Quiet Storm by SexyLexiCullen

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6575026/1/Quiet_Storm

Pairing: Edward/Bella

Rating: M for language and lemons

Status: WIP

Summary: My eyes went wide. He was about to show me his-. "Let me see it baby," I moaned, ready for it. He smiled and pulled out a gun. "See?" I screamed, falling from his lap, and landing in the garbage that fills my living room. AH.

I’m gonna let y’all in on a secret. When I was younger, I wanted to grow up to be a mobster’s wife (yes, I had high expectations LOL). I watched some mobster movie, probably Goodfellas (and of course I’ve seen Casino), and I wanted the money and “glamour” that I thought went along with that lifestyle. It also doesn’t hurt that the mobster men are hot, carry a gun and get respect from everyone they come in contact with. Don’t lie, you all have thought the same thing. Well, imagine Edward Cullen being a mobster. I’ll wait while you visualize that.

Yep, Edward’s a mobster in here. However, this isn’t your typical mob fic. This is hilarious. Bella is funny and quirky and you better not cross her while she’s PMSing. Edward is a mob boss who has his hands in a lot of business ventures to legitimize it and he’s totally in love with Bella. Carlisle is his brother and once you get past his sleezeball ways (he IS an attorney ;) ) he kind of grows on you.

As far as I’m concerned, Esme is the real gem of this fic. She and Bella form a friendship in addition to being sisters-in-law. Esme has grown up in the mafia business so she lets Bella in on how to act, what to say (or not say in Bella’s case), and how she needs to treat others. And Esme has a wild side to her! Trust me, you will love her!

In the last chapter I read, Bella and Esme, along with their step-mother-in-law, grandmother-in-law, and Esme’s mom have all headed out to Atlantic City for a night on the town and some gambling. Did they tell their hubbies? Of course not. But guess what, Nanny spilled the beans before they left and the guys know and Edward has sent his bodyguard to follow them to make sure they’re safe. It’s a good thing Aro the bodyguard went with them cause Bella has a fly swatter and is killing flies on the Boardwalk. And nope, we’re not talking about real flies there. Want to know who she’s offed and why she did it? Read the story and find out.

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Howl Book One: It’s Not over Yet by Emmakim

Rated: T

Status: WIP

Pairings: Jared/Kim

Summary: Kim has liked Jared for as long as she's known him. Jared has imprinted on a girl he never paid attention to. Nothing ever works out like you think it will but sometimes, it’s better than you could have imagined.

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6622437/1/Howl_Book_One_Its_Not_Over_Yet

I think this story has a lot of potential and I can’t wait to see where this story goes. The detail is amazing, in depth but not over bearing. Her take on the wolf side is interesting and I am thoroughly enticed to read more about it. Of course Paul takes the starring role of best friend to Jared and helps keeps things from being a complete romance.

"She's pretty, like naturally, you know? Because she doesn't wear all this makeup and pretend to be beautiful. She just is. And she’s nice. She was so patient with me. And she likes to read! I don't like to read but maybe I should try. We could have something in common!" Jared said excitedly.

Paul almost growled, "Let’s just go to class, loverboy."

Based on the title alone I think this author plans on continuing this story and adding sequels so I say this is going to be one to keep your eye on. So let’s everyone go read and review this story to show the author that we love it and can’t wait for the next update :)

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In Memory of Jackson McCoy

http://www.fanfiction.net/~jacksonmccoy

On February 1, 2011 the Fandom lost an amazing person. I say person because Jackson McCoy wasn't just an author, he was a friend to many and a voice to those who are bullied in society.

I personally remember first hearing about “Jackie” when I saw a tweet about a new site: Voice's, You Are Not Alone. Jackie, with the help of several friends, started this in hopes of getting the Voice's of the LGBT community heard and for others to know, you aren't not alone. I've heard Jackie say several times, “I'm gay. Deal with it.”

To many he was a friend, a shoulder to lean on, a brother. To me he was an inspiration. The courage he had to stand up for what he believed in is truly awe-inspiring. From the little I talked to him before his death you could tell he had a zest for life but felt like he carried the world on his shoulders. He cared so much about everyone else that he would have given you the shirt off of his back without thinking twice about it or the consequences it would have on himself. He had a way of making you love him instantly and he was able to make himself a permanent spot in the hearts of so many people who loved him.

