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"I needed to figure out who Edward Cullen was before he figured out me."

Indeed, planetblue leaves a lot unsaid in her one-liner summary, yet the very same phrase pulls you into this unexpected and beautiful ride. Rose owns an art gallery, where Bella works and the two manage to exhibit paintings from popular artists as well as sell them off to their highest of buyers. The catch? Well, the art is not exactly the actual paintings or statues and the two ladies, along with their personal artist Alice, manage to create masterpieces that do not differ from the actual painting even in the slightest of brush strokes. But things go down a different road when a certain Edward Cullen wants to visit said gallery to have a look at the artwork. Now, that shouldn't be surprising considering they often had customers, but the fact that he had requested to meet the owner, Rosalie, after closing hours just to take a look at the paintings seemed more than a little odd. So when Rose brushes Bella's worries off and instead tells her to give the prestigious Mr. Cullen the grand tour when he arrived at 8:30pm, Bella did not expect to stand in front of a young, and very handsome man...

The attraction is instantaneous, and Edward is more than amused with the whole idea of the gallery and the woman standing in front of him - Bella, and not Rose. He had never seen such natural beauty before and his rich, flirty ways reach Bella immediately. And although Bella cannot seem to snap out of Edward's very green eyes, she can't help but notice that he is taking the art work in a bit too meticulously. His velvet voice talks about the statues and paintings as if they had been memorized in his head, and Bella fears she needs to figure out this man before he realizes her truth. Alas, he already knows how this gallery is run, and proceeds to give Bella a business card, quite sexily by brushing against the top of her dress, only to leave the next minute. To say that Bella is speechless would be an understatement, and something tells her that this will not be the last time she sees him... Who was this enigmatic man that had already seemed to have grabbed her heart?

It's planetblue!!! That's all that needs to be said when you come across this story because you will expect nothing but flawless amazing plot lines when it comes to her. Artful Maneuvers is another one of her masterpieces that should not be missed. Both Bella and Edward are less than perfect in their occupations in this fanfiction, and yet that is the perfect reason the two end up together. Their chemistry is wonderful, and their love for each other has no bounds. That, combined with the lives of crime that they are living leads to a series of events that will have you hooked to this story, and wanting to re-read it even after you have finished it! I can't say much more without revealing important information, but I can say that this story is definitely a drop-everything-and-read-now type!

Artful Maneuvers consists of 21 chapters and a total of 85,825 words. The story is rated M for language, crime, and hot sexual activities.

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The cabin was supposed to serve as a sanctuary for Bella. After having her heart broken quite ruthlessly, she needed a place where she could be herself and regain some form of stability, which seemed perfect in her uncle's log cabin in the middle of the woods. But when Bella hears a knock on the cabin's door, her first reaction is to stay put in fright. She was alone in the cabin and there was no way Uncle Phil was already back; so who was this visitor knocking so late at night and in the middle of a snowstorm? She is prepared to hit the intruder with Phil's baseball bat when the man standing outside collapses on the floor as soon as she is able to open the door. She manages to somehow drag the poor guy in, realizing that bad guy or not, he was in the verge of hypothermia. After getting some help from her best friend Rose, who is a nurse, on the phone, Bella is able to remove the wet shoes, socks, and shirt from the man and places him in front of the fire, waiting for him to wake up and open his eyes...

If she was shocked when she first opened the door to this man, now she was bewildered as she stared into his emerald green eyes. This man, though not completely shaven, was a sight to be looked at! His chiseled jaw and intensity within his eyes almost made her forget that the reason he was shirtless was because he almost died in the blizzard. She manages to snap out of it and learns that his name is Edward, whom she expects to stay in her cabin for the next couple of days considering the weather. Edward seems to be an enigma to her, because he seems to be repeating to Bella that he didn't deserve her care; that he was bad and she should stay away. But neither of them could resist the other's pull and soon the two begin a relationship of sorts in that cabin. Bella finds herself falling for this mysterious man who refuses to tell her more about his past. So when she hears about the warning signs from her phone calls to Rose and her father Charlie and happens to turn on the television, she sees the same face that has been the star of her dreams...except this time it was framed in a square with bold letters of "WANTED" labeled above it. Will she defend the man she loves, or tell him to surrender? Can they even be together?

