"The Other Side of the Fence" by Edward's Eternal

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Anthony Masen has been living alone and on autopilot for the past few uneventful years. His days usually consist of working in his department's IT unit and coming home to an empty house. Like any other bachelor, he neglects his yard and forgets to restock his fridge with anything other than beer. One day, while sitting out in his backyard with a cold one, the most mouthwatering scent fills his nose. Turns out, he's smelling his new neighbor's char grilled dinner. With a groan that catches the attention of one Ms. Bella Swan--whom he later dubs Chefgirl--Anthony unintentionally ends up becoming Bella's "stray cat" she shares her delicious cooking with at night. Soon a friendship is formed and blooms into something neither one could have ever anticipated. 

Yet each neighbor shares a very daunting past that constantly haunts them. It's because of their histories that they now live alone and are unable to connect with others on an intimate level. That is, until they meet and find a kindred spirit in each other. But a past best left hidden always finds a way to the light, no matter how far they run. Soon Anthony finds himself wrapped up in Bella's world in a way that could possibly interfere with his own secrets. 

Written in Edward's POV with a few Bella POVs, the story is a very good read for when you're in the mood for something with a little angst, a little fluff, and some drama. The relationship between the two main characters is the kind that makes you laugh, cry, and smile like a fool. I really enjoyed this fic and although I expected something a little different I was still sucked right in until the last word. I usually stray away from fics written in mostly Edward's POV, but Edward's Eternal writes Edward in a way that only few authors can. He's a guys guy without overdoing it, he's emotional without coming across as a sissy, and he loves like a real man should! 

The Other Side of the Fence consists of 134,132 words and 37 chapters. This fic is rated MA for lemons and adult content.

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