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Bella Swan lives a pretty content life with her sister Alice and two cousins Jessica and Lauren in the small town of Forks, Washington. Unlike her mother, she didn't have many complaints regarding all of their unmarried lives. Renee Swan was a loud mouth that was adamant on marrying off all her daughters to rich men so that she could be part of the wealthy. Her husband and the their father Charlie Swan could care less about his wife's endless rants and preference of Jessica and Lauren over her real daughters; he preferred to spent time with his own daughters, especially his favorite—Bella. When a certain Jasper Whitlock enters town with his best friend Edward Cullen for the summer, the entire population of Forks go wild over their handsome looks and riches. Unfortunately, both their personalities are stark opposites of each other with Jasper being calm and social, and Edward being the arrogant potty-mouth with a huge ego problem. When Bella and Edward first meet at a social gathering, their first impressions of each other aren't very good; Bella prefers to stay miles away from Edward, especially after the rumors going around about him. But will are the rumors all true? Will Bella be able to come out of all the misunderstandings to see Edward for who he really is?

Yes folks, if you haven't figured it out already, this story follows the same plot line as the famous Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice! Let's admit it—who doesn't want to read about Darcyward?! He is hot, has a foul mouth and appears to be arrogant, but is really a sweetheart. The best part—this story is set in present time, unlike the period that Pride and Prejudice went through, which makes the fanfiction all the more interesting to read through. As all of pattyrose's stories are, this one will also blow your mind away with her great writing style and plot idea. Follow Edward and Bella through this tale full of misconceptions and undying love for one another, along with drama-filled events that will make this story a similar classic to read! This was only pattyrose's second fic, but it is just as hooking to read as all of her other "babies", as she likes to call her stories. Are the troubles of Bella's sister Alice and her cousins Jess and Lauren too much to bear? Will her mother's big mouth ruin everything in their lives before they even start? And most of all, will Edward and Bella be able to have their happy ending despite the misunderstandings that they had? Find out the answers to all of these questions in this mind-blowing tale that is much to underrated!! 

Arrogance & Animosity - A Modern TwiFic consists of 37 chapters and a total of 128,117 words. The story is rated T for some mild language.

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Bella Swan is two years older than all of her other first-year classmates at Force de la Beaute, one of the top ballet academies in the country. Having barely made the cut because of her late start into the dance world, she finds herself under the scrutiny and harsh judgment of her peers, most of whom believe she is not good enough to be there and blame her for their poor performances. She constantly has to tolerate their cruelly devised schemes while struggling to catch up and dance to the high standards set by her teachers. It’s a hard lesson for everyone involved. These are all young teenagers thrust into a world of beauty, competition, and perfection. Because, to all of them, it only matters who the best is.

Still, Bella’s dance skills do not go unnoticed - by her teachers, classmates, and, most importantly, by the star of the academy, third-year student, Edward Masen. Edward is basically a shoe in as a soloist for the American Ballet, a long awaited dream of his. He and Bella embark on a journey of discovering a mutual passion for dancing, each other, and how they deal with the spotlight. It is a bond that is so strong, everyone notices. The good, the bad, and all the players in between. With a big competition between the academy’s classes coming up called the "Dance Review", Bella and Edward’s bond is tested by their own misconstrued understandings of each other and their wants and devious plots by opposing forces.

Author, Amberdeengirl, weaves a story both on and off stage that has you loving the relationship between Edward and Bella despite the slow burn that it is. This is a ballet-themed story, and a lot of it does have the characters on stage performing. Their performances are part of the story and the dancers express their feelings and lives in the way they move and glide across the stage in such a way that you can’t have one without the other. You can clearly feel the author’s love for ballet through her words and while reading, I found myself transforming into a struggling ballerina, waving my arms and speaking horrible French…all in the privacy of my own bedroom of course. On top of that, the ending leaves you wanting more, but worry not, dear hearts, there is a sequel titled Pas de Trois that picks up right where Clair de Lune ends, and if you thought this one was intense, the sequel will have you out of breath the entire way.

Clair de Lune consists of 29 chapters and a total of 132,460 words. The story is rated T for language. A sequel has already been written, Pas de Trois.

