Posted by KatHat

(banner made by beegurl13)

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.

WORK IN PROGRESS

If you know any other platforms this story has been published at, please let us know by either sending an email to swansbookstore@gmail.com or leaving a message in the comment section. Thank you!

Posted by KatHat

(banner made by Romy)

Firefighters are held in the utmost esteem in our society; our modern-day heroes ready to put their lives on the line to protect any living thing in harm’s way. Lieutenant Edward Cullen is one of these men - the eldest son in a family of firefighters, along with his two younger brothers and his father who is the Fire Chief. At a glance, this family is the epitome of pillars of the community, but as we get a closer look behind the scenes, we find a highly dysfunctional group of members instead. Edward has always been the hard-working, responsible one and everyone in the family automatically has the highest expectations of him; they look to him to solve all their problems or pick up their slack and put way too much pressure on him. Carlisle expects him to run the station in his absence, pick up extra shifts and lays the heavy responsibility of watching out for the safety of his irresponsible brothers on his shift. The brothers turn to Edward for financial help when they haven’t managed their money or gambled it away and Edward bails them out. Yet, they never express gratitude or offer to pay him back. Not one of them put his needs before their own. That is, until the night he ran into a complete structure fire against orders to search for and rescue one young lady named Bella, who was reported missing according to her friends. 

Struggling against the flames and collapsing building, he finally locates her, unconscious from smoke inhalation, gives her his oxygen mask and jacket and almost makes it back to the entrance when he feels the floor begin to give way under him. In a last ditch effort to save her, he throws her towards the door yelling, “Grab her!” as he plummets into the basement's darkness and the building collapses on him. When Bella regains consciousness in the hospital, the events of her accident replay back in her mind and she immediately wants to go see the firefighter that risked his life for her, especially since Edward remains unconscious in the ICU. Someone needs to be there for him to help shoulder the weight of the pain he suffers from constantly, the hardships of adjusting to being dependent and needing physical therapy, the fear of the possibility of being permanently disabled, and that person would be her because in her mind she owed him a debt of gratitude. His bravery had given her the chance to live out her life and find happiness, and with any luck, she would be able to give him the same chance. 

TtF comes with heart fail and multiple tissue warnings, yet a wonderfully developed and mind-blowing plot. SparklingTwilight superbly depicts how the selfless but near-fatal act of one brave firefighter choosing someone else's life over his own, brings one troubled family to their knees; but how that event is a catalyst for changes and healing for both Edward and his family members. The author takes you on an intense journey of a man who had achieving his goals within reach, but because of who he is and a split second decision, he agonizingly almost lost it all. Will he ever be able to walk again after his back injury? Will he ever think beyond his own pain and difficulties to see the sacrifices Bella makes; how she is always there to meet his every need, calm his fears and offer words of encouragement? TtF is indeed a slow agonizing burn, but so worth it in the end. Don't miss out on this compelling story, but maybe have a box of tissues handy! 

Through the Flames has 41 chapters with 200,140 words. The story is rated M for themes, language and sexual situations. 

COMPLETE

If you know any other platforms this story has been published at, please let us know by either sending an email to swansbookstore@gmail.com or leaving a message in the comment section. Thank you!

Posted by Pb

(banner made by OTB)

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.

COMPLETE

If you know any other platforms this story has been published at, please let us know by either sending an email to swansbookstore@gmail.com or leaving a message in the comment section. Thank you!

Posted by Pb

(banner made by Bethany)

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.

COMPLETE

If you know any other platforms this story has been published at, please let us know by either sending an email to swansbookstore@gmail.com or leaving a message in the comment section. Thank you!

Posted by Pb

(banner made by Mina)

After going through a severe heart-break, Bella decides to move out permanently to a little, dilapidated house in the middle of nowhere in a small town named Forks. The seclusion from the outside world is exactly what she needs right about now, not wanting to deal with anyone. Call her crazy, but she was content with the early down payment she gave Alice—the overly zealous landlord—even though the house was in major need of several repairs. But Alice seems to have figured it all out for her, presenting her husband Jasper and brother Edward to come in the following day to fix everything up over the course of the week. While Jasper is a nice and comforting fellow to meet, Edward is just the opposite. With a thick beard upon him and the wildest of bronze hair upon his head, he smelled all soap and sawdust from a slab of freshly cut lumber. All manly and sickly hot despite his mysterious, brooding self. His inability to be friendly around anyone shocks Bella, discovering that he too has gone through something terrible in his past. 

Despite their inner conflicts, the two can't help but connect eyes every time they are near each other. It's like there is an invisible magnetic pull that cannot keep them apart. The intense energy is something neither of them can ignore, and before they realize it, something very sensual begins between the two. The raw passion is there, the spark is there, and the sex is much more than just mind-blowing. But why won't he show any emotions towards her? Why would he turn away every time she went up on her toes to kiss him or even caress his face? What happened to this handsome, yet broken man that she just can't seem to grasp?Drowned by their pasts, both Bella and Edward definitely know how to comfort each other physically, but will they—especially Edward—be able to realize that deep inside their heart, love is blooming?

