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When you look at the many popular images of Edward Cullen, you can clearly recognize the devastatingly handsome A-list movie star who has an outstanding reputation for immersing himself into the characters he portrays. He has just completed the fifth installment of a highly successful series called “Shadow Mission” where he plays the lead role of Special Agent, James Goodall. The only problem is, he doesn’t always come out of character when he leaves the set. This personality shift apparently happens as a defense mechanism triggered by confrontation or stress in his life and seems to have started after an unresolved tragedy that happened five years ago which resulted in the death of his former bodyguard, Charlie Swan. In addition to his mental instability, he can’t remember anything from before that time, he hears voices in his head, has nightmares and has his current bodyguard, Emmett McCarty, at wits end to keep him safe and protected; especially when he slips into other personalities. What exactly happened years ago when Charlie was shot that left him so traumatized? Why was there no resolution to the investigation? Why can’t Emmett find any records of Edward’s life before that time?

Bella Swan was his closest friend when Edward was a beginning actor and her dad was his bodyguard. They did many things together on a daily basis and over the years, even though she was a little too young to be in a relationship with him, they both harbored feelings of more than friendship that they never acted on. She had hopes that one day it could all work out, but suddenly, after Charlie’s tragic and mysterious death, Edward cut all ties with her. He did not even attend Charlie’s funeral or send any condolences or respond to any calls. She was blocked and denied at every attempt to contact him by Edward’s agent, Tanya Denali, and after repeated attempts, she finally decided she had had enough. It had been five years and she wanted some answers. After being turned away at the gate to Edward’s mansion, she scaled the fence, fell out of the tree, was promptly apprehended by security, and she still demanded to see Edward! What will happen? Will she ever get to see Edward and get answers? Will he remember her?

This is a spectacular fanfiction! You will be immediately pulled in to Shadow Mission by the brilliant writing and sequencing of maxigrumpling, but get this - the plot and story-line are from Mr. maxigrumpling! How cool of a collaboration is that? The author also uses a clever ploy of successfully writing this in multiple first person POVs, which gives you a feeling of being omnipresent, like you are viewing changing scenes in a movie and can see action happening through the eyes of different people; one of those being the most impressive Emmett characters you will have ever met. Shadow Mission will get your adrenaline pumping as it is a fast-paced, action-packed mystery full of intrigue and conspiracy that will appeal to you on a wide range of emotions. On top of the danger and suspense, there is comfort, humor and at the heart of it is of course, the truly inspiring and healing joy of rediscovering a lost love. If you are not already reading this, please click on the link right now and check it out!

Shadow Mission consists of 21 chapters and a total of 188,658 words. It is rated M for language, content and sexy times.

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Since Edward “Tonio” Cullen is the oldest of nine, he carries the weight and responsibilities of being a firstborn on his shoulders. The responsibilities that he holds towards his family have been instilled within him early on, giving him the insight of a grown man in an almost fourteen year old’s body. His personality is an interesting cross between his hard-working/ready-to-fight-for-family Irish father and his fiery, passionate Italian mother. He contemplates that he might be handsome; his 'granma' says it's common knowledge and his dad says, "he won't break a mirror." And although he is accustomed to working long, hard hours on the family farm, often from before sunrise until after sunset, he sometimes wonders what life could be for him beyond just the farm and his duties. Little does he know how soon he will come to find that out...

Everything is as it should be in his world until one day when a sleek black car passes him, his brothers and sisters on the dirt road as they are walking the mile to school, bringing the new sheriff to town to drop off his daughter and turning Tonio's life completely upside down. This new girl is dressed in a crisp new dress and shoes with ribbons in her hair - the prettiest thing he has ever seen. The teacher starts to introduce her as “Isa-”, but her father quickly corrects her saying, “Her name is Sobe.” Not only is Sobe Swan sweet, pretty and smart, but apparently also a harbinger of all kinds of trouble. Trouble not only for a smitten young Tonio’s heart, but a host of other situations, some of which she keeps deeply hidden. Why is her father giving her a different name? What kind of adventures will these two young people experience and what obstacles will they encounter before they can be together?

Deep in the Heart of Me is of course, our beloved counselor’s latest addicting gem in the crown of her many fanfiction accomplishments. My words cannot adequately praise her unique ability to so completely and vividly immerse you into the mindset of her characters that transport you to another place and time; this time through the riveting point of view of young Tonio Cullen! counselor’s superior mastery of words will evoke the rawest of emotions from you, from total disbelief of what is happening, nail-biting suspense of what will happen, complete angst and rage against powers that be, and of course, swooning over the yearning and adoration Tonio has for his beloved Sobe and his determination to let nothing or no one keep them from being together. This coming of age journey is of epic proportions, spanning several years while his character matures and evolves from being reckless and hard-headed to someone with vision and purpose; enduring and surviving many adventures, twists, turns, trials and tribulations on his way to becoming the man he is destined to be, with the woman he is destined to be with. If you are not already reading this, what are you waiting for? You need to click on the link right now and go share this spectacular experience!

Deep in the Heart of Me has 100 Chapters and 155,396 words. It is rated M for themes and content.

