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Bella has been locked inside her home because her nightmares haunt her every single day. she tries to help her father Charlie, Chief of Police, as much as she can, but there is only so much she can do by staying at home and suffering... After the death of her best friend Rosalie, she has been more than devastated and not gotten out of her secluded home in order to get away from the murderer. Because you see, Bella has nightmares of how the killer carries out the murder with his victim - a power that she sees as her demise, because no one should ever have to go through that kind of pain. Imagine going through the abuse and torture repeatedly as if she were the victim, making it especially hard on her when it came to witnessing her best friend's outcome. Living through death every night literally paralyzed her and affected her own health when she finally came to consciousness, yet she did her best to help Charlie locate the bodies of the victims whenever another nightmare struck her. But when Rosalie's brother, her friend, and Charlie's FBI colleague Edward turns out to be the next unusual victim, she knows that she cannot let anything happen to him...

Edward has been trying to locate this serial killer for a long time now, but after the death of his beloved sister, he must find his hideout and put an end to the killer's sick fantasies. So one day, he decides to follow the tracks in the woods and somehow figure out a way to the lion's den in order to capture him and find out why this murderer kidnapped young women and buried them alive so senselessly. Unfortunately for him, things obviously do not go as planned when he falls for a trap and finds himself struggling to break through. The next time he opens his eyes, he is around Chief Swan and his daughter Bella, whom he hadn't seen since Rose's death. Where had she been all along, and more importantly, how did they know where to find him? Will Edward be able to digest Bella's secret and join forces with the woman he loves to bring down the killer?

Buried is definitely an emotional roller-coaster that will have you on the edge of your seats! ericastwilight has written an extremely unique plot that you may only have encountered in maybe an episode of SVU on television. And let me tell you this story is just as amazing as any other murder mystery out there and you really start feeling for the characters. On one hand, there is Edward who is both angry and heartbroken over his sister and desperately wants to punish whoever the sick bastard is, and on the other hand we have Bella, who goes through death almost every night and is brave enough to stand up and help out in any way that she can. I am not to going to say that this is an easy read, but I will say that if you have read anything by ericastwilight, you know that it is very well-written with a great plot and a HEA. So hold on to your seat belts and buckle in to experience this wild ride! Definitely don't miss out on it!

Buried consists of 36 chapters and a total of 74,889 words. The story is rated MA for violence, language, and content.

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Seven years ago, Bella thought she had found the love of her life in Edward Masen; even though she was insecure about him being a few years younger than her. The chemistry between them was instant and conversation seemed to never come to a pause when they were together. Bella's past and insecurities always created a small doubt in her mind regarding their relationship, but she knew that deep down, she had fallen in love with Edward. But her fear becomes true when unfortunate circumstances causes them both to split different ways to pursue their respective careers. Bella achieves a fellowship in orthopedic surgery and is well on her way to become what she always wanted to, and Edward leaves town to attain the title of a successful baseball pitcher. Now, present time in Houston, Texas, the last person she expects to see - on Valentine's Day too no less - at the hospital she works at is the very same Edward trying to make amends and get back with her... Why was he back in town again and more importantly, why did it seem as though his eyes were hiding a secret of his own? Will Edward be able to restart what he has always felt for Bella and regain her trust?

Designated Hitter seems like a very ordinary plot-line, but let me tell you that the story is actually impeccably written! You are able to read through the physical changes within both of our characters at present time compared with seven years ago, when they were more naive. Edward, is obviously extremely hot with his sport muscles, but he too has an inner turmoil going on these past years. As they unravel themselves to each another once more, hold on tight because I assure you that it will be a beautiful ride with the right amounts of angst and romance. Just remember not to judge either of them in the beginning without knowing the full story, especially because the story is only told through Bella's perspective. Don't miss out on this one, it's definitely worth a read!!

Designated Hitter consists of 26 chapters and a total of 136,641 words. The story is rated M for language and sexual content.

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Meet Mr. Edward Anthony Masen, who when he twenty years of age found himself heir to the huge estate of Pemberley, a fortune, and guardian to ten year old little sister, Alice. He feels bound by his duty to preserve his impeccable family name and status in high society, and the responsibility for all of those in his employ. Now, at twenty-seven years of age, he endeavors to observe obligatory social functions from a safe distance to avoid being accosted by the artificial, superficial, incessant women who only want him for what he stands for, not who he is, including Emmett's evil harpy of a sister, Tanya. Tired of the endless pursuits of such women, he becomes more and more jaded. He continually wonders if he will ever meet a woman who is of high caliber, but who is also intelligent, witty, and spirited; when one day it happens out of nowhere. While riding his horse during a storm, he encounters a beautiful young woman walking along the road and dancing in the rain. He is intrigued and gets closer; entranced by her beautiful features, her long dark hair and gets lost in her big brown eyes. He asks politely if he could be of assistance and introduces himself, finding out she is Isabella, the daughter of a gentleman whose estate is nearby as he kisses her sweet hand. Then, with complete disregard to the duty of his station and against all rules of propriety and polite society, he leans down and kisses her soft lips.

