A supposedly simple lunch leads to an even simpler decision for Stephanie.

Sixth sense: a special ability to know something that cannot be learned by using the five senses. Humans use 10% of their brain, but it's been proven that those with a sixth sense use more. Some wish to harness that power. With a target on us, sixxers are hunted as we try to stay hidden, blending in with the average world around us...when we are anything but average. AH ExB

He pissed me off and then he turned me on. Spectacularly.

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

Isabella Swan is certain notorious pirate, Edward Cullen, murdered her father and stole his prized cutlass. Out for revenge, she sneaks onto his ship, but Captain Cullen claims she has the wrong man. A tale of the search for truth…and treasure of course.

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.

"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!

Stephanie rethinks her choices after another bad day, while Ranger contemplates the loneliness caused by his actions...but one cold night can change everything. One-shot. Babe.

"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!

One Shot – Stephanie decides to be bold and tell Ranger she's ready for more, but the conversation doesn't go quite the way she expected. A highly requested Babe short, with a little MaybeHEA mixed in.

Bella begins working for the elusive and distant Edward Cullen who she discovers is hiding behind an elaborate charade to maintain his secret lifestyle. Bella is determined to find out the mysteries of Edward Cullen but with what results? AU, OOC.

When Bella's subject drops out of her experiment with less than two months left before her thesis is due, she panics. In walks Edward Cullen, best friend and fellow med student. Staying clinical may prove difficult when things get personal. Rated M ExB

A secret admirer writes a love letter for Valentine's Day, but the letter seems to have a mind of it's own and alters the course of everyone's lives. Rated teen for some light swearing.

It's been 7 years since Edward left. Bella's now a tough NYC corporate girl on the outside, but her heart is forever broken. She vows to take down C-Corp, but what happens when she finds out who owns the company? Who is the monster now? **AFTER 7 YRS. OF INCREDIBLY AMAZING REVIEWS, I HAVE RE-"VAMPED" THIS STORY!

Tank channels his inner Cupid on a messed up take down involving Stephanie and Ranger.

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.)

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.

Halloween came too quick. Just a bit of fluff.

I don't even know what to say. I have been consuming way too much caffeine and not enough adult one on one conversations. Steph is cranky and being the uber-adult that she manages it the way you expect her to. Total fluff. :P

A snippet of fluff. Ranger and Lester try to convince Steph that she is a magnet. They were both surprised how strong of a 'magnet' she really is. Rated for Language...no smut or violence.

On the verge of World War III, Stephanie Plum decides to join the Army Nurse Corps to help the cause. She never imagined that she would be saving an elite Captain in the Army Rangers. Will war bring them together or tear them apart? Will a war stop Steph from destiny? Will an alternate beginning stop her from becoming a bounty hunter or make her even better at it?

Short one shot...Steph. Just another morning.

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

Stephanie was called to pick up Les at the dentist, but of course it doesn't end up being a quick pickup. Hilarity ensues but it ends well. Rated M for sexual content and language. I added a second chapter...ENJOY.

Part of the Babetag challenge. A one-shot about Ranger discovering what his men were up to while he was out of town.

Lonely ER doc Edward Cullen goes online one night in curiosity, never expecting to find what was awaiting him. AH/possibly some OOC.

Juggling two jobs and a full-time schedule of classes, college student Bella didn't have time to figure out just how sexy she could be. Her boss, Edward knew. She was going to figure it out sometime-why not with him? A woman in full possession of her wiles is a force to be reckoned with.

A NYC barman views his mind reading as an isolating cancer, until he meets a lonely 28yr old trying to escape her sad reality. His life is full of harsh lessons. Hers an uphill battle, so she never complains when a beautiful boy pushes her away time and time again. EXB AH

The challenge was to write a story where Ranger happens to see Stephanie out on a date - with someone who isn't Morelli - and maybe he loses the grip on his legendary control a little bit...Keep it to 1000 words or less and include the word: Ephemeral. I hit the 1000 mark exactly without including the title. The reader will have to decide if I met the rest of the requirements.

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.

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.

The Madonna-whore complex. The idea that women's sexual expression is limited to being virginal or being degraded. Or lady in the streets and a freak in the sheets? Pffft. Where's the fun in that?

Edward & Bella are graduate students in London 'coincidentally' researching the same poets. More than 300 years after the fact, Carlisle & Edward must find out why Carlisle's past won't stay there - before Bella digs it up researching her thesis.

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?

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.

The cameras capture the smiles meant for them, but when they're off the truth about relationships becomes clear. Stephanie Orr knows all about smiling at the right times but when her husbands enemies target her and her young son, the smiles fade as she does everything she can to protect her child. AU/AR Babe story! No beta so please excuse my mistakes! Enjoy!

A normal night out changes everything for two innocent sisters, who stumble upon something that will change their lives forever. Two brave U.S. marshals have to keep them hidden and keep them safe. How far are they willing to go to do what's right? Are the consequences worth it all? AH/Canon Couples/Rated M

I needed to figure out who Edward Cullen was before he figured out me.