While Jackie had only written three stories, one of which was still in progress, he was interviewed by SarahAH30 for the slash segment of Lady Tazz's Tazzs Obsession blog and put in the hot seat by the Roaster. He had a love for Jasper/Jacob pairings and his writing was well on it's way. He poured a lot of personal experience into his plots and it made them just that much more special.

I think I can speak for just about everyone who knew him and say that his loss has left a large hole in our hearts but he will live on forever in our memories.

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All Together Different by KrisALchelle

All Together Different by KrisALchelle

Pairing: Jasper/Bella

Rating: M (Lemons and Language)

Status: WIP

Summary: The story picks up in New Moon right before Bella jumps off the cliff. This time, Jacob stops her in time and her life moves on in a completely different direction. Five years later, tragedy brings the Cullen family back to Forks to help pick up the pieces of a shattered heart.

After the wolf pack killed Victoria, Bella finally realizes that her best shot at happiness is with her best friend Jake. Then end up starting a life together, moving into her house in Forks and having 2 children. The first, Masen, the product of them deciding to get a romantic relationship a shot. It's roughly five years later when the story really picks up and you get a glimpse at a very normal relationship between Jake and Bella. Unfortunately their happiness doesn't last long when Jake ends up getting sick and Bella calls Dr. Cullen to try and save her husband.

I love KristALchelle's Jake. He's not the jerk that most writers make him out to be. He's thoughtful, caring, funny and totally NORMAL. The relationship is very real filled with all of the doubts, fears and daily issues that plague a family.

Bella developed a coping mechanism when the Cullen's left the first time. She would hear each of their voices in her mind at different times. She is injured while the Cullen's happen to be visiting. While Jasper is influencing her emotions, making her believe it's all a dream they each leave her with a memory to help her overcome her depression. Make sure you have tissue's handy because it is a very emotional scene.

Now, you maybe wondering if Bella is with Jake how does this end up being a Bella/Jasper story. Jake doesn't survive his illness and Bella is left trying to deal with his loss and being there for their two kids. Of course Sam refuses to make this easy for her because of the tribe's hatred of vampires. But that doesn't stop Bella from seeking Jasper's help. Nor does it stop Jasper from helping her.

This is a wonderfully written story. KristAlchelle does an amazing job of describing the emotions everyone is feeling. The story is currently Eight Chapters long and while there is no set update schedule, it is very much worth the wait for them. If you haven't read All Together Different, you definitely should be.

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The Movement of the Earth by Audreyii-fic

The Movement of the Earth by audreyii-fic

Pairing: Jacob/Bella

Rating: T

Warnings: Language, violence, and references to adult behavior.

Completed.

Summary: Jacob imprints on Bella. It changes things. A re-write of New Moon, beginning on page 242 in Chapter 10: "The Meadow."

When you read a book, you don’t always like everything about it. You may like some characters and hate others. There are plot lines that you like and others that you don’t…Who am I kidding here? I’m Team Jacob. The only plot line that I liked in the Twilight Saga was the possibility that Bella may choose Jacob. And we all know how it ended up not being the case. This is one thing that I like about fanfiction. You didn’t like something in the book? Then go ahead and rewrite it the way you would have wanted it to happen. This fic is basically a rewriting of the second part of New Moon, i.e. after Jacob has discovered that he’s a werewolf.

Also, the author is one of my favorites out there. I don’t think I’ve ever been disappointed by something she wrote. I would kill to be able to write like she does, although I wouldn’t kill her because then I wouldn’t get to read her work anymore. She set herself the challenge to rewrite a big chunk of New Moon while trying to keep as many features of Stephenie Meyer’s writing style. She did introduce one big chance, though. You know how the wolves saved Bella from Laurent in the meadow? Well, in this fic, Jacob imprints on Bella. And it changes a lot.

