#Janet Evanovich

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JOMPBPC September 1 TBR

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"From the look on your face, I'd say you know him."

I nodded. "Sold him a cannoli when I was in high school."

Connie grunted. "Honey, half of all the women in New Jersey have sold him their cannoli."

-One For The Money

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One for the Money by Janet Evanovich 3.5/5 ⭐️

This is definitely one of those guilty pleasure reads. The characters and situations they get into are just ridiculous lol. The characters are all pretty satirical New Jerseyan’s but I found myself laughing and enjoying the story a lot. If you’re looking for a cozy mystery series that’ll keep you entertained and laugh, but still has a bit of a gritty element, the Stephanie Plum series has it all!

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Dirty Thirty by Janet Evanovich

Thanks to my library, Libby app....and it's skip the line function...I finally got to read this.

Holy Cannoli! What an ending! She is a master at cliff hangers. I'm dying here...I want to know....

I think this is my favorite one yet. Great story plot. Mrs. Plum actually kicked butt, we need more of that. Lula is so awesome. Even Bob got involved, such an adorable doggy.

I finally got my Ranger fix. I admit I fantasize about him, especially after seeing the movie. Daniel Sunjata nailed it.🔥 Anyone else fantasize about a book character, or am I just weird?🤔😏

You all are going to either love or hate this ending, depending on your point of view. I love endings like that.

If you are a Stephanie Plum fan..... are you #teamRanger or #teamMorelli?

#teamRanger!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Ok, when is the next book coming out...🤔😏🖖

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Stephanie Plum by Janet Evanovich in Ten Big Ones

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BOOKS I READ IN 2023 → The Recovery Agent by Janet Evanovich

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Books with heroines ❤️

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Look Alive Twenty Five by Janet Evanovich Review

Plot

There's nothing like a good deli, and the Red River Deli in Trenton is one of the best. World-famous for its pastrami, cole slaw, and for its disappearing managers. Over the last month, three have vanished from the face of the earth, and the only clue in each case is one shoe that's been left behind. The police are baffled. Lula is convinced that it's a case of alien abduction. Whatever it is, they'd better figure out what's going on before they lose their new manager, Ms. Stephanie Plum.

Discussion

I'll admit, it's been a hot...10 years? Since I last read a Stephanie Plum mystery. I remembered a bit about what happened in previous novels, plus the core of Stephanie's character. I did adore Lula's shenanigans, especially when she hit someone with a frying pan.

However, I know her creativity with the sandwiches cost the deli a pretty profit- why didn't anyone put their foot down and tell her to stop wasting ingredients? Other than that, I loved her character.

Something that was new to me was the love triangle between Stephanie, Morelli, and Ranger. Like most characters caught in a love triangle, Stephanie finds herself at a crossroads- should she choose between detective, stable family man Morelli, or the overprotective, enticing, and private security badass Ranger? Personally, why not both for a change?? I'm just kidding...or am I?

Rating

3.5/5

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Game on is the twenty-eighth book in the Stephanie Plum series by Janet Evanovich. It is, however, the first I have read. The series has long been on my list to try, and this book does not disappoint. I was apprehensive about not starting with book 1, but I was able to enjoy this one regardless. It feels like it is likely a reliable series when you are in the mood for a pick-me-up adventure. 

Review for NetGalley.

[theredandwhitequeen]

Book 60 of the 50 book challenge. Going Rogue by Janet Evanovich. This is the 29th in the Stephanie Plum mysteries and it’s still a lot of fun. I really enjoyed the book. Stephanie is always a mess and certain parts are predictable but that’s why I love them.

[inlovewithquotes]

"You owe me!"

"Why do I owe you?"

"I caught your no good cousin."

"Yeah and in the process you burned down a funeral home, damaged thousands of dollars of government property."

"Well if you are going be picky about it....."

-Two For The Dough

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WWW Wednesday — 4 December 2024

Hello friends!! Welcome to this week’s WWW Wednesday — 4 December 2024!!  WWW Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Sam @ Taking on a World of Words, where you answer the three following questions: What did you recently finish? What are you currently reading? And, what do you think you’ll read next? Let’s see what I have been reading… (All images will link to Goodreads if you click on them.…

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The literal worst part of the latest Stephanie Plum novel is Herbert. Prove me wrong. I want someone to knock this guy's face through the back of his head.