This story takes place after book 15. Stephanie Plum accepts a full-time position at RangeMan. Her life is turned upside down with the sudden death of one of her best friends who appoints her as guardian of her 5 year old daughter, Krista. Stephanie must navigate single parenthood, a threat to a lucrative RangeMan account, and her complicated love life. Eventual Babe HEA.

Having a relationship with Stephanie Plum requires a man wise enough to anticipate her actions, strong enough to survive her temper, and lucky enough to employ enough men to help. This is a series of five short stories, each told on the same day each year, for five years. Babe Halloween comedy.

There are some men who enter a woman's life and screw it up forever. Joseph Morelli did this to me—not forever, but periodically. And there are some friends who enter a woman's life—not forever, but change the course of her life forever. Chroma did this to me—and inadvertently set me on the path to happily ever after. Babe HEA

Stephanie gets some advice from her friends.

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.

School teacher Bella sends a care package and letter to Army sergeant Edward, who is stationed in Afghanistan. They begin a relationship through letters, phone calls, and video chats. There's love, there's language, and there's adult situations, plus a strong, independent Bella and the Edward we all know and love.

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

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.

Ranger ignores his "always have back-up" rule and goes on a personal mission to rescue his cousin. He fails to report in, and Steph has been tasked to find him and bring him back to Trenton. . Babe HEA. Joe is unharmed. Any characters you recognize belong to Janet Evanovich. All others are mine. Locations mentioned exist, but have been fictionalized. I make no money on this.

Stephanie couldn't have imagined that one decision would change her life so drastically - a journey of life, love, and growing up. Tart story (Ram) with a strong Steph. Babe friendly'ish. Mature rating is earned. Spoilers possible in reviews.

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

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

Running from a past that still haunts her, Stephanie moved to London to work. Events transpire that have her working with American, Ranger Manoso and his team on a case. Ranger himself has issues from his own past that have made him the misogynist he is today. What will happen when Stephanie returns to Trenton and finds she'll be called on to work with him again? Eventual Babe HEA.

Moonlight drives and sharpened knives. This is the story of us.

Ranger has a problem. Will he give in to his addiction or try to find a cure?

Stephanie is caught between doing what Ranger asks of her and doing anything to save his life. Alternate Universe - Babe HEA - Short one-shot.

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.

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

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.

Bella is a smart mouthed, celebrity hating P.A. to a Hollywood Stylist. Edward is an arrogant Hollywood playboy. What happens when their paths cross on the night of the Globes? Rated M for swears and lemons.

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.

An entry for the Deep South Contest: "It's hard to get revenge and keep a spotless reputation."

Isabella Swan, investigative journalist for Faces magazine doesn't do interviews. Edward Cullen, actor voted Most Interesting Celebrity and Most Sexy Male Face, hates them. So much in fact he's been known to walk out if he doesn't like how the interview is going. So what happens when Isabella is given Edward Cullen as a new interview assignment?

"Every ending is a new beginning." Originally written for the Mark Me Contest.

After studying under his famous Uncle, young Edward Cullen is sought by a small Northeastern town to rid them of a suspected witch before another child dies, a victim of her black magic. Rumors and whispers are rampant and all of them point to the town outcast, Isabella Swan. Will Edward discover the truth, or fall under the witch's spell? Entry for the Age of Edward Contest 2013.

Former lovers lay it all out on the table. Taking shots never hurt this good. Entry for the Dirty Talkin' Edward Twific Contest

When Stephanie is kidnapped, Ranger and the Merry Men will do everything in their power to bring her home. Will Ranger use this as an excuse to pull away, or will it bring them even closer together?

Aspiring tattoo artist, Bella Swan works a nine-to-five job at Cullen Energy, Inc. When forced to work with the cold, elusive, and very hot CEO, she discovers they have something in common. Can she keep things professional personal? E/B Humor/Romance.

When Grandma Mazur passes away and Stephanie is forced to realize her relationship with Joe isn't going anywhere, she decides to make some changes in her life to make herself happy. What will happen when her past catches up with her 3 years later? This is a strong Steph story as well as a tart story. Joe is not harmed and is only briefly mentioned.

Outtakes from my story Breakaway Bella, as requested by readers.

Stephanie's day started off great, but quickly turned into the day from hell. Can Ranger make it all better? Rated T for language & semi-lemons. R/S pairing.

He's a young but jaded musician writing lyrics for his band, and she's a naive, frustrated poet looking to break out of her shell; their words collide online. What happens when they meet in high school, unaware of their literary connection?

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.

"Everyone has something they'd like to confess…" Every Friday night, he calls. And every time he calls, I listen. A story about what happens when fantasy blends into reality – when the secrets we share are just as important as the secrets we keep.

A private plane. A velvet voice. A seduction miles above ground. My entry for the Dirty Talkin' Edward Contest.

This is the sequel to New Beginnings... it is recommended you read that story first! Stephanie and partner head to Australia for a case... who knows what will happen. Rated for everything!

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.

Life for a young waitress can be pretty mundane. The highlight of Bella's week was the lunchtime visit from the three sexy mechanics from across the street. Then one day there was a little boy at her table left alone.