From now on, Bella gets to spend a lot of time in La Push and who doesn’t like some banter time with Embry or even Paul? And Emily. Bella spends a lot of time with Emily. Bella discovers a whole new world while trying to figure out this imprinting stuff with Jacob? Because Jacob is stubborn and he’s decided that he didn’t like what fate has imposed on him. So he’s fighting it. Hard. But Victoria’s still out there because the fic still follows the original story line. Kind of. Sort of. You’ll see how it ends.

One of the things I regretted as I read the book was that we knew that Bella was spending time in La Push during her spring break but we didn’t necessarily know the specifics. This is an extra thing we get in The Movement of the Earth. Besides, she’s writing a sequel (The Fire of the Sun ) that you may want to check out, too. But I’m a bit biased. I love everything that audreyii-fic has written so far. And you should totally check out this fic as well as all the others she has created out there. It was very hard to choose only fic to rec on this site because every single one of her fics is a little gem. I promise you won’t be disappointed.

Link: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6297728/1/The_Movement_of_the_Earth

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The Witch Twins by Intergalactic Chocochip Cookie

Pairing: Jane and Aro

Rating: T

Status: WIP

Summary: Jane and Alec's story since Aro found them, and her eternal, strong love for her Master... They are not the monsters the world claims them to be.

Link:

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6247731/1/The_Witch_Twins

How you ever wondered if Jane started life evil or was made that way? I know I have. A lot of times I have read or watched her and thought that if I had her powers I would probably be just has evil as she is and if I had lived as long I would probably be just as bored with it all. In this story, Intergalactic Chocochip Cookie, focuses on Jane at the beginning of her Vampire life. It answers questions you might have had about why she is the way she is and how she became a vampire. Jane is the primary focus but you also get an insight into Alec and how they are as siblings. I don’t want to give a lot away but you even get to glimpse a little more into the Immortal children issue. I hope to see more updates on this story soon and can’t wait to see her transformation into the evil bored vampire we all know her to be now. But until that happens I am really interested is seeing the softer more intriguing side of Jane.

Please go and read and review this story. It truly deserves more praise. Thank you Intergalactic Chocochip Cookie for writing this wonderful story highlighting Jane.

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A Review In Etiquette

One of the biggest purposes, if not the biggest, of writing something down for others to read is to get feedback on the story that was written. As an author myself, I crave reviews. They let me know if I'm doing something right, something wrong, or if I'm confusing my readers so much they are just not interested anymore. That being said, I think that the art of reviewing has been given up on and things have turned into a mess of misspelled words, bad grammar, and sometimes downright evil words that make authors want to either punch you in your faces or give up completely. Or both.

This little monthly segment will discuss what we love, what we hate, and what we would love to see changed in the world of reviewing stories. We've all been on the receiving end of something that has been absolutely wonderful and something that has been horrendous. I am asking you readers to please share with me your thoughts on this so we can discuss the things that effect you most. This is, after all, about YOUR stories and how they are reviewed.

So what do you love in your inbox? Do you love it when readers quote their favorite lines to you? Do you love it when they swoon? Are you angry when they criticize your choices and actions? Does it annoy you or motivate you to get reviews that say "update soon please!!!" or "where's the new chapter?" I want to know.


Our next official post in the lessons of reviewing will be next month, on the third Thursday. Until then, find me on Twitter and chat with me about what you love and hate about the reviews people leave for you!

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Wild as the West by Ifcpalm

Rating: NC-17

Warnings: Future Lemons (I'm guessing here)

http://www.twilighted.net/viewstory.php?sid=13817

I was born and raised a country girl so I completely love western stories. Don't judge. I love cowboys, growing up around some of them should have cured me of that but it didn't. So it shouldn't be surprising that I absolutely love Wild as the West by Ifcpalm. This isn't actually the first story like this I've read and after finishing one of my all time favorite fics Mail Order Bride by Lady Gwyend I was desperate for more. I stumbled upon this story in the most recent section of Twilighted and suddenly my addiction lived on! This story is interesting for several reasons. Not only is it a historic western fic but the way that she incorporated the twilight characters is quite unique. Most canon writers tend to have the twilight nomads as the villains (James and Victoria) or sometimes even Jacob. In this story James is Bella's lovable, protective, brother and quite possibly my favorite character ever! He doesn't really have any of the characteristics that other authors normally assign to him. He's not the cold calculating one instead it's Mike and I'm totally on board with that!

