Hot Six

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Summary: worth the wait
Review: I came upon Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum mysteries a few months ago, so I have not been waiting as long as some of her fans, but I still eagerly awaited this book and was not at all disappointed. Ms Evanovich manages to produce as many laughs in this installment as in any of her previous works and the romantic involvements of Stephanie, Joe and Ranger seem as true and as engaging as ever. I laughed out loud several time while reading this book and that is unusual for me. Despite having read all the automotive pyrotechnics involved in the previous five books, I still laughed myself silly at the way in poor Mtichell and Habib become "car-less" in this story. I have to commend Ms Evanovich for keeping this convention, and this entire series, fresh. I am now worried that I may have to wait an entire year to find out what Stephanie does next. I only hope that Ms Evanovich can find a way to weave all of the wonderful supporting players from the previous stories into her next book. I am wondering what Sally Sweet is doing now. And Briggs? I would recommend this series to anyone who appreciates a good laugh disguised as a mystery and to anyone who, like myself, enjoys a story with a strong sense of place. I have not spent much time in New Jersey, but I feel as though I know Trenton because I have seen it through Stephanie's eyes. If you have not yet read any of Janet Evanovich's work, I would suggest you start with One For The Money and have a great time working your way to this book.

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Summary: Stephanie is PLUM fantastic!
Review: I've been looking forward to this release since I finished "High Five" and it proved to be just the pick-me-up I needed. Laughter truely is "the best medicine" and Stephanie's escapades with Lula, Ranger, Morelli, Grandma and now, Bob the dog got my endorphines flowing with all the laughter I experienced. Of course, I got a few stares from strangers who passed me while I was laughing but who cares, it was a wonderful book and I'm going to re-read books 3 through 5 (I read 1 & 2 again earlier in the year).

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Summary: Fast and Fun...
Review: If you are looking for an easy read that is chock full of fun, this is the book for you. I don't think Janet Evanovich could write a bad book if she tried. There's a bit of something for everyone - just the right touch of suspense, and chock full of humor! I can't think of another author who has the ability to make me laugh out loud like she does. While I would highly recommend you read all the books in the Stephanie Plum series, it is not necessary to do so to enjoy this great book! Happy Reading!

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Summary: Hot Six
Review: Antony/Cleopatra , Romeo/Juliet , Rhett/Scarlett and Plum/Morelli ... the world's great lovers .. but Plum/Morelli kept me laughing 'til the last page . It's a keeper !

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Summary: Consider yourself 'Plum Lucky' to read this book!
Review: For all those fans who have followed bounty-hunter Stephanie Plum's haphazard adventures, 'Hot Six' is well worth the wait. Those looking for a funny and exiting read will also be fulfilled. Stephanie runs through the book in a comedy of errors; plagued by a killer zit, Pakistani hitmen and her near senile Grandma Mazur. Ranger, Stephanie's mentor and sometime partner (not to mention object of her lust) has Failed To Appear to court. To make matters worse, he was caught on security camera leaving a building that was soon after torched, and contained one very dead gangster's son. Stephanie tries to help him stay on top of the law (and is dangerously near to ending up underneath him) as well as dealing with a new room-mate (her Grandma), a new furry friend, a boyfriend so hot that he's almost melting, and a plethora of dangerous but amusing FTAs. The gang from Vinnie's Bond Agency are all there, Lula, Connie and even the repulsive Joyce Barnhardt. It has been interesting to follow the character growth of (especially) Stephanie and Joe Morelli. We find this here as Stephanie gets a little more hardcore and Joe shows one or two emotions. This book slots in perfectly with the continuing Plum Saga, Evanovich proves that sequels can still be rivoting and quality material. And as for the end...... well all I can tell you is that Evanovich throws in another surprise, and leaves me waiting on the edge of my seat for the next book! Read it for yourself!

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Summary: Hot Six leaves you begging for more
Review: I discovered Evanovich's Stephanie Plum series the last week of May 2000. Books one through five were finished by June 10, 2000. Hot Six was released June 20th, and I finished it on June 22d. Look, I have a life, honest. Mystery books come in and go out of my bookshelf. This series is here to stay. In Hot Six Evanovich continues to satisfy the demands of this picky reader. Stephanie Plum, still-learning bounty hunter from the burg of Trenton NJ finds herself in the middle of it again, with favorite characters present and driving poor Stephanie nuts: Grandma Mazur, the gang at Vinne's bond office, the ever elusive Ranger, and of course everyone's favorite handsome rouge cop, Joe Morelli. Not just more of the same though. Evanovich adds new colorful characters to her well-developed cast, folks I hope we'll see again. The book jacket tells you about the story. Let me tell you why you should read it. This book, like the rest in the series, is fast-paced and full of humor, from the tried and true characters, to the new and often nutty characters. So many mystery books have "downtime", where we leap into the next day or skip over how we get some information, and forget the drugery of meals. Hot Six if full of detail, and the belly laughs come from the detail. Hot Six takes you all the way, showing you the day in and out, with all the guffaws. It draws its humor during "down" times in the case - the surveillance, the what-is-going-on-in-the-world-while-the-main-chase-is-on. Evanovich has a true talent for efficiently developing her characters into lively personable and oh so funny people that could, but thank goodness some don't, live next door. All this, while still developing a main plot engine that drives the story ahead at an impossible-to-put-down pace. I laughed out loud throughout this entire book. I've read some good mysteries. This series is the best, and Hot Six has lived up to this reader's expectaions and anticiapations.

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Summary: Best Yet For Evanovitch
Review: I read this one and I think it is the best one yet. Read some of it to my 8 year old and we were both howling about Bob. If you liked any of Stephanie Plums adventures, you will love this one.

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Summary: Janet Evanovich does it again !
Review: Stephanie Plum is back and hip deep trouble. Ranger's on the run and wanted for murder, and trusts in Stephanie's less than polished skills to help. Morelli is acually on his side too, making Stephanie's love life quite a bit more complicated. And all of this while Grandma Mazur has moved in. Oh, and she gets a dog. Evanovich's fast paced style and laugh out loud humor makes this a great book- the sexiest Sephanie Plum yet. I can't wait for the next one!

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Summary: The funniest Stephanie Plum novel yet!
Review: This is Janet Evanovich's funniest Stephanie Plum novel yet. Ranger, Stephanie's mentor and fellow bounty hunter, is FTA and suspected of murdering black market gun runner Homer Ramos. Janet Evanovich narrates a hysterical and gripping story--I couldn't put it down!

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Summary: Hot Six Sizzles
Review: Evanovich has done it again -I read this book in less than 24 hours (and did not cut work to do so!)I laughed out loud -Plum's new friends are weider and crazier than any introduced to date, but Bob the dog takes the cake (literally!). The scene in which Bob rescues himself is Evanovich at her most brilliant! A great beach or vacation book - if you can put off reading it that long. After the cliff hanger ending of the previous book, I couldn't wait to get my nose into this -and Evanovich leaves us hanging at the end of Hot Six. Groan -How fast can you write, Janet?