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"You are not going to be the last face I see. You are not going to be my murderer. I have things to do, and I'm going to do them." 

All Bella Swan planned to do was go on a date and have a nice night out. Although she believed in the prospect of true love and wasn't happy when her best friend Rosalie set her up with someone she met on an online dating website, the young woman agreed to go out with Mike Newton to humor her. After all, he sounded like a nice enough guy and Bella was willing to give him and their date a chance - what could go wrong, right? But from the moment she comes face to face with the blue-eyed man, things go downhill. Bella is kidnapped and locked up; held against her will by a terrifyingly sick man...

While Bella experiences her worst nightmare, having no hope that she'll ever be found, Rosalie and her husband Emmett have started looking for their friend. Together with the FBI, they suspect Newton behind Bella's disappearance and contact Edward Cullen, the CEO of the online dating website where Bella met Mike to tell him about the recent events. Edward is more than devastated that his website was at least partially responsible for the terrible fate this young woman has found herself in and wants nothing more than to help the brown-eyed girl. Despite the fact that he doesn't know Bella at all, Edward feels extremely guilty that she is suffering because his website was used for the wrong purpose. If he had only made it safer, the whole thing might have never happened in the first place. He vows to himself to do anything he can to get Bella back home, alive and healthy. But will he also be able to bring her back as the same person she was before? Will she be able to forget the monster who brought her so much pain and love the man who rescued her instead?

Lost Half is a story that has touched my heart in more ways than one and it's definitely a must read! LyricalKris has yet again managed to mesmerize me with another one of her stories. The characters in this story, especially Edward and Bella, are people with true bravery. I absolutely fell in love with this Edward, whose strong connection with Bella is based on love as well as shared pain. He can somewhat relate to what Bella goes through and, through that, is able to bring her back to health. That in and of itself is an immensely difficult thing to do, given the traumatic events that Bella has experienced, which brings me to warn you all that this story is rated MA for a reason! I highly suggest that you only read the fanfic if you are 18 or older because the story deals with violent details of abuse and rape. Still, I don't want to scare you away from this beautiful piece of fiction, you would definitely miss out on something wonderful! Lost Half definitely promotes the message to never give up, no matter what, something that really impressed me! Add to that the sweet love developing between Edward and Bella and you have story that you really should read!!!

Lost Half consists of 30 chapters and a total of 100,314 words. The story is rated MA for graphic violence/abuse, language, mention of rape, and dark content.

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Bella Swan hasn't been dealt the best hand of cards in life. At seventeen, she found herself pregnant, alone, and practically homeless until her friend Alice takes her under her wing. For almost two years, Bella raised her son without the help of his father or her family. She's done everything within her power to support the two of them, even if it meant selling her body for a night to the highest bidder. That's also how, one day, she meets the mysteriously handsome Edward Cullen. He's only interested in the perks of a relationship without the emotional aspect of one, which is fine to Bella as she doesn't have any desire to let a man into her life. However, it seems that the universe has different plans...

Edward Cullen is a busy working man, who doesn't have the time or the interest for a relationship. Still, he wants the sexual release he would only receive with a woman. He'd been fine with one-night-stands until he runs into Bella on the street, where he offers to pay her to spend the night with him. And she does. Once he's gotten a taste of her, he does anything it takes to make sure she remains "faithful" to him throughout the arrangement, including going into her home and interacting with her son. Bella finds herself in a world of trouble as her son's attachment to Edward increases. Though they had sworn to keep their hearts out of the arrangement, it's not something they can fight off; nor do they want to.

I should start by saying that this Bella is very different from how she was portrayed in the books: she's tougher and far from bashful as she hasn't had the best life and was treated harshly by her family and those she considered to be friends. And Edward isn't like his original counterpart either as he is a jerk more often than not, and definitely not virginal. This story is a slow burn but is guaranteed to make you laugh and, for the more emotional readers, even shed a tear or two. It is beautifully written with minimal grammatical errors and really tugs at the heart strings. It's mostly told in Bella's point of view yet with a few from Edward's and one from Jacob's.

Destitution Encounters Promise consists of 20 chapters and 35,295 words. Rated M for language and sexual content.

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Bella Swan has just moved to Seattle from her hometown Phoenix and hopes to make the best of her new job at Cullen Industries. Though the job is clearly below her qualifications, Bella is grateful to have gotten it anyway, given her lack of experience. Sorting through the mail at Cullen Industries might not be the best thing she's ever done, but it pays for the rent. Also, she is happy to get to know the lovely ladies in the department, make new friendships, and learn about the latest office gossip. Unsurprisingly, it doesn't take long until she finds herself in the middle of a conversation about bronze-haired billionaire Edward Cullen - the boss of Cullen Industries and apparently an incredibly handsome young man with amazing looks and a hot body. Bella isn't sure whether any man deserves to be described as 'dreamy' and 'sexy' (Can a man really be so attractive?) but when she finally comes face to face with Edward at the parking garage, she changes her opinion...

Edward Cullen is a peculiar young man. At the age of twenty-eight, he is not only rich, but has accomplished much more than most other people have, with regards to both business and personal pleasure. Because with the success and money comes a certain type of power, and with power come certain desires - ones that not many people would openly talk about. Edward likes to indulge in a BDSM dom/sub relationship as often as he can and is always looking for willing partners. However, though Edward has no problems finding said partners, he gets bored rather easily and usually ends the relationship after only a few weeks. The billionaire does not believe in serious and long-term relationships but prefers no-strings-attached-trysts. Needless to say, when he meets his new employee Bella Swan, he is more than intrigued - despite the fact that she does not look like his usual conquests. Edward cannot get her out of his mind and wonders who the beautiful brunette is who captivates him so much. He knows that Bella is not one to be subdued but even though he tries, his dominant nature and desires cannot be suppressed for long. Will Bella be willing to accept him for who he is?

