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Jun 26, 2009
Tammy
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The barbecue sauce hits the ceiling - literally! - in this fifteenth installment of the Stephanie Plum series.
Lula witnesses the murder of a celebrity chef. She enters a cooking contest to catch the murderers and claim the $1 million reward. Ranger needs help solving a breach within his security company. He recruits Stephanie to work at Rangeman again. Ready. Set. Mystery!
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NO ROMANCE in this one. Nothing. Nada. Zip. I needed my cupcake fix an More...
Lula witnesses the murder of a celebrity chef. She enters a cooking contest to catch the murderers and claim the $1 million reward. Ranger needs help solving a breach within his security company. He recruits Stephanie to work at Rangeman again. Ready. Set. Mystery!
***** SPOILER *****
NO ROMANCE in this one. Nothing. Nada. Zip. I needed my cupcake fix an More...
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Jul 11, 2009
Krystal
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It's a compulsion. Though I'm no longer a huge fan, I seem unable to NOT read the books at this point. We'll see if that lasts.
I could almost write the same review here that I did for number 14. The irony I found in this one is that Stephanie herself is constantly lamenting in it that her life is at a standstill, that it doesn't appear that she has grown, that she still has the same crap apartment, job that she doesn't like but doesnt' hate, the same two men, the same back and forth b More...
I could almost write the same review here that I did for number 14. The irony I found in this one is that Stephanie herself is constantly lamenting in it that her life is at a standstill, that it doesn't appear that she has grown, that she still has the same crap apartment, job that she doesn't like but doesnt' hate, the same two men, the same back and forth b More...
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Dec 30, 2009
Cathy
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I'm getting this from the library first. I've enjoyed the last few, but they were double spaced with lots of blank pages. Just not enough substance for me to pre-order, as I used to do.
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Much better than the last few on the above issue, thank goodness. I will probably buy it at some point to keep my collection updated.
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It was a perfect Stephanie Plum book. I laughed out loud more times than I can count. More cars were destroyed than ever. The Lula-Grandma Ma More...
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Much better than the last few on the above issue, thank goodness. I will probably buy it at some point to keep my collection updated.
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It was a perfect Stephanie Plum book. I laughed out loud more times than I can count. More cars were destroyed than ever. The Lula-Grandma Ma More...
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Feb 11, 2012
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Dammit Janet!
Another forgettable addition to the Stephanie Plum franchise.
Don't get me wrong, I am a huge fan of the series, but let's be honest with each other here. It's been going on for a while now and functions solely on the same Plumy formula. I wish Janet would mix it up a bit, give it some new element to keep it going. I will still keep reading the series, it's just not as good as it once More...
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Dammit Janet!
Another forgettable addition to the Stephanie Plum franchise.
Don't get me wrong, I am a huge fan of the series, but let's be honest with each other here. It's been going on for a while now and functions solely on the same Plumy formula. I wish Janet would mix it up a bit, give it some new element to keep it going. I will still keep reading the series, it's just not as good as it once More...
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Jul 27, 2010
Michael
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Finger Lickin' Fifteen is the latest book in the Stephanie Plum series. Personally, I did not feel it was one of the strong points. I felt there were too many separate storylines going on in this book to the point where all organization is lost. I was partially confused with keeping track of all of Stephanie's FTAs, Stanley Chipotle's murderers, and Ranger's robber situation. I also felt that the Chipotle murder (the main case of the novel) was wrapped up a little disjointedly.
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Jun 23, 2009
Kelly
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Pure fluff, and I LOVE IT!! I laughed the entire 3 1/2 hours it took me to read this. A whole lot of BBQ and Lula is the center of attention in this one after she witnesses a murder and the thugs spend the entire book trying to kill her off. This one is over the top (yes, I know they all are, but this one seems more so than others.).
I don't want the series to end, but how long can Evanovich sustain the Stephanie/Morelli/Ranger triangle before we get sick of it. I'd rather the series More...
