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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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When Bella meets Edward for the first time as her roommate Alice's brother, it's a mutual dislike. The two just don't seem to get along—their initial meeting is quite humorous actually, with kool-aid all over Edward's hair ;-). But they both have their significant secrets and pasts deep inside of them—one that they do not show in front of anyone. It's their broken spirits that they can somewhat connect with, and that's what brings them closer. College life is great and all, but Bella's dream had always been to become a dancer... something that is now no longer possible. So almost every night, she sneaks out and lives life the way she wants, just for a couple of hours—nothing can happen, right? On the other hand, Edward had just moved in to Washington all the way from L.A., and re-starting his life all over again wasn't something easy, especially when he had demons of his own. He sneaks out at night too, living a side of him that is completely unknown to others: a graffiti artist, and such a fantastic one at that! Will the two of them reveal their secrets to each other and find love in the process? Or will the harsh realities of their life prevent that from happening?

MandyLeigh87 creates yet another fabulous piece of fiction with Secret Life. This story is nothing like you think and will have you hooked from the very first chapter. The unexpected twists and turns are almost like reading a mystery novel, leaving you wanting to find out what happens next. As all of MandyLeigh's stories are, this one also has an amazing plot and it isn't hard to fall in love with the characters—each of them with their significant personalities. The fanfiction is written in both Edward and Bella's perspective, so it's easy to connect with them as the events of the story unfold. What I absolutely loved about the fic, though, was the fact that both our main characters are extremely strong. Although they initially hide their natural selves to each other, the readers realize that it isn't something easy to deal with and the strength combined with pure love between the couple is what makes the story so realistic. The story is a HEA, so for those of you who hesitated on the story because of that, don't worry! This fic is definitely worth a read—go give it a try!

Secret Life consists of 25 chapters and a total of 111,359 words. The story is rated M for language and sexual content.

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Just after she graduated from High School, eighteen-year old Bella Swan is told that she will be staying at her father's ranch in Montana for the summer. For a city girl like Bella, hearing that is more than a shock, so grumbling, and with no hopes of spending a day withouth being bored, she packs her bags and catches a flight to Billings, Montana. Once at the ranch, Bella's father Charlie introduces her to his three farm hands, the brothers Emmett, Jasper, and Edward. The latter is especially good with the half-dozen horses Charlie owns and is currently busy taming one of the latest additions to the stables: Lightning, a wild horse. When Bella sees Edward for the first time, she is impressed by his intuition and empathy when it comes to horses, as well as his muscled physique. She is confused, however, when he seems to know more about her than he should, given the fact that they have never met before. Or have they? What starts out as a month-long trip to hell soon turns into the time of Bella's life. Full of horses, laughter, and true love. But what happens when the summer comes to an end?

Wild Horses is written by the wonderful MandyLeigh87's, one of the most populare Twific authors out there. Her stories are always moving and captivating; they never disappoint but always leave you with a feeling of wanting more. Wild Horses is no exception to that. It is completely written from the point of view of Bella, who is like the wild child from Seattle - not knowing what to do with her life and where to go. Much like with Lightning, Edward and the other people she meets on the ranch, take their time in taming her; giving her a new perspective on life and her future. Edward has been in love with her ever since the first time he laid eyes on her and no one was able to compete with her charm, wit, and beauty ever since. He is willing to wait years - decades even - to have her in his arms again, and the sweet, romantic moments these two share will leave you with a wide grin on your face. Wild Horses is an angst-free fanfic about growing up and finding out where your life should take you. Almost perfect. Almost? Well, it's too short and will leave you wanting more! ;-) Highly recommendable!

Wild Horses consists of 26 chapters and a total of 29,508 words. The story is rated M for one nice lemon and some foul language.

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Quirky Bella Swan has some weird habits - much to the dismay of her roommate and best friend Rosalie - and one of them is doing her laundry at midnight. Every Tuesday, shortly before the clock strikes twelve, Bella is on her way to the local laundromat to wash her clothes - alone and without being disturbed by too obtrusive men. Unfortunately for Bella, the owner of her favorite laundry mat tells her one fateful night that, from now on, they will have to close at eleven as they don't make enough money after that time. Frustrated and sad, the young woman trots to the next laundromat a few blocks away and is met by a charming old lady and a cute guy. With his beanie, funky shirt, and black leather jacket, the latter is an absolute sight to behold. Add his drumming skills to that and Bella can't help but be interested and check him out. In fact, she is staring so hard that she doesn't even notice how her less than flattering panties drop to the floor, directly in front of the old lady, who can't help but comment that she has the same. Embarrassed and red as a tomato, Bella continues doing her laundry until she hears a soft voice in her ear. Could it be that the guy is as interested in her as she is in him?

Once again, MandyLeigh87 managed to write a highly entertaining story. Though The Mat is comparatively old, it hasn't lost anything of its appeal. The fic is full of humor and fluff and perfect for those of you, who want to read something easy and uncomplicated after a long angsty story. Rosalie and her antics are hilarious and bring Bella in on or two slightly embarrassing situations. Edward is sweet (and so cute with his beanie) and shares a lovely passion for classic rock with Bella. Reading about him sitting behind his drums, jamming with the guys is nothing short of hot and adorable at the same time. Written from both Bella's and Edward's POV, The Mat is a wonderful read that you will easily finish in an hour! Don't miss it!

