In the books, Joe says to Stephanie, many times, that she doesn't know who Ranger really is, saying that he is a gun runner, a mercenary and many other things. Maybe Joe knows something she doesn't. This is a much more "covert ops" Ranger. Also a braver Steph, one who knows what she wants, than we've ever seen in the books.

A wild ride of hamster-powered sabotage that'll leave you rooting for Stephanie to follow her instincts—or maybe just Rex's squeaks.

Fate wants to do many things, including hand out spoilers for the future, which is not allowed. Halloween fic, time travel, paranormal elements and other unlikely stuff.

Life has a way of making you take back some of the things you say or at least making you regret that you opened your big fat mouth to say certain things. Established Steph/Ranger. (These are more a series of short(er) vignettes than actual stories. They do take place sequentially and they do, sort of, tell an overall story. There are more, but no set posting schedule.)

A reunion a few years down the line. Joe reflecting about love and loss. Semi song-fic, set to "You Were Never Mine" by Janiva Magness.

Working on Halloween is never fun especially when it's your favorite holiday. Working without backup from Ranger could be downright scary, but fortunately the merry men will have Stephanie's back. Even though Ranger has other committments he might be keeping an eye on her from a distance. One thing is certain, the night will end in a way neither one of them saw coming.

A cold winter's night in a diner, sort of repeating history. Sometimes you know someone without really knowing you know them. (Ranger/Steph)

While delivering an FTA, Ranger has an out of character interaction with Stephanie at the TPD of all places, leading him to believe that something's the matter.

As the seasons change, with creepy time on the horizon, Stephanie has to confront yet another crazy from where she least expected it from.

An Unmentionable pup becomes the Rangeman mascot.

Steph doesn't know why this keeps happening to her. Someone is following her and she has to rely on Ranger and his merry men to keep her safe. But what if she isn't the only one in danger?

Taking a break from managing the mayhem that is Rangeman, Tank attempts to right an impending wrong.

Ranger holds his annual meetings with his business partners.

Where do they always meet? At the dark end of the street.

Ranger arrives back from an extended mission and is thrust straight into a crisis the likes of which he never could have imagined. Will they all make it out alive? Angst, angst and more angst.

So, someday in the future, the son of the man who made Rangeman and the daughter of the man who made Titan PMC grow up to run their family firms. (Titan PMC is a private military corporation in a series of books by Cristen Harber.) What happens when you are the last of the family in your family firm?

Even from different areas of the world, outside forces are willing to go above and beyond to help Ranger and Stephanie get back to each other.

A oneshot, featuring Steph's worst nightmare. I couldn't get this one tiny scene out of my head, and had to write a short story around it.

Ranger and Stephanie always run away from each other when things get too serious but Ranger has to decide what to do when Stephanie quits running.

Twelve MM, Ranger, Frank Plum, Diesel, Rex, Mrs. Bestler, Remy, Papa Manoso, Lisa Kloughn, Joe Morelli, Carl the monkey, Shorty, Randy Briggs, and new Rangeman Scott have questions.

The new Rangeman meets the Family. Third in the AU of sweetdreams-sunnymornings' Mercenary Ranger series.

Alex falls in love with a pretty bird. Second story in the continuing AU for sweetdreams-sunnymornings Mercenary Ranger series. Characters: Anthony, Jilly, Alex, Ranger, Stephanie Plum. 2nd story in my series. You know the drill: read the Mercenary Ranger series first for this to make sense! AU branches off in from somewhere in the middle of Sunny's Shelter From The Storm.

AU of the Mercenary Ranger series by sweetdreams-sunnymornings, specifically the story Shelter From The Storm . The continuing adventures of Mercenary Ranger, told from even farther out in left field. Introducing Alex! First story in my series.

A few short and unrelated moments with Matty and his family (from my 'Baby Steps' and 'Toddler Times' stories) in-between updates.

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

A sequel to 'I am an Opportunist'

A new Merry Man quickly learns that anything and everything can happen when a certain Bounty Hunter is in the mix.

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

COMPLETE! Ranger has an unexpected meeting at a grocery store on Christmas Eve. Is this a second chance for love? Can Stephanie and Ranger recapture what they had? Slow Burn back to HEA. Future fic. Song fic. Christmas Story. ANGST. Inspired by Dan Fogelberg's "Same Old Lang Syne"

Ranger asks Stephanie to help with a distraction in the Sunshine State. Bonus chapter added.

What if you finally took off the mask and decided be exactly who you are? No more pretending. Background Babe and absolutely Cupcake friendly. One Shot.

The aftermath of a late night visit leaves Ranger wishing he could go back in time to change the outcome.

Ranger has had a lot going on in his life of late. Constant missions and family drama keeping him away from Steph and Trenton more than he would like, and causing him to lag behind in his usual fastidious monitoring of his company's activities. When he learns of a bodyguarding job Steph is heading up at a charity ball, he is compelled to insert himself into the operation. Oneshot.

It's Thanksgiving Day. Stephanie is excited to share it with her loved ones. Will everything work as she imagined? Nothing is as it seems. Babe HEA

Spooky season is almost over when trouble finds Stephanie once again despite her best efforts.

Lester knows something's up when a curly-haired, blue-eyed woman enters the post-office on Christmas eve, wholly unprepared for the weather she's just stepped out of. Determined to help her, he takes her to Manoso-Santos dinner and learns just how bleak the woman's Christmas has become. AU story where Steph meets Lester, Bobby and Ranger for the first time.