Bear Creek Road is one of my favorite fics out there and I think it deserves a read by everyone who loves a classic Twilight tale. What I absolutely loved about this story is that both our main characters are more than rough-edged because of their life experiences, but they still come together and create such an amazing chemistry. Jonesn's writing style was full-proof of any grammatical mistakes and the creative flow made the story all the more sensuous. Grab on to your undies, dear readers because this one has some seriously hawt lemons that will leave you perspiring—no kidding! Your heart will love and cry in this fanfiction and when the two finally find their HEA at the end of the story, you will find yourself wanting to go back and re-read the entire thing all over again. I would definitely list this as a MUST read, so go get yourself some sexy beard-ward!

Bear Creek Road consists of 22 chapters and a total of 81,312 words. The story is rated M for language, and hot lemons.

COMPLETE

If you know any other platforms this story has been published at, please let us know by either sending an email to swansbookstore@gmail.com or leaving a message in the comment section. Thank you!

Posted by Anonymous

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.

COMPLETE

If you know any other platforms this story has been published at, please let us know by either sending an email to swansbookstore@gmail.com or leaving a message in the comment section. Thank you!

Posted by Unknown

(Banner made by Bethany)

Bella Swan is sent to live in Forks with the Cullen family after both her parents died in an accident. She and their only son, Edward, hit it off right away; however, their relationship is far from being the typical boy-meets-girl romance. Their relationship starts off as purely sexual and slowly develops into something deeper. They start sharing each other's secrets - secrets that neither of them wants out in the open. Yet one day, after being put under pressure by his abusive father, Edward shares Bella's darkest moments with him, ruining his relationship with the brown-eyed woman in the progress. Hurt and ashamed, Bella decides to leave Forks immediately - taking something of Edward's with her...

Leaving the man she loves behind is one of the hardest things Bella has ever done, especially since she is pregnant. But as she sees no other way, she moves away from Washington state, accompanied by her friend's uncle, Jasper. For four years, Bella doesn't hear a word from Edward and, apart from one letter she sent just after their son's birth, she herself never tries to get in contact with him. However, one day, she receives an email from her former love and the two start rekindling their relationship. Edward moves to Sterling, Alaska - Bella's new home - and begins to learn what it means to be a father.

Close Your Eyes is not the first CaraNo fanfiction I've read yet this drama, angst, and romance-filled story is not only absolutely heartbreaking but one of the best fanfics she's ever come up with. Close Your Eyes has little to no grammatical errors and is beautifully written. It's a slow burn and definitely an emotional roller coaster; in fact, I'll advise you not to read the story without having a box of tissues by your side. It is so easy to get lost in the fanfic as you go through the same pain and happiness Edward and Bella feel. I couldn't put it down. It's such a captivating story that is written from both characters' points of view and that draws you in to the point where it's hard to put it down until the end. You should definitely check it out!

Close Your Eyes consists of 29 chapters and 137,122 words. It is rated MA for physical and emotional abuse, drug use, sexual content, and language.

COMPLETE

If you know any other platforms this story has been published at, please let us know by either sending an email to swansbookstore@gmail.com or leaving a message in the comment  section. Thank you!

Posted by Anonymous

Bella Swan lives in a small town in the South, where everyone knows everybody. There are as good as no secrets and the gossip never ends. The special focus of attention among the inhabitants lies on the elusive Edward Cullen and his more than tragic life. Edward has lost his wife and son in a terrible accident a few years ago. Ever since, he has spent his time mourning and focusing completely on the horse ranch he owns a little outside town. He hardly talks to anyone except for his good friend and farm hand Eleazar and hides behind his stetson and a thick beard. The first time Bella meets Edward, she is working her shift at Emmett McCarthy's Ranch Supply Store, where Edward picks up one of his orders. From then on, the two of them cross paths more than once, as if fate wants them to be together...

After seeing Bella slip on the icy street in front of the local grocery store, Edward drives her home, afraid she might have gotten a concussion. A few days later, the handsome yet quiet rancher finds her near the road with a flat tire and offers her to take her back to his place (on his horse, thank you very much) so she can call someone to pick her up. Much to her surprise, Bella notices the strong feelings she harbors as well as the fact that she feels incredibly safe whenever she is around Edward. And as him calling her to ask if she's alright and his behavior around her let her believe that he feels the same, she musters all her courage, drives to the ranch, and asks him out. Unfortunately, Edward declines. Heartbroken, the young woman walks away, not knowing that the reason why she was rejected has nothing to do with Edward not finding her intriquing - quite the opposite actually: Edward already likes Bella enough to do what he thinks is best for her. And that includes to not get involved with him...

All the Wild Horses is the epitome of Southern/Cowboyward. Our dear Edward always wears his stetson, loves his horses, and that Southern accent is constantly there. That said, as someone who has not been to the Southern states of the U.S., Edward's habit of almost never taking off his hat or that people in the story call their parents "Momma" and "Daddy" is a bit foreign and strange to me. However, once you get used to it and take it for what it is, namely a habit/custom typical for the rural parts of the South, it doesn't bother you anymore. The Edward in this story is devastatingly broken. He suffers the loss of his son and wife and doesn't seem to know how to continue living. Until he meets Bella, that is, who brings some fresh air into his life as well as the ranch and helps him coming to terms with his past. The two spend some wonderful moments together and Edward can finally start living again! This story might not contain overly graphic lemons but its realistic portrayal of living in the South and dealing with the death of loved ones makes it so worth the read!

