This is a work of fiction conceived, created, and written by Kevan and Marilyn (Ranger Hunters). I am posting on behalf of them with permission. Apologies for not getting this up on Saturday ... not necessarily safe for work ...

How would Stephanie's life be different if she met Lester when she was still in elementary school? Would she still fall for the man in black, or would a different person occupy her heart? AU story, Cupcakes bruised. Some violence, language, and adult interactions later on.

Takotsubo cardiomyopathy or broken heart syndrome: The heart becomes suddenly weakened or stunned. The left ventricle, one of the heart's chambers, changes shape. While it is generally more common in older women, it is also frequent in people who have just experienced the loss of a loved one.

Stephanie is saved from a frozen death and Rangeman gains a new medic. Babe, Cupcakes not allowed.

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

What would happen if Ranger told the Merry Men to stand down and not help our dear Bombshell Bounty Hunter? How would they respond? Follow Steph as she is dumped into the deep end of life. Will she find a way to swim back to the surface? Or will she sink like a stone to the bottom of the ocean? Only one way to find out.

This is my sequel to my story, "The Loss." I always felt bad adding more to the original story, but felt that was what my readers wanted. I decided to make us both happy, and leave the original where I wanted and a sequel where they would like it to continue. Everyone is happy. So, this is a JE, Babe, taking place after the loss. Enjoy!

When Ranger is acting strangely towards Steph after returning from his last mission, Tank decides to step in. Will Ranger work out his issues before he loses his chance at a someday with Babe?

What if Stephanie never caught Dickie on the table with Joyce? An AU version of the Stephanie Plum series, following along and seeing what the series would have looked like if Stephanie was still with Dickie. (Obviously fanfiction with characters belonging to Janet Evanovich, no original characters) Eventual Babe HEA. Cupcake friendly.

Matty from my story "Baby Steps" is back in this continuation story featuring the same multi-character POV format, same family fun with a baby brother adding to it, and the same Babe relationship holding everything and everyone together.

A little holiday tale set in the winter after Twelve Sharp. Stephanie's trip to a friend's wedding turns into an extended holiday away from the responsibilities of home. What happens if Ranger turns out to be there, too?

A short Babe story from Rangers POV

Ranger inherits a security company and goes out to LA to take over the reins. It's all good until he discovers that his good friend, the former owner, was murdered - and he starts to receive death threats saying Steph and the babies are next.

Stephanie hits the margaritas hard and learns that drowned sorrows can turn into soaring hope when Ranger's around.

When Stephanie suffers from too many jelly donut hormones, she makes what should be a quick run to the Tasty Pastry. However, once she gets there, her promising day turns into chaos. Fluffy, fun one-shot with lemons.

Five years ago Stephanie Plum had a baby in secret. With her daughter now back in her life will she me able to become the mother she never wanted to be?

A quack has come to town and is giving 'medical' advice and performing 'medical' procedures that have resulted in severe injuries and even deaths. Morelli asks Steph to help out with the case. Already upset about the criminally irresponsibility of Dr. Oscopi, Steph comes out swinging when she realizes that Grandma Mazur is one of his patients.

After abandoning a walk, Stephanie returns home with more than she bargained for.

COMPLETE! And now for something a little different...exploring the bond between Stephanie and Ranger. A "Between the numbers" type fic.

Stephanie has the talk on two separate nights with both Ranger and Joe. Who will she choose? Warning for language only. Please no spoilers.

Stephanie wakes up after an accident with no memory. Both Morelli and Ranger try to win her over. What happens when the only memories that start to return are ones when both men have said hurtful things.

Sequel to The Worst THREAT Ever. Ranger and Stephanie celebrated their one year wedding anniversary by watching a video given to them as a gift from Alejandro and Mariso. Ranger's sister and brother-in-law and Stephanie's Doctors. They are left with a huge decision to make that will change their lives. Join Ranger and Stephanie, along with the Rangeman family in their journey.