After one of those fire bombings in her apartment, Joe suggests Stephanie move in with him. His agenda is not the same as hers. Things go pear-shaped from there. A Babe HEA. It's a song fic, based on a song I heard recently: I Love It by Icona Pop, from 2012. It kept nudging me and was my inspiration for this story.

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

One the verge of the last day of the Year, Stephanie finds herself stranded in the middle of nowhere and encounters the unexpected help of a stranger. Will be BABE HEA.

What if Stephanie and her ex-husband had a child? What if everything she thought she knew was a lie? An AU story of Steph, her sister and her relationship with a certain Cuban mercenary. (It's not the sister you're thinking of). Babe HEA. Warning: adult language.

Moving on wasn't an easy decision to make for Stephanie Plum but things had changed around her. Follow her as she navigates her new life and what it throws her way.

Have you ever wondered why Lester is the way he is? The lovable player. And how he ended up that way. Rated T for language.

Summary: Everyone has something in their life they wish they could go back and change the outcome of some event in their lives some big some small. This is the story of how I completely screwed up my life and by some miracle was given another chance. I swear it will not be wasted.

Stephanie's odd behavior leads Ranger to wonder what's the matter with Babe... Previously a Complete Two-Shot, now a short story.

A one-shot of some of the little things that make the Mighty Manoso lose his shit. Extra points awarded if it involves Lester. A prompt from JE FF Facebook page.

One-shot: Tank must part with a dear friend

One-shot based on a writing prompt from the JE Fan Fiction FB Group. Morelli POV. Babe Story. Salty language.

When Julie's past trauma comes rushing back one night, is it a simple nightmare or a premonition of what's to come? Established Babe.

Waking up in an unknown location gives Stephanie the strange feeling that she's lived through that exact situation before. With time running out, Babe has to not only figure out how she got there but most importantly, how will she get out? Established Babe.

Matty from my story "Baby Steps" is back in this continuation story featuring the same multi-character POV format, same family fun with a baby brother adding to it, and the same Babe relationship holding everything and everyone together.

Ranger is on his last mission and things do not go according to plan, making him suspicious and realise what is important to him. A Ranger POV story. Babe HEA. Posting once a week.

Lester hits a rough patch, haunted by a tragic event he cannot change. His PTSD flares up. Ranger, Steph, Bobby, Tank, and the Merry Men are there for him. Ram, Cal, Morelli cameos. POVs are Steph and Lester. Song fic. Angst. Drama. Background Babe. Rating for language and description of battle.

A typical Saturday night turns the tables on Stephanie, becoming the hunted in a moment's time.

Ranger gets protective and then goes proactive when Stephanie's apprehension doesn't go as planned.

A virus has been stolen, and it is up to Steph and team to not only find the thieves, but also to find the virus before it is released to the world. The clock is ticking and the pressure is high. Will they find the virus in time?

The Characters all belong to Janet Evanovich who I love and hope to honor. After a traumatic summer of change, a major life event for Stephanie and Joe suddenly isn't, and Ranger is a wildcard. This is a Babe where Joe, Val and Albert are heros and all of Trenton comes together to bring home one of their own.

After a long and unexplained absence, Ranger returns only to find that he might be too late. Has Babe really moved on?

Winter Storm Fabian throws Steph a curveball but a road trip home clarifies a few things for her. Babe in the end.

Frankie Manoso, age four, the son of Ranger Manoso and Stephanie Pum makes hummus, with help from Ella, Louis, Hector, and even his father, Ranger.

A short Christmas story borrowing DyanSwan's blue-eyed character, son of Stephanie Plum and Ranger, Frankie Manoso.

Ranger has a problem: an ex-girlfriend who wants him back. The solution: He wants Stephanie to be his girlfriend for the weekend.

Just some short scenes about Lester being Lester. Babe in the background.

Major Characters Funeral, written in Rangers POV

A glimpse into the aftermath of 'Hazardous'. It's time for the Tri-State Cannibal's trial. Short Story Sequel.

ROUND ROBIN! IT'S FINALLY HERE! Stephanie Meets Ranger by saving his life. He is in her debt. She doesn't realize that she will have to call on him again. Will it be Love? BABE HEA

Time is running out for Stephanie. Uncovering the web of lies will give her physical freedom. Who will she turn to when she doesn't know who she can trust?

There's never a dull moment at Rangeman, especially when it comes to new romances. Established Babe. Started as a Oneshot, but turned into a short story by request.

Stephanie meets an unlikely savior while on the job.

When Stephanie's niece has a scary late night experience very similar to her own, Stephanie decides to help Mary Alice when no one believes her. From one-shot to two-shot. Complete.

A bit of fun in honor of Ranger's birthday. A Babe, of course!

Things don't usually go to plan whenever Stephanie's involved. Why would it be any different during a job, even when she's partnered with Ranger? COMPLETE.

When an online date ends in disaster, Hal turns to Lester for help. What went wrong? How can they fix it? And what does Rex the Wonder Hamster have to do with it? Lester POV throughout. Ch 1 is Lester and Hal. Ch 2 is Lester, Hal, Steph, and a smidgen of Ranger. Rating is for language.