In the days that follow, he learns that she is one of five sisters and that although her father is a land owner, they are far beneath what is considered socially acceptable for a man of his high status. To be with her would taint and ruin his family name that he is bound by duty to preserve and uphold. He determines he must distance himself from her, yet he is almost driven to madness with hopeless dreams of her. She is his heaven and hell, the one woman he had been searching his entire life for, but Isabella, no matter how beautiful, intelligent or talented, comes from an unsuitable family. His actions towards her run hot and cold and many times he treats her intolerably - trying desperately to maintain that distance; yet he is undeniably physically attracted to her and emotionally torn. Will he let her lower station in life continue to make him shun her as unattainable, or will he overcome this deeply ingrained sense of duty to pursue his desire and find happiness? Would she even accept him if he did?

Set in early nineteenth century England, this is a spectacular adaptation of Pride and Prejudice by Aspenleaf that will keep you entranced with it's poetic Victorian prose, visual imagery, character development and it's own unique twists and turns in the compelling plot. You will find this flawless story emotionally engaging, full of drama, romance, a little angst, a dastardly evil villain, action, and of course, some sweet loving! This is one of the early fanfiction classics that was just as exciting for me to re-read now as it was several years ago. Allow yourself to get immersed into another wonderful place and time and go read this!

Duty and Desire consists of 30 chapters with 115,375 words. It is rated M for themes, violence and sexual situations.

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The Swans lived in the deepest, most southern area of Forks County, Mississippi, right where the Cotton Belt laid. Born and raised there, Cotton Bella Swan was the eldest of three sisters Alice Jo and Jessica Beth Gracie and they lived a good life with their parents Charlie and Renee as an upper-middle class family. When Bella and her family are in church one day, she notices another family walk in; two adults - the female pregnant - and three sons, all dressed in raggy and dirty clothes. She had heard from the town as well as from her mother that the family was fairly new and had relocated due to personal reasons. The family, coincidentally enough, came to sit in the same pew as the Swans and the eldest boy happened to be on her immediate left. She didn't want to talk to  him, but couldn't help but notice and underneath all that dirt was a fairly handsome young boy with grass-green eyes. Unfortunately though, his first words to her are far from clean for a teenage boy who calls himself Rowdy...

Despite the initial differences between Cotton and Rowdy, circumstances and fate lead them to meet over and over again. Cotton finds herself waiting at night for Rowdy to appear outside her house so that they could begin their nightly sessions of reading and just, being together. Soon, they two develop something that runs deeper than just friendship and a love so pure blooms among them. Everything seems right in Cotton's world; she was in love and was confident that even adults don't find love as great as hers. Sure, Charlie is not too fond of dirty Rowdy touching his 'all-too-clean' Cotton, but that was just a small issue in their path right? But as time grows, Cotton can't help but notice that Rowdy often had bruises appear on his body from nowhere. Her first suspicion is to doubt Edward's - his actual name - father, but she realizes that there is something more about Rowdy that everyone except for her seems to know. Falling in love with Rowdy was the easy part, but will their love be strong enough to withhold what is up against them?

This story is much too under-appreciated for its amazing plot and heart-touching love story! Although ThisIsReallyHappening writes this story as if it were from historical period, don't be mistaken, for it is definitely in the present time, and portrays the setting perfectly. All the characters are extremely OOC. Unlike the typical Twilight family, the roles are quite reversed here; the Swans are the richer ones between them and the Masens. Cotton and Rowdy coouldn't seem more opposite in both their personalities and behaviors, but somehow this story is the epitome of portraying how opposites really do attract. And despite Edward's dirty mouth, his love for his Cotton is oh-so toe-curlingly beautiful. He is the most sweetest boy that is in love and Cotton, just like the rest of us, melts. Things are perfect between the two when they realize what is ailing Edward; however, their deep adoration for one another is what makes the two bring not only their futures, but also their families together. This is a classic that is a MUST READ!! You'll regret it if you miss it!

Cotton Belt contains 43 chapters, and a total of 93,779 words. The story is rated M for language and heavy content.

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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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This amazing story by Anton M is set up as insanely hilarious entries to a seventeen year old Bella’s diary where her main ongoing concern is her appearance. She considers herself to be ‘ugly’-because apparently that was ingrained into her at an early age by bullies as well as her mother - as she constantly, although humorously, describes and berates her appearance throughout the story. You will sometimes hear her comparing herself to ‘fortunate’ girls, and it goes without saying that she considers herself unfortunate. She is, however, snarky, sarcastic, and witty and thus projects an outward confidence in the unique way she dresses, her love of drama class among other things, and her outrageous interactions with her big brother, Emmett. 

