491Familial Ties » by Wolfie393 John Shepard works in C-Sec with Garrus, but he also has a sister, Commander Jane Shepard. Garrus never even knew John had a sister. How will things change when they both join her in her fight against Saren? Starts in ME1 with plans to continue beyond. Strong base around Shepard (F) x Garrus, but will also include Shepard (M) x Tali. (As of Feb 2025, now updating every Friday)

473ME2: Getting up Again and Tales to Astonish » by axismundix After more than two years, John Shepard is resurrected to find a much changed galaxy. His crew is scattered to the winds, and he is in the hands of the terrorist organization Cerberus. And now is asked to do the impossible. Again. Meanwhile, Jane Shepard, given command of the Alliance Corsairs, is working behind the scenes to prepare for the imminent Reaper threat. Tali/Shepard Rom

33Unexpected Alliances » by ArtoosPlan Humans have been on the galactic scene for many years. Viewed down upon by many species, humanity has caught the attention of the quarians who have located and made contact with the Alliance Carrier SSV Einstein orbiting Mindoir. This meeting could create new alliances and will cause an earlier-than-intended meeting. There will be explicit sexual content.

4Normandy's First Rule » by Ugnas In the ever busy Normandy's mess room is one sticker. A sticker that stands now and forever, immaculate, never to be violated nor disrespected. In it, a rule, Normandy's most important rule. (Name still up to debate...)

6The Zorah Effect » by Knife Hand A Mass Effect retelling from Tali's perspective, with one major change. She knew Shepard when she was a child. AU obviously. Chapter 2 up.

54Mass Effect: Don't Go » by Viperhat John Shepard only had a few things he gave a damn about. His sister: Captain Jane Shepard. His best friend: Garrus Vakarian and his soft spot for Tali'Zorah. But all he could do was watch as they left him, one by one. Though the threat of the Reapers was still a problem and he would be damned if they won, not if he could help it... Even if he had to sell his soul to accomplish it.

52 Love between Engineers: The Start of a Journey » by OnlyCharly A human Alliance Commander in need of proving a Council Spectre has gone rogue is led to a quarian on her pilgrimage who may have just the proof he needs and, perhaps more. This is the beginning of the friendship-romance between Commander J. Shepard and Tali'Zorah nar Rayya as they chase the rogue Spectre Saren only to uncover a terrifying galaxy threat.

39 The Little Talks We Missed » by Fenix-Fether Falling in love is a slow process, influenced by the events and people around you. Mass Effect is such a big universe, that we don't get to spend much time seeing these relationships form. This is a "Missing Moments" type fic centered around John Shepard and Tali'Zorah vas Normandy, their budding romance, and how those aboard the Normandy work and live together through hell.

21A Tale of Two Shepards » by LordTomyh When the Prothean Beacon on Eden Prime explodes Commander Shepard wakes up to find a strange woman also in the medbay with him, and also calling herself Commander Shepard. MULTIVERSE CONFIRMED :D

8ascendance of a hero » by Ricky2173 Hero of the citadel, destroyer of the collectors, slayer of the reapers. Some of the many names used to describe commander Shepard. Follow his tale of war, love and loss as he ascends to become the greatest soldier the galaxy has ever seen. spanning pre- me1 to post me3. I don't own any of the material in this book all owned by Bioware or otherwise.