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- I'd like a selection of chocolates that reflect all the things that made me fall madly and deeply in love with her. I have to admit that I'm no chocolate connoisseur, but she is, and she always tells me that your shop does the best.-

Bella Swan is the proud owner of Cocoa Swan, a small shop that sells self-made pralines and chocolates. One morning, a neatly written letter addressed to Bella arrives at the shop. A man asks her to help him in creating the most perfect gift for his wife for their anniversary: a box of chocolates that reflect all the things that made him fall deeply in love with her. No sender's address is given and the envelope has no stamp on it. Confused, yet touched by the romantic words she just read, Bella starts creating the most amazing pralines - always based on the letters that continue to arrive day after day. Cappuccino Swirls, Dark Orange Crisps, Chocolate Caramels, as well as a few other delectable chocolates find their way into the lavender-cream box of Cocoa Swan, waiting to be delivered. Once the time comes and Bella finally stands before the wonderful man whose love for his wife was almost oozing out of each letter he wrote, she drops the delicate box to the ground. Could it really be?

Wow, this must be one of the most romantic stories, I've ever read! Seriously! This Edward will melt your heart with his words and Bella's memories of him are nothing short of adorable and swoon-worthy! Originally written as a birthday present for the lovely MagTwi78, SparrowNotes24 has really outdone herself with this one-short; one that I'd really like to see expanded into a multi-chapter story! Though the exact time the story is set in is never mentioned, based on Bella and Rose's clothes, one can assume that the O/S takes place in the late 1960s/early 1970s. The fanfic is written from Bella's POV, a young woman who is a lovely and talented young chocolate connoisseur and who is missing her boyfriend like nothing else! Read this O/S right now, it will put the biggest smile on your face!

Orange Kisses and Peppermint Hearts is a One-Shot consisting of 10,303 words. The story is rated T.

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Together with her best friend Alice Whitlock, Bella Swan makes sure that Seattle's brides get the weddings of their dreams. The two own "I Thee Wed", a successful wedding planner company that is widely known in the area and are being employed by some of the most affluent of Seattle's socialites whom they help in picking China, dresses, and photographers. When the story starts, the two friends are completely immersed in the organization of the Weber-Cullen wedding, one of their bigger projects of the year. And though the whole event will cost the two families a fortune, neither the bride nor the groom are very interested and involved in the planning process.

Whenever Bella isn't at work, she spends time with her 10-year-old nephew Henry, the son of her brother Emmett. The latter is divorced from Rosalie, Henry's mother, and as they can hardly seem to stand each other's company, their son is often seeking refuge at his aunt's place. Henry also has a talent for playing the guitar, which is why he takes extra classes. One day, when Bella picks up her nephew from one of those classes, she runs into Edward, his music teacher. Their attraction is instantaneous and thanks to a meddling Henry the three of them end up grabbing dinner at McDonald's. Edward and Bella can both feel the electricity flowing between them and make plans to meet again. The next evening, they go to a club, Skylark, and spend hours talking, eating, and dancing. And though they are more than perfect for each other, Edward doesn't contact Bella after that night. Confused and hearbroken, Bella tries to forget her more than perfect match but is unsuccessful. She can't help but go back to the club that holds so many great memories for her and is suddenly enveloped by a pair of  strong arms. Her Edward is back but Bella has to learn the hard way why he tried to distance himself from her. Because Edward Cullen is going to be married. To Angela Weber. And Bella is their wedding planner...

Two things are important to know when it comes to this story: one, nothing is as it seems - NOTHING; and two, there is a big HEA waiting for you guys, I promise. After all, SydneyAlice would never leave you hanging in this regard and I Thee Wed is definitely no exception to that. Moreover, it includes one of the sweetest Edwards ever written as he really worships the ground Bella walks on. He knows right away that she is it for him, something that makes his secret even more unbearable. The young teacher hurts in more ways than one and it's heartbreaking to read how conflicted (and stubborn) he is. The love between Bella and Edward might seem sudden to some and their feelings might seem too strong too fast, but it's just one of those times when two people who were always meant for each other meet and sparks fly. If you can get used to that, you will thorougly enjoy this fanfic. The story is written from both POVs, which means the reader smells the drama long before the characters do. Last but not least, IF this fanfic has a flaw then that is that it's rated T, which means absolutely no lemony goodness waiting for you. However, the story is still worth reading, trust me, it's really well written and full of drama - so give it a try!

I Thee Wed consists of 19 chapters and 68,377 words. The story is rated M for profanities.

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"To the one who got away, wherever you may be."