Her junior year, Edward moves to town and starts school with them. Of course being handsome and athletic, he has instant admirers and is a shoe-in with the ‘it’ crowd. When he sits down at Bella’s lab table in science, she assures him it is pretty much social suicide to talk to her. After listening to some of her crazy ranting, he says, “You are...something else.” She pretty much assures Edward that she'd rather be the latter "else" and that she is not a person to be considered at if he was looking for "normal". But she gets caught off guard when Edward responds to her comment by saying that he is simply in need of a friend, not normalcy. After they accidentally get locked inside the school auditorium overnight after a drama practice, their friendship truly begins and the fast-paced give and take of their banter will knock your socks off as you witness the beginning of the epic journey of their relationship.

I was immediately hooked and found this to be a refreshingly unique story filled with consistent humor from Bella's thoughts and actions. But it becomes increasingly heart-wrenching as we realize it is mostly a coping mechanism for deep-seated insecurities and a hidden pain regarding Bella's past. What happened back in middle school that led her to be what she is now? What further obstacles will she have to overcome? The fanfiction not only addresses the against-the-odds journey of one remarkable young woman to search, create and develop her own identity - above and beyond what she perceives as her appearance; but she also finds her voice to address social injustices and encourages others to stand up as well, which makes the story all the more realistic in its overall plot. Right next to her in this journey is an equally remarkable young man that we watch evolve from friend, to a best friend and then more. DoaUG has left a lasting impact on me. Absolutely magnificent! 

Diary of An Ugly Girl has 26 chapters with 289,228 words. It is rated M for language and sexual situations. 

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Raised in poverty by her stripper mother at a tender age, Bella found her only coping mechanism to be alcohol. Along with her best friend Alice, she somehow got through life - unknowingly trying to escape and be something that she isn't. She is contemplating on buying ice-cream with the amount of money she has, when a junior behind them gets impatient and pays for them instead. Bella and Edward's first encounter definitely do not reveal each others' names - he calls her Dimples and goes by Cadillac himself - which also happens to be the very brand of the blue car he owns. Bella knows better than to get herself involved with the bad boy who smokes and seems to be hidden within himself, but she cannot help but get attracted towards Cadillac's mysterious self; were the rumors about him true? 

When the two start meeting due to coincidences, they cannot help but feel the intense pull between each other, and start to get in a relationship. Unfortunately for both of them, neither of them is carrying a lighter baggage and they have to open up to each other in order to solve their issues. For Edward, Bella is an even bigger enigma than himself, and he struggles to make the decisions for her because in the end, she has to be the one to decide on what is good for her. Has her mother ruined her so much that she cannot see the difference between her true love and her love for alcohol? Will Edward be able to bring her out of her ruins before it is too late, or will he fall in the dark tunnel with her?

Cadillac is a beautiful story that will capture your hearts immediately. I will not lie, this story does contain some heavy angst and is very realistic in portraying our main characters' situations. But the love between Dimples and Cadillac is so wonderful, that it will keep you going. I loved Edward in the story, especially because he was the slightly mature one between the two, and you can feel the love he has for Bella in every touch, every word, and in his every look. He is there with her through everything, and stands by her in her toughest of times. The HEA in the end of this fanfiction will be toe-curlingly sweet, and I strongly suggest that you give this story a try! It's definitely a MUST READ :)

Cadillac consists of 40 chapters and a total of 91,783 words. The story is rated MA for alcoholism addiction, language, and sexual content.

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The first time he saw her was when she was working part-time as a waitress in a restaurant right across from him; her elegant way of serving her customers' ordered dishes and her sexy lip ring were some things Edward couldn't help but think about even while on duty as a fireman. What he found absolutely stunning, though, were her sleeved arms, completely covered with what could only be secrets - he could relate to those with his very own on his back. But when they first converse with one another, Bella blatantly states that she is not open for relationships and that after a bad past experience, she wanted to focus on her career in optometry school and not on dating. Although this leaves Edward more than a little upset, he doesn't stop destiny from letting them clash into each other over and over again. But will their relationship be able to work with Bella's secrets and with Edward's past quickly catching up to him?

A MUST READ everyone! I am huge fan of MrsSpaceCowboy's stories and this one is definitely one that should not be missed! This story will have you hooked with its angst, sexy lemons, pure love, and the importance of relationships. Oh, and did I mention hot lemons? You will fall endlessly - if you aren't already - in love with tattooward/ella in this roller coaster. I will have you know though that the initial burn between our lovers is slow, but once they hit it off it's just as mind-blowing as the building tension! The unexpected twists and turns, especially both their pasts, is something that your heart will break for, but you will also be more than impressed with the way the author has so brilliantly incorporated them into the main plot. So don't hesitate for a single minute and jump right to this wonderful fanfiction - you won't regret it in the least!

