Invincible

Invincible written by:  knicnort3

Summary:  Bella was having a rough time in life, until she was anonymously gifted with some music and a pair of headphones. Four years later, she credits those headphones with saving her life. But who was the secret gift giver, and will they ever meet again? ONE SHOT. Entry for Song Prompt Contest. E/B, AH

Ramble:  A very cinderella like story.  It starts with Bella in school and shows how she becomes the way she is in the story.  We follow her as she grows up, and gets a job.  Music is a way for her to escape, and the thing that keeps her going. 

Snow White

Snow White written by:  KitsuShel

Summary:  As a teenager, Bella makes a promise to stay away from her best friend's brother. Will that promise still be kept when they meet again almost a decade later? Contest Entry in TwiFandomNews's Song Prompt Contest, inspired by the song Snow White by Dennis Lloyd.

Ramble:  A quick one-shot, looking at the present, as well as mentions of the past.  Bella is Alice's friend, who likes Edward.  Snow White is a childhood nickname.  A quick read deserves a quick ramble. :P

Singing With Lucy

Singing With Lucy written by: WeeKittyAndTAT

Summary:  Little Lucy Swan is turning five and her birthday wish is to sing with hot country star Edward Cullen. When her momma wins tickets to see him in concert, will little Lucy's birthday wish come true?

Ramble:  I feel like a lot of the stories by these two authors are really good reads.  They make the story, easy to read, and ends with a similar feeling to finishing a good book.  The joy of finishing a book, but at the same time sadness that the story is over, and the emptiness that the story is finished.  A sweet story focusing on Lucy, who is the daughter of Bella.  In this story, the world is pretty small, seems like everyone knows everyone.  Lots of cute child moments and quite a few mentions of singing.

The Christmas Ship

The Christmas Ship written by:  Alisa Pearce 

Summary:  Hedge fund manager Edward Cullen didn't make the Forbes list this year and thinks he's a failure, just like his father and teachers in small-town Forks always told him. Only one person ever believed in him, but he left her behind to chase his fortune in New York City. Can a longtime Seattle holiday tradition bring magic and love back to his life? AU, AH, E/B, HEA. Co-authored with Sophia Amador, who also made the banner. **TOP TEN COMPLETED FICS OF DEC 2015 on TwiFanfictionRecs **

Ramble:  Short and sweet story.  Love how it includes Edward's memories of school and growing up.  In a way, this is like a mini Christmas package.  It is well written, focusing on the 'current' and includes enough background for the characters.  And everything is wrapped up nicely by the end of the story.

A singer in the woods

A singer in the woods written by: elag

Summary: While Elizabeth Bennet is walking through the grounds of Rosings, she overhears a man singing in the woods. This unexpected encounter leads to a different conversation between Elizabeth and Darcy.

Ramble:  The story branches off from when Elisabeth gets to Kent.  Between the singing and the other couple in Kent, Mr. Darcy and Elisabeth's relationship changes and feelings are revealed a lot faster.  While the events change, the story seems to move at a faster pace than the original book.  That and we get to see Georgiana and Caroline a little more, especially when compared to the original book.

Ivory Keyed Up Edward

Ivory Keyed Up Edward written by: MarLea Pie

Summary: OS - Bella sings her heart out once a month with the help of the handsome mysterious pianist, Edward. Can these two find a connection outside of Newton's Tavern? Can they find it in themselves to take a chance in each other? RATED M.

Ramble:  An interesting and quick read.  There are a few funny moments that I really liked, and can really see someone doing if they could.  Starts out at a bar's open mike night and moves into the high school setting.  Since they were all at a bar, Edward and Bella are obviously over the age of 21 (so school in this case is a setting, they are not students!!!). 

Singing in the Rain

Singing in the Rain written by: gabby1017

Summary: Bella and Edward were small time singers, until they hit the big time. After thirteen months on the road and revamped into Izzy Mar and Tony Maz, they both had hit the bottom. What they shared from their childhood was lost. What they wanted they kept from one another. Edward drank, while Bella pulled away. Can Alice and Jasper save the day?

Ramble:  This story moves pretty quickly from start to finish, and the summary pretty much sums it up.

You Don't Know Her Like I Do

You Don't Know Her Like I Do written by: beegurl13

Summary: He's a broken musician, haunted by the memory of her walking out on him. When he knows she's at his show, will he be able to make his one last chance count? Will his song tell her all the things she needs to hear? Will she listen? Can Edward win back his Bella before it's too late? O/S for the No Kid Hungry charity comp. AH, E&B, M for language

Ramble:  I did not like this Jasper... at all!!  His character in this story had me wanting to smack him a few times.  Edward tries to get his girl back through music, pretty much undoing what Jasper wants/did before.  Short, with Edward who writes his own songs and such.  The pressures and not so nice side of the entertainment industry. 

How I Met the Man of My Dreams

How I Met the Man of My Dreams written by:  niknak995

 Summary: Struggling author Bella Swan meets a charming stranger after a mishap at a local diner. What happens when she recognizes his face on the cover of a national magazine? Mostly fluff. BxE RxEm AxJ

 Ramble:  So I kind of knew how Bella felt at the beginning.  With the whole not really knowing who Edward is thing.  I loved the way the author decided to start the story.  A glimpse of the ending before going back to the beginning. 