Finished with a capture that went as planned, Stephanie and Tank's afternoon faces a brief roadblock. A Tank POV story.

A rash of serial killings have occurred across the city, targeting gay men, and Morelli has asked Steph to help out in the investigation. With Jose's fiance being one of the victims, Steph is particularly dedicated to finding the killer and helping Jose achieve vindication.

First time Stephanie meets Ranger and his men, a chance encounter, leaving more than a lasting impression. A Babe story.

As sleep eludes Stephanie, thoughts of Ranger definitely do not.

Promises. Easy to make, hard to keep. Especially when you say things like I'll always be there for you or I'll never leave you. Promises are frequently broken, but rarely suspended. Ranger had a plan, but life interrupted it. The path to his HEA is not one he ever imagined, but one he couldn't refuse to take.

Stephanie comes face to face with her morality after she kills an FTA during a takedown. How will the experience change her? Dark fic, Babe HEA. Rating for adult language, adult content, violence, smut.

The Merry Men of Rangeman are commiserating about their dating woes after being quarantined for two weeks. After discovering an online virtual dating site, they decide to compare pick-up lines. One-shot, RS pairing implied, fluffy fun piece.

Stephanie realizes she let her fear speak for her, and she quickly sets out to give her feelings their say in the matter.

Through no fault of her own, Stephanie is thrust into a dangerous situation that forces her to reevaluate her life. She must learn to depend on herself first and others second. This life changing experience sets in motion a roller coaster of events that will lift her high and drop her low. In the end, she gets her HEA, but with whom? You'll have to read to find out.

Ranger has to go in the wind. Stephanie's left in Trenton, and Joe Morelli is circling around like a shark.

Vinnie has been losing business left and right since his turn coat cousin went to work for Rangeman. He needs to come up with the perfect advertising campaign to bring back his customers.

A high-bond, dangerous FTA may just be her last as Stephanie considers a career change after realizing a certain man in black may never come around. Surprised by her own determination and strength, Stephanie learns she might be able to face anything...Strong Steph, OCs, eventual Babe

A Valentine's Day multi chapter story. Posting daily. A BABE story.

Stephanie and Ranger decide to celebrate the new year right.

When you've reached rock bottom the only way is up, but why were you there in the first place and will you ever be happy again? Rated M for a reason, guys...

Stephanie's last thoughts.

A trifle. A story-of-sorts built from 100-word scenes. Initially a challenge response; I was amused by the thought of the Stephanie we know from the books being forced to say something important in 100 words or less. And it just carried on from there...

Stephanie Plum leaves the Burg for a new life. She returns for her cousin's wedding and is drawn into helping her cousin Vincent Plum catch FTA Joe Morelli. Altered version of JE's first book.

While Stephanie tries to drive a point home without needing backup, Ranger's there to provide it regardless.

Ranger's homecoming becomes one that he will definitely never forget. A Ranger POV story.

It's Stephanie's birthday and she only has one wish. One-shot in honor of our favorite heroine, Stephanie Plum. A little angst, a little humor, and a little fluff.

Helen is taken in by a con man, and she asks Steph for help in sorting it all out. Meanwhile, Steph struggles with her mental health and Ranger and Julie struggle with supporting her. Definitely a babe.

As Steph's life in Trenton as she knows it starts to fall apart around her, she seeks the help of the only people who have never let her down. Rangeman. Before long she finds herself on a plane to Boston where she starts the arduous task of winning over the hearts of the Boston Merry Men. But who will win her heart?

Stephanie's day takes a detour in a way she wasn't expecting which has her appreciating Ranger even more.

The baby is here, and she seems to have inherited the disaster magnet gene from Steph. Just hours after her birth, she is stolen from the hospital nursery. The clock is ticking. Every minute away from Steph and her care puts Tia in more and more danger. Will Steph, Ranger, Joe and the Rangeman team find Tia before it's too late? Definitely a babe.

