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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I love the Stephanie Plum series, it makes me laugh! I hear the Jersey accent in my head as I read her books.
Janet Evanovich is one of my favorite authors. I have all her books and look forward to seeing a new book announced. I preorder all her books as soon as I see them. I would recommend all Janet’s books. I like to go back and reread her books when I can’t find something new to read. Definitely a double thumbs up.
Cannot put her books down !
Enjoyed reading all of her books.
I love this series.
Pee your pants funny
Must read if you plan to read the next 24 in the series. I read after surgery.. Great light reading. LOL. !!!
The entire series is great
I found myself laughing out loud when reading this. Do not gage it on the movie, it was horrible. The book is sooo much better.
Absolutely love Stephanie Plum and her adventurous life. Highly recommend this book and the others in the series for anyone who wants to laugh out loud while they are reading.
Who doesn’t like Stephanie Plum and her dsyfunctional life?
This is the debut of Stephanie Plum. It’s a wonderful read and really funny. You will be hooked on the entire series!
You will find just about every nuance of Jersey Humor on Evanovich’s pages, in all of these numbered books.
This book is a fun read. The characters are a hoot.
Great start to a fun to read series. Interesting character who solves a variety of crime related mysteries. Easy to read, a great break from a busy work week!
Funny, unpredictable, one of the best books I have ever read.
Great book
This is the first book in a wonderful series – full of great characters and funny actions leading to the solving of a mystery.
This was her first and it made me laugh a lot so read more of her books.
Janet Evanovich always satisfies. Her characters are quirky, LOL. Very entertaining. I want to read all of her books.