What starts out as a relaxing, seven-night Caribbean cruise with her friends and boyfriend turns out to be much more than Isabella Swan bargained for. That is, once Edward Masen boards the ship.

For him, she's a perfect match. Sometimes it's better to ask for forgiveness than permission.

In Volterra, the Crown Prince chooses his queen from the Collection. 35 young women from every province of the country, open to all castes, given the opportunity to be the newest chapter in the country's fairy tale. But Isabella Swan didn't want to be part of the Collection, all she wanted was to love a boy and have him love her in return. And Edward Masen was not that boy.

Commanded by his King to seize her kingdom, he chooses to set his eyes on a different prize ... dominion of her heart. What he offers her instead is a chance to choose her own fate. Kings and their kingdoms will fall. Blood will be spilled. When it seems all is lost, can they hold on to everything they've gained?

Honor, duty and gentility were the guiding principles of a southern gentleman. So, there was only one thing to do when Edward discovered the truth of something that happened long ago, something he was honor-bound to repair if it took him the rest of his life.

As a child, Bella always felt second best when in it came to her twin brother, Emmett. Now years later, an accident has brought her back to Forks. Will she be thrust back into her brother's shadow? Or will she be finally be seen as something other than Emmett's sister.

So soulmates exist. And they're identifiable—some more easily than others. Was that really such a good thing? Two troubled souls meet and fall. If they aren't soulmates, aren't they only asking for trouble?

To suspect is one thing. To see it is another.

Bella struggled with her weight. Her problems are enhanced by the pressures society and her family place on her. How could someone like her ever find a decent husband? Her childhood best friend might have the answer to all her problems. With a fake marriage, Bella will raise her station & Edward will gain his inheritance. Who would believe a Cullen would marry a loser? AU part 1

Edward Cullen is the son of the Notorious Mobster Carlisle Cullen, King of the underworld that grips New York. Waiting for the day he finally takes over, Edward has a fearsome reputation with no weakness until a brown-eyed girl crashes into his life. Literally.

I was about to break a promise to watch out for my best friend's baby sister. I was the worst thing that could ever happen to her, but I wasn't about let that stop me from having my Beauty. Third place winner in the public vote for the BDE Contest!

What happens when unexpected events lead Bella Swan to someone and something even more unexpected? Sometimes it's all about being in the right place at the right time.

Vigilante Edward spends his nights protecting his city. Having grown up with his two gifted brothers, he knows all about people with special abilities. But what happens when he decides to take in a gifted teenage girl and her traumatized brother? If he is going to save them he must first find out who they are running from. Crime Crusader Contest submission 1st place winner.

Edward and his sister's best friend Bella hit it off, but what has him leaving so soon? Desperate to save his family, Edward must find Bella, and together they make their way through countless obstacles that want nothing more than a bite to eat. Armed with weapons, an annoyingly sarcastic but helpful talking box, and the knowledge to save the world, will they succeed? For Mo.

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?

Edward Anthony Masen Cullen is a crown prince, visiting the USA for a diplomatic mission for six months. Isabella Marie Swan is commoner, a working girl, slaving over the family-owned bakery and prevent it from going bankrupt. Prince Charming does exist and Bella is about to live in A Modern Day Fairy Tale ... A/H, ExB

Edward Cullen just wants to join the masses at an annual event, but he needs a disguise. Will the young artist help him walk around incognito or expose him before the day even starts? A birthday fic for MyOnlyHeroin.

Bella Swan has survived a living hell, twice. She no longer speaks. Nobody ever listened. The Cullen family take her into their care. Bella fights to leave her past behind, but will she be able to let love in? AH M-rated for violence, content, language

NOW COMPLETE! NOT a stand alone story. Read A STABLE ROMANCE first. Edward & Bella are engaged, but that's just the start. Bella has a talent for dressage that Edward wants to develop. Lives combined & love declared, how will they handle what life throws at them? M-lemons

Commanded by his King to take her kingdom, he set his eyes on a different prize... dominion of her heart. Will she seize the chance to take her fate into her own hands? **Age of Edward 2017 entry**

Bella's a strong independent woman but where has her life really taken her? She's got a job, but no real life to speak of. No lover, no kids, nothing...Feeling lost and alone on her 30th birthday she drunkenly writes a list of things she's never done before but has always wanted to. Maybe life really does begin at thirty? Rated M for adult content.Originally posted under Jayeliwood

A nervous Elizabeth Darcy invites her husband to her bedchamber after being indisposed. A midnight trip to the gallery inspires Darcy to enact a fantasy. These, and more are stories of Darcy and Elizabeth's newly married adventures, written to celebrate our favorite couple's passions as they begin their journey into marital life. Each chapter is a stand-alone story. Mature content.

Small town Bella Swan happens upon something unusual in a remote cabin in the woods. Suddenly, her life is forever changed as she is propelled into the chaotic world of the rich and powerful Cullen family of Boston.

Handsome is as handsome does.

After ditching her groom at the altar, Bella needs to get as far away from Willow City, TX as possible. The second she meets a hot rodeo star while hitchhiking, Bella knew her life would never be the same. Edward's hot, cocky, and successful and could be just what Bella needs. Rated M for Lemons and Language. Curvy Bella and Cowboyward.

Edward and Bella are a happily married couple with a great love life, but they both crave something darker. When Bella pushes them over the edge into an intense new lifestyle, will they embrace their new roles? Or will they be torn apart? AU/AH/OOC/BDSM

"When your child has died, your last task as their mother is to grieve them." Bella returns to Forks with empty arms and an aching heart. In her past is a lost child, a broken marriage, and a beloved parent gone. In her future is Edward Cullen and his strange family. What do they want from her? Can a heart thrice broken bear the risk of making a new start? Vampire AU.

This fiction explores the journey of a husband and a wife as they try to find their sexual identity. This story explores the act of giving in to the taboo to satisfy yourself and your partner, all the while facing inner turmoil for what is right and what is wrong. This fabulous summary is courtesy of Twifanfictionrec. Thank you so much for recommending me.

Alice gives Bella a choice. Partying out in a crazy costume or a fun night at the fair with the gang. The fair seems like the easier choice, despite the stupid cold. Bella gets a big surprise though when she realizes Alice's big brother is home from college for the weekend. Rated M for graphic sexual scenes. Originally posted under Jayeliwood. Fluffy short story romance.

