A Stephanie Plum Between the Numbers Novel - Plum Lucky

Evanovich missed by a mile with this one. Sad, because I have enjoyed so many of her Stephanie Plum novels. There is very little plot, other than a drab grandma being kidnapped and returned O'Henry style. This is a pretty lame offering coming from a once skilled, gifted writer. Hope she perks up.

ok so this was bought before I started reading the 'between' books, what can I say. When I like a series I get them all and start reading. Also the first two 'between' novellas came as freebies with a collection I bought. I have no excuse for buying this one. Granted this one has less of the whimsy of the first two, until the very end. I like the familiarity of the characters from the series and that really is the only good part of them, except of course for that fact that they are short. I would not waste my money on the between series anymore, now that I have read them. Thank heaven 2 of them were free, because now it is only my time that I have wasted.

Great short novel, love all Janet Evanovich's books. I bought this one as I'm waiting for the next Stephanie Plum series one to come out and just wanted to read one of Janet's books now. Only problem is they are never long enough.

I love this book series, so it was worth the wait. I think the main reason it took so long to ship - and by long I mean a couple more days than usual - was because I ordered another item from a different vendor, as well as asked for as few shipments as possible. Eh, it happens. But I'm happy to read the classic tales of this lady bounty hunter.

I have read and enjoyed all 18 of the "number" series. Unfortunately, "Plum Lucky" was a dissapointment. Evanovich should not try to "fit" short, not well written, disjointed, stories between her novels. Don't spend your money on this one.

I am getting more and more frustrated with Janet Evanovich's novels. This one, in particular, is so short that it makes you wonder if she was really 'into' writing or just pumping out the words, like a school kid who has to write a 500-word assay. Honestly! the book is thin; the line spacing is 1 1/2 spaces and the letters are so far apart that it is difficult to read. She has developed a loyal fan base by giving us some very good mystery novels (i.e. the "numbered" books), but she is losing one fan, if she continues to produce these thin, uninteresting little books. I did give her one star for this one, however. Get back to serious writing, Janet.

Janet Evanovich's, "Plum Lucky" is once again a fun read. As usual, Steph gets herself into more jams that your favorite jam flavors. From searching for a "little person" a strange man enters her life, Diesel. You will laugh from beginning to end. Grandma finds a bag full of money and buys herself away to visit Atlanta's casino's. The man who had lost the money is the little man, who believes he is a leprechaun and the money is his. Finders keepers. All he ever wares are green pants. He believes that he can talk with animals and they talked back to him. However, our little man found this money on the street and the gangster that says the money is his, will do anything to get it back. Then into the fray comes, Doug! Who is Doug? Lula, the "X" ho, Connie, the office manager, along with Diesel, all go to Atlantic City to help Steph bring Grandma back home. However, Grandma is kidnapped by the gangster, Delvina while in Atlanta and is brought back to the "Burg!" I know you'll enjoy this novel. It is a fun, fun read. I have read all of Evanovich's books, and I find them very good and fu. If you don't laugh out loud, well, sorry! Rated "R" for strong language and sexual content. DP. Castro Valley, CA.

Janet Evanovich has a short little adventure with some of your favorite characters. In her short story Plum Lucky; Stephanie must find Grandma! Where did she go? Stephanie does not have any pressing cases; she will take the case.
Synopsis:
Stephanie's mother asks her to go find Grandma Mazur. Where did she go? What has she been doing? So Stephanie starts on the trail with both Connie Lula’s help. They track her to Atlantic City in a casino. Grandma is playing the slots with a wad of cash by her side. She has hired a bodyguard who keeps his eyes on the rest of the money. Stephanie asks Grandma Mazur where she got the money? Grandma shares that it came from a bag she found on the street. Is there more to her story? When Diesel shows up could this spell danger for Grandma?
My Thoughts:
I liked the story but did not love it. For me as a reader your learn what to expect from a certain author once you have read many of their novels. As long as the reader finds it entertaining it is worth the time spent. I loved how Janet wove some familiar characters such as Stephanie and Grandma. I am sure that Diesel's character has not been introduced in the Lucky Charms series yet. I found his interaction with Stephanie interesting. The plot was a little predictable. There were few surprises.
The reader will enjoy this book! Stay tuned for the Curious Minds series that Janet has coming out.

"Plum Lucky" is another "between the numbers" books with everyone's favorite bounty hunter, Stephanie Plum! This one has just about everything you ever wanted: a shadowy Diesel is in search of a Leprechaun, Grandma Mazur buys an RV and heads to Atlantic City, Stephanie's car is blown up (what else is new?), the gangster Delvina returns, Lula becomes a "super model," and there is a horse is Stephanie's apartment! All the ingredients for the misadventures that we expect from our darling Plum!

