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After the unexpected death of her fiance Jared Black, Bella decides to escape from Forks and leaves the town in order to start her life over. Her grief for the loss of her best friend was far greater than for a fiance, because she had never been in love with Jared; they had always been good friends and it seemed like the next step to continue what their families expected for her in the future. But his sudden death definitely put a stop to things, and so she decides to go to a place no one would think she would go to: Chicago, in order to start her life anew. There, she meets Esme Cullen, the owner of a fabulous flower shop called Just Blooms right across from her apartment and discovers that this is something that she would love to do. Esme too, is extremely taken with her and her capability to form flower arrangements, and hires her immediately to work alongside her and a co-worker Angela at the store. But when a certain, and extremely handsome, son of Esme walks right in with a foul mouth and an order of "not so fresh" roses for a skank, Bella discovers that the life she had been living was not true at all...  

Edward is a broody, whorish, dark man that spouts multiple curses and does dozens of women - none of whom he repeats more than once. But his dark past combined with his profession in the mafia is what leads up to his exterior personality. So when he actually sees Bella, a woman who was naturally beautiful and so oblivious to it, he finds himself cracking his brain to find a way to pursue her. Esme is the first to notice his hard edges smoothing out because of this girl, but she also knows that her son has a long way to go if he wants to build a serious long-term relationship with her. Will Edward be able to get the courage and guts to tell Bella who he really is? And more importantly, will Bella be able to accept his profession as well as the fact that he is somehow connected with Jared's death?

This story will have you hooked from the very first chapter because of its amazing plot-line! mathisson creates two beautiful characters, both broken in their own way, who come together in a world that is not as simple as either of them think. What I absolutely adored in this fanfiction was that Edward's character had a marginal improvement within him, from the moment he first lays eyes on Bella to the very end when he discovers that his connection with him lies deeper than just the physical aspect; in fact, it was much closer to her life than he would like. But in the end, their love story does have a HEA, so please be patient when things get slightly jumbled in the middle; the story truly is worth the read and not to be missed out on!!

The Secrets We Keep consists of 47 chapters and a total of 92,649 words. The story is rated M for language, violence, and sexual content.

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A few years back, Edward and Bella seemed to be content with their relationship; unfortunately, it only lasted for about a month before either could truly reveal their feelings to each other and before reality hit them both with a force. Neither had expected their worlds to turn down on their backs when they discovered their respective hidden secrets. Edward has his own reasons for breaking up with her and discovers that he is part of the biggest mafia group in the the entire Chicago due to a series of terrible events previously. Thinking that a perfect girlfriend like Bella was certainly not perfect for a mobward like him, the two of them split up - only to meet three years later under a contractual marriage between, not one, but two mafia families. It turns out that Bella's father was also the leader of another borgata - though it was smaller than Edward's - and right before becoming the target of a rival, he had made a pact with Edward to join forces by his and Bella's marriage. But will Bella be able to get over the shock that Edward is the same Masen she fell in love with so many years ago? Will Edward be able to convince her to forgive him? And more importantly, will they be able to stand against the powerful enemy that is the Volturi?

Mafia Princess is a great dramatic story that will have you hooked from the very first chapter! I absolutely loved the plot, which also included E/B's personal hook-up apart from the story as a whole about concurring the rival mob. Edward and Bella are really sweet together and their moments is something you will constantly look forward to. It is a great mix of mafia action combined with humor and romance and I highly suggest you read it - especially if you are into a sexy Edward with a gun in his hand ;). Bella's character is also very strong in this fanfiction, because she has really grown from her naive teen self to a woman - when her father passes away and she realizes that she has to be part of a mafia. Her training as well as her capability to use a gun is pretty mind-blowing for Edward! Oh, and did I mention that this story has some really good smut?! A perfect mix that you should not miss out on - so go and read it asap!

Mafia Princess consists of 32 chapters and a total of 122,865 words. The story is only missing an epilogue, but is otherwise complete. It is rated M for language and lemons.

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Bella has no idea how she ended up in this perfectly tidy house that oozed out richness and wealth. One moment she was going through her life normally and the next, she was being beaten up to unconsciousness. She can't help but realize that her kidnapping has something to do with her father's occupation. Born and brought up with luxuries, she had never questioned Charlie's ability to throw money at her in every way, but when rumors started spreading around like wildfire by the time she was in high school, she knew she had to escape from him; she wanted to play no part in accepting his life as a mob-boss of Chicago. So she fled away to college and changed her name from Miss Isabella Marie Francon to Miss Isabella Marie Swan. It had been a few years of no contact between daughter and father, and now that she had been kidnapped, she couldn't help but feel as though Charlie was behind it. But when she gets out of the room she is in and meets a certain wild haired man with piercing green eyes who claims to be her father's enemy, she knows she is in deep trouble.

