Where there’s smoke there’s fire, and no one knows this better than New Jersey bounty hunter Stephanie Plum. Dead bodies are showing up in shallow graves on the empty construction lot of Vincent Plum Bail Bonds. No one is sure who the killer is, or why the victims have been offed, but what is clear is that Stephanie’s name is on the killer’s list. Short on time to find the murderer, Stephanie is also under pressure from family and friends to choose between her on-again-off-again boyfriend, Trenton cop Joe Morelli, and the bad boy in her life, security expert Ranger. Stephanie’s mom wants her to dump them both for a former high school football star who’s just returned to town. Stephanie’s sidekick, Lula, suggests a red-hot boudoir “bake-off.” And Joe’s old-world grandmother gives Stephanie “the eye,” which may mean that it’s time to get out of town. With a cold-blooded killer after her, a handful of hot men, and a capture list that includes a dancing bear and a senior citizen vampire, Stephanie’s life looks like it’s about to go up in smoke.
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"I just love Stephanie Plum and this 17th book was so hysterical. Morelli's grandmother puts a vordo curse on Stephanie which makes her much more interested in sex so you can imagine how she conducts herself with Morelli and Ranger! There is a guy in town that her mother and grandmother want her to date and bodies are piling up outside the office where Stephanie works. Lula gets her hair attacked by a rooster involved in a cockfight that Lula breaks up. So entertaining if you like Janet Evanovich, now I am moving onto 18!"
— bjneary (5 out of 5 stars)
“The intricate plot machinery of her comic capers is fueled by inventive twists.”
— New York Times“Chutzpah and sheer comic inventiveness.”
— Washington Post" Pure brain candy... a laugh out loud series! Bring it to the beach "
— Kerri, 2/19/2014" I've read all of Evanovish's books on Stephanie Plum, and I have to admit this one was quite entertaining. I'd been disappointed a little in the last two or three, but this one sang with humor. Enjoyed it immensely. Finally, Ranger rises to the top! LOL "
— C., 2/17/2014" Like a donut, sweet and fun and you know what you're getting though not much substance. Easy read. "
— Fleur, 1/25/2014" true to formula - silly fun. brain candy. "
— Debbiedoesdctoo, 1/25/2014" These books make me laugh out loud. You can help but love grandma, dream of Ranger, and feel sorry for her cars. "
— Lorraine, 1/21/2014" Evanovich needs to take a break. This was essentially about eating and sex, oh yeah, she did do a little work as a bail bondswoman, but not enough to create a plot. "
— Beth, 1/20/2014" Another wonderfully funny story about Stephanie Plum, a bounty hunter. Stephanie is faced with many problems. She has FTAs to apprehend. They always present a unique obstacle. Good thing for her, she usually ends up lucky. Stephanie has a mother who is constantly setting her up with men, even though she already can't decide between the men in her life. Lula and Grandma Mazur always get me laughing out loud. Morelli's Grandma Bella is fantastic. This is a wonderful read after a long day to destress. "
— Melissa, 1/19/2014" Not much new except a new man in the equation for Stephanie. Mooner and his Love Bus provides comic relief! :) "
— Jennifer, 1/15/2014" Wasn't one of the best. Wasn't Laugh out Loud funny either. Yet still worth reading. "
— Janet, 1/9/2014" Such fun to read! I recommend Janet Evanovich to everyone. "
— Joan, 1/2/2014" i think i'm done with this series... unless Janet decides magically to actually write a book where decisions get made and it doesn't follow the same ole script.... "
— Ecoyogini, 12/29/2013" Good ole' chick lit. Easy read with familiar characters. "
— Debbie, 12/16/2013" Absolutely hilarious. I laughted out loud through the whole book. I loved it! "
— Holly, 11/29/2013" These books (the entire series) are a very quick read, hilarious, enjoyable and actually made me laugh out loud while reading. "
— Kmeacott, 11/17/2013" Loved loved this one!! This one kept you guessing page by page. You never knew who was lurking in the parking lots. Great read!! "
— Michelle, 11/4/2013" Total fluff - lots of fun - not much has changed "
— Joanne, 11/1/2013" As always, HOT HOT HOT!! The story. The men. The story. The MEN! JE outdoes herself in this book. Can't wait to read more! "
— Vicki, 10/25/2013" Definitely a fan of the vordoo curse! "
— Rebecca, 9/13/2013" Janet Evanovich is always a good read when you just want to be entertained. Her characters are easily "pictured" and you always find yourself laughing. Even my 71 year old Dad likes to read her books and when I recommend them to friends, they just devour them! "