It all begins as Grandma Mazur finds a duffle full of money on the street and high tails it to Atlantic City. Stephanie goes after Grandma; however, there appears to be a Leprechaun following Grandma and our Jersey gangster Delvina is following him. Wait! Wait! There is a former race horse in Stephanie's apartment - it was in the RV! And now the fun begins - casinos, kidnapping, horse napping, hives and all!

These in-between Stephanie Plum books often are not the best of the series; however, they are still fun to read. If you wish to be entertained, do not sell these shorter novellas short! (Sorry, I had to say that!) Certainly, if you like Plum, then by all means, read the book! "Plum Lucky" still has many of your favorite characters in it, and you will still shake your head and laugh! There are not as many good laughs here, but it is a shorter book. There are a few such as when a joke is made about the size of the Leprechaun's anatomy. But a special laugh is reserved for when she asks Ranger if she can leave the horse in his garage, and Ranger asks where the horse is now! The rest is for your reading pleasure! Recommended: it is a great afternoon of enjoyable reading!

I do have to say that I enjoyed PLUM LUCKY a lot more than the previous "Between the Numbers" books. I always enjoy the Stephanie Plum books regardless of how silly they get, but reading the first two BtN books (PLUM LOVIN', VISIONS OF SUGAR PLUSM) had more of a paranormal element to them that took it a little outside of the normal fun-loving but (moderately) realistic Stephanie sagas. In each BtN book, we get a glimpse of Diesel, who's kind of like Ranger only he deals with the fantasy/paranormal worlds and sometimes appears and disappears at will. I think the magical aspect takes away from the normal Stephanie story lines that I always love. PLUM LUCKY dealt with leprechaun luck, but it was much more enjoyable because we just see another zany criminal who thinks he's a leprechaun and keeps trying to act like one, but really he's just an average Joe like everyone else.

I'm never a fan of the Stephanie/Diesel interactions -- no, scratch that. They're always decently enjoyable but I always find myself pining for the real stories. Even though it's been going on for 14 books, I still love the Stephanie/Joe/Ranger love triangle. I still can't make up my mind how I want that to end (I think I'm on Joe's side! But Ranger... Oh, Ranger) and I find that to be one of the more enjoyable parts of the Plum books.

Realistically, I like to take these books for what they are: fun fillers. I can't take them too seriously because clearly they aren't intended that way! They're even labeled as "Between the Numbers" and aren't the meat and potatoes of the series, so I like to take them in their proper context.

I imagine this is what the Keystone Cops would read like. It’s completely improbable and infinitely hilarious. There were several scenes that left me doubled over laughing. I’ve been lucky enough to read this at exactly the right time of year. I enjoy reading the out-of-this-world capers that Diesel gets Stephanie involved in, but I do much prefer the longer stories we get in his own series. I love the message we see with all these hot alpha men panting after wonderfully “ordinary” Stephanie, but I’ve never been a fan of love triangles (or squares in this case).

Plum Lucky is a “Between the Numbers” Stephanie Plum novel in the highly popular series by Janet Evanovich which currently ranges from One for the Money to Takedown Twenty. Such books may be likened to a generic versus a name brand product: the main ingredients are there, but it is not quite the same packaging. For example the hunk role is played by Diesel who may be describes as “Ranger-lite.” In this novel we find virtually all of the wacky characters that inhabit the standard novels, but some are in diminished roles. The story this time centers on Grandma Mazur who finds a bag filled with a lot of money and promptly heads off to an Atlantic City casino. The money, of course, turns out to be stolen, in this case by Snuggy O’Connor, a jockey who thinks he is a leprechaun and can become invisible and talk to animals. Snuggy had a good reason for wanting the money. It seems that , Doug, a racehorse, is injured and Snuggy needs it to help him recover. The money was stolen from a local hood, Lou Delvina, who naturally wants it back and kidnaps grandma and the horse to show he means it.

All sorts of nutty things happen, including Stephanie’s car getting blown up as usual and in the end things work out. As with all of Evanovich’s novels, this one is fun to read and not too taxing on the mind. If you are looking for a way to while away the time any of her novels is a good bet including this one.

Janet Evanovich's "Plum Lucky" is a bit of a departure from the Stephanie Plum series only in the sense that our heroine is taken out of her comfort zone for most of the novel. In this case, most of the action is focused on the casinos of Atlantic City and not the back streets Trenton (although it's still Jersey). The other comforts that are, for the most part, missing are Ranger and Joe Morelli who figure only marginally in "Plum Lucky". On the other hand, we spend a lot of time with the intriguing Diesel, who may or may not be from another world. That's okay: other characters are possibly losing their minds or are leprachauns or can speak to animals (a la Dr. Dolittle). Fortunately, Stephanie is grounded by the relative sanity of Lula and Connie. ("Relative" being the operative word.)

