Explosive Eighteen by Janet Evanovich

How is it possible she can crank these out so quick? Oh yah, they're all the same. (And yet, still so damn entertaining!)

This time out, Stephanie's back from vacation. But what happened in Hawaii? With whom? And why did Ranger and Morelli fist fight?

Incidentally, the guy on the plane next to Stephanie ended up dead. And she's being chased by a deranged hired gun, some fake cops, and a loony hairstylist. Lula's decided to WHAM everybody like Ranger, and the office is in temporary housing full of rats.

But you know that's all secondary. I mean - what REALLY happened in Hawaii???

Smokin' Seventeen by Janet Evanovich

(I know - K blogged this same book earlier in the week. But I get my chance, too!)

Ranger. Mmmmm.

Oh. The book.

It's a pretty standard-fare, fluffy funny Stephanie Plum book. Our favorite cupcake has pissed off enough people (this week) that three people are actively trying to kill her. And she's conflicted about Ranger vs. Morelli (as if!) and that is further complicated by the sex-crazed "vordo" curse Grandma Bella put on her.

What else? Grandma Mazur is in prime form, Lulu's barely encased in spandex (yet also glorified on the side of a bus), and the bond office is working out of Mooner's van and the coffee shop since it got blown up in the last book.

If you love Evanovich books, you'll enjoy this one too. The storyline's fun, and the ending is appropriately vague to guarantee you'll stick around for Explosive Eighteen.

Smokin Seventeen

by Janet Evanovich

Stephanie Plum is back for another adventure. For some readers, the most burning question is, "Who done it?" In this instance, it's pretty obvious. However, when it comes to Ms. Plum, the question is more, "Who's Stephanie gonna pick?" Ride along for another Morelli v. Ranger battle; this time Stephanie's dilemma is aided by a curse. Yeah, as if Ranger ever needed help taunting her.
Grandma and Stephanie's mom work to convince her that an old flame would be a much better choice than either of the usual suspects. This is another sassy, rollicking read.

Sizzling Sixteen

by Janet Evanovich

Stephanie Plum is back and as funny as ever. As usual, I am desperately craving more Ranger. He was there, but I always want just a little bit more. My advice for Stephanie...I've had tastykakes, they are not as addictive as Ranger would be.

Normally I would say that a night spent at home reading is quiet. However, my laughter is not. Plum fans, get ready for more of Lula's antics, a bit (on Stephanie's level) more destruction, and Grandma Mazur with an injury.