What we're reading in TLS this week:

We can hardly believe Christmas is so close! After you've made the cookies, wrapped the gifts, and mailed out the last card, settle down with one of these TLS recommended stories to get your holiday groove on.  Plus, the Mistletoe Contest that Edmazing co-hosted has wrapped up and there were lots of great holiday one shots there to help you get your fill of holiday feels. https://www.fanfiction.net/u/6149179/Mistletoe-Contest

But if holiday stories aren't for you, don't worry, we have a selection of "Everyfreakingbody Recommends" recs sprinkled with love throughout the list just for you. Also, don't forget the May to December Romance Contest that Nic is co-hosting with CarrieZM kicks off on December 26th! https://www.fanfiction.net/u/6289323/MaytoDecemberRomanceContest

The year in fic has flown by faster than we anticipated and we've enjoyed sharing some award worthy reads with you this year. We hope you enjoyed them as much as we did. From all the Admins of TLS, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year!! We will see you in 2015!

♥ Nic & Six

A Lot by Crimsonmarie-rec'd by Midnight Cougar
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5633096/1/A-Lot
Bella Swan, not one for Christmas, plans to spend it alone. Edward Cullen is the unavailable, gorgeous bartender at Forks Bowling Alley where she spends every Tuesday night. Could a late night ritual with him change everything? Rated M

A Winter's Tale by GemmaH-rec'd by Cappricorn75
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10865481/1/
England 1891. Though the winter is harsh, it's more than a roaring fire in the servants' hall that's warming Isabella Swan's cheeks. There's also the matter of a local farmer turned poacher, who threatens to steal her heart. Rated M

Christmas With the Cullens by BlueIsSoul-rec'd by Planetblue
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/4695668/1/Christmas-With-the-Cullens
Ever since she can remember, Bella Swan has spent her Christmas with the Cullens. This Christmas its time to sort out those Edward related "complications". But what happens when Edward has a new introduction to make?Rated M

Finding Home by TGBMcCray-rec'd by Sixdlb5
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10876835/1/
From a ranch in Oklahoma to the heart of Los Angeles, they move on but hang on. Love is a person, not a place, but geography sure can muck things up. Will a Christmas visit mean a second chance or the final goodbye to the only home she's ever known? Rated M

Footprints in the Snow by Cosmogirl7481-rec'd by Midnight Cougar
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7610974/1/Footprints-in-the-Snow
"An hour from now, when the snow falls again, it will be like we weren't even there. But we will remember." A story of unrequited love, and how the things we keep silent can hurt us and the ones we hold closest. Rated M

It Came Upon a Midnight Clear by Staceleo-rec'd by Suebee Betafairy
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10880240/1/It-Came-Upon-a-Midnight-Clear
Love comes to Miss Swan unexpectedly during the holidays. Rated M

Lies Destroy by Awish0921-rec'd by Midnight Cougar
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10859869/1/Lies-Destroy
Edward Masen's future, for all intents & purposes, was as bright as the sun. He had everything, a home, parents that loved him, girls falling all over him, law school on the horizon, then with a single twist of fate, it all came crashing down making Edward question everything he's ever known. Rated M

Malice in the Garden by Ooza-rec'd by Sixdlb5
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10109176/1/Malice-in-the-Garden
The sequel to HERE IN THE GARDEN OF SIN. After being changed against her will, Bella struggles to adjust to life as a vampire. The hurdles she faces go beyond bloodlust, and her new perspective leaves her feeling torn between old morals and new desires. Edward fights to win her over, but when his world is threatened, he realizes there's more to lose than her heart. Rated M

Quarterback Sneak by Jayhawkbb-rec'd by Everyfreakingbody!
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/8483034/1/Quarterback-Sneak
As a Seattle sports talk radio host, it's my job to give my opinion on the Seahawks new quarterback, Edward Cullen. But maybe I shouldn't have said what I did...you know, about his butt. Rated M

Sear by Rochelle Allison-rec'd by Everyfreakingbody!
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10682931/1/Sear
Bella, one week into a housesitting job, has an unexpected, late night visitor. Written using WitFits. Short. Drama and romance, of course, but also... Rated M

Seven Days to Christmas by CullensTwiMistress-rec'd by Layathomemom
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9923677/1/Seven-Days-to-Christmas
She met him at thirteen and again at twenty-seven. He's never forgotten her. A Christmas story about two people, luck, and a few special deliveries. Rated M

She Gave Me Words, I Gave My Heart by Myonlyheroin-rec'd by Nic
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10867019/1/She-Gave-Me-Words-I-Gave-My-Heart
I found her in fic. I joined her in fandom. I learned from her and about her through the words she gave, but I'd be damned if I let her slip through my fingers in real life. Rated M

The Golden Giants Tour by Walkingwithgiants-rec'd by Maplestyle
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7951801/1/The-Golden-Giants-Tour
"Three months," he kept going in his deep voice. "You'll probably never be able to do this again." Three months, three continents, sweaty nights, an uncomfortable bed, ten men, a girl, and a bus. Bella Swan should have known better than to say yes. Rated M

There's a Word for It by Eiluned price-rec'd by Everyfreakingbody!
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9051652/1/There-s-a-Word-for-It
I hadn't liked 17-year-old boys even when I was 17. So what is it about Edward Cullen that's so compelling? Whatever it is, I can't afford to find out. Rated M

Trouble by LyricalKris-rec'd by Cappricorn75
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10867653/1/
Carlisle should have known Edward Masen was trouble. He was smart, beautiful, cheeky, and a sub in need of a dom with a firm hand, which Carlisle just happened to be. He was also very young, an intern and Carlisle was his attending. Trouble indeed. Rated M

Twelve Days of Christmas by Twilover76-rec'd by Drotuno
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7635824/1/Twelve-Days-of-Christmas
Bella is running from her past and Edward is deciding his future. The holiday season brings them together. Can two people from different worlds be happy together? Rated M

Two Blue Lines by Payton79-rec'd by Cappricorn75
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10462777/1/Two-Blue-Lines
Bella, a good girl, was dumped by her long-time boyfriend. Edward, a young doctor, is feeling suffocated by his father's plans. Waking up next to a stranger is a shock for a good girl. Seeing the girl of your dreams run out on you the morning after sucks for a nice guy. What if two blue lines will bind the two together for life? What if they can't even remember how they came to be? Rated M

Weather With You by MagTwi78-rec'd by Suebee Betafairy
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9951830/1/
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. Rated M

Words with Strangers by Nolebucgrl-rec'd by Jenn G.
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7176635/1/Words-with-Strangers
EPOV Companion Piece to Words with Friends. Movie star Edward Cullen is done with women and focused on his career. A stranger reaches out to him via Words with Friends. Will her words change his mind? Rated M

You Came Too Early by Elliania-rec'd by Everyfreakingbody!
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/8065162/1/You-Came-Too-Early
Edward and Bella married too young and for all the wrong reasons, so no one acted surprised when their marriage crumbled down. Two kids and five years later, events force them to live under the same roof for a while. Will they realize what they lost? Rated M

What we're reading in TLS this week:

First off, we would like to thank Mariahajile & Staff for the Awards for Favorite Fic Pimp Site and the prestigious Fandom Achievement Award. Thank you to the lovely MrsSpaceCowboy for the write up with our Achievement Award. You made us all smile. We all sincerely love what we're doing and we greatly appreciate that it shows in our work. Thank you to those who nominated our site and to those who voted for us, as well. We are in some great company and congratulate the other winners and nominees.