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It Takes a Village: The Power of Community and Education in Kenya

Stephanie Swenseid always had a calling. As a child, Africa intrigued her, and she dreamed of one day making a difference. ✨ That dream became a reality in 2009 when she left her corporate career to pursue humanitarian work in Kenya. 💼→🌍

In this week’s Business Story of the Week, Stephanie shares her powerful journey from a corporate photographer to a full-time advocate for children’s education in rural Kenya. Her story is deeply inspiring and a reminder that it truly does “take a village.” 👪

The Journey Begins

Stephanie’s first trip to Kenya was a life-changing experience. Through her camera lens, she captured the raw beauty and immense challenges facing the local community. During this mission, she met Anne, a young girl who would become a pivotal part of her life. 📸✨

Anne, like many children in rural Kenya, faced an uphill battle to receive a basic education. School fees, uniforms, and supplies all cost money, which many families couldn’t afford. Stephanie decided to sponsor Anne, and their connection blossomed into something much deeper. 💞

A Life-Altering Bond

“I never expected to feel such a deep connection,” Stephanie recalls. “When Anne asked if she could call me ‘mother,’ it was like the universe had aligned.” The two formed an unbreakable bond, and through their relationship, Stephanie realized her purpose: to help children like Anne gain access to education. 🎓

Through her initiative, An and Me, Stephanie continues to support children in need of education. “We’re not just helping them learn; we’re giving them a future,” she says. 🌱

Where Is Anne Now?

Anne is now a mother herself and pursuing a career in healthcare. With Stephanie’s support, she has become the first in her family to finish high school and go to college. 🙌 Her story is one of resilience and proof that with the right support, dreams can become reality.

How Can You Help?

Feeling inspired by Stephanie’s story? Here’s how you can make a difference:

Donate to support school fees and educational supplies.

Sponsor a Child through An.org and help make education accessible.

Share the documentary It Takes a Village and raise awareness about the importance of education in rural areas.

Let’s come together as a global village and make a lasting impact. 🌍💡

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Genre: Fiction, Adult, Mystery, Humor

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

Content Warning: Ableism, Abortion            

Summary: **A Stephanie Plum “In Between the Numbers” Christmas novel**

It's five days before Christmas and things are not looking merry for Fugitive Apprehension Agent Stephanie Plum. She hasn't got a tree. She hasn't bought any presents. The malls are jam-packed with staggering shoppers. There's not a twinkle light anywhere to be seen in her apartment.

And there's a strange man in her kitchen.

Sure, this has happened to Stephanie Plum before. Strangers, weirdos, felons, creeps, and lunatics are always finding their way to her front door. But this guy is different. This guy is mysterious, sexy-and he has his own agenda. His name is Diesel and he is a man on a mission. And Diesel is unlike anyone Stephanie has ever met before in her life. The question is, what does he want with her? Can he help her find a little old toy maker who has skipped out on his bail right before Christmas? Can he survive the Plum family holiday dinner? Can he get Stephanie a tree that doesn't look like it was grown next to a nuclear power plant? These questions and more are keeping Stephanie awake at night. Not to mention the fact that she needs to find a bunch of nasty elves, her sister Valerie has a Christmas "surprise" for the Plums, her niece Mary Alice doesn't believe in Santa anymore, and Grandma Mazur has a new stud muffin. So bring out the plastic reindeer, strap on your jingle bells, and get ready to celebrate the holidays--Jersey style. In Janet Evanovich's Visions of Sugar Plums, the world of Plum has never been merrier!

*Opinions*

This is the first Between-the-Numbers novella for the Stephanie Plum series. While the main series does not take itself seriously, this novella takes the humor and suspension of disbelief to a whole new level. I like Evanovich’s humor (obviously as I am attempting to read the 30+ books in this series) but if you want a book that takes itself even a little bit seriously, please do not pick up this book. You will DNF it within the first fifteen pages. 

Visions of Sugar Plums follows Stephanie Plum, a better lucky than good bounty hunter, who is having a hard time finding her failure to appear and get into the Christmas Spirit. It doesn’t help that the FTA she is trying to hunt down is Sandy Claws and a mysterious man who might be an alien has just appeared in her kitchen stating he is there to get her into the Christmas Spirit. This mysterious man, who goes by Diesel, is also looking for someone and thinks that Stephanie will be able to help him find this individual, who might also be an alien. Soon, Stephanie is stressing about not having a single Christmas gift, being attacked by angry elves, helping her sister Valerie with a huge decision, and another one of her cars going up in flames. Unless Stephanie gets into the Christmas spirit quickly, the holiday season will crash and burn as well.

Personally, I really like the Between-the-Number novels because they are so unserious. Stephanie really doesn’t question a lot in these stories and invites the reader to do the same. Sure there are people with special powers that can pop into places and open locks magically. How is that any different than all the crazy things that happened in Stepahie’s life up to that point? There were a lot of nods to the series readers and I don’t think anyone who isn’t invested in the series would appreciate this novel. If you enjoy spending time with Stephanie and the people in her life, it is a quick, fun read. 3.5 star.