I'm happy to hear that Charlie doesn't fear his death but looks forward to it, he doesn't see it as death but as another life to be with his wife and watch over his Bella from afar.
Ahhh.. I see now that he wants Bella to be away only to spare her the agony of witnessing his death. I always thought it would be so sad that Bella would miss the last moments of Charlie's life. but I guess he is wise, watching someone wither and fade away (the closing of eyes and then no more) is too painful.
I'm happy to see people care about Bella so geniunely. Especially James who would save her from imprisonment lest anything went wrong.  so he does know Edward is falling in love with Bella..hmmm..interesting.
 
.. its quite comical the way Alice talks about Edward.. :lol:
I'm very happy that Jasper knows he loves her... and that Jazz is feels that she is not strong enough to stand on her own
 
yay. Emmetts in love. Carebear. yep, he's a big bear.
*sigh* they all know/suspect what Bella is going through. I'd wish they'd just stop the whole thing.. but I guess it'd never be that easy.
 
a lot of insight on this chapter. thanks wordY!

Author's Response:

Hi Yanxx

Charlie's journey of acceptance was a lot smoother for him than it was for Bella and I think it was important for me to get that across. Though he wasn't a main character in the plot he was the foundations of the story. So I felt it was important that he had some air time. I wanted him to die with dignity, he wouldn't have got that if Bella had stayed and he wouldn't have wanted her to see him in the last moments of his death. Carlisle and Esme were the only two he needed with him...the original gang!!!

With Carlisle by Charlie's side he didn't miss a trick when it came to his daughter. James is without a doubt my favourite character. It's been hard for me to keep him in the background of this story. James along with Edward has each got a chapter of their own later in the story, both already written.

I think I've mentioned in the past about my up and down relationship with Miss Alice, but boy I love it when she takes the piss out of Edward. I have amended a later chapter just so I can give myself (and hopefully others!!) a bit of a treat, a few choice words between Edward and Alice!!! Jasper who wears his heart on his sleeve, maybe the quiet one, but he sees everything.

OMG!! My responses are nearly as long as one of my chapters...Sorry. Maybe I should have put this on the thread....

Thank you

Wordy ♥  

Great chapter! I am so enjoying this story. Thank you for taking the plunge and sharing it with us.

Are you still in England? If so, where? We are in the States, but my husband seems to end up working with Brits quite a bit (albeit through phone and computer lines). Liverpool and London mostly.

Onto next chapter...

Author's Response:

I did splish splash about when I first took the plunge, though I've settled down with the story now.

I do live in London. I'm lucky enough to have a great Beta who is an American and a good friend who lives in London but originated from Seattle. Though it's tricky sometimes, no one is aware of my writing over here so I have to be inventive with my questions, when asking about locations and stuff. I have travelled the U.S. and actually I spent a little while in Seattle, New York and Washington D.C. to name but a few.

Thank you for your support. It's making me smile :)

What's a cheerleader without a cheer so here goes...

A "Wordy" wordsmith, a true muse of the art
Her craft will jolt your pulse with a start
Such a loquacious Brit
With her quill full of wit
And whose prose is sure to "Steal Your Heart"!!

I know I know, CHEEEEEESY!!!
P.S. Props to the cyrillic, you're the best SPASIBO!!!!!!!

Author's Response:

Not cheesy. Not cheesy at all!!!

...I'm speechless. This must be a first!!!...And tearful. In a good way!!!

The highest accolade! Wow. I'm truly honoured. My own personal cheer, do you have a dance that goes with that? Lol...

It's just what I needed to get me shifting back into gear to complete the epilogue. I have printed it off and stuck it on the wall where I sit and write.

You are a sweetheart. Thank you.♥

Netty xx

I don't know why you're worried. Honestly, this is one of my favorite chapters. I loved getting to know the others. I loved the way you sectioned the chapter...past, present, future. It was brilliant. I can't wait to read more. :)

Author's Response:

I think I was initially worried because it was a bit different. Not all Edward and Bella. I wanted to show that in some way they were all affected by this shift in change.

I think it was important to emphasize the structure of all three lives, where they had been, where they were now and where they were heading.

I'm glad you liked it and appreciate the positive feedback. ;-)

  

I think I fainted fron the last line. So romantic!

Author's Response:

Lol!!

I had to go over the chapter to remember what I had written...memory like a goldfish!!! There's so much more romance to come, I'm swooning just thinking about it!!!!

Thank you once again!!! ;-)

 

All I could do was sigh after the completion of this chapter. It's really getting deep with Maria now. And it hurts to know of what's to come forEdward. But my goodness he's so violent!!! That little scene after the car ride with James makes me not wanna mess with him at all. He's so cold and well.......hot!!! And I mean hotttt as in sexy when he's like that!! I love the relationship dynamics in this story. They're not only complex in nature but also deeply layered. To say that I cannot wait for the next chapter is an understatement!!! I need new vocabulry on just how much i'm anticipating the next chapter. Well worth the wait! Thanks.

Author's Response:

I have to say his temper may not have been so heightened if it was someone else in the car with Bella. In my head, Edward does not like James. He sees things in James that Bella doesn't. 

I try very hard to keep this story real. I don't mean The Heist, but the natural progression of the characters. I think we are all onion-like and I don't see these characters being any different. So I thank you for reading the story through my eyes. It makes it all worthwhile when the undercurrent is noticed.

