Friday, August 10, 2012

Revived Recs




In light of a few of our favorite wips coming back to life after what felt like decades in fandom years, The Lemonade Stand hopes to breathe life back into these classics, to essentially revive them.

These are stories that kept us enthralled while reading and stuck with us through the years and hundreds of other fics. These are stories that are classic and memorable. Stories we won't forget even if they never complete. The Lemonade Stand believes that it's never too late for a good revival. So click, click, click these links, express your LOVE through reviews, pm's-- whichever you prefer, just pump some life back into these guys and let's see if we can ultimately revive them.


A River Between by WildRedPoppies
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6991987/1/A_River_Between 
English heiress Bella Swan becomes destitute and has to work for son of rival family Edward Cullen to stay near her beloved books. Things get complicated as their agendas clash – she wants her books back; he wants her.

A Woman Scorned by Bella Baby24
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5487972/1/A_Woman_Scorned
Bella is betrayed by her husband. She writes a book based on the plan for revenge she wishes she could enact against her ex and his lover. How will Edward react when he sees Bella again and realizes that he's the inspiration behind the best-selling book?

Art School Confidential by farkle
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5208954/1/Art_School_Confidential
Bella finds her artistic muse and total embarrassment in person of life model Edward. How can she get him to model for her when he thinks she is a sex-crazed flake? AU-AH, M for nudity, language, lemons. Canon pairings.

Bittersweet Irony by Sweetvenom69
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5651786/1/Bittersweet_Irony
Bella and Edward's lives have been intertwined since they were born. When Edward and his parents wind up missing, Bella's world spirals out of control. What happens when she finds him years later?


Breaking Trinity by VvBreakingRosevV
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5379823/1/Breaking_Trinity
AH/AU ExB Lemon. Mid-Semester, Senior Year. Bella is escaping Arizona and starting over in Washington. An unexpected hook-up at a party in Port Angeles turns into obsession. What happens when desire becomes too much to control? Rated S for Snarling. Rated: Fiction M - English - Angst/Romance - Edward & Bella - Reviews: 6,060 - Chapters: 30 - Words: 185,856 - Updated: 04-20-11 - Published: 09-15-09

Burn and Shine by Pulse Point
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5346783/1/Burn_and_Shine
At first glance felonious Edward seems like nothing but trouble, but as sheltered college student Bella digs deeper she realizes he is so much more. Possibly too much for her to handle. ExB, AH, rated M for dark/adult themes and profanity

Company Loves Misery by Angstgoddess003
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5577199/1/Company_Loves_Misery 
AH-Edward, current recovering alcoholic, former bully of Bella Swan, must make amends to the one person who refuses to give them. Written for FGB Auction/WA Rehab. Adult Situations. Updated Wed/Sun.


I Want You To Want Me by The Perisher
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5011082/1/I_Want_You_To_Want_Me
'Mr Popular' Edward Cullen, and 'The Freak' Isabella Swan, just got dumped by their first loves. Now they must work together to make their ex's realize what their missing out on. Pretending to fall in love, will they truly develop feelings for each other?

Into the Grey House by pdd912
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5055082/1/Into_the_Grey_House
A twisted plan is set in motion, one that leads Bella into the home of mysterious businessman, Edward Cullen. What follows is a game of seduction that soon spirals out of control, leading to deadly obsession. E/B, AH, D/s, DARK FIC.

Irritable Grizzly Adams by Caligula42
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4542110/1/Irritable_Grizzly_Adams 
New Moon AU. Edward did more than just leave Bella in the woods five years ago. Time goes on as Bella struggles to make a new life without him. What happens when they are accidentally reunited? What was the real lie that Edward told? What will Bella do?

Searching For You by Bellabee66
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5786993/1/Searching_for_You
Edward left Bella almost a year ago. Alice sees Bella in a video that was clearly shot in the Cullen’s home in Forks. OH MY! What will Edward say when he sees her playing his piano, sparkling and who’s the mysterious man?

