Fic below and you will understand why I’m such a Freakin’ Fan!

Superstition by FictionFreak95

*made by CrookedSmile*

Superstition ~ A VAMPWARD ONE SHOT: Pick your poison. This one shot has two POVs. His and Hers. Neither believe the other exists but when Bella visits the dull town Edward happens to be staying in for a while, maybe they’ll each have a change of heart. AU, BxE

Twilight – Rated: M – English – Supernatural/Romance – Chapters: 2 – Words: 15,702 – Reviews: 225 – Updated: 11-8-11 – Published: 10-28-11 – Bella & Edward – Complete

Bella is a news reporter for The San Francisco Chronicle who is sent to Forks to interview the locals for an article entitled “Real Halloween Horrors.” Of all the towns in the whole world, why Forks?  The widespread rumours about eerie experiences and unexplained deaths, of course. Bella puts no stock in their spooky stories; she doesn’t believe that monsters exist, even when she is looking straight at one…

He was standing just outside the grocery store, watching me through the glass window, almost as though he wanted the shadows that surrounded him to swallow him up.

His clothes were covered up by a long leather jacket, but I could see hints of a button down peeking out from under it.

Tall.

Dark.

And most definitely sexy.

So my type. Wonder why I haven’t seen him before today.

I should have been startled, bothered, unnerved maybe even by the way he was glaring at me, but for some reason I wasn’t.

We seemed to fixate on each other for a moment. One that stretched out into eternity. His eyes were dark… black it seemed from where I stood. Maybe it was the shadows, I thought, making them look that way.

Believe me, sexy and mysterious don’t just describe this sensual tale; they apply to Edward equally as well. He believes in the existence of monsters as he is convinced he is one. Edward is tired of living, if that is what he does, without purpose or passion, accepting that happiness will always be out of his reach. He doesn’t believe there is someone meant for him.

Has fate finally stepped in for these two non-believers?

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7501108/1/Superstition 

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The Force that Drives Him by FictionFreak95

*made by FictionFreak95*

The Force that Drives Him ~ ONE SHOT: Edward Cullen drives a limo to make ends meet. Isabella Swan is the CEO of her own company. He’s spent many miles driving for her, fantasizing about her from the front seat until she decided she wanted more than just a ride home from the airport. AH, BxE

Twilight – Rated: M – English – Romance/Drama – Chapters: 1 – Words: 3,746 – Reviews: 144 – Published: 8-1-11 – Edward & Bella – Complete

I want us all to pause for a moment. Close your eyes and picture Edward in a crisp black suit and la pièce de résistance – a black drivers cap.  Collective deep sigh!  Now, imagine mile upon mile of surreptitious glances and eyes meeting tantalizingly in the mirror. Consider how roomy, comfortable, and private, the back seat of a limo is.  Are you still with me?  Open your eyes and read The Force That Drives Him and find out if your fantasy matches up to Bella’s reality.

She wanted me to call her…Bella?

Another short peek up at her through the mirror.

“That’s not exactly professional, Miss Swan.”

“Maybe I’m not feeling very professional this evening.”

We came to a stop light and I couldn’t take my eyes off of her.

She finished the first glass of Brandy and then poured another. It must have been one hell of a trip.

“Well then,” I said. “I’ll be sure and do my best Miss…” I corrected myself. “I mean Bella.”

And the smiled that she awarded me.

It was definitely not very professional.

Line up here to take a ride with Limoward ladies and please enjoy!

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7240792/1/The-Force-that-Drives-Him

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Fore Play by FictionFreak95

*made by CrookedSmile*

Fore Play ~ ONE SHOT: Professional Golfer, Edward Cullen gets more than he bargained for when he finally gets the caddy he’s always dreamed of having. AH, BxE 

Twilight – Rated: M – English – Romance/Humor – Chapters: 1 – Words: 5,160 – Reviews: 148 – Published: 7-11-11 – Edward & Bella – Complete

No, this is not a slash fic. The caddy that pro golfer Edward lusts after is female. It seems the immense power of positive thinking, a fortuitous stomach upset, and a felicitous ball to Mike Newton’s head, all combine to make Edward’s dream come true.

She was perfect. 

And I’m not talking physically perfect, either. 

Mostly. 

I’m talking, she knows her stuff, she’s bad ass and she is like the golden ticket from Willy Wonka that you just…you have to have, no matter what. 

She was rumored to be the dahlia lama of the golfing world and I was the one guy who hadn’t had his chance at partnering up with her. 

But today… I was gonna will it to happen.

The questions now are, will Edward be able to handle Bella cleaning his balls?  Will he hit that elusive sweet spot? Will he manage to line his head up perfectly?  Will he grip his shaft just right?  Will he lose his stroke or will be he able to follow through? (Yes, all puns are intended!) Read Fore Play to find out the answers.*There is a hint in the title as to the outcome of the story. LOL* 

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7168338/1/Fore-Play

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Death of A Ghost Hunter ~ Dickity Outtakes Futuretakes and Under takings by FictionFreak95

*made by FictionFreak95*

Death of a Ghost Hunter ~ When Cullen and Swan are hired to investigate the eerie circumstances surrounding the area’s leading “Ghost Hunter”, they run into a suspicious duo who have their own agenda to attend to.

I love this Dickitytake. It’s a fun supernatural mysterious crossover with the Winchester Boys, and it features a hot shower sex scene. I know where your minds just went. Don’t deny it! The shower sex is between Dickward and his partner in crime Swan. Not crime as in…well you know what I mean. Their latest case is the investigation of a death in very suspicious and possibly unnatural circumstances. Needless to say, no nonsense Edward has no time for ghost stories…

“What are you scowling at?” she asked, almost amused but mostly curious.

 “This guy is like, the biggest fucking joke since dick enlargement pills, Swan.”

 She lowered the top of her laptop a little and raised a single eyebrow at me.

 “What?”

 Seriously.

 “He was highly admired in the supernatural community, Edward. You shouldn’t make fun of things you don’t even understand.”

 “Don’t wanna fucking understand, either,” I said, continuing to read. Then I thought about what she’d said and asked her, “You don’t really believe in ghosts and shit like that, do you Swan?”

 She shrugged. “I don’t know…but I’d rather not piss any spirits off by making fun of them, just in case they do exist.”

 I shook my head at her…always politically fucking correct, that woman, even when the politicians are dead.

Add in Sam and Dean and you get an entertaining overload of testosterone, then the fun begins.

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6448464/7/Dickity_Outtakes_Futuretakes_and_Under_takings

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The Play Date by belladonnacullen, troublefollows1017, and FictionFreak95

*made by Jamie Arkin*

The Play Date ~ A chance encounter between three little girls ends in parental panic attacks and putting one of the bad guys away. Based on the children from three Twilight FanFiction stories by three ladies who like to have fun with their characters.

Twilight – Rated: T – English – Humor/Adventure – Chapters: 1 – Words: 9,780 – Reviews: 147 – Published: 11-7-11 – Edward & Charlie S. – Complete

This one-shot features Pennyward’s Faith from “Fridays at Noon”, Little One from “There is a Light” and Hanna, The Dick’s kid, from “Edward Cullen, Dick for Hire”. They are three delightful little girls and I will let them speak for themselves…

Why does your daddy call you Penny if your name is Faith?”

 This was a long story. I tried to make it short. “A long time ago, before I was born, my daddy gave my mommy like a million pennies. Right, Tyler?”

 Tyler was laughing as he pushed me. “Almost a million.”

 “Oh. Almost a million and Mommy decided to love him and then they had me, and Daddy calls me Penny because it makes him think about love. He loves me. A lot. Like to infinity. Right, Tyler?”

 “Absolutely.” Hanna made a face like she was thinking. “My daddy gave Mommy a daisy once. I wonder why he doesn’t call me Daisy.” Then she looked over at Little One. “Does your daddy call you Little One because he gave your mommy a Little One?”

 “A little one of what?” I asked, feeling confused when Hanna talked again. She was older than me and knew lots of stuff I didn’t.

 Hanna tried to explain, “I don’t know, but this one time, I walked in on my daddy and mommy and he was saying something about giving her a little something…”

This fic is gorgeous, sweet, and so funny it had me both snickering quietly and laughing out loud.  It’s a story for all ages although parents may get an extra kick out of it.

Kids say the darndest things!

