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Since Edward “Tonio” Cullen is the oldest of nine, he carries the weight and responsibilities of being a firstborn on his shoulders. The responsibilities that he holds towards his family have been instilled within him early on, giving him the insight of a grown man in an almost fourteen year old’s body. His personality is an interesting cross between his hard-working/ready-to-fight-for-family Irish father and his fiery, passionate Italian mother. He contemplates that he might be handsome; his 'granma' says it's common knowledge and his dad says, "he won't break a mirror." And although he is accustomed to working long, hard hours on the family farm, often from before sunrise until after sunset, he sometimes wonders what life could be for him beyond just the farm and his duties. Little does he know how soon he will come to find that out...

Everything is as it should be in his world until one day when a sleek black car passes him, his brothers and sisters on the dirt road as they are walking the mile to school, bringing the new sheriff to town to drop off his daughter and turning Tonio's life completely upside down. This new girl is dressed in a crisp new dress and shoes with ribbons in her hair - the prettiest thing he has ever seen. The teacher starts to introduce her as “Isa-”, but her father quickly corrects her saying, “Her name is Sobe.” Not only is Sobe Swan sweet, pretty and smart, but apparently also a harbinger of all kinds of trouble. Trouble not only for a smitten young Tonio’s heart, but a host of other situations, some of which she keeps deeply hidden. Why is her father giving her a different name? What kind of adventures will these two young people experience and what obstacles will they encounter before they can be together?

Deep in the Heart of Me is of course, our beloved counselor’s latest addicting gem in the crown of her many fanfiction accomplishments. My words cannot adequately praise her unique ability to so completely and vividly immerse you into the mindset of her characters that transport you to another place and time; this time through the riveting point of view of young Tonio Cullen! counselor’s superior mastery of words will evoke the rawest of emotions from you, from total disbelief of what is happening, nail-biting suspense of what will happen, complete angst and rage against powers that be, and of course, swooning over the yearning and adoration Tonio has for his beloved Sobe and his determination to let nothing or no one keep them from being together. This coming of age journey is of epic proportions, spanning several years while his character matures and evolves from being reckless and hard-headed to someone with vision and purpose; enduring and surviving many adventures, twists, turns, trials and tribulations on his way to becoming the man he is destined to be, with the woman he is destined to be with. If you are not already reading this, what are you waiting for? You need to click on the link right now and go share this spectacular experience!

Deep in the Heart of Me has 100 Chapters and 155,396 words. It is rated M for themes and content.

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This amazing story by Anton M is set up as insanely hilarious entries to a seventeen year old Bella’s diary where her main ongoing concern is her appearance. She considers herself to be ‘ugly’-because apparently that was ingrained into her at an early age by bullies as well as her mother - as she constantly, although humorously, describes and berates her appearance throughout the story. You will sometimes hear her comparing herself to ‘fortunate’ girls, and it goes without saying that she considers herself unfortunate. She is, however, snarky, sarcastic, and witty and thus projects an outward confidence in the unique way she dresses, her love of drama class among other things, and her outrageous interactions with her big brother, Emmett. 

Her junior year, Edward moves to town and starts school with them. Of course being handsome and athletic, he has instant admirers and is a shoe-in with the ‘it’ crowd. When he sits down at Bella’s lab table in science, she assures him it is pretty much social suicide to talk to her. After listening to some of her crazy ranting, he says, “You are...something else.” She pretty much assures Edward that she'd rather be the latter "else" and that she is not a person to be considered at if he was looking for "normal". But she gets caught off guard when Edward responds to her comment by saying that he is simply in need of a friend, not normalcy. After they accidentally get locked inside the school auditorium overnight after a drama practice, their friendship truly begins and the fast-paced give and take of their banter will knock your socks off as you witness the beginning of the epic journey of their relationship.

I was immediately hooked and found this to be a refreshingly unique story filled with consistent humor from Bella's thoughts and actions. But it becomes increasingly heart-wrenching as we realize it is mostly a coping mechanism for deep-seated insecurities and a hidden pain regarding Bella's past. What happened back in middle school that led her to be what she is now? What further obstacles will she have to overcome? The fanfiction not only addresses the against-the-odds journey of one remarkable young woman to search, create and develop her own identity - above and beyond what she perceives as her appearance; but she also finds her voice to address social injustices and encourages others to stand up as well, which makes the story all the more realistic in its overall plot. Right next to her in this journey is an equally remarkable young man that we watch evolve from friend, to a best friend and then more. DoaUG has left a lasting impact on me. Absolutely magnificent! 

