What we're reading in TLS this week:

We've dusted off some old favorites for this week's TLS approved rec list. Don't forget to let the authors know where you saw them recommended and leave them some love. Happy Reading!

♥ Nic & Six

Bad Timing by LyricalKris
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12861413/1/Bad-Timing
Successful and smart, Bella had always made the right decision. Until that one day that one time. But once is all it takes. Murphy's Law strikes again. Rated M

Ballad of the Spinster and the Outlaw by Alby Mangroves
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7981082/1/Ballad-of-the-Spinster-and-the-Outlaw
"Sometimes, at night, he'd walk in his meadow and look to the sky, hoping she was seeing the same full moon, the same brilliant stars." This is a story of second chances and intrepid hearts. Rated M

Barefoot in Texas by Planetblue
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8656218/1/Barefoot-in-Texas
I watch her jumping, prancing, her hands empty but taking pictures. Her feet bare on the hot Texas earth. Everything in my life that was planned to a T just whirled away in a ruffled skirt. Rated M

Belward by Footprints358
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11259139/1/Belward
Access Hollywood thinks he's gay. Extra thinks he's secretly married. In reality, Hollywood Hot Shot Edward Cullen is just busy. The literary world recognizes M. Dwyer as one of the most prolific writers of this generation. The business world knows Isabella Swan as a philanthropic real estate mogul. What happens when all of this comes crashing together? Rated M

Catch My Breath by tanglingshadows
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/8227043/1/Catch-My-Breath
Once upon a time, a quirky woman barreled into a soft-spoken man's life and turned it upside down. Not that he complained about it. Rated M

Heart of Stone by MeteorOnAMoonlessNight
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13199669/1/Heart-of-Stone
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? Rated M

La Sua Bella Mente (Her Beautiful Mind) by hikingurl
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13047241/1/La-Sua-Bella-Mente
After a devastating personal and professional betrayal, Bella returns to the only place she feels safe and happy—the mountains of Georgia. A spur-of-the-moment decision to hike the Appalachian Trail offers her the opportunity to regain her confidence, self-worth, and perhaps a deeper appreciation for the uniqueness of her beautiful mind. Rated M

More Than Skin Deep by purpleC305
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11837255/1/More-than-Skin-Deep
A simple experiment turns into a passion-filled night for both, nerdy Bella and motocross racer, Edward. It's a night that neither forgets. Burdened with darkness of their own, can they be more than only half truths? Forgetting it as a lustful desire or fighting for what really matters - what will win at the end? **Award winning Control. Possess. Seduce. Contest entry.**Rated M

Once Again by Marvar
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8753261/1/Once-Again
When Bella goes to see the final movie in the Dusk Saga, she runs into someone from her past who just might be able to give her a happy ending - in more ways than one. My birthday present for Cosmogirl7481. Rated M

Star in Your Sky by Wonwordful
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/8151839/1/Star-in-Your-Sky
It wasn't every day that Bella volunteered to be vampire gourmet. The last thing she expected was for him to kidnap her and take her on an adventure instead. Who was he and how were they connected? It was hard to have fun while tangled up in a web of secrets, schemes and some very dangerous ancients. Rated M

The Good Luck Club by Lolo84
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

With Teeth by TalulaBlue
http://www.twilighted.net/viewstory.php?sid=7061
Edward is a 27-year old alcoholic/addict struggling with his recovery. Bella is a 23-year-old who's moved back home after college. This fic chronicles how they meet, fall in love, and struggle with the complexities of their relationship.Rated M

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 just to keep things interesting. New or old, we have no doubt you can find something to love with this list. Be sure to let the authors know where you saw them recommended and leave them some love.

♥ Nic & Six

Beneath the Undertow by aftrnoondlight
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/6968728/1/Beneath_the_Undertow
Dreams past, circumstance and sacrifice... young Edward and Bella bravely smile through the tears on life's complicated path. A short journey of pure and true devotion... of choosing love above all else. EPOV M for Language & Lemons Rated M

Breakdown by Felecity Deadwood
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7694688/1/Breakdown
What if Charlie and Renee institutionalized Bella after Edward left and it only damaged her further? What if Edward returned to beg her to take him back only to find her broken? Could his love repair the damage? B/E Canon couples. NOW COMPLETE. Rated M

Emergence by knicnort3
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13103235/1/Emergence
Swan Manor is hiding dark secrets. Humming in the night, vibrating foundation, and a mysterious hatch that leads to a cold dungeon and a glowing eye. As Bella begins to unravel the intense underground world lurking just below her feet, she must decide if she is prepared to risk everything to set a certain someone free. AU, Vampires, B/E Rated M

Girl Code by LayAtHomemom
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10486974/1/
Friends are forever, boys are whatever - unless it's Edward Cullen. Then the gloves come off. Rated M

Forbidden Attraction by MarieCarro
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10151806/1/Forbidden-Attraction
To Edward Masen, Bella Swan was nothing more than his daughter's best friend. That all changed when they both applied for the same weekly writing course. She didn't appear to be the young girl who had played with his daughter since her family moved in next door. What will Edward do when he realizes that he's developing a very forbidden attraction for a woman much too young? Rated M

Light Breaks, Sun Shines by aspire2write
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13247918/1/Light-Breaks-Sun-Shines
Three years ago, Bella was taken and disappeared without a trace. The world thought she'd been lost forever, but Edward found her. She feared returning to a world that had moved on without her, but Edward vowed to be by her side. He would help her learn about life and maybe one day, in the future, about love. Sequel to Do Not Go Gentle. Rated M

Listen With Your Heart by A.L. Rules
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13273386/1/Listen-With-Your-Heart
The most important conversations in life are felt, not heard. Be sure to listen with your heart.
Rated M

Old School by bornonhalloween
https://www.fanfiction.net/12286291/1
He’s old school, and I think I like it! 2nd Place Judges’ and Public Votes, P.S. I LOVE YOU CONTEST. Rated M

Perfect Match by shouldbecleaning
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13275915/1/Perfect-Match
For him, she's a perfect match. Sometimes it's better to ask for forgiveness than permission. Rated M

Roadies by  xXTailoredDreamsXx
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13042242/1/Roadies
Edward Cullen is the newest stage manager on his first major tour. He's out to prove he's earned his title, as well as the respect that comes with it. Bella Swan is the only woman on the crew, and she knows better than to believe Cullen didn't sleep his way to the top in order to get the job she feels was rightfully hers. Will they be able to co-exist without killing each other? Rated M

Someone Else by MissLiss15
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13252332/1/Someone-Else
Bella feels more comfortable in the virtual world than she does in the real world. After meeting Edward in a chat room one night, they begin to develop a friendship. But once he sends her his picture, she wishes she could be someone else. Rated M

supernormal by cupcakeriot
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12597569/1/supernormal
She is different. She is magic. And her life is unbelievably beyond normal - it's supernormal. Rated M

The Letter by ericastwilight
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12768722/1/The-Letter
The story all started with a missorted letter, but will it have a happy ending? A holiday present for all my readers. Rated M

We Come to Life Beneath the Stars by Lillybellis
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’re My Soul Mate by assilem33
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12974646/1/You-re-My-Soul-Mate
Sequel to “You’re My Best Friend” Edward, Bella and their babies..10 years later. Rated M