Showing posts with label TWP. Show all posts
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Tuesday, June 26, 2012

TWP Chalk and Playing it Straight 6.26.12


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Team Wussperv, this team is made up of myself, Emmy aka Pippapear, Jess aka Jessypt, & Kim aka Kimpy0464, Plus we might every so often have one of our other pervs crash our party, as the fluffy goodness appeals to them too much! 
 I'm sure you're wondering what the fuck a wussperv is, right? A wussperv is someone that is... A) Tragically canon B) Loathes angst (when in massive doses) C) Loves smut D) Needs a Happy-Ever-After 

  We love to read new fluffy recc’s. :) Please feel free to let us know your favourite WussPerv friendly fic. It might be Team WussPervs next recc!


The Team WussPerv Picks are... 

Title: Chalk
Author: Honeybeemeadows
Chapters: 23
Words: 25,973
Reviews: 486
Summary:Bella needs a new hobby. Will a new pair of ugly shoes, a shirtless guy and a bag full of chalk give her any relief from the boredom? Rated for various tensions, lemons and boys on rocks. I own nothing, not even a crash pad.

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 Title: Playing it Straight
Author: MissWinkles
Chapters: 27
Words: 36,547
Reviews: 951
Summary:Sometimes love is all about telling the truth. AH, OOC and very, very fluffy. Written for the Twilight Twenty-Five Round Six.

Sometimes you just want a nice fluffy fic to cuddle up with. This week we’re sharing two cute, short complete fics.

  Corie
I’ll start with Chalk since that is the one I read first. I have to say I’ve read alot of fic but this was my first rock climbing story and I fell in love. The characters are quirky and fun. Edward is sexy and missing a shirt ALL THE TIME lol. Bella has this fun idea of wanting to get her chalky fingerprints somewhere on that sexy body of his and it drives her and the reader crazy waiting for it.

I really liked how uses the correct terms but never makes a non climber like myself feel out of the loop. Bella takes on the new hobby of bouldering by accident and on her first day she meets Shirtless Edward.
"Woah there." I was suddenly off the rock, but still not on the ground, hyper aware of two big biceps on either side of mine and hot breath on my neck in a chuckle. I was set back down on my feet, legs trembling even worse than before and looked up to find the Shirtless Guy unwrapping his arms from around me. "Thank you." I stuttered, fully aware that my body wasn't broken right now because of him. He looked down at my fingers. "Chalk. Every time. Or at least every other time, until you build up some calluses."
From that day on Bella is thrown into Edward’s off-the-wall group of climbers and has some of the most fun of her life. The relationship grows naturally and I fell in love with them as they did. It’s a quick read but doesn’t lack for heat or sex. I was fully satisfied when I reached the end of Chalk .

Now Playing it Straight again is a funny and sweet story but completely different. The amount of humor and friendship really made this story for me. We meet Bella who is looking for a new apartment after her best friend Rose has decided to move in with her longtime boyfriend. Edward is the only normal ad that Bella can seem to find in a great neighborhood, asking the right price. He’s cute and adorable and seems perfect, except for the fiance he has that is studying Ballet in Russia. Enter complications and with how unique these characters are it really made for a tremendous read.

There are so many great supporting characters that add to the richness of the story and just make it fun. I can’t say enough about how well done the friendship between Edward and Bella is and how natural they feel together. The smut is written so well and left me panting more than once.
The feel of his lips on my overheated skin sends my body in overdrive. We're close, but it's  not close enough. My need for him is crushing, like I won't survive another minute if he doesn't touch me. I guide his fingers up and under my shirt; the feel of his hand on my skin makes me want to sigh, but comes out a quiet keening noise instead. Almost instantly, his hand finds my breast, and my fingers tighten over his as his lips find the back of my neck, his hot breath sending chills down my spine. Our hips move in tandem, backwards and forwards, searching, pressing; looking for that right kind of friction. 
His name slides from my lips; drawn out and breathy as his fingers brush my nipple, moving over it so gently, so feather-light, it could be mistaken for a dream. He kisses across the top of my shoulder as his fingers tug at it gently, making me shudder. 
Sliding my hand behind me, I can feel him; hot, hard, and twitching against his underwear. As my hand touches him, his hips jerk, pushing into my fingers, the word fuck falling from his lips; tumbling, deep and throaty into my subconscious. My hand flattens over his length, feeling the damp spot on his boxers. Whispering my name, his other arm slides underneath me, his hand pressed to my chest, right over my thundering heart. 
Bold, fearless, uninhibited, I reach into his boxers and he shifts. With his lips beside my ear, I hear him swallow another fuck as the tips of my fingers come into contact with his warm, soft skin. He's so hot and thick; a perfect weight in my hand. We're pressed against each other so tightly there's barely room to breathe, but it feels so good, so right.



