Oh! Great story! I've just found this today and I'm hooked! I've not read a lot of Esme and Carlisle before, so I'm really in to this one! Please update again soon! I hope you're settling into your new place easily!

isn't it strange that, no matter the situation, with love, people ALWAYS find a way for it to be their fault, even if it isn't?

it's amazing that you could come up with Esme's story, and not make it a happy one. it's pretty hard to come up with a past for a charecter in a story, especially if the charecter is from another book and already has a fully developed personality. I think that you did really well on Esme's past.

it's interesting, since i've read the Twilight series and know how Esme acctually turns out, that Carlisle ever thought that Edward and Esme could be in love. It is a nice thought, but I think that Esme and Carlisle are made for each other, as are Edward and Bella.

haha, Esme's already like Edwards mom, though she's only known him for a few hours at the most...

I really enjoyed the way you worked into the story that Edward was uninterested in other girls partly because he could hear their thoughts, and that is PART of why he likes Bella so much. that was really clever.

this story is really good. Cullinista told us to read this in her story, blue moon over manka's. She's right, this is excelently written

wow, i really like this story, please continue it...really awsome!

This is officially my all-time favorite story. I feel like a jerk for not reviewing on every one of those incredible chapters, but I couldn't stop reading. I apologize for that. I cracked up with Carlisle's line' "Bullocks!"

That was completely a British phrase. I'd be glad to help you with some more of those if you'd like.

Update!

Charlotte :-)

You already know I love your writing! But this is absolutely wonderful. You know, I never thought much about Carlisle and Esme...they just...WERE. This story lends depth to their existence. WONDERFUL so far!

Great story, thanks for writing!

I think your story is very well written, especially since you seem to have quite alot to deal with in your life right now. Your effort truly shines through! I am excited to read more of what you write!

thanks

Cas

Wow you really write a good story! I haven't read any of your work that disappoints. This is no exception. Love the story behind Esme and Carlisle. Please update soon! I got hooked and now I want more!

so im an avid reader of "blue moon over mankas" and she mentions this story all the time, so i decided that i would read it. and i must say, that i am utterly in love with this story. its so touching and ive always thought carlise would be complex and compassionate, and i think you have really done a good job capturing him. and esme. what a sweetheart she is. i would love to see more of her in the twilight books. it seems like an untapped gold mine. everything is so good! and this cranky brooding pre-bella edward, i love him. hes so rough around the edges. its exciting. when i got the last chapter, i was sad. can't wait for more!

ps im also a huge fan of conversations with emmett. maybe ill read escaping sol next. :D

I am in love with this story. Sadistic, sarcastic and sexy Edward Cullen. Love his lines. And Esme and Carlisle...