Fanfiction Recommendations: Round Two!
This time, I will be focusing on the some not-so-heard-of fics out there, ones that warmed my heart and... well, other parts of me. lol
CAUTION: THESE FANFICTIONS MAY CONTAIN ADULT SITUATIONS, FANGIRLING, HOPELESS ROMANTICISM AND MAKING CRACKS AT MIKE NEWTON. CARRY ON AT OWN RISK.
1. Christmas Angel - by sillybella
How did Edward spend Christmas away from Bella and his family? Yes, it’s sappy. Yes, it’s predictable. But it’s Christmas what do you expect?
Definitely a fluffed-up story, this one gets me each time an reminds me how much Edward really loves Bella... even when he leaves her, he can't stop thinking about her.
2. Summer Heat and Tide Pools by Maiden of the Moon
Reaching out, I snagged a fistful of his shirt and yanked it. Hard. As I did so, I gave him my demand: “Take off your clothes.” [BellaxEdward. NOT what you're probably thinking!]
He wasn't sure why he was there... what he was looking for, if anything. But what he found was more than he expected... even if he wouldn't realize it until much later. [Edward's PoV. PreTwilight fluff]
Both stories are made for the fluff-lover at heart. Cheeky and sweet, Maiden of the Moon ranks right up there with Ghiradelli chocolate squares.
3. Where's The Love?! - by MarcyJ
Jasper Hale has been keeping a secret from his family. What happens when the truth comes out in the most accidental of ways?
The woman that can write, effectively, boy-band Hanson into a Twilight fanfic has my sincere appreciation.
4. An Innate Power - by pelirroja
What happened to Jasper the night he attacked Bella. Why did he stop? Maybe the answer is a lot different than you think.
Effectively, the better of the Jasper stories I've read. To me, Jasper is quiet, but scholarly. In layman's terms, he knows his stuff. So, Jasper contemplating everything about that night during Bella's 18th birthday... I'm sure his train of thought would have been something like this.
5. Fair Game - by Eowyn77
Edward got more experience resisting physical temptation while living in Alaska than Bella could ever imagine or would want to know. Written before the release of Eclipse, but otherwise true to canon.
Anything involving all the of the Denali females has A+ fanfic written all over it. I love me some Tanya, Kate and Irina!
6. Parenting Skills 101 - by vjgm
Forks High is making the jr and sr class pair up and be 'parents' and take care of a baby doll. All the Cullens are in school still and taking the class. How will Charlie react when Bella and Edward announce they're pregnant?
Part of the trifecta of fanfiction, everyone needs to read '101' as part of their fanfiction reading quota. It's funny, endearing and makes fun of Mike and Jessica. Need I say more?
7. One Dozen Roses - by Angel Ren
Fluff! Again! Twilight, Valentine's Day. Three weeks after the Tyler's Van incident, Bella Swan finds herself on the radar for many a suitor. But who in the world keeps leaving her roses in the most impossible places?
Soft, subtle, angst mixed with fluff, this story gets me sighing every time.
8. Defining Moments, Trivial Moments & Literary Giants - by Tara's folly
An in depth look at the nights Edward spends with Bella in her room, pranking a substitute teacher, tutoring Bella in literature class, and setting up an Incentive Program to help her learn. ExB AxJ EmxR T just in case. Takes place during eclipse.
Such an interesting premise, with some NSFW moments and the one woman who showed me the awesome band that is The Rasmus. The first fic to give me a playlist that I became a fan of immediately afterward.
9. For Those Who Have Fallen From High Places - by Bratanimus
Post-Eclipse. The wedding. "To her, I’m just Edward, and I’m seventeen, and it’s as if no time at all has passed since I became what I am, because she is here now to help me mark the time with her." One shot ECBS.
Before Breaking Dawn, this was the wedding scene I wanted. After BD, this is still the wedding scene I wanted. It was perfect and, daresay, surpasses BD in leaps and bound. I'm a die-hard romantic... I wanted my detailed wedding, dammit!
10. Blue Moon At Manka's - by Cullenista
Edward whisks Bella off to Manka's Inverness Lodge for a romantic weekend. She’s insecure, he has doubts and they finally deal with all their issues honestly, including Jacob.
Most detailed, realistic (and canon) Post-Eclipse story I've read to date. Bella and Edward have things to work out, including how to handle that elusive wedding night stickler. It's beautiful and the food, locations make me dreamy-eyed.
There are so many more, but I'll do more later. Enjoy for now!