This story had me pulling my hair out from the very start! Rochelle creates a beautiful plot for Sear and I couldn't put this story down until it was finished. Edward is, as you read, a very unexpected character as the story unfolds, but the fact that he is a criminal does not make us, the readers, or Bella falter in terms of love. You also learn that Edward had his reasons for his actions, and that he had not expected to find love in the middle of nowhere either. And let's admit it, who doesn't love a passionate bad boy Edward? Bella and Edward have such amazing chemistry in this story that you will bite your nails off because the sexual tension is so palpable! Yes fellow readers, this fanfiction does have lemons, intense ones at that, and only adds more fuel to the fire that is Sear. I can't say enough how much I adored this fic, from the characters, to their love, and to their constant promise to stay together no matter what the circumstances. The fanfic itself is pretty short, so you will be able to complete it quite quickly; be sure to set aside some undisturbed time for this one. A hooking plot that you will not be able to put down, so be sure not to miss this story, a MUST READ!

Sear consists of 25 chapters and a total of 50,344 words. The story is rated M for language and sexual activities.

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Imagine a life with an overbearing mother whose expectations drown you in a world of money and standing, of who’s with whom, of your actions judged by others. Never able to live up to those maternal wants while always under the shadow of her brother, Bella finds solace for a few short years with her husband and child—a time full of love and happiness that is so abruptly ended by an accused lead foot and a disastrous secret. Now imagine a happy life with a wife, a job, and something so settling that it’s so good before it’s torn away by a tragedy that fills you with guilt because—even if it isn’t your fault—two lives are lost. Edward may have survived the car crash, he may have survived the court proceedings, and he even may have avoided jail time because of it, but that doesn’t stop him from reliving the moment he took the lives of Bella’s husband, Eric, and their young son, Ben.

Bella and Edward both grieve in their own way as they attempt to heal from the tragedy that brought them so much pain. She drowns her sorrows in alcohol, ignoring the empty hallways of her home, hiding behind the ivory of her cover-up and a carefully placed façade that slowly peels away with every day that passes. Having lost his wife to a better marriage and not caring for his conduct in public, Edward punishes his many offenses with an acceptance for a life behind bars because of his unwillingness to forgive himself. It’s there within that steel cage that they meet, reconnect, and realize that they can help each other overcome the tragedy that brought them together in the first place.

There is a beautiful sorrow about this story of two broken people, their lives so intricately woven, bordering on that line between hatred and forgiveness. So many of us are eager to accept the rage. It’s hard to step back and realize the good that could come out of forgiving because it’s easier to drown in bittersweet memories and what-ifs. But Hoodfabulous tells a story that, despite its sad beginning, lifts your spirits with the new-found love born out of something horrible. Told from the POV of both Edward and Bella, we see just how similar and different they are from each other and are able to witness their hesitant fall into a future by each other’s side. We Are Broken teaches you a lesson about how losing something wonderful doesn’t mean it’s lost forever and that, no matter how much you hold onto people, sometimes it is better to let them go. It’s a short read, but it packs a punch that will leave you breathless. Especially that ending. It’s all about that ending. That ending will twist you up as much as its twists the story. So if you've read and loved just what exactly would you like to say to Renee?

We Are Broken consists of 14 chapters and 36,951 words. It’s rated M for foul language and sexual content.