A crime Rangeman was hired to solve and stop puts Stephanie in a position she wasn't expecting.

When Stephanie and Joe break up, she decides it's time to take a chance in her love life so that she can have everything she ever wanted. One-shot.

Steph's Great-Uncle Arnie was spotted walking down the street by Grandma. The only problem? He's been dead for three months. Grandma asks Steph to look into it, but Steph is thirty weeks pregnant and has been ordered off work and away from the stress-inducing members of her family... Posted 2 x daily and definitely a babe

Second story in Someday isn't a day of the week series. Anything you recognize I don't own. "Hello miss" I said "I'm Tank". Her returning smile was blinding "Hi I'm Tamera but please call me Tammy" she pointed to each kid "these are my kids" she stumbled over the word as she said it but continued "Tony, Jax, Eddie, Sandy and Amy" she smileSecondd "and who is your shadow ?"

When someone close to Stephanie dies, she reflects on her life and decides that she wants to live without regrets. Tissue warning, only two chapters. Rating for mild language.

Someone is stealing bodies from the cemetery and Joe has fingered Simon Diggory for the crime. Steph doesn't think he's responsible. Meanwhile, Ranger has to go to Little Rock and Steph is put on sick leave. But helping Simon isn't work, right? A babe and posted 2 x day

Stephanie and Joseph Morelli are married in this AR story. Rangeman is established as an elite security firm. When circumstances change, Steph goes out to find a job, becoming employed by Rangeman, whose owner, Ranger is engaged. Will the sparks fly between Ranger and Steph, or will she stay married to her husband? Mild smut and adult language.

Based on a true article I read about someone in the UK. This one is all about Morelli. Babe in the background if you tilt your head and squint. Rating for language and a slightly suggestive theme/dream sequence

Ranger and Steph are on their honeymoon in Atlanta. They attend a burlesque show and Steph recognizes Chastity Knott, a girl from high school, dancing in the chorus line. She appears scared though... Definitely a babe and posted twice daily

When Julie, Rachel and Ron arrive in Trenton for Steph's and Ranger's wedding, Steph and Ranger learn that Julie is being stalked by a pedophile. Steph and Ranger, with help from the Rangeman team, deal with this threat in and around the wedding activities. Definitely a babe. I'm going to try to post this book twice per day.

Stephanie walks into a little trouble on a job, but manages to keep her cool despite what challenges the skip or Ranger threw at her. A Ranger POV story.

When Stephanie tags along on a job with Ranger, she winds up feeling satisfied with more than just getting a paid night out.

The Comstock Street Slayers have been forcing witnesses to recant statements and police officers to lose evidence. Morelli is on the case - but he needs Stephanie's and Rangeman's help to find the evidence needed to bring the guilty to justice. Definitely a babe. I'm going to try to post daily, barring unseen life events.

Frank Plum has a new mindset that saves him from a life in Hell. Babe HEA story & Frank HEA.

After being caught in a bank robbery, Steph and the Rangeman team assist Morelli to look into the man's background, and they find out that it isn't as simple as it appears... Total babe and posted at minimum of 3 x per week and often more

Based on a prompt from a Facebook page. Stephanie shows up to Rangeman dressed as who she wants to be. How will Ranger react? Fluffy little one-shot.

Manoso's, Ranger's family restaurant, is in trouble. Someone is tampering with the food and people are being poisoned. Their reputation is crumbling and their busy holiday season sales are lacking. His family turns to Ranger and Stephanie and the Rangeman team for help. A total babe and posted a minimum of 3 x week.

Ranger has an immediate reaction to Stephanie being put in immediate danger. A Ranger POV story.

Lester and Stephanie have a secret but how long can they keep it

My 100 word challenge. Posting every few days. Going past 20 now with these little snippets and still more to come. Just a bit of fun, fluff and mental musings of our favourite man Ranger and our girl Stephanie. NOW LONGER CHAPTERS from 31 onwards.