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7530985/1/The-Play-Date

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Swimming With Swan by FictionFreak95

*made by reachingasifall*

Swimming With Swan ~ One Shot turned short story. Edward gives swim lessons. Bella is afraid of the water. She wants to learn. Can this highly talented, too good looking for his own good swim instructor teach her more than she bargains for? AH, BxE 

Twilight – Rated: M – English – Romance/Humor – Chapters: 5 – Words: 20,166 – Reviews: 573 – Updated: 8-10-10 – Published: 4-26-10 – Edward & Bella – Complete

This was originally written for the “Men At Work Anonymous One Shot Contest”. I want to be Bella! Not so I can ride off sparkling into the sunset with the man of my dreams for all eternity. No – it has to be this particular Bella; I want this mischievous Edward with his hidden depths to teach me to swim. Poor Edward, he suffers from word vomit and the sight of Bella in an itsy bitsy (not polka dot) bikini, brings on another embarrassing condition…

“Shit…” I whispered. “Go down…go down, go down, go down, go down…” He didn’t listen of course, he never did, he was a little fucker like that. “Pleeaaassse go down,” I begged him, but it was too late anyway. She was too close to do anything about it so I just dropped all the shit I’d been holding and covered the obtrusion up with my hands, hoping to the gods that I didn’t seem too obvious.

It’s soon obvious that Bella, and actually Edward too, need to be taught some far more important life lessons they will never forget.  You know, things like - Paybacks are a bitchy little fuckers…Take the plunge and read this short story full of wonderfully smart banter and humour.

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5925606/1/Swimming-With-Swan

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Cullen Unscripted by FictionFreak95

*made by CrookedSmile*

Cullen Unscripted ~ When Edward Cullen scores an entry level internship as a writer for his distant Uncle’s TV Station immediately following College, his life takes some crazy turns as he makes new friends and finds love. AH, BxE

Rated: Fiction M – English – Romance/Humor – Edward & Bella – Chapters: 25 – Words: 93,244 – Reviews:2,768 – Favs: 1,884 – Follows: 778 – Updated: 08-30-10 – Published: 04-16-10 – Status: Complete – id: 5901030

FictionFreak95 says in an author’s note “Just a short, fun, light-hearted break…hopefully. Hoping you likey. And hoping you laugh.” Well, just in case she is wondering…yes I likey…yes it made me laugh.  When you spend time in Edward’s head, how can you not?

The first day of any job is a bitch, in my opinion.

 You don’t know anyone; you don’t know what you’re doing, where to find shit, who to ask about finding shit, why you should be finding shit or where the bathrooms are when you have to TAKE a shit.

I admit, while the plot is entertaining and witty, par for the course in any story from FictionFreak95, there is much more to this romantic story. From the fabulous friendships to enjoy and characters to enjoy disliking, to the unique Edward; all are why I enjoyed every word of this humourous fic. This talented Edward has a refreshing outlook on life, he is adorkable in an adorable way, and is funny yet smart – just like this story in fact! Lucky for Edward, the bewitching Bella is much more than her public persona, and recognises him for the beautiful soul that he is.

Scriptwriter extraordinaire Kumasen err…I mean Edward Masen, would be proud to put his name to Cullen Unscripted.

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5901030/1/Cullen-Unscripted

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*Review by AllyVera*

Vines by  FictionFreak95

*made by Ysar*

Vines ~ After years of running away, Edward Cullen finds himself back at his family’s Napa Valley vineyard. What should have been a short trip & quick sell of an old run down crop turns into one of the hardest decisions he never thought he’d have to make. AH, BxE

Rated: Fiction M – English – Romance/Drama – Edward & Bella – Chapters: 32 – Words: 133,234 – Reviews: 5,567 – Favs: 2,940 – Follows: 1,505 – Updated: 04-21-11 – Published: 09-23-10 – Status: Complete – id: 6346090

Love a fascinating Edward? They don’t come more fascinating than Vines Edward and his backstory is just as intriguing as he is.  If you haven’t read this masterpiece of FictionFreak95’s – go pour yourself a glass of wine and immerse yourself in the Napa Valley and Edward.  Oh, and lets not forget Bella, you will love how pretty much nothing keeps Bella away from Edward, even when she is warned off him several times (got to love the girl for knowing what she wants!). Here’s a little ‘sip’ to get you started…

“What was I scared of?

I was Sergeant Edward Anthony Cullen.

Leader to one of the most talented squads in the United States Army.

Sub-sequentially, part of my company’s highest ranking Platoons.

Trainer of grunts.

Proven champion in hand to hand combat.

I’d busted my ass to make my rank in my four years of duty, faced fears that civilians couldn’t possibly dream of facing…

… What was I scared of?.”

At this stage you don’t know why Edward ran away from his roots four years ago, but trust me when I say this, it is one fantastic read finding out!

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6346090/1/Vines

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*Review by Wiltshire Glo*

Blind Spot by FictionFreak95

*made by Jaime Arkin*

In the small town of Madisonville, LA, Bella Swan has spent her entire life seeing things before they happen. Until Him. How do you stay out of someone’s life when it keeps flashing before your eyes on a daily basis? AH,BxE, slightly supernatural.

Rated: Fiction M – English – Crime/Drama – Bella & Edward – Chapters: 27 – Status: Complete

As a long-time fan of FictionFreak95 I know when she starts posting a new story I want in from day one. Blind Spot got to me straight away – no shock there – but it had me intrigued, theorising and mulling it over while I was waiting for the next post.

Edward may be a grumpy, aggressive, wallowing ex-cop who drinks to forget something we aren’t privy to, but there’s something deeply vulnerable about him, especially when he’s pushing everyone away. He’s clearly deeply troubled, but the residents of Madisonville are an accepting bunch, and some can see beyond the gruff exterior, willing to include him in their lives whether he wants company or not.

Despite her better judgement, Bella simply can’t let him be – she challenges him, but also looks out for him. She’s sassy and feisty, works everywhere and knows everyone, but there’s so much more to her:

The more I saw her, was around her, the more oddball she acted when she encountered me, the more I wanted to put her into some category I could understand.

I just didn’t know enough about her to categorize her yet.

From what I could gather, she had several odd jobs, nothing full time and certainly nothing noteworthy.

Was she model type material? Maybe not, but she was sexy in her own way. I couldn’t quite put a finger on it, but it was there. In every annoyingly insightful thing she said and every assumption she made. Every arched eyebrow and stubborn conversation…

It was like she had wound herself so tightly around my brain that I couldn’t untie her. Couldn’t quite get the knot started. Even if I wanted to.

It made no sense and yet I couldn’t take my eyes off of her.

I could almost hear my brother’s voice next to my ear, in warning mode. “It’s the innocent looking ones ya gotta look out for, Eddy boy.”

I waved him off, unaware I was even doing it, and was rewarded with a few wary looks.

I finished swallowing my drink the rest of the way. “Flies.”

“I think I’ll go check on dinner,” Rose announced with a slight brow furrow and then left the room. After saying he’d help, Emmett followed, leaving me alone with the mystery that was Miss Swan.”

While they both fight the ghosts of their pasts in order to move forward, they hold different pieces of a puzzle that can unravel lies and conspiracies to unlock their future. It’s a magical mixture of mystery and mystique; but one thing is blatantly obvious – their sizzling sexual attraction!

I adored the relationships in this story – from Bella and her Gran, who is funny, adorable and wise, to more subtle ones, like Edward’s love of his brother, who is constantly on his mind and influences his thoughts and decisions. There is also a memorable and delightful love/hate relationship that Edward has for his deep red, 1967 convertible Chevy Chevelle SS…

This story has so many layers, so much depth and all of it written with a delicate balance of humour and pathos.

*made by Jaime Arkin*

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7705638/1/Blind-Spot

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*Review by Gingerandgreen*

Meet The Masens by FictionFreak95

*made by CaraNo*

Meet The Masens ~ Edward Cullen was done with cons until Marcus Volturi pulled him back in for one more job with his new front man, Bella Swan. Edward wants out for good but in a world based on deceit, who can he trust? AH, BxE possible lemons if they don’t kill each other first.

Rated: Fiction M – English – Crime/Humor – Edward & Bella – Chapters: 24 – Words: 148,978 – Reviews: 3,767 – Favs: 2,175 – Follows: 1,555 – Updated: 02-11-12 – Published: 05-13-11 – Status: Complete – id: 6987169

Many stories, even really good ones, become something of a blur in my mind over time. There are always a few that stay sharp in my memory, whether it’s because of a dramatic story line, a cast of extraordinary characters, a distinctive style or a unique blend of genre – humour, angst, drama, romance, steamy erotica, crime, mystery and pathos (for example).

Yes, Meet the Masens satisfies every single one of those criteria.

