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Today is supposed to be the best day of Bella's life but she is freaking out. When she revisits her past will she find that she has made a wrong choice? How will she fix it?
AH, OOC.
Rated M for my explicit language and future chapters.
Categories: Twilight, Canon Pairings, All Human
Characters: Bella/Edward
Genre: None
Language: None
TWCS Romance Contest: None
Series: None
Chapters: 9 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 17107 Read Count: 8851
Date: 02 Mar 2014 Title: Chapter 9: Epilogue
This was a fun story to read. The writing was on the wall for so long and yet the lines were too blurred to read. Then again had they come together sooner it may not have worked out. I'm just glad the planets aligned before it was too late. :) Thank You for sharing How Did I Get Here with us.
I am having an affair
Categories: Canon Pairings, Twilight, All Human
Characters: Bella/Edward
Genre: None
Language: None
TWCS Romance Contest: None
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 925 Read Count: 291
Edward and James run a private detective company. When a beautiful woman comes in with a case, these two may be in for more than they can handle. Set in the 1930's. Edward/Bella James/Victoria
Categories: Canon Pairings, Twilight, All Human
Characters: Bella/Edward
Genre: None
Language: None
TWCS Romance Contest: None
Series: None
Chapters: 8 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 12312 Read Count: 1954
Date: 05 Jul 2015 Title: Chapter 8: Chapter 8-What the dick?
The Trackers has been on my TBR List for the longest time. So I'm reading and reading, all the while watching Edward and James drift apart as the new ladies in their lives become more and more important to them. Hell, if two PI's couldn't see it coming how was going to see it. lol. What can I say? Words like WoW and Bravo come to mind. So I sit here, smile upon my face, a giggle in my heart and when all is said and done the bottom line is a sincere Thank You for sharing The Trackers with us.
Author's Response:
Thank you so much. I'm so glad you went with and loved the feel that I was going for. I really appreciate you taking the time to review.
Can you forgive the ultimate betrayal? What if he didn’t deserve the girlfriend he has? Can you forgive your fiancé? Your brother? Can you find love again? Let’s find out…
Categories: Non-Canon Pairings, Twilight
Characters: Bella/Jasper
Genre: Romance
Language: English
TWCS Romance Contest: None
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 10553 Read Count: 1851
Date: 14 May 2016 Title: Chapter 1: A Redeeming Love
The writing was on the wall when Edward talked to Jasper about the things he felt he had missed out on. And Bella, that girl had a lot of strength. I really liked how she and Jasper got to one another so well and by the time they were together I felt their destiny was as it was meant to be. There is no doubt that they have found forever love.
Nothing Like starting the day with a happy heart. Thank you so much for sharing A Redeeming Love with us. <3
While on a much needed vacation, Bella discovers that it's not easy to leave work behind... and that this time, she doesn't really mind.
An endearing tale of trust, growth and love... all because of one special little girl and one little word.
Categories: Twilight, Canon Pairings
Characters: Bella/Edward
Genre: Drama, Family, Friendship, Humor, Romance
Language: English
TWCS Romance Contest: None
Series: Themslovebug90's read stories, Amberina's Completed Favs List, Lilyellacullens want to read list!, My Favorite Stories, luv2write finished reads, J's Read and Loved Stories
Chapters: 58 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 18941 Read Count: 146957
Date: 04 Aug 2015 Title: Chapter 58: Chapter 58
What a joy it has been to read Bethany' Voice. <3
He didn't let up, pounding the door with his fists, screaming. Crawling into the bathtub, I curled in a ball placing my hands over my ears. As I lay in the bathtub, I wondered how we had gotten this messed up.
Categories: Canon Pairings, Twilight, All Human
Characters: Bella/Edward
Genre: Angst, Drama
Language: English
TWCS Romance Contest: None
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 1289 Read Count: 971
Date: 04 May 2015 Title: Chapter 1: Our Vicious Cycle
Wow. How terribly sad. Can the circle ever be broken so one or both can move on with life.
In 1843, Queen Victoria reined alongside etiquette and protocol. Everything was judged from who you were to what you owned and how much status you had.
Can a small farm girl from Lord Cullen's estate bring life and happiness back to his son? Will Master Edward see her for what she is as a person, or who she is by birth? And what does Lady Cullen have up her sleeve?
Categories: Twilight, Canon Pairings
Characters: Bella/Edward
Genre: Drama, Family, Friendship, Historical, Humor, Romance
Language: English
TWCS Romance Contest: None
Series: Finished, To Read (Geddy), Lilyellacullens want to read list!, My Favorite Stories, Misstoria's Stories to Read, J's Read and Loved Stories, Read & Enjoyed
Chapters: 50 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 89224 Read Count: 248473
Date: 21 Sep 2014 Title: Chapter 50: 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
One shy virgin Edward, one confident Bella who wants to help Edward out. When sexual boundaries are crossed between these two friends, what will happen? (DRABBLE FIC Updated daily.)
Categories: Twilight, Canon Pairings
Characters: Bella/Edward
Genre: Romance
Language: English
TWCS Romance Contest: None
Series: Stories I've Already read
Chapters: 61 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 19286 Read Count: 50602
Date: 03 Sep 2013 Title: Chapter 34: Chapter 34
Okay so here is what happened. You know how drabbles are shorter than regular chapters (well duh, of course you do!). So when when I scrolled to the start of the chapter I see - A/N: Oh, poor Bella. :( in bold lettering mind you. My heart sank as I closed my eyes and swallowed in an attempt to keep my wits about me. With all the muster I could garner I bravely went in to see how this would go down. WoW! Just WoW! Oh poor Bella indeed but what about poor Edward? Bee what have you done? I have a feeling he was going to offer Bella his heart. Having misread the signals she tried to let him know it was okay even though her own heart is probably breaking. She is willing to let him soar not knowing that it is her he wants ... and that it never was Tanya. Please tell me you can fix this.