Black Silk Tie is an extremely sensual fanfiction that will leave you gasping and wanting for more! There are a lot of dom/sub stories out there in the fandom and this is one of the underrated ones! The plot of the story is really well-developed and slowly unravelling the reasons for why Edward does what he does and feels what he feels. Bella is pretty adament about changing her lover's controlling tendencies, even though she enjoys the sex with him as much as he does. His ideas of having her whenever he snips with his finger and of always being 'in charge' don't go well with her and she makes sure he knows. In the process of doing so, she softens Edward in such a way that will pull at your heartstrings. But you need to have patience with the characters; and you need to be patient with the writing. Though the grammar and sentence structures are not perfect, the fabulous plot will leave you unable to put the story away. An extremely sexy story that shouldn't be missed! It is definitely worth reading should definitely be given a chance!

Black Silk Tie consists of 42 chapters and a total of 215,058 words. The story is rated MA for a lot of sexy lemons, some BDSM relationship, and language.

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Bella Swan is a hardworking young woman, who has taken on a job at the local diner in order to gather money for her college tuition. After the death of her father and her mother becoming addicted to alcohol, Bella leaves her life behind and moves to Seattle to start fresh. She knows that working at a diner isn't ideal but it pays money, something that the young woman desperately needs if she wants to fulfill herself a lifelong dream: becoming a writer. One night, when Bella is about to start closing down the small restaurant, a disheveled looking man walks in. He looks nothing short of ragged, with torn pants and a dirty t-shirt, and yet, Bella notices that he wears an expensive Rolex around his wrist. Also, despite his poor choice of clothing, the guy is utterly impressive with his messy bronze hair and bright, emerald-colored eyes. After Bella hands him a cup of coffee and goes back to clean things up. However, when she turns back around, the young man is gone, the coffee is left untouched, and the Rolex is lying on the table...

After that more than strange event, Bella decides to go home and locks up. She asks the owner to keep the Rolex for the young man, in case he notices he lost it and returns. Yet after only walking for a few minutes, Bella sees the young man standing at the Washington Street Bridge, staring down at the water below him. When she realizes that he is about to jump, Bella runs over to where he stands and manages to pull Edward - that's what he calls himself - away from the danger. She drags the flabbergasted young man all the way to her home and he follows without hesitation, needing comfort and love. The latter leads to a passionate night, both of them wanting to give the other a piece of love that they've been missing for so long. It's a night that changes everything. Bella and Edward have had a rough life, yet being together allows them to see things from a new and better perspective. Everything seems right - now - but will they be able to overcome their pasts and focus on the future?

Moments is an extremely heart-touching and realistic story that should not be missed at any costs! What I absolutely love about this fanfiction is that SydneyAlice manages to create such an amazing and intricate plot in just sixteen chapters. The fic's title is pretty much its tenor: if Bella had not been at the Washington Bridge at the exact moment Edward was about to jump, he would have died. Furthermore, each moment they experience, together or separate, is important and formative for their lives. Like all of us, Bella and Edward never know what is waiting for them around the corner, so they have to live day by day. Another aspect which makes the story even better are the lemons. You may have experienced hot, or panty-dropping smut in fanfictions, but let me tell you that Moments' lemons are breath-takingly intense! And I mean that in a very positive way; you will literally feel the love that is pouring out of the two lovers. These love-making sessions are toe-curling and electrifying and much more exhilarating than anything you have ever read before! Hurt, comfort, love, lemons, and a HEA - what more do you want in a fanfic? A MUST READ!!!

Moments consists of 16 chapters and a total of 30,466 words. The story is rated M for sexual activities, language, and brief mention of suicide.

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Twenty-two year old Bella Swan has worked very hard to get to where she is. At the moment, she works under vice president Edward Cullen in the patient registration department at Providence Medical Center in Portland. Bella’s had a crush on Mr. Cullen since she started working at PMC but only her best friend Tanya is aware of her little infatuation. Eventually, Bella decides to take a risk and give into her attraction to Edward. The two embark on what initially starts out as a physical relationship but slowly begins to develop into a rather complicated relationship; a relationship they need to keep a secret if they don't want to run the chance of losing their jobs...

Thirty-nine year old Edward Cullen is a divorced, single father. His days start and end with thoughts of Maggie, his sixteen-year old daughter. He had been married to Heidi until he found out about her having an affair with another man. In order to protect their daughter and privacy, Edward and Heidi mutually decided to keep the reason for their divorce a secret, yet once Maggie starts spinning lies to break her father and Bella apart, all is revealed. Meanwhile, being the spiteful and jealous woman that she is, Heidi threatens to tell the board about Bella and Edward’s affair as an act of revenge; believing that it was Edward who brought her affair to light. Will Edward and Bella's feelings be strong enough to overcome all this drama or will they lose their jobs and what could be a wonderful relationship instead?

Beyond the Break Room is a heartfelt story about love, friendship, and not letting go of what you truly believe in. Edward and Bella’s story is a bumpy one, with realistic obstacles a.k.a. spiteful exes and angry children who are hungry for attention. This is one of the first WIPs I followed and I loved every minute of it until the very end. I literally couldn’t wait for Discordia81 to update and read the next chapter. This is a fanfiction you don’t want to miss out on. It’s more of a slow burn but it’s sweet, sensuous, and HOT - filled with office lemons and everything. Discordia81 is such a talented writer and knows exactly how how she wants her characters to come across. It’s definitely worth the read. It’s written in Bella’s point of view, except for one outtake in Edward’s point of view. It’s very well written with little, if any, grammatical errors.

