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.

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.

Trouble with an FTA finds Stephanie not where she wanted to be on New Year's Eve.

A little Babe Christmas one-shot. :)

Ranger and Stephanie are both faced with circumstances that make them realize what they want from one another. One-shot. (Babe story of course, but no Joe abuse.)

"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.

A call from Tank kick starts Ranger's adrenaline and his emotions when he learns Stephanie is in his building and in a mood. **Spoilers for Tricky Twenty-Two**

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.

Desperate times lead to desperate measures and Tank is willing to do whatever it takes, even involve Stephanie, in order to help Ranger.

Ranger has always been able to discern Stephanie's thoughts, but she's been clueless about what was going on in his head...until now. Just a fun little Babe HEA...

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

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

The 100-word challenge.

RangeMan remembers those who served.

The ending of the book Eleven on Top, written as it could (should?) have been.

A difficult day turns into a terrifying one for Ranger when he first says goodbye to a loved one, then faces losing the person he loves the most.

For her own good, Ranger once again pulls away from Stephanie only to realize that's the last thing he wants to do. Told from Ranger's POV.

Ranger figures out what he wants. Mostly. :)

A short story about Ranger and an unusual obsession with an outdated form of communication.

Things are changing in Stephanie and Ranger's relationship and Stephanie's surprised to find that she's more than ready for them. Story five in a five part series that is set after "Gotcha". This is an established Ranger/Stephanie relationship story.

AU: Raising an eight year old isn't for the faint of heart, and Ranger Manoso enlists the aid of a most unlikely nanny - Stephanie Plum. Babe HEA. Ranger is raising Julie after Rachel's death, but his and the Merry Men's back story are the same. The rating is for language. Note: 9/15/14: I added the outtakes back in, but they are clearly labelled as separate from the main 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.

Maybe they don't remember that time years ago, but Ranger and Stephanie had met, and inspired, each other long before that fateful August day in that no-name diner when Ranger became Professor Higgins to Stephanie's Eliza. Here's that story, inspired by a Subaru commercial, of all things.

After several unexpected late night visits from his favorite Bounty Hunter, Ranger begins to question Stephanie's behavior.

Ever wonder why (besides the obvious) Ranger made that deal with Stephanie in book seven? Me too.

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

A short story about Ranger and his reputation...

Things aren't always what they seem, at least that's what Ranger hopes when he sees Stephanie enjoying the annual office party without him. One-shot.

Stolen kisses, lust filled gazes, sizzling chemistry - Ranger and Stephanie have been dancing around each other for a long time - what happens when one or both of them want to change the terms? One shot

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

Past, present and future walked into a bar. It was tense. How does Stephanie get herself into these situations? More importantly, how does she get out of them? Babe. HEA One-shot.

One-Shot. Discover Charlotte, Ranger and Stephanie's daughter. A Babe Story, but friendly to Cupcakes :)

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

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.

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 decides that her life is in need of fixing, and starts taking control of it by finally dealing with the issues she's been avoiding. Babe story.

Did you ever wonder what Ranger is doing when he is absent from Janet Evanovich's stories? How and why did he go from a street-savvy bounty hunter to a tuxedo-wearing CEO of a large security company? This is the story of Ranger and his student, and how a casual attraction morphed into an unrelenting need…the need for Stephanie Plum in his life.

Babe story. Mostly fluff. There's some angst, but it's humorous angst. Ranger pushes Steph to make a choice. M rating is for language. It's my first fanfic. Hope you like it.

A series of one-shots written in response to a photo challenge posted on the yahoo group Babecakesrus. You can look up the pictures to see my motivation, or you can use your own mental images of JE's men except for Vlad. He's new . They're short & sweet and were created mainly as a diversion from a stalled muse on my next story. I hope you enjoy them as your own diversion.

First day on the job at Rangeman. You got the job, now can you survive that crucial first day? Various Merry Men and other characters tell us their stories.

Ranger is in the wind for 8 months. When he returns his company is booming and Stephanie is working full-time for him. But Steph has a secret she can't find the courage to tell Ranger. *** SMUT in later chapters***

Stephanie realizes she has a choice to make. Established relationships. Babe HEA.

This story is revised and will be completed. What happens when lingerie buyer Stephanie Plum attends a friend's wedding and meets Capt. Carlos Mañoso? It starts out as a one-night stand, but before long, it's a lot more! Warning: adult scenes/language.

Sometimes, your timing just sucks! HER: You regret all that time you wasted because of fear. Then, time runs out…and he's gone. HIM: You finally let her go and at the last minute realize…you can't. Then everything is taken from you, even her memory.