Diary of An Ugly Girl has 26 chapters with 289,228 words. It is rated M for language and sexual situations. 

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What happens in biology, stays in biology. At least, it does when school bad-boy, Edward Cullen, decides to feel you up in said class. Bella Swan has been warned by her father to stay away from the motorcycle-riding, leather-jacket-wearing rebel, but she soon discovers that the forbidden fruit really does taste sweeter. Bella finds herself inexplicably drawn towards her biology partner. She longs for his accidental touches and ‘knee weakening crooked grins’. Though she tells herself she needs to stop, if only so as not to embarrass herself, there’s no denying it. Bella Swan is addicted. Scandalous rumors surround the mysterious Edward Cullen, but Bella finds that she craves their secret interactions in biology more than anything. Will the good girl find a way to get the bad boy to spill his secrets?

In this classic tale of rebel and police officer’s daughter, Shahula weaves in humor and sweet fluff. If a whole lot of angst is what you’re looking for, this one-shot definitely isn’t the place to go. It’s short, sweet, and is great for a little something to read after work. There’s a wonderful feel-good nature around the whole story that ensures that you’ll come out of it smiling. It’s one of those stories that you keep coming back to because you just like the beautiful simplicity of a guy meeting a girl. I’ll admit that I’m a complete sucker for romantic meet cutes and this definitely satisfied my thirst. If you haven’t read this popular one-shot yet, you should definitely put it on your ‘to-read’ list. It’s a keeper.

What Happens in Biology is a one-shot and consists of 9,646 words. This story is rated M for under-the-desk sexy times.

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When sassy nerd meets confident player, sparks will fly. The question is, will these sparks make things more interesting, or simply leave them both burnt and hurting? At Mason University, anything is possible. Bella Swan, still recovering from a turbulent past, refuses to become the local playboy’s latest plaything. Edward Cullen, with demons of his own, doesn’t understand why he can’t get the snarky brunette out of his mind. Thus, ensues a game of cat and mouse that leaves both doubting everything they knew. Can an attraction as great as there’s really be denied?

Unsure of herself to the point where it impedes her ability to live and trust normally, Bella knows that the last thing she needs, is someone as unpredictable as Edward Cullen in her life. She just can’t understand why his antics and his crooked grin have her coming back. Bella desperately wants to know why she misses their interactions when she’s not with him. She wishes he would tell her why he spends so much of his time chasing her when all she sees herself as, is flawed. Will the charming player be able to win her trust? Or will he just be the last straw on her path to self-destruction?

How To Tame A Player has me completely hooked. I can’t recommend this story enough. The interactions between Edward and Bella aren’t just interesting, they’re endearing. Bella knows just how to handle herself against ‘the big, bad player’ and Edward just seems to want to spend time with her and her sarcasm. Though their personalities are miles apart, something about the two of them together just seems to fit. They both have troubled pasts, adding a perfect amount of angst to sink your teeth into. The writing is superb, the dialogue excellent, and the plot intriguing. On top of that, it has consistent updates on Wednesdays and Saturdays. All in all, this is a story that definitely deserves to be read and reviewed. I really can’t describe properly just how much this story makes my Wednesdays and Saturdays. A DEFINITE MUST-READ!

So far, How To Tame A Player consists of 26 chapters and 60,447 words. It is rated M for language and (future) sexy times.

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The year is 1984 in Chicago, Illinois. Bella Swan is a senior and Queen Bee of her high school. She's used to showing the world a front in order to keep her parents happy and her "friends" from turning on her. Things have a way of changing though. When a new student starts at her school, she meets delinquent Edward Masen and their attraction is tangible from the start but her social status in both the school and community keeps her from making a move. He's continuously making snide comments about her and she's throwing them right back at him. It's a never-ending game. Until they're stuck together in detention one day—playing truth or dare with other classmates—that they realize just how wrong they are about another. As time goes on, Bella begins to separate herself from her 'popular' friends and incorporate her new friends into her life.

Of course, the 'popular' crowd don't like her sudden change—especially Jessica, her childhood friend. Jessica goes out of her way to purposely make Bella and her new circle of friends miserable, but they refuse to let her tantrics get to them. As the group grows closer, so do Bella and Edward. What started as mutual hateful relationship between classmates turns into friendship, and slowly evolves into a romantic relationship. When they come out with their relationship, Bella's parents aren't happy about it but Renee is completely against it. But, with Charlie's help, they continue to be together. Knowing Edward came to Chicago with a troubled past, it comes as no surprise when he's told to return to Washington for his trial. Can they get through this time apart without others getting in the way of their relationship?

