I am so enjoying this story so much I couldn't stop reading today.  My hubby had to force me away from the computer to watch a movie with him tonight that I picked out to watch.  Now that I am caught up Im left with a cliffie! Arrrgghhh!  I know who is screaming though.  It has to be Alice.  And I know why!  Right?  Hope so!  Can wait til next update.  I have only read completed stories on here and this one is the first that wasnt (I thought it was before starting but then I couldnt stop once I did) so I hope it works like FF and Twilighted and informs me by email.  I would hate to not know when you do update.  Great story and Great job!

Hugs, Stephanie

I haven't reviewed story yet and I usually don't review complete ones until I've finished but I just have a quick question for ya...is your Emmett the Twilight Saga looking Emmett or the underwear looking Kellan?? Hmmmm?  I just love his character in this and I need the mental picture when I'm reading his hiliarity!  Know?  Thanks!  Will review soon!!

Hugs, Stephanie

I have thought alot about that as well.  That would also be a good outtake for you to write...what was going through Emmetts mind from when he found out about the accident to when Bella left and no one knew why especially him.  Emmett is a hoot before the accident and I loved him even though he was mean to Ed.  I still don't know if I understand why he was the way he was to Ed or not besides the Mary situation.  But when he was talking to Bella like that I was seething and felt sorry for once in my whole time reading fanfic for Bella.  I knew it had to be something that set him off and when we didn't read anything about his reactions to other family members like jasper when he was trying to get it out of her or Rose when she did talk to her, I knew no one suspected anything like that could have happened and Em being the culprit either cause Em was sincere in his temporary amnesia during that time.  Am I making any sense at at?  Hope.  Love the story!

Hugs, Stephanie

I just had to let you know how much I have enjoyed this story since I found it.  I havent reviewed much unless something really caught my interrest but believe me the love was always there!  I really hate to see this end.  It is like a serious MOTU type addiction this story and I know you are going to end it nicely. Between this and Diamond in the Rough I am a giddy mess when I get update notices and when I finish the update I'm tingly all over!!!  I just realized today that I hadn't read this chp and I don't how I missed it but I had told a friend that it only had a few more chps and she needed to start it(she's a complete only reader) and she read this chp. just to get a feel and I was so excited that I had it to read!!!  I also love how you add pics in between sections to describe what you are writing.  That is so brilliant!!  I am also extremly excited about your new story.  That sounds awesome and I know it will be great no matter what cause you're just that good!!!  I just don't know how you authors on here do it.  My mind is boggled by your talent!  BRAVO on another great chp.  <3

Hugs, Stephanie

*for all newby fanfiction readers that read reviews first to see how people like the story before reading, first READ THIS STORY and also if you don't know what MOTU stands for...pm me and we will have a talk!  HA!    

You do know that you are a freaking genius, right?  I am in total awe on how you come up with that much what I call 'meat' for a story!!  Its enough to have an idea in mind but to fill that idea up with drama, humor, angst, lemons ectera ectera ectera is mindboggling how you do it?  I sat down with an intent to write on one of my measley stories and saw that this had updated and Ive been reading for 2 hours off and on on this ONE page.  How many words in this by the way anyway?!!!  You freaking rock sister!!!  MINDBOGGLING, hear me?????

Hugs, Stephanie

*oh, fantastic chapter by the way if you didn't realize that was what I was trying to get across!  HA!

I will just tell you this...I am sorry that I don't review as much as some readers but I am taking notes to probably have a long long review when you finish and by the looks of it if we are lucky that wont be for a very long time!  (YEA!!!)  I cant get enough of this story.  Its like a soap opera on tv that just goes on and on for years.  One minute babies are being born and six months later they are teenagers. Ha!  So just to let you know I am all for a continuation of this.  You do whatever you want and know that it will keep us very happy!