Beyond the Break Room consists of 36 chapters and 200,489 words. The story is rated M for language, sexual content, and some angst. 

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When Edward Cullen walks into the conference room of Black-Swan Inc. all he has in mind is giving a good presentation that would bring him, and subsequently his company ECSquared, the project he is rooting for. What he doesn't expect is that the President of Black-Swan Inc. is the most beautiful woman he has ever seen. In fact, the moment Edward lays eyes on Isabella Swan, her mesmerizing brown eyes irrevocably burn themselves into his brain. Now, if he only knew how to deal with women, how to approach them, how to woo them... But alas, Edward, in contrast to his boisterous brother and business partner Emmett, has always been more on the shy and introverted side. His experiences with women are rather limited and he doesn't exactly consider himself a man the ladies would drool after. Well, Bella Swan definitely thinks otherwise and doesn't hesitate in asking the handsome young man to meet her in her office later that day. Apparently, she needs to talk about his presentation with him...

In reality, however, Ms. Swan is not wasting any time and basically seduces the hell out of Edward. After a heated and mind-blowing romp on her desk, Bella cannot get the gorgeous man with the crooked smile and the sharp jaw out of her head and invites him to dinner. Though both of them are initially nervous and unsure about how to proceed, they soon begin to relax and start getting to know each other better. Nevertheless, Bella never lets out an opportunity to show Edward the arts of lovemaking and he is a very willing and gifted student. Things could have been great for the two if it weren't for Bella's fears of committment and the uncertainty about what being involved with one of her company's clients would actually mean. So when she wakes up in Edward's bed, surrounded by his scent and warmth, the young President of Black-Swan Inc. panics and leaves his apartment...

This story is very interesting as the roles are kind of reversed here. In this fanfic Bella is the experienced seductor, who teaches shy Edward something about passion and sex. Though Edward is not a virgin and definitely knows his way around, his focus on his career and the company (by the way, I've never heard a more creative name for one of Edward's companies than ECSquared!) have definitely kept him from getting close to women. He has no how to date and asks his brother Emmett for advice as to what flowers to buy and how to respond to an invitation to dinner (and he does so in the middle of the night, mind you). Sweet yet shy Edward also has some inhibitions of talking dirty during sex, something that Bella does for the both of them then *grins*. Public Relations is written from both Bella's and Edward's point of view, without too much repetition with regards to the plot. Though there is a moment when things seem to go downhill a bit, the fanfic does not contain any angst or too much drama. Oh, and I'm sure you'll enjoy the lemons a lot! :-)

Public Relations consists of 10 chapters and a total of 53,277 words. The story is rated MA for graphic lemons and foul language.

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Bella Swan is an itelligent and hardworking woman. She is just the kind of person you would want to become: successful and with the world in the palm of her hand. Unfortunately, the company she has worked so hard for these past few years, crashes... along with the rest of the economy. The result is that the once so outstanding and sought-after VP is now in dire need of a job. Bella seeks employment in a temp agency until she can find something better. However, the last thing she had in mind when doing that was finding work at the company of her biggest rival - Edward Cullen. And to make matters even worse, her job is being the personal assitant for the handsome CEO himself, whom she hates with a passion. Naturally, chaos ensues, papers fly, and Cullen Enterprises is turned upside down. It is literally hate at first sight, annoyance at first quip, and hard fu**ing at first kiss. How did Bella got into the this mess? And how the hell will she be able to get out of it with her heart intact?

Man, Catastrophia can write lemons; at least that was pretty much our first thought when we read this fic. It's furious, fast and oh-so-freaking-good! In fact, Mel even had an immaginary ciggy after one of the explosives encounters between Mr. Cullen and Ms. Swan. Nevertheless, their sexual encounters aren't the only things that are of explosive nature in this story because these two fight like an old married couple going through a really bad divorce. It seems as if they simply cannot get along - at all! Between misunderstandings, insults, and a gamut of venom thrown everywhere, it is shocking a stapler or hole puncher don't hit someone's head (and that is definitely not for lack of trying on Bella's part!) We laughed, raged, cried, swooned, panted, cold-showered, and pretty much became addicted to this story. We read the whole thing in one sitting. It was a story for those who don't want to think and just want to read something with an intense attraction and high chemestry between Bella and Edward. Catastrophia did an amazing job with writing the fights and snaky comments, not to mention the hot as hell lemons! *fan each other with a magazine* Seriously, why are you still reading this? GO GET STARTED ON THIS FIC NOW!

Hate What You Do To Me consists of 22 chapters and a total of 85,456 words. The story is rated MA for coarse language and hot-as-hell lemons.

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Bella Swan always wanted to be a dancer on Broadway, yet a horrible relationship and the scars she has taken away from it prevented her from doing so. So instead of becoming a famous dancer, Bella decides that, one day, she will open her own studio; sharing her passion with young students. Until then, however, she earns a living as awaitress at the Breaking Dawn Lounge, the club owned by her close friends Jacob and Rosalie. In addition to making sure that the guests get their ordered drinks, Bella's tasks also include to dance on stage from time to time. Yet instead of taking her clothes off, the beautiful young woman and her equally attractive colleagues entertain the predominantly male visitors with burlesque-like shows and intimate dances. Whenever Bella doesn't have to work, she makes sure to keep in shape by training regularly at the Twilight dance studio. The latter has just been saved from ruin by a very generous new investor: Edward Cullen, CEO of SpyTech and an incredibly sexy hunk of a guy. And even though Bella feels drawn to the handsome gentleman in a suit, she desperately tries to stay away from him...

