Happy Happy Friday all and an early Happy Mothers Day to all who will be relaxing on Sunday! Here we go…
My choice this week comes with a warning: sensitive subject matter (Bella becomes involved in a cult) and very OOC characters (I know many of you are squeamish about creepy Carlisles; this is the creepiest Carlisle… ever). However, it’s beautifully done and really unique. Once I started The Earth, it Trembles I didn’t want to read anything else until I was done. I had to know… the truth. 
No really, I had to know what happened. Thank Rob it’s a shortish, complete story.
The Earth, it Trembles by ginginlee
A girl, a boy, a God, a life, a rebirth, an escape, an attempt at living again.
Our rather serious recs, after the jump
I liked the structure of the story. It jumps back in forth in time, with the past spiralling forward until we’re caught up. It’s almost took my breath away to realized how recent “events” had been for “present” Bella. I’m being deliberately vague of course. This Bella is stronger than she thinks and you admire her from early on in the present story. Edward is a sweet, understanding and earnest young man and I fell in love with him almost immediately. They work together and slowly get to know each other as Bella heals – and he tries to figure out why she’s so different and so intriguing to him.
Excerpt from chapter 5
Edward comes in to help with the evening crowd, a short little swing shift, and Bella gives him a smile as he walks in. Each day she grows a little more comfortable being around him, and does a little bit better at making conversation.
But he surprises her this Friday night, just as he’s leaving.
“Hey—I was thinking, maybe we could watch a movie tomorrow or something,” he says, his hand rubbing at the back of his neck. “I mean, I saw you weren’t working tomorrow night. And neither am I.”
“Um, oh,” she replies, feeling awkward and suddenly ten degrees too hot. “I’m actually moving tomorrow, so . . ..”
His eyes light up. “I can help you. I have a truck.”
“I don’t really need a truck.” She’s trying to be evasive, but he just keeps pushing. While she wants to tell him to drop it, she also wants him to persist.
“I can help you unpack.”
“There’s not really anything to unpack.”
He eyes her for a moment. “Is it furnished?”
Shaking her head, she looks around for something to do, anything to busy her hands and occupy her as this conversation continues.
“Are you,” he begins, pausing for a moment. “Moving in with someone?”
“No,” she says quickly, as quickly as she can.
She looks up at him. They stare at each other for several seconds, his face growing curious and suspicious, hers looking frightened.
“Why don’t you just tell me what’s really going on here,” he offers, gesturing between the two of them. “Because I have no idea.”
She sighs. Grabbing a rag, she begins polishing the espresso machine, keeping her eyes averted. “I’m moving into an apartment, but I don’t have any stuff to move, except for some clothes. Okay? I don’t own anything, so I don’t need any help. That’s it.”
The back story is difficult to read at times but so worth it. There is a difference between the story-telling in each tense too and I love that; in the present story we’re more, uh, present with Bella, we’re there with her. Which is highly enjoyable because sweet Edward is there, ready to sweep us, I mean, Bella off her feet. In the back story there is a distance, a detachment. The reader feels more like a voyeur than a “part” of the story and it suits not only the subject but Bella’s own mind-set at the time. Really brilliant writing, often poetic (I love that!) and Bella and Edward that will stay with you for a long time after. If you like something really different and don’t mind a little creep factor give The Earth, it Trembles a go.
Now Annie’s up! Her WIP rec this week has me intrigued… and scared. (Douchewards break my heart a little )
Edward is an unfeeling bastard. Bella gets caught up in his games. Language and lots of it. Lemons eventually. It’s a slow burn, slow and painful. Mature. Lots of random pop culture references. AH, AU, ExB.
Sometimes you need a little Doucheward and whoa, is this Edward douchey (wow spellcheck did not even question that). He, Emmett and Alice have an insurance agency. He’s arrogant, self centered, and rude. Edward thinks he wants to have no strings attached sex with Bella.
Excerpt from chapter 5
Really, I’ve never been attracted to a girl like Isabella Swan before. Earthy and uncultured, lithe and whimsical. I tend to gravitate towards the full of body, full of money types with highlights in their hair and flesh spilling out of the top of their shirts. Girls like Victoria Sutherland. Tanya Denali. Rosalie Hale. Chesty suggestive girls all of them, whose daddies have deep pockets.
Maybe it’s time for a change.
“You need a ride somewhere?”
Her hesitation is so telling. She has no idea how to read me. I know she doesn’t much care for me, I would venture a guess that she is just a little intimidated by me as well.
Good. She should be.
“I’m not far from where I’m headed. I will just walk. Thanks all the same, though.”
“I don’t bite, Isabella.”
Yes I do.