Hugs, Stephanie

*oh, and what the uncles did was priceless!  Very clever and I'm soooo glad you did that! :)

Holy Crap!  I didn't expect that!  That's just wrong!   We don't want a sexyward one night stand to be married!   That's just too hard a cliffie to take especially since it's a oneshot and we get no reprieve and what happens next!   ARRRGGGHHH!! 

But you did get a rise out of me anyway so good writing!! 

Hugs, Stephanie

This was a sweet, sweet story that I enjoyed immensely reading.  It flowed nicely, so easily read and it had enough drama, angst, and loving that I do so greatly like!  Keep up the great work and I hope to read more of your works soon!

Hugs, Stephanie

I haven't reviewed yet and I apologize for that but I am just waiting to get all my thoughts together about the whole story when i catch up.  Heck, I haven't even checked to see if this is a completed story or not.  But I just had to ask this one question before I move on...where is and how do I get to the 'extras' page?   I looked on your profile and didn't see anything and just wanted to go check it out.  Well, heck, now I might as well review a little bit.  To say that I'm thoroughly enjoying this story would be a severe understatement!  I have read a many d/s stories all Ed/Bella.  I actually found a Jake/Bella dom/sub story the other day and was amazed how well written and different it was.  It hasnt got the detail that this has as far as Ed's playroom activities go and I am learning more and more the more I read this.  I have to take breaks and go look up an image on something mentioned.  I in no way could do what Bella is doing.  I do however understand her need for it, but there are just too many aspects of the whole thing that I am just not capable of doing.  I do admitt that I do FEEL like a slave most days to the 3 men in my life, but it for me just seems like so much more hard work mentally and physically. And I don't need anymore work believe me!  I mean, heck school is out for them right now and I don't know how they are able to do what they do without their everyday jobs to add to the mix.  I need about 15 more hours a day just to accomplish half of what I need to get done.  And Jane!  No way!  Know what I mean? But the whole thing is just so intriguing to read, ya know!  Wouldn't do it but love to read it!! HA! 

So I will review about some other details later I just needed directions to the extra page.  This review is already way long cause I tend to talk authors ears off sometimes when I enjoy a story so much.  Love love loving it, dearie, so keep up the great writing! 

Hugs, and squeezes, Stephanie

I am a 'review after reading all' type of reader most complete stories.  I have been reading 'Trip' and  I don't know if I've reviewed or not but I am loving it just so you know.  I did have a review started on the chp that Bella returned home after her accident but hit a button and lost it and well you cleared up my nagging question about her bitterness in the next few chps so I'm glad it didn't go through.  HA.  I absolutely love your talent as a writer.  You have a very good mind when it comes to concept and storyline.  I wish I could write just an inkling of the what I call 'meat' of the story like you.  I can come up with many scenerios and what I would like to happen but can't come up with the in between.  Know?  Anywho, this story was awesome!  I hated Esme's last chp.  That was hard.   And, oh them only having one child was sad as well.  I thought maybe they'd adopt or something.  It was such a great story and I cried a little at the end not because of ending but because it WAS ending!  :(  I can't wait now to start on one of your other complete ones like the honeymoon one.  That sounds fun!! You have wrote your way onto my fav authors list that's for sure!  I'm sorry about the long review and talking like I've known you my whole life but your pm was disabled so I thought I would just ramble now.  Again, sorry about that!  Thanks for sharing with us!

Hugs, and squeezes, Stephanie

Everytime I do a search I find so many interresting stories.  I am enjoying your story so far.  I was actually doing research myself for a story that involves Casper and ranch living.  I just hope I can do it as well.

Hugs, Stephanie

Wonderfully Fun!  Loved every word!  So sweet and romantic!  Great Story!