Stephanie goes 'in the wind' with Ranger. While evading the bad guys, Ranger is forced to face some demons from his past, and Stephanie makes a decision about her future. A first collaborative effort by JE fanfic writers: Sonomom & Latetolove.

2nd in the Mirror Series. Fallout from S4 finale: sometimes it's hard to know which bridge to cross and which to burn. Mary left ABQ so Marshall could move on with his life. But it did not work out quite as she planned. Now Complete.

Ranger gets a do-over; problem is, Stephanie can't remember why he'd want one. A Babe story, with an HEA, of course!

Stephanie Orr finds a friend in her new neighbor Hector who introduces her to a new world of possibilities, deep friendship, and love. Babe HEA

R & S cope with the aftermath/trauma of Steph's kidnapping by Stiva. A short 5, 6 chapter follow up to Take a Chance. Also the epilog to Eleven on Top. Morelli is here, more sad than bad but Cupcakes may not like this story! Backstory on Merc R Babe HEA

Ranger and the men who served with him in the Army have many secrets. One secret in particular prevents them from living regular lives. What will happen when they get a second chance at being normal? *Spoilers for FLF and others* BabeFic. HEA. COMPLETE.

REPOSTED: A traumatic abduction leads to the demise of one relationship and the deterioration of another. Stephanie is left feeling off center but before she can recover, the death of an associate sends her life careening in an unforseen direction

A lighthearted one shot about living life in a safe, secure fashion. A short story with a happy ending.

Stephanie runs to Ranger's side when she finds out he's at the hospital from a Merry Man. Sorry the summary's bad, I don't want to give too much away! Rating for later. Babe, sort of Morelli friendly later.

My first fanfic. What happens when Stephanie becomes the superhero?

Joe just doesn't get it. Or maybe he gets it too well. This story started as a challenge response on RangemanWriters and then kept going. Now, at long last it is finished. Cupcake Warning I'm afraid.

An older piece posted here for the holiday. Happy day to all who are celebrating Thanksgiving or who have thanks to give.

Stephanie and Ranger are on the run. This story is leading me - so we'll see where it goes - I'ts a Babe story.

Ranger has some strange reactions when Diesel comes to visit Stephanie.

Steph discovers something about Ranger and takes it upon herself to help whether he likes it or not. The consequences bring about realizations of her life and what has to change. Angst, drama, rated M for some language. Babe story.

Joe's doctor has some distressing news for him after his yearly physical. What does this mean for Stephanie, and how will Ranger use this news to his advantage? Babe. All done!

The Merry Men see something they shouldn't while on monitor duty

Complete! Steph decides it's time to take charge of her life. Ranger convinces her to take over the bond enforcement department for RangeMan, but she's afraid she'll screw it up. Romantic Babe story. Warning for smut.

Stephanie has a problem that even Ranger might not be able to help her with. Babe story, not Cupcake friendly. Warning: High angst and touchy subject matter. STORY COMPLETE.

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.

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.

Steph goes to Ranger's apartment, and sees way more than she bargained for. Rated M for Smut. Oneshot.

Set after Lean Mean Thirteen, this is the beginning of a series. Stephanie agrees to come back to work at Rangeman and starts with a distraction job. Babe.

Sequel to 72 Hours. Babe fic. Can Ranger & Steph both learn enough about each other, themselves and love to understand and overcome their commitment issues? Come along with me as R&S try to answer the age old question: Is love really enough?

Ranger asks Stephanie to help him on a distraction job. The big difference? The FTA's in Puerto Rico. STORY COMPLETE.

Posted in its entirety due to extreme angst. This is my version of a back-story for Ranger. Half is set present-day, half 8 years ago in Kosovo. Author's note explains more. Babe story.

Follow Stephanie as she learns to take her life more seriously. Morelli friendly, but a babe story.

Post Twelve Sharp. Babefic but kind to Morelli. Stephanie wakes in the middle of the night, what does she find? Could it really be him? Now Steph and Ranger both find themselves a target. Thanks for reading and reviewing!

Steph acquires information about Ranger best left hidden... Rated for language and content. Cupcakes and hypersensitive people probably won't like it. Chapter 2 Endings the sequel to Betrayals

Sequel to Twelve and One Half, still as Ranger sees it

Think you're having a bad day? Stephanie's wasn't shaping up so great either. Comfort fic. [like comfort food but without the calories.]

Stephanie and Joe finally call it quits. Joe turns to Terry Gilman and Stephanie turns to Tastykakes. And Ranger. Another chapter in the life of the Bombshell Bounty Hunter. Written in the same format as the books.