The spark between them is instant, but definitely uncomfortable at first. Bella is unable to meet his sharp gaze and his behaviors are starting to give her whiplash. He seems to be cruel for keeping her hostage in his house, and yet at the same time he offers her free reign to roam around his house and have meals with him during supper. When he suddenly approaches her one night to claim her as his, there is nothing she can do but allow him to have his way with her. What shocks her the most is that instead of being disgusted with the man for his actions, she feels desire. And somehow, she wants that connection with him over and over again just like him. She can't help but find the goodness in this dark man who seemed to only soften his eyes when he was staring into her own brown ones. What happened to Edward that caused him to play tortuously painful music in the wee hours of the night? And why is he filled with vengeance towards her father - what did Charlie do? Amidst all this violence and fear and suspense, combined with pasts filled with pain and sorrow, could their love make it?

Believe it or not, I just finished reading this story, and jumped to reviewing it as soon as I was done! If you are a huge fan of mafia-ward/mob-ward like I am, then this story will make it to your list of top ten. I absolutely adored this fanfiction and am so very grateful for that random email in MSB's inbox one morning that urged me to go read this story. LeeCullen89 has portrayed two beautiful characters and I found myself falling in love with her broken Edward. One thing I have to say to the audience is, please have patience with him. In the first few chapters, you may not agree with his actions, but have faith because our dear Edward has his reasons for everything. Yes, there is a chapter of rape between Edward and Bella, but I can't emphasize enough to you all : Don't let that stop you from reading the story! You have to understand that they both come from the dark world, and Edward has gone through some very f**ked up past that led him to where is now. And even while you are reading that particular chapter, you will feel that Bella is really not as apposed to it physically and she realizes that Edward never really hurt her, but his way of going about everything was incorrect. This story is about true love that strives to survive in the cruel mob world. Don't miss it guys, it's a MUST READ!!!

Lords of the Gangland consists of 20 chapters and a total of 65,018 words. The story is rated M for a rape scene, language, and sexual content.

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Edward Masen owns the entire mafia business, taking the ownership after his grandfather since his father wanted to pursue a career as a doctor. Besides doing what has been in his blood for centuries now, Edward also has a public persona of a rich businessman; he owns factories of specialized weaponry - ironically. But most of all, his role as a father is what makes him him. Edward is the father of two twins Cassie and Cullen, who - though conceived by insemination - are the dearest people he holds to his heart. He is turning thirty-two soon and although he is more than content with everything that he has accomplished in his time, he can't help but feel sad about going to his bed alone at night. Everyone around him seems to have their perfect love to spend the rest of their lives with, except for him, who always seems to encounter women who want him for either his looks or his money. Bella, on the other hand, is a mysterious identity whose last name remains an enigma as the story progresses.  The two of them meet during an unfortunate, but small, accident and instantly the chemistry is charging. She is one woman who can be tough as nails on Edward, talk back at him, and care for his children like no other. Will Edward finally be able to find his true love in Bella? Or will her true identity make everything come down crashing?

This Thing of Ours is a beautiful story that combines the love of family as well as the tough reality of being in the mafia all the at the same time. One thing I absolutely love in the fic is Edward's character, who is firm in his job aspects but sweet as a sugar treat when it comes to his children. The reader quickly comes to realize that he yearns for someone to love him the way his mother does his father, or the way his best friends do with their significant others. The fact that his life is so full in terms of all of his accomplishments, yet so empty when it comes to sharing his bed with someone he can love is so heart-felt. Bella, on the other hand, is simply put - a mystery. From the very beginning of the story, we see her as a strong persona - ones that does not reveal even her full name to the people around her. Her ID states that she is twenty-one, but is she really? Meeting Edward and his children compel her to spill everything before him, but can she trust him? This story is really mind-blowing in every aspect and the authors WeeKittyAndTAT have done a really good job portraying what is going through both of their minds through alternating point of views between the characters. Don't miss this one!!

This Thing of Ours consists of 40 chapters and a total of 136,260 words (more on TWCF and FP because they are not as constricted as the fanfiction). The story is rated M for language and sexual activities.

