Happy Fic Dive Friday!
Where did this week go?
Next week I hope to put up a poll for your top fics in July-Sept.
Thank you for all your words of encouragement! I wish you happy reading
and hope you find something you can enjoy!
Let’s dive right in, shall we?
The Hermit and The Hunk by Pandora's Box Is Heavy
Bella's life hasn't always been easy. The circumstances of her past have resulted in her living a half-life hidden away behind locked doors. When her new, green-eyed neighbor moves in, will she be able to open her door, and her heart, wide enough to give them a chance at something wonderful?
~Whoa! What an incredible story! Mental illness can have some crippling side effects and fears which PBIH (Ashley) is doing a fantastic job portraying. Bella is really struggling and stays locked and bolted inside her home with her fears tormenting her every thought. Will Edward have the unconditional love and patience it will take to reach her through all the barriers? The swooniness of Edward has no end. Check out Sugar and Honey!
The Siren's Curse by aushapasha
A crime. A curse. A beautiful siren compelled to kill. Bella's bloodlust won't be slaked until she's slain the entire lineage of the men who wronged her. Including the last Cullen.
~A tale of myths, goddesses and retribution taken on mere mortals whose ancestors have made depraved choices in the past. It really makes you wonder how in the hell they will get through this one all in one piece...and alive! Thanks you, aushapasha, for taking us on this spine-tingling adventure! Here’s looking forward to more!
These two ladies are to be commended for regularly turning out lovely stories AND the fact they work together to help each other is an added gem!
Good Girl by MissLiss15
I might be his good girl, but I loved being bad.
~Well, well, well...I wonder what this could be about? Besides all the juicy citrus, we have a taste of a little something forbidden mixed in! Need some pick-me-up in your get-along? Get in front of the fan for this one! Thank you, MissLiss15!
Heart of Stone By: MeteorOnAMoonlessNight
Struggling through tragedy and betrayal, Edward believes he's living in a cold and loveless world with no choice but to harden his heart. He's only living a numb half-life as his sole focus becomes revenge. If he forgets his true reason for living, is there anyone who can get through to him?
~What a heart-wrenching beginning but now all complete! What an emotional journey Edward has been on! Great job, Lara!
The Blessing and the Curse by The Black Arrow
By pretending she is falling for Edward, Bella is fulfilling Esme's dying wish. But sexy, possessive Edward can read her mind. Will she ever get into his? Can Bella forget the pain of her teenage years, and can she resist his relentless seduction? AH.
~This is one rates high on levels of angst and intensity and Edward can be a bit frightening! He is human, but can read Bella’s thoughts – if he’s touching her. They were born three hours apart and Renee and Esme had them put in the same crib at the hospital. They lived near each other – across a field – and had been inseparable since birth. She loved him, but something happened on New Year’s Eve that sent her running home and on a plane out of the country to get away from him. What happens six years later when she is summoned to return?
Passing By by DeltaSwan90
It was written law in Revolutionary France, "Should a man be convicted of a crime and sentenced to hang, he may be saved by a virtuous maiden who agrees to marry him."
~This very original sweet romance is set in France in the late 18oo's. Bella decides to go into town for some errands and notices a commotion in the town square where they have the gallows set up and are hanging convicted criminals. She happens to look down the line of men and her eyes are drawn to the bronze-colored hair of the next one in line. He just happens to look up at that second and makes eye contact. Bella is gripped by the sadness and resignation she sees in his eyes. As they grab him to drag him to the gallows, she turns to go, but what can she do? As they are putting the rope around his neck, she yells for them to "WAIT!" What follows, as she faces more criticism and scrutiny of the community, is one of the sweetest slow-building love stories I have read. You will love it!
Reality Minus Expectations by Incog Ninja
Originally posted in June 2009. When it comes to Forks's social scene, event planner Bella Swan is a smash success. Her marriage, however, crashed and burned. The town's newest real estate attorney arrives in time to add some heat of his own.
~Bella first encounters Edward at a club where she is with a bunch of her friends. He is a new attorney in town and came in with Jasper and Alice who already live there. She wonders if he is gay... ‘cause he’s so purty. They both get a little drunk and he goes home with her. Can you say nine ways to Sunday...because that’s what happens. Your panties will vaporize and cease to exist. Great story!
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