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Single father Edward has too much on his shoulders to bear as a young cop. Not only does he have to find a balance within his work life, but he also wants to make sure to give his precious daughter, Maggie, all the care she needs at her tender age. And on top all of that, his reason to become a cop eats at him everyday, sometimes even leading to sleepless on his part. The urgency to find what happened to his sister when he was just twelve years old is a mystery he has to figure out. Its been ten long years since his late sister has been named "The Girl in the Creek" and Edward is determined to get to the root of the matter. After all, why was his own sister's file being kept a secret from him, especially since he was in the police force now? Why was his innocent sister a part of such a horrendous crime and who was behind this?  

In the midst of all his stress - just when he thinks everything is going downhill - he hires Bella, who is studying law and needs an extra job on the side to cover up for time and money. She immediately agrees to Edward's offer on babysitting his daughter Maggie and, though she doesn't quite say this to Edward, fix up his apartment to make it seem more organized. The connection between Maggie and Bella is instant and it warms Edward heart to see them together; suddenly, he finds himself coming home to two girls that he adores the most and a place that has miraculously been turned into a home. Their relationship hits off strong from the beginning, and Bella decides to stand by Edward through his goal to catch his sister's murderers. But is she risking both hers and Maggie's life in the process? Will Edward be able to come out of all this successfully?

The Girl in the Creek is a wonderfully written story that will have you glued to the screen to figure out what exactly happened with Edward's sister. The story's main plot revolves around Edward trying to get to the bottom of the case, and ultimately finding out shocking revelations that put his sister to rest. But MandyLeigh very successfully weaves Bella into this story and the love between our main characters is what get us through the fanfiction. Bella's background in law makes her extremely understanding and supportive of Edward, and at the same time a perfect companion who can love both him and his daughter. At the same time, your love for Edward will increase as the chapters progress because as a reader, you will be able to feel what he is going through and why he is so adamant on solving this case - one that will both his late sister and his mind some peace. This story is not extremely angsty, but the angst is definitely there in some of the chapters. Don't miss out on the opportunity to read this love-filled mysterious ride! It won't take much time out of you since it's pretty short, but don't underestimate it ;)!

The Girl in the Creek contains 30 chapters and a total of 38,497 words. The story is rated M for language and content.

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Bella Swan thought she had escaped every tie she had to high society, and her family. She refused to go to the top schools her family wanted her to go to, majored in a less than desirable degree, and built her own publishing house. She was breaking the binds, and they didn't like it. Unfortunately for Bella, her grandfather had been the person who financed the start of Phoenix, and would stop at nothing to get his way. So, when she was told she must marry a stranger by the name of Edward Cullen, she outright refused. Well, until said grandfather threatened the publishing house she had worked for years to make successful. She found herself backed to a corner and, against her own desires, she agreed. She didn't want to marry for any other reason besides love, and she certainly didn't want to marry so her family could get access to the better and wealthier social circles in Boston.

Edward Cullen, on the other hand, was content with his shallow relationship with Tanya Denali. He and Bella had agreed, while discussing their prenuptial agreement, that Edward could maintain his relationship with Tanya as long as he was totally discreet and out of the public eye.  He agreed, not expecting to be charmed by this witty beauty. As a more personal relationship with his wife began to develop, and work overtook most of their time, Edward didn't get to spend as much time with his mistress as she would have liked. Tanya, who needed more of Edward's attention, began using more extreme tactics in order to get a reaction. Unfortunately for her, she only received negative attention from Edward, his wife, and his family in return. Even after Edward decided to break things of with Tanya, and chose to focus on building a relationship, there would always be forces trying to tear this couple apart.