— Julie, 8/27/2013" Just as zany as ever. "
— J.q., 4/6/2013" 17 is my favorite so far. I loved the vordo! Can't wait to read 18 & 19!!! "
— Sunnie, 1/17/2013" FINALLY! This is how I would be if I were in the middle of Ranger & Morelli. Go, vordo, go! "
— Kimberly, 12/2/2012" Not my favorite of the series. I knew the killer by page 20! "
— Jessie, 10/19/2012" Just another Stephanie Plum adventure. Easy reading during lunch hour. "
— Sherry, 5/13/2012" Stephanie Plum, she grows tired. "
— Felicity, 1/25/2012" I laugh out loud at these books! It's like cotton candy for the brain; not challenging at all to read but totally enjoyable! "
— Marie, 1/3/2012" This series is always good for a laugh and some light reading! More adventures with Stephanie Plum. I am getting a little tired of her back & forth between the 2 men in her life, she used to be devoted to one man (Morelli) and now she's a loose woman. "
— Dixie, 12/26/2011" Another Stephanie Plum adventure. Never disappointed! "
— Paulette, 12/10/2011" definitely more Ranger & Stephanie in this one. But why'd it have to be as compelled by a spell? No resolution in the triangle. A better plot than recent volumes though. "
— Jo, 11/10/2011" I love these books, they are mostly fluff but they make me laugh. "
— Nadine/Dina, 8/10/2011" Really enjoyed this book, another fantastic read. Fast pace and enjoyable. I have loved these books from the start and they are still a great read. Couldn't put it down for long as I wanted to find out what happened. "
— Karolyn, 7/31/2011" Wish I could not bother with reading this series anymore because each book is getting more predictable & boring "
— Liza, 7/7/2011" The killer's identity was obvious fairly early on, but the motivation was a surprise. So there's that. "
— Katherine, 6/23/2011" There should be a contest for a drawing of the bus, and the winning mural should get painted on the roof of a NYC bus - as they do with other ads! "
— Jayne, 6/23/2011" i was really happy with this instalment. lots of laughs character growth "
— Nyimah, 6/23/2011" You have GOT to be kidding me!!!!! "
— Jimmie, 6/23/2011" The books are getting better, but I think it needs to wrap up. I figured out the bad guy pretty early on and I read very quick. "
— Timisnyder, 6/23/2011" So much more Ranger in this book, loved it. She still dragging it out over who she picks, but this book had me laughing hard. Next book comes out in November, I wonder if she will wrap up this series at 18 or go for 20. "
— Flower, 6/23/2011" I enjoy reading this series. There is always a good belly laugh or two. This book didn't disappoint. You know what you get with the Stephanie Plum series and this delivered. "
— Leslie, 6/23/2011" Another typical Plum book. I'm starting to think she'll never make up her mind about Ranger or Morelli. I think only 2 cars are lost this time and Lula always makes reading the book worth it. "
— Sara, 6/23/2011" I needed something light and fun so picked up the book. I've enjoyed the Stephanie Plum series before. This one is better than her last one of this series. Had some truly funny moments. Figured out the "who done it" very early which was disappointing. "
— Deborah, 6/23/2011" I love all of Evanovich's Plum series, but the last few weren't as great as the previous. This book is right back with the first books in comedy and suspense. "
— Samantha, 6/23/2011" The plot was predictable. The triangle is getting a little old- 17 books and you can't choose- perhaps Stephanie doesn't deserve either of them and after her actions and excuses in this one ,i would not want her if I were Joe. I still get some laughs so I had to give it a 3. "
— Toni, 6/23/2011" There were a couple good laugh out loud parts. I think this is one of the better ones in the series - especially later in the series. It's nice the next one comes out in six months instead of a year! "
— Holly, 6/23/2011Janet Evanovich is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Stephanie Plum novels, as well a dozen romance novels, the Alexandra Barnaby novels, and more. She is the winner of the New Jersey Romance Writers Golden Leaf Award and multiple Romantic Times awards, including for lifetime achievement. She is also a long-standing member of Romance Writers of America.
Lorelei King is an award-winning narrator and an actress of stage, film, and television. She also works extensively in radio, including award-winning voiceover work. She has narrated more than eighty audiobooks, earning eleven AudioFile Earphones Awards and twice winning the prestigious Audie Award for Best Narration.