Hugs, Stephanie

This was a beautifully written story! I loved reading it and I would despartely love if you did expand it. finally an author that knows what their readers want!! HA! I have read too many a one shot only to be tortured because they ended so fast and left us with only our imagination! So more power to you!
Hugs, Stephanie

All in all this was a very good story.  I know you said it was rough around the edges but the storyline was great!  You set it up really good and I enjoyed it very much.  I can also tell that you are by no means a fan of Jacob!  Ha!  I love all the characters and pairings so I overlook him being put into a bad light even though he was one character that didn't have a mean bone in his body!!  I had a feeling that he would be involved in the standoff one way or the other.   You keep saying that "ATH"(?) got in the way of this story being put on here sooner and I know that it is probably another one of your stories and once I figure out this site I will be sure to go read it as well.

Hugs, Stephanie

I am really so very stoked right now.  After reading this I noticed "hey, I've read more of her stories I think."  I just left your profile and I have indeed read a few.  I just reviewed Is this for Real, and I am so happy to find out that Dance with me which I read on Twilighted or Fanfiction.net months ago has a sequel.  Yea for Me!!!  I have just a week ago learned how to navigate this site and I have found some fabulous stories and one shots on here.  You have a wonderful writing talent, my dear!  Your words just flow so beautifully and I have looked through your other stories and I have my whole next week planned if I don't finish before the weekend's up (might be snowed in hopefully!) So I must thank you for sharing your stories with us!  You have definitely won high ranking on my lists of favorite stories as well as author.  I cant wait to read more!

Hugs, Stephanie 

Oh, my!  what a predickiment!  HA!  That's funny!  I just wish they had nude car washes when I was in college!  That would have been awesome!

Hugs, Stephanie

Love All human Jake and Bella fics.  hard to find many completed ones!  Great One shot!

Hugs, Stephanie

I absolutely love reading your stories!  I have read Use Somebody and A Family Affair (twice) and just found this and didn't realize until I went to your profile that it was you!  Great one shot!  I have read a couple of stories that involve the three of them together and there is just something that keeps you reading, ya know?  Soooo, keep writing and give us more great stories.  I'm checking to see if I've added you on my fav list.  If I havent I don't know why, but it will be rectified soon!  Great job, my dearie!

Hugs, Stephanie

I have to say the concept of this story scared me at first. One doesn't like seeing a main character struggling to this extent and it's really out there in reality. That being said, however, you made it seem so easy and sweet so that all the unbelievable stuff was irrelevant and truth be told this is the 2nd time I've read your sweet loveable wonderful story!!  I loved the innocence of Edward and the patience in Bella to overlook his handicap and teach him how to survive and get more back in return...love, passion, and determination.  Bravo!

hugs StephanieStephanie

I cant wait to see how you get them around this.  I'm sorry for your trouble with the bad reviewers.  That is just crazy.  I would never leave a bad review even if there were reason for it.  People who do are just out to get a rise out of everyone and are cowards for not signing in and owning up to it.  If you are going to play the game play fair and let us good reviewers have a chance to rebut.  I saw nothing wrong with chapter 26.  All stories have to have a little drama.  The baby daddy had to make an appearance or at least give us clarity on what happened with him.   Chapter 27 started out good and went crazy at the end and I am biting my nails for Edwards sake.  But that is no reason to do what you told us they did.  So I give my apologies for you turmoil.  I hope it doesnt keep you from writing cause I'm loving the story and it's really good.  Believe me when I say I have seen some doseys out there that had no rhyme or reason, no plot,  no focus, and a cuss word in every sentence which got annoying to say the least and I just stopped reading.  Thats all they had to do too.  Just keep writing and don't let it get you down to bad please.

Hugs, Stephanie

Again another great story!! Read it in a few hours on and off.  couldn't stop!!!  Going in for another!

Hugs, Stephanie

I always love a good AH Jake and Bella story even if its a oneshot.  You were the first author I read that writes Jake/Bella stories and I've been hooked every since.  I am team twilight and I give all pairings a chance but Jake/bella ones hold a special place I don't know why.  I will overlook Team Ed authors putting Jake in a bad light only if they don't run it in the ground. Know what I mean.  I love your writing style...so deep and easy to read.  This one is just that and I thought at first it was Ed/Bella cause even though you list Jake and Bella in the characters they don't necessarily give you ones where they get the HEA.  So I guess I'm one of those die hard fans you mentioned cause I stayed til the end and I absolutely loved it.

