Watch out, world. Here comes 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 … clean, and (God forbid you should be late) dinner is served at six.
Now Stephanie’s all grown up and out on her own, living five miles from Mom and Dad’s, doing her best to sever the world’s longest umbilical cord. Her mother is a meddler, and her grandmother is a few cans short of a case.
Out of work and out of money, with her Miata repossessed and her refrigerator empty, 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, fearless 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 is also the irresistible macho pig who took Stephanie’s virginity at age sixteen and then wrote the details on the bathroom wall of Mario’s Sub Shop. There’s still powerful chemistry between these two, so the chase should be interesting.
It could also be extremely dangerous, especially when Stephanie encounters a heavyweight title contender who likes to play rough. Benito Ramirez is known for his brutality to women. At the very least, his obsession with Stephanie complicates her manhunt and brings terror and uncertainty into her life. At worst, it could lead to murder.
Witty, fresh, and full of surprises, One for the Money is among the most eagerly awaited crime novels of the season.
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This book had me reading the whole series. It’s always a good laugh.
First book of the series. I loved them all. Funny, laugh out loud.
This was the beginning of the Stephanie Plum series. Loved it. Great characters, action-packed, and funny!
Entertaining read. Funny dialogue.
Number one in a long line of too funny books. I can’t get enough of Stephanie Plum. Grandma Mazur has me in stitches.
You can’t go wrong with any of the numbered series written by this author. She has interesting, quirky characters in humorous situations that finally resolve into the main characters catching the bad guys in spite of themselves. I’ve read most of the series and thoroughly enjoyed each one.
Light hearted with a touch of comedy.
Even more entertaining if you listen to the audio version of this book.
This is the start of the series, and the absolute best one! Grandma is the best character.
Hysterically funny! Love grandma!
Be ready to laugh out loud! Love the characters in this series!
This Book Started me on another series I couldn’t put down!!! You won’t be able to put it down either….
This was the book that started it all! There were moments in this book that I laughed until I thought I would pee myself. I have read all the books in this series. Whenever I need a good laugh, Evanovich is a good place to turn.
Fun, light read. I love all of Janet Evanovich’s books!
The start of a great series! Funny and likable characters
a great Jersey read
Great start to a great series. Many have come after but there is only one Stephanie and her side-kick Lula.
Love the book
I cannot tell you how many times I have cried laughing while reading her books. They are hysterical – like watching a slap-stick movie. I was reading one in the airport and when they called my boarding group number, a lady across from me said that must be a really good book, you look like you are really enjoying it.
I love Stephanie Plum! This a laugh out loud read!