Eddie is also usually one of the first people on the scene when something happens to Stephanie. Tank is Ranger's right-hand man. He pops up every once in a while in Stephanie's life and always sleeps in her bed when he is in town (staying at her apartment and sometimes going over to dinner at her parents'). Joyce actually is shot in the chest toward the end of the novel, but survives. Pre-Plum Romance Novels … Although, according to Ranger, "Tank isn't overly fond of being named Pierre.". Stephanie is infamous for destroying cars, for which she has been dubbed the "Bombshell Bounty Hunter" in the local paper. Paperback $26.97 $ 26. He is also Stephanie's cousin, and he can barely tolerate his employees. Big Blue's biggest advantage (as far as Stephanie is concerned) is that it seems to be nearly indestructible; every accident Plum has been in with the car has resulted in either no damage or only scratches to the paint (even when the other car is smashed inwards); even a bomb attached to the car failed to explode. She has picked on Stephanie ever since grade school, and still is an object of contempt after Stephanie caught her cheating with Dickie Orr, Stephanie's then-husband. After graduation, Stephanie married Dickie Orr, then promptly divorced him after discovering him in their new home, cheating on her with rival Joyce Barnhardt on their brand new dining room table. In Visions of Sugar Plums Valerie becomes pregnant with Kloughn's daughter, whom they name Lisa. After Stephanie trashes his apartment while trying to apprehend him, he moves into her apartment, and the two eventually become friends and sometimes allies, though he has "the personality of a hyperactive raccoon." Maybe some day, but certainly not for several more books."[2]. She revisits her parents who live several miles away in the Burg for meals, "family time," and pineapple upside-down cake. Seriously, this is the southern version of the Stephanie Plum books – and I really liked them! Though her visions are normally morbid, there have been times, specifically in To the Nines, when Grandma Bella has been kind to Stephanie in her visions, telling her that she would not die until she was very old. As one of the “great joys of contemporary crime fiction” (GQ), the Stephanie Plum series follows the whip-smart and witty female bounty as she hunts down bad guys and solves mysteries, all while staying true to her New Jersey roots. I will warn … Evanovich admits that Stephanie Plum's character is inspired by her own, in both history and "similar embarrassing experiences". In the movie, One for the Money, Joe Morelli is played by actor Jason O'Mara.[9]. Barnaby and Hooker Series. Stephanie Plum. She is described by the author as "incredibly average and yet heroic if necessary". Her father gets served first in exchange for getting to pretend he controls the house, and to keep him from stabbing Grandma Mazur with his fork. Dillon is the building supervisor at Stephanie's apartment building. First referenced in One for the Money, and first appeared in Two for the Dough. In Plum Lucky, when Stephanie mentions Diesel to Ranger, Ranger shows exasperation and when asked if he does not like Diesel, simply says, "We don't hang out together." Want to Read ; Currently Reading; Read; Add New Shelf; … Later on, it appears that Morelli has finally accepted her job (not so much the Ranger part), but it does not make him worry less or try less to protect her. Joe Morelli's grandma. By Janet Evanovich. Her Stephanie Plum series is one of the most popular amongst her legion of fans around the world. All Products in Series (26) AVAILABILITY . Morelli and Gilman sometimes act as the intermediaries when the Trenton police and the Trenton mob need information from each other, but this contact grates on Stephanie's nerves, since she knows Gilman still carries a torch for Morelli. The Janet Evanovich Collection: The Stephanie Plum Novels, Available for the first time in this stunning elec…, Twice the Plum: Two Stephanie Plum Between the Numbers Novels, Two Between-the-Numbers novels from #1 bestselling…, A free giveaway book talking about Janet Evanovich…, Stephanie Plum Between the Numbers/Holiday Novels. Stephanie Plum is a fictional character and the protagonist in a series of novels written by Janet Evanovich. Despite her ongoing romantic entanglements with two men already, Diesel does not mind trying to get her into bed as well and he constantly flirts with her. Full Series. Stephanie Plum is a fictional character and the protagonist in a series of novels written by Janet Evanovich. Stephanie occasionally pays her a visit, usually to talk about Morelli. In Finger Lickin' Fifteen, Joyce aggressively goes after Morelli (as he is then off with Stephanie) despite his desperate maneuvers to avoid her and he considers shooting her "just to get it over with." Later on in the series (after their one night as lovers) Ranger amends his statement; saying there was no tab for what they give each