After changing her life and leaving Trenton and those she loved behind, a birthday request from her 'Uncle' Joe Juniak brings Stephanie back to the town she'd avoided for the past two years. Will a masquerade ball and her butterfly dress lead her back to the one thing she's never been able to let go? Babe HEA. Peritales, this one is for you and your request.

Does Stephanie know the answer to the Merry Men's question? Maybe. Maybe not. Either way, she's taking a stab at it. Established Babe. Steph's POV. One shot. Cameos by Hector & Ranger and MM Woody, Manny, Cal, and Ram

Means that there are a number of different influences, reasons, and actions which together make a situation complicated and difficult to understand. Something that Stephanie has to work through in order to find her equilibrium after her life is turned upside down.

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

Hal's met an interesting new woman. He'd like to get to know her better, but can he find the courage to ask her out for a coffee? Oneshot focused on Hal, Hal's POV, cameo by Lester and a Female OC. Rating is for a few cuss words.

When Lester turns up on Steph's doorstep, dripping blood from a stab wound to the stomach, the more concerning matter is actually that of his heart's desire. Will he be able to confess his feelings and find a happily ever after? MM/MM, Babe in the background.

In the Burg secrets are nearly impossible to keep, but I had defied the odds, and kept a secret so well that it was as if the affair had never happened. It was such a hidden interlude, just a tiny blip on my Burg life's radar screen. I was confident it would never come to light. Wrong!

AU story. Stephanie left Trenton after losing everything. She lost her independence and her daughter when the family, mainly Helen, betrayed her. Relying on herself was the only way to survive. Her new life crashed with the old when General Frank Plum hired Rangeman to protect Stephanie. They say a photograph is worth a thousand words. BABE HEA

Ranger arrives home from a long day at work to find Steph waiting for him in bed. Written in response to a flash fiction challenge on the JE FF facebook group. Half-shot. Complete

Hal spots the woman who may just end up being the love of his life while on Bombshell duty, and Steph encourages him to go after her. Fluffy little half-shot inspired by a meme on the JE FF Facebook group. Complete.

Repost of a story I wrote years ago... Stephanie works at Rangeman and helps Tank hire a new guy who she partners with. How does Ranger react and how close with Stephanie and the new guy get?

Stephanie attempts to give advice that she doesn't currently live by. What can go wrong?

Ranger arrives at Steph's apartment to pick her up for their date only to find that she is nowhere near ready. Due to unforeseen circumstances and extremely pleasant surprises, they miss their reservation. Babe. One shot. Complete.

Stephanie and Ranger have been in a relationship for over a year...things are going well...or so she thought until she had to tell him something. Who will be there for her in the end?

Stephanie appears checked out when Ranger goes to check on her. A Ranger POV story.

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

The Characters all belong to Janet Evanovich who I love and hope to honor. After a traumatic summer of change, a major life event for Stephanie and Joe suddenly isn't, and Ranger is a wildcard.

Ranger, while driving to his family home for a holiday meal, has an epiphany that changes his direction. Ranger's POV. Babe HEA. JE owns them; just taking them out for a spin.

This is a republish, I originally published two years ago under my old name Plum Saga. RPOV thoughts during stakeout with Stephanie. A little quick sizzle in a very short story. Sensual rather than smutty lets you into Rangers mind. My first try at this so I hope you enjoy it. Short story short chapters. The relationship changes in small increments. R/S hea

Third in dresses series. New year, after wedding looking at the next step. Mostly Stephanie, Joe sets up Stephanie, includes, a little Joe, and Trenton cops. I had a hard time writing this it will transition into a new stage of her life.

Set directly after the events in Hard Eight. Stephanie finally decides to take control of her life. Her relationships, her job, everything is up for change. Maybe even a change of scenery. Who will stay and who will be out of the picture? Follow Stephanie as she picks up the pieces of her life and navigates living her life how she wants. Babe HEA

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

A series of short "half shots" (with a hat-tip to sonomom for that lovely genre name). Each one is a stand-alone, flash fiction piece based on a prompt. Stories will be added whenever they're written.

After a day of reflection cleaning the closet and finding the old dresses. Stephanie moves on living life as she knows, day to day. Hunting down the bad guys, like always. Days of adventure. Some new dresses are needed one for a big event in her life a wedding. Stephanie and a little of Joe and Ranger This the second of a series of dresses stories. I will try to publish regularly.

Short thought's on a rainy day. Funny and Poignant. I was cleaning my closet and found all these old dresses and got to thinking about old memories. I thought I would try it on Stephanie. This the first of a series of dresses stories. I will try to publish regularly. Stephanie P.