What we read this week at TLS

Each week we share with you what we are reading and enjoying. The following made the top of our lists last week. Please help us determine which 5 of these will be featured as fics of the week, next week, by choosing FIVE from the poll on the right.

A Quiet Fire by Magnolia822-rec'd by Tracy

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6431421/1/A_Quiet_Fire

"But true love is a durable fire, In the mind ever burning, never sick, never old, never dead, From itself never turning." Ten years after a tragedy parted them, childhood friends Edward and Bella meet again. Can what was lost be recovered? E/B Some OOC  Twilight - Rated: M

Anywhere But Here by SparklingTwilight-rec'd by Dragnfli Threethreesix

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5112906/1/Anywhere_But_Here

J/B & E/A are living on the streets of Seattle. What happens when their paths cross one day? Will they rise up against the odds, or hit rock bottom? Drugs, drinking, excessive obscene language, and mature adult content. OOC. Canon Cpls. Rated M. Twilight - Rated: M

Atlantic City by PhoenixRN-rec'd by Kitty Vuitton

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7485346/1/Atlantic_City

Something sinister is going on behind the scenes at a popular casino. When things get dangerous, reluctant casino manager Edward, enlists the help of an intelligent runaway Bella, to figure out what's happening and to save them both. All Human ExB. Twilight - Rated: M

Broken Angel by Drotuno-rec'd by Mina Rivera

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5134656/1/Broken_Angel

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? AU/OOC-somewhat...Future LEMONS! Rated M for a reason. R&R! Twilight - Rated: M

Chancing Fate by JMCullen09-rec'd by Michelle

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5947037/1/

After relocating to Forks with her parents to take ownership of the family store, Bella Swan meets an angry Edward Cullen - who happens to work at her parent's store, but not by choice. Both have secrets and pain. Is their meeting coincidence or fate? OOC  Twilight - Rated: M

Dusty by YellowBella-rec'd by Mss L Masen

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7659651/1/Dusty

She loves him. He loves her crazy. She's a hopeless romantic. He's just hopeless. She's afraid to let go. He won't let her. A story about a silly girl in love with a foolish boy. Here, forever is a lie. TeamBella23 - the realist and YellowGlue - the poet. Twilight - Rated: M

Elemental by Tallulahbelle-rec'd by JudasManifesto

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5241793/1/Elemental

AU/AH: When the Swans return to their birthplace, Bella learns she is no ordinary teenager, and Forks is no ordinary town. Can she fulfill her destiny with the powerful Edward Cullen, or will the dark forces that threaten their families destroy them all? Twilight - Rated: M

Fated Love by Twilover76-rec'd by Dragnfli Threethreesix

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7189026/1/Fated_Love

After a tragic death, Bella maintained a safe, yet lonely existence until an unexpected encounter on a stalled elevator ignited a fairy-tale romance. Bella and Edward throw caution to the wind and find what truly makes life worth living. AH/M Twilight - Rated: M

For the Summer by Camoozle-rec'd by Twific Crackmum

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5934882/1/For_the_Summer

Every year Bella waits for the 'Pay Checks' to roll into her sleepy river town and every year Edward's hers, just for the summer. AH, AU, OOC, B/E  Twilight - Rated: M

Little Plastic Castle by Lawngirl-rec'd by Jaime Arkin & Edmazing FTW!

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6484653/1/Little_Plastic_Castle

Even the best built castles sometimes fall. In a coffee shop, in a city...two people struggle to remember how to put those pieces back together. Twilight - Rated: M

Love is the End by Phoebes.Promise-rec'd by Jaime Arkin

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6445022/1/Love_is_the_End

If he had only spoken the right words at the right time she would be his forever. Instead, they ache, love and long for each other in silence. A bittersweet love story desperately searching for a happily ever after. E/B, AH, M. Twilight - Rated: M

On Grey Mornings by LittleSecret84-rec'd by Twific Crackmum

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6284948/1/On_Grey_Mornings

Bella's tryst with power made her infamous. Hounded and ashamed, she's back in Forks to start over again, but where do you find a clean slate when everyone who sees you already knows your biggest secret? AH, adult stuff. Twilight - Rated: M

Sleepers Awake by Feisty Y Beden-rec'd by PrimaryColors Fanfiction

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5118949/1/Sleepers_Awake_Wachet_auf_ruft_uns_die_Stimme

Bella, compulsive sketcher of wolves, has not dreamed in years. Unexpectedly, she begins to dream again the night tragedy takes away her first and greatest love. ExB, sort of.
Twilight - Rated: M

