i wish this was recommended everywhere because i have enjoyed reading it so dearly and will be thoroughly sad when i reach the end. thank you for writing this lovely story.

ah I loved it so much! Such a sweet story!

Beautiful story. Thank you for writing this!

Great story! I can't wait to see how it ends.

Loved this! I never get tired of this period. There’s just something so beautiful about it. I look forward to reading it again as I often do with my favorites, and I’ll also be looking to read more of your work! Happy writing!:)

Great start

FFn wasn't posting my reviews, so I stopped and hoped they hadn't been lost just delayed. This review will be longer. I found this recommendation on story by shouldbecleaning or Mrs Brownloe...don't remember which one I was reading. It has been a very enjoyable read. You show Bella's strength very well, something that too many think isn't there in the original. So glad that she told Edward about that first confrontation with Mr Smith rather quickly. Lack of communication is the sore point in much of the original. The son's name was not a surprise, figured that one out as soon as Edward needed to figure out way to reveal his choice. Wondered about the middle name for daughter and that is excellent and fitting choice. Nice trip to France. Great idea starting school for the estate children. Glad that she had Lauren and Angela as friends. Rosalie was awesome in getting the pistol and taking care of Mr Smith. Bella was awesome in rescuing Emma. Neat use of Charles' shirts. Thank you for sharing this story.

oh Rosalie...and then her father...finally the tears in Edward's arms.

It is canon, but loosen up Rosalie.

good, he bought everything. Nice Mr Banner for looking out for her and keeping the items. Now for explaining to forgetful dad.

Hopefully Edward will see the necklace and buy it for her.

like this Edward. Looking forward to a week of courtship.

oh good he is understanding. Seems we have a protective Edward without the arrogant overthinking vampire part.

a little hasty there Edward, if you had just waited to let the Justice say something, instead a shotgun wedding completed. Hope he calms down so she can explain. Do like that she has got there before Mrs Mallory got her claws into Edward for Lauren.

Amazing story!