While I’m not usually one for super fluffy fics-heart rending angst is more my style- I had a great time reading Chalk and Playing it Straight. I could envision both of these delightful fics as romantic comedies; I could ‘see’ them on the big screen as I read.

Chalk by MissWinkles is just adorable. It definitely fits the romantic comedy mold, but it doesn’t read like a fic cliche. The rock climbing setting is definitely a first for me, and it presents lots of opportunities for comedy and Edward’s good natured ribbing of Bella.
I was just about to attempt for the next hold when I felt his fingers on my back. Just barely. Pressed softly to the skin just below my rib cage. 
I'm sure he'd probably done this before, anticipated and hovered his hand behind me for support in case I came unhinged, but this was the first time it was skin to skin and I could barely concentrate on anything around it. I let go of the rock with a gasp and he caught me under the arms, lowering me to the mat which really only made me slide slowly down the length of his entire body. 
Hot skin to hot skin. He stepped away from me the moment my feet touched the pad and hunched his shoulders up around his ears while he crouched to dig in his bag industriously.  
He pulled out a toothbrush and I wondered if he wanted to brush his teeth before he kissed me. 
Wait, what?
The teasing builds up to some heavy UST, and you’ll be dying for one of them to make a move. Luckily it’s a super quick read, so you don’t have to wait too long. *grin*

In Playing it Straight by MissWinkles Bella replies to Edward’s roommate wanted ad. He and his apartment sound too good to be true. They seem to hit it off and she moves in. Bella mistakenly assumes that Edward is gay, and for the most part that keeps her from swooning over him 24/7.

Their friendship develops gradually, with fabulous banter between them. After she learns of his fiance she is still able to suppress her growing feelings for Edward. All bets are off when he breaks it off with Sam, and the sexual tension they’ve both been ignoring comes flooding out.

There are a few bumps in the road, but no serious or prolonged angst. Even when things get steamy, Edward and Bella can still laugh at one another, and show the strong foundation their friendship gives their romantic relationship.
The back of my head presses against the front door as his lips find mine. My entire body shudders as his lips leave my mouth, his fingers brushing up and under my shirt, making my knees wobble as they drift up my sides lightly. I can't find a single part of me that gives an ounce of fuck that he's groping me in the middle of the hallway, where there are most likely cameras, and most definitely nosey neighbors. Fact is, I'm too busy shamelessly rubbing myself against him to care. His thumbs graze my nipples through my bra, his mouth leaving a trail of wet kisses across the swell of my breasts as he pushes them up to meet his lips 
"Inside," I moan as his teeth close lightly over my skin as he sucks. 
"Right here?" he asks, his voice hoarse and raspy. 
"What?" He stops and lifts his head, his eyes finding mine. "Oh…uh, never mind. I got confused." 
Pushing him away lightly, I put my hands on my hips. "Are you serious? What kind of girl do you think I am? Right here in the hallway?" 
He shrugs, grinning. "I don't know. Maybe you like an audience when you climb." 
He laughs as I slap him on the arm. "Smartass."
So, if you’re looking for a quick, fluffy-sweet read, check out Chalk and Playing it Straight!

Monday, March 26, 2012

Team WussPerv Little Buttons 3/26/2012


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I'm sure you're wondering what the fuck a wussperv is, right? A wussperv is someone that is...

A) Tragically canon
B) Loathes angst (when in massive doses)
C) Loves smut
D) Needs a Happy-Ever-After

We love to read new fluffy recc’s. :) Please feel free to let us know your favourite WussPerv friendly fic. It might be Team WussPervs next recc!



The Team WussPerv Pick is...

Title: Little Buttons
Author: ChocolateLover82
Chapters: 21
Words: 149,020
Reviews: 395
Summary: A fortunate encounter while wandering the city may lead Edward to realize that, perhaps, not everything is lost. But is he ready? AH, ExB.



