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Full Blast (Full #4)
by
Janet Evanovich (Goodreads Author),
Charlotte Hughes
There's never a dull moment for the residents of Beaumont, South Carolina. Lately, a heat wave's spiked the mercury-and everyone's sex drive! These days, when Jamie runs into Max, it's all she can do not to tear his clothes off-and the feeling is mutual. But trouble seems to follow Max like moths to a flame, and Jamie suspects he's all wrong for her. Meanwhile, the lingeri...more
Mass Market Paperback, 344 pages
Published
April 19th 2004
by St. Martin's Paperbacks
(first published April 2004)
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Fun light reads. Good stuff. I like the characters in these books and I think this series is the better of the non-Plum books. Read the number books first and then stray on over to these once you get a taste for the wonder and wackiness that is Janet Evanovich.
First, a public service announcement: this is not a Stephanie Plum book. I figured I should post that right up front, since a good half of the reviewers on Amazon couldn't seem to grasp the concept. Okay, rant over. Deep breath.
This is the fourth in the series about Jamie Swift and Max Holt. Jamie runs a small-town newspaper and has just started a personals column. Then she's approached by a psychic named Destiny who's new to town, offering to write a psychic advice column for free. But before s...more
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This was my first time reading a romance by the Evanovich/Hughes duo and it was okay, hence the Goodreads 2-star rating (2 stars = it was okay). There were some entertaining aspects that made me smile and there were some blah parts that made it hard to get through.
Max is definitely my favorite aspect of of the book. I'll admit, he seems a bit unrealistic - a little TOO perfect with his uber richness, his computerized car with a personality, his private jet, etc... But he comes across as a genui...more
Max is definitely my favorite aspect of of the book. I'll admit, he seems a bit unrealistic - a little TOO perfect with his uber richness, his computerized car with a personality, his private jet, etc... But he comes across as a genui...more
Fun read. . I love the characters in these books almost as more as the Plum books. Janet Evanovich is easily one of my favorite writers. She makes me laugh with her character hijinks and romance.
Full Blast does not disappoint. Holt, Jamie and Max have to battle raging hormones, a heat wave, a murderous villain, and non-stop attraction for each other in a novel where it’s not just the air conditioners going full blast!
Full Blast does not disappoint. Holt, Jamie and Max have to battle raging hormones, a heat wave, a murderous villain, and non-stop attraction for each other in a novel where it’s not just the air conditioners going full blast!
I'm most fond of Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum mysteries and usually the "Full" series falls a bit short. This 4th installment, however, comes close with the quirky characters you grow so attached to, that Janet Evanovich is famous for.
So far, Full Blast is the funniest and steamiest in the series. There's certainly a couple parts you want to be sure to read by yourself, if you're prone to blushing!
A steamy romance, over-the-top characters, a car that costs 2 Million and has a talking compute...more
So far, Full Blast is the funniest and steamiest in the series. There's certainly a couple parts you want to be sure to read by yourself, if you're prone to blushing!
A steamy romance, over-the-top characters, a car that costs 2 Million and has a talking compute...more
Another day another Evanovich book. I don't know what's wrong with me, but I don't feel the zing between Max & Jamie. I want to. But it seems she thought she was in love with her fiance when she met Max, but then she decided she liked Max more, but not really because she didn't trust him completely. And she is obsessed with her job (much like Stephanie Plum) making constant stupid choices that put her safety at risk to accomplish them. Maybe it's the character's themselves. They seem a littl...more
This was another fun quick Evanovich read. The mystery here is closer to home than in the previous book, and it looks like Max and Jamie might actually be getting more serious. Not a lot of substance here, but enough fun to keep me reading!
Another amazing Evanovich novel!!
From back cover:
"There's never a dull moment for the residents of Beaumont, South Carolina. Lately, a heat wave's spiked the mercury and everyone's sex drive! These days, when Jamie runs into Max, it's all she can do not to tear his clothes off and the feeling is mutual.
But trouble seems to follow Max like moths to a flame, and Jamie suspects he's all wrong for her. Meanwhile, the lingerie shop is having a sale on edible underwear, while the bakery's selling aphr...more
From back cover:
"There's never a dull moment for the residents of Beaumont, South Carolina. Lately, a heat wave's spiked the mercury and everyone's sex drive! These days, when Jamie runs into Max, it's all she can do not to tear his clothes off and the feeling is mutual.