Trumped Into Bed by gallantcorkscrews
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4575701/1/bTrumped_b_into_bBed_b
On Hiatus. AH OOC. E/B engage in a battle of revenge that results in the demolition of their highschool reputations. Once they tire each other out with their antics, will they JUST DO IT?

What If I Told You by ajsilentvoice
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6719390/1/What_if_I_Told_You
After nearly a year, Bella finally finds a number for the Cullens in Ithaca, New York. A last minute invitation to a reunion bash at Mike Newton's, though, leaves Bella drunk, alone, and holding a cell phone. Will a stupid mistake bring them together?

Wild Swan by Scarlettletters
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4971105/1/Wild_Swan
Bella decides that it's time to find out who she really is and that means stepping out of her privileged life as a Cullen and taking flight on her own. Can different paths lead two people to the same destination? AH


Adoptables

There are times in fic life when even the best laid out stories cannot be completed by the original writer. Whether it be due to real life commitments, time constraints, or writers block one thing rings true; these stories have touched our hearts and are begging to be completed. These stories have been offered up by the original authors for adoption. So open them up, try them out, and if you're brave enough contact the authors so you can be the one to breathe life back into these fics.

House of Lust by Oriana de la Rose
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5008312/1/House_of_Lust
After a car crash, Bella wakes up in a mansion where she agrees to pleasure the owner in exchange for medical care. Edward is the erotic owner who takes it upon himself to "heal" her. Very graphic - be warned.

My Ride Home by ocdmess
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6110197/1/My_Ride_Home
Girl feels betrayed by the world and the people in it. Boy is just sick and tired of following orders. Everybody has secrets. Everybody needs a ride home. All Human, Rated M for language, dark themes & violence. STORY WILL NOT BE COMPLETED

Two Lines by ocdmess
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6909044/1/Two_Lines
The psychic told me that my love line was longer than my life line. How was that even possible? Alternate Universe / Vampires. STORY WILL NOT BE COMPLETED

Thursday, August 9, 2012

TLS Fics Of The Week 8/6 - 8/12/2012



The Best Thing I Ever Did by WhatsMyNomDePlume-rec'd by Jaime Arkin/Nic
Mini-sequel to The Best I Ever Had for FGB. Rated: Fiction M

Review by: anniej13

First things first, if for some reason you haven’t read The Best I Ever Had, you should immediately do that. Right now would be a good time. I’ll wait right here...then you get to indulge on The Best Thing I Ever Did, which is what whatsmynom generously wrote as her Fandom Gives Back piece. A team was formed to win an outtake of TBIEH. What did she give us? A lovely little mini sequel of sorts. Six chapters plus an epilogue with one of the most amazing and funny and sexy Edward and Bella’s we have. Honestly it stands on its own as well.

It picks up about a year into Edward and Bella’s “way more than friends” relationship. Rose and Emmett’s wedding is weeks away so everyone is swept up in the busyness of it all. Now we know Bella isn’t one to be all dreamy over weddings. She’s happy with her life and Edward is a major part of it. No need to rock the boat, right?

"What could they be planning? The wedding is less than two weeks away," Alice says. "And Rose would flip if she didn't have utter and absolute control over every part of it. Rose and Emmett might be the ones getting married, but really it's Esme and Rose's wedding."
I laugh, nodding in agreement. "I mean, I can only hope she gets this out of her system before Edward and I… you know. Whatever." I wave my hand.
Alice grins and hugs me to her side. "Aww, look at you. Vaguely insinuating long-term commitment with hand gestures." She places both hands over her heart and pretends to tear up. "You've grown so much."
Thanks to a little conversation with Alice in the first chapter Bella finds herself reluctantly obsessed with the possibility of Edward proposing to her. Or not. She’s starts acting even more like a crazy person.
"Do you think… I mean, it totally makes sense. Don't you think he's planning something?"

"Edward?"

"Yeah! He's planning a surprise for your one-year anniversary," Alice says.

"What surprise could he be planning that he needs Emmett's help? I doubt Em's thinking about Edward's and my anniversary. It's like three days after he gets married."

"It's two days. You're so bad at math."