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This magnificent story takes place in 1944 during WWII, and begins when Edward, who was in the army, is regaining consciousness. He discovers that he is in an army field hospital in London, has been recovering from a serious shrapnel injury as well as a surgery and has been unconscious for nearly two months. The story is so eloquently written that you will literally feel the vivid descriptions; such as Edward's first reactions as he wakes up to the pain, nausea and vertigo from being in a coma for so long. As the doctor explains where he is and what happened, he also offers his condolences for the loss of his wife, Bella, whose car was bombed during an air raid by the Germans in London. To say that Edward was shocked would be an understatement, but but he knows deep in his heart, that this can not possibly be true; his Bella had to be alive. As he deliberates what to do, we see through his memories how their relationship began in the first place and how their marriage came to be. Their deep love for each other despite the risks around them solidified Edward's conscious thoughts that Bella indeed, cannot be dead, because without her, he wouldn't be awake either. He is intent on being released as soon as possible to go find her, which leads him to a heart-breaking journey over two continents. What obstacles must he face and overcome in his journey to find her? What situation will he find her in and what is her story?

I was naturally drawn to this because I have a passion for historical pieces, but as I began reading FirstBlush’s passionate descriptive words, I was quickly impressed with what an intricate plot it was as well! The story pulled me in even more with its intense drama, intrigue and action and I just could not put it down. This is one of those fanfictions that will impact you on an emotional level and stay with you for days. It is brilliantly written and well-researched to be as authentic as possible - considering the time period - by FirstBlush; with enlightening explanations and links of important details given in her A/Ns. Through her words she will have you sharing a sense of urgency and determination with the main characters as they journey to survive and reunite with their loved ones. There is also a major plot twist that compounds this urgency and I promise, the action will keep you on the edge of your seat! I encourage you to check this out for yourself. 

The Last Breath has 31 chapters and 170,164 words. It is rated M for themes, violence, and sexual situations.

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Edward is a NYC barman of a nightclub called "BE" and has a peculiar ability to read minds along with his sister, who can see snippets of a person's future. But unlike Alice, Edward views his ability more as a form of cancer, because he constantly finds himself lost in the middle of loud thoughts that he never wanted to be let into in the first place. Due to the siblings' unnatural capabilities, there are several people out in the world who want to grasp their hands on them, curious to have them captivated and undergo a series of tests. BE serves as the perfect hideout for Edward, Alice and her boyfriend Jasper - who is aware of their abilities and loyal towards them both - where they can all forget the harsh realities of life and, as the title suggests, just be. But once again unlike Alice, Edward is a shell of a man who has built a hard exterior wall around him so that no one can hurt him again; his past and his present was enough to torture him. So when a certain brunette walks into his club with extremely nervous, yet sexual thoughts for him, he is more than surprised to find himself attracted towards her too...

When Bella first meets Edward, or "Sugarlips" as the back of his shirt says, she is more than bewildered that he seems to be answering most of her questions she never spoke out loud. Her first thoughts are to ravish the beautiful man, whose current nickname only diverted her attention to his lips and thoughts about kissing him. On the contrary, Edward seems to find this woman's thoughts so much more vivid and louder than any other human before and finds it hard to control himself from having her. He realizes that she too, came with some baggage and was a beautiful woman lost in the image of what society wanted her to be. And as much as he wants to start something with her to bring her out of her shell, he can't help but to avoid her because of his own secrets and insecurities. Will Edward be able to reveal his identity to her without putting her in danger? 

This is great fanfiction with the perfect mixture of sexual tension, humor, and angst! FoxxyJ manages to create an impeccable sense of attraction between Edward and Bella, and you will find yourself screaming 'Get it on already!' to our two lovers. But the angst goes hand in hand with the thick tension, because ultimately, Edward and Bella are complicated in their own respective lives. Edward makes us realize that mind-reading can not always be 'cool' in any sense whatsoever, and his personal story will break your heart. This fanfiction has a wonderful plot that will keep you on your toes as to what will happen next, and I promise you will not be disappointed! There will be some humorous moments in the story as well, particularly in the titles of shirts that the characters wear in the bar, which are ironically also the titles of FoxxyJ's chapters. Go ahead and give this one a try, or it will definitely be disappointed that you missed it!

Stolen Secrets and Shattered Dreams consists of 24 chapters and a total of 172,164 words. The story is rated M for language, angst, and sexy times.

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Edward Cullen, nearing his thirtieth birthday and sick of the dating scene, decides to finally go and search for 'the one' for him. The restaurant owner wants to experience a real relationship with the girl of his dreams. He just needs to find her. In the French Quarter of New Orleans, he comes up with a quirky plan - he decides to drive romantic carriage rides for couples in order to better understand their connections. Armed with a carriage and a donkey, Edward is determined to figure out what makes true love and why, exactly, he can't seem to find it. Then comes Bella - a curvy, beignet-making personality who runs into Edward at her job in a restaurant. She has a feisty, yet bubbly persona that instantly attracts Edward's attention. Can they find love in New Orleans? Or has this carriage ride reached its end?

This has got to be one of the cutest stories I've read on FanFiction. This Edward is just such a change from all the others that I've read. He is genuinely sweet and well-meaning. His thoughts on love are so old-school and wonderful that it just warms your heart. It's a breath of fresh air and a trip back to chivalry. Bella is just as likable. She's curvy and completely confident. She rocks her bubbly, friendly personality throughout the whole story. The two of them together is nothing short of brilliant. gabby1017 does a truly great job with these characters. Do not miss out on this wonderful, insanely cute story!

Under My Nose consists of 46 chapters and 182,588 words. This story is rated MA for lemons and limes and all sorts of citrus.