Corie
When this story was picked as the Wussperv story this month I knew it was a chance to knock it off my TBR list for sure. I was enchanted chapter one. The story is a love affair between Bella and Edward but also with these character and the city of lights. I felt immersed in the textures,

food, and love that ChocolateLover82’s has for the city of Paris. She brings this story to life with color and beautiful imagery. It’s a fascinating story of true love after major loss and failures. I love that she really builds a love story from the first moment they meet to the very first brush of skin and we get to experience it all. The sweetness makes the sexy all the more special. I for sure say this is a story not to be missed, it will make you hungry for pastries and love.


Emmy
What beautiful writing. Gorgeous, subtle, evocative and just so so beautiful. Each word creates a beautiful sketch of love, of Paris, of hope, of joy, of fear, of passion, of trust. I think it was Jen who first drew my attention to this hidden gem. And I thank her for it most sincerely! As I was smitten from the beginning.


This story is the perfect WussPerv pick, due to its lush storytelling and the strength of their love. Like most people, this Bella and Edward have a lot of things they have to work out about themselves, so that they can work as a couple together. But like good couples, or good matches. What the other offers to them, helps them each to be who they want to be. Bella the seamstress, who lives above the delectable bakery, and Edward the distrustful couture designer are the two main characters to this delightful story. But the third main character is just as important and just as interesting, adding a crucial layer of magic and love to the story. That third character? Why the beguiling and breathtaking city of Paris of course! These two Americans, are happy in Paris, and by chance of fate are drawn together to truly find their happiness.

As I’ve already waxed lyrical the writing in Little Buttons is just beautiful. This extends to
the sexy stuff too! Its very sensuous and warm rather than smutty. Its full of love scenes that start in your heart and tummy, and bloom into a a tender blazing warmth rather than a quick fire that comes and goes quickly! (pun intended!) The settings, the language, the story all build this up to create romantic scenes free from cloying cliches. Edward is a giving and warm lover, and his love, their love shines through every one of their touches, or kisses....

The room is warm though and the windows are already a little foggy, but I don't care about that at the moment, All I can think about is about how she feels against me and kissing her lips again.
We should never stop.

My hands settle on her hips, bringing her closer. She moans at the combination of feeling me hard underneath her and the calluses of my fingers on her skin. I love it when she shivers from those. She says she likes to feel the contrast of them on her. She all but threatened my life when I offered not to touch her that much if I was too rough.

I wouldn't have stopped anyway.

Her chest is pressed to mine and her arms wrap around my neck. I take the opportunity to kiss her neck and whisper words that I know drive her crazy. I've learned so much about her and what makes her respond this past month. I'm always learning though, and she always surprises me with what she discovers about me. Half the time I didn't know myself.

Like that little nibble she does to the shell of my ear while she hums. Damn vibrations drive me crazy.

My hands move higher and higher until they hold her breasts; her hands move lower and lower until they scrape my abs. It's a mixture of pain and pleasure and I touch the soft skin of her breasts in the same rhythm that her hands are moving over me.

Her skin is heated and she starts rocking on my lap, creating friction that makes me wonder why am I not taking her right now.

My hands start moving from her chest, to her ribs to her back as my mouth kisses across her chest. I lick and give her little bites that make her giggle, squirm or moan. I can't decide which one of those three I like the most.

Who am I kidding? I like them all.
I hope you can see what I mean?! ChocolateLover82 draws out their love from every scene, cleverly using Paris to amp up their romance. I am sure you will fall in love with this tale, the way it’s easy to fall in love with Paris, and the way that Edward could not help but fall in love with Bella. Go on, treat yourself to this classic in the making: It's the perfect time for love, after all it’s spring time in Paris!(remember to go review!!!)


Jen
Little Buttons first caught my attention in a teaser. In just a few sentences, ChocolateLover82’s writing captivated me, and I’ve been along for the ride ever since. Little Buttons has some of the most gorgeous and romantic writing that I’ve ever read. ChocolateLover82 describes Edward’s Paris so well; you really can picture it as though you were there.

As Em says, Paris is the third main character of the story. Edward and Bella explore the city as they get to know each other, to learn one another’s deepest wounds, and of course, they fall in love as they visit special places in Paris. Both Edward and Bella are involved in the fashion industry, and they both have an eye for detail. Descriptions of food, places, buttons found at the flea market; they all transport you to Paris.

Edward is quite introspective. I love his observations of himself, the way he notices how knowing Bella changes him, helps heal him of his past hurts. They are each able to lean on the other as they share their wounds, and the care they take with each other helps to heal them both. Although they don’t talk about the attraction they clearly feel for one another, it is clearly there, and all of their relationship firsts--first kiss, first ILYs, first time making love--just make my heart sing. How can you not love this?