Marriage and other Catastrophes has a wonderful plot, but there are many errors in grammar that can be distracting to some readers - I know I was tempted (more than once) to stop reading, but was so intrigued with the plot that I just had to finish. MaoC has moments where, as a reader, you're bound to be exasperated, laughing, and maybe even shedding some tears. Angel-Miyu has done a great job portraying Bella as such an independent woman, who refuses to take part of the lifestyle her family carries. Edward has his moments, as does every character - every person. There are times, when reading from his view, where the reader will likely want to punch him (*raises hand*) and shake some sense into him. There are many twists and turns in this story, and all loose ties come together in the end. Plus, there are plenty of lemons which will satisfy any reader.

Marriage and other Catastrophes consists of 38 chapters and 207,234 words. The story is rated M for foul language, violence, and lemons.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Edward Masen owns the entire mafia business, taking the ownership after his grandfather since his father wanted to pursue a career as a doctor. Besides doing what has been in his blood for centuries now, Edward also has a public persona of a rich businessman; he owns factories of specialized weaponry - ironically. But most of all, his role as a father is what makes him him. Edward is the father of two twins Cassie and Cullen, who - though conceived by insemination - are the dearest people he holds to his heart. He is turning thirty-two soon and although he is more than content with everything that he has accomplished in his time, he can't help but feel sad about going to his bed alone at night. Everyone around him seems to have their perfect love to spend the rest of their lives with, except for him, who always seems to encounter women who want him for either his looks or his money. Bella, on the other hand, is a mysterious identity whose last name remains an enigma as the story progresses.  The two of them meet during an unfortunate, but small, accident and instantly the chemistry is charging. She is one woman who can be tough as nails on Edward, talk back at him, and care for his children like no other. Will Edward finally be able to find his true love in Bella? Or will her true identity make everything come down crashing?

This Thing of Ours is a beautiful story that combines the love of family as well as the tough reality of being in the mafia all the at the same time. One thing I absolutely love in the fic is Edward's character, who is firm in his job aspects but sweet as a sugar treat when it comes to his children. The reader quickly comes to realize that he yearns for someone to love him the way his mother does his father, or the way his best friends do with their significant others. The fact that his life is so full in terms of all of his accomplishments, yet so empty when it comes to sharing his bed with someone he can love is so heart-felt. Bella, on the other hand, is simply put - a mystery. From the very beginning of the story, we see her as a strong persona - ones that does not reveal even her full name to the people around her. Her ID states that she is twenty-one, but is she really? Meeting Edward and his children compel her to spill everything before him, but can she trust him? This story is really mind-blowing in every aspect and the authors WeeKittyAndTAT have done a really good job portraying what is going through both of their minds through alternating point of views between the characters. Don't miss this one!!

This Thing of Ours consists of 40 chapters and a total of 136,260 words (more on TWCF and FP because they are not as constricted as the fanfiction). The story is rated M for language and sexual activities.

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When her long-term boyfriend Jacob leaves her without any phone-calls or texts to build his career in music, Bella is left alone in their apartment. And though she thinks that what they had between each other was love, she knows that she was merely a fling and that Jake never took their relationship seriously. Heartbroken and confused, she is forced to drag herself out of her depressive shell by her best friend Alice, who has got herself an audition in LA and wants Bella to come along with her for a week to take a break. As Bella talks about her plans for LA on the phone while ending her shift at the bar she works at, she notices someone eyeing her from the corner of her eye. Just when her conversation with Alice ends, she is shocked when he approaches her and begans flirting with her with extremely cheesy pick-up lines. Although Bella is far from noticing another guy for a relationship, she can't help but notice how heart-droppingly beautiful the man looked - with his piercing green eyes, shocking bronze hair and that smile... 