Is The Judge really the most perceptive being that ever walked this earth? And what does that have to do with the woman Tank has been dating? A relaxed and playful Tank, Ranger, Lester, and Bobby spin a tale for Steph from years ago during their time in the military. Get a glimpse of how the Core Team came together. Tank POV throughout. Background Babe HEA. Rated for language

A woman claims that Rangeman didn't hire her because of discrimination rather than her own failure to qualify for the position. She wants a cool mil to go away and not make the issue public. Ranger is angry and doesn't want to pay hush money, especially on an issue that doesn't exist. So Steph and the team get involved...

When a friend offers more, will Hector take it? What's holding him back? We get a glimpse of Hector's back story. Angst and romance. Hector/ OC. This is a Male / Male pairing. One shot.

Stephanie walks straight into trouble on a job, panicking Ranger in the minutes following it.

Short Babe stories using the alphabet as a guide.

Ranger-dreams and reality blend together for Stephanie after she returns home from a job.

A remembered conversation brings regret and hammers home that no one has the time they think they do. Warning: high angst and major character death. Written for the Janet Evanovich Fan Fiction Facebook group June writing prompt.

Stephanie's instincts, understanding, and Ranger-connection grant her skip a second shot at a life.

No more! It was the last time. No going back… At least that's what Stephanie vowed. Slightly AU story. S&R's backgrounds are close to canon. Morelli didn't show up to their wedding, leaving Stephanie at the altar. Needing time to process things, Stephanie goes on her Honeymoon alone and meets Ranger in Hawaii.

When Stephanie is kicked out of her house with her 5-year-old son, where will they go and what will they do. BABE HEA.

A Tasty Pastry craving leads to Stephanie gaining a new appreciation for Ranger and one of her Rangeguys.

Delving into the sordid details of his past, Lester embarks on the unenviable task of telling his 5 year old daughter the story of how he met her mother (a decidedly un-PG tale) in a child friendly manner. Take an intimate look at the man behind the ladies, and how one night changed his world forever. Now, years later, can he finally find that elusive Happily Ever After?

Steve and Val come to Inverness - and they bring the mob with them. It is up to Steph and Ranger to sort out what has gone on, and broker a deal as to what should happen in the future.

Compassion is stronger than bronze. Sometimes statues are granted a chance to become warm, breathing creatures. The Lone Soldier has only one dream - to run for real through the streets of Trenton. But one snowy night, when a woman collapses at his feet, he is compelled to think differently. Oneshot.

Love makes people crazy, it' s just a matter of finding someone to share the right kind of crazy. A multi-chapter offering that includes the April Janet Evanovich Fan Fiction dialogue prompt (Someday you'll thank me for kidnapping you) and a requested storyline from the same group. Babe in the end, of course.

Stephanie is reminded of how hazardous (risky; dangerous) her life can be when she least expects it. Established Babe. Three-shot.

There is a leak in the Inverness Police Department and four undercover police officers have been murdered, each within hours of being assigned their case, and there are absolutely no clues. It is up to the Gurus to identify the murderer. If that wasn't bad enough, Val and Grandma have surprised the team with their arrival.

What would happen if the Tasty Pastry closed it's doors FOREVER? My first FanFic. Let me know what you think please.

Steph drives Ranger to Rehab in Alaska from Trenton. Warning this contains drug and alcohol abuse, man on woman assault (non sexual) and PTSD.

Steph takes a chance and Ranger let's her go...or does he? A requested storyline from a reader. Angsty, but Babe in the end.

The most precious gift has been taken from Steph. She tries to find the one person that she was told could help her. When someone from her past shows up and hurts Stephanie, she has to fight to stay alive. What reaction does Ranger have to Steph being hurt?

In order to retrieve something that s rightfully hers, Stephanie breaks into a house, just to come face to face with the owner. AU, oneshot, not canon, no cupcakes were harmed, though Joe is his usual ass-self. Beware of the rating!

Heather, a woman who insists that Colin is her father, harasses him to try to get him to admit to the relationship. Is she a con artist or merely deluded? It is up to Rangeman to figure it out...

Everyone has a breaking point. S&R established relationship. Previously a Oneshot. Now, it's a short story.

Ranger is considering purchasing a company - but Steph thinks there is something a little hinky about the operation and it is up to the Gurus to figure it out.

Stephanie seeks justice for something that happened to her. How will Ranger and the Merry Men react? Will Ranger and Stephanie start dating or go their separate ways?

Part of the Numbers series (12/31). Steph is hurt while chasing a skip, but things aren't always what they seem. While Steph fights for her life, both she and Ranger fight for Someday. Four angsty chapters with a Babe ending (of course).

In the lead-up to an election, Steph and the team are called in to help identify and capture those creating anarchy for their own gain.

Part of the Numbers series (8/31). Steph's world gets tipped upside down...will Lula's plan to rely on fate in the form of a Magic 8 Ball turn it back around?

A new weight loss company is in town and Lula jumps on board. The only problem? The supplement that goes with their program is killing people and Lula is almost a victim. Steph is hot on their tail to figure it out before another Trenton citizen is killed.

When Stephanie gets informed that Ranger is MIA and his last request was for her to run RangeMan a whole new world opens up to her that she has no idea of how to manage. With a little bit of help of the MerryMan she will step up to the challenge, always wondering what could have been between her and her Man of Mystery. And the always present question... is Ranger really truly gone?

After a scary encounter with an FTA, Stephanie is left with more questions than answers.

