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Review of

One for the Money by Janet Evanovich

One for the Money
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Published: 2018-07-31
Discover where it all began—#1 New York Times bestselling author Janet Evanovich’s first “snappily written, fast-paced, and witty” (USA TODAY) novel in the beloved Stephanie Plum series featuring a feisty and funny heroine who “comes roaring in like a blast of very fresh air” (The Washington Post). Meet Stephanie Plum, a bounty hunter with attitude. In Stephanie’s opinion, toxic waste, rabid drivers, armed schizophrenics, and August heat, humidity, and hydrocarbons are all part of the great adventure of living in Jersey. She’s a product of the “burg,” a blue-collar pocket of Trenton where houses are attached and narrow, cars are American, windows are clean, and (God forbid you should be late) dinner is served at six. Out of work and out of money, Stephanie blackmails her bail-bondsman cousin Vinnie into giving her a try as an apprehension agent. Stephanie knows zilch about the job requirements, but she figures her new pal, el-primo bounty hunter Ranger, can teach her what it takes to catch a crook. Her first assignment: nail Joe Morelli, a former vice cop on the run from a charge of murder one. Morelli’s the inamorato who charmed Stephanie out of her virginity at age sixteen. There’s still powerful chemistry between them, so the chase should be interesting…and could also be extremely dangerous.

Get ready for a wild ride through the streets of Jersey with “One for the Money” by Janet Evanovich – a book that proves bounty hunting can be hilarious!

Meet Stephanie Plum, your new favorite disaster-prone bounty hunter who’s living proof that desperate times call for desperate measures… like blackmailing your sleazy cousin for a job! When this former lingerie buyer finds herself down on her luck, she decides to try her hand at catching criminals. What could possibly go wrong? (Spoiler alert: Everything. Everything could go wrong.)

Evanovich serves up a perfect cocktail of crime, mystery, romance, and comedy that goes down smoother than a shot of whiskey. The story moves faster than Stephanie can get herself into trouble (which is saying something), making it the perfect quick read for when you need a pick-me-up.

Speaking of trouble, enter Joe Morelli – the cop-turned-fugitive who happens to be the same guy who sweet-talked Stephanie out of her virginity behind the éclair case at the pastry shop when she was sixteen. Talk about awkward reunions! Now she’s trying to bring him in, but between their sizzling chemistry and her complete lack of bounty hunting skills, it’s hard to tell if she wants to cuff him or kiss him!

And let’s not forget Ranger, the mysterious bounty hunter who’s trying to show Stephanie the ropes. Between his expert guidance and her tendency to stumble into success, watching Stephanie learn the tricks of the trade is pure entertainment.

This book is like if your funniest friend decided to become a bounty hunter and documented every ridiculous mishap along the way. It’s got car chases, family drama, romantic tension, and enough laughs to make you snort your coffee through your nose. (Don’t say I didn’t warn you!)

So if you’re in the mood for a story that combines the thrill of crime-solving with the humor of a comedy special, grab “One for the Money.” Just maybe don’t read it in public unless you’re okay with people staring at you while you laugh out loud!


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