Rest My Soul consists of 24 chapters and a total of 111,129 words. The story is rated MA for language and sexy smut.

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Though Bella would have preferred to stay at home with a good book, she allows an enthusiastic Rosalie to drag her to a small hole-in-the-wall bar. Despite the shady outward appearance, Bella enters to see Emmett’s band setting up for a practice gig on stage. With a beer in hand, she relaxes and waits to see if the hype floating around the band matches the music. That's when the bass player turns around and knocks Bella out of her seat. In front of her is the same guy she had a hot one night stand with last summer. The guy who could have been more had she not pulled a disappearing act before he woke the next day.

Time has been good to Edward, his band is becoming more popular by the day and as Bella is about to learn, he's been hoping to find her. The reunion brings with it many sparks and love blooms faster than either could have anticipated. But with Edward's success comes the rockstar lifestyle and with Bella's new intern spot with The Rocket a popular music magazine, the two must work hard to cope and keep their relationship strong. Will they be successful in managing both their love and work lives?

Part of Me is one of the best written RockStarward fics I've read. I love that Edward isn't cocky or a man whore, he's real and he knows what he wants. I also love how much of an effort he makes to keep his relationship with Bella, you know his feelings are true and he'll do anything for her. The guy is a dream, seriously. Bella is also very understanding and independent, she's not sitting at home by the phone waiting for his call when he's on tour. She's amazing. I love that both characters are their own person with their own goals. That's not to say everything is hearts and flowers between these two. Life as a rockstar has all sorts of temptations that effect the whole band. Bella's determination to make a name for herself as a journalist takes it's toll during a time of need. Both Edward and Bella are two great characters with lives that pull you in until the end... and wanting more.

Part of Me consists of 31 chapters and 90,378 words. This fic is rated MA for drugs, sex, and rock 'n roll.

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Tortured professor, Edward Cullen is barely surviving his days. Grief-stricken over his long lost wife Maggie, he struggles to go through the daily motions of life. He focuses on his work as a professor who teaches historic literature, and otherwise ignores everyone around him - including family. When he walks in to introduce himself to yet another freshmen class, he does not expect for a certain Isabella Swan to walk into his class as a student. It's not her... it's her face that haunts him - because her features line up to be the exact same as his late wife. That same face that haunts his dreams everyday and that same face that belonged to his wife that broke his heart by ending her life by choice. So in turn his anger lashes out at Bella, who has no idea about the weird, yet intense, behaviors of his broken professor. But what happens when Edward realizes that he is starting to fall for Bella, and not because of her face, but because of her beautiful and unique heart? Will Bella understand him and give love back?

Barely Breathing is a heart-felt story that will definitely have you hooked. Written in both perspectives, the fanfiction will give you a full opinion from our characters and make it sound more whole. I will not lie, the story is angst-filled, but don't let that stop you from delving right in. You will definitely feel for Edward here, because the man has gone through very hard times, and although you may not agree with his initial thoughts about Bella, you can easily understand the confusion and constant turmoil going on in his head. Chocaholic123 has made the story extremely realistic, both in terms of Edward life's and that of Bella's. There are many emotions evoked in this one fanfiction, but dislike is so not one of them. Please don't be hesitant to read this story - you will be surprised how much you actually like it, especially if you already are an angst-lover. Do give it a try, you will actually be able to finish it pretty fast!

Barely Breathing consists of 69 drabble-ish chapters and a total of 35,968 words. The story is rated M for angst, language, and sexual activities.

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It is just a coincidence that Bella goes out with her friends to a restaurant/bar named Breeze and comes face to face with it's owner - Edward Cullen. What neither of them expect is the strong pull that exists between them, including the intense sexual tension. A passionate night leads to the binding of two souls, and although they don't think they will see the other again for a while, fate has other plans. Turns out that Edward travels to New York a lot to visit his family, and that Bella is the flight attendant for that very same plane! Destiny couldn't have agreed more for the couple to be together. 

But they both have problems of their own; Edward has a terminally sick sister on her death bed back in New York, and he is trying his best to console her nine year old son and his nephew, Henry by teaching him the thing they both love most - music, via piano specifically. Bella, on the other hand, has gone through a pretty rough relationship in the past, and takes care of her niece Makenna because her sister and Mak's mother - Emily - is busy traveling the world as a doctor. She has yet to return back, and it's almost been out for ten years. Will the two be able to support each other and increase their love for each other at the same time amongst all this family drama?