A trip to Giavacchinni's leaves Steph doing more than shopping for groceries. A Babe ONE-SHOT.

Five years ago Stephanie Plum had a baby in secret. With her daughter now back in her life will she me able to become the mother she never wanted to be?

Circumstances lead Stephanie on a path of reinvention, causing assumptions and misunderstandings that leave Ranger twisting in the wind. A BABE story, I promise. Rated M for language, and adult situations.

Steph is not having a good day and it gets worse when she relaxes in the bathtub.

The story leading up to Married life. What finally made Steph grow up? What made her and Ranger finally admit what everyone else knows? Will Ranger and the MerryMen finally help Steph grow up and and realize she isn't the Burg? M rating for language but later maybe smut. Babe story, Cupcakes be warned...

What is going on at Rangeman Trenton? Something is happening and it could affect the company's reputation. Who or what is the cause? How real is the threat? What are the consequences? How will Ranger deal with this situation? Slightly AU Reposted modified and detailed. Babe HEA.

Why did Stephanie leave Trenton? What was her reason? Will Ranger get another chance?

First time Stephanie meets Ranger and his men, a chance encounter, leaving more than a lasting impression. A Babe story. Story is now COMPLETE.

Nearly four years after breaking up, Ranger receives a phone call about Stephanie Plum and the life she has been living without him. Now complete.

Part two of the Blindside series. Follow Stephanie and Ranger as they navigate through balancing through compromises, pregnancy and a to top it all off a new stalker. Life was never simple for these two and it won't stop now. And to top it all off Diesel is there causing trouble, driving Ranger crazy and helping save the day.

Stephanie receives an Ultimatum that leads her to make a rash decision. Babe HEA

'Til death do us part may work for some people, but not for Steph and Ranger. When a new threat looms, Steph takes matters into her own hands to make sure that either they both make it out alive, or neither do. One-shot, Babe HEA.

This is the story Gone Girl as written by Kadyn in 2014. Now Bata'ed, edited and now finished. Ranger comes back from being 'in the wind' to learn there's a manhunt on for Stephanie Plum who's been missing for four months. When he learns she's on video surveillance the day before she disappeared stealing thousands from his company and that his daughter Julie is also gone. Babe

COMPLETE! Steph and Ranger face a new challenge.

A runaway rodent throws a little bit of chaos into an otherwise run-of-the-mill day at Rangeman. One-shot, rated T for language.

What should be an easy apprehension takes a turn when an FTA's bad behavior meets one of Stephanie's bad moods.

Instead of asking for help when she needs it, Ranger forces Stephanie to accept his.

A piece of Ranger's past comes looking for him in Trenton, and when she winds up FTA, Stephanie and Ranger join forces to track her down before she's taken out. In the process, Stephanie gets an unprecedented peek into Ranger's life and the depth of his secrets, and has to decide what she can live with - assuming they both live through next week. Babe HEA. Complete.

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. Eventual Babe HEA. Cupcake friendly.

Steph, Julie and the children play 'hostages' in a training exercise for Ranger's ERT team - until an escaped convict breaks into the house that they have rented and it is no longer a drill.

The Cut 'n Curl is being threatened by the mob, and Grandma asks Steph to look into it. Steph does, only to find out it is an ongoing case that the TPD is investigating - and needs Rangeman help to solve.

Confronting a threat has Stephanie suddenly realizing that while she can take care of herself, Ranger needs to be able to take care of her too.

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.

COMPLETE! And now for something a little different...exploring the bond between Stephanie and Ranger. A "Between the numbers" type fic.

A few years ago Ranger came home to a shimmering Christmas and a surprise. Now it was time to find the perfect house for his family. Would the house Stephanie preferred be one Ranger would like also? The next chapter of 'A Perfect Christmas'.

Sequel to The Worst THREAT Ever. Ranger and Stephanie celebrated their one year wedding anniversary by watching a video given to them as a gift from Alejandro and Mariso. Ranger's sister and brother-in-law and Stephanie's Doctors. They are left with a huge decision to make that will change their lives. Join Ranger and Stephanie, along with the Rangeman family in their journey.

COMPLETE! Steph finds herself kidnapped by an unlikely source, can she still manage to save the day?

Promises. Easy to make, hard to keep. Especially when you say things like I'll always be there for you or I'll never leave you. Promises are frequently broken, but rarely suspended. Ranger had a plan, but life interrupted it. The path to his HEA is not one he ever imagined, but one he couldn't refuse to take.

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

Stephanie is hiding something.

Stephanie comes face to face with her morality after she kills an FTA during a takedown. How will the experience change her? Dark fic, Babe HEA.

AU story, actually more of a AR. A what if... life for Steph. All of your favorites are there, and still themselves I promise. Try it, you'll like it.

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

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 carried on from there... (Marking as complete for now, as it's reached an HFN resolution.)

Stephanie's craving for a doughnut gets her an unexpected friend and new perspective on her relationship with Ranger.

Ranger has an immediate reaction to Stephanie being put in immediate danger. A Ranger POV story.

My 100 word challenge. Posting every few days. Going past 20 now with these little snippets and still more to come. Just a bit of fun, fluff and mental musings of our favourite man Ranger and our girl Stephanie. NOW LONGER CHAPTERS from 31 onwards.

Stephanie's sense of right and wrong gets put to the test. A Ranger POV story.