This is one of those stories in which the prologue could almost be a chapter from a different story, it is so far removed from where the characters begin. For ages, the reader is left wondering how FictionFreak is going to get us *there* – from a point at which Edward is thinking:

Bella’s face seemed pleasant enough, but it wasn’t the one that I remembered. It wasn’t the one she wore when her guard was down or hell, even the one when she was being a smart ass. It was just…pleasant.The man who sat at the opposite end of the twelve person table seemed…new.It was freezing outside and I pulled the collar of my freshly purchased trench coat around my neck to keep the wind from flowing down the back of my shirt.Their voices were mostly mumbles through the glass plane, but I could still hear what was being said when he asked her, “Coffee, babe?”

Babe?

My face contorted.

She hated that word.

In fact, I distinctly remembered the first and only time I’d ever called her that.

Almost the only time, anyway.

She’d narrowed her eyes at me, balled up her fists and then knee’d me.

Right in the nuts.

It was brilliant.

I had swelling the next day and a bruise on my balls that lasted a week.

I laughed at the memory, but my smile immediately disintegrated as I watched her beam over at him with the fakest of happy grins, telling him, “Sure thing darling.”

It’s obvious this isn’t going to be your average Edward and Bella fairy tale, isn’t it? It takes extraordinary skill to write a story that has you laughing until you cry in one chapter, and crying until you laugh in the next. I can’t even begin to explain the storyline for you without giving anything away, you are just going to have to read it if you haven’t before. Go and meet the completely messed up Masens, and hold onto your hat for the ride.

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6987169/1/Meet-the-Masens

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*Reviews by Ilovealion*

Stay by FictionFreak95

*made by Melissa Melton*

Stay ~ Sometimes a blast from your past is exactly what you need to ignite your future. AH, BxE.

Rated: Fiction M – English – Romance – Edward & Bella – Chapters: 9 – Words: 44,215 – Reviews: 1,922 – Favs: 1,095 – Follows: 1,451 – Updated: 01-31-13 – Published: 12-05-12 – Status: Complete – id: 8767352

Stay is a great E&B fic that starts with a bang (literally… they get it on in a broom closet). Lol

It’s a quick read at only nine chapters, but don’t let its brevity fool you.  Stay is a well-rounded story with wonderful character development and just enough of a plot twist to keep you guessing without driving you mad.

I love that every chapter features a glimpse into the characters’ past. These snippets give the reader a sense of who Edward and Bella were twenty years ago… before their untimely separation.

No fears, though. This is a reunion story!

FictionFreak95 writes a tenacious yet free-spirited Bella who isn’t afraid to go after her dreams and a rigid, workaholic Edward who needs his childhood Bellabee to show him how to truly live. Thankfully, in the end, they both realize that their happiness will “stay” as long as they’re together.

Overall, Stay is a fantastic quick-fic that is completely satisfying, so go give it a try.

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8767352/1/Stay

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My Life, My Love, My Heart by  FictionFreak95

*made by FictionFreak95*

My Life, My Love, My Heart ~ ONE SHOT: Based on a very bad day dream. When tragedy strikes, how will you deal with it? AH, BxE Uber Angst.

Twilight – Rated: M – English – Tragedy/Angst – Chapters: 1 – Words: 2,157 – Reviews: 87 – Published: 8-24-10 – Bella & Edward – Complete

My Life, My Love, My Heart, a one-shot posted in 2010, is almost prophetic. It portrays a typical “day in the life” of the average mother, but ends with a loss that, unfortunately, hits close to home for this mom of four. Given the recent tragic events here in the US, this story is even more poignant than when it was first posted.

FictionFreak could have been sitting in my living room watching our typical morning unfold as she wrote the beginning of this story. Her words are so very true to life that you can’t help but identify with her Bella from the very start. That’s one reason this story is so touching. The reader can easily put herself in Bella’s shoes… and weep with her.

I won’t elaborate more.

FictionFreak’s range of writing is exemplified by this heart-wrenching tale, so I hope you will take the time to experience it. xoxo

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6267451/1/My-Life-My-Love-My-Heart

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http://www.fanfiction.net/u/1971788/FictionFreak95

http://ficfreak.blogspot.ie/

From scripts and dips to Dicks and Swans – the choices are endless, so get your Freak on!

The FicSix

Be My Valentine, Sweetward ♥

We all like a little bit of sugar from Edward Cullen, don’t we? And never more so than around Valentine’s Day. This week the FicSix have worked really hard – sweat, blood and tears hard, no joke – to read and rediscover our favourite Sweethearts in Twific. Without further ado, we bring you Sweetward…

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*Review by Cared*

Boycotting Valentine’s Day by jennlynnfs

*Made by AngelAtTwilight*

Boycotting Valentine’s Day ~ Valentine’s Day approaches, but Bella chooses to hang out with her best friend Alice. They decide to boycott Valentine’s Day. Non-Valentine’s Day activities are planned, including no boys. But, Alice’s brothers, Edward and Emmett, don’t count, right?

Twilight – Rated: M – English – Romance – Chapters: 7 – Words: 34,051 – Reviews: 1131 – Updated: 2-15-10 – Published: 1-19-10 – Bella & Edward – Complete

I read this novella when it was rec’d on RAoR for Valentine’s Day in 2010. It’s now 2013, but say the word Sweetward to me, and this romantic tale immediately springs to mind. It’s by jennlynnfs, author of other memorable fics, My Brother’s Best Friend and One Cup Of Chunky Peanut Butter.

Bella has a problem…

There were just too many guys wanting to be the one.

It was one of those situations where when it rains it pours.

And it was a God damn storm right now.

And it wasn’t even the good kind where “It’s Raining Men” is playing in the background and you’ve got hot males beating the crap out of each other for you in the street.

The deluge of man storm ranged from the totally inept to the just say no kind.

Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and since none of these wishy-washy men float her boat, rather than endure a washout of an evening, Bella finds the perfect solution – Boycott Valentine’s Day!

Bella and best-friend Alice decide to stay home, eat pizza, and watch action flicks – an anti-Valentine’s Day celebration. Somehow this plan morphs into a girl only weekend, until Alice’s brothers Emmett and Edward decide to join them. Bella is not at all perturbed by the impending invasion of testosterone. She has known them for years and dismisses their sister’s complaints about the company of men with…

“Yeah, but they don’t really count.”

Oh, Bella, Bella! She has no idea as to how highly Edward is going to count! The rating is going to be off the Richter Scale! The earth is going to move as Edward emits seismic waves in her direction. Will she stand strong or will she tremble and fall? I know I would fall.

As for Edward – he is very sweet, and a little bit geeky too – sigh! He makes me smile with his Lord Of The Rings references; his shy and thoughtful ways make me feel all warm and fuzzy inside; his first tentative kiss makes me swoon.

So, whether you plan to boycott Valentine’s Day or not, don’t boycott this light and fluffy fic. Complete at 7 chapters it’s a sweet, short read, so grab some chocolate and enjoy Boycotting Valentine’s Day.

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5681116/1/Boycotting-Valentine-s-Day

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* Review by Gingerandgreen*

The Other Side of the Fence by Edward’s Eternal 

*made by CullensTwiMistress*

The Other Side of the Fence ~ He hides to protect those he loves, she hides because that is all she knows. Isolation is a way of life for both of them. Two neighbours. All that separates them is a fence. Who knows what waits on the other side? Can they be strong enough to find out?

Rated: Fiction M – English – Hurt/Comfort/Romance – Edward & Bella – Chapters: 23 – Words: 60,723 – Reviews: 4,041 - Favs: 1,061 – Follows: 1,562 – Updated: 02-05-13 – Published: 11-27-12 – id: 8743349

This review may come as rather a surprise to the lovely and talented author Edward’s Eternal, because – weirdly – I haven’t left a review on The Other Side of the Fence, even once. I have no reason for my negligence either, just a crazy life; but if EE is anything like her sweet, kind, sexy, protective, generous and endearing Fenceward, she’ll forgive me immediately.

Fenceward and Chefgirl have intriguing back stories that are revealed enticingly slowly. How they end up as neighbours is an important aspect of the story arc, and I’m revealing nothing. How they “meet” over the fence in chapter one is adorable:

“The sound of movement to the right of the fence caught my attention. I had seen a moving truck a few days ago but had not yet glimpsed the new owner. The townhouses were all clustered in small groups; this one only had the two units and we both had attached garages which separated the two units, so all I had seen so far was a car coming and going. I knew it was a woman; that she lived alone and posed no danger to me. That I had been guaranteed.

As I listened, I heard her moving around and the unmistakable sound of boxes being broken down and papers being folded, then I heard a soft voice humming pleasantly. Another sound caught my ear and I wasn’t sure what it was until the scent hit me a few minutes later.

She was cooking something on a barbeque.

