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Joined 03-16-14, id: 5593338, Profile Updated: 09-24-14
Author has written 8 stories for Janet Evanovich.

I am a forty-something married woman (no kids), with a husband who barely rolls his eyes when I bounce story ideas or passages off of him. He's an invaluable resource on the male perspective, and if he doesn't quite understand where I'm going with a chapter, he just nods and says "This is where wackiness ensues, right?"

I started writing Fanfic for the Stephanie Plum novels out of a sense of frustration. I love the zaniness and the wacky situations, but the lack of personal growth on the character's parts really started to get to me after about book 15 or 16.

I recently found an invaluable resource for Stephanie Plum lovers. This kind, generous soul has compiled all sorts of character descriptions, names, Stephanie's FTAs, her car deaths, and even what she eats. It only goes up to book 19, but still a great resource if you need your memory jogged.

The URL of this great page is below:

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Lock That Sht Up by CMW2 reviews
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!
Janet Evanovich - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 85 - Words: 110,259 - Reviews: 1586 - Favs: 459 - Follows: 547 - Updated: 9/13/2018 - Published: 2/22/2012 - Ranger M., Stephanie P. - Complete
The Path of Caleb Grey by lillian121 reviews
Caleb Grey is the youngest son of Christian and Ana Grey. After a painful event he explores the world for three years before coming back home to take over his Uncle Elliot's business and becoming a successful architect and designer. Along the way he finds love and more heartache than one man can endure bringing even more heartache and drama to the entire Grey family. Book III HEA
Fifty Shades Trilogy - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 40 - Words: 321,410 - Reviews: 5766 - Favs: 888 - Follows: 1,131 - Updated: 1/6/2018 - Published: 12/17/2015
Abide by shandiss reviews
A routine job for Ranger plunges Steph into a world of magical make-believe. Can a Renaissance Fair help Steph find her one true knight? Completely Babe. Rated M for violence and adult situations.
Janet Evanovich - Rated: M - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 12 - Words: 67,069 - Reviews: 113 - Favs: 41 - Follows: 117 - Updated: 7/11/2017 - Published: 1/31/2011 - Stephanie P., Ranger M.
Milk Money by Nocturnal Emissions reviews
DRABBLE: Edward Cullen is a famous movie star. His son is a week old and can't seem to keep any formula down. The mother of the child, Tanya takes off leaving Edward alone with their newborn. After trying nearly every formula on the market, Esme, Edward's sister suggests breast milk. It seems like a long shot, but will Bella answer the ad and save the day?
Twilight - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 160 - Words: 101,211 - Reviews: 8880 - Favs: 1,730 - Follows: 2,719 - Updated: 7/11/2017 - Published: 1/11/2015
A Second Chance by Roscommon reviews
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)
Janet Evanovich - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 39 - Words: 281,193 - Reviews: 1320 - Favs: 266 - Follows: 386 - Updated: 5/27/2017 - Published: 4/23/2014 - Ranger M., Stephanie P. - Complete
Given A Second Chance by Diamondchild reviews
After Ana leaves Christian after the belt incident, Christian begs to a greater power for a second chance. A familiar Spirit guide will help him on his journey- to not only to help him get Ana back but put him on a road to self-discovery. I do not own Fifty Shades. all rights belong to EL James.
Fifty Shades Trilogy - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 22 - Words: 95,650 - Reviews: 1147 - Favs: 889 - Follows: 892 - Updated: 3/29/2017 - Published: 11/22/2016 - Christian G., Anastasia S. - Complete
Ready for You by Lost In Fanfiction reviews
From the outside Bella's life looked perfect, but looks can be deceiving. When reality comes to her door she is forced to make some life altering decisions. E/B (no E/B cheating), AH, HEA, updates once a week.
Twilight - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 54 - Words: 97,683 - Reviews: 4988 - Favs: 1,738 - Follows: 2,022 - Updated: 1/29/2016 - Published: 3/26/2015 - Bella, Edward - Complete
Choices by twilover76 reviews
Did you ever wish Bella was more confident? Edward less rigid? Jacob less of a pain? This is Twilight if Alice saw everything coming before Bella moved to Forks. AU/Canon/M
Twilight - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 42 - Words: 189,404 - Reviews: 3156 - Favs: 2,668 - Follows: 2,878 - Updated: 11/8/2015 - Published: 7/26/2011 - Edward, Bella
Wild Pitch by bornonhalloween reviews
Superstar Emmett ("Big Mac") McCarty is a genius on the mound, but fame forces his true desires deep into the shadows. When a certain fan with a knack for numbers catches Emmett's attention, life gets a little bit wild. This NON-drabble story is a prequel to "Benched." M/M Emmett POV. Rated M for major league Edward/Emmett loving.