He stepped back, his face evil and twisted. He was like an avenging angel - straight from hell. He held out his hand. Marriage or death.Did Bella have a choice?

Edroar the Angry Lion frightens all the girls and boys at Cullen Publishing with his loud roar. Will his new massage therapist Bella Swan run away like all the rest, or can she tame this savage beast? AH/AU OOC

Bella's Christmas wasn't looking so merry and bright this year. Can she reunite with Edward for the family Christmas she dreamed of? This story is completely written and will post in six chapters between now and Christmas 2018.

"She and I are way too opposite. We would've never worked." Better watch what you say while the magic of Christmas Eve swirls all around you. ExB.

Edward is the biggest nerd at Forks High. Bella is the new girl, a cheerleader, and the prettiest school in school. He's had a crush on her since the first moment she stepped foot into the school. Edward feels practically invisible but everything changes though when he offers to fix her computer. Originally posted under Jayeliwood. Rated M for graphic sexual situations & violence

Edward had a lot on his plate as a broke dad trying to do right by his daughter. He wasn't looking for love. But with a child's Christmas wish and a little help from Santa and his elves, the magic of the season might reach him yet.

Here is my Entry to the Dirty Talkin' Edward Contest. You've read the entry, now see the beginning... Bella's husband is off to a secret mission to serve his country. Pregnant and heartbroken Bella finds herself in a dream like no other.

The "tip of the spear" - in the military, they are the front line; the initial attack that draws first blood. As a CACO in the United States Marine Corps, Capt. Masen delivers that leading blow, too. He's often faced with handling the collateral damage this life can bring. He's accepted that love & commitment aren't for him…until she opens the door.

At 18 he became a legal guardian. At 21 he became the official head of a multi-million dollar company. And at 27 Shemar Darcy fell head over heels for his newest intern Elise Bennett. This is the story of an incredibly stubborn young woman with a rough past and a prideful young man's soon to be whirlwind future. (RE-WRITE, SAME TITLE BUT STORY RE-DONE)

A victim of youth and adult situations. Tragedy that refused to heal struck and Bella ran from Edward and their upcoming marriage. Five years later she returns when Carlisle Cullen leaves her a portion of his ranch in his will only to be confronted with all the ghosts she left behind- including an angry, cold, and unforgiving Edward.

Her outward beauty entices him, her innocent optimism intrigues him, her loving heart ensnares him. A lighthearted, fluffy tale about how a twenty-something's sanguine leash on life brings joy and happiness to even the gruffest member of the Playboy Club. Can their budding romance survive the age gap? Or will it come crashing down around them? A/H

Bella Swan has lived a very secluded life. After her father's death, she decides to make a change. With a map, dart, and life insurance money to fuel the trip, she is off on an adventure. On this trip with her, we will see things through her eyes, and maybe find a new friend or two as well. AH. No heavy drama planned, but may change as the characters grow and talk to me.

When Darcy and Elizabeth meet at a ball, a fire ignites within them. As they resist their carnal urges, they also must grasp with the realities of their positions in society. Some things, however, are impossible to deny. Sensual and tension filled, this novella follows their journey of becoming friends and lovers.

When their plane crashes on a remote Alaskan mountain, two strangers must find a way to work through their differences in order to survive the freezing temperatures and harsh terrain. B/E, AH, HEA

“As a Cullen you were born with certain—endowments—that dispose you to success with women. But, there is a beauty in sex which, if you grew to appreciate it—an art which, if you commited to learning it—would bring you such pleasure as mortals never know"

Bella's life philosophy has shifted in the past few years since she reconnected with Edward: Life gets real, and no, you can't start the same batch over...but you can ALWAYS begin again. She likes this one. She's pretty sure this one will stick. But in the face of yet another life-altering event, can she and Edward follow this philosophy, and readjust their lives all over again? M

Summary: Ever since they ran to Phoenix, the way Jasper saw Bella had changed. But on the night of her birthday party, everything Bella didn't know she needed; everything Jasper didn't think he wanted became clear. Let the training begin. **Submission for 2018 TFN Tied up in you Contest** BDSM

There, standing at attention in the middle of the platform, was an absolutely perfect representation of a Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer in full red dress uniform. A man dedicated to upholding the law, selfless and humble can be quite attractive. However, this man was sheer beauty before he donned the official mantle.

After Mr. Bennet's untimely death and the cruel and unhappy marriages of Mrs. Bennet and Jane, Elizabeth is determined that wedding bells will never be her fate. So when Mr. Darcy makes an offer of marriage, she responds with an offer of her own - to be his mistress, but not his wife. An exploration of Regency social and political mores. Angst, HEA, some explicit content.

Elizabeth moves to New York City to follow her lifelong dream of becoming a chef, but conflicting opportunities and the handsome, enigmatic and proud William Darcy will make her journey more complex than she originally bargained for.

At Netherfield, Elizabeth is finally provoked to anger. A glimpse at the consequences, as a few of our favourite characters speak their mind. Full story now available on Kobo and Amazon Kindle. Author: Margaret Gale. I have left the first two chapters, which were originally written as a two-shot, here for you to enjoy.

When video of the worst day of Bella's life goes viral, her pain and humiliation become fodder for an endless supply of memes and gifs. Internet fame brings her nothing but heartache until Edward Cullen, her celebrity crush, arranges to meet her. Is it a prank, or is Bad Day Bella's life about to turn around for the better? (Angst, twists, possible triggers - PM me if concerned.)

It'd be a dirty little trick for God to play to make such a gorgeous creature such a dick. ** BIGGEST DICK EVER CONTEST - Dirty Little Secret-Twist Award chosen by LovelyBrutal **

It certainly wasn't in his plans when he woke that morning but somehow, someway, Edward Masen left his farm one late spring morning to stock up on supplies with his children and came home with a new wife. Not a real wife, like the I'll love you to the ends of time kind of wife, but a servant who was also his wife on paper, kind of half of each.

When war rages outside and peace is no longer an option, choices must be made. How will history remember you?

Bella is single, a virgin, and a high school teacher who is completely content with her life. Edward, a former solider in the Irish mafia turned family lawyer, is completely withdrawn and cares only for himself. Both are forced into an arranged marriage. Can they get it together long to survive a clash between the Irish Mob and a vicious Mexican Cartel?

