Monday, December 18, 2017

What we're reading in TLS ~ Holiday Edition


This is our last post before Christmas and TLS has filled it to the brim with the last of our favorite Christmas recs. So in between making the eggnog, hanging the mistletoe, and wrapping the last gift, check out these amazing Christmas stories to keep your cheer in check. As always, please leave the writer some love in the form of a review and tell them TLS sent you. And from all of us at TLS, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year ahead!

♥ Nic & Six


A Christmas Restoration by A Cullen Wannabe
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/6565965/1/A_Christmas_Restoration
When single Mom, Bella, took her children to Colorado for their visitation with their father, she never dreamed she would find something unexpected in a winter storm. Can Edward heal Bella's wounds and restore her faith in men, love, and herself? Rated M 

A Home for the Holidays by CullensTwiMistress
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

A Sprinkling of Sugar by Edward's Eternal
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11646484/1/A-Sprinkling-of-Sugar
Edward Cullen is a busy executive, who lives for only one thing—his company. His gruff attitude and rigid ways are what make him a success. There is no room for fun or distractions. An unwanted trip close to the holidays, brings 3 huge distractions into his life—a chatty teenager, a tiny, lisping angel, and most importantly—one small, determined woman. How will he handle them? Rated M

All I Want For Christmas by Kyla713
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6557703/1/All-I-Want-For-Christmas
Bella's five year old son makes a Christmas wish she'd never expected, and sets her entire world spinning. Rated M

Christmas Carols, Cocktails and Confessions by MrsK81
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/8805013/1/Christmas-Carols-Cocktails-and-Confessions
For as long as she can remember, Bella has been hopelessly entangled with the one man who she could never call her own. After a night of cocktails & confessions in a bar, can she finally learn what she needs to do to get the man of her dreams? Rated M

Christmas Duets by musegirl
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/8824884/1/Christmas-Duets
Bella has been the personal assistant to music and movie star, Edward Cullen for over a year. She's also hopelessly in love with him. When she sings with him for a Christmas show, will she find he returns her feels or end up alone under the mistletoe? Rated M

Christmas With the Cullens by BlueIsSoul
http://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? Rating: Mature Pairing: EB, AH  Rated M

Christmastances by PlanetBlue
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12284423/1/Christmastances
"I like her, Emmett. And I like the idea of her." Rated M

Gate 19 by iambeagle
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9942638/1/Gate-19
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. Rated M

In Every Life (A Little Snow Must Fall) by cosmogirl7481
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9914068/1/In-Every-Life-A-Little-Snow-Must-Fall
Life happens. It passes us by in fleeting moments filled with unexpected encounters. It gives us choices to say and do the right thing. And chances to make it better, even when our choices were wrong. A short holiday story.  Rated M

It Must Have Been the Mistletoe by KristenLynn
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/6586494/1/It-Must-Have-Been-the-Mistletoe
Edward has avoided Bella—and her annoying crush—for three years. This year, an encounter under the mistletoe at the Chief's Christmas Eve party changes everything, in ways neither of them expected. Under the Mistletoe contest continuation, NOW COMPLETE Rated M

Mistletoe and You by Harperpitt
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7653961/1/
Two little girls become instant friends, and their single parents are thrown into the game. Will their bruised hearts merge? AH, Christmas shortie. Rated M

Scrooge by kitchmill
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9953080/1/Scrooge
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? Rated M

The Naughty Elf by Twilly
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7638612/1/The-Naughty-Elf
Santa believes there's no such thing as a bad elf. Bella's been fired from nearly every toy shop. How can Santa get her in the right position when everything out of her mouth is so very dirty? Santa, elves, chocolate starfish and phasing reindeer. Rated M

The Spirit of Christmas by RosieRathbone
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11608522/1/The-Spirit-of-Christmas
"Bah, humbug", the famous words of Mr. Scrooge, and this year stubborn Ebenezer is coming in the form of Edward Cullen who lives in regret and no longer experiences the same thrill of the holidays like he used to. But with a little help he is determined to change what went wrong and start again. After all, 'tis the season to be jolly. Rated M

The Twelve Days of Christmas by Pattyrose
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

This Christmas Wish by MidnightLove87
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9953048/1/This-Christmas-Wish
Snow is falling and days are slipping by like sand through your hand. Edward finally takes time to stop and savor life, what happens to his perfectly laid out life when his son's Christmas wish sends him through a loop. Rated M

Walking Under Stars by Magtwinkles
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10910910/1/Walking-Under-Stars
The best Christmas gifts are often the things you don't ask for, and are given to you by those who know you best. A Christmas story about finding love in all the right places. An entry for the 'Beneath The Mistletoe Contest'. Winner of Judge's Pick (MrsSpaceCowboy) and Steamiest Holiday Fic. Rated M

Wanted You Forever A Carlsme Christmas Tale by LadyLibre
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9901621/1/Wanted-You-Forever-A-Carlsme-Christmas-Tale
Lonely doctor. Lovely waitress. Both longing for more and afraid to take it. Will they summon the courage to reach out for their Christmas miracle? Rated M

Weather With You by MagTwi78 
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

Willow by Aftrnoondlight
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6795048/1/Willow
First place winner in A Christmas to Remember contest - A quaint small town. A horse named Willow. Two lonely lovers. These are the ingredients of a DIVINE holiday romance. Rated M

Monday, December 4, 2017

What we're reading in TLS ~ Holiday Edition


As we count down the days to Christmas, TLS is going to bring you all of our favorite Christmas fics, to get you in the Holiday spirit! We hope that you will enjoy them as much as we have. Please wish your favorite writer(s) a Happy Holiday Season, by leaving them some love in the form of a review. Tell them TLS sent you!

