It's not a date from any book or calendar, nor flying reindeer or Santa Claus. Whether it's a winter dreamland glowing in Northern Lights or an ancient red desert under a sky full of stars—we hold the real magic of Christmas in our hearts.

Imagine E&B with four young kids and ten years of marriage behind them. Still madly in love, they just can't find enough opportunities to...connect. When Renee offers some alone time in the form of a date night once a month, this is what ensues. A one-shot tribute to the one of the funniest, most encouraging, and beautiful hearts in this fandom. Happy Birthday, LayAtHomeMom.

She manipulated me so easily. Twenty-one, beautiful and curious is a perilous mix. Olderward. Jazz music. He's a successful classical pianist who doesn't believe in marriage. She's still in college. They meet at his manager's wedding and he doesn't stand a chance. Host's Choice and Judge's Choice in the May to December Romance Contest.

A divorcee painting a beach landscape. A stranger and his young dogs playing on the sand. The story of how a childhood vacation, two mutts, a pedigree pug, an incomplete painting, and an ex-husband all play a part in bringing these two together. A birthday present for Planetblue. E&B AH

An unexpected proposal of marriage makes Bella wonder if she has experienced enough of life to accept. A vacation in Europe gives her the chance to live by her own rules. Throw Edward into the mix on a sailboat in the Riviera. A one-shot for Maplestyle's birthday.