I'd previously read a different fanfiction by JiffyKate and, when I read the summary for Under Pressure, it drew me in. Once I started reading this fic, I literally couldn't stop until I was finished. It was a quick read for me and I enjoyed every moment. Under Pressure is a slow burn, mostly written in Bella's point of view, though there are some chapters from Edward's. As I mentioned above, Bella and Edward's relationship has a very shaky start before they put everything aside and give into their building feelings. I must admit, I love how genuine and strong this dynamic duo portrayed Bella to be. And Edward's even better—so strong and, as always, hot! Under Pressure is guaranteed to cause giggle fits and snorts and it's worth the read!

Under Pressure consists of 41 chapters and 105,450 words. It's rated M for foul language, mild sexual content, and underage drinking.

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When you’re a monotone, shut-in recluse, who prefers sea monkeys over cats and watches more TV all day than meeting actual friends, you think everyone else outside of your little bubble has absolutely no potential whatsoever and should stay as far away from you as they possibly can. At least that's exactly what Bella Swan thinks. Unfortunately for her, people do anything but keep a distance from her when she moves to live with Charlie her senior year in High School. Especially "Kid" a.k.a. Edward, who loves dressing up in tights and armor, cannot seem to capture the sincerity behind her grumbled "Go away, pest" and "You would look good with a black eye from a knuckle sandwhich", and - with absolutely no sense of self-preservations whatsoever - determinedly ninjas his way into Bella's life, heart, and (black soul).

In an oncoming of undesirable and unfortunate events, Bella’s perfectly bleak life must now adjust to the presence of individuals like Trailer Park Barbie, James Taylor, Teeny Tiny Dictator, Kate Hudson, Teeth, Boobs, Cheech, and a whole slew of characters that turn her life upside down. Suddenly, the black-dressing, big-sweater-loving, doesn't-like-to-bend-to-the-standards-of-society loner is gone - well, almost. Bella now finds herself surrounded by friends and family that she just can't seem to get rid of (no matter how hard she tries) and, eventually, actually likes to have in her life. After all, they slowly manage to melt her dark heart...

If you’re looking for a fast-read which will stimulate your funny bone and make you question the way you look at life, then take a look at Curve Ball. It is ridiculously funny and when I say “ridiculous”, just imagine Jenna Marbles talking and you know how awesome the story is. It’s mostly told from Bella’s POV, with the POV of oddball and gallant knight Edward thrown in there every now and then. The two take you back to High School, a time in a person's life that seems to be so simple but is actually anything but. It is mixed with lots of romance and tons of satire and sarcasm - if the latter is not your thing then the story is definitely not for you. Of all the amazing stories staceleo has written so far, Curve Ball is probably one of my favorites. It is the first story in a trilogy and is followed by two sequels. Go ahead and give it a try!

Curve Ball consists of 101 chapters and 59,076 words. The story is rated M for foul language and lemons. Two sequels have already been published, Grand Slam (complete), and Home Run (WIP).

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Bespectacled, geeky Bella Swan is in a bit of a rut. A sophomore at Dartmouth with two great friends by her side, she has everything going for her... well, except for her love life. Of course, that is until she attends her first Biology class and is caught staring at sexy tattoo of the extremely attractive TA. Despite encouragement from her friends, Bella chooses to stay away from him because she is sure that he is clearly out of her league. However, she can't seem to stop thinking about the handsome man with eyes the color of green M&Ms. When she gets her first quiz back - with an aweful grade - Edward, the TA, offers to help her. The two meet week after week and as time goes on, Bella cannot help but eagerly for Tuesday to come around so she can meet Edward at four and spend some time with him. And despite her improving grades, they continue to meet but will that continue once their class is over? Bella surely hopes not, with overeager and perverted Mike Newton as the only other love interest waiting at her door. Yet the fact remains that Edward and her major in two completely different fields, so how will they be able to keep in contact?

AngryBadgerGirl is known for her flawless writing. Not only is she very popular for her wonderful style but her stories are also loved for their immense realism. I can assure you, she earns each and every praise she gets and Second to None is anothe proof of that. It's quite apparent that she has a very clear idea in her head of what her characters should look like and she seems to know exactly how to transfer these ideas to the paper. It's a talent that few people can ever master completely. AngryBadgerGirl does this with ease, however. Second to None is a tiny bit heavy in a few places, but it's nothing that isn't resolved in the next few paragraphs. Most of the heaviness comes from Bella's insecurities. Still, Second to None is one of my all-time favorite one-shots. I cannot praise this enough. It's a sweet, endearing tale about two lab nerds finding each other beneath layers of superficiality. If you haven't given it a try, you should definitely put it on your 'to-read' list.

