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Summary: Fun read
Review: Looking for some fun, mindless escape - this is it. It's a great vacation book.
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Summary: Morelli Makes His Move
Review: In One for the Money, Stephanie Plum becomes a bounty hunter charged with bringing in Joe Morelli, a cop who is charged with killing an unarmed man. The two had a history, from Joe teaching her choo-choo between her legs when she was six, later on the bakery floor when she was sixteen, and finally when she broke his leg by running over him when he didn't call again and told the whole town about their exploits. In Two for the Dough (the second book in the series), Stephanie is after Kenny Mancuso, a relative of Morelli's and Morelli is everywhere. Before the book is over, he makes his move. And the results will keep you laughing for days! In addition to the wacky romance, naturally there's a mystery, lots of bad guys, and great action. Stephanie is still good at finding the missing felon, but like in One for the Money, she can't seem to apprehend him. She's better armed this time, but it doesn't help her with Mancuso. Her Grandmother Mazur becomes her sidekick, because the search for Mancuso turns out to be connected to mortuaries as 24 caskets turn up missing. Grandmother Mazur hasn't missed a viewing in years, so this is right up her alley. Somehow, these wandering caskets are also connected to Mancuso's shooting of his best friend, and missing munitions from an Army base where Mancuso was stationed. The missing munitions are being used to kill cops all over New Jersey. Janet Evanovich is able to draw humor from the most unlikely places, such as animal droppings and death. This book has more mortuary humor in it than all other books combined that I have read in my life. You'll find out what the stylish Jersey girl turned bounty hunter was wearing in 1996, and the best ways to track down a missing felon. In the meantime, you'll have more laughs than in most comedies. While you're filling your day with chuckles from Trenton's burg, you should think about the possibilities of improving your relationships with those you have known for a long time. A good way to start is by improving the way you communicate with these people. You may find that they change the way they communicate with you, as a result. As you think about that, notice how much of the relationships in the book are less than perfect because people haven't worked on improving them. Enjoy your improved relationships! If you'd like some ideas, see Relationship Rescue.
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Summary: This book caused me pain!
Review: Although this book has a great plot, fair play clues to who dun what, and quirky characters galore, it almost did me in. Unfortunately, I read it while recovering from major abdominal surgery and the fire escape saga, followed by the sick dog sequence had me laughing so hard that I literally had to have a shot of morphine...because I laughed until tears ran down my face, the nurse never questioned my pain. The author should print a warning!
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Summary: The Pip is back!
Review: Oh, that Stephanie Plum! What a pip.
Our favorite Jersey bounty-hunter is back for another round of mishaps and mayhem. She's driving a 1953 powder-blue Buick, dressed to kill--well, sort of; if looks could kill, her standard garb of Doc Martens, jeans, flannel shirt, and bad-or-worse big hair would definitely do someone in. And she's armed with stun gun, flashlight, cuffs, nerve gas, and .38 caliber Smith and Wesson (OK, so she usually leaves it at home in her brown bear cookie jar, and when she does remember to bring it, she sometimes forgets the bullets). Steph's on the trail of stolen caskets, a new skip (who happens to be related to he first skip and first squeeze), and the occasional home-cooked meal. Along the way, she picks up a roomate, her hamster has a close encounter with a housecat, and she starts receiving embalmed body parts from an anonymous enemy. Stephanie's also got a couple of new "associates": Lula, a former lady-of-the-evening (and afternoon, and morning), and Grandma Mazur, her overimaginative, independent, and slightly screwy grandmother. Stephanie's not above using Grandma as a cover when she makes the rounds of Trenton's funeral homes in search of leads on her latest FTA. Too bad Grandma Mazur keeps having those unfortunate accidents with the corpses. Between beginner's luck (not all of it good), a lot of late-night detective movies, her mentor Ranger, and an elaborate network of relatives and childhood friends with connections (the DMV, the phone company, the police dept.), Steph is actually getting better at this bond-apprehension business. Now, if only she was so fortunate with her cars and romances....
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Summary: Wonderful read
Review: Having read all of Evanovich's books, would just like to say how good they are. I found myself laughing out loud, something I never do and went back and read all of her six books. She is great.
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Summary: Plum Funny!
Review: Janet Evanovich is a comic novelist disguised in mystery writer's clothes. She's out to do for New Jersey what Carl Hiassen has done for South Florida, and succeeds remarkably well. Not much of a plot here, but it's not really needed. Stephanie Plum, the world's most inept bounty hunter, is on the trail of a bail jumping nut case who has stolen guns from the army to sell to Central America. She is joined by a cast of endearingly screwy friends and relatives. Funeral home groupie, Grandma Mazur, is a great character. She does a hilarious "Dirty Harriet" imitation as she comes to Stephanie's aid in a face-off with the villian. Stray body parts abound. Sexual tension is rampant. Fashion is victimized. If you like a good laugh along with your mystery, this is for you. If you prefer your crime fighters to play it straight, you might want to look elsewhere.
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Summary: Cannot get enough of her writing
Review: Janet Evanovich is definitely one of the wittiest authors I have ever read. Stephanie Plum is so down-to-earth and easy to identify with that I feel like I am reading about an old friend. The book has just the right balance between mystery, romance, and excitement. I loved it.
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Summary: Fantastic reading
Review: This book was so great I couldn't put it down, the tension between Stephanie and Joe Morelli is unbearable. I will keep reading these until they finally hook up. The suspension and the heart wrenching acts she does keeps me reading and reading, I just cant put them down. I would recommend these to everyone that I know who are bookworms.
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Summary: Another excellent book by Janet
Review: I just love these books by Janet Evanovich, they are brilliant! I found this better than Four to Score as there was more to the plot not just what Stephanie wore or ate. The characters are wonderful esp Grandma Mazur. If you want time out from serious crime fiction, but still enjoy reading it & you want some humour, then these books are for you. I have already ordered Hot Six & I can't to get it!
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Summary: Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha
Review: Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha. That gramda Mazur.
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