Wow this is a relly great story! I just started reading it today and i have become hooked, its so sad what has happened to bella but its really good to see Edward and the rest of the family helping her through it. Great job! So cant wait for the next update!

Author's Response:

Thanks so much! I'm so happy you're enjoying! :)

It is very sad what happened to Bella. But it can also show how love like E/B's can get through anything! 

I am amazed at how beautifully you've constructed this story.  Bella is spot on, and her behaviour since the attach is very accurate too.  Looking forward to reading more and am hoping for more insight from the others in the family and the pack.  I am sure Rose will be able to help Bella a lot if Bella will let her.

Author's Response:

Thank you very much. That really means a lot to me! There will definitely be interactions between Bella and the other Cullens a bit later on. And Rose will play an important role. But it will come a bit later. Thanks so much again for your review!

better with every chapter. can't wait to read that important E/B interaction and what's going with everyone with the search

Author's Response:

Thank you very much! I'm so happy to hear it! The next chapter should be up pretty soon :)

Your story is really good.   I check for updates constantly, so I hope you post again soon!

Author's Response:

Thank you so much! The next chapter should come pretty soon! :)

UGH. A NECCESSARY CHAPTER BUT NOT AN EASY ONE  :-( BET IT WASN'T EASY TO WRITE  

AM SO GLAD SHE FINALLY CONSENTED TO AN EXAM!

IF SHE DOESN'T HAVE EDWARD IN THE ROOM WITH HER, MAYBE SHE SHOULD HAVE ESME? SHE'S AN AWESOME MOTHER-FIGURE IN BELLA'S LIFE. OR EVEN ROSE, BEEN AS SHE KNOWS WHAT BELLA IS GOING THRU, HAVING BEEN RAPED HERSELF

Author's Response:

Yeah, it is a very difficult subject to read and write. That is very true about Esme and Rose. I won't spoil the story by saying who will end up staying with Bella through the exam, but I will say that Esme and Rosalie will end up playing a big role in Bella's healing. Thank you so much for your review!

Beautiful and painful. The perfect combo! You continue to capture the emotions of both Edward and Bella in a very realistic way and draw your readers in to their pain and confusion. You really are doing a fantastic job keeping this story realistic and your writing is just getting better and better. Edward is being very strong for Bella which is exactly what she needs and I liked that you have him encouraging her to open up to him about the rape. Since a rape exam can feel very much like a second attack in some ways to a victim as traumatized as Bella, her hesitance and fear is completely understandable. Heck I'm anxious for her. (yes, I know she's not real, lol) I'm sure though that you will write it with the same capable prose that you've given us thus far. :)

If I can offer just a tiny bit of advice from one writer to another? The alternating points of view in this chapter were a little bit redundant and I found myself skimming where I would normally have been hanging on your every word. I can understand the desire to show both sides and at times it is important to do so in order to show your readers something they would not have otherwise understood. A differing opinion or an opposing conflict etc. However here you could have easily just gone with one or the other and then advanced the story line instead.

Congrats on the nom. Totally deserved and I will most definitely vote for you!

Author's Response:

Thank you so very much for your kind words! It is a difficult subject and it is so important to me that it is realistic and coming across in the right way. That is very true, and the exam is going to be very difficult for her. Thanks so much again for your compliment. It really does mean a lot much to me. 

Of course! I really appreciate the advice. I understand your point. The reason that I did the POVs this way is that because of this sensitive subject, I feel it is important to show how both E and B are feeling. But this chapter was especially redundant, and I think you will find that the next one is better. But thank you for your advice, and I will try to make it less redundant.

Thank you very much! I really appreciate your support! :) 

love the glimpse at both Bella and Edward's emotions

eager for the next chapter!

Author's Response:

Thanks so much! I'm so glad you like it! :)

Really good story but it has one of my pet peeves - too much repetition in the alternating viewpoints.  They do not serve to move the story forward at all.  Otherwise, I love it!

Author's Response:

Thank you very much for your review, I'm glad you like it. The reason that I show both point of views is because I feel that for this sensitive subject, it is important to show how both E and B are feeling. But I do understand that it can be a bit redundant so I'll do my best to improve on that. But this particular chapter was a bit more repetitive than others. I think you will find the next one better in that way. Thanks again! 

Congrats on your nomination!! If I knew how to vote...I'd do it in a heartbeat (if i'm even allowed..lol) You captured the feelings so beautifully in this chapter!!! Edward's devotion and anger, Bella's angst and horror!! I hope we get some good news here soon to give her a bit of a boost. I am wondering however, how is Billy taking this since it was his son who raped his best friend's daughter?.......I am waiting with baited breath for the next chapter!!!!

Author's Response:

Thank you very much! The voting is very simple. Just go to the link (http://totaleclipseoftheheartaward.weebly.com/index.html) and then go to where it says "vote" at the top of the page. Then you just fill in the box with the name of the award and the story name and click submit. I would really appreciate it if you vote for my story, but no pressure of course. I just though I'd tell you how to do it since you said you didn't know how. 

Thank you so very much for your compliment--it means so much to me. You will see Bella take another step in healing in the next chapter. You will eventually get to see what happens with Billy, but it will come a bit later. The next chapter should come soon :)

great as usual but could you please explain to me why you right it bellas pov then right the same thing in edwards pov, because its really confusing me

Author's Response:

Thank you. Well, although I know it can be a bit redundant at times, I just feel that for this sensitive subject it is important to show how both Edward and Bella are feeling. However, I know this particular chapter was a bit more redundant than other chapters, so bear with me here, I think you will find the next chapter better. 

Come on! I can't stop reading and I really have to go to work! Lol! You are doing a great job at pulling me in....

Author's Response:

Lol. Glad I'm pulling you in. Maybe you'll consider voting for my story? This story was nominated for an award. The details (and where to vote) are given at the end of ch 11. 

Thank you very much for reviewing different chapters as you read. I love it! :)

Wow I was not expecting the anger and violence from Jacob..... I was expecting a kind of dumb lust taken too far. That was very sad and could of been worse (thanks for not making it any worse *whew*)

Author's Response:

Yes, it's a sad chapter. And it could have been worse, but I know it was still pretty bad. Thanks again for the review!

we want more!!!!!! lots of love

Author's Response:

lol. Thanks so much for reviewing! I'm glad you want to read more. The next chapter should be up pretty soon! :)