I inhaled the scent, my mouth instantly watering and the strange tasting sandwich I was holding no longing appealing in any way.
My head fell back and a groan escaped my lips, because it smelt fucking amazing.

“I beg your pardon?” a shocked, sweet sounding voice came from behind the fence.

Oh shit.

I had just said that out loud.”

Of course you did, Edward. It’s kind of a fic-thing, LOL. And as in all the best stories, Edward’s inability to keep his thoughts in his head leads to the start of a tentative relationship between our favourite couple. But unlike other neighbourly Twifics, the pair don’t set eyes on each other and swoon with lust; nor do they feel that electric zing from touching a soul mate – or not for a fair few chapters anyway. (Don’t worry pervy fic-h00rs, touching does feature later on, this is most assuredly an M-rated story). Even Fenceward’s sense of smell is titillated more by Bella’s magical cooking than by the desperately shy girl herself. All of their initial interactions are conducted from the other side of the very high garden fence.

I heard a nervous sounding, “Hello?”

“Are you all right?” I asked, unsure what was going on.

“Oh. Good. You’re there.”

I grimaced. I didn’t have anywhere else to go. “Yeah, I’m here.”

“I um … I put something on the fence for you.”

I sat up. “What?”

I heard the sound of retreating footsteps and the door opening again. “I can’t let a neighbour starve. Goodnight.”

I stood up and looked at the fence.

Holy shit. Was that really a plate sitting on the top?

Dragging my chair over, I stepped up, stretching as far as I could, and was able to snag the unexpected treasure and bring it down. Stepping off the chair, I immediately tore the foil off and basked in the incredible aroma that hit me.

Chicken. Grilled vegetables. Salad.

Mine.

All mine.

I grinned. There was even a plastic fork.

I dragged my chair back to the table and began to devour the best meal I’d eaten in ages. Not even the voice in the back of my head telling me I shouldn’t accept food from a stranger could deter me. Nothing was keeping me from this feast.

I knew she was inside. I knew she probably wouldn’t hear me. But I did it anyway.

“Thank you!” I bellowed. “This tastes as fucking awesome as it smelt!”

It was soft and distant, but I heard it.

A giggle. Lilting and strangely delightful.

I smiled around my mouthful.

This new neighbour thing was okay.”

The Other Side of the Fence is 23 chapters in, and updates regularly. Every new chapter reveals a sweeter aspect of Edward’s personality. Don’t think that makes him a wimpy man though – he’s tough, he teases, he’s been through a lot and he’s all man, from the tip of his sexhair to his very, very large socks *wink wink*. He’s practically perfect by now, and can do no wrong in my eyes. I love reading this story, it’s a breath of kindness in a harsh world, and I know you’ll love it too.

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8743349/1/The-Other-Side-of-the-Fence

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*Review by AllyVera*

Perfectly Imperfect by lindsay520

Banner made by SoapyMayhem

Perfectly Imperfect ~ Bella is a socially awkward loner. Edward is lost in a meaningless marriage. Co-workers of a moving company, several long road-trips and lonely motel nights alone start a bond between them that may be stronger than either of them had ever expected. AH

Rated: Fiction M – English – Romance/Hurt/Comfort – Edward & Bella – Chapters: 27 – Words: 62,115 – Reviews: 1,879 – Favs: 870 – Follows: 806 – Updated: 12-16-11 – Published: 09-09-11 – Status: Complete – id: 7366855

There are so many things I love about Lindsay520’s Perfectly Imperfect, it is hard to get them all down on paper, but the thing that stands out at number one for me is Edward.  He shares many wonderful attributes that our beloved canon Edward does, and brings quite a few of his own qualities to the table as well.

Check, check and check!

As the summary depicts, Bella and Edward both work at a moving company owned by Emmett.  At first they don’t have a lot to do with each other, seeing as Bella is partnered with Victoria aka “Firecrotch Bitch” (I still giggle at the nicknames Bella gives Victoria).  However, when Edward’s partner goes on medical leave Bella’s wish to get away from Victoria is answered.  I just have to share a little snippet of Bella giving us our first view of Edward (from Chapter Two)

“Just as I was about to walk around Emmett’s desk toward the hallway behind him, the outside door swung open and he walked in.

Oh God. I tripped over my red sneakers and righted myself before he could notice. At least I think he didn’t notice. Geez Bella.

Tall, lean, solid, wearing a worn-out plain white t-shirt, loose jeans with a huge hole in the knee, and a dirty blue bandanna wrapped around his head. His forehead was damp with sweat and he brought his left hand up to wipe across his brow. The glint of his titanium wedding band caught my eye, burning a hole into my retina.

Edward Cullen. God he looked good today. Shit, he looked good every day, who was I kidding? He was so masculine. So rugged looking. Always with a little stubble on that strong jaw and such bright, green, no no, bright jade eyes. Shit, was I drooling?”

Oh yeah… this Edward is gorgeous on the outside, but he is even more beautiful on the inside. At first Bella is painfully shy around Edward, but Edward works hard to put her at ease, which is one of the things that makes him oh-so swoonworthy.  Bella, in turn, does little things for Edward that make him feel appreciated, which is something that he is sadly lacking in his not-so-good marriage to Tanya.

Bella doesn’t think she could ever be in Edward’s league, even if he wasn’t married – but little does she know her regard is returned – but this Edward would never cheat on his wife (what a shame his wife doesn’t feel the same way… or actually Tanya probably did him a favour)

A little taste of what goes on inside Edward’s head (extract from Chapter 10)

She stepped up onto the running board and reached over her head for the door handle. As she raised her hands up, her t-shirt raised up with her, exposing the small of her back. I eyed the dimples just above the waistband of her jeans. My eyes kept roaming. Stop Edward, stop stop stop…couldn’t. Slender hips, tight ass, toned thighs. Under those worn-out jeans and t-shirts, the girl had some body on her.

She grabbed onto the bottom of the passenger’s seat and pressed her palm onto the floor of the truck cab. I watched the muscles in her arms flex as she used her upper-body strength to lift herself up and bring her knee up to the floor. As she bent her legs, the waist of her jeans puckered out a bit and I caught a glimpse of the top elastic band of her plain white panties.

Saliva filled my mouth. There’s something about plain white panties that’s just so innocent, modest, and incredibly appealing. I don’t think Tanya even owned a pair of plain white briefs. She had to buy all the expensive, lacy, silky shit.

Fuck! Tanya! I’m married! I don’t care how miserable Tanya can make me, she’s my wife, and I would never ever betray her. Jesus Christ, just thinking these thoughts was betraying her.

I had to stop. I had to. “I’m done!” I blurted out loud to myself.

“What?” Bella asked, settling into the truck seat and looking down at me.

“Oh, uh…I’m done…helping you up into the truck. You proved you can do it yourself. Good job.” I said giving her a lame double-thumbs-up sign.

Smooth Edward. Really smooth.”

*giggles* Even when he is being dorky, he’s so sweet!

What I truly love about Perfectly Imperfect is that Bella and Edward end up being each other’s whole world.  Their love is unique and special and runs deeper than the ocean – and that right there everyone, is why I read fan fic!

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7366855/1/Perfectly-Imperfect

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*Review by Ilovealion*

Caught Looking by Marvar

*made by Jamie Arkin*

Caught Looking ~ Sometimes it’s easier to live your life for someone else. To ignore your mundane days and sleep through your lonely nights. And then one day, it’s not enough. A story about finding love when you’re not even looking. You just get caught.

Rated: Fiction M – English – Romance/Humor – Bella & Edward – Chapters: 21 – Words: 33,562 – Reviews:2,801 – Favs: 1,670 – Follows: 2,677 – Updated: 01-20-13 – Published: 06-11-12 – id: 8206649

Sweetwards are as prevalent in Twific as chocolates are at Valentine’s Day, but I think I’ve found a unique one to tickle your taste buds. He’s a delicious mix of smarts and looks with a swirl of compassion and a twist of kink. I think he’s the perfect package, if you know what I mean. *wink*

You can find him in Marvar’s WIP, Caught Looking. Entirely in BPOV, it’s a fresh, college-aged Edward and Bella story that has the perfect mix of humor and light drama. And, as you’ll see, Bella is not convinced that Edward is “all that” when she has her first verbal encounter with him. In fact, she comes up with a unique nickname for him.

Goiter boy.

“Dr. Banner’s office, Bella speaking.” I try to sound polite, but these damn calls keep interrupting my studying. Don’t these dumb-asses know that I’m trying to pass Mass Spectrometry?

“Um, hi. I’m looking for Jasper Hale.”

