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Though Bella would have preferred to stay at home with a good book, she allows an enthusiastic Rosalie to drag her to a small hole-in-the-wall bar. Despite the shady outward appearance, Bella enters to see Emmett’s band setting up for a practice gig on stage. With a beer in hand, she relaxes and waits to see if the hype floating around the band matches the music. That's when the bass player turns around and knocks Bella out of her seat. In front of her is the same guy she had a hot one night stand with last summer. The guy who could have been more had she not pulled a disappearing act before he woke the next day.

Time has been good to Edward, his band is becoming more popular by the day and as Bella is about to learn, he's been hoping to find her. The reunion brings with it many sparks and love blooms faster than either could have anticipated. But with Edward's success comes the rockstar lifestyle and with Bella's new intern spot with The Rocket a popular music magazine, the two must work hard to cope and keep their relationship strong. Will they be successful in managing both their love and work lives?

Part of Me is one of the best written RockStarward fics I've read. I love that Edward isn't cocky or a man whore, he's real and he knows what he wants. I also love how much of an effort he makes to keep his relationship with Bella, you know his feelings are true and he'll do anything for her. The guy is a dream, seriously. Bella is also very understanding and independent, she's not sitting at home by the phone waiting for his call when he's on tour. She's amazing. I love that both characters are their own person with their own goals. That's not to say everything is hearts and flowers between these two. Life as a rockstar has all sorts of temptations that effect the whole band. Bella's determination to make a name for herself as a journalist takes it's toll during a time of need. Both Edward and Bella are two great characters with lives that pull you in until the end... and wanting more.

Part of Me consists of 31 chapters and 90,378 words. This fic is rated MA for drugs, sex, and rock 'n roll.

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Edward Cullen is a famous actor with a British accent that has been getting some trouble from his current housekeeper, Jane. Before it got any worse than it already was, Edward decides to fire the poor excuse for a maid that Jane is and turns to his PA and confidant, Emmett for help. Fate plays out really well when the very same minute, Emmett gets a call from her elder sister that things are going down on her end; Bella had been betrayed and heartbroken by her ex-husband and wanted nothing more than a fresh start to her life. So Emmett doesn't hesitate to call her over to Edward's place to work for him as his housekeeper and cook. It isn't long before Edward and Bella form the best of friendship and understand each other more than anyone else. She cooks his favorite cupcakes and sandwiches with extra pickles, and he in turn allows her to be comfortable at his - no, their - house with her crazy blaring music and off-tune singing. Will either of them be able to realize that what they have between them is nothing but love? Will Bella be able to move on from her past into Edward life which is full of paps, or is his life too nonadjustable?

My Heart, My Home is a light and fun read that everyone should give a try. Edward's Eternal creates Edward Cullen very similar to who we know as the existing Robert Pattinson today - with his hot British accent and his ability to remain humble at all times. Edward, in this story, is that and so much more with his crazy tendencies to devour food and love Bella like no other. You will fall in love with his sweet self and beg Bella to drop everything and love the man back - because that is definitely what we all would do ;-). Although a story that has plenty of humor, it has a great plot-line which makes it even more fascinating to read. Edward's Eternal has written many great stories, and this one is also definitely on the list of amazing-ness. She is able to create a very lovely persona for both of our characters, and at the same time combine the realism that is involved in an actor's life. The fact that Bella might feel slightly uncomfortable about starting her life with Edward as his girlfriend, is totally understandable if you consider the amount of paps that will surround their hot story. But, in the end, this story is a HEA and definitely one that should not be missed! Go give it a try!

My Heart, My Home consists of 26 chapters and a total of 86,338 words. The story is rated M for language and some sexual content.

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Edward and Bella have been childhood sweethearts up until now. They though they had their future plans laid out before them, which eventually included marriage and even kids. And when Edward finally gets a big break in a movie, the two jump at the opportunity to send him to LA, where he can shoot the film and achieve their dreams. What neither, especially Bella, didn't account for was fame - something that Edward got lost in after his movie. When he came back to Bella, gone was the once sweet and caring Edward. Before her stood an arrogant a** who was doing nothing but showing off his pride over the fame he got doing one movie. She didn't realize when and how their dreams became just his, and when she was faded away from his future plans. Will she be able to bring Edward back to his original self or will it take something else for him to re-open his eyes?