"What?"

Alice rolls her eyes. "Em and Rose get married on the Saturday before Valentines' Day, which is two, not three, days before Monday, which is your anniversary."

"Fine, whatever. The point still stands. What would Edward be bothering Emmett about this close to his wedding?"

"Maybe…" Alice's eyes widen. "Maybe he's getting advice on how to propose."

I nearly drop my coffee.

"He's not proposing," I tell Alice, sounding more sure than I am. He's not proposing. He's not.

He's not.

Is he?

And so it begins. Bella obsessing over if and when Edward will propose. Bella can sense that he is hiding something yet he refuses to tell her. It’s absolutely hilarious. She drives him crazy. And continuing with the format of TBIEH, the story is told from Bella POV, but at the end of each chapter we get a snippet of Edward’s POV. In this case each chapter has his POV of the night he HAS proposed. It’s really quite brilliant the way she weaves it together. And Edward’s POV will melt you into a puddle on the floor.

"You get me going," you tell me as you remove my shirt. I like the sound of that. "But still… I feel like we should be doing something special. Something different."

"Like what?"

"I don't know… maybe we should do it outside? We haven't ever really done that."

"It's February."

"Good point. Maybe dirty talk? We don't really—"

I cover your mouth with my lips to get you to stop. "How about no talk?" I say, kissing your breast on top of your bra before nudging it away with my nose and then kissing the same spot again. When you moan, I can feel the vibrations against my hand. I like to make you shake.And after that there's no talk for awhile because there are no words that can adequately describe this. We touch and move, rub and taste, and it's amazing, like it always is. But you asked me for something and I have to at least try to give it to you.

"I don't know about dirty talk," I say, barely understanding how I form words as I move in and out, which makes you move in a way that blows my mind. "But how about I tell you that I want you like this, always, with me and on me."


"Edward," you moan quietly, and move your hips faster. I think that means you like it and that only spurs me on more.

See what I’m saying? I just adore him. I think this should be the official reading material for all boyfriends and husbands. With a note: ‘Read this and learn. Thanks. I love you.’ Haha

I don’t want to give away the entire ending but I’ll share the first time Bella thinks he’s going to propose. Upon seeing a Tiffany’s bag on the dining table she knows this is it. I couldn’t stop laughing when I read this.

I'm still standing in the same place, staring at the Tiffany's bag, when Edward walks out of the shower. Without thinking, I blurt out, "If you get down on one knee in that towel, your penis will stick out."

His face creases in confusion. "Well… that's a strange thing to say." He walks over and kisses me quickly, like he always does when I come home. Laughing, he says, "And why exactly am I getting down on one knee?" Uh oh. Oh no. Oh god. He's not going— "Don't guys only do that when they're about to propo…" He trails off when he spies the bag on the kitchen table.

But instead of going into shock-freak out mode like I have, he just laughs again. "That? Those are the wedding rings. Em asked me to hold onto them since I'm the best man." I don't say anything and he snaps in front of my face twice. "Wedding rings, Bella. Rose and Emmett's. Which means not yours and mine."

I wish I could just say something coherent, but my brain is going a million miles a minute. I'm supposed to be relieved that he's not proposing; I'm me, Bella Swan, so commitment-phobic that I got skittish when I joined Netflix.

"So it's not an engagement ring?" I say, slowly.

He keeps one hand on the knot on his towel and cups my cheek with the other. "No, it's not. I'm not proposing. I know you have reservations about marriage; I am not going to push you into anything."

"Okay," I say, still completely bewildered and caught off guard. Because yes, I used to be really scared of settling down… until Edward. I'm not that girl anymore; I'm the one who spilled the beans about us dating to our friends; I'm the one who suggested moving in together and I'm the one moved my stuff in here. I'm still an idiot, of course, because I balked when Alice suggested that he might propose, and somehow didn't even realized that in the last few days, I've started looking forward to his proposal. Edward has changed me for the better without even trying. Maybe because he wasn't trying.