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Bella thinks she finally has it all together after a life altering accident, but when she meets Edward, a once successful artist who has lost his inspiration, everything she thought she knew changes. 

During an unfortunate skiing accident, Bella lost one of her legs from the knee down and is now forever stuck with a prosthetic leg. Her dreams seems to be crushed and she finds herself to be a hopeless match for any/all men out there. But despite the circumstances, she is a confident brunette that does not use her leg as an excuse to not accomplish anything. When her brother Emmett sets her up with yet another blind date, she is fully sure of getting home alone - as usual. Though true, what she didn't expect that night was to dream about her mystery date, Edward. With his piercing green eyes and sexy crooked smile, she almost melted at the spot. Unable to have any further conversation, she had left her "date" after ten minutes of talking, adamant that a broken girl like her was not meant for a perfect man like him. But she didn't know that he was hiding some of his own demons...

After witnessing that his soon-to-be fiancé is banging another dude in his bed, Edward went haywire. He was quick to end their relationship and wanted to move on with his life - that is, if he could. With more than enough drama going on in his life, his career came to a temporary halt. As a famous painter, Edward had earned millions from the paintings he sold. But now, it seemed as though he wasn't having an inspiration to create new ones. He starts losing control and having a string of one night stands. So when he meets Bella through his friend Emmett on a blind date at a bar, he doesn't expect to feel so intrigued about the brown-eyed beauty; her deep brown eyes captivates him and he wants to know the story behind the sadness. And instantly, inspiration hits... But are her walls that easy to break? Are his?

Nineteen Canvasses is a beautiful story that portrays how love can really change a couple's life. In this case, our Edward and Bella saved each other through their love. They both have skeletons in their closets, Bella's are a lot more physical than Edward's emotional ones, but nonetheless they are there. And Cars1 manages to make these two characters connect. From the very first moment they lay eyes on each other, they feel something deep within them and instantly, the readers know that they are good for each other. But with so many invisible walls around them, will they be able to see that just as clearly as we do? It takes a while, but let me tell you that you won't be disappointed with the way the story is going. Every chapter has a slight turn that will keep you hanging to this roller coaster - and you will find out exactly why the title of this story is 'Nineteen Canvasses'. So don't wait too long to delve into this ride!

Nineteen Canvasses consists of 33 chapters and a total of 156,753 words. The story is rated M for language and lemons.

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England, 1795. Lord Edward Masen and Miss Isabella Swan are getting ready to exchange their marriage vows with each other, excited to be finally bound to their other halves. The first chapter of the story covers their martial ritual and the chapters that follow go back in time so the readers get a glimpse with regards to their first meeting and how the wedding came about in the first place. When he firsts sets out from his castle at Seat to Forbrigg in order to meet up with his cousin Emanuel, he does not expect to find a brunette lady that he will come to fall in love with. Their initial meetings are very pleasant and they both find each others company extremely valuable. It isn't long before they decide to tie the knot with Bella's father, Charlie's blessings. But Edward can't but notice that there is something he is missing with the way Charlie is behaving, as if he has an underlying purpose behind everything that he is doing. The story then comes back to present time continues on with the newly married couple's lives. Will the forces outside their bubble allow the two of them to fulfill their vows? What does Charlie want? Will they be able to continue their love story with peace?

Plight Thee My Troth  is an amazing historical story that will capture your heart instantly. Royalward is something we all fangirl over, let's admit it, and this Edward will fulfill that fantasy! He is the epitome of patient and his soft, velvet voice is so sexy that it will bring you to your knees. The chemistry between our two lovebirds is palpable, and gingerandgreen creates a very realistic plot around them, especially in the given time period. What I absolutely love about this fic is that the love between Edward and Bella is what, ultimately, allows the two of them to fight through the hurdles they are faced with. You may come to dislike a few characters in the story, especially Jacob and Charlie, but as the story progresses you come to realize the reason behind each of them. This story is pretty well-known out there in the fandom, but definitely not enough! There is a good mix of fluff, romance, and drama, which makes the story whole.So go and give this fic a read, I promise it won't disappoint!

Plight Thee My Troth consists of 29 chapters and a total of 160,023 words. The story is rated M for some language and sexual content.

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Two years ago, Bella Swan hadn’t taken her parents’ death well. Now, she has fled from that awful place full of memories and lives on the streets with nowhere to go. Homeless Bella has no one to turn to and facing her past friends, or rather one friend Rosalie, is not an option. So she turns to prostitution on the streets in order to make some money that will allow her to continue 'living' her life. She pushes down her inner turmoil and goes through torturous days, suffering in silence. She blatantly calls herself a whore—one that went through the wrath of men in order to make somewhat of a survival, and one that was definitely incapable of being loved. Or so she thought. When she first bumps into—literally—Dr. Edward Cullen on the road, spilling coffee all over him. She sees him as an arrogant man who so rudely puts her off as a smelly beggar. Destiny makes them meet again, this time in a small cafe. When Edward catches the oh-so-accurate portrait that Bella had simply doodled on a napkin, he decides to make her an offer she finds hard to refuse...