But the glue holding "Plum Lucky" together is the cantankerous, curmudgeon Grandma Mazur. Even when she is not there--like when she is snoring fitfully in another room or stowed away in the trunk of a car--she's still there. I don't have a problem with her stealing the show from her granddaughter in this novel. How can you argue with an old woman who finds a million bucks in a duffel bag in an alleyway on St. Patrick's Day and believes it is the pot of gold at the end of a rainbow? And what better way to invest that money than by haunting the slot machines of Atlantic City? Stephanie Plum has a lot readers and devoted fans among mystery readers but so does Grandma Mazur. And, in "Plum Lucky" she hogs her moment in the spotlight!

I think the Stephanie Plum series works so well for me because I was born and raised in New Jersey. Even when the story gets a little repetitive (blown up car anyone?), Stephanie's always going somewhere I know. Janet Evanovich's descriptions of these places are so funnily (and occasionally sadly) accurate that I get sucked right into the story, sometimes despite the less than thrilling mystery.

In Plum Lucky, Stephanie heads down to Atlantic City on a hunt for the missing Grandma Mazur. The first half of this short book, set in Atlantic City, was wonderful. Grandma's doing the senior in a casino thing. Lula has a potential career as a plus sized model. Diesel is incredibly lucky, or just really good at cheating. Even Randy Briggs is back and doing pretty well with the ladies.

Once the gang returns to Trenton, the story starts to feel like same old, same old. Grandma Mazur is kidnapped (as opposed to it always being Stephanie) and the search for her lacks the humor we've come to expect from the Plum series. More and more often the situations Stephanie finds herself in are mob related. Perhaps this is the Sopranos effect, but not everyone in Jersey has an interest in or can relate to the mafia angle.

Stephanie doesn't have the kind of chemistry with Diesel that she does with Ranger and the scenes that should be hot feel forced. There is no will they or won't they possibility between them.

Plum Lucky is a good book, but I probably would have liked it more if the characters remained in Atlantic City the entire time. There's a limit to how much stuff you can blow up in Trenton and I think Stephanie may have finally hit it.

Needing a quick read ? Something light-hearted and easy to digest ? Enjoying the Stephanie Plum Series ?

Plum Lucky takes us to the month of March where the world of Trenton is celebrating St. Patrick's Day and Grandma Mazur is missing and Stephanie's hunky random guy Diesel has shown up once again. I have to say firstly that Stephanie is never short of hunky guys, the only problem is that they are all labelled with that prone to non-commitment label attached. The journey to find Grandma Mazur will take Stephanie, Connie and Lula alongside Diesel to the world of Atlantic City and a casino called Daffy's. Not named after the duck but a dog. It seems that Grandma Mazur has come into a bag of "lucky" cash, the downside is the guy who stole it wants it back and he happens to be the guy Diesel is trying to track down - an Unmentionable by the name of Snuggy. Is the cash lucky as Lula lands a plus-size modelling job and Connie a handsome date and of course Grandma Mazur's $12 win on the pokies or is it the reason for the season - the luck of the irish ?

#This was a library book

Grandma Mazur finds a duffel bag full of money so she takes it, buys an RV, and takes off for Atlantic City to gamble. Since this is obviously her lucky day, she is sure that she will make lots more money. However, this is a Stephanie Plum story, so complications are inevitable. One of them is that the duffel bag was actually left in front of Grandma by Snuggy O'Connor who think he is a leprechaun. The next complication is that Snuggy stole the money from Lou Delvina - a local crime boss who is not amused by these antics. Then, Diesel shows up, and so Stephanie ends up engaging Connie and Lula to hightail it also to Atlantic City to get Grandma back and that's when the real complications start. Grandma ends up getting kidnapped; Doug the horse makes an appearance; A house catches on fire; and Stephanie's car gets blown up by an anti-tank missile. In other words, a typical Plum novel.

Like all of these, the action is fast and furious. There are many jokes and laughs all around. Lula has the most "interesting " outfits and becomes a very big star of her own, and so on. The only missing components are Ranger and Morelli, although both make cameo appearances as does the baby blue Buick. The story comes to the expected conclusion and all is well until the next novel will come.

There is really no need to have read all the other Stephanie Plum books to understand this one, it pretty well stands on its own; however you will enjoy it more if you are fully cognizant of the Plum universe. Definitely a fun read - also very quick.