But trouble seems to follow Max like moths to a flame, and Jamie suspects he's all wrong for her. Meanwhile, the lingerie shop is having a sale on edible underwear, while the bakery's selling aphr...more
This is a fun light read with quirky romance, fun characters, and a few mysterious twists. I found this book in the FREE box at the public library and it was definitely what I needed at the moment but it doesn't have to stay in my permanent collection and that is okay. If you have a weekend with not much to do but sit in front of the wood-stove and sip tea (or something else!) then this is the book for you! All the zaniness you expect from Janet Evanovich: a lingerie store owned by the former li...more
I've read this whole series very out of order but this is my 5th of the "Full" books. This is pretty easily my favorite. I liked that it was set in Jamie's home town instead of away like Full Speed. I liked that it involved more of Jamie and Max's relationship instead of Full Tilt. And I liked the mystery part.
Still I don't like these books as much as the Stephanie Plum books. I don't think they are nearly as funny, and I find something really cheesy about these characters that I don't really fe...more
Still I don't like these books as much as the Stephanie Plum books. I don't think they are nearly as funny, and I find something really cheesy about these characters that I don't really fe...more
The Full Box is a four-book audio set. I previously listened to and reviewed Full House here on KariAnnAlysis. It was one of the first audio books I listened to. I’ll always turn to Janet Evanovich when I need a good, light read. That’s why I was thrilled when I found the rest of this series in a complete box.
Here’s a short synopsis of each book:
Full Tilt: Jamie Swift’s newspaper is running on fumes. If something doesn’t turn around soon, she will have to stop the presses. Her silent partner Max...more
Here’s a short synopsis of each book:
Full Tilt: Jamie Swift’s newspaper is running on fumes. If something doesn’t turn around soon, she will have to stop the presses. Her silent partner Max...more
Loved it! Be sure and read this one before Full Bloom. There’s never a dull moment for the residents of Beaumont, South Carolina. Lately, a heat wave’s spiked the mercury– and everyone’s sex drive! These days, when Jamie runs into Max, it’s all she can do not to tear his clothes off– and the feeling is mutual. But trouble seems to follow Max like moths to a flame, and Jamie suspects he’s all wrong for her. You will fall in love with the funny characters..always set for Drama!
This book is starting to show some of Evanovich telltale signs: the .38 Smith & Wesson, a dog with funny personality traits, lots of wisecracking, a Grandma Mazur-like character (Vera Bankhead) and an action-packed (sometimes dangerous) adventure. This was a very fast read for me but I wish it were funnier, like the Stephanie Plum series. I loved the ending though - it was very cute which had me smiling. This book feels like a romantic comedy with some suspense parts. I wouldn't recommend it...more
Like all of Janet Evanovich's books - a light read. However this was not up to the standard of the other "Full..." series (and not even close to the Stephanie Plum series). It's really more of a romance "bodice ripper" with a bit of a thriller thrown in as an afterthough. I wouldn't particularly recommend it unless you find a copy left in an airport waiting area and you just finished your last novel.
Eh.. regular fiction is not my thing.. my wife gave me this one to read to see if she might like it. It was well-written and had an entertaining mysteryish ending. I was not terribly impressed though. The most interesting character for me was the psychic Destiny. Absolutely funny. Okay okay.. so I like it a little. I admit it.. but not enough to keep in my permanent collection.
Things are heating up in Beaumont. There is a heat wave and all kinds of craziness going on in town. Aphrodisiac-laced brownies, a new lingerie store, sex, murder, overzealous preachers, psychics, personal ads, more sex, horny poodles, and pregnancy... and Jamie Swift and Max find themselves caught up in the middle of it all. I especially enjoyed the advice letters at the end.
I don't know why exactly it doesn't get more stars. It just didn't interest me at all. It seemed mostly to drag on and be more interested in the family and personal aspects than in the serious crimes going on in the neighborhood. It probably would be less inappropriate if I had expected chic lit or a romance novel instead of expecting a mystery or a good cozy mystery.
