Rating: 
Summary: A Major Disappointment
Review: I have always looked forward to the next Stephanie Plum book by
Janet Evanovich, so I was very happy when I saw this book and
bought it. When I realized it wasn't a Stephanie Plum mystery,
I thought it still would probably be good since it's written by
Evanovich. Wrong! I found it dull, with little humor, and
quite boring. The characters were flat and the dialog was
terrible. I devoutly hope that Ms. Evanovich will treat us to
another Stephanie book soon. I don't plan to buy any other book
written by her unless it's a "Plum," always outrageous and
hilarious.
Rating: 
Summary: Full House
Review: I'm a big Evanovich fan. However., I consider her latest book incredibly insulting to her millions of fans. From the beginning I kept reading and stopped at page 132 because I couldn't take it anymore. The plot was weak, and the characters garnered no sympathy from me. I've read Janet's early romance and for the most part liked them. This one however left me frustrated. I still have hopes for her upcoming books.
Rating:
Summary: I wish I hadn't bought it.
Review: I'm a long time fan of Evanovich and I've read one of her romance novels before. It wasn't bad, so I grabbed Full House as soon as I saw it.
It was pretty dire.
I don't know what happened but it was like a reflection in a fun house mirror; all the elements of the Plum series were there but distorted.
It probably didn't help that the heroine was 38 with two kids. So am I and reality kept creeping in. Where's the millionaire who's mad for me because I can bake cookies?
The secondary characters were oddball, yes, but not in the least bit interesting. The spark between the two main characters wasn't there. Ranger had me drooling, this hero couldn't do that if I were biting into a lemon as I read.
And the villain? Can we spell 'obvious'?
I really felt cheated of my money. I should have got it from the library.
Rating: 
Summary: Not a Plum,but quite good!
Review: This is not a new Stephanie Plum book,but an old Evanovich novel (first published in 1989,I think) that has been re-printed.It has many of the trademarks of a typical Evanovich novel:the humour,the rich cast of supporting characters etc.Like in her Plum books,you grow to like and care about the characters.However
this is more of a straight forward romance novel;there is a mystery,but it takes the backseat in this story.Nick and Billie are wonderful characters,and "Full House" makes an engaging and sweet romance.If you need a book to relax and enjoy for a few hours,This book is highly recommended.
Rating:
Summary: Don't even bother
Review: I love Janet Evanovich and was very excited when I heard she was coming out with a new book so I wouldn't have to wait until next June to get a fix (even if it wasn't a Stephanie Plum book). Well, this book didn't help.It is so obvious that it is from her Harlequin days it isn't even funny. I'm halfway through and I'm not sure how I got there. I dread picking it up, I can't wait to put it back down. I was going to force myself to finish, just in case it got better, but I don't think I want to waste my time anymore than I already have. If you are desparate to get a Janet fix, get one of the old Plum books, but if you absolutely must read this book, then get it from the library and don't waste your money. It's not worth it.
Rating:
Summary: amusing romantic suspense
Review: His current class consists of seven students, but one of them stands out for polo instructor Nicholas Kaharchek. It is not that Billie Pearce is extraordinary in any sense except that she does not belong near a horse let alone a polo field. His thoughts prove prophetic when her horse steps on her foot. Nick takes the injured pupil to the hospital. To his chagrin, Nick is attracted to Billie, a divorcé with two children currently on vacation with their father. She likes him too and offers the use of her presently empty nest home for his lunatic cousin Deedee to stay. He jumps at the offer, but wonders where the attached strings are even as he falls in love with the one student who flunked polo 101. Though readers will not pull out a plum, fans of amusing romantic suspense will enjoy the remake of FULL HOUSE by Janet Evanovich with the help of Charlotte Hughes. The story line never takes itself seriously as the antics of Billie and the support cast leaves a bemused and bewildered Nicholas wondering who is in the asylum if the folks he cherishes roam the streets? Harriet Klausner
Rating:
Summary: Perfectly Dreadful
Review: I was sooooo excited when I saw this book in the store, as I love Janet Evanovich. What a disappointment! It is nothing but a junkie romance. To be honest, I only read 50 pages and had to put it down. It was so awful I couldn't see wasting another minute on it. Don't waste your time or money on this one.
Rating:
Summary: Not up to par, but good for its time
Review: I bought this with reservations, loving Plum as I do, and had to struggle to finish it. The difference in writing style is marked. It's a sweet story, but nothing special, or maybe I've just been ruined by Stephanie Plum. Please, Ms Evanovich, go back to Jersy!
Rating:
Summary: Very Disappointed!
Review: I was so disappointed by this book! I know it was originally
written in 1989, but I really expected something much better since it was supposed to have been re-written to be bigger and
better. I skimmed through alot of it. The characters and storyline were totally unbelievable and the romance and proposal happened way too fast. First Billie is supposed to be this strong, smart single mom, next thing you know she is marrying someone she met 2 weeks ago...Unfortunately this book is another case of a newly popular author putting out a not very good book to cash in on recent popularity. I'm surprised Janet Evanovich would get on the "Put Out Anything to Make Money" bandwagon, but
the proof she did is Full House. Stick with the Plum books, which are truly awesome, this one is so disappointing to Stephanie/Janet fans it's heartbreaking!
Rating:
Summary: Billie is no Stephanie
Review: This book is supposed to be for fans of the Stephanie Plum series. Don't waste your money, it's nothing like Janet Evanovich's newer books.
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