Sometimes, everything you're looking for ends up being right where you left it. *Entry for The Heart of Country Contest. 1st Place Silver Spur Award Public Vote, 2nd Place Silver Spur Award Judges Choice, 1st Place Gentlemen Wear White Award (Swooniest Fella) Public Vote and Judges Choice, 2nd Place Hay Ride Award Judges Choice.* Now expanded and complete!

Bella is a nerdy high school junior with low self-esteem. A surprise encounter with Edward Cullen, resident bad boy, starts a sexual relationship between the two.

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.

Every Christmas Eve, Edward Cullen sits in a bar and regrets the decision he made ten years earlier that tore Bella from him. But when he gets a second chance to right that wrong, it's not quite what he expected

Lizzy is feisty and spirited. Darcy, not so much.

Elizabeth and Darcy meet at the scene of a car crash. They do not politely exchange insurance information. Modern AU. Completed.

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"Eleven dimensions. Infinite parallel realities. And in all of them, I love her." Muppets, math, and physicists falling in love. Fluff and eventual lemons. ExB, AH.

UPDATE: Pulled to Publish (P2P) New girl Bella Swan is finally ready to start dating again, but the only boy she's interested in is too shy to even talk to her. Why are her friends convinced that the answer to her problem is some crazy party game… with kissing? AU/AH, BPOV, COMPLETE.

Coming of age 1960's. Bella keeps her mother's secrets. But she has some of her own, a love from childhood for the golden boy Edward, the one who no longer sees her. Soon they are tied by more than childhood history. It's a long dark road toward finding her thunder.

Twenty-five-year-old Bella gets far more than she bargained for after a visit to the fourth floor of her company's office. Can Edward show her that appearances can be deceiving? ** WONKYWARD CONTEST WINNER - 1st Place Judges Vote; Favorite Story of Marvar, Cosmogirl, BellaFlan, Cappy, Nolebucgrl, and CarrieZM ** #9 in Top Ten Completed Fics for Sep 2014 on TwiFanfictionRecs **

She destroys him. He hides his disgrace. She manipulates. He dominates. She's driven by power. He's inspired by duty. Their corporate arrangement is motivated by shame. ExB, AH, Rated M.

I would never call him the one that got away. He was always the one that never was. flash fic.

Powerful and successful, Isabella Swan held the world in the palm of her hand. Unfortunately for her, so did Edward Cullen. Written for the "Forbidden Affairs" contest and placed third. OOC, AH/AU, E/B, Rated M for Language and Lemons.

Isabella Swan travels the world to escape heartache. A work trip becomes much more personal when she meets a guitar playing cowboy who enjoys bathing outdoors. Will he be the catalyst for her to find love and a permanent home?

For three years, Bella has lusted after one of her clients, the beautiful, introverted pianist, Edward Masen. When a corporate error forces them together for the night, will Edward be able to offer her what she's really looking for in a man? A contest entry for the Dirty Talkin' Edward contest.

Tired of looking for Mr. Right in all the wrong places Bella is pushed toward online dating by her friends. Just who will she meet, or not meet with 29 dimensions of compatibility at play? Find out! Rated M AH/AU Slightly OOC

Plan B: a strategy or plan to be implemented if the original one proves impracticable or unsuccessful. Best used in the cold light of day, after waking up in bed next to a virtual stranger. An E/B three shot.

Evening Shade was no different than any other small town in middle America. The biggest problem Mayor Edward Cullen was faced with was the placement of a stoplight and the fact the town didn't have reliable satellite service because of the weather. That was, until she sped into town. That was when everything changed. AH/AU/OOC. Canon couples. EPOV/BPOV. Adult Situations

With his parole fast approaching, inmate Edward Masen is looking for a friend. College student Bella Swan stumbles across his profile on a prison pen-pal website. Their friendship is formed over written words, but will it last once he rejoins her world?

Her Christmas countdown notes are driving him to distraction. She might be exactly what he needs in his life, but first he has to figure out who she is.

Bella always finds the wrong guy. The one who can't satisfy her, ahem, needs. The one who really wants her best friend, Rosalie. But even if she never finds the Right Guy, there's always a glass of wine and the sympathetic ear of Edward, her faithful barman.

Having spent years waiting for her Mr. Right, Bella is finally getting the wedding of her dreams & a job opportunity of a lifetime. But life is never that simple & soon she is in way over her head.