Teacher of the Year by Diamondheart78-rec'd by Jaime Arkin

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7197996/1/Teacher_of_the_Year

When Bella has a chance encounter with a sexy stranger, she never believes she'll see him again. Fate however, has a sense of humor. AH/ExB  Twilight - Rated: M

The Note by Lady Gwynedd-rec'd by Drotuno

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7648591/1/The_Note

The note Bella found in her locker raised more questions than it answered.
Twilight - Rated: T

The Search by Amber1983-rec'd by Twilover76

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7345952/1/The_Search

When Bella Swan flees to London to escape her painful and humiliating past she doesn't expect her charismatic new boss to be quite so interested in her secrets... AH. Britishward. Rated M for language and lemons. Twilight - Rated: M

There Are Worse Things I Could Do by EZRocksAngel-rec'd by Jenn Granat

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4578770/1/There_Are_Worse_Things_I_Could_Do

Bella and Edward have a summer affair leaving for two different states when it is over. They end up at the same school and they must figure out how to make their love last despite all the obstacles in their way. AU AH  Twilight - Rated: M

This Heart Renewed by Orchidmoon22-rec'd by Kitty Vuitton

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7341856/1/This_Heart_Renewed

9 years ago Bella Swan had a surgery that saved her life. A humble survivor, she is making a life for herself in a new town. Along the way she meets Edward Masen. Quiet, dark, cold, angry. Can she bring him back to life? Or will the truth ruin it all? Twilight - Rated: M

Unbecoming by BookishQua - rec'd by Katinki

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7772463/1/Unbecoming

In the aftermath of her divorce, a heartbroken Bella Swan looks for danger to give meaning to her life. If only her hot ex-husband would stay out of the picture. AH ExB.
Twilight - Rated M.

Under These Lights by Jaxington-rec'd by Rose Arcadia

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7477495/1/Under_These_Lights

Small town Texas. High school football. Two best friends, one girl. A tragedy that changes everything. All Human. Lemons. The usual suspects. YeeHaw! Twilight - Rated: M

We Used to Be A Love Story by GiveUsAKiss413-rec'd by Twific Crackmum

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5700289/1/We_Used_to_Be_a_Love_Story

500 word chapters, out of sequence. They used to be a love story. Edward/Bella, from childhood to children, they were something special. M for vices. cynicism and losing everything and probably some sex. Angst. Make a story out of this. They were love. Twilight - Rated: M

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A Question of Time by KikiTheDreamer
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6861698/1/A_Question_of_Time
Bella meets the man of her dreams one night, is she ready for it? of course she is! dancing and music and fun times to be had by all. Twilight - Rated: M


Alphabet Weekends by the-glory-days
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4918784/1/Alphabet_Weekends
Bored with their dismal love lives, best friends Edward and Bella come up with the idea of exploring the world of sex using the alphabet for the next twenty-six weekends. What happens when things go from two friends having fun to something serious? AH OOC

Blind Intentions by SammieLynnsMom
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6338168/1/Blind_Intentions
When Edward & Bella's son, Nathan, goes missing it turns their lives upside down. This is the journey they take to find him, & in the process realize everything isn't what it seems. M for language, themes, & future lemons EPOV E/B Eventually NO CHEATING! Twilight - Rated: M


Don't You Forget About Me by 107 yr old Virgin
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7048458/1/Dont_You_Forget_About_Me
Figuring out "Why am I here?" is hard enough on its own. Six strangers with nothing in common, except each other... and a mental hospital, have been given eight hours to figure it all out. This is the chance of their lives. AH/ExB Twilight - Rated: M


Facebook Friends by GreenPuma
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5334078/1/Facebook_Friends
Bella is shocked when her sexy but standoffish lab partner, Edward, friends her on Facebook. Will Alice, convince her to accept Edward's friend request? Or will she write it off as a prank of the conceited, spoiled rich kid she knows him to be? Twilight - Rated: M

Giofógach by ltlerthqak
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6255401/1/Giofogach
I didn't know anything was missing from my life until I met him at the carnival. Were my gypsy lifestyle and unbelievable gift too much for him to accept? And was there something bigger we should have been watching for? AH

Gull to the Wind by ineedyoursway
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7046569/1/Gull_to_the_Wind
All-consuming, irreversible love. Twilight - Rated: M

I Only Want You For Your Body by fatallyobsessed
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5439312/1/I_Only_Want_You_For_Your_Body
In a bid to leave "Boring Bella" behind, Bella and Angela go on a bicoastal road trip. What she doesn't expect is the combo of male models, fortune tellers, bikers, and an artist who sweeps in on the side. Like they say, anything can happen on vacation...

