This is a work of fiction conceived, created, and written by Kevan and Marilyn (Ranger Hunters). I am posting on behalf of them with permission. This is a little shorter as the next section the tone changes considerably.

Random Ranger thoughts on becoming a father again. This is my Babe contribution to the 100 (ish) word challenge. Told from Ranger's POV.

AU Stephanie and Ranger meet in a different setting. Both trying to overcome their pasts

What if Stephanie never caught Dickie on the table with Joyce? An AU version of the Stephanie Plum series, following along and seeing what the series would have looked like if Stephanie was still with Dickie. (Obviously fanfiction with characters belonging to Janet Evanovich, no original characters) Eventual Babe HEA. Cupcake friendly.

A little holiday tale set in the winter after Twelve Sharp. Stephanie's trip to a friend's wedding turns into an extended holiday away from the responsibilities of home. What happens if Ranger turns out to be there, too?

Lula is on a quest to improve her love life and Stephanie has agreed to help. The results aren't what Stephanie expected, but she's not complaining. Babe, HEA

Ranger's birthday turns into a day to celebrate even more than the date he was born on.

The aftermath of a distraction job places Steph in danger from men used to getting what they want. Ranger steps in to protect her, and the conflict puts her on a collision course with the decision that will change her future forever. Rated M for content, language and explosions/gunfights/character peril. Completely Babe.

After abandoning a walk, Stephanie returns home with more than she bargained for.

Stephanie wakes up after an accident with no memory. Both Morelli and Ranger try to win her over. What happens when the only memories that start to return are ones when both men have said hurtful things.

A sequel to 'I am an Opportunist'

COMPLETE! Ranger has to leave to go into the wind, and Steph steps up to the plate.

Finished with a capture that went as planned, Stephanie and Tank's afternoon faces a brief roadblock. A Tank POV story.

Something is happening at RangeMan and it could affect the company's reputation. Who or what is the cause? How real is the threat? Now a chapter story, with a little help from friends. Babe HEA.

During an apprehension, Stephanie stops seeing her FTA as just another skip and starts recognizing a kindred spirit.

When Stephanie's plans for an apprehension get interrupted, Ranger steps in and finishes the job for her. A Ranger POV story.

Something is happening at RangeMan and it could affect the company's reputation. Who or What is the cause? How real is the threat. Babe HEA.

What could have been an awkward encounter for Stephanie, she quickly turned into a defining moment in her life.

Ranger has to go in the wind. Stephanie's left in Trenton, and Joe Morelli is circling around like a shark.

Stephanie's state of mind goes from depressed to blessed thanks to a Ranger B&E.

Stephanie and Ranger decide to celebrate the new year right.

Stephanie is an established BEA and meets Ranger and his Merry Men one night after she apprehends their skip. Rated M for language and possible future sassy scenes. Everybody friendly!

For the first time, the Burg grapevine works in someone's favor. And Stephanie and Grandma Mazur both wind up with a date at the end of the day. A Ranger POV story.

A trifle. A story-of-sorts built from 100-word scenes. Initially a challenge response; I was amused by the thought of the Stephanie we know from the books being forced to say something important in 100 words or less. And it just carried on from there...

Stephanie suddenly feels dissatisfied with her job and decides her career needs an immediate boost. A Ranger POV story.

It's Stephanie's turn to make the first move and get her man. October Thrills and Chills have a new meaning for Babe this year.

Stephanie's dinner in the Burg leads to a few revelations and decisions. A Ranger POV story.

A crime Rangeman was hired to solve and stop puts Stephanie in a position she wasn't expecting.

No more. It was the last time. No going back... At least that's what Stephanie thought...

Frank Plum has a new mindset that saves him from a life in Hell. Babe HEA story & Frank HEA.

As Stephanie counts on making a quick getaway, Ranger's already a step ahead of her to prevent one. A Ranger POV story.

A glimpse into how Rangeman acknowledges Memorial Day. A Ranger POV story.

AU Story focusing on Rangeman and the characters in JE's books. Please read the author's note for more details. I know this is rather mysterious... Just go with it! :) Now Complete!

An AU story where Stephanie Plum is living in Miami. It takes us through college and into adulthood with a unique set of twists and turns that will lead to her eventual HEA. Many original characters and some new ones join the fun. Babe/MM friendship story. Does contain Drama and Angst!

Stephanie finds a way of offsetting boredom on a job.

This one-shot presents the backstory for how Ranger feels about everything that is happening in Stephanie's life. It takes place after Trigger Happy 23 and Morelli's Argument 23 point 5, and before Threatening 24.

When Ranger starts feeling the effects of having to stay in control, he tracks down Stephanie to help him regain it. A Ranger POV story.

Ranger leaves for a job and comes home to Stephanie needing her even more than when he left. A revolving Ranger/Stephanie POV story.

Ranger returns home and discovers that Christmas had come to him this year. Told from Ranger's POV.

Stephanie Plum inadvertently stumbles into a mystery that has her questioning herself and those around her.

Stephanie says yes to doing a job for Ranger and follows through even when the end game changes.

In response to a prompt and a collaboration with MIBbabe. Stephanie gets to experience Christmas two ways.

Stephanie tries to do something nice for Ranger but in the usual Plum way it doesn't turn out the way she planned. Stephanie and Morelli are in an off phase and Ranger needs her help once again. What will happen? Rating upped for language.

A Babe 'story' take on an alphabet game where all twenty-six letters begin the sentences for it.

Stephanie gets some unexpected news that will forever alter her and Ranger's lives. This is my view of how Stephanie and Ranger, along with the Rangeman crew, will react to and deal with an impending baby.

Summary: Joe questions Ranger's motives and learns some hard truths. WARNING: Graphic language and sexual violence mentioned but not acted. Babe HEA

Just a short tale adapted from Turbo Twenty-three with mostly a Ranger POV. A HEA for more than one Rangeman :). Babe, as always.

The last time Carlos Manoso saw Stephanie Plum he left her broken hearted and in tears.He quickly packed up and left town. It has been about three years since Ranger left Trenton to make his home in Miami. Now he has made his way to Atlanta to rebuild the newly re-aquired former branch of Rangeman. This is the sequel to "Doing it all wrong".

