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Post by adyrad5590 on Jul 22, 2008 18:13:39 GMT -5
I am pro Morelli, I don't go for the whole "tall, dark, and handsome" thing.
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Post by iwantmyownranger on Jul 28, 2008 18:53:07 GMT -5
Ranger is my choice. I love Joe, but Ranger is the long term love. Ranger has a need to keep Steph as safe as possible while still allowing her to live her life. Hence the tracking devices. He begged her to stay put only once when she was in danger (book 12/13) he told her that he could block out most emotional things but he could not do that with her. Morrelli even tells her that Ranger was in bad shape because of not being able to find Steph in 12. I think that the reason Stephanie has always pulled back and stuck with Joe is that the depth of her feelings for Ranger scare her, she knows that what she could have with Ranger is a consuming love with no room for backing out, like she does with Morrelli. Ranger is willing to wait till she comes to him without Joe in the background. Although He has said if she leaves things to long he will make the necessary moves. I would like to see him put a little pressure on Steph- a few more stolen kisses, because it seems like Janet is moving him to the background more in the last 2 books. We will all have to wait to see the ending in book 16 or hopefully not for a few more after that.
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Post by dandybrush on Jul 29, 2008 16:56:23 GMT -5
Im completely with you iwantmyownranger. when steph finally makes any move on ranger it will have to be for good, cause he already told her once she is his he wont let her go (or something along those lines) So steph has to be ready to commit when she chooses ranger. Which atm she is not ready, but hopefully she will be soon. I did not enjoy the last 2 books as much as the others i do not like seeing ranger in the background, he is a foreground kinda guy
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Post by cinta on Aug 3, 2008 5:33:26 GMT -5
Definitely Ranger. He accepts her for who she is. He doesn't try to change her and he encourages and helps her. And he is so hot.
I like Morelli but I always feel she is with him because of the history and the good sex. They don't make for a lasting relationship.
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Post by natresse on Aug 20, 2008 22:23:30 GMT -5
Hi, i'm new.
I'm a Babe. I love Ranger, and i think Steph needs to choose him.
Morelli hates her job, he hates her dangerous nature. He wants the typical burg life. He keeps IMPORTANT freaking things from her. Like Dicky being alive and in his house? Wth was that about? She was Terrified she was going to jail. He cares about his job more than her. And his reputation. If he had her way he'd chain her to the kitchen. Or the bed. She'd be safe and she'd be where she belonged. He sees her as abnormal for being who she is. I believe he loves her, he is just holding out for her to be someone he can accept.
If Steph does stay as a bounty hunter, Morelli cannot protect her. In each book (with the exception of 14) her jobs are getting more and more dangerous. The only person that has been able to help her has been Ranger. If Stephanie chooses Morelli and manages to continue to live her life the way she wants to..will Ranger still be willing to protect her and follow her around? Probably, but is that fair to him? Even Morelli suggests she calls Ranger for certain things. He cannot remain in this role if she chooses Morelli, and Steph will get herself blown up.
Can Steph be a regular housewife? I don't think so. She tried to leave bounty hunting behind. She was fired after 1 day in an office, she got her boss at the dry cleaners blown up. She is just not that girl. In a regular unprotected enviroment any children she has with Morelli would be at risk. She can't stay out of trouble. It's not in her. It seeks her out. Do you want to see a car with a baby seat in the back get blown up? I don't. She wouldn't be the Stephanie Plum we know if she suddenly had a mundane non-threatening life. And i don't see the story working if she could suddenly have that. It wouldn't fit and I'd hate it.
Ranger is the man of mystery. But the only reason he is the man of mystery is because he hasn't been completely explored yet. JE lets the info on him dribble out slowly. We know alot more about him now than we did at first. Imagine what we could know in the next book. He says he's not meat and potatoes. I don't think Steph quite is either. She just thinks she should be. Ranger has killed for her, he hemorages (sw) money keeping an eye on her, and shares freaking information with her in a way Morelli never does (Morelli keeps things that could be helpful to her from her, Ranger makes sure she is informed and prepared for the danger) his protection Does get a bit smothering..i think he'll need to learn to either back off a bit or keep it more stealthy. I think there is alot more evolving that Ranger needs to do. I think Stephanie is the key to that evolution. He acts like an island. I'd be so sad for him if the series ended with him still being alone on that island.
I think the Ranger character needs alot of growth before he's ready for Steph full time. But i see that relationship being way more fulfilling for Stephanie, perfect for Ranger and in the long run..what is best for Morelli.
I think if JE wanted Steph to choose Morelli she could have done it after book 14. They were all homey and domestic in that book. (blah) How exciting was that book? She was barely in danger. I personally...was bored.
IF she goes with Ranger...i think we're in store for more books. If she goes with Morelli...besides Steph suddenly deciding she is over the exciting challenging life..where else can we go?
Steph can't even live in the same house with Morelli long before she gets restless and desires her freedom. She even makes a big deal about how she prefers her hampster...Ranger is a hampster.