I watch her jumping, prancing, her hands empty but taking pictures. Her feet bare on the hot Texas earth. Everything in my life that was planned to a T just whirled away in a ruffled skirt.

All he wants is a distraction. And a distraction is what he gets when a night out with friends leads to a steamy hook-up. Of course, sometimes things look different in the morning... but that's the trouble with one-night stands in locked down Boston.

Sultry, scary, Southern Gothic. A good ol' vamp with bad intentions, Eddie lives large as ever on the down-low, down South. Always under his skin, Bella's just sass in a frosty glass. **INSPIRED AWARDS WINNER Best Vampires & Best Bella** AU/M

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

Left orphaned after a vampire attack, Bella is adopted into Dr Carlisle Cullen's 'vegetarian' family of him, his wife Esme and their sons Emmett, Edward and Jasper.

Late night visits from the man of mystery. This will be 5 short vignettes

Edward Cullen is an A-list actor with horrific taste in clothing. Bella Swan is his long-suffering stylist who wants to strangle him one minute and kiss him the next. When Edward crashes her date, Bella has to choose between dressing her client and undressing the man she loves. 2nd Place Public Winner for the Happily Ever After Twific Contest!

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

"We're going to be teaching high schoolers how not to get each other knocked up or infected with gonorrhea. It's hardly a romantic evening for two."

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.

Someone in the Burg has an interesting day.

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.

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.

Sparks fly and tempers flare when Memphis bartender, Bella Swan, meets crime boss, Edward Cullen. All she wants to do is run. He'll chase her to the ends of the Earth. She thinks he's an arrogant jerk. He thinks she's hiding something. He's right. Rated M for 'streaking Emmett' and Carmen and Tia's mouths. Drama/Romance/Humor/Adventure/Mystery/Suspense

Just a bit of Fun. Hope you enjoy

Eating food, drinking beer, and watching football are acceptable ways to spend your Thanksgiving Day. Wooing your niece's insanely attractive babysitter, however, is not. EPOV

Edward is the retired right hand man for a mob boss, Charlie Swan. When asked to train a woman to help to protect herself and her daughter, he had no idea the trouble he'd find himself in. She's the boss's daughter. Can he keep his hands off?

The lines between boss and employee, human and immortal, hero and damsel, coworker and lover, and right and wrong are about to become very blurry for Edward and Bella. Comedy/Romance/Drama

Once upon a time, a quirky woman barreled into a soft-spoken man's life and turned it upside down. Not that he complained about it...

Bella is a bad boy's girl, living a life she no longer wants. She's trapped, until one of the things that keeps her confined - her bodyguard - becomes the very thing that could set her free.

Betrayed just days before her wedding, Bella's personal and professional life hang in the balance. When one of her closest friends offers to be the stand-in groom, Bella will find that sometimes the best things in life really aren't what you planned.

Boy meets Girl. Girl's friend throws up on Boy's shoes. A story about wannabe hipsters, awkward moments, and soul mates.

What might happen if Stephanie and Ranger followed that little voice that suggests they act on their impulses? Armed with only a phone and a great set of instincts, Stephanie decides to go with her gut and see what might happen. A Babe HEA.

Can anything good come of a late night phone call?

Bella has been running for six years, always hiding away not really living, but when she meets Edward Cullen that isn't an option anymore. Does she risk everything for him or can she walk away? AH with a bit of everything romance, humor, angst & suspense.

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.

My outtake for the Fandom For No Kid Hungry fundraiser. See what Sugarlips, Dollface, Cupcake, The Oracle, Dimples and Honeybuns are up to since we saw them last. ExB

Every day a different book. Every book a different message. As Bella deliberately works her way through the library, will Edward be able to read between the covers?

Edward is king of a dying race, his planet torn by civil war. Bella is abducted to become his bride. From college student to Queen... Can she learn to love this strange man and help save his people? AU/OOC, Rated M

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

Sex between friends complicates everything. Bella knows this. But she has no idea how much more Edward is going to complicate things.

Grandma Mazur decides she's sick of waiting for Ranger and Stephanie to get their acts together.

Rachel wants to start over but her new boyfriend doesn't want a baby so she tries to get rid of her child. Ranger is unable to let his daughter go. Eventual Babe, AU

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's ex-husband meets with Ranger and Tank to discuss a new security system. Rating is for language.

Stephanie has to stay hidden in the home of her great-grandparents to protect and care for one of the guys. Will the voices she hears help her find her way, or prove to be too distracting to complete her assignment?

Takes place after Hot Six. Steph and Morelli are done, Vinnie is FTA, and you never know what's going to happen to Steph's poor car. Originally published many years ago on JE's website. I'm dusting off my writing boots, cleaning it up, and posting it here

AU. Edward Masen was changed in 1918 and abandoned by his sire. He feeds on human blood, unaware of any other way…until he stumbles across college freshman Bella Swan for a night that will change everything.

The last two words Ranger said before going in the wind made Stephanie Plum take a hard look at her life and she didn't love what she saw. It's time for her to take control and make some changes. My first fanfic, please review!