Fame is a wonderfully written story and is depicted very realistically. I bet there are so many actors out today that have gone astray with the glory of fame in their face, and BlueisSoul really makes that come live in the form of our favorite Twilight characters. I will admit, there are times in the story when you dislike the Edward that comes back after the movie, because his pride has gone way beyond the norm, making him seem extremely arrogant. But deep down, we all know that the Edward Bella loves is somewhere in there, just lost in all the camera lights. The journey of Edward falling and realizing that without his true love by his side, his life is really incomplete, is phenomenal and there is no doubt that you will fall in love with this story just as much as I have. A little bit of patience is required in this fanfic as you see Edward's transformation from a dreamy boyfriend, to an arrogant actor, and finally a perfect combination of the two. But the story is definitely a HEA and you should give it a shot!

Fame consists of 23 chapters and a total of 62,266 words. The story is rated M for language and some sexual content.

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After a terrible road accident, Bella's self esteem went down drastically; if she thought she was even remotely ordinary before, now she believed herself to be completely oblivious to every man around her. The accident left ugly scars on her leg, and she was very self-conscious about the fact that she will always have a metal rod inside of her leg to put all the bones together, leaving her with the slightest of limps forever. But when her long time crush - the bass player and singer from the band Midnight Sun - Edward Cullen approaches her on the night of her birthday, claiming that he is also fond of her, the two hit it off immediately and realize that they are made for each other. Is it just that simple for the two of them or are there secrets that remain closed? Will Bella gain back her confidence with the help of hot and sweet music-ward?

Initially written as a one-shot for the Twific Happily Ever After Contest, kitchmill has expanded Bass Instinct to be an amazing multi-chaptered story! I absolutely fell in love with the characters in this fanfiction, especially Bella and Edward, who are much more similar that they think. They both have shy personalities, so when Edward guts up and reaches out to Bella, it is a complete shock for him. The chemistry between them is mind-blowing and even though they have only met for a few hours, they manage to understand each other to an extremely high level. A hot bass player as well as a singer combined with a shy, compassionate partner is everything you can ask for in a perfect Edward and kitchmill really makes him come alive! This story is definitely underrated for it's fabulous plot, which incorporates a little bit of angst, lots of love - yes, there are lemons! - and some comfort that makes it whole. Do give it a try - it won't disappoint you!

Bass Instinct consists of 28 chapters and a total of 67,135 words. The story is rated M for language and sexual content.

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

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

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

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

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Six years ago, both their hearts were broken. Back then, everything seemed to be perfect and yet, it wasn't. Two childhood friends who grew up to be the perfect couple in High School were facing something that they had never imagined to come between them: a break-up. It isn’t easy for either of them when Edward and Bella have to come to terms with the physical aspect of their relationship but when Bella learns about the ultimate betrayal from Edward's end, she is quick to end things without a second thought about the man she loved. While Edward, on the the other hand, doesn't get a chance to explain his actions and drowns himself in guilt and grief. But his love for Bella is ever-lasting and he is adamant on getting her back. Even now, Edward still tries day and night to come up with a way to win back Bella's trust. Is it as easy as he believes it will be? Will Bella be able to give her heart to the man she still loves, or will the past years always cloud her vision?

Objects In Mirror Are Closer Than They Appear is an amazing short story that will have you hooked from the very first chapter. Though the chapters in this story are short, almost drabble-like, they are written in a unique style—each chapter is split in half, starting in present-time and then going back six years ago in italics. Although this may be hard to explain, TheFicChick does an exemplary job in organizing the events of the story and comprehending the fic is not at all difficult. What I really loved about Objects In Mirror Are Closer Than They Are is that it really brings out the qualities of true friendship and a relationship, which portrays realism within the story. As the story progresses, the reader can really see how trust and patience are the most important things to have in any kind of a bond. The fact that this is portrayed by our favorite characters is just a cherry on the icing ;-). Don't hesitate to read this amazing story that may even give out a few important messages pertaining relationships in life!