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In TLS, we have been reading the entries for the Beneath the Mistletoe Contest that Edmazing is co-hosting and getting into the Christmas spirit. If you haven't checked those out, please do so. In keeping with that spirit, we had some holiday fic recs come about this week. Some are classics, some are newer, and we've included some of those to help get you in the mood for some mistletoe. In addition, we have a variety of stories ranging from a fly boy, to an art thief, to a mobster, to a musician. There's an Edward for everyone! We hope you enjoy the TLS approved selections this week and will leave the authors some love, letting them know where you saw their story recommended.

♥ Nic & Six

A Home for the Holidays by CullensTwiMistress-rec'd by LayAtHomeMom
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9894140/1/A-Home-for-the-Holidays
Bella's roommate, Kate, offers her a place to stay during Christmas break. Unfortunately for Bella, Kate's dad is kind of hot. Attraction, UST, and a meddling daughter may just bring these two together. Rated M

Angel Series 1: Broken Angel by Drotuno-rec'd by Maplestyle
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5134656/1/Angel-Series-1-Broken-Angel
The FIRST in the Angel series. This is my version of New Moon and beyond if Edward didn't return for 2 years. Jacob is NOT the sweet boy everyone thinks he is. What kind of Bella did Edward come back to? How does she react? Rated M

Artful Maneuvers by Planetblue-rec'd by Everyfreakingbody!
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10693749/1/Artful-Maneuvers
I needed to figure out who Edward Cullen was before he figured out me. Rated M

Do Over by Tkegl-rec'd by MrsSpaceCowboy
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/6579540/1/Do-Over
Every Christmas Eve, Edward Cullen sits in a bar and regrets the decision he made ten years earlier that tore Bella from him. But when he gets a second chance to right that wrong, it's not quite what he expected. Rated M

Eye on the Prize by Esmegrace-rec'd by Nic
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10874025/1/Eye-on-the-Prize
Navy eye surgeon Bella meets an arrogant pilot who will not submit to her expertise. But is there more to the story than she realizes? And will she be able to unravel the mystery considering it involves the Navy's elite fighter demonstration squad, the Blue Angels?
Rated M

Keeping the Faith by Holly1980-rec'd by Nic
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5960568/1/Keeping-the-Faith
August 29, 2005. Hurricane Katrina reeks havoc on the Gulf Coast & submerges New Orleans under water. Bella Swan is determined to bring the city and the music back. Along the way she may just find love in unexpected places. Rated M

Merry Textmas by DH78-rec'd by Sixdlb5
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/6486529/1/Merry-Textmas
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? Banter galore! Rated M

Not So Innocent by Eternallyedward-rec'd by Nic
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9739135/1/Not-So-Innocent
Bella's been chasing after her best friend's brother for years. When she gets what she's always wanted, will it be enough for either of them? Rated M

Slapshot by Prettykittyartist-rec'd by Evilnat
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9174767/1/Slapshot
He comes in for the stale coffee and the girl behind the counter. She lives for the moments he walks though her doors. Can she snag herself a star? Can he handle being caught?
Rated M

Somewhere Between Nothing and Everything by Myotherlife-rec'd by Nic
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10838768/1/Somewhere-Between-Nothing-and-Everything
Federal prosecutor Bella Swan is already standing on the precipice of a dark abyss when her world is thrown into madness. Struggling for a lifeline, the reemergence of a man she vowed never to trust again will change everything. Life and death. Love and hate. In the middle of obscurity, what is the cost of redemption? Rated M

Summer's Hidden Melody by Winterhorses-rec'd by Cappricorn75
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10866157/1/Summer-s-Hidden-Melody
One band. Two college graduates. Twenty-four concerts. Bella and Rosalie spend an unforgettable summer following their favorite band on tour. When Bella catches the eye of charismatic lead singer Anthony Cullen, she's in for an incredible ride. But the two don't always get along in harmony, and Bella wonders if her long-held ideal really is the perfect one for her. Rated M

The Red Coats by Ericastwilight-rec'd by Sixdlb5
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9938576/1/The-Red-Coats
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? Rated M

The Twelve Days of Christmas by Pattyrose-rec'd by Sixdlb5
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/8837380/1/The-Twelve-Days-of-Christmas
On Christmas Eve, Edward Masen meets his girlfriend Rosalie's younger sister. The twelve days of Christmas will sure be interesting. Rated M

These Dreams by Moxieandmirth-rec'd by Cappricorn75
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/6381706/1/These-Dreams
A violent attack senior year leaves Bella ready to leave Forks behind & start a new life in L.A. She begins to heal & finds a friend in her new boss, but when Love comes knocking at her door Bella finds herself too haunted by the past to answer. Rated M

21 Days by 2old4fanfic-rec'd by Missus T
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10838989/1/21-days
Dr. Isabella Swan is exhausted. After weeks in Africa helping to treat victims of the Ebola Virus, she just wants to go home. When she arrives stateside, her welcoming committee is a squad of military police, sent to escort her to a federally mandated 21 day quarantine. She has no idea how those 21 days will completely change her life. Rated M

May to December Contest

  

Somewhat taboo. Perfectly sinful. With age comes experience.

Nicffwhisperer & CarrieZM are excited to announce the

 May to December Romance Contest for Twilight fanfiction!!

We want the scandal... the forbidden... the taboo.
 The relationships that give people something to talk about.

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Entries will be accepted starting December 26th! This is an anonymous contest. 

Come follow us on Fanfiction to find out the details: https://www.fanfiction.net/u/6289323/

Come follow us on Twitter: @MaytoDecContest

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Come join our facebook group filled with picspiration for writers & readers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/746130478786396/

We want you to share your version of a May to December Romance with us!

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Hosts:
CarrieZM
Nicffwhisperer

Secret-keeper:
VampiresHaveLaws

Judges:
LayAtHomeMom
Mariahajile
MrsSpaceCowboy
Planetblue
SixDlb5
Twilover76

Blinkie-maker:
RoseArcadia

Winners’ Banner-maker:
Lolypop82

Validators:
Hadley Hemingway
SueBee0619

Number of Entries: 1 single entry per author, plus 1 collaboration allowed.as newbies. If you have wanted to try your hand at writing, now is your chance!

Winners Chosen by:
Public vote (1st, 2nd, 3rd place), Judges’ Scores (1st place cumulative), Hosts' choices, and each Judge's favorite choice. Extra special categories at the Hosts consideration.

