Our wonderful reader, Kalyn Marie, sent me an awesome list of stories she wants you all to check out! Also, see her notes in red.

The Quiet Room by givemesomevamp - Complete
Summary:  So, I'm a little crazy.You're a little dead, but I don't keep throwing that up in your face."I had to admit she made a valid point. I was still wary, but we out numbered her at least. After all, how much trouble could one small human possibly be. OOC/AU

Perplexing Revelations by Xo_BellaItalia_oX
Summary:  When Bella gets ready to leave Forks, she gets a phone call from Peter who desperately needs her help. Jasper had a slip & is having trouble coping. Only Bella can bring him back to himself. During her stay, secrets get revealed and an adventure begins!

Major Changes by Sabi'sSookie - Complete I Majorly lurve this. heheh  <--- I like what you did there, Kalyn Marie! lol
Summary:  Alice never found Jasper but never stopped looking. Edward never came back after Bella's first day at Forks High. Away at college, Bella drunkenly stumbles across the Major and her life is turned upside down. AU. Whitlocks, Cullens, and Wolves, Oh My!

The Menace by amaris12345 'cos I love me some well-written Darksper
Summary:  She is threatening all that he has. The world he fought so hard to belong. He is going to deal with this Isabella Swan once and for all. No matter the consequences. Attention: Very Dark Jasper.

The Warlord by ameris12345 FFFfffff. darksper. so good. hnnng
Summary:  Who is Jasper Whitlock? He is one of the world's most feared warlord. What does he want from his fake life with the Cullens? He wants power and he wants his mate, and he will do anything to get what he wants.

The Other Side of the Styx by unadesque - multi-chapter drabble. addictive! updates often. darksper!
Summary:  I kidnapped her, so what? I can do as I please. AU, JPOV, Drabble.

Thank you so much, Kalyn Marie, for your recommendations! :)

Is there a story out there featuring our favorite Major that's so incredibly awesome it just has to be rec'd here at Jasper's Darlins?

Do you know of great Jasper-centric story that's not receiving its just due?

Well, leave a comment and let us know! The Darlins are always looking for interesting and exciting stories to share!

This week's slashy goodness is Have Mercy by texasbella.

Jasper is rockstar who must hide two very important parts of himself: his sexuality and the fact that he's diabetic. When he finds himself stuck in an elevator, without his insulin, with an alluring doctor, he literally falls to his knees. Carlisle also hides his true self because he lives in a small town and fears that the townsfolk wouldn't be so obliging to a gay doctor. Both men long to be able to live out and proud in the open, and a few tense moments in a broken elevator put things in perspective. They now have the opportunity to have all the love and passion they could dream of, but are they willing to forgo their imposed restrictions for happiness?

You can't go wrong with a tattooed, rockstar Jasper and this story certainly delivers! The attraction between the two men is so intense that you'll be on the edge of your seat hoping they'll drop all pretenses and screw each other's brains out. LOL

This is one story you don't want to miss!

9/4/12

This week's slash selection is one of my all-time favorites, Open Heart by starfish422.

Jasper is the super/maintenance man in a building which houses a motley crew of seniors. In exchange for fixing things around the building, Jasper has a nice, comfy place to live. He doesn't have family, but it content with his neighbors and views them as surrogate grandfathers and grandmothers. When the handsome Dr. Edward Cullen moves into the building, the two men do not immediately hit it off. Edward actually insults Jasper. In an effort to make amends and try to get to know the charismatic super better, Edward finds various things around his apartment that need fixed. Even though they eventually get to know each other better and form a pretty good friendship, their relationship is anything but easy and smooth. There are many bumps in the road that threaten to end everything in a heartbeat.

I remember reading this story over two years ago and absolutely fell in love with it. Not only did starfish422 create two interesting characters for Jasper and Edward, but the secondary characters add another layer depth and complexity to an already captivating story. I don't want to give anything away, but I can assure you that you will want to smack both Edward and Jasper over the head more than once because of their stubborness; however, you'll also fall in love with them.

Please give this story a try. You won't be disappointed! :)

8/28/12

Is there a story out there featuring our favorite Major that's so incredibly awesome it just has to be rec'd here at Jasper's Darlins?

Do you know of great Jasper-centric story that's not receiving its just due?

Well, leave a comment and let us know! The Darlins are always looking for interesting and exciting stories to share!

Hey Y'all...

From time to time, I pop on here randomly with causes that I want the fandom to be aware of. Stephenie Meyer brought the Quileute Tribe into our consciousness through her use of Jacob Black and the fictional wolf pack that so many of us love or even love to hate in the Twilight fandom.

Many of us in the fandom have become Native rights activists or at the very least become more aware of the plight of the indigenous people of the United States through this love of the Quileute people that was fostered because of our love of the Twilight Universe.

To that end, I urge y'all to become if not more involved, then at the very least more informed about the conditions that many of these beautiful and proud people are reduced to living in.

Some of you may be aware of the Great Sioux Nation's campaign to reclaim Pe' Sla from a private owner who was putting the land up for auction. They have made great strides toward raising money to reclaim some of that very sacred land and as of now, the auction has been called off. I urge you to consider assisting or at least offering a word of support.

You can learn more about Pe' Sla and the campaign to reclaim it HERE. Also see the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples, James Anaya's, comments on the sale HERE.

One final word, I never seek to politicize this blog. Many of you that read here know me, if not personally then by reputation. When I post things like this, I do so after careful thought and when I honestly think it is a subject that the fandom, being the caring and charitable place that it is, can assist or should be aware of. I believe this issue is one that ALL of us should be aware of and should feel some sense of compassion for the Lakota, Dakota, and Nakota people over.

As some who have commented have said, try and put yourself in a similar situation: How would you feel if Bethlehem, Mount Sinai, or Mecca was being auctioned off to the highest bidder to be paved over for a parking lot or have a road cut through it? That is similar to the significance of Pe' Sla to the Great Sioux Nation.

Thanks y'all for listening...even if you do nothing but read the articles and post them to your own blogs, twitter accounts, and Facebook pages, that's a help. More Jasper to come soon!

Jasper's Darlins reader, Kalyn Marie, wanted to share her "ultimate favorite story. ever." with the Jasper's Darlins family. She believes that everyone should read The Demon's Mate by Speklez.

Summary: 'It is decreed that the mate of the heir to the crown of the Dark Kingdom will be of human flesh born of pain, loss and hate.' Follow the dark prince as he finds his mate and seeks revenge on the one that harmed her.

Hmmmm, sounds dark and inriguing! Gotta love a good revenge story! Go check out this story and let Speklez know that Kalyn Marie and Jasper's Darlins sent ya!

8/22/12

This week we're going to take a look at Son Knows Best by Pragmatic.

Edward, a single father to the wonderfully rambunctious Jake, spends most of his time looking after his son. It was his dream to become a father at an early age and through the help and kindness of Sue and Harry Clearwater, his wish became reality. He does everything for his son and lives a seemingly perfect life. However, one thing he's missing is the companionship, love and passion that comes with a relationship. When a sexy new neighbor moves in next door, Edward's carefully controlled life is turned upside down. Little does he know that his son and family are in cahoots and determined to fix him up with the southern gentleman.

Son Knows Best is a sweet, feel-good story. I find myself smiling throughout each chapter and anxious to see what happens next. The UST is perfect and I know you'll want your very own Jasper after reading this! *swoon*

8/21/12