All the Wild Horses consists of 29 chapters and a total of 99,119 words. The story is rated M for foul language and description of sexual activities.

COMPLETE

If you know any other platforms this story has been published at, please let us know by either sending an email to swansbookstore@gmail.com or leaving a message in the comment section. Thank you!

Posted by Pb

(banner made by Jaime)

A strong blizzard is on the way when Bella Swan hurriedly packs all her bags, loads them into her car, and flees from her life with Jacob Black. Though her relationship with the young man started out as amazingly romantic, with Jacob pulling off his charms and sweeping Bella off her feet, it took a turn for the worse in no time. When Bella’s career as a writer began to blossom, Jake started showing his darker side, physically abusing her. After weeks of being beaten, Bella finally has enough and leaves. She sets out on the snowy London roads and is on her way to the cottage her grandmother left her when she died. On her way, however, she passes what looks like a young boy, loitering on the frozen streets. Despite her inner warnings, Bella stops her car and allows the guy to hop in. She discovers that the boy is actually a handsome man, who, despite his young age he has been homeless for a long time now due to his tragic past. With the blizzard on the way, Bella decides on a whim to take the man - or Edward as he introduces himself - to the cottage with her…

Over the next few days (Bella asks Edward to stay until the snowstorm subsides), the two of them discover a lot about each other. Though Bella is almost ten years older than Edward, they realize that they have a lot in common, especially in terms of heartbreak. Moreover, Edward is very mature for his age, something that makes the young woman fall for him in no time. The feeling is mutual and so, soon the two form a life and love together that neither of them expected to find. And when, with the help of their neighbors Alice and Jasper, Edward and Bella manage to find successful jobs, things seem to be more than great. The ex-homeless man begins working as a sous chef at a five-star restaurant while Bella is able to start writing a novel while also spending lots of time at Alice’s bookstore. But what happens when their pasts catch up to them and reality becomes too hard? Will their love be strong enough to concur all?

Where Roads Converge is an amazing story that had me hooked from the very first chapter! Fluffyliz is a really commendable writer and has created a mind-blowing story that is to die for! The idea of an Edward who is so much younger than Bella may initially seem odd, but as you read on and discover just how grown up he is and how much he’s been through in his nineteen years, you realize that he is much more, if not an equal to Bella in terms of maturity. That being said, the story is rated MA for the shocking pasts that both Edward and Bella have gone through. Edward’s story especially brought tears to my eyes, something that rarely happens to me - and that alone probably says how much of a fantastic story this is. A fanfic that is entirely set in today’s London, which FluffyLiz manages to portray in a very realistic manner. I’m sure, you will fall in love with broken Chefward as well as with Bella, whom you cannot help but feel sorry for because of her abusive past. As a reader you’ll find yourself encouraging the two in listening to what their hearts tell them and commit to a strong relationship. Add the EXTREMELY intense lemons to that and you have a MUST READ! This fic has it ALL and you will regret it deeply if you don’t read it!!!

Where Roads Converge consists of 25 chapters and 125,139 words. The story is rated MA for sexual references, language, and mature content.

 
COMPLETE


If you know any other platforms this story has been published at, please let us know by either sending an email to swansbookstore@gmail.com or leaving a message in the comment  section. Thank you!

Posted by Pb

(banner by time_lights)

Bella Swan is a living miracle: a long time ago, she was seriously sick and the doctors thought she wouldn't make it. Yet to everyone's surprise, Bella was given a transplant on Christmas Day that was able to revive her. Ever since then, Christmas has always been the young woman's favorite holiday. Bella celebrates it by going out wearing a new red coat for each day in the month of December, pairing it with sparkly sweaters and glittery, lit-up earrings. Oh, and red ankle boots. In a nutshell, "Miss Christmas" as people start calling her, appreciates the true meaning of Christmas very much and lives it out to the max. Bella enjoys donating gifts to those who are less fortunate, hoping that they, too, will one day lead a prosperous and happy life - just like her. There is one person, however, who doesn't allow her to get too close: her next door neighbor Edward Cullen. Every time she tries to talk to him or offer him her largely famous apple pie, he shuts her out and closes the door in her face. What the hell is wrong with this man?