Bella works in the office next to Edward’s agency. She also works for a caterer on weekends. Despite her attraction to Edward, she is no fool and does not succumb easily to his, er, charms.
Excerpt from chapter 2:
I head back out to keep cleaning. I am clearing bottle caps and paper napkins from his table when Edward reaches out and clasps my wrist.
“Bella.” His irises look very green, probably because the whites are tinged with red. His eyelashes are dark at the root, golden fire at the tips. “Dance with me.”
Like hell.
I can hear the opening notes of Clair De Lune by DeBussy and I know I will never forget this moment. As absurd as it is. The look of abject suffering on Edward’s face almost moves me to pity. And I love Clair De Lune. Right now I would wager that he does too.
Something is breaking his heart.
“I’m… I’m not allowed to dance,” I stammer out. “It’s against Jane’s rules.”
“Break the rules.” He pleads.
I almost give in. But this is Edward Cullen.
“Not for you,” and I snatch my hand back and walk away.
If this sounds like a comedy, it is not. Edward and Bella are both scarred. Edward emotionally from a troubled childhood and war. Bella has inward and outward scars of her own. I like that Bella stays strong and doesn’t let Edward seduce her before she’s ready. I like how Edward maybe sorta kinda lets his douche walls down once in awhile for her. Will Edward figure out these feelings Bella causes in him? Will he ever be able to conquer his inner douche so that Bella can begin to trust?
Eep! Thanks Annie, sounds intense. I’m bookmarking that one. Now a quick announcement: Bonne Foi epi is up! Which means it’s completely complete (someone I know who rhymes with ‘Stinkersmell’ said it wasn’t complete without the epi lol). If you’ve been waiting for the epi to start you are good to go. Check out Bonne Foi by Amethyst Jackson Speaking of Bonne Foi, a Bella POV is promised to the compilation for Fandom For No Kid Hungry. There are loads of authors signed up and the compilation should be HUGE (twss). You can check out the participating author list HERE and I’ve donated the epi for When Will I Know!
Happy Weekend everybody. Tell us what you’re reading. Lots of love, xoxoxo Annie and Debb
Wow! Both stories sounds amazing. Sometimes it’s nice to read something outside of your comfort zone. Saved them both.
I’m back in fan fic mode, and am in the middle of reading an interesting story called Spy Games by jenn1987. Bella is CEO of Dyco tech industries, Edward is th new CEO of his family’s tech company. Besides being rivals, their offices happen to be across the street from each other. They can actually see into each other’s offices, so Bella decides to strip tease for Edward one evening. Things go to the next level fairly quickly, with brief encounters in parking garages and elevators. The thing is there is something more to Edward, there’s this mystery that I can’t put my finger on, and I love that. The lemons are frequent and intense, but written well, and actually drive the story, since their relationship starts out being only physical in nature. I like that Bella and Edward are equals from the beginning, and want to figure each other out, while still remaining professionals. The line is starting to get blurry though.
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5020988/1/Spy_Games
Oooooh that sounds GOOD! Thanks Katie!
That sounds hot Katie! I’ve been looking for a good “starts with A BANG” wip. Thanks for the rec.
I’m glad you’re back in fic mode, the world has righted itself lol.
Lemons that are hot and intense and drive the story. Sign me UP! I’m not the slow burn kinda person. I was the PattinHoor, not PattinAnglez.
Thanks!
I really like when Douchewards de-douche. It makes the HEA extra H cuz they were so un-H before. *giggles at my fic-speak*
I don’t NOT like Douchewards, I just have to be in the right mood I guess. You’re right, Annie baby, it makes the HEA sweeter when the Doucheward in question has to work for it, learn from his mistakes etc. I’ll stop now lol, when I start treating fictional character genres so seriously it’s time to step back… *smh*
Dear Debbie baby, You’re perfect. Don’t make me come over there.
Happy Friday to everyone and a Happy Mother’s Day !
I really haven’t had the time to read other than keeping up with my Wips lately. Working tons of hours. Maybe it is the tiredness of my body, but it just seems like everything I am reading is just meeeyea. Nothing bad, but nothing great either.
I use to read a completed one while I wait for updates, but I have not even had the time for that. Maybe I will start Katiebirds rec. I need some flames to get things jumping.
*waves* Hi RDM!
LMAO I love that sound “meeeyea” *steals* I know what you mean, I’m following some great wips but I’m waiting for something to yell, “HERE I AM DEB, THE FIC YOU’VE BEEN WAITING FOR! COME TO ME BABY!”.
Fics say that sometimes, right?
Yes. Yes they do.
