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"[...] Absolutely nobody ever gets anywhere with the bartender. Don't waste your time."
"Maybe I want to waste my time."

Edward is like any other guy his age. He likes to drink, he likes to party, and he loves a good one night stand. Estranged from a controlling father, Edward spends his days as his father's disappointment while working in a cozy little bookstore owned by Carlisle and his wife Esme. One night while bar hoping with his friend Jasper, he zeros in on the unattainable bartender, Bella Swan. Having heard every line in the book, Bella keeps a polite smile and tries to resist his relentless pursuit. But Edward is used to getting what he wants and what he wants? Is the bartender.

One night night turns to two, turns to three and then a regular occurrence of late night booty calls starts until they leak into the day time and suddenly Edward realizes he's in a quasi-relationship with Bella the bartender. This isn't want he wanted, he's a no strings attached kind of guy. But with every second spent with her, his resolve dissolves until finally he realizes he does just want the bartender, he wants the girl and everything that comes with her. But like all clueless men, Edward doesn't realize what he has until it's gone--or was it really ever there to begin with?

A must read! I've always enjoyed spangly9's fics. I don't think she is capable of writing a fic I don't love or haven't read more than twice. Bella has that modern woman style about her that makes you want to BE her. She's so confident and not in a bitchy way, she just is comfortable with who she is and where she's going in her life. The story is written in EPOV and although I usually stray from fics like this, I couldn't help myself and I'm glad I read it--it's spangly9 like I wouldn't read it!--it's so good. Edward is complex and you can totally see how arrogant he is in the beginning but you see him grow and change as the story moves forward. Even Bella shows character growth and she's not even the main character! That in itself is an example of how amazing an author spangly9 is.

It Happened One Night consists of 12 chapters and 70,526 words. This fic is rated MA for lemons and language.

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Bella Swan is trapped in a loveless relationship with Jay, her boyfriend since college. Although she desperately wants to call it quits, she feels unable to leave him when he experiences a personal crisis. Jay was there for her when her father died of cancer so staying with him when he needed help was the least she could do. Yet her decision soon takes a toll on Bella: what once used to be a vibrant and creative young lady, has wilted and dulled into a withdrawn and introverted woman over time. So when her best friend from college, Alice Brandon, makes Bella her maid of honor the young woman finally has an opportunity to escape her life for a couple of days. She packs her bags and makes her way to Chicago. What she doesn't know is that, during the five days she spends at the wedding, her life is about to flip completely upside-down. At the airport, she meets Edward and instantly feels an electrical spark as they make eye contact for the very first time. Right then and there, both know they are meant to be with each other, so it isn't a surprise when fate collides the two once again - at the same wedding...

Edward Cullen lives all the way across from Bella in New York and works as a successful doctor at the high class hospital "Lenox Hill". Although it is every doctor's dream to work there and make a name for themselves, Edward doesn't really feel like he belongs there and just refrains from resigning to meet everyone's expectations about him. Well, it turns out that going off for a few days to his best friend Jasper's wedding will give him enough time to think through things. Or not. The second he notices the brown haired beauty at the airport, he cannot stop thinking about her and what they could possibly have together as a couple. But when he sees her again at the wedding and is notified by Jasper that she isn't single, he can't help but groan in protest. Finally a woman he takes a serious interest in and who also doesn't appear to want him for his money and she's taken... great! Fortunately for Edward, Bella can't seem to stay away from him either: the constant magnetism that pulls them towards each other is enough to have them give into themselves despite being well aware that Bella is in a relationship with another man. And so the two of them share their last night together, in Edward's room, thinking that it will be the last time they will ever see each other again. But as days pass by, will they realize that they are meant to be together forever and that they can't live without each other? What will happen with Bella and Jay's relationship? And will Bella and Edward be able to maintain a healthy relationship living at two corners of the world?