Co-Written by our very own banner artist - Jaime Arkins! - this story is one that should not be missed by any chance. The chemistry between our Edward and Bella is instantaneous, and the sexual tension is more than palpable as soon as they lay eyes on each other. In addition to the toe-curling lemons written in this fic, there is also a thick plot going on between each of their lives, and it is very heart-warming to see the two support one another so powerfully. The best part about the whole story is that our main characters know that they are meant for each other from the very start; in fact, you will often find Edward saying "Marry me" to Bella! I promise, this story is a perfect mix of humor, love, a little bit of angst, and a lot of sexy times - so don't forget to go and give this a read, you will finish it in no time! 

Outbound consists of 12 chapters and a total of 47,508 words. The story is rated M for language and sexy lemons.

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Edward Cullen is the son of a serial killer - Edward Masen. As a young child, he witnessed things that no boy should ever experience. He was taken in by his aunt and uncle - Esme and Carlisle Cullen - and was raised with them. Now, about twenty or so years later, he lived his life in absolute control away from his family. Every hour was designated for something specific, and tardiness just won't do. No surprises, no shocks, and definitely no change for Edward Cullen in the life that he is supposedly 'living'. But one day, a brown-eyed woman knocks on his door - unexpectedly, something which Edward didn't appreciate since it was disturbing his routine - and asks him of his identity. And suddenly his whole world seems to have shaken to the core. Who was this beautiful lady and what could she possibly want to do with him? When he finally decides to give her a chance to explain herself, will he be able to meet eyes with her when he realizes that she is part of the past he is so desperately trying to run from? Will her whimsical nature connect with that shy one of Edward's and will she be able to make him realize that he is not a monster he thinks he is or has bad blood running in his veins?

I don't think I can emphasize how much I adored this fanfiction. I am a huge fan of angst, as you all know by now, and this story had me hooked from the very first chapter. The entire story is written in Edward's perspective so we, as readers, can see exactly what is going through his head for him to live such a constricted lifestyle. When Bella and Edward meet, it is obvious to both of them that they are polar opposites from each other despite being two roots of the same problem. While Edward deals with his past in a controlled manner, Bella chooses to move on and build something better of her life. This fanfiction will tug at your heart-strings for the things that both of them have gone through, especially Edward. But it's an amazing feeling when we see Bella really smoothing Edward out around his edges and making him realize that he is and will never be even close to what his biological father ever was. The story is fairly short, and you should be able to finish it in a couple of days so please do not hesitate to delve right into it! In fact, stop waiting around and jump at it at this moment - it is a MUST read!

Bad Blood consists of 20 chapters and a total of 57,319 words. The story is rated M for language and sexual activities.

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Edward Cullen is a well-known young, wealthy, and successful Wall Street stockbroker - and with his rising fame, came arrogance and more than willing women. In short, he's used to getting what and who he wants. He tries to seduce Bella Swan into his bed at a private event but is rejected, leaving him angry and his suit drenched in champagne. Out of spite, he and Jasper - his best friend and wing-man - make a bet: Edward has to make Bella fall in love with him and, in return, he'll receive Jasper's house in the Hamptons. What's the harm, right? As part of his plan, he hires Bella to handle the PR for his upcoming book and though she's resistant at first, she soon admits it's in her career's best interest to take him on as a client. Part of him expected her to be an easy conquest, but he finds that she's far from it...

He forms a friendship with Bella as part of his plan but what he doesn't expect, is to find himself falling for her in the process. With so much to do for Edward's book, they spend most of their time together and become closer to one another than they thought possible - to the point that Bella agrees to date Edward exclusively. Everything is going smoothly for a while, and the couple's blissfully happy. Unfortunately, secrets always have a way of getting out. Instead of following Jasper's advice and coming clean to Bella, he just calls off the bet but remains quiet about it. Well, until Bella's best friends find out about it and refuse to hide it from her - but, even then, he won't budge so her girlfriends take matters into their own hands and spill. With Bella's devastation on his shoulders, can Edward find it in him to tell her the truth and fix the cracks in their relationship?

I had read the first chapter of Hot Commodity while it was still a work in progress but, because I'm so impatient when it comes to waiting for updates, I chose to wait until it was complete before starting it. It would be an understatement to say it was well worth the wait. Be warned: Hot Commodity is a slow burn and has a healthy dose of angst - though not overwhelmingly so. This is a story where you're likely to find yourself bursting out laughing and wanting to pull your hair out, at the same time. I personally found Edward's initial attitude towards women disgusting, but it's something that changes with time as the story continues. The 34 chapters in this story fly by - at least they did for me. I really enjoyed it and hold it high on my list. It's beautifully written, has little to no grammatical errors, and will have you wanting more!

Hot Commodity consists of 34 chapters and 211,461 words; it's rated M for foul language and lemons galore.