Prizes:
1st Place Cumulative Judges Score - Blinkie made by the talented RoseArcadia
1st Place Public Vote - Blinkie made by the talented RoseArcadia
Public Vote 2nd, & 3rd place, Hosts' Choice, Judge's Fav Choice & Special Categories - Banners by the lovely Lolypop82

Have questions?

PM the Contest FF site https://www.fanfiction.net/u/6289323/ 

or

Tweet @MaytoDecContest, @Nicffwhisperer, @CarrieZM, @VampsHaveLaws 

Welcome to TLS Nursery!

Welcome to TLS Nursery!

Here we nurture all of the newborn stories (stories published within the last thirty days or so) that we love! Everything in our nursery has been read and approved by a few, or a lot, of the TLS ladies, and we think you'll enjoy cuddling up to these babies as well.

As ever, there are some incredible stories to check out this month.

Remember to leave these lovely ladies some love, and let them know TLS sent you!

Have an amazing Christmas!

Kim

XOXO

Gothic by author-self-insert

https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10732208/1/Gothic

Ten years ago, Edward was accused of murder and Bella was his alibi. Now, the murder remains unsolved and Bella hates Edward. Can a penchant for gothic mystery, a hearty dose of lingering hostility and the desire for a clean conscience really be enough to right old wrongs?

Breakfast in the Dunes by Miss Baby

https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10786919/1/Breakfast-in-the-Dunes

They were the most unlikely two people to fall in love; one a driven student on the brink to greatness, the other a jaded rock star on the road to ruin. But when hopes, dreams and the New York State Division of Parole force them together, fate takes over and hate soon grows into a different sort of passion.

Kingdom Come by katinki

https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10782569/1/Kingdom-Come

-Refusing to pursue her, he left Forks to face forever alone. Six years have gone by, and the day he dreaded the most has now come to pass. -When he didn't show up for class, she was left confused, not understanding why he had to go. Though time passed and her life went on, she never forgot him. -A mysterious package arrives in the mail and it changes everything. AU.

The Flower Girl by winterhorses

https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10835178/1/The-Flower-Girl

As a florist, Isabella plays a role in many significant events, interacting with people during their best moments and their worst. She keeps a part of herself emotionally protected—until pediatrician doctor Edward Cullen and his significant other move into town. Soon, she realizes that doing her job will mean causing her own heart pain.

Rain Must Fall by drotuno

https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10751629/1/Rain-Must-Fall

It's always been said that Mother Nature finds a way to assert her power. This time, she unleashed something that walls and fences couldn't contain. Separated by an entire country, Edward and Bella must fight to stay alive in a world determined to destroy them, a world Edward must cross to get to his family, and a world where the dead don't always stay dead. Rated M AH/ExB

you are here by bicyclesarecool

https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10783211/1/you-are-here

A cross country road trip with Edward Cullen? Not exactly at the top of Bella's to do list, but she's out of options and he's got a working truck. Can they put the past aside and make it through the week? Rated M just in case. ah, ooc exb

SoCal by Krazyk85

https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10810837/1/SoCal

Being with them wasn't the problem. Losing me was. A life filled with sandy beaches and sunshine, I felt safe. Nothing bad happens here in SoCal except bad mexican food. Or so I thought. This is not your everyday love story. Based on the movie Savages. For Kninut, an Edward, Bella, Jasper- polyfic

The Age of Innocence by pattyrose

https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10815898/1/The-Age-of-Innocence

On the eve of the Second World War, young Isabella has been taken from all she knows and is now stepdaughter to one of the richest men in America. Spending her summers in Washington State, she's unaware that this is where she & a young boy will find their fate, where childhood friendship will mature into the fiercest love: a love that must endure the end of innocence. Rated M. E&B.

What we're reading in TLS this week:

Things we are thankful for this week: family, friends and fanfic!  We have a mixture of old and new recs for you to check out this Thanksgiving week. We hope you find a few favorites like we did and will pay it forward by letting the author know where you saw them recommended.  Take a moment to express your gratitude and leave them some love.
Happy reading!

♥ Nic & Six  

Deep in the Heart of Me by Counselor-rec'd by Everyfreakinbody!
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10661218/1/Deep-in-the-Heart-of-Me
Opens in 1934. Tonio is oldest of nine, farmboy. Sobe is the new lawman's daughter. She shows up at Tonio's school. What seems inevitable quickly becomes impossible. Rated M

Follow The Sun by MissWinkles-rec'd by Evilnat
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/8522710/1/Follow-The-Sun
Sometimes you have to stop thinking with your head and listen to your heart, follow which way the wind blows and dream with abandon. Because tomorrow is a brand new day, and who knows what it will bring. E/B. Rated M

Gothic by Author-self-insert-rec'd by Cappricorn75
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10732208/1/Gothic
Ten years ago, Edward was accused of murder and Bella was his alibi. Now, the murder remains unsolved and Bella hates Edward. Can a penchant for gothic mystery, a hearty dose of lingering hostility and the desire for a clean conscience really be enough to right old wrongs? Rated M

I Belong With You by Twilightladies-rec'd by Nic
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10117247/1/I-Belong-With-You
In those moments, I realize it's over. Planning to follow you to the same college is not an option. I can't be near you and watch you love another. With one last glance at my past, I turn and go back the way I came. I don't see you turning around or the smile that falls from your face when you see me. Rated M

In the Woods by Oprah Winfrey-rec'd by Jessica M/Edmazing
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7490217/1/In-the-Woods
A serious case of writer's block, an isolated cabin in the mountains, and a mysterious, surly stranger who is not looking for company. Mature Content. Very AU. Rated M

Jurisdiction by StillDreaming85-rec'd by Sherry N.
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10165529/1/Jurisdiction
War has ripped the world apart and Bella is living in one of the few cities left in the States. Life is cruel, there is no freedom, food is scarce, and a few people hold all the power. Will Bella be able to survive? Will Edward be able to save her from Mike's snare? Rated M

Love and the Wild by Colleen Alize-rec'd by Cared Cullen
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10833220/1/Love-and-the-Wild
She wasn't your typical girl, and he wasn't your typical guy. She found him, or he found her? They found each other? Twilight-Tarzan mashup! If you're expecting the disney classic, this isn't it! #Tarzanward. Rated M

Luckless by NinaQ-rec'd by Edmazing
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/8959415/1/Luckless
Everything about her was the same. Even after all these years, he'd recognized her, but it made no sense. There was no way she was the same woman. It couldn't be. He had watched her die. Rated M

Opprobrium by Perpetually-rec'd by Cappricorn75
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10774783/1/Opprobrium
He's going to ruin her just like how she watched everything disintegrate into debris for him. His revenge will be worthwhile until he sees only gentleness in her eyes. Rated M

Ray of Light by Awish0921-rec'd by Nic/Sixdlb5
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10611704/1/Ray-of-Light
As a single father of three daughters, Edward thinks everything is fine with his family. New to a small town, Bella is running from her own heartache. Can two strangers help each other face the things they have been too scared to face on their own? Rated M

