Date: 26 Sep 2014 4:12 PM Title: Chapter 28
Hi.
I Love your story so far.
just thought I should tell you that your German sentence isn't correct. It's: Das ist genug für mich, sei glücklich. I'm not sure if you want to correct it or not.
Rina
Date: 21 Sep 2014 12:48 AM Title: Chapter 50
I just finished reading Cobblestones and Corsets and cannot begin to convey how very much I enjoyed this story. C and C held all the elements of a classic fairytale and I enjoyed every moment of the story. You swept me into a faraway place in an era gone by. One that I could feel and see through the eyes of your characters as if I were there. Thank You for this "experience". <3
Ruby
Date: 08 Sep 2014 4:53 AM Title: September 22nd 1843
I enjoyed immensely every minute I spent reading this story. Thanks for sharing it! Keep up the good work xx
Date: 06 Aug 2014 5:49 AM Title: September 22nd 1843
I like the way how nice Esme is with Bella
Date: 06 Aug 2014 5:31 AM Title: September 17th 1843
Love this chapter
Date: 06 Aug 2014 5:15 AM Title: September 13th 1843
Love this chapter
Date: 06 Aug 2014 4:09 AM Title: September 1st 1843
Good chapter
Date: 14 Jun 2014 3:02 AM Title: Chapter 50
A lovely, lovely story for which I thank you so much!
Date: 14 Jun 2014 2:46 AM Title: Chapter 49
Thankfully all went well and Bella came through with flying colors, putting Edward's fears to rest. I thought it would be that way for the Cullens, all of them!
Date: 14 Jun 2014 2:31 AM Title: Chapter 48
Edward kept telling Bella she could do it and have no problems, and he was pretty accurate. It sounds as if it went well with few exceptions! It helps that the queen is family and really likes Bella.
Date: 14 Jun 2014 2:15 AM Title: Chapter 47
So now, Bella knows better what to expect whe her time comes. I'm sure that though scary, it will help her cope when the time comes for her delivery. The Royal warrant for her recipes was such a thrill and an honor and something the family will work on together!
Date: 14 Jun 2014 1:59 AM Title: Chapter 46
Oh boy, does this woman know her husband already, or what? They seem to be doing a good job of working through all things together, which sure augurs well for their marriage!
Date: 14 Jun 2014 1:45 AM Title: Chapter 45
Scared Edward half to death, but all's well, and they will welcome this child with joy! I loved Bella's fierce defense of Charlotte, and Esme's sly announcment to all the ladies present!
Date: 14 Jun 2014 1:31 AM Title: Chapter 44
Oh dear, what could have angered Bella so quickly? I would put money on it being some young miss hanging about her husband!
Date: 14 Jun 2014 1:12 AM Title: Chapter 43
Both Edward and Bella are hoping that they have created a child from their love, so if true, this will be a very much welcomed baby! Esme will be thrilled to have another grandchild !
Date: 14 Jun 2014 12:53 AM Title: Chapter 42
I have a hunch that Esme sees the early signs of Bella's pregnancy! Edward needn't worry about smallpox rendering him sterile, I guess!
Date: 13 Jun 2014 9:08 PM Title: Chapter 50
Thanks, Tammy....this was a fabulous story that really touched my heart! I loved that Bella bucked tradition, and was true to herself. And that Edward supported her in her efforts!
I look forward to reading more of your stories!
Good luck in RL, and thank you again!
xoxoSus
Date: 13 Jun 2014 4:12 PM Title: Chapter 38
Oh, I love all this family, so happy together (wait, isn't that a song?)
Thanks, bb
Date: 13 Jun 2014 9:58 AM Title: Chapter 41
Fierce Bella, when confronted by the notion of a governess taking care of her children! Kind of over her dead body, I guess! Their honeymoon has been a good one, despite a few disagreements! Now for the rest of the family, when Esme and Carlisle bring the children. That should be fun!
Date: 13 Jun 2014 9:31 AM Title: Chapter 40
I imagine Bella will always have a soft spot for the farmhouse where she was born and lived the first sixteen years of her life. Lucky for her, a Royal palace will be the honemoon house she and Edward will share!
Date: 13 Jun 2014 8:35 AM Title: Chapter 39
Emmett and Rosalie must be so pleased, having a larger more comfortable place to live. A very nice Christmas gift, what with the baby coming and all. It's just so great how life has turned out for Bella and Charles, with their new family .
Date: 13 Jun 2014 8:01 AM Title: Chapter 38
Sounds like a lovely Victorian Christmas, with excited children and happy, loving parents, grandparents and aunts and uncles! Edward was probably the happiest of all, as the gift Bella gave him the night before was the most precious she had to give!