My sister keeps telling me the media is way too hard on Prince Edward—that he isn't an arrogant, self-entitled bastard and I'd like him if I got to know him. Right. The more time I spend with His Royal Heinous, the more I want him to leave me alone. But he won't, and since the tabloids already think I'm sleeping with him, he might as well kiss me.

It's the hottest book of the season, every kid wants it. When two people who often clash at work go head-to-head for the last one on the shelf, who will come up the winner? A holiday fic written from a Pay it Forward prompt and for my Secret Santa last year, thank you again. Now complete.

Alice Brandon, the village of Forkton's resident midwife and herbalist, would like nothing more than to ease the suffering of Jasper Whitlock's young son, Peter. But the Masen estate manager, a proud if fallen gentleman, is as prejudiced against her illegitimacy as he is her "witchy" profession. (Predominantly Alice and Jasper with some Edward and Bella.)

COMPLETE! Fed up with her family's mourning since leaving Bella behind, Rosalie returns to Forks to prove that the stupid human is just fine without them. But what she finds is not what she expected. And that will not do. **A canon-based, drabblish AU New Moon fic.

Charlie owes the mob an obscene amount of money and it's time to pay up. The problem is, he doesn't have the money. So in a last bid to save his own neck, he offers them his daughter. Dark Romance.

I shouldn't be feeling like this. I know it's wrong. I have absolutely every reason to be happy. So why do I feel like I don't matter, like no one even sees me, and that if I were to disappear…no one would even bother to notice? Bella and Edward used to be a perfectly happy couple, but they aren't anymore. Can they find their way back to each other before it's too late?

Edward Cullen is the heir-apparent to the most infamous crime families in Chicago. However, to take over the family, his father reminded him about the stipulation that Edward needed to be married. Isabella Swan is a struggling graduate student, working as a waitress in a local diner, The Swan Dive. Could be the answer to his dilemma? Full summary inside ... AU/AH OOC

Five years ago they were together, but then his weather girl got a new job in a new city and he was benched. Now, he's got a new job in her city and he's back in play. Will he score the goal, or will the game be called due to rain? Soccerward and Weatherella.

Bella is a single mom of two boys trying to make ends meet. Edward is a successful business man. Can he help her? Will she let him?

She arrived unexpectedly. I lusted after her body and blood. She would be mine. All of her. The monster in me demanded it. Contest entry for the Control. Possess. Seduce. Contest

Winner of 3rd place Judges Choice Diane Tant Daniel in The Age of Edward Contest. For so many years he lived his life by the name they had given him, afraid he would become a monster like his father. Everything changed the night he saw her from across the room. Dukeward

He pissed me off and then he turned me on. Spectacularly.

In high school, Bella was a quiet bookworm. Edward was the king of the school. She blended into the background while he seemingly flourished in the limelight. That wasn't the case. Ten years later, will he finally be able to get the one that got away?

Everyone knows about the dangers of the Internet, the liars and the creepers. But friendship can spark there and so can love. Edward and Bella met and fell despite the distance, but though his feelings were true, not everything he said was. A collab with myonlyheroin.

Poor Bloody Infantryman Eddie Masen can only be soothed by Base Hospital Nurse Isobel Swan. Canadianward and Scottishella, Flanders, 1915. O/S from the Age of Edward Contest, 2015. Now a multi-chapter fic that will post weekly. This story contains references to assault and horrors of war.

Several unexpected guests cause mayhem during the Darcys' first Christmas at Pemberley, much to Elizabeth's consternation. Meanwhile Colonel Fitzwilliam is beginning to have feelings for Georgiana. The first six chapters are posted here. The book is available to purchase in ebook and paperback form.

While visiting Lambton, with the Gardiners, Elizabeth is mistaken for Miss Darcy and kidnapped along with Mr. Darcy. The two of them must work together to endure an unpleasant situation.

Mr. Darcy attends the Meryton Assembly. Far from insulting Miss Elizabeth, Darcy accepts Bingley's challenge to dance with the lady. Lizzy has other ideas to make the man less prideful and condescending. What follows is a low angst, heart warming story of a love that will endure. PIP, completely new material from Ch 17.

My name is Isabella Swan and today, I signed a contract that would put me in the steel tight clutches of a man I didn't know, for four years. A girl's gotta pay for college somehow, right? AH. Come meet 'Sugar Daddy' Edward. **Chapters 1-18 are being edited and are subject to small changes.**

The lives of the highborn citizens of the realm are subject to tide of power that flows around them. When a match is made between Edward,son of the most powerful man in the kingdom, and Bella, highborn prisoner of the crown held hostage after her family's betrayal, neither party can refuse. It's not an ideal match for either the traumatized Lady nor the black sheep of Masen House.

Bella finds an upset little boy outside her building and offers him the hand of friendship. Edward is intrigued by his son's new friend but will he let her into their lives? Or will he let his worries and assumptions get in the way? AH, ExB, olderward

When a mysterious stranger moves in next door to Bella in the middle of the night, he awakens something inside her that she didn't even realize she yearned for. One shot written for the Mine To Mark contest.

This is a modern retelling of Jane Austens classic story, Pride and Prejudice. When Elizabeth Benet graduates Harvard at the top of her economics class, she is quickly hired by Darci investments. It seems like the dream job until she clashes heads with her new boss- on the first day of work. Soon Lizzie is wondering whether she'll be forced to quit, or if she'll fall in love first.

So you're standing in line for coffee, minding your own business, when a sexy cop with nerdy tattoos walks into your life. Soon, you have yourself a sexy, nerdy cop boyfriend who rocks your world. Cops can't be seen on social media, did you know that? Bella didn't. That was going to be a challenge considering she made her living as a vlogger who documented her so-called nerdy life.

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. ExB Christmas fluff, y'all.

Love can find us in the strangest of places or perhaps at the most extraordinary of times. As the Cullens celebrate the life of Esme and Carlisle's son, James, Edward discovers that his little brother sent a present that just might change his life. Winner of the "Most Swoon-Worthy" Character in the Meet the Mate Contest.

The winter of 1869 recorded a low temperature that would last for more than one hundred and fifty years. The only thing colder ever recorded was Isabella Cullen's marriage bed. Entry for the Caveat Emptor: Maybe An HEA? contest. Trigger warning. Now expanded from original contest entry.