The say that laughter is the best medicine. Janet Evanovich is obviously good for my health. I knew that this was a "tween" and was prepared to pay the price to add this to my collection. So what if it was a bit short? I laughed until I cried, and my husband thought I was losing my mind. I read this in one sitting and skipped the evening news on TV. I highly recommend giving this time period a try!
Evanovich has a rare talent- I find myself shaking my head, wondering where on earth she comes up with her hijinks. It's also a rare talent that is able to paint such a vivid picture. (SPOILER ALERT) The scene with Lula causing a major distraction in a casino is possibly one of the funniest I have read in a very long time! As I read, I can actually see the characters in my mind. If my mental images are anything to go by, Ms Plum is indeed Plum Lucky!
PS They say that laughter is a full body workout. I'm really considering reading all of the Plum books back-to-back. I figure I will have six pack abs by the time I am finished!

The sequel to Plum Lovin' was a riot! In Plum Lucky, Stephanie Plum, sexy bounty hunter, part-time comedian is trying to track down Grandma Mazur who is headed for Atlantic City to spend money ($1 million) that she found on the street. The money was stolen by a green pants wearing, ex-jockey/animal whisperer who thinks he is a leprechaun. The "leprechaun" stole the money from the mobster that Stephanie and Diesel (who is searching for the ex-jockey and seems to be really great at cards) battled it out with in Plum Lovin'. And he needs the money so that he can pay for an ex-race horse's surgery. Of course, Louie (the Tough Guy/ Mob Leader) is still suffering from the effects of the rash that he believes Diesel hexed him with, and is now popping pills like an addict. And on top of that, he is even more convinced that Diesel is "an alien", and at one point wears a tin foil hat on his head to prevent the horse and Diesel from invading his thoughts. He wants his money back and is willing to kidnap the horse and Grandma Mazur to get it back.

Lula (ex-hooker/bounty-hunter) appears in gold spandex and is funnier than ever while pursuing a career as plus sized supermodel career. Connie (office manager to Vinnie) is utilizing her sharp shooting skills. Sexy, black wearing Ranger and lovable/dependable Joe Morelli make brief appearances, but Diesel steals the scenes in this novel. And what we appreciate is the fact that like Ranger, Diesel never invades Stephanie's space more than she will allow, but admires her from afar. And this provides wonderful tension between Diesel and Stephanie, especially since she is determined to remain faithful to Joe, who undoubtedly trusts her. I enjoyed this short Stephanie Plum story and would recommend it to anyone who is a lover of the series, and would like a good laugh.

Plum Lucky by Janet Evanovich is a Stephanie Plum "Between-the-Numbers" novel and at a mere 166 pages, it can best be described as Plum Lite. Parts of it are rather funny, but there just aren't enough of these moments. Plus as in Plum Lovin', the plot is definitely a stretch.

Grandma Mazur, Trenton bounty hunter Stephanie Plum's grandmom, has gone missing. The last time Plum saw Grandma Mazur, she was toting a bag of cash in Trenton with a midget (little person) trying to get it away from her. It turns out that Grandma stumbled across some stolen dough (from a Trenton mob boss) and she has taken it down to the casinos in Atlantic City. Stephanie and friends (Lula, Connie and Diesel) set off to Atlantic City to find Grandma before she gets in even bigger trouble. The one really decent scene involves Lula acting as the "Queen of Chaos" in the casinos. She creates a diversion by spilling a huge cup of nickels and while trying to chase them down, loses various parts of her anatomy as they fall out of her skintight spandex outfit. Unfortunately, most of the plot was dumb and the part about the horse was definitely over the top.

It seems that Evanovich is just punching out these "Between-the-Numbers" books to fill in the gaps between her longer length number series. As a Plum fan, I'm game for everything Evanovich writes but next time, I just might stick with the numbers. Either that or I'll wait until these smaller novellas come out in paperback.

When I find a series where I like the first 2-3 books, I generally keep buying them so I can have the whole set. Even though I've gone off the Stephanie Plum books in general (get over the Ranger/Morelli dilemma! Figure out that sharing information helps people figure things out!), I'm stuck continuing to buy them so I have the whole series. I mean, I was up to 11 before I started disliking them. This is a very quick read, not really a "novel" as marketed. It's still mildly entertaining in the usual way, but I'd only recommend buying it if you're planning to have all the Stephanie Plum books. Otherwise, strictly a library read.