Objects In Mirror Are Closer Than They Appear consists of 50 chapters and a total of 59,282 words. The story is rated M for some language and sexual content.

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Bella Swan is one of the best in her field: a first-class FBI profiler, who seems to be able to read people's minds like no other. What hardly anyone knows is that Bella is gifted. Just like her grandmother, she is able to sense people's feelings and emotions and can tell right away when someone is lying or purposely omitting important information. It is exactly what helped her bring serial killer James Reynolds behind bars, yet also what will change her life irrevocably. Because not long after Reynolds goes to prison, Bella begins to receive mysterious packages: apples with little "love notes". To her supervisor Emmett McCarty it becomes clear right away that the "gifts" must have been sent by Reynolds through an accomplice and he thinks Bella to be in grave danger. He is able to convince her to stay with her grandmother in Capri, Italy, for a couple of weeks until he manages to solve the problem. To make absolutely sure that Bella is protected, Emmett sends his old friend Edward Cullen, former soldier in the Army and now specialized in security, to keep an eye on her, but refrains from telling Bella...

And so, together with his best friend Jasper Whitlock, Edward flies to Capri and starts watching Bella. Though he knows he should keep a professional distance, one look at her is enough to put a spell on him. Edward is absolutely mesmerized by the brunette beauty living with her grandmother and cannot for the life of him stay away from her. So he approaches her on the beach and what follows are romantic and very intense days. Bella confides in Edward with regards to her gift and also admits that, for whatever reason, she is unable to read him. He takes in her confession in a stride and the two get closer and closer. However, when Bella finds a package of apples at her gran's house, their bubble bursts and all three have to fly back to Seattle. It is then that Bella starts doubting Edward's intentions and cannot ignore the coincidence that the hideout is "found" just shortly after she met the bronze-haired adonis. Is he the accomplice of James Reynolds?

In this story, the author takes the gift that was originally assigned to Jasper in the books and hands it over to Bella. However, the fact that, for the first time in her life, she meets someone, whose emotions she cannot make out, resembles Edward's situation in Stephenie Meyer's vampire series. The Bella in Truth, Lies, and Alibies has always relied on her gift (even though she's condemned it for the majority of her life) and has difficulties dealing with the fact that she now has to rely on her instincts and her instincts alone. She needs to trust Edward and her colleagues, something that doesn't come easily to her. She feels drawn to Edward yet doesn't know what's right and wrong. Her struggle to find a way to deal with the situation takes over a good part of the story. The rest is dedicated to hunting the bad guy, something that is cleverly written and quite suspenseful. Edward's character is very sweet and protective and doesn't hesitate to openly show the affections (and possessiveness) he feels towards Bella. The story is written from both Bella and Edward's POV and has some nice, though not overly graphic lemons. It's a good, long read!

Truth, Lies, and Alibies consists of 32 chapters and a total of 291,022 words. The story is rated MA for violence, foul language, and sexual content.

 

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Edward Cullen is used to impressing people by pretending to be someone he's not. His life consists of a different woman in his bed every night, tons of alcohol, and spending most of his time on the road with his band Athair. He wasn't missing anything... Or so it seems, on the surface. But the handsome artist actually feels quite alone and it doesn't help that the release of the band's latest album has brought the success he'd hoped for. The only constant in his life is his bodyguard. So when Edward meets Bella, - a rebellious young blogger - he naturally assumes she's just going to be another lay. But things change when they are both kidnapped from Edward's dressing room. Little did he know he'd come to depend on Bella, and find himself with more than he ever knew...

Bella Swan has been progressively breaking free of her mother's tight grasp for years. She refuses to become the kind of woman Renee is and wants to make something of herself without depending on her looks or her mother's connections. So she starts a music blog, focusing on the local punk scene in Boston. Though her blog is struggling to take off, she is able to write a successful piece while ranting about Athair's new and surprisingly disappointing album Aimin' To Misbehave. Wanting to get an exclusive interview with the mysterious Edward Cullen, Bella goes out of her way to gain access to his dressing room. In the process, she finds herself (dressed provocatively, mind you) in the middle of a war she could never see coming a war involving herself and a secret organization.

