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The book was written about 15 years ago and definitely felt dated in many ways, especially in regards to "fashion" - spandex shorts, big hair, hoop earrings and all that. I've been seeing Evanovich books for years and not even once was I compelled to give them another look or find out if they were worth my time. I kind of regret it now.This 1st book in the series about a female bounty hunter set in New Jersey ethnic neighborhood was quite a pleasure to read. But the humor remained fresh, Plum/Morelli dynamic duo was a lot of fun to follow, and the mystery involving Hispanic and Italian gangsters, prostitutes, a crazy boxer and drugs was an original one.I am not rushing into reading the 2nd book in the series, mostly because I don't want to overdose on them and also there is no rush for me to get caught up on this series, there is like a million books in it. But I will definitely check the next book out whenever I am in a mood for a fast-paced funny mystery.
This author was recommended to me, and I was not disappointed. She's created a main character that I can identify with, an exciting plot line with a lot of humor, and left me wanting more. I'm soon going to order the next book in the series.
She's got moldy cheese and a stale loaf of bread in the fridge and she has hawked most of her furniture and major appliances to pay the rent and procure a P.O.S Nova. She may have clipped him in the leg with her dad's Buick three years later, but thoughts of Morelli still rankle. Stephanie Plum has hit some hard times. In a stroke of dumb luck, or perhaps, an evil twist of fate, Stephanie lands a job at her uncle Vinnie's bonding company as a bounty hunter. Great way to spend a Sunday. Stephanie doubts things could get much worse. When Stephanie is informed about an FTA worth 10 grand, Stephanie is all over it, until she discovers the FTA is none other than Joe Morelli, Stephanie's childhood nemesis, who taught her how to play train at the age of six and deflowered her behind an éclair case 10 years later.
Stephanie isn't brilliant, but she certainly isn't dumb, more hilarious because of her dumb luck than snide humor, she's a pretty endearing heroine. She's lost her job as a buyer of cheap lingerie, fallen behind on her bills and has had her beloved car repossessed. What follows is an amusing, entertaining and at times, pretty sexy man hunt. She's about to be proven wrong. It's Stephanie's duty to bring in FTA's in exchange for 10% of the bond. I enjoyed the time spent with One for the Money and find myself wanting to dive in to book two as soon as possible.
loved it. i actually laughed out loud this book is more than worth the read.
I really enjoyed this book. Well written, good characters, funny good plot. I did know who the villain was early on but that didn't take away the pleasure from the book. I hate mysteries that are impossible to figure out even after you read the book.
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