Isn’t he the sweetest? He knows her so well. But he’s not aware of her sudden change of heart, yet. There are multiple incidents where Bella continues to think he’s going to propose. Our boy is no dummy and you can bet when he does do it it’s well worth all the theatrics and guessing. Bella’s mission to annoy Edward into proposing is full of endless laughs. I am so tempted to quote more but that would defeat the purpose.

I really can’t say enough good things about these two. I sincerely hope these two exist in real life and they’re are out there living their lives together.

Whatsmynom has an amazing talent at writing dialogue and building her characters and the world surrounding them. It’s natural and witty and flowing. It will make you laugh hysterically and swoon swoon swoon. This is all fluff here, you guys. Sometimes we all just need a little fluff.

This is one of my favorite stories to re-read, both TBIEH and THTIED. It will always put a smile on my face. So please drop in and give it a read. I promise it will become (if it’s not already) one of your all time favorites. xo





I Remain, Yours by Momatu-rec'd by PAWsPeaches
Bella is unexpectedly given an antique desk that once belonged to Edward, and in it she finds a letter he wrote to his cousin in 1918. She responds and sets them off on a journey neither could ever have expected. Perhaps there are some things we aren't meant to understand, just accept... Will eventually contain character death - NOT Edward or Bella. Rated: Fiction M


Just a Number by LyricalKris-rec'd by Nic
Numbers are often invisible obstacles. For Edward, a significant age difference between him and Bella dictates the confines of their relationship. Can Bella teach him that sometimes a number is just a number? Rated: Fiction M


The Decision by Windchymes-rec'd by Suebee Betafairy
Edward made a decision after that second biology lesson. Two years later that decision is challenged. Rated: Fiction M


What If by Twihart21-rec'd by Soapy Mayhem
Edward is a successful defense attorney living in LA. He lives a lonely, predictable life. But one day, he wakes up in an unfamiliar house, in an unfamiliar room with Bella laying next to him. Will he ever want to wake up from this dream? AH EPOV Rated: Fiction M 

Sunday, August 5, 2012

Meet the Poll: Please choose FIVE that move you most!




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 Thousand Leaves by Bellasunshine-rec'd by Nic
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6276284/1/A_Thousand_Leaves
Isabella Swan grew up as the best friend of Alice Cullen, younger sister of Edward Cullen, who was never nice to Bella despite her being an "honorary Cullen." Everything changes when Edward is sent to prison for the murder of Bella's mother. Rated: Fiction M

All the President's Men by Shahula-rec'd by Nic
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8284901/1/All_the_Presidents_Men
He's the most powerful man in the world, with nothing beyond his reach or influence. But is it enough to bring her back? Only time will tell. Presidentward. AH, Rated M

A Love So Broken by Mafaldac-rec'd by Jaime Arkin
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8341391/1/A_Love_So_Broken
A story about a love broken by life. By lies and betrayal. By accidents and stupidity. A story about one boy and one girl hitting the bottom and climbing their way back up. ExB/AH Written based on WitFit prompts beginning July 17, 2012 . Rated: Fiction M

Bella's Second Chance by Jayhawkbb-rec'd by Jenn Granat
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5662670/1/Bellas_Second_Chance
Widowed Bella realizes she needs to get some fun back in her life. When fate throws an old love in her path, will she take the second chance she's been given? ExB, A/H, rated M for language and eventual lemons. Rated: Fiction M

Between the Soil & the Sky by xNimC-rec'd by Rose Arcadia
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7821918/1/Between_the_Soil_the_Sky
In between dreams and reality, there is a place where happiness lies. One must not make the mistake of relying on one or the other. As the ultimate daydreamer, Bella Swan learns this lesson the hard way. A lesson in the form of Edward Cullen, her new best friend. Rated: Fiction M

Evading Edward by VampiresHaveLaws-rec'd by DiamondHeart78
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5399084/1/Evading_Edward
Bella's first encounter with Edward instantly leads to a mutual dislike. She is the new girl in town that has attracted more than one admirer and he's the boy who usually gets what he wants. So how will one evade when the other is set to conquer? AH Rated: Fiction M

