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After finding out that her longtime boyfriend Mike has been cheating on her for over a year, Bella Swan knows exactly what it is that she needs to clear her head. With a bagpack on her shoulder, her camera around her neck, and her loyal German Shepherd Maggie by her side, Bella is ready to begin a journey that will last for months - starting in Georgia, she'll hike the Appalachian trail, getting her all the way to Maine. Just before she takes off, Bella meets brothers Emmett and Edward, who decide to accompany the lovely young lady on her long journey. The two handsome men have been nastily betrayed by their own father and are in desperate need to get away from anything work and job related for a while.

While following the sandy paths of the trail, Edward and Bella get close pretty quickly. While Bella enjoys Edward's intellect and tenderness, Edward is mesmerized by Bella's wit and strength. And though the beautiful brunette is more than willing to really get to know the handsome hunk with bronze-colored hair, he keeps her at arms lenght, too traumatized by his past. Absolutely certain, that Bella will consider him a heartless monster when he tells her what happened to him two years ago, he tries to ignore the feelings he harbors for the gorgeous photographer and keeps a distance. Time passes and for weeks, the three of them are one with nature and its wonders. After a while, they pick up fellow hikers Alice and Jasper as well Bella's best friend and manager Rose along the way. Together, the group of six experiences wonderful and dramatic moments while simultaneously building a strong bond of friendship and love.

As I am a huge fan of drotuno's stories, I have no idea why it took me so long to read this wonderful gem of hers. Nature of Love has some of the most wonderful canon characters I've ever encountered: Emmett is boisterous yet insightful, Jasper is mellow and charming, Alice is lively yet not annoying, Rose is snarky and sexy, Bella is strong and has a big heart, and Edward is broken yet sweet and protective. Oh, and let's not forget Bella's adorable dog Maggie, who stays with Edward at night and calms him through his nightmares, bites cheater Mike in the hand, and greets new friends with a shake of her paw. The story includes some darker moments, especially when Edward and Bella begin sharing their pasts with each other. However, the strong connection they have, keeps them sane and strong, resulting in a number of wonderfully written lemons. The fanfic is written from both characters' POV and has as good as no repetitions. The grammar and writing style are almost flawless and the plot is entertaining and captivating! So don't wait too long and check it out!

Nature of Love consists of 23 chapters and a total of 192,543 words. The story is rated M for descriptions of sexual activities, foul language, and some angst.

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Mary and Marie Swan are twin sisters living in Manhattan. Mary is a dancer and Marie is working at an accounting firm. One night, after an evening full of partying, the sisters make a stop at Marie's office on their way home, to pick up her phone that she left there. They are both shocked to see that the office is lit up and even more shocked to hear a series arguments and gunshots. Although they are able to take cover and protect themselves, Mary and Marie witness the murder of Marie's boss, Eleazar. Terrified of what they have just seen, the two women seek help from the authorities, who tell them that Eleazar has apparently been killed by the Italian mafia. To protect Mary and Marie from further danger, U.S. Marshalls Edward Cullen and Jasper Hale are assigned to shield the two sisters from the mob. What neither of them expects is that they both meet their respective matches...

As the police continues its investigation on the case, our two Marshalls develop close relationships with their protegés: Marie is instantly attracted to Edward, who, despite his dark and rough edges, reciprocates her feelings. However, he is reluctant to act on them and doesn't feel comfortable to open up about his life, given the current situation. While Edward and Marie are somewhat tip-toeing around each other, Jasper and Mary are upfront about the sentiments they harbor for one another and are willing to make their relationship work. And when Edward and Marie realize that similiar pasts haunt them at night and the energy surrounding them gets stronger and stronger, they eventually give in to their feelings. When the case finally comes to a close, the couples decide to start their lives over, with new identities for the girls: Marie as Isabella and Mary as Alice. But will their love survive now that they are out in the real world?