"Plum Lucky" is well written and absolutely hilarious. While Morelli and Ranger are mainly absent, the usual cast of characters including Grandma Mazur, Lula and Connie are present along with the supernatural Diesel. Also making a return is mafia boss, Lou Delvina, and little person Randy Briggs. In this story we are introduced to Snuggy, the wannabe leprechaun, and Doug, the horse. In reading this story I got the sense that the author had a lot of fun writing it. Her wit is top notch. Some of the events and exchanges are laugh out loud funny. Well done, Ms. Evanovich!!!

I am a long-time fan of Stephanie Plum, and these little "between-the-numbers" books are a lot of fun. They give us a chance to catch up with Stephanie and some of her crew, and we also get to see them in some very crazy situations. In this one Stephanie is linked up with the dishy Diesel, and they are trying to keep one step ahead of the mob. We have Grandma Mazur, Lula and Connie in a "plum" role. The story is set around St. Patrick's Day, and the luck is supposedly flowing, but Stephanie can't seem to see it. Instead, she has to rescue Grandma when she is kidnapped, and she is involved in a few car chases, a few car burnings, and a shooting at the car wash. And of course the book is laugh-out-loud funny all the way through. Just another outing with Stephanie Plum!

Wow, this story is quarky, funny, and amazing! The characters are still phenomenal and loving and as crazy as ever! I love Lula and Grandma Mazur. If it weren't for their shenanigans, these stories wouldn't be as awesome as they are!!

I borrowed this book from my local library.

I read this while waiting in a three and a half hour line to get my taxes done. It made the time zip by very nicely. I was sad when it was over.The characters are very colorful and easy to care about. It really annoyed me that the one african american character is kind of a bad stereotype. The plot is mindless but too funny.Also the writer has a very punchy style and how can you not like a story that involves a leprechaun , a free spirit grandma and a crazy mobster ?

I love how Janet Evanovich writes. These in-between books help you keep up until the next book comes out. I had all my daughters read these and the big thing you can't help but laugh outloud at Stephanie and her family and the perils they get into. I would so recommend these books just for the laughs. I love her grandma and how she likes to visit funeral homes and carry her big gun in her bag. How Stephanie has two hunks in her life and they both love her and her heart will always go to Moreli even though Ranger is in the background. Ranger is her dangerous side and I think Morelli is her safe side. The both can't understand the trouble she gets into. Her poor cars everyone of them get blown up. Just keep the writing going on her and her family. I am a big fan of Janet Evanovich's books even all the other books she has written.

Very bad of Janet Evonovich to write small book and not do a very good job. Nothing in this book was entertaining or funny to read like other books in this series. I only buy this series in hardcover, but from now on, like another reviewer, I will use the library first to see if I continue to buy. I love this series, it is or was a very fun read and escape from everything except laughter and enjoyment. but this one is not up to the authors's previous books.I also would like for Stephanie to really get into a relationship or to flat out play the field and be honest with all her men. She seems to be floundering in growing up and developing into a more mature, funny individual, who still does not seem to think her job is worth much and herself as much either. She needs more positive attitudes toward herself. I love all the characters, but Stephanie seems so down and out at times.

Ugh, this was terrible. I hate the way this book was written. No passion. No emotion. No sympathy for Miss Stephanie either. She bored me to tears. I couldn't care any less about her after 3 pages. I had only read one other Plum book before this, and I struggled finishing that one. I just couldn't go on past about 5 pages of her nonsense. There was no romance in this at all, either. The story was so stupid, the plot dumb and not funny. It's so hard to relate or connect with a main character who has no depth.

Fun vacation reading. Not really about luck, but definitely about leprechauns. The author is very smart and very good at developing an engaging little tale for those looking for an entertaining read. It's the only book of the series I've read, but it's clear that Ms. Evanovich has attained bestselling-author status for very good reasons - an excellent facility for dialogue, likeable characters and, most of all, the ability to make us double over with laughter without warning. She does so using a spare, deadpan prose that doesn't beg for a chuckle, and therefore results in that very thing.

Stephanie's at it again. Diesel and Stephanie make an awesome team for action, drama and laugh out loud moments. I love Janet's books she knows how to tell a story that will have you looking for her next book.

In this book, Stephanie Plum is helpless (page 131 asking Ranger for help), careful, and worried (about grandma). The "original" Plum is stupidly fearless, bumbling, and emotive. Ranger talks in sentences. Page 130 and 131. "You look worried." Ranger would, at most, cock his head questioningly or say "Worried?" Lulu talks in complete sentences like she has a college education. Page 130 "I'm going inside to talk to Connie. You have a visitor." Lulu doesn't talk like that. "I was gonna have Connie try to find Mr. Supermodel Photographer, but, ho, I'll stick around for Mr. Tall, Hot, and Handsome."

The dialog is not crisp or true to the characters. Even Grandma has lost her razor edge. I'm not sure what is going on, but this book is a disappointment... big time. I found myself wanting to substitute my own dialog.

