I DIDN'T get my post, but was cruising by anyway!  Seriously, you guys amaze and scare the hell at of me at the same time.  It gave me goose bumps....

O.M.G.  I am screaming like a little bitch right now!  What is it about the two of you and your story telling that has me squirming at the edge of my set checking my email for updates every two minutes.   O.M.G. I bow to your feet, you guys are so awesome! 

I can not wait for the next chapter.........  

Great ending for James!  Instead of showing Bella before she met James, I would like to see more of how James changed Bella during the relationship prior to dropping her off at the school.  It is very easy for someone to manipulate and control someone else by various forms of abuse whether it be physical, verbal or emotional.  I think showing that aspect of the story, although we see it in Victoria, would maybe shed the light to so many people that may not even realize it is happening to them.  Given Victoria's own past, it is easy to see how quickly he got to her, but Bella is a whole other story. I think for the most part we all feel Bella is a strong character in general so I can't see it being so easy for James to change her.  It must have taken a while to break down Bella and cut her off from her family and friends.  

Only two chapters left!!!!! : ( : ( : ( : ( : (

Oh my frigg'n GOD!!!!!

That was beautiful! 

Congratulations! Really glad you continued this story and look forward to more!!!

Major cliff hanger!!!!!  Please update soon!

Just found your story, can't wait to go read the next chapter to see Bella's reaction to her new family and friends.  So far, it's very cute and I am looking forward to reading the chapters you already have posted and will add to my favorites so I don't miss any updates!

I really love how you are doing different POV's for everyone except Bella.  It is a refreshing change from the norm of most stories.  I do hope to hear Bella's POV sometime in the future but really like how your going so far.  Oh, can you post your blog info, if you have already done this, sorry, I just haven't found it yet.  : )

Wow, this is really good!

You had me in tears and then I read the last two sentences darn it!  Great chapter.

OMG! Heart fail cliffie!

Wow a blog update and a new chapter all in one day, you are so spoiling us!  I just adore your story! 

I'm so happy to see Bella isn't too damaged after the ordeal with Renee and then Phil.  I hope after testifying it will help heal her some more.  I'm pretty sure I've mentioned this but I can't wait for Edward and Bella to start having romantic feelings.  If Tanya lashes out at Bella, we may just see Edwards lion claws come out!!!!  Anyway, can't wait for the next update as this one of the stories I drop everything for to go read.  Thanks!

Thank you!  I was having a crap day on the verge of tears and then I got the email you updated.  It was just what I needed (a sweet little pick me up)!  Now of course, the little cliffie has me yearning for more but I can deal until the next update!  Very cute chapter.  I love that you gave her a Sweet Sixteen party and her very first kiss (well almost, next chapter).  Hopefully you will give us an EPOV too!  Thanks for updating and making my day!

Yay!!!!  Now hopefully Bertha will smother Renee with a pillow after she is done with her.  I am so looking forward to the guys asking for permission to take the girls out.  I can't imagine Charlie taking this well but from an earlier chapter, I know he can see it coming.  I hope the dads make the boys sweat it out a bit, I mean we are talking about their baby girls here!  LOL. 

I've told you before but I am going to keep saying it, I totally <3 this story and look forward to each and every chapter!!!!

You are absolutely amazing woman!!!  You just gave birth and still can put out a chapter, WOW!!!!  Congrats on your new bundle of joy.  I hope you post baby pics on your blog someday.  I did a little happy dance when I woke this morning to see a update had posted.  I really didn't expect one anytime soon considering everything.  Thank you for appeasing the many people that adore this story as much as I do.  The chapter was really cute.  I actually expected Bella to freak out when Vicky informed her it was a date and I thought for sure Alice would have had some thoughts about her brother taking out her best friend.  I can't wait to see Edward's POV and how the night ends.  Maybe a cute little chaste kiss is in the works or will Charlie be waiting up????? (wink, wink).  And awwwww, he asked her to the homecoming dance, too cute.  Also looking forward to Rose talking to Emmett and how that will all play out now that he asked Vicky on a date.  Again (and again) I totally adore your story and look forward to each and every chapter you post!  Thank you and congrats!!!!!

I received the update notification last nite while I was driving home and pulled over so I could read the latest chapter.  You have me hooked on this story like a drug!!!!!  Unfortunately it was too difficult to send a review from my darn phone though so I had to wait til this am when I had access to a computer. 

Very cute scene with Edward asking Bella to be his girlfriend.  Looking forward to him teaching her how to kiss, especially after all of her research, LOL!  I thought they would have to drag her kicking and screaming to therapy.  Just curious, did they already ask Edward to talk to her or did he just do it on his own?

Poor Emmett!  Rose was wrong but I so get "it".  Hopefully Emmett will come around as he really seemed to have his head on his shoulders after receiving the news.  Really interested to see how he will be reacting to Vickie now that he knows about Rose. 

Thanks for the quick update, can't wait til the next one and the next one after that and the next one after that, etc.... You don't plan on ending anytime EVER, right, LOL!!  I <3 this story, you are awesome!

THANKS for the update!!!   Love how Bella stood up for herself!!!!  I hope you are hinting at kisses being in the future for E&B!!!  As far as the outtakes go, I'll take them how ever you want to serve them up.  I've already read To The Extreme and refuse to believe it is only a one-shot so I will be waiting patiently for an update on that as well!  Thank you for consistently updating, it is very much appreciated as this is one of my favorites right now!!!!