Although that is kind of My Wounded Soldier but I’m ascared it’s wrapping up and I honestly don’t know how to live without it…. *puppy eyes* *cues up New Moon*
*covers eyes* La-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la
I finally read the last chapter of Tongue Set Free yesterday, so I know what you mean. *heavy sigh*
Not sure about what I’m going to do without Sailor and Poppet. Perfect HEA though.
I read HF and it’s good
Thx for the recommendation
Recently I just finished a fic “Lesson Extracted” it’s a crossover fic, so crazy and funny. Edward and Bella are platonic bestfriend and share an apartement. When their financial is shitty, they figure out something to get an income, that is making a porn film. There, a porn. But it’s so funny and not like I thought first I read the summary. So, have any of u read it?
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5854117/1/
I just took a peek and Lesson Extracted looks great! The author, Miss Winkle, has another story that I see lots of tweets about called “Playing it Straight”. It was a Twilight 25 story (written from 25 prompts). Excellent rec Mrs Fifty, thank you!
I haven’t but I will def check it out. Thanks! <3
I love High Fidelity! Douchewards are my fav, as long as they undouche by the end of the story. Lol.
The other story sounds really interesting. Adding to the neverending TBR list that will surely outlive me!
I want to rec a story that is so good and needs tons more readers! It’s called The Agreement by Gemgirl65. Edward is an escort…the special kind…and Bella is 19 and spending her summer savings to lose her virginity. Omg. It’s so well written. The lemons make you melt….and of course there is a reason Edward is whoring himself, though we don’t know why yet. And of course, feelings abound. Please check it out and give her some love!
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7945391/1/The_Agreement
Gah, I’d build a time machine and rob a bank if I could go back in time and have Edward take my virginity. *drifts into a fantasy* Sounds very interesting. Thanks for the rec. xo
Hey Roxie. Is it sad I went to add this smwxy fic and it was already on my TBR list ? Gah !
Lol. Smwxy = smexy. Dang autocorrect
i really like the excerpt that debbie used in TEIT. im very intrigued and i downloaded the fic. i have to finish the one im on tho before i can move on to another. i can juggle 2 fics max and 1 needs to be a WIP…which i rarely read.
im currently reading Rochelle’s daily witfits. i never stopped reading the daily prompts since i took the challenge in October so it’s fun to read someone creating a story behind the prompts i see.
the other story im reading, i dont like it but i wont share because that’s not nice. it’s not popular now so none of you will run the risk of reading it. i have to finish it because i have issues like that.
i find it funny that debbie said she was scared of annie’s rec when she’s a little miss doom and gloom lover.
i put annie’s on alert because i love a doucheward. one of my faves was Summer of Salt and Beautiful Bastard was a bit of a douche too, yes? i also liked aspects of Beautiful, Dirty, Rich as well. that was the name, right? everyone was so slutty and unethical LOL and how about The Blessing and The Curse. he seemed douchey…or just kind of an ass? idk…i kinda like them that way in fics *cough*
altho i wouldn’t marry that kind of ficward. my fichusband is very sweet. TPAP Edward is my hubby since 2010 lol
thanks for the nickname deb…i should start charging you.
Oh I love WriteonTime’s Edward too. If I could choose an Edward fic husband, I would pick The Lost Boys Edward. He’s been at the top for about as long as yours.
Beautiful Bastard is my favorite douche by far.
I read TEIT last night. Ver ver good. *two thumbs up* Creepy Carlisle warning for sure.
Yes girls, Douchwards are fun to play with but do not marry them.
Tink, you have to tell me what you’re reading that you don’t like. DM me. I hate mysteries lol.
Here’s the thing with the doom and gloom vs Douchewards and heavy angst; with doom and gloom it’s usually circumstances that are difficult for the characters not people being mean to each other and therefore creating the difficulty. I’m too tenderhearted for that *laughs until I choke* I’m kidding, like I told Annie, I just have to be in the mood for a Doucheward.
I’ve copyrighted ‘Stinkersmell’. Go ahead and sue me. I’ve used it a few times, are you just noticing now?
I think you’ll really like TEIT, it’s short, Annie read it last night. It made me feel all powerful and shit. lol (I’ve been writing and now I’m talking like the character, excuse me.)
xoxo I love it when you pop by <3
no i notice every time. im only mentioning my claim now. when u guys post, im usually rushing to work so i click the link to glance at the titles and RT. then later that evening i go back to read the post. that’s usually when i see if you’ve called me Stinkersmell LOL
Fic husband is still Hockeyward. Katie, I love BB as a doucheward too (Annie, I’m feeling this douche thing as a future post)
It’s a Canadian thing isn’t it??? LOL I’ve not read any stories with hockey players, so I don’t which story you speak of.