LINKED
by Lisa Alden
4****

Andra is having a horrible 14th birthday. She receives a bracelet to help cheer her up, unaware of the true power of the bracelet. Shortly after putting the bracelet on her wrist, Andra finds herself in another world parallel to reality.
After meeting some of the people in this land, and realizing that one of them is a six year old girl missing from reality, Andra's real adventure begins.
I enjoyed this book. It is a sweet book for the teenage reader, and nice light reading for an adult like me. The story line flows easily, and the characters are well thought out. The book brings a few unexpected twists to keep you interested.
I would definitely read a sequel to the story, hopefully on how Andra and Mike help Joel get free from the Seven.

 

TEN BIG ONES

by Janet Evanovich

5*****

Stephanie and Lulu witness a robbery. Somehow (we won't blame Lulu) the perps getaway bike is damaged, and then another one of Stephanie's cars catch fire. When Stephanie sees the robbers face, she gets tangled up with a gang called the Comstock Street Slayers. And becomes the target for a hired hitman named Junkman.

She must also try to get Carol Cantell to court. She was arrested for holding up a Frito Lay truck and stealing all the chips.

Sally Sweet is back. Along with Joe Morelli, Ranger, Connie, Grandma Mazur and the rest of the family. Plus a new family member.

 

TO THE NINES    

by Janet Evanovich

5*****

Vinnie writes a Visa Bond for Samuel Singh. He has 3 months and then must return to his own country. But Mr. Singh disappears and Stephanie must find out why and where. 

This one takes us out of Trenton - to Vegas. Along with Lulu and Connie, Stephanie tracks her fugitive and tears up Vegas, and Ranger's men. 

Stephanie also has to deal with a situation with Morelli and Terry Gilman (an ex-girlfriend of Joe's). And Joe's Grandma Bella prophesies of Stephanie's death. And find a missing dog.

So funny that I couldn't bear to put it down.

 HARD EIGHT

by Janet Evanovich

5*****

When a neighbor asks for Stephanie's help, she of course agrees. Once again only to get in way over her head. 

It's a simple case, find Evelyn Soder and her daughter, Annie. Not as easy as it seems. Stephanie has to deal with mobster, Eddie Abruzzi, who rents to Evelyn. Also Steven Soder, the father of Annie. And believe it or not, Stephanie is being chased by a giant bunny. 

She also has to avoid Joe and Ranger, who both want to lock her up to protect her from Abuzzi. 

Stephanie may not be very smart or good at the job, but she does get lucky. She also has a no quit attitude. She goes the long difficult route but somehow comes out on top.

 

SEVEN UP

by Janet Evanovich

5*****

Our favorite bounty hunter is back.

At the end of Hot Six, Stephanie found a body in Eddie DeCooch's shed. Eddie is a semi retired mobster, elderly, crazy, and just happens to be dating Grandma Mazur. With a murder charge, Eddie goes FTA. Stephanie is charged with locating him and bringing him back for trial. With a marriage proposal from Joe and a sex involving deal with Ranger, Stephanie finds it hard to concentrate on the job.

Full of fun and excitement. so very entertaining.

HIGH FIVE        

by Janet Evanovich

5*****

 When Stephanie's Uncle Fred is missing, her mother recruits Steph to find him.

The usual ragtag bunch are all there to help. 

Finding Fred becomes a bit more complicated and dangerous than first expected. And the heat between Joe Morelli and Stephanie become more intense. So does the attraction to Ranger. Stephanie knows he's not a stable person to be in a relationship with, but her body continues to crave him.

See if Stehanie and the gang can find Uncle Fred and solve the case of his disappearance. And see if Stephanie gets her man,or even figure out which one she really wants.

I said it before I love this series. It is hilarious. The characters are all wonderfully created and well developed. The story and plot are executed perfectly.

 

FOUR TO SCORE

by Janet Evanovich

5 ****

Hide your cars, grandmas, and lock your apartment, Stephanie Plum is back in Four To Score.

On the hunt for Maxine Nowicki, a waitress who skipped out on bail over auto theft. Should be quick and easy to find her and take her in. But with Stephanie Plum and her crew of misfits, things are never easy.

Once again we are joined by Grandma Mazur, Lulu, Ranger, and Joe Morelli. And now add in a transvestite named Sally Sweet. 

People get their fingers cut off and the head partially scalped. This is much more than just a simple woman stealing her boyfriend's car because she is mad at him.

The story is interesting. I was totally engaged. And of course the hilarity ensues as only Ms. Evanovich can do.

 

THREE TO GET DEADLY

by Janet Evanovich

5*****

Book 3 of the Plum Series

Stephanie, Joe, Ranger, and Grandma are at it again. Along with Lula, an ex-hooker who wants to be a bounty hunter. This time hunting down an old man named Mo, who owns the neighborhood ice cream shop. No problem, right? Have you read a Stephanie Plum novel? There is always a problem.

Mo was simple charge with carrying a concealed weapon, but then it becomes so much more. Everyone in town is against Stephanie for messing with Mo. And Mo has more fight than would have been expected. Enter a few dead drug dealers and let the craziness begin.

 

TWO FOR THE DOUGH

by Janet Evanovich

5*****

Book 2 of the Plum Series is not disappointing. We get the excitement, sexiness, and humor that we expect from Janet Evanovich and Stephanie Plum.

Stephanie is on the hunt for Kenny Mascuso. He just shot his best friend, skipped on bail, and happens to be Joe Morelli's cousin. Stephanie and Morelli have hard vibes that never seem to be able to deny or accept.

With help from Ranger (a superman style bounty hunter) and Grandma Mazur (who is addicted to funeral homes), Stephanie can't help but to find her prey. Then let him get away, again and again. 

Wonderful fun and super quick read.

 

ONE FOR THE MONEY

by Janet Evanovich

5*****

Enter Stephanie Plum and her hilarious family and friends. 

When Stephanie loses her job at the dept. store, she gets hired by her cousin to work bail bonds enforcement. She is the clumsiest but luckiest bounty hunter you will ever find.

Her mother, grandma, and father bring their own fun side of things. Along with a few friends that Stephanie meets.

In One For The Money, she must hunt down Joe Morelli, a Trenton cop accused of murder. He is a heartthrob who took her virginity when she was 16. And somehow has never left her mind. 

I absolutely loved this book. One big belly laugh after another.

 

DEPTH OF FOCUS: THE STANZAS AND A NOVEL

by Kenya D Williamson

2 **

I received this book free for an honest review.

The story was good. A little slow but sort of interesting. 

After growing up in a hard family environment, Danni left home and tried to find herself and have a life of her own. She is very closed off emotionally, until Grace and Joe come into her life.

 

I wasn't a fan of the writing style. The book was 397 pages long, but the story was only 190 pages. It was written twice. Once as a poem and again as an actual story.