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"She finds every corpse he hides. She follows every trail he leaves behind. A ribbon. A clue. A crime. She doesn't know he'll do anything to keep her alive."  ~ MujerN

Known as the Red Ribbon Assassin, Edward Masen is adept at what he does—killing. With his lucky gun, Ivory, by his side and his symbolic red ribbon that he leaves behind at his every crime, Edward knows exactly what he is doing and that he can never be caught. But when journalist Bella Swan happens to find said ribbon at one of the crime scenes, she knows it's a huge deal for her since she will be able to take a lead on the assassin's case. The question is: how will that sole clue help her in tracking him down? Well, it turns out that she doesn't have to, because he already seems to know her. When a certain attack by an old friend goes wrong, it's the green-eyed man with his pockets full of the all-too-familiar red ribbon that saves her from going down in ashes. Oddly enough, she feels comforted in the arms of this strange man...

When Bella opens her eyes, she finds herself in a completely unknown place and trapped with three unfamiliar faces staring down at her: Dr. Carlisle Cullen, his daughter, Alice Cullen, and her “kidnapper,” Edward. After a brief introduction, Bella is more than panicked about the entire situation and it does not help that the assassin is put in charge of keeping tabs on her at all times. Unfortunately for Bella, she does not realize that the people whom she fears are actually the people that want to protect her. It takes a while before she gets used to the idea of this Adonis of a killer, with a tattoo of vines running up his neck, taking care of her. But there are still many questions unanswered in her mind. Why was Edward in this “business” and what does it involve? How did they know her and why do they claim to protect her? And most of all, why was she finding herself falling dangerously in love with Edward Masen?

I cannot emphasize enough on how much I adore this story! I have been around in the Twilight Fandom for over five years now and have read over four hundred fanfictions, but Ruthless and Ivory is definitely in my top favorite five list. MujerN has weaved together such an amazing story that will raise goosebumps and curl your toes with every single chapter. This story is a continuation from the author's one shot Red Ribbon, and I am so very thankful to her that she decided to make a whole story out of it. The two paragraphs above don't even begin to describe this roller-coaster. I could write pages about it, but I don't want to reveal or spoil anything within this fabulous plot. Each chapter will have you gasping and will pull out an emotion within that you didn’t know was possible for such a premise! The story's unexpected twists all lead up to one main plot-line perfectly mid-way through the story, and from then on the couple embark on an even more dangerous run to achieve their goal. Through all of the running, killing, and blood, there is also deep affection, love, and toe-curling lust—a phenomenal mix. Don't hesitate to read this story over and over again to fall in love with a hot, ruthless Tattward combined with a determined Bella fighting for their love. A MUST read!!!

Ruthless and Ivory is a HEA, consists of 33 chapters and a total of 256,786 words. The story is rated MA for some graphic scenes, foul language, and sexual content.

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Edward Cullen has been working as a hit man since college, but he has always had one major rule: no women. When a Mexican drug cartel boss enlists his help to tie up some loose ends, he's hesitant to accept the job. Especially when he sees the brown eyed beauty staring back at him from the file. Bella Swan - the beautiful girl from the photo - looked too innocent to be involved with drugs, and his hesitation towards the job grows. After meeting said girl, he eventually decides to fake her murder by staging a scene, send pictures to his boss, and take Bella somewhere she'll be safe. Posing as a recently eloped couple, they cross the border to Mexico and blend in the more touristic areas. But Bella is hesitant to get closer to Edward since he was hired by the man who murdered her mother back in Phoenix. He can't blame her for being more reserved but is determined to help her open up to him and find out more about why Bella's mother was killed. Unfortunately, the cartel responsible has connections in hospitals and law enforcement and though Renee's death was ruled a suicide, no one believes that is the truth...

kts may ring a bell as she also wrote A Slow Boil. The Western is very different from her most popular story though as it is definitely not a fluffy fic. It's more mystery mixed in with romance and stars characters, whose complicated characters are only explored step by step and who experience a romance that needs time to build. Chapter after chapter, the reader will be able to connect more and more dots until, eventually, all secrets are revealed. Personally, I found The Western to be one of the best written fanfictions I've ever read. It truly is well-phrased and told from Edward's point of view. There are twists and turns in the plot but no angst; just a hint of drama. I would not pass up reading this wonderful fanfiction.