other. Their relationship has since evolved into a romance that runs alternately passionately hot and ice cold. Eventually Stephanie returns to the job, and Lula goes back to being the file clerk and Stephanie's sometime partner. First…, One For the Money: Watch out, world. After she asks him why, Morelli claims that "A man would have to be a total masochist to be interested in you", but by the end, he is interested in her again. She sometimes peeks underneath the casket lid to see the dead body, causing hysteria in the parlor. If you are after a new novel that will keep you intrigued, make you laugh and maybe even fall in love, check out these books to read if you like the Stephanie Plum series! Stephanie's father also drives a cab part-time to get away from Grandma Mazur and, later in the series, Valerie and Albert Kloughn when they move into Stephanie's parents' house. Bob is a big golden retriever a policeman acquaintance conned Stephanie into dog-sitting for in Hot Six. This last straw prompts her to turn to her cousin Vinnie, owner of Vincent Plum Bail Bonds, for a job. Hot Six (Stephanie Plum Novels) by Evanovich, Janet 0312205406 The Cheap Fast. In Lean Mean Thirteen, while Tank is in the hospital after being shot, we learn that his real first name is Pierre. Regardless of his rivalry with Morelli, he has said that "Morelli is a good man" and is the marrying type Stephanie wants. In several interviews, Evanovich says that Grandma Mazur is "loosely based on my Aunt Lena and my Grandma Fanny," adding "She's who I want to be when I grow up."[7]. Lula was introduced as a minor character working as a hooker in the first book in the series, One For the Money. Lula is a quick file clerk, and this frequently allows her the time to accompany Stephanie when she is going after bonded clients who have not shown up for their court appearance (known colloquially as Failure to Appear, or FTAs). Lizzy and Diesel Series. Fox and O'Hare Series. He is pure muscle, and starting in Twelve Sharp, he starts going out with Lula. 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. Free shipping. By Fearless Fourteen, Lula and Tank are engaged after she tricks him. Stephanie Plum Created by Janet Evanovich "That shooting gave me an appetite, somebody pass me the potatoes." Plum Boxed Set 4 (10, 11, 12): Ten Big Ones, Eleven on Top, and Twelve Sharp (Stephanie Plum Novels) by Janet Evanovich 4.9 out of 5 stars 209. The Stephanie Plum book series by Janet Evanovich includes books One for the Money, Two for the Dough, Three to Get Deadly, and several more. She has been prone to sneaking around his house to spy when that happens. In Hard Eight, Valerie becomes bumbling lawyer Albert Kloughn's receptionist, and the two begin a relationship. Stephanie Plum novels typically numbered (ie. To him and his Merry Men, Stephanie is considered his "personal property" and he often tag-teams with Morelli for her protection. The arrangement becomes permanent when the owner refuses to reclaim the dog, and Bob becomes a part of Stephanie's life. These are referred to as the “Between the Numbers” sub-series. Diesel appears in the four holiday novellas: Visions of Sugar Plums, Plum Lovin', Plum Lucky, and Plum Spooky, as well as in Hardcore Twenty-Four. Over time, she has had to resort to a truck with a bad radiator, a mismatch of two cars called a Rollswagen, and a series of other clunkers. Her ties to the Mafia are hinted at but never fully explored. Her father seems less concerned about Stephanie and her job. By the later books, Morelli has resignedly accepted it to be almost normal, but it does not make him any less stressed or worried. Juniak was once a Trenton police officer, but during the series he has been mayor of Trenton. In Eleven on Top, Stiva, acting as his stepson (who died in the fire), threatens Stephanie, who is getting close to spoiling his plans to retrieve some loot he and some companions stole years before. Stephanie refers to her as a plus-sized black woman who attempts to shove a size 16 body into size 10 spandex. Originally penning romance novels, Janet switched to mystery and thrillers and has delighted fans ever since with her Stephanie Plum books, which at the time of writing, has reached a staggering 24 titles. SUBJECTS. In Plum Spooky, Stephanie and Diesel babysit Carl the monkey and get stuck caring for other monkeys they pick up as well. In the film, Mary Lou is played by Annie Parisse and Lenny by Danny Mastrogiorgio. Morelli has told her that he trusts her, but he doesn't trust Ranger (same with Diesel) and she often has bouts of jealousy when Morelli's name is said with other women. The divorce was not at all friendly, and they stopped talking to each other. 