I don't want the series to end, but how long can Evanovich sustain the Stephanie/Morelli/Ranger triangle before we get sick of it. I'd rather the series More...
Jul 06, 2009
Katherine
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This book was lacking all away around. The same plots, there just is no substance. Stephanie needs to be growing, and she just is a mess. I'm sorry Ranger would not put up with that, he would be finding some other company to keep. I was expecting to much from this book, so I was deeply disappointed. Wait for the paperback or check it out at the library.
Jan 22, 2010
Charlotte
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I can't beleive I'm saying this, but I think I'm getting bored of Stephanie Plum and her dumb antics. How anyone as stupid as she gets not just one, but two wicked hot guys hot on her tail, and solves the crime (sorta) is beyond me. I think the books have become too Lula focused and frankly, almost too slapstick in the humor. I don't think the writing is as tight as it used to be, nor do I feel as if any of the characters have much depth anymore.
So, having said this, will I stop r More...
So, having said this, will I stop r More...
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Sep 09, 2011
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This 15th edition of the Stephanie Plum series wasn't up to the previous standards.
It was a cute, beachy quick type read with very little in the way of character development or series plot development.
A great deal of flirting with Ranger while spending time in his bed, though not with him, and heavy Lula plot line.
All these books are of course unbelievable in real life so to speak, but this was also unbelievable in the context of the universe of the book. I can't go on without issuing spoiler More...
It was a cute, beachy quick type read with very little in the way of character development or series plot development.
A great deal of flirting with Ranger while spending time in his bed, though not with him, and heavy Lula plot line.
All these books are of course unbelievable in real life so to speak, but this was also unbelievable in the context of the universe of the book. I can't go on without issuing spoiler More...
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Dec 29, 2011
Timothy
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Routine.
Like all things in the Stephanie Plum universe, everything and everyone in the Burg runs on routines. Grandma Mazur on the outside might look like a prune, but on the inside, she'll have the heart of a teenager on steroids; Stephanie's mom will always be there to do the cooking while complaining of so and so's daughter having a normal job; her father has the job of ignoring her grandmother while focusing on the food; Lula will always be flashy, trashy, and in denial on anyth More...
Like all things in the Stephanie Plum universe, everything and everyone in the Burg runs on routines. Grandma Mazur on the outside might look like a prune, but on the inside, she'll have the heart of a teenager on steroids; Stephanie's mom will always be there to do the cooking while complaining of so and so's daughter having a normal job; her father has the job of ignoring her grandmother while focusing on the food; Lula will always be flashy, trashy, and in denial on anyth More...
Oct 05, 2011
Kristy (DreamingByDay)
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Ok, so I just may have grown to like Stephanie Plum after all. This one is number 15 and Stephanie is hunting down a couple of killers who are idiotic, but dangerous. The whole gang is up to their usual antics... Cars get blown up, Stephanie drools over Ranger, and Lula drools over Cluck-in-a-Bucket chicken. In this one, Lula decides that in order to find the murderous duo, she must enter a barbecue cook-off, where the killers a sure to be hanging around.
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Aug 11, 2011
This is not the best of the Stephanie Plum series, but there were still a few laughs. Several times, though, I just skimmed a section of Lula, Grandma, and Stephanie having the same sort of fractured fairy tale conversation they've had a bunch of times already. Same with the exploding car and apartment fire. (Really? Again? Really?) The dual mystery plots were somewhat contrived with some rather cartoonish villains Evanovich has given us before. (And geez, Ranger or Morelli, just freaking
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Jul 29, 2011
Chris
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Jul 09, 2011
Sarah
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As much as I like Stephanie, these books are starting to bother me. They have become so repetitive in their content and format it’s just not as entertaining as it used to be. There may be more involvement with other characters but at the same time, there’s just no growth – with anybody!
These books are stagnating and I’m starting to feel as if Evanovich is just trying to get to twenty-books-published (in this series anyway) mark before things start changing and characters grow. If tha More...