Pirouettes and Plies

Pirouettes and Plies written by: Welcome2MyWorldxoxo

Summary: Dance is like magic, it surprises and amazes. It sends sparks and tingles through your body. Until you learn that it is your heart and soul that guide you, not your mind, your dancing cannot improve. A brief one-shot about dance for the holidays!

Ramble: The summary pretty much sums up the story really well. It is short and sweet (with a glossary of the dance terms that were used in the story)!

Christmas Don't Be Late

Christmas Don't Be Late written by: justaskalice

Summary: Bella never wants to hear another Christmas song as long as she lives, but coffee boy Edward has other plans. Written for the Broken Holiday Record Anonymous one-shot contest.

Ramble: I found myself agreeing with some of Bella's thoughts about Christmas music. This is such a sweet story, and well worth the read. It is a really good story to read around Christmas time. At first, I was a little confused as to where the story was going, but most of my answers got answered in the next paragraph or so. This almost seems like a mini Christmas miracle of some sort.

Thanks Comes in Many Ways

Thanks Comes in Many Ways written by: rbsschess (TWCS-Thanks Comes in Many Ways)

Summary: My entry for the Countdown to 2012 by Breath of Twilight - Thanksgiving segment. Bella decides to take back control of her life, no more waiting for Edward.

Ramble: I was a little surprised with who exactly Bella is with at first, but things were really sweet by the time I got to the end of the story. I'm still laughing at the last part of the story, so yeah... Trust me, this is a story that I will be rereading when I have time.

Christmas Wish

Christmas Wish written by: crimsonmarie

Summary: Successful musician Edward Cullen could have any woman he wants. But there's only one he can't stop thinking about and she seems oblivious to his feelings. Could a Christmas wish change everything for both of them?

Ramble: A story I've read in the past before starting this story log. Edward is a musician who spends some time with his manager around the holidays, and the two slowly bond as they talk to each other.

Livin' On A Prayer

Livin' On A Prayer written by: *** for: LikeTotally80sContest

Summary: With his wife's support, a guitar player struggles to find success in the music business. When a talent scout offers him the deal of a lifetime, Edward and Bella think their prayers have been answered. Have they? Entry in the LikeTotally80sContest. AH

Ramble: High school sweethearts who get married and are living life in a larger city. As they face hardships, it seems like the two will give up things they really like for the other person. Super duper sweet story.

A Chance of a Lifetime (one-shot)

A Chance of a Lifetime (one-shot) written by: magan bagan

Summary: Bella is happy with a fulfilling career and great friends. What more
could she ask for? Nothing, at least until her cousin decides to take matters
into her own hands. And Bella is fighting to win the heart and love of
eligible Bachelor Edward Cullen.

Ramble: This is actually a pretty good bachelor story. As a one-shot, I have no complaints about what happened in the story, but a part of me wishes for some more details as the girls were getting to know Edward a bit more, but I know that would only be present in a multi-chapter story instead.

Across the Airwaves

Across the Airwaves written by: Isabel0329

Summary: Bella Swan is suffering from another bout of her continual insomnia when she comes across a velvety voice on the radio late at night. AU, All-Human. Rated M for lemons.

Ramble: I feel like I've been going down memory lane these last two days. With this story, both Edward and Bella suffer from insommia, and the only cure they have is each other. Be warned, things move really fast in this story!

Emmett's Sister

Emmett's Sister written by: midnightmist101

Summary: Bella and her big brother Emmett got into an arguement and he stormed off. They were both changed. But they both think that the other one is dead. So what happens when they meet 100 years later? all vampires.

Ramble: There is a lot of background of what happened to Bella after Emmett disappears. Personally, I really liked a lot of the plot details, but after a while, I kind of whished that they were developed a little bit more. A lot of songs wand lyrics were used throughout the story.

It's a Sign

It's a Sign written by: CaraNo

Summary: Edward's the single father to an amzaing little girl... with a hearing disability. "Imagine my surprise when she crouched down to Emma's level... and began signing with her." Rated M for language and lemons. No angst. EPOV.

Ramble: Lots of tags for this story. Edward and Jasper each have a little girl who is deaf. Both run into relationship problems with their child's mother. Edward comes up with the music for the musicals and some jingles, where Jasper deals with more technical aspects of a production. Their girls are around the same age. Bella meets Rosalie in the gym, and runs into her again at the grocery store. The story keeps developing, and evolving. Have to wonder though, what ended up happening to Bella's request towards the end of the story....

My Little Dove

My Little Dove written by: Lo21

Summary: Bella moves to Vegas to ease the pain of an emotional breakup and life altering decision. She starts over in a new fast-paced life that includes jobs as a waitress, phone sex operator, and a club DJ. M. ALL HUMAN. *Winner! see full summary inside*

Ramble: I have to say that this story is a job well done. High school lovers, and their fight as they grow up. Being separated, and being pushed to the side of society when things start to go wrong. Slowly getting back up, only to run into the past as everything starts to go your way again.

Only Fooling Myself

Only Fooling Myself written by: k8ln713

Summary: Edward moves back to Forks, his non-existant music career over. He meets & joins a band, discovering that its mysterious guitarist is the beautiful brunette from school, & falls for her. Bella thinks she's only fooling herself to believe he wants her too.

Ramble: The power music has in our lives is showcased in this story. It has a way of pulling people apart or together, depending on how they use or see music in their own lives. Life after high school and some college classes.