Hmm, sexy voice. This is a nice change of pace from the usual dorks that call this number (me included). Too bad he’s looking for Jasper. Maybe he’ll let me watch them do stuff. I snort a little into the phone because Jasper isn’t gay and I don’t like threesomes. It’s sad that my perverted musings are my only form of entertainment. Well, that and reruns of Golden Girls.

Thankfully the perverted thoughts don’t mix with the Golden Girls. Because it would be gross to picture Betty White like that.

And really sad.

I collect myself, clearing thoughts of guy-with-sexy-voice and old ladies out of my head so I can sound professional.

“Ahem, Jasper isn’t in until three. May I take a message?”

“Yes, please tell him that Edward needs to talk to him about his sister. It’s extremely important. I’m tired of her trying to avoid me.”

Great. A guy actually sparks my interest and he’s taken. And he must be desperate to try to call this girl’s brother to get in touch with her. Which means he’s probably ugly. But he sounds hot – like he could totally get paid for phone sex. But I saw a special on television about phone sex operators and they were all fat guys on parole or had goiters or something.

Needless to say they weren’t datable.

I take down goiter boy’s number and leave the message for Jasper, the other teaching assistant. I hope this caller doesn’t cause any problems for Jasper. Now he’s the perfect guy. Not for me, of course, because he’s like my brother. He is brilliant and cute, in a “I buy clothes in a comic book store, but I have potential” sort of way. I tried to set him up with Alice, but she wasn’t interested. She says he’s too studious for her. Makes her feel dumb. I told him not to quiz her on the Periodic table. She thought he was asking about her menstrual cycle.

And Alice doesn’t like talking about either of those things.

As you can see, Bella is a hoot. Her inner monologues are hilarious, and, you’ll love her ridiculousness when she finally sees “goiter boy” for the first time. He definitely doesn’t have a bulge in his neck, but he fills his track pants out nicely. lol

Marvar has mixed together a cast of unique characters that even the most discriminating of palates will appreciate, so I hope you’ll give Goiterward and Bella a try. *snort – I laugh every time I write Goiterward!*

Until next time… love to you all. xoxo

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8206649/1/Caught-Looking

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*Reviews by Midnight Cougar*

The Practicum by TheFicChick

*banner, designed by Kassiah*

The Practicum ~ “We’re going to be teaching high schoolers how not to get each other knocked up or infected with gonorrhea. It’s hardly a romantic evening for two.”

Twilight – Rated: M – English – Romance/Humor – Chapters: 9 – Words: 52,561 – Reviews: 1,874 - Updated: 2-5-13 – Published: 1-13-13 – Bella & Edward

For anyone who has read anything else Twific related by the talented TheFicChick - Departures, The Purple Banana Hammock, to name a few - you will know that this author seems to have a special knack for creating a dreamy, sweet Edward. Edward in The Practicum is so adorable with his blush and his endearing personality: he is shy, a bit reserved, swoonworthy, sports-minded, intelligent,  funny, romantic, sweet and sexy, and also trying to start life afresh in a new town.

Coach Cullen is the replacement Phys Ed teacher at Forks High School, and everyone is excited – students and teachers, alike – that they have a young, hunky, new male teacher on staff now. English teacher, Bella Swan, it would seem is the lucky one, though, according to her friends and colleagues…

Excerpt - Chapter One

“Youuuuu lucky bitch,” Jessica mutters around the salted rim of her margarita glass and I laugh.

“I beg your pardon?”

“You get to teach Sex Ed with Mr. Sex-on-Legs? Like I said, youuuuu lucky bitch.” She takes a generous slurp of her slushy drink and returns it to the table before snagging a corn chip from the black plastic basket between us and dunking it in the salsa.

“It’s not like I’m having sex with him,” I defend, even though the reality of teaching the ins and outs – so to speak – with the man doesn’t leave me completely unaffected.

Jessica shrugs. “Still, if I’d known the ol’ Clapper was going to keel over dead and be replaced by that fuckhot piece of man-meat, I’d have volunteered to be the female half of the Sex Ed lecture years ago.”

I take a small sip of my own frozen Friday night libation. “Perhaps God’s rewarding me for my selflessness,” I suggest and smirk when she glares at me.

“If you were truly selfless, you’d use this opportunity to give him my number.”

“Didn’t you already give him your number?”

She shrugs. “Maybe he lost it.”

I smile as Angela slides into the booth beside me. “Sorry, sorry, I’m late, I know, I suck.” She dumps her purse on the floor beneath the table and shrugs out of her coat as the waiter appears beside the table. “I’ll have one of those,” she says, gesturing toward Jessica’s and my glasses. “Frozen and salted.” As the waiter disappears, she retrieves a chip from the basket. “What’d I miss?”

“Bella gets to teach Sex Ed with Edward Cullen,” Jessica bemoans and Angela pops the chip in her mouth, nodding.

“Nice.”

I roll my eyes again. “You guys. It’s a health class, not a demonstration.”

Damn, really? Well, that’s too bad, Bella, but maybe as time goes on, and Edward and Bella get to know each other, learn about each other’s pasts, what interests they share and would like to experience in life, and teach this challenging Sex Ed class together – which seems almost like foreplay for them, lol – that might change?

Excerpt - Chapter 9

“How’s it going with Edward?”

The smile on my face is involuntary, and she matches it. “It’s going well,” I say, toying absently with the cardboard collar around my cup. “Really well,” I add, and she grins at the highway.

“He seems very sweet.”

“He is.” I want to tell her about second base and ex-girlfriends and diner breakfasts, but I don’t know where to start, and there’s something about the honesty and simplicity of dating Edward that I don’t want to compromise by analyzing it with someone else, even if that someone else is as easygoing as Angela.

“I’m glad.” Her complete refusal to push for details, however, makes me want to tell her. “I meant it when I said we were taking it slow,” I say haltingly, and she nods at the windshield.

“That’s good,” she says. “Getting to know each other.”

“Yeah.”

“So…what are you getting to know?”

“That he’s a really good kisser,” I say with the barely-disguised glee of a fifteen-year-old, and my friend’s smile widens.

“Excellent.”

“You said it.”

*Le sigh* Yeah, he is a memorable Sweetward, and I love reading how they are slowly exploring their relationship, really getting to know each other, emotionally, spiritually, and physically. If you enjoy a sweet, romantic story that will make you smile and swoon, then this delectable WIP is for you! And, of course, as TheFicChick says, “Rating: M. Because why else do we do this?” We are 9 well-written, fun, amusing and stimulating *wink* chapters in, and it updates regularly. Enjoy!

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8906792/1/The-Practicum

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*Countdown-to-V-Day-2013-prompt-challenge*

I’d also like to mention some Valentine’s reading sweetness found in the Countdown to V-Day 2013 – prompt challenge hosted by Breath-of-twilight . There are some real Sweetwards found in several of these I have read so far, and some great authors presenting them. I am going to give you the challenge information, and then I will spotlight a few I have enjoyed…

Yet another addition to the countdowns. Many different authors, lots of fun and smexy one shots, and the continuation of the collaborated story ‘An Identity for Christmas’. Be sure not to miss out on this one. The month of love doesn’t get any better than this

Rated: Fiction M – English – Chapters: 9 – Words: 48,114 - Reviews: 170- Favs: 62 – Follows: 128 –  Updated: 02-07-13 - Published: 01-17-13 – id: 8916847

Introduction to the Countdown to V-day 2013- prompt challenge.

This countdown will post anonymously, all ones shots based off of prompts given to the writers. There will be one HINT at the end of the one shot as to who the author is. You guess, and hopefully u know your authors well and you get it right. If not, you get to learn a new fun fact about some of your favorite authors, and also find some new authors to check out….

Each author was given a different prompt, thus leaving you, the reader, with many different genres and styles of writing to read this February- ENJOY!

Teasers: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8916847/2/Countdown-to-V-Day-2013-prompt-challenge

So, like I said above, I have read some of these romantic treats, and here are a few that made me smile…

#3)

He Loves Me . . . He Loves Me, Not

Prompt: Flowers

Summary: One girl. One boy. Best friends from childhood. One of them harbours a secret crush on the other, secretly pining away for the possibility that one day they’ll be together.

I wasn’t certain who wrote this, but it was lovely; sweet and hot! Childhood besties Bella and Edward were adorable characters and the daisy was the chosen flower, which is also my favourite flower. I loved how the author incorporated it throughout the story and made it so special for this Sweetward to make the perfect ending. I have to say, I would love to read more of this Sweetward…their college years, maybe? Does she go to Dartmouth with him?