In Pursuit is the second story I have read written by Sarge's Girls and I must tell you that once again, I am completely blown away. The details of the story and the reality of the situation that the characters face is beautifully depicted by the author. What really makes this my favorite fanfic is the wonderful way Edward is portrayed. He is a hot, lovable man with a broken heart and you can't help but want to reach out to him and give him a kiss to make it all better. It is just tremendously heart-warming to see him so protective and in love with Bella. I must also say that though almost half of the story utilizes Mary and Marie as Alice's and Bella's names, it really isn't as bothersome as you would think because the author really describes them well, making it easy to distinguish the girls. Besides, it's kind of hard to get confused since we all know that Mary and Marie are Alice's and Bella's respective middle names from the original series. A great, romantic story with a twisted plot - written from both Bella and Edward's POV. You should give it a try for sure! 

In Pursuit consists of 34 chapters and 266, 630 words. The story is rated M for language, sexual activities, and crime situations.

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By writing a letter to Seargent Masen Bella Swan simply intended to do a good deed. After hearing from her friend and Sgt. Masen's sister Alice that his girlfriend Tanya broke up with him while he was in Afghanistan serving his country, she grabs a pen and writes him a letter. But what starts out as a normal correspondence between pen pals, soon turns into a heart-warming romance. The letters get sweeter and dirtier and emails are added to respond quicker. But the fact remains that Bella's job as a high school teacher keeps her in the States while Edward is stuck in Afghanistan. Can the two maintain their relationship while he's overseas? And what will happen once Edward returns back home... if he returns back home?!

Um...can I get one of those ShamWow's over here, please? *holds up hand in the air like a child asking the teacher permission to speak* The lemons are H.O.T! But besides the steamy hook-ups, this story was well developed, realistic, and made my heart soar with all the love Bella and Edward send to each other. Coming Home has everything one could want in a good story: wit, fluff, and so many moments that will leave you either crying or laughing and always wanting more! You can tell right off the bat that this isn't a normal relationship as they talk through e-mails, phone calls, and video chats, but the love and connection is still there. I have read this story multiple times, and each time, I still fawn over the adoration that is clear between these two. But honestly, there are no words as to how much I loved this one.

Coming Home consists of 174 chapters and 285,821 words. The story is rated MA for graphic sexual or violent scenes.

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Though Bella and Edward have only seen each other once in their lives they can't forget each other. At the age of 13 the two spend an afternoon together in Bella's tree house while their fathers Charlie and Carlisle talk shop and reminisce about old times. For the first time, Edward feels like someone doesn't mind his stutter and quiet demeanor and Bella finally found someone who knows what it's like to lose your mother. About 13 years later, Edward and Bella finally meet again - though under less than perfect circumstances...

Bella Swan always wanted to be an FBI agent. Yet a sick aunt and a disapproving father prevented her from completing her training. She decides to open her own P.I. office in California and along with the help of computer geek Alice Brandon and talented artist Makenna Coleman, she chases unfaithful husbands and wives.
One day, after a successful day at work, Bella gets a phone call from her godfather Carlisle. He tells her that there is something he needs to tell her but that he would rather like to do it in person. Carlisle asks Bella to go to a hotel room and wait for him there. However, the person who visits Bella shortly after is not her father's longtime friend but a brutal assassin. And it seems as if the only person who can save her has emerald green eyes...

Blood & Glory is a f*** awesome story! It's full of twists and surprises and the suspense will make it difficult for you to put the fanfiction away. The characters are wonderfully portrayed, even the two new ones, Makenna and Mikey. Every one has something he is good in: Carlisle's the brain, Emmett the weapon expert, Jasper the sniper, Makenna the artist, Alice and Ben the geeks, and so on and so forth. This is a thriller extraordinaire - you won't be bored for even a second!

Blood & Glory consists of 33 chapters and a total of 302,953 words. The story is rated MA for violence and graphic description of sexual activities. If you are under the age of 18, I'll really advise you not to read the fanfiction! Two sequels have already been published: Sin & Innocence and Smoke & Mirrors.

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