Meet the Poll: What we read in TLS this week

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 Hope Renewed by Hopesparkles

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7586716/1/A_Hope_Renewed

A misunderstanding leads to a forced marriage between Bella who is caring for her ailing father after losing their home, and Edward who has recently inherited his uncle's estate and has no intention of taking a wife. All Human/Regency era fic.



All That Remains by TheEdwardians-rec'd by Dragnfli Threethreesix

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6723327/1/All_That_Remains

He had it all; perfect wife, beautiful children and a job he loved. Until she walked into his life and turned it upside down. When the dust settles after fate is through with them, who will be left standing? Twilight - Rated: M


An Abridged Account by Alchemilla Mollis

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5164036/1/An_Abridged_Account

An Abridged Account of the Sexual History of Edward Cullen, as told to Bella Swan. Edward recounts a somewhat disastrous history of encounters with women through the 20th century, as Bella become more and more impatient to have an encounter of their own.




An Imperfect Love by Mistyhaze420-rec'd by Agrutle

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5080257/1/

After Edward leaves Bella & Alice leaves Jasper, their worlds collide. They have no one to turn to but each other for comfort and become good friends...but maybe more. But is it enough to mean forever? Graphic language, lemons in the future. J&B Twilight - Rated: M



Contextually Speaking by Cosmogirl7481-rec'd by Jaime Arkin

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7816783/1/

Bella spends her days surrounded by books and her nights immersed in them. Reading but not living. Imagining but not experiencing. One night changes everything. A story about wrong numbers and a stranger with all the right words. Twilight - Rated: M



Better Than Pie by Savannavansmutsmut

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7793773/1/Better_than_Pie

Bella decides marriage will solve her financial problems and auctions herself off as a wife, only to be bought by an unsuspecting Edward who cares for his meddling Down Syndrome brother, Emmett. All human and cannon.




Crash & Burn by TwistarJunkie-rec'd by Dragnfli Threethreesix


http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7642507/1/Crash_Burn

When Bella Swan moves to Forks and runs into the Cullens, she finally feels like she's home, but the absence of one proves to trouble her. Edward, now the black sheep of the family, lives life plagued by drug addiction. Could Bella be his saving grace? Twilight - Rated: M




Dine & Dash by Katherine-Alexis-Tyler-'K.A.T-rec'd by Jo Kline

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7010018/1/Dine_and_Dash

Bella gets dared dine&dash but gets caught by the restaurants owner, Edward Cullen.19 year old deadly sexy gang leader and the enemy of the gang her bestfriend Jacob belongs to.Now shes stuck in his territory to avoid a permanent record.AH Possessward Twilight - Rated: M



Fatherhood, Formula & Other F Words by Anhanninen-rec'd by Jaime Arkin

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7520210/1/

When man-whore, foul-mouthed Edward's life takes an unexpected turn, he's left with a baby to raise. With the help of a friendly neighbor, he learns sometimes the unexpected could be the best thing that's ever happened. All Human Twilight - Rated: M



For Whom The Bell Tolls by Cyrabear-rec'd by Evilnat

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6460691/1/For_Whom_The_Bell_Tolls

There's a dusty old bookstore in Seattle where the proprietor keeps odd hours and knows the location of every book in his stock. What surprises hide in its stacks? Twilight - Rated: M



Get Me to You by Chicklette-rec'd by Edmazing

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5252934/1/Get_Me_to_You

Winner of Winter 2010 Indie! Pet names and Pop Tarts. Sunday mornings with Etta and Ella. Cibola. Candymouth. You finally realize the truth. What if it's too late? M for drinking, drug use, sex and effing language. ExBxJxAxEm/POV, AH, OOC. Twilight - Rated: M



Going Under by Sparklnfade-rec'd by Jaime Arkin

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7728698/1/

It's been ten years since the summer Bella Swan's life changed. What will happen when she comes face to face with the reason for it? She went under once, will she go under again? AH ExB

Twilight - Rated: M



High Anxiety by EdwardsBloodType-rec'd by Suebee Betafairy

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5222490/1/High_Anxiety

Cute, trendy Bella returns home to escape the heartache of her past. She immediately befriends neighbors Jasper and Edward, bonding with them in the treehouse out back. Bella and Edward discover they have more in common than they ever dreamed of. AH A/U Twilight - Rated: M