Release by Writingbabe-rec'd by Nic
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/6313679/1/Release
Ten years after Edward and Alice abandoned her, Bella returns to Forks. What brings Alice to her door? Why has Edward moved into the Cullens' old house? And who helps Bella escape her painful past-in his playroom? Rated M

Re-Shaping Hearts by GemmaH-rec'd by Cappricorn75/Nic
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10650457/1/Re-shaping-Hearts
It's one thing to be infatuated with your almost brother-in-law, it's another altogether when he reaches out to you and offers to make your fantasies a reality. Hearts don't get broken in fantasies though. Rated M

Ride by Kris Salvador-rec'd by Remmy
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/6253744/1/Ride
Bella wanted to fulfill a fantasy - to be groped inside a crowded train. She gets her wish and more, when a sex-starved ex-convict decides she's fair game. Rated M

Sea Salt by SparrowNotes24-rec'd by Nic/VampiresHaveLaws
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10638075/1/Sea-Salt
Describe yourself in three words. That's how I found myself beside the ocean, with sea salt tangled hair, sun kissed by a boy who showed me the answers. The boy in the shadows. The boy in the shade. Rated M

Served Cold by Lolo84-rec'd by Cappricorn75/Nic
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10794132/5/Served-Cold
Edward thought the trip to Hawaii was a way to reconcile with his ex-wife; get to know her family. But when a past betrayal comes to light, he decides it may be time to dish up a little payback. Little does he know, her goddaughter—who's harbored a grudge for the better part of a decade—feels the same. And you know how revenge is best served. Rated M

The Age of Innocence by Pattyrose-rec'd by Nic
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10815898/1/The-Age-of-Innocence
On the eve of the Second World War, young Isabella has been taken from all she knows and is now stepdaughter to one of the richest men in America. Spending her summers in Washington State, she's unaware that this is where she & a young boy will find their fate, where childhood friendship will mature into the fiercest love: a love that must endure the end of innocence. Rated M

The Flower Girl by Winterhorses-rec'd by Midnight Cougar
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10835178/1/The-Flower-Girl
As a florist, Isabella plays a role in many significant events, interacting with people during their best moments and their worst. She keeps a part of herself emotionally protected—until pediatrician doctor Edward Cullen and his significant other move into town. Soon, she realizes that doing her job will mean causing her own heart pain. Rated M

The Sun Must Set to Rise by DazzlinSparkle05-recd' by Cappricorn75
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9407553/20/The-Sun-Must-Set-to-Rise
Edward, a wealthy CEO hits a snag in his life. He is given a do over and learns that maybe second chances really are enough, but there are consequences. A/H, A/U Rated M

The Tutor by ItzMegan73-rec'd by Sixdlb5
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5003930/1/The-Tutor
New student Bella Swan needs to break out of her shy exterior and her guidance counselor has the answer: tutoring. And Bella is too new to know she shouldn’t want to tutor Edward Cullen. Rated M

This Girl's Life by Staceleo-rec'd by Everyfreakingbody!
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10652651/1/This-Girl-s-Life
Flannels, candy necklaces, Nirvana and a desire for independence for a girl on the cusp of adulthood. He was the mystery that drew her in and the possibility of happiness or sorrow depending on his whims. Inspired by My So-Called Life. Rated M

What we're reading in TLS this week:

Reading is a journey and we have 20 TLS approved recs waiting to take you many exciting places. Close your eyes, immerse yourself in the adventure, and let us know what you think! Be sure to let the author know where you saw them recommended, when you leave them some love. Enjoy!

♥ Nic & Six  

Adult Education by Staceleo-rec'd by Midnight Cougar
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10789130/1/Adult-Education
Their job is to teach the young. Now the teachers are becoming the students when learning about romance. A silly tale about love, teaching, and learning to live to the fullest. Rated M

Also Known As by Thimbles-rec'd by Cappricorn75
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10755515/1/Also-Known-As
I let a cute boy call me someone else's name for almost a year. Started as flashes for Round 9 of The Twilight 25 and got out of hand. Maybe it will be like that collection of old photographs in a shoebox under your bed. Rated M

Breakfast in the Dunes by Miss Baby-rec'd by Maplestyle
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10786919/1/
They were the most unlikely two people to fall in love; one a driven student on the brink to greatness, the other a jaded rock star on the road to ruin. But when hopes, dreams and the New York State Division of Parole force them together, fate takes over and hate soon grows into a different sort of passion. Rated M

Come Back to Me by TwilightBEL-rec'd by Edmazing
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/4859514/1/
He sacrificed life in the present... to find love in the past. Edward becomes entranced by the smile of a young woman he sees in a photo taken over 70 yrs ago. Full/Extended Version of my one-shot Somewhere In Time. Rated M

Diary of an Ugly Girl by Anton M-rec'd by Edmazing
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/6469320/1/
Follow Bella as she grows from a bullied little girl into a sassy young woman. After all, it's not about what you're looking at, it's about what you see. An unorthodox story about best friends and their journey. Rated M

Destination Anywhere by SexySiren1981-rec'd by Nic
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10459405/1/Destination-Anywhere
AU. AH. Bella is in search of an adventure and Edward is running from a legacy he doesn't want. Their paths cross in the most unlikely of places, and the attraction is instant. Mobward. Rated M

Goodbye Peter Pan by Bled Dry-rec'd by Everyfreakingbody!
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10212570/1/Goodbye-Peter-Pan
Prompted by a feeling, Alice leads the Cullens back to Forks, but ten years is a long time in a brief human life. Edward's wish for Bella to have a nice human life seems to have been fulfilled. Bella believes that once she loved a remarkable boy, but in the end he didn't love her. Can Edward convince her she is wrong? Rated M

I Never Knew by Nerac-rec'd by Sixdlb5
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/6465577/1/I-Never-Knew
After a phone call from a stranger turns her life upside down, Isabella Dwyer realizes that the people you trust the most sometimes tell the biggest lies. Can she convince a man in uniform to help her discover the things she never knew? Rated M

Inside Out by RobzBeanie-rec'd by Cappricorn75
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10403468/1/Inside-Out
Bella knows she isn't what her best friend Edward is looking for in a partner. But could a handful of fateful invitations turn everything she thinks she knows inside out? Rated M

Kingdom Come by Katinki-rec'd by Dolly Reader
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10782569/1/Kingdom-Come
Refusing to pursue her, he left Forks to face forever alone. Six years have gone by, and the day he dreaded the most has now come to pass. -When he didn't show up for class, she was left confused, not understanding why he had to go. Though time passed and her life went on, she never forgot him. -A mysterious package arrives in the mail and it changes everything. Rated M

Of Pleasure and Pain by GemmaH-rec'd by MoniNP
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7573547/1/Of-Pleasure-and-Pain
When confronted with the evidence of her husband, Edward, cheating on her with her BFF, Bella sets out to deal with the turmoil he has thrown her life into. This is her story. There are ups & downs, but no promises or guarantees here. Just like real life. Rated M