Well, as it happens, Edward Cullen is a police officer, who loathes nothing more than holidays and festivities - especially Christmas. He has his reasons for his attitude, first and foremost the fact that he lost his whole family on that very day. Edward has long given up hopes for a happy life and it doesn't help that his job as a cop confronts him daily with criminals and injustice - definitely not a world you would like your children to live in. He is convinced that Christmas is not a holiday of charity and miracles but ruin, nothing but ruin. And when Edward is looking at his neighbor Bella - a walking and talking Christmas - he is disgusted and more than irritated. How can someone be so happy all the time? Why is there a spark in her eyes whenever he sees her and what the heck is up with the attention-grabbing red coats?! Yet despite all these weird attributes of Bella, Edward cannot help but notice how beautiful and charismatic she is. He soon gets the chance to admire that beauty from up close as a criminal out to hurt all those who love Christmas has put his eye on Bella. As a result her father, chief of police Charles Swan, orders Edward to become Bella's personal bodyguard. Will Edward be able to protect her while also letting her into his broken heart?

ericastwilight has always been one of my favorite authors; her writing style is simply amazing as she never misses out on providing her readers with all the details they crave. The Red Coats is no exception to that! The author manages to create two completely opposite characters yet still makes them fall in love with one another - something that seems to be an impossible task, but ericastwilight does it beautifully. The story is written from both Edward's and Bella's perspective, so it will not be hard to understand the events going on and you will find yourself switching from Edward's angry, dark and moody self to Bella's cheerful and sparkling personality. In fact, when you first start the story, it is so hard to imagine how the two of them will get together at all because they simply can't stand to be near ten feet of each other! So I guess we should thank Charlie Swan for being an overprotective father for he is the one that forces Policeward into staying with Miss Christmas at all times. Both Bella and Edward have no choice but to be together every hour of the day and get to know one another in the process! Did I mention how much they want each other? The lemons in this story are fantastic, and you can tell how much the two lovers try to hold off their attraction toward one another in the beginning. But let's just say, that doesn't last very long... I definitely think this story is fantastic and a MUST read! It was just completed this January and it has already received about 2k+ reviews, and I think it surely deserves more! It has a beautiful plot-line and Edward and Bella will melt your heart. So what are you waiting for ;D, jump on it!!!

The Red Coats consists of 22 chapters and 44,775 words. The story is rated M for language and really good lemons!

COMPLETE

If you know any other platforms this story has been published at, please let us know by either sending an email to swansbookstore@gmail.com or leaving a message in the comment section. Thank you!

Posted by Anonymous

 

There is probably nothing Edward Cullen regrets more than the harsh words he directed at his cousin Elizabeth - because it were the last he ever spoke to her. Just minutes after the two of them settled in his car and left the party they attended in Port Angeles, Edward loses control of the vehicle and crashed into a few trees. While Beth had been killed instantly, Edward miraculously walked away with so much as a few scratches. However, the psychological wounds the 19-year old man got, as wells as the guilt he carried on his shoulders since that fateful day, tore him up more than anything. His relationship with his parents and his little sister Alice went downhill and alcohol became his closest friend. The only person he allowed to get close to him was Bella Swan, his sister's best friend. When she comes over one night, he confides in her and, guided by his growing feelings for her, kisses Bella tenderly. The two fall asleep in each other's arms, yet when Bella awakes the next morning, Edward is gone. And she wouldn't hear from him again for another five years...

After finally gathering enough courage to leave the cage that was living with her cold-hearted parents, Bella moves to California - San Diego to be more exact - and begins studying marine biology. As luck would have it, the now 22-year-old college student rents a room at the house of Rosalie Hale and becomes the new roommate of her and Alice Cullen, whom she hasn't spoken to in years. Alice invites her brother to a house party the three girls throw, which causes him to run into Bella. Confused and overwhelmed, he shies away from her; a gestures that hurts Bella more than she'd like to admit. She learns that Edward now owns an ink studio, together with his best friend Jasper. He likes to keep to himself and hardly opens up to anyone. The latter is exactly the reason why he has difficulties dealing with the emotions he feels for Bella, especially because they are incredibly strong and unless anything he's ever experienced. But soon, Edward realizes that too much time has passed without Bella knowing how much she means to him and he is finally willing to put an end to that.

Love Ink is a comparatively fast-paced story as Edward and Bella will get together rather quickly. And once they do, there's as good as nothing that can break them apart, well maybe some ridiculously huge trust fund, but even that is something they get over - together. The story is written from both character's perspectives which gives you a great insight into their different personalities. While Edward carries a lot of guilt around with himself, Bella is incredibly determined to be independent and do everything on her own. But the two complete each other, as cliché as that might sound, and Edward teaches Bella that it's okay to rely on other people for help sometimes while she makes him see that he needs to stop hanging on to the past. Furthermore, the story includes some sweet lemons, which are especially yummy because Edward has tattoos - sexy as hell tattoos! They will have you drooling, let me tell you! If you haven't read this nice Tattward story yet, make sure to put it on your TBR-list!

Love Ink consists of 31 chapters and 109,924 words. The story is rated M for lemons, foul language, and some violence.

COMPLETE

If you know any other platforms this story has been published at, please let us know by either sending an email to swansbookstore@gmail.com or leaving a message in the comment section. Thank you!

Note: The banner made for this story was inspired by and looks very similar to the banner made for "This Life" by CaraNo. The manip used was made by our very own Mysty1234.