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Edward Cullen thought he had his life planned out. At seventeen, he knew he wanted to pursue a career in the medical field as a doctor, and planned on getting settled down after that. But he didn't expect his whole life to follow a different course of plan when he met with a small accident with a stunning brunette on her bike. Life had been a series of ups and downs when Edward's mother passed away just three weeks ago - part of the reason why he relocated to Forks to complete his final year in high school. Engrossed in his own deep thoughts, he didn't realize when he hit the poor girl's bike until they had both come to a halting stop. Their first words to each other aren't super, as no one's would be if they were to be in an accident, but it turned out that the lady - Bella - was starting her first day at the same high school as Edward. And the two seem to hit it off right away. Edward didn't think he would find the love of his life at the age of seventeen, but life doesn't always plan out the way we think. The couple continue a path in their lives neither of them planned, with their love growing each and every day. But just when they thought everything was perfect, life takes an unexpected turn yet again - this time, not a very good one. Will Edward survive?

This one-shot will beg you to read it over and over again! It's a sweet love story and our main characters hit it off - literally - right away, engrossing us readers. Let me warn you that the last third of the story is not very easy to read since there is character death involved. But please don't let this keep you from Unplanned because it is a story that you will regret missing out on! Edward and Bella are super adorable together, and their love for each other is something we all want in our lives. The best laid plans often go awry, and that saying is exactly what depicts this short story. jennde manages to create undying love, realism, and some angst all into a total of about 11,000 words and I promise you will be mind-blown. So if you are free today at work or sitting home enjoying the summer, go and read this great story - it won't take long to finish!

Unplanned is a one-shot and consists of 11,123 words. The story is rated M for language and sexual content.

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All it took was one envelope to turn both Edward and Bella's happily married life upside-down. Three years ago, she thought she loved Edward's brother Jasper. But when an unfortunate car accident occured, things started going downhill. You see, Jasper was a drug addict and although things appeared to be looking up with  Bella and their baby - whom he care for very much - the accident caused him to believe that their baby had not survived. Grief stricken and filled with pain, Jasper drowned back in drugs and left his family. It is then that Edward becomes Bella's rock, and supports her with her daughter as well as her emotions. It's Edward who manages to patch Bella up, and as the years go by, Bella realizes the meaning of true love - one that she had only for Edward. Yes, the baby is Jasper's by blood, but Edward had been more of a father to her than Jasper ever was. Now when everything was finally starting to balance out, this envelope seemed to be toppling things over once more. Will Bella give Jasper another chance and allow him to explain himself?

Snapshots is yet another wonderfully written fanfiction by LyricalKris. As all her stories are, this one will also bring out the emotions in you. What I really loved about this story was Edward's supporting character - he is the perfect husband and father, and the degree to which he loves his family is staggering. I will admit, it is hard to read about Jasper loving Bella, especially if you are a hard-core E/B fan, but trust me that this fanfiction's twist only adds to the fascination of the plot. The best part that pulls you into the fanfiction is Jasper's character. You have to understand that he is a man that has an unfortunate disease and although he made poor decisions in light of that, he loved his family very much. So don't dislike him! The character development is huge in Jasper and you can't help but feel for him too. Don't hesitate to delve into this amazing story just because Jasper plays a bug part; you will be surprised as to how much you love it! This is a fantastic story about brotherly love, forgiveness, redemption, and self-healing. Please do give it a try!

Snapshots consists of 25 chapters and a total of 92,211 words. The story is  E/B and rated M for language and sexual content.

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Edward Cullen is a broken man. His life is full of conjured up lies in his mind and double standards - none of which he thinks he can match up to. He claims that he hates the idea of smoking and drinking - in fact, he has seen how that has affected his father first-hand - and yet he continues both every single day. He is determined to quit those bad habits the next day, or the next, or the next... but the cycle continues. There is only one light in his entire universe: his wife, Bella. They had been high school sweethearts and she had held his hand even back then, when he was already starting to tumble down a bad road. To him, she was always too good to be true, with the extreme wealth that she came from and the sparkly golden Mercedes she drove, there was absolutely nothing she should see in him that was even close to attractive. But she does, and by some miracle, their love for each other leads to marriage. He thinks that she is believing all of his lies - but maybe she has just... stopped. When his addiction to drugs get uncontrollable, will Bella be able to stand by his side or will it take her lack of presence for him to finally see what he is doing to his own life? 

Honest Liar is not told in a typical linear timeline, but the odd timed chapters only make it more fascinating to read. Each chapter is like a puzzle of Edward's story, just like Edward's life really is. It's ironic how Edward's life is just as jumbled up as the chapters are, and when everything finally fits perfectly in the end, so does his life. A chapeau to aWhiteBlankPage for such creative writing! Edward is truly a troubled man - and he has his reasons from what he has seen in his parents - and all he needs is a helping hand. Bella's hand. Your heart will break for him, because he literally does the opposite of what his mind tells him to do, and that is very well portrayed in aWhiteBlankPage's writing. He resembles and lives a realistic life of an addict, one that is determined to quit, but won't until it's too late. The entire story is written from Edward's perspective, and immediately you will realize that this man is, in one simple word, broken and in need of love. Bella does everything she can to reign him back in, but there are things in life that you have to stop on your own and it takes Edward quite a while to do just that. Yes, it is a difficult read, but definitely not an impossible one if you have the patience. It raises a deep message, and I really do salute the author for putting down and writing a story that is so close to her own heart. Don't hesitate to give this story a try because it has a wonderful plot, beautiful characters, a lot of emotions, and a HEA. It's much underrated!

