One for the Money
By Janet Evanovich
- Release Date: 1999-02-24
- Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers
Description
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 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.
Reviews
Great Book!!
5By TyrzepitideI love the Stephanie Plum books. They have mystery and intrigue but can also be lighthearted and hilarious which has me laughing. Janet Evanovich also throws in some romance. What more can you ask for? I love her books and the people I work with love them also. Don’t stop writing Janet!!One for the Money
5By TigerjanThe book is thoroughly entertaining.One for the $$$
3By Betsey BoopGood read. Slower getting started but I strarted with Dirty Thirty so it was more established with characters and story lines even though I wasn't familiar with them. This one was funny and interesting too and I plan to keep reading more in this series!Cute easy read
4By Kelly ghdjskFull of characters and constant action.Never Give Up
5By LakewacoExcellent story. Read her last book first and really liked it. Then decided to read her first book about the Bondsman she became. Great story with ins and outs,mugs and downs tracking people down. Not always an easy or safe job. Sometimes people get shot and die. Read this book and you’ll find out.One for the Money
5By GinweightThroughly enjoyed the book. Loved Stephanie Plum, her family and the story. Look forward to continuing the series.One for the money
5By perry the walrusFirst book in the series I read and definitely not the last :)Fun areas
5By TDaleTFun book all kinds of plot twists and circle backsOne for the Money!
5By janpcanEnjoyable read appreciated the humor!Enjoyable
5By Rewritegirl17🙂Really game trknrr
4By ddgdktHey there and truck my ww was the time toGreat Read
5By benhyerFun, Light Hearted SeriesOne for the money
5By CursantexGreat book, funny, adventurist, love it.One for the Money
5By RN loves puzzlesThis book has it all, humor, mystery, action, etc. the author keeps you intrigued and entertain from beginning to end!Wonderful read
5By ReniemmmA friend recommended this author to me, so I read her first book. I read this in just 3 days. Janet Evanovich clearly has a style to her writing not like anyone else I've read. Being a very serious murder, kidnapping etc story, she manages to throw in some out loud laughing lines that will leave you not only smiling but wanting more. I can't wait to read the rest of her books. Also, if you sign up for updates at Simon and Schuster, you get a free Ebook and have 3 months to use it. Good deal, good read. I recommend this book highly! Enjoy.Witty and fun
5By Tri4manIf you want drama with light-hearted one liners and lots of action and charm then you will enjoy this one!One For the Money
4By Disgusted bunny etcThe plot was great and very well executed ( pun intended) but it was way to graphic for me. I enjoyed reading the book but I have doubts about reading more of her books.Wonderful!
5By Volkswagen-Lover CharlieAbsolutely loved this book! Am looking forward to reading everything this author has written and also books written by her in the future. Recommend this book to everyone!Bambam
5By SonicBamLove this book! It keep me wanting more and wanting to read constantly. My attention was held and I couldn't wait to find out what was going to happen next. Can't wait to get the 2 one.
