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So, I just read another series where the third book pulled away from the main character and the love interest to another character and introduced a second love story.
I can't help but think how Twilight would have greatly benefitted from a format like that. Just think, instead of the love triangle in Eclipse, what if that book centered around Jacob and Leah? And instead of a plotline that ruined Bella's character, it solidified Jacob's.
If SM wanted everything between ExB to be fine after the events in NM, then fine. Bella accepted Edward's marriage proposal and tied that in a neat little bow.
Eclipse switches to Jacob's POV.
It switches back to Bella's POV every few chapters, just so we can visit Bella and Edward for a B Plot, probably centered around the family as they help Bella accept her decision.
The story is mainly about Jacob finding his place in this new supernatural world with a freshly broken heart.
He finds an ally in Leah, navigating through the exact same hardships, and becomes her friend, instead of bullying her like all the other werewolves.
Obviously, the friendship burns into something deeper.
The Victoria / Newborn plot can stay. Jacob already risks his life to save Leah. This new scenario simply makes that moment better.
Instead of the creepy tent scene, Jacob could still be forced to carry Bella up the mountain and warm her, but those moments are filled with apologies from both parties and acceptance of friendship, rather than Jacob forcing himself onto Bella.
Everything can come back together in Breaking Dawn
Edward and Bella get married. Only, Bella now never cheated on him or was conflicted to leave him for Jacob.
Jacob and Leah still break apart from the pack to protect Bella's baby.
Jacob still imprints on Renesmee, only he fights it and stays with Leah. Both of them leave the supernatural world entirely.
Edward and Bella live their supernatural HEA
Jacob and Leah live their human, domestic HEA
Yay