Even with Ranger by her side, Stephanie sees that goodbyes are hard no matter who or what they're being said to. Warning: contains character deaths.

What if Stephanie met Ranger sooner? What if he was able to save her from childhood mistakes? A peek into Stephanie's life beginning in childhood. Based on the books not total AU just a look back in time.

Sometimes when you look back on your life it's the holidays that stand out in memories. When Stephanie looks back on her life she will remember the holidays of one particular year. The year that changed everything. Babe. HEA-eventually.

Stephanie decides that her birthday isn't a big deal, Ranger doesn't agree.

What could be called the most romantic day of the year turns into a life-threatening, and then life-changing, one for Ranger and Stephanie.

As Ranger and Stephanie adjust to married life, a drama—one that began years ago—slowly unfolds and threatens their newfound peace. This starts out about marriage, but changes midway into one of self-examination, particularly for Ranger. How will these unexpected events change each of them? Takes place shortly after "The Bat Cave is Forever." Cowritten by Jago-ji and Sonomom.

A traitor in RangeMan. Who is it and why are they attempting it. Babe HEA.

Stephanie didn't want normal, she never did. But maybe normal was what she needs when a stalker takes things just a little too far.. HEA Ranger/Steph...Morelli friendly. (working title.. it might change)

Seven years after she left Trenton due to family tragedy, Stephanie Plum has learned to stand on her own and has built a life and career. Unexpectedly, she encounters Ranger, who has also gone through changes since they were last together. While helping Ranger to clear his name, can she show him how to have a second chance at friendship or more? (Now complete)

These are four progressive Babe short stories that sort of suggest a question while providing their own answers.

A funny 'six-shot' revolving around Bobby, Lester and Tank. The yearly Janet Evanovich Fanfiction Convention is in town and causes our guys to sweat bullets... R/S established, but they are only mentioned in the first chapter.

A favor done for Lula leads Stephanie to a night spent with Ranger.

As usual, an apprehension doesn't go as planned, but this one leaves Stephanie more upset than scared.

This is a redo of first chapter of Sleepless in Iraq which did not make it to the main page of FF/JE. Hopefully this will. Also I had to put this on the super screen to see the booboos in the first go-round. Story are a few episodes in Ranger's life, two are pre-Babe, third, unknown.

A new Rangeman, a dangerous FTA and a capture gone wrong make Stephanie realize sometimes talking isn't what's needed.

Stephanie flees Trenton to start a new life but first she has to find herself and repair her health.

Stephanie's dealt a parental blow, but Ranger is right there to help her get through it.

Ranger reminds Stephanie that a bad day doesn't equal a bad life.

The NCIS team, the special agents, the forensic team and medical examiners; Headquarters Washington DC, inside these walls , if these walls could talk. A/U of course.

Just for fun ... these are ten Babe-based 'stories' using only ten words each.

How can two people who love each other misunderstand so much? Can they find their way back to each other, or has the final nail been nailed into the coffin? Eventual HEA but a tissue warning might be in order. Rated M for content.

Stephanie realizes there's always room to grow ... both in life and in her relationship with Ranger.

A lightning storm brings together two soulmates who are fighting against fate. This is the story of how Ranger and Stephanie learn to deal with finding out they truly are two halves of a whole. This is a little AU, a little more serious, and definitely not a Cupcake story.

This is a Babe HEA story that is set by in multiple points of view. It is being written by multiple writers. It is also a game of tag. Join us on the road to happily every after as we play with our favorite couple.

Stephanie becomes stranded in the middle of nowhere. She finds a house to take shelter and find a phone. In the end, what she finds is so much better. This one is the Babe story I've been promising you. Please let me know what you think.

The opening scene is based, sadly on RL. I just hope I've do my friend and her courage justice. Steph and Ranger will get their happy ending (after all, it's Christmas) and one day I hope my friend does too. Under my new name, formerly known as sophiepicklegirl

Stephanie and Ranger unfortunately can't look away when an arrest takes place right in front of them.

When Stephanie calls for a ride, Ranger quickly learns that there's something behind the simple request. A Ranger POV story.

This isn't my usual writing style. Playing with the Merry Men... Stephanie plans a bit of revenge.

Stephanie seeks a little liquid-solace before Ranger tracks her down.

Stephanie ditches Ranger on a date. AU. Babe HEA. Okay so this is just what I imagine would happen if the circumstances were a little different. FINALLY COMPLETE. Please read and review. You'll love it, I promise.

Ranger and Stephanie are engaged, but Steph is dragging her feet on setting a wedding date. Ranger has plans to change her mind, including finally taking her to the Bat Cave. But someone else has other plans that change everything, especially for Steph. Who is this mystery person and why do they hate Stephanie so much? Cowritten by Sonomom and Jago-ji. Follows The Gift of Grace.

Carlos Manoso isn't the only man of mystery at RangeMan. What does Ranger's number two man do with his down time? A peek behind that armor of Tank. A little one-shot for those curious about Tank and Grace Galloway. Co-written by Sonomom and Jago-ji.

A series of one-shots that chronicle the relationship of Hector and Zip from "A Glimpse In Time".

Sometimes a run can turn into much more than a run.

Stephanie learns that sometimes a sleepless night can actually lead to a very promising morning.

Ever wonder why Ranger decided to take Stephanie Plum on as his own personal Eliza Doolittle? Just a fun little speculation piece. Ranger POV with dialogue taken straight from "One for the Money" and "Two for the Dough."

"Who else could emanate light, even as she was bathed in the blood of a battle? Who else could incite fire in the soul of a man who once thought his soul lost forever? Who else could wear bruises like the armor of the Goddess of War?" Established BABE! Sequel to Hell Hath No Fury, but can be read as a standalone. BAMF Stephanie!

A disappointing ending... Divided opinions... No Happily Ever After... Will Stephanie finally make the right decision?

A morning after discussion results in both Ranger and Stephanie learning where they stand in each other's life. Told from Ranger's POV.

Just a little tale about realizing what true love is. One-shot Babe.

Stephanie decides today is the day and goes after Ranger with one clear objective in mind.