These books are stagnating and I’m starting to feel as if Evanovich is just trying to get to twenty-books-published (in this series anyway) mark before things start changing and characters grow. If tha More...
Jun 24, 2011
Amanda
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My favourite bounty hunter, Stephanie Plum, is back.
Stephanie tries to keep out of trouble in this book. She has financial problems and relationship issues that she would rather avoid. She’s tracking felons who slip out of her clutches, and working for the delicious security expert, Ranger. The delectable cop, Joe Morelli, is also there.
When celebrity chef, Stanley Chipotle, arrives in Trenton for a barbecue sauce cook-off, he is decapitated. Stephanie’s best friend, ex-prostitute, Lu More...
Stephanie tries to keep out of trouble in this book. She has financial problems and relationship issues that she would rather avoid. She’s tracking felons who slip out of her clutches, and working for the delicious security expert, Ranger. The delectable cop, Joe Morelli, is also there.
When celebrity chef, Stanley Chipotle, arrives in Trenton for a barbecue sauce cook-off, he is decapitated. Stephanie’s best friend, ex-prostitute, Lu More...
Apr 15, 2011
Karah
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By now, it is kind of a tradition that Mason & I listen to a Janet Evanovich book on the long ride to the cottage. So, this winter was no different. The great thing about Janet Evanovich is that her characters are interesting enough to want to hear about, funny enough to maintain our interest, and use enough foul language and great conversation to make it a book that both Mason & I can enjoy together.
Although Evanovich is continually criticized for not developing her characters bey More...
Although Evanovich is continually criticized for not developing her characters bey More...
Apr 02, 2011
Antof9
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Dear Janet Evanovich,
1. We KNOW that Ranger always wears black. It makes sense you'd have to say that once per book in case the reader hadn't read the previous ones in the series. However, you don't need to tell us that he wears black 7 times per book. It's annoying, and makes me think you think I'm dumb.
2. Stephanie should be with Joe. Knock it off with this Ranger flirtation crap already.
3. Why is Lula now farting left and right in your books? So weird and unne More...
1. We KNOW that Ranger always wears black. It makes sense you'd have to say that once per book in case the reader hadn't read the previous ones in the series. However, you don't need to tell us that he wears black 7 times per book. It's annoying, and makes me think you think I'm dumb.
2. Stephanie should be with Joe. Knock it off with this Ranger flirtation crap already.
3. Why is Lula now farting left and right in your books? So weird and unne More...
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Feb 20, 2011
Bookmom
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The story of inept bounty hunter, Stephanie Plum, who finds herself in ridiculous circumstances, and is being pursued by two hot guys, continues in this 15th full length novel.
Two major stories take place in this book. The first is that Lula witnesses a beheading and the murderers are now after her. The victim had a line of barbeque sauce and Lula thinks an upcoming taste-off could be the reason for the murder. So they enter the contest and need to come up with their own sauce ,with co More...
Two major stories take place in this book. The first is that Lula witnesses a beheading and the murderers are now after her. The victim had a line of barbeque sauce and Lula thinks an upcoming taste-off could be the reason for the murder. So they enter the contest and need to come up with their own sauce ,with co More...
Jan 01, 2011
Yolanda
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This is the latest book in the series, and I have to say that it was another hilarious, over-the-top rollercoaster ride in the insane life of Stephanie Plum. Just when I was positive things couldn't get crazier in her life, I read this book.
When Lula witnesses the murder of a celebrity chef while in her car, the killers see her and so begins the insanity of her being tracked by these psychos. As if that wasn't bad enough, because of their clumsiness at every attempt, Lula winds up s More...
When Lula witnesses the murder of a celebrity chef while in her car, the killers see her and so begins the insanity of her being tracked by these psychos. As if that wasn't bad enough, because of their clumsiness at every attempt, Lula winds up s More...