It is even more of a shock when he admits that he had overheard her conversation with Alice and that coincidentally enough, he too was on his way to LA the very next day. He claims that fate had brought the two together and Bella, even though she knows he isn't lying, can't help but nickname him Stalker for his tendencies to end up wherever she is. Before she knows it, she is on the plane sandwiched between Alice and Stalker (another huge coincidence!) on her way to LA, determined to forget her sad life for the next few days. And forget she does - Edward and Bella get super close to each other and go out on several dates, getting to know one another. She finds out that he too has overgone a heart-break and that he has a four year old daughter, Bree, with a mild case of autism. And he manages to unveil the broken side of Bella, pissed at Jacob for leaving a beauty such as her. Even after their week in LA is up, the two continue to meet back home, shocked that they actually live near each other. But what happens when Jacob suddenly returns? Will Bella be able to tell him that she has moved on or will Jacob find another way to lure her back? Furthermore, will the consequences of one fateful night change her plans for her future?

Two Makes Three is definitely a MUST read story that should be read by many! TailoredDreams has created a fantastic, yet realistic plot-line that will have you hooked from the very first chapter. Edward's sweet and patient nature combined with his hot looks can cause anyone to melt on the spot ;-). You will find every possible emotion pulled out of you in this fic and the best part is that you never want the story to come to an end - although it is a very warming to see our favorite couple get their HEA. Bree, who is Edward's daughter when we start the story, is a complete sweetheart that you can't help but fall in love with and her connection with Bella and Edward only make all three of them seem even more perfect. I don't think I can emphasize enough how much I really loved this story so go click on the link below and get started! It's the perfect mix that will last you for a few days; so be sure to take the opportunity!

Two Makes Three consists of 44 chapters and a total of 397,853 words. The story is rated M for language and sexual activities. Don't forget to follow up on it's sequel Two Makes Five which is a WIP!

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The subway: you take it often enough on a schedule, you’ll begin to notice the same people every day. That’s where Bella Swan first meets Edward Cullen. She always sees him at seven forty-three. He gets on after her, but she gets off before him. She notices how he prefers the last car, his wild hair, his colorful ink…and his crotch right in front of her face. Yes, it’s an awkward first meeting but a memorable one at that. Engulfed in a game of Candy Crush, she’s surprised when he slips her phone from her hands and beats the level that has mastered her more that she has mastered it. She gets her phone back with a smile, a name, and his number. And that’s how their relationship begins.

The thing about Edward Cullen is that he’s no ordinary dude. He holds a secret from his past that he’s not necessarily ashamed of but is terrified to tell any of his girlfriends. After all, it has broken most of his past relationships. His secret dates back to when he was thirteen. It proves to be a shock to Bella and is the reason why Edward is hesitant with the sexy times between them. However, it’s something that these two work on, and for a while there, it is good. Love is admitted, lifetimes are wanted, and then, suddenly, nothing. A nothing that leaves Bella abandoned by the two people whom she gave her heart. With sadness and anger as her only companions, she turns to alcohol for comfort, and for two weeks she wallows in her own pain before she decides to take charge.

Seven Forty-Three is more than just a love story between a boy and a girl. It’s a story of a girl that falls hard for a boy who loves hard, a kid that is just so dang cool, and a family that’s pretty awesome as well. It’s told from Bella’s point of view, so when things get rough, all we know is her side. You want to think the best of Edward, and yet you really can’t help that urge to kick him in the gonads. Don’t get me wrong. Edward’s character is most definitely swoon-worthy. However, there is one character that everyone will agree on should die a very painful death. Despite all of that, the angst level is pretty low. The authors, Maplestyle and CullensTwiMistress, don’t really leave you hanging. Instead, you’re pretty confident of the outcome. Even so, it’s still a fun ride. This is a very sweet story that leaves you sighing with all the sugar.

Seven Forty-Three is complete and consists of 21 chapters and a total of 64,968 words. The story is rated MA for language and graphic lemons.

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Bella Swan and her seven-year old son Leo are just done with their grocery shopping when they watch a young women rudely grabbing and yelling at two young children - a boy in Leo's age and a little girl, probably not older than three. It is obvious that she hurts the children, which is why Bella acts fast and without thinking first. She quickly grabs the kids, puts them in her car, drives off. After unsuccessfully trying to reach Ethan and Sophie Cullen's father Edward on his cell, she drives to his workplace, Cullen Construction, and brings him back his son and daughter. Though Edward is furious in the beginning, he soon realizes that Bella has done him an immense favor by saving his kids from the fury that is his now ex-girlfriend. However, as happy as he is that the unfriendly woman is finally out of his life, Edward is now in desperate need of a new babysitter.

