Stephanie reflects on her life, the people in it, and her work ethic. Decision time. Time to make some changes. It's time to ditch the problematic aspects of her life, and there are quite a few. Who and what are causing these problematic issues? AU Drama. A SONG FIC inspiration: Lose Control by Teddy Swims. But the Muse took a different tangent.

Why, when you see boys fight does it look so horrible, yet feel so right? Steph has never met anyone like the new kid in school, but she knows right away that she would go to the ends of the earth for him. And in turn he'll do anything to free her of the Burg's shackles. AU starting in highs school but moving through to adulthood. Not friendly to Morelli or Helen. Eventual Babe HEA

AU story. Stephanie Mañoso and her partner, Al Clinton, are asked to go undercover in Trenton, New Jersey to explore the drug trafficking ring. Since Stephanie and her partner returned to their hometown, they had to use their surname at birth. Who supplied the drugs that are killing teenagers and young adults?

Third Story in the Plum Sweet Series. (Prequel: Persuasion. 1. Plum Sweet, 2. Gravity) After a whirlwind year, Stephanie finds herself married, very pregnant, and chasing down skips. Despite her best efforts to hand off the "hard" files, Stephanie still manages to find herself in messes. With Ranger by her side, can Steph conquer the greatest challenge of all - motherhood?

What if Stephanie could go back and change her life? How far back would she go? Would she make the same mistakes? Not the best summary but she's gonna change her life. Will try to stick to a weekly update schedule. Rating is for language, my stories usually have potty mouth moments.

Bobby is pulled from his latest consultation when Hal appears in the infirmary announcing that there's an emergency in the gym, and Lester is involved. With his heart in his throat, Bobby dashes down to the gym to find out what acts of stupidity his husband has gotten himself involved with now. Oneshot. Complete.

A one shot for the prompt from Rebecca Durham: Random writing prompt if you're interested: What if Steph was turned a hamster? (Not in a switched bodies with Rex way, just a woke up as a hamster way). How did it happen? Who discovers it? How do they react? This is my version

Set before the Dechooch case/ 'Deal' fiasco, Stephanie's life takes an entirely different turn from the books. Ranger, Merry Men, the Plums, and Morelli are all still there. In this story, Steph learns to treat herself better and that she's worth being treated better. OCs and non-traditional sexual relationships, the rating will be earned eventually. This is not for Cupcakes.

Getting caught sneaking around Trenton after midnight was bad. Getting caught by him was worse. Between an overprotective enforcer with too many rules and a mother who's about to hit the roof, one reckless night is about to turn into a lesson in consequences—whether she likes it or not.

A collection of IM conversations between Stephanie, Ranger, Bobby, Lester, Mary Lou, and a few less familiar faces.

Joe Morelli's life should be simple—pot roast on Tuesdays, homework battles with the kids, and the occasional crime scene. But between a murder investigation, Stephanie's latest disaster in the kitchen, and a surreal nightmare about her running off with Ranger (and a bazooka), he's starting to question reality.

Stephanie's latest case is messy—dead bodies, a dangerous skip, & a threat she can't outrun. But the real shock comes when a late-night craving & sudden nausea force her to ask a question she never expected. As Ranger protects her & Morelli demands answers, Stephanie must decide what's more terrifying—the criminals hunting her or the possibility her life is about to change forever.

Ranger has a problem, and somehow, that means Stephanie is getting dragged to Vegas. Between unexpected family drama, a high-stakes rescue mission, and the ever-present risk of losing control, this trip is shaping up to be a gamble neither of them can afford to lose. (Written in 2006)

Stephanie's morning involves a car bomb, a death threat, and an impromptu haircut with a pocket knife—but none of that is as dangerous as what might happen over lunch with Ranger. A simple invitation turns into a high-stakes game of tension, temptation, and trying (and failing) to keep things strictly professional. (Written in 2006. RQFic)

Stephanie wakes up handcuffed to Ranger in a remote cabin with no TV, no phone, and no way out—but plenty of unresolved tension. Forced into close quarters, they'll have to navigate stubborn standoffs, inconvenient bodily functions, and the one thing neither of them is ready to face: their feelings.

Stephanie wakes up in Ranger's bed, fully aware that last night changed everything—but before she can spiral, a disastrous run-in with his high-tech remote control leaves her in the most humiliating situation imaginable. A mix of steamy tension, late-night confessions, and laugh-out-loud chaos, this is one night neither of them will forget.

Ranger was always the strong, silent type—unshakable, untouchable—until he wasn't. A satirical, irreverent, and strangely poignant take on what it means to love, lose, and maybe, just maybe, believe in life after love. (Written in 2006)

The characters of Janet Evanovich in my version of Trenton right after the end of Dirty Thirty. There is angst and bad words and limited sex (mostly referenced, not seen as that is not my talent). A Babe all the way but there will be trouble and grief.

Stephanie has to choose between a future with Joe and a future with Ranger. Before she can share her decision, something changes her life forever.

Steph returns home for the holidays after a year away. She discovers some things can't be resolved with just time and distance. It all leads back to him and her hometown, you can run but only so far. Loosely inspired by the song of the same name by Taylor Swift.

What could be more romantic than a sea cruise? Lots of stuff, apparently, especially when your entire family is there with you. This is not particularly plot-driven, it's just fluff to help get my S/R mojo back, a whole lotta setup and Steph introspection (something she is not famous for) for not that many paragraphs of payoff.

Sometimes it takes something terrifying to make you realize what's important.

One shots that tie between Stronger and Birthday Surprises or happen during BS. In Chapter 4 Phoenix tells us about his first day at RangeMan. Established Babe, some innuendo and colorful language.

An Unmentionable pup becomes the Rangeman mascot.

Sequel to Ups and Downs - Steph and Ranger AU as they begin to build together - a company, a life, and a new story together.