Edward, however, is determined to pursue the gorgeous dancer, whom he cannot get out of his head. Watching her perform was unlike anything he's ever experienced and now he wants to get to know Bella better. He immediately develops a fierce protectiveness with regards to the girl and guesses that she must have gone through a lot in the past. He is never too far from where she is: if Bella's dance partner Mike gets too close for Edward's liking, he storms into the studio and tells him off. If Bella forgets to turn of the alarm of the top notch security system he has installed in her apartment, he reminds her via text message. Though the elusive CEO is a huge mystery to Bella yet his attentiveness to her needs and his honest concern for her safety touch her heart - especially now that her abusive ex-boyfriend tries to get back in touch with her. Not to mention the fact that Edward is hot as hell and that she fantasizes about him every night. So inevitably, the two get closer and soon cannot ignore the sexual tension that constantly surrounds them anymore. As both of them are unwilling to get emotionally attached they make a business arrangment to be "aquaintances with benefits", purely providing the other with sex. Yet too soon Edward and Bella realize that they cannot fight the feelings they are developing for one another...

In this story, Edward is a bit of an enigma, to put it mildly. Though it is clear from the beginning that he has no bad intentions when it comes to Bella and only wants her to be safe, you can't help but become a bit suspicious of him. There are a lot of strings he pulls behind Bella's back and while they will eventually help saving her life, keeping it a secret from the woman he's enchanted with is a huge mistake. The fact that the fanfic is completely written from Bella's POV adds to the mystery that Edward presents. The reader only knows as much as Bella does and, just like her, constantly wonders what the mesmerizing Mr. Cullen has to hide. Furthermore, Bella is a very broken character in this story. Due to her past, she is afraid of any kind of romantic committment and is later even willing to sell her body to save Edward from harm. Fortunately, she has friends who keep her sane and prevent her from making mistakes. The story contains some lemons which are very nice to read as they are tastefully written. Both Edward and Bella are insatiable, even if her past and some later events will put a short damper on that in the middle of the story; a story that is very entertaining and will keep you thoroughly entertained!

Investing in Love consists of 67 chapters and 129,903 words. The story is rated M for lemons, foul language, and some angst.

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When thirty-eight-year old Edward Cullen is asked by his business partner Charlie Swan whether he is still looking for a new assistant, he has no idea how much his life would change in the following few weeks. Happy to finally have some help again, Edward happily accepts Charlie's suggestion to employ his daughter Bella. She has just graduated from college (at the age of twenty-one, mind you) and as she wants to one day open her own graphic design company, she sees this as a great opportunity to get a whiff of what it means and takes to run your own business. Unfortunately, neither Bella nor Edward thought about what working together would actually entail. Because when Bella walks into her new boss' office, both of them have difficulties breathing. The last time they saw each other, Bella was sweet seventeen and still a girl. Now, however, she is a gorgeous and enticing woman, who smells too good for words. Needless to say, Edward has the same effect on Bella and the two know they are in deep trouble...

But if them working together and an age difference of seventeen years isn't enough to make their situation utterly complicated, the fact that Bella also has a rather unusual and slightly naughty little side-job definitely is. She loves dancing and works at Girlesque, a night club in New York. And though she doesn't strip, she is putting on some seriously hot, burlesque-like show for her visitors. One day, the latter happens to be Edward, who begrudgingly stops by the club after his cousin Emmett begged him to do so. Because ever Edward's divorce from Kate has been finalized, he buries himself in work, shying away from any kind of fun or pleasure. That chances, however, when Edward sees Bella and her sexy performance. Both of them cannot deny their desires for the other any more and have amazing sex in his office. Unfortunately, Edward is tormented by the age difference and the fact that his good friend Charlie might not be happy about what he does with his daughter, and so he distances himself from Bella. Thankfully for Bella, they have to go on long business trips together during which she decides to confront her boss and confess her feelings to him. Will Edward be able to get over Kate and everything she's done to him and finally give in to what he really wants? And what will happen once Charlie finds our about their relationship?

Compared to many of her other fics that the hugely talented CaraNo has written for the Twilight fandom, this little story is rather outside the norm, yet still absolutely amazing. First and foremost, All Nighters includes as good as no angst. Though the story does have its dramatic moments, the general tone is fluffly and sweet - no darkness whatsoever. Bella knows exactly what she wants - Edward - and she is willing to do everything in her power to get him. She is incredibly smart and confident with herself while Edward is like a glorious lion trapped in a cage. He really wants out and devour her and the future they could have, but he doesn't know how. Moreover, you only have the canon couples in this story, no funny combinations: Edward is with Bella, Charlie with Renee, and Emmett kind of hooks up with Rose. In addition, you will find some immensely funny passages in All Nighters, especially once Charlie finds out about his daughter's new boyfriend. It's hilarious and so well-written! This wonderful story by CaraNo is presented from both characters' POV and a really quick read. The plot is so interesting that you probably won't need more than two sittings to be through. Happy reading!

All Nighters consists of 3 chapters and a total of 40,006 words. The story is rated M for lemons and foul language.