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8916847/3/Countdown-to-V-Day-2013-prompt-challenge

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#4)

Prompt: Freaky

Title: Hometown Hottie

This story was so cute, it made me giggle, and I thought pretty fun and creative. Bella and Alice work at  Freaky Pete’s diner and they are trying to win this contest, so Bella can capture the Hometown Hottie! *taps chin…I wonder who that might be?*

The Hometown Hottie was a radio contest that everyone was following it seemed. 106.1 Kiss FM had started the contest two weeks ago to gear up for Valentines Day. The premise was simple. They gave three clues a day about an anonymous single bachelor residing in the Seattle area. The clues hinted at appearance, likes and dislikes, favorite places to go, personality and so forth. The listeners then had to try to find the Hottie based on the clues provided. If you thought someone was the Hottie you had to approach the person, kiss them and ask verbatim “Are you the 106.1 Kiss FM Hometown Hottie.” If you were right you would win a seven day trip for two to the Caribbean with the Hottie and $5000.00 spending money.

Wish I could capture me a Hometown Hottie for Valentine’s Day! lol

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8916847/4/Countdown-to-V-Day-2013-prompt-challenge

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#5)

Love Among the Vines

Prompt: Wine

Summary: He’s always wanted her but in one twist of fate he fears he may be too late. Will Edward have the courage to tell Bella how he feels? Will they find love among the vines?

We have an adorable, shy, sweet Edward in this little story, and a lovely Bella. I really thought Wineward was wonderful. Both Bella and Edward work on Cullen Crest Winery and with Valentine’s Day fast approaching, so is Annual Love Among the Vines Spring Dinner. But how will Wineward spend the day? Will he finally be able to tell, “…Bella, the girl who starred in a majority of [his] fantasies…” that she really is his special Valentine? Or will he have to watch her dine with someone else? I was totally rooting for Sweetward through the whole story!

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8916847/5/Countdown-to-V-Day-2013-prompt-challenge

There are now 7 Valentine’s stories to read, with a new one posting each day, and I know more sweet goodness to come. Enjoy!

Happy Valentine’s Day! MC

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Look at those delightful digits dipped in decadence!

Death by Chocolateward anyone?

*The Talented Maker is Unknown to us*

Don’t be shy ladies. Share your finger lickin’ good stories with us.

The FicSix

DOWN UNDER WITH ROB ~ Part 3 ~ The Down Under Connection

We’ve enjoyed spicing up our lives with Sizzlingward; met some wonderful Authors of Oz; and our final post in the Down Under With Rob series brings us lip-to-cheek with Mateward, Sheilarella and their kissing cousins in New Zealand, England and the USA. Join us this week for some barbie-licious settings and colourful characters from all over, with one thing in common – a connection to the part of the world our favourite actor is currently wowing.

Before we begin, we thought we’d share this informative and geographically correct map of Where Rob Is Now. You’ll find him dodging kangaroos with guns. We’d love to hear from our Aussie authors – where in the world are you?

Watch out for those Kangaroos, Rob!

 

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*Review by Wiltshire Glo*

Follow the Sun by MissWinkles (WiP)

Banner by FrozenSoldier

Follow the Sun ~ Sometimes you have to stop thinking with your head and listen to your heart, follow which way the wind blows and dream with abandon. Because tomorrow is a brand new day, and who knows what it will bring. E/B. Fluffy as fuck, with some sweet salty love.

Twilight, M, English, Romance & Humor, chapters: 28 Bella & Edward

Do you ever feel you’re stuck in a bit of a rut, facing a future that’s quite predictable, comfortable but not really what you want? Have you ever daydreamed of taking off, feeling the sand between your toes and just living for the moment? Yeah? Me too!

So, when I started reading MissWinkles’ Follow the Sun, I could relate to Bella when she decided to take a risk and move from the comfort of her parents’ farm and walk away from Jake, ending his expectations that they would just drift into marriage. I was cheering her on as she drove away to experience a different side of life, despite her fears.

“From the veranda I can hear the waves lap lazily against the shore, whooshing and frothing as they roll up the sand and back again. I’m so used to the sound of crickets and cicadas, the sounds of the bush. But this is definitely just as nice, soothing even.

Sitting with my feet out in front of me, I watch as the last of the sun’s light slips over the horizon. The easy part is over; I made it, I’m here. Tomorrow, the hard stuff starts.

Starting a new life is scary as shit; new job, new friends, new house – but I think I’m ready.”

Reading Follow the Sun dropped me right into the blazing-sunshine world of Australian surfer boys, the friendships and easy lifestyle. I want to rave to you about the imagery, wax lyrical about how real the characters are, how I want to move to Australia and live on the beach, with the sunshine, a carefree attitude, a beer in my hand….and I don’t even like beer!

If you want to know exactly what sort of people Rob is rubbing shoulders with Down Under, read this fic as I suspect MissWinkles gives a true flavour of the people and their country. Right throughout I can only hear Aussie accents, I can only see the warm colours of the Australian coast and smile at the attitude of her countrymen. Follow the Sun may be set in an idyllic seaside town, but the characters are large as life, including Bella, as the patrons find out on her first shift behind the bar.

“”Don’t stress,” yells Rose. “There’s always some dickhead trying to pull that shit. Next time let Paul or Jasper serve his broke ass,” she says, leaning on the bar tap, waiting for some guy to order a drink. 

“Come on,” she barks at him. “This isn’t a peep show, mate. Order a drink or fuck off.”

I stifle a laugh as the pageant queen in front of me finally decides what she wants to drink.

“I’ll have a Cosmopolitan,” she says, her sparkly crown sitting lopsided on her head. With a bright pink sash over her chest, I’m guessing she’s part of the hen’s party.

“A what? A cosmopolitan?”

Jasper laughs beside me, filling a jug of beer, muscled and inked arms flexing as he pulls the tap towards him.

“Unless it’s bottled, we don’t sell that fruity shit.”

I grin sweetly at the woman at the bar. “Sweetheart, we’ve got beer, we’ve got cider, we’ve got pre-mixes, or – oh! – we’ve got beer. On no, wait, we have water.”

She huffs, and rolling her eyes points to the beer fridge behind me. “A red Breezer then. And a water.”

I plonk the red drink down in front of her, and scoop up a glass of ice and put it down next to it.

“That’s not water,” she says, looking at the glass of ice. No please, no thank you, just a sour look on her face as she taps her hideously long nails on the countertop.

“Well give it a minute or two and it will be!” I snap, slamming her change onto the bar with more force than necessary.

Jasper and Rose both laugh loudly. “You gotta hire this chick, Ben!” yells Rose over her shoulder. “She’s a fucking crack up.”"

So, “where’s Edward?” I hear you cry! He’s there in her new town of Clearwater, a guy who lives to surf, goof around with his mates and have a few beers…and just maybe entice Bella into something more. *sigh* I’ve got to say, he’s very cute!

If, like me, you’re stuck in the midst of cold, stormy weather, go ahead and lose yourself in the Australian summer and learn to surf with Edward and the guys.  At 28 chapters in, you’re not too late to join in the action, but if you’re waiting for it to complete, you’re lucky that it’s on the home straight.

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8522710/1/Follow-The-Sun

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*Review by AllyVera*

Chasing Victory by mpg

Chasing Victory by mpg

Chasing Victory ~ Edward is a foul-mouthed, screw-up V8 race-car driver whose career has started to race down the toilet. Bella Swan was left behind when he left to chase his dreams. Both are trying to piece together their lives. E&B/AH/AU/OOC/Lemons/Language

Rated: Fiction M – English – Hurt/Comfort/Romance – Edward & Bella – Chapters: 47 – Words: 179,076 – Reviews: 2,364 – Favs: 1,065 – Follows: 569 – Updated: 08-02-10 – Published: 01-22-10 – Status: Complete – id: 5687435

Chasing Victory covers many of my passions in life… Edward, V8 Supercars, Edward, Australia, Edward… well, you get the idea. Mpg (which stands for Missile_Proof_Glass, by the way – how fantastic is that penname?) has woven a story full of twists, turns and excitement and that doesn’t pertain to Edward’s racetracks!

For those of you who don’t know, V8 Supercar Racing tends to run in the blood of families here Down Under – my whole family are fans and so are my DH’s family – so really we have no choice.  I guess it is similar to Nascar in the US – for some, it is sacred.

Straight off, I will tell you this high octane Edward is hard work. He is a hard drinking, fast driving, foul-mouthed manwhore.  At the end of chapter one he is within a hair’s breadth of losing his place on the Cullen Racing team, and when he crashes out of “The Great Race” at Bathurst, he is not a popular boy at Cullen Racing!

A snippet from chapter one..