Sins of the Father could be considered a misleading title, as neither Bella nor Edward are parents. However, it the story focuses a lot on Edward's family's past. Sins of the Father is a slow burn, filled with steamy lemons, drama, and some angst. It's a wonderfully written story that delves into long-buried secrets within a family and the journey to become our own, independent person. Both Edward and Bella are going through their own phase of rebellion but learn to overcome everything in order to survive and, eventually, find their happily-ever-after.

Sins of the Father consists of 38 chapters and 223,081 words. The story is rated M for description of sexual activities, foul language, and slight angst.

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On a night-out with her new colleagues, Parole Officer Bella Swan meets FBI agent Edward Cullen. Though she feels drawn to him right away and he seems to be intrigued as well, Bella is certain that a man of Edward's caliber would never be interested in a plain Jane like her. Edward is the epitome of manliness, he wears trendy clothes, has perfectly styled hair, and oozes sex appeal. In a nutshell, he is a living and breathing adonis, while she is nothing but average. What Bella doesn't know is that Edward considers the beautiful brunette anything but plain and cannot seem to get her out of his head. Too bad that he is still in a relationship with Tanya. A relationship that he knows will never have a future, but a relationship nonetheless. Still, he cannot ignore the... feelings he has for Bella and the fact that he keeps running into her doesn't help a bit. And so he gets in a lot of trouble when he screams out the name of the wonderful woman with the chocolate-colored eyes while sleeping with Tanya...

Though Edward can somehow save the day by quickly coming up with a lie, the moment Tanya sees him and Bella at a bar, things get out of control. Bella is heartbroken that the man who had just pressed his body as close to hers as possible while dancing and had kissed the hell out of her hours before, is actually involved with someone else. As she already harbors deep feelings for him, she goes home more than hurt and disappointed, wallowing in her self-pity. That is, until her wonderful friends Rose and Alice tell her what happened after she left the bar...

Yes, the story might not have the most brilliant title, and I admit that this was exactly what kept me from reading it in the beginning, but I promise you the plot is incredibly funny and suspensful! But first, let me say a few things about Edward, who, in the beginning of this story, is nothing short of a cocky and arrogant bastard. He calls himself a metrosexual for a good reason as he more than cares about the way he looks (that includes well-shaped eyebrows) Just picture him as a mixture of David Beckam and Jonathan Rhys Meyers - impeccably dress yet probably too hot for your own good. Being with Bella changes that, however, and to his defense it needs to be said that he is also a very good agent (something that will become clear towards the end of the story when the plot thickens). He and Bella share a love for the justice system, Harleys, and the Mariners, and soon come to a place in their relationship where there is no going back. The story is written from both character's POV and includes some nice lemons! Oh, and you will probably pi** yourselves laughing over Bella's bed luck and clumsiness, not to mention Edward's crazy mother Esme - it's hilarious, guys, trust me with this!

Agent 00hot consists of 38 chapters and a total of 127,833 words. The story is rated M for lemons and foul language.

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

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

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

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

 

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After having grieved over the tragic death of her mother for quite a while, Bella Swan decides that a change of scenery is exactly what she needs right now. So she packs her bags, leaves Phoenix behind, and moves to the small town of Clearwater, OH. There, she was given a one-year appointment as a professor in the American Studies department at the Newcoven College and managed to find a cute little house. It is also there, that she comes face to face with a tall and handsome young man, whose aloofness and apparent disinterest for those around him fascinate her immensely. Bella soon finds out that his name is Edward Cullen and that he is a tenured professor for art. Through talking to the college librarian Angela as well as Edward's sister Alice (who is also Bella's neighbor), the young woman learns that he is on a half-year sabbatical at the moment and has avoided socializing with others due to a traumatic event three years ago. The passionate artist even stopped making art and shys away from family and friends. Bella cannot help but feel drawn to the gorgeous man and is soon overcome with a desire to help him to once again become the person he used to be. But Edward isn't the only one suffering from his past...