Bobby and Lester decide to show Stephanie what it would be like to have two men in her life without drama or jealousy. Along the way they learn that while you never want to change the one you love, you might be willing to change your whole world for them.

I needed a roommate. What I got was one heck of a problem. AH BxE Rated M

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.

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.

Edward finds himself back in the little beach town of his childhood when he inherits the local bar from his uncle. The elusive, pretty girl next door has killer legs, a sketchbook and secrets that are slowly eating her alive.

"Error 434: Reprimanding an executive." Life changing or just stupid? Dear Mr. Masen: A story of unauthorized Internet usage, culinary delights and the goings-on at Cullen, Inc. AH, ExB.

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!

Bella spends her days surrounded by books and her nights immersed in them. Reading but not living. Imagining but not experiencing. One night changes everything. A story about wrong numbers and a stranger with all the right words.

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.

After a phone call from a stranger turns her life upside down, Isabella Dwyer realizes that the people you trust the most sometimes tell the biggest lies. Can she convince a man in uniform to help her discover the things she never knew? AH

New Years Eve with Stephanie, Ranger and the MM.

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.

He steals my coffee first, my virginity second and my heart third. College fluff. AH.

It's important for any private investigator to maintain a good relationship with local law enforcement and it's representatives. Therefore, I am always cooperative and polite with Chief Swan. Also, I try not to drink his daughter Bella's blood. Complete.

"The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love, and be loved in return." -Nat King Cole. This story is about that. AH, Canon pairings.

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

Ranger realizes what he wants out of life just as Stephanie is involved in an accident. Can what they have survive the day to day of life and the adjustments of formimg a life together? A Babe HEA.

A Babe fic. NOT Morelli or Mrs. Plum friendly, so be warned! Rated for language, smut and violent content. The journey is now complete! Thank you so much everyone! It's been a wild ride!

Bella has a secret. But how long can she really keep it in the closet? A sexy little story with humor and drama. ExB, AH, and OOC. Rated M dirty language and content of a sexual nature.

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!

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, Lula, and Connie join a few of the Rangemen crew on a vacation in Miami, but will everything go as smoothly as planned? Babe HEA, not so Joe friendly. Rating for later.

Just a "normal" week in the life of Stephanie Plum. Valerie enlists Ranger's help with losing the baby weight, and one of Stephanie's skips promises something he might not be able to keep. Babe through-and-through, but Morelli friendly.

Stephanie is sent to train staff in Boston and Miami and required to work with the mysterious Rodriguez. What starts as a special assignment may quickly lead to something more, but what?

A little Grandma Mazur/Stephanie bonding on a Sunday morning. I hope you like the little twist at the end. One shot didn't mark as complete earlier .

Big Blue's legacy. This story includes a little violence and a little smut.

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

Overnight irresponsible Edward goes from bachelor to father of a 5 yr old. Meanwhile responsible, prepared Bella begins her first job as Kindergarten teacher at Forks Elementary. When irresponsible meets the epitome of responsible, sparks will fly!

Bella's new life in Miami is fueled by one anthem: No Regrets. A steamy late night rendezvous with a cocky playboy is just what she needed, but an encounter with a blond doctor leaves her aching for more. BxE, BxC, AH. Rated M for hot Miami nights.

When Alice & Jasper drag Bella out for a night of dancing, she never thought she'd need rescuing. A few hurt toes, a sexy Edward Cullen, a brawl, and a shotgun blast later...this night is sure to be one she'll never forget. AH B/E

While on vacation in Temptation Hell, Steph comes to a startling realization that Ranger's apparently not the only one who collects on debts. Rated M for later chapters and pure, unadulterated Santos Smut. Que delicioso!

When Bella learns her "ability" is more than a quirk, she must work with new friends to thwart the corrupt organization looking to exploit their powers for personal gain. All human. Complete at 17 chapters.

Stephanie gets some big news and plans a big surprise for Carlos. This is number four in the Hunt Series-a sequel to Anniversary Surprise, The Great Birthday Hunt, and The Next Step. You don't have to read those first, but it'll help. Now edited & re-posted.

On the eve of her birthday – for as long as she can remember – she's dreamed of him. But the dreams fade away in the morning light, as dreams are known to do…and Bella's not sure if the love of her life…is actually a figment of her imagination. AH

Dr. Amy Walker from Saving Lester is back from her honeymoon to begin the annual evaluations at RangeMan. This story will be a collection of one-shots as the guys let their guards down with the new RangeMan shrink.

AU/AH: Bella, Edward and the usual suspects are adults living in Seattle. They hit it off after a klutzy accident and E awakens B's ovaries, who never hesitate to voice their pervy opinion in B's head. Rated M for language and lemons.

Bionic - adjective; having superhuman strength or capacity. Inspired by the album Bionic by Christina Aguilera. Ranger and Steph AR.

The definition of a mercenary is a soldier for hire. His crew are trained fighting machines. Hers are smart PIs. What happens when they need each other to survive? Canon couples. AH/AU. Rated M for lots of reasons, including violence and lemons.