When Bella Swan, the author of widely popular mystery books, decides to try writing a romance novel about her personal life, she doesn't expect her meddling agent and friend Alice Brandon to add a dedication the moment it is completed. Worldwide, people react to the mysterious dedication with immense interest and everyone wants to know who that person is, that one line refers to. However, Bella couldn't care less about it, because she suffers from writer's block and is unable to finish her current project. Alice suggests a change of scenery, an advice that Bella follows right away as she packs her bags and makes her way to Ireland. Once there, she runs straight into an old love...

Meanwhile, Emmett Cullen, who owns a vet practice in Ireland, asks his brother Edward to act as a substitute for him because he needs to go to Washington for a while. Edward agrees and travels to Ireland. A huge coincidence causes him to meet Bella, whom he hasn't seen in ten years; ever the beautiful young girl broke up with him in order to let him lead the life he always wanted and deserved. Her actions left Edward broken-hearted and with many unanswered questions. But just like Bella, he never stopped loving her and seeing her again in Ireland brings up old wounds as well as some hope. At the same time, Alice is trying to get the former love birds back together. She wants to bring "the one who got away" back into Bella's life but the questions is, does he even want that? Will Edward be able to deal with Bella's fame and the lack of privacy that goes along with it? Will Bella get her real-life "happily ever after"?

  

If you love a good plot, with romance, and a good amount of friendship, then this is the story for you. I loved this fanfiction with all its characters but especially the amazing chemistry that njwriter62 created between Edward and Bella. Little details and subplots make this fanfiction, that is completely written from a third-person perspective, even more interesting, even though the romance is always at the focus of the story.

The One That Got Away consists of 22 chapters and a total of 41,979 words. The story is rated T for some profanities.

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A new year has arrived and Bella Swan leaves the peacefulness of the holidays behind and returns right back to her daily routine: from Monday till Friday she goes to work, i.e. either driving there (whenever her car isn't snowed in, that is) or repeatedly slipping on the icy sidewalk on her way to the bus, bruising her butt. At least twice a day, she takes her small dog Sam for a walk and it doesn't long before he looks at her with his big puppy eyes and she has to remove the squishy snow from in between his paws. In the evening, she likes to bundle up in a thick blanket, grab a book, and sip some hot cocoa - of course, only if she happens to have all that at home... And then, out of the blue, someone always makes sure her car is completely free of snow, sends her little booties for Sam so his paws don't get wet, and hangs a bag with hot cocoa and a new book on her door knob. Could it be the new neighbor living right across from her?

This is probably one of the cutest one-shots I have ever read! Inspired by in pinterest photo, SueBee0619 created this wonderful and romantic little world, in which Edward is just the sweetest guy walking this earth, and Bella is incredibly funny and lovable! Despite the fact that On a Cold Winter's Night does not include any kind of lemons, the story - which is completely written from Bella's point of view - will still manage to make your heart flutter nonetheless. The cute gifts Bella receives are incredibly thoughtful and make you wish that more men like Edward walk this planet! And whenever these two meet, one can't help but sigh from all the sweetness. Definitely a must-read; you won't be disappointed!

On a Cold Winter's Night is a one-shot consisting of 3,987 words. The story is rated T for some foul language.

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I hope you still feel small when you stand by the ocean
Whenever one door closes I hope one more opens
Promise me that you'll give faith the fighting chance
And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance

I hope you dance

Manual writer Bella Swan is coaxed by her sister to take tango lessons at a local dance studio. Full of concern, Alice watches how Bella hardly ever leaves the house and has as good as no friends. She hopes that by convincing her to learn how to dance, her sister will eventually be forced to socialize with others and live a little. Not able to deny Alice, Bella agrees and goes to the studio. There she runs into dance teacher Edward Cullen, who is not just ridiculously handsome and talented but also tells her that she would be given individual classes with him. Carefully he manages to get a nervous Bella to relax and starts showing her some easy yet still intimitate dancing steps. Edward notices right away that Bella, as beautiful as she is, likes to withdraw from the world and is more than insecure about herself. He immediately decides to not only teach her how to master the art of dancing tango but also how to enjoy and live her life. Because he himself had to learn the hard way how short and volatile life can be. When his boss and friend Jacob Black (Edward used to be the chief financial officer in marketing company) is killed in a car accident, Edward is responsible for making all the necessary arrangments regarding his death. As he is listed as the only emergency contact, things like organ donation and funeral arrangements have now to be decided by the young man. It is then that he realizes how much he doesn't enjoy his job and lifestyle and that life is too short to not do what you really want. So he contacts his old friend Tanya and begins working as a dance teacher. He definitely had no idea that fate would soon introduce him to true love - in form of a brown-eyed beauty...