Ranger asks Steph to work on a special case. A personal one. He needs her help in providing protection for an old friend who witnessed a murder. The job requires Steph to stay with this friend in one of RangeMan's safe houses. As Steph gets to know Ranger's friend, she begins to wonder about the exact nature of this woman's relationship with Ranger. Cowritten by Sonomom & Jago-ji.

Ranger offers Stephanie an opportunity to improve her life, and she surprises herself by actually taking it.

The morning after a night spent celebrating, Stephanie wakes up with more than just a hangover.

Just a fun little one-shot featuring Stephanie and Ranger. Enjoy!

My visions on how it should have been, continue. Thanks for reading!

When Ranger hears that a new man may be entering Stephanie's life, he takes action and ensures that he's the only man she will ever want. A Ranger POV story.

I'm very sorry for the interruption in the Postings of my other Fics…this one WOULD NOT leave me alone! BabeTart story. Stephanie and the Merry Men come together. Is it for the long haul?

Stephanie's changed, he's done watching from the sidelines. Tart Story with a T rating...Ranger friendly... RAPE story! However.. it is NOT graphic or told in detail

Stephanie answers a call from Ranger and lands in the middle of an apprehension and then finally lets go of any apprehension she's had about being in a relationship with him.

The grapevine of the Burg has helped out Stephanie more times than she cares to admit, but now it's turned a rather ugly head and bared its teeth. She is used to being the brunt of gossip and rumors but this time something is really wrong and this time it dragged Ranger and the Merry Men into it. Rated for language and serious situations.

Major a/u... it's not the typical Plum in charge of Plum Bail Bonds...

When Tasty Pastry offers doughnuts with a name that promises to be better than certain night time activities, Ranger is on a mission to make sure Stephanie knows that certainly isn't the case. At the moment a pre-Babe. But that will change. P.S. The story had a different name initially, but I couldn't use it due to the rules on the site

In answer to a challenge. Short sweet and to the point...Babe rated for language

Steph goes after a skip on October 31st. As always, a Babe story... with a bit of mystery thrown in to keep things interesting.

A definite Babe story told from Joe's perspective.

A snowstorm hits Jersey and allows Stephanie and Ranger to enjoy a rare day off.

Stephanie makes some life changing decisions. She realizes that it's time to grown up. This is more of a fulff piece then anything.

Steph is skipping class to avoid Morelli and needs a better plan. A long comes a Latin stranger who can help. She wants more... Will she fall for the leader of the pack? BABE SMUT

A Valentine's Day date gone awry. One shot. Babe HEA

When Ranger leaves town to apprehend a skip, Stephanie turns the tables on him and decides to hunt him down. A Ranger POV story.

Frank Plum's first love begat a daughter, Stephanie Francesca Manoso. Finally finding her again, the Plum Household will never be the same. A new daughter and a Grandchild to boot, Frank finally has gotten all that he ever wanted, his daughter back with letters from his first love. Enjoy the journey as he explores his new lease on life. BABE. AR/AU

As promised, I have five minutes before Sunday ends as I am posting this, so I'm still on time. Merry Christmas to the Merry Men this year...this will be a Babe story.

Just a little tale of what could happen if Ranger showed up on Steph's doorstep early on Christmas morning. A Babe HEA, as always.

Stephanie's car breaks down and she finds herself at Ranger's with new plans for the holiday.

Ranger knows all bets are off when it comes to knowing, saving, and loving Stephanie Plum.

Ranger and Stephanie decided to be spontaneous.

Ranger gets a little testy when finding out one of his favorite authors on Fan Fiction had her one shot stolen word for word. OC involved...not the real person's name...just her PEN NAME.

After a final fight with Joe, Stephanie seeks solace at Rangeman and gets something better from Ranger while she's there.

Her best friend's surprise announcement inadvertently helps Stephanie figure out what she really wants for her own life. A slightly AU Babe story.

"A kiss can be a comma, a question mark or an exclamation point. These are the key points of punctuation that every woman ought to know." This quote from Mistinguett (c.1955) seemed perfect for Stephanie and Ranger. Three friends offer you three chapters about kisses told from Ranger's POV.

Stephanie agrees to go on a mission with Ranger but she doesn't know what she's gotten herself into.

In his own way, Ranger gets into the spirit of the holiday by finding a unique way to truly frighten Stephanie on Halloween. Told from Ranger's POV.

Stephanie wakes to find Ranger in her bedroom with a clear objective on his mind.

He jumped off a bridge to save her life, but she still doesn't see how much he loves her? She needs to get a clue! So here's a giant sledgehammer of a clue for her... :-) Not mine, making no money (more's the pity!). Spoilers for Takedown Twenty. Rating for language.

Someone organized a Scevnger Hunt throught out Trenton. And it's Rangemen vs. TPD, Ranger vs. Morelli, Military Men/ Ex Cons vs. Cops. What will happen and who will win? And what happens when Steph finds out? Its A Babe story, but Cupcakes weren't hurt...much! :D

Ranger decides to give Stephanie a different kind of gift for her birthday.

Alone on her birthday, Stephanie has hopes of baking some dessert as a present to herself. While it doesn't quite go to plan, Ranger comes in and saves the day once again. Random Fluff. Babe. Babe HEA.

Ranger does the unthinkable and accepts a contract he should not have. I am normally a Babe. This just came to me when I started wondering why Ranger was always so close to Stephanie and her disasters. A/N. I own nothing but the plot.

Series of song-inspired oneshots. In the first chapter Stephanie, Lula and Connie have a Girls night out and Ranger reaps the benefits.

After Stephanie's wedding date cancels, Ranger steps in and gives her more than just a date for the evening. Told from Ranger's POV.

Is this their chance to finally be together? Can he step up to the plate and show her she doesn't need to change? Babe.

A new life is something to write home about ... or is it? As always, a Babe story.

Inspired by the Song 'Run away with me' by Carly Rae Jepsen A Babe. Will he run away with her?

The next chapter in the Babe Tag Challenge... The Merry Men decide to seize the day. WannaBeBabe, Tag, you're it!

This started out as a One-shot, but Ms. Claudette encouraged me to continue it. It's an AU. Stephanie is "in the zone." She is working out in the hotel gym, when she meets a very confident stranger. Rating M, because that's the way I like 'em. Enjoy!

