This was quite possibly the worst way to end the worst day she'd had in a very long time. What the heck was she supposed to do? Set immediatly after 3x10

Maura shakily raises both her hands over her head, looking directly into the eyes of the second person to hold a gun to her head today. "You must be Auntie Jane," she says weakly.

Life is full of difficult discussions. The strength of bond and quality of character between the parties involved almost always determine the outcome. Rizzles. Characters do not belong to me.

Sometimes you can feel the moment when your life changes; something happens and you feel a shift. Maura Isles didn't believe in fate; not really, and yet the day she and her daughter met Jane Rizzoli she couldn't help feeling like somehow her life had changed. She wasn't really sure what she felt that day and yet she couldn't help thinking that maybe, just maybe it was fate.

A simple misunderstanding drives Maura to plot a plan that is not like her at all. But she needs the help of a tall, dark haired stranger.

(Slightly AU) - Maura is comfortable in her relationship with Jack, until she experiences something with Jane that changes her views on love and sex. This is definitely a Rizzles story, but there is a non-Rizzles love scene in the first chapter, so if that is not your cup of tea, consider yourself warned. Read and Review!

With this story, I'm challenging myself to write the whole "realization and first kiss" thing without the use of role-playing, costumes, or major trauma. It may end up being really, really boring and require the intervention of an evil twin …

The spirit of Christmas can found in the most unexpected of places and when holiday magic is in play, what you wish for can make all the difference. Winner of Round 5 Best Angst from Rizzles Fanfic Awards. Thank you to everyone who nominated and voted! Now Complete.

After the shooting at headquarters, Jane writes a series of letters to Maura. When Maura discovers them, she asks Jane to read them out loud to her. This fic will follow those letters and the changes that happen between Maura and Jane's relationship. Chapters 1-7 are T and Chapter 8 is where the M stuff begins.

When Maura realizes that she needs to be married in order to welcome a foreign student at her place, she turns to Jane for help. What is a two-month fake marriage in a whole life, anyway? Rizzles endgame.

It is when all the pieces meet and fit together that you can finally see the entire picture. NOW COMPLETE.

Maura travels to Boston to interview for the position of Chief Medical Examiner. She meets Jane by chance at a hotel and neither discloses enough information to figure out that they could potentially work together in the future. AU in terms of how and when Maura and Jane meet. Final chapter posted.

Jane and Maura uncover more than they anticipated when they investigate the death of a hoarder.

Jane is doing some chores for Maura, but an accident leaves Jane with a whole new set of memories, and Maura with a 'Fiance'. Eventual Rizzles and fluff. Epilogue now up, and the story is complete!

Thanksgiving is here as Emily and Alex meet JJ's family, but not before spending some time with Ambassador Prentiss. And just what is going on with young Alexandra? The 4th story in my Alex and Emily series.

Wanted: Jane Rizzoli - This decorated police detective is on the run and is now considered an outlaw - Jane did not ask for this fight but forced to take part in this deadly game she was not about to run. Not when her friends, family and Maura were in danger. Jane Rizzoli would play the outlaw if that is what it would take to regain her life.

Sickness, birthdays, family time, serial killers, Ambassador Prentiss and a possible surprise? The third installment in my Alex and Emily series has it all, as the two brunettes and one special blonde grow even closer and learn what it takes to be a family.

Jane and Maura meet on vacation and have a casual, fun fling. Well, it was fun until Maura took that ME job in Boston...

"Can we be elephants, Maur?" Jane saw Maura's eyes soften and a tiny smile creep onto her lips. "Please, Maura? I can't do it alone. I can't do it without you. And I don't want to… I just… I can't do it alone." This is a draft. Read and download the final version at feltknickers . tumblr . com/elephants.

Sequel to "A Second Chance". The story continues as Emily and Alex return to DC to begin their new lives together, facing the ups and downs as they get to know each other and learn how to be a family.

Jane and Maura must confront their complicated feelings for one another when Angela sends them on a 7-day lesbian cruise to the Caribbean. Jane struggles with her identity and Maura struggles with mediocre accommodations. Will the pair be lovesick or simply seasick?

Jane is determined to test Maura's inability to lie by asking questions she's sure Maura would rather not answer truthfully. Co-written with Googlemouth. Repost from 4/2011

This is a multi-chapter story that is about finding reasons for Jane and Maura to get into bed with each other while figuring out what they mean to each other. They are not an established couple as this story begins. Final chapter posted.

