interesting start

I am glad that he was able to talk to her about the masturbation thing and they were very open with each other.   I just wish there was more action with these two.  Of course by that I mean foreplay and lemons. lol

story is great thanx

Bella on ice could be more embarassing than the shower scene!

Bella and ice skates?  Now there's a scary thought!  I love Carlisle's assessment of her skating!  So funny! 

This was a lovely chapter.  I almost have the feeling that Bella and Edward are at opposite ends of a long darkened hallway.  Edward has a lit room behind him but Bella is advancing almost on faith alone.  Bumping into a table here, tripping on something there but always reaching toward that glimmer of brightness and the surety that is Edward.  On Edward's end there is the light he's been in, but just as it is leaving a well lit room and entering a darkened hallway - it seems just that much more dark.  The landmarks are unecognizable.  Bella's childhood experiences are just that to Edward.  Slowly but surely these two are reaching closer and your readers are loving every minute!  Thank you!

P.S.  I also loved Bella's comment to Alice on Jasper seeing her naked.  "Where's Jasper?  Washing his eyes out with bleach?".  Priceless!!  Perfectly priceless!

Cant wait to read more loving this story.

LOL!! Ooh poor Bella! Who was she trying to take at the end there? She said I could have taken him. I loved Bella being embarrassed about Edward seeing her. Their sexual awareness is getting to be sooo hot. Thanks again. Bye until more. :D 

Michele~  I read under the joint account from me and nikky tonight, but I loved this and believe me if anyone needed a smile today it was me.  Thanks for sahring another awesome chapter of Hope Springs with us.  Love it so much!  Hugs, Kasi~

oh Lord Have Mercy what a chapter....that was the flippin bomb!!!!  spanking the monkey, LOL!!  Bella - is that what I did???  OMG I was doubled over laughing at that one.... see you next week...

i see  a trip to the ER,, bella and ice skates,, need i say more,, but i love this story

Oh my.....that was precious!  Poor red faced Bella!  My goodness....great restraint Edward!

We "Jill off" and guys "jack off", "pet the kitty/pussy", etc.

The talk with the girls was just what Bella needed and I think it out into perspective, for all, that Bella was never 18.  She's lived a life so scarred that she knows what she wants and it's Edward. Now we have to get Edward to realize that as well.

Excellent as always!

loved it...super sweet!  i'm just wondering what n the hell is going to HAVE to happen so that those two hard headed people finally get together??

i really love this tory but geez the whole edward thing is really ragging out

Loved it!  So glad that Edward made it to Bella in time!

Will bella ever catch a break?? I feel so badly for her but I love the plug about being safe at bars, parties, clubs, etc.. More people need awareness that this can happen anywhere from anyone.

Ooh poor Bella but once again Edward saves the day. ONLY TO PULL AWAY AGAIN!! Ooh that man! I'd like to smack him like Bella almost did that bitch Jane. Does she know Edward lost his virginity to her? Bet she would've torn her apart even more if she did. Lol! I can't believe Bella said friends instead of I'd like to date Edward Cullen. Hopefully Bella can still use her plan to make Edward jealous & maybe step up his game a little. :D can't wait for more. Thanks again. 

so glad he saved her in time!!! damn, i thought the jealously was going to have him go all caveman on her...lol

Damn, I love this story, but really...?  I guess they are just going to have to work for it huh...  excellent chapter. Looking forward to next post and hope it is not a week away

I'm with Bella...less wooing, more SEXING!!! I wanna see the PA!

oh jeez...damn that could have been a fun night if it were not for that little dickhead. Oh well at least they made up for it the next day...smooches all around. I kinda wanna take bets on how "slow" these two actually go lol. I am thinking its going to be quicker than they actually think. Love the way the girls fight for the boys and the boys take care of the girls...'cept Riley ... Bree needs to let that one go if he hides behind her just when her big bro glares lol. as usual, I love this chapter and am looking forward to next week.
ps your rec is already on my mile long list...don't think i will ever read every thing I am recc'd lol but when the authors I really love rec something I usually read those first so I guess I will be reading that one soon.

Aaarrggghhhh.....sometimes I just want to smack Edward upside the head!  He loves her....she definitely feels something love like for him.  Yes, she's young.  Yes, he's older & more experienced but.....they've both been through so much.

I think they just need to talk, lay it on the line, no more b.s. or tiptoeing around.  Has Edward even thought that maybe Bella is fine with what she's doing and doesn't need to "spread her wings"?  

I love when you update. Their UST is unbelievable!  I have to make sure I'm alone when I read this.  The squirming would surely give me away!!

Oh...how you handled the E & R was great.  Very realistic - 

I agree...educate so you can be pro active!

Hi this was a good chapter but I must say, this Edward is a bit confusing and what's up his parents?

Michele~ My sister from another mister... and mom toobut ya know...  Different countries can't keep us apart I swear.  I FLOVE ya babe, you rock.  This chapter is the BOMB and I love it so muc.  I am blwn away by the pimp out and thank you so much from the bottom of our (Nikky and mines) hearts.  We both think you're the bomb and to have one of your faithfull readers say when we rec'd this story that they find our writing styles very close was a HUGE compliment to us, because we think you ROCK!  Thanks Michele as always for sharing your talent with us, and we are seriously looking forward to MORE MORE MORE...SOON please.