Mood Ring by Lifelesslyndsey-rec'd by Agrutle

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5413744/1/bMood_b_bRing_b

When there is nothing left for Bella, she decided she wants out. Standing in front of the white house, razor blade in hand, she says good bye the only way she can think of. A bloody good bye. But who cut's there wrists at a vampires house?JxB Lemons ahead Twilight - Rated: M



Reboot by Diana Law-rec'd by Mina Rivera

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6222640/1/Reboot

It's near the end of Breaking Dawn and the Volturi Confrontation does NOT end peacefully. They attack and Bella and Edward both die. So how come it's Bella's first day in Forks, all over again? BxE, AU Lemons & Fluff Continued From Athey! COMPLETE! Twilight - Rated: M



Speaking In Code by Mamabean-rec'd by Dragnfli Threethreesix

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7399839/1/Speaking_in_Code

Edward Cullen's trash is his neighbors' torture, and now his house is in violation of Chapter 36 of the Seattle Municipal Code. When Inspector Swan shows up to issue a citation, sparks will fly! ExB, AH  Twilight - Rated: M



Take This Heart by Bookwormbaby2580-rec'd by Mina Rivera

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6386219/1/Take_This_Heart

Bella's life is a constant choice between bad and worse until she moves to Forks and meets the one man who can ease her burdens. But trust doesn't always come easily, especially when life has taught you that you're safer on your own. M for abuse and sex. Twilight - Rated: M



The Foreign Papers by Javamomma0921-rec'd by Ryden

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6695089/1/The_Foreign_Papers

AU - Bella Swan is an expert in antique documents. When the paper trail she is following leads overseas and she finds herself enamored with an enigmatic man named Edward Masen, will her training be enough to help her solve the mystery surrounding him? Twilight - Rated: M



The Life and Death of Isabella Swan by ImHereToReview-rec'd by Kitty Vuitton

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7550056/1/The_Life_and_Death_of_Isabella_Swan

Isabella Swan's battle with a near constant illness baffles doctors. Can anyone find the cure before it's too late? E&B, canon pairings, lemons to come  Twilight - Rated: M



The Mirrors by Adorablecullens-rec'd by Tracy Cotton Geuea

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4971734/1/The_Mirrors

Teddy's secret and magical childhood is lost when a family heirloom is destroyed, changing his life forever. Now an adult, can Edward open himself back up to magic and love when he meets a beautiful - and hauntingly familiar - woman in real life? Twilight - Rated: M



The Selkie Wife by Lissa Bryan-rec'd by Mina Rivera

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7598322/1/The_Selkie_Wife

Set during the reign of "Bloody Mary" Tudor. Bella is captured by Edward to raise his daughter. He promises to release her one day, but will he? Court intrigues and danger around every corner. Can they, and their new-found love, survive? Rated M/OOC/AU Twilight - Rated: M



This Is Who I Am by Pattyrose-rec'd by Rose Arcadia

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5980177/1/This_Is_Who_I_Am

Edward Cullen, successful business exec/playboy/all around bad boy. Bella Swan, divorced mom/graphic artist/unwilling to trust her heart to the likes of someone like Edward again. Will she give him a chance? Does he even deserve one? Twilight - Rated: M



To Have & To Hold by Shahula-rec'd by Nic

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6956161/1/To_Have_and_To_Hold

One night of passion leads to big changes for Bella as she faces the consequences. But will she fess up to their actions or keep the forbidden romance going? Is he hers to have and to hold or will he be another's before its all over? Rated M,AH,BxE  Twilight - Rated: M



Unplanned Perfection by Littlecat358-rec'd by Agrutle

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6229263/1/

Bella and Alice were best friends, which made Bella the only girl off limits to Alice's brother Edward. When a party the summer after graduation gets out of control, Bella's world is turned upside down. "He doesn't know. I don't want him to." Twilight - Rated: M



Water Landing by Camoozle-rec'd by VampsHaveLaws

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7588907/1/Water_Landing

High School's a lot like a plane crash. You check for the exit. You secure your mask. And if you're lucky, you survive. AU, AH, All EPOV. Twilight - Rated: M

TLS Fics of the Week May 3 - 9, 2011 -

Check in tomorrow for full reviews on the fantastic four this week!