I Hope You Dance is a sweet yet tame little one-shot that portrays Edward and Bella very realistically. Both of them have had their fare share of difficulties in their lives but learned to deal with them in a very different way. While Edward took the death of his friend as an incentive to really start living, Bella hides from the world, afraid of never being enough. When they finally meet in the dance studio, sparks fly, and Edward can't help but slowly show Bella that there are things worth living out there, including love. He acts very sweet toward her and though he tries to be careful not to overstep his boundaries, Bella more than once runs away from him out of panic. But gradually, she realizes that she can trust her handsome tango teacher and loses herself in his arms, literally. The story is completely written from a third-person narrator, who focuses on Bella's feelings but also has some insight into Edward's mind. There are no grammatical mistakes and the plot is more than entertaining. A wonderful little one-shot that will leave you yearning for more Dancerward!

I Hope You Dance is a one-shot and consists of 18,296. The story is rated T some foul language.

Note: The story title is based on a song with the same name by Lee Ann Womack. A wonderful cover has also been made by Ronan Keating.

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After another one of her boss' escapades, Bella Swan decides that enough is enough and finally quits her job as a sous-chef in the esteemed French restaurant 'Le Provencale'. She decides to use this unexpected opportunity and try to make her own mark in the world. Together with her friends and colleagues Alice and Jasper, Bella decides to open her very own restaurant and even manages to find a promising property for her future business. Admittedly, the estate is in dire need of some restoration and dusting but the fact that it also includes a small yet tiny apartment on the first floor - perfect for Bella and her 10-year-old daughter Renesmee - makes it an offer she just can't resist. Yet the fact remains that some things definitely need to be repaired by a professional and so Bella hires a handyman to take care of that. She definitely didn't expect to meet a handsome and unbelievably sexy hunk of a man, who seems to have an instant connection with her daughter...

Edward Cullen was the golden boy among the residents at the Chicago hospital, yet one fatal mistake makes him leave his career as a doctor behind and try to find his luck in craftsmanship. He becomes a very skilled handyman and invests some of his money in an old apartment building. For years, different chefs have rented the ground floor and opened up their businesses there but non was good enough to stay for more than a few months. So it is a pleasant surprise for Edward when he is called to his own building by his new tenant. He feels immediately drawn to the beautiful brunette welcoming him and decides to keep his true 'identity' hidden until they know each other well enough. Edward fears that by introducing himself as her landlord, neighbor (he lives one floor above Bella), and handyman, he might influence his relationship with the pretty chef before it has even begun. All he wants is getting to know her in the most unbiased way possible. Too bad that Bella asked her mother's best friend Esme, a.k.a. Edward's mom, to do the interior design, and that Nessie desperately wants to know who the great piano player is, who lives in the building...

Tapas at Twilight has its pros and cons; let's start with the pros: you will hardly find any kind of angst in this story. Yes, Edward and Bella have somewhat of a rough start but once all the misunderstandings are out of the way, they are just incredibly cute together. Edward's relationship with Nessie is wonderfully written, as is his slight disdain for Jacob, who is more than interested in the little girl. With regards to the cons, let me just say that the story is a bit too long. Though many passages might function as giving away a bit about the characters' backstory and characteristics, they are not absolutely necessary to understand the plot of the fanfiction and tend to not be very interesting for the reader. It takes a comparatively long while until Edward and Bella even meet for the first time. Secondly, this story is T rated, which means no lemons whatsoever. Bella believes in no sex before marriage and so poor Edward has to go through some hard times (no pun intended). And when they have finally tied the knot, the author only hints at their passionate night together but never describes it. So if you are a fan of graphic lemons, this story might not be it for you, but if you are looking for nice fluff, cute Daddyward, and some charming supporting characters, and an unsuspected twist, you should definitely give Tapas at Twilight a chance, a story written from both Bella and Edward's POV.

Tapas at Twilight consists of 126,256 words and 31 chapters. The story is rated T for foul language.

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Bella Swan never had the luxury of having normal parents. With a father who constantly abused her and a mother who never spent a single moment without telling her how ugly she was, she lead a rather pitiful existence. So it is no surprise that she didn't feel any kind of grief when she is given the news of her parents' unexpected death. After three years in foster care, Bella is adopted by the mysterious Marcus, the boss of the "Meyer Academy" - a secret spy school. Without hesitation she accepts the offer to get trained at the academy. Bella works hard and soon becomes the most successful agent in her team. She's smart, athletic, and absolutely lethal.