Second to None is a one-shot and consists of 10,376 words. This story is rated MA for sweet lemons, language, and brief sexual assault (no rape).

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From an early age, Bella Swan knew what she wanted to do with her life - becoming a doctor - and nothing was going to keep her from achieving her goal, especially not a man. With her parents filing for divorce when she was only three months old, Bella has long lost all faith and hope in love. For her, it is nothing but a distraction, a horrible and useless emotion that will eventually cause immense heart-break and pain. So when the 22-year-old begins her freshman year at Dartmouth, she is determined to live a static life, only focusing on her studies. The only bright spot in that life is her best friend Alice, who is the complete opposite of Bella: full of energy and willing to live life to the fullest. More than once, she tries to convince Bella that her beliefs and ideas are wrong and will only make her end up lonely and sad but the young brunette doesn't want to hear any of it and completely immerses herself into her studies...

Being the good student that she is, Bella arrives early to one of her many classes and is surprised to find she is not alone. A good-looking young man sits a few rows down from her and later introduces himself as Edward Cullen. Because of their early appearance, their professor choses them both as his new assistants, asking them to prepare notes and PowerPoint presentations for his lectures. While working together, Bella notices how attracted she is to Edward and how charming and friendly he is - nothing like what she expected a man to be. They seem to be on the same page and get along very well. Yet Bella's inhibitions about relationships and men keep her from letting Edward get close. Fighting with the conflicting feelings within her, she keeps the handsome man at arm's length and though he is more than willing to wait for her, his patience has limits...

Static mainly focuses on the relationship between Edward and Bella as well as Bella's inner struggle with her self-made belief system. However, a good part of the story also deals with Alice and her problem with partying too much, Jasper and his role as a psychiatrist and mentor, and, last but not least, Emmett and Rosalie's plans of starting a family. In fact, there are whole chapters where Edward doesn't appear once, which also explains why the story is completely written from Bella's point of view. Though that can be slighly frustrating at times, those parts that focus on the minor characters are not less interesting than those dealing with our favorite couple. As a matter of fact, all of them force Bella to constantly adjust her theory about the static until she eventually has to drop it altogether. That, on the other hand, is important for her relationship with Edward, who has a hard time getting her to trust him. About two-thirds into the fic, some drama kicks in and it won't be resolved until the last chapter. Notwithstanding, AnaG presents you with a satisfying HEA that more than works for the characters. If you want a story that is closer to a novel than a fanfiction, Static is the one for you!


Static consists of 41 chapters and a total of 105,084 words. The story is rated M for foul language, some angst, and description of sexual activities.

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Over the years, Bella Swan has developed a very grumpy attitude towards the world and especially towards baseball players. The reason for that lies in her less-than-spectacular childhood: first, her mother left her husband Charlie to run off with baseball player Phil Dwyer, then Renee dies in a car crash that said baseball player caused because he was driving under the influence of alcohol, then the di** of a sportsman signs away the parental rights to his son Seth - leaving him in Bella's care, and finally, Bella and her half-brother are kicked out of their home by Charlie, who doesn't want anything to do with the "bastard child". As all of it started with an a**hole of a baseball player, Bella is determined to never trust one of them again. Ever.

So, while carefully avoiding anyone playing for her college baseball team, the Arizona Wildcats, Bella indulges in her love for science, more specifically chemistry. Together with her geeky friend Jasper (who is a die-hard fan of Harry Potter and works on developing an invisibility cloak, among other things) she works at the office of her Chemistry professor Dr. Banner, answering the phone and doing research for her MA thesis. One day, a man with an enticingly charming and sexy voice calls the office, asking for Jasper. And even though Bella passes on his messages, Jasper never returns the calls, causing the mysterious man to pay a visit. The moment Bella lays eyes on the handsome man before her, her ovaries explode and fuzzy feelings take over her body. Edward Cullen is gorgeous, charming, polite, smart, and sweet - everything she is looking for in a man. If it wasn't for one thing: he plays for the Wildcats...