I had heard a lot good things about this story but, until recently, never found myself in the right mood to read it. However, now that I've finally done so, I'm incredibly happy. This story is differs immensely from most other TwiFics out there. It is very descriptive and will describe the characters' feelings as well as the world they live in by using wonderful metaphors and colorful language. Edward, in this story, is as human as can be. He is a young man, who isn't exempt from making mistakes and having to learn certain lessons of life the hard way. He and Bella develop a strong connection, probably one of the strongest ever written. They help each other through the mess that is their lives; neither of them being perfect - at all. The supporting characters complete this wonderful fanfiction, which is mostly written from Bella's POV but with some EPOV thrown in here and there. They are one big, amazing family that you cannot help but love to be a part of! Even though it's often angsty and heavy on the emotions, I can only advice you to read this story. It's a true gem!

Branching Inward consists of 28 chapters and a total of 165,203 words. The story is rated M for angst, description of sexual, and foul language.

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Edward Cullen is a professional race car driver who has managed to wreck his car yet again at a particular bad moment. This race was the last chance for him to prove to his sponsors that supporting him financially would not only be immensely helpful to him but very profitable for them as well. Needless to say, he failed miserably. So together with his pit crew Jasper, Alice, Emmett, and Rosalie, he starts looking for new sponsors and meets intelligent engineer Isabella Swan. She is not only willing to fix up Edward's race car but also offers him to add the best features to it so he can attract the sponsors he needs. In return, Bella wants to work with Edward in changing his public image, which means no more partying, no random girls, and definitely no more attitude for the young man. The deal is so well-thought out by Bella that Edward cannot help but accept the deal made by this infuriatingly sexy and smart young woman. She has the power to propel his career forward but can also bring him to his knees. But there is also something about her that makes Edward question her honorable intentions. Why is she so eager to do everything so quickly and with barely getting anything in return? When he confronts her about the matter, Bella is unable to lie to him and reveals that she has a heart condition and probably no more than 24 months left to live...

Up To Speed is a wonderful story that will completely take you by surprise! This is not a typical Racerward storyline and the twist of Bella's disease will have you completely hooked! What I really loved and admired about this fanfiction was how well the characters were written by ericastwilight; that despite the huge hurdle that was in Bella's life, she still refuses to let someone see her as anyone but the beautiful, comfortable, and strong woman that she is. Until Edward comes along, that is, and sees through her almost right away. Speaking of, this Edward is simply amazing! I mean, who wouldn't want a hot race car driver to stop all of his nasty and rude habits in order to be with you for the rest of his life?! He is extremely supportive of Bella and despite her heart condition, decides to shower her with every ounce of love in his body until her time is up - or is it? Will the two be able to have their eternal bliss after all? Well, I am not going to reveal too much about this story but it is one that shouldn't be missed at any cost. So go click on the link below and get reading ;)!!

Up To Speed consists of 39 chapters and a total of 145,663 words. The story is rated M for language and sexual content.

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"You are not going to be the last face I see. You are not going to be my murderer. I have things to do, and I'm going to do them." 

All Bella Swan planned to do was go on a date and have a nice night out. Although she believed in the prospect of true love and wasn't happy when her best friend Rosalie set her up with someone she met on an online dating website, the young woman agreed to go out with Mike Newton to humor her. After all, he sounded like a nice enough guy and Bella was willing to give him and their date a chance - what could go wrong, right? But from the moment she comes face to face with the blue-eyed man, things go downhill. Bella is kidnapped and locked up; held against her will by a terrifyingly sick man...