In the meantime if you need an extra person to pre-read the EPOV (I know you have toocute24, and my pre-readers, momma2fan & NeeNee246 but this is a critical and pivotal moment) feel free to burden me with the job. I fully realize that it is a tough job but I am willing to do whatever needs to be done for the sake of your readers and our fandom. Naw, I'm just funnin' ya but I cannot wait to read what he is thinking. All kidding aside ... This was another excellent chapter. ;)
Date: 03 Sep 2013 Title: Chapter 33: Chapter 33
Hmmmm ... Do you suppose Rose and Alice had anything to do with hooking Edward and Bella up in the first place?! If that is the case he might be planning to fess up. That's possible right?! It's that damn wink, Bee. Why did Rose have to wink? lol. Gotta love it!
Date: 03 Sep 2013 Title: Chapter 32: Chapter 32
h Bee! Is he going to fess up? Is he going to ask her to be his girlfriend? Oh no. He isn't going to ask if he is ready is he? Just like Bella, I'm forcing a smile here. :]
Date: 03 Sep 2013 Title: Chapter 31: Chapter 31
You don't suppose they have taken up some kind of betting pool around the office do you? Things like whether they will leave the storage room with oh, maybe a stapler or pens or such. Or whether their buttons will be misbuttoned or clothes all wrinkly or sex hair. Sooner or later Jake should see the change in her demeanor toward him and could get all nosy and stuff. And I am still wondering about the Tanya/Edward exchange a couple chapters back. And why in the hell am I even thinking about these things after storeroom sex when I should be like smoking a cigarette or something.
:) This is just so damn much fun to read and ponder ...
Date: 03 Sep 2013 Title: Chapter 29: Chapter 29
What I really want to believe is that he is going to forget all about Tanya! :)
Date: 03 Sep 2013 Title: Chapter 30: Chapter 30 Despite the fact that she has been training him in the ways she enjoys most there is no doubt she will not be able to give him up. It stands to reason that once benefits to the friendship a whole new level in. I do not know that he will even want to leave the "nest".
PS ... You take all the days off you need. :) It is good to hear things are going well with your book. :)
Date: 03 Sep 2013 Title: Chapter 28: Chapter 28 Hmmm. What was that little exchange of words with Tanya all about? I thought it might put a damper on their evening but after listening to her giggle I don't think that will be the case. :)
Date: 03 Sep 2013 Title: Chapter 27: Chapter 27
Sounds like she has already taken her mind off the Jake situation. Who, btw, is a total ass and never deserved her. :)
Date: 03 Sep 2013 Title: Chapter 15: Chapter 15
I did not review as a guest so I must have read this one on the cell phone. In this chapter they are out of the shower and he has finished massaging her shoulders. She is momentarily lost to the sensation and he chuckles (with confidence I might add) asks about her taking him to her bedroom. And the tables turn just a little in this chapter too when he asks her is she is having second thoughts. Perhaps he is being a gentleman but he is far from shy in his response. In rereading the chapter I cannot help but notice the butterflies in her tummy. They are so aflutter that she would have missed any signs that not all as it would seem.
Date: 03 Sep 2013 Title: Chapter 24: Chapter 24 Forget the toothbrush placement, they cannot get enough of one another and we can't get enough of them. I, too, am curious as to how their friends will take the new and improved relationship between these two.
Just had a thought, I know scary right?! Tomorrow is their Monday and ours in real life too! (not that it amounts to a hill of beans or anything, lol) Do you suppose that between the two of them they know the location of every nook, cranny and broom closet at work? It probably would not do for them to get caught in the act(s).
Date: 03 Sep 2013 Title: Chapter 25: Chapter 25
Seeing as they cannot keep their hands off of one another I think it is safe to say the work environment will be "inventive". Ya know, sooner or later the bubble is going to burst ... so yeah, time for another quick scan of the story genre. lol. Another really good chapter, btw. :)
Date: 03 Sep 2013 Title: Chapter 26: Chapter 26
somewhere I got off track???!!!!!
25 ....
You're killin' us here Bee. You know that right?:!Sugar boost ... lol. Tanya, Who? ... lol. Practice on you for a few weeks ... lol. And the looks from their co-workers ... lol. Don'tcha just know they all caught that wink?! They have to to know that mild, meek mannered Edward does not do winks. (In my mind this is how they might perceive him.) He has, after all, brought her coffee with extra sugar and they have playfully bantered. He has whispered in her ear and winked. And. And it is a pretty sure bet that at least one of them saw them arrive at the pretty much the same time. Oh and one more thing, Body Language. Idk, there is bound to be a little more pep in that mans step, perhaps it would be seen in the strut.
A quick question about Tanya ... has she always been this bitchy toward him?
26 ....
Never gave a thought to texting at work. That is so damn cute. His "dirty" talk about what is behind zipper #3 had me loling. His enthusiasm is bubbling over and don'tcha know the rest of the office is all abuzz about the electricity on the air.
I won't be home when they get home from work tonight. Matter of fact will be gone for the next 3 days. Looking forward to their return to the bubble and what happens next at work. ;)
******* Need to run a couple of errands. Will finish later. :)
Date: 03 Sep 2013 Title: Chapter 37: Chapter 37
Hells Bells, I seem to have done it again *shrugs* .....
chap 36 ...
You do realize my tummy is all kind of twisty turny right now, don't you? He has one more chance (before she cuts him loose completely, for the time being anyway) to convey his true emotions. Now that it has been determined he was a virgin will he be able to pull it off? Perhaps his innocence is one of those things that will work for him in this instance. On the other hand he had no problem letting her know he wanted "one last time" with her. And Bella will she sneak out like a thief in the night only to send one last signal? I am interested to see how that will come about. Despite my questions and wonderings I hope you know I do have the utmost faith in your artistic nature as our author to give them the hea that is meant for them.
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On another note ... Bee you scamp! You let me go back and forth with the question is he or isn't he all this time. Bravo! I love that you kept us on the fence. lol. Had the outcome been different this would have been a totally different story. Who knows Bella might have felt like she had been played and where would that have left him? I'd much rather see him out in the open than in the dog house!
chap 37 ...
*deep breath* She sees the "hidden expression" behind his eyes. We all do. uh Bee. Um. Ya know. Um. It'snottolatetofixthis. *let's out breath * There. I said it. One last plea on my part and then I shall quietly sit on the side and wait for this to play out ... Make sure she screams and screams so good that she will not be able to let him go. Just think how happy that will make him, right?!