The Western is rated M for language, mention of drugs, and sexual content. It consists of 25 chapters and 89,662 words.

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Bella Swan - nicknamed Bella Swine - has been an outcast in her Florida high school ever since her mother's downfall. She has been bullied and ridiculed by most students - until Edward Masen begins attending the school, that is. Though neither of them are social butterflies and both have had difficult pasts, they manage to form a friendship. As time goes on, Bella begins to feel more than just platonic feelings towards Edward yet remains quiet, unaware that Edward's feelings towards her are changing as well. One day, when one of her junky classmates attempts to rape Bella, the two of them find themselves pushed in a corner and panic. Murder - even in self defense - isn't something that is taken lightly by the law enforcement. So they run away... Together.

Edward Masen is used to refining his defense mechanism every time he meets someone new. Whether it's his foster family or total strangers, no one comes closer than he wants them to - until he meets the one person, who makes him feel again. He feels an unexplainable pull towards Bella Swan as well as a need to protect her - especially after she stabs a classmate in self-defense. Taking her under his wing, they go state to state, stealing cars and selling his late uncle's drugs to survive. As their emotional relationship blossoms so does their physical relationship. They refuse to let anything - or anyone - get in the way of their love. Even when they're forced to part...

Badlands is one of the few fanfictions I've read within the last months that allows the reader to go back in time, and once again experience high school. One cannot help but think just how traumatic those years can be for a teenager. I had waited to read Badlands until it was complete and even once it was, I pushed off reading it, too afraid of the emotional topics it deals with. Now however, I regret not having read it sooner. It was a slow burn, as it takes time for Edward and Bella to meet and form a relationship, but it's well worth the read. Badlands is a beautifully written story, mostly told from Bella's point of view, with the exception of two chapters told from Edward's.

Badlands consists of 24 chapters and 97,301 words. It's rated MA for adult situations, drug content, language, and sex.

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

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

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

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

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Bella Swan's life isn't great at all. After her mother left the family, her father Charlie has turned for the worst and has gotten abusive. However, Bella never complains and does exactly what she is ordered to do by 'dearest daddy', hoping that her father is only going through a 'phase' he might soon overcome. But just when she thinks that her life can't get any worse, she is taken by two strangers one unfortunate day and before she can even comprehend who they are, she feels a sharp sting on her neck that causes her to lose consciousness. When she finally comes to, she manages to overhear a conversation and learns that she is meant to be brought right in the middle of a human trafficking business - something that most definitely means endless physical torture and could eventually cost her her life. Lucky for Bella, Edward Cullen - the youngest heir of the Cullen trafficking business - 'buys' her and claims her as his. Although Bella is completely terrified by her surroundings, she is eventually able to trust Edward as he doesn't turn out to be like all the others. In fact, he vows to not hurt her in any way and keep her safe. Furthermore, the fact that her father doesn't even so much as bother to file a missing report for his daughter, destroys Bella's last hope that he will ever come around. But will she survive in such a cruel world with only one man she can truly trust? Will Edward be able to save her from his harsh reality?

Vindicated is a very unique story with a twisted plot-line. From the fic's very first sentence I was hooked, especially due to Bella's horrible life and the weight she carries on her shoulders. Being in a household where someone is violent is never easy to live with, yet JacklynnFrost portrays her as being very mature despite the circumstances and the reader is able to connect with her really well. The events of the fanfic take an unexpected turn when Bella is eventually kidnapped, even more so because she was taken by a mob family that earns its living with human trafficking. And though Bella is extremely fearful of the scene that is unfolding in front of her eyes, she is able to trust Edward (albeit after much convincing from his side) and soon realizes that he might be one of the few men out of his ridiculously dangerous family who is actually good; one who does not want to be part of this whole mess. I definitely think this story should be given a try! With great characters and a wonderful plot, it will most likely give you readers out there a very different side of Mobward! 

Vindicated consists of 23 chapters and a total of 138,013 words. The story is rated M for brief descriptions of abuse, language, and sexual activities.