One Day by RueforRegret-rec'd by Sixdlb5
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9147787/1/One-Day
Over a quarter of a century separates single-mother Bella Swan from her hormone-riddled adolescence. Watching her teenaged daughter navigate her way through various rites of passage, Bella can't help falling prey to nostalgia. "One Day" brims with steamy reminiscences of first love and traces one woman's mid-life attempt to reclaim it. Rated M

Stripped Desire by MrzEdCullen-rec'd by Cappricorn75
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10167679/1/Stripped-Desire
Logic and art, numbers and paint—two different worlds from each other. Life made them collide, but one dangerous request could lead to much more than what they bargained for. Rated M

The Dress by Redtini-rec'd by Jenn G.
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9643272/1/The-Dress
Edward Cullen: Successful, arrogant, dominant, whorehound. Bella Swan: Confident, ambitious, seductress, workaholic. Two COO's with one goal: To stop at nothing to reach the top. Even if it means pushing the other person over the edge. A/H. Rated M

The Fallout by OCDindeed-rec'd by Drotuno
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/4946176/1/The-Fallout
March 16/06 the world the Cullens knew ended. Faith, hope & love are powerful things. Edward finds out how powerful they are when he loses the one person who made his life worth living. Not just an E/B story. Entire Cullen clan is here, each with their own hardships. Set during a post-apocalyptic nuclear war. Try the Prologue before passing judgment. You might be surprised! Rated M

The Road Home by Iridescent Silver-rec'd by Nic
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10504507/1/The-Road-Home
"I let it go. It's like swimming against the current. It exhausts you. After a while, whoever you are, you just have to let go, and the river brings you home." ― Joanne Harris Rated M

Thicker than Water by Twistedcoincidence-rec'd by Nic
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5716765/1/Thicker-than-Water
Sisters have a special bond, stronger than friendship, more sacred than a significant other. Bella has always been the perfect big sister, then again, her sister has never possessed something so appealing. Rated M

Two by Kalejay-rec'd by Suebee Betafairy
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/6705392/1/
Vampires Edward and Jasper are partners in crime who make a game of their hunt for human blood. Their brotherly dynamic is threatened when Edward meets Bella and is tempted to start playing by his own rules. Rated M

We Come to Life Beneath the Stars by Lillybellis-rec'd by Nic
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/6058476/1/We-Come-to-Life-Beneath-the-Stars
As Bella Swan starts over with hopes of finding her future, Edward Cullen is hanging on desperately to his past. She's treading water, and he's a corporate golden boy. They share an office, but few words...until one night changes everything. Rated M

You are here by Bicyclesarecool-rec'd by Cappricorn75
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10783211/1/you-are-here
A cross country road trip with Edward Cullen? Not exactly at the top of Bella's to do list, but she's out of options and he's got a working truck. Can they put the past aside and make it through the week? Rated M

Lemon Drops: Meet the Mistletoe Contest

Ho, ho, ho! I'm serving up an early Holiday edition of the Lemon Drops in celebration of the 

Beneath the Mistletoe Contest! 

We're looking for stories full of Christmas magic and full of the season's swooniest, sexiest scenes. Here's a batch full of holiday heart and heat to get those creative juices flowing. 

xoxo,
Mel

Under The Mistletoe by SassyK

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5660288/1/Under-The-Mistletoe  

Alone and lonely, Edward and Bella end up at the same corner bar on Christmas Eve. AH, Oneshot. Rated: Fiction M - English - Romance - Edward & Bella - Words: 5,875

Wishlist by Amethyst Jackson

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4701400/1/Wishlist

Written for the Official Twilight SmutVent Calendar. One-Shot. Bella only wants one thing for Christmas; she just has to convince Edward to give it to her. Fiction M - English - Romance - Bella & Edward - Words: 5,794

Blue Christmas by amoredjeneau
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7643048/1/Blue_Christmas
"You know, they say love is blind. Well I say sometimes those loved are blind." Two best friends, so many missed opportunities, but will one holiday bring them together again? One-shot for Christmas. ExB AH Rated: M - Romance/Drama - Bella & Edward - Words: 10,263 -

Mistletoe And Wine by evieeden
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5583176/1/
Bella is all alone in Seattle this Christmas. Can an old school friend give her some festive cheer? A smutty E/B one-shot. Rated: M -  Bella & Edward - Words: 8,472

My Best Friend's Girlfriend by Chicklette
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/6603334/1/My-Best-Friend-s-Girlfriend
A holidayish o/s based on one of the Love Actually plots. Jasper/Bella. No Alice or Edward.
Rated: Fiction M - English - Romance - Bella, Jasper - Words: 9,054

What we're reading in TLS this week:

TLS is excited to bring you a bundle of new treasures from some of our favorite authors on this fine Monday morning! We've sprinkled in a few spicy older gems to keep things interesting, for those that may have missed them. We guarantee you will find a few somethings to love in this roster of lemonade. Be sure to let the authors know where you saw them recommended and leave them some love.

♥ Nic & Six  

Anima gemella by Bravery89-rec'd by Nic
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10739624/1/anima-gemella
In the near future, productivity increases while crime decreases. Why? The government has developed a technology that determines who our soulmates are. Apparently, happy, bonded people don't break the law. Well, this system has ruined my life. I'm unhappy and fighting this bond with my deemed soulmate, Edward Cullen. Rated M

Clockwork Purple by Awkwardictator-rec'd by Nic
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10751559/1/Clockwork-Purple
A cold, unwilling law student with one chance. An ambitious, dynamic professor with too many to count. Discord turns to sparks. AH/AU. Rated M

Conditions may apply by Mathisson-rec'd by Nic
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10626692/1/Conditions-may-apply
Bella ends a long term relationship after finding out that she will never meet his, "conditions". Edward is a heavy weight hopeful, fighting his way to the top. But when events get between the two, an unsuspecting person trys to make things right. "Bella, haven't you heard that the best way to get over one man is to get under another one."  Rated M

Dark Paradise by Allihavetodoisdream-rec'd by VampiresHaveLaws/Nic
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10594891/1/Dark-Paradise
She lives in a make-believe world of open roads and endless freedom to escape an addiction-riddled mother and a grabby older man with sick intentions. Adrift in a place of uncaring hearts, she makes her getaway. She finds a ratty old motel, late night smokes, a new life, and a boy with a past as clouded as her own. A boy with a dark gentleness too beautiful to ignore. Rated M

Forget Her Not by CrimsonHarps-rec'd by Nic
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10428183/1/Forget-Her-Not
Bella has hated Edward for years, but thanks to a recent head injury, she doesn't seem to remember who he is let alone her feelings of intense hatred. Meanwhile, Edward decides to have some fun with his favorite adversary when the opportunity arises. What's a girl who can't remember supposed to do when her sworn enemy claims they've secretly been friends with benefits for months? Rated M

Grad Night by RobzBeanie-rec'd by Nic
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10718198/1/Grad-Night
One last high school event changes Bella's life in ways she never imagined. *BANDWARD CONTEST ENTRY* Rated M

In Bloom by Queenofgrey-rec'd by Edmazing
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5267571/1/
All of the choices he made allowed him to find her, then forbid him from having her. Broken hearts, unforgivable sins, betrayed lovers. "I am not yours. You are not mine." - AH, rated M for mature themes.

