Happy Holidays ADF!
Santa helped with the Fic Dive this week!

Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or just living life, best wishes to you all!

Some new fics and our holiday faves!

The Pact by kyla713
The lines of friendship should never be crossed…or should they? That is the dilemma currently consuming Bella after a conversation she never expected with Edward. 

E & B are friends who decide to go on an unexpected path together.  Sweet and Fun so far.

Vertigo by Mr G and Me
Being born into wealth is a privilege. It's also a curse. AH. Set in Australia. 

Definite angst in this one.  E & B are both damaged by rotten parents and try to help each other heal when they meet as adults.

MORE HOLIDAY FUN!

Christmas in the Sand by amandac3 
While on vacation in Hawaii for her best friend's Christmas wedding, Bella has asked Santa for nothing more than to get lei'd properly. After a rather traumatic event on the beach, Edward, a superhero of sorts, comes to her rescue Baywatch style. Sparks fly and all that jazz. Will Edward be able to fulfill Bella's only Christmas wish? A short, fluffy, and fun Christmas Drabble.

Christmas Liaisons by Lolo84 
'Tis the season to be jolly. To give and to appreciate. To spend time with family and all that jazz. Not to wind up in bed with my ex-husband, which is exactly what I did, all because of a not so simple wish from our youngest daughter...

The Christmas Ship by Alisa Pearce
Hedge fund manager Edward Cullen didn't make the Forbes list this year and thinks he's a failure, just like his father and teachers in small-town Forks always told him. Only one person ever believed in him, but he left her behind to chase his fortune in New York City. Can a festive Seattle tradition bring magic and love back to his life?  

Christmastances by planetblue
"I like her, Emmett. And I like the idea of her." 

The Storm by Edward's Eternal 
Trapped by a sudden storm, will Edward and Bella discover an unexpected gift this Christmas season?

Scrooge by kitchmill 
Ever the Scrooge, Edward Cullen has no interest in celebrating Christmas. Will his attitude change when he finds a young woman down on her luck?

The Letter, The Cat & the Holly and Ivy by capricapra 
A Christmas short story with daily updates concluding on December 25th. Short chapters. Newly qualified English teacher, Bella Swan, and Head Teacher, Edward Cullen, are totally hot for each other, but their work and other unforeseen circumstances keep them from getting together. Will they get their Happily Ever After at Christmas?
 

Kathy Bates 

Welcome to the Monday Morning Hot Guy Campfire. What better way to start your week than a hot guy?

Every Monday, I'm going to dedicate a CF to the Hot Guy of the Week.The catch? The CF can ONLY be about the current nominated guy. 

We all have different tastes in men, so please don't yuck anyone's yum.If you have a man you'd like to see crowned for the week, PM or hit me up on twitter (@ffcherry) with his name

I don't have anything else to occupy my time so I'm looking for a fic...NOTE MY SARCASM........LOL

what I can remember or think I remember............................

Bella and Edward both are new to this town and state (not together) and neither are interested in any kind of relationship

Move reason--Edward for help raising his daughter around family

Move reason--Bella to escape cheating spouse?, miscarriage?  or break up??

Edward has a small daughter (no mother- divorce or death?) his occupation??

Bella has a dog (divorced, miscarriage, or can not have children??)  occupation-author??

Carlisle is a vet

Edward's daughter sees Bella's dog when they are all walking separately so Bella/Edward meet each other when running after the dog and daughter respectively.

Bella is invited to Edward's daughter's B-Day party by Alice?  maybe Edward??

Bella's dog is hit by a car?  and Edward takes Bella and her dog to vet (Carlisle)  not sure if the dog makes it

Bella's ex comes back and is some type of stalker to Bella?

Edward's ex of course tries to get him back too...   But no dice for either ex

I KNOW, IT SOUNDS DEPRESSING AS HELL, BUT IT ENDED REALLY SWEET AND ROMANTIC.

Gearing up for the Holiday Season!

A few newbies and a gaggle of holiday favorites!

Inked In The Stars by Pandora's Box Is Heavy
Is it fate, or simply inked in the stars? 

A "Grown Up" Edward is peeping on a seemingly younger Bella.  :)  Just getting started.

One Christmas Eve by pattyrose
"She and I are way too opposite. We would've never worked." Better watch what you say while the magic of Christmas Eve swirls all around you. ExB. 

Power lawyer Edward is getting a taste of Christmas magic--whether he likes it or not!  LOL.

Do You Hear What I Hear by LyricalKris 
Edward had a lot on his plate as a broke dad trying to do right by his daughter. He wasn't looking for love. But with a child's Christmas wish and a little help from Santa and his elves, the magic of the season might reach him yet.

Edward wants what's best for his little one--looking forward to more!

HOLIDAY FAVORITES!

TIME LAPSE by purpleC305 
As a photojournalist, Edward studies human emotion, but his own feelings are closely guarded. Bella hides nothing, her feelings as free and open as her heart. Frame by frame, Edward feels himself being pulled closer. But is he ready to step out from behind the camera and into life?

Gate 19 by iambeagle
After finding out her flight from Denver to Seattle has been cancelled, Bella accepts a ride from a stranger who is also hoping to get home for Christmas. ExB Christmas fluff, y'all. 

This Christmas by BooksyBelle
Christmas time is here and apparently so is Cupid. Follow Bella and Edward as they find out how special falling in love can be during the most wonderful time of the year! 

After Christmas by pattyrose
The day after Christmas, while the magic of the season lingers, two people meet and fall in love. And no, it's not absolutely perfect, as they soon discover. But whether it's fate, kismet, or simple serendipity that brought them together, they're determined to figure their way through the obstacles. After all, isn't that what love is all about?  

Merry Textmas by DH78
Bella is forced to tackle the crowds on Black Friday with her best friend, Angela. Can a random text message from a wrong number change the course of her day and her life? 

Weather With You by MagTwi78
Long days are spent swimming in the river with your mates, and trying to catch the eye of the cute boy from out of town. It might be a hundred degrees in the shade, but we'll still wear silly paper hats and eat a big, hot, roast dinner. This is Christmas in Australia, and we wouldn't have it any other way. E/B 

The Red Coats by ericastwilight
She loves the holidays. He loathes them. As new neighbors, they have to learn to tolerate each other. The problem for Edward is that she's irresistible in red. Can she bring the Grinch around in time to save him from a lonely New Year? 

Share your discoveries!

I realize I had this up last week, but it's actually raining in SoCal this week. So bring me your recs!