Tormented by the past, Bella struggles to find her self worth. A musician at heart, her soul lies on the lines of her paper. A would be one night stand turns her world upside down. Can Bella see past her imagined flaws and allow someone to love her? ExB

Married for Love, In a marriage for Appearance: He broke her heart on the night she had the biggest news to tell him. What will Edward do when he realizes Bella wants to move on. Fight for her, or let her go.

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.

"From very early on, I worried that the biggest thing in my youngest son's life would be the girl he could never escape. I thought it would be horrible for his story to be so ensnared with someone else's, such a tangled ball of yarn that it couldn't be unknotted. Bright, colorful, beautiful to be sure, but so hopelessly snarled in and around itself that it would never be freed."

Dreams past, circumstance and sacrifice... young Edward and Bella bravely smile through the tears on life's complicated path. A short journey of pure and true devotion... of choosing love above all else. EPOV M for Language & Lemons

October 2012 Fictionista Workshop. (Bella and Edward hit a bump in their forever relationship. Over the course of a night, they work on working it out...)

Bella has been dating Edward for a while now. She knows she is falling for him, but isn't sure how he feels. How will he show her? A/H Oneshot

Every single gig has been hours and hours of torturous foreplay, played out on a stage for everyone around us to see. I watch you. I want you. And tonight, if you're willing, I'm going to have you. M for musicians, some swearing and sex.

He saw her when the world had swallowed her whole, and she saw nothing. Now that she finally sees him, can he convince her he was there all along? A drabble-thing for my Pancake on her birthday.

A brilliant aloof composer, hiding from the world. An unexpected meeting. How will he react ? Can she help him change his vision on life ?

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

Bella sees him all the time as he mans the reserves desk at the campus library. She thinks she's got him pegged. What she doesn't know might surprise her. WINNING ENTRY FOR THE FIC THIS GIF ANON CONTEST: "HIGHEST SWOON FACTOR"

In the post Civil War South, there are consequences for a Northern man who falls for a Southern Belle. A story of a friendship ripped apart by war, and rebuilding your life after near total devastation.

Reeling from a sudden and inconceivable loss, Bella Swan struggles to make sense of it. Convinced all is not as it seems, her search for answers uncovers a far darker instability than ever anticipated.

Bitter graduate student meets eager undergraduate. Sparks fly but not always in the good way. A story about regaining faith in yourself and remembering why it was you used to love what you do. All EPOV. AH. Rated M for language and eventual citrus.

Edward's an addict resisting treatment, Bella's a girl who just wants a boyfriend already. What happens when they get paired up for a Biology Project? Bio Lab could get interesting...

Every action sets off a domino effect, some worse than others. Though every pregnancy is life altering, it's not always predictable just how your life can change. Written for Beautiful Bellies Take 2

This was my contribution to Breath-of-twilight's Countdown to Valentine's Day 2012. Bella's not a big fan of Valentine's Day, but will an older man change that? Now full story.

Bella worshiped Carlisle, so when he proposed she didn't think twice before accepting. But then she met Edward, her fiancé's half brother & the other part of her soul. Will they be able to survive the consequences of their betrayal?

Who meets the love of their life when they're 17 years old? I did, that’s who. Edward Cullen's life is all planned out, what happens when he meets the girl of his dreams? Can things turn out as perfect as he planned? Non-fantasy continuation to the o/s.

They say curiosity killed the cat, but I disagree because my curiosity led me to him, and it didn't kill me. In fact, it did quite the opposite. A Christmas drabble about a girl and boy, and throwing caution to the wind. Mature. ExB Drabble fic.

Sometimes a Christmas miracle is nothing more than a second chance. A story told through Fictionista Workshop's Daily Witfits.

When Major Edward Cullen's father finds himself in need of rehab, will Carlisle's sweet Speech-Language Pathologist be just what the doctor ordered for his dashing but gun shy son?

Bella's monochrome existence has left her feeling apprehensive. When the circumstances of tragedy introduce her to Edward, she feels emboldened. What will happen when her life begins to intensify? AU/AH/OOC

Safely numb, Marie has never had to question choices made so long ago. Until now. A chain of events has her running back to face truths, and the person she'd rather had stayed buried. Herself. AH, Angst, Suspense, Hurt/Comfort, Romance

Spending Valentine's night alone is never fun. So what happens when Bella bumps into the guy she has a crush on? Maybe he will just go ahead and surprise her. AH, fluffy OS.

"The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love, and be loved in return." -Nat King Cole. This story is about that. AH, Canon pairings.