Twilight - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 50 - Words: 149,483 - Reviews: 3057 - Favs: 364 - Follows: 317 - Updated: 10/20/2015 - Published: 3/28/2015 - Complete
Rose in the Wind by redtruckgirl reviews
Stephanie unexpectedly ends up with Ranger in the wind. Babe HEA
Janet Evanovich - Rated: M - English - Romance/Adventure - Chapters: 127 - Words: 759,389 - Reviews: 2300 - Favs: 194 - Follows: 287 - Updated: 9/15/2015 - Published: 1/16/2015
Trouble by LyricalKris reviews
Carlisle should have known Edward Masen was trouble. He was smart, beautiful, cheeky, and a sub in need of a dom with a firm hand, which Carlisle just happened to be. He was also very young, an intern and Carlisle was his attending. Trouble indeed.
Twilight - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 30 - Words: 111,840 - Reviews: 1564 - Favs: 583 - Follows: 468 - Updated: 8/26/2015 - Published: 12/3/2014 - Carlisle, Edward - Complete
Change in the Wind by veiland reviews
Stephanie is left alone in Trenton with the RangeMen while Ranger is in the wind, Joe's undercover, and Tank, Lester, and Bobby are busy elsewhere. How does this impact her life & what changes will she make to be with the man she loves. Can she handle being alone? Will she ever make a choice? Will she finally live up to her potential? MATURE situations . BABE HEA, Cupcake friendly.
Janet Evanovich - Rated: M - English - Humor/Drama - Chapters: 148 - Words: 1,008,387 - Reviews: 4958 - Favs: 343 - Follows: 466 - Updated: 1/29/2015 - Published: 2/14/2013 - [Ranger M., Stephanie P.]
Change In the Wind: The Side Stories by veiland reviews
I'm going to use one story to contain all my side stories from now on, so keep an eye on this story; it will be updated right along with Change in the Wind.
Janet Evanovich - Rated: M - English - Drama/Humor - Chapters: 81 - Words: 575,738 - Reviews: 2224 - Favs: 118 - Follows: 181 - Updated: 12/17/2014 - Published: 4/13/2013 - [Ranger M., Stephanie P.] [Tank, Lula]
Smile For The Cameras by Smiley01 reviews
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!
Janet Evanovich - Rated: T - English - Drama - Chapters: 24 - Words: 103,524 - Reviews: 566 - Favs: 136 - Follows: 165 - Updated: 12/6/2014 - Published: 2/6/2014 - [Stephanie P., Ranger M.] - Complete
College Life by luberly reviews
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?
Janet Evanovich - Rated: M - English - Chapters: 46 - Words: 151,144 - Reviews: 667 - Favs: 119 - Follows: 119 - Updated: 11/7/2014 - Published: 5/9/2014 - Complete
Thought Journals by WannaBeBabe reviews
Stephanie's life has finally caught up with her and it seems there is only one person she feels safe with. The problem is to help her with her mental illness he'll have to face his own troubled past. Can they open up enough to face life together? Babe HEA
Janet Evanovich - Rated: M - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 50 - Words: 147,629 - Reviews: 773 - Favs: 116 - Follows: 137 - Updated: 10/26/2014 - Published: 1/4/2014 - Ranger M., Stephanie P. - Complete
Ranger's Rangers by ElizabethAnne1 reviews
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
Janet Evanovich - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 20 - Words: 117,360 - Reviews: 520 - Favs: 134 - Follows: 202 - Updated: 10/2/2014 - Published: 12/4/2013 - Stephanie P.
Gone Girl by Kadyn reviews
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)
Janet Evanovich - Rated: M - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 39 - Words: 154,489 - Reviews: 1442 - Favs: 210 - Follows: 313 - Updated: 10/1/2014 - Published: 8/16/2014 - [Stephanie P., Ranger M.]
Burning Love by spiffytgm reviews
It seems like all the women in a certain cop's life are in need of some help lately. What happens when someone close to Joe is in trouble and he can't be there for her? Completely OC, Not a Tart... Steph belongs with Ranger...
Janet Evanovich - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 17 - Words: 32,236 - Reviews: 204 - Favs: 25 - Follows: 49 - Updated: 8/11/2014 - Published: 5/17/2014 - OC - Complete
As Luck Would Have It by XxTartLoverxX reviews
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.
Janet Evanovich - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 36 - Words: 151,055 - Reviews: 619 - Favs: 177 - Follows: 122 - Updated: 7/15/2014 - Published: 4/26/2014 - [Stephanie P., Lester] - Complete
The Wisdom of Drinking by isabellsah cullen reviews
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 .
Janet Evanovich - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 19 - Words: 55,833 - Reviews: 562 - Favs: 254 - Follows: 213 - Updated: 7/6/2014 - Published: 4/20/2014 - Ranger M., Stephanie P. - Complete
A Deal Undone by ShellSueD reviews
Ever wonder why (besides the obvious) Ranger made that deal with Stephanie in book seven? Me too.
Janet Evanovich - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,901 - Reviews: 57 - Favs: 32 - Follows: 35 - Published: 6/24/2014 - Ranger M., Stephanie P. - Complete
Grounded In Trenton by dydrmblevr reviews