If This is Love by owenic
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7045398/1/If_This_Is_Love
College student Edward Cullen sees a crying girl in the library, and his life is forever changed. Story told in alternating drabbles. Entry for the fandomsfightsthefloods compilation. AH BxE Rated M for good reason. Twilight - Rated: M

It Happened One Night by spanglemaker9
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6944979/1/It_Happened_One_Night
Just one night, just for fun, no strings and no expectations. Simple things never stay that way. Twilight - Rated: M

Love in Idleness by twanza
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6960328/1/Love_In_Idleness
Bella Swan meets the perfect boy during her junior year, but when she finds out he's a freshman, and an evil mastermind, all hell breaks lose.

Love is the End by phoebes.promise
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6445022/1/Love_is_the_End
If he had only spoken the right words at the right time she would be his forever. Instead, they ache, love and long for each other in silence. A bittersweet love story desperately searching for a happily ever after. E/B, AH, M.  Twilight - Rated: M

Once and Future Lovers by littlesecret84
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6996824/1/once_and_future_lovers
He told me once that he preferred brunettes, but his fingers were always playing with long, blonde strands. He could never make up his mind... until he did. And now that I'm back I don't think he deserves a second chance.

Pride and Professionalism by LeahtheWeary
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5592023/1/
Bella Swan lands her first "real" job at Masen and Cullen Law Firm as a legal assistant. Edward Cullen is her "HOT" tempered boss. How will she handle her unwanted, lust-filled attraction to him? Political Correctness? Not so much! AH Twilight - Rated: M

Setting It All Up by NoelleSeven
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5982204/1/Setting_It_All_Up
Will geeky Edward ever be able to talk to his crush, star volleyball player Bella Swan? Maybe his online friend can help... Now expanded into a story AH/OOC

Seven Day Weekend by JandMsMommy
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6218782/1/Seven_Day_Weekend
They were young, in love...and they raised hell for seven days. AH, E/B, Very OOC, lemons, Promised HEA Twilight - Rated: M

Texts from Last Night by EverythingIDo
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5657052/1/Texts_From_Last_Night
Reunited for the first time since college for the week of Alice and Jasper's destination wedding, Bella and Edward are single at the same time for the first time. Once best friends, will they find more? AH, Canon Couples. Twilight - Rated: M

The Elusive Mr. Cullen by dariachenowith
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6972004/1/The_Elusive_Mr_Cullen
Bella is a high class escort, Edward her newest client. They soon realize that there's more between them than great sex and witty conversations. While Bella doesn't believe in fairy tales, her life seems to be turning into one fast. Or is it? AH/OOC Twilight - Rated: M

The White Swan Lodge by jarkin33
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6389047/1/The_White_Swan_Lodge
Tragedy led her there. Commitment forced him there. Can a place of beauty and solitude hold the fate they were both seeking…  Twilight - Rated: M

True Love Way by TeamBella23
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6428102/1/True_Love_Way
Moving Trucks and Sunglasses. Rollerblades and Heart Shaped Potatoes. M&M's for Smiles and Notes Across Lawns. "Sometimes I'm just sad." and "I fucking love you hard." A story about first loves and the struggle to keep it. OOC/AH Drabble. Heavy Themes.

Unexpected Company by SaveAVolvoRideAVampire
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6482040/1/Unexpected_Company
Was once a one shot, now an extended story. Bella gets pissed at her best friend and werewolf Jacob and marches into the woods to find him. What happens when she can't find him but someone finds her instead?Full of lemons! Twilight - Rated: M 

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539 Minutes by CaraNo
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6760362/1/539_minutes
It starts perfectly on this September morning. A young couple, very much in love, living on Manhattan. It's the 11th day of the month. The year is 2001. A two-shot. BPOV and EPOV.
Twilight - Rated: M

A River Between by WildRedPoppies
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6991987/1/A_River_Between
Privileged heiress Bella Swan lost everything, incl her family's prized books. Son of rival family Edward Cullen buys the collection and offers her a job. Things get complicated as they enter into an arrangement - she wants her books back; he wants her. Twilight - Rated: M

Club Elite by Breath-of-Twilight 
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6747488/1/Club_Elite
Bella has adored Edward from afar for far too long. When a mysterious invite and valentine shows up on her desk, Bella buckles-down and does what she thinks she has to to get his attention. Never in her wildest dreams could she imagine the outcome. Twilight - Rated: M

Evening the Score by DiamondHeart78
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6121015/1/Evening_the_Score
Bella is a relationship-weary sports journalist. Edward is a playboy, ex-pat American soccer player in London. When they meet, will they connect or kill each other?