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Bella has been in love with Edward for a very long time. Ever since they were freshmen students back in college, their plans for the future had always included each other. So after a couple of years in a steady and loving relationship, they finally said their vows and promised each other forever. But unfortunately, things go downhill after a few years. Over time, the wonderful love Bella once got to experience and the sweet promises she's been given have slowly been replaced by calls that are often ignored and broken or forgotten promises. Edward seems to be married to his job rather than to his wife - at least that's what Bella hopes is the case since the alternative would definitely break her heart beyond repair. She constantly ressures her daughter that Daddy still loves her and very much so, but when another dinner goes by without Edward being present, Bella finally has enough...

This is a heart breaking story told in Bella's point of view. Through flashbacks we get to see the happy times the couple experienced; a stark contrast to the present which is anything but as  wonderful as those memories. The story brought tears to both our eyes when Edward's neglect reaches its limit and Bella finally asks for a divorce. Honestly, at that point, we wanted her to divorce his ass too! But things aren't always so black and white, and Edward is only human after all. We all make mistakes, but those who learn from said mistakes and rise to the occasion are the ones worth fighting for, or in Bella's case, staying for. Yes, this story has a happily ever after, but you will have to go through a couple of heart breaking moments in order to see it. Trust us, you will enjoy this one-shot. After all, when have we steered you wrong?

Faded Memories is a one-shot and consists of 4,712 words. The story is rated M for graphic lemons, foul language, and some angst.

 
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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.

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From the moment she first laid eyes on Edward Cullen, Bella Swan has lost herself in a full-grown obession. This man is completely driving her crazy with his tousled bronze hair, his muscular physique, and sharp facial features. Unfortunately for Bella, he is also totally off limits. Because Edward is no other than the current CEO of Cullen Inc., the biggest rival of Dyco Tech, the company Bella is the boss of. So instead of paying Mr. Cullen a visit and jumping his sexy bones, Bella has no other choice but to watch the handsome man from afar. Interestingly enough, she is not the only one playing spy.

Because Edward seems to be as obsessed with Bella as she is with him and watches her every move from his office. And even though they perform a hot striptease for each other at their respective windows, Bella is adament to keep things professional. That changes, however, when she runs into Edward in an elevator and the two cannot keep their hands off each other. To top it off, Edward seems to also have moved into Bella's apartment building and managed to get her telephone number. Before she knows it, the beautiful brunette agrees to a sexy arangement with Edward that allows them both to get all they want from each other three days a week. What Bella didn't intend to happen was to begin to feel more for Edward than just an insane attraction. While trying to find out more about her crazy feelings as well as the man for whom she harbors them, Bella stumbles upon some really strange things in Edward's life...

I have to admit that I didn't give this story a chance until the third time I had it in my hands. The reason why I rejected it the fict the first two times is that Bella and Edward's exhibitionistic characters really take some getting used to. I mean, who strips for a stranger at a window? Yet once one gets over this little quirk in their personalities, Spy Games is very entertaining and filled with lots of mysteries. Edward definitely has one or two skeletons in his closet and his unwillingness to let Bella into his life can be slightly frustrating at times. And of course, the fic is filled with lemons, dozens of them, after all, that is why they make their arrangement in the first place. These two crave each other and try a number of comparatively unconventional things to get the other off. If you are in need of a hot and bossy Edward as well as a feisty Bella, Spy Games is definitely it for you!

Spy Games consists of 30 chapters and 285,876 words. The story is rated MA for mild angst, graphic lemons, some violence, and profanities. If you are under the age of 18, I recommend you don't read this story!

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Bella Swan has a dream: she wants to have her own tattoo studio. But before she can turn that dream into reality, years and years of hard word lie ahead of her. Bella works at 'Cullen Engery Inc.' as a data entry - a dull and not very fulilling job, yet it pays the bills and also allows the young woman to regularly put a few dollars aside for what will hopefully be a prosperous future. And it's also not Bella's only way of income: once she leaves the small confines of her cubicle at 'Cullen Energy Inc.' behind, she heads over to one of the hippest tattoo shops in town, where she has just recently started an apprenticeship. Her mentor and boss, Jasper, teaches her everything she needs to know to one day open up her own business and also watches her whenever she is allowed to ink someone. Everything could be great for Bella, weren't it for the fact that 'Cullen Energy Inc'.'s CEO decides to step down and his young and utterly hot grandson replaces him...

Edward Cullen does not have the best of reputations among his employees. He tends to brood, ignores pretty much everyone in the office and has a perfectionist side. So it doesn't come as a surprise that he is unhappy with the performance of his current PA Jane and fires her before she can even beg for a second chance. Edward wants Bella to fill the void position of Jane until an adequate replacement has been found. And here comes the electricity - because whenever the two of them are together sparks fly. Bella is immensely attracted to her boss and it gets even worse when she sees a tattoo peeking out from under his suit. Though she tries to let things not get out of hand and remain professional, her friend Rosalie tells her what she tries to deny: she has the hots for her boss and the way things look, chances are good he feels the same. But Edward is giving Bella whiplash as he seems to be rather cold at work while being friendly, charming, and sweet when they happen to meet in the park. Bella has no idea what to think and it doesn't help that Edward has picked out Jasper's place to complete one of his tattoos. Jasper asks Bella to do the shadowing and the pull between the two is almost unbearable. Edward makes it clear that he wants to explore whatever is going on between them but Bella is too afraid to mix the professional with the personal Will her boss be able to change her opinion?