One day, Bella is given a mission that doesn't really go along with what she's done in the past. Though she usually only works in assassination cases, Marcus now asks her to become the guardian of Edward Cullen. Edward is a high school student from Forks, Washington and apparently, someone likes to see him dead. Bella now has to pose as a seventeen-year old junior and follows Edward wherever he goes. She eventually manages to break through his egotistical shell, discovers what kind of guy he really is, and why he puts on such a rude mask.

If you have read any of archer24's previous stories I don't have to tell you that she is a great writer, who often let's her characters work with the latest and coolest technical equipment! The story really pulls you in from the very first sentence and before you know it you will lose yourself in the continuous drama and humor that was woven into this fanfiction. Bella's self-discovery is very realistically portrayed, as is the way she reveals Edward's true personality. Emmett and Alice add a good amount of humor to a story, that isn't completely free of grammatical mistakes, but still nothing short of amazing! It's like watching a combination of a spy movie and a romantic comedy!

Guardian Agent consists of 28 chapters and 122,698 words. The story is rated T for some kissing and very brief violence/mention of abuse.

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

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

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

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

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Edward Cullen knows what he wants: her. For what seems like forever the teenager has adored his class mate Bella Swan from afar. From the moment the young girl from Phoenix, AZ stepped into his life, he knew that she was it for him. Her porcelain skin and long brown hair lured him in just as much as her intelligence and wit. She was everything he could ever hope for in a woman... and she had no idea. Because fear prevented him from asking the girl of his dreams out, Edward had no chance but watch her secretly and enjoy the moments they spent together as lab partners. Who knew that a 400-year-old dead guy would change that miserable situation of his?

Mrs. Carter, Edward and Bella's English teacher comes up with a brilliant idea. Her students are supposed to form groups before discussing how to adapt William Shakespeare's renowned play "Romeo & Juliet". And as those who decide to write an actual stage play are guaranteed a nice A, it comes as no surprise that Edward's group plans exactly that. So together with Alice and Rosalie, Emmett and Jasper, Angela and Ben, the twins George and Fred (*cough* Harry Potter *cough*), and Bella he dives head into collecting ideas. The result is a modern version of "Romeo & Juliet" or rather "Edward & Bella" as these two will be the lead actors. For weeks the group works hard to perfect their very own play and it is during that time that Edward realizes two things: one, he is madly in love with Bella Swan; two: he would use the performance of their play to actually show her how much...

So sweet! That's exactly what describes this wonderful story by Bellaward1105 best. Even though the fanfic doesn't contain any sexualized content (even the kiss between the two is chaste), Stage Play will leave you with a great smile on your face. You might even feel the need to let out a loud sigh, it's that romantic! Edward is every girl's dream boyfriend as his love for Bella is really all-consuming. The supporting characters fit well into the story, with Alice and Emmett definitely standing out the most! If you're in need for some innocent and fluffy High School romance, Stage Play is a must-read for you!

Stage Play is a one-shot and consists of 13,378 words. The story is rated T and thus suitable for readers age 13 and older.

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A year ago, Bella Swan left her hometown Phoenix behind to fulfill her biggest dream. Because she wants to make a living with working on stages and movie sets, the 18-year-old moves to Los Angeles and enrolls in an acting school. There, she meets Alice and Rosalie, who become her closest and dearest friends. The three girls move into an apartment together and it is there that they meet the three people who will change their lives irrevocably.
Only minutes before that fateful encounter Bella sees the man of her dreams. While driving around L.A. she catches a glimpse of a handsome young man with wild yet beautiful bronze hair. After her "Greek God" almost causes the young girl to crash her car, she reluctantly breaks eye contact and makes her way home.