Once again a story written by the popular (and my most favorite) writer spanglemaker9. She has outdone herself in this wonderfully amazing story as she created such a realistic plot about two young people who are deeply in love and are willing to get past all the conflicts between them, but encounter a number of hurdles on the way. Being that they are on the opposite ends of the world and that Bella is in a relationship, albeit not willingly, when they first meet, it is very interesting to watch the two battle through their lives towards their goals. I must say that I am a very picky reader and am hardly emotionally moved by a story, but this one did it for me! I cried (sobbed even!), laughed, and fell in love with hot doctorward in the most romantic way possible. It was also great to read about the relationships between Bella, Rose, Alice and Edward, Jasper, and Emmett together. All the characters are very positive and made me realize just how beautiful it is to have such amazing friends surrounding you. So, if you are looking forward to a grammarless fanfic with an amazing plotline switching between Edward's and Bella's perspective and falling even more in love with Edward than ever before, this story is just for you! The best part: it is really very heart-touchingly realistic, without much angst, and will leave you panting with the sexy smut scenes spangly9 has written. This story truly has it all and I will doubt any of you won't like it, if not even love it immensely like me. You will find yourself wanting to read it over and over and over again!! I am surprised some people out there have not read this fic before and I strongly suggest you read it if you want to experience one of the best fics out there in the entire fandom! You will be thoroughly entertained!

The Wedding Party consists of 33 chapters and 192,619 words in total. The story is rated M for language and extremely hot sexual activities.

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Paris 1950: the war is over and, once again, the city is alive with artists, writers, and musicians. Sadly, the reason why Bella Swan is making her way to the b(l)ooming capitol of France has not much to do with her hoping to start a successful career, but rather that her best friend, Rosalie Hale, has suddenly gone missing. A few days ago, Bella had received a letter from Rosalie's roommate, Alice Brandon, who informed her about her friend's sudden absence. Determined to find Rose no matter what, Bella immediately drops everything and leaves her hometown Forks behind to move to Paris. With the help of a kind police officer, she eventually finds her way safely to Alice's apartment and both begin their search right away... Meanwhile, painter Edward Cullen is out by the river Seine looking for some inspiration, when he notices a beautiful young lady with wonderful tresses of brown hair. Her bright red umbrella makes her stick out of the crowd and the image burns itself into Edward's memory. So captivated by the mysterious beauty, he begins painting her down on his canvas...

With the help of some old letters from Rose, Bella and Alice learn that she last hung out with her boyfriend Royce King. Though the man is more than suspicious, Bella refuses to believe he could have anything to do with Rose's disappearance - he made her so happy, didn't he? One night, the two young women enter a bar where they not only meet Jasper, a strange yet charming scarred man, but also run into Edward. The guys agree to help Bella and Alice with their search and even join forces with officer Emmett McCarty. During their mysterious quest of finding Rose, Bella and Edward start developing deep feelings for one another, but what will happen when Bella has to go back to Forks? Will they be able to manage a relationship? And will the group ever find Rose or does she not want to be found at all?

Hang on tight for this wonderful fanfic, everyone! The story is set in the past and told through Edward's (spangly9) and Bella's (justaskalice) points of view. The big mystery that shapes the whole fanfic is absolutely captivating and your level of excitement will only get higher and higher the more the plot thickens. Apart from the main story-line about finding Rose, Girl with a Red Umbrella focuses much on the relationship between Edward and Bella. The latter is going through a serious inner battle when she has to decide what her future will look like - especially since she also has to learn the native French language - and if it might contain Edward or not. Furthermore, that authors make sure that each and every (!) character has a story to tell, always including a past traumatic event - especially Edward's back-story adds to the plot. I promise that you will go through a series of emotions when you read this wonderful story that realistically portrays the 1950's in Paris. I honestly cannot emphasize how GOOD this fanfiction is, I'm really lacking the right vocabulary here. Please give it a shot, if not for the great story-line, then at least for the hot smut that is waiting for you!

Girl With a Red Umbrella consists of 30 chapters and 160,699 words. The story is rated M for  language, sexual activities and mention of abuse (very brief mentions).

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Bella Swan calls herself lucky because she is the adopted daughter of billionaire Phil Dwyer and has all the luxuries in the world. She knows very well that there probably isn't any other young woman her age who lives the life she does, yet still  she isn't really content. After her father, Charlie, died in the line of duty as a police officer in Forks, she was forced to go live a different, lavish lifestyle with her mother Renee in New York. Renee was, to put it candidly, nothing but a gold-digger who neither really understood the value of a lasting relationship nor has ever been a good mother to her daughter. Instead, her pretentious personality strived to do everything a member of the high society would do and it comes as no surprise when she enrolls Bella in an art appreciation class without asking her first. As the children of Renee's friends have done exactly the same with their kids, Renee is determined to send her daughter to the class as well. Though Bella is hesitant at first, she soon goes along with her mother's decision as it would at least enable her to maintain her grades. What she didn't expect was to meet Edward Cullen...