Posted by Pb

(banner made by Mina)

Bella Swan is not like any of the other girls in town. Unhappy with her life, she has completely given up on herself; something that is mostly due to her more than traumatic past. Her father's constant negligence and abusive behavior, have caused Bella to consider herself to be a boring and, more importantly, useless person who no one would want anything to do with. Because of her low self esteem and the bad childhood she had to endure, Bella has also developed an eating disorder before the age of ten. When she was young, she used to be able to swallow down at least some food, but now all she can do is pretend to eat small bites before immediately excusing herself and throw up the little food she managed to get down. Even though Bella does not care about being pretty, she knows that her disorder is something that sets her back from all the other girls in town. That said, Bella is unable to control herself and runs to the bathroom whenever she's eaten...

Edward Cullen is just as broken as Bella, if not more. With his horrid past constantly at the back of his mind, Edward's only way to cope is to cook. In fact, he has become so good over the years that he aspires to become a professional chef. Through cooking, Edward is able to focus on a single task and forget the terrible events his life has consisted of so far. All he wants to do is escape his demons and be normal, just for a few moments. When Bella walks into High School as the new girl in town, he can't help but feel attracted to the thin, yet beautiful brunette. But with his past always surrounding him, he refuses to get to know her too much in fear of losing her. Edward's sister Alice though, is able to instantly connect with Bella and her ability to read tarot cards only adds to her intuition that the two of them - Edward and Bella - are meant for each other. But how long will it be before the two of them have to spill their dark secrets to each other? And how will they be able to fix each other up, especially when Bella can't eat and only thing Edward is good at is cooking?

camoozle has written is beautiful story and I highly recommend this to all you Twilight fanfic readers out there! This fanfiction evoked many emotions within me when I was reading it and my heart went out to both the characters and their tragic pasts. The story definitely contains two broken people who are extremely upset with their lives and themselves. Yet despite all the angst, I think that the depth that the characters Edward and Bella were given by the author deserves an applause. It is because of their complicated personalities that readers will feel drawn to the story from the very first word. Furthermore, the story fluctuates between both Edward's and Bella's perspectives, so it is easy to follow through what is going on between each of their lives. I will say that the story is not an easy read, it will arise a lot emotions within you, but that only increases your love for the story. You will not be disappointed in camoozle's writing style as well since there are close to no grammatical errors and the flow of the events that occur are very understandable. Her very vivid descriptions of the delicious dishes Edward makes are absolutely mouthwatering! This fanfiction has received a lot of popularity, but I think there are quite a number of people who still havn't read it and I hope this rec serves as a shout out for you all to go ahead and begin reading the story now! I promise you won't be disappointed - in fact, you will find yourself ranking this story in your top ten lists of great stories! A MUST read!!!

A Constant in the Darkness consists of 36 chapters and a total of 351,739 words. The story is rated M for language, overall content, and lemons.

 

COMPLETE

If you know any other platforms this story has been published at, please let us know by either sending an email to swansbookstore@gmail.com or leaving a message in the comment section. Thank you!

Posted by Unknown

(banner made by Bethany)

No worries. No responsibilities. Armed with a credit card and a pair of Christian Louboutin pumps, Bella lives a spoiled rotten life - and she loves every minute of it. She’s faced enough judgement over the years to learn to not care about what others think - so what, her step-father is filthy rich and she’s living every girl’s dream. All that comes to a abrupt halt, however, when her father, Charlie, decides to intervene. Expressing concerns over her spoiled lifestyle, he manages to convince Bella’s mother and step-father to take away all of the privileges she used to have. After that, she is carted off to work in her step-father’s office as a personal assistant to one recently-recruited Mr. Cullen. 

Edward Cullen isn’t known for being pleasant. He isn’t known for being caring or kind either. The whole office staff knows enough about his quirks and wicked temper to walk on egg-shells around him. But his life hasn’t been easy: he has demons that haunt him and motivate him to work until he’s the best. When Bella Swan, spoiled daughter of his boss, is introduced as his new assistant, will he be able to reign in his feelings long enough so that his hard work doesn’t go down the drain? Or will her purposeful seduction bring him to his knees? There’s a thin line between love and hate.

Office romances have always been a weakness of mine. The trouble is: finding one that covers everything you want is far from being easy. MrsK81 definitely delivers, though. The Best Mistake Of All has all - it contains the secret longing and forbidden lust that you so desperately want, yet still keeps the plot realistic and interesting. There is definitely a healthy amount of angst in Edward’s past, but it just adds more flavor to the story. Bella is refreshingly sassy and knows just how to push Edward’s buttons, which is always a plus. All in all, The Best Mistake Of All is fun, entertaining, and a gripping read. If you haven’t started this story yet, which is written from Bella's POV but with little remarks of Edward at the end of each chapter, it’s definitely worth a try!

The Best Mistake Of All consists of 34 chapters and 143,450 words. This story is rated MA for office smut and explicit language.

COMPLETE

If you know any other platforms this story has been published at, please let us know by either sending an email to swansbookstore@gmail.com or leaving a message in the comment section. Thank you!