Before we know it, Bella finds herself in the middle of Edward's apartment in order to complete a painting that he asked her to make. For her, the offer couldn't be more amazing—she would have a roof over her head, an actual bed to sleep on, a soft blanket, delicious and copious amounts of food, and—most importantly—security from that ugly world she faces each day. She refuses to think of how long her luxuries will last, especially with Edward's attitude regarding her "occupation". The desperation of making money claws within her, and she’s known nothing but the cruelty of the life she’s been living. For her to accept the good is not so simple, and definitely not realistic. How will Edward and his family be able to convince her that she can be protected? Will she be able to trust Edward and his family or break their trust in return? And most of all, will Edward's love and support be enough for her to break through from her shelled life?

Make or Break Me is a phenomenal story that tugged at my heart! Cruiz107's recent completion of the story has made it go viral, and the popularity of this fic is endless—much deserved! Reading a homeless-ella story is definitely not easy, especially when she goes on to describe her daily encounters with men across the street. But, as readers, we have to understand that she is in a frame of mind where she has absolutely no one. No one that cares for her and no one that she can turn to regarding anything. What she does is surely not by choice, but purely for survival and her pain is something we can connect to through Cruiz's words. What I love about this story is that the plot as well as the characters are very realistic, something the makes the fic all the more wonderful to connect to. Apart from Edward and Bella, the roles of our side characters—Emmett, Rose, Alice, and Jasper—are also very strong. I won't lie, this fic can be difficult to get through, but I promise that it has a HEA and that it so worth the read! Don't miss out this must read story!

Make or Break Me consists of 35 chapters and a total of 171,970 words. This fanfiction is rated MA for mention of violent sexual content and language.

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Edward Masen and Bella Swan grew up as best friends—they did everything together, had the same friends, and were basically family. When World War I began in 1914, Edward was unable to become a soldier and fight for his country since he wasn't old enough. So, to fulfill his dream, he decided to enlist into the military— regardless of his family's or Bella's feelings about the war—when he became of age. The war changed Edward in so many ways, showing him the harsh realities of life. But throughout it all, he wanted to keep a piece of home with him at all times—Bella's letters. The entire time that he was deployed, they wrote letters to each other and their feelings for one another became more obvious, even if it was just on paper. As time went on, Bella and Edward grew more and more anxious to be together, without the threat of war in between them. But how long will that take?

Bella Swan was in love with Edward for as long as she could remember. And when he proposed before leaving for France, she had agreed without a second thought. But she couldn't stand staying in Forks, doing nothing but her school work, while Edward was away. So, against her father's wishes, she decided to study to become a nurse, and she became successful. Even though her love for Edward continued growing strongly, she focused on helping those injured in the war. With her mind occupied, time went by faster, and she wasn't able to doubt whether or not Edward was being faithful to her. With both of them busy in their own field of work with only letters of conversation between them, the war finally came to an end. Meaning she and Edward could get married and live their lives as they wanted to. But it could never be that easy, could it? Can they just resume their lives to how it was before?

Guns and Roses was RosieWilde's debut into Twilight fanfiction in 2008. Back then, it found a place in my to-be-read list but I didn't get to read until recently. I have to say, unlike me, don't wait to read this story. It's an amazingly written story, set in 1917 during World War I. I can't resist a good period piece and it's so refreshing to read a piece where Bella's not just staying at home, twiddling her thumbs, but she's putting herself out there to follow her dreams. Given the time period, her role and independence is something remarkable. Edward's also portrayed to be a strong willed character and you can't help but love him even more as a soldier! This story is told from both Edward's and Bella's point of view, allowing the reader a peek into what they're both going through and what they're thinking. Do yourself a favor and give this story a shot! It won't disappoint you.

Guns and Roses consists of 38 chapters and 156,809 words. Rated M for foul language, mild sexual content, and violence.

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After having grieved over the tragic death of her mother for quite a while, Bella Swan decides that a change of scenery is exactly what she needs right now. So she packs her bags, leaves Phoenix behind, and moves to the small town of Clearwater, OH. There, she was given a one-year appointment as a professor in the American Studies department at the Newcoven College and managed to find a cute little house. It is also there, that she comes face to face with a tall and handsome young man, whose aloofness and apparent disinterest for those around him fascinate her immensely. Bella soon finds out that his name is Edward Cullen and that he is a tenured professor for art. Through talking to the college librarian Angela as well as Edward's sister Alice (who is also Bella's neighbor), the young woman learns that he is on a half-year sabbatical at the moment and has avoided socializing with others due to a traumatic event three years ago. The passionate artist even stopped making art and shys away from family and friends. Bella cannot help but feel drawn to the gorgeous man and is soon overcome with a desire to help him to once again become the person he used to be. But Edward isn't the only one suffering from his past...

I had heard a lot good things about this story but, until recently, never found myself in the right mood to read it. However, now that I've finally done so, I'm incredibly happy. This story is differs immensely from most other TwiFics out there. It is very descriptive and will describe the characters' feelings as well as the world they live in by using wonderful metaphors and colorful language. Edward, in this story, is as human as can be. He is a young man, who isn't exempt from making mistakes and having to learn certain lessons of life the hard way. He and Bella develop a strong connection, probably one of the strongest ever written. They help each other through the mess that is their lives; neither of them being perfect - at all. The supporting characters complete this wonderful fanfiction, which is mostly written from Bella's POV but with some EPOV thrown in here and there. They are one big, amazing family that you cannot help but love to be a part of! Even though it's often angsty and heavy on the emotions, I can only advice you to read this story. It's a true gem!

Branching Inward consists of 28 chapters and a total of 165,203 words. The story is rated M for angst, description of sexual, and foul language.