Legacy - A gift; sometimes unknowingly bestowed. Bella met Edward in a London pub, never imagining where each would be 7 years later: he a Congressman fueled by ever-growing political ambition, she the woman with an explosive secret that can end all his dreams. But Bella might soon find that revenge isn't all it's cracked up to be, and that Edward may harbor his own dark secrets.

Edward, a Navy SEAl receives a letter that isn't intended for him. Intending only on getting the letter into the proper hands, he finds that the girl on the other side of the pen is closer than he thinks. Bella is a single girl who was only trying to befriend a sailor, what she gets is so much more. AH and HEA as always.

Bella had it all, until she lost it. When life offers you a dream so far beyond any of your expectations, is it reasonable to grieve when it comes to an end?

Hot old dude was cocky from the beginning, yet for some reason she wanted him. He was relentless, and she was a brat, but together they were on fire.

It's Bella's birthday. A badly fitted skirt, a cocky passenger and some unwanted help make this a bus ride, and a day she never expected.

A simple first date turns into the beginning of a journey that will take Isabella Swan on a ride to right the wrongs of her past. A story of friendship, family and love woven into a web of lies and betrayal. {#8 in the Top 10 fics of June 2016 at Twifanfictionrecs dot com}

Mr. Darcy has been rejected, but he decides he cannot live without her. So, he returns to Hertfordshire and forces Elizabeth to accept him. WARNING: Mature audiences only.

It's fifteen days until the beginning of Bella's happily ever after. But betrayal from the person Bella trusts the most causes her to do things she never expected. Meeting Mr. Green Eyes was never part of the plan, but then again nothing that has happened so far has been. What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas, right?

Newly divorced Bella goes to Vegas for a work conference. On the advice of friends she lets her hair down and goes out for a night on the town. When she comes back from Vegas, she finds out that what happens in Vegas, doesn't always stay there. Awesome banner by: Astrid GreenEyes

Bella is hired as a maid at the Cullen manor, home to the feisty heir to the Duke of Cullen. What will happen when the womanizing nobleman becomes interested in Bella? Will her courtship with Jacob be able to ward off Edward's intentions? AH, set in England in the 1700s

It's like tunnel vision. And once eye contact is made, there is absolutely no reversing it. The more physical contact that is made, the more animalistic and primal the bond comes to be. What will it mean when Edward and Bella find out that their bond is unique? What will it mean when they realize that their bond has the power to change the world as we know it?

Bella signs a contract with Edward to enter into a marriage based on financial gain. She's looking to take the easy road and instead finds a nearly impossible one she must travel on the path to finding herself, along with everything she never knew she wanted. This is the struggle of a broken little girl growing into the woman she's destined to be.

"Perfect balance is like a razor's edge; it can be found only in the Self." - Sri Sri Ravi Shankar.

Bella ends a long term relationship after finding out that she will never meet his, "conditions". Edward is a heavy weight hopeful, fighting his way to the top. But when events get between the two, an unsuspecting person trys to make things right. "Bella, haven't you heard that the best way to get over one man is to get under another one." AH, HEA, not so cannon couples.

When Bella's father dies, he entrusts his friend Billy to raise her. What happens when Bella begins to question everything Billy has taught her? Can a motorcycle riding, tattoo covered Edward show her what life has to offer. Or will the lies that Bella believes end them before they have a chance at love. CC,AH, and as always HEA. Rated M cause that is how life is.

After what was supposed to be a routine heath check, Bella finds herself at a crossroads. Change her habits or face the consequences. Her decisions leads her to meet Edward, a nice guys who just wanted to help her. But when he wants more, will Bella be her own worst enemy? HEA as always. CC Rated M for a reason. All human.

Being a movie star is all glamour and privilege, right? Sure, if you call obsessive fans, prying paps, and the occasional threat of bodily harm glamorous, but Edward was used to all that. Bella worked behind the scenes until he accidentally brought her into the limelight and in the sights of someone dangerous. Mystery, action, and romance - welcome to Hollywood.

Bella and her friends are on Spring Break in LA. One collision changes her life. E/B AH

Like every professional, Edward Cullen needs the right tools for the job. But what happens when they just don't work anymore? Cue Bella Swan, an expert at being in the wrong place at the wrong time. The adventures of Bunny and Fluff. Short funny chapters rated M for a reason.

Bella, a good girl, was dumped by her long-time boyfriend. Edward, a young doctor, is feeling suffocated by his father's plans. Waking up next to a stranger is a shock for a good girl. Seeing the girl of your dreams run out on you the morning after sucks for a nice guy. What if two blue lines will bind the two together for life? What if they can't even remember how they came to be?

Taste of the Forbidden II Contest entry, now a multi-chapter fic. Student Bella is assigned to the supervision of the reclusive Professor Masen. Both are overwhelmed by their mutual attraction, despite it being against the rules. But can their relationship survive their age difference and a rogue academic hell-bent on destroying their happiness?

Sparks fly when two strangers collide in the dark. Will Edward star in Bella's future, or will the politics of her life be too much for him to handle? AH/M

Edward spent most of his life trying to be invisible until he got to college. All alone, 3000 miles from home, there's only one person he wishes would see him. His Library Girl, just a few tables away. AH/Rated M/Canon couples

He doesn't believe in love and romance. She lives in a life without the love she so desperately searches for. Can an aristocrat and a painter find love at first sight? Inspired by the manga "100% Perfect Girl" by Wann. E/B. Slightly OOC. All Human.

In the words of Abe Lincoln, "The best way to destroy an enemy is to make him a friend." Bella works for a man that makes her teeth grind. "My boss is an asshole," she cried.

Our story opens with a frightened seventeen-year-old girl on the run- battered, starved, exhausted and nine months pregnant. How this is going to turn out is anyone's guess. Life never does know how to play fair.

Mirrors don't always tell the truth. That's what Edward would have Bella believe. But when an overheard comment leads her to believe he's been lying, she runs, leaving behind the only friend she's ever had. Will perceptions change when she's forced back to Forks and her supposed best friend or will she allow the past to overshadow any chance she might have for a bright future?