Forever Bound by Green Fallen Leaves-rec'd by Dessie Dhiee Masen
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5461553/1/Forever_Bound
Edward and Bella are engaged to be married. It is not a marriage of love, it is a betrothal. But can their relationship blossom in to love or are they destined to hate each other?
Rated: Fiction M

Going For the Gold by Bethaboo-rec'd by Dandie Goose
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4483468/1/Going_for_the_Gold
Edward Cullen, an Olympic swimming star, goes to Beijing with winning gold medals on his mind, but is distracted by the beautiful but clumsy reporter he meets on his way. All Human AU, co-written by tameleine. Rated: Fiction M

Hunted in Seattle by TwiloverSue-rec'd by Nic
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8342904/1/Hunted_In_Seattle
Edward wasn't the only vampire to find Bella's scent mouthwatering. A delay in her journey meant she never made it to Forks, but she did become a vampire…in the worst possible way. Quick Fic. Rated M for mild horror, violence, and probable lemons. No rape or graphic violence . Edward & Bella HEA...eventually. Rated: Fiction M

I Hate You With an Insurmountable Passion by Crittab-rec'd by Dessie Dhiee Masen
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5445513/1/I_bHate_b_You_with_an_Insurmountable_Passion
Bella Swan would like to think she truly hates Edward Cullen. Of course, that's what makes sex with him so damn fun. E/B, All Human, AU. Rated a hard M for Lemons. Complete. NEW: An outtake auctioned off in support of Haiti! Rated: Fiction M

Innocent by Anna0804-rec'd by PrettyKitty 
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8366109/1/InnocentBella's
Artist life was a strict routine built to keep her from remembering the one that hurt her. And her life was full of people who were desperate for her to forget. Someone had spread a vicious lie about Bella that sent him away from her 5 years ago for what she thought was forever. What will she do when he returns to her life? Rated: Fiction M

Jar of Hearts by Sunflowersongs-rec'd by Edmazing
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7423598/1/Jar_of_Hearts
Bella Swan, a shy, quiet librarian finds herself bewildered to be pursued by the handsome and charming anthropology student Edward Cullen. A little drama, a tiny bit of angst, a little humor, a lot of romance. Rated: Fiction M

Merciless by Imraven-rec'd by Nic
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8128945/1/Merciless
10 years ago, he made the biggest mistake of his life by leaving her. Now, a cold and ruthless, emotionally dark multi-billionaire, he will do everything in his power to make her his again. He will be merciless. AU/OOC. Rated: Fiction M

Semper Paratus: That Others May Live by RainyGirl1978-rec'd by Nic
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7263267/1/Semper_Paratus_That_Others_May_Live
Reluctant widow, Bella, attempts to break out of her rut by going out with the handsome & cocky Coast Guard officer, Edward. Can he win her heart & who will rescue whom? AH, Rated M just in case. Rated: Fiction M

Singing Softly by FeathersEverywhere-rec'd by Nic
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6046255/1/Singing_Softly
Bella runs Karaoke night at Eclipse bar twice a week. Edward comes in each time but leaves with a different woman every time. Will their love of singing and karaoke lead them to each other or will Edward continue with his playboy ways? Rated: Fiction M

Survival of the Soul by Lady Saffir-rec'd by Nic
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4638631/1/Survival_of_the_Soul
The trauma suffered by Bella for three years has left lasting mental scars. Surrounded by the support and love of the Cullen family, Bella begins to grow and finds out there is more to life than simply surviving. Rated: Fiction M

Tangled Up in Blue by TxBirdie-rec'd by Kelli Knutzon
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5945379/1/Tangled_Up_In_Blue
Edward Cullen is looking for inspiration to write THE American novel. Bella Swan is looking for inspiration, any inspiration, to pull her from her doldrums existence. But what they find in each other, neither of them could have expected. Rated: Fiction M