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Edward Cullen has been raised with strong morals and very antiquated beliefs. Still, he takes advantage of his good looks and the effect he has on women and indulges in numerous one-night-stands. However, when spends a drunken night with his best friend resulting in a pregnancy, he is pressured into marrying her. Unsurprisingly, the marriage has been less than perfect from the very beginning. Though his wife has been in love with him for years, Edward never reciprocated those feelings. Still, he decided at an early stage that he would try to make this relationship work, if for nothing else than the sake of their son. What he didn't expect was to meet young, witty, and spunky Bella Swan at a bar and to start steamy affair with her...

Bella Swan is a young working woman, who uses her sexuality to her favor. She avoids relationships at all costs, looking for nothing but friends with benefits. With limitations, of course. Everything seemed to be lining up in her life until a bronze haired man with an unignorable wedding band walks into it. What started out as a sexual affair for both of them turns out to be so much more, but there are many obstacles preventing them from really being together. The biggest obstacle is Edward himself, who adamantly refuses to leave his wife even though he's head over heels in love with Bella.

Don't fooled by the title! Not Meant To Be is not a tragedy, though it's a slow burn and it takes a while for Bella and Edward's relationship to really blossom. When I started reading, I was very hesitant at first as the title leads you to believe there is no happily-ever-after for the couple. But as I continued reading, I came to realize pretty quickly that it's not only a beautifully written story with little to no grammatical errors but also going to have a happy ending. There are many, many steamy lemons as well as tear jerking moments in this story that is completely written from Bella's POV. So I would definitely recommend having tissues nearby just in case!

Not Meant To Be consists of 30 chapters and 170,605 words. Rated M for sexual content, infidelity, and language. A collection of outtakes from Edward's point of view can be found here.

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After finding out that her longtime boyfriend Mike has been cheating on her for over a year, Bella Swan knows exactly what it is that she needs to clear her head. With a bagpack on her shoulder, her camera around her neck, and her loyal German Shepherd Maggie by her side, Bella is ready to begin a journey that will last for months - starting in Georgia, she'll hike the Appalachian trail, getting her all the way to Maine. Just before she takes off, Bella meets brothers Emmett and Edward, who decide to accompany the lovely young lady on her long journey. The two handsome men have been nastily betrayed by their own father and are in desperate need to get away from anything work and job related for a while.

While following the sandy paths of the trail, Edward and Bella get close pretty quickly. While Bella enjoys Edward's intellect and tenderness, Edward is mesmerized by Bella's wit and strength. And though the beautiful brunette is more than willing to really get to know the handsome hunk with bronze-colored hair, he keeps her at arms lenght, too traumatized by his past. Absolutely certain, that Bella will consider him a heartless monster when he tells her what happened to him two years ago, he tries to ignore the feelings he harbors for the gorgeous photographer and keeps a distance. Time passes and for weeks, the three of them are one with nature and its wonders. After a while, they pick up fellow hikers Alice and Jasper as well Bella's best friend and manager Rose along the way. Together, the group of six experiences wonderful and dramatic moments while simultaneously building a strong bond of friendship and love.

As I am a huge fan of drotuno's stories, I have no idea why it took me so long to read this wonderful gem of hers. Nature of Love has some of the most wonderful canon characters I've ever encountered: Emmett is boisterous yet insightful, Jasper is mellow and charming, Alice is lively yet not annoying, Rose is snarky and sexy, Bella is strong and has a big heart, and Edward is broken yet sweet and protective. Oh, and let's not forget Bella's adorable dog Maggie, who stays with Edward at night and calms him through his nightmares, bites cheater Mike in the hand, and greets new friends with a shake of her paw. The story includes some darker moments, especially when Edward and Bella begin sharing their pasts with each other. However, the strong connection they have, keeps them sane and strong, resulting in a number of wonderfully written lemons. The fanfic is written from both characters' POV and has as good as no repetitions. The grammar and writing style are almost flawless and the plot is entertaining and captivating! So don't wait too long and check it out!

Nature of Love consists of 23 chapters and a total of 192,543 words. The story is rated M for descriptions of sexual activities, foul language, and some angst.

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After their mother dies, newly orphaned sisters Bella and Alice Swan move to Chicago to live with their aunt Esme. While Alice is more than enthusiastic about being adopted by aunt (even though they have never met), Bella is extremely hesitant and skeptical to meet the one person her mother used to hate. Raised to always listen to and believe in every word Renee said, Bella has turned into a naive young woman, who doesn't know much about the world, much less about men. Her mother taught her that men only us women and that things like love don't exist, period. In opposite to her loyal sister, Alice has a bright personality - one that her Renee hated with a passion -  and is absolutely certain that love will find you. Everyone has their significant other, she believes, and not all men are out there to hurt women! Until she meets none other that Edward Masen in Chicago...