And apparently, he isn't really good in picking them because, once again, Bella must come to the rescue of Ethan and Sophie when she realizes that their father has left them with her irresponsible neighbor Tanya. When Edward picks up his children again, he notices how attached they are to Bella and what a witty and feisty woman she actually is. As his kids trust her unconditionally and Bella seems to have a (mysterious) job where she can work from home, she asks her to be Ethan and Sophie's babysitter. Bella doesn't think twice and agrees to look after to two monsters, not admitting to herself that she already feels as attached to them and incredibly drawn to their father. Because of the fact that Leo's conception wasn't planned and she doesn't even know who his father is, Bella is careful with trusting men and letting them into her heart. But it doesn't take too long until she succumbs to Edward irresistable charm!

In Bella Swan: Kidnapper Bella is a mom every child would be happy to have. She loves kids with a passion and never tires of doing the funniest and most ridiculous things for and with them. She has a bouncing castle in her yard and a ball pit in her basement, she lets the kids play with paint and water guns and builds a tree house with Leo (whom she named after Leonardo, one of the Ninja Turtles, by the way). There is never a dull moment in the Swan household, something that Edward really likes about her. The two of them cannot seem to stop bantering back and forth whenever they're together, and really seem to be on the same wavelenght. The other characters, first and foremost Bella's crazy sister Nessie, add to the humor of the story, which is written from both Edward's and Bella's POV (sometimes a bit repetitive). Believe me when I tell you this fanfiction will leave no eye dry!

Bella Swan: Kidnapper consists of 23 chapters and a total of 74,736 words. The story is rated M for foul language and description of sexual activities.

 

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

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

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

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

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A few months ago, Edward Cullen's life changed drastically. The days that were filled with drinking himself into oblivion, wasting both his talents and future, were immediately over when he is told that his brother Jasper and lovely sister-in-law Alice had died in a car accident. A drunk driver had hit their car full force and killed them both in an instant. As neither Alice nor Jasper had good relationships with their respective parents, they decided a long time ago that, should something happen to them, they would want Edward to take care of their daughter Melody. So within 24 hours, Edward had to sober up and become the sole guardian of his 12-year-old niece. He started attending AA meetings and found a job as a construction worker with S&D. Every day, he struggles not only with his alcohol addiction but also with his self-reproaches and his desire of being a good father-figure for Mel. But raising a teenage girl is everything but easy, especially as a man...

Needless to say, Edward is less than thrilled when Mel lets him in on her plans to take dancing lessons. Baila's School of Dance is where the young girl wants to have her lessons and she somewhat convinces her uncle to at least check the place out. Once there, Edward meets Bella, owner of the dance school and the most beautiful woman he's ever laid eyes on. With her honey-colored skin and dark, chocolate-brown eyes, the latina really does a number on him. It doesn't help that she is also incredibly nice, an astounding dancer, and someone Mel seems to look up to. So even though he cannot really afford it, Edward signs his niece up for dancing lessons. Unfortunately, her classes coincide with his AA meetings resulting in Mel hanging around the dance school long after the lesson is over. After Bella confronts the handsome hunk with his tardiness she offers to help him out by taking Mel to her place and looking after her until her sexy uncle is done with whatever it is he's doing. She likes the feisty teenager and it also doesn't hurt that this means she'd see Edward a lot more often than before...