A shooting at a crime scene leaves Jane worried that Maura is being targeted for being Doyle's daughter. When they find themselves trapped without anyone being able to help them, they only have each other to rely on. To survive they have to be honest and face confronting their feelings if they want to make it out alive. [Rizzles]

Post 2x15 story. Her relationship with Maura shattered, Jane has quit the BPD and is drinking her life away. That is, until, a mysterious stranger shows up asking for her help.

An explosion leaves Jane with a scar and, well, something more. Something she could have never expected. This is gonna be a strange, yet funny one, I think. So be advised.

Maura goes to a conference and meets the man of her dreams. It tears Jane apart, and she leaves to take a position in another city. After being severely injured in an accident, Jane comes back to Boston, and finds out things are not how she left them. Rizzles Fan Awards WINNER! - Best Plot and Best Author! Runner up- Best Angst/Drama!

Begins at the end of Cuts Like a Knife with Maura's "Can I come?" Smut, a tiny bit of fluff. Now complete, leave comments for future stories!

"Congratulations, Rizzoli. You're going home." Jane glanced out of the window. As the last ray of light left the sky, reality finally sunk in. She was going back to Boston. The one place she'd sworn she was never going to return to. [Rizzles]

Jane has to deal with life altering changes in Maura's life and her feelings surrounding them. This story is complete. Make sure to check out my other stories.

Never once did she think Maura would ever be interested in a woman. And yet now it's something she is blatantly aware of and so angry about. Because had she known, she would have made it clear long ago that she was in love with her best friend. Rizzles

A massive thunderstorm knocks out the power in Jane's apartment and also knocks down the walls Jane and Maura built around their feelings for each other. Fluffy Rizzles smut with a plot, 5-shot. Rizzles Fan Awards round 4 runner up, Best NC-17 story!

Jane shows Maura her femme side. Maura shows Jane her butch side. Co-written by Googlemouth. Repost. Originally posted on 6/27/2011

Maura has some emotional baggage, but thanks to Jane, it's finally safe to unpack. Cowritten with Googlemouth. Repost. Originally posted on 3/06/2011

Jane demands that Maura tell her exactly why Jorge "assumed" she was gay. Set during and after episode 1.06, "I Kissed A Girl," co-authored by Googlemouth. Originally published on 3/11/2011

What do you do when your life gets turned upside down? Who do you turn to? And how do you survive? When the unthinkable happens to Maura, will Jane step up, as a partner, as a best friend, as something more? Eventual Rizzles, picks up after the events of 2x15. Disclaimer: I don't own Rizzoli and Isles. Not mine, etc. etc.

How could a perfectly happy life be ruined in such a small amount of time? - My take on 2x15 and the aftermath, with a couple of big twists. - Slightly AU. - Rizzles of course.

Post 3x15. My attempt to tie up all the loose ends from season three. Mild language. Spoilers for everything. Strong T. COMPLETE.

It's been a long week. Jane's developed a knot in her neck. Maura offers to help alleviate the tension.

A case pushes Jane far beyond her capacity; the guardian angel's wings get broken. Who better to mend them than a doctor? Our ladies embark on a journey of adventure and discovery. What things could they possibly uncover? Chapter thirteen and on may contain M rated material. F/F. Characters are not mine.

Slightly AU. Jane and Maura are drawn together by fate. Will their chance encounter lead to romance or something more primal. FYI: This will get rather smutty as the story develops. First time posting here so go easy on me. Disclaimer: I do not owe Rizzoli & Isles. No copyright disrespect is intended. Merely paying homage to these lovely characters.

The team is pulled into a case that they have no background on. As they struggle to play catch-up and work around their temporary team leader, they meet up with an unsub as cunning as any animal. Emily and JJ must use all their skills to get the team to safety and stop this mad man. FYI -Femslash themes - rated T for now possible change to M for later chapters

Jane put her life back together as best as she could after the one person she loved the most walked out on her. A year has gone by when she suddenly finds herself looking into Maura's eyes again. How do you find your way back to something you thought was gone and how do you start over when it turns out you never really moved on? [Rizzles]

After figuring out a few details regarding their relationship, a tragedy befalls Maura, which pushes Jane over the edge. It becomes a race to stop Jane from doing the unthinkable as Frost and the team try to catch the unstable detective. Rizzles. I swear it's an eventual happy ending. Changed to M rating for Ch. 12. Could be a trigger.

