"Scarlet" by archer24

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FBI agent Edward Cullen is adept at catching the best of thieves; his current and also most troublesome case being "The Scarlet Thief" (a.k.a. Bella). The young thief is an expert at stealing the most precious and valuable paintings, gems, and artefacts. With an ease that is both astounding and scary she is able to overcome even the best security measures and traps. Along with her best friend Alice, who, as an expert on works of art and antiquities, takes over the role of verifying the authenticity of the stolen goods, Bella not only steals what her eyes are set on but also manages to escape each and every time - much to FBI agent Cullen's disappointment.

When Bella and Edward are forced to join forces due to their expertise in an important mission, the fire between them ignites immediately. Although irritated at each other in the beginning, they can't help but admit that their partner is well skilled and at the top of their game. Yet the longer Bella and Edward work together, the more difficult life gets for Bella. While coming to terms with her growing feelings for Edward, she also becomes entangles in lies to keep up her cover. Will there be a future for her and Edward? And what's the reason behind Bella's unusual choice of profession?

Scarlet is a great fanfic that not only bonds Bella and Edward together, but also involves great mission techniques. The intricate way archer24 describes simple things like picking a lock with a pin really made reading this fanfiction an interesting experience. Furthermore, the subplot of Bella's past and reasons for stealing give depths to her character and makes the story complete. I was completely engrossed in Scarlet and all of it's romance and crime going on. It brought out a lot of emotions within me: from stealthy to strong-willed, from love to sadness (and everything in between). This story will surely get you hooked - don't miss it!

Scarlet consists of  28 chapters and 147,185 words. The story is rated M for violence.

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