While Bella experiences her worst nightmare, having no hope that she'll ever be found, Rosalie and her husband Emmett have started looking for their friend. Together with the FBI, they suspect Newton behind Bella's disappearance and contact Edward Cullen, the CEO of the online dating website where Bella met Mike to tell him about the recent events. Edward is more than devastated that his website was at least partially responsible for the terrible fate this young woman has found herself in and wants nothing more than to help the brown-eyed girl. Despite the fact that he doesn't know Bella at all, Edward feels extremely guilty that she is suffering because his website was used for the wrong purpose. If he had only made it safer, the whole thing might have never happened in the first place. He vows to himself to do anything he can to get Bella back home, alive and healthy. But will he also be able to bring her back as the same person she was before? Will she be able to forget the monster who brought her so much pain and love the man who rescued her instead?

Lost Half is a story that has touched my heart in more ways than one and it's definitely a must read! LyricalKris has yet again managed to mesmerize me with another one of her stories. The characters in this story, especially Edward and Bella, are people with true bravery. I absolutely fell in love with this Edward, whose strong connection with Bella is based on love as well as shared pain. He can somewhat relate to what Bella goes through and, through that, is able to bring her back to health. That in and of itself is an immensely difficult thing to do, given the traumatic events that Bella has experienced, which brings me to warn you all that this story is rated MA for a reason! I highly suggest that you only read the fanfic if you are 18 or older because the story deals with violent details of abuse and rape. Still, I don't want to scare you away from this beautiful piece of fiction, you would definitely miss out on something wonderful! Lost Half definitely promotes the message to never give up, no matter what, something that really impressed me! Add to that the sweet love developing between Edward and Bella and you have story that you really should read!!!

Lost Half consists of 30 chapters and a total of 100,314 words. The story is rated MA for graphic violence/abuse, language, mention of rape, and dark content.

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Brothers Edward and Emmett Cullen are hard-working young man, who own their own brewery, "Cullen Creek". With the summer season about to start, the two are in desperate need for some help and eventually find it in the 22-year old college student Bella Swan. Without talking to his brother first, Emmett hires the young woman immediately, ignoring the fact that she's never worked in a brewery before, much less hosted a beer tasting. As the latter is exactly what she is supposed to at "Cullen Creek", Edward has to start training her right away. Cold and distant at first, the young man quickly warms up to the witty and incredibly beautiful little thing that barged into his life and before he knows it, he has fallen for her big heart, her unique sense of humor, and helpfulness. As the days progress, he finds himself lusting after a woman he knows he cannot have...

There are exactly three things that keep Edward from giving into his feelings and asking Bella out: a) he is seven-years older than her, b) he is her boss, and c) he's in the middle of a nasty divorce. Because of that, Edward tries to keep a distance from Bella, yet indulges in watching her from afar. However, when Seth, Edward's employee and a good friend of Bella, starts making advances to the brown-eyed beauty the young entrepreneur hardly manages to not do and say something he might regret later on. In addition to pining after Bella, Edward also has to deal with his divorce from Victoria, a manipulative young woman, who intends to live off of her soon-to-be ex-husband's hard-earned money for the rest of her life. Add Edward's hypochondric (yet doctor) father Carlisle, and his weird relationship to Alice, the girlfriend of his best friend, you have a not-so-happy Edward.

Though Bella and Edward seem to be complete opposites, they really balance each other out. While Edward is often cocky and angry, Bella always has a smile on her face and loves the company of others. Unlike her broody boss, she hasn't yet made first-hand experiences with the hardships real life has to offer and tends to see things from the positive side. Some of her warmth and gentleness soon rub off on Edward and he is able to forget the drama that is his divorce for a while. Still, he stays away from her, afraid that if people found out about their relationship, it could be used against him by his wife in court. Initially written from Bella and Edward's POV, the author decided to rewrite Bella's chapters and present them through Edward's eyes. This way, the reader only has as much information as Edward does and is as clueless as him in certain situations. This fantastically written fanfic is highly recommendable, go check it out!

Strange Brew consists of 24 chapters and a total of 108,831 words. The story is rated M for lemons and foul language.