Touching Casey was like shocking yourself on a door handle. Touching Maura, even a platonic brush of her fingers, was like grabbing a live electrical wire with both hands. Slightly AU- Jane's married to Casey when she meets Maura.

Ever wondered why despite all the eyesex Jane and Maura don't just admit their feelings and jump into bed together? There's a backstory you'll never get to see on television. Rated M for TGTGF, which is a big step up from TGTGT…

If you duck quickly enough you might avoid the tinsel, but nothing can escape the multicolored lights of Christmas. A little plot, a lot of laughter but please, watch your step on the ice. Sequel to When the Bough Breaks but can stand alone.

When an old friend of Maura is in need, she leaves Boston to help. When she returns home things will have changed. Something has happened to Jane. Will they ever be the same again? -Hard to explain without giving anything away- Just try it. : Time line - somewhere in the not so distant future. Rizzles - of course.

Life is made up of little challenges. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose and sometimes they weigh about 7 pounds. Post 3x10. A little romance, a little angst and what about that baby? Now includes a sequel - Morphology of Snow.

Sometimes it is within your ordinary that you find the extraordinary. Rizzles. Winner of Best Comedy from rizzlesfanawards! Thank you to everyone who nominated and voted :)

Because when you try to move into a different kind of relationship with your best friend things become a little complicated, especially if neither of you know that's what you want. Mild language. Spoilers up to 3x03. COMPLETE.

Jane and Maura's friendship is put to the test as their lives and circumstances change. The most shocking of betrayals leaves Maura shattered and confined as a hostage to terrorists. When Jane learns of Maura's predicament she has to decide whether she will put everything she has on the line to help. All rights acknowledged and respected.

Feeling like their friendship isn't as strong as it once was, Maura realizes she not only wants to close that distance but she wants even more. She devises a plan she thinks will bring her and Jane even closer together.

Jane's resolve is tested when her family and friends are put in danger.

Post 2x15: It is when you run the hardest that you realize you can never escape the changes in yourself. Especially if Angela Rizzoli is the person forcing you to look in the mirror. Will be M across several situations & pairings, ultimately Rizzles.

While investigating two deaths in Boston's Symphony Hall, Jane unwittingly becomes the center of unwanted attention . . . .

Story starts off T and moves to Mature. You won't forget this story! Give it a try. It has laughs, smut, angst, a villain. Tragedy opens Maura's eyes to her feelings for Jane. Check out The Beautiful Lie, One Shot, Uprising,and Pink Elephant.

Starts off T and moves to Mature rating. It has everything smut, laughs, angst and a good plot. Jane and Maura have come to a crossroads concerning their relationship. Maura decides to push things along her own way. Check out my other stories.

Set after 2x13. Jane and Maura wake up and have a little talk after what appears to have been a big night for both of them. Rated T but there are some four letter words here.

Takes place right after Remember Me. Things have been different since Hoyt's death and the relationship between Jane and Maura is being tested. RIZZLES Powder Keg. FINAL CHAPTERS UP!

R & I and Criminal Minds collide when a serial killer stalks women in Boston-How do our favorite ladies work with each other when they are targeted?-first Crossover-Chap 21 is up! Sequel done!Nominated for 2011 CM Profiler's Choice Best crossover

NOTE: Chapters 11 & 12 should be rated M. Maura faces her worst fear when she loses her best friend but things aren't always what they seem, especially when it involves the mob.

Set during and after "I Kissed a Girl." Rated M for possible future scenes. Rizzoli/Isles. ad infinitum: again and again in the same way; forever.

Set immediately after "When the Gun Goes Bang, Bang, Bang," this story traces Jane's recovery from her physical injuries and Maura's from her emotional ones.

The HR Department at the precinct decides it would be a community bonding exercise for everyone to attend a Halloween Block Party... in costume. Rizzles. CoWritten with Googlemouth

Story starts at Christmas but goes WAY beyond in the development of Jane and Maura's relationship. Some chaps should probably be M.

Jane and Maura are forced to work more closely together after a rift in their friendship. Final Chapter is Up

Jane has two hours to save Maura. One hour to drive and one hour to Run.