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At the age of sixteen, Stephanie lost her virginity to Morelli in the Tasty Pastry shop behind the éclair stand, after which he never called (but left quite a few flattering messages in bathroom and stadium walls around town). Stephanie Plum is the central character featured in the “Stephanie Plum” book … In turn Vinnie gives her a few cases to capture. Refers to himself in the third person as "The Champ". Plum Series. In Twelve Sharp, Stephanie is finally able to tell Morelli that she loves him, but omits the part about how she loves Ranger as well. Janet Evanovich. AU $17.55. She is a spunky combination of Nancy Drew and Dirty Harry, and—although a female bounty hunter—is the opposite of Domino Harvey. Janet Evanovich is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Stephanie Plum series, the Lizzy and Diesel series, twelve romance novels, the Alexandra Barnaby novels and Trouble Maker graphic novel, and How I Write: Secrets of a Bestselling Author, as well as the Fox and O'Hare series … She is a woman unwilling to grow old, ever. 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. Grandma Mazur also frequents the local funeral parlors because they are the social centers of the neighborhood. "[2] As the series has progressed, Stephanie has become more stable and responsible, and a better bounty hunter. In Seven Up, Stephanie and Joe announced their engagement under pressure from their families, but called off the wedding in book seven. At the beginning of the first book, One for the Money, Stephanie has been laid off from her job as a lingerie buyer, she is being forced to sell off her appliances one by one in order to pay her rent, and her car is repossessed. In some of the later novels, Stephanie moonlights for RangeMan during safety or financial dilemmas. Originally born Swiss, he is described as "over six feet of gorgeous, hard-muscled, slightly tanned male" with brown eyes and thick, unruly sandy blond hair with a dangerous set of dimples. "CrimeTime interview with Janet Evanovich", "Janet Evanovich discusses Twelve Sharp and much else", "Janet Evanovich: Delivering a Plum Good Read", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Stephanie_Plum&oldid=997765402, Characters in American novels of the 20th century, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, FTAs mentioned but not apprehended within a book: Jesus Rodriquez, This page was last edited on 2 January 2021, at 03:28. Bestsellers New Releases Recommended Award … She's had enough. Beginning in Two For the Dough, Grandma Mazur begins to tag along on cases with Stephanie, often pulling a gun out of her purse at inappropriate moments. Known to bite when scared or frightened.[8]. Someone wants to put Stephanie six foot under... Leaving her career as a bounty hunter behind won't be so easy for Stephanie Plum, as disaster follows wherever she goes. Married to Lenny Stankovic with children and a dog. Three years later she saw Morelli and ran over him with her father's Buick, breaking his leg. In To The Nines, Tank is ordered by Ranger to be Stephanie's guard. She appeared in the film adaptation of One for the Money, Lula is played by Sherri Shepherd. Quick Look. Mary Lou Stankovic is Stephanie's best friend. A Stephanie Plum Novel. Bob has been described as a big, orange bottomless pit. The first book, One for the Money, was adapted as a 2012 film starring Katherine Heigl as Stephanie. Stephanie sometimes uses him as a helper for odd jobs that require a person of his stature. See the complete Stephanie Plum series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. The Stephanie Plum Novels Three to Get Deadly / Four to Score / High Five / Hot Six Hot Six, Seven Up, Hard Eight More Plums in One Plum Boxed Set 1 Plum Boxed Set 2 Seven Up / Hard Eight / To the Nines Ten Big Ones/ Eleven on Top / Twelve Sharp Plum Boxed Set 5 13-15 Twice the Plum Knight and Moon Series . There are 27 books in the main series and four in-between books. Play Sample. Stephanie went to school with her little sister Tina. Connie is Vinnie's receptionist/office manager. He returns to finish what he started by stalking Stephanie again and is killed in her apartment by and during her confrontation with Allen Shempsky. While Stephanie finds her family stressful, they often give her tips or connections which assist in her job. ISBN: 9780140252927 ISBN-10: 0140252924 Series: Stephanie Plum Audience: General Format: Paperback Language: English Number Of Pages: 320 Published: October 1997 Publisher: Penguin UK Country of Publication: GB Dimensions (cm): 18.5 x 11.2 x 2.2 Weight (kg): 0.18 Edition Number: 1 He has said that he does not even need to listen to the radio anymore; he knows she is always involved (usually by some illegal means) and that he always gets calls about her and the latest situation she is in. Janet Evanovich Books in Order: Stephanie Plum series, Stephanie Plum short stories, Lizzy and Diesel books, Fox and O’Hare books, Knight and Moon, all ... and nonfiction (Series Order Book 31) eBook: Book List Guru: Amazon.com.au: Kindle Store Stephanie's financial situation is still rather perilous, partially due to her poor financial skills, and she often finds herself seeking alternative ways to earn money in order to pay her bills. 