H-I-L-A-R-I-O-U-S! That's Caught Looking in a nutshell! Marvar did an amazing job in creating characters who are both indredibly smart and so funny they will have you in hysterics! Especially Jasper and Alice will leave no eye dry. With his obsession with everything Harry Potter-related, his crazy T-shirts, and even crazier apps, he is the ultimate geek. It takes a small make-over and the right girl before someone can... *cough*... ride his broom... which would be Alice. The latter is full of sexual innuendoes and, as a law student, prepares contracts for everything and everyone. Among other things, she comes up with a sexual contract for Jasper and a friendship contract for Bella. The Edward in this story - which is, except for one chapter, completely written from BPOV - is amazingly sweet and willing to fight for Bella. Even though she refuses his advances in the beginning, a few adorable love notes allow him access to her heart... and body. These two are insatiable and can't keep their hands off each other. Even though the epilogue is missing, the story comes to a more or less satisfying ending. Go ahead and read it for yourselves, you won't regret it!

Caught Looking consists of 26 chapters and a total of 45,967 words. The story is rated MA for foul language and graphic lemons.

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Unique, quirky, and honest Bella Swan has just lost her mother and embarks on a roadtrip to Forks with her best friend Jasper, In the small rainy town, Bella will have to live with her father Charlie, who she really doesn't know, but allows her and Jasper to stay together, like they have always been, in order to get to know the daughter he missed. Bella is a free spirit and not really happy about having to spend any amount of time in that small town in Washington. The young woman is the definition of a flower child with an unique sense of fashion. She likes to smoke pot and commune with nature. Her love for photography and art is also a useful way to cope with the pain of losing her mother. Jasper is her same soul and rock, she shares a special relationship with him and relies on it to help her move on. 

Meanwhile, handsome, intelligent, manwhore Edward Cullen is bored and done with his life. Edward is the popular jock of Forks High, wanted by all the girls and envied by all the guys. However, he is unhappy with his life for he was molded into being the perfect student and athlete by his di*k of a father. Luckily, Edward has the support of his mother, but the obligation he feels to carry on his older brother's legacy has him stuck between a rock and hard place. It is in this mindframe that he meets Bella. Both Bella and Edward have no idea what will happen when their universes collide, but it could likely be the change they have both been waiting for. Follow the life of Bella and Edward as they meet in high school, fall in love, and part painfully only to reunite as adults – under very different circumstances.

Little Fish, Big Fish is a collab between Paige Parkker - who writes the point of view of funny and quirky Bella - and Michelle M Marie - who writes the point of view of morose and manwhore Edward. Though Edward and Bella are so different, they still seem to be perfect for each other. There were some funny moments that had us belly laughing, as well as heart-breaking ones that had us reaching for the ice cream and booze. Both Bella and Edward have issues, but together they discover more about life and themselves than they he could have ever imagined. This story is all about growing up, learning from your mistakes, and making amends. It is an amazing read, one you won't regret, and the happily ever after is just right, not over done, simply like it was always meant to be. So, go check out this great story and don't forget to leave a review!

Little Fish, Big Fish consists of 35 chapters and a total of 237,245 words. The story is rated MA for lemons, coarse language and drug use.

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Edward Masen and Isabella Swans couldn't have met at weirder moment in time, much less at a weirder place. Because instead of running into each other at a coffee bar or at the university, the two meet at the practice of Carlisle Cullen and Emmett McCarthy, two sexual therapists. While Bella is there to talk with Emmett about her unfortunate past with men and to work on her (non-existing) ability to get aroused, Edward regular sees his father Carlisle to get a grip on his sexual insatiability as well as to find a way to not ejaculate prematurely. When the two meet in the waiting room, Edward asks the wonderful and witty brunette to grab a cup of coffee with him and because Emmett (who is also Edward's adoptive brother) told her to be more open to new experiences, Bella says yes. It doesn't take long for her to notice that she feels safer with Edward than with any other men she's interacted with lately and connects with him over their mutual sexual problems. The two banter back and forth while spending the afternoon together and when they sit down on an old bench, they come to an unusual agreement...

The two students are determined to help each other overcome their sexual inadequacies. While Edward will try to introduce Bella to the arts of love-making (pretty much everything from kissing to actual sex), Bella is willing to help Edward deal with his insatiability and train certain methods that could help him with his ejaculation problem. The two of them meet on a regular basis and go through important milestones together. Whenever they are not busy making out, however, they spend hours getting to know each other better, enjoying to banter back and forth about the most ridiculous things, sometimes joint by their sweet and supportive, yet slightly crazy friends. And so, naturally, what was meant to be a simple deal, soon turns out to be so much more. Edward and Bella develop real feelings for each other that they can't hold back and both plan to act on it.

