Competitive shooter Bella Swan had an Olympic gold medal and dreams of another before witnessing the brutal murder of both her parents.  Now living under a new identity as a high school student in tiny Forks, Washington, she must learn to cope with  the loss of both her family and her future.  When she meets the local math teacher and her older "foster-brother", Edward Cullen, things are complicated by an instant and unexpected attraction.

**Nominated for Best Bella & Edward in the Emerging Swan Awards!! 
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Bella had been lucky to land the job as the nanny to Esme and Carlisle's two girls, but when Carlisle's younger brother arrives in New York in need of a fresh start and some help with his own brood, Bella's world is quickly turned upside down. It was just supposed to be a job, but they quickly became everything she needed. 

Check out Edward's POV, Everything I Wanted.

Summary: Bella Swan has lived a sheltered life, and chooses to go to college as far from home as her strict parents will allow. She runs into Edward Cullen, a gorgeous law student. They become friends and one night cross the line of friendship in a way that will alter the life of both of them more than anyone can ever believe. When DNA doesn't tell the same story Bella tells, how will her young life be altered?
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Bella had it all, until she lost it. When life offers you a dream so far beyond any of your expectations, is it reasonable to grieve when it comes to an end?

Bella left Edward and everything she knew in Forks ten years ago. She knew he would never leave the MC, but circumstances drew her far away to accomplish her dreams. When Bella returns under somewhat mysterious circumstances, Forks will never be the same. AH. Tattward/Bikerward. Think Twilight meets Sons of Anarchy.

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She was the leader of her people. 

He was a gruff, by-the-book star ship captain. 

An interstellar war, negotiations for a peace treaty gone wrong and a taboo relationship between two species. 

Captain Edward Cullen was in charge of the starship, Volvo. He, along with his crew, were given a mission to deliver Empress Nirabelle of the Cygnarian people to the nearby planet of Lapus, to negotiate a treaty between their two worlds. For over a millennia, they have been fighting a vicious battle. For what? They don’t even know. It’s ingrained in their minds and their history. 

The Empress is to meet with the Crown Prince of Lapus, Jakob. The Volvo is transporting her and her envoy, Maralice to the planet. There are strict rules in place for the Empress’s transport. She is to not have any contact with any males on the ship, per the cultural norms of Cygnarian society. The trip should take as little time as possible and if no headway has been made within one day of being in orbit, Captain Cullen is to transport the Empress from the planet’s surface. 

However, something goes terribly wrong on Lapus. One communication to the Volvo and a brief face-to-face conversation forever changes the future of the Empress and Captain Cullen. 

Will they survive this threat or are the Star Crossed lovers doomed before they even have a chance?

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Edward Cullen is used to getting everything he wants. Good looking, wealthy, and charming, NYC's most reputable playboy doesn't take "no" for an answer. Then he meets Isabella Swan and all bets are off ... Except for one.

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-Winner: Best Edward, the Winter 2012 Sunflower Awards-
-Winner: Fic of the Week (12/10/12-12/16/12, 4/16/13-4/22/13), The Lemonade Stand-
-Winner: 3rd Place Best Quote, The 2013 Fandom Choice Awards-
-Winner: 3rd Place Best Friendship, The 2013 Fandom Choice Awards-
-Nominated: Best Edward, Eclipse Awards-
-Nominated: Best Rosalie, The Wordsmith Awards-
-Nominated: Best All Human, The 2013 Fandom Choice Awards-
-Nominated: Fic of the Month, December 2012, The Lemonade Stand-
-Nominated: Favorite Drop Everything Fic, The 2013 TwiFic Fandom Awards-
-Nominated: All Time Favorite Story, The 2014 Fandom Choice Awards-
-Nominated: Best Bella Swan, The 2014 Fandom Choice Awards-
-Nominated: Best Supporting Cast, The 2014 Fandom Choice Awards-

Summary: He's a coldhearted businessman who's set in his ways. He wants perfection, but doesn't see it from anyone, ever. What if he tastes the other life, will he go back and if he does will he change? AH/Rated M

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It was just a long weekend in Vegas, so how did eighteen year old high school senior Bella Swan end up married to thirty one year old movie exec, Edward Cullen? This is the story of their awkward life.