One shot. Two years ago Stephanie disappeared without a trace. While on a shopping trip with his daughter, Ranger spots Steph across the crowd, but when she doesn't respond to her name, he soon discovers that things won't be quite as simple as taking her home to Trenton.

Carlos Manoso was declared dead and buried at Arlington Cemetery in Washington. But he didn't die. He and Stephanie have completely changed their lives and now live on a secluded ranch. Unfortunately, dangers from the past intrude on their idyllic life.

When an apprehension hits a snag, Steph has an uncharacteristic response and then sees the situation from Ranger's perspective.

A one shot. Babe story. Ranger returns home and sits in the chair, contemplating, in the dark.

In a world full of darkness, one little woman will save her family.

Steph finally says yes to Morelli, but it doesn't take long before it all goes wrong. None of the characters are mine (apart from Jason who has moved to the Rangeman Boston office). Definitely a Babe. Cupcakes be warned.

The life of Stephanie Plum changes with a series of events that will eventually lead her to the truth.

Stephanie Plum reflects on her present existence and makes some life changing decisions and acts upon them. Babe HEA.

Stephanie finally figured out what she wanted, but what she wanted might not be something she can have. She wants forever with her Superhero but in the end it might be the person who kidnaped her that takes away everything. Come along an adventure of murder, explosions and intrigue along the way to finding a happy ending or a terrible end. I am and will forever always be a BABE!

Steph makes a plan to run.

I was down the rabbit hole called YouTube again...Babe story

BABE AU from One for the Money 2012 -Steph takes Ranger's shower curtain advice seriously, impressing him and leaving things open for their psuedofriendship to become something much more fun;Rated for language, a little bit of action towards the end, and lots of spice;4th in my 2012 SSS Project;NOW COMPLETE!

5 short novels, 1 crazy pregnancy! How would Plumverse have changed if the pregnancy test had been positive? AU Alternate Ending to Plum Scary/Fearless, following into Notorious 19, Takedown 20, Top Secret 21, and now Plum Crazy! Links to the end of chapter 16 in Fearless and the end of chapter 21 of Plum Scary. Original titles Meredith's Fire and Heat of Winter for sale on Amazon!

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.

My first Fanfiction. Set shortly after Turbo Twenty Three. Our Cuban Man of Mystery is behaving more mysterious than usual. What can Stephanie do? And will she regret her decisions? Babe HEA. Now complete.

When the Rangeman Team are called to the UK to assist in a takedown, Stephanie's past comes back to haunt her. Will she cope, or will her world fall down around her? Janet's characters belong to her, mine belong to me - in EVERY chapter! Thank you for all your amazing reviews for 'These Four Walls'. As requested, I'm working on a second chapter! Established Babe, Cupcake Friendly

Another fairy tale based idea that would not leave my head. And again, I'm not saying which one as it will give the plot away before the story even starts! And Of course, it's a Babe story.

Stephanie has a stalker but who may be the stalker and why has everyone confused.

Babe story, AU, Stephanie meets Ranger under vastly different circumstances and this should be about their relationship

The New Year really heats up for Stephanie, and not just because of the accused arsonist setting fires to throw her off his case. After a job for Rangeman turns deadly, Steph saves Ranger's life. The aftermath leads them both to reevaluate their relationship, or lack thereof. But what is more dangerous? Her smoldering feelings for Ranger or the fire bug out to get her? HEA Babefic.

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.

Stephanie is in Atlantic City and has just been arrested for murder. The evidence is stacking up against her and her court date is fast approaching.

Regret, tumor and death

AU. Steph and Ranger move from Miami to re-establish Rangeman headquarters in Trenton and to be close to family. An old acquaintance disappears and they soon find themselves involved in a global mystery.

Tank finds his female counter part. Ranger is gone again, maybe permanently. Stephanie had decided to join Joe in a new life in another city...except for one small problem. This story comes from a story thread here on FF/JE. I've just picked up the thread ball and continue to unwind. Thank you for the idea, you guys are awesome.

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)

An enemy from Ranger's black ops past forces him to take Stephanie on the run and underground. Babe.

This is about Stephanie making her decision between Morelli and Ranger and the thoughts and actions that lead her there. The story continues with the repercussions of her decision.

After an attack, Stephanie learns that she can't spend the rest of her life hiding, especially from the man determined to love and help her.

Things aren't always what they seem as another mystery unfolds in the wacky world of Plum. Enjoy!

"In a single moment of perfect, stunning clarity, I realized that the biggest threat in the room wasn't the psychotic gunman or the hulking mercenary-type men in cargoes." Woman's Day one-shot, established Babe! Now with a sequel!

Brief two-shot that has been running wild in my thoughts... A/U on how they meet. Now it's a brief three-shot...

Stephanie lands herself in really hot water with the Newark police and has to strike a deal to avoid Jail Time. Ranger's 'In the Wind' and Stephanie has to managing things in secret so her mother doesn't drink herself into liver failure, of course things never go as planned when you're the Bombshell Bounty Hunter, and your playing live bait trying to catch a serial killer. BABE

A story about Love and Hate, Trust and Misgivings, Betrayal and Loyalty. Nothing is like it seems. And when you finally think you ve figured it out all changes again! R S Babe story! Complete! Bonus Chapter Up!