Failure to Thrive can be described as the following: extremely funny and incredibly hot! When I read the summary for the story, I expected a fanfiction full of darknes and and lots mature themes - yet the moment I read the first few paragraphs, I knew that I was in for the exact opposite. Even though the first chapter is somewhat written from a third-person perspective (somewhat because Julesnerd jumps to a first-person perspective every once in a while) the rest of the story is written from either Edward's or Bella's POV. Don't let this small error in continuity keep you from reading the fic because you'd miss out on so much! First and foremost, wonderful graphic lemons and an awefully cute Edward, but also the hilarious bickering that is going on between our lovely couple (and whenever Emmett or Alice come into play, I promise that no eyes will remain dry). There is absolutely no angst in this story and virtually no drama. This is pure fluff, humor, and lots of delicious lemons - these two really make sure to explore each other's bodies (and their own) to the max! Enjoy!

Failure to Thrive consists of 27 chapters and a total of 195,999 words. The story is rated MA for graphic description of sexual activities, minor references to sexual abuse, and profanities. If you are under the age of 18, I'll advise you not to read the fanfiction!

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Ph.D. candidate Edward Cullen is more than pissed when he gets an email from his boss Aro Volturi, who asks him to be the mentor for a promising undergrad student. Isabella Swan is a junior majoring in microbiology and would like to do some research in the related field. A few weeks of working at the Volturi lab would definitely help her a lot in her studies. Unfortunately, Edward couldn't care less about ambitious Isabella, whose name he can't even memorize. The smart and uttely handsome grad student is incredibly rude to Bella and makes fun of her for her clumsiness, her tendency to stutter, and her ridiculously looking lab coat (or la-la-lab coat as he calls it due to Bella's stuttering). Though "the undergrad" as he calls her seems to do a good job and is keeping a detailed journal, Edward cannot help but feel bothered by her. All he wants is to focus on his cancer research and get his degree; he's spent far too long in the lab and feels like he lost too much while doing so. His undergrad is an annoying distraction from his work and Edward can't wait for the moment when her time in the lab is over. Still, he doesn't like the fact that James Wand, fellow grad student from another department, seems to have taken an interest in the petite brunette, stirring up strange feelings of jealousy in Edward. However, it isn't until one of the pranks he plays on her goes wrong that the twenty-six-year old finally sees what has been right in front of him for so long...

Graduate Bitterness is immensely funny and a very quick read. In fact, I enjoyed the fanfic so much that I had to literally force myself to shut off my kindle when the clock on the wall said 2.30am. RMacaroni's story will have you hooked from the very first sentence and you won't be able to stop reading until you reach the ending. The characters in the this story are sweet yet slightly OOC. Especially Edward, who is presented as immensely arrogant and rude, might take some getting used to in the beginning. The story is entirely written from his POV, which means that you'll get an uncensored insight into his (not-so-nice) thoughts. You figure out pretty quickly that the passion he once felt for his studies and lab work is long gone and has been substituted by a bitterness he himself doesn't even notice. Yet others do (especially his friends Emmett, Rose, and his cousin Alice) but it isn't until Bella walks into his life that he begins to change - even if it takes a while. The fanfic is peppered with funny moments, my personal favorite being the car ride when Edward starts singing. The lemons are tastefully written but not too graphic. This is a wonderful fanfiction that will have you utterly addicted!

Graduate Bitterness consists of 60 chapters and 52,484 words. The story is rated M for lemons and profanities.

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Every year, 19-year old Bella Swan and her cousins, the twins Rosalie and Jasper Hale, spend the summer at the log cabins their parents own in Northern California. For almost three months, the three do nothing but sleep, drink, take swims in the lake, and hang out. This year, however, they are joined by three people who will changes their lives forever. First, Charlie Swan informs Bella that Alice Brandon, the daughter of a good business partner, will stay with them for a couple of weeks. Alice has been massively abused by her former boyfriend and needs some time out. Though shy and very introverted, the moment she meets Jasper, the petite woman starts to live again. And just as taken as Jasper is with the little pixie, Bella and Rose are the minute they run into Edward and Emmett Cullen; or rather, the minute the guys run into them. Without asking if it's okay, the two handsome young man just join the group that has gathered around a nice bonfire and take part in the conversation. Bella is immensely attracted to the star quarterback at Texas A&M, who simply looks delicious in the black wife beater he's wearing. And even though Edward cannot seem to take his eyes off the beautiful brunette, he tells her rather rudely that she is not his type. What Bella doesn't know is that he outright lied to her...