It's a fu**ing pattyrose story, what more is there to say? Spin & Sway takes you on a wonderful yet slightly bumpy ride and introduces you to BlueCollward, Dancerella, and lots of love and passion on the way. This is a fanfiction in which both Edward and Bella carry a lot of baggage on their shoulders and while the reader knows right away what Edward's problems are, Bella's secret is only revealed step by step. The fact that both of them know about the hardship that life can throw at you as well as their mutual love for Mel eventually allows the two to establish intense yet tender feelings for each other. They begin helping each other through each and every problem, even though Edward has more difficulties letting his demons go than Bella. That said, the story is written from both characters' point of view without including too many repetitions. pattyrose's characters as well as the plot in Spin & Sway are immensely realistic and draw you in from the very first chapter. It is one of those fanfics that you impatiently for to update and you drop everything the moment it does. Read this, it will blow you away!

So far, Spin & Sway consists of 34 chapters and 165,494 words. For now, the story is rated M for lemons, foul language, and angst.

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Growing up with parents who couldn't have cared less about their children, much less about each other, Edward never learned to believe in love or long-lasting relationships. The only connection he ever really felt to another person was to his sister Elizabeth, who raised him single-handedly, even though she was only 15 when their parents left the two of them to themselves. When said parents were found dead, Edward and his sister were adopted by Carlisle Cullen and his young wife Tanya and lived with them until a severe breach of trust broke them apart. Elizabeth met and married the wrong man, who began abusing her and the baby they had together. Completely losing her way, Elizabeth ended up a drug-addicted prostitute, who was brutally murdered by her husband. With the latter rotting in jail for at least ten years, Edward took over custody of his nephew Greg and basically became his father.

Now, a few years later, Edward works as a police officer at the Rock Island Police Department and prepares his son for his first day in kindergarten. He notices that a young couple has moved into the house next door and is later introduced to beautiful and shy Bella Newton, one of Greg's new kindergarten teachers. Bella seems incredibly reclusive and always wears clothes that were in fashion decades ago and are too wide for her slim form. Soon, Edward learns that the pretty brunette is not allowed to leave her house without her husband Mike. He often hears her screams of pain and finds her hurt more than once. Believing that Mike abuses his wife, Edward makes it his mission to do everything in his power to protect the fragile little thing that is so good with Greg and that he harbors so many feelings for. But the more he gets to know Bella and Mike, the more complicated the puzzle gets that he has to solve...

Let me tell you this: in Protection Plan, nothing is as it seems. Once you think you've figured out one mystery, another one pops up and makes the whole situation even more complicated than it already is. While reading the story, you cannot help but sympathize with Edward and his urge to help Bella out of her misery, even though you can't for the life of you figure out what exactly that misery actually is. Told completely from Edward's POV, the fanfiction is characteized by a lot of suspense, some UST, and tons of questions. The latter will be answered slowly, a few in one chapter, more in the next, but you won't get the whole picture until the end. That said, Edward's desire to help Bella is very sweet and whenever the two are together, he is very tender and understanding. He is also a wonderful father and smart officer. Of all the supporting characters it is Greg and Alice who stand out the most. Honestly, I've never encountered an Alice as aggravating and nerv-racking as this one but she fits well into the story! Definitely give this fic a try if you're looking for a nice crime story!

Protection Plan consists of 10 chapters and a total of 66,334 words. The story is rated M for violence and foul language.

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Edward moved across the country, leaving his High School sweetheart Bella and all the memories they'd made behind. He tried to start over and gave love a second chance, but things didn't turn out the way he wanted. Now, years later, he returns home with his three-year-old son Aiden to, once again, start fresh. After settling in his old home and spending an afternoon at the park with Aiden, they make a pit stop at a bakery. It is there that he finds what he left behind and what could still be his perfect future. A second chance and a couple of superheroes costumes will be the perfect ingredients to get back everything he once let go.