And does anyone else notice how Steph seems to be becoming more Ranger-like? Morelli even counted on how cool she was talking to the psycho on the phone in (i think) 13. She is getting better at her job..Morelli hates that, and she is getting it from Ranger.
So...i typed alot. But i'm all for Ranger. I want to see that relationship evolve more. I want to see Morelli find someone he can truely be happy with. Someone who won't give him an ulcer.
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Post by jeagles12 on Aug 31, 2008 14:58:53 GMT -5
i dont especially like ranger, he scares he (Somehow? lol) . . . I Like Morelli , He's More Of a gentleman and is always is more worried about steph. Im A Cupcake 100%
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Post by cupcakebabe on Oct 14, 2008 4:43:10 GMT -5
the great thing about books is that everyone can take what they want out of the books. i love both of steph's men, but when i look at each guy as a whole, i prefer morelli. Ranger is very hot and sexy, and i really liked him. but as it got later in the books, when we found out more about ranger like liked him less. he was no longer my fantasy of the unknown he became-as mentioned before- a metrosexual, with his cashmere sweater. whats that about? i guess i love morelli more as there is something very romantic about being in love with someone for your whole life- as steph says in posibly four to score- ive loved morelli since i was six. joe also tells steph that he loves her, and ranger never does. this makes me wonder about rangers true feelings. there is no doubt that ranger cares about steph, but does he love her. and if so, why does he never tell her? i find morelli more appealing i guess because he is a cop- i really like cops- and he is down-to-earth-sexy, whereas ranger is a smooth-sexy. ranger-the man of mystery, is not what i would call a husband man- and he even states that his lifestyle does not allow him to have relationships. and we have to ask why his previous marriage failed. i love the way both ranger and morelli speak to steph, their teasing and their protectiveness. one BIG problem i find with joe is that he has slept with half the women in trenton. i think that steph would be better off settling down with joe and having a family. she is isnt getting any younger, we all know that deep down steph wants to be thw perfect housewife, in four to score after she sleeps with joe she finds herself wanting to make breakfast, decorate his kitchen and do his laundry. overall i love both them, and if steph choses ranger, i am soo stealing morelli. :] and if steph choses morelli, i would do ranger, but i beliebe that ther is a great possibility that no realationship will come of it :] happy man-picking steph xx
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Post by duetmasaki on Nov 10, 2008 2:47:39 GMT -5
I prefer Morelli. Ranger is great and all, but hes not the relationship type. A fantasy. And he scares Stephanie. She admits it more than once. Plus, if the Ranger thing doesn't work out, I would HATE to be ruined for other men.
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Post by spicequeen on Nov 18, 2008 22:03:21 GMT -5
I prefer Morelli over Ranger. Ranger proved himself to be more of a stalker in LMT with the video cameras and bugs. He needs to know where Stephanie is at all times, sometimes without her knowledge...creepy. Morelli has shown growth over the last few books and has really put his heart out there for Stephanie. He's also modified his behavior significantly for her since their first reunion in OFTM.
And I disagree with the comment that Stephanie is scared of commitment to Ranger as she's never expressed any interest in a commitment with him. All her thoughts on commitment have centered around Joe, the better man for a real, long-term relationship.
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Post by misslana on Nov 30, 2008 6:52:09 GMT -5
Oh my god I can't believe more people like Ranger than Morelli!! LOL i thought Morelli definitely would've had more votes... Darn.. Lol well yeah i freaking love Morelli and cant wait to read the last book in the series coz I bet Janet would get him to propose... or maybe having a wedding the last book. Well im hoping that anyway! Although, I wouldn't been too disappointed if Steph ended up with Ranger (sounds pretty impossible though)
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Post by meagan on Jul 18, 2009 9:23:26 GMT -5
I see Morelli as Bobby Cannavale and Ranger as Benjamin Bratt lol Both of which are pretty HOT I'd have to go with Ranger though.
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Post by kisssmylips on May 19, 2010 13:47:57 GMT -5
Wow I was thinking Benjamin Bratt for Ranger too but he might be a teeny bit too old..not sure.
I would absolutely pick Ranger! Thing with Joe and that whole off again on again....its just happens way way WAY too much! If things were really right with them then I think they wouldn't be breaking up so much! I also think that Ranger acts like he doesn't want a committed relationship because he wants to make sure that Stephanie is completely over Joe before he reveals his true feelings!
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Post by plumtastic on Sept 14, 2010 20:44:15 GMT -5
I Love them both but as a happy ever after I see Steph and Ranger and Joe as their friend.
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Post by bif2011 on Jan 30, 2012 17:11:23 GMT -5
I am in love with Morelli!!! i love ranger but Morelli is just yumm yumm.. i dont know what it is about it but i am team cupcake all the way!!! p.s i was really surprised how many ppl like ranger more!
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Post by bif2011 on Jan 30, 2012 17:14:52 GMT -5
I love Morelli !!! i really hope she ends up with him!! they are perfect togeather and just like mary lou says (i think) they belong togeather always have!!!! plus the Morelli is sooo sexy and someone you want to marry and start a family with !!! ranger is hot but hes just a good time!!! team cupcake all the way!!! =-)
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