Returning from a mission Lester finds holes in his memory and has to piece together what happened before he left. Along the way it becomes less about his mission and more about his heart.

One satisfied couple speculates about the possibility of another. Co-Authored w/Yllyn. One-Shot.

Ranger's away on a mission while Steph struggles to deal with the fall-out. Babe

Ranger & Steph story..meeting in an entirely different way. NOT MORELLI FRIENDLY but not overly horrible! Merry Men-very friendly! Love Ranger and his men! All characters are out of character! Smut in chapter 28, 29, and 30

Stephanie is given an assignment by Ranger to stop the flow of a dangerous drug in Trenton. Little did she know the most difficult part of the job would be having to partner with a Merry Man.

This is a little story about sexy underwear, dancing firefighters and a stalker, and learning to leave the past in the past and move forward toward a better future. Eventual Steph/Ranger pairing. Romance/Humor/Angst

Bella is forced to tackle the crowds on Black Friday with her best friend, Angela. Can a random text message from a wrong number change the course of her day and her life? Banter galore! AH. VOTER'S CHOICE WINNER for the Naughty & Nice Holiday Contest!

All that's left is the clean up after the latest Bombshell Bounty Hunter exploit. Will Steph finally make a sensible decision between Ranger and Joe? Rated M.

Bella is the greatest thief the world's never seen; she is only recognized by her scarlet calling card. Edward is FBI, and has been able to catch every criminal he's come across. Little do they know, they are both about to meet their match. AH, OOC, AU

2nd place winner in High Times contest for popular vote! Thank you! "This weekend, I will kiss a boy. I will drink alcohol…I will do everything that Bella Swan never does. I might even take candy from a stranger." AH

In which Joe proves that he is indeed the good man that Ranger has always said. Sad. Totally Babe! Warning for foul language.

Steph has dreamed of her someday. With a new love she is ready to begin her adventure.

Edward Cullen,25,the son of a Chicago mob boss. He is second-in-command, cold and dangerous. Bella Swan,18,small town girl who has just enrolled as a freshman at Northwestern. A story about how love can survive in the cruelest of worlds.Very OCC.Rated M.

This is a story about transitions, love, destiny and a magic recliner. It explores what might happen if Steph listens to her father, and discovers herself and the Merry Men BEFORE she begins a romantic relationship with Joe or Ranger. There is also a new love triangle!

Life is a song, and love is the music. An FBG fic for Bookjunkie1975. Bella and Jasper, no Alice, no Edward.

AU/AH: When the Swans return to their birthplace, Bella learns she is no ordinary teenager, and Forks is no ordinary town. Can she fulfill her destiny with the powerful Edward Cullen, or will the dark forces that threaten their families destroy them all?

After finding an abandoned child on the streets of Seattle, Bella Swan raises him for five years as her own. What happens to their life when his biological family is found? AU/AH

Sometimes, competitions you didn't ever think you'd have lead to prizes you've always wanted to win. Written for the PostSecret Anon contest Prompt: My downstairs neighbor & I have screaming matches to see who is loudest. I usually win. Fluff.

Edward is a rebellious newborn lashing out at those who try to help him. At his wits' end, Carlisle asks Isabella, the woman who was once his mentor, to take Edward in until his bloodlust cools. ExB Very AU - COMPLETE (Russian translation link in profile)

A PostSecret Prompt Contest Entry: My downstairs neighbor and I have screaming matches to see who is loudest during nookie. I usually win.

A PostSecret Prompt Contest Entry: Every time I see you in the elevator, I want to push to emergency stop button.

Going to his brother Jasper's company Christmas party, Edward hopes to spend time with the employee he's admired from afar for months. Will his blindness keep her away, or will she find it allows him to see her in another way? AH/AU/OOC - ExB - Rated M

A PostSecret Prompt Contest Entry: I re-paint my room every time I feel like my life is about to change.

Bella is an up-and-coming chef and Edward is a persnickety restaurant reviewer with an axe to grind. Watch out! Things get pretty hot in the kitchen!

Twenty-one years after the story 'Listening' Lucy is coming home for a visit with a new boyfriend accompanying her. Ram, and the guys at RangeMan, overreact from a need to keep their little girl safe. Should read Listening first.

Stephanie has had a very bad day. She's angry. She's dripping wet. She's wrapped in a towel. She's turned on. And she's in no mood for Ranger innuendo.

Ranger hires Stephanie to work on a long term distraction that requires her to change her identity. What follows leads to an interesting development in their three year non-relationship.

The perfect person appears at the worst possible moment, and one unforgettable encounter changes everything. AH

Edward is a self-centered college drop-out, waiting on tables and living an empty life. Redemeption arrives in the guise of a quirky customer who offers him some much-needed advice for happiness. Does Edward have the character to rise to the challenge?

From a MM's point of view, the guys must work together to save RangeMan from a threat after Stephanie is hurt in a distraction. As he learns to really listen to her his job gets easier, but learning what to do with his feelings becomes a new challenge.