Because Bella Swan is SO Edward's type; in fact, he is so mesmerized by her that he can hardly keep himself from having his wicked way with her. But what Edward realizes pretty quickly is that Bella is not like the other girls he usually likes to spend his time with. Because as a notorious womanizer, the young quarterback loves a one-night stand here and there and hardly ever keeps a girl longer than for a few days. He rarely remembers the names of his latest conquests and couldn't care less about his feelings. With Bella, however, Edward wants more and he knows she feels the same. Bella is the kind of girl who deserves nothing short of a relationship, yet the problem is that Edward cannot give her one, at least that's what he tells himself. But he also cannot keep his distance from her any longer, so the inevitable happens and the two start "fooling around" for the next couple of weeks. Bella is on cloud nine but receives the shock of her life when Tanya walks in, kisses Edward, and happily shares her sexual encounters with him...

Though Summer of Salt is fun to read and will have you smirk more often than not, there are also many moments which will give you a sick feeling in your stomach. Edward is a womanizer and even Bella cannot change that over night - though she comes pretty close. He is fooling around with other girls, despite his feelings for the brunette he left behind in California, and though you don't actually read about these encounters (well, not much at least), they still kind of hurt and one can relate to how Bella must feel. The story is written from both characters' POV but with slighty more chapters from Bella's perspective. The lemons are nicely written but not overly graphic as the heart of the story really isn't sex but the group of six, their chemistry, and friendship. All of them are really funny and never leave out an opportunity to make a joke. You will probably shed some tears while reading this fic, some from laughing, some from sadness. But you will definitely enjoy it anyway!

Summer of Salt consists of 26 chapters and 88,646 words. The story is rated M for description of sexual activities, angst, and profanities. Two outtakes of the fanfic can be found here.

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Bella Swan is a studious woman: she does not complain at all about the copious amounts of homework she receives but is always on top of her daily assignments instead. However, when an assignment regarding a terribly long essay on feminism becomes too much for her on a Friday night, her roommate Jessica doesn't hesitate and pushes her out the door, sending her on her way to a frat party. Now, parties are not something Bella usually enjoyed a lot, but the stress from the last few weeks have her determined to put her mind off things for a while. So before she realizes it, the young student stands in front of the Cullen's home, Jess in tow. Though Bella has never met the Cullens before, she's heard a lot of rumors about them, especially about Edward Cullen, notorious partier, rule breaker, womanizer, slacker, and all around bad boy. And it is exactly that bad boy that Bella runs into when she goes upstairs to freshen up in the bathroom and get a break from the loud and boisterous party downstairs...

Bella is slightly shocked when she finds him smoking in the bathroom, yet cannot help but notice how attractive he is. For the young woman, this is an absolute catastrophe as she is determined to never fall for the charms of a guy like Edward. Edward on the other hand, finds Bella incredibly beautiful as well and considers her just another piece of flesh that he has not had sex with yet. Something that he intends to change soon, of course. And so he pulls out his charms and Bella falls for him hook and sinker. Right there, in the bathroom, the two end up having two hot rounds of sex that leaves them wanting for more. Though they split up after their romp, Edward and Bella cannot help but constantly think about each other and what happened between them. Though Bella can't believe she fell for Edward's spiel, she definitely feels relaxed. Edward is completely captivated by the sexy brunette and has never felt anything like that with anyone before. There is just something about Bella that makes him want to chancge. Will the two of them manage to get past their biased views about each other and become a couple, or will Edward have to prove himself before Bella can let him into her heart?

Good Bella, Bad Bella is an amazing story that will capture your interest immediately! Studious Bella and bad boy Edward come together in this wonderful fanfiction and leave you wanting to read it over and over again. We all have two sides to us, one good and one slightly bad, and Bella Swan and Edward Cullen are no exception to that. She is portrayed as an intelligent student, who somehow ends up turning into a pretty naughty girl once she catches sight of Edward. And Edward, who is widely known for his antics, suddenly starts forgetting his bad side after meeting Bella. It seems as though being together (and spending time rolling in the sheets) is when Edward and Bella are finally able to be themselves - for the first time in their lives. This story is truly amazing and has a great story line. Also, the alternating points of view will allow the reader to really understand what is going on in each of their minds. You will probably find yourself encouraging Edward as he tries to soften himself for Bella so she'll let him into his broken heart. This is a beautiful story and I highly recommend it!!

Good Bella, Bad Bella consists of 36 chapters and a total of 119,167 words. The story is rated M for language and a lot of yummy lemons!