Wow, this story is hot! Edward in a suit and full-blown CEO-mode is already absolutely swoonworthy but mix that with Edward having tattoos and you have the epitome of sexyness! And to top it all off, he is also incredibly sweet (he saved his labrator Leah from the shelter), charming, and even a bit shy. It's clear that he wants Bella and the reader can't help but feel like kicking her in the shin for refusing him. Their tattoo sessions are filled with lust and electricity and one is almost biting their nails from the incredible hotness of the scenes. DH78 a.k.a. DiamondHeart78 managed to create another entertaining and sexy fanfiction - this time completely written from Bella's point of view. Professionally Personal might be a bit short (too short, if you ask me, I could have read so much more about these two!) but it's definitely a story that can't be missed!

Professionally Personal consists of 23,111 words and a total of 10 chapters. The story is rated M for profantities and description of sexual activities.

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Though while growing up, Edward realized his father was different he never took from the fact he was also loved and cherished by him. A bit protective and very dedicated, Edward developed a patience and kindness that unfortunately you rarely see these days. Their solid relationship is one of a kind and actually the reason why Edward will win the heart of a certain personal shopper! When the young man enters a department store he bumps into Sebastian, a smart and witty boy. Peculiar, knowledgeable and curious, he tends to wander off to explore his mother's workplace. When he walks into Edward the first words he says are: "Oh gee... I'm sorry, sir. I didn't mean to hit your gastrocnemius."

Edward and Sebastian strike a conversation until a frazzled Bella runs to them. She noticed that her son had been on one of his excursions again and eventually finds him talking to a beautiful stranger. Relieved she says to him: "Thank you for not kidnapping my son, Edward. Sebastian here has a tendency to wander. He doesn't mean to, but he can't help it. He goes where his mind takes him." She smiles proudly. Two strangers with one thing in common, can they find peace and love within the chaos of their lives and family?

This story is absolutely a must read! It will fill your heart with fuzzy feelings and in a way you will become a better and more understanding person at the end. Cutestkidmom has written one of the strongest Bellas we have ever read. Confident, passionate, caring, loving and devoted. You will feel an instant connection with her, just like Edward does. It's a beautiful story, and though we usually only stick to the M rated fanfictions, this tale is one of the exceptions. The story of Edward, Carlisle, Bella and Sebastian will pull you in, and you definitely won't regret starting on this journey.

Because of a Boy consists of 32 chapters and a total of 109,279. The story is rated T for some mild foul language.

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After Bella Swan finds out that the prestigious "Edward Cullen Scholarship" she had received was actually not meant for her and would thus be taken away again, she is royally floored. Bella has always dreamt about going to NYU with her best friend Alice and also planned to eventually settle down there. Only with the scholarship the young high school student would have been able to pay the college tuition fees for all four years. Now, however, Bella is an emotional mess and out of despair decides to contact the owner of the Cullen-Whitlock Inc. and explain her plight. Alas, after about twenty futile emails to one Mr. Edward Cullen, Bella sees no other way but to take matters into her own hands and talk to the man in person...

But just before she can do that, a knock on her doorstep immediately changes all her plans. Edward Cullen's personal right-hand man Alec stands before her and before she can even think twice, Bella finds herself in New York City, at his enormous yet beautiful house. In a one-on-one dinner, Edward plans to talk with Bella about possible solutions to her problem. As a multi-billionaire he could easily bear all the expenses necessary but refuses to do so without getting something back in return. And so he makes her an offer that she feels simply unable to deny, even though, at nineteen, it seems to be more than risky and frivolous. But there is something about the worried lines across Edward's forehead that make her agree to his offer anyway. What is it Edward so desperately wants from Bella? Why her? And why is he having severe trust issues?

This fanfic is filled with lots of romantic drama and will definitely have you hooked! Although Edward is portrayed to be much older than Bella in this fanfic, it does not make it uncomfortable for the reader to read. On the contrary, it is very touching and heartfelt to see an Edward, who is desperate for love and affection, after once having been hurt immensely. With regards to his offer, twilover76 does not beat around the bush Within the first ten chapters you will know what Edward's offer entails and how Bella deals with it. Travel through this enigmatic but fun roller-coaster with our beloved Edward and Bella and our fabulous couples Rosalie/Emmett and Alice/Jasper. A great story that will keep you up!

No Ordinary Proposal consists of 36 chapters and a total of 158,712 words. The story is rated M for language and sexual activities.

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Edward Masen only values two things in life: his prized Harly Davidson and his monthly trips out of California to one of his beloved one-night-stands. Everything else in his life has been pretty mundane so far; his dream had always been to become a professional musician but his bubble quickly burst when his parents were murdered and their business was passed on to him. Along with his uncle Carlisle, Edward tried to continue successfully running C&M, yet being a business man had never been his thing. Scarred by the events of both his parent's death, Edward has made it a habit to never feel emotionally attached to anyone - that is, until he meets Bella Swan during one of his trips to Monterey. Even though both don't intend to start anything serious, they feel the immense pull towards each other. No one expects to see the other again, yet that is exactly what happens when Bella and her brother Emmett meet the new investor of their pub: Edward. Unable to fight the attraction any longer (even though Bella is still mad at Edward for leaving her the other night without saying goodbye), the two begin to form a relationship. And as much as Edward is afraid of the "r-word", for the first time he is willing to give it a try - his feelings towards his brown-eyed beauty are just too strong...

Just when Bella and Edward managed to figure things out between them, Edward's past suddenly comes back to haunt him. New clues about the murderer of his parents make him resume his own investigation. Together with Carlisle and his best friend Jasper, the young man is determined to finally put all the puzzle pieces together so that he will eventually find some closure. But the more he finds out, the more those near and dear to him are in danger. Is Edward's father really who he thought he was? Why were his parents killed and will he and Bella make it through all this chaos? Questions that only one man can answer, but will Edward be able to find him? Hold on tight because this fanfic is going to have you sitting at the edges and biting your nails! You will never know what will come next to jolt this roller-coaster of a story!