Helen Plum wants her daughters to be happy. If only her youngest would find a nice boy from the neighborhood and settle down to raise children, maybe Helen could relax a little. Maybe she just needs a gentle nudge in the right direction... Babe if you squint, some cupcakes were harmed...

A date with Ranger turns into something more. One-shot Babe.

Stephanie's working for RangeMan full time, and working with all those gorgeous men while also on a no-sugar diet leaves Stephanie frustrated. Hal notices her dilemma. What happens when they go away for a week at the beach? Will jelly donut hormones run rampant, or will they be able to resist? Story is written, just needs to be edited and posted.

Stephanie plans a sexy surprise for Ranger on his birthday. A Ranger POV story.

There's a big announcement coming and it's the talk of the Burg, if only they could figure out what it was. Always a babe.

Humor throughout this one shot. Babe Tag Challenge On Fanfiction. A deluded Helen chapter. Tagged someone at end in the A/N. Evil cackle of laughter.

This is the start of a challenge or a game of tag really. It will be a complete Babe story. Margaretlucylu, tag your it...let the games begin!

Steph's out to prove other's own property in Denial. Not her, NOT anymore. Come join in and read along as she rights the wrong being done to a dear friend of hers. Babe HEA already. In answer to Lynda's challenge on Babe and Plum Family Challenge Board on Facebook.

Another 3 paragraphs. I was trying to write something that would confirm the characters of the last two short stories but this is the result instead.

A continuation of "I never saw it coming" ... 3 paragraphs, all starting with the same sentence. A lazy Sunday afternoon dabble because my muse can't come up with anything more substantial. Can you guess the characters behind each chapter?

A family issue beckons Ranger away from Trenton, perhaps permanently.

Just a super short one-shot about a conversation with Rex.

A longer answer to the 3 paragraph challenge on FaceBook. This one is a collaboration between myself and Margaret... She always has such fun ideas! Always a babe, NOT Helen friendly.

This is my 3 paragraph, same first sentence for each paragraph FB challenge attempt. I took it even one step further and ended my story with the same first sentence. Just some cute nonsense.

This is my Babe response to the Facebook three paragraph, same line story prompt. Told from Ranger's POV.

A traditional haiku for Ranger and Stephanie. Total fluff, but always a babe. No cupcakes were harmed, or mentioned for that matter.

A response to a FaceBook challenge: Write three paragraphs and start each one with the same line. A short Babe one-shot.

Ranger finally makes his move after taking stock of what really matters in his life. A Ranger POV story.

There should be a limit to how far Stephanie should have to go to get some cake. Written in answer to 7 FB challenges. Always a Babe.

This is just my contribution to today's holiday. Sadly, I did NOT get my own ice cream soda today. It's a Babe. No Cupcakes anywhere.

Ranger decides to help out one of his men, then helps himself to Stephanie. A Ranger POV story.

In A Family's Thought we learn a little about Helen and Frank. This story takes us into the next generation, it is an established Babe story.

After a job well done, Stephanie's night and relationship with Ranger takes an unexpected turn.

Joe POV. Joe Angst. BABE Naturally. Answer to ShellSueD's fine challenge on Babe and Plum Family Challenge Board on Facebook. If I had my way, it would be humor all the way. SMH.

Ranger has a surprise for Stephanie. Finally. HEA for our couple.

No more missed opportunities. Spoilers for Twelve Sharp and Takedown Twenty. One shot. Babe. M.

Joe Morelli and his brother FINALLY get what they deserve. In answer to challenge. All thanks to Frank Plum. A/R. A/U.

When Ranger hears Stephanie's gone FTA, he sets out on a quest to find her...

The 100-word challenge.

Morelli finally gets what he's so long deserved. Arrested. Why? Read and Find Out. Based on the Facebook FanFiction Fanatics Challenge. Co-authored by the fabulous Cupcake hater, Spiffytgm. Babe Implied.

"There's no way this could be real. It had to be another dream, right? Dream Soldier couldn't possibly be real…" Stephanie bumps into a man she met in a dream...

What does it take to finally see what's been right in front of you all along? Steph has a question to ask that will test the limits of a lifelong friendship. Babe, AU, definitely M.

Stephanie's feeling pretty good after an impromptu girl's night out, and she decides to call Ranger and spread a little of the love she's currently feeling.

How much courage does it take to talk to THAT guy? Stephanie is about to find out. AU because I suck at writing straight canon. M for language and lovin', and as always, Babe.

Little Alex Manoso learns all about the family he's never met through photo albums and bedtime stories shared by his parents, Stephanie and Ranger. Surprisingly enough Edna and Harry Mazur play a central role in this A/U BABE story. Posting will be once a week.

When an apprehension doesn't go as smoothly as she would've liked, Stephanie cancels her plans, not realizing that Ranger would quickly make some of his own.

Stephanie leaves Trenton and Ranger to catch a skip and he does what he can to make sure she comes back to him. A Ranger POV story.

Stephanie Manoso pays her favorite Stoner Pal a visit on two holidays, Pineapple Upside Down Cake Day, and National Marijuana Day. Wonder what Ranger and Tank find? BABE.

Stephanie makes a bad decision and it angers Ranger.

Ranger's life is about to change. He decides to take a chance on love, but it doesn't go the way he thinks. It will have some Babes shaking in their boots, and definitely shaking their finger at the writer. She asks that you hang in there till the end. Ranger HEA. Inspired by the song "Lookin' for love in all the wrong places." This story is co-written with the fabulous sonomom.

AU- Steph is in an abusive relationship with Joe, and goes to her cousin Vinnie for help. Connie calls Ranger and asks for a favor- she wants him to train and protect Vinnie's cousin. Ranger agrees, not knowing what he's in for.

Never again will Stephanie Plum be anyone's Line Item. Thanks to Ranger for entering her under entertainment, Steph makes some major career changes along the way in her life. Realizing just how much his thoughtless words hurt, Ranger also has to make amends 'in his own way.' A/U. BABE HEA.

Mixing drinks with important decisions doesn't always pan out.

When Ranger goes out of town, he promises to keep the lines of communication open with Stephanie until he can return to her.

While bored on surveillance, Stephanie and Lester have a little fun on camera to entertain themselves and the guys in the control room. Babe. One-shot.