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For what it's worth: I love the drabble format. I would not be able to follow full blown chapters at this time so I thank you. Besides I am having so much fun reading and reviewing that I find this is one time that size does not matter. lol.
Date: 03 Sep 2013 Title: Chapter 22: Chapter 22
Oooooooh ... arriving at work together. And on a Monday morning no less! This is a whole new facet of the story. *smiley face with raised eyesbrow AND sparkly playful eyes* Hmmmm. Wonder what Tanya might think? What was that I heard? Sounded like Tanya who. If Bella is indeed teaching Edward so he can pursue Tanya this is going to backfire terribly. Ya know there is something I have given fleeting thought to in the past. What if the tables have been the other way all along and Tanya helped Edward with Bella. Not in a teaching capacity mind you, we'd all need to bleach our brains if that were the case.
Ya know what I like about this chapter? It is the comfort in how they can be together walking on the beach and throwing the ball for Benny as he chases it. They talk about dinner and getting an overnight bag. There is an ease between these two that makes me smile.
Date: 03 Sep 2013 Title: Chapter 36: Chapter 36 Well egg on my face! You fooled me and you fooled me good Bee. But it was worth it. I'm just glad I didn't commit to eating a hat if he was a virgin after all. lol. So now we have a whole new problem to fret over. Poor Edward has to be beside himself just when everything was going so good. Great even. Too bad he does not know that Bella is experiencing the same thing. You do realize that Rosalie is going to rake her over the coals over this, right. I hope she will will be gentle. Both simply need to know everything will work out fine. :)
Is there any wonder why we love this story so much?!
Date: 03 Sep 2013 Title: Chapter 45: Chapter 45 Oh but you can Bella you can. Alice, Rose, Jasper they are all right. He does like you. He really, really does.
I thought for sure that he would be the first to come forward but sometime ya just gotta take the bull by the horns and go for it. Get back on that path girl and backtrack until ya find him.
These two are just too damn cute! :)
Date: 03 Sep 2013 Title: Chapter 44: Chapter 44 Edward, Bella, Edward, Bella, Edw ... I'm going to stay by Edward. But go ahead. I'd be just as happy if it were to be Bella. lol. But did our girl throw Jessica and Lauren into the fray. Talk about the basic low blow. She needs to get ...
Yeah, Edward!
Date: 03 Sep 2013 Title: Chapter 43: Chapter 43 Be Still My Heart! All that fretting for nothing! And to think I thought so little of Tanya, why I did everything but come right out and call her a trollop.
Given my track record for "prediction" skillz are you sure you want me to answer the question of who will crack first. ;)
Date: 03 Sep 2013 Title: Chapter 42: Chapter 42 I thought about her overlooking the signs after my last review. It really is understandable that she is on overload with her new found feelings toward Edward. I imagine the recesses within her mind are pretty cloudy and busy right about now. And ya know her feminine wiles had to take a hit when the "snake" was with another woman. And then the whole thing with Edward began with the Tanya thing. Which I wonder now if that was just some sort of ploy to cover his feelings for Bella. Then of course there is Tanya that given the choice would like nothing better that to ... Good Grief! Forget the rece3sses within Bella's mind, she ain't got nuthin' on me in that department right about now. lol.
Well Bee you got them into this. Looking forward to how you will get them out of it. Looks like Tanya is wasting no time taking advantage of Edwards new position. If the workers are forming an office pool that Tanya (the trollop) will try to have her way with Edward I'll put $20.00 (or pounds .... guess it's Euros now) on Edward as he averts her advances.
Date: 03 Sep 2013 Title: Chapter 41: Chapter 41 Whew! *sighofrelief*
Edward gets this great promotion. Under different circumstances he would probably be pretty ecstatic. Yet as he follows Tanya back into the office it is as if he is about to meet his doom. If only Bella could give him a sign, some kind of sign...
On the other hand I am not ready for the story to be over!
Date: 03 Sep 2013 Title: Chapter 40: Chapter 40 OOOOOOOOO.M.G.!
First off I am so happy Bella continues to blow Jacob off. Unfortunately she did make a bit of a scene in raising her voice gathering attn from co-workers. After all it is not everyday we see an eruption on the spot that stems from a personal issue outside the office. And once again Edward steps in prepared for knight duty.
"So, Edward the 'Boss Man'. Thoughts on that? ;)" Are you sure you want mine? As you very well know I get mighty windy. lol. Remember a few chapters back when Tanya said something like what's going on here? There was a look that passed between them and he diffused the situation right away. Can't help but wonder if they were in "negotiations" at that time. Perhaps it was a position he turned down in order to pursue a more permanent relationship with Bella and after her latest let him go ploy he goes for the the promotion. It might be a little easier for him with a no fraternization policy between them. Which makes me wonder if the same policy does not apply to mgmt and Tanya would be free to pursue him. I'd hate to think she would exploit him like that but it could happen. Then again Bella encouraged him to go after Tanya in the first place so I am right back where I started. I may not have any real thoughts of my own but I sure look forward to reading what you have to tell us. *wink* Looking forward to tomorrow. :)
Date: 03 Sep 2013 Title: Chapter 35: Chapter 35 Well egg on my face! You fooled me and you fooled me good Bee. But it was worth it. I'm just glad
I didn't commit to eating a hat if he was a virgin after all. lol. So now we have a whole new problem to fret over. Poor Edward has to be beside himself just when everything was going so good. Great even. Too bad he does not know that Bella is experiencing the same thing. You do realize that Rosalie is going to rake her over the coals over this, right. I hope she will will be gentle. Both simply need to know everything will work out fine. :)
Is there any wonder why we love this story so much?!
Date: 03 Sep 2013 Title: Chapter 13: Chapter 13
He finally gets to add touch and smell to his research where he is certain to have found sight and sound. Perhaps taste will be added soon. Watching this unfold through the eyes of an adult male has been interesting. It is undoubtedly beyond his wildest expectations.
Tanya who?! Will he finally get up the nerve to ask her out and if he does will he be able to keep his mind off Bella.
