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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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Posted by Anonymous

A few months ago, Edward Cullen's life changed drastically. The days that were filled with drinking himself into oblivion, wasting both his talents and future, were immediately over when he is told that his brother Jasper and lovely sister-in-law Alice had died in a car accident. A drunk driver had hit their car full force and killed them both in an instant. As neither Alice nor Jasper had good relationships with their respective parents, they decided a long time ago that, should something happen to them, they would want Edward to take care of their daughter Melody. So within 24 hours, Edward had to sober up and become the sole guardian of his 12-year-old niece. He started attending AA meetings and found a job as a construction worker with S&D. Every day, he struggles not only with his alcohol addiction but also with his self-reproaches and his desire of being a good father-figure for Mel. But raising a teenage girl is everything but easy, especially as a man...

Needless to say, Edward is less than thrilled when Mel lets him in on her plans to take dancing lessons. Baila's School of Dance is where the young girl wants to have her lessons and she somewhat convinces her uncle to at least check the place out. Once there, Edward meets Bella, owner of the dance school and the most beautiful woman he's ever laid eyes on. With her honey-colored skin and dark, chocolate-brown eyes, the latina really does a number on him. It doesn't help that she is also incredibly nice, an astounding dancer, and someone Mel seems to look up to. So even though he cannot really afford it, Edward signs his niece up for dancing lessons. Unfortunately, her classes coincide with his AA meetings resulting in Mel hanging around the dance school long after the lesson is over. After Bella confronts the handsome hunk with his tardiness she offers to help him out by taking Mel to her place and looking after her until her sexy uncle is done with whatever it is he's doing. She likes the feisty teenager and it also doesn't hurt that this means she'd see Edward a lot more often than before...

It's a fu**ing pattyrose story, what more is there to say? Spin & Sway takes you on a wonderful yet slightly bumpy ride and introduces you to BlueCollward, Dancerella, and lots of love and passion on the way. This is a fanfiction in which both Edward and Bella carry a lot of baggage on their shoulders and while the reader knows right away what Edward's problems are, Bella's secret is only revealed step by step. The fact that both of them know about the hardship that life can throw at you as well as their mutual love for Mel eventually allows the two to establish intense yet tender feelings for each other. They begin helping each other through each and every problem, even though Edward has more difficulties letting his demons go than Bella. That said, the story is written from both characters' point of view without including too many repetitions. pattyrose's characters as well as the plot in Spin & Sway are immensely realistic and draw you in from the very first chapter. It is one of those fanfics that you impatiently for to update and you drop everything the moment it does. Read this, it will blow you away!

So far, Spin & Sway consists of 34 chapters and 165,494 words. For now, the story is rated M for lemons, foul language, and angst.

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Posted by Anonymous

Bella Swan was born in Great Britain and currently studied in London. To be able to pay the tuition fees for university, the 19-year-old works part-time as a waitress in the "End Pub". It is there that she meets a young and handsome American sergeant, who, together with his comrades, is away on leave for the weekend, intending to enjoy some wild days (and nights) before returning to Afghanistan. Bella more or less happens to run into him on her way home and learns that his name is Edward Cullen. Both of them notice the immense pull they feel for each other and, unable to say goodnight, they walk around London for hours. The more they learn about the other, the less they want the night to end, so Edward invites Bella to spend the complete weekend with him, in his hotel suite.

And even though he has nothing but honest intentions, the two don't leave their room for the whole time, making love and talking instead. Edward tells Bella about his plans for the future. She learns that, for generations, the Cullen men have been politically very active and always had one goal in mind: to one day become the next U.S. President. They refer to it as the "Cullen Legacy" and never have the chances looked so good than they did for Edward. He assures Bella, however, that his feelings for her are genuine and promises to return to her once his six months in Afghanistan are over. But on Sunday morning, Bella is confronted with the ugly truth: Edward is actually engaged and a marriage with Tanya Martin would put him one big step closer to achieving his goal. Hurt and confused, Bella leaves in a hurry but not without taking something of Edward's with her. Seven years later, she is determined to make him pay for breaking his promises to her. Determined to ruin all his political aspirations and the "Cullen Legacy", she flies to New York and sees Edward again....

The story begins with chapters alternating between past and present. From Bella's point of view* the reader gets to know two completely different Edwards: one tender and good, the other a player and arrogant. Each chapter pattyrose gives away another puzzle piece of information and the reader is eager to put it all together. Yet it takes time, and many unexpected twists and turns before the puzzle is eventually complete. Because in The Cullen Legacy nothing is as it seems and basically each and every character is lying at at least one moment in time. Bella's intentions are nothing but bad - all she wants is revenge for the hurt and pain she had to go through these past few years. That Edward might have had his reasons for acting the way he did, doesn't even occur to her. Because Bella is running her own campaign, but unlike Edward it's not political one, but one of vengeance. Yet the more of the truth comes to light, the more it looks like she and Edward could have a future after all, the only question is what exactly that future would look like... As always, pattyrose managed to create an amazing piece of fanfiction! She combined, love, angst, and drama in one wonderful story and you would be a fool to no at least take a look at it! And remember: nothing is at it seems! ;-)

*A few chapters a little bit later in the story are told from Edward's POV.