Love ya, Kasi~

xoxo

I have to say this chapter was heart breaking, from her finding out about her parents, to wishing may may was her mom, to edward up and leaving.. I understand why he did leave, but he did promise her he would help her, and he just threw it all away.

Dear Michele, I needed to say more on my review so I came here to complete it. I just want to tell you that it is an honnor for me to be your translator because you are a hell of a talented author and a very smart person; I'm in awe and I commend you :0)

Thank you for writing amazing stories for us.

A Load of Shit?  Who would say such an aweful thing?  Thats just mean.  Ok well I dont exactly agree with Edward only being friends.  Thats just b/s  I mean come on, seriously after she told him in details what she wanted him to do to her and he can resist?  That doesn't sound like the Edward we know and love.  lol.  I sure hope this club thing doesn't backfire either.  I want it to do its job and make him jealous so that he realizes that he doesn't have to be just her friend.  I cant wait for the next chapter.

P.S. Please dont make it backfire.

Don't listen to the naysayers...this story rocks!

This story is getting more interesting with every chapter!!! :D I cant wait for the next chapter! :)

Loving this story and cant wait for more.

Anyone who tells you this story is "a load of shit", knows nothing about good writing...and this story is writing at its very best.  Your characters are both rich AND flawed, the situations they find themselves in are more than believable and when you roll it all together it makes for pure perfection!  I could see this as a movie...and I'd love every minute.

A jumble of stuff going on in this chapter... I look forward to Edward "courting" Bella.  I hope he gets May May's approval.  This should be a roller coaster.  Love the story!

So an example of epic timing tonight, the hubs and son were watching some awful, loud, full of bad language war movie while I was trying to read my lovely romantic ffs, so I put on aol radio (with those lovely new dj earphones that block out sound) and pick the power ballads station. Happily I am reading and listening to soothing yet cheesy music. When lo and behold, while reading the scene between e and b about how she never felt this way and what she wants to do and then he says what he wants to do, Foreigners "I wanna know what love is" comes on. I tell you that could not have been a more perfect song for that scene. lol.
ok now thats off my chest I have to tell you that I know you prob got a lot of gruff for Edward leaving, yes I was upset too, but usually in ff when someone has issues w/ drugs and alcohol after rehab you never hear them struggling with it again. YOu kept it real Michele...he knew he was heading in a dark direction and he took care of it (just should have went about it differently for everyones sake)
Esme have faith hun have faith...and boom chicka wow wow w/ Carlisle mmmmm, who by the way was sexy as hell when he n d Ed almost threw down. LOL I think this is the longest review I have ever written sorry bout this lol See ya next go around!

Uh oh......I can't wait for Operation Give Edward Blue Balls!!! This should be fun!

I am loving it!!! What will blue balls Cullen do????  What will Hornaella want to do? 

So much to look forward too. Thanks for sharing your. Wonderful gift.

TIll next time... C

she needs this. She needs to date other guys and go out alot She needs to be young.  Edward pushed her away left her distanced hisself from her. He knows he is too old for her. So  Michele don't you think it is time to give her some "dates".

Yeah this is such a great story

ohhhh-geez-what the f*** is edward's problem?!!!! get on with it man.

I loved your story peopl like us, and I came across this one, and I have to say its different from that one, but it sounds so good, I cant wait to see where this goes.

Damn, talk about E sending mixed messages!

*shakes head* has he learned nothing!!!!! first you sneak out like a thief in the night and leave without saying goodbye and now you make that kind of comment while shes throwing herself at you, how the hell do you think she is going to feel and react Edward!!!!! *huffs*

Dang it!!! You are killing me here!

And where is my "NEXT" button. It took me all day, but I have read all the chapters. Now I am spoiled, and want more!!!

My heart is breaking for Bella and Edward. Thanks for letting us know that it will work out, and soon. That makes it easier to get through the hard parts.

I am so excited for Bella. I am glad that she is finally opening up to the Cullen's. And I am glad that they are helping her to get her life back, and get her diploma.

I am so happy that Emmett is already in Big Brother Protector mode. It seems as if Bella is quickly finding her way in to many hearts.

But you leave me with a problem. I need to put my reading time to an end, as I have plans this evening, but with the way you left the ending of this chapter, I don't know if I can do it or not! UHG!

I agree with Bella that Jasper was just trying to protect his family, but I do agree that he went about it the wrong way.

Such a great story. I have not gotten any housework done today, because I cannot stop hitting that "next" button. :-)

You weren't kiding this is a slow burn.  *sighs* Well I am sure they are worth the wait.  I cant wait for her to get to school and graduate.  Well actually I cant wait for her and Edward to get together. lol.

Saying it is never going to work is possibly the worst thing he could say to Bella.  She could shut down emotionally again.  He means well, but he really needs to think first and then talk.  This was another stunningly rich chapter.  Even apart from the main storyline, you have taught me more about living on a farm and how things work then anything I've ever read.  Thank you for that as well as the amazing journey you take your evaders on each and every chapter!

Poor Bella! I just want to give her a hug, take her shopping, and kick every ass in that diner who glared or gossiped about her!

Love the characters so far, and how you have written them.

Somehow I had a feeling that she was going to lose the baby.  Well it wasn't in Gods plan is all I can say.  Now as for Bree I think Bella should tell them.  As she said if they find out Bella knew they will be upset.  What if Bree gets pregnant too?