The Foreign Papers by javamomma0921
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6695089/1/The_Foreign_Papers
   
AU - Bella Swan is an expert in antique documents. When the paper trail she is following leads overseas and she finds herself enamored with an enigmatic man named Edward Masen, will her training be enough to help her solve the mystery surrounding him?


Whispered Words and False Promises by lambcullen
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6495540/1/

 Words whispered while drunk are coming back to haunt Bella. A commitment was made, a contract signed, and now Edward is here to collect what was promised. A random tale of citrusy love, started in the oddest of circumstances. E&B OOC

A Thousand Leaves by BellaSunshine
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6276284/1/
 
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. AU-Human

Pigtails by Tinley Einde
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6524202/1/Pigtails

"I just don't want this to be over. I know it should be. Hell, I just gave you a list of reasons why I should walk away." Will he give in to her teasing ways, or will he take the advice of a friend, "Just one word, E. Jailbait."? AH/OOC/BxE

Meet the Poll - What We're Reading this week in TLS

A new Poll has gone up for the coming week and since votes have already been placed I cannot edit my mistake. On the Poll, Secrets and Lies by BellaScotia is listed as Lies and Secrets. My bad Y'all. Blogger hates me and has messed with me awful today so I twisted that one terribly. SO sorry.

The Proper Links and Titles to all poll guests are below:
A Thousand Leaves by BellaSunshine
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6276284/1/

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. AU-Human

An Undefined Affair by jayhawkbb
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6009627/1/

Bella, recovering from a broken heart, meets Edward, who isolates himself emotionally. Their attraction is immediate, but can they be friends and lovers - without the love? BxE, all the regs, some drama, some funny, lemony, language AH

Firefly in Summer by primarycolors
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6672297/1/Firefly_in_Summer

Edward finds himself back in the little beach town of his childhood when he inherits the local bar from his uncle. The elusive, pretty girl next door has killer legs, a sketchbook and secrets that are slowly eating her alive.

Hunk O' Burnin' Love by AS Presley
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6449815/1/Hunk_O_Burnin_Love

Follow E as he makes a name for himself and sends thousands of girls into a frenzy by gyrating his hips. See what happens when he finds love and maybe fame. But are things always what they seem? This is the story where Elvis lives! Collab- MzB & Robicorn

Secrets and Lies by BellaScotia
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6331684/1/Secrets_and_Lies

Bella once told a lie. A lie that cost her everything she ever wanted. 10yrs later, she returns to her hometown to an ailing father, an angry ex-best friend, and the man from whom she has kept a secret that threatens to unravel her existence. AH OOC M

Life is What Happens by stillwaters72
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6513393/8/Life_is_What_Happens

Back in Forks, newly divorced and single Mom, Bella plans to follow her old dreams. What happens when she finds herself pursued by a handsome young man? Will she be willing to love again? AH/Romance/Angst/Mid-Life Crisis/Rated M for Content and Language

Little Green and Easybella by Betti Gefecht
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6412470/1/Little_Green_and_Easybella

Bella and Edward have met before. She only remembers a silent little boy, he doesn't remember her at all. When they see each other again after years, nothing's the same any more. ExB, AU, AH. Lemon: yes. Smut: no. Entry for the "Cherry Exchange" contest

No Holds Barred by jayhawkbb
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6340870/1/

When Bella opens her dance studio right next to Edward's bar, will Edward hate her...or will he fall for the girl next door? BxE, AH, OOC, rated M for naughty language and behavior.

Oceans of Doubt by Belindella
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6357166/1/

A bookish girl is taken from her friends at Forks High and dropped into an ocean of suntanned strangers—LA. A popular surfer tells his secret only to her. Can a holiday in Mexico change their set futures? Edward & Bella love story. AH/OOC/M

Perfectly Lonely by twilightbyus
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6684352/1/Perfectly_Lonely

Bella was content with her single life until she met Edward, a moody bull riding cowboy.

Pigtails by Tinley Einde
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6524202/1/Pigtails

"I just don't want this to be over. I know it should be. Hell, I just gave you a list of reasons why I should walk away." Will he give in to her teasing ways, or will he take the advice of a friend, "Just one word, E. Jailbait."? AH/OOC/BxE

Pressed for Time by twanza & Chele681
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5900025/1/Pressed_For_Time

Is it possible to fall in love in five minutes? "He showed me what he was reading and, accidentally, I think he may have shown me his soul." Collaboration with the amazing Chele681. AH, BxE.