Stephanie gets into trouble at the Newark airport and has to stay home while her friends and family leave town on a Caribbean Cruise.
Janet Evanovich - Rated: M - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 42 - Words: 204,955 - Reviews: 844 - Favs: 257 - Follows: 239 - Updated: 6/14/2014 - Published: 8/27/2013 - Ranger M., Stephanie P. - Complete
Carma by spiffytgm reviews
A little story about Karma. Not really cupcake friendly, but centered around a certain cop... After Steph & Ranger have their HEA, did you ever wonder what happened with Joe? Originally a one-shot. Not quite as complete as I thought.
Janet Evanovich - Rated: M - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 19 - Words: 32,729 - Reviews: 254 - Favs: 33 - Follows: 51 - Updated: 6/8/2014 - Published: 3/21/2014 - Joe M., OC - Complete
Ladder to the Sun by Rosybud reviews
How can you die when you've never really lived? That's the problem Bella Swan faces when she's told she only has a year to live. Can she make up for a lonely, unhappy life in the short time she has left... and maybe find love too? All-human, EXB
Twilight - Rated: M - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 22 - Words: 111,847 - Reviews: 2685 - Favs: 4,412 - Follows: 1,778 - Updated: 9/24/2010 - Published: 10/31/2009 - Bella, Edward - Complete
You Don't Know Me by philadelphic reviews
For the Age of Edward contest. AU, AH 1950's Chicago. Cynical lawyer and confirmed bachelor Edward Masen is looking for a secretary who can handle him. He gets more than he bargained for in the form of a shy, mysterious girl fresh off the bus from Forks.
Twilight - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,353 - Reviews: 192 - Favs: 307 - Follows: 177 - Published: 6/4/2009 - Edward, Bella
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Saving Batman reviews
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.
Janet Evanovich - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 11 - Words: 29,366 - Reviews: 289 - Favs: 117 - Follows: 117 - Updated: 2/16/2015 - Published: 1/6/2015 - [Ranger M., Stephanie P.] Lester - Complete
Fourth Time's the Charm reviews
In my last story, "Finding myself one piece at a time," Ranger mentions that Lester is an expert on Vegas weddings because he's been married there three times – to the same woman. Ranger and Stephanie already have their HEA, so here is Les'. Lester and OC.
Janet Evanovich - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 3 - Words: 10,656 - Reviews: 53 - Favs: 19 - Follows: 23 - Updated: 12/22/2014 - Published: 12/9/2014 - [Lester, OC] [Stephanie P., Ranger M.] - Complete
Finding Myself, One Piece at a Time reviews
Denial was usually her friend, but an innocent question from her niece gives Stephanie Plum an unwelcome, but necessary dose of reality. Rated T for Language. Babe HEA, eventually. **Warning - vague spoilers through 'Top Secret Twenty one'.
Janet Evanovich - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 13 - Words: 44,759 - Reviews: 371 - Favs: 164 - Follows: 151 - Updated: 11/29/2014 - Published: 10/12/2014 - [Ranger M., Stephanie P.] - Complete
Birthday Timeout reviews
This is a one-shot in honor of Stephanie's birthday on October 12, and in answer to a challenge made by MomofPhoenix. Babe HEA.
Janet Evanovich - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,067 - Reviews: 34 - Favs: 38 - Follows: 10 - Published: 10/5/2014 - [Ranger M., Stephanie P.] - Complete
Secret Agent Nanny reviews
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.
Janet Evanovich - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 19 - Words: 59,743 - Reviews: 535 - Favs: 237 - Follows: 163 - Updated: 9/30/2014 - Published: 8/26/2014 - [Ranger M., Stephanie P.] - Complete
Five Easy Steps to Happily Ever After reviews
This is the sequel to 'Angel on My Shoulder'. Stephanie and Ranger are together and negotiating their way to a Happily Ever After. Established Babe relationship. Morelli doesn't really feature. Rating M for language and some sexual situations in later chapters.
Janet Evanovich - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 5 - Words: 18,436 - Reviews: 91 - Favs: 69 - Follows: 58 - Updated: 8/22/2014 - Published: 8/1/2014 - [Ranger M., Stephanie P.] - Complete
Happy Birthday, Carlos reviews
This is a slightly belated bit of fluff in honor of Ranger's Birthday. This is an outtake from my 'Angel on My Shoulder' and "Five Easy Steps to Happily Ever After' universe. Established Babe relationship.
Janet Evanovich - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 639 - Reviews: 15 - Favs: 12 - Follows: 3 - Published: 8/13/2014 - [Ranger M., Stephanie P.] - Complete
Angel on My Shoulder reviews
What would happen to Stephanie Plum if she actually listened to that little voice we all have that said "Hey, wouldn't it be a good idea if…?" Rated M for language and some mild smut. This is a Babe story, but Morelli isn't harmed too much.
Janet Evanovich - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 7 - Words: 28,634 - Reviews: 182 - Favs: 152 - Follows: 113 - Updated: 7/28/2014 - Published: 6/30/2014 - [Ranger M., Stephanie P.] - Complete