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When Bella Swan wakes up one morning - tired, hung over, and really cranky - she isn't alone. Next to her lies a devastatingly handsome young man, whom she met the night before at a bar. She cannot remember much about what happened after they left but she knows it was amazing. Still, Bella feels uncomfortable and doesn't really know how to handle the situation. However, before she is able to sneak out of her apartment unnoticed, the young adonis wakes up and introduces himself as Edward. Awkwardly, the two part way (a.k.a. Bella throws him out politely), only to meet again at the NYC hospital. There, Bella has just started her internship and finds out that Edward is the resident assigned to her and her three young colleagues (Rose, Alice, and Jake). Embarrassed by what happened the night before, she tries to avoid Edward at all costs but as he is already way in over his head with her and won't just let her go...

Though Edward has just ended a three-year long relationship, he is more than willing to pursue whatever it is he feels for Bella. He's never met someone like her - witty, smart, adorable, and understanding - and can even imagine a future with her together. Too bad that Bella's insecurities and fears about violating the hospital's fraternization policy keep her from letting Edward in. It doesn't help that Bella desperately wants to become a surgeon, yet the Chief of Surgery at NYC is none other than Edward's father, Carlisle. Meanwhile, Edward's best friend, attending Dr. Jasper Whitlock, is giving up his manwhoring ways to chase after Tinker Bell a.k.a. Polly Pocket a.k.a. The Little Fairy a.k.a. Alice Brandon. The same Alice, who will later be there for Bella after she runs into someone from Edward's past that he'd rather have liked to keep a secret...

A Hard Day's Night was heavily inspired by Grey's Anatomy and if you are a fan of the show you will definitely recognize some scenes that have been borrowed by the wonderful SexyLexiCullen. This is one of her earlier works and not as angsty as some of her newer stories. In fact, this fanfic is, more than anything else, funny and romantic. The supporting characters lend some humor to A Hard Day's Night that will leave no eye dry. From Jasper, who's a bit of a nutcase yet a great friend to Edward, to Carlisle, who's more of a buddy to his son than an actual father, everyone has some kind of quirky side. All of them (btw: Emmett is an intern in another group) grow very close to each other and spend some memorable moments together. And once Edward and Bella, from whose POV this story is mainly written (there are a few chapters written from the POVs of some of the supporting characters), get their heads out of their as*** and give in to their feelings for each other, you are in a for a hilarious ride! A ride that includes some nice lemons, by the way! ;-) Enjoy!

A Hard Day's Night consists of 30 chapters and 209,631 words. The story is rated M for nice lemons and lots of profanities.

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Though Bella Swan is successful in her job and has wonderful friends who stay with her no matter what, she feels like there is some essential thing missing in order for her to really be happy: a man, more precisely, a boyfriend. And so the 30-year old editor signs up at an online dating platform and fills out her profile in the hopes of meeting "the one". "29 Dimensions of Compatibility" asks her a number of questions before comparing them with those from other members and picking out the best matches. At first, no one is really catching Bella's interest, but then she looks into the green eyes of Edward and feels like someone has just swept her off her feet. Unfortunately, Bella doesn't think very highly of herself which is why she never bothers to initiate contact with the bronze-haired adonis. What could a good-looking guy like him want from a boring girl like her, right?

A future - that's what he'd want. When 30-year old Edward sees the profile of the beautiful brunette with the soulful brown eyes, he is pretty much done for. The pediatrician loses almost no time in contacting her and the two begin a nice email friendship. Soon, they exchange cell phone numbers and spend hours talking about their childhoods, families, quirks, and feelings. Edward and Bella get closer and closer to each other but are both too scared to actually take the next step and meet each other. Luckily, their two mutual friends Rosalie and Emmett are unwilling to watch them pining for each other any longer and start meddling with their friends' lives a bit. They might actually send a text message here and there or secretly record sweet videos...

29 Dimension is sweet and fluffly. Period. If you are looking for angst, drama, and even tons of lemons, this story is not it. The fanfic lives from its adorable characters, their insecurities and fears of possibly getting their hearts broken by people they like, as well as their desires to find real love. It's sweet and comparatively short but definitely sigh-worthy. 29 Dimensions is written from a first-person perspective and alternatives between Bella's and Edward's POV. It's funny and entertaining and gives hope to all of us out there, who haven't yet found their "perfect Edward" yet. This story shows us that he's out there, ladies, just waiting for us to find him!