Plum Lucky by Janet Evanovich was released in 2007. Another great Stephanie Plum novel, with lots of acvtion and funny scenes. Secondary characters are well written too. Fans of Janet Evanovich will like this the most.

I know these books always hit the bestseller lists even before they are released, then ride the lists for months. But I just don't get it. After chapter two of this (short story bound and sold as a) book, I tossed it aside, incredibly annoyed with the inane dialogue and make-it-up-as-she-goes-along plot. Remember when you were little and you played Barbies, and you'd say as you plunked Barbie along the carpet, "Barbie is putting her sweatshirt on now and running out to meet Ken," and your friend would say, "Ken is pulling up in his car and they are going out to eat cheeseburgers and then find a bank robber." This book is like that. When Stephanie finds her grandmother hours away in the casino and doesn't even bother to phone her frantic mother, who sent her looking for the old lady who had been missing for a few days...that is just sloppy and annoying writing. Z-

Absolutely awful. I see some have tossed it aside after a couple chapters. I gave it a chance going to the end thinking at some point it had to improve. Wrong. It was like sitting through a root canal.
It has an inane, silly plot as thin as the paper it's printed on. The novel is so bad one wonders how & why it was written. It seems the author made the storyline up as she went along. The plot really has no point.
There are constant attempts at humor throughout. Most all of it falls flat on it's face.
There is one bright spot to this novel. Mercifully, it's short

Plum Lucky is one of Janet Evanovich "between the numbers" novellas. Stephanie Plum and Grandma Mazur are back at it, running into trouble every way they turn. Diesel's back too, along with a strange man wearing green pants who claims to be a leprechaun and who believes he can talk to animals. Then there's Doug, the horse, who's been kidnapped, or stolen, or maybe both. Lula's on her way to becoming a supermodel and Briggs is driving Grandma's new used RV, which has been outfitted for little people, but somehow manages to accommodate the horse. And don't forget Mr. Delvina, who may or may not have been turned into a toad by Diesel.

All in all, just your typical Stephanie Plum! Thoroughly entertaining.

In this latest installment of the Plum series, Stephanie is on another crazy adventure with none other than Diesel.

When Grandma Mazur finds a duffel bag filled with loot she disappears, Stephanie tracks her down at a casino in Atlantic City where the craziness ensues. Grandma has the money; Stephanie, Lulu and Connie are after Grandma. A Leprechaun is after the money and Grandma. A mobster is after the Leprechaun and money. And Diesel is after the Leprechaun. Things get hectic.

At 166 pages and giant print, this hardcover could easily have been read in a couple of hours, had I been drawn in to the story, I would have. The thing is I think the thrill is gone for me on this series and that bums me out tremendously. I have been on board with this series and loving every minute of it up until Lean Mean Thirteen (Stephanie Plum Novels). I feel like with that book, and now this one, I am reading the same story over and over. Nothing really new or exciting is happening. I didn't laugh at all during this book and I think I only giggled once when a joke is made about the size of the Leprechauns anatomy.

This is the first Janet Evanovich book I haven't purchased. Normally I rush to the store on the release date. This time I let my sister go it alone and I waited for her to be done with her copy and that's what I read. I don't want to be done with this series, but if she doesn't shake things up in Fearless Fourteen: A Stephanie Plum Novel (Stephanie Plum Novels), I am done. I will reread the old ones and have to be content with that.

This is the 1st book I have read by this author, so perhaps my complaints would not hold true for her other novels. The best way I can describe my annoyance with this book is that it reminded me of a junior high essay where a student has to have a certain number of words &, therefore, tries to repeat things & use as many words as possible. Many times in this story an event would transpire & a character would say something & another character would come into the picture & the event and/or the previous remark would have to be repeated or rehashed with that person. I found it extremely tiring. I thought this book was written at a fifth grade level or something. I don't mean to be a snob, but I felt like the author was writing "down" to me. Sorry, I just didn't like this book.

Stephanie Plum is back with the usual funny cast of characters. Grandma Mazur has found a bag full of money and is off to Atlantic City to play the slots. Lula has an offer to be a plus-size model. Diesel is the main man in this book, but Morelli and Ranger make brief appearances too. A leprechaun wannabe talks to animals, a horse is kidnapped, and oh yes, there are some exploding cars. You know, the usual stuff in a Stephanie Plum novel. The action is fast and furious and the laughs just keep coming as this short, between-the-numbers book rolls to a climax. Don't miss it!