Our lips touch and it's sweet and soft and warm and a thousand times more than that. I move my hands to her shoulder blades and she brings hers to my neck and even like this, the closeness is not enough. I want to feel only her and in return, I want her to forget everything else and feel what caring for someone really is, that she can let go as well and let me take care of her for a change. It's only me and Bella here and now. No ex-wives, no pasts ... nothing. Just the blissful warmth of our mouths and our bodies.

And this is only a kiss.

This is truly a perfect TWP pick; there’s a little bit of angst, but it is more worry for the characters as individuals than worry about something that might tear them apart. It is far from being a fluff piece, though; the characters develop slowly, as does their relationship. Little Buttons is romance and you won’t want to leave ChocolateLover82’s world.


Tea l


Sometimes, a slow burn is just what you need. This story unfolds carefully, with a man and a woman who clearly each have their own ghosts of the past that still linger...but there’s so much good in both of them. It’s that light and goodness that keeps them coming back to the other, captivated and at times almost addicted. It’s beautiful to see Edward open himself up and take a real look at the world and people around him for the first time in years, and it is Bella who inspires and challenges him to do so. For Bella, she’s secluded herself, but her desire and want to trust Edward is clear each time they meet.


Their path takes time, but you’ll appreciate the detail and natural progression of their relationship. These are not damaged people who meet their “other half” and magically let go of all their fears and hesitations for the sake of love and lust. They take the time getting to know one another, meet family and friends, and work past the demons who try to hold them back. It’s lovely. It’s charming. It’s amusing. At times, it’s heartbreaking. Through it all, they grow closer, and they flourish in their romance, their personal lives, and their respective careers.

Set in Paris, ChocolateLover82 creates a detailed and intriguing home for these characters. They are both perfectly placed there, thick in the fashion world, and the descriptions of their work make this fic all the more interesting, unique, and fun to read.

I’ve completely fallen in love with these characters, where I’ve been since I first started reading when there were only a few chapters. Each update has been a thrill I would compare to the excitement when I first joined the TwiFic community. Come along, WussPervs...read along with us and tell us what you think!





Monday, February 20, 2012

Team Wussperv: Simple Mistakes by NinaQ


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I'm sure you're wondering what the fuck a wussperv is, right? A wussperv is someone that is...

A) Tragically canon
B) Loathes angst (when in massive doses)
C) Loves smut
D) Needs a Happy-Ever-After

We love to read new fluffy recc’s. :) Please feel free to let us know your favourite WussPerv friendly fic. It might be Team WussPervs next recc!


The Team WussPerv Pick is...

Title: Simple Mistakes
Author: NinaQ
Chapters: 10
Words: 51,417
Reviews: 73
Summary:Alice's future plans don't include smooth-talking Jasper, but life keeps throwing them together. With every meeting, he's harder to resist. One simple mistake has her running scared and him rethinking everything.



Corie
I think it’s well established I am totally a canon girl first and foremost, even if I have been pushing my limits. I LOVED the idea of diving in to this story when Jeanne brought it to us! I adore the characters of Jasper and Alice and think there is so much possibility with these characters whether it’s AU or AH. NinaQ’s has such a talent of telling a story without too much detail. The flow is flawless, really keeps a great pace, and kept me glued to my screen. The level of UST blew me away, and the tension between the characters from the start is palpable.

He stopped in front of her. She clenched her hands into fists to keep from reaching out to touch him, and it occurred to her that she might have a self-destructive streak. Why else would it be so hard to keep her hands to herself?

"I'm no expert, but I can see you need so much more than he'll give you." Jasper was close enough that she could see his face. His eyes were dark. His gaze focused on her eyes, then shifted to her lips.

"He wouldn't do it. How about I help you with that goodnight kiss? Just so you know what you're missing?" His words were teasing, but his body was serious. One hand moved to rest on her arm, and the other cupped her cheek. His hands were warm against her cool skin.

"I suppose you're just the man to give me this lesson?" Her breathing was coming in short gasps, and she felt lightheaded. She could smell his cologne and see the faint stubble on his cheek.

"This is not a good idea, but we're going to have a lesson anyway. I think you need it, and I'm all about helping my friends." He lowered his mouth to hers. The approach was slow. She saw him coming and had the chance to stop him. Without conscious thought, she closed her eyes, rose on her tiptoes, and met his mouth with hers.

The first touch was a tentative stroking to explore terrain. Her mouth opened a fraction of an inch, and that tiny invitation was all he needed. His lips pressed harder, and his tongue eased in to move against hers. He tasted of mint and wine. Heat shot through her limbs.