House of Hope by rbsschess 
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5947224/1/House_of_Hope
Bella is a 27 year old widow whose late husband has given her a task to help her live and hopefully find love again. Edward is a 40 year old CEO who has learned the hard way that women are gold diggers. Can he look past his misconceptions to find love? Twilight - Rated: M

I Run to You by MidnightTrain
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5537263/1/I_Run_to_You
For five years, Bella Swan and Jasper Whitlock have lived as carefree vagabonds. In an old Mustang, they roam from town to town across the country. But they are broken; and they are running. So what happens when the past catches up to them? BxE. OOC, AH
Twilight - Rated: M

Inside Man by ooza
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7043140/1/
With his parole fast approaching, inmate Edward Masen is looking for a friend. College student Bella Swan stumbles across his profile on a prison pen-pal website. Their friendship is formed over written words, but will it last once he rejoins her world? Twilight - Rated: M

Living Backwards by ciaobella27 
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5074723/1/Living_Backwards
At 27, Bella Swan is not the mousy and shy girl she once was in high school. After hitting her head, she awakens to find herself back in 1999 during her senior year. How can you go back and repeat history when you aren't That Bella anymore? ExB, AU/AH Twilight - Rated: M

Love is the End by phoebes.promise
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6445022/1/Love_is_the_End
If he had only spoken the right words at the right time she would be his forever. Instead, they ache, love and long for each other in silence. A bittersweet love story desperately searching for a happily ever after. E/B, AH, M.

Meet the Masens by FictionFreak95
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6987169/1/Meet_the_Masens
Edward Cullen was done with cons until Marcus Volturi pulled him back in for one more job with his new front man, Bella Swan. Edward wants out for good but in a world based on deceit, who can he trust? AH BxE possible lemons if they don't kill each other. Twilight - Rated: M

Offside by Savage7289
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7036128/1/
Edward's the star keeper for the Forks High School soccer team, and is already being scouted by leagues overseas. Bella's just moved from Phoenix and interferes with his…focus. Soccerward lives! Rated M for the good stuff, of course.

Rose Like Thunder by YellowGlue
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5739878/1/Rose_Like_Thunder
Edward's POV of a plotline parallel to "The Worst of Weather". Snideward. Spitefulward. Slightly Darkward must face the consequences of his choices. M for lemons and fluffiness in future chapters. Twilight - Rated: M

Soulmates Feeling Belonging by CaraNo
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7022184/1/Soulmates_Feeling_Belonging
Edward and Jasper returns to Jasper's hometown when Edward lands the position of Forks Hospital's newest therapist. Bella's in need of a therapist to get out of her dead marriage. You can't help who you fall for. ExJ ExBxJ ExB JxA. No angst. EPOV & BPOV Twilight - Rated: M -

Sleep on the Floor by sexycereal
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6228262/9/Sleep_On_The_Floor
He steals my coffee first, my virginity second and my heart third. College fluff. AH.

The Unaccompanied Soul by JMCullen09
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5746842/1/The_Unaccompanied_Soul
An old, dilapidated hospital residing in the outskirts of Forks, WA sits untouched, yet it's the focus of many tales, including one of a young man who resides there. He's believed to be either ghost or murderer. But it's all just tales, right? Twilight - Rated: M

There is a Light by BellaDonna Cullen
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7015642/1/There_is_a_Light
This was 1987; before the Internet, before Twitter, before Facebook – this was back when it was still possible for people not to know about things: big things - like bands, and little things - like G-spots. AH, ExB, with some other parings along the way. Twilight - Rated: M

Under Your Spell by YMBuddy
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6678551/1/Under_Your_Spell
Edward gets into a car accident and is told he has a wife, Bella. Problem is Edward doesn't remember her; It is as if he just met her for the very first time. Something tells him his cousin, James, has something to do with this. Rated M for a Reason. Twilight - Rated: M

Worst of Weather by YellowGlue
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5550249/1/The_Worst_of_Weather
Bella comes home for Christmas break from her freshman year away at university to be unexpectedly all shaken up. Snideward. Spitefulward. Slightly Darkward. Rated M for lemons and fluffiness in future chapters. Twilight - Rated: M