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

When Stephanie is near her breaking point an unexpected MM steps in to offer her support and love showing her the outward appearance has little to do with the heart.

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

Lester gets on Steph's last nerve and she exacts her revenge. Warning for language only. Babe story, Joe doesn't even appear.

Desperate for a date to the company Fourth of July party, Bella asks the stuffy guy in the next office suite to accompany her. Uptight Edward finds some independence from his rules at the bottom of a plastic cup.

A funny little one shot. Steph helping Ranger out of a bind.

Stephanie agrees to help a MM when he is shipped out for nine months. This is a story of friendship and love that develops across the miles and through difficult circumstances.

A continuation/sequel to 'A Sweet Propostion', but this story stands alone as well. Stephanie takes on bounty huntering, Rangeman, the Burg and her mother, as a married woman. A Stehanie/Ranger pairing with a HEA.

A Fandom Gives Back oneshot for Legna989. Bella is sick of her lackluster love life, and Alice has the perfect solution.

Winner of two Summer 2009 Indies. A beautifully plain girl writes the colors used to unravel a young prodigy of the brushstroke. What color are the eyes that see through the heart? Forest green and their rooted brown. AH/M. COMPLETE.

It's two in the morning and Edward Cullen has an exam tomorrow. He comes home exhausted and starving to find a stranger in his kitchen. Thankfully, there are pancakes. Strange and wonderful things can happen in the middle of the night. AH/Fluff. Oneshot.

When a distraction goes tragically wrong, RangeMan must work together to figure out why while dealing with the consequences to Stephanie. Dark but will have an eventual MM/Steph pairing.

Carlisle told Edward it was his decision to try and extract the venom from Bella's wrist in the ballet studio. Edward decided not to. E/B, Post-Twilight AU, canon couples.

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.

The heat wave lingers. Sweet, savory and slick. Jasper, Rose and I wade through the humid days, content in our relative isolation. We spend June through August at our family lake property, and this summer is like any other. Until it's not.

Edward Cullen is in desperate need of a nanny after his wife walks out on him and their five-year-old son. Bella Swan is a teacher with no job prospects. Can she find her true place in the world while helping father and son overcome their pain? AH

Stephanie has a problem, and Ranger has a solution. But will the solution just cause more problems?

This started as a one-shot. It is now a story about Stephanie and twelve Merry Men. And Ranger. And rejection. And friendship. And denial. And fear. And how love wins out in the end. Who saves who?

Brokenhearted and angry, Stephanie leaves Trenton to figure out her life. Meeting new friends and developing new skills along the way, she learns valuable lessons that will change her life for good. Babe HEA. Rough on Morelli at first, but he gets a HEA.

Steph is sick and spilling her guts about her feelings. Babe but Morelli freindly

Co-Written w/ justaskalice. Paris, 1950. Rosalie Hale went to Paris to study, then vanished without a trace. Her friend Bella has come to find her. Following a trail of clues left behind by Rose's letters, Bella searches for Rose and might find herself.

Complete. A wish sends Bella back in time to Chicago, 1918, and to a human Edward. This story is baby-free.

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!

Will a chance meeting with an old friend and a pint of Chunky Monkey make Bella's day better or worse? One-shot, AH, M for language and a big, huge lemon.

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.

What happened when Steph found Dickie and Joyce on the dining room table? What happens several years later when she finds Joe with Terri? Babe HEA! One-shot songfic challenge response. Rated M for language. Please read and review. CUPCAKES BE WARNED!

A series of late-night visits between Steph and Ranger, documenting the development of their relationship. And tons of sugary goodness along the way. Babe, as always!

Awkward, self-conscious Bella distracts herself from the torments of high school gym class by watching the adorable if painfully shy new kid, Edward. A cruel prank finally gives them a chance to get to know one other. For the TwiFans for Haiti compilation

Bella tries to keep her distance from Edward, thinking that she can't be hurt if he is never more than a pretty face. Too bad she doesn't let Edward in on her plan.

Edward is an underground fighter using the ring as an outlet for his pent-up rage. Bella is a college dropout running from her complicated past. Their paths collide when Edward is beaten and left for dead. Rated M for LEMONS. CANON PAIRINGS. AH. OOC.

The odds of him dialing her phone number are 3,720 to 1. Yet he does. Their chance conversation leads to something more. Something silly, then serious and a little scary. But in a good way. AU

How far would you go to save the person you love? Babe Love Story, Dark, but with an HEA. Read Disclaimer. Adult readers only. COMPLETE!

Steph wants Ranger and she's not taking no for an answer. Unfortunately, Batman has his own ideas about what he wants. Babe. Rated M for language, mature content and possible smut.

Bella travels to Alaska to vacation in the cabin Alice loaned her. What happens when Bella finds out she is not the only person staying in the cabin? Alternate Universe/Human. I do not own Twilight

Bella is too shy to approach the pierced, tatted boy at the back of the lecture hall. But when she begins chatting with a classmate with an unusual screen-name, she lets a bolder side of her personality through. Lemon-shot Christmas present for antiaol.

