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

During the weekend that marks the unofficial end of summer, can a new beginning start? BABE & Total Fluff! Authors note: Rating is likely to change in future chapters. Story is Cupcake neutral as Joe will not have a role.

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?

A one-shot with Stephanie and Ranger having an unusual conversation just as he has returned home from a mission. Can the appearance of what he's always wanted being enough to get Ranger to act on it and claim the woman he most admires?

This is a response to Margaret's picture challenge on the 'Babe and Plum Family Challenges' Facebook page. Ranger's ready to make Stephanie his. He discovered the bridge to their someday. The final chapter is up,

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

Frank and Helen have a candid discussion about Stephanie's life, and shocking information is revealed about the men she's been involved with. [Frank P., Helen P.] WARNING: Adult language, sexual behavior discussed.

What happens when Steph is tired of the rumors and does something about it at a family dinner? Not Morelli friendly but he isn't hurt too badly. Mild language.

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

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

Ranger figures out what he wants. Mostly. :)

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

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

This story was inspired by 'The Stakeout Revelation.' It's about what might have happened if Stephanie met Ranger when they were both in college. In this reality, Stephanie is 2 years younger than Ranger but she graduated high-school a year early. How would the course of their lives differ and how would they differ as a result?

No longer a ONE SHOT! JPOV-Joe goes undercover and gets a surprise when he comes home. BABE story.

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

There is a price to be paid, and it is their hearts. Babe/Morelli friendly. There will be an HEA if it goes any further. I have changed the rating from T to M due to some of the subjects coming forth in chapter 12.

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.

Inspired by James Blunt's 'Postcards' Babe HEA, no cupcakes were hurt.

Ranger is caught off guard when Stephanie steps out of her comfort zone and confronts him after the events that occurred in the book, Hard Eight. One-Shot.

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!

While mourning the sudden loss of her mother, with Ranger right by her side, Stephanie ends up finding herself.

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

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!

Two different, yet hurting people, are brought together by a child's simple wish. AU (Yeah, big AU here,) OOCs, OCs, and it's a babe, dur! A different story than what I would usually write yes! Enjoy

Thank you to those who sacrificed their lives for us.

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

Fluffy One-Shot! Steph does something for the guys on May Day! No Smut-All Fluff.

The other side of the story "I Need a Date", told from Ranger's POV. Babe HEA Rated M for language and smut.

Ranger ponders a series of "what ifs" while spending a night with Stephanie. ONE-SHOT

Very short one-shot where Ranger shares some unwanted information with Morelli.

This is an AU story. This story is about the journey of Stephanie, and her journey with Pulmonary Hypertension. PH is a real disease, there is no cure, and few treatments. This is based on my life with PH. This is a Babe HEA. There will be some Morelli bashing

Stephanie dreads hearing these words, but could this be something different?

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

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

Just a bunch of random stories about love, marriage, the whole nine yards. Saccharine Sweet and terribly fluffy, like cotton candy. OCs, OOCS, AU! Enjoy!

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

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.

Ranger's been in-the-wind but now he's back. Unfortunately, Stephanie is out of town and won't be back for a bit. How does Ranger pass the time? I hope this will be the first part of a series that I will call The RangeWoman Series.

Ranger keeps replacing Stephanie's cell phone when it gets blown up. Her phone usually looks like his, which can sometimes lead to problems.

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

Halloween one shot, but it's a bit late – sorry! Ranger returns after missing Halloween and surprises Stephanie. Babe HEA. Just sweet fluff. I got carried away with the banner.

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

Stephanie does a favor for Ranger and ends up going for a little ride. BABE. Not Morelli friendly. Random one-shot.

Ranger and Stephanie are in a secret relationship, but Steph is getting tired of the secrecy. She wants everyone to know. Babe, but Morelli-friendly. Please read!

Listen up, Frank Plum has something to say and he doesn't hold back on anyone. Morelli warning as usual.

Response to Babe Squad Challenge - as usual if you like Joe you probably won't like this short. How does Emily Manoso handle Joey Morelli's request to play choo choo?

One shot in response to a writing prompt by lulubelle09. Ranger has come to Stephanie for a favor which has her agreeing to marry him. Is this the real deal or is this just another distraction? Babe HEA

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

Finally, the long-awaited conclusion to TNH. With Carlos still off on his mission, Stephanie continues to 'fly' as a lingerie designer while dealing with her unsupportive mother, Carlos' family members and many unexpected events. Adult situations/language. TNH is now finished!

One-shot. Ranger surprises Stephanie with the chance to fly, for the first time in her life. What she doesn't realize is how literal he'll take it. Fluffy, some OOCness. Rated M for language only.

This is an AU story, possible canon characteristics of characters as well. Eventually a Babe HEA. Stephanie will run into Ranger and the Merry Men and her life will be forever changed. The story starts with Stephanie living somewhere besides Trenton and although she has vowed not to return there she finds she must in order to protect herself and the young girl in her charge.

Stephanie Plum's life is finally falling into place, but there is something still missing. Enter Grandma Mazur, who believes she found the missing piece in Carlos Manoso, owner of Rangeman Securities. Will her plan soar or crash and burn? AU STORY.