Posted by Pb

(banner made by time_lights)

 "It wasn't an invitation, but at the same time it wasn't a rejection either. I took a deep, steady breath as I kept my eyes on the side of his tense face. 'I know it's not in my place to talk about, but if you do want someone to talk to sometime, I'll be ready to listen.' He pulled into my driveway then, eyes still staring directly in front of him and nowhere else as he put the car into park. The hard line of his jaw only increased, as did the slight strain present in all his other features. He still hadn't said anything. I bit my lip as I unbuckled my seatbelt, just sitting there for a few seconds in the thick silence as I waited a little longer. I wondered idly if he had even heard what I had said or not."

Bella Swan has just recently moved to Forks, Washington, to get closer to her father Charlie. On her first day of school at Forks High, she feels uneasy and nervous, hoping to be able to make new friends quickly. Trying to push her devasting experiences from elementary school to the back of her mind, Bella manages to get acquainted with a small group of people - without even having to approach them. Alice Cullen literally dances up to her, asking if she would like to be friends, and the rest, as they say, is history. The two seniors are glued at the hip and because they spend so much time together, it is inevitable that Bella meets Alice's cousin Edward. She has only heard about but never met him as Edward tends to be regularly absent from class. Alice tells Bella that her cousin has been going through a lot, resulting in him cutting himself off from the world around him. His rude and arrogant behavior is nothing but a mask to keep people at bay and even though Alice advises Bella not to try and "fix" him, Bella can't seem to stay away from the handsome, young man. The more Edward pushes her away, the more she gets determined to make him confide in her. She wants him to trust her but has no idea why. Why does she care so much about this heartbroken man?

Very intense -  two words that perfectly describe the whole story. SimplyDazzling has really put together a heart-clenching story that will probably leave you wanting to read it over and over again. The author managed to create an intricate plot-line with amazing, yet sometimes annoying, characters that you will fall in love with - I know I definitely did. I think what makes this story so great is the fact that SimplyDazzling really uses a very descriptive way of describing Bella's (very mature) thoughts and emotions. The story is completely written from her point of view, yet because of her being very observant and conscious of her surrounding you won't miss out on any important details. I really think SimplyDazzling has done a phenomenal job in writing this fanfiction. A fanficion that, without a doubt, is strikingly similar to the amazing and very popular fanfiction "How To Save Your Life" by unholy.obsession (especially in terms of the characters), yet that is written and carried out in a completely different manner. Miserable at Best made me tear up and cry at several points - something that is extremely hard to to! Please please PLEASE go ahead and read this story! If not you will miss out on a very under-appreciated fanfiction and definitely deserves a 'chapeau'!

Miserable at Best consists of 36 chapters and 185,314 words. The story is rated MA for angst, dark themes and lemons.

COMPLETE

If you know any other platforms this story has been published at, please let us know by either sending an email to swansbookstore@gmail.com or leaving a message in the comment section. Thank you!

Posted by Anonymous

When the laptop of attorney Bella Swan refuses to work, she seeks immediate help by dialing the number of her company's tech support. Her call is received by Edward Masen, who manages to log into her computer and begins fixing her problem right away. While doing that, however, he can't help but being utterly fascinated by the voice he hears on the other end of the line and loses every coherent thought when he sees a photo of her; set as the desktop wallpaper. This woman is breathtakingly beautiful and talking to him; a fact that maneuvers Edward right into a full blow panic attack. From an early age, Edward has never been good with people and has neither left his house for seven years nor let anyone except his aunt Esme touch him. Anxiety attacks forced him to withdraw from life and to suddenly meet someone he genuinely cares about is something he just doesn't know how to deal with...

Bella feels drawn to Edward the moment their conversation starts on the phone. When he's more and more unable to hold up a normal conversation, she doesn't hesitate and makes sure he gets help as quickly as possible. From then on, she makes sure to keep in contact with Edward via email as she simply can't get him out of her head - he is a real mystery to her but immensely fascinating at the same time. When she finally manages to visit Edward at home, she learns more and more about his psychological disorder. Yet instead of pulling away and leaving him with his family (he doesn't have any friends), Bella feels drawn to him and unable to let go. She is willing to help him get better and does everything in her power to give Edward his life back. Unfortunately, the young IT expert thinks very little of himself and can't believe that anyone would want to spend time with a mess and weirdo like him. It'll take all of Bella's patience and love to convince him otherwise...

When I started reading Life Support I had no clue it would focus on such a serious topic. In fact, I thought that the way Edward reacted to Bella in the beginning was pretty cute and funny and I couldn't help the small grin that came over my face. To say I was surprised, even slightly shocked, to find out the real reason for his nervousness, would be an understatement. As someone who has some experience with that kind of sickness herself, I can only say that shadowed by passion did a great job in portraying the difficulties that come along with it. Cases like Edward's are relatively rare but they exist and it takes the support and love of friends and family to help these patients get better. Bella is incredibly sweet in this story, giving Edward all the time he needs. Feather light touches and sitting close to each other are already tiny milestones for the two of them. It takes a while for Edward to be able to hold her hand and even kiss her without fainting. But Bella doesn't need all that and she and Edward fall in love with each other before they haven't so much as slept in the same bed together. Life Support is a wonderful story is written from Edward's and Bella's POV. It will get you thinking and won't leave your mind once you put it aside!