The Cullen Legacy consists of 44 chapters and a total of 233,203 words. The story is rated M for description of sexual activities and some angst. The author also posted a mini-sequel called Nine Months.

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When Doctor Edward Cullen is told that he has a patient waiting in the ER he definitely didn't expect a young and beautiful brunette whimmering in pain like she just lost both of her legs - when all she really needs are some stitches in her arm. To make matters worse, the mysterious woman starts singing horribly off key and the moment his fingers touch her body an immense electric shock literally runs through his whole body. Baffled, Edward takes care of her wound and tries to ignore the strong pull he feels towards her. After all, he still pines for his ex and is determined to get her back...

So when said ex-girlfriend, Doctor Bree Tanner, enters the exam room, Edward acts before he thinks. He pulls his patient, whose name he learned to be Bella Swan, to his side and introduces her as his new girlfriend. And when he sees the jealousy in Bree's eyes, Edward knows what to do. After making sure that Bella had a decent meal, he makes an indecent proposal to the quirky women: if she poses as his girlfriend until the end of the summer, she will get $15,000 in cash which she can use to fulfill her longtime dream to travel to Tuscany. Important is that Bella does everything in her power to make Bree jealous enough to want Edward back. The plan backfires though, as neither planned to fall in love...

Just like every story written by pattyrose Indecent Proposal leaves you spellbound. What might sound like a dirty and overly angsty fanfiction is in fact incredibly funny and romantic. The character of Bella is full of humor and and an absolut live wire. From her awful singing, to her sassy behavior, this girl is a force to be reckoned with. Furthermore it might be helpful to know that each chapter includes Bella's and Edward's POV. Yet instead of retelling one and the same event from different perspectives the plot is constantly moving on. Indecent Proposal is a must read that you will hardly be able to put away!

Indecent Proposal consists of 33 chapters and a total of 167,197 words. The story is rated M for language and lemons.

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Song recommendation: "Where I Stood" by Missy Higgins

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When Edward Cullen finally graduates from High School he is an emotional wreck: while being thrilled to get rid of his rude and insulting class mates, his heart is breaking when he leaves the love of his life behind. Bella Swan was the only person ignoring Edward's geeky-like appearance and admiring the person within, yet lack of courage and unfavorable circumstances prevent Edward from confessing his feelings.

Now, six-and-a-half years later, Edward and Bella's life has changed massively. Edward grew into a handsome womanizer, who successfully runs one of the hottest night clubs in Seattle. Bella finds herself trapped in a loveless relationship and seems unable to make a living of being an artist. When the two meet in Edward's club, the old sparks and feelings immediately return, yet both think, the other person is just not interested...

pattyrose is an amazingly talented author, whose stories are always entertaining and engaging! If We Ever Meet Again is completely written out of Edward's perspective. At first, the reader gets an insight into his less than fun high school life and later, he watches him struggle to fight for what he wants and needs the most. Furthermore, the characters of Edward and Bella are very well portrayed and likeable (though both are far from being free of flaws). The reader feels especially interested in finding out Bella's reasons for staying with Mike although she doesn't harbor any romantic feelings. However, these reasons are only gradually revealed which means that it's incredibly hard to stop reading!

If We Ever Meet Again consists of chapters and a total of words. The story is rated M and thus suitable for teens over the age of 16.

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Bella wants to leave her old life behind and starts a job as a graphic artist at an advertising company in New York. After her four-year old her daughter Maddie decides to explore her mother's new work environment on her own, Bella starts looking for her little runaway and runs into Edward Cullen. Edward is one her new bosses and absolutely georgeous. Bella immediately feels an electric tingling whenever she's around him, but is determined to ignore her feelings for the sake of her daughter. After all, she knows about Edward's dubious lifestyle as the world's number one playboy and doesn't want herself and Maddie to become a part of it.

Meanwhile, Edward is absolutely enchanted by the mother-daughter duo and realizes that so much in his life is missing. Focused to at least start a friendship with Bella, Edward changes his lifestyle and slowly takes over the role of boyfriend and father. Yet his past escapades make him a constant target for paparazzi and tabloid magazines and Bella seems unwilling to put up with that!

This Is Who I Am is one of the best daddyward stories out there - seriously! Maddie is the absolute sweetest little angel you've ever seen - mostly due to her cute speech impediment. Her interactions with Edward (or Edwood, as she calls him) are so adorable and you just can't get enough of the two. Because Bella has made such bad experiences in the past and also knows about Edward's way of living, she hesitates in starting a relationship with him. That, among other things, results in a lot of UST, especially for Edward!

This Is Who I Am consists of 39 chapters and a total of 362,984 words. The story is rated T and thus suitable for teens over 13 years of age.

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