This takes place after 'It's a new day, it's a new dawn, it's a new year.' Ranger proposed to Steph during a romantic New Year's Eve at an old Victorian house his real estate agent was trying to sell him. We all know about Steph's sixth sense. She senses something...is this house haunted? Should he buy it? And just what kind of connection does Lester Santos have with the house?

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

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?

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

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

Totally Babe. Set after Notorious Nineteen, Stephanie has finally had enough of Joyce Barnhardt, and she's decided it's time to take out the trash. With a no-holds-barred plan in motion, Stephanie actively seeks revenge on her arch-nemesis while Ranger looks on with concern and a little introspection. Lula, Connie, Vinnie, Joe, and others join in the destruction. Babe Ending.

Stephanie Plum and Carlos Manoso are friends in elementary shcool. When visiting Carlos' house she os kidnapped. Carlos never fully recovers. After he opens RangeMan, on a cleanup job who does he find but an older Stephanie Plum. This is a darkish story, expecially in the beginning. There will be an HEA so no worries there. Don't like that don't read it, simple as that.

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

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

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 : )

Stephanie's life hits an all time low. Just as it hits the lowest point, she crashes into a woman, a woman who needs her help more than ever. not only does this woman need Stephanie's help, Stephanie gets help from the woman she saves. OOC,OCs,AU, NOT JOE OR HELEN FRIENDLY...SORRY GUYS, BUT...IT'S A BABE!

Ranger realizes he made a mistake. First he broke his own rules and then he sent Stephanie back to Morelli. Will he fix it? Updated and chapter 2 added.

This is a sequel to A Year In The Life Of Rafael Manoso. Rafael is now 5 years old and the story starts with a very important occasion. Everything isn't as it should because those in power are trying to interfer with Stephanie and her family once again and it's up to Rafael and his friends to deal with the group. There will be updates on all your favorite characters also. Babe HEA

Stephanie comes back to Trenton after a death of someone very special to help with a family situation with her nieces. The 'Wind' finally worked it's magic.

This is a holiday Plum. My stories are usually Babe and this is no exception, but there is no Morelli bashing here. No summary. Just read it!

Lester is tired of Ranger and Stephanie avoiding the relationship everyone else knows they want. He's also tired of Ranger's bad mood because of it, so he takes matters into his own hands to get them together. Babe story.

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.

So what would have happened if Stephanie The Princess , Joe The Athlete , and Carlos The Bad Boy had all gone to high school together? Inspired by The Breakfast Club, but much different than the movie.

All that stands in Ranger's way of building the company of his dreams is a dilapitated, Victorian home. While on a mission for the government he hears the price for the property has come down to what he's willing to pay. Imagine his surprise when he returns home to find his property has been sold..and not to him. What will he have to do to get his property? Story is AU and Babe HEA

A look on how the word "hero" changes for Stephanie over the years. AU, Babe Oneshot

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

A Memorial Day one-shot with our favorite characters.

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***

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

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!

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

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!

Can Ranger, Stephanie, and Reilley pick up after Christmas when he returns after his next mission?

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.

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

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

On the way home from a mission, Ranger gets a look at his future in order to change his past and get his wish. Babe, rating for later.

AU. Can the meaning of Christmas reach Ranger caught in a snowstorm on Christmas Eve?

An accident helps Steph see her life in a different light. I only write Babe HEA's. This won't be very long. The usual warnings mostly for language. I also am very hard on Morelli. If your a fan don't read. I hope you enjoy

Ranger plans a new surprise for Stephanie to take their relationship to the next level. This is number three in the Hunt Series-a sequel to Anniversary Surprise and The Great Birthday Hunt. You don't have to read those first, but it'll help. Now edited & re-posted.

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.

First ever fanfic. What goes through Ranger's head as he watches his Babe sleep? And is she really sleeping? Probably OOC. Please R&R thanks.

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

What happens when lingerie buyer Stephanie Plum attends a friend's wedding and meets Capt. Carlos Manoso, about to ship out on a dangerous mission? It starts out as a one-night stand, but before long, it's a lot more! Warning: smut & adult language.

What happens when Ranger's past comes back to haunt him? This is a Babe story with an HEA. Rated for violence and some language. COMPLETE!

Ranger can't get a certain blue eyed, brown haired woman off his mind. He turns on the radio and the song on only makes him think of her more. When he gets to the bonds office learns some news and decides to acknowledge his feelings. Babe one-shot.

Ranger goes out of his way to ensure that Stephanie has an amazing Valentine's Day. Love is certainly in the air. Fluff. BABE HEA. Probably not for Cupcakes.

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

Ranger does some security work for Stephanie's parents and finally admits his feelings for Stephanie. But who does he admit them to?

Stephanie is lost in another dimension. She keeps finding her way into places she doesn't belong. This is an eventual Babe with no Cake. Rated T for suggestive and scary scenes. This is keeping me busy while my other muse is napping. Have fun.

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

A Good Enough story set approximately five weeks after GE.

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

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

Based on Dicken's A Christmas Carol. The beg. follows the book so closely I've even stolen lines. It will continue to follow the book, but a bit more loosely. Will Ranger find his christmas spirit? And will it be babe? The answers all lie therein

After Eleven on Top, Stephanie finds herself alone until the Merry Men ask her out. But, is Steph ready to move on?