I finished your story this afternoon and was glad I wasn't able to put it down. I'm not into the lifestyle but was amazed at the way Edward was able to bring out that side of Bella & show her how to be a stronger person and overcome her past. I can't wait to start reading the sequel. Great job. 

First, Master of the Universe has been published as Gabriel's Inferno through another publisher. Second, I can't help with the playlists for either of those stories.

The story: how could anyone be angry with Edward. While I'm not into the lifestyle nor do I totally understand it, like with life in general lessons must be taught and learned and that's what Edward was doing. Once Bella finally realized what was important and used her safeword, I cried like a baby. You have to admire Edward because he could have just ignored what Bella did but instead did the only thing he could to make her understand the importance of her infraction regardless of how innocent she thought it might be.

Can't wait to read their conversation once they're back in their own room and whether or not he'll insistant on them meeting Emmett the next morning in the gym.

Tried to leave a review the day I finished chapter 71 but looks like there was a hitch in something. Anyway, I'm not into the scene (to each his own) but that's not to say I'm not enjoying your story.

While I can't empathize with Bella's fears not knowing what's she gone through, I can definitely understand them.

I love the way Edward loves her...he's not pushing her by using the fears that developed because of James.

I can't wait to see what the girls have in store for Emmett. It'll be good I'm sure.

And for the record, thank you for being one of the few authors who has not made Emmett look like a complete baffoon.

Thanks for a great story.

Author's Response:

Hi, sorry it has taken so long to get back to you, but I just wanted to say that I agree with the Emmett thing. I think he can be funloving and a jokster but still have depth of character...

That came out of left field. I totally wasn't expecting Heather to have anything to do with this at all. Okay maybe I was suspicious at first but just figured she was kind of quirky that way.

What WAS Charlie thinking? I know I'd like to "hear" his unspoken side of that conversation.

Looking forward to see how Bella does back in the playroom. Hopefully she'll remember the epiphany she had while they were away and she'll carry what she discovered over into the playroom.

I really enjoy your story. I look forward to each new chapter. I think Bella needs to win the bet. Since Edward is usually "the boss of her" I think it would be funny to see Edward's reaction. 

Alice is such a spoiled brat and she gets it from her mother (with the help of the men in the family). I love Esme as much as the next person but I think it might do her and Alice as well some good to maybe get a taste of their own medicine. 

Can't wait to see how Edward reacts to the gift of the pictures.

Don't keep us waiting too long. 

This was a great outtake and Esme is a truly wonderful mother and woman. You did a great job here.

The wedding and reception were both perfect. Especially perfect was Edward's deception about where they would be spending their wedding night. Again I have to say that I love your version of Emmett. What especially brought tears to my eyes was Bella going to the cemetery and leaving her bouquet at her mother's grave; it was a very poinant moment and having Edward give her a moment alone was an awesome touch.

Looking forward to LRM; want to know what Edward was thinking right up to that phone call from Rosalie. #boomboompow

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I wish I could remember who recommended your story but I can tell you it came from another author who's story I've been reading.

I want to start out by saying thank you. Your's is one of the few stories I've read where Emmett wasn't made to not have "the sense God gave a goose to come in out of the rain." He's funny, witty, loving, charming, and childlike all rolled up into one. But the biggest thing is he's intelligent. Wish I had a brother just like him.

Once I started reading your story, I found myself using every free moment to find out what Bella & Edward were doing. Having Edward's POV in LRM just adds to the enjoyment of the story.

I particularly enjoyed the train ride to Chicago and then the Route 66 excursion. Living in one of the Route 66 states makes me want to take that journey myself.

Having Emmett want to dance with Bella during the mother/son dance was perfect. It really was the perfect moment for Bella to share their mother's final thoughts of him with him.

Bring on Bella's & Edward's wedding. Can't wait to see what Edward has in store for their honeymoon and Bella's reaction to how Esme has decorated the house in England.

I think you did very well trying to write the citrus stuff. I have to admit I was re-reading the last few paragraphs to see where you left off and when you'd be updating again.

I really have learned to love this story. I'm really looking forward to seeing Edward & Bella back together and communicating better. I'm also looking foward to how well Jane will fit into the family.

Great job!!

I just finished reading your story up to the latest chapter. I must admit that I'm just now able to see again after spending chapter after chapter in tears. I noticed that other reviewers have negative opinions of Edward and think he may have an ulterior motive. I don't and it's not because I'm "Team Edward." It's because Edward has also suffered at the hands of these animals and Bella and he now have each other to console one another through this horrifying time in their lives. I would like to see a happy ending but it's obviously going to take some time to get there. Speaking of happy endings, I don't think Alice is dead. I think that's one of the many lies they've told Bella in order to "break her."

Please update soon because I'm hooked like a drug addict on crack.

Loved it, especially when Edward reads Esme's review. It's like when you're envisioning your parents having sex...blegh. LOL  I think Edward is headed in the right direction and can't wait to see how things progress. 

I've got to say I didn't bother to keep track of the OMG moments because quite frankly the entire story is riddled with them. I have to admit I'm lovin' it though because you get to see how Edward has realized just with Bella's arrival in the neighborhood and her subsequent new friendship with his sister that he really is a cad and needs to work on improving himself.

You have to feel badly for both of them because all Bella wanted to do was get to know her neighbor a little better without having to ask embarrassing questions. Edward just wanted peace and quiet on that first day and then understand why she'd snoop around his house.

Can't wait to read what happens next.

That was a great ending to the party. It stands to reason that the couples would pair off and (with the exception of Ben & Angela) leave together. But now Edward has a promise to fulfill to Angela. Unfortunately for him he only has a week. I think Bella will get a little ticked off at him at first but I think the making up part will be spectacular. Can't wait...

Your story touches on something that's very real in society today. My heart wrenches for both Bella and Edward...Bella for her suffering and Edward for wanting to help her and not knowing exactly how. He took the most important step and that was telling his parents.

Excellent telling of Bella's and Edward's struggles. Please continue forward with this story. I've read one recently and gotten wrapped up in it only to find out that it was based on true life events and the author was unable to continue. Some times writing really is therapy.

Nothing says suspense like jumping right in with a lack of communication on both their parts. Some people just never learn. I can't wait to see where you take your readers with this one.