This one was a tough one for me.  Cracks in the Pavement is a beautifully written story, but hard for me to read because of the sadness Bella feels.  VampiresHaveLaws portrays her feelings so perfectly; the reader can’t help but feel the depression Bella is in. 

Bella and Edward have been married for several years; their lack of communication has broken them down.  Told entirely from Bella’s POV, it made my heart ache.  They are so very unhappy.  And Bella is so frustrating; she has so much to say to Edward but feels he already knows.  She can think of nothing but her love for him, but thinks that he can just see it in her face.  He needs to hear it, because he isn’t sure she feels anything anymore.   I’m glad she confronts Kate; I would have done so much earlier.  I don’t care what her reasoning is, she’s got to know she is acting inappropriately.  Bitch. 

I’m giving 4 stars because it is a wonderful story, just one I personally wasn’t ready for.  That doesn't diminish how great it is.  

Bella is the new girl, moving in with her dad Charlie next door to the Cullens.  She finds herself instantly welcomed by siblings Alice and Emmett, and fast friends with their respective others, Jasper and Rosalie.  She’s yet to meet the other Cullen sibling, Edward.  He’s hardly ever home, preferring to spend his time with the girls who flock to him.   

When Bella does finally meet the illusive Edward, she isn’t impressed.  He may be beautiful, but he’s also arrogant. Will they ever become friends? 

I thoroughly enjoyed this story.  There were some similarities to other stories I have read, to the point that I wondered at first if I had read it before.  It’s just the classic high school storyline- Bella meets asshole Edward; they hate each other, but eventually ends with an HEA.  Arrogant but sweet inside Edward always wins me over though (doesn’t every Edward?).  I think VampiresHaveLaws grew more confident in her writing as the story progresses.  It was fine in the beginning, but I noticed it improved each chapter.  It was hard to put this one down, causing me to stay up way too late.  I am glad to recommend, and am excited to start another of her stories, Cracks in the Pavement.