Honest Liar consists of 29 chapters and a total of 86,792 words. The story is rated MA for language, use of drugs, angst, and sexual content.

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When Edward found out that his Nana is suffering from cancer, he drops everything and rushes to the small town of Masen Valley - where he grew up - to see her. Being back in that town with his adopted daughter Ella brings back all sorts of memories; memories he wanted to escape from, memories that had led him to leave the place and settle in Jacksonville to build his career as a contractor. But his Nana had taken him and his sister Rosalie in when they had no one, and she was the mother figure in their lives; the least Edward could do was be with her during her final days. Watching your loved one wither away right before your eyes is not something easy, and Edward takes it particularly hard with his deep connection with his Nana as well as the place he was in. He just wanted to rewind time and go back to Jacksonville with his daughter again, where things were stable. Just when he thought he couldn't take it anymore, he gets called down by an old Mrs Cope to fix up a worn down house that she was planning to loan to a young brunette - Isabella. 

When the two meet, they feel something between them that neither of them has felt for a long time now. Edward's frequent visits to Bella's house makes the two of them bond, and Edward finds out that he is not the only one broken here. Bella has come down to Masen Valley for her own escape of sorts and she is dealing with her own issues. As time goes on, Bella - who finally decides to follow her dreams of being a photographer - becomes extremely close to Edward's darling daughter Ella and the southern drawled man himself, Edward. The two of them fall in love together and Bella is more than happy to take on the role of being Ella's mother. With so many things to hold on to, will the two of them be able to share their significant pasts with each other and let that go? Will Nana's passing away be too much for Edward to bear that he will want to leave for Jacksonville?

Holding On and Letting Go is a story that captures realism and teaches you about what things you really need to embrace in life. Both the characters in here have something of their own to deal with, and when they meet with each other, they realize that there are some things worth giving up for and others that simply shouldn't get out of your hands. The fanfiction is much too underrated for the wonderful plot-line and very few - if any - grammatical errors. Jenny0719 was really creative with this story and you will be surprised at many of the twists and turns on this roller-coaster. All I say is, don't miss it! Edward and Bella have a fabulous chemistry between them and their personalities - especially Edward's - will thaw at your heart. Ella, Edward's daughter is just the icing on the cake who makes both of their lives even more beautiful than it already is. Oh, and did I mention that Edward's southern accent it absolutely amazing?! So don't wait too much and enjoy this emotion-filled story as soon as you can!

Holding On and Letting Go consists of 28 chapters and a total of 138,011 words. The story is rated M for language and sexual content.

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"Every day he passes and I let him, knowing that everything's wrong; wanting so much to fix it but scared to try. Sometimes doing nothing is the worst form of cowardice, and right now, he needs me to be brave." 

When everything he loved goes away in an instant, Bella has to build up the strength to go and comfort her best friend and neighbor, Edward Cullen. It was only a few nights ago when they were both playing the game Scrabble that they received the devastating news from the police that Edward's wife and daughter had been in a fatal car accident. Ever since then, it's been as though Edward has given up living his own life and the dark circles under his eyes combined with the fake smile plastered on his face every time Bella sees him is too unbearable to witness. Bella has always had more feelings towards Edward than she should have considering he was married when they first met. But her connection with his family, including his wife Tanya and four-year-old daughter Bri was instant. It was as if they all just fit perfectly into her life and soon enough, they were all best friends. But when the two people that mattered so much to Edward went away, she couldn't help but go and comfort him, even though he was still living under the pretense that they were alive. Over the course of the next few months, Edward decides to move into Bella's house because his held too many memories, and discovers that maybe... just maybe he is allowed to fall in love again, and that his world might just survive with this brown-haired woman by his side.

This story is about losing the ones you love, getting up to live your life, and falling in love again. I will admit, it is definitely an angst-y read, but trust me when I say that you should miss out on this story at all. KiyaRaven has managed to bring tears into my eyes - and we all know how picky of a reader I am - in this fabulous one-shot which more than deserves the award she received for this story for the Anonymous Angst Contest. The pain that Edward goes through is truly heart breaking, and completely realistic for the things he has gone through. But Bella is the ultimate source of light that brings him back him and allows him to see that life goes on no matter what, and love can always be found again. It's great when he finally sees what Bella has been trying to say all along, and the HEA at the end of the story will make you sigh in happiness for our favorite couple. Don't hesitate to read this story just because it starts out with Edward being married or that it is an angst-filled story, because trust me when I say that this one-shot will be well worth the read. So go grab a box of tissues, and sit down on a comfy chair to read and finish this fabulous fanfiction which will have you occupied for the day. A quick, yet mind-blowing read that will steal your heart away! 