Key West by Pattyrose-rec'd by Nic
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10535159/1/Key-West
Bella is 5 minutes away from what's to be her happiest day - when a phone call changes it all. Frustrated and pissed-off, she embarks on a 10 day vacay to Key West, hoping for some space in which to clear her head, but when she meets the cocky, flirty and sexy-as-sin diving instructor, her plans take a much steamier turn. Rated M

My Life as a Trophy Wife by JennaRay-rec'd by AlliZ
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/6263351/19/My-Life-as-a-Trophy-Wife
Sometimes marriage can be more like a business agreement. Broke college student Bella and her best friend's Lawyer brother, Edward, have come up with just that. A business agreement to make life easier for them both. First comes marriage, then comes? Rated M

My Nightingale by Edward's Eternal-rec'd by Nic
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10765619/1/
Edward, a photographer without roots, meets Bella, a nurse in the ER after a slight mishap. He is everything she isn't allowed. She is everything he didn't know he needed. Together they make their way, fighting against what threatens to separate them. Rated M

Rain Must Fall by Drotuno-rec'd by Edmazing
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10751629/1/Rain-Must-Fall
It's always been said that Mother Nature finds a way to assert her power. This time, she unleashed something that walls and fences couldn't contain. Separated by an entire country, Edward and Bella must fight to stay alive in a world determined to destroy them, a world Edward must cross to get to his family, and a world where the dead don't always stay dead. Rated M

Resurfacing by NewTwilightFan-rec'd by Nic
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10132963/1/Resurfacing
Bella is anxious to finally meet the object of her desire: handsome, wealthy, enigmatic Edward Cullen. After almost three years of talking and teasing via e-mail, text and phone calls, is she truly ready for something real? Rated M

Starting New by Topsycrets17-rec'd by Nic
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10494394/1/Starting-New
Bella was devastated as her parents forced her to change high schools at the end of her Sophomore year. But when her two best friends decide to transfer with her, they become determined to make their time at Roosevelt High count. But what's in store for them?
Rated M

The Bella Swan Scholarship Fund by Eulined price-rec'd by Edmazing
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/6993916/1/
Bella's discovery of an unwanted gift provokes an unintended reaction. AU. Rated M

The Screamers by KiyaRaven-rec'd by Tammy V.
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5081258/1/The-Screamers
Street kid. Rockstar. Worlds apart and yet so similar. Sometimes fate throws people together for a reason, and sometimes two people that rub each other the wrong way make the best sparks. Rated M

Three Dogs and a Painting by Compass54-rec'd by Suebee Betafairy
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10754171/1/Three-Dogs-and-a-Painting
A divorcee painting a beach landscape. A stranger and his young dogs playing on the sand. The story of how a childhood vacation, two mutts, a pedigree pug, an incomplete painting, and an ex-husband all play a part in bringing these two together. A birthday present for Planetblue. Rated M

Through the Flames by SparklingTwilight-rec'd by Maplestyle
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5883476/1/Through-the-Flames
One fateful night, 29y/o Edward must make the decision that haunts every firefighter's worst nightmares. In choosing between his life and that of another, life altering repercussions arise. Rated M. Contains graphic descriptions of fire. Rated M

Tougher Than The Rest by KoalaLou-rec'd by Cared Cullen
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10671383/1/Tougher-Than-The-Rest
I didn't expect my weekend to consist of anything more than a family wedding…then I met Bella and my world was blown apart. Could I accept her reality, once I'd finally learned what that even was? Rated M

Walk With Me by Windchymes-rec'd by Sixdlb5
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10544958/1/Walk-With-Me
Bella makes a decision she believes is for the best, but it seems the universe doesn't agree. Rated M

Yosemite Decimal by MagTwi78-rec'd by EvilNat
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/8534317/1/Yosemite-Decimal
Bella has nailed her dream job as Seattle Times' newest Outdoors writer. She's found new friends and is settling into life in her new city. Things are coming together for her, but an arrogant stranger sends her reeling at every turn. Will her new life be as comfortable as she'd hoped, or is she set for a rocky ride? Rated M

TLS Special Sneak Peek Feature

The Lemonade Stand has spent years bringing you the best the fandom has to offer, and we are very excited to have the chance to offer you MORE. We've watched stories grow and develop from first post through COMPLETE in The Nursery, and now we're sharing previews of the stories that will soon be your new addiction. 

This week, the lovely pattyrose, author of the standout story The Cullen Legacy, shares some info on her exciting new story The Age of Innocence with us.

Summary - WWII: a time when unthinkable monstrosities brought about by cowards led rise to unimaginable bravery by everyday heroes. It was a time when young boys became men, and young women became everything. Our story begins on the eve of this era…the eve to the end of innocence.

Rated M. AH. E&B

Here’s the response of my beta, Michelle, when I first shared the outline for my new story with her: 

“Holy &@%$!#, I’m going to cry so much!”

Me: “Well, go get your Big Girl Panties on and pull ‘em up high!”

She did go get her Big Girl Panties. And she pulled them up high.

And she still cried.

(*shrugs*)

But she also laughed.

And she sighed.

And she gasped.

And she smiled.

Because a story that begins with the Second World War looming in the background can be heart-wrenching – yet it can be so much more than that. 

It’s a reminder that no matter the generation or what global events may be shaping our world, we remain the same. Regardless of what’s going on in the background, our personal experiences and resulting emotional reactions do not alter from generation to generation. We all experience the deepest devotion, the closest friendships, the greatest losses, the toughest conflicts, the most satisfying intimacies, and of course…the greatest of loves. 

Love, in its most fundamental form, always remains. And when you have the kind of love that will sustain you through the darkest of days, yes, there may still be tears, but there will also be so much more.

The Age of Innocence is a coming-of-age story set against the eve to the end of one generation’s natural, inborn innocence. Through the eyes of a young girl growing up as part of our “greatest generation,” we get glimpses of a nation struggling to prevail through the events occurring around them.

“Where are you going?” 

“Why, to the army air corps, of course. To fly a bomber - soon as I turn 18. Pop says he won’t sign for me before then, so I’ve got six more years to wait. I’ll watch Sandy for you ‘til then, Bella, but after that, you and your mutt are on your own.”

My mind was already wandering to what I’d do with Sandy after Edward left to fly his bombers. 

But then something hit me. 

“Why’d you call me Bella? No one calls me that.”

He gave me another shrug. “You’re too tiny for a name like Isabella.”

