Guest Reviewer littlecat358 takes us Outbound with aftrnoodlight!

Hey there! I just wanted to pop in for a second and let you know that we've got ourselves a guest reviewer today! Many of you probably know of and have read stories from littlecat358. She is a lover of angst and lemons, and her stories are packed full of them. Hmmmm...there's not much more perfect than an angry lemon. You know what I'm saying? All that throwing against walls and banging of headboards... Yum. I, personally, am thrilled since littlecat358 is a friend of mine. We run in the same cougar pack, so it's fun. I love her, and I know you will too. She's a smart girl and the story she has in mind for you today is a good one...you won't be disappointed!

– Mrs. White



“Two beautiful souls humbly traveling life's lonely path, until fate suddenly shows her hand. Will Edward and Bella surrender willingly... A tender, romantic tale of love and life in the clouds.”

In the world of Twilight Fanfiction, it can be extremely difficult to navigate. There are many stories out there, and some unbelievably talented writers. Unfortunately, like many readers, there are times when I just do not have enough time to read, so I love it when I stumble upon a fic that just grabs me.

Okay, so I didn’t just stumble upon Outbound by aftrnoondlight (aka jarkin33 and phoebes.promise). It was rec’d to me so much in the last couple of weeks that I had to take a look. And I am really glad that I did.

It’s only three chapters so far, but I’ve found myself completely sucked in. We have Bella, a flight attendant in her late twenties, living in Chicago and helping care for her ten year old niece while her sister travels for work. She happens into a bar owned by the gorgeous Edward Cullen and there is an instant attraction. One thing leads to another and the two cannot keep their hands off one another.

Our mouths connected, fevered and wild as we found the next door. The moment it closed behind, I was trapped against it by his pulsing frame. A large hand on either side, just above my head, he pressed, we moaned. The dark space filled with urgent, frenzied breathing and want.

The feel, I needed to touch, I grabbed and worked the shirt free from his jeans. My fingertips smoothed over his bare stomach, his muscles contracted as he sighed, reveling. Gently rolling his forehead against mine, he ran the silk tie of my dress over his palm.

It was supposed to be a one night stand, but like the summary says, fate has other plans. Changes in Bella’s flight schedule land her on the very same flight that Edward takes to visit his sister Rose, who is extremely ill, and her family in New York. The relationship that we’ve seen so far between Rose and Edward both breaks and warms my heart and his bond with his nephew Henry, strengthened by a mutual love of music, is equally amazing.

Back in Chicago, Bella just can’t stay away. It seems that there is some driving force bringing these two together in such a passionate way. Neither one stands a chance. I love their banter with each other and their dedication to those they love.

These two authors are building the foundation of an incredible love story. I know that I have already fallen for this E and B and cannot wait to see where Outbound goes.

*****

Thanks littlecat358!!