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Summary: Stephanie is quite the character
Review: Stephanie Plum is flat broke and just lost pretty much everything to her and is looking to make some quick money. so she turns to her cousin Vinnie who is a bounty hunter. She knows that this could be fast money for her. She is out to catch Joe Morelli who is skipping his bail. Stephanie has know Joe for a while and would be nothing but happy to catch him and put him jail. But along the way in find Joe she finds herself in a lot of trouble and also manages to cause some trouble. Stephanie is bold woman who will get what she wants even it means getting herself into trouble but always manages to get out of it. Her frienships with the people in the book are wonderful. I can't wait to read more about Stephanie Plum and her adventures as a bounty hunter.
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Summary: Plum Fun!!
Review: I didn't know what I was getting into when I picked up this book. I always thought I was above reading crime novels, but this book has changed my reading habits. It's flat-out funny! In addition to being so entertaining, it's got lively characters and a good plot (bonus!). But don't stop here. I've read 3 more in Evanovich's Plum series and look forward to enjoying the rest. Even the sexy parts are fun without being sappy. I'm beginning to wonder how other writers can take themselves so seriously.
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Summary: Makes you wanna visit Trenton.....maybe
Review: The characterisation is perfect. Janet Evanovich (JE) doesnt turn her heroine into an expert bond agent in 20 pages or less. Stephanie Plum doesn't run around with guns blazing a la Dirty Harry from the word go. She's new in the bounty hunter job and it shows. She makes mistakes. Dumb ones too. Even better, she's willing to admit it. And that makes the story even more alluring. Seldom do we read of a protagonist who is not already an expert in his or her field. Of course JE has the luxury of a series to groom Ms. Plum and 'ONE FOR THE MONEY' is the best debut I've read for a long time and the best place to start the series (obviously, since its the first book...duhh). This way the reader can witness Stephanie's evolution from ditzy deadbeat to experienced agent as the series progresses. The fugitive she has to apprehend used to be the kid who took away her virginity when she was 16. Now Joe Morelli's a cop on the run, wanted for shooting an unarmed man. Her search for him quickly turns into an investigation into whether or not he shot a man and why. The book alternates between funny and scary. The funny part is when she has to go to dinner at her parents' in the "burg". Her grandma is just hilarious (she's even funnier in subsequent books). Watch out for the scene involving Grandma Mazur, a loaded gun and a roast chicken. If you dont laugh after reading that, you have no soul. The scary part is when she is stalked by a crazed boxer named Benito Ramirez. Benito likes to hurt women and he wants to hurt Stephanie the most. The gruesome scenes are when Benito tortures (and rapes?) a woman and forces Stephanie to listen and when he beats up Lula the prostitute because he saw her talking to Stephanie. This balance of light hearted and tense scenes make for a cracking read. Veteran bond agent Ranger, Vinnie the bail bondsman, his secretary Connie, Stephanie's parents and her grandma Mazur make up a great supporting cast and contribute even more to a wonderful series debut. Click on the "Add to shopping basket" button now.
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Summary: A funny, good book
Review: After reading One for the Money, I couldn't wait for another Sephanie Plum story...I've read then all now and anxiously waiting for the 8th book. Good, relaxing, funny reading for the hour before bedtime.
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Summary: This girl is it!
Review: With all of Stephanie Plum's misadventures, you begin to think that she just isn't going to make it. Janet Evanovich proves us wrong! She has developed this character with such depth that you feel she could be the bumbling idiot next door who always makes it! Seriously, Stephanie Plum is one of the most lovable female "heroines" I've ever had the pleasure to encounter. Evanovich deserves praise for her ability to up the ante with characterizations that make you scream!
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Summary: I laughed out loud!!!!
Review: Stephanie Plum is the type of high spirited, funny, and smart women that you'd love to have as a best friend! You just know that you'd always have fun hanging out with this Jersey girl! When Stephanie finds herself unemployeed and after she's liquidated all of her furnature she turns to "Cousin Vinnie" for a job as a bounty hunter. Even with no experience in the art of chasing down criminals she soon finds herself carrying a gun that she's afraid to use. No only that,but she finds herself in situations where she needs to protect herself. With a crazy stalker harassing her and the need to for her to rake in some cash by bringing a murderer in, the storie takes a more serious twist and I found myself unable to put it down. Kudos to you Janet Evanovich! You wrote a very refreshing hit and I can't wait to read the others! Very funny, yet suspensful! This one gets a rare 5 stars from this girl!!!!
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Summary: Laugh-out-loud funny, really solid writing
Review: The first book I read by Janet Evanovich was _Hot Six_, in which I fell in love with all of the characters, and vowed to read the entire series. The first book in that series, _One for the Money_, didn't disappoint. Stephanie Plum is someone that nearly any woman can easily relate to, thanks to Evanovich's singular ability to make her characters incredibly human. On nearly every page, there is something to make the reader chuckle in appreciation and self-recognition, and the belly laughs are liberally sprinkled in as well. The wit and humor aren't the only draws to this book, as they were with Dave Barry's _Big Trouble_; Evanovich has a good plot, and she develops it well, cultivating suspense and curiosity throughout the story. As Plum learns How to Be a Bounty Hunter while chasing after a cop charged with murder, she develops very believable relationships with her partner, Ranger, the cop she's chasing, Morelli, and sundry other people throughout the book. We follow her as she's chased by a sociopathic champion boxer, lives through really bad financial times, rummages for the keys to the car she's "comandeered" from Morelli after he throws them into a dumpster, deals with her overly-protective mother, and suffers through numerous embarrassing situations that rarely feel too contrived. A thoroughly enjoyable and quick read that'll keep you turning the pages. Evanovich writes the way I truly wish I could, and I look forward to the rest of the series.
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Summary: Hilarious
Review: I've read more books than I could ever count, and no book has made me laugh more and harder than this series by Evanovich. I actually fell off my bed laughing. The main character, Stephanie Plum, is someone everyone can relate to. She is quirky, clumsy, how-many-more-cars-can-I-go-though, man-(oops, men-) problems, just-lost-my-job-now-I've-got-to-get-help-from-my-family type of person. And talk about crazy family. Trust me, you'll love them. She also has a wonderful website....
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Summary: Fun With a Twist
Review: I loved it! This series was recommended to me by an online book buddy as fun with a twist. I must say I was not disappointed. Stephanie Plum, Bounty hunter extrodinaire has to live every single girl's nightmare; no job, no food, no furniture and soon no apartment. What is a gal to do? Enter cousin Vinnie, bail bondsmen. Stephanie figures this could be easy cash until she gets her life back in order. How wrong can she be! The ensuing story is filled with twists and turns and more than just a little humor. I look forward to the rest of this series and would highly recommend it to readers looking for something just a little bit different.
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Summary: One for the Money
Review: I just finished reading this great book. I found myself laughing out loud so many times. I read often and cannot even tell you the last time I enjoyed a book as much as this one. The sheer determination of the books main character, Stephanie Plum and the troubles she finds herself in are truly histerical. If you can use a good laugh, this one is for you.
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