After their parents death James and Bella strike out west to start a new life. James has lined up a job at a ranch through his friend Jasper. Jasper works for the Cullens at their cattle ranch. James forgot to mention that Bella was coming along though. Thankfully Alice Cullen and Emmett welcome Bella with open arms hoping that she can help their housekeeper who is expecting a baby any day now. Their older brother's reaction to the new addition of Bella is...unexpected. Edward is immediately attracted to her which equals him pushing her immediately away...and quite rudely at that. It only takes him a short while, a trip to the bottom of a bottle and a stern talking to by his sister to realize that Bella is a woman that he shouldn't let go of. She's spirited and isn't afraid to put the stubborn and proud Edward in his place. She's everything he wanted and nothing he was looking for. She's perfect for him, but can he make her see that too?

So far this story is about 15 chapters in and I get the feeling we're only at the very tip of the iceberg. Bella and Edward have just begun their relationship so I can tell this is a slow burn type of story. Which is appropriate for the time period that it's set in. Back then you didn't really have random hook up sex. You courted a woman properly...well usually anyway. I can't wait for the next update because this last one left me hanging on the edge of my seat. Things are really starting to heat up and not just between our couple, although that's happening too ;-) So what happens when your life and love is as wild as the west? Well go find out.

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Firefly in Summer

Firefly in Summer by primarycolors

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6672297/1/Firefly_in_Summer

Pairing: Edward/Bella

Rating M for references to sexual assault

Status: WIP

Summary: Edward finds himself back in the little beach town of his childhood when he inherits the local bar from his uncle. The elusive, pretty girl next door has killer legs, a sketchbook and secrets that are slowly eating her alive.

I don’t know how I found this little fic, all I know is that I am glad I did. You all will quickly come to realize that I love angsty stories. I mean, like I would rather read angst than anything else; even if it means sitting at my computer bawling like a baby while my family looks at me like I’ve lost my mind. Well, this has all the makings of a good angsty story. Edward has an almost non-existent relationship with his dad since his mother has died. Bella has a huge secret that she’s obviously running from that has brought her to this little beachside community. Bella and Edward get off to a shaky start when they first meet and his flirty nature throws a kink into Bella’s life.

One of the things that I’ve liked about this so far is that Edward and Mike are friends. It’s rare to find a story that has them being friendly with one another. Sure, there’s a little bit of competition between them, but they’re buddies. Usually, Edward is only buddies with Emmett and Jasper; but I’ve read five chapters and haven’t heard anything about Jasper yet and we just got introduced to Emmett’s character. I hope we get to see more interaction between Edward and Mike as the story progresses.

In the last chapter primarycolors posted, we see that Bella is developing feelings for Edward and she’s trying her hardest to deny them. Edward tells her that he’s tired of staying away from her and manages to hurt her feelings while asking her for her phone number. As he apologizes, Bella decides that they can be friends. Only friends. Edward agrees, but is obviously not happy with this. What I want to know is will their friendship grow into something more? Why don’t you read this with me and we’ll find out together.

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Unlocking Life by: InsaneGrizzlies

Unlocking Life by InsaneGrizzlies
Pairing: Sam / Emily

Rating: T

Status: Complete

Summary: Emily and Sam weren't always the sweet meant-to-be couple. They have a story to tell, just like everyone else, full of ups and downs. And this is it.

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5528757/1/Unlocking_Life

Unlocking Life is a wonderful imprint story staring Sam and Emily where the emotions portrayed are so real you truly feel like this must be the real version of what happened. While the main point of this story is of course the connection and imprint that happens to Sam and Emily there is so much more to offer. You finally get a real understanding of all that Sam must have been feeling as the first wolf to turn. Emily becomes much more than the brief mention of her in the books and you start to see her as more of a main character. You get a look at how Sam and Leah try to fight their feelings to avoid hurting Leah. Best of the all, the story doesn’t end with the imprint or with the accident it really shows the full story of how Sam and Emily become truly inseparable.

If you are looking for a story that really explains things and the emotions behind them then this is the story for you. I can’t wait to start of the other stories InsaneGrizzlies has to offer.