THE STORY LINE IS DELIGHTFUL. THE OWNER OF A NEWSPAPER IS ON A MISSION TO FIND THE MURDERER OF TWO WOMEN IN THE SMALL TOWN OF BEAUMONT. PERSONAL ADS FROM HER PAPER ARE A CLUE, WITH THE HELP OF A MILLIONARE LOVE INTEREST, TOWN SHERIFF, A PHYSIC AND ARRAY OF COLORFUL CHARACTERS MYSTERY IS SOLVED JUST BEFORE ANOTHER VERY CLOSE FRIEND IS ALMOST MURDERED.
Max and Jamie together again. Ladies in town are getting murdered. Jamie is afraid it might be because of her new "Personals column". She calls Max to help find the killer (or is it just an excuse to see him again?). A psychic applies for a job and predicts the 2nd murder, and helps them in the investigation.
She is a small town newspaper editor trying to find a killer, he is a notorious, brilliant billionaire helping her, they intensify their (sexual) relationship, they get help not only from the police and friends, but also from the talking computer in his car and even from a sexy psychic and her redneck ghost, hilarious, very enjoyable
Really found the book rather annoying. I listened to it on tape, and suspect it was more the voices than anything else. I may have enjoyed it more if I read it. I just could not get past the ditzyness of all the female characters. I found myself hoping that they were the next victim more than anything else.
Jul 30, 2011
Robyn Cleaves
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I recommend this series. Loved this book. She is my favorite author. Mystery, romance and funny what more could you ask for?
Other authors that I like:
James Patterson: Women's Murder Club.
Janet Evanovich
J.A. Knrath: Jack Daniels Series
Lisa Lutz: Spellmans Series.
Other authors that I like:
James Patterson: Women's Murder Club.
Janet Evanovich
J.A. Knrath: Jack Daniels Series
Lisa Lutz: Spellmans Series.
Book #24 read in 2012
I thought this was a quick, entertaining read. The story does not have a ton of depth, but at least it was a little harder to figure out the who-done-it than it was in others of this series. Plus I really like Jamie and Max, not to mention Muffin!
I thought this was a quick, entertaining read. The story does not have a ton of depth, but at least it was a little harder to figure out the who-done-it than it was in others of this series. Plus I really like Jamie and Max, not to mention Muffin!
This book promised 'Fireworks', thanks to Destiny Moultrie, the new psychic in town and advice columnist. Unfortunately, we were left with a bunch of burning duds and one little 'pop'.
I think this series boils down to this - the writing is overall sub-par. There is potential, and even likable characters but little effort is made to really develope them and therefore the dialogue, and therefore story, is pretty flat. I keep reading the books in this series hoping to really get there, but I'm dis...more
I think this series boils down to this - the writing is overall sub-par. There is potential, and even likable characters but little effort is made to really develope them and therefore the dialogue, and therefore story, is pretty flat. I keep reading the books in this series hoping to really get there, but I'm dis...more
All 4 of these were good. The main character, Jamie, isn't as much fun as Stephanie Plum. But she's ok. I liked the first book in the series and the last book the best because of the DeeDee character. She's so innocent and cute.
Full Blast has Jamie and Max tracking a serial killer who is finding their victijms in Jamies personal section in the paper. Along the way Jamie hires a physic to work at the paper. This book has a lot more steam than the others.
Nothing special, though Beaumont is still a town filled with characters. Though the characters occasionally feel like prototypes for the cast of the Stephanie Plum books.
Quite a slow start for the "Full" series...almost 1/3 in before it was up to speed. But a nice twist on the culprit.
Quite a slow start for the "Full" series...almost 1/3 in before it was up to speed. But a nice twist on the culprit.
Another Jamies Swift and Max Holt "crime romance novel. Not as good as the previous one. The book's storyline seemed less developed as the previous books. Jamie and Max are still not as good as the Stephanie Plum books.
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Janet Evanovich is the #1 bestselling author of the Stephanie Plum novels, twelve romance novels, the Alexandra Barnaby novels and graphic novels, Wicked Appetite (the first book in the Lizzy and Diesel series,) and How I Write: Secrets of a Bestselling Author.
Also published books under the name Steffie Hall.
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Also published books under the name Steffie Hall.
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