OMG, if I knew you would be updating I wouldn't have gone away for the weekend. I've missed it so much! I think icky Vicky is the culprit for the break in. I have a sick feelings she is going to target Bella. Please update soon, I absolutly love this story.

Author's Response:

Thanks so much for the review. LOL sorry I didn't warn you hun, but I hope you had fun this weekend :0)

Great chapter, thanks for updating!

Loved it!

Thanks for the update, looking forward to the next chapter. I hope the lion purrs!

I see lion taming in Bella's near future! Great chapter! : )

Good chapter!  You can already feel the sparks flying between Alice and Jasper!  The demeanor and letter from Carlise is very intriguing.  Can't wait to find out what has the Cullen men so uncomfortably numb as you put.  I think Edroar was flirting when he was playing with her about breakfast and as soon as he realized it, he turned off his emotions asap.  I love how Bella can make him purr like a kitten one minute and the next she has him roaring like a lion!  She needs to keep working on those muscles to loosen him up : P 

Can't wait til the next update (also on Master of Disaster, hint hint hint LOL!)

Fun chapter!

Hottest kiss ever! Great chapter :)

Awesome, thanks for the update. I really miss your stories and hope you get your writing mojo back soon. I am patiently waiting for any update you want to throw at us!

Good chapter. Can't wait to find out more about Faith and have E&B back together.

I smell trouble brewing. I imagine the girls will get themselves in some hot water wandering around town too. How did Edward get out of church? The anticipation is killing me, I can't wait for the next chapter. Thanks for updating so quick!

Just starting to read. So far so good. I love these types of stories, they are so refreshing from the norm. Off to read the next chapter.

Very cute! I can tell Carmen is going to be a scene stealer.

Must go read next chapter asap. I'm having Edward withdrawals!

Awww, Edward! Swoon..... Fun way to introduce Edward.

Really cute! I am totally enjoying this story!

I love it! Go Alice!!

I love Carmen!

Drunk and naked Edward, if only I was there to take advantage! Rose needs to come to the ranch for a visit. You should start a forum.

Awesome chapter! I love how Bella can trip over her own feet but ride a horse gracefully. Poor Edward can't get a break. Hopefully Sheriff Whitlock will be attening Sundays service! Please let the Mallory's be there too. I bet Miss Lauren has eyes on a certain cowboy I fancy so not only will she have issue with Alice for the smackdown she will be jealous of Bella. Can't wait for the next update.

Poor Rosie! The Volturi bros make me nervous. I anticipate trouble for and around the ranch as they try to pressure Emmett. Maybe Rosie will over hear something that will help him and take a trip out to the ranch where she can meet the girls too. If it works for your story, I would love more of Edward's backstory.

Swoon! Loved the sweet little E&B moment and can't wait for their ride and picnic.

Wow two chapters, Awesome! What's up with cockblocking Edward? Can't the poor boy catch a break with Bella? LOL. Loved Alice leaving Emmett hanging like that, too funny.

Awww, progress with E&B! Yeah! Missed Jasper at lunch. I guess we have some drama coming now that James is getting all stalker-ish.

I can't wait til the festival!!! Court'n magic is gonna happen, I can feel it in the air. He is going to ask her to escort him right? Lol! Thanks for the update!

I was totally surprised to see the festival approach so quick although I totally couldn't wait for it.  So sad that Edward didn't make it back in time.  I was so hoping he would ask Bella to go with him.  Poor A&J, how is it the Bella didn't even notice the chemistry between them?  Oh, she was probably thinking about why Edward didn't make it back in time, LOL!!!  Awesome update as usual!

Awesome!  Jasper's rescue of Alice made me swoon when he said "It was my pleasure, little lady".  Too cute!!!!  Thank you for the update. Ok, I am going to go spout off in the forum now.

I love Bella's reaction to Rose.  Not judging whatsoever or thinking she is not good enough for her brother, just simply curious to why they are not together if they love each other.  Thank you for my little E&B moment and clarifying who spent the night in jail.  I m so happy Jasper didn't lock Edward up with those dirty scoundrels but I am still holding a grudge against Emmett!!  LOL. 

Awesome! Loved the chapter and the end result with Alice staying in town. She will be there for months during her recovery. I have NEVER been so eager for Monday to come, until now!

The stuff with Alice and Jasper was so sweet!  Hopefully she said something in her sleep that will let Jasper know she returns his feelings.  Poor Emmett!  He really could use Rosie right now for a shoulder to cry on.  I have no doubt he will do the right thing (he already came to that conclusion on his own) but I hope he sets things right with Bella first and explains everything to her.  I love their relationship.  I have two older brothers (8 & 12yrs between us) and I am very close to one of them (8yrs between us).  I could not imagine the feeling of knowing someone you adore, who looks up to you or vice versa, being very disappointed in you and your behavior.  I would be sick with grief!

Wow, what a great chapter. The letter was just beyond words. I love Emmett and Bella's relationship. I foresee another conversation between Bella and Rosalie not to mention trouble coming to town if it does not already reside on a nearby ranch.