Life Support consists of 31 chapters and a total of 63,647 words. The story is rated M for foul language and lemons.

COMPLETE

If you know any other platforms this story has been published at, please let us know by either sending an email to swansbookstore@gmail.com or leaving a message in the comment section. Thank you!

Posted by Pb

 (banner made by Mandy)

The first time Bella Swan meets hot and famous Edward Masen, she is completely mesmerized. The way he naturally charms her with his sexy crooked smile and talks with his swoon-worthy voice has her dazzled to the point where she starts imagining a future with him. But all her infatuation comes crashing down in the blink of an eye when she finds out that Edward isn't just charming her but pretty much every woman crosses paths with! Shocked, Bella has to realize that he is far from being what he appears to be; but who is he? His had and arrogant exterior mask is all he shows to others. Even though he is an extremely talented abstract painter, his focus on partying and hooking up with art-whores, jeopardizes his promising career. Seeing how much trouble Edward is, Bella decides to stay away from him as much as possible; ignoring the impossible attraction she feels towards him. The last things she wants to be is another one of his flings. Yet destiny seems to have other plans as it forces her to work with Edward over and over again...

One night, when Edward causes yet another havoc at one of his parties, Bella comes to his rescue; pulling him away from the chaos and bringing him to his hotel safely. All the while, Edward seems to be in a catatonic state and when Bella's fingers weave through his soft hair, he finally come out of it. He hugs he fiercely and repeats, "Please don't leave me, Bella. Please don't leave, angel, please." That is the first time that Bella sees a glimpse of the real Edward and she can't help but let her caring nature come out. She wants to help this beautiful, broken man. With the help of a few close friends the young woman manages to uncover the mysteries behind him. Bella learns that Edward has gone through a severe heart-break; leaving him in a dark place; trusting absolutely no one. How can she possibly get him out of his personal hell-hole when he refuses to fully give her a chance? Moreover, Edward soon becomes 'obsessed' with Bella; calling her his angel and savior. She has no idea what causes him to see her like that but she ignores it for now and starts working with him. Because she intends to write a novel about Edward as an artist she is forced to interact with him more and more, helping her figure out who he really is. And though the two of them feel this strong pull between each other, Edward just can't seem to come of his shell. The couple literally takes one step forward before going two steps back. Will they overcome their severe problems or will Bella give up on him?

Get your seat-belts on, folks, because this story is unlike anything you have ever read before! It will take you on an emotional rollercoaster: where there is adorable chemistry between Edward and Bella in one chapter, there's the angst waiting for you in the next. You'll find yourself laughing about their cuteness, become sweaty and start panting from the wonderful lemons, and cry and get angry over their hot-headedness! But believe me, the story is SO WORTH all of that!
Abstract Way has really incorporated a great deal of artistic knowledge into the story and the you will feel as though you were in LA, experiencing great art shows and perusing through art galleries. The way she has intricately portrayed Edward in the fanfiction is really the highlight of the entire piece. She shows how he turned into the person we meet and how Bella manages to get him back on track. The story is also extremely realistic with regards to the development (and setbacks) of the couple's relationship. It takes time for Bella and Edward to walk over all the bumps and obstacles which were thrown in their way and it is quite long and frustrating for both of them. They try to smoothen out the multiple rough edges that each of their character's has but things don't always work well right away. Yes, they make mistakes along the way - some which you may not like to read, but it is amazing to read how they both acknowledge them.
Although the story is entirely in Bella's point of view, the readers gets all the information he needs to get in order to understand the story. Everything just reveals itself slowly as the chapters fly by. And yes, the fanfic does seem slightly longer than what you may be used to, but trust me when I say that you won't realize how the chapters fly by once you start! A MUST READ NO ONE SHOULD MISS OUT ON!!!

Work of Art consists of 63 chapters (including 2 outtakes from EPOV) and 334,477 words. The story is rated M for content, language, and hot lemons!

COMPLETE

Posted by Pb

(banner will be made by Jaime)

Edward Cullen had everything in his life: he grew up in a rich and loving family and was on the best way of becoming a doctor at the University of Maryland. But a tragic event strikes him so hard that he drifts to a dark place, abandons his family, and withdraws to himself completely. The once lively and loving Edward slowly turns into a broody and angry young man. Yet still, luck seems to somehow be on his side as he miraculously manages to receive an amazing scholarship from the University of Washington; offering him to start a second career as a football player. Considering that he is in dire need of money and a new persective in life, Edward accepts the Dean's offer, but also needs to accept some conditions. As the Dean is well aware of Edward's escapades in the past he is only willing to welcome him to UW if he either stays in his dorm room all the time, thoroughly watched by surveillance cameras, or goes to live in an apartment with four other young people, one of whom will keep an eye on him. Needless to say, Edward chooses option number 2 and finally becomes the newest member of the Huskies Football Team...

