Awesome chapter. and amazing timing on it too!

Author's Response:

Thank you so much. My plan is to have the Christmas Eve/Christmas Day chapter hit Mon/Tues of next week so it'll be available before the "real people" Christmas. I appreciate your review. =)

~Lisa

Ok Lisa -

Hmmm....What I loved...the comic relief of sausage Bella of course. I actually laughed aloud. The way Esme and Carlisle see Bella, I really loved that touch and never would have thought of it. The prestine clarity with which they view her soul as well as how well suited she is for their eldest son. The enlightenment and softening of Rose was perfect and I especially loved Bella's snippy comment in regards to hell having frozen over. But, what I really appreciated most about this chapter was how well you covered their mutual acceptance. The Cullen's - namely Emmett - may tease Bella a bit and vice versa, but her feeling a part of the family and their acceptance, welcoming, appreciation and reciprication...well, it gave me a warm fuzzy. I love warm fuzzies. Well done, as always.

Jess

Author's Response:

Hey Jess, I'm so glad that you enjoyed and picked up on so many of those little details. You know, no one else has even commented on Bella's "hell freezing over" comment regarding Rose. I've had a few people note that they're surprised that Carlisle and Esme aren't a bit more concerned about Bella's judgement in what's good for her. I actually laughed a bit at that - as I think Bella knows exactly what's good for her as well as what the Cullen family needs but doesn't know it. She brings an innocence and joy to their life that's been lacking; its inevitable in such a long and unchanging life I imagine. I love warm fuzzies as well. The next chapter - Christmas Eve/Christmas Day will be warm and fuzzy too. I plan to have it up by Mon/Tues of next week so that it can hit before "real people" Christmas. Thank you so much for your honest and in depth review. They always put a smile on my face. I hope you and yours have a wonderful holiday season. =)

~Lisa

awesome chapter ...love the banter, the singing, and even the scare

Author's Response:

Thanks. Normally, I'd love the singing too, but because Emmett's been singing that song in my head for a month - I'm so ready to not hear it again anytime soon. ;) I appreciate the review.

~Lisa

Excellent! Although a bit weird that he can feel nipples through a jacket =)

I loved that Jasper caught her! I could imagine the whole time in the woods, you use such great detail. Its all so believable and what I imagine their Christmas is really like. Enjoy yours! 

Midnight Sunshine

Author's Response:

Between you and me - I think he might've been making up the part about being able to actually feel her nipples. ;) Although with Edward I can never tell. I'm so glad you felt it held enough detail to actually picture it. That's what I want from books when I read them and I try so hard to get that across in my own writing. I plan to have the Christmas Eve/Christmas Day chapter up by Mon/Tues next week.

Enjoy your holidays as well. Thank you so much for all your lovely reviews. I've really enjoyed each and every one of them. =)

~Lisa

 

I loved it! Sorry if my review is shorter then usual but I myself am under the weather as well! I can barely keep my eyes open as I am typing this but you did wonderful my dear! I can't wait for Christmas day at the Cullens and I can't wait for it to be a happy christmas for Bella and Edward! You are a wonderful writer and I wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a safe New Years....much love Stephanie Cullen!

Author's Response:

Oh Stephanie, I'm so sorry you're not feeling well and I wish you a speedy recovery. I'm glad you enjoyed the chapter and I plan to have the next chapter up Mon/Tues so the "real people" can read the Christmas Eve/Christmas Day chapter before the 25th if they want. ;) Feel better Steph. I know that it's not fun to be sick; especially during this season.

A Happy Holiday season to you and yours as well.

~Lisa

 

wow that was a great chapter - I loved the interaction with Rose over the drawings.

Author's Response:

Awww - I'm so glad you liked Rose finally starting to understand Bella. I was honestly worried that she never would warm up to her at all - I mean she is Rose, right. ;) Thank you for your continued reading, and your reviews. I always ALWAYS appreciate them.

~Lisa

Excellent!! Interesting view on how vampires find their trees. 

Author's Response:

Haha - I couldn't figure out how they were going to do it either. You just know the Cullens don't do anything normal if they don't have to. ;) Thanks for reading, I'm glad you liked it - and I appreciate your review. =)

~Lisa

what a cute chpater! update soon!

Author's Response:

Thanks! I plan on having the next chapter up Mon/Tues of next week so if falls in with real life holidays. ;) I appreciate the review.