His hand moved from her arm around her back, pulling her against his chest. His hips pressed firmly against her. Liquid warmth flowed into her belly. Alice heard a low moan come from deep in his throat.

She opened her mouth wider, and his teeth tugged at her bottom lip. His hand moved from her cheek into her hair and tugged her head back. What started as a whimper turned into a moan as his soft lips traced kisses across her cheek before tugging gently on her ear. She raked a hand into his hair, keeping him close. The scent of him surrounded her and made her head swim.

"That's it, darling," he whispered just before his lips and tongue ran a trail of fire down her neck. Her knees were weak and she realized she was panting. He pressed one knee between hers, and she could feel his erection pressing against her stomach.

Like a bucket of cold water, the front door opened, spilling light and sound into the dark. He stepped back, resting his forehead on hers. With a ragged breath he whispered, "Sweetheart, that is what goodbye should look like."

What really drew me in and kept my attention was the style that NinaQ uses. Each chapter represents a new encounter with Alice and Jasper over the years. We see how Alice grows from a wide-eyed innocent girl fresh out of high school to a confident adult woman. The growth of characters, even the supporting ones, is so believable and lends to terrific sub plots. She just posted a great outtake of Emmett that I adored. This story is almost complete with just a two part Epi to go, and I have to say it’s a love story that will stay with me. There’s nothing better to me than a sexy sweet story of love and overcoming your own fears to accept that love, and this story delivers on all that. Make sure to leave her some love!


Jeanne
Trust me when I say that no one is more surprised than ME that I’m hopping on a Team WussPerv post, but Simple Mistakes isn’t a typical WussPerv fic. For starters it features Alice and Jasper center stage of this romantic story, though the other canon couples are there, as well. These two are not just exaggerated versions of their canon traits placed in human bodies. Here we have fully realized, living and breathing people. Both fabulously flawed and very easy to fall in love with.

I must confess that this might be my favorite fic Alice of all time. Here we see a girl that feels compelled to plan and thereby control every aspect of her life. Not in a maniac or obsessive way, but rather like many driven, successful young women do when they are preparing to start a new chapter of their lives. Alice is about to graduate high school, and she has plans for her future, but life gives her a bit of a speed bump in the form of one Jasper Hale. Oh what a gorgeous, cocky, and kind of fucked up speed bump he is.

This is the kind of guy that doesn’t just stop you in your tracks, he tears out the fucking undercarriage and leaves you walking funny for a fucking week. Oh yeah! Jasper is a bit of a bad boy, and an insufferable flirt. This boy has moves like the fucking devil, and he uses them to leave Alice (and us) tongue tied and panting.

Half the fun of this story is watching the eye-crossingly intense UST between Alice and Jasper build over the course of the story, and when it finally erupts I need a good break to catch my breath. It is that good. In fact, when I recommended this fic to the girls I included a section of one of the sex scenes (see the quote in Jen’s rec below *wink*), and it worked for a reason.

This story is a sexy romance, but it’s not an over-the-top romance. The characters feel real and honest. I fell in love with all of them, but especially Alice. She is strong, vulnerable and at times really funny. I felt for her struggle, and fears. I cheer for her when she stands up for herself in a way that few heroines of Twilight fan fiction ever do, and it made me respect her so much. I wanted to stand up and slow clap, like we were in a some 80s movie. I shit you not.

I got sucked into their story and lives from the second I started reading. It didn’t stop when I reached the end. I got lost in the story, fell in love with the characters and wanted to quote half the dialogue on Twitter.

"Alice, would you rather spend a month of your life living spontaneously or make a bad decision that gives you a good memory?"

How does someone answer an incredibly flirty, fantastic and frightening question like this? Well, I’ll let you read about how Alice answers. However, I will say that while she gives one answer, but as the story goes on she shows a completely different answer. Cryptic? Yes I am, so you better read to find out.


Jen
As I said a few weeks ago in the Lemon Report, I rarely read Alice/Jasper fic. I love the characters as individuals and as a couple, but for some reason I generally am reluctant to read an A/J focused story. But when Jeanne comes flailing about a canon pairing, well, you check it out. Simple Mistakes is a sexy, wonderfully written fic. I couldn’t put it down after starting the first chapter.