Obsessingoveredward is one of my favorite authors and reading this fanfic made me love her even more. She has intricately woven this story - each string holding a deep meaning. Every character has a significant role in the story, making it even more interesting to read. Seth, Emmett, Alice, and Bella are all portrayed as siblings in this fic and it is heart-warming to see the bonds and immense protection that they each have for one another. Everyone (!) has their significant pasts and everything ties in together at the very end of the story. There is definitely mind-blowing smut involved in this fanfic, but it does not overshadow the main plot; it just adds on to the multiple emotions created by the author. Although this fanfic was pulled two years ago, the author has given me her permission to post Devil's Angel as a pdf on MSB and I am honored to do so! I have no doubt that you will love this story as much as I do so give it try and I promise you, it will definitely be worth it!

Devil's Angel consists of 33 chapters (incl. one outtake) and a total of 178,782 words. The story is rated M for  language, violence, and sexual references.

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Having lost everything in life, Bella has no one to turn to - both emotionally and physically. After some unfortunate miscarriages, she finds herself betrayed by her husband Emmett and feels like all of her hopes and dreams are crashing down. To make matters worse, Bella barely manages to earn enough money to run the rent of her house - the only thing Emmett left behind - and is even unable to buy the necessities needed in life. Her job as the assistant of rich and brooding Edward Cullen, CEO of Cullen Enterprises, is only temporary and she will have to leave the position once the actual assistant comes back from her maternity leave. In order to survive Bella takes on a night job as a waitress in her cousin James' bar. To her surprise, she finds out that Edward stops by at the bar after work, always sitting at a corner table, staring at her with a beer in hand. As her boss never talks to her unless he has to, Bella starts wondering why he would show up night after night, observing her carefully...

When her days at Cullen Enterprises come to an end, Edward approaches her and makes her an offer she can't refuse. Bella agrees to work as Edward's personal assistant, obligated to do everything he wants - no strings or emotions attached! And so the two begin a physical relationship and soon develop feelings for each other. As neither wants to break the "rules" (according to Edward), neither of them says anything though and both are left to deal with their thoughts on their own. In the meantime, Bella learns more and more about her Edward, who seems to have nothing and no one but her. Betrayed by his own family, Edward had decided to turn off his emotions and withdraw from the world as much as possible. With a dangerous past looming over him and his dominant insecurities, will Edward and Bella be able to survive as a couple?

Mamasutra does an excellent job in portraying each character's emotions in the story. Although a drabble fic and filled with multiple grammatical mistakes, the story is easily understandable and you can immediately connect with what Edward and Bella are going through. Emmett's role in the fanfic is a rather negative one, but the reader will eventually learn about his situation and come to some kind of closure where he is concernec. In addition, one of the most unique characters that you will find in this story is, surprisingly, Tanya. She plays Edward's good sister and is very understanding with regards to what goes on in his head.  On the other hand though, characters Alice and Carlisle will bring out completely opposite feelings as  those compared to Tanya. Despite unique characters, the story is rounded perfectly and keeps you held till the end. Will Bella and Edward be able to overcome their pasts and learn to accept love? I strongly encourage this fanfic, it will not disappoint you!

Covenant of Ashes consists of 147 chapters and 110,064 words. The story is rated M for lemons and language.

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A mother who doesn't seem to care about her and a stepfather who comes way to close for her comfort force Bella Swan to leave her home at the tender age of 18. And while in the beginning everything just works according to plan (she enrolls at the university of Seattle and manages to get a job in a bookstore) after only a couple of months, the young woman stands before the ruins of her life. With the economic crisis in full bloom, Bella loses her job, can't manage to repay her student loans and loses all governmental support after only six months of unemployment. If it weren't for her landlord and best friend Rose, Bella would live on the streets - now, she at least has a roof over her head (though she has no electricity, furniture, or clothes for more than two days).

On her birthday, Bella follows a yearlong tradition and goes to a café just around the corner of where she lives. There, she allows herself to buy a yummy yet relatively expensive cup of coffee from the little money she saved over the last months. Yet as she makes her way to find a table, a stunning but unfriendly young woman runs into her and spills the coffee. As the coffeeshop's manager is more interested in said ladies' boobs than the injustice done to Bella, the latter does not get a replacment for her spilled beverage and has no money left to buy a new one. Close to tears, Bella sits down and drowns herself in sadness but is surprised by sweet and friendly green eyes which stare right at her. Bella is immensely grateful and feels very attracted to the kind and handsome stranger. She is brought back to reality, however, when Edward leaves the shop with the stunning blonde and Bella has to remind herself that he is way out of her league.

The more suprising is what happens only a coupld of minutes later: Bella finds Edward and his female companion (Tanya) right in front of the shop argueing. Apparently, Edward is looking for a surrogate mother as he desperately wants to have children but has been unable to find the right woman so far. But as Tanya seems to like to mess around with other men, Edward cannot be sure whether the child she would carry was actually his; so he ends whatever (contractual) relationship they have. He then finds Bella staring right at them and offers her to buy some breakfast before explaing what is going on. Bella listens carefully, entranced by his voice and kindness, and simultaneously feels a strong pull towards him. And before she knows it she is asked whether she wants to be the woman to carry his child and without even thinking twice Bella says yes...