So much yet to be told. "... as sand is through the hourglass these are the days of our lives ..." and I do not want to miss a single word of it! :)
Date: 03 Sep 2013 Title: Chapter 60: Chapter 60
Jump Back Jack and Hold the Phone ladies of the office. Eat your hearts out and talk and glare all you want. It will not a make a difference in the lives of Edward and Bella.
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Ah but who could be angry? Here they were not only friends, but BEST of friends. There had to be an underlying attraction for her to be willing to move forward with him as she did. When I look back upon their story and how it unfolded I cannot help but smile. All the times I went back and forth with the was he or wasn't he. When I look back now I can see how much he loved her all along and how he used what he could to his advantage. Did he use false pretenses? Oh hell to the yes. But ya gotta love his spunk and tenacity to get his girl. You once said he did his "research" (don't remember your exact words). It's really quite beautiful how he came to her and in turn he became the lover of her every fantasy. This has been a beautiful story of the discovery of love and I do not want it to end ...... ever.
Date: 03 Sep 2013 Title: Chapter 11: Chapter 11
I do believe she is. How about Edward?
Date: 03 Sep 2013 Title: Chapter 12: Chapter 12
Bee, I know I keep asking this but are you sure this is his first time. Sometimes I just can't tell for sure. He's just not quite as awkward as I remember but hell that was a veeeeerrrry long time ago. Maybe he reads fanfiction and knows the ins and outs of how it is done. Perhaps he is simply a natural. ;)
Date: 03 Sep 2013 Title: Chapter 39: Chapter 39 GOOD MORNING, AUTHOR BEE! What a wake up surprise.
Ya gotta love the Monday mornings. Love that he brings her a cup of coffee as she mulls over what she felt the night before. What is so sad is that it does not have to be over. They are a little beyond the beginning but there is nothing in the rules that say they cannot start all over again. Can't help but smile at the reference to the Knight in shining armor. I believe we all want one of those no matter how strong or independent we are. But it's those nights with no armor that can either make or break us. No matter what their time apart may bring * it is comforting to know that he is willing to offer both the knight and the night depending on what she needs in the here and now. ... And this is one of the reasons why I love this story so much. ;)
* a thought has occurred to me that they could keep going on the one last time ride for as long as it takes for her to see the light. He'd me willing to give her that, right?!
Date: 03 Sep 2013 Title: Chapter 38: Chapter 38
Oh Bella, honey, he'll never feel like this with anyone else. It's you he loves.
So Bee the song Kiss the Girl is playing on a loop in my mind right about now. He went ahead and kissed de girl but he either needs some turtles for percussion or needs to come out and tell her it's her and always has been. So with a gentle smile I look at him and think to myself that this is where his inexperience shows through. He did not realize what a tangled web he'd weave when he first practiced to deceive. (I'm sure quotations go in there somewhere but have no idea where to put them ;) !) The shame is she doesn't want to let him go either.
So they find themselves at a crossroads of sorts. Can they stay on the same path? Or do they go separate ways hoping that if they get lost they can find their way back to the crossroad?...
Date: 03 Sep 2013 Title: Chapter 21: Chapter 21
Disappointed sigh? Perhaps. (Not the in the story, of course, but rather Edwards sigh. Could have been Bella's response too!) Good grief, virgin or not, the guy has some major stamina. "Was I any good?" *looks at Bee, eyesbrows raise into hairline and relaxes as a gigglesnort escapes*
In your authors note you make reference ... Mmm . . . is he a virgin? He sure as hell is acting like one, but is that his game? Mmm . . . " This reminds me that Clairol hair color ran a commercial years ago in which the question was "Does she or doesn't she. Only her hairdresser knows for sure." And that is what we have here. The suspense has been enough to make the reader look at both sides and some *ahem..me* have tried to sneak a peak inside the bubble of Edward's mind. To say I am excited for his POV is an understatement. I have already compared this to a journey to wonderland where I have followed the white rabbit into a world where nothing is as it seems. Every so often I swear I catch glimpses of the cheshire cat. He smiles and *POOF* in the blink of an eye he is gone as is the case in this chapter. So I sit back, stare at the screen and wonder just what is his game? Once again I recheck the stories genre to assure myself that it still reads Romance/Humor after all it is all about the HEA, right? :)
Date: 03 Sep 2013 Title: Chapter 14: Chapter 14
The sky is going to be the limit with this guy! I don't know that she will want to let him go for him to pursue Tanya. (Yeah, well I had to check the genre at the top, lol.)
Edward was so cute in this chapter. Could not help but giggle when he saw her naked for the first time. He was like a boy in a candy store when he not only got to look but to touch too! Ya gotta love this guy. :)
Date: 03 Sep 2013 Title: Chapter 20: Chapter 20
Well let me tell ya, Bella was not the only one sittin' on tenterhooks when Edward declared he had something to say. He either came up with a nice save at Benny's expense or truly was a bit squigged that the dog was right there.
So here is Bella all understanding of Edward and how this has to be for him. She is doing everything in her power to make this is as enjoyable for him as possible, including stroking his ego. And then you hit us with the last couple of lines. Could it be Bella is feeling it to? Or is he as you indicate "definitely a natural"?
Well, it is 11:07pm in my corner of the world. We were out when you posted and I had to read before I could go to sleep. Need I tell you what will appear my dreams tonight?! lol.
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Thanx!
Date: 03 Sep 2013 Title: Chapter 10: Chapter 10 Okay so maybe he really does not have any experience. Sure hope he pays Bella a visit before Monday.
Date: 03 Sep 2013 Title: Chapter 19: Chapter 19
Tanya Who? Our man is totally into and all about Bella now. And Bella seems to be right there with him. There is such a comfort between them.
So the question still remains. Was he or wasn't he? This says an awful lot for your skill to spin the yarn in such a way that it can go either way. There are times that I feel we get a glimpse between the lines and see one thing and there are other times that we see something all together differently. It is all a matter of which is which and I LOVE THAT! With each update notice I take a deep breath going in that is released gradually as I read. (Good thing the chapters are not long, lol.) Each chapter has become a walk within Wonderland and the grin of the cheshire cat is at every turn. But my smile? It is for the beauty of THEIR story as it unfolds.