When Ranger comes pounding on Joe's door early one morning, no one could predict his reason for needing Stephanie. Stephanie agrees to help Ranger, but it turns out that the person she is there to help will help Stephanie more than she ever could have imagined. Criminal Minds crossover, Babe, part 1 of a 3 part series. Adult language, situations, sexual assault, and smut.

After Ranger saves Stephanie's life, she finds a way to salvage his day.

Someone is stealing cremated ashes from the crematorium. Grandma is incensed. Morelli is on the case, but he needs Stephanie's help. This is a total babe and is a continuation from Toxic 30. It will be posted at a minimum of three times per week.

A dish best served cold - Steph faces a stalker.

The body count is rising as a new branch of the mob tries to take over Trenton. Vito is on the warpath. Morelli is on the job, and he needs Stephanie's help in identifying the people involved. The question is: will they identify the people responsible before Stephanie joins the ranks of the dead? This story is a babe and will be published a minimum of three times per week.

When Hal's nephew struggles to deal with the aftermath of his deployment, a WWII veteran reaches out to guide him home. Mature themes, mild language.

Joe is forced to take a hard look at his behavior and treatment of Stephanie when they were together. Loosely based on the song "When I Was Your Man" performed by Bruno Mars. One-shot, Joe's POV only. It takes place after "Someday" published on this site, but it is not necessary to read that story to understand this one.

Following Envious 28 and Dickie's Demise 28.1 (both posted on this site), Dickie Orr, Stephanie's ex, asks Ranger for protection from some thugs that he owes money to. When Dickie is in seclusion, however, the thugs target Steph instead. A Babe. Will be posted a minimum of three times a week

Biscuits n More recently opened. Les visits daily for the food and maybe the woman he see at the drive-thru window.

Ranger is called away on a personal matter and when he finally makes it home from Trenton, will he be in time to save the love of his life. Established Babe. High angst. Tissue warning. Told from Ranger's POV.

When Ranger starts feeling the effects of having to stay in control, he tracks down Stephanie to help him regain it. A Ranger POV story.

Joe has a "boys night out" and makes a phone call he later regrets. Loosely inspired by "The Call" by the Backstreet Boys. Cupcakes hurt, eventual Babe. A short little story, just having some fun. Fluffy little piece. Rating for language, situations, and some lemony goodness.

How will Stephanie go on when her world comes crashing down. Major character death. Tissue warning. NO HEA. If you don't like reading sad, dark, angsty stories with no light at the end of the tunnel, don't read this story. It's a story that I've wanted to write for awhile only I just found my inspiration. Rated for language only.

Ranger leaves for a job and comes home to Stephanie needing her even more than when he left. A revolving Ranger/Stephanie POV story.

The worst has happened. Now Stephanie must leave Trenton and start a new life. HEA.

Stephanie finds herself with another threat. Is Joe in or out of the picture? What about Ranger? Will Stephanie and Ranger get their act together? Some fluff and eventual BABE HEA. There are definitely tissue moments. There is joy and sadness. And Stephanie really has to grow up. My first story ever. Please note the early chapters were self edited. Not to thrilled with it.

The backstory to the epilogue of "Perfect". Keep the reviews coming in, they help me with the direction of the story.

5 short novels, 1 crazy pregnancy! How would Plumverse have changed if the pregnancy test had been positive? AU Alternate Ending to Plum Scary/Fearless, following into Notorious 19, Takedown 20, Top Secret 21, and now Plum Crazy! Links to the end of chapter 16 in Fearless and the end of chapter 21 of Plum Scary. Original titles Meredith's Fire and Heat of Winter for sale on Amazon!

