Counterpoint, Ch. 51

I started this journey with you when I picked up Art After 5. I was curious if I could dance along the edge of the taboo, and enjoy. Luckily for me, the writing was fabulous, and the charters pulled me in. I recognized some of myself in Bella's brazenness. I loved the cerebral conversations that they had about art and sex and life. Your Esme and Carlisle remain two of my favorites.

What I didn't expect to find was a friend. A sister from another mother, who I so look forward to meeting in person. When I think of you I smile, and that is a gift.

This journey with Edward's side of the tale was so fascinating with me, knowing the outcome, but at times desiring something else. You wrote his time with Kate in such a way that I couldn't help but love her myself. I hurt for her as I would a friend when he walked away. That only solidified how great Edward's love is for Bella. It made their relationship, in the end, feel more concrete.

Thank-you so much for ignoring the noise, and continuing to take the time away from your life to create these lives on the page.

Always,

Bethie

Love In My Box, Ch. 15

So nice, I had to read it twice.

This chapter was the perfect culmination of all the build-up from the previous chapters. Not only was it beautiful and romantic, and had me holding my breath and holding back my tears, it was THEM. Bella's rambling. Edward's verbally walking through his steps of getting Bella off. Yet you peppered it with those beautiful moments when they just let themselves go. It was perfect.

Your story has easily become one of my absolute favorites. As always, I patiently wait for the next installment.

Edward Wallbanger, Ch. 17

My dearest tea kettle,

While we all know you have a fantastic way with the humor, the end of this chapter was a reminder that you have the writing goods to make everyone's O applaud. The subtle sexiness was perfection.

"I felt him move across the kitchen until he was standing right behind me. I froze, feeling his hands gently brush my hair away from my shoulders, and then slip down to my hips. His mouth, his ever loving mouth barely touched the shell of my ear, and whispered,"

*hair on my neck stands on end and I can feel that weight of a man pressing into my back*

"One hand snuck around to the small of my back, while the other gripped the back of my neck. "Truth?" he asked one more time, then pulled my hips to the edge of the counter, forcing me to lean back as my legs once more went on auto-pilot, wrapping themselves around his waist. "I want you in Spain," he breathed, then brought his mouth to mine."

Spain? Why do we have to wait for SPAIN? Why won't this chapter scroll any further? jk.

I can't wait for more when you get to it. :)

New story from EJ Santry,

Title: In the Dark of the Midway

Category: Twilight
Character(s): Edward


Words: 2,131
Genre(s): Drama/General
Rating: Rated: M
Summary: Edward lives a life of anonymity amidst the Midway of the Carnival.
He only steps out into the light to find someone to fill his carnal needs.
Follow him through a day in his life.

URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6042857/1/

Forever and Always, o/s

That was a lovely one-shot. I like that life wasn't always sunshine and roses for them. It was realistic while being romantic. We all have our shares of trouble, but it is the devotion to working things out that keeps us together in the end.

Thanks for sharing!

The Misapprehension of Bella Swan, Ch. 17

I wish someone had a video camera on me while I was reading this chapter. I was SO paranoid about them getting caught, that I was physically craning my neck like I was going to be able to spot the door for them. BWAHAHAHA!

What a turning point for these two! Bella willingly going to him and this is the first time we have heard no holds barred honesty from her to Edward. I felt before their clothes came off that Bella was laid bare in front of Edward. The emotions were so raw in this one, and I loved it.

Very sexy smexin'. This next chapter does not bode well. *bites nails*

The Naked Guy Upstairs, Ch. 27

I want to seduce this chapter and have it's bastard babies.