Date: 03 Sep 2013 Title: Chapter 18: Chapter 18
EEEEEEEEE!EEEEEEEEE!EEEEEEEEE! So it is not just me! I am not alone!
So I went back to look at my reviews and saw that I was able to add another two cents to a couple of the chapters along the way. I also took the time to scan a couple of the chapters as well. I believe that Bella has been his romantic/sexual target all along as evidenced in the final words of this chapter.
A couple chapters back your response to a review made me step back and think okay maybe he is. But no matter how much "research" he has done I have to wonder about his application of technique. He is just such a far cry from the shy and bumbling virgin. Another thing that leads me to believe he was not a virgin is his desire to make this good for her too. He is just such a far cry from the shy and bumbling virgin. Eh, what do I know since I have never, to my knowledge, known a 26 yr old male virgin?! lol. What I do know is that virgin or not I LOVE this story and look forward to each and every update. :)
Date: 04 Sep 2013 Title: Chapter 59: Chapter 59
I seemed to have missed 23 and probably another but it's late and I'm sleepy! I do love you for sharing GML with us though. :)
23 ......
Forget the toothbrush placement, they cannot get enough of one another and we can't get enough of them. I, too, am curious as to how their friends will take the new and improved relationship between these two.
Just had a thought, I know scary right?! Tomorrow is their Monday and ours in real life too! (not that it amounts to a hill of beans or anything, lol) Do you suppose that between the two of them they know the location of every nook, cranny and broom closet at work? It probably would not do for them to get caught in the act(s).
Date: 04 Sep 2013 Title: Chapter 58: Chapter 58
Yeah, Jake, back off bucko there's a new man in town. Love how he drops on his belly and slithers away. In the meantime a covert rendevous has been set. :) This will be a great last chapter!
Date: 04 Sep 2013 Title: Chapter 57: Chapter 57
You ask in jest, right?! I could get used to a daily dose of a day in the life of GML. They are sooooo perfect. Shoot, I even like reading about Benny! And girl, let me tell ya, sex on the beach is not just a fruity mixed drink. ;)
Date: 04 Sep 2013 Title: Chapter 56: Chapter 56
Boyfriend! It has such a nice ring to it. And don'tcha know he is walking on air and sunshine right about now. Well, I bet she is too. :) Letting them go is going to be hard for all of us. lol.
Date: 04 Sep 2013 Title: Chapter 55: Chapter 55 Cute indeed! But the thing I really like is how very comfortable they are together. It's as if they were destined for one another all along. There is great beauty in being with the one that was meant to be. :-)
Date: 04 Sep 2013 Title: Chapter 54: Chapter 54
I do not know that I will ever tire of the E/B I love you's. It's always been one of the things that drew me into the whole Twilight Saga in the first place. The declarations of love in this chapter has them on such a high that we readers can feel it too. And the smile continues ...
Date: 03 Sep 2013 Title: Chapter 17: Chapter 17
There is no doubt he is a "natural". She may have created a dream come true that she does not want to let go. Or, if you prefer, a new toy she does not want to share. (I'm still not sold on his lack of experience.) ;-P
Date: 03 Sep 2013 Title: Chapter 16: Chapter 16
Love how this one is playing out. Yes, it is plain to see he is "ready" to hand the card in. Well, give or take a few more bewbie gropes.
Date: 03 Sep 2013 Title: Chapter 9: Chapter 9
Aha! This was the day that I was not signed in to ff and registered as a guest before I realized it (8 & 9 ... maybe more). If you look at your guest reviews you will see I am beginning to question here. In this chapter she asks how far he has gone with a woman. Notice that he does not respond verbally but rather drops his hands to get his point across.
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Thank You Ellen92! So if I talk a whole bunch we'll get another update?! Okay, I get it ... it doesn't work like that. lol. Ya know the more I read th
Date: 03 Sep 2013 Title: Chapter 8: Chapter 8
Okay so I came back into my reviews to see where the wheels could have started turning. Surprise. I did not review this chapter. But look at this chapter when they kiss for the first time... "Edward froze for a slight second when our tongues collided, but rather than pull away, he pulled me closer against his chest before kissing me deeper." ... Is this the kiss of a man that has no idea what he is doing? Granted he has probably kissed a girl before but this is an experienced kiss from a man that knows what he is doing. He is groaning and asking her to go slow. (Within the memory recesses of my mind I think back to the kissing and never once did any guy EVER say slow down as their hands began to grope ... all 8 of their hands I might add.) I have to believe he is asking her to slow down so he can keep himself in check as the charade begins to play out. *looks at Bee with raised eyebrows*
Date: 03 Sep 2013 Title: Chapter 7: Chapter 7
Ah, but will one single kiss be enough for either one of them?! And one other thought too ... You don't suppose he might have had feelings for Bella all along do you? ;)
Date: 03 Sep 2013 Title: Chapter 5: Chapter 5
Help the girl out Bee and get that man nekkid ... pronto.
Date: 03 Sep 2013 Title: Chapter 6: Chapter 6
Slow and Steady is going to be what wins this race. But I have a feeling once the beast has been released and unleashed it all it's glory there will be all kinds of piper playin' goin' on. (Almost used the term "hell to pay" but could that be classified as hell? ;D Maybe a little sore walking but ...)
Date: 03 Sep 2013 Title: Chapter 4: Chapter 4
Please tell me Bella does NOT let him leave.
Date: 03 Sep 2013 Title: Chapter 3: Chapter 3
I'm wondering the exact same thing myself!
Date: 03 Sep 2013 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1
It's not hard to imagine her surprise! ;P
Date: 03 Sep 2013 Title: Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Poor fella. And Tanya would have most likely been a sure thing. lol. Well maybe not if she didn't just take it from him.
Date: 03 Sep 2013 Title: Chapter 61: Chapter 61
Okay, I am tired of waiting for ff.net to work again so I will drop this review here and add it there when it is back up and running .....