Your support is a boost. Thank you for reading and taking the time to leave a review. 

 

WOW!!!!! I stayed up until 4:35 a.m. last night reading Stolen Heart and am now completely bewitched. I loved watching Edward's character morph into this brooding, tortured soal as he becomes more and more consumed with Maria. I can almost see him orchestrating his own snare at the end when Maria finally reaches for the cheese. I am shocked (and disgusted) you only have a hundred or so reviews. Between your  story line and character development, it just doesn't get any better. I realize the whole "Edward-Bella saga has been your muse but you really, REALLY should consider publishing your work. I also really like the idea that all of the out takes are from Edward's POV. This is perfect since it doesn't effect the story flow. Please do an out take of the night Edward attempts to drink Maria from his soul. Can't wait (literally) for the newest chapter.

Author's Response:

Hello Feral.

I've sent you a private message. ;-)

Wow, i just caught up with the entire story today. i'm really surprised you don't receive more reviews because your plotline and characters are so intriguing! I can't wait to see how the rest of the story unfolds, especially the relationship between Edward and Bella. I really like how unpredictable the plot is, and I never know what's going to happen next! Great job! Can't wait for more!

Author's Response:

Hello!!

Wow, you read Stolen HeART all in one go; I know that the last few chapters I have increased in word count so I admire your stamina.

It's hard to know what readers like and with so much good fiction floating around it's easy to favour stories. This is my first time writing so I have a lot to learn, but I kinda like being a small fish in this great pond. The next chapter is very Edward and Bella and one of my personal favourites. I hope you get a chance to read it.

I'm going to put a teaser for the next chapter on my very shy thread by Sunday hopefully. Chapter 17 is a big chapter and is with my Beta now, so fingers crossed.

You've made me smile on this cloudy Friday morning. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. ♥

I just wanted to slap the crap outta Alice.  Annoyingly passive-aggressive!

I don't think she can complete the heist..if she does, she'll go back to him, and abandon the rest of the crew.  Why would the money matter when she's in love with him?  Or is a heister, too?  A double cross.  The last scene of the McQueen/Dunaway Thomas Crown Affair?  "Bring the money or keep the car?"

Jeanna M.

Author's Response:

LOL!!

Alice and I often don't get on when I try to write about her.

Well you know I can't say too much. I will say there is loads of excitement coming; I've mixed it up quite a bit. A future chapter with Jasper, Emmett and Charlie discussing their fears for Bella. A chapter that is just with the gorgeous man himself, Edward. Six chapters left to go and most of them are written.

Next chapter is massive, very little Alice but huge amounts of Edward and Bella along with Mike and Tanya.

And yes, The Thomas Crown Affair is a great movie.

Thank you for all your support ♥

hahaha... that talked with Emmett is golden comic relief really. I love how he brings out the funniest conversations even though it was supposed to be serious.

poor Bella. between Al and Jazz, Em and Rose's happy futures... she's a bit left out, nothing/no one to look forward to... plus she has to steal from the love of her life whom she's not sure she could trust.  *tsk2x* that's tough... so she needs to play tough..its unfair..its life. :(

passion for life..which she no longer has.. those words make me sadder. I'm sure Edward can change that. If she'd only let him. If only that were an option.

Jasper's approach is more subtle than Alice's.

Well, Al made me a little teary.

Great job on the chapter Wordy.

 

Author's Response:

The scene with Emmett and Bella came out of the awkward conversations that Buffy and Spike used to have when they were trying to be civil to each other. I have no idea why but I just kept hearing some of the conversations that they had in the past...very odd!!

I find it really difficult to write about Alice, I often say to my Beta that Alice and I are fighting again!! Jasper is like a warm bath, soothing and comforting. I like writing for him.

I'm working on chapter 19, 20 and 21 at the moment (I always work three chapters at a time) and I have to say a small tear came to my eye. That sounds a bit big headed I know, but I think it's the first time I've shown any emotion to my story. I still find it so hard to accept that someone is reading it and that it's liked. I spend so some much time planning every detail I forget the story!!!

Thank you for your commitment. Chapter 17 is my favourite I hope to have a teaser on the thread asap.

Have a good week Yanxxx

;-)

 

Girl I love you! You know who Castiel is!!!

 

You also write a really great story but still you know who Cas is.

 

Much love to you

Author's Response:

If all angels are like Castiel, then kill me now!!!

Btw a month to go before the boys return...sad I know!!

Back to your review, I tip my hat and thank you so much, hope you enjoy the rest of the story, Chapter 16 should be up this week.

Oodles of noodles.

;)

the part about his incontrollable hair is cute.lol.
who wouldn't be fascinated by that hair?? :lol:

 the start of the chapter lemon was awesome. *sigh*

haha. dinosaur. lol.

i love their questions thing. very nice way of bringing something from the books into the story. that way they can know more about each other.

this chapter is one big lemonfest. the tart balances out the drama quite nicely.
Great job! :D

Author's Response:

His hair should have its own show!!

Have you noticed how comfortable she is in his presence? She never wants to think too much about the heist when she's with him. The questions and answer would have been a great opportunity for her to discover details that would help the heist, but instead she chose personal questions that were related to him. I love the fact that his first question was about James his so not keen on him.

I've really enjoyed reading all your comments. I have some great future chapters and different pov's popping up and I would love to hear your thoughts on them.

Thank you so much it was very thoughtful of you to not only read my story but to comment on so many chapters.♥