After hours of traveling by train the two sisters finally arrive at their destination. Esme is more than welcoming and soon makes both girls realize that she is, indeed, a kind-hearted and compassionate woman, who has gone through a rough past but finally got the happiness she deserves in marrying Carlisle, the love of her life - a decision that resulted in her straying away from her family. To marry out of love was not considered proper behavior back in 1919. Bella can see how wrong her mother had been about Esme and welcomes the latter's idea to allow Alice and her to get them up to date on the education that they missed out on. Enter Edward Masen, best friends with Esme's son and a close family friend, who is planning on studying law and doesn't mind teaching Alice and beautiful Bella. Needless to say, when he and Bella meet for the first time, sparks fly. Edward is more than eager to convey his deep feelings for Bella, but realizes that she is more than shy on the matter - the latter confuses him on whether or not Bella reciprocated his feelings. Will Bella learn that Edward is not one of those men out there to hurt woman but that he wants to love her?

javamomma0921 has written a beautiful historical fanfiction and its fabulous writing style will have you hooked from the beginning. And though the flawless style helps following and enjoying the story immensely, the plot itself also plays a major role in why I loved this fanfic so much. Set in 1919 - right after the influenza epidemic - women were raised to be very naive creatures when it came to men, let alone the sexual aspects of what a marriage entails. Arranged marriages were considered ideal and normal while love was completely frowned upon at the time - both aspects that Bella has do deal with in this story. And though it may be slightly frustrating to read about her tendencies to forsake all men as well as her own happiness, you will enjoy reading about her learning the truth about love and men and finding 'the one'. Which brings in Edward, who will simply steal your heart in this fic. Who wouldn't want a man, who loves you so unconditionally that he'd be willing to patiently wait for as long as it takes for you to love him back? Gahh, it's mind-blowing! This story is very much liked in the Twilight fandom, but there is still some out there who have not read it yet - now is your time! A more than recommendable story!!!

All That Jazz consists of 23 chapters and a total of 184,134 words. The story is rated M for sexual references and some profanity.

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Together with her close friend Alice, twenty-eight year old Bella Swan works for the Seattle Police Department as a detective for the narcotics division. When FBI agent Rosalie Hale comes into the department to ask for reinforcements in order to bring down a drug ring involving juveniles, she assigns three of the most youthful looking members of the team to pose as high school: Alice, Bella, and Emmett. Once at school, their goal is to try and find out who is dealing with illegal drugs and where they're coming from. They have to make sure that they act and behave like young adolescents and to not stick out too much. For the most part, the assignment doesn’t appear to be very difficult… That is until Bella meets her handsome new English teacher: Mr. Edward Masen.

Edward Masen hasn’t dated much after breaking up with his girlfriend of five years and in turn, throws himself into his work. However, having an interest in dating or not, Edward is the object of many affections and heavily lusted after by the majority of the school’s females - both students and staff. Edward never cared about the attention he receives, that is, until he meets a new student that he begins to have a hard time resisting. To Edward, Bella’s a beautiful and intelligent student with a bright future, and to whom he feels an incredible attraction. Though he fights hard to get romantically involved with her, the moment comes when they can no longer fight the connection between them. Being together brings risks for both of them: Edward could lose his job for initiating a relationship with a ‘student’ and Bella feels the need to protect Edward from the dangers of her job. But when both are faced with a moral dilemma, will ethics be damned?

I stumbled upon Ethics Be Damned after reading another one of Krazyk85’s fanfictions. Though every one of her stories has a different style, they’re all very well written and will hook the reader. The story is written in both Edward’s and Bella’s point of view. It’s safe to say that it didn’t take me very long to finish it. The characters are different from the original we fell in love with: they’re rougher around the edges, having been hardened by life but they’re just as dazzling. Krazyk85 does a wonderful job with the details of the investigation told in this story as well as the moral issues that come along with having relationships such as Bella and Edward do in this story. This is not a story to miss! It’s a great read and goes by faster than it probably should.

Ethics Be Damned consists of 35 chapters and 197,691 words. It is rated Rated MA for violence, sexual content, and language.

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Bella Swan is intelligent, sexy and a total player. She likes to pretend to be whoever vulnerable and naive men want her to be, uses them once she's put her hook in them, and then tosses them away when she's done. But why? Because one time, back in high school, when she was shy, innocent, and hid behind her long bangs and scribbled jeans, her biggest crush Edward Cullen rejected her at a party. Imagine her surprise when now, years later, Bella spots the same Edward Cullen at the club she co-owns with her best friends Rosalie and Alice. Thinking that this might be her chance to get back to Edward for what he did to her, she makes her moves. Plan "Ruin Edward Cullen" begins. Bella knows that the handsome man is far from being a saint himself. In fact, he is an even worse player than her. Edward has been making women fall for him ever since high school, and once he had them in his bed, he sends them away. One week and not a day longer does he allow the same woman in his life. Bella is very aware of his moves, but once the game starts, she can stop from playing. But what neither of them realizes is that the only things played will be their feelings...

This is a great story! Bella isn’t perfect in it and neither is Edward, yet the idea of the two of them together is actually quite perfect. This story will take you through twists and turns, a few hilarious moments, a couple frustrating ones - courtesy of the annoying as hell Seth (seriously, that kid made us want to wring his neck more that once). Not to mention the schemes both Edward and Bella plan to not only play with the other’s feelings but also to best them at their respective businesses - for they are both owners of enemy nightclubs. They come up with all sorts of plans to steal each other's customers; some turn out more sucessful than others.

When we started reading this story, we knew the reveal of all the secrets would be heart breaking, but we never expected what we was presented to us in the end. Oh, it was heart breaking (!), but the anger we felt at the sheer stupity of both Bella and Edward really did surprise us. Seriously, these two were too freaking stubborn for their own good! But like every romance story by xrxdanixrx, we get a happily ever after that’s not only amazing, but absolutely perfect. So, check out this amazing story and don’t forget to leave the author a review. Tell them we sent you! ;-)

Hate Me consists of 27 chapters and 183,090 words. The story is rated M for sexual content and coarse language.