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I did not expect this until tomorrow and should have saved my last review until now! I try to find to follow a drabble at all times and feel that I hit the jackpot with Give ME Love. This story has so many of the components I look for in light hearted, fun reading. I laughed and questioned and laughed some more. And of course there were the raised eye brows, the smirks, the wth moments and the love. As their tale unfolded they fell love so did I!
I was not sure how I would feel when this story came to an end. Surprisingly I am okay with it for their tale has been told. In reflection I see the best part of this journey was not the mere journey of Edward and Bella. No, the real journey has just begun. I look forward to reading the stories that have already been written and shared with your readers in the and all of the stories that we may be blessed to read in the future. Thank You So Very Much for sharing this part of yourself with all of us. But even more so Thank You for being You. :)
Date: 04 Sep 2013 Title: Chapter 53: Chapter 53 Good Morning to you to Bee! Nothing like GML in the inbox in the morning. :) Lemon Lovin is on the way.
Date: 04 Sep 2013 Title: Chapter 52: Chapter 52
Oh yeah! The HEA is in the house. He kissed her and he kissed her good. And she kissed him right back. And that, Jake, you can take it to the bank because just like Bella thought ... "All that mattered now was that Edward loved me."
Date: 04 Sep 2013 Title: Chapter 51: Chapter 51 What a "Turn Around Look At Me" moment. Seems I vaguely remembered a song by that name and sure enough it was a real song.
Oh but Edward you can turn around and look at her. Oh Bee, he is going to be so happy with what he sees. *gulp* At least I hope so. :]
Date: 04 Sep 2013 Title: Chapter 49: Chapter 49
Damn near fell out of my chair again and JAKE is there to put the kibosh on the moment. Let me at 'im Bee. I hate snakes as it is and it is time he is outta here. I certainly hope Edward puts him in his place while defending Bella's honor. Who knows, Jake may have jumped started the confession and declarations of love can still be made! ;) It's never too late, right?
Date: 04 Sep 2013 Title: Chapter 50: Chapter 50
Be Still My Heart! No worries falling out of my chair now that it is out in the open. Now Jake is the one that needs to worry about his chair. He'll be damn lucky to have a chair at the office to sit in if Edward has anything to do with it.
But right here and right now that is neither here nor there. It does not matter how Edward told Bella of his love. What matters is that she knows she is the one that he loves. In this moment, as we look upon them, there are only two people in their world.
It is time to sit back and let their lives fade to black in anticipation for the next chapter. We just know that the power of his declaration is washing over each of them and the intensity of their feelings is building. It is pretty powerful when a writer can convey that happy heart feeling to her readers. So yeah, I am having a squeeeeeee moment here.
PS It was a very good idea to update. ;)
Date: 04 Sep 2013 Title: Chapter 48: Chapter 48
So I am sitting in my chair leaning a little closer and closer to the screen, you know so I can hear better and all and it's over. Okay the chapter is over, not a problem, right? And then there is the A/N. Damnit Bee! So I sit in this box sucking it up and what I need to do is post the review and click on next.
Yeah, yeah. I'm going in. See ya on the other side. ...
Date: 04 Sep 2013 Title: Chapter 47: Chapter 47 I swear I have butterflies in my tummy right now. He sent Jessica on her way and broke the ice using her mood and told her they need to talk. Well after seeing him in that new grey suit I don't know how she kept any coherency about her. EEEEEK! He asked her to join him for a drink! And she said yes! Anyone within earshot of this word exchange is going to know the rumors are true. If the words don't give them a clue they simply have to watch her watch him as he leaves.
Drinks should be interesting. I can hear it now ... "Bella I have something to ..." as she simultaneously says "Edward I have something to ..."
Bee I have to ask, just how wrinkled will the new suit be come morning? ;)
*Has he finished with Tanya yet?*
Date: 04 Sep 2013 Title: Chapter 46: Chapter 46 OOOOOOH, so, the rumor mill has been busy. This could have turned disastrous had Edward not happened to come by when he did. *Oh he looks so good in armour. ;)*
"Is it showtime?" Let's just say I have my front row seat ready.
The summer of 2005 was the summer that changed Bella Swan's life forever. Sent to Ohio by her mother to attend a school for debutante girls not quite up to par, she meets Edward Masen, an apprentice. But is that really all he is? A story about psychological abuse, redemption, and healing. AH {{REWRITE/Formerly titled The Perfect Partner Program}}
Categories: Twilight, Canon Pairings, All Human
Characters: Bella/Edward
Genre: Angst, Drama, Hurt/Comfort,, Romance
Language: English
TWCS Romance Contest: None
Series: Stories I've Already read, Read & Enjoyed
Chapters: 32 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 93131 Read Count: 110637
Date: 12 Oct 2014 Title: Shattered Reflections
Yeah, that's what I am saying, "What's gonna happen now? I am so glad there are more chapters. :)
Date: 12 Oct 2014 Title: Shattered Reflections
I half expected to see Edward in her rear view mirror but I am happy he did not chase after her. Glad she called Charlie. Can't help but wonder if the divorce has anything to do with Renee sending her off to school. I will be glad when she gets home and gets answers. :)
Date: 12 Oct 2014 Title: Shattered Reflections
WooHoww for Bella! Leaving like that may have been a blow to Edward but it made him see himself and this reality for what it is. I almost feel bad for him, then again he needed this to see how wrong it is to manipulate others. When their paths cross again it will be he that will have changed.
Gotta love Becca. I am happy she set her Christmas aside for Solomon. Then again I wonder if their home might not be Bella's destination.
Date: 07 Nov 2013 Title: Shattered Reflections
Been wanting to start this for a while. Really like how it starts and looking forward to more. :)
Date: 07 Nov 2013 Title: Shattered Reflections
Bella's language may not have been ladylike but Renee overstepped her mama bounds this time. I can understand why Bella would feel as she does. It's one thing for Reneee to sign the paper but to discuss George taking her back?!!!! I cannot help but laugh at Renee's thoughts. That being said I REALLY look forward to Bella's new experience. Especially if her partner is a certain man with bronze hair. *wink*
Date: 07 Nov 2013 Title: Shattered Reflections
Can't help but wonder if Renee knew the true meaning behind PPP and if she would have sent Bella there if she did. For the record I love Esme already and Seth too! Also like that Bella seems to be pleasantly surprised as well. :)
Date: 07 Nov 2013 Title: Shattered Reflections
Ah, to be paired with Edward Masen .... who would not tremble?!! And Lauren, what is her problem? Could it be that she has a thing for Edward as well? Once again I look forward to what lies ahead? :)
Date: 07 Nov 2013 Title: Shattered Reflections
Hmmm. What to think, what to think. Edward presents many question and the answer will be fun to discover. Watching this relationship grow should be fun.