It was a time when the unspeakable horrors of monsters led rise to the bravery of heroes, and The Age of Innocence follows one young man as he grows to become one of those heroes.

Yet, at its heart, The Age of Innocence is a love story between two individuals whose lives are forever altered by the circumstances of their times… 

“Listen to me!” he demanded. “It was never what I thought you’d do to me! It’s what I’ve always known I’d do to you!”

“What will you do to me?” I cried, my voice shaking with the desperation I could no longer hold back.

He rushed me then, cradling my face in his warm hands, his emerald eyes locking me in their frenzied gaze.

“Bella, it’ll kill me to leave you,” he said hoarsely. “Yet I know that someday I’ll have to. I have to. But I love you. I think I’ve always loved you, in one form or another.” His voice broke then, and the pain in his eyes brought the tears I’d been struggling to hold back to the forefront of my own. “I love you, yet I can’t promise you I won’t go, and you deserve so much better than that because where will that leave you? Waiting to begin your life? You’re everything to me, Bella, and if you ask me to stay…I’ll stay, but the entire time, I’ll hate myself for being such a coward.” 

It’s the story of two young people whose most basic decisions are pre-determined by the state of the world around them…

He rested his forehead on mine. “I’m afraid,” he whispered, his soul bared to me so that I could see how truly terrified he was. “I’m not afraid of going out there, or of being in that dark sky littered with hundreds of other men hell-bent on shooting me down. I’m afraid of losing you, of being somewhere where I can’t hold you…kiss you…call you mine. I’m afraid of an oblivion that won’t include you. It’s all I’m afraid of.” 

I wrapped myself around him as tightly as possible, wishing with all my might that I could somehow give physical form to my love and transform it into a shield because if I could do that, then my shield would be impenetrable. 

“We’ll never lose each other, Edward. No matter what may ever come our way. You’ll come back to me because you hold my heart in your hands, and it’s your duty to bring it back. So you will return, and then I’ll always be yours, and you’ll always be mine.” 

The Age of Innocence will be told mainly from Bella’s POV, though there will be EPOV chapters later on in the story. It will update twice a week, Mondays and Thursdays, and will begin posting November 10th.

 So while you may want to go get on those Big Girl Panties, don’t forget to also grab an old-timer radio, some big band music, and be prepared to remember that true love has no set era. 

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Don't forget to pop pattyrose on alert so you don't miss out!

♥ Kim

What we're reading in TLS this week:

We hope you had a fantastic weekend and are excited to start your Monday off right with some delicious Lemonade Stand recs! We have the perfect balance of sweet and tart for you today with some intense Edwards, some sweet Edwards, a playboy Edward or two, and maybe even a daddy Edward. Sit back and choose one or ten to enjoy! Be sure to let the authors know where you saw them featured and leave them some love.

♥ Nic & Six  

A Measure of Grace by SaritaDreaming-rec'd by Cappricorn75
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10251763/1/A-Measure-of-Grace
A virus sweeps over the earth, killing man and man's best friend. For the few survivors, the nightmare is just beginning. Who set the virus free, and how far will the remains of the government go to find a cure? An innocent girl, a fiercely loyal dog, a jaded man with a past. Can they survive this new world and its secrets? Rated M

Addicted by Cosmogirl7481-rec'd by Nic
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7555939/1/Addicted
Bella has a secret. But how long can she really keep it in the closet? A sexy little story with humor and drama. Rated M

Balancoire by Gemini13me-rec'd by Nic
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10251343/1/Balan%C3%A7oire
"Perfect balance is like a razor's edge; it can be found only in the Self." - Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. Rated M

Dirty Little Secret by Sexysiren1981-rec'd by Nic
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10657715/1/Dirty-Little-Secret
There is nothing more tempting than the forbidden. That goes double for Edward Cullen. Rated M

Dissonance by Mortissues-rec'd by Edmazing
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10736556/1/Dissonance
I haven't so much made a success of myself as simply fallen through the cracks in my life and somehow landed buttered side up. I am toast. The fifty percent lucky slice that you rescue from your kitchen counter and shove in your mouth as you run out the door, breathless and late, to start your new day. Rated M

Exposed by Kdc2239-rec'd by Nic
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7329957/1/Exposed
An influenza pandemic occurs when a new virus appears against which the human population has no immunity, resulting in epidemics worldwide with enormous numbers of deaths and illness. The story of two strangers surviving when they only have each other. Rated M

First of the Month by Iambeagle-rec'd by Cappricorn75
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7314774/1/First-of-the-Month
Edward leases out his late aunt's house for extra cash. 'Property Management for Dummies' should've prepared him for this. Rated M

Flavor of the Week by JennaReads-rec'd by Sixdlb5/Nic
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/8932980/1/Flavor-of-the-Week
Edward's a breath away from losing his dream of a successful college football career and a chance in the NFL. Bella's just trying to make it through college without losing her mind in Edward-inspired fantasies. When these two goals intersect, all's fair in love and football. Rated M

Getaway by Maeibeyours-rec'd by Nic
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10726543/1/Getaway
An escapist vacation. A one-night stand between two strangers. A small world. Rated M

Glycerine by Livie79-rec'd by AlliZ
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/8748149/1/Glycerine
Glycerine: Sweet, clear, odorless...harmless, unless mixed with the wrong ingredients. When Bella decided to fulfill a fantasy, Edward was happy to oblige. No strings, no obligations. But when their paths cross months later, a spark is ignited and the tables are turned. Will the highly combustible mixture of lust and love survive or create an explosion that will destroy them both? Rated M

Indelible by Bannerday-rec'd by Nic
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10334017/1/Indelible
Some experiences, some people, stick with you forever, leaving their mark on your memories. You can't escape what they meant to you and you can't re-write the past. It's indelible. But the future isn't set in stone…it's yours to write. A story about forks in the road of life and a past with a future. Rated M

Omens by MissJanuary-rec'd by Heatherl8367
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10276854/1/Omens
One hundred years of swirling, living ink. Layers of words, history unravelling on skin. Tattward and Inkella. Not a fairytale. Rated M

Pop Religion by FyreMasen-rec'd by Midnight Cougar
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10719509/1/Pop-Religion
The Pop Religion tour has paired sexy pop star, Issa Swan, with the leading Christian rock band Pure Religion. After watching sexy but chaste lead singer Edward Cullen perform night after night and really getting to know him, she can't take it anymore. Tonight, she intends to make him hers. *First Place Public Vote in Bandward Contest* Rated M

Ride and Prejudice by ClaireBamboozle-rec'd by Evilnat
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10216557/1/Ride-and-Prejudice
Life is a series of choices and making the wrong call can change someones life forever, just ask Edward Cullen. Rated M

Rise by Rochelle Allison-rec'd by Nic
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/8612205/1/Rise
Bella is a bad boy's girl, living a life she no longer wants. She's trapped, until one of the things that keeps her confined - her bodyguard - becomes the very thing that could set her free. Rated M