Hugs, Stephanie

I don't know if I've reviewed yet, but I think it is time I do with this chapter.  I told a fellow reading friend about this story tonight.  She's a Team Ed only reader but I insisted she give this a go.  I have had so many emotions with this story from the 1st chp.  I'm a big Jake/Bella cannon reader as well as others.  I give them all a chance.  When I've read a few Ed/bella HEAs I also have to read a few of Jake/bella ones as well to even out things.   Soooooo...I really love that this story has a little of both characters, and even though she didn't get the HEA with Jake she will probably get it with Edward.  The last dream in this chp had me bawling for some reason.  It was a short and sweet dream, nothing over the top, but the whole gist of it made me sad that he was gone.  I know she needed to find closure to give the relationship with Ed a chance, but still it was sad but beautful at the same time.  So my point of reviewing is just to let you know that YES I am really loving your story and it is very well written and your talent is shining through.  Thanks for sharing and I'll try to review more as it goes along.  No matter what you want get a bad review from me so feel free to write away.  (I know ed should have called at least once before going off to Italy, but the way she handled her trip there was just a really mean Bella.  I know she should be mad but it was one of those 'get over it, Bella' moments for me, but you handled it great after his return. :) so good job!!)

Hugs, stephanie

I usually don't review unless my mind is swarming.  Arrgghh, what a chapter!  I don't like Edward right now and reading the reviews I wasnt expecting this.  I know he is jaded by his love five years ago, and we expect it for Rose, but  to address Esme as a witch...come on!  He is in need of a total attitude adjustment.  I can't wait to see what happens when Bella gets into the picture and I expect she's the janitor (from summary) Hopefully I will grow to like him soon because he is too harsh right now.  I am hoping her backbone is strong as well in this cause I believe she's gonna need it to deal with him. Even if he has every right to be, Jadedward is a mean SOB thats for sure! Ha.  I hope she gives him hell!  I guess we will see! :)

Hugs, Stephanie 

I absolutely loved this story!!!!  I just found it a few days ago and I couldn't stop reading it.  Beautiful and inventive concept and sooooo enjoyable to read.  Bella got on my nerves there a little bit here and there but she usually does in most stories, huh?   The epilogue was probably the coolest one I think I have ever read.  That was a very unique way of doing it and I loved it.  Great job and thanks for sharing!!!  Will definitely recommend to friends!!

Hugs, Stephanie 

So amazingly good!!!  Couldn't stop reading, well almost stopped when Bella was being crazy and went to stay with Charlie, but stuck with it.  Couldn't get it out of my head and had to finish.  So much drama, excitement and giggles.  All the lemonade was good too!:) Thanks for sharing such an enjoyable story.  Sad its over. (I wish you could have let us know about Jasper/Alice and Em/Rose's family members as well.) Great story! Loved it! And I want an Edward Cullen like the one in this story, too!!! Gawd, so awesome!

Hugs, Stephanie

A much enjoyable one shot.  Was intrigued with the concept from the very beginning.  Your style of writing is very easy to read and beautifully done.  Currently going through all of your stories and this story although a one shot gets the same acknowledgement for good reading as the multichps do.  Bravo!

Hugs, Stephanie

I tried to send you a private message bute it wouldn't let me so I'm writing my review here & I hope you get this.  

i have officially read all of you stories & I never reviewed per chp.  If the story is complete like all yours I wait til the end but since you had a few I decided to just write one big review,

Soi just like to say I'm so glad to have found you & I loved your stories!!!  I only disliked jake being a bad guy in most tho.  I am team twilight and read as many jake/Bella fics as I do ed/Bella & jake was never mean, just my opinion.  Ha!   I just want you to keep up with the good work and write more if able.  I have you faved so I can check up.  Thanks for sharing your talent!

hugs, Stephanie