Jasper, a college friend of Emmett and Edward, meets Alice when the boys bring him to their home for little sister’s high school graduation party. They’re physically attracted to one another, but the sparks really start flying when they talk to one another. Alice is a girl with a Plan, and Jasper needles her about letting go of plans in favor of a leading a spontaneous life. This pattern continues over a couple of years as Jasper continues to attend Cullen family celebrations. I’m talking nuclear reactor level UST.

NinaQ’s Jasper is a delightfully cocky sonofabitch. With lines like "Not that we couldn't find things to do inside," he said in a husky, teasing voice. and With a ragged breath he whispered, "Sweetheart, that is what goodbye should look like." it’s no wonder that Alice’s body reacts to his proximity. But, she’s a girl with a plan, and she carries on with it, despite what her body might like to do with and to Jasper’s.

When they can’t take the UST anymore, they are as hot together as anticipated.

Rising on her elbows, Alice watched as his hands moved up her legs. His gaze flicked between her eyes and the scrap of satin covering her. As he moved closer, he placed slow kisses along the insides of her thighs. Her breathing raced and she had to bite her lip to keep quiet when his mouth finally touched her heat. She heard him groan.

Again, he sent a single finger to taunt her, pulling her panties aside and gently stroking her swollen lips. Over and over, it circled and lowered to tease her entrance. He brought up both hands and pulled her panties off swiftly. His eyes rose to hers and then lowered as he again bent those last few inches.

At the first stroke of his tongue across her entrance, her hips jerked off the bed. This was like nothing she'd ever experienced before. Her heart was racing, and tension was building. His mouth moved up and he slid a finger slowly into her. Circling with his tongue, he began flicking it quickly against her bundle of nerves.

She whimpered when a second finger joined the first. He stroked her quickly, humming against her tender flesh. Panting from the sensations, her skin began to flush. When he grazed her with his teeth, stars exploded behind her eyes. He slowly licked and teased until her contractions subsided.

Unf! But things get complicated the very next morning, and what Alice had hoped would develop into a real relationship falls apart before it can even get started. There are some great twists and turns revealed as the story continues, but I’ll let you discover them as you read.

NinaQ tantalizes and teases us throughout the story. It stars in the present, then flashes back to when Alice and Jasper first meet. The remaining chapters work their way back to the present, and the format works so perfectly for the story. I love how she’s written both Alice and Jasper, and seeing their journey through to the end is so satisfying (twss).

Even if Edward and Bella is your normal fic drink of choice, give Simple Mistakes and NinaQ’s lovely writing a try--I guarantee it won’t be a mistake of any sort.


Jess
Jen really said it. This story is a true delight. It’s easy to read, and the characters are absolutely delicious. Alice has her whole life plotted out. She’s a woman on a mission, and she isn’t going to be stopped... especially not by a cocky as hell guy, Jasper, who makes her (and me) feels all sorts of unexpected things.

For years, these two shove things aside, and on one fateful night, they give in. And good grief that giving in is SO worth the wait. The UST leading of all the random moments throughout the years have built and built, and BAM! when they finally get there, it’s amazing.

"So that's what we are? Friends?" she asked, incredulous. He was so very close, and as she inhaled, she could smell his scent; it was a heady mix of cologne, peppermint and brandy. It suited him.

"It's as good a definition as any other, don't you think?" he whispered into her ear, his head bent low.

She laughed nervously. "Remind me of that the next time a friend kisses me goodnight."

"As long as I'm the one kissing you goodnight, it's fine." His breath was hot in her ear.

She gasped at the sensation. Alice felt her nipples harden with desire and she resisted the urge to push her breasts against him. When he pulled back, she wanted to reach out and drag him back to her; her knuckles went white with the effort to stay in place.

"As much as I'd like to continue this, your mother was looking for you. She wants to introduce you to the son of ... someone or other. It's sweet that she's trying to fix you up. Too bad it's a wasted effort." He placed a single kiss on her throat and stepped back a few feet.

Unfortunately, after the buildup and the kersplosion of hotness, things take a turn for the worst. With one simple question, Jasper manages to take what could have been amazing, what they both really wanted (even if he didn’t fully know it) and sent Alice packing.

Cue the moments of self-discovery on both their parts, and you have an awesome story of rebounding love that is desperate to make it. Fill in the gaps with some awesome time spent at a bar and great banter, and you have a fic that is TOTALLY made of win. Seriously, even if Alice/Jasper isn’t your norm, give this one a go. It’s heartwarming, original, and a true, true delight.

Teal

OH HAI, JASPER.