Nov 11, 2010
Iris
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Another bad day for Evanovich, but a slight improvement on the previous book
Lula is a witness to a murder. Promising? Well, I thought so, because I love Lula. So with the help from Steph and Grandma Mazur, she tries to figure out the “whodunit”.
The other plot is Steph helping Ranger (Yes, I got to get lots of Ranger in this one!), but this time with his security business. Some clients’ house and businesses have been broken into and Ranger’s reputation is on the line.
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Lula is a witness to a murder. Promising? Well, I thought so, because I love Lula. So with the help from Steph and Grandma Mazur, she tries to figure out the “whodunit”.
The other plot is Steph helping Ranger (Yes, I got to get lots of Ranger in this one!), but this time with his security business. Some clients’ house and businesses have been broken into and Ranger’s reputation is on the line.
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Oct 25, 2010
Kara
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I didn't realize that I hadn't put these on my Goodreads so I just did. It has been so long that I can not individually review them. However, I did read a review on this one (to make sure I had read it) and found something interesting that I will comment on. Some reviewers are saying that they have lost interest because the plot is similar, the characters aren't growing, the romance is at a standstill, Stephanie is in the same crap job and same crap apartment (not the same crap car-she has bl
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Oct 12, 2010
Alison
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Lula!
The rhythm and banter between Lula and Stephanie, Lula and Connie, hell, even Lula and Grandma Mazur was hilarious in the 15th installment of Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum series. (wow, have I really read 15 Stephanie Plum books??).
Lula takes a wrong turn, and stumbles upon the horrific murder of a top celebrity chef . Instead of running and hiding from the killers, who set anything and everything ablaze, she vows to catch them. How? By entering a barbecue cook More...
The rhythm and banter between Lula and Stephanie, Lula and Connie, hell, even Lula and Grandma Mazur was hilarious in the 15th installment of Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum series. (wow, have I really read 15 Stephanie Plum books??).
Lula takes a wrong turn, and stumbles upon the horrific murder of a top celebrity chef . Instead of running and hiding from the killers, who set anything and everything ablaze, she vows to catch them. How? By entering a barbecue cook More...
Aug 30, 2010
Amy Wilder
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On my way from El Paso to New York City I accidentally left my kindle in my checked bag. With 15 minutes and a selection of about 15 bestsellers to choose from it came down to either Evanovich or The Lost City of Z. Reasoning that I'd have a better chance of finishing Evanovich on the plane, I chose her. I've always been curious about Stephanie Plum.
Three stars probably don't do Evanovich justice - she's really funny, her characters are awesome, and she creates a really great worl More...
Three stars probably don't do Evanovich justice - she's really funny, her characters are awesome, and she creates a really great worl More...
Aug 12, 2010
Nona
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Finger Lickin Fifteen” by Janet Evanovich
I found this story not to have one of the best plots, although the comedy and quirks are still alive and kicking within Grandma Mazur and Lula. It was cute how those two got together to work on a project by entering a barbecuing contest. Somehow, it seemed a bit unrealistic to me of how Lula instantly recovered from being almost murdered by the killer suspects more than once—by quickly diving into her barbecue project. I’d rather More...
I found this story not to have one of the best plots, although the comedy and quirks are still alive and kicking within Grandma Mazur and Lula. It was cute how those two got together to work on a project by entering a barbecuing contest. Somehow, it seemed a bit unrealistic to me of how Lula instantly recovered from being almost murdered by the killer suspects more than once—by quickly diving into her barbecue project. I’d rather More...