I really enjoy the Stephanie Plum novels, but these short ones are beginning to annoy me. You could combine this one and its predecessor "Plum Lovin'", and get one good sized book. Is this just a marketing strategy to get more consumer dollars for a novella? That being said, I did enjoy what there was of this book. The usual gang of characters appear, although Ranger and Morelli are only on for cameos. The focus, as in the last shortie, is on Diesel, who really doesn't engage me as a character at all. The plot's a bit thin, but amusing at times, and there are two new characters who seem to make the whole thing go along. I'll keep reading these books, but I'm not going to shell out good money for such a thin work. This is a "borrow from the library" book.

I positively cannot get enough of Stephanie Plum! If I could sit at home and read these books all day, I would, without question. This in-between novel was too short, yet all of the in betweens are...Grandma Mazur is funny as ever in this book. She stumbles over a duffle bag of money and decides it is good luck, so she does what any ordinary person would do, and heads off to Atlantic City. Of course, Stephanie has to follow her to get the money back for her friend Diesel who shows up again in this story.

Lula, of course, is funny as ever as she tries to make her way as the next best Plus Size Supermodel. Lula steals many of the scenes with some hilarious antics that will leave you laughing until it hurts. I had to read some of the lines over and over again because they were that good.

Then there is an leprechaun, a horse named Doug, and the gangster Delvina to add to the craziness that is Stephanie Plum. The only thing I did not like was the fact that Ranger and Joe don't make much of an appearance in the in-between novels. I look forward to those moments...probably a little too much. :)

Grandma Mazur finds a bag full of money...lucky money! You know Grandma...with her bumbling, Stephanie chasing after her with Lula & "friend", Diesel, let the good times roll! Typical Evanovich...a short read, but a riot. It will have you laughing out loud. How can so many people get into so much trouble?

I love the Stephanie Plum series. Plum Lucky is the first Between-the-Numbers book. I was very disappointed. The writing was poor. It wasn't funny. Not much happened. Lame plot. I don't see how anyone could think this was a good mystery.

This was by far my favorite between the numbers. For some reason, Diesel has grown on me during this book. It was just as funny and engrossing as the rest of the Stephanie Plum books. Highly recommend this book.

This is my first outing with Stephanie Plum. I felt like this brief glimpse into this universe was lacking in the depth department. It was however interesting enough to interest me in the series and check out other entries. I do have to admit, the horse in the apartment/RV was classic.

It's amazing how all of J. Evanovich's books can be so similar and yet I still like them so much! This is one of her between-the-numbers books which I usually like a little less then the numbered books but I have to say this one I liked just as much. If you're thinking of skipping it and waiting until the next numbered installment you might want to rethink and give it a try.

I used to mark the release date for the Plum novels in my calendar and rush to buy them, but for the last few books the library has been my choice. After this, I might not even bother with the library. There is nothing new in this book. It reads like she pulled previously deleted scenes from past books and used them to flesh out her thin plot. The best character, by far, was a horse. The funniest statement was Stephanie's to Diesel that she doesn't mess around on her boyfriend. (Maybe her problem is that she can't figure out who actually is her boyfriend, as she's messed around plenty in the more recent books.) If yet another exploding car or Stephanie-in-danger scene is what you are looking for, give this one a try. Just don't expect to laugh much.

I love the Stefanie Plum novels. They keep me in stitches.She is a Jersey girl trying to be a bounty hunter, loving two hot guys, and making a mess of things. Funniest part, she always gets everything taken care of.

I picked this one up to listen to while traveling with my elderly mom. It was a cute, mindless listen. When Steph's grandmother discovers a bag of money, it is finder's keepers or so she thinks. Unfortunately, the money is stolen from a local mobster, and he wants it back.

Steph, her sidekick Lula, and the zany cosmic bounty hunter Diesel are just a few of the returning characters you'll meet. Like most of the Plum books, this is a humorous read, with far-fetched themes including leprechauns, curses, supernatural powers, and silly slapstick sometimes suggestive humor. Overall, I liked it, although it was a fairly short listen, less than 4 hrs.

4 stars.

This is a Stephanie Plum between the numbers book. It's only 166 pages long so it is a very quick read. I just love these fun books! I want to be a bounty hunter like Stephanie Plum when I grow up. The story is of course goofy and outlandish, but that is what makes it so much fun. The author has written several of these between the numbers books now and they are as good as the original series. I am eagerly awaiting the number 14 book now!

Janet Evanovich 'in between novels' are excellent. I love Diesel.
This was really funny. Lula with her modeling, and the part when she kept dropping her coins on the floor as a distraction was hilarious.
I wish there were more of the boyfriends, though, but still a excellent read.
The Horse fart was really funny, and how the people were complaining in Stephanies building.
When Stephanie drove the armored car through Rangeman gate I would love to see Ranger's expression, lol.