29 Dimensions consists of 14 chapters and a total of 37,295 words. The story is rated M for one small lemon and foul language.

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For weeks, Bella Swan has driven by the same run-down building on her way back home; always throwing a longing glance in its direction. Though "Edward's Bookstore" has neither windows and nor any kind of posters or pop-up that advertise what is sold inside, Bella has a fairly good idea what is waiting for her behind the door. Still, too shy to find out for sure, the young woman keeps only passing the building day after day, thinking about who this Edward is and what he might possibly look like. He quickly takes over her sexual fantasies, strengthening the longing Bella feels towards him and his bookstore. When, one day, she cannot seem to find release anymore - no matter what she does and how often she tries -  she finally drives over to the store and walks inside. After looking at a number of vibrators for a while, she is approached by a handsome hunk of a man, with brilliant green eyes, and messy bronze hair. Edward...

This short but perfect little fanfiction is centered around one thing and one thing only: sex. Bella has started fantasizing about the bookstore and its owner from the very first time she drove by and even though she's shy and introverted, she secretly looks for someone who knows exactly what she needs (sexually speaking) and who will be able to play her body just right. She somehow hopes to find that someone in the bookstore and is surprised when her dreams come true in the form of Edward. Where Bella is insecure and slightly scared, Edward is confident and a player. He feels an instant connection with the beautiful brunette in front of him and would love nothing more than to introduce her to the wonders of lovemaking. Because that's what it is to him, lovemaking, no quick fu**, no one-night stands. He knows that Bella is special and plans to keep her for as long as she'll have him. Cosmogirl7481's wonderful story is written from a third person perspective, yet each chapter focuses on of the two character's feelings and thoughts. It's short yet well written, go check it out!

Adult Book Store consists of 14 chapters and 13,094 words. The story is rated M for one big lemon and foul language.

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

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

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

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

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Bella Swan has almost everything she could've ever hoped for: an amazing career that earned her a gold medal in women's mogul freestyle skiing at the last Olympic Games, a wonderful family, and great and supportive friends. The only thing missing is a long-lasting and loving relationship. Enter Edward Cullen. Cocky, absurdly handsome, and unbelievably talented skier Edward Cullen to be exact; a man, who is currently on the best way to win two gold medals in the disciplines Super G and Downhill. Ever since the two had a quick yet highly sexual and passionate run-in three years ago, Bella can't get the bronze-hair adonis out of her head. It's him she compares every other man to and whose career she follows carefully.

When she sees him again at the current Olympic games, she tries her best to play it cool and not show how much she wants to get to know him. Believing that Edward is nothing more than a snow-ho - someone only looking for a quick fu** with snow bunnies instead of pursuing a serious relationship - she avoids him at all costs. Nevertheless, she and Edward continue meeting on several occasions which he uses to explain to her that she means more to him than a simple one-night stand. Unfortunately, his upcoming competition forces him to stay focused and keep a distance, at least until he's done with the Games. Yet both this and Bella's plan to give him the brush off don't work out and the two are finally forced to talk about what they feel...

Off Piste is a quick read that is nicely written and full of adorable fluff. Completely written from Bella's POV, the reader encounters the charming and sweet Edward Cullen through her eyes. He is pretty much every woman's wet dream and it becomes obvious how much he wants and cares for Bella (even though she doesn't realize it). The first couple of chapters have a comparatively normal length, however, after all characters are explained and the main plot is introduced, the author switches to short chapters, similar to those found in drabble fics. Though this is the main reason why this fanfic is such a quick read, it also tends to break the otherwise wonderful story in too many too tiny pieces. Last but not least, there is also a good amount of humor in this story, especially in the beginning, when Edward and Bella use their time together to do nothing but banter with each other. Though there are a lot of nice lemons in Off Piste, none of them are overly graphic. Still, you should definitely give this story a chance - it's perfect if you're in need of something fluffy and short!

Off Piste consists of 51 chapters and a total of 58,949 words. The story is rated M for numerous lemons and foul language.

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