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One fateful day, Bella Swan is at the wrong place at the wrong time and watches a man getting brutally murdered. Before she knows it, she finds herself being kidnapped by the criminals responsible for the killing and realizes quickly that her life now lies in the hands of mafia boss Edward Cullen. Although many of his colleagues suggest otherwise, Edward decides to spare Bella's life and keep her hostage. For two years, the young woman is held against her will, away from her family, and forced to live a life she doesn't want. Even though Edward makes it a habit to check on her every few hours, he refuses to delve into a single line of information about his business and her fate. Over time, Bella develops feelings for the rough and vioent hunk of a mob boss, despite the fact that he kills people for a living, has obvious anger management issues and is absolutely clueless about her feelings for him. How can she possibly hope for any kind of future with a man so void of emotions? Or does he feel something but tries to ignore it? His behavior toward her is definitely giving her whiplas as one minute he looks at her in an adoring way and the next he pulls at her hair, telling her to keep their secrets.What should Bella make of all that and what happens when Edward is forced to marry her?

JessAndTAT have written a beautiful story with an interesting plot line! The fanfiction will catch your attention from the very first sentence and you won't be able to stop reading until you reach the ending. The way Bella tries to soften Edward's hard demeanour is portrayed in a pretty emotional way. You will pray that Edward will eventually get his head out of his ass so that he sees that he can and should trust Bella, but his job forces him to be suspicious of everyone as as he can never know who will try to deceive him. Though there are some cringe moments in the story, where Edward's reactions seem a bit over the top, keep in mind that he has been living the life of a mob boss for a very long time and doesn't know better than to be angry and treating people unfairly. But don't worry folks, it isn't long until he finally realizes that Bella is meant to be in his life and that he loves her - a lot; and once he does, be prepared for a lot of hot lemons! The story is written from Bella's POV.

Reluctant Devotion consists of 25 chapters and 42,481 words. It is rated M for language, violence, and sexual activities.

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Growing up, Bella Swan has never had the normal childhood that every kid should have. Instead, she had to go through abuse after abuse in the worst possible way, including getting hit by her own father. So when she is finally thrown out of the house, she is glad to be able to excape the brutality of the man who fathered her. But as weeks go by, Bella has to realize that life on the road is horrendous, to put it mildly. She has no place to sleep, no clothes, and no food. On a good day, she may happen to find a some fresh scrap of food that she digs up from the trash. And it is exactly on one of these days, when she happens to overhear a crucial encounter of a man by three men while sitting in a dumpser; munching on some pizza. Bella witnesses the murder of a man and watches his killers trying to dispose of his body. The men then detect a terrified looking Bella, who blacks out the moment she realizes she's been caught...

One of the three criminals, Edward, decides that the girl is not to be killed and takes her to a personal doctor. There, he has the phyiscian treat her malnourished and battered body. As Bella regains consciousness, Edward decides to keep her at his house, in order to protect her from the other members of his gang. What neither of them realize is that, as time goes on, they will find their perfect match in one another... But will Edward be able to protect her from his dangerous job and love her at the same time?

Mobward is back, everyone, and this particular one definitely has a gentler side! When I read this story, I was really captivated from the start and apart from the fabulous plot itself, I think what really made me connect to it was that it made me realizes that often, we take many things for granted. As you read through Bella's struggle for a bed to sleep in or finding some freshly cooked food, it occurs to you that we can be happy for always having access for these very basic necessities in life! Furthermore, the fanfiction is really heart-warming and alternates between Edward and Bella's point of view (and rarely other characters). That allows the reader to clear up any possible confusions that may or may not have come up in previous chapters. More than anything, you get to feel for Edward, who has developed a heart of stone from his job in the underworld, and Bella, who has to learn that not everyone is cruel and that Edward might be worth trusting. Reading this story was a really good and unique experience. The chapters are relatively short and will allow you to finished the story in no time. Get prepared to be blown away with BruiserSkinGirl's beautifully written story!