Also I want to give a big Happy Birthday shout out to InsaneGrizzlies who happened to celebrate one yesterday!

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Tempting Fate by: Saluki

Pairing: Alec

Rating: PG-13

So I don't know if any of you know this but finding Voltouri and Nomad Canon stories is not easy! I think it's one of the facets of the fandom that just does not have a lot of material in it. I did however manage to find a story though. And that story is Tempting Fate by Saluki. This is the story of Alec and by extension Jane. It's an interesting look into the minds of one of the Voltouri guards most useful members.

“Today was Alec's three hundred and fifty sixth birthday.”

Can you imagine seeing that many years pass? I sure can't. We balk at Edward's 117 years when he's just a mere baby comparatively. My mother told me that her birthdays stopped meaning something when she turned thirty. After over 300 I imagine that it's just tedious. However on this day Alec apparently likes to reflect on how exactly he got to this point.

There is a good reason that people call Jane and he the witch twins but most don't realize that it's a name fitting for more reasons than their remarkable powers. Who would have guessed the snooty, snobbish Jane had been the daughter of a common tanner. Saluki did, that's who.

In this story Alec and Jane's father wasn't exactly the best man to get along with. Quite the opposite in fact. To use her words he was “distant, cold and violent”. Alec was his mother's son. She was the daughter of a educated merchant who had married beneath her station and paid the price, but she had a kind heart and loved her children dearly.

Both Children were working. Alec, like most boys of the time, worked for his father learning the trade. Jane, though taught the ways of the household, found a job as the assistant to the local midwife. Everything was fine for a while, until their father decided to abuse one of his customers for lack of payment, also not something that unusual for the time period we're talking about here. Alec who's been sweet on the man's daughter attempts to find help and the only person he can think of is his sister and her new employer. They didn't have any money to pay for the healing monks. Someone finds out about the midwife attempting to cure people in the village though and when she comes shortly after the police come. She is arrested along with Jane and Alec and charged with witchcraft.

I'm pretty sure you know what the rest of the story is, right? Good...then I won't tell you ;-)

Now, I give her huge points for taking on something like this. She said in her author note that it was a departure for her and I'm not sure if that's just because of the characters or because of the format, but still I say congratulations. Period pieces aren't really that easy to do. People often think they're easier than they are, but good authors should care about authenticity and accuracy. That comes across to readers who might have studied the time. We (yes I'm including myself) tend to respect authors more for that. Also I give her lots of props for trying something that not many people had even tried.

This One Shot definitely deserves the read and it deserves way more than the two reviews that it currently has. So if you really want to know what makes Alec tick, go reed Tempting Fate by Saluki and you won't be disappointed.

http://myvampfiction.com/dungeon/viewstory.php?sid=554&chapter=1

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This Changes Things by The Under Study

Pairing: Emmett/Bella

Rating: M

Warnings: Language, graphic scenes, and content

“When you're in love, you always think it's going to last forever. Yet when a twist in fate changes things, can you recover and pull yourself from the darkness.” This is a story about loss, love and betrayal. At times it is funny and sweet. At others it makes you want to scream at the characters.

The story starts during Twilight in the Ballet Studio where Edward dies trying to save Bella. The rest of the Cullen's don't arrive in time to stop the transition and Bella becomes a vampire. While the majority of the family is happy to have Bella safe, Rosalie can't stand it. Everyone has known that Rosalie and Emmett weren't mates but Rosalie refused to admit it. When Bella wakes up, she realizes that she and Edward were never mates as well. What follows is the story of Emmett and Bella and how they deal with the coming to terms of being mates.

TheUnderstudy includes in this story two new characters Dee and Dazz, twin vampires who look at Emmett as their uncle. They are new characters she created and are just a riot to read. Another character I didn't expect to see was Mike Newton. Yes, Mike is turned into a vampire in this fic for Victoria's evil purposes and I didn't see that one coming. You'll just have to read it to find out if he survives or not.

I chose this story as my first fic to review because it's had me chomping at the bit for updates. The story is currently 18 chapters long and according to the author there are only about 4 chapters left. There are several other very good plot twists that I'll let you read and find out about. But I would say that this story is a definite must read.

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6478252/1

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