When Stephanie wakes in the hospital, she doesn't know who she is or how she got there. Will she be able to remember who hurt her before they try again? Will Ranger's struggle with protecting Stephanie lead him to pull away from her when she needs him the most? Rated M for later chapters. Babe story but no Cupcakes are hurt. *COMPLETE*

One shot – It's Nollen's first day at Rangeman. That was intimidating enough. And then they tell him part of his job is to watch over the notorious Stephanie Plum. *Contains spoilers from chapter 9 of Plum Scary and chapter 4 of Fearless.

20 years after the Babe HEA, Stephanie has to deal with something out of her past. Stephanie has to protect the ones she loves while she helps the one that got away...

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

Just a scene that wouldn't let me sleep. Stephanie lands in the hospital again and needs a little encouragement to make it through

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

Kidnapping Stephanie and throwing her in the cold may not be something a smart person would want to do, especially when she has Ranger in her life. Just a little (not so short) one shot about being the Bombshell Bounty Hunter and having Batman supporting you. Babe..of course.

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 longer-short attack of the plot bunnies. Steph is in a bind and tries to get out. What she uses to deter her assailant will work, right? Kind of dark (think shady) with minor angst. Babe of course (duh, title) and Morelli isn't even mentioned. *Rated for stuff...you never know.

Time is so fickle. It can seem like it's moving so slow that you feel like it has stopped altogether, or it can race past you making you question whether or not it had even been there to begin with. Life is filled with moments strung together both quick and slow, painful and filled with pleasure. Steph sees this moment and wonders if it will be her last. Oh and TISSUE Warning ;)

This is a Babe story, not Morelli or Helen friendly, warnings for content, language, violence and adult subject.

Ranger trusts those closest to him with what is most precious to him. But should he really? WARNING: NOT MM FRIENDLY. MAJOR ANGST. GRAPHIC DARK THEMES. CHARACTER DEATH. You have been warned!

Stephanie unexpectedly ends up with Ranger in the wind. Babe HEA

Taking place immediately after the events of Security 26 (posted on this site), Stephanie resorts to extreme measures to clean up Vinnie's outstanding list of fugitives. At the same time, she tries to sort through her own feelings about a relationship with Ranger. NOTE: For those of you who are new to my series, you really should read Security 26 before Sneaky 27

A one shot of Rangers love for Steph in a songfic. Tissue warning. Character death

What do you do when life as you know it is broken beyond repair? This story has some dark moments and angst, but my muse has decided it will definitely be a Babe HEA.

Sequel to What Does It Mean To Trust! What Does it Mean to Love? What does it mean when you love someone? What are you willing to give? What are you not willing to let them give?...Stephanie and Ranger story, not nice to Morelli or Helen! Definitely a BABE all the way...so Cupcakes beware.

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.

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

Sometimes, it doesn't take a lot to change your life. Sometimes, all it takes is just four little words uttered by the right person to turn your life around and give you everything you've always wanted but never thought you could have. Babe! Now complete!

Steph is lying on the floor, seemingly life less. Joe has blood on his hands Is it his fault? Its a Babe!

Posted so it doesn't get lost in my shuffle, might sit for a while! DarkFic hurt/comfort. Babe. Stephanie ends up in trouble during what should have been a routine capture, can Ranger save her from something far more sinister before it's too late?

Ranger comes back from being 'in the wind' to learn there's a manhunt on for Stephanie Plum who's been missing for four months. When he learns she's on video surveillance the day before she disappeared stealing thousands from his company and that his daughter Julie is also gone Ranger has to wonder if he ever knew her at all? Babe & Julie HEA? (No relation to the book)

This one was inspired by John Legend's 'All of me'. Not good at summaries, so just read it

Steph is different. Ranger and the Merry Men notice, and try to fix it. What is wrong with the Bombshell Bounty Hunter? What happens when a spanner in the works threatens her and everyone she loves? Will the threat of losing her forever finally make Batman go after their Someday? Please read; first FF ever! Fair warning, major Cupcake and Helen bashing. This is a Babe!

This is a Babe. No cupcakes were hurt. steph and ranger are in relationship, he is in the wind, and she finds out that she is pregnant. Please review!

Stephanie gets into trouble at the Newark airport and has to stay home while her friends and family leave town on a Caribbean Cruise.

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.

Ranger and Stephanie are hired to capture a man, "The Link." In the process, their paths meet once again. He doesn't want to lose her, and she has a secret. A secret that talks, dances, and calls her mom. Some Humor Babe Story. Joe friendly.

A short story about Ranger and his reputation...

Ranger reflects on what he could have lost in an instant ... his Babe. Told from Ranger's POV.

Your family should be your refuge, your shelter from your stormy life. Series of oneshots that continue Ranger and Stephanie's story from Take a Chance. In TAC they were engaged...now what? Mercenary Ranger/Babe/HEA

A proposal, a man-to-man talk, a confession, and more lead Stephanie and Ranger down a new road with multiple twists and turns. Just when they think they had found their fairytale ending, tragedy strikes! Is a HEA possible? Babe story...Morelli friendly! Enjoy!

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

Being a bounty hunter has more consequences than Stephanie ever realized. She never knew where she would find new enemies, or new friends. Established Relationships. Babe HEA.

Things were going so well for our favourite Bombshell Bounty Hunter, until her life seemed to take an abrupt death spiral. Can Stephanie Manoso overcome wheel problems, stray animals and her subconscious to help a mysterious stranger?