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A graduate from the University of Chicago, Bella Swan hopes to get into grad school at the prestigious London School of Economics - even if it means she has to move to the other end of the world, leaving her sister Rosalie and brother-in-law Emmett behind in Chicago. Bella has made sure that everything in her life is set and she is more than looking forward to her future. Well, the best laid plans don't always work out now, do they? Just before Bella is about to board her flight to London, she is stopped by one Officer Black, who bugs her for information about Edward Cullen. Edward, whom she hasn't heard from many years. Edward, who once was her shy, geeky boyfriend back in High School. Yes, she still remembers him but when she hears from Mr. Black that he is the leader of one the most dangerous Mafia groups in and around Chicago, she is shocked. The officer continues to tell Bella all of Edward's organizations as well as the number of bars to restaurants he owned named after her - all of them. She, he says, is his only weakness. Will Bella agree to help him bring the mob boss down, or will she realize that he is still the same Edward she loves? Furthermore, why can't she help but feel like Officer Black also has a personal problem with Edward and is even willing to lurk in the shadows to finish his mission?

The End, The Beginning is one of the best crime stories that I have ever come across and it is definitely a MUST READ! I am a very picky reader and honestly, Mafiaward is my favorite type of Edward. Let's admit it, he is very sexy when he's uber-protective and has a gun in his hand. If you loved other Mobward stories like the very popular "There Will Be Blood", then this story will have you completely hooked! The plot of the fanfiction is mid-blowing and deals with a lot more than just the reunion and love of Bella and Edward. Though I'd love to tell you more, I don't want to reveal too much and ruin the experience of reading this wonderful story for you guys. But trust me when I say that you will not in the slightest be disappointed by this fanfic and, like me, will probably want to read over and over again! Edward is an absolute romantic and although Bella is initially siding with Jacob and his mission to bring him down, she quickly realizes that Edward is still the same person she fell in love with all those years back. The chemistry between the two main characters is so powerful that you can almost feel it. That being said, the story is rated MA due to some graphic and violent scenes but that is to be expected in a crime filled story right? So what are you waiting for? Read it NOW! ;)

The End, The Beginning consists of 34 chapters and a total of 132,049 words. The story is rated MA for some graphic violence, language, and sexual content.

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Edward Cullen, a street-fighter with a troubled past, is approached by the boss of one of the most powerful mobs in the U.S., Aro Volturi. Aro needs an heir to his dynasty and Edward needs a way out of his miserable life. After proving himself to the notorious mob boss, Edward is welcomed into the world of the mafia: "We will be great together, Edward."
Two years later, at a high-class bar in Chicago, now-playboy Edward bumps into a beautiful, brunette waitress who rocks his world. Bella Swan really isn't like the other girls he's met. She lives paycheck-to-paycheck and her innocence makes her the perfect victim for bullies, first and foremost her boss, Katie. So, when the rich and handsome Edward Cullen pays attention to her, Bella's not quite sure what to make of it; especially when she walks in on him holding a gun to his friend's head. Possessive Edward isn't willing to let her go, though, and he when he manages to find her later that night, he insists on walking her home. With a little bit of persuasion and a broken bottle of pepper spray, Bella finds herself engulfed in his company.

Edward knows the consequences of getting involved with someone just mere days before taking over the mob that took Aro decades to build. But the more time he spends with Bella, the less he seems to be able to care about all of it. He isn't exactly sure what it is about this brown-eyed beauty that has him so entranced, but he isn't willing to let her go until he figures it out. His attraction to her is undeniable and he finds her innocence surprisingly endearing. He finds himself wanting to protect her and all of his thoughts and actions revolve around her. Can an up-and-coming mob boss ever let go of his playboy ways and be with a woman, who moves him like no other? Or will outside forces push them apart?

Even though Chasing Bella is just a one-shot, it has so much character and intrigue that it's worth a full story. Edward, though he's not the nicest guy around, still softens the reader's heart with how protective he is of Bella. He hasn't had an easy life and his decisions reflect the consequences of that. He's been trained to be smart, cruel, and calculating, but with Bella, all of that is thrown to the wind. Bella herself has had her fair share of unlucky circumstances. Her optimism and innocence in the midst of all that is really endearing. These characters together just have a really interesting dynamic that leaves you wanting more. Above all of that, it's realistic. The way Bella and Edward interact is completely believable and romantic. There is no immediate trust and that's what makes this fanfic so intriguing. As a big fan of mystique-jewled's, I have to say that this one-shot left me begging her to continue it in to a full story. If you haven't read it yet, it's definitely worth a shot!

Chasing Bella is a one-shot and consists of 13,906 words. This story is rated MA for violent content, explicit language, and graphic lemons.

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