Stockholm Syndrome by smmiskimen
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5733232/1/Stockholm_Syndrome

Companion fic to Stockholm Syndrome. Edward takes Bella on her first day at Forks High. What will his family do? What will they tell Charlie? How will Bella react to her new vampire captors? M for themes and situations. Darkward, AU, Cannon pairings.

The Foreign Papers by javamomma0921
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6695089/1/The_Foreign_Papers

AU - Bella Swan is an expert in antique documents. When the paper trail she is following leads overseas and she finds herself enamored with an enigmatic man named Edward Masen, will her training be enough to help her solve the mystery surrounding him?

Two Lines by ocdmess
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6909044/1/

The psychic told me that my love line was longer than my life line. How was that even possible? AU / mature themes

Whispered Words and False Promises by lambcullen
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6495540/1/

Words whispered while drunk are coming back to haunt Bella. A commitment was made, a contract signed, and now Edward is here to collect what was promised. A random tale of citrusy love, started in the oddest of circumstances. E&B OOC

With the Lights Out by cherry.blossomz
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6865875/1/

What if the choice you made is wrong? Isabella falls into a charmed life as the new bride of Carlisle Cullen. When she meets his unpredictable heir and nephew, Edward, she is forced to question who she is, what she wants, and the life she has chosen. AHAU

Meet the Poll this week on TLS:

All I Want by momof4luvntwisaga
The drive back home from a weekend escape to Forks could change everything in Bella's life. She stops to help a stranded driver, and gets more than she bargained for.
Twilight - Rated: M

Breach by Catastrophia
Overworked lawyer Bella Swan gets help in the form of new hire lawyer Edward Cullen. Webber & Webber has a strict non fraternization policy. What Webber & Webber doesn't know won't hurt them. Rated M for some hot juicy Lemons. AU/AH

Here In the Garden of Sin by ooza
Edward has spent his entire existence longing for one thing. When he finally gets it, his careful control starts slipping. It doesn't matter to his savior, she's dying either way. Be careful what you wish for, you just might get it. ExB/AU/OOC/Dark
Twilight - Rated: M

His Personal Assistant by NorthernLights17
Bella Swan, personal assistant to handsome, rich, successful Edward Cullen, decides to take her friends advice and make her oblivious boss fall in love with her. AU/AH.
Twilight - Rated: M

Living through the Pain by Butterflybetty
Bella is found six years after she was kidnapped. Can her friends and family save her from the pain? DEALS WITH DARK SUBJUCT MATTER AND GRAPHIC ABUSE. MA for language, violence, and just about everything else you can imagine.REWORKED & EDITED.

Parma High by Lady Gwynedd
A fresh start for new teacher, Bella, who arrives in sunny Parma to teach English in the local high school. So used to going with the flow, she was curiously dissatisfied with her life. Will she continue to settle for Comfortable or will she find Amazing.
Twilight - Rated: M

Rabbit Heart by KitsuShel
When a stalker gets too close to rockstar Izzy Dwyer, she makes a choice that brings her back to her hometown and leads her on a journey full of new love and friendships.

Secret Life by MandyLeigh87
Bella meets and instantly hates Edward Cullen, her roommate's brother. But they both have secrets in their life that bring them closer in life and love than they ever imagined. AH E/B
Twilight - Rated: M

The Foreign Papers by Javamomma0921
AU - Bella Swan is an expert in antique documents. When the paper
trail she is following leads overseas and she finds herself enamored with an
enigmatic man named Edward Masen, will her training be enough to help her
solve the mystery surrounding him?

Unplanned Perfection by littlecat358
Bella and Alice were best friends, which made Bella the only girl off limits to Alice's brother Edward. When a party the summer after graduation gets out of control, Bella's world is turned upside down. "He doesn't know. I don't want him to." LANG/LEMONS

Trippin, Slippin, Stumbletumblin by YellowGlue
a tale of pirouettes and prayers. Marseilles and a mosaic-heart. whispers and white dahlias. leg warmers and LSD. Turtle and tutus. SixtyFour and "Since I've been Loving You". lies and lilacs. truth and the trouble with it. blood… and bearing a grudge.