Bella is all alone in Seattle this Christmas. Can an old school friend give her some festive cheer? A smutty E/B one-shot.

Halloween Hilarity! BABE...Cupcake Warning! Rated for language and mature enuendo. COMPLETE!

Half of Hollywood's most famous couples are faking it. That's how Bella Swan's publicist convinces her to pretend to date troubled Hollywood bad boy Edward Cullen. And she'll do anything for her band and her music.

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

Bella suffers from an intense driving phobia but wants to get her licence. Can her driving instructor teach her to overcome her fears behind the wheel? AH ExB OOC Fluffy fun One Shot.

What happens when Joe discovers that Stephanie had been staying with Ranger during FLF. This is a Babe story. Cupcakes be warned. And then it was done!1

Entry for Summer of Smut One-shot Contest: A beautiful woman is taken captive by a sexy bartender while on vacation. They become consumed in a night of...ahem...fun. Smut, OF COURSE. Rated M for mature themes, lemons, profanity...etc.

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.

Bella Swan is a nurse in the Pediatric ICU, where Dr. Edward Cullen works. Sexual tension has been building between them for months. Will a session of heavy flirting over tequila shots resolve it? Second place winner in the Parkaward Contest.

Ranger's been in the wind. He comes home to find that Steph's made changes for the better. The Merry Men tell him to step up or let her go. How does Ranger respond? Read to find out. Rated Teen. Babe story. Please review.

1 new text message: ALICE HELP ME! I'M STUCK IN THE ELEVATOR WITH SOME REALLY HOT GUY I DON'T KNOW!

Captain Edward Masen runs his crew and ship by attacking vessels and acquiring his loot through piracy. Will the dignified Isabella Swan see past his ill gotten gains for the man he truly is? Example for the AoE Contest. One-shot, Rated M.

Steph accomplishes something unbeknown to anyone...even Ranger. Babe story. Babe HEA. Very Morelli UNFRIENDLY. Some emotional angst but lots of fluff to counteract it. Language, Sex and Adult themes apply.

Doing what rich people do is easy." Same old story, Twilight twist. St. Olaf's is a prestigious boarding school, dripping with money, sex, and social hierarchy. But there's only one question to ask yourself: are you one of Them or one or The Elite?

When a virgin is kidnapped in the jungles of Isle Esme, a daring anthropologist rushes in to the rescue. But will they be able to escape the island before falling victim to the predators, natives, and pirates? AH EdwardxBella

Stephanie Plum is having what unfortunately has become a typical day in her life, but it’s nothing compared to what the next day brings! Could she really forget having sex with Ranger? Written by Marilyn and May; we hope you enjoy our little adventure!

Bella is an art student at Phoenix University when she meets Edward Cullen, also an art major. What happens when they are paired together and assigned to do NUDE MODELING for each other? All human & TONS OF LEMONEY FUN! Over 100,000 hits!

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!

And you thought libraries were just for studying...Bella, resident cool girl librarian, meets a dazzling law student, Edward while working at the university library. Will she help him find what he needs, what he wants? Lots of lemons!

Ranger must go out of town to fix a problem with another office. He and Stephanie spend time on the phone learning about each other. Stephanie trains with the guys while he's gone, and he surprises her when he returns. Warning: Lemony goodness!

It is a reversal of roles so profound that it overcomes my guilt for a moment." Who's there to comfort Ranger when it all becomes too much? Babe.

Joint efforts of Marilyn and May. R&S fluff, featuring a song that needed to be put in a song-fic :D

Bella moves to college where she meets and befriends the Cullens and Hales. Edward Cullen goes through many girls he meets Bella & sees something he likes. Much better Summary Inside. All Human. Adventure, mystery, humor & of course,a little romance! AU

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

Ten years after leaving Trenton, Stephanie sits down to write her Christmas cards and is awash in memories. Some sadness and character death is reflected on. Babe, but Morelli friendly.

When boredom sets in at RangeMan, the Merry Men get into mischief.

Just for fun: R&S tidbit, written by Marilyn

A oneshot based on the song "Foundations" by Kate Nash. NOT Cupcake friendly. Rated M for language.

Both men in her lives are gone, so Stephanie has to take matters into her own hands. Babe. *Warning: Smut*, so easily offended, don't read.

Stephanie plans a surprise for Ranger's birthday. This is number two in the Hunt Series, a sequel to Anniversary Surprise. You don't have to read it first, but it'll help.

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.

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

Steph helps Ranger with a group of distractions. Lots of steamy lemons.

Carlos plans a big surprise for Stephanie for the one-year anniversary of their first date. What surprises does he have up his sleeves? Lots of fluff, romance, and plenty of lemony goodness! The Hunt Series #1.

An 80's party brings together our two young lovers...costumes, flavored condoms, and Jell-O shots...what's not to love? Oh, did I mention John Cusack and The Cure? This is just a one shot, with lemons, smut, sexin', whatever you call it.

Stephanie asks Ranger to do the unthinkable. A spin off series of vignettes which take place after the Maxim Online Survey trilogy. Babe.