An attempt on Stephanie's life forces her to come to terms with her relationship with Ranger and ultimately leads her on a journey into his past, which becomes her imminently dangerous present. Adult themes and violence, lots of angst, but has a HEA.

Batman messes up big time. Can he rebuild Steph's trust in him? Joe doesn't feature in this story. Smut in chapter 17 pushes up the rating. Now it's all over, everyone got their HEA, perhaps even Connor... Thanks for coming along for the ride. xxx

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

Sequel to "Time Out" - Stephanie plots her return to Trenton. What will happen when she takes her new confidence and abilities back to her hometown?

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 : )

Steph has another bad day, but then gets some news that could change her life. Will she take a chance?

What if the background check RangeMan did on Stephanie when she first began working there didn't show what her real background was? Will Ranger and the Merry Men still want her around?

Ranger doesn't make a very good first impression on Stephanie. He's uncompromising, all black and white. Stephanie is free spirited and sees the grays and colors of life. ***** AT Point Pleasant *****

Ranger is the best of the best. He needs all his skills to find his Babe. You should read 'The Terrorist' first to understand this story. This is Part Two of a trilogy.

Sequel to "Given a Moment" Ranger promised his family forever and a day. How long is forever exactly? And when does it start? Is he chewing through it while on his latest mission? Or does the time start when he gets back? Will he return? Morelli friendly

The Prequel to 'The Good witches'. This is how Stephanie, Ranger, and Sophie became the Manoso family. ****** The Manoso's family visit to New York City *****

Stephanie and Lula are chasing a skip. Would it be too much to ask for easy? Of course it won't be. A Babe HEA at the end.

When Stephanie's life crashes into that of Ranger's and the Merry Men's lives what will happen? Will she be able to open their closed darkened biased hearts? Will she win the man or will his darken past be more than she can handle? Will they accept her?

What does it mean to Trust? Will Stephanie understands what it means to trust when something happens that makes her question every man in her life including the merry men. NOT CUPCAKE FRIENDLY, NOT MORELLI or HELEN PLUM FRIENDLY.

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!

R/S have a child together, but what happens when Ranger starts acting weird.. BABE HEA! Sensitive subject matter in chapter 16... Rated M! Slight Smut!

Ranger and Stephanie are married and expecting their first child.

After receiving a terrifying diagnosis, Stephanie has to walk the emotional and painful road to remission. This is the hopeful story of friendship and love that grows from that process. A Babe HEA.

After a crappy day, Stephanie reached her limit. Using the skills she learned as a BEA, she vanishes. How will everyone handle a new, stronger Stephanie? How will new Stephanie react to them? Babe, Joe friendly. A 'Strong Stephanie' story. COMPLETE!

AU STORY: Steph finally puts on her big girl panties and musters up enough bravery to go after the life that she wants and truly deserves;NOT FOR CUPCAKES OR MRS. PLUM FANS;Rated for adult situations;4th in my 2011 SSS Project; NOW COMPLETE!

Stephanie is taken by a ghost from Ranger's past giving the guys four hours to locate and save her. Each chapter from a different POV, this is a love story from RangeMan to Stephanie of her ultimate rescue from impossible odds.

Stephanie and Ranger are flung into their greatest challenge when tragedy strikes unexpectedly by an unknown enemy. Can they save what's most precious to them and get their lives back to normal or will everything change forever? Babe HEA. No Morelli.

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.

My first AU story. Steph is a social worker at the Trenton VA. Cal is a patient. She helps Cal with treatment and sparks fly with Ranger. Please read and review!

Stephanie breaks up with Joe who is unwilling to let her go. He threatens her to trap her into a relationship. Ranger & his men help her escape and protect her while Joe uses his position as a police officer to try to get her back.

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

A trio of Vignettes, another peek into the softer side of Tank. A sequel of sorts to The Third Word. Please read and review, Thank you.

"Secrets are made to be found out with time." Charles Sanford. Stephanie has been keeping the mother of all secrets from the good people of Trenton, and they're about to find out what she's been hiding. It's been decided, this will be an eventual babe.

This is the sequel to Best Wishes. Ranger and Stephanie have been married for three years, and are ready to take the next step. How will they handle it? Welcome to their adventure!

A serial rapist is on the loose in Trenton. Ranger and the Merry Men seek revenge & justice like only they can.

While Ranger is 'in the wind', Rex died and he has his own way of helping her deal with her sadness. A Perfectly Plum and Babe Squad Yahoo challenge responses.

Sequel to Scent of a Woman. S & R's love is challenged when complications to her recovery, and Steph's interminable luck with stalkers, create havoc. Rated M/M for – More Manoso. romance/drama/crime/angst/humor/hurt/comfort - you name it, it's here.

Morelli turns into a domestic abuser and rapes Stephanie. Very unkind to Morelli and rated for Mature audiences only. Eventual HEA with Ranger and Babe.

On-Going Story with Ranger & Steph as a married couple dealing with not only marriage and children but their lives. Rating is for language, smut and a little violence. Morelli doesn't look good in Chapter 19...sorry

Ranger returns from a long mission to find a mess. Will he be able to protect Steph, and her cousin Gabi? Drama, angst and lots and lots of the Merry men. **BABE. Cupcakes beware.**

Some stories start off as a single spark that needs to get out. This is one of those stories. Apparently this needs a tissue warning...

Steph meets a former Merry Man who comes back into the fold after a 4 year absence. Babe HEA, warning for language only.