I loves him to pieces, and while I tend to lean toward Jasper/Bella in AH stories, there is just something special about this fic that had me hooked from the beginning. I think part of it was that this Alice didn’t fall into the stereotypes. Yes, SM created the pixie, spaz that we all know so well (and who’s been exaggerated and abused in fanfic), but it’s refreshing to see her written as the heroine of this little roller coaster love story. Alice is independent, interesting, funny, and strong-willed. That’s why she makes a formidable opponent and great match for this flirtatious, oh-so-dudeish Jasper. While he really does put his foot in his own mouth in this fic, there’s a lot to be said for redemption!

And don’t let me leave out one of the best parts - the first hookup! Holy hot damn! Now that is what I call a well-deserved release to some serious UST! It was so great because it came after several years of playful encounters and the time and opportunity for both characters to mature. Both characters were so sexy, and I just may have gone back and read this scene over again. I’m am seriously itching for more, and I truly hope we’ll get at least a few more chapters of sexytimes before this one is over!

We know good Jasper/Alice is hard to come by, so that’s why we’re telling you to get on this one ASAP! It’s fun, hot, and a can’t-stop read!

Monday, January 16, 2012

Team Wussperv: The Curse of the Swan by kitkat681




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Team Wussperv, this team is made up of myself, Emmy aka Pippapear, Jess aka Jessypt, & Kim aka Kimpy0464, Plus we might every so often have one of our other pervs crash our party, as the fluffy goodness appeals to them too much!

I'm sure you're wondering what the fuck a wussperv is, right? A wussperv is someone that is...

A) Tragically canon
B) Loathes angst (when in massive doses)
C) Loves smut
D) Needs a Happy-Ever-After

We love to read new fluffy recc’s. :) Please feel free to let us know your favourite WussPerv friendly fic. It might be Team WussPervs next recc!


The Team WussPerv Pick is...









Title: The Curse of the Swan
Author: kitkat681
Chapters:20
Words:30,082
Reviews: 779
Summary:Bella Swan lives her life completely unaware that her time on this Earth is slowly counting down. A chance discovery opens her eyes to a history she never knew about. Will she be able to break the spell that has cursed her family for centuries?


Corie

When I saw this story was the pick this month I have to say I was intrigued as I haven’t read any real magic stories in fic yet, so I couldn’t pass up the chance to dive in to this one. I really enjoy the complexity of the plot, it’s well thought out and executed nicely. But the the thing that made me stop and really take notice of this story is that even though its listed as and Edward & Bella its really the love story of multiple couples and I feel just as invested with each and everyone.

There are so many touching moments about love and life and loss it impresses me how much is conveyed with the smaller chapters. The characters have depth and history to them and I am a sucker for historical fic. This has such a great touch of that. I don’t want to give too much away but this Edward holds so much of that old world charm you see from that type of fiction. The relationships between the Hale woman (Esme and Alice) and Bella is touching and portrayed with such care. There is so much mystery but at the core you can feel the love story and the tension between Edward and Bella which is always my hook.

Her body was warm and open.
Hands reaching…
Fingers grazing...
Chests rising and falling as lungs struggled to get enough air.
Her eyes were vague and cloudy but he knew she could see him.
"Edward…" She sighed and he felt his heart take off like a galloping horse beneath his ribs.
It had been so very long since he had been called by his name.
And it sounded so good falling from her lips.
"Please…" She breathed against his skin as she pulled his weight down on top of her.
She was so slight…
So delicate…
He wanted nothing more than to keep her safe and in his arms forever.
Her back arched as he pushed inside of her…
His cry mingling with hers as he felt her pulse around him.
He was so hard for her.
And she was so wet for him.
Together they were perfection.

So many scenes have a poetic quality to them that I adore. I can’t wait to see where The Curse of the Swan takes all these fantastic characters. Happy Reading!!


Emmy

So this month, we have gone for a slightly different fic than normal. I would say that this fic is unlike any fic I have read before! And at times can be quite angsty. But not in a heartbreaking or cheating kind of way. Edward and Bella are truly meant to be together, but things try and interfere with that. Spiritual and ancient, malevolent things.....

I really enjoy Twi stories that have a magical or spiritual theme, but haven’t read that many, in fact there’ve only been another two that we have recc’d here on the shack before that I have read: Personification and Elemental. But The Curse of the Swan is very different again. And this story is very different from how the summary suggests.