Survival of the Fittest consists of 45 chapters and 82,094 words. The story is rated M for some violent content, language, and sexual references/activities. The author has also already published a sequel, Surviving As the Fittest.

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It's the summer of 1994: dial-up Internet, pagers, Walkmans, AOL chat rooms, and O.J in a white Bronco. Bella Swan works part time at an ice cream parlor, making ice cream sundaes to save up money for college. Under the blazingly hot weather of Brooklyn, New York, where eighteen-year-old Bella  lives, she tries to pass the time with her best friends and without the interruption of her suddenly concerned mother, who up to this point, never really paid her any attention (that is, until she started dating the creeper named Phil, who Bella suspects checks her out when she comes out of the shower). Trying to stay away from her home (and Phil) as much as possible, she goes to her best friend Alice's house, who talks her and their common friend Rose into meeting up with a few guys she met on a chat room. After a long night full of Ecstasy, subway rides, dark dance clubs, and a boy she doesn't want to stay away from, everything changes for our sweet and not so innocent ice cream scooper. Thugward came barreling through and he was there to stay.

This story brought back a lot of great memories from the 90's. The setting is perfectly established and it almost feels like you are really going back in time. Like most of Lexi's story, Higher comes with a dash of the nitty-gritty reality that makes it intense with the perfect amount of romance. The story is mostly told from Bella's point of view, but we do catch a few glimpses of Edward here and there - or as the author calls him, Thugward. He is suave, a bit dark and filled with a whole lot of passion. Intense doesn't even come close to describe what Bella and Edward experience. One time was enough for them to realize there is no going back for either of them. But both of their lives aren't perfect and their pasts are even less so. They will have to fight to stay together and defend their relationship against relatives, people they thought were friends, and, sometimes, even themselves. But what they definitely won't be able to deny is that they, as a couple, are worth fighting for.

The story is filled with a lot of ups and downs, the funny moments make up for the drama our favorite couple goes through, not to mention the couple of almost-heart-attacks we had at later chapters. However, we promise it is a happily ever after for Thugward and his girl! It's a great story with short chapters that really made it a fast read. We actually couldn't put it down until we were finished! Go give it a shot, you won't regret embarking on this ride.

Higher consists of 40 chapters and 167,007 words. The story is rated MA for adult language, drug abuse, and hot sexual situations.

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When Bella Swan made the decision to move to her father Charlie to the small town of Forks, Washington, all she wanted was to get away from her nerve-wrecking mother and a too touchy-feely stepdad. Yet now that she was there, she couldn't help but feel bored out of her mind. In order to leave that place as quickly as possible, Bella puts all her energy into studying and tries to let nothing get in the way with her high school graduation. So because the 17-year-old is always busy putting her nose into books, she hardly interacts with her fellow class mates. Somehow, however, Mike Newton has made it into her life - supposedly the sweetest guy of the school, something that Bella really can't understand. So even though she doesn't like him at all, being with him has its advantages, and as long as there is no kissing and fondling, Mike was somewhat bearable. Moreover, without him, Bella would have never run into Edward Cullen at the diner. A moment that changes her life forever because when she looks him in the eyes, she knows right away, that all she wants is being with him. No matter what that actually means...

Because Edward Cullen is no ordinary school boy. With his 18 years of age, he did not only graduate a year early but is also third in command of the biggest mafia family of the U.S. west coast. The Cullen clan has pretty much every casino, hotel, and club under its control and Edward grew up with murder, blackmailing, and money. Lot's of money! Together with his parents Carlisle and Esme, his sister Alice and her boyfriend Jasper and his cousin Emmett and his fiancé Rose, he lives in a luxurious house in the outskirts of Forks - with no one having an idea who they really are. Edward meets Bella for the first time when he sees Mike Newton at the diner to get the money back he owes him. Totally enchanted by Bella, or "Princess" as he always (!) calls her, he asks her to come with him and the gang to pay some members of the Cullens' biggest enemy, the Volturis, a visit. Before she knows it, Bella finds herself in the middle of guns, lot's of blood, and an aweful amount of adrenaline. Though she should be despised by Edward's actions and fear him to no end, she sees right away, that, inside, "E" is actually a nice guy. As is his family. Too bad she forgot to mention to her new friends that she is the Police Chief's daughter...