In the elevator on the way to their apartment, Bella and Alice meet two nice guys, Emmett and Jasper. They learn that, together with their younger brother Edward, the two play in a band and came to L.A. to make a name for themselves in the music industry. They girls demand a demo CD and are ecstatic when they listen to the songs. Only hours later, they find a note of "the boys of #110", who invite "the girls of #112" to one of their gigs. This is the beginning of an immensely funny tag game, which keeps on for days. When the girls write Bryan Adams lyrics on an old blind, the guys answer by hanging a giant and very ugly golden fan on their door. Things go as far as Alice, Rosalie, and Bella sneaking off in the middle of the night and writing a nice message with shoe polish on the courtyard glass doors of the boys' apartment. The six become close friends and soon couples start to form. Rosalie hits it off with Emmett and Alice falls in love with quiet Jasper. Bella has her eyes on Edward but is devastated when she hears that he has a long-time girlfriend, Tanya. Yet despite this obstacle, the young girl can't help but feel drawn to Edward and apparently, he feels the same. They get closer and closer (them building a fort out of blankets in the guys' living room is so sweet!) and Bella soon learns that her time with Edward runs out fast - because the boys never planned to stay longer in L.A. than a couple of months. Will she let Edward go before he knows what she feels for him?

Two things first: If Every Word I Said Could Make You Laugh is not for readers who cannot live without smut as this story doesn't even go so far as including the word "tongue" (even though there is kissing)! However, it is written so beautifully and with so much humor that you will fall in love with the characters from page one. The pranks that the guys and girls play each other are hilarious and Emmett's amazing relationship with Ruth, the inflatable chair in the girls' apartment, won't leave your eyes dry! Alice, Rosalie, and Bella experience love in more ways than one and in more depth than any of them thought was possible. They meet their soul mates, brothers, and best buddies, and eventually have to decide if they let them go or start a life with them. One final remark, the story is almost completely written out of Bella's perspective - only four shorter chapters reveal Edward's thoughts annd hopes.

If Every Word I Said Could Make You Laugh consists of 47 chapters and 291,619 words. The story is rated T and thus suitable for readers age 13 and older. carmelinagunn already published a sequel: More, More, More.

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Since Bella's mother has passed away when she was still very young, it has only been her and her father her whole life. When constable Charles Swan dies peacefully, yet unexpectedly, Bella is forced to leave her home and look for work elsewhere. She accepts the job as a maid in Wrenfield Hall, a vast estate owned by Lord Masen. Bella's daily tasks vary from cleaning the windows, helping in the kitchen to carrying coal to the many bedrooms of the mansion. One day, when she is told to clean the huge library, the young woman suddenly stops halfway-through when she notices a book she never had the chance to finish reading. She skims through the novel and is caught by Lord Masen, who entered without her noticing. But instead of firing her for behaving improperly, the Lord allows her to pick any book from the library she wants as long as the other staff doesn't notice. And from that moment on everything changes...

After the death of Edward’s parents, he and his brother James are raised by their aunt and uncle, Esme and Carlisle Cullen. Once he is off age, Edward takes over managing Wrenfield Hall, the country estate of the Masen family. The first time he lays eyes on the new maid, Bella, he feels an inexplicable pull towards her. When he sees her perusing the shelves of the library, Edward realizes that he finally found the companion he was looking for so long: someone to talk to about books, a person, who would share his love for foreign countries and who was interested in art of any kind. He asks her to spend time with him whenever she feels like it but also tells her to keep their agreement a secret. From that day one, the two visit each other's room at night and talk and laugh for hours. Soon, both become aware of their intense feelings for the other but their class difference and the fact that Edward is practically engaged to one Tanya Winters ruin their dreams for a future together. Or maybe not...

Wrenfield Hall is the author's first and, sadly, only story. Sadly because the fanfiction is exceptionally well written: the daily routines of a maid working in a huge mansion in mid 19th century England are portrayed in a very realistic manner, as are Edward and Bella's different social status in society. The characters' conversations match the time (you will hardly find any foul language) and even though one wouldn't necessarily expect it, the plot is really interesting. Edward is somewhat caught in a love triangle that forces him to decide between the love of his life and keeping the estate as well as his reputation. The reader understand his precarious situation and one inevitably tries to come up with solutions. Lastly, it might be important for some of you to know that the story is written from a third-person perspective. This way the reader gets the chance to hear the thoughts and ideas of pretty much every important character at least once throughout the story. So, even if you normally don't read historic fanfictions, this one might change your opinion.

Wrenfield Hall consists of 28 chapters and a total of 93,839 words. The story is rated T and thus suitable for readers older than 13.

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For fans of: A Hope Renewed

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Bella Swan knows the man she is going to travel to Italy with very well - even before they are formally introduced. Only a couple of weeks earlier, she had seen the same handsome face ordering a coffee at Starbucks and, fearing that he was way out of her league, she had kept quiet. Now, the Adonis of a man, who, she finds out, goes by the name of Edward Masen, is supposed to present ideas for an upcoming project to a wealthy Italian business man - with Bella as his interpreter...