Edward Cullen was a man who liked order. He arranged his life into neat little segments, exercising rigid control in all areas of his existence. Then one day, all of it was brought tumbling down by one simple question.

Bella has a secret. But how long can she really keep it in the closet? A sexy little story with humor and drama. ExB, AH, and OOC. Rated M dirty language and content of a sexual nature.

When Bella goes back to NC to help her sick uncle, she runs into the boy who she fell in love with when she was 17. But what exactly happened that summer? Will they ever get their HEA? COMPLETE

"Once in awhile, right in the middle of an ordinary life, love comes along & gives us a fairy tale" A novelette of an average girl who learns it's not how many times you fall & get back up, it's about whose arms are there to catch you. *COMPLETE*

On Saturday morning, Bella wakes up to a broken hand, a trashed apartment, and no memory of what caused either of them! When the photos show up on-line, Bella must figure out what—and who—she might have done last Friday night. AH, fun/fluff

What happens when two very busy people send two clueless people to pick up their babies from daycare? Bella Swan and Edward Cullen are in for a rough day but it may just have some nice repercussions. R&R please, includes Mom-bitchella and Daddyward

Everywhere I look, something reminds me of him. Smells, words, colours, songs. For two years I've cried over him. The best thing that's ever happened to me. The love of my life. He left because we were hurting. Because I was in the shallows.

If mornings after are all about attitude, how well will it turn out for the studious Ms Swan? Even good girls can be bad for just one night, right?

Birthday one-shot for my beta, Melanie. Twenty-something, plus sized Bella is curvy and confident. Enter Edward, her high school crush, who she only ever loved from afar. A second chance for something amazing. Rated M for the usual reasons.

An Edward and Bella love story written with just a few words. Their lives are busy with college, family, and work, but true love trumps all...Doesn't it? **COMPLETE**

Edward has just graduated college and is ready to take over the family business- an island retreat called The Cliffs. Can he ever get over his boyhood crush on the babysitter?

Bella wanted Mr. Perfect, but he didn't want her. When Mr. Imperfect comes along, can she look close enough to see just who is more perfect for her? A story about falling in love with the imperfections. AH - Rated M for lemons later.

Edward is the king of Words with Friends at his office. What happens when he gets a sexy new challenge and a sexy new assistant? Written for Twinklings FMF, posted on their blog April 15th, 2011.

Edward and Bella seek the clarity and wisdom to move on from horrific tragedy. Can they find the peace to heal in their bond? A love story as told by Edward.

Conversations over coffee. Sometimes when you meet "the one," falling is easy – as simple as talking. Effortless. You just have to find the words. AH

Bella lives a life without passion. Passion is the only thing Edward has.

Riding the same bus every day, Edward and Bella get off to a bumpy start. She thinks he's stuck-up; he thinks she's shallow. Sometimes what seems like the wrong thing turns out to be exactly what you were waiting for. A FGB novella for mujisan.

Confirmed bachelor and career soldier, Edward Cullen was perfectly happy with his life. Until a young punk busted his windshield. Suddenly, he finds himself drawn to a beautiful widow with a LOT of baggage- four rambunctious sons. AH/AU - COMPLETE

All Edward wanted was a quiet new neighborhood. Unfortunately, we don't often get what we want. My piece for the Foxy Fics collection, pure fluff.

Bella and her newborn adjust to their life together but it seems everywhere they go, they encounter the same man with the captivating eyes and sexy smile. Edward's life lacks something he desires. Has he been handed a challenge or a reward? All human

The perfect person appears at the worst possible moment, and one unforgettable encounter changes everything. AH

My entry for the A Picture Says It All contest. When the little stuff added up the universe was trying to say something. It was saying, "Stay home, Bella Swan." However, there is only so long a girl can reasonably be expected to go without Diet Coke.

"I turned around slowly, my body already alight with fire. Standing there was a bronze-haired, green-eyed God. My Adonis. The star of my dreams for the last two months. Edward. Edward Cullen." A Senator's Son. A perfect match. But not for everyone... *COMPLETE*

Bella has given up on dating, but she has a one-night stand with a mystery man named Edward. Both are surprised when he gets a job at her law firm! Coworkers Alice and Jasper, best bud Emmett, and sultry boss Rosalie play a role in Bella's love life. Humor, UST. Rated M. Nominated twice for The Lemonade Stand Fic of the Week.

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

Can Bella and Edward heal their relationship once tragedy strikes? All-Human, Canon couples.