Date: 13 Jun 2014 7:46 AM Title: Chapter 37
Bless Edward for making the first time somewhat pleasurable for Bella. N ot all men would have especially in their time, when wives were supposedly for childbearing and pleasure was not expected. If it happened it was a bonus, I guess.
Date: 13 Jun 2014 7:24 AM Title: Chapter 36
I can just imagine how happy Bella and Edward were to be home and embrace their children! It's definitely going to be a happy holiday for everyone!
Date: 13 Jun 2014 7:09 AM Title: Chapter 35
I'm not sure why Edward is almost as nervous as Bella, unless it's just the newness of their love for each other. It will take a little time for them to overcome their basic shyness and become used to being together. It was very wise of Edward to discuss putting off their intimacies until he regains his strength, and they are back home. Probably make Bella much more comfortable too.
Date: 13 Jun 2014 6:36 AM Title: Chapter 34
A beautiful, traditional wedding, small but meaningful, with family and friends! Just about perfect I would say!
Date: 13 Jun 2014 6:09 AM Title: Chapter 33
A gorgeous wedding dress, gifted from the queen and her Albert! What a lucky girl, especially with the kind words of the note! Never in her wildest dreams did Bella ever think she would have such happiness and good fortune!
Date: 13 Jun 2014 5:35 AM Title: Chapter 32
What a whirl this puts everyone in! I really don't blame Edward for his haste, since he knows how fleeting life can be. Besides, with the queen's permission, who is to tell them no? Surely not his parents who love Bella like their own! I smiled all the way through Esme explaining Bella's "marital duties"! Hopefully it wasn't, close your eyes and think of England!
Date: 13 Jun 2014 5:16 AM Title: Chapter 31
Now that she has literally saved their son from death, Bella's place in Esme and Carlisle's hearts is cemented for all time! Plus those words of love have been spoken by both Edward and Bella, so all's well that ends well!
Date: 13 Jun 2014 5:06 AM Title: Chapter 30
Good thing Edward loves a farm girl who is immune to the smallpox, because she knew what to do to save him. If left to the tender mercies of his fancy doctor, he may have died, or been seriously weakened or scarred for life! Loved when she told off that snob of a physician!
Date: 13 Jun 2014 4:49 AM Title: Chapter 29
Boy oh boy! Smallpox was deadly then, much more so because there wasn't much to fight it with! Poor Edward! I imagine his parents and Bella are beside themselves with worry!
Date: 13 Jun 2014 4:37 AM Title: Chapter 28
A very successful evening from all accounts! It relaxed Bella quite a bit because Victoria was so warm and friendly. She acquited herself quite well and was not nearly as scared as she might have been!
Date: 13 Jun 2014 1:20 AM Title: Chapter 27
I don't know what Bella was expecting when meeting Queen Victoria, but I hope she was pleasantly surprised by how down to earth she seems! As she assured Bella, it's just family!
Date: 13 Jun 2014 1:06 AM Title: Chapter 26
I hope it isn't too overwhelming for Bella to meet the queen! The letter from Charles was just adorable and sure brightened Bella's day! The gown and necklace sound beautiful!
Date: 13 Jun 2014 12:51 AM Title: Chapter 25
There are certainly some things modern times have blessed us with and tampons and panty liners, etc. are high on the list! This was a cute chapter with the shopping and lunch, and Edward's gift and Bella's sweet reaction were the capper!
Date: 13 Jun 2014 12:16 AM Title: Chapter 24
Being the gentleman he is, I would be very surprised if anything untoward happened while Bella is staying with him! I see that Bella is not impressed with town, but then she is sure it's not nearly as nice a place to be as the country. She's probably right, too!
Date: 13 Jun 2014 12:01 AM Title: Chapter 23
It was a bit of a surprise when the vicar told Bella she might be allowed in half mourning and totally out of it in just a few months! Edward will be thrilled I would imagine, as he will be to see Bella in town with his mother! This is a big step for Bella but a necessary one if she is to be Edward's wife one day!
Date: 12 Jun 2014 11:45 PM Title: Chapter 22
I very much enjoyed their letters to each other. I think in a way it's sad that technology has slowly strangled letter writing. Oh well , it's what has happened so I guess we deal with it!
Date: 12 Jun 2014 11:33 PM Title: Chapter 21
I would not wish to live in these times , but it's such fun to read about and imagine! I liked that Esme told Bella how Edward felt and I was proud of Bella for being honest with him in return. This changes things between them I think, at least a little.
Date: 12 Jun 2014 11:15 PM Title: Chapter 20
The fact that he came to see how she was must have impressed itself on Bella, but the doll had to have touched her heart! All the gifts were probably more than she had ever received before. Good to see that she and Charles are on the mend!