Stephanie's bout of insomnia is suddenly cured when Ranger offers his help to get her to sleep.

Desperate times call for desperate measures.

What would you do for love or friendship? When Ranger goes missing, Stephanie finds out just how far she's willing to go to get him back where he belongs. Rated M to be safe. Babefic all the way, but Morelli and Mrs. Plum don't really figure in the story.

When Stephanie gets trapped by Mother Nature, Ranger rides to her rescue and offers her more than just a warm place to stay.

My answer to the Love Fanfiction FB group page challenge. Steph spreads the love all over town, but saves the best for last.

A two-week separation isn't what Ranger envisioned after a night spent with Stephanie, but it gave him time to think of how to celebrate once he got back to her. A Ranger POV story.

Stephanie has an unexpected visitor with a surprising gift for her.

In the heat of a moment, Ranger says something that he fully intends to make happen ... eventually. Told from Ranger's POV.

Second in my series of stories set with an unusual holiday as the backdrop. Silly little piece of fluff that I hope you enjoy

This is my first chapter story. It's an AR, MM with an OC. Rated M. Ranger has asked Tank to head the Atlanta branch of Rangeman, in an effort to help the struggling office. Tank accepts, and brings Lester and Woody with him to help. While moving in, they meet the neighbor. Going to keep you guessing on the HEA. Special thanks to my Beta, Rainbow Severus!

Ranger starts to regret how he's handled Stephanie, and after hearing about a possible engagement scheme, he decides to quickly correct his past behavior. A Ranger POV story.

Steph works the Suicide Hotline and Tank is a frequent caller. To what length will she go to save him and who will she meet in the process. This is a one Shot. slightly AU, its a Babe, cupcakes do not exist

On a mission gone horribly wrong, memories of Stephanie and a promise he made to her are all that keep Ranger going through the worst moments of his life. Will those be enough to get him home to her?

Ranger figures out what he wants. Mostly. :)

Steph is left alone to deal with the fall-out of a disastrous deployment. AU, M for language.

When Ranger goes after a skip, Stephanie tags along and learns something besides how to capture a fugitive. Told from Ranger's POV.

It seems a certain man in black needs a little help, and he finds it with some help from his friends. Always a Babe!

A piece of fluff for Christmas. It's a Babe but no Cupcakes were harmed.

A tragedy at the Boston branch of Rangeman sends Ranger to take over command of the office but the second he leaves Trenton he begins to question his decision. (A Babe Christmas story if you squint)

When it looks like Christmas isn't going to happen for Stephanie again, Ranger takes the holiday into his own hands and allows them both to finally enjoy one. A Ranger POV story.

Sometimes it takes someone you've only just met, to begin to understand yourself. Very AU and totally Babe.

A short story about Ranger and an unusual obsession with an outdated form of communication.

In the rush to locate a missing Stephanie, both Ranger and Steph suddenly realize what they really stand to lose. Told from Ranger and Stephanie's POV.

While in the process of teaching Stephanie a few takedown moves, Ranger finally slips through the last of her defenses against him. A Ranger POV story.

A bit of Babe fluff...Happy Birthday Margaret!

Stephanie seeks refuge and a little peace and quiet inside the Rangeman building, and learns a few things about herself and Ranger while coming to grips with the similarities between the two people she'd been escaping.

Joe Morelli has to go undercover for the biggest bust of his career, but he needs the help of Steph, Ranger, and the Merry Men to pull it off. Does he have what it takes to work with the Men in Black? Always a Babe!

Response to the challenge sent out from MomofPhoenix. Stephanie has discovered a few things during the latest timeout with Joe. Established characters. Babe HEA.

Steph is bored and decides to text/tease Ranger while he is with a client... R and S in established relationship. Rated M for future chapters.

Ranger is getting married. Can Stephanie come to terms with this change of events? One shot. Rating for the odd swear word!

When the rain moves in, Stephanie's bedroom heats up.

AU. Stephanie is asked to look into the vanishing of her cousin Vinnie's wife. The investigation immediately turns her life upside down. And to top it all off Stephanie finds herself lusting after a handsmoe stranger, Ranger.

Stephanie soon finds out that being on an actual date with Ranger can make any woman feel extraordinary ... even her.

Ranger uses his gut and his trackers to catch up with Stephanie and then provides her with something besides the promise of a future with him. Told from Ranger's POV.

Only Stephanie can make a bad day look easy.

During a late summer heat wave, Stephanie gets an invite to spend a week in air-conditioned bliss at one of the Rangeman safe houses but she soon discovers there may have been more to the seemingly innocent invitation. Babe HEA.

What would Ranger do if Stephanie asked him to attend her wedding to Joe? Babe HEA RANGER POV.

Stephanie gets some advice from her friends.

Stephanie Plum has landed her dream job as a physical therapist for the NY Rangers. Will sparks fly when her first patient is none other than team captain Carlos Manoso? First fic, be sweet! Babe all the way, but Joe does okay. M for language so far. AU

Stephanie walks away from what had become a pretense only relationship with Joe and straight into something new with Ranger.

It might of happened one night, but the repercussions will be felt the very next day. Babe, as always. Major M for naughty words and situations.

AU. When a woman shows up on a service call, a certain man in black is hooked.

How Ranger and Steph met and what happened after. This is my first fan fic... I am a reader not a writer... so consider yourself duly warned :-) I have changed the title as this was only going to be a one shot but ... now it's not. This is slightly AU and OC.

A one shot of Hal's thoughts after chapter 13 from "In the beginning and other developments"

Stephanie finally finds a tolerable way of getting into shape and works up a sweat ... first on her own, then with Ranger. A Ranger POV story.

Stephanie decides to take a break from her day-to-day life and gives Ranger an opportunity to come with her. When he misses her call, Ranger has to think fast in order to reach her. Told from Ranger's POV.

When the Captain of Trenton Fire Department is hurt on the job, who will be the nurse to fix him up? Fluffy, fluff with some adult stuff. Rating for language and lovin'. AU, Babe.

Hector has a been hiding something for the men at Rangeman, and you can't imagine the shock they will have when they find out. No longer a one-shot. IS AN AU, NO CANNON FOR BOOKS

Stephanie's birthday isn't going how she thought it would, but will it turn out better?