When Edward left Bella to have a normal, safe, human life, everything changed in the blink of an eye. When he finds her again, she's not the same girl he once knew. In his opinion, she's living — recklessly; putting her life at risk and hiding something. Will Bella let him back into her life, and allow him to help her before it's too late? NM Alternative

Lonely ER doc Edward Cullen goes online one night in curiosity, never expecting to find what was awaiting him. AH/possibly some OOC.

Be gentle, be sweet, speak of womanly things, but above all else give your king everything he desires, Lady Isabella Swan of Devonshire does none of these things...#Kingward

One Bride, One Groom... One Huge Lie. When Bella learns the truth about their long ago past, can she stop Edward from making the biggest mistake of his life? Can they survive the aftermath? AH Edward/Bella/Tanya. Collab between SaritaDreaming and wmr1601

Edward & Bella may have had some difficulties in the beginning of their relationship but as they move forward, they will find that it will take even more work to stay together. In order to make her future work with Edward, Bella has to search out her past. It just may take this journey for Edward and Bella to learn the true definition of love. Takes place after The Lottery of Life.

What you see isn't always what you get. By all appearances, Masen lives the life of sex, drugs, and rock-n-roll. He's living the dream that has turned into a nightmare because his life - and his reputation - is not his own. There must be more to life than tour buses, groupies, paparazzi, and slimy record producers. AH/ExB/Rated M

Orphaned at 8, Bella Swan is placed in the care of her God Mother Esme Cullen. Heiress to Cullen Swan Enterprises, Bella grows up hero worshipping 17 year old joint heir, pseudo step brother and self appointed guardian Edward. ROMANCE ANGST DRAMA

I was content in the limelight until a coffee girl flipped my world upside down. Titles like 'Academy Award Winner' and the 'People's Choice' used to mean everything, but it's my newest title that I cherish the most...the Hollywood Dad. *The True Confessions of a Coffee Girl Sequel*

Young doctor Edward pulls a beautiful girl out of harms way, and finds that he may have just stumbled onto his greatest desire. Daddykink, so if that's not your thing, go elsewhere. For abadkitty.

Juggling two jobs and a full-time schedule of classes, college student Bella didn't have time to figure out just how sexy she could be. Her boss, Edward knew. She was going to figure it out sometime-why not with him? A woman in full possession of her wiles is a force to be reckoned with.

Bella's an exemplary student who enjoys her part-time job at the University, helping with event days; except when she has to deal with one particular sponsor. Edward Cullen runs the most popular country bar in the area. Handsome, charming and cocky, he only has eyes for one member of the student body. Can he ever make her see beneath his façade?

When Edward's son died, he took Edward's heart and soul with him. Even a decade of mourning didn't seem good enough. But then, Edward met college student Bella who thrived despite her own tragedy. Can Edward's cold, dead heart beat again?

Mafia man Edward, has closed his heart off to everyone outside his family. He gets injured, and is helped by a young woman who seems to not like him. He then meets a young girl that tugs at his heart and he soon finds himself wanting to be something else so he can be worthy of them both.

Bella Swan makes the only logical decision when her father dies a year before she graduates from college. She buys a Vermont Bed and Breakfast with the unexpected inheritance. Edward is a native Vermonter who thinks he knows everything about the kind of person who moves into his State. Eventual lemons - minimal angst. Lots of Vermont-made, syrupy sweetness.

They had been friends forever, and when she poured her heart out to him, he made a promise he knew he could keep. My entry for the 2014 Under the Mistletoe Contest. Winner for Best Romance/Fluff/Swoon category.

It's a new NFL season for New England Patriots' seasoned Quarterback, Edward Cullen. But, is it going to be game-on as usual? With a student physiotherapist, who seems unaffected by his 'charms', and more, Cullen doesn't think so. His attitude reflects that – on and off the field. Yet, as it's said: "the Games must go on," even if drastic offensive maneuvers are put into play.

ON HIATUS: Edward's career, social life, and family life are exactly where he wanted them until a freak accident left him scarred and struggling to accept that his life was changing and not necessarily for the better. Battling with hallucinations he sometimes thinks are real, he struggles to straighten out his life and make the woman in his dreams fall in love with him. AH BxE

As a single father of three daughters, Edward thinks everything is fine with his family. New to a small town, Bella is running from her own heartache. Can two strangers help each other face the things they have been too scared to face on their own? Daddyward / Olderward.

Bella can't stand Edward Cullen. She hates his tattoos, his piercings, and his stupid band. But mostly she hates how badly she wants him. He hates her too...or so she thinks. Will one iPhone fail change everything? My entry to LOL Text Message Contest. Won: Public Vote, Best Edward, Hottest Text Fail, Host's Choice- CaliGirlMon, Judges' Pick- SDFanFicChic.

I have always read people easily. They are predictable, until I met her. She was a contradiction, an enigma that drove me insane. Every time I thought I had figured her out, she did the complete opposite. I could not stay away from her, even though I tried. I'd do anything for her, even kill.

A one night stand that goes horribly wrong, or did it? Promised a HEA! Lemons.

Bella is a little lost while trying to make a new life in the Big Apple. Edward is a Manhattan police officer who knows it to the core. They meet at court. Will this new romance be a slam dunk? AH; M for language and lemons.

A perfect cafe au lait was all it took for Hollywood's most eligible bachelor to fall in love with me...the coffee girl.

Sports journalist Bella Swan has been assigned to cover the FIFA World Cup, but when her favorite photographer gets in an accident, she is forced to go with her arrogant rival and secret crush, Edward Cullen. Bella tries to fight the attraction, but a quick trip to the rainforest turns into a life-changing experience when everything starts to tremble.

Logic and art, numbers and paint—two different worlds from each other. Life made them collide, but one dangerous request could lead to much more than what they bargained for.

Bella really let one get past the goalie this time. Finding out she's pregnant with a pro hockey player's baby after a one-night stand was really not how Bella pictured her life like. Follow as Bella and Edward attempt to navigate this adventure and get to know each other in the process.

Resigned to her lonely fate, Bella risks her life to rescue a man left for dead by enemy soldiers. Edward turns out to be a little more than she bargained for, his presence awakening dangerous desires and inspiring dreams that could change her life—and the course of a Kingdom—forever. A Cinderbella tale.