Ever since Stephanie started working for Rangeman there have been a flurry of INTERESTING office memos having to be issued. these are based on ones I have recived and the helpful suggestions of others

Joe, Stephanie and Ranger all unknowingly take the same Maxim Magazine online sex survey. Babe one shot just for fun. Not very Morelli friendly.

Steph wants revenge, and she enlists some of our favorite Merry Men to help her out. Just for amusement, going to be short, probably with a Steph/MM ending. Hope you enjoy! ---Now complete!

Babe story - just fluff. Joe is not harmed, and doesn't appear in the story, but he is a bit humiliated.

Ranger's a Lucky... The Merry Men contemplate how lucky Ranger is to be with Steph. Each chapter is a stand alone from the POV of one of the Merry Men. Set post EOT. NOW COMPLETE.

The conclusion to the Maxim Online Survey 'trilogy'. Did Ranger kill Morelli? Where will he hide the body? Babe fic.

Sequel to Maxim Online Survey. What happens after Stephanie presses send? Babe story

Stephanie finally decides to go after Ranger but is it too late?

Steph is on stakeout with Ranger...and bored.

Angsty oneshot from Joe's POV.

All she left behind was the pink lace and diamonds. Can Edward ever find the girl he got locked in the bathroom with again? Or will she find him.

UPDATED A series of shorts supplemental to my story Rangeday, but from other point of views. Read Rangeday first, or it won't make much sense.

Bella Swan meets an attractive stranger while riding the tube home one day in London. She discovers that, it's not a dream, and they have a lot more in common, making them almost perfect for each other. AH, short story

While Ranger is out of town it is the job of the Merry Men to make sure that Steph stays unharmed. When Steph gets a cold the guys go crazy believing the worst, that she is pregnant.

Steph's mouth gets her into trouble - but it might be trouble of the good kind.

AU: All human. Bella is a chef in a classy restaurant. She learns that passion for food and another chef can whip up one tasty and incredible recipe. Filled with fun tales of the restaurant life, a giant splash of romance, and a dash of clumsiness. BxE

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

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

Steph and Ranger get stuck in the bush... Steph catalogues her options. Warning: Smut

What if the first time Ranger had seen Stephanie Plum wasn’t the day she walked into the café, not that she knows that.

Lester pulls the prank of all pranks. But now he has to man up and take the punishment that Ranger and Stephanie dish out. Mild language

One shot that was stuck in my head. Okay! So maybe I can't do one shots!

A challenge issued from another group. Take a scene from LMT and put a spin on it. I chose the LMT Rangeman embroidered fiasco. God bless Ella and her sewing machine.

A Babe Oneshot.

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!

Julie runs away from home and enlists help from Stephanie. They end up staying with Ranger in the batcave for three weeks. Hilarity, stalkers, bedlam, and angst ensue. Rating for mild language and violence. Post LMT, but no major LMT spoliers Babe fic

A storm is a powerful thing. What does Bella and Edward do when one rolls in a day they're in Port Angeles? WINNER of the Summer Lovin' contest on Pelirroja's Fanfiction site.

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COMPLETE! Post TBO. Steph's been having problems sleeping, as nightmares from the Slayer incident have been plaguing her.

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

Series containing three stories: Last Glance, Last Time and Last Gamble. Steph takes a look at her life and decides she needs to make a decision between Joe and Ranger.

For lack of a better title. Stephanie's gets an unexpected phone call...rqfic challenge, AGAIN!

After a series of distraction jobs gone wrong, Stephanie seeks a little fun revenge.

Steph and Ranger get caught in a blizzard in the Colorado Rockies. Warning: Adult content.

Stephanie's mother sends her to a conference. It is time for her to make a decision. Will she become Burg? Language, and all that, warnings apply. Fluff n' Stuff.

Set after TBO. Ranger's young niece is abused, and Ranger and Steph track down the man responsible.

COMPLETE Rangeday noun Annual company outing of Rangeman Inc. See also: mayhem, mystery, challenge, selfdefence, football, barbeque, betting book, Stephanie, margaritas, Build a Bear, car disaster, Aurora's Holistic ReBirthing Centre, diversion.

Post TS. Ranger asks Steph to do a distraction, and Steph pushes Ranger's limits of control.

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

Babe story. Four days. It had been four days. They’d been in the offagain stage of their relationship, and he was seriously debating whether or not he needed to end it for good. He’d been leaning toward asking her to marry him. Even then he’d known he wou

COMPLETE! After TBO, Ranger & Morelli have been gone for a while & things have changed. Steph's friend Danny has been training her, & her gun is no longer in her cookie jar. She's realising exactly what she wants, but can she get it? Snafu's included!

COMPLETE! A one off short, set after TBO. Steph wakes up disorientated, nothing new in that, but this time it's because she's been kidnapped and drugged. The kidnappers were nice enough to dump her in Miami outside Ranger's parents house...

Steph's first meeting with the Range Man guys in Book Five, from Lester's perspective.

Ranger gets really drunk, runs into Morelli, and they do something drunkenly male. Then Stephanie hears about it…