Phoenix is a one-shot and consists of 12,201 words. The story is rated M for language, angst, and sexual content.

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Bella Swan has a problem not many people would understand. She has no memory of anything between her college graduation and waking up in a hospital bed after being in a coma for six months - pregnant and alone. Her nurse, Rosalie, is like an angel sent straight from heaven. She is the one who helps her get settled in New York City and takes a aunty figure to Bella's daughter, Elizabeth. To Bella, Elizabeth is nothing short of the immaculate conception as she has no memory of her daughter's father. Before she know it, seven years have gone by and she's running a successful bookstore owner. Though she has yet to regain her memory, she has vivid dreams of certain situations - whether she's in the throes of passion or saying goodbye to a man whose face she can't see. She could never see his face in her dreams. All she could gather about the "mystery" man is that he seems to be very physically attractive and has a British accent.

Bella doesn't have an interest in men - she focuses on running her business and providing for her daughter. That is, until she goes on a business trip with Jasper to London. There she meets Mr. Edward Cullen - an incredibly powerful and handsome man - and he has her all out of whack. Bella is taken aback by how strong a pull she feels towards this man. As she spends more time with Jasper's business associate, glimpses of her memory start coming back. It doesn't take long for her to realize he's the man from her dreams - the man she'd been head over heels in love with before her attack. At first, Edward refuses to believe the story about her attack, but he comes to realize there's no way she would have left him back then. Together, they work on rebuilding their romantic relationship and building a relationship with his daughter. Will they be able to handle the people working against them?

In Love With A Stranger is a very complicated story - and I don't mean that in a bad way. This story is highly emotional and there are moments throughout the story where the characters will make you want to pull your hair out, laugh, and cry all at the same time. I know I felt that way, anyway. It's heart wrenching to read what Bella went through and see how far parents will go to do what they think is best for their child, regardless of the consequences. From a personal standpoint, I can't help but hate both Bella and Edward's parents. But seeing how Alice and Edward can push all of the b.s. aside and come together as siblings to follow what they really want to do is nothing short of amazing. In Love With A Stranger is told from both B and E's points of view, so we're allowed a glimpse into their thoughts and personal experiences. It's truly a beautifully written story and I'd recommend it to everyone.

In Love With A Stranger is complete. It consists of 35 chapters and 94,933 words. It's rated M for foul language.

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Ever since his brother Alex and his wife had a baby, Edward has been noticing Bella start to act differently. They were together since college, and with a ring safely secured in the back of his pocket, Edward was ready to make their dreams come true. But her lack of response regarding anything these past couple of days was making it hard for Edward to pop the question. Far from actually, because Bella was acting - to put it bluntly - like a self-righteous bitch who kept pushing him away over and over again. There was no doubt to Edward that something was majorly wrong with Bella but no matter how much he pushed, she would distract him and avoided conversation. Her cold nature was burning Edward in the most cruelest of ways. Bella, on the other hand is also burning away internally for the one thing that she couldn't give Edward, the one thing that defines him. She labels herself as a "fraud" and even "incapable", making herself seem to be such a horrible person - one that does not deserve the love of Edward. So she does something that no one should ever do: she leaves. The heartbreak from both is a little too much to bear and they both go a quest to find out what the reality is. What was the reason behind Bella closing herself off? Will Bella finally open her eyes wide enough to see that she needs Edward just as much as he needs her before it is too late?

I have read many of Livie79's stories and, from personal preference as well as experience, am very familiar of the angst she uses in most of her writing. That being said, this is a heavy piece of angst that will tug your heart and form tears in your eyes. The story is a HEA but throughout the eleven chapters of the story, there is some serious subject matter going on; this one is not for you if you aren't a fan of angst. Despite the deep angst, the story was a quick, and amazing read. The characters are very well developed and with the alternating point of views, the reader will be able to catch on with both sides of the story. I will admit, there were times I wanted to punch Bella in the face and go hug Edward to make it all better, but Livie has incorporated realism very well into the story. You have to understand that though you might favor Edward, Bella is going through some very serious matter and as his lover, her mind is bound to think about what is best for him under the given circumstances. But I think it is all worth it in the end when the two talk things out - finally - and are able to understand each other. Ultimately, it's their undying love for one another that brings them back together. Definitely give this a read with a tissue box in hand (you could always read a fluffy story after this one ;-) ) but don't hesitate on this one!

Watch Me Burn consists of 11 chapters and a total of 56,617 words. The story is rated MA for foul language, heavy angst and serious subject matter.

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