Bella is 5 minutes away from what's to be her happiest day - when a phone call changes it all. Frustrated and pissed-off, she embarks on a 10 day vacay to Key West, hoping for some space in which to clear her head, but when she meets the cocky, flirty and sexy-as-sin diving instructor, her plans take a much steamier turn. BxE Summer Short Story with M thru F updates. Rated M.

Bella has it bad for her boss, but she thinks that it would be inappropriate for her to become involved with him so she joins an online dating site. There she meets her dream cyber-man, and gets to live out her fantasies about her boss with him. What happens when the cyber-world and reality clash?

After their marriage, Bella has disappeared, shattering Edward and the Cullens. When Emmett finds her, alone in a strange city, can he figure out what has happened and make things right? Bella/Edward

His reality was made of nightmares. She was plagued by them. Will she conquer her fears in time? Can he protect her?

'Sure, she was hot, but I imagined her to be a pompous, stuck-up know-it-all who would more than likely be incredibly boring in bed, so as far as I'm concerned, she isn't worth my attention' Playboy Edward is in for the shock of his life when The Princess Isabella of Scotland is assigned to his flat at university. Based on the love story of Prince William and Kate Middleton.

Life for Edward Masen was focused and driven. When an unexpected loss brings him to his knees, someone he never saw coming will be there to see him through. Will he let her?

One time, no matter how hot or sexy was not enough. We both knew it. So he made me an offer I couldn't refuse. For the next year my body would belong to Edward R Cullen; the billionaire, the genius, the sex addict and the married man. How did I get here and why don't I want to leave?

Bella returns to Forks to start over after her life falls apart. Will her gorgeous neighbors help her to see the many possibilities the future holds? **First Place, Judges Scores Winner in the More is More Contest.

Bella Swan, 21 working at a dead end job as a Personal Shopper at Mason & Sons department store. Edward Cullen, 29 playboy and Vice-President of Mason & Sons. After being laid off of work, Bella finds a baby while at looking for a new job.

After four long years, Bella finally gets what she's been missing, but it's not enough. She needs more. Will she find it in the most unlikely of places? They say when you're not looking, that's when love finds you. AH, Rated M for l & l. ExB

'That which does not kill us, only makes us stronger', at least that's what they say. Bella and Edward meet as children while on vacation. A lifetime of summers follow, and their relationship is tested beyond its strength. Full Summary Inside*

A Forbidden Love was P2Ped and published by TWCS as two books in 2013. In 2017, I received the rights to it back, and I self published it on Amazon as one book under the name Innocence. I am also in the process of re-posting a Twilight fan fiction version of the published version here on FFn under the title, Innocence. Thank you for the amazing support of the Fanfic Community.

Bella Swan is a confident, high-achieving businesswoman, but when it comes to the opposite sex, she's rather nervous. Enter sexy, suave, charismatic restaurateur Edward Cullen, who seems to have a way of getting to let her guard down. But is he really as smooth as he seems? Originally an entry for the DTE Contest- now to be continued as a multi-chapter fic.

Bella wants to escape her small-town life and live her dreams in New York. What happens when a man almost twice her age makes her an offer she can't refuse? AH/M

Former Congressman Edward Cullen has finally overcome the forces that tried to keep him away from Bella and their daughter, Elizabeth, and the three have settled into a life together. But when Bella becomes pregnant again, how will Edward deal with nine months of expectation, combined with a new campaign run? A short story based on The Cullen Legacy. Daily updates. Rated M.

New attitude. New job. New friend with benefits. What started out as casual takes on a whole new meaning when things twist and turn and sink into the abyss of reality. One big mistake changes everything.

Bella is in the wrong place at the wrong time. What happens when Edward, a mob man decides to keep her, rather than kill her when she witnesses a murder he commits? Will she ever willingly love him? Will he ever trust her? Birthday story for WeeKitty. AH/M

He's a snobbish, rich med school grad down in Forks for the summer with his bud Jasper; She's the 'forbidden fruit': a lower middle-class girl who sets his heart racing. Sound familiar? If you've read Pride & Prejudice, it should! E&B J&A AH AU

Bella Swan, workaholic virgin at 24, chooses a night out with Alice and Rose to lose the virgin status. Meets 26 yr old Edward Cullen at the club. Will a one-night stand turn into something more? EXTREMELY SMUTTY! Rated M straight out of the gates folks.

NOMINATED FOR THE LEMONADE STAND FIC OF THE WEEK! Inspired by Jane Austen's Persuasion. At 18, Bella's respected family prevent her from running away with poor orphan Edward. Years later and their fortunes have reversed. Edward is a rich music producer. Bella is an impovershed writer living with her sister, a single mother. But Edward and Bella's paths are about to cross again...

He's a young but jaded musician writing lyrics for his band, and she's a naive, frustrated poet looking to break out of her shell; their words collide online. What happens when they meet in high school, unaware of their literary connection?

A broken man hires a broken single mother as his personal chef. As time wears on, she becomes so much more. A tale of what happens when you least expect it.

A homeless boy, hitch-hiking in the snow, a woman on her own, running from an abusive relationship. Is she crazy to stop, or are their paths destined to cross? Can this mismatched pair find succour and salvation together, or will their pasts intrude and drive them apart? AH. Two-times winner of The Lemonade Stand Fic of the Week Poll.

I recreated his mother's recipes when he was homesick. I made meal plans when he had to gain or lose weight for a role. And when he wanted chocolate-covered strawberries and champagne for another woman he was bringing home, I made them with all the love in my heart—the love he'd never see. So I showed him with my food.

A personal ad for a fake fiancée leads to something they never expected. Two lonely souls discover that faking it might be the best thing that ever happened to them. ExB AH

A race. A cyclist. A physio. He wants to win the Tour de France at any cost. She just wants to make it through without getting burned. A birthday gift for the lovely Erron.

ALL HUMAN: Bella has no idea how she's going to continue supporting herself and her recovering father on her meager income…until a certain CEO waltzes in with an offer she can't refuse.

Between the loss of one life and the beginning of another, something grows between friends.

As the President of the United States, Edward Cullen finds it difficult to meet women. So his brother secretly employs the services of an escort agency to help fulfill certain presidential needs. OOC AU

A cocky QB runs into a snarky band geek. What happens when they collide on and off the field? Rated M.