Date: 07 Nov 2013 Title: Shattered Reflections
Be.Still.My.Heart.! Is she as smitten with him as I am? This is great!
Date: 07 Nov 2013 Title: Shattered Reflections
They (we) have so much to discover about one another (each of them). Bella is quiet and he wants to draw her out. On the same note he does not share the phone call with her. Hope the date takes an upturn from here.
Date: 07 Nov 2013 Title: Shattered Reflections
Whoa. Jump Back Jack and Hold the Phone. What just transpired? Things were going so well and everything. I guess the snake house is as good of place as any to visit in this chapter, lol. Actually I like the idea of their first date to be at the zoo. Can't help but wonder what Edward's full story is. Hopefully he can trust Bella enough to share it with her. Maybe he needs The PPP as much as Renee thinks Bella does. It does seem like it is fate that they should both be there. Not only that, but they have paired together.
Date: 07 Nov 2013 Title: Shattered Reflections
Interesting turn. I wondered earlier if Edward might be related to Carlisle and Esme but shook that off. Now I am left with many more questions, lol, snf I LOVE that! Could it be that Bella is exactly what Edward needs to find direction in his life? Oh yeah, and Esme/Renee are best of friends?!!!!!! So does Renee really want Bella to be with George? Girl I am ready for all the answers you want to share at this time. :)
Date: 07 Nov 2013 Title: Shattered Reflections
This just gets better and better. The Esme/Edward dynamic through me for a loop as I always want to only see the very best in her. Enter Carlisle ... holy moly *raises eyebrows*.
It was nice to see Bella have a nice convesation with Peter. Judging by Edward's reaction a relationship between B/P may not be ib their best interest. On the other hand fuck Edward and the horse he rode into town on. OMG, I just had a thought ... Bella has had a chance to talk with Peter and they have had a bonding moment so if Edward tries to "reprogram" her as Esme suggested Peter is going to see the difference. I t would behoove us to pay more attention to detail, lol.
Date: 07 Nov 2013 Title: Shattered Reflections
Holy mother of pearl! Others have seen the changes too. Good thing Leah and Jessica called her out on not going and Bella took a good look at herself in the mirror. So Edward is going step up his approach with a new and improved tactic. Please let her stay a step ahead of him. Who knows it may be her that changes him before it is all said and done.
Date: 25 Jan 2014 Title: Shattered Reflections
Edward's story is most heartbreaking. So glad he told Bella his tale of woe and that she wants to be there for him. Hopefully they can move frward from here.
Date: 25 Jan 2014 Title: Shattered Reflections
Backfired is the exact word I thought of throughout the lesson. lol.
I love that Bella is so strong. Edward hasn't clue, well he is beginning to get one and I cannot help but giggle just a bit. :)
Date: 22 Mar 2014 Title: Shattered Reflections
Fighting the growing attraction is quite futile for both E and B. Edward is so screwed. Becca.... omg. Will she pay Bella a surprise visit? At the very least I don't know I'd want her questions at this time. How will Bella respond to the text she supposedly returned to Becca? And will she talk to Edward about it?
Date: 22 Mar 2014 Title: Shattered Reflections
Initial reaction ..... Holeeeeey Shiiiiiit! He has come somewhat clean. Will she stay to find out more? I believe she will. My first thought was the lamb has broken the lion. And then as he talks I'm thinking the lion was already broken and the lamb is going to save him. My heart still pitter patters from this chapter. <3
Date: 22 Mar 2014 Title: Shattered Reflections
WoW, she threw him out. Can't say as I blame her. She has a lot to process. Next time they come face to face should be interesting. Never expected Jessica to be help her pick up the days pieces but it was nice that she did. Bella needs to call Becca soon....
*UPDATING in mid/late 2023*
"Come over, I need you. Now." As always, I go to her. Except this time, it may be the last. I love her deeply, but I don't know if I can do this anymore. Each goodbye is harder than the last one. I want more than just being hers behind closed doors. If only we could truly be together; if only we were meant to be.
AH/OOC, Told in EPOV
Categories: Twilight, Canon Pairings, All Human
Characters: Bella/Edward
Genre: Angst, Drama, Erotica, Romance
Language: English
TWCS Romance Contest: None
Series: None
Chapters: 6 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 17231 Read Count: 7973
Date: 02 Feb 2014 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1: The Dream That Will Never Come True
Love the cheat fics and this is a really good start! Looking forward to where they are and how they got there.
Author's Response:
Hi Ruby! Im so glad to know you loved the first chapter and that you have no problem with cheat fics. *phew* Thanks so much for the great review and for giving this story a try! I appreciate it :)
Date: 02 Feb 2014 Title: Chapter 2: Chapter 2: Temptation
Whoa. It did a twisty turny thing I did not expect but it's all good. Maybe he will he not make it to meet Irina tonight for dinner after all.
Author's Response:
Haa, yeah I threw you all for a big loop didnt I? Hee. Im glad that you enjoyed it! Thanks so much for the great review again and for reading ;)
Date: 03 Feb 2014 Title: Chapter 3: Chapter 3: Remembering The Past
Ah, young love. It is said one never forgets their first love. I think that is true for many of us. Then again, no matter what the number you always know your true love when you find him/her. Unfortunately in in this case E/B lost their way in their separation.