The Cullen Campaign by Belladonna1472-rec'd by Dessie Dhiee Masen
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5853742/1/The_Cullen_Campaign
Edward Cullen and Isabella Swan both have parents who are powerful on Capitol Hill. Problem is, their families are political enemies. What happens when Democrat!Edward and Republican!Bella bump into each other at Union Station in D.C.? AH. ExB. COMPLETE.
Rated: Fiction M

The Impasse by BittenInCA-rec'd by Nic
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5705097/1/The_Impasse
Bella Swan is the Editor in Chief of a successful magazine, life for her is simple and content until Edward Cullen takes the helm at Cullen Publishing and becomes her new boss turning her world upside down. AH/AU. Rated: Fiction M

Unintended by Knicnort3-rec'd by Dessie Dhiee Masen
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7390196/1/Unintended
Edward didn't care about anything or anyone, but a cruel scam on the pastor's daughter sends his world upside down.A meaningless night to him results in a teen pregnancy followed by a marriage that neither of them wants. *AH* EPOV* Rated: Fiction M

Saturday, August 4, 2012

TLS Fics Of The Week 7/30 - 8/5/2012: The Fab Five Features are up!




Between the Covers by CosmoSydney
 Every day a different book. Every book a different message. As Bella deliberately works her way through the library, will Edward be able to read between the covers? Rated: Fiction M

Review by: Kourt17

This fic had me wanting to put down my Kindle and head out to the library! Between the Covers by CosmoSydney is a great Edward/Bella story of falling hard and fast in the library. 

Bella and Edward are home for the summer from college. Bella has a plan and uses her wits and parts of books to get what she wants. Edward is the unsuspecting library clerk who gets mesmerized by the beautiful library patron. I loved how Bella used sections of her favorite books and her feminine wiles to give Edward a hint at what she wants.

“Does she realize her nipples are visible? Does she care? Maybe she wants me to see them?”

The alternating POV’s let us in on both sides and we know they are really into each other. While her efforts and book selections might confuse Edward at first they do their job by getting him to think of her....all the time.

They are both coy and shy to start with, long looks through the library and check-out flirting but when they start talking they have an undeniable chemistry. It all really starts when Bella checks out Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.  Edward decides to read along with her then makes sure to give her his number in case he needs to talk about the book.  That Edward is a smooth one. His first text.....before she even leaves the parking lot...

”I have to warn you. I might have a lot of questions.”

After their night of texts and talking the next day at the library is one not to be forgotten. They are sweet and hot and just so right for each other.

“Today is the best day of my life. Bella just admitted she masturbated last night. Bella just touched my cock.” 

Did I mention they are hot?

 It is a whirlwind romance with the reader hanging onto every word and becoming anxious for more. Bella wants her sexual awakening while Edward is trying to be a gentleman. Bella is relentless...

"Nope. I was just...thinking about...you know, the human body or whatever. Actually...I was really thinking about certain parts of the human anatomy."

Edward does not stand a chance.

Who will win out.....it is a battle of wills.

I truly loved this story. It was fast paced and a joy to read. Cosmo and Sydney flowed together seamlessly and wrote a fic that will always be one of my favorites.


Out of the Mouths of Babes by Edward's Eternal
 Dr. Edward Cullen loves his job, but lives for his daughter. When her little world explodes he will do anything to piece it back together. But could the solution also bring him the happiness he didn't realize he was missing? Rated: Fiction M


Cutlass by Tkegl
 Isabella Swan is certain notorious pirate, Edward Cullen, murdered her father and stole his prized cutlass. Out for revenge, she sneaks onto his ship, but Captain Cullen claims she has the wrong man. A tale of the search for truth…and treasure of course. Rated: Fiction M



Stranger Than Fiction by MasenVixen
Six years after Edward left, Bella's written a bestselling book about a girl and the vampire who loves her. Edward returns to her, hell-bent on recapturing the happily ever after that he destroyed. AU. Rated M for lemons. Rated: Fiction M



The Man Who Can't Be Moved by Jenny0719
Bella Swan is personal assistant to 'The Sexiest Man Alive', Edward Masen. Their natural chemistry has them giving into temptation, but will Edward's fame tear them apart? Or bring them closer together? Rated: Fiction M

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