♥ Nic & Six

All I Want For Christmas by KitsuShel
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7681441/1/All-I-Want-For-Christmas
All alone for the holidays, Bella receives the perfect gift this Christmas. Rated M

Christmas Liaisons by Lolo84
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12283858/1/Christmas-Liaisons
'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. Rated M

Decking the Halls by Vican
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10904116/1/Decking-The-Halls
One store to decorate. One night to get it done. And one Edward who  definitely isn't distracting because he's 100 percent not cute or funny  at all. Nope. Rated M

Drunk on Christmas by k8ln713
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11695313/1/Drunk-on-Christmas
What would Christmas be like without a little family dysfunctionality  and booze? It's Christmas time and Edward heads home for the holiday. On  top of now having to pretend he and his girlfriend, Bella, are not a  couple, drama ensues amongst the family. Guess he's just gonna need to  keep a bottle of Jack with him at all times to make it through the day. Rated M

Footprints in the Snow by cosmogirl7481
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

Here We Are, As In Olden Days by Rinabina
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8772928/1/
Bella and Edward have been friends forever but ruth be told, it's always been a little more than that. A holiday collection of the history of Bella and Edward - Past, present and future. Rated M

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

Matchmakers and Mistletoe by Hopesparkles
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11020080/1/Matchmakers-and-Mistletoe
They had been friends forever, and when she poured her heart out to him, he made a promise he knew he could keep. Rated M

Memories of Christmas Past by Eternally Addicted
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7601747/1/Memories-of-Christmas-Past
Bella and Edward dated in high school.Tragedy occurs forcing her to move away from Forks. Six years later another tragedy brings her back. What happens when on Christmas Eve with the Cullens, she sees Edward for the time since she broke his heart. Rated M

Mistletoe and Wine by evieeden
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5583176/1/Mistletoe-and-Wine
Bella is all alone in Seattle this Christmas. Can an old school friend give her some festive cheer? Rated M

One Christmas Eve by Edward’s Eternal
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12273082/1/One-Christmas-Eve
When her world collapses, Bella does her best to find the light. Will  one Christmas Eve be the miracle her broken heart needs to heal? Rated M

One More Christmas by Anhanninen
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10859853/1/One-More-Christmas
Conceding defeat was never in Bella's plans, but things change during  the fight for your life. She's counting down the days but has one last  wish, which Dr. Pretty Eyes plans to fulfill. With a little of his  Christmas magic, Bella may just find a reason to fight again. Rated M

Operation: Merry Christmas by nicnicd
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5785448/1/Operation-Merry-Christmas
When Bella, alone for Christmas, bumps into a shy and quiet coed outside of her dorm will her negative outlook on the Holidays change? Rated M

Perfect Gifts by SueBee0619
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10904468/1/Perfect-Gifts
A breakup, a cancelled trip, and disappointing gifts should add up to a disastrous Christmas… until they don't. Sometimes it's the person you don't know who ends up knowing you best of all. Rated M

Sandcastles and Snowmen by Honeybeemeadows
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11774722/1/Sandcastles-and-Snowmen
Three days before Christmas, Edward needs an escape. From life. A red  eye flight and rental car lead him to a beach in Mexico. He stumbles  into a girl's bed for one night, but wakes up wanting forever.  Sometimes, Christmas miracles aren't what we expect. Sometimes, the  biggest gift comes in the smallest of packages. Sometimes, we build  castles out of snow. Rated M

Seventh and Pine by iambeagle
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/8727265/1/Seventh-and-Pine
Eating food, drinking beer, and watching football are acceptable ways to  spend your Thanksgiving Day. Wooing your niece's insanely attractive  babysitter, however, is not. EPOV Rated M

Swan Lake by SydneyAlice
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/8740351/1/Swan-Lake
He's a lost traveler needing a place to spend the night. She's the owner of a bed and breakfast. What could they possibly have in common? A story about taking wrong turns and reaching destinations you never imagined. Rated M

The Christmas Ship by Alisa Pearce
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11679078/1/The-Christmas-Ship
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?  Rated M

The Red Coats by Ericastwilight
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

Uplifting Spirt by OhGeeFantasy
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10842334/1/Uplifting-Spirit
Uplifting: morally or spiritually elevating; inspiring happiness or  hope. When everything around you seems to be falling apart, do you  follow the downward spiral or do you fight and persevere? Rated M
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