“She was waiting, looking expectantly around the crowd. For half a second I arrogantly thought she was looking for me, even though I was the reason we were no longer together. At least I had thought that, until I saw him. Then I knew she had no further interest in me. He walked towards her from the concession stand with two hot dogs in his hands and two cans of coke balanced in the crook of his arm. Her face broke into a wide smile when she saw him. His russet-coloured face returned the grin before he planted a kiss on her lips and handed off her half of the food. She had willingly come to watch a race with someone and seemed to be enjoying herself. It must have been love – she’d never come to any of my races. When I saw that I realised I should have been happy for her. I really should. After all, I’d walked out of her life. So why did I feel like ripping that fucker limb from limb?

And that was Queensland Raceway.

And that occurred immediately before I climbed in the car.

And that was the first race, ever, that ended in a DNF* for me.

And that was why the former love of my life was now the bane of my existence. Because it was her that haunted me around the race track, leeching my concentration away for vital seconds at a time.”

If we had a rating for FanFic Edwards who act like arseholes, CV Edward comes in at a solid 9 out of 10.  He does and says some almost unforgivable things, but through his arsehattedness (yes, I just made up a word) you see more and more flashes of the man behind it all – loyal, dedicated, fun-loving, hard-working and capable of the deepest of loves.

Bella appears in chapter three and their reunion is unexpected for both of them, and Edward doesn’t really handle it as well as he should, just sayin’. (Twilight’s Edward after their first Biology class springs to mind). 

You just get the feeling as you are reading that there is more to their breakup and history than meets the eye, and there is a real element of mystery around Bella and what she has been up to since Edward’s spectacular exit from her life. You do eventually get all the answers and I won’t give any of the plot away, but I will say this – CV Bella is one tough girl – she has been through hell and back.

On a side note, I found the way that mpg tells Lizzie’s (Edward’s Mum) story very heartfelt.  Lizzie is very typical of some Australian women, incredibly proud, resilient, but fragile at the same time. I was cheering for her as much as the main characters – Lizzie deserves a HEA as much as her son.

Even if you don’t like Racing Drivers or motorsport, it won’t matter, because this story is so much more than Edward’s profession – when it comes to the crux, it is really about a man who has lost who he really is, but by finding his Bella again he regains himself so he can carry on Chasing Victory.

Note: There is also a sequel to Chasing Victory as well, titled Claiming Victory, which I have thoroughly ensconced myself in at the moment.  Also, as Chasing Victory is all EPOV – mpg also has outtakes in other POV of Chasing Victory here and Claiming Victory here.  

*DNF = Did not finish

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5687435/1/Chasing-Victory

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*Reviews by Cared*

I bring you a quick look at three stories that are set in Australia, and one set in Hollywood featuring a Bella from Australia. The word Australia is the only thing my description of these stories has in common. These tales widely vary in style and stretch from one that will make you cry with empathy, to one that will make you cry with laughter.

Going Under by Anna-Faze

*made by christagbanners*

Going Under ~ Can one day make a difference when you’re going under? O/S for the Another Ward on the Barbie contest Judges Choice – cripes! . E/B 

Twilight – Rated: M – English – Angst/Romance – Chapters: 1 – Words: 9,968 – Reviews: 47 – Published: 9-18-11 – Complete
*Winner of the Judges Choice Award for ‘Another Ward on the Barbie’ Contest – 2011*

You know when you read a story that stuns you and the only word you are capable of uttering is “WOW”. Going Under by Anna-Faze is one of those stories.

Now, I understand this is fiction; these people are not real. But the tale is so gently powerful that many hours after reading this, I was still thinking about the characters and their possible futures. It is one of those fics where you have to balance your need to reach the end quickly, in this case to understand what has happened in the past, with your desire to savour each word as it appears.

BPOV
I wake at dawn to a chorus of birds from the bush above our house and the rhythmic beat of waves from the ocean below; the soundtrack I have woken to all the days of my life. It had always been a song that never failed to excite me with its promise of endless days that glistened like the sun on the ocean, stretching in a limitless dance all the way to the curve of the horizon.

I will tell you the descriptive imagery of this bittersweet award-winning story is exquisite and the characters are memorable; I am not going to tell you anything about the plot however. Read these 9,968 words and enjoy every single one of them.

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7391712/1/Going-Under

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Boofhead by BoydBlog

*made by Robrator*

Boofhead ~ I’ll never forgive my mum. I feel like I wanna jump off the Harbour Bridge. I’ll have to move to Kalgoorlie where there’s no TV reception! I want to be Joy Smithers, and live a life of obscurity as a faceless voice-over for Impulse commercials.

Twilight – Rated: M – English – Humor/Romance – Chapters: 1 – Words: 9,834 – Reviews: 17 – Published: 9-18-11 – Bella & Edward – Complete  *Winner of the Readers Pick Award for ‘Another Ward on the Barbie’ contest*

All I can say about Renee is with a mother like her, who needs enemies? Bella is a quiet bookshop assistant with a fear of public speaking, and Renee signed her up to be a contestant on the television game show ‘Perfect Match’ to get her out of her shell. Fair-dinkum to Bella as she goes through with the show, albeit she is determined not to be the winner who will accompany the owner of the voice from behind the screen on a holiday, and so answers accordingly. The plan backfires of course, and she is picked.

There are no prizes for guessing that Wardie is that lucky bloke that gets his pick of the sheilas.

BPOV
“How are ya, Edward?”

“Call me Wardie, Greg. I’m feeling ace, thanks,” he said.

His voice was commonly ocker, but had a masculine huskiness that kind of made my head feel light.

“Now, you want to be a famous muso, Wardie?” Greg asked the man behind the screen.

“Yeah mate. Yeah I play guitar. I wanna join a band and become rich and famous!”

“Get into it and make some money, yeah? And what are you looking for in your perfect lady?”

“Um, you know, good personality and looks good in a bikini,” he said, which I hoped was in sarcasm, but assumed he was being one hundred percent truthful.

He laughed, my stomach dropped.

“Alright Wardie, take a seat. You know the rules. Please ask the first contestant your question.”

“Contestant number one. What’s your idea of a ripper night out?”

He had me at “Call me Wardie” LOL. This Edward is one of a kind but very sweet in his own way – a real bewdy!

BoydBlog says in an A/N “If you were not an Australian teenager or older during the 1980s then some language and references this one-shot will not make sense. It will be like I’m speaking in a foreign language.” While I’m definitely old enough, I am from a different hemisphere, but I still got the gist of the slang and found this fic to be hilarious or maybe I should say a rip snorter. Please form an orderly queue and join Wardie and Bella on Flight 1918 to Hamilton Island.

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7394016/1/Boofhead

http://www.thewriterscoffeeshop.com/library/viewstory.php?sid=7170

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On Screen Chemistry by evilnat

*made by evilnat*

On Screen Chemistry ~ Edward Cullen, agent to the stars, is a workaholic who is mean and intimidating. That is until he meets struggling actress, Aussie Bella Swan. AH A one-shot written for the Fandom against Juvenile Diabetes compilation.

Rated: Fiction M – English – Romance – Edward & Bella – Words: 7,569

This story is set against the usual background of the cut throat world and madness that is Hollywood, but it has the unusual premise of Bella being the thespian.

When we meet Bella she is the kind of actress that is a waitress and shop assistant for a living. When we meet Edward, while he is quite masterful and hot, he needs help to pull his head of out of his arse. Funnily enough, this gorgeously determined yet sweet Bella is the perfect woman for this role.

“Is there something I can help you with, Mr Cullen?” She says with a forced but equally as polite as before smile. Her accent is far less distinct than it was earlier in the night confusing Edward in his drunken haze. Her innocent question sends all sorts of dirty thoughts swimming through Edward’s brain and that in turn sends the blood rushing straight to his groin.

“How about you give me your number?” he asks her cockily. It’s unusual for him to have to ask for a number, but he’s not above it. He hasn’t been able to stop thinking about her all night.

Bella snorts in a very unladylike way then turns and walks away.

Exasperated, Edward is frozen on the spot for a few seconds before he realizes what has just happened. He rushes to catch up with her at the bar. Surely she is interested in him, most women are.

Best of all, it is actress Bella that helps agent Edward to discover himself, without losing herself in the process.

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8081363/1/OnScreen-Chemistry

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Edward Cullen Finally Learns To Bowl A Maiden Over by afmtoo

Edward Cullen Finally Learns To Bowl A Maiden Over ~ Has Cocky Cullen, England cricket captain and man-about-town, finally met his match? AH, canon couples, rated M for language, lemons and Emmett

Rated:Fiction M – English – Romance/Hurt/Comfort – Edward & Bella – Words: 6,985 – Reviews: 43 – Favs: 44 – Follows: 71 – Published: 06-01-11 – id: 7042510

Edward Cullen is a player. He is the captain of the English cricket team and a player when it comes to the ladies; a Centurian both on and off the field. The English team travels to Australia to play for The Ashes.