Let me tell you right away that this story has it's flaws. You'll find lot's of typos and some grammatical mistakes in it. The plot is, at some points, a bit rushed so that weeks sometimes pass within only a few paragraphs. However, the characters described are all very lovable and funny! Even though Rose and Edward would die for each other, they can't live a single moment without insulting one another. In general, the Cullen clan likes to use very colorful language, something Bella needs some time getting used to. Expect a lot of "fucks" and "shits" but keep in mind that they don't really mean to hurt each other! With that said, it's completely normal for the guys to pull out there guns and threaten to kill each other if they are in an argument. The way they all handle the everyday business of murder, drug dealing, and the police breathing down their necks, is often hilarious and you can't help but shake your head in disbelief. The story, which is completey written from Bella's POV, took CLWN a long time to complete. Admittedly, the last chapters are a bit rushed and you won't get to the prologue until the very end, but all in all, The Princess and the E is very entertaining! There's close to no angst (!) but lot's of blood and death. Enjoy!

The Princess and the E consists of 31 chapters and a total of 214,813 words. The story is rated MA for lemons, violence, and foul language.

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Elena,

I don't really have the words to express how grateful I am to have met you! You entered my life with so much enthusiasm, energy, and ideas that I literally felt like I was blown away. You took over working on the layout and gave Ms. Swan's Bookstore the professional look it deserves! Without you, there wouldn't be a 'Wards and 'Ellas Wiki and our readers would have missed out on so many great stories!

Sweetie, this is my way, our way, to say thank you! Thank you for investing so much in MSB! Thank you for always replying to messages, even if you are busy as hell! Thank you for being patient enough to teach me some CSS skills and thank you for being you! The Slowest Burn is one of the most well-written fanfictions out there and deserves, no, needs to be read! We hope that this little review will make those aware of you and your talent who aren't yet!

We love you, sweetie!

Mandy, Cherie, and Caitlin

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"He makes everything better. I feel like I'm headed in the right direction, even though a small part of me is scared about it. It's too good; it won't last. What if I fall in love with him?
Who am I kidding? I'm halfway there, if not on the cusp of it."

(The Slowest Burn, ch. 18)

Growing up is not an easy thing to do. Especially if you want to stay true to yourself and those you love...

Bella Swan seems to have everything a 17-year-old could want: she is a cheerleader at Forks High School, has a great social status and tons of friends, and dates the town's golden boy Jasper Whitlock. Reality, however, tells a different story: Bella's fellow cheerleaders make it a habit of tantalizing her to no end, her social status is only supported by her best friend Rosalie, the people she surrounds herself with don't care about listening to her problems and last but not least Bella's subtle feelings for Jasper are overshadowed by the intense pull she feels towards bad boy Edward Cullen.

Bella and Rosalie in their
cheerleader uniform

For the longest time, Bella tried to fit in with the result of losing herself while doing so. Instead of voicing her opinion and thoughts, the 17-year-old student keeps quiet and simply offers careful nods and smiles. Afraid of screwing up and forfeiting her popularity Bella walks down the path of least resistance, the path, she is supposed to go. Her best friend and fellow cheerleader Rosalie Hale, is one of the few people who know the real Isabella Swan.

from left to right: King,
Black, and Cullen

Until he comes. Edward Cullen. One party is enough to let Bella lose all her inhibitions. She gives into her desire and spends her first time with Fork's most notorious high school student. A troubled rebel with serious anger management issues, Edward a.k.a. Cullen rules over the small town he grew up in. Together with his best buddies Jacob Black and Royce King, he is involved in some serious drug pushing, preferably weed. Cullen's personality is very complicated yet also immensely interesting: while being crazily aggressive, stubborn, and full of pride, he is also incredibly loyal to those he holds dear and feels a possessive love for Bella. According to The Slowest Burn's author, Typokween, some of Cullen's main character traits were even based on former real life acquaintances of hers: "I base this Edward off some of my ex boyfriends, some of my friends ex boyfriends, and some traits I like to see in a 'boy boy'. Notice how I say 'ex', which means he’s probably the kind of boy you want to stay away from! Haha. As for the hoodie, I don’t know what to say other than the fact that every bad boy I’ve ever encountered wore a black hoodie."