Date: 12 Jun 2014 11:03 PM Title: Chapter 19
Poor thing, trying to do it all by herself! Edward will be sorely tempted to fly to her side. I wonder if he can restrain himself? I hope Charles hasn't come down with anything very serious, and am sure Bella's only exhausted and not really ill.
Date: 12 Jun 2014 10:52 PM Title: Chapter 18
It sounds like an encouraging thing, that Bella is saddened by the thought of Edward being gone for so long a stretch of time. I know he isn't thrilled about it either, but hopefully they will write to each other and fill the time that way.
Date: 12 Jun 2014 10:39 PM Title: Chapter 17
Well, that was awkward, and very embarassing for them both! I'm sure Bella has Edward's feelings pegged wrong, and he's was just a bit overwhelmed, seeing her in her shift with her hair down! At least Jasper is happy and can hardly wait to court his Alice!
Date: 12 Jun 2014 9:56 PM Title: Chapter 16
I figured there would be a lot more food than either Bella or Charles was used to eating. The intrduction to his children went well, as did dinner and conversation. The trip to town may be alarming to Bella but probably a good thing for her to get used to doing.
Date: 12 Jun 2014 9:36 PM Title: Chapter 15
It sure tickled his father when Edward confessed his attraction to Bella! I think it delights both his parents, as a matter of fact.
Date: 12 Jun 2014 8:21 PM Title: Chapter 14
It's so lovely that Esme sees all good things in Bella and values her highly. To have those qualities in a mother-in-law, that attitude, perhaps, is priceless. So sweet that Edward is nervous about Bella and Charles meeting his children!
Date: 12 Jun 2014 8:09 PM Title: Chapter 13
Loved your hints! I know of no way around the mourning period, but have a hunch that you do, thanks to your research. I hope Bella has a better time than she thinks she will, that she can relax a bit and try to enjoy herself!
Date: 12 Jun 2014 1:36 AM Title: October 7th 1843
That was some eye-opener, about females not being allowed at funerals! What a bunch of b.s.! I would have paid money to see Edward learning to milk a cow! Can't wait for dinner at the Cullens'!
Date: 11 Jun 2014 11:56 PM Title: Chapter 11
Edward was the good, decent, caring man he is with Charles, when comforting him over his tears. To tell him that it was brave and gentlemanly to express his grief was exactly right.
Date: 11 Jun 2014 11:47 PM Title: September 30th 1843
I would guess that Bella will draw strength at this time of sorrow, if only because she told her mother she would , and to be strong for her brother, too. It would help her to lean on the Cullens just a bit, but I won't bet on it!
Date: 11 Jun 2014 11:26 PM Title: September 28th 1843
So they have met and it didn't hurt either of them! Lady Cullen must be very pleased with herself! It shocked Edward for Jasper to tell his brother he's met the one he wants to marry!
Date: 11 Jun 2014 5:23 AM Title: September 28th 1843
It's easy in the twenty-first century, to fault Edward for his views about women. I try to keep in mind we're talking nearly two hundred years ago, when it was the accepted thinking. I hope Bella disabuses him of some of his notions!
Date: 11 Jun 2014 4:25 AM Title: September 29th 1843
What a great way for some of the stress and strain to be eased from Bella's shoulders! The Cullens are so kind to her, it's very nice to read ! I look forward to the meeting that is bound to happen, between Bella and Edward!
Date: 11 Jun 2014 12:08 AM Title: September 24th 1843
This plan of Carlisle's sounds very good , but may run up against Bell's independent spirit! Between him and his wife, they may bring it to pass.
Date: 10 Jun 2014 11:53 PM Title: September 22nd 1843
Sure, I have even cooked gooseberries in a pie. They are kind of tart but not bad at all! I would be willing to bet they are a favorite of Edward's and his mamma is up to something! I look forward to Bella at her first dance. As for her mother, I fear she may not be long for this world! It's a shame that Bella may lose both her parents at such a young age, but such was the time she lives in!
Date: 10 Jun 2014 11:40 PM Title: September 17th 1843
I feel for Edward but hope his mother's plans aren't going to upset him. He needs to be happy again, as his responsibilities weigh heavily on him.
Date: 10 Jun 2014 11:19 PM Title: September 13th 1843
I see the way Lady Cullen feels towards Bella , as evidenced by the lovely gift she bought for her birthday. As for Master Edward, how can any son with that kind and sweet a mother, be other than a gentleman, in the true sense of the word? Evidently, he is a widower with children, I'm assuming. Maybe his mother wishes to see Bella with him, perhaps?