The fic has a slightly old world feel to it, as things such as trends and mobile phones are not mentioned, and the magic that The Swans and The Hales practice seems almost old fashioned. Scrying, using different spell books and different plants and herbs. But it’s quite the bewitching mix! Bella only finds out about her hidden powers, when she finds out about the terrible curse upon the women in her family. To get pregnant and to lose their life. Bella turns to her newly discovered powers to try and stop the curse. But it’s unclear as to how she can break it, and save Edward. Edward has been wandering lost, alone, and not fully human for generations.

I really love the interesting storyline of this fic. More gets revealed each chapter, with twists and turns. I love the magical aspects. What I really love about this fic, is the side stories of the curse, the ones that involve Esme and her daughter Alice, as the Hales are always doomed by the curse too. They are the companion to each generation of cursed Swan. I thought this plot was done really well, and it was really great to see a more fully realised Esme, an Esme who fights for her family, and her own happiness. And it is ALWAYS good to see an Alice who is more than a personal shopper and spa addict. Great characterisations of both Esme and Alice in The Curse of the Swan.

Now as you all now I am a massive Edward slaaaaaag, and I normally wax lyrical in my recc’s about him. But I cannot do that in this recc, as I don’t want to give too much away about future mysteries and reveals in this story. What I can say is that he makes me swoon. He’s quite mysterious and gentle, yet fierce. He’s lovely. And there is one scene between him and Bella where his tenderness and care of her, their intimacy is just so touching. Its healing, in so many ways. Beautiful! I am not going to spoil that scene, but this scene is lemony sensual:
Her hands were restless against the skin of his back, tracing the ridges and slopes of his muscles while his did the same over her hips and down her legs.

His breath was hot against her flesh and she arched towards him, desperate to feel more of his skin against hers.

"Bella." He panted against the skin of her breast seconds before he enveloped her nipple in the hot moisture of his lips.

"Edward yes!" She sighed as her legs spread wide to accommodate him into the cradle of her body.

His green eyes, so deep and dark, looked into hers as he pushed his way into her.

His mouth covered hers, swallowing her cries as he made her his.
This fic is not a smutty read, but there are some beautiful lemons within this fic. And it speaks of the power of and need for intimacy as part of a loving relationship, key beliefs of us here at the Perv Pack! So it’s deffo a must read.

If you love Edward and Bella together, fighting against the odds, then this is the fic for you. Even if it seems tough-going at times. Trust! Now as a wussperv and terrible romantic, I must share a lovely line with you:
Together they were everything.



Jen

What a great find, Em! The Curse of the Swan is truly--wait for it--enchanting (I had to go there, I had to). I love the way kitkat681 is telling this very romantic story.

As "punny" as it may sound, as I read this last week I really did feel enchanted. Even with the drama and angst, there’s just something comforting about this story that wrapped around me. Confession: very often when authors include lyrics or poems in a story I will scan the lines quickly. So often only a bit of the song or poem would do, but the author has cut & pasted So. Many. lines. This is not the case in The Curse of the Swan. kitkat681 has written spells into each chapter. They add depth and understanding to the story, and they really draw the reader into the AU she’s envisioned.

As Corie said, it’s an E/B story, but there’s an amazing ensemble cast. I’m so invested in what happens to each of them. I love how Bella just delves into the magic, doing whatever she can do to learn about the curse and her family’s past. Esme and Alice are super here as a mother and daughter. Edward is mysterious, and his story, both past and present, really adds to the romance of the story as a whole. Jasper is incredibly sweet, and Carlisle is devoted to this ragtag family of witches.

The mystery is in high gear right now, lots of tension. I cannot wait to see how it all resolves. In the meantime, I suggest you give this romantic story a try!



The girls have covered so much about this story, so I’ll keep mine short and sweet. kitkat681 has crafted a very unique story. There were times (and she notes these in her author notes and tries to help out along the way) where I was confused - the nature of magic often does that - but even in the midst of it, I still felt compelled to press on, to find out how this curse that holds not just Bella and Edward hostage, but Esme and Alice, too, could be broken.

We have been on an interesting journey. I think, like the other Pervs mentioned above, one of the elements of this story I absolutely adore and appreciate is how it’s more than just an Edward/Bella love story. With the intertwining nature of the curse, we watch as two generations of Hale women suffer the ill effects of a curse that separates them their true loves. We see heartbreak and sorrow but also an unfailing and persevering spirit.

We are in the the throes of a rough patch right now, but I have no doubt that love will prevail. Give The Curse of the Swan a read. Make sure to leave kitkat681 some love, and tell her The Pervs sent you!