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Bella Swan is an extremely eccentric woman, who enjoys every moment of her life to the fullest. Though she has been through a lot in the past and even fears what lies ahead for her in the future a bit, she takes every day on its merits. Forty-year old Bella believes that not much can ruin her life, except maybe for herself. As an artist, the woman spends a considerable amount of her time painting beautiful portraits of couples that seem deeply in love - something she's never experienced herself. A one night stand back in the days brought her her son Jacob, who now works as a doctor in another state, but the man she thought she had feelings for didn't stay. One day, when Bella is sipping her coffee on her balcony, she hears the most beautiful voice she's ever heard. A voice, which instantly brings tears to her eyes. Being rarely moved by something, Bella cannot believe what the music she just listened to did to her. She is determined to track down the person that voice belongs to and meet him. Enter Edward Cullen.

Edward is the polar opposite of Bella. In his forty-two years, he has witnessed some pretty terrible things and lives a life in sorrow and melancholy, constantly wondering about 'what ifs'. His only love is music and he spends endless hours composing and singing, putting all of his emotions in it. As a professional musician, he is booked for private and public functions. One day, Edward gets a phone call from an overzealous woman, who wants to hire him for a whole month - just to listen to his music. Never in his life has Edward ever received an offer like this, yet due to the persistence of the woman with the loud and happy voice as well as the good payment he'd receive, the musician agrees to her terms. Needless to say, when the two meet each other for the first time, they immediately realize that they've never encountered someone like that before. Edward is slightly overwhelmed and hesitant to talk to the extremely vibrant woman. And Bella is incredibly empathetic towards the sadness in his eyes, wondering what the man has been going through. Neither of them can deny the electric energy flowing between them, especially when Edward plays and sings while Bella dances. Will the two of them find a way to be together or will their different personalities keep them from falling in love?

A fantastic story that should NOT be missed! Not for nothing, is the fanfic very popular in the Twilight fandom - writing style of abstract way is amazing and you cannot help but get sucked right into the story. Edward and Bella are both in their forties, so the level of maturity in the language as well as in their understanding of each other and the world is much more sophisticated than that in other fics. The characters, in addition to their intellect, are very OOC with an eccentric Bella Swan and a shy, blue-eyed (!) Edward Cullen, who will melt your heart! The story is very realistic and showcases a perfect example of how opposites attract to each other. But be forewarned, this story is rated M because it deals with mature content, hot lemons, as well as discussion of an illness. I highly recommend this fanfic and have no doubts that you will love it as much as I do; it will definitely surprise you and bring a number of emotions out of you. abstract way has done a phenomenal job writing this story and creating such a well-developed plot - one that is unlike anything I've ever read and that made me want to read the story even more. You will be hooked from chapter one - I promise. A MUST MUST MUST read - I can't emphasize it enough! :D

Dodge and Burn consists of 34 chapters and 176,021 words. The story is rated M for language and sexual content.

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Edward Masen and Isabella Swans couldn't have met at weirder moment in time, much less at a weirder place. Because instead of running into each other at a coffee bar or at the university, the two meet at the practice of Carlisle Cullen and Emmett McCarthy, two sexual therapists. While Bella is there to talk with Emmett about her unfortunate past with men and to work on her (non-existing) ability to get aroused, Edward regular sees his father Carlisle to get a grip on his sexual insatiability as well as to find a way to not ejaculate prematurely. When the two meet in the waiting room, Edward asks the wonderful and witty brunette to grab a cup of coffee with him and because Emmett (who is also Edward's adoptive brother) told her to be more open to new experiences, Bella says yes. It doesn't take long for her to notice that she feels safer with Edward than with any other men she's interacted with lately and connects with him over their mutual sexual problems. The two banter back and forth while spending the afternoon together and when they sit down on an old bench, they come to an unusual agreement...

The two students are determined to help each other overcome their sexual inadequacies. While Edward will try to introduce Bella to the arts of love-making (pretty much everything from kissing to actual sex), Bella is willing to help Edward deal with his insatiability and train certain methods that could help him with his ejaculation problem. The two of them meet on a regular basis and go through important milestones together. Whenever they are not busy making out, however, they spend hours getting to know each other better, enjoying to banter back and forth about the most ridiculous things, sometimes joint by their sweet and supportive, yet slightly crazy friends. And so, naturally, what was meant to be a simple deal, soon turns out to be so much more. Edward and Bella develop real feelings for each other that they can't hold back and both plan to act on it.

Failure to Thrive can be described as the following: extremely funny and incredibly hot! When I read the summary for the story, I expected a fanfiction full of darknes and and lots mature themes - yet the moment I read the first few paragraphs, I knew that I was in for the exact opposite. Even though the first chapter is somewhat written from a third-person perspective (somewhat because Julesnerd jumps to a first-person perspective every once in a while) the rest of the story is written from either Edward's or Bella's POV. Don't let this small error in continuity keep you from reading the fic because you'd miss out on so much! First and foremost, wonderful graphic lemons and an awefully cute Edward, but also the hilarious bickering that is going on between our lovely couple (and whenever Emmett or Alice come into play, I promise that no eyes will remain dry). There is absolutely no angst in this story and virtually no drama. This is pure fluff, humor, and lots of delicious lemons - these two really make sure to explore each other's bodies (and their own) to the max! Enjoy!