~Lisa

First:  I love the title.  Alliteration is always a giggle for me, and it is so fitting for titles, I think.  Thank you. :)

I am really enjoying how your Bella adjusts to the realities of life with this family.  The Cullens have CHOSEN to live without privacy, essentially, in a way they could not have chosen their states of being.  She's doing great. I enjoy her willingness to take on Emmett on his own terms -- tough go! -- and to work with each member of this family.

The Re-evaluating Rose was beautiful.  It had to happen, and the timing was perfect.  Just wonderful.

The Whoops! incident was well written and well played by your characters. ;-) I enjoyed how Bella handled herself and how she handled EDWARD.  That was REALLY important and she did great. Go, FH Bella!

I also appreciated that Edward didn't tell Bella she couldn't help, there at the end. Instead he did indeed give her something she could manage, small as it was, and proceeded to do the rest.  It was cool.  Not dismissive.  About damn time. lol

Terrific and wonderful story. The more I read it, the more I am looking forward to the day when it's done and I can inhale the WHOLE THING at once.  Mostly. I tend to stay up all night to read stories this good.

 

Thanks for all your hard work!  Hope you and yours have a wonderful holiday!!

 

LJ  (Lisa-Janine, actually. heh)

Author's Response:

Well hello Lisa Janine. Gotta say - GREAT name. ;) I love your review - it was in depth and so well thought out with pointing out all the things you wanted to say and liked. I adore reviews like yours because it really give me insight into how my readers are interpreting things. Everyone sees things differently and I'm fascinate by the differences. I'll tell you a secret...when it's finally over I'll go back and re-read start to finish too. That's probably a narcisstic but I can't help it. It's my baby. Well, aside from my real life kids. Thank you so much for such an awesome review and staying on this journey with me. =)

~Lisa

This is one of my favorite chapters..gotta huge smiley face! Don't get me wrong, I LOVE the hottness part...ok, I love it ALOT.  But it was a joy to see the Cullen's at play...especially our beloved ever-brooding Edward.  Adored how you made Rosalie question & re-evaluate her feelings towards Bella by the way you had her "see" and draw Rose. Very clever & insightful of you! Emmett...whadda goofball; gotta love the big buffoon and his stupid songs (which I happen to enjoy singing myself). I really admire your Bella. She don't take shit from no-one, especially vampires! ;+)   Keep going..doing great! Update soon (don't you get sick of reading that constantly?)

Merry Christmas!  Linda

Author's Response:

Hi Linda! Actually - no, I don't get sick of reading update soon because it means people are really enjoying it and want more. What a huge compliment that is and I treasure it every single time. I enjoy the silly songs Emmett sings - well until he won't stop singing them until I finish the chapter. Nonstop in my head for a month was a bit much, but when Bella joined in I had to laugh. The Cullens at play is fun to see - we didn't get much of that in the books except maybe the baseball scene which is my son's favorite thing to watch over and over and over. ;) I'm glad you liked how Rosalie is starting to see Bella a bit differently and warming to her - even if it's just a little bit. I plan to have the Christmas Eve/ Christmas Day chapter up by Mon/Tues of next week so "real people" will have it available to read over the holidays. Thank you so much for not only reading - but for this awesome review. I appreciate and it put a big smiley on my face. =)

Merry Christmas to you as well.

~Lisa

That was a wonderful chapter.  I cannot wait for Christmas Day.

Author's Response:

Awww - thank you so much. I plan to have the Christmas Eve/Christmas Day up by Mon/Tues next week so hopefully it will be available before christmas for "real people" - haha. I appreciate the review - it really makes my day and today I needed it. =)

~Lisa

That was really good. She just fits so well with everyone - even Rose.

Author's Response:

Thank you so much. I'm relieved that Rose is finally warming up to her at least a little. I appreciate the read and review. :)

~Lisa

excellent timing with the update cause i was just thinking about this story. This chapter was amazing. This whole story so far is absolutely wonderful and I can't wait for more. (and tissue warning is always a good thing to put up cause some people are just more prone to mushiness then others) I can't wait to find out what happens on christmas.

Author's Response:

Oh I'm so glad the timing worked for you. :) I had about 90% finished almost three weeks, but some family issues required my complete attention. I plan to have the next chapter up Mon/Tues of next week so that Christmas Eve/Christmas are available for reading before Christmas for real life. ;) Thank you so much for not only reading, but also for leaving a review. I look forward to each one and I never fail to appreciate them. :)

~Lisa