The Mat consists of 3 chapters and 8,925 words. The story is rated M for lemons and profanities.

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There were multiple rumors about Edward Cullen being a 'deformed freak' but Bella never took them seriously. All she knew about this mysterious and rich guy was that he lived up in the hills in his family's huge mansion and hasn't been seen out in public ever since his parents died a couple of years ago. Bella, however, couldn't have cared less about the small town gossip when she was standing in front of his huge house. The young woman was on her way to the airport where a plane was supposed to take her to her new hometown London. As Forks didn't offer her the jobs she was hoping for and because to live in the cold capital of Great Britain had always been a dream of hers, Bella decided to uproot her life and say goodbye to the Unites States. She didn't expect to be stopped on her way by a nasty blizzard. Her worn-down truck stops and when she thought life couldn't get any worse, she noticed that her cell phone battery had died and she was standing right in front of Edward Cullen's mansion. He couldn't be that bad, right?

The house is eerily quiet when she steps in and as she looks around, a blond man approaches and introduces himself as Jasper. Bella immediately recognizes him as the guy who often comes into town to buy Edward his daily necessities. She is lead into the house and notices that Edward doesn't seem to have any electronics that connect to the outside world. She opts to use the outlet in his house to charge her phone hoping to call her father later on to pick her up. Yet once again, fate steps in the way as Bella realizes that she most probably left the charger in her car. With the blizzard going on full force, there is simply no way she can go back outside and try to search for it. That leaves her with only one choice: to stay at Edward's house until the damn blizzard is over. Because he has been living in isolation for so long, it comes as no surprise that Bella and Edward's first few meetings don't go over all too well. Due to his parents' murder, Edward has turned completely into himself, absorbed by sorrow and grief. Even though he doesn't want any contact with other people whatsoever, Bella's caring personality and her ability to understand his feelings make him open up and reevaluate his life. Maybe what he feels for her could be the beginning of a new life, one in which he finally finds some peace - with Bella. What happened to Edward's parents and will real life allow Edward and Bella to stick together or will their love be conquered by fears?

In just 22 chapters, MandyLeigh87 manages to portray a wonderful story about overcoming weaknesses through the power of love; as she puts it: "This is my version of beauty and the beast". I was captured by this fanfic from chapter one; the way Bella simply ignores all the hypes about Edward without ever having seen him is quite fascinating. What is kind of sad, however, is that Love Like Winter is shockingly realistic. How many times do we gossip about others? And how many times do things happen the exact same way we want them to? This story depicts not only the importance of discovering true love, but also portrays what it means to have a great friendship (Edward and Jasper). It was very heartwarming for me to read the story and see the enormous change in how Edward views himself throughout the story. The fanfic taught me that there are many hardships in life, some small, others big, but there is always another door that opens up to a brighter light and you shouldn't hesitate to approach the door, because it was meant to open up as a result of the one that closed. Give this fanfic a try and I promise you won't be disappointed!!

Love Like Winter consists of 22 chapters and 77,729 words. The story is rated M foul language and angst.

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It's her first job interview in weeks and Bella Swan is late. Really late. Nervously pressing the button for the elevator, the beautiful photographer despearately hopes that whoever God is sitting up there, means her well. Unfortunately though, just a couple of seconds later, Bella finds herself stuck in said elevator, together with a tiny brunette and her blonde bombshell of a friend. She has no idea that this meeting will change her life forever.

Edward Cullen has exactly to passions: tennis and women. For the former, the successful sportsman is willing to give everything he has. He forgoes alcohol (well, for the most part) and is constantly chased around the tennis court by his trainer Emmett, practicing services, footwork, and reaction. Now, seducing women is a lot easier, and almost as fun. And it isn't until Edward gets to know the photographer who will accompany him for the next couple of months that the young man finally finds his equal, well, sort of...

Game, Set, Match is a classic and I'm sure many of you will already know the story. However, for those of you who don't, let me tell you what awaits you: cocky Tennisward, wise DearJasper, and clumsy Bella. It's a really nicely written story - you won't regret reading it!

Game, Set, Match consists of 34 chapters and a total of 187,739 words (incl. 3 outtakes). The story is rated M for foul language and lemons.

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Bella Swan thought her day couldn't get worse. Just one day after she moves into a new apartment with her best friend Angela, the latter tells her that she decided to live with her boyfriend Ben. To top it off Angela immediately presents her subleaser - Edward Cullen.

To say that Bella is shocked would probably be an understatement. She and Edward once were in a loving relationship before some unfortunate incident broke them apart. Ever since then the two are on less than good speaking terms. And now, Bella is forced to live with her ex-boyfriend! It doesn't take long for her to realize that she still harbors a lot of feelings for Edward.

The Roommate is a joy to read. The witty characters are always good for a joke or two and keep the story relatively angst-free. Slowly, snippets of Bella's and Edward's past are revealed. Because you desperately want to know the reason why the two broke up, you are hardly able to put the story away.

The Roommate consists of 28 chapters and a total of 80,364 words. The story is rated M for mature content.

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