"His agony defines him. His memories destroy him.

But his hope is what sustains him, feeds him, encourages him. It's his purpose. And he doesn't deny it.

Offered the chance to leave all pain and misery behind, Edward knew that it was better to suffer his loss than to forget it. For in having it, Bella remains his and only his.

To forget would be the ultimate betrayal, abandoning her once again to a world of lonliness and despair. He had already done that once upon a time, and he did so spectacularly.

He'll find her. He has to. 

HE HAS TO."

- icrodriguez (the most beautiful review I have ever received.  THANK YOU for allowing me the honour of displaying it here.  It sums up the tone of this story beautifully, hearts, Erin)

Left in the woods, an unfortunate run-in with Laurant and 45 years later - Bella finds herself facing everything she has ever wanted.  Does it want her back?  What will she discover about how Edward has been spending his time...

Rated for later chapters.

Bella Swan applies for the job of PA to the rude, arrogant Hollywood film star Edward Cullen.

Can Bella keep her feelings for her boss in check so she can do her job?

A/H, OOC, luscious and graphic lemons and bad language.

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Bella finds her artistic muse and total embarrassment in life model Edward.  How can she get him to model for her when he thinks she is a sex-crazed flake?  AU-AH, M for graphically described nudity, language, lemons.  Canon pairings.

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Original artwork by farkle

Edward and Bella have known each other since birth. After one moment at a party just months before their college graduation, Edward sends them on a journey that begins with a little pretending. Where it ends? No one knows. NC-17 for language and sexual content. AH/AU/OCC

Bella's elevator ride with a gorgeous stranger becomes charged when the lift breaks down.  Things become more complicated when she discovers the stranger is her to-be boss, Edward Cullen.

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All Human AU – Shy, overprotected Bella Swan lives an unassuming life with her religiously zealous mother, Renée. When she has a chance meeting with town hellion Edward Cullen, Bella begins to realize that perhaps the sheltered life she’s been leading isn’t so much a comfort as it is a cage.

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Geeky Edward thinks he has absolutely no shot with the popular, beautiful Bella. Is he right, or will she be one of the many girls who thinks geeks make for better lovers? M for language, sexuality and some underage drinking. A little OOC… okay, a lot OOC.

So, can men and women really be friends?  Edward Masen thinks so, and he's determined to prove it to the new woman in his life.  Edward Masen is a professor at the University of Oklahoma who is dedicated to his work and his family.  His niece, little Lilly Whitlock, is a first grader with a particularly pretty teacher named Isabella Swan.  Edward then struggles to keep his relationship with Isabella strictly on the friendship level, which proves to be difficult the more they get to know each other.

Bella Swan meets a beautiful stranger, lawyer Edward Masen on a holiday in Rome. The chemistry is palpable, the sex passionate - and a physical relationship grows into something more. The days fly in a whirlwind of clothes, sand, sex and wine. After a painful realisation that the fantasy has come to an end, Bella returns apprehensively to Seattle, heartbroken at the loss of her love. 

But, little does she know that the 'beautiful stranger' isn't such a stranger, after all.

A surprise awaits Bella Swan in Seattle.

Rated for explicitly detailed sex scenes and language.

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Edward & Bella on Isle Esme. Love, lemons and all kinds of awkward. A slightly different take on the wedding night.

AU-Human.  Manwhore Edward bets Emmett that he can remain abstinent for 40 days and nights - or lose his beloved Volvo. He's convinced it'll be a piece of cake. Of course, that was before sex kitten Bella moved to Forks, and set her sights solely on the delectable Edward Cullen.  NC-17 for extreme profanity, and ridiculously smutty sexy time.

Reclusive computer prodigy Edward Cullen needs a personal assistant and single mom Bella Swan needs a job. What happens when their worlds collide? Will Bella learn to trust the shy genius and will he be willing to open up to her as well?

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