The Good Luck Club by Lolo84-rec'd by Cappricorn75
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/8749317/1/The-Good-Luck-Club
Perpetually down on her luck, things start to turn around for Bella in the strangest of places. Her new job. At a strip club. When a certain … 'Client' takes an interest in her. But how long will that luck last? Rated M

The Missing Ingredient by Edward's Eternal-rec'd by Nic/Midnight Cougar
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/8783721/1/The-Missing-Ingredient
Chef Edward is used to people fawning over his cuisine. Enter Bella. She would far rather grab a cheeseburger at her favorite place- McDonald's. What is Chefward to do but try and show her the errors of her ways? But can she teach him anything? Rated M

There's a Word for It by Eiluned price-rec'd by Evilnat
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9051652/1/There-s-a-Word-for-It
I hadn't liked 17-year-old boys even when I was 17. So what is it about Edward Cullen that's so compelling? Whatever it is, I can't afford to find out. Rated M

White Collar Boxing by RosieRathbone-rec'd by Evilnat
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10694377/1/White-Collar-Boxing
Retired boxer-turned CEO, Edward Cullen, is about to face his biggest challenge yet when he is landed with his teenage daughter for the summer. With the help of his feisty PA, Bella, maybe they can find something to bond over? Rated M

You Came Too Early by Elliania-rec'd by Jenn G.
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/8065162/1/You-Came-Too-Early
Edward and Bella married too young and for all the wrong reasons, so no one acted surprised when their marriage crumbled down. Two kids and five years later, events force them to live under the same roof for a while. Will they realize what they lost? Rated M

TLS Special Sneak Peek Feature

The Lemonade Stand has spent years bringing you the best the fandom has to offer, and we are very excited to have the chance to offer you MORE. We've watched stories grow and develop from first post through COMPLETE in The Nursery, and now we're sharing previews of the stories that will soon be your new addiction. 

This week, the lovely drotuno, author of the brilliant story Masen Manor, shares some info on her upcoming story Rain Must Fall with us.

Rain Must Fall

Summary: It’s always been said that Mother Nature finds a way to assert her power. This time, she unleashed something that walls and fences couldn’t contain. Separated by an entire country, Edward and Bella must fight to stay alive in a world determined to destroy them, a world Edward must cross to get to his family, and a world where the dead don’t always stay dead. Rated M AH/ExB

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I always say I’m going to take a break, but it never seems to happen. I mean, I did take time away from writing, aside from two short projects, and I caught up on some reading, but this particular plot has been running around in my head for two years. It took three outlines to find exactly what I wanted. I’d take it out, poke at it, and stash it away again. It never seemed right.

This gave me a chance to put my love of action, The Walking Dead, and Resident Evil into play with my love of Edward and Bella. Though, it’s not a crossover.

Rain Must Fall will post every Sunday, starting tomorrow, the 12^th. Though, I’ll most likely post extra chapters every now and then. Here’s a peek at the prologue that goes live tomorrow:

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April 10, 2013

Hurricane Beatrice Sets Course for Disney World

Tropical Storm Beatrice has gained speed and strength as it sits off the west coast of Florida. It shows no signs of slowing down, and its path seems set to barrel through the Sunshine State.

As a precaution, state officials, upon the order of President Parker, have ordered military backup and security to be brought in to not only secure military bases but to lend a helping hand once the storm passes by. Troops from all over the country are being ordered into the tropical state.

The Red Cross is asking for volunteers in the medical and construction professions to lend a helping hand…

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April 15, 2013

Category Five Storm Destroyed Most of Central Florida, Military Base in Crumbles…

Due to the sustaining hundred and fifty mile per hour winds, several beaches, towns, and ports along the west coast of Florida were destroyed. Hurricane Beatrice’s strength built over the course of two days, stirring up waves in the Gulf of Mexico that rivaled that of a tsunami. Tampa Bay—mainly Bayshore, Davis Island, and MacDill Air Force Base—are in crumbles. The military base is now partially under water, with very little hope of salvaging any of the buildings. Most aircraft were evacuated several days prior, and the ones unable to fly were damaged or underwater.

From Panama City, south to Port Charlotte, the damage is unimaginable. Power and phone line outtages are scattered throughout central Florida, and communication is down at Patrick Air Force Base on the eastern coast. While the Atlantic side of the state didn’t have any high waves or flooding, they did receive high winds and several tornados.

There are rumors of security breaches at Patrick AFB, but government officials say the base is under control…

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May 2, 2013

Reports of Untreatable Flu-Like Symptoms Coming in from Japan, Great Britain, and U.S.…

The CDC—the Center for Disease Control—has issued a warning of a new global flu. It’s been reported that a new highly contagious virus is making its way around the world. The new strain has caused a few deaths in Japan, Great Britain, Brazil, and the U.S. Citizens are being warned to cancel any travel plans and to stock up on supplies.

“Staying home and out of the public is the best way to avoid catching this new influenza,” states a member of the CDC, who wishes to remain anonymous. “It spreads quickly. The symptoms are high fever, nausea, even death…”

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May 5, 2013

All Air Travel Temporarily Shuts Down to Contain Virus…

Airline officials called a press conference yesterday, stating that all flights in and out of the U.S. are canceled, with no date in sight as to when they will resume.

Military officials stated that due to the damage inflicted by Hurricane Beatrice and the recent influenza scare, the entire state of Florida is quarantined. No flights are allowed in or out of the state, and road blocks are stopping any traffic. People are being urged to stay home…

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May 7, 2013

President Parker Succumbs to Virus, VP Now in Command…

Vice-President Hawkins was sworn in as Commander in Chief yesterday, due to the untimely death of President Parker. No statements or autopsy reports have been issued, but according to anonymous tips, President Parker was taken ill with the flu that has claimed the lives of reported thousands around the globe.

The Department of Defense has stated that contact with the governments of Japan, China, Great Britain, and Russia is down. According to satellite images, there are power outtages across the globe.

Religious groups, including the Vatican, have issued a world-wide statement that the end of days are near…

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May 10, 2013

Rumors of Virus Being a Leaked Bio-Weapon Causes Uproar in D.C.…

Thousands of protestors outside the White House fence were urged to go home. Martial law has been effect for several days in various cities around the country. Most communication has been lost, and power is out in the larger cities from New York to Los Angeles.

Congress, Homeland Security, and the Department of Defense refuse to answer for what has now been dubbed “The Zombie Apocalypse.” The massive flu virus is now rumored to be an escaped bio-weapon that had been housed at Patrick AFB.

Scientists have stated that the virus starts as flu-like symptoms, only to destroy the brain tissue. The result is something out of a horror movie. Most states have reported more deaths, fires, and these reanimated bodies, but since communication is down in over 85% of the country, there are no updates.

Looting, riots, and fires have all but destroyed our city of Seattle. Due to the fluctuating power issues, the Seattle Times cannot continue to publish. We wish everyone the best, and may God have mercy on our souls…

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♥ Kim