After years of bedroom boredom with Missionary Mike, can Bella find the sexual salvation she's seeking in the arms of campus hottie, Edward Cullen?

Edward & Bella's marriage was all planned out for them. What happens when Bella throws in the unexpected and the tailspin of tragic events that follow? Will Edward be able to prove he's worthy of Bella? Can he save Bella and their marriage?

After a betrayal leaves Edward reeling, he decides to change the course of his life. Starting over can be a daunting task. Will he let a certain young, brown eyed beauty help him find what he's looking for? AH canon pairings Rated M for adult content Olderward/Doctorward *Banner made by Falling Stars*

When seventeen-year-old Bella is kidnapped while out with Alice Cullen—she taken as a prize to be awarded the winner of an underground fighting tournament. Will Alice's adopted brother be the unlikely hero to save the day? All Human/Rated M

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. What sort of a newborn will she make without the Cullens to guide her, and what will she think of Edward when they meet? No rape or graphic violence . Edward & Bella HEA...eventually.

A billionaire couple searches for their long lost daughter. A lonely, troubled young man finds and gives refuge to a homeless girl with no name. Paths are crossed and hearts are given, but you can't keep what was never yours.

For too many years, Bella Swan has been trapped in a nightmare beyond her worst imaginings. At long last, a glimmer of a chance to escape may present itself. Will she find herself in even more danger if she dares to leave? AU w/ human Volturi. M for language & violence. #8 in Top Ten Completed Fics for Jan 2013 at TwiFanFictionRecs!

Edward's father dies leaving conditions in his will:to take possession of his inheritance he must marry a woman with a title.Lady Isabella Swan faces monetary problems after her father's death. Are they each other's salvation, or doom? Set in England 1850

Bella the teen mom. Edward the sexy olderman. How do they meet and can they have more? Lets stalk them and see... Very little angst and as sweet as i can write!

Epilogue posted! Completely alternate universe. No vampires, but lots of Edward and Bella. Lord Edward is the second son of a duke and on one mistaken night, his fate and the fate of a Viscount's daughter is forever intertwined. Set in 19th century London.

Bella and Edward have been pen pals for years, but never met. Now, Bella's getting married, and they're meeting for the 1st time. When there's a problem the night before, who's there to pick up her pieces? Edward, of course! AH, lemons in later chapters.

Tragedy led her there. Commitment forced him there. Can a place of beauty and solitude hold the fate they were both seeking…

Damaged Edward, damaged Bella. Two sides of the same scarred coin. When one side is up, the other is down. Language and lots of it. Lemons eventually. It's a slow burn, slow and painful. Mature. Lots of random pop culture references. AH, AU, ExB.

After a business arrangement leads to marriage, Bella is shocked to find her husband wishes for her to give him an heir. Will Bella consent in hopes that he will return the love she has for him or will she leave before her heart is beyond repair?

England, 1795. Lord Edward Masen and Miss Isabella Swan promise to love one another for all time; but will the harsh realities of life allow two souls from very different backgrounds to fulfil their vows? EPOV, AH

Edward is king of a dying race, his planet torn by civil war. Bella is abducted to become his bride. From college student to Queen... Can she learn to love this strange man and help save his people? AU/OOC, Rated M

This twist of fate story finds Edward Masen, CEO of Cullen Enterprises, getting thrust into the life that he would have had if he never left for college in New York after high school. *My take on the movie "The Family Man" * AH, B/E, AU, HEA, EPOV

Edward Cullen is a smart, arrogant, jerk who is just waiting to graduate so he can leave Forks behind for good. Bella Swan is the troubled new girl with a secret and demons that haunt her. M for language

There are two sides to every story His and Her's. When Edward and Bella make the mistake of blurring the lines between Employer and Employee at the Annual office Christmas party both of their lives change dramatically. Told by both Bella and Edwards POV

Prof. Cullen wonders if he has found his next submissive in his Human Sexuality class, but she has been right before him for years unnoticed. He finally sees her but will it be too late? My entry for the It Ain't All About Love & Sex Short Story Contest

In her suffocating small hometown, Bella Swan meets widowed Edward Cullen. Can she pull him from the depths of his grief? Is there enough of him left to soothe her clawing loneliness? AUAH E&B.

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?

Edward and Bella have been reunited and are building a new life together. But with the changed family dynamic, and a new threat on the horizon, things are not going to be easy. Sequel to I'm Only Sleeping.

"Error 434: Reprimanding an executive." Life changing or just stupid? Dear Mr. Masen: A story of unauthorized Internet usage, culinary delights and the goings-on at Cullen, Inc. AH, ExB.

Bella's plane goes down and she is believed to be gone. Edward is left with the kids. Can he and all her family go on for their own sakes and does Edward give up hope? What if she really isn't gone?

Nightmares from a tragedy long ago plague Bella when the night comes. When a mysterious guest checks into her B&B nestled along Orcas Island's coast, can she face her past to move forward? Canon pairings. AH. Rate M for lemons later.

One second's loss of control and all is ruined. Trapped in her own body Bella needs to find a way to make herself heard. A tale of love, loss and family. Jasper/Bella Friendship. Eventual Edward/Bella. Winner of an Emerging Swan Award. Currently under editing.

Man-whore Edward Cullen is forced into seeing a therapist by his father. When he sees psychologist Dr. Isabella Swan, sparks will fly. What will happen when the only woman Edward's ever really wanted is the one he can't have? AH. M for lemons and language

Edward takes some advice from Emmett with sexy results. Between Eclipse and Breaking Dawn **Chapter 9 Added 01/25**

Lord Edward Cullen is forced to marry Lady Isabella Swan to acquire his inheritance. Jaded from his past, he promises Bella a lifetime of misery unless she accepts his sordid terms. Can Isabella show him the light, or is their marriage doomed to failure?

Raising her son alone, Bella wishes for his father to be a part of his life, but what will happen to their family when he finally returns?

Bella wanted to fulfill a fantasy - to be groped inside a crowded train. She gets her wish and more, when a sex-starved ex-convict decides she's fair game. ALLHUMAN. Mature but with plot.

Edward is a ruler in need of an heir. Isabella Swan comes from fruitful stock. A marriage made in heaven, right? Well...not quite yet. Sometimes duty brings an unexpected gift. Rated M for future lemons.