Once in Milan, Bella becomes aware of the extreme pull she feels towards Edward, who seems to reciprocate her feelings. After dinner in a sea food restaurant and a nice walk home, Edward accompanies Bella to her room. When it's time to say goodbye he begs her to tell him to leave, hinting at the consequences if she didn't... And even though nothing happens that night, the two don't seem to get each other out of their minds. With a bouquet of flowers, Edward invites Bella to a non-business dinner and has a proposition to make that she can't refuse, or can she?

The House of Glass is completely written from Bella's POV. Given the fact that Edward tends to behave inexplicably cold and bossy, this can be rather frustrating. The reader only knows as much as Bella and that means he is often left with dozens of questions. Like the fanfic's title for example. Though subtle hints are given here and there, the mystery behind The House of Glass isn't revealed until after two thirds of the story are over. But, I think, it's really worth the wait because it fits the plot and, more importantly, Edward, perfectly. Finally, it might be of interest to many of you out there, to know that this story doesn't include any lemons. Once Edward and Bella are about to "do the deed" there is a cut and we read about the "moment after". Though a lot of readers will be sad to hear that (myself included) The House of Glass doesn't need the description of sex to be intriguing, the well-written characters do that all by themselves.

The House of Glass consists of 21 chapters and a total of 78,138 words. The story is rated T.

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For fans of: Fridays at Noon.

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In the rare moments when Presiden Cullen allows himself to take a breath and think about the last couple of years, the only things he finds are pain, sorrow, and uncertainty. Because four years ago, his wife Bella never returned from a business trip to Arizona. The mother of his beautiful little daughter Beth spend some time raising money for her husband's campaign but disappeared on her way to the airport. Just like that. No trace of a body, no evidence for a crime

Once elected into office, Edward creates a special task force that is supposed to investigate Bella's case. And finally, after having almost lost hope, the President's head of security, Emmett McCarthy, informs him that his wife had been found - in Kodiak, Alaska.
Unfortunately though, the First Lady, who is now blond and has a slight tan, has no recollections of her past with Edward. As Charlotte Byrd she started a new life, works in a bookshop and owns a small bakery. And one day, her life is once again turned upside down when taken by the CIA to meet the President of the United States.

All the President's Men is a wonderful piece of fiction by the talented Shahula. I love me some Presidentward! Wohoo, our Edward is such a sweet and loving father and husband it almost hurts to read it. Even though his wife is not the same woman he met, he falls for her nonetheless. Of course, these two are soul mates, right?

The story's chapters are relatively short and always include a little (and usually freaking cute) snippet of the past. This way, the reader easily manages to get an impression of both the "old" and the "new" Bella and can understand that it hurts Edward to know that she can't remember any of it.

All the President's Men consists of 30 chapters and a total of 61,617 words. The story is rated T and thus suitable for readers age 15 and older.

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When Bella Swan notices that her beloved old truck is gone, she sees red. Hastily grabbing the cell phone of her best friend Rose, Bella calls her own phone that she left in her car and is both surprised and angry when someone actually answers. A young, cocky and somewhat charming young man is waiting on the other end of the line and assures her that the car jacking was simply an accident. He promises to bring the car back and really, just three minutes later Bella's red Chevy stands right in front of her.

And although Bella must admit that her trucknapper is astoundlingly handsome and looks like he just jumped out of a Vanity Fair photoshoot, she forces herself to hate each and everything about him. It's too bad that Bella is forced to spend more time with him than expected as her charming trucknapper turns out to be Edward, older cousin of Jasper and in town for the the latter's upcoming wedding with Alice. Damn karma...

This fanfiction is close to perfect. The writing is interesting, the characters extremely funny, and the plot almost angst free. Anyone familiar with the Gilmore Girls? Well forget about Lorelai's wit and Rory's charm - here come Edward and Bella, who are both too smart for their own good and are always in for a prank or two. It's a shame that Mk Marie decided to stop writing fanfiction - a real waste of talent!!

The Tales of a Charmin TruckNapper consists of 34 chapters and a total of 114,368 words. The fanfiction is rated T and thus suitable for all teens who are at least 13 years of age. The sequel to the story, TruckNapper and DB Hit the Windy City, has never been finished.