Shimmer Award Winner&Indie TwiFic Finalist/Bella returns to Forks to start her life over.Edward's a widower raising twin daughters.When Bella starts to work for him,the two develop a close bond that may be ruined by their secrets.AH/B&E/Download available

Edward Cullen is a man of routines. When a homeless girl distracts him from said routine, Edward finds it is time for a change. Winner of a Gem Award for "Best left you wanting more" Reviewed on the Southern Fanfiction Review!

Bella meets World War II Navy Pilot Edward at a USO dance and starts to fall in love immediately. Two weeks later, and one wedding later, they are facing long term separation as he ships off to the front. Can Bella stay strong with him so far away?

Sometimes the fruit is forbidden for a reason. A mélange of Twilight and How to Be, with an Artward who so carefully and so softly sneaks under her skin and into her soul. Not your typical E/B romance. Complete.

A round peg in a square hole. It's not always the easiest fit that works the best. Maybe if it's not hard it's just not worth it. AU/AH E/B Collab with astilbe13 *DISCLAIMER* We do not own these characters, rather we borrow them for our use

Always a bridesmaid, never a bride. More like always the friend, never the girlfriend. The eternally unlucky Bella Swan is an unwitting matchmaker and a magnet for soul mates ... for everyone but herself. Fluff. AH. Edward/Bella.

Will Darcy had absolutely everything. Until the accident. In a glimpse of what could have been, he wakes up beside Lizzy Bennet, the artist he was supposed to dump ten years ago. The fork in his path. Still, what the hell happened to his Armani suits?

Having been raised in poverty and through hard times, Bella Swan resents the wealthy who "have it easy". Edward Cullen is a rich arrogant man who thinks the world revolves around him. Can they convince each other otherwise? ExB All human. DISCONTINUED.

The odds of him dialing her phone number are 3,720 to 1. Yet he does. Their chance conversation leads to something more. Something silly, then serious and a little scary. But in a good way. AU

ONE SHOT. AH. Bella is a librarian. Edward has leukemia. M for graphic images and a touch of lemon. tattward/inkella contest submission

I guess at some point everyone has to do something long term that they hate or regret every moment of. I happened to be in that situation." How far would you go to insure a safe, realiable future, even if there was pain and cheating involved? M, AH AU

Edward moves to Seattle on the eve of the American Civil War and meets Bella. A typical love story. All canon pairings, AU/AH, rated M for future chapters. Written around the o/s Going to Sleep.

Bella stumbles into Edward during a girls night out with Rosalie, and what was meant to be a fun evening of drinking & dancing, turns into something none of them would have imagined.

Written for The Official SmutVent Calendar 2008. Arrogant, crooked CEO Edward Cullen meets a mysterious, beautiful stranger at his company Christmas party. Things are not what they appear. Proceed with caution; this even makes me blush. OOC/AH/AU. EPOV.

Bella Swan deals with heartache in her own uncivilized way. Lemons galore - and the writing style intentionally switches between gritty pulp and fairytale pretty. Just don't say I didn't warn ya. All-human.

Not everyone is muffin-worthy ... especially not Edward Cullen. Twilight Gift Exchange story. Edward/Bella. All human.

Emma's mission was easy; using her considerable matchmaking talents and ability to see into the human psyche, she would find a match for her roommate. But love is never easy or predictable, and what Emma finds she needs most is insight into her own heart

Bella is a determined and bright freshman at Dartmouth's Medical School who doesn't believe in love. When she accepts a new job as an assistant, alongside Edward, will he make her believe? Or confirm her theories? AH, R&R

Edward and Bella meet year after year, same place and time, escaping from their lives and the people in it. What happens as the years go by? Will something come between them, bringing their ritual to an end? A/H, OOC

Bella and Edward met after college and have been married for almost two years. Edward works for Carlisle managing hotels, now a bit overwhelmed with work when more duties are handed to him, which leads to a very frustrated Bella. One shot

Anne Elliot, professional pushover, freelance artist, and closet cynic is about to get her clean slate. If only a certain ex would agree to bury the hatchet. Or y'know, stop being such a douchebag . Persuasion, Modern-day! Rated T for language & completed

Sequel to "A rite of passage". All human. Very OOC. A story about becoming adult, dealing with your past and your future.

Beth's last summer before college was going perfectly well until the arrival of Will Darcy threatened to change everything. After repeated misunderstandings, can they ever manage to be friends?