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Summary: To the Nines: A Ten!
Review: I am a recent convert to Janet Evanovich and read her previous 8 Stephanie Plum books in a span of about 4 months. Even though they were a scream and Stephanie and her budies never failed to amuse, I thought the last couple of books started to get a little trite. But with To the Nines, Janet AND Stephanie are at their peaks! Of course, we have the usual zany cast of characters including Stephanie, LuLu, Connie, Vinnie, Joe Morelli, Ranger, Grandmom Mazur and the rest. Add to that a very pregnant sister, a crazy webmaster, a trip to Las Vegas, a guy on a visa bond who vanishes, the usual love triangle, a fluffy dog and lots of dead bodies, and you have Evanovich at her best. I usually read mysteries because I find them interesting and like to learn something (Tony Hillerman comes to mind). But I read Evanovich solely for enjoyment--you will split your sides laughing and have tears rolling down your cheeks. They're that good!
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Summary: Stephanie is at it again...
Review: I am such a die hard Stephanie Plum fan that I'm already looking for the next novel before Janet gets back from the book tour for the most recent. She cannot write fast enough for me. That having been said, I must admit that while I love the Stephanie Plum novels and I won't stop reading them for one minute, I am starting to see the trouble coming. I mean, why, why, why, when people are being killed in front of Stephanie and she is getting notes threatening her life, would she think she DOESN'T need a Ranger-provided bodyguard? Why would she ever believe for one moment that she is safe? Anyhow, this book like the previous eight Stephanie Plum novels is easy to read, funny as heck, and has all the sexual tension between both Joe and Stephanie AND Ranger and Stephanie that we all look foward to. There is the mystery and the action. Lula is predictable as ever on a "diet," and Grandma Bella is creeping Stephanie out with her visions. And there is, of course, the bond-skipping freaks. But not one car blows up in this one, so I do wonder if Stephanie is losing her touch. Anyhow, I love Stephanie Plum and if you do too, then you probably don't care about the review. If you don't know Stephanie Plum, then where have you been???? Buy "One For The Money" and start reading for cryin' out loud!! You won't be able to stop, either. You'll be buying this one before you know it.
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Summary: Nine Time Lucky
Review: I adored the first four Stephanie Plum novels. Janet Evanovich's heroine was funny, plucky, and without a doubt the worst bounty-hunter who ever crossed the Delaware River. I absolutely loved the idea of a solidly working-class character who was reasonably smart but still incompetent. Stephanie not only can't bring in her bail jumpers, she can't even get through a novel without having several cars explode. The next four novels, however, seemed to be running on the first four's momentum. There are only so many times one can laugh at a sex-starved grandma who enjoys opening coffins at the funeral home. The feud with Joyce was getting tiresome, too. Stephanie's shtick was wearing. In _To the Nines_, Evanovich learned to drop what needed dropping yet keep what made Stephanie such fun to hang out with. Colleague Lula is trying yet another ridiculous diet, her family is coming apart at the seems as sister Valerie is about to deliver a baby out of wedlock, and the tension between Joe Morelli and the mysterious Ranger is cranked up as both trade off serving as Stephanie's bodyguards. And I'm thrilled with what Evanovich came up with to replace the ruined cars Stephanie used to go through. A fun read, with a thrilling chase scene at the end. While figuring out who the bad guy is was easier than usual, the strong characterizations and interesting plot turns make up for it. If you've gotten tired of this series, come back To The Nines.
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Summary: NINTH TIME IS A CHARM.....!!!!
Review: In this ninth tale in the crazy Plum series, Stephanie's on the hunt for Samuel Singh--Vinnie's first visa bond has gone AWOL, and Vinnie is losing his mind. At first, Stephanie thinks that the most frightening part of this case is Singh's soon-to-be mother-in-law (who wouldn't go missing?), but while investigating his disappearance Steph uncovers a cast of characters far more sinister. Soon she becomes a target, and it's up to the sexy Ranger and the equally yummy Morelli to protect her. This Plum tale takes the reader to Vegas in their hunt for Samuel Singh, with both Connie and Lula in tow...so Stephanie fans know that nothing but fun will follow!! Throw in the very pregnant Valerie and a horny Grandma Mazur, and Plum groupies know that this one cannot be missed.....!!!! DYB
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Summary: Another one and its packed full of fun
Review: Vinnie's newly publicized visa bond Samuel Singh has turned up missing. He now has two big Indian woman in his office and a bond that expires in a week or two. He sets both Ranger and Steph on the case. Stephanie is up for an adventure. This time she doesn't have car trouble but she puts a dent in the number of able bodied merry men of ranger. The heat is on when Valerie has her baby and Mr. Plum is ready to move out. But Stephanie saves the day giving Kloughn and her sis her apartment since she recently moved in with Joe again. This book is packed with laughs and tons of action. Its one of the best plum novels yet!
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Summary: Jersey Girl
Review: Stephanie Plum is a Jersey Girl to the core in this rollicking tale of, well, everything. Folks, suspend your disbelief for a while, sit back, and enjoy this hoot of a ride. From perps who grease themselves with Vaseline to give poor Stephanie the "slip" to questionable love interests that heat things up, this rollercoaster of a ride is pure entertainment from page one and into infinity. Janet Evanovich's reputation could have easily rested on the former books in this series, but now she's gone and done it---topped even those with the best one yet. Would also recommend another great read I've come across recently---equally good and funny: "The Bark of the Dogwood--a tour of southern homes and gardens." Great fun, these two!
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Summary: To the Nines is Great!
Review: This is a great book in the Stephanie Plum series! I must admit that I was getting a little jaded, and they didn't seem as funny anymore, but this book is wonderful! In it we see Stephanie at her fiestiest, and we get good doses of both Morelli and Ranger, as well as Lula. Also, we see the Jersey girl on the road (or air) to Las Vegas while she tries to capture a FTA. This book puts her in all kinds of danger, and she's up against a real nutcase this time. Even with Ranger's Merry Men as bodyguards, Stephanie finds herself in some pretty hairy situations. And you can laugh at her the whole time. There's a scene in the hospital when her sister is in labour that is sure to make you laugh outload. Great stuff!
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Summary: Better but not quite great
Review: I really love the Stephanie Plum novels, but I think that as the series grows they get less exciting. I think the first five are very good and I like the sixth, I was disappointed in the seventh and eigth books though. I think that To the Nines is more exciting than the last two and I thought it was a very fun read. I am very excited about Ten Big Ones, maybe the books will continue on the newly established upward streak
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Summary: Back on Track
Review: I was really disappointed with the last two books of the series, but this one was much better. No cars blowing up, no peeking in coffins, no food falling out of Dad's mouth. The culprit was pretty obvious, and I thought the search for Singh ended a bit too early, but all around, this was much more enjoyable than the series has been lately, and I'll look forward to 10.
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Summary: Very funny and addicting!!
Review: I LOVE all the Stephanie Plum novels. They have wonderful, funny, lovable and sexy characters. I have read all 9 of her novels from this series twice. I can't wait for #10 in June to come out. I have to say it's the best book I EVER read!!
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