This one-shot was an entry from the The Happily Ever After Twific Contest and was picked by host MagTwi78's as her favorite story. The first thing we thought when we read this one-shot was, “Damn, we want a Super-Daddyward like that!” Edward is sweet, flawed, yet still plain perfect. He is a young father who moves from New York back to his childhood hometown of Forks, Washington to give himself and his son, Aiden, a fresh start and hopefully a second chance at happiness. What Edward never expected was to find his old sweetheart there and all those feelings he thought were long gone. Yet as soon as he sets eyes on Bella, everything he ever felt for her comes rushing back. Bella has grown up and is taking care of her grandmother’s old bakery, now a coffee shop, Edward is smitten all over again. Superheroes and Second Chances is a sweet Daddyward story, told from Edward’s point of view. We really encourage everyone to read this one-shot and leave a review. You won’t regret meeting this Daddyward! ;)

Superheroes and Second Chances is a one-shot and consists of 14,238 words. This story is rated M for adult language and situations.

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

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

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

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

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"You asked me... if there was something between us. I thought you meant bad feelings. Then you asked if I'm attracted. I tried to be so careful about it," he says.

"Why did you let me go?" I say, and his hand moves from my arm to my face.

"I never let you go."

When Bella Swan arrives back home after months of living in Chicago, everyone - including her father Charlie and his good friend and neighbor Edward - thinks that she is simply there to spend Thanksgiving with her family. However, the real reason for her return to Forks is as simple as it is embarrassing: she has nowhere else to go. After she turned down the proposal of her boyfriend and boss Jacob Black and was subsequently fired from her job at Black Enterprises, she had to give up her apartment in Chicago and saw no other way but to drive right back home. There, in her old room, surrounded by the green woods and with her father's cruiser in the driveway, she completely indulges in her shame... and her love for Edward Cullen. For years, Bella has lusted and longed for her father's deputy - even though he is twelve years her senior, divorced, and has a kid. For her, Edward is everything she'd ever want, yet terribly out of reach. He doesn't seem to see her as anything but Charlie's young daughter, the girl who babysat for Juney every once in a while...

What Bella doesn't know is that Edward has battled with his "inappropriate" feelings for her ever since he saw her at her High School graduation. It was then that something "clicked" in his head and for the first time, he saw her for the beautiful and intriguing woman that she is. Always careful not to outright show his all-consuming feelings for her in her presence or that of her father, Edward struggles for years to keep his sanity. And the little hope he had for having a future with Bella disappears the moment she left town for Chicago, seemingly without looking back. So instead of doing what he wants, Edward does what he thinks is right and starts dating. In Jessica he hopes to have found the woman, who will bring some consistency into his' and Juney's lives. Yet when Bella returns to her hometown, his carefully suppressed feelings come back to the surface and turn his life upside down...

This is the first story by counselor that I've read and I have to admit, when I started it, I expected tons of angst and drama. I couldn't have been more wrong. Instead of disaster waiting around every corner, Look How You Turned Out is full of humor, wit, and lots of love! Yes, there is drama, especially in the beginning when Edward cannot seem to get his head out of his a**, but the majority of the fic is full of sweet and captivating moments. The story is completely written from BPOV, except for two or three times, when Edward takes over for a few paragraphs. Bella really is a one-of-a-kind, the way she thinks is exactly the way she talks and her snappy remarks and hilarious pop culture references will leave no eye dry. Yet she is also insecure and vulnerable, especially when it comes to her dad and Edward. The latter is adorable and, based on the way Bella describes him, a walking wet dream. Though the unique writing style counselor adopted for this story might not be for everyone (you have fragmented sentences, some jumps, repetitions - remember, Bella talks the way she thinks), it fits Bella and the story perfectly. Don't miss out on this brilliant fanfiction!

Look How You Turned Out consists of 80 chapters and 110,223 words. The story is rated M for lemons and profanities.

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"You never know what you're missing until you suddenly get what you want without asking for it. Does that even make sense? No? Well, neither did my life after I met Edward Cullen." 