This story is the sequel to Birthday Wishes. Ranger and Stephanie journey through life as an engaged couple. The story is now complete! Yep, they're married! Epilogue is posted! Thanks for reading, it's been a great ride!

Ranger takes some time off Rangeman to go school shopping. A Babe Squad Challenge response.

Steph decides to take control of her life, but as usual things are never that easy. This is a Babe story. I'm very unkind to Morelli and Helen. If you are a Cupcake DO NOT READ. You have been warned! My first fanfic. Please be gentle.

This story is now Beta'd and reposted. It is about Steph dealing with her mom and Joe's constant fight to change her and the road to HEA with Ranger. Rated M. Please read and review. Huge Cupcake warning.

AU sort of. Response to a Babe Squad Challenge. Stephanie's daughter has a wish for a Dad for Christmas. Will her real father step up to the plate? *** Ranger has arrived in Philadelphia! ***

A quartet of vignettes, a look at Tank's softer side. Pure fluff and very possibly OOC. Please read and review. Thank you.

Stephanie has 3 problems. 1. Both men in her life disappear for 2 months, then reappear, but she’s done with them, 2. Officer Pickie has arrested her, 3. She has one phone call. Who to call? Reposted by popular request. Babe/very HEA!

Formatting fixed, sorry about that!S/R HEA. Title says it all.Also added the missing chapters.

Formatting has been fixed, sorry!S/R HEA. Stephanie is pregnant but it's not whose baby you would think.

Prequel to Christmas Eve Visitor and Sequel to Holy Matrimony, Batman!. Babe story. Christmas with Stephanie, Ranger, Julie and later Ricky.

Stephanie has a new shade of lipstick and it has disastrous effects for some of the Merry Men. A series consisting of several Merry Men one-shots that never seem to end well for the guys.

Babe, but Morelli friendly - I may get a dig or two in there depending on my mood. Mrs Plum doesn't fare too well in this story. Some chapters are challenges from different Yahoo groups. Rated for language. Reviews greatly appreciated! Story now Complete.

Stephanie is fed up and decides she needs some time off...somewhere far from Trenton. Stand-alone, not part of Agreement series or Divine Madness world.

Can Ranger move on with another woman? Can Steph stay with Morelli? This was a oneshot turned chapter story. Huge Cupcake warning! Rated M! Complete! Please Review!

********* Can Ranger, Stephanie, and the children get along and be one big happy family? ********** A Stephanie and Ranger Thanksgiving!

Stephanie gets tired of Ranger and the Merry Men always bailing her out, so she teams up with a new bounty hunting partner. But will Ranger and the guys let her stay in a very dangerous situation?

Reward story for Mod Squad Challenge. Is it true that you can never go home again? Kind of a Babe story and Morelli is not hurt or abused.

Sequel to Christmas Eve Visitor and Starting Our Lives Together. Steph and Ranger get ready for their wedding. COMPLETE!

Stephanie tries to leave, to give peace to those she loves, only to find herself in more trouble than she could have imagined. She should know by now that Ranger and the Merry Men would never let her get away that easy.

When one of Stephanie's skip vows revenge, Joe demands changes Stephanie isn't willing to make. With Ranger's support and help, she continues her dangerous lifestyle and realizes more about her wants and desires for life than she'd been willing to admit.

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.

Probably, Stephanie needs a change in her life, but what kind? Will it interfere in her relationships with Joe and Ranger? Not Morelli friendly I've been told so be forwarned. Morelli bashing was not intentional, I simply like Ranger better.

Stephanie goes out for a distraction and meets someone unexpected. Who is it and what will she think when she finds out? Readers beware. Not Cupcake friendly. *Now Complete*

I had no car, my skip had gotten away, my boyfriend thought that I was Calamity Jane, and Batman was expecting me at the hotel tomorrow dressed as a sophisticated slut. What had my life come to? Eventual Babe story.

Sequel to From the Beginning

Steph is fed up with Joe

Complete! A story of repentance. Ranger's worst fears come horribly to life. An enemy from his past takes Stephanie, and he goes through hell trying to find her. Babe story, not kind to Morelli. HUGE WARNINGS for violence, sexual violence, angst.

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.

Given the right moment, and everything in you life can change. Ranger is about to find this out, when Steph shows up unexpectedly, with a big surprise waiting in the wings. Ranger has a few surprises himself, will he let her in on his secrets? HEA

Steph makes some decisions about her life. One of them is she needs some training, so she asks Ranger for help. Rated M for smut and possible violence. Sensible topic in chapter 26! Read the warning!

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

Babe fic not Morelli friendly! Posted on another site and requested that I post it here. Please R&R. Thanks.

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.

This is my first story ever. Please review. The story is complete if I can figure out how to get all the chapters on her. Babe Story Rating just to be safe. I do not own any of these characters, I'm just borrowing them from the amazing Janet Evanovich

COMPLETE! Stephanie is ill but hides it from her loved ones, trying to cope alone. She's survived so much in the past, but can she beat cancer? Or is she living on borrowed time? WARNING: HIGH ANGST

Ranger is leaving for a final mission. But what about the pieces he is leaving behind? A look at his and Steph's relationship in the few days prior to his departure. And what happens next? Two part series, 2nd part over 2 chapters.

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

Sequel to Balancing Act. The title says it all. #2 in Agreement series. COMPLETE