Despite the intense pull they feel towards each other, Edward and Bella try to maintain the civil relationship of teacher and student. However, Edward is only four years older than Bella and mesmerizes her not only with his good looks but also with the world of art he creates. But even though it gets harder and harder to stay away from each other, he keeps pushing her away. More than once, Bella watches him meet older, rich women and before she knows it, Edward is gone. All the colors and art he had created within her immediately disappear and the young girl mourns the loss of the man who had the potential to be everything to her.

It is years before they meet again (though only after about three chapters in the story) and instantly the magnetic pull they felt for one another is back again. Neither of them has forgotten the other and the intense feelings they harbored, yet the possibility of being together seems even slimmer than before. Because while Edward was gone, Renee forced Bella into an engagement with a workaholic. As a struggling young artist, Edward sees no chance to be able to compete with the rich and successful fiancé. Also, Bella feels more frustrated than ever with the life she is trapped in but will she be ready to leave? And would Edward chase after her and manage to gain her trust back?

The Art Teacher is an excellent fanfic that spurs all kinds of sentiments. The reader experiences the  entire story through Bella's eyes and one can instantly understand and relate with her feeling of being trapped in a rich lifestyle she doesn't want. Also, the static she experiences when she is with Edward is almost palpable. Spangly9 is one of my favorite authors and she never ceases to amaze me with her capability to make the reader feel as if they are actually living it. She realistically portrays the conflicts between Edward and Bella: the difference in status, lifestyle, and age, the insecurities with their careers, and their immense need to be with each other completely. Though Edward leaves Bella for a couple of years/chapters, The Art Teacher has definitely a sweet HEA and contains some hot smut. Furthermore, Alice has a beautiful, but significant role as Bella's best friend, who supports her no matter what. Although Alice is depicted as Bella's close friend in multiple fanfics I think this story really shows why she is so important. A great story will that keep you up at nights! Please read it, otherwise you will be missing something!!

The Art Teacher consists of 16 chapters and 97,635 words. The story is rated M for language and hot lemons.

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Bad boy Edward Cullen thought he had everything perfectly laid out: he had decided to give acting a try despite having graduated with a pre-med degree from U-Dub and much to his surprise he was extremely successful. He soon developed a passion for acting and realized that he even had a certain talent. Unfortunately though, somewhere along the path of fame, money, and bad company, Edward got into the line of extreme partying and more than rude behavior. That made him to be "too much effort" for many producers and directors, even though they acknowledged his talent. On the flip side of the coin is Bella Swan, America's dream-girl and lead singer of a popular upcoming band - Eclipse. Unlike Edward, the young woman wasn't born with a silver spoon in her mouth and along with her best friends Emmett, Rosalie, and Jasper she is working arduously to bring her band to success.

And now it happens that both publicists of Edward and Bella know each other well from high school. They suggest to their protegés to fake a romantic relationship and become THE couple in Hollywood. Because then Edward would finally be considered "tamed" by a woman (and by a perfect one nonetheless) and movie deals would start coming back in again. Bella, on the other hand, would benefit from the lie as well, as being around Edward would most probably increase Eclipse's popularity immensely. Maybe she could even start a career in Hollywood. Though hesitant at first, Edward and Bella eventually agree to the arrangement. Supported by Bella's band mates and Edward's sister Alice the two set off on dates, always making sure that they can be well seen by the paparazzi. The actor and the musician don't think the best about each other which results in a horrible first date. Yet as they start to learn more about the other, they get closer and closer. What is supposed to be a mere act quickly turns into something neither one of them has experienced before and soon their fake relationship becomes real. Could Bella be Edward's wake up call? And how will they be able to balance their love with the constricted Hollywood world where paparazzi stalk them wherever they go?

Faking It is an amazing story set in Hollywood, LA and spangly9 manages to elicit lots of emotions from you while reading. It is touching to see Edward's future slipping right out of his own hands and how Bella comes along to help him straighten out his life. The chemistry and tension between the two is continuous and you will find yourself begging them to get it on already. The fanfiction has it's hot and romantic moments, but there is also quite a bit of humor involved as well as an interesting glimpse at Hollywood's connection to the fashion industry. I loved this story a lot and my favorite part about it was noticing how Edward changed for the better and came out of his hell-hole with the help of Bella. All it took was love for both of them to realize that life can be beautiful and worth-living with your partner by your side. I really enjoyed reading this story and have no doubts you will too!

Faking It consists of 32 chapters and 144,679 words. The fanfic is rated M for language and lemons.

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