Irina seems like a good match for Edward. Unfortunately what they have seems doomed in his true line of fate. Please be gentle with her. :)
Author's Response:
Yes, young love indeed and its very true in most cases, one never forgets their first love. Also very true when you said no matter what number you always know your true love when you find that person. Yeah sadly, E & B lost their way for awhile then fate had other plans. I agree Irina was a good match for E for awhile but fate has a way of shaking things up, as you read in the other chaps. Wow, again I thank you so very much for the great reviews! I love ones like these, I love to know what exactly my readers think of my writing/story. Thank you!
Date: 03 Feb 2014 Title: Chapter 4: Chapter 4: Reuniting
I like how you have intertwined the past with the present. Looking forward to more as it unfolds. I thought asking Bella to marry him was quite sweet. Despite each being with someone else they still have that connection to one another. It's all a matter of fixing the picture as a whole.
Author's Response:
Hi again. Im so happy to know that you enjoyed how I intertwined the past with the present. I was hoping I did that well. Haa, its funny I think you are one of a couple of people who enjoyed Edward's proposal. Yes, you got it, you really get it! Thank you, lol. Despite that they are with others they are still so connected and they never lost that connection really. True, its a matter of getting back together and starting fresh and repairing. Thank you again for the wonderful review!
Date: 03 Feb 2014 Title: Chapter 5: Chapter 5: Goodbye's and Promises
Wonder why she will not leave Riley? You've not left us with the impression that he abuses her, although abuse come in many shapes and sizes. Can he not go on w/o her, does she stay with him ut of guilt? Is there a tie to her mom? And words of never forget that? What is the underlying meaning to her words? Looking forward to what comes next. lol.
Author's Response:
Hello once again :) You asked some great questions, wow! And my apologies because I know I have comfused many of my readers, leaving you all with more questions than I havent given answers to. Its funny though, you have asked the right questions. You are hinting at some of the reasons why Bella wont leave him. I promise you all will find out some answers very soon. I appreciate all of the reviews and for you reading this story. I have the next chapter ready and will post it very soon!
Date: 22 Mar 2014 Title: Chapter 6: Chapter 6: Almost Is Never Enough
OMG! Should have known this was coming. I feel so bad for both of them. One can feel Edward's pain with her words. At the same time her pain is palpable too.
And jsyk .... Angsth00r here .... looking forward to more. :)
Author's Response:
Hi Ruby! Aww thanks so much for the awesome review. It really made me smile big and made my day! I admit, I have been down about my writing lately and worried this story isnt good enough and sad because I was getting the impression some readers arent liking it. So, Im so happy you are enjoying the angst and that you sympathise with BOTH of them. A few other readers are just kind of bashing on Bella and dont feel bad for her. I get why but still, I wish they would have more of an open mind. Anyhow, thank you so much for the review and for reading my story, it means so much! I will be working on chap 7 very soon. Its over halfway done just have a bit more to write. Till next time, Leslie
Bella and Edward have been friends for as long as they could remember. They grew up together and now, live in the same apartment, ‘saving’ money on rent. Bella was just dumped by her boyfriend, Paul and Edward had been single for a long time.
One night, Edward drunkenly tells Bella that he’s horny and lonely. They ended up having sex.
Awkward morning after follows…
Out of everyone they’d been with, Edward and Bella admit that they are really compatible with each other, but a relationship between the two just can’t work. They are almost like family. So, they decide to become friends with benefits…
What happens when one realizes that they want more??
Banner by Chandrakanta! Thank you girlie!
Categories: Twilight, Canon Pairings, All Human
Characters: Bella/Edward
Genre: Erotica, Friendship, Humor, Romance
Language: English
TWCS Romance Contest: None
Series: G8or Favor8s Read, Stories I've Already read, Dumbeline's WIP to read list, Bella's Must Reads!, Bella 84's To Be Read List, Stories I've read, Read & Enjoyed, TBR, Tufano79 Stories
Chapters: 151 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 177969 Read Count: 983316
Date: 12 Jan 2014 Title: Chapter 21: Chapter 21
They are so cute together. I don't see how either are ever going to be able to stop with just the benefits. And I love the way he "split" the rent with her.
Date: 11 Jan 2014 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1
So glad Bella got some good words in to Paul the pig. Luckily Edward was there to hold her when she got home.
So here we are 1 chapter and already I cannot help but wonder what Edward is thinking, lol. Times like this I am happy I waited to start reading. lol.
Date: 11 Jan 2014 Title: Chapter 2: Chapter 2
Ah, so he does see her as a brother .... but he also sees her boobies. Wait there's more .... he also plays when she plays. Love how this is set up. Also like the backstory of how they came to be. So here I sit smiling and wonder why I have not hit Next yet. :)
Date: 11 Jan 2014 Title: Chapter 3: Chapter 3
Oh my goodness. I rarely run over to the blogs to see what the characters look like but I did this time. OMG! Paul! Oh Geez. Thank You for the great goodmorning laugh. lol.
Leaving the note for Bella was a nice touch. His quips were cute and it showed a peace between them as he could be himself in leaving it. And don't you know that Alice, despite most likely feeling bad for her friend, has got to be happy that Paul is gone.
Date: 11 Jan 2014 Title: Chapter 4: Chapter 4
If I was harboring any thoughts that Bella could have a secret crush on Edward they flew out the window with this chapter. None the less it is nice she has him in her life.
Date: 11 Jan 2014 Title: Chapter 5: Chapter 5
Well with Edward coming up I will have to cut this short ..... real short.
Again I say Paul is a pig. So happy Edward will be there when he comes by. He really is a good friend. Bella may be upset now but I hope she can see some humor in this in the future.
Date: 11 Jan 2014 Title: Chapter 6: Chapter 6
Ah Edward. And to think this man is all alone. What girl would not love to get her claws into him? Jessica, for one.
So he needs a date for the charity event. Bella could certainly use a night out. Besides E/B are friends and that is what friends do, right?!!
Date: 11 Jan 2014 Title: Chapter 7: Chapter 7
Don't you know he is excited to sit in court next to Mr. Denali. I don't know that much can burst his bubble today. But what if he can't get away to be home at 6? That could be bad.
The little bit of back story is cute. Of course Esme is going to want to see her son and quasi daughter happy and together would be the icing on the cake. The mother in me sees the beautiful babies they would make.
First thing is to get Bella agree to go to the event ......