Bella Swan also travels from England for the event, but she doesn’t know a stump from an inning; her job is to interview the WAGs for a magazine. She strikes up a conversation over Pulp Fiction quotes with a handsome stranger in an American-style diner, and the game begins.

“I know the rules, I can teach you if you like.” Mentally Edward kicked himself, thinking he sounded like an idiot. But Bella didn’t think that; she was touched that someone who she hardly knew would put themselves out for her like that.

They fell into easy conversation as their food arrived and the diner emptied as the patrons headed out to go home, to church or to nightclub their way into Christmas Day. Both skirted round their day jobs. Edward didn’t want her to know he was famous; she didn’t want him to think she was shallow for writing about celebs for a living.

Edward has met his match in Bella and finds himself wanting to woo a woman – that’s a bit of a sticky wicket for him as he doesn’t know how. He even sends Bella a chatty text instead of his standard booty call. Another first! What will happen when they find out who the other is? And don’t worry, there is no need to know anything about cricket to enjoy this crick-fic.

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7042510/1/Edward-Cullen-finally-learns-to-bowl-a-maiden-over

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*Review by Midnight Cougar*

Try  by shellshock81 (WiP)

*banner made by Shahula Fics*

Try ~ Bella moves to the other side of the world, leaving everything she’s ever known behind, including a broken heart. Edward, star player of one of New Zealand’s best Super15 rugby teams is so smitten over his new Pilates trainer; he can’t stop himself from going after her. Will they find a way to make it work on and off the field?

Twilight – Rated: M – English – Romance/Drama – Chapters: 16 – Words: 82,140 – Reviews: 1,131 - Updated: 1-31-13 – Published: 9-20-12 – Bella & Edward

Hello everyone, I am thrilled to join in the fun this week to review a sweet, little gem of a fic from Down Under, but while my story is not Australian set, it is close, being set in the sizzling Southern Hemisphere… Try, a lovely, romantic story by shellshock81, which began as a one shot for a birthday treat for the author’s friend, Whiti, actually takes place in Auckland, New Zealand. Shellshock81 is a new fan fiction author, one I am enjoying immensely, and it’s no secret I love to discover new writing talent to read. When I found this story I was excited, not only because of her unique, hot Rugbyward but because it’s also well-written and makes me smile!

The story starts out with a literal “bang” in the Prologue… And being the perv that I am, I was hooked right away! lol But I am going to let you read that yummy hotness for yourself, because while Bella tries to fight her attraction for Kiwiward for a while throughout the regular chapters—one because of her failed romantic past, and two, for not wanting to mix business with pleasure—we all know just how irresistible a hot, fit, sweetheart of a Rugbyward would be!

Not only do we have a swoonworthy rugby-playing Edward in this Romance/Drama, but also a beautiful, strong, witty, intelligent Bella, who uproots her broken-hearted life in the US to take a new job as a rugby team’s Pilates trainer in a new country—”…at Eden Park, New Zealand’s largest and most hallowed rugby stadium and home of the Blues.” You’re probably wondering how she even came to have this opportunity…well, that is one of the unique elements of this story that captured my attention: how Bella came to be friends with Alice through an online book club on Facebook—sound familiar, anyone? *wink*

After the Prologue, the story jumps back three weeks to begin chapter 1. It’s six days after Bella moves to this new world. She is preparing to start her new job, and “Try” to create herself a new and happy life. Bella learns many new Kiwi—the nickname used internationally for people from New Zealand—terms and sayings in her everyday life, tries new drinks at the local hangout, The Kingslander…and she does this all with her new friends—Edward’s brother, Carlisle, and helpful wife, Esme; Emmett who is so damn cute—he’s hilarious and sweet, and takes Bella under his wing; to supportive coach Jasper, and loving, bestie Alice…and of course a whole arsenal of hot, flirty rugby players! *win win*

Last but certainly not least we have the adorable, soft-hearted, sexy number ten Edward Cullen, who adores his new Pilates trainer, wants to give her the world, is “falling in chocolate with” her—you will understand when you read chapter 11, it’s so adorable—and eventually makes her his in more ways than one…

Excerpt from chapter 9:

This time, I allow Bella a moment to catch her breath as I slowly kiss my way back up her body. I position my cock at her entrance before resting my full weight on top of her and framing her face with my arms.

My fingertips brush the hair back at her temple and when she opens her eyes I murmur, “I don’t know what happened in your past, and believe me, I have plenty of fucked-up skeletons in my closet, but I promise I’ll do my best to erase your bad memories and replace them with good ones. I know this is really fast and kinda intense, but I hope you know how crazy I am about you. I’ve never felt this consumed by anyone—and if I’m honest, it’s scary as hell—but please, never doubt how much I care about you, Bella.”

Her eyes are shining when I close the distance between us and kiss her again, slowly shifting forward to enter her. Bella moans into my mouth, making me want to pick up my pace, but I’m determined to show her how I feel about her.

I hook my arms under her shoulders and lick and nip along her jawline as I slowly move in and out of her. Our bodies are pressed so tightly together, it offers little leverage, but what we lose in movement we make up for in passion.

“Oh god, Bella. It’s feels like you’re everywhere around me,” I mumble, not even caring if I’m not making any sense.

Bella’s fist closes around a lock of my hair, and she pulls me closer. “Uhhnn…Edward.”

Her breathy moan spurs me on further, “I’ll never get enough of this.”

Bella’s whimpers blow hot breath across my ear and neck, causing a chain reaction of tingling that ends in my dick. I moan and bend my head down to bite her shoulder gently. “I’m close, baby. Can you get there?”

“God, yes. Just don’t stop talking,” she groans, swivelling her hips in time with mine.

Damn, my girl is hot.

I shift back, lifting her left leg with my right arm to get a better angle and pick up my pace, searching for that magical spot.

“You like it when I talk to you, baby? You like my dirty mouth?”

She grips my hips and pulls me to her harder, “Fuck me, Edward!”

“Yeah, you do. You’re so fucking hot when you talk like that, too. Do you have any idea how much it turns me on?” I slip my left hand down to Bella’s clit and press down, hoping she’s as close as she seems to be.

I’m rewarded for my supernatural powers of observation when she clenches around me and digs her nails into my skin.

One look at her fucking gorgeous face and my strokes become shorter and faster until I release inside her in three long streams. I collapse on top of her, but have just enough blood left in my brain to realise I’m crushing her, so I roll to the side.

When I finally have my own breathing under control, I tug her closer to me and say, “Okay, I may need more than twenty minutes after that one.”

Bella snuggles deeper into my pillow and against me. “‘Kay. Sounds like a plan. Just wake me when you’re ready.”

I swear she’s asleep before she even finishes talking, and I spend a few minutes just staring at her beautiful face, unable to believe that just a few hours ago, I was jealous over her and Riley. My own exhaustion hits me, but I don’t want to fall asleep without cleaning up a bit so I gently worm my way out of bed and grab a washcloth, wetting it with warm water before returning to Bella, who’s in such a deep slumber that she barely moves as I gently wipe her legs.

Knowing I really will want to wake her up in the middle of the night, I decide to take another shower. I laugh to myself at the thought of depleting all of Auckland of its water supply if we keep this up. While I quickly soap and rinse my tired body, it’s still long enough to fog up my bathroom mirror.

I’m getting ready to wipe it away when I’m struck with a brilliant idea. Glancing into my room, I see Bella is still asleep, so I quickly scribble out my note to her.

If all goes as planned, the first thing Bella will see when she steps out of the shower in the morning is:

WILL U B

MY G/F?

[_] Yes [_] Yes

Aw, see? Sizzling HOT and SWEET! The best of both worlds of Twific Edward! I’ve kind of labeled Kiwiward, Sweetward, too, because he will make you SWOON! We have 16 chapters so far, including the Prologue and an outtake chapter, and while we have a little drama—involving Edward’s past—to keep things interesting, the story is heartfelt, well presented, all the characters are well defined and fun, and, for me, Try is a pleasure to read! And as a bonus, the author is every bit as sweet as her Edward, and when you review, she sends you an outtake in a different POV—sometimes Edward, and even some hilarious but insightful Emmett. Try updates every Thursday, faithfully, so please give it a “Try”! Enjoy!

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8542432/1/Try

Facebook group – Eden Park – for teaser, and more! *by more I may mean Rugby-players porn!* *UNF*

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*Special thanks to Bornonhalloween for pre-reading my review.* xo MC

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