You have turned this into a truly great story. It is so intriguing and fun to read. Very deep and enthralling. You are an excellent writer. Thank you for sharing this with us.

 

~Mia

Author's Response:

*blush*  I was very entertained writing this story.  it is a wonderful bonus that you enjoy it as well.

I like your original situations here. The romance, the Tiffany...grrr...all around great chapter!

Author's Response:

Thanks.  It is really hard to be original with so much fan fiction out there, so that is just about the best compliment I could get!  I threw Tiffany in there, because I wanted to show the detachment he has from these trysts.  Then, to turn around and see him let down his guard and be himself with Bella.  I liked the contrast.

This chapter was so sweet. I love how Edward is toward Bella. I can't wait for more!

Author's Response:

I really liked the interaction that ended up playing out in this chapter.  I thought it ended up flowing very naturally.  I was really happy how it ended up feeling new, yet with that hint of an old friend.  I'm glad you liked it!

Loved it. Love the whole story!

I think it is great that E isn't a virgin (and neither is Bella) and E can control himself around humans (well...as far as we know!) bc that "equalizes" the potential for a physical realtionship nicely.

I loved litarary references to Austin and the movie (crap- I am having a blond moment), I love the fact that she plays the cello and is so passionate, so real.

My favorite part, however, was E's deep realization of why he never kisses the women he sleeps with. I was blown away by this - as a shrink I read things on many levels - as a woman, a shrink, a mother..bla bla bla. But I agree - kissing is MUCh more intimate than any sexual act - ANY. Partially bc you are so close physically - I think that is one of the reasons many women went ga ga for Sm's books - bc of all the kissing...although, personally I would have enjoyed a bit (ok, a lot) more (I know, adolescent books...bla bla bla) but you get my drift. Which is why I so enjoy the fanfic...and yours is an amazing replacement (IMHO) for TW...this is so much more intense...Bellas backstory (the affair) is so powerful and makes her a much more poignant and intensely powerful character...

Loving it...and thanks to your beta for the quick pop up. Hopefully you have a few more chapters ready to go...I will wait anxiously. But I understand that i would rather wait, and read something amazing - like this- than have you feel pressured by readers.

Again, well done. And thank you. You are very gifted (but I sense you have heard that a few times before!)

"The Good Doctor" - Karen

 

Author's Response:

You caught the kissing thing! That was absolutely intensional that he didn't kiss Tiffany.  I agree that the kiss is the most intimate act.  You can remove yourself emotionally from sex, because you don't necessarily have to face what you are doing.  A kiss, on the other hand, requires all the senses.  You can't help but hear it, and smell it, and taste it, and touch it, and most of all SEE the person before and after the act.

I am a sucker for Austen...hense the references.

My beta is awesome.  I plan on continuing to fire away, because this story is completed.  This is my third, and what I thought my best, so I thought I would enter the world of Twilighted with it.  Thank goodness they didn't reject me!  ;-)

Your flattery is overwhelming. I love writing, and the fact that you like what comes out of my brain too is rich, cream cheese icing on my cake. Thanks, doc!

I really love how you are adding dimension to these two.  They are so different yet so perfect for each other.  I know there is some angst in their future, but i have faith in you to bring these two together the way they should be.

Author's Response:

I really wanted these two to both have rich layers to their personalities.  I really wanted them to compliment each other and have some sass.

You are more right than you know about your guess on the future.  Just remember the happy feelings you feel right now, later.

That was such a sweet chapter, it's interesting to see Edward grow a conscience.  :)  I'm looking forward to reading more!

Author's Response:

He is not only growing a conscience, but is beginning to placing someone above himself instead of just under him.  ;-)

Great chapter. Loved it as usual!!

Can't wait for the next update!

Author's Response:

I'm feeling the love.  I really am!

Wow, I wasn't expecting that from our Miss Swan, but I guess having her with a bit of experience is better for this story. Great Chapter.

Author's Response:

I wanted to even out their pasts a bit.  Obviously she couldn't have the quantity that our dear Incubus has amassed, but I thought if she had one BIG one...that would do the trick.  I just wanted them both to be in a place where it would be hypocritical to judge the other.

Naughty Bella lol!!

Looking forward to more from you soon xx.

Author's Response:

No innocent flowers in this story.  Details will unfold later.  The story is done, actually, and my beta is doing a super job getting my chapters up, so the next one should be posted soon!  Thanks for reading!

I like the nurturing aspect of Edward's relationship with Tanya.  She is a good friend.  I really like your take on this part of Twilight. 

Author's Response:

Tanya is often painted as the villain, but if you look at Stephenie's stuff, she is never anything but a good friend.  People like to see her as competition or a risk, because she once vied for Edward's affections/body, but seriously...which one of us wouldn't do the same?!  :-)  I wanted to show something tender, but not sexual between them.

I never like the idea of Edward with anyone but Bella (unless it's me, of course, haha!), even in stories where he's with Tanya or some other girl, so scenes with him and some other chick weird me out.  But I can see that they're necessary in this story given his nature.  And I sure didn't see the Bella affair coming!  Well done :)

Author's Response:

I wanted to show the shift in his paradigm in this chapter.  Believe me, it was weird writing Edward with someone other than Bella.  It is why it is only one paragraph.  I also hoped it showed the brevity of the trist.  You'll see the difference compared to something in a later chapter.

Honestly...I didn't see the Bella affair coming either!  This story all came from the moment.  I tried to not plan ahead at all, and just saw where it took me chapter by chapter.  I hope you enjoy the rest!

I oddly like it!

Author's Response:

Me too!  :-)  Lots more in store!  Thanks for reading!