While Ranger was "in the wind", Stephanie and Joe got engaged. With a week to go until her fairy tale wedding, Ranger returns and Stephanie's world comes crashing down. While Steph and Joe appear to be the happy couple, there is more then meets the eye. Intense language, sexual abuse, and adult themes. Not for the faint of heart. Babe story, HEA, Cupcakes will get burned.

Stephanie gets some unexpected news that will forever alter her and Ranger's lives. This is my view of how Stephanie and Ranger, along with the Rangeman crew, will react to and deal with an impending baby.

Stephanie and Ranger are married. Everything is fine and moving alone nicely until one day their life is turned upside down.

Starts where Hardcore 24 left off. In this story, Ranger decides to let Stephanie know that he is willing to have a committed, long-term relationship. Meanwhile, Joe decides that he is ready to change their status from "engaged to be engaged" to engaged. As Stephanie makes her decision to try to find happiness, a skip turns out to be her biggest nightmare. Sexual abuse. Babe story.

Nearing Midnight on Christmas Eve, Stephanie Plum gets a surprise visitor. He gets a surprise in return. First place Judges vote for the Jingle All the Way Contest! First Place winner of the public vote for the Jingle All the Way Contest!

Story of two lonely people finding love and family. HEA no cheating. New Pinterest board for this story. Please see my profile.

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)

Things always seem to get worse when you are down. Stephanie is having a no good, downright horrible day. Babe HEA

Ana meets Christian while in Seattle when she goes in for the day to have her interviews for her internships. HEA. No Cheating.

Cupcake breakup and Babe?

Stephanie realizes there's always room to grow ... both in life and in her relationship with Ranger.

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.

One Shot told by Ranger's and Steph's daughter. For Veterans day. summaries, so you will just have to read it.

Sometimes things are misunderstood. Conversations are overheard and taken out of context. Rated for language

Ranger shows Stephanie a surprisingly playful side to his personality on Valentine's Day.

When Ranger leaves town to apprehend a skip, Stephanie turns the tables on him and decides to hunt him down. A Ranger POV story.

Just a scene that wouldn't let me sleep. Stephanie lands in the hospital again and needs a little encouragement to make it through

There is a missing Atlantean goddess, that has be spoken about in prophecy for centuries. Can Stephanie Plum help find her? Will Phoenix try to kill her? What is going on in New Orleans at Sanctuary now?

On the way back from a capture, Ranger reminds Stephanie and himself what it is he loves about her. A Ranger POV story.

Ranger and Stephanie are married, this is going to be fluff and fun. No one is hurt, language alert. Merry Men and antics. This is a joint story co-authored by Melanie Campbell and Ojjacob. We do not own any of the characters, JE owns all characters, we own the fluff and fun. Thank you JE for letting us play with your babies.

Another new year alone, how does Stephanie Plum spend it? Drunk...very very drunk.

Trenton Police Officer Robin Russell has hit rock bottom. Can she redeem herself and find her own HEA in the process?

This is fluffy piece of brain dumping that was created by a poll done on the Steph Tart FF Stories FB group this morning. Much love to my fellow Tartans. Hope that you enjoy. *Rated for language and assumed smut to come*

What do you do when life as you know it is broken beyond repair? This story has some dark moments and angst, but my muse has decided it will definitely be a Babe HEA.

Freedom should never be taken for granted. Steph finds letters to her Grandmother, giving her a glimpse back to a time in our country's and her family history.

Stephanie's feeling pretty good after an impromptu girl's night out, and she decides to call Ranger and spread a little of the love she's currently feeling.

How will Stephanie deal with the ending of her dream. Can she move on with someone new? Or will the pain of the past stand in her way? This is not a Cupcake, this is not a Babe, and Stephanie will not be paired with a Merry Man. Morelli, Ranger and the Merry Men will all be a part of the story. But there will be a new leading man in Stephanie's life.

Did you ever wonder about the rumors of Vinnie and the duck. This short one-shot story is set during "Two for the Dough." You'll never look at Vinnie Plum the same way again.

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