Edward Cullen has the plane ride of his life when a mysterious flight companion changes his life in the blink of an eye. Edward will need the help of his wife, Isabella, to right the wrongs of his past before it's too late.

AH - Bella survived the accident that killed her mother, & it changed everything. Stuck in a deep depression, she struggles to move on with her life. Will Bella face her demons & let Edward help her move forward? Or will her guilt & sadness destroy her?

HIATUS Edward is a geeky comic book writer who has been secretly in love with his best friend Bella for years. When Bella and her boyfriend break up, Edward devises a plan to make her see him as more than a friend. Can Bella see beyond the Geek?

The Cullens thought Edward would never grow up, but marriage to a determined human girl,& a trip to Brazil, alter him forever.On his honeymoon,Edward finds more than love,friendship, self-acceptance,& an ability to lead.He embraces a future.

Jasper & Edward, blow-jobs and shower fantasies, Bella and sofa sex, stag nights and drunken rambling, giving in to temptation, getting caught, confessing, nothing has been quite the same since, well... Since. AH, rated M for lemons and slash.

Based on the Harleyward in my author note for ch 27 of A Stable Romance. Bella meets Edward, and his Harley, after a concert. Will she just get a ride on the Harley, or much more than that? No longer just a one shot due to demand. LEMONS GALORE!

Bella is forced to tackle the crowds on Black Friday with her best friend, Angela. Can a random text message from a wrong number change the course of her day and her life? Banter galore! AH. VOTER'S CHOICE WINNER for the Naughty & Nice Holiday Contest!

A lonely introverted Bella works and attends school, but at night, well, she's a different person all together until Jasper rides into her world. He's no white knight in shining armour but he may be just what she needs. AUH. Rated M.

A lonely author, a blue eyed angel, a golden mischief maker and the quintessential DILFward; mix them altogether, and what do you get? Only time will tell... AU/AH, rated M for adult content and language.

The continuation of Midnight Desire and ExB's, er, growth and explorations. The monster comes along on the journey, too! Mature Audiences Only.

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?

One rainy night and a bit of bad luck has two complete strangers thrown together in a chance encounter. Bitter by an unfaithful wife Edward runs away to New York where he takes in an unlikely companion with a questionable occupation. Pretty Woman AU/AH,

My Harley, freedom and the women I have waiting for me up and down the California coast are my distractions, that was until my Beauty turned my world upside down. ExB, AH, OOC, Mystery/Suspense/Romance

AU Post-NM. Teacher!Bella, Student!Edward; a struggle of wills, an attempt at seduction, a dark secret, a dash of UST, a gallon of attitude, antagonistic motorcycling, a hell of a lot of angst and one unforgettable scene in a snow storm.

4 years after Edward left Bella in the forest; Bella is finally moving forward, but it is someone from her past that helps her truly heal and obtain the future she was always meant to have. Bella and Jasper Fanfic.

Bella is Edward's best friend and ..... mistress? What happens when she gets pregnant with his child? All Human.

After four years in a bad relationship, and two years of depressed seclusion, Alice and Rosalie drag best friend Bella on a tropical vacation designed by fate. AH OOC. B/E, R/Em, A/J. Rated M for future lemony goodness and occasional strong lang.PLS R&R

Bella takes a chance and goes to school far from where she's used to. But what happens when her extremely good looking TA seems to despise her for no reason? My first fanfic, be gentle please. all human, bxe, axj, rxem

A run of the mill business trip lead Rosalie Hale to discover a world she never knew existed. With the guidance of an old friend and the mysteries of new aquaintences, will she be able to return to the life she left behind?

Edward and Bella continue the journey after a steamy night in Bella's truck. LEMONY FRESH! M/F, Edward/Bella, Adult Content

When Bella takes a long overdue trip back to Forks, an unexpected detour helps her find her way home. AU/AH ExBxJ M for adult themes and lemons.

Pure Fluff. AH AU Emmet/Bella Bella finds herself back in physical therapy after her latest encounter with the ground, and falls for her physical therapist Emmett. There will be no angst. pure fluff,short story M for language and citrusy goodness

AU, all human. The girls meet their dream guys and it seems like things might just be perfect. But when James, an old friend of Edward’s with a disturbing criminal background, comes into town and fixates on Bella, things get complicated. And dangerous.

Edward needs to unwind after a difficult mission overseas and Bella's just the girl to help him. AU/AH Lemony one-shot. My entry for the DTE contest

Edward thought of Bella as just a friend, but Bella always felt more.That was 3 years ago and now she's ready to make Edward Cullen fall in love with her and make this the best summer of her life. All Human OOC Lemons Gall-lore! WARNING: NC-17

Music can be quite the aphrodisiac, even for vampires. When Edward shares his passion for classical music with Bella, they discover a whole new world together just weeks before their nuptials. Set at the beginning of Breaking Dawn. Twilight Indie Winner!

Bella is a graduate student in Seattle when she runs into Edward, who teaches at the same college. What will she do when she hits it off with Edward, only to have a former love come back into her life? AH, Canon. *ABANDONED & INCOMPLETE*

Edward is a hot up and coming actor and Bella is his ever faithful best friend and personal assistant. Bella's feeling for Edward have changed, but he is oblivious to her feelings. With the help of her friends, will she get the courage to tell him...

On a business trip down to Georgia, Edward gets set up to stay with an old friend of Carlisle's where he meets Bella. But when an old boyfriend comes back into the picture and threatens her life and her happiness, can Edward save her? AU / All Human

An alternative ending to the Twilight saga. I hate saying goodbye so this is my own ending. Continues on from the first chapter of SM's Breaking Dawn, read the first chapter of the book and it takes off from there. No offense intended. LEMONS ;0

AU, BxE. My name is Bella Swan; good at sign language and karate. My best friend is deaf, and you know what? It doesn't matter. Won twice at Twilight Awards, and has been nominated more. Please review!

Bella is on her way home a few days early to surprise her boyfriend on their anniversary. What happens when she meets the most incredible man she's ever laid eyes on during the flight? All human,All the usual pairings, a B/E story!

My name is Bella Swan, and I'm pregnant. My fiancé is overprotective, and won't even let me walk up the stairs alone. So what could possibly go wrong? Mood swings, cravings and name games, to name a few. — WINNER of 4 Twilight Awards! WRITTEN BEFORE BD!