Failure to Thrive consists of 27 chapters and a total of 195,999 words. The story is rated MA for graphic description of sexual activities, minor references to sexual abuse, and profanities. If you are under the age of 18, I'll advise you not to read the fanfiction!

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Thirty-year old Bella Swan is living a mundane life far away from her hometown in Forks. Together with Leo, her fuzzball of a cat, she lives in her grandmother's vacation house; unable to deal with her horrible past. Every week, her neighbor Mrs Cope is kind enough to drive her to the nearest Walmart so Bella can buy whatever she needs - and that is, in fact, all she sees of the real world. Bella is fully prepared to continue going on with her 'life' until her self-imposed repentance is finally over - that is, if she ever manages to overcome her guilt. Completely shutting herself from the world also means that she has to only live off of the money that she has saved. Although she runs a blog that relates to her degree, it's non-paying and definitely not something can live off of. And just when she expects it the least, a simple knock on her door changes shakes Bella's world irrevocably. Because right on her doorstep stands a bronze-haired man, dressed in a prisoner suit, with handcuffs on, and a gun in his hand. The cherry on top? He seems to have a gun-shot wound on his side...

Going both against and with her instincts, she allows the prisoner - Edward Cullen - to enter her house and use it as a hideout to escape the searching eyes of the police. Edward explains to Bella that he was falsely convicted of murder and that he refuses to go to jail for a crime he did not commit. And though Bella should more than doubt this beautiful stranger, she somehow finds herself believing every word he says. Maybe also because her cat Leo, who usually hides from people he doesn't know, appears to find Edward's company comforting and as a vet, Bella knows not to doubt an animal's instincts. So with that knowledge in mind, she allows Edward to stay overnight or until the cops go back to Seattle to continue their search there. But fate has other plans for the two of them as Edward gets a severe fever from his gun-shot wound and ends up being nursed by Bella. During the few days that Bella takes care of him, she can't help but feel things she has never felt before. Edward teaches her what love means, and that there is a whole world outside of her door just waiting to be explored. He tries to help her move on from her guilt and when the time comes for him to leave, will she be able to let him to? To top it off, it seems as though she has another secret to live it; but will it cause Edward to come closer or get farther away from her?

Reason For Living is an amazing story that will make your heart melt! The best thing about it is that it's very well thought out with regards to the plot. Furthermore, the author has created in-depth characters: two people who have gone through some terrible and traumatic events in their respective lives yet still manage to teach each other to live again. I promise that you will fall in love with insatiable Tattward, insightful Writerella, and adorable Leo! In this regard, let me ask all of you right now to have faith in the author and her story. Things might seem like a huge puzzle in the beginning, but all the mysteries will definitely be revealed overtime! I can't praise this fanfiction enough, and unfortunately talking more about its plot will take away too much, but what I can do is encourage you all to go on and jump on this story immediately! Hats off to Robzbeanie for this wonderful piece of fiction! Oh, and did I mention that this fanfiction will have you drooling over its mind-blowing lemons? Let's admit it, unstoppable Edward is something we would die for! This story is a MUST read and is definitely one that should not be missed in any case. So what are you waiting for ;) ?

Reason For Living consists of 42 chapters and a total of 159,962 words. The story is rated M for language and insatiable lemons with Edward.

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Bella broke Edward's heart when she dumped him when they were 18 years old. Now, 15 years later, she is a widowed mother of three, running her deceased husband’s company. Her three fairy godmothers, a.k.a best friends, keep telling her that she needs to get some fun back in her life. Angela bribes her with yummy alcoholic beverages, Mary with delicious food, and Emma gives her a final push with a rather interesting philosophy. Bella is ready to dust off “Lily” and have some fun of the sexual variety and fate throws her a perfect opportunity in the form of an old-flame-now-turned-sex-god. Will she take the second chance she's been given? Follow the adventure of true love reuniting, lots of lemons, ridiculously rich characters, and... a lot more lemons.

This story has the perfect amount of humor and romance to make you laugh and swoon through every chapter. Bella is a very strong character. She has made mistakes she now regrets, but above all, she is a devoted mother and loyal friend. Unfortunately, she has forgotten to have a bit of fun along the way, and that’s when her best friends devise the plan for her to get her laid. Angela is the one who finds the sex god that will wake up “Lily” from her orgasmic slumber, but little does she know that the man chosen is more than perfect for the occasion. When Bella finds out who the sex god is, things don’t go as smooth as planned, but it all seems to work out thanks to the meddling fairy godmothers and a certain charming old man named Aro. Second chances are so rare, and Bella knows this, and thanks to a great support system, she gets that lost love back and the happily ever after she has always dreamed of.

All the characters in this story are great, they all bring something to the story, whether it is plot-wise or just for comedic relief, you can’t imagine this story without any of them. Though the story is told in Bella’s point of view, there is a clear picture of who Edward was when he was 18 and the man he is now. He will make you swoon, squirm and fall in love in one simple chapter. This story is all about taking the bull by the horns, seize the chance and make the most of it. A romantic tale of exploration, self discovery, having the courage to admit your mistakes and making amends. Jayhawkbb’s story is a wonderful journey, one that we won’t be forgetting for a long time. Go check it out, NOW!

Bella's Second Chance consists of 32 chapters and 186,939 words. The story is rated M for profanities and description of sexual activities.

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