I had hard times putting this story away, which doesn't happen too often to me, let me tell you. This story has an Edward, who falls head over heels in love with Bella and literally worships the ground she's walking on. Bella, from whose perspective most chapters of Hunky Sugar Daddy are written, is absolutely oblivious to that and thinks that she's the only one carrying such deep feelings. Moreover, she constantly has to think about what happens once the baby is born and she would have to leave it along with Edward. The lemons in this story are really sweet, yet not overly graphic. Also, reading how the two look forward to have a baby together just makes your heart warm. And there is one more thing I'd like to point out: the prologue comes across as immensely dark and angsty as the reader has absolutely no idea what on earth made Bella make the decisions she made. But rest assured that 1) the story is, in general, angst-free (though there will be some drama) and 2) tinklove wrote a wonderful HEA for our beloved characters! So don't worry too much! ;-)

Hunky Sugar Daddy consists of 27 chapters and a total of 84,047 words. The story is rated M for description of sexual activities and profanities.

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Ever since her father Charles Swan had been diagnosed with prostrate cancer, Bella's life has changed irrevocably. As her mother left the family a couple of years earlier, the 20-year-old is left alone with the emotionally draining task of caring for her father. Additionally, her meagre income hardly covers the most important expenses and the debt is getting larger and larger. So when Bella receives an email from one Edward Cullen, who offers her to pay her dues, she is more than shocked...

She contacts the man and agrees to have dinner with him. And though she feels highly attracted to her mysterious savior, she cannot help thinking that his offer might come with a catch. So after Edward tells Bella a little bit about his background and the reason why Cullen Enterprise was founded (his mother Esme died of breast cancer and his uncle began working on a foundation which would help patients and their families in similiar situations) he explains in detail what he is about to offer: to pay all debts without getting anything in return. Well, almost, because the 28-year-old has a second proposal to make. One that has nothing to do with the first but would solve all of Bella's financial troubles...

"'So, yes,' he began, sounding just a tad defensive, 'I want to pay you to live with me, spend time with me, and have sex with me. I'd be willing to pay you a considerable salary...I'll purchase health insurance for you, and your days will be your own. You can go to school if you like, look for a job, whatever you want. I just want someone to come home to.'"

Amethyst Jackson is a very well-known Twific author and has written dozens of widely successful stories. Most of them, however, feature vampires, werewolves, and hybrids. In fact, The Cullen Enterprise is only the second AH multi-chaptered story Amethyst has ever written. But what a story it is! Edward is an abosolute charming young man, whose proposal to have Bella live with him comes as a complete surprise. Really, totally unexpected! And even though he makes this unconventional offer, Edward is far from being a man whore. Instead, he really only looks for company and wants to see those captivating brown eyes of Bella's every night before falling asleep. Except for one short chapter, the whole story is written from Bella's POV. That makes the plot even more exciting as the reader has no idea what Edward thinks or what his motives might be. Put this fanfiction on story alert, folks, you won't regret it!

So far, The Cullen Enterprise consists of 25 chapters and 48,680 words. The story is rated M for lemons and profanities.

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Bella Swan is convinced by her friend Rosalie to enjoy the evening at Mercer 113, a new hip club in Chicago. After a couple of drinks and some dancing Bella is approached by what she thinks is the most handsome man she's ever seen. The two begin bantering each other for a while before the mystery man hands Bella a black card and leaves. Having watched the encounter Rosalie fills her best friend in on the meaning of the simple black card, that only has the words:

SALACIOUS

E.M.C

555-3825

printed on it. Apparently, Bella has just received what is called a Raven bid from a member of Chicago's most secret and influential society. The next day, our headstrong and curious young girl calls the number on the card and before she knows what's happening to her she has a meeting arranged with E.M.C. The latter tells her over gourmet food and wine that he offers her to pay a total of 30 million dollars if Bella agress to spend a whole year with him - and with that he means moving into his luxurious penthouse and having sex with him.

Unsurprisingly, Bella refuses and feels hurt to have been treated like a hooker. Yet she cannot seem to get E.M.C. a.k.a. Edward Anthony Masen Cullen's emerald green eyes out of her head and quickly also notices that something about her suitor (that is Edward; Bella is referred to as "bid" among members of the society) is off - but in a good way. Because Edward doesn't seem to want to be with Bella for just the sex. Let's be honest, he could have every woman in and around Chicago but here he is, willing to spend millions of dollars for her. Is Edward telling her everything or might there be another reason why the successful CEO chose Bella as his bid?

In the beginning, I was very skeptical of the story. The whole idea of a secret society whose members bid on beautiful women, not because they love them and want to win their hearts, but because it is expected of them, seemed a little weird to me. Oh boy was I wrong! Salacious is one of those fanfictions you just cannot put away. The first 8 chapters are written from Bella's POV and just like her the reader constantly wonders 'Who the hell is this man?' Edward seems to be passionate yet tends to lose his nerves and gets angry. He only tells Bella as much about the society as she needs to know and is very much worried about her security. One minute you think he is just another one of these rich businessmen who are used going to prostitutes to get their sexual needs fulfilled and in the next he seems to be really interested in Bella, the person and doesn't jump her the first chance he gets. Then finally, in the 9th chapter we get an insight in Edward's mind for the first time and trust me when I say that there were moments when felt like 'Wow - I didn't see that coming!' So if you are as skeptical as I was about this story, please give it a chance! The whole idea of a secret society is very well explained and Edward's arrangement with Bella has many parallels to Pretty Woman. cutestkidsmom did a wonderful job with Salacious and I cannot wait to read her other stories! Oh, and did I mention the lemons are hot?

Salacious consists of 50 chapters and a total of 191,084 words. The story is rated MA for lemons, language, and violence.

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