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"You have reached your destination." Yeah, well he didn't. When Edward Cullen looks out of his car window he doesn't see his parents' house in Port Angeles. Instead he parked right in front of a small but cozy looking bed and breakfast, right near a beautiful lake. As it gets darker by the minute and snow begins to fall, Edward decides to spend the night at the inn.

Inside, he is greeted by mahagony hair and chocolate brown eyes. "Swan Lake's" owner Bella Swan welcomes him warmly and makes sure that he has everything he needs. The next morning Edward can hardly see his car under the thick blanket of snow that surrounds it. He knows that he won't make it anywhere until the streets are cleared and passable again and that makes him surprisingly happy. It even gets better when Bella tells him that he will be her only guest for the next couple of days...

Swan Lake is another one of SydneyAlice's perfect stories. The writing is impeccable and the plot interesting. Both Edward and Bella have a lot of baggage to carry (which doesn't change the fact that the story is almost angst-free) and seem to be able to help each other heal. It's an incredibly sweet short story and will leave you with a happy sigh.

 

Swan Lake consists of 16 chapters and a total of 18,843 words. The story is rated T and thus suitable for teens who are at least 13 of age.

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At this point I usually give you a short summary about the story. In this case, however, it is really difficult to describe what the fanfiction is about without giving away too much. I guess it is safe to say that Edward and Bella are married and have a five-year-old daughter. The story is written from Edward's point of view - it seems as if he is writing a letter to his wife... That alone probably tells you that Bella isn't with Edward at the time the story begins, and the question is, where is she? And, will she be home for christmas?

I cannot even begin to describe my feelings after I've finished this one-shot. In a nutshell: it is P-E-R-F-E-C-T! Wonderful plot, beautifully written, and so heartbreaking and romantic it brought tears to my eyes! SydneyAlice's writing gets better and better and so far, this is the best I've read by her! Trust me, you wouldn't want to miss it!

Winter Song is a one shot and consists of 4,524 words. The story is rated T and thus suitable for teens over the age of 13.

Note: The fanfiction was inspired by the song with the same name. Click here to listen to the original version by Sara Bareilles and Ingrid Michaelson.

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At nineteen Edward Cullen made a decision that would haunt him for the next ten years: when his best friend Bella confesses her unconditional love for him, he dismisses his own feelings, rejects her and offers to remain friends instead. Heartbroken, Bella leaves her life and home town behind and moves to New York to start fresh. But neither the change of location nor her focus on the job help her forget Edward and love for him. And so, one day, when Bella happens to bump into Edward's little sister Alice, she doesn't hesitate to accept an invation to the Cullens' christmas party.

Let me get this straight: this fanfiction is fluffy, fluffy, fluffy. Don't expect major drama or chapter after chapter of the two getting back together - this is romantic, cute, and yes, not necessarily realistic. But the wonderful christmas setting and an awfully sweet Edward really make up for that!

All Want For Christmas Is You is a one-shot. The story is rated T and thus suitable for teens over 13 years of age.

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If you're an avid reader of fanfiction you probably noticed that there is a certain pattern in the Bella/Edward stories out there. Despite some variations and/or slight changes, the basic idea always remains the same: when Bella and Edward meet there are sparks, there is a connection, an electric energy flowing around them. They both think about the other as the most beautiful person in the world and know that they cannot escape their feelings - no matter how hard they try.

Well, Source of Serendipity is different. When Edward meets Dr. Isabella Swan for the first time he hates her with a passion. No word about big brown eyes that you can get lost in or creamy skin that looks as soft as feathers. He hates everything about her and in the beginning even refuses to stay in the same room with her. The reasons for these extreme reactions are slowly reveiled - chapter by chapter. And Bella? She sees an arrogant billionaire who thinks the world is waiting at his feet. No bronze-haired adonis. No well-defined jaw. Instead, you have two people who are far from having fuzzy feelings for each other and can hardly communicate without starting a fight. How can that be good story?

Well it is. Source of Serendipity is immensely realistic - it takes a lot of time for the two to somehow talk to each other. Yet even though the reader is not flooded with hugs, kisses, lemons, and sweet moments and progress is slow the story is extremely gripping. You wanna know when they will get together. You wanna know how they get together. Seeing these two finding in each other what they though they would never get is heart-breaking, beautiful, sad, and funny. The story is definitely worth reading!

Source of Serendipity consists of 31 chapters and a total of 231,778 words. The story is rated T and thus suitable for teens over 13 years of age.

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(Please know that the author hasn't updated her story since April of last year!)