Stephanie finally chose the man in black and they're exploring new territory.

Stephanie loses another car but gains something far more valuable ... a new life with Ranger.

What would have happened to Stephanie Plum had Ranger not been able to meet with her that fateful day? How different would her life have turned out. You've read the original version, now read mine. AU/AR story that starts at the very beginning of the series. All the characters are there, but may seem a little different. Tart story but Ranger and Joe are not harmed.

"It's just another distraction." She had reassured herself. But, as she felt the knife press harder into her neck and the beefy arm around her abdomen tighten painfully, she knew that this was not just another distraction, and that she should never have agreed to do this.

Joe wakes up to the truth after Steph chooses Ranger. He doesn't like what he hears. But will he finally accept it?

After a ladies night gone a little too far, Steph has to live with the actions her drunken-self thought were wise. Mostly fluff, some action, with a Babe HEA. Rated M .

Stephanie's feeling a little bummed about an upcoming date. Her friends and a certain man in black set out to help her deal. S&R established relationship.

In an effort to cool off from the heat, Stephanie decides to go to Ranger's apartment. He was in a for a treat when he found her soaking in the tub.

Stephanie tries to drown her sorrows at Chevy's while Ranger uses the situation to his advantage so he can finally make Stephanie his. A Ranger POV story.

My version of how the bridge rescue scene from Takedown Twenty should have played out. Told from Ranger's point of view. (definite spoilers if you haven't read it)

Instead of waiting for things to change with Ranger, Stephanie decides to make them, forcing Ranger to choose how close or how far apart they become.

Ranger returns from a mission and needs his Babe. Just a short, fluffy, Babe one-shot that's pretty random. Minor Language.

A Memorial Day One-Shot. Ranger and his Core Team have been called one more time, but so has someone else. Stephanie does appear in a minor role.

No one ever expected it to happen, least of all, Stephanie.

Ranger is pushed to his breaking point by his skip, Stephanie, and his need for her. Told from Ranger's POV.

After indulging in too much wine and chocolate, Stephanie finds herself with a decision to make before she indulges in way more with Ranger.

In a hospital cafeteria Ranger has two unexpected conversations. Will they be enough to make him go and get his Babe? Joe friendly. Now, thanks to your encouragement, a few more chapters to come! COMPLETE

What was supposed to have been nothing more than a cake made for spite, soon turns into a sweet beginning for Stephanie and Ranger.

Someone wakes up married to one Stephanie Plum. Who? How did it happen? Who knows? Do they stay married? Come along for the adventure and find out! TART Story, but Babe friendly...

This is a short and sweet conversation that happens between Stephanie and Ranger while they're on a stakeout.

RangeMan recruits Stephanie to help with an unusual distraction on Christmas Eve.

Response to xoc13 challenge. Ranger asks for Stephanie's help. Will they both end up with what they want most?

A photograph gets Ranger special benefits with Stephanie.

A short story about how the same four words, said by two different men, can inspire two completely different reactions.

JE's never told us exactly what Rangeman does, so these are snippets, mostly from point of view of the men, that take us through the inner workings. We get a glimpse of the jealousies, the gossiping and acting out the men do while performing their jobs, as well as the crazy-scary stuff. This story begins with a five-year-old abduction case. An eventual Ranger and Steph HEA.

Dear readers. I have given this story to Sassysaint to do with, whatever she likes! Thank you!

Ranger heads to the jungle for an unusual mission. Ultimately, a Babe story.

Some late night dreams leave Stephanie more than confused.

A short story about what could have (should have?) happened when Stephanie was in Hawaii with Ranger. Spoilers for Explosive Eighteen.

Responce to a challenge for XOC13 from chapter 3 Torn. Morelli doesn't fair well but its not exactly a Babe.

Stephanie's 'strange' day turns out to be even stranger when she realizes she's not quite physically present.

Set at or around midnight involving a sweet and steamy S&R.

Stephanie decides that this Christmas, the first one she's spending with Ranger, is going to be celebrated their way and with just the two of them.

It's Christmas Eve and Ranger gets bombarded with visits in an attempt to change his attitude about Christmas. Will the visitors be able to get him to see what is right in front of him before it's too late? Or will he be doomed to the solitary life he's chosen?

A call in the middle of the night from an old friend sends Stephanie to the West Coast.

It's Christmas time at RangeMan and Stephanie is struggling to come up with the right gift for the guys who mean so much to her. Taking a clue from her nieces, she hopes for a little holiday magic so the guys can hear what she's trying to tell them through her presents.

What if Stephanie really did get shot at the end of 'Twelve Sharp' and everything that happened after that was part of her comatose dream? Babe Story.

A mission gone horribly wrong. Who, What, Why. Will this be the end? A Babe HEA.

A one shot about two very important items that give Steph and Ranger the ending they should have had in Takedown Twenty. BABE ***Warnings for Takedown Twenty spoilers and some language***

Will this latest life or death moment be what finally convinces Ranger to admit what he feels for Stephanie? Told from Ranger's POV. Slight spoilers for Takedown Twenty.

Stephanie makes a last minute decision that will probably change her whole life. This is that story and the aftermath told entirely from Ranger's POV.

I always wonder why Stephanie doesn't just tell Ranger what she feels. So here she will get the courage to tell Ranger how she feels and why. I've added two POV's. Fluffy one shot, which became a two shot, but still extremely fluffy. ;)

When Tank and Mary Lou get tired of watching Stephanie and Ranger dance around each other, they decide a little intervention might be necessary to help them see what's been right in front of them all along. Recruiting a small army to help in their task they set about giving their friends the gentle nudge they need to act on how they feel and claim what they want most.

Someone's sending flowers to Stephanie and it soon becomes obvious they're a message. S&R established relationship.

Ranger and his men plan separate surprises for Stephanie's birthday, making it a memorable day not only for Stephanie, but for them all. Told from Ranger's POV.

This is a one-shot, a little light musing that's loosely based on the recent Babe Squad challenge: "Two Merry Men see something they're not supposed to see." It's a stand-alone story; a bit of fluff. And, it's a Babe.