Bella Swan is a successful author, who is being pestered by her mother about settling down and having kids. It also doesn’t help her stress level at all that she is the maid of honor at her best friend’s wedding. Trying to drown out her mother’s annoying words and the nerves from delivering her speech, she drinks a glass of champagne… and then another glass… and then another… and then another more… and suddenly the bottle is gone. By the time she delivers her speech it is a miracle she isn’t slurring it, but at least she caught the attention of three hot guys, right? Bella sets her eyes on the one she calls McHandsome - with his crazy hair and pouty lips and fingers that make her see stars. Yep, at last, the love of Bella's life has come her way - in the form of a one night stand and a little surprise a month later.

This is a very funny story told completely from Bella’s point of view. It focuses on Bella and Edward’s relationship and how they start out as being strangers, who indulge in a one-night-stand, and turn into expecting parents, friends, lovers, and eventually, into a wonderful family. But not everything is as smooth as it sounds! There is a reason why Bella is still single at 28, and her little fear of commitment will make her keep Edward at arms length for a long time - much to the annoyance of her best friends Rosalie and Alice and poor Edward himself. But it all changes when a visit from his mom Elizabeth makes Bella realize that she is just being silly and that, no matter what people think, when you feel it’s right, then it’s right. So they will put their a relationship on a new level and welcome their baby to the world, knowing the love they have for each other is more than enough. We fell in love with Cheeseward and Sassyella, and we are sure you will too! So, go check out this great story and don't forget to leave a review!

At Last consists of 18 chapters and a total of 64,848 words. The story is rated MA for lemons, adult themes and coarse 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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When her husband Jacob reveals that he is in love with another woman, Bella decides that enough is enough. With her marriage broken and her beloved father dead, there is nothing that keeps her in Seattle anymore. So she packs her belongings and throws a dart at a map of the United States. It lands in the small town of St. Louis in Missouri. She finds a position as a teacher at an elementary school in Kansas City and buys a small condo. It is while moving into her new home that Bella meets Edward, his brother Emmett, and their good friend Jasper. She is also warmly welcomed by her new neighbors Alice and Rose, who give her fashion and dating advice whenever they can. Though Edward has made a lasting impression on Bella the two kind of lose touch and don’t see each other again until the handsome young music professor walks into Bella’s new class room, accompanied by his cute little six-year old daughter, Carlie…

As both Edward and Bella don’t get each other out of their minds, it doesn’t take long until they start dating. Though the fact that Bella is Carlie’s teacher makes their relationship difficult, the two are not discouraged by it. They know their feelings run deeper than mere attraction and both are ready to start a new chapter in their lives. Unfortunately, there are a few things that keeps them from living their happily ever after, namely Bella’s ex-husband Jake and Edward’s past acquaintance Carmen. A few years ago, the latter was the one, who introduced Edward to the secrets of BDSM relationships and taught him the secrets of the female body. Though Bella is open to try out a few things with Edward in the bedroom (and enjoying his sexual expertise immensely), she is furious when Carmen suddenly appears in St. Louis and wants her former Sub back…

First and foremost, Gateway to the Heart is not a BDSM fanfiction in the classical sense. You won’t read about whips and chains, but some more unusual methods of love making. Though it might not be everyone’s cup of tea (personally, I’m not a fan of BDSM myself), the subject is tackled in a very delicate way and has been “downgraded” immensely. Edward is unwilling to inflict pain on Bella and she on the other hand has her limits with what she wants to do as well. That said, you need to decide for yourselves if you feel up to a story like that. Naturally, because of the BDSM influence and the couples strong sex drive, the fanfiction is rated MA. Moreover, it is written from both characters’ perspectives, resulting in some repetitions along the way. Getaway to the Heart is filled with likeable characters (first and foremost Emmett), very funny moments (Carlisle dressed as a princess is priceless), and lots of love. Add some drama to it and you have another wonderful story by samekraemer! Make sure to check it out!

Gateway to the Heart consists of 38 chapters and a total of 265,603 words. The story is rated MA for graphic description of sexual relations, references of BDSM, and foul language.

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