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Everyone at school knows the infamous, rebellious, and sexy Bella Swan. She always wears black, rides a decrepit truck and her constant blue eye shadow is copied by every girl in Forks High School. But who is she really, apart from the rumors? Straight-laced Edward can’t help but admire the rebel girl from afar, but his focus is on his studies. He needs to keep up his grades to become a doctor just like he told his father he would. The pressure is on and there is no time to slack. But when his girlfriend leaves on a trip to Italy, things start to change. The once sure and confident Edward starts having doubts and his fascination of Bella reaches new levels when he starts attending a cooking class while waiting for a slot in Philosophy to open. Imagine his surprise when the always absent Bella actually attends that class, too. Soon, Edward finds himself immersed in the world of Bella Swan: booze, cigarettes, ditching, and even dropping some f-bombs. Edward stumbles down a dark path trying to understand her. But in the end, will it be worth it? Yes, Bella Swan’s plan to corrupt the young preppy Cullen has paid off, but the last thing she ever expected was to fall in love with him.

Simply put, this story was amazing! Edward starts as this focused preppy student who has barely even made out with his girlfriend and gradually turns into this bad boy that fucks Bella seven ways to Sunday. The change is gradual and really well written. We didn’t even notice how much he had changed until in one chapter Edward fights with Carlisle (who is a total prick of a father in this fic) and drops an f-bomb right there in his face. I don’t know who was more shocked - him or us - when Carlisle asked him “When did you change?” We were surprised by that, because like we said, the change was so gradual that it was… well, seamless. It’s not a night and day change, and honestly it was about damn time. Edward was pretty much bullied to follow his father’s footsteps. He has always felt neglected by Carlisle, who showed more affection for Jasper, his nephew, than for his own son. Edward never shows he is jealous of Jasper, but there is resentment there, and when the changes start happening, he starts pushing his cousin away. But there is more to this story, and that is the mystery of Bella Swan. Nobody really knows what's the deal between her and the Quilleute boys. Is she really Jacob Black’s girlfriend? Has she really fucked every single male student, and even some female? Is she a drug dealer? Did she really try to kill a student? So many rumors flow around Bella’s character that you really don’t know who to believe. Edward discovers little by little the truth behind those rumors, and in the process he falls in love with the girl that seems to have a vault sealed shut around her heart. Bella’s life is a mystery, one the reader will discover piece by piece alongside Edward. There will be some ups, and some very lows, but in the end the truth and love will prove victorious. Go check out this amazing fic by xrxdanixrx. You won’t regret it!

At Your Own Risk consists of 33 chapters and a total of 207,467 words. The story is rated MA for lemons, coarse language, drug use and violent situations.

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Bella Swan is not popular. To be fair, it’s hard to be popular when the ice-queen of the school hates your guts. Lucky for Bella, the feeling is mutual. She hates the narcissistic Rosalie Hale and her vain posse and, more than anything, she hates Rosalie’s perfect life and her perfect boyfriend. When she sees said boyfriend, Edward Cullen, she figures that a little revenge is in order. On a whim, she pulls Edward into the back of his Volvo and gives him the best blow-job he’s ever had. After that, they fall into some sort of unspoken agreement: whenever Rosalie does something that annoys Bella, she’ll come to Edward and... works off her anger. Edward isn’t complaining - he gets more from Bella than he’s ever gotten from Rosalie. However, one day of blood-testing in Biology class and a pint of Ben & Jerry’s changes everything. 

Suddenly, Bella doesn’t need Rosalie to annoy her anymore in order to get together with Edward, who is now softer and gentler with her. Their entire dynamic changes completely and they both know that it isn’t Rosalie anymore, who is "binding" them together. The more time they spend together, the more they reveal about one another, and the more they find themselves falling for each other. Soon, Edward is taking Bella out to dinner and their relationship is so different from what it was when it started. And both are only thinking one thing: it’s too good to be true. Will they be able to take it to the next level, or will their own insecurities hold them back? 

Author m7707 is a personal favorite of mine. I’ve always loved her work and Good Deal is definitely no exception to that. Her writing is so smooth and sweet to read and with Good Deal, she introduces a Bella, who is completely different from those that I usually read. Because this Bella is confident, snarky, and not afraid to go after what she wants. When what she wants is to get revenge on Rosalie, things turn out for the better for both her and Edward. Edward, in this story, is a complete sweetheart. His confusion and awkwardness whenever Bella leaves after one of their rendezvous is absolutely priceless and wonderful to read. Good Deal, which is written from BPOV, is short and sweet and one of those stories that’s great for a quick read before bed. If you haven’t read it yet, you should definitely give it a try! 

Good Deal consists of 10 chapters and a total of 20,978 words. This story is rated M for graphic lemons and foul language.

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

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

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

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

 

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