What he doesn't expect is that his four new roommates will change his life irrevocably. First of all, Edward shares the apartment with three women - Alice, Rosalie, and Bella - and one guy - Emmett. The latter is supposed to keep Edward in check all the time and informs him rather harshly that he'd better stay the hell away from his girlfriend Rose. Moreover, Emmett also wants him to stay clear of Alice's and Bella's way all the time and, for now, that doesn't sound like too big of a challenge for Edward. At least until he meets Bella. Though the two don't start off on good terms when they meet, the still realize quickly that they suffer from similar traumatic pasts. Edward falls hard for her but is patient enough to let her set the pace of the relationship. They both decide to continue whatever is happening between them in secret for a while, at least until Emmett gets a lot more comfortable around Edward. But of course, their plan doesn't work and Emmett finds out way too suddenly for their liking. What will happen then? And will Bella's and Edward's pasts eventually break them apart?

I can't believe I did not find this story earlier! In the vast Twilight fandom, it seems as though Learn You Inside Out was hidden somewhere and I had to dig hard and deep to find it. But now that I did, I strongly encourage everyone to read it! This story has is all: whether you are looking for angst, a sexy Sportward, who aspires to become a doctor (gah! I need a fan!), lovely lemons, comfort, fluff, or even some college drama - I don't think there is anything this story lacks! wolfpgirl has also created great character personalities apart from the awesome plot-line. She manages to include a peppy Alice as a dance leader for the Huskies and the girlfriend of Edward's best friend Jasper; a bold and car-loving Rose and her lover, the overprotective bear, Emmett; as well as our lovely Edward and a dancing Bella all into one! Furthermore, you will never miss out on both Edward's and Bella's thinking since the story alternates between their respective points of view. The story will clench your heart in ways you have probably never experienced before and leave you hooked until the very last word, leaving you sighing happily at the end. Experience a superb written fanfiction that I'm sure you'll enjoy more than the best rollercoaster you have ever sat in - no kidding! So WORTH THE READ!!!

Learn You Inside Out consists of 31 chapters and 163,199 words. The story is rated M for foul language, mature discussions, and lemons.

COMPLETE

Posted by Pb

(banner made by Mina)

Isabella Swan, daughter of Baron Charlie Swan, is slowly suffocating from the expectations and pretenses of the society she was born into. When she learns that she is about to be married off to the inappropriate Lord Jacob Black, she balks and decides to run away from home. With help from her handmaid, Angela, she escapes to town and seeks shelter with Angela's family. For a while, everything seems like it will be alright. She enjoys being with the Webbers and can even imagine spending the rest of her life there with them. Yet during her stay, she stumbles upon wanted poster of a man named Edward Cullen. She discovers that he's an infamous pirate that's rumored to have killed his own father. For some reason, the picture of the man intrigues her, no matter how hard she tries to deny it. Later that night, she and the Webbers learn that guards sent by her father have come to take her back. They make a plan to disguise Bella as a boy so that she'll be safer when running away. She makes it out to the streets, but when a guard finds her and mistakes her for a pirate, Jasper Whitlock, first mate to the notorious pirate captain Edward Cullen has to save her. He sympathizes with the young woman and offers her refuge on his ship. Scared and desperate, Bella accepts.

Edward Cullen has demons of his own to deal with long before Isabella Swan arrives in his life. His past is even darker than his present and he has much reason to be as jaded as he is. False accusations and unjust charges fuel his desire for revenge. It's in this state that Bella finds him. Edward and Bella clash from the moment they meet. Bella (or Ben as she calls herself in order to keep her disguise) is annoyed at the captain and his cruel ways, and the last thing Edward wants is a weak boy on his ship. However, as time goes on and circumstances force the two closer and closer, they develop feelings for each other...feelings that scare both of them to no end. Bella knows who Edward is and how being with someone like him could ruin her life, and Edward is just scared to be feeling anything other than anger. As Edward's violent past comes back to haunt him, will his feelings for Bella heighten his resolve? Or merely crash and burn?

Mystique-jewled took me completely by surprise in this story. I'll admit that I didn't know what to expect when I first started reading it as I was simply trusting a recommendation. As I started reading it, though, I couldn't help but be drawn in by mystique-jewled's writing. She hasn't written many fanfictions yet (only this story and a one-shot), but I can tell that she's definitely an author to watch out for. Her words just flow very beautifully and all of her characters are distinct and developed. The dynamic between all of her characters is planned and executed very precisely and it left me laughing, crying, and shaking my head several times throughout the story. Also, the chemistry between Edward and Bella is simply superb. The sexual tension between the two is incredibly thick whenever they're together and it leaves you begging for more. The fact that their love is a little bit forbidden just heightens the tension that much more. Edward's character in the story is so lonely and jaded that you just have to sympathize with him. He makes a few bad decisions, but you come to understand that his character is simply flawed in that way. Bella's influence on him and the moments they share together are so sweet and passionate that I never wanted them to end. Though mystique-jewled specializes in keeping the reader on the edge of their seat through her drama-filled chapters, the fluff is just as good. The story was just recently completed and I followed it until the very last word

Original Sin consists of 24 chapters and a total of 189,195 words. The story is rated M for mature and sexual situations, and language.

COMPLETE

This story was recommended by Susan!