This is just a (hopefully) funny little one-shot (unless the response is good, or I come up with more) that XxTartLoverxX encouraged me to write. What if someone with good intentions tried to help Steph eat healthier, by making it more enjoyable, without her knowledge? What if there was a mix up?

After a debacle with Joe, Ranger drops out of Stephanie's life, so Stephanie must move on without help from the man in black. With the help of her friends and the Merry Men, she becomes stronger and more capable, determined to take the reins of her destiny. Along the way, she develops new bonds and unexpectedly falls for someone new. Merry Man pairing. Mostly humor & romance.

Lula thinks she has figured out Ranger's secret. Could she be right? Babe one-shot.

A tragedy in Rangers life makes it Stephs turn to save him. M for Language and maybe some smut.

A Steph/MM paring. A Merry Man makes a startling discovery that changes his life. No character bashing. Rating is for language and adult situations. Based on the song Centerfold by the J. Geils Band.

Stephanie steps outside her comfort zone during a distraction at a local strip club.

A revelation is a surprising and previously unknown fact, often revealed in a dramatic way. This story contains a few of those, along with the exploding cars, wily skips and devoted Merry Men that we expect from Plum stories. Babe story.

Ranger told Steph that he was an opportunist - and she's going to learn exactly what that means. Ranger's POV.

Ranger needs Steph's help in a mission of international porpotions.

Stephanie's in a post holiday blue mood and the only way to go is up. It could happen. All recognizable characters are the property of JE; I'm just taking them out for a spin.

When everything starts falling apart who will be there to help Stephanie put it all back together? No Babes are harmed and only minor Cupcake bashing. Be warned, it is a tart story!

A Small Little One-Shot... Ranger's POV -Babe implied.. HEA Rating is for language

Tragedy strikes someone close to Ranger. Short one chapter

Ranger Disappears from Stephanie's life for a long time and she tries to come to terms with who she is without him around. S/R pairing (Morelli friendly) All major character will make an appearance T rating but the first chapter probably, definitely gets an M rating

Oneshots of Stephanie and Ranger indulging in private activites. Ch. 12, handsy Steph.

A small collection of one-shots featuring some of our favorite Merry Men and their significant others. MM include Lester, Cal, Bones, Bobby, and Tank. See each one-shot for their description. Rated M for lemony goodness. (Pretty much PWP...)

A collection of lemony one-shots featuring Ranger & Stephanie...in and out of the bedroom. See each story for individual summaries.

Ranger is out of town when he learns Stephanie is in trouble and he has to drive all night to get home to her.

Stephanie wakes up one morning and gets a surprise phone call that turns her life around. Possibly Babe. Slight Morelli bashing.

Stephanie unexpectedly stumbles upon Ranger after a long separation. Book canon up to six - then I sent it off into my own little alternate universe. This will be short - only three parts but hopefully they will be good ones.

A few more pages at the end of Twelve Sharp. Ranger and Stephanie need to talk...but of course...Romantic one-shot. HEA. Complete.

Stephanie has to make a trip to L.A. and meets an old man on the flight out who gets her thinking about her own life and what she would like. This is a one-shot based on the song Somebody's Chelsea by Reba McEntire.

Ranger was content with a life devoid of emotional attachments, until he met a white girl from the Burg. In the years he watched over Stephanie Plum, if luck didn't get her out of a tight spot he swooped in to save her. But that night, he arrived just a moment too late, after her luck had run out, triggering a chain of events that would alter their lives forever. A Babe HEA

A fluffy little one-shot that finds the guys on a mission to find out why a certain writer hasn't been posting lately. Knowing they don't really exist if no one is writing about them, they try to find out why a place that was once so busy suddenly stopped producing new adventures for them to star in.

cat•a•lyst /ˈkatl-ist/ noun A person or thing that precipitates an event. Was it the sudden appearance of Ranger's daughter or the handsome, mysterious, new partner Stephanie had been assigned? Change was coming to RangeMan and change was coming for Stephanie. R/S HEA anticipated.

Steph becomes tired of Ranger and Joe's constant alpha male routine. Leave it to Diesel to show up & decide that the guys need to learn a lesson. Sometimes walking in each other's shoes can teach a valuable lesson. Which one is in it for love and which one is in it just to say that he won the girl?

February 22 was National Margarita Day, wonder what Stephanie and the gang was up to? Joe gets a mention but is not harmed in this fic.

Strength isn't about how much you can handle before you break, it's about how much you can handle after you break. Stephanie is past her breaking point. Will life be too much for her or will she prove her strength and survive? Not Joe or Plum family friendly. Rating is just to be safe. It's been decided, it's going to be a Babe HEA : )

Short little one shot inspired by events in my life. Six week old Annalise Rose Manoso gives a less than welcome homecoming.

A late, angst filled story of Stephanie's journey to love with Valentine's Day as a backdrop. There's a HEA for Stephanie & Ranger, Lula & Tank and Connie & Bobby.

When Stephanie needs someone's help without her current situation being discovered, one of the guys has to disclose his secrets in order to protect hers. Then he is faced with the truth that once you fully open yourself to another person, it's not really possible to close things back up.

Ranger once again comes through for Stephanie when she finds herself alone on Valentine's Day. Will dinner with Ranger lead to something more, or will she end up where she started ... alone?

After a rough morning chasing after FTA's, a thoughtful gesture from Ranger helps Stephanie end Valentine's Day in a great way. S&R established relationship.

Belated Birthday story for Ranger. The Merry Men have a tradition of making Ranger leave the office on his birthday by making him play a game of some sort. This year they decide that Stephanie would be the best player to go along. In this short story of thrill Stephanie pulls out all the stops to hide from the man on his mission.

This is just a short A/U story. Probably only a few chapters unless my muse overdoses on caffeine along the way. Not much angst, just a little humor and romance set in a Ranger/Stephanie alternate universe. T rating could change to M if I get the nerve to try some mild smut. Characters you recognize belong to J.E. - no money being made from this story.

This is a companion piece rather than a sequel to Fugue: three little stories that take place coincident with the final chapter of Fugue, during Mama Manoso's birthday party. These were meant to be Ranger/Stephanie stories told by their friends and family. Of course, sometimes friends and family members have stories of their own to tell.