Aug 09, 2010
Srisurang
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เพิ่งอ่านจบค่ะ อ่านเพลินๆ เรื่อยๆ นะคะ ก็สนุกดีพอควร มีตอนที่ทำให้หัวเราะได้ แต่ต้องบอกว่า เล่มนี้ชอบน้อยที่สุดเท่าที่อ่านชุดนี้มาเลยค่ะ เพราะมันเรื่อยๆ ไปหน่อย ไม่ค่อยมีอะไรตื่นเต้น มุขขำๆ ก็มีไม่ค่อยมากนัก ไม่ค่อยเข้มข้นเหมือนเล่มแรกๆ ที่ลุ้นจนนั่งแทบไม่ติด ทั้งกลัวทั้งขำ เซ็กซี่และสนุกสนาน แต่เล่มนี้ ทุกอย่างมันลดระดับลงไปยังไงก็ไม่รู้ ความสัมพันธ์ของ สเตฟานี กับโจ และเรนเจอร์ ก็จืดชืดลงกว่าเดิมค่ะ
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Jul 06, 2010
Tia
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It is very rare that I will just throw a book down in disgust after having only read 30 pages of it. I did this one.
I have no idea why I bought this book. I seemed that every where I went this book was following me. I saw a chick reading it while standing in line. Every store I went in had it sitting there looking at me from the best sellers shelf. FB friends commented that they were reading it. I didn't even read the blurb on the back. I just bought it. What a waste of money. What a More...
I have no idea why I bought this book. I seemed that every where I went this book was following me. I saw a chick reading it while standing in line. Every store I went in had it sitting there looking at me from the best sellers shelf. FB friends commented that they were reading it. I didn't even read the blurb on the back. I just bought it. What a waste of money. What a More...
Jun 22, 2010
UNBUCKLE YOUR BELT AND PULL UP A CHAIR. IT'S THE SPICIEST, SAUCIEST, MOST RIB-STICKING PLUM YET.
Recipe for disaster:
Celebrity chef Stanley Chipotle comes to Trenton to participate in a barbecue cook-off and loses his head --literally.
Throw in some spice:
Bail bonds office worker Lula is witness to the crime, and the only one she’ll talk to is Trenton cop, Joe Morelli.
Pump up the heat:
Chipotle’s sponsor is offering a mi More...
Recipe for disaster:
Celebrity chef Stanley Chipotle comes to Trenton to participate in a barbecue cook-off and loses his head --literally.
Throw in some spice:
Bail bonds office worker Lula is witness to the crime, and the only one she’ll talk to is Trenton cop, Joe Morelli.
Pump up the heat:
Chipotle’s sponsor is offering a mi More...
Feb 15, 2010
Diane
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When I find the latest Stephanie Plum book on the new book shelf at the local library, I grad it before anyone else can. Reading Finger Lickin' Fifteen, like reading the others in the series, is an experience akin to eating cotton candy with an interesting spice thrown in. In FLF, Evanovich teases us with Stephanie's constant contact with Ranger, the over-the-top, too-good-to-be-true guy who lusts after her, but would never take advantage of her. What I miss in this book is fun with Joe Morelli,
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Feb 04, 2010
Christy
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Bounty hunter Stephanie Plum’s back for another wacky adventure in this 15th outing of the Plum series. Former hooker, now file clerk, bounty hunter wannabe Lula witnesses the decapitation of celebrity chef Stanley Chipotle and insists the only cop she’ll talk to is Joe Morelli, Stephanie’s on-again, off-again boyfriend. (At this point, they’re off-again.) Stephanie’s working part-time for the mysterious Ranger, trying to figure out how someone is accessing his clients’ alarm systems long enough
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Jan 17, 2010
Holly
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The fifteenth installment in the much loved Stephanie Plum series by Janet Evanovich was every bit as exciting and funny as its predecessors. The characters are as usual up to some ridiculous hijinks's, but that's why we love them!
Fans of Stephanie Plum will generally classify themselves as "Team Morelli" or "Team Ranger", this book will be extra exciting for all those team Ranger folks out there.
Stephanie finds Lula as her most recent house guest, saws lo More...
Fans of Stephanie Plum will generally classify themselves as "Team Morelli" or "Team Ranger", this book will be extra exciting for all those team Ranger folks out there.
Stephanie finds Lula as her most recent house guest, saws lo More...