Cullen (in his trademark
hoodie) and Bella

Even though Bella tries to stay away from Cullen, she is simply unable to forget their amazing night together. Furthermore, Cullen's possessive nature keeps her from distancing herself from him. He makes it perfectly clear to her what he wants - her - and is not willing to go down without a fight. From chapter to chapter the reader is able to detect Bella's inner struggle. Deep inside, she knows that being with someone like Cullen would ruin her reputation at Forks High forever, yet never seeing him again, seems equally, if not even more, terrifying. What all of that results in is UST, unresolved sexual tension. To make matters even worse for Bella, she also has to deal with Rosalie's unexpected pregnancy and her long lost friendship with Jacob Black...

Cullen and Bella

The Slowest Burn is one of the most read and most highly acclaimed ExB fanfictions out there. Almost every review you can find on the net about TSB praises the story for being so realistic, something that was and is of utmost importance for Typokween while writing: "A great story is written in a way that is realistic, even if the situation is far from it. I love when it’s obvious the author has done their homework on their stories to keep things as realistic as possible. I always ask if something I write sounds too cliché, cuz I hate that. But I know it’s inevitable, so I always try my best to put my own twist on my writing." Part of her own twist is definitely to keep the reader waiting. In the beginning, Bella outright ignores Edward and the feelings she harbors for him. Instead of acting on her desires she tries to release some of the sexual tension with Jasper, which, let's be honest, is not be easy for some of us to read. But even after it becomes clear that Jasper is out of the picture, Typokween lets her readers almost starve to death when it comes to some sexual actions. She only throws a bone every once in a while but each time she does, it is unforgettable!

So far, The Slowest Burn consists of 37 chapters and 317,822 words. The story is rated MA for lemons, profanities, and angst. Outtakes from the story can be found here.

WORK IN PROGRESS

Extras

Playlist

1. Earth to Bella (Part I) - Incubus

2. Come Down - Bush

3. High For This - The Weeknd

4. Stars - The Xx

5. Bloodstream - Stateless

6. Center of Attention - Jackson Waters

7. A Heavy Abacus - The Joy Formidable

8. Rich Kid Blues - Lykke Li

9. Lonely Day - System of a Down

10. Forget That You’re Young - The Raveonettes

11. Coming Down - The Weeknd

12. Heart (Demo) - The Pretty Reckless

13. Heavy In Your Arms - Florence and the Machine

14. Know This, We’ve Noticed - An Horse

15. Down Boy - The Yeah Yeah Yeahs

16. Love Sick (Once Again) - The Hundred In The Hands

17. Six Underground - Sneaker Pimps

18. Gold Gun Girls (Acoustic) - Metric

19. Dance On Our Graves - Paper Route

20. Earth to Bella (Part II) - Incubus

Bonus Tracks

21. Glory Box - Portishead

22. You - The Pretty Reckless

23. Devils - Say Hi

24. Save Me (Wake Up Call) - Unwritten Law

25. Planets - Adema

Chapter Covers

Additional Story Stills




Praises

"The Slowest Burn has taken me on a sweet journey back to high school, filling my head with memories of good times and filling my heart with love for all of these characters."

(PAWsPeaches)

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"I love this Edward and Bella. I think this fic definitely has the makings to be one of the great[est ones out there]. It's so unpredictable. I can't wait to see where the author goes with this one."

  (Marissa)

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"This Edward is fu**ing sexy, and I definitely love me some Possessivward."

(samrosie)