Roles are reversed when Stephanie discovers that Ranger needs her to help him get through a bad day. Will she be able to comfort him without getting hurt herself?

A Babe Story. A call reaches Rangeman's control room activated by Stephanie's emergency response system. Stephanie is in the middle of a gun fight. Even though there is a possibility that she could be shot, raped, and killed she still manages to crack a few jokes with Hal. Is Ranger too far away to save her?

Joe Morelli is a good cop, and in this story, a good man. It's a Babe story, but Joe deserves some happy too.

One shot turned slightly longer. My version of Stephanie discovering she's late. Just a bit of dribble that was coaxed out of me by Two Guns and a Knife and her insistance that I write more... Babe with a single potentially Joe harming statement toward the end of first chapter.

Stephanie knew that he'd loved her. Always had. So it wasn't a question whether she'd follow him, because her heart already did.

Stephanie has a habit of turning things on and not even realizing it...

Can anything good come of a late night phone call?

Ranger throws a birthday party for Stephanie and Joe is invited. Remember, things are not always as they seem. Babe HEA, of course.

Ranger returns from a long mission and finds that Stephanie is ... different. BABE HEA.

Ranger has too much to drink and decides to call Stephanie.

Stephanie and Ranger try something new. HUGE SMUT WARNING!

Stephanie's getting married.

AU/OOC... What happened when Stephanie met a man, fell in love, got pregnant, and then he was shipped off for a mission? Read and find out! Rated M for safety!

We all know how Stephanie's body reacts to sugar-withdrawal.Now it's Ranger's turn to handle the "sticky" situation.

It is Christmas time in Trenton and Stephanie asks Santa Claus for help in finding the perfect gift for Ranger. Babe story.

Stephanie comes to a realization and her life moves forward.

Stephanie can't sit still when she and Ranger have a surveillance shift.

How would you handle balancing your professional life with your personal one? What happens when you no longer want what you can have? I suck at summaries, but please read! OOC/slight AU/Tart

A moment of understanding and condolence between two old friends. One shot. Warning: character death.

A serendipitous failure on Valentine's Day. Co-Authored w/Yllyn. One-Shot. Jr. Short #1

A long distance phone call. One-Shot, Babe.

A short story to brighten your day. It revolves around a song, but isn't really a song fic, rather a silly one-shot woven around an oldie but a goodie, and all based on my dislike for a certain JE euphemism and a single corny remark Ranger shared with me about himself.

COMPLETED: Danger, Will Robinson, Danger. What would you say to the person you love if you only had minutes to live? Steph calls Ranger. Tragic Love story. Character Death. Tissue Warning. If you can't handle character death don't read this story!

Two alpha-males unexpectedly meet in a bar and bond. Almost.

Lester/Xander spin-off of My Big Fat Bat Wedding. Babe-ish. Vignettes featuring the two Rangeman employees voted least likely to succeed. Rating for language and God knows what else they'll get up to.

Companion story to Magdalync's "Boys Behaving Badly" ch4. One-shot short, temporary insanity! Complete.

Author's Note: This is a follow up to, Will the Real Mr. Manoso Please Stand Up. Stephanie and Ranger begin the first phase of their relationship. And Ranger makes good on what he promised would happen to Stephanie the next time she entered the Bat Cave.

One shot: The games Ranger plays when Stephanie wakes him in the middle of the night. Not part of the Bat Wedding series but could take place at the same time. Babe.

Stephanie meets Ranger for the first time. After finding love, craziness and chaos takes over his once well disciplined and organized life.

One Shot: Stephanie finally makes it to the Bat Cave. And it is there that she meets the real Mr. Manoso.

BABE oneshot! Fluffy with a little angst on Joe's part. All fluffy goodness.

Re-post from another site. NOT Joe-friendly. Satire. If you don't like it, don't read it.

This is the fifth story in a series of short stories. It's a prequel to Courting With Disaster. Can be read as a stand alone. Steph has some...issues. A Babe story.

Lester's POV. He failed perhaps the most important mission of his life. Babe.

This is the fourth in a series of short stories. It's a prequel to Courting With Disaster. Can be read as a stand alone. Steph learns the meaning of being 'professional'...the hard way.

Week 23 challenge from Perfectly Plum. Ranger has pushed Stephanie away before a mission. When he returns, he learns a few secrets along the way.

Steph has a bad day. Ranger shows up. Rating for language and smut and I just gave away the ending - lol .

Long - very long sorry! - one-shot, based off a challenge. Steph needs a vacation and decides to barter with Ranger to get herself one. Rating for language and a little smut.

Tank forces Morelli to witness his fears. Started as oneshot but here is 3 more POVs

Because I couldn't come up with a better title. Just a short - Steph decides she's going to lend Ranger moral support whether he wants it or not. R rating.

Just a quick one-shot. Stephanie decides to play twenty questions with Ranger on a job, and gets more answers than she was bargaining for. Rating for language.

A songfic to Lily Allen's Smile. VERY CUPCAKE UNFRIENDLY. Stephanie pays Joe back for his infidelities

Ranger has a bad day, Steph is there for him. Contains smut.

What will it take to get our Man in Black to lose his cool? Babe fluff with a little smutty thrown in.

Steph comes up with a plan to control Batman. It goes about as well as can be expected. A collaborative story between haleigh.l and Lintu68. Rating for language and sex...SMUT warnings abound.

Not a continuation of Day Off, but a new, totally off the wall continuation of the scene in LMT where Lula and Steph burn down the happy house. :

Pure and simple yet slightly drawn out Babe fluff. Smut potential. Ranger and Steph need a day off. Cupcake friendly.

Morelli's POV. Morelli goes to Steph's apartment, but sees something that wasn't meant for his eyes, he is in denial. Is oblivion bliss? [slight smut]

Ranger has been Christmas shopping for Steph.

Is the uniform code at RangeMan changing? See how Steph handles these new developments. Just a little piece of fluff for a rainy weekend.

A contest to find Ranger's house.

Stephanie abandons Trenton. All she leaves behind are letters.

Takes place two weeks after A Birthday To Remember. Stephanie and Ranger talk in the car while waiting on the target of a distraction job. COMPLETE

It's Stephanie's birthday, and things are going unusually well...COMPLETE