How not to love a book by Janet Evanovich
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How not to love a book by Janet Evanovich?
Rhetorical question really. I love the book; I always have a good laugh.
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I'm a fan of Janet Evanovich & didn't realize until the book came that it was by Stephanie Evanovich. However, I wasn't disappointed. I found it to be a great & inspirational read. Will be checking out more books by Stephanie.
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Loved the book.  I had no doubt I would.  If you love a good laugh Janet is a great read.
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I picked this book up about 3:30 this morning and finished it later today.  It is a good read. Kept me reading when I should have been sleeping.  But laughter and adventure are a good thing on any night.
Lots of fun with Stephanie and the gang.  I've read all the # of this series and all the other Evanovich books (should I say how long she's been writing & I reading?)
Buy it, you'll like it.
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This was a very entertaining and funny read. Janet Evanovich has a wonderfully witty writing style that gives Stephanie Plum a sassy but also honest voice. Divorcee and jobless Stephanie has been selling off her furniture and appliances to keep from having to move back in with her parents. She is stubborn to the core and a little nave, which is in part how she ends up as a bounty hunter chasing down her ex-fling Joe Morelli.

The whole book is filled with colorful and engaging characters. Grandma Mazur in particular was an awesome character, she was so funny. Everything she said had me laughing. I loved that every character had their own voice. From the hookers, to the boxer Ramirez, to good cop gone `bad' Morelli, they were all well developed and interesting. This is an adult book with some adult themes, including sex and murder, but I enjoyed that. I was glad that Janet didn't water down any of the issues she deals with.

Stephanie has a lot of great stories to tell, particularly those that involve Joe Morelli, and she also falls into some rather hilarious situations.  Anyone who's ever been down on their luck will completely relate with her. She starts out naive, but her character grew as the story went on. By the end of the book she's a much stronger character. I was also glad to see that as she progressed so did the feel of the book. Stephanie's situation may be funny but there is also seriousness and some scary parts that come from her working as a bounty hunter. She's dealing with dangerous people and falls into some dangerous situations.

Over all I found this first book in the Stephanie Plum series a great read, however I did have a few pet peeves. Some of the technology in it is a little dated, which makes the story feel dated (It was written in the mid 90's), but that was easy to look over. What really bothered me was that I loved the interaction between Stephanie and Morelli, however I felt like there wasn't enough of it. I enjoyed reading about Stephanie apprehending various FTA's, but sometimes I wished that Janet had spent a little less time telling me about them and given me more time with Morelli. I was 70% thru the book before he and Steph started working together. At that point I was like `this is what I've been reading for' but the book was nearly over. Morelli is a bad boy and a player, but underneath that he has a soft spot for Stephanie. I wish their partnership had had time to build and be grow stronger. Though I will say, where Janet ended the story left me wanting to read the next one, and I think this is a series I will continue with.
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I chose this rating because I enjoyed the story.  Hopefully those who like to read Janet Evanovich will agree with my thoughts
Regarding Love Overboard
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This is one in a series by this author....all of which are exciting and fun.  Fans of Janet Evanovich will enjoy these characters as well.  Good reading!!
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I love her books and the Stephanie Plum series, it is hard to wait for the next one. Janet Evanovich is an wonderful author.
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I love all of Janet Evanovich's books.  This one is just as good as all of her books and will continue to buy each and every one she writes.
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Enjoyed the characters and the plot.  I have found a new Janet Evanovich series to follow
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The kind of book that is so entertaining you don't really want it to end. I am so glad there are more to the Stephanie Plum series. Thoroughly enjoyed this book.
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I have read all 15 books and other books by Janet Evanovich and loved all. But I think Stephanie should choose Morelli and stop running.  I have thru 19 on my kindle. Then I'll see. Haven't bought 20 yet.
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Always a joy to read. I love sitting down with a cup of tea and laughing out loud as I read the many books of Janet Evanovich.
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I have not read a Stephanie Plum novel that I haven't liked. I recommend this book!
Janet Evanovich is an awesome author.
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I have collected all the number seriies that Janet Evanovich has written except her latest, and I know one of my daugther will get it for my Christmas gift. I have also collected several of the other books she has written. I am looking forward to reading Wicked Business. It has only been out for a short while. I will be saving my money for that one.

  In God we trust.
  Pat
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Nice easy read.  Made me laugh.  I am now a Janet Evanovich fan.  I do love my easy reads and hers are it.
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Don't miss this book if you're a fan of Stephanie Plum or of adventure or laughling out loud often.  Get it!