Date: 10 Jun 2014 10:13 PM Title: September 11th 1843
In a way, I can't fault Bella for thinking the way she does. Who would enjoy being being looked down upon, simply for your station in life? It seems Lady Cullen has some scheme to overcome that reluctance.
Date: 10 Jun 2014 9:46 PM Title: September 1st 1843
I already like Lady Cullen, just because she's so kind to Bella. The girl has a lot on her plate from the sound of it and cares greatly for her family. A trip down through time is always a fun read.
Date: 08 Jun 2014 3:52 PM Title: September 1st 1843
I started reding this on Fan Fic but came here for the pictures but they don't show up now. :(
Date: 08 Feb 2014 12:47 AM Title: September 24th 1843
I Love it so far. I'm having a hard time finding historical romance fanfiction stories, so this is just lovely.
Date: 01 Dec 2013 6:19 PM Title: September 1st 1843
I have only just started to read this story, but I love it so far, I absolutly love the era of the 1800s I love how they dressed, that era has always fascinated me.
Date: 25 Nov 2013 7:56 AM Title: Chapter 50
Yep...took a bit..but I FINALLY finished it...after I started completely over!! LOVE IT ALL THE SAME!! So...what's next?!?!?
Date: 13 Oct 2013 11:15 PM Title: Chapter 50
Just read and I enjoyed very much. going to try some of your others. Thank you and keeping writing.
Date: 03 Oct 2013 11:01 PM Title: Chapter 50
Loved this :) :)
It was one of those fics that even when you're not reading, you're still thinking about it and everything you see reminds you of the characters. Brilliant. Thank you :)
Date: 19 Sep 2013 2:08 AM Title: Chapter 50
Yhank you for an amazing story.
Date: 05 Aug 2013 4:41 AM Title: Chapter 50
Wonderful story! So enjoyed the ending. Meg
Date: 09 Jul 2013 9:16 PM Title: Chapter 50
aww i cant believe this story is over!!! it was absolutely wonderful!! i loved every moment of it!
Date: 10 Jun 2013 5:20 AM Title: Chapter 34
Can I ask what yours and texasbellas joint account is? It isnt mentioned on your fan fiction page... :o)
Date: 10 Jun 2013 4:10 AM Title: Chapter 25
lol. I remember reading somewhere that even earlier moss was used. WITHOUT a "pocket". Fun times...fun times...
Date: 05 Jun 2013 9:17 AM Title: Chapter 50
amazing story!! now if i can sleep :P your story kept me up all night
Date: 30 May 2013 10:08 PM Title: Chapter 50
Thanks for the story!
Date: 30 May 2013 10:05 PM Title: Chapter 49
I am glad she is happy!
Date: 30 May 2013 9:01 PM Title: Chapter 44
Not good! I love that bella wants to be involved with the kids!
Date: 30 May 2013 8:58 PM Title: Chapter 43
They are rebels by locking the door!
Date: 30 May 2013 8:54 PM Title: Chapter 42
Cause you are pregers!?
Date: 30 May 2013 8:48 PM Title: Chapter 40
Ed you are a prude! Bella you wild child!
Date: 30 May 2013 8:45 PM Title: Chapter 39
Everyone is happy!
Date: 30 May 2013 8:41 PM Title: Chapter 38
Oh esme you were so sly!
Date: 30 May 2013 8:28 PM Title: Chapter 35
Victorian age they were so repressed!
Date: 30 May 2013 8:20 PM Title: Chapter 33
Wow! Lots of surprises!
Date: 30 May 2013 6:46 PM Title: Chapter 32
well things are moving along nicely!!
Date: 30 May 2013 6:27 PM Title: Chapter 31
yeah he is better... okay glad you cleared up the sterile thing....
Date: 30 May 2013 6:23 PM Title: Chapter 30
you go girl tell those butt heads what is right. Leaching and bleeding kill a lot of people who should not have died back then.
Date: 30 May 2013 6:15 PM Title: Chapter 29
not good it could make him sterile...
Date: 30 May 2013 6:11 PM Title: Chapter 28
again she is taking this in so easily i am waiting for her to truly freak out!
Date: 30 May 2013 6:05 PM Title: Chapter 27
the farm is a long way from the royal palace!!!
Date: 30 May 2013 5:52 PM Title: Chapter 25
sweet... we take for granted how easy it is for us when we have our period. i would have truly sucked back then and even farther back. Makes me not want to complain next time i get it! :) because it could be worse!!!!
Date: 30 May 2013 5:44 PM Title: Chapter 24
i don't know this is all easy sailing is it going to stay that way?
Date: 30 May 2013 5:38 PM Title: Chapter 23
well luck is with her about the mourning thing. interesting
Date: 30 May 2013 5:32 PM Title: Chapter 22
ed is very sweet!