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Salvatore Sweet is a cross-dresser who first appears in Four to Score as a person who solves a series of word puzzles for one of Stephanie's cases. He joins Stephanie and Lula during a takedown, which (naturally) does not go as planned. Eddie is married to Stephanie's cousin Shirley-the-Whiner. They both know they are not ready for commitment, but often comment on the idea together and have lived together more than once. 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Stephanie has made it clear that she is not looking for a relationship (already possessing a boyfriend, to whom she is "practically married" Twelve Sharp, and another, even more mysterious man in her life, whom she has admitted she also loves), but it hardly stops Diesel from making moves—sleeping on top of her in bed, somehow stealing her bra (while she is still wearing it), etc. He is also known as Officer Hottie or the Italian Stallion. At this time, he is part of a transvestite rock band called "The Lovelies". Katherine Heigl of Grey's Anatomy landed the role for the feature film, One for the Money, released on January 27, 2012.[6]. In Two For The Dough her real name is revealed to be Edna. By "Twelve Sharp", after being kidnapped with Julie by a Ranger copycat, Stephanie realizes that she loves both Morelli and Ranger. Ranger "bleeds money" every time Stephanie requires protection, which is frequently; she minds, but he does not so much—she actually appears as a line item in his budget (where she is listed under "entertainment"). The engagement is called off in Plum Spooky. Two of the books to be published by Atria will feature Evanovich’s hugely popular series character, Stephanie Plum. Free shipping. Stephanie also often stays at his house, which he inherited from his Aunt Rose. A sortable list in reading order … Stephanie Plum Novels #25 Unabridged: 6 hr 46 min Narrator: Lorelei King Published: 11/13/2018. Stiva owned his own funeral parlor, known as the best in the Burg. In Fearless Fourteen, Moon-Man appears as a character who plays an online video game called Minion Fire with Morelli's distant cousin, Mario (who is known as "Zook"), and Grandma Mazur ("Scorch") and her friends. Untitled Plum #28 . Carl the monkey is present, the villain, Gerwulf Grimoire (Wulf), and a new Diesel love interest, Lizzie Tucker, a preternatural cupcake baker. First appeared in Four to Score. This is a complete list of all of Janet’s published novels and published co-author novels. In each book, Stephanie is assigned to apprehend one or more people who are declared "failure to appear" (FTA), because they have not appeared for their court date. But like Morelli and Ranger, he also has affectionate nicknames for her and is just as every bit amused at the situations she finds herself in. This is indicated by the sentence in Chapter Five, "Tank's eyes were blank and his face went gray under the brown." Joyce also occasionally sleeps with Vinnie, who likes to spank her and make her bark like a dog. He thinks it is amusing that she is so gullible about his paranormal abilities. By then, he has also cleaned up his act and no longer does drugs. She is occasionally described as Betty Boop with a moustache. Most men admire Big Blue as a classic; Stephanie hates it, considering it unwieldy and a gas hog, not to mention much too conspicuous, but more often than she likes, she finds herself driving it. She originally hopes to find a file clerk job at the Bail Bonds office but the position was taken, and the only position available is as an apprehension agent or bounty hunter. A film based on 1994’s “One for the Money,” the first of the Plum series, was released by Lionsgate in 2012. He helps Valerie and Albert Kloughn plan their wedding during Ten Big Ones and Eleven on Top, during which time he also drives a school bus. The original building burned down after Stephanie and Grandma Mazur were cornered by Kenny Mancuso and his goons in Two for the Dough. One for the Money. Not even a year after they got married, Stephanie divorced him after finding him cheating on her with Joyce Barnhardt on her dining room table. Stephanie often finds former classmates and neighbors still living in the Burg, only a few streets away from their childhood home. This boxed set contains three Stephanie Plum novels from Janet Evanovich: One for the Money, Two for the Dough, and Three to Get Ready. In the more recent books, he often tag-teams with Ranger for her protection, much to her extreme annoyance at being shuffled back and forth between the two men like luggage. One for the Money (Stephanie Plum Novels) by Evanovich, Janet 0312990456 The. W orking-class Jersey girl and former lingerie buyer STEPHANIE PLUM is a bond bailsma-er-bailsperson, working out of the blue collar "burg" in Trenton, New Jersey, where "houses and minds are proud to be narrow".
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