If you love Stephanie Plum, I'd recommend this novel.

***I'm a totally Ranger Fan****

Grandma Mazur finds a bag full of money...lucky money! You know Grandma...with her bumbling, Stephanie chasing after her with Lula & "friend", Diesel, let the good times roll! Typical Evanovich...a short read, but a riot. It will have you laughing out loud. How can so many people get into so much trouble?

I love the Stephanie Plum series. Plum Lucky is the first Between-the-Numbers book. I was very disappointed. The writing was poor. It wasn't funny. Not much happened. Lame plot. I don't see how anyone could think this was a good mystery.

This was by far my favorite between the numbers. For some reason, Diesel has grown on me during this book. It was just as funny and engrossing as the rest of the Stephanie Plum books. Highly recommend this book.

This is my first outing with Stephanie Plum. I felt like this brief glimpse into this universe was lacking in the depth department. It was however interesting enough to interest me in the series and check out other entries. I do have to admit, the horse in the apartment/RV was classic.

It's amazing how all of J. Evanovich's books can be so similar and yet I still like them so much! This is one of her between-the-numbers books which I usually like a little less then the numbered books but I have to say this one I liked just as much. If you're thinking of skipping it and waiting until the next numbered installment you might want to rethink and give it a try.

I used to mark the release date for the Plum novels in my calendar and rush to buy them, but for the last few books the library has been my choice. After this, I might not even bother with the library. There is nothing new in this book. It reads like she pulled previously deleted scenes from past books and used them to flesh out her thin plot. The best character, by far, was a horse. The funniest statement was Stephanie's to Diesel that she doesn't mess around on her boyfriend. (Maybe her problem is that she can't figure out who actually is her boyfriend, as she's messed around plenty in the more recent books.) If yet another exploding car or Stephanie-in-danger scene is what you are looking for, give this one a try. Just don't expect to laugh much.

I love the Stefanie Plum novels. They keep me in stitches.She is a Jersey girl trying to be a bounty hunter, loving two hot guys, and making a mess of things. Funniest part, she always gets everything taken care of.

I picked this one up to listen to while traveling with my elderly mom. It was a cute, mindless listen. When Steph's grandmother discovers a bag of money, it is finder's keepers or so she thinks. Unfortunately, the money is stolen from a local mobster, and he wants it back.

Steph, her sidekick Lula, and the zany cosmic bounty hunter Diesel are just a few of the returning characters you'll meet. Like most of the Plum books, this is a humorous read, with far-fetched themes including leprechauns, curses, supernatural powers, and silly slapstick sometimes suggestive humor. Overall, I liked it, although it was a fairly short listen, less than 4 hrs.

4 stars.

This is a Stephanie Plum between the numbers book. It's only 166 pages long so it is a very quick read. I just love these fun books! I want to be a bounty hunter like Stephanie Plum when I grow up. The story is of course goofy and outlandish, but that is what makes it so much fun. The author has written several of these between the numbers books now and they are as good as the original series. I am eagerly awaiting the number 14 book now!

Janet Evanovich 'in between novels' are excellent. I love Diesel.
This was really funny. Lula with her modeling, and the part when she kept dropping her coins on the floor as a distraction was hilarious.
I wish there were more of the boyfriends, though, but still a excellent read.
The Horse fart was really funny, and how the people were complaining in Stephanies building.
When Stephanie drove the armored car through Rangeman gate I would love to see Ranger's expression, lol.

If you love Stephanie Plum, I'd recommend this novel.

***I'm a totally Ranger Fan****

I'm sure that I will enjoy Ms Evanovich's story about Stephanie Plum. I have read them all. I just received PLUM LUCKY in today's mail and was chagrined to see a small page format, 14-16 pt type face and page 166 at the end of the "book." I know that in the world of sound bites and 500 word news stories we are all being told that we don't have the attention span of a mosquito, but I had hoped that St Martin's Press would not fall prey to such tactics. Disappointed in North Carolina.

Ron Veenker
Holden Beach, NC

I really enjoyed this little short read from Janet. I've read all the numbered novels and picked up Plum lucky, Plum Spooky and Plum Lovin at a closeout sale. Plum lucky had me laughing out loud and I've since let several friends borrow the book who thought the same. It gives you a break from Ranger and Morelli without totally diverting from the characters. It is a fast paced cheer you up book and I would recommend it to anyone who needs a laugh.

Grandma disappeared. You know it's going to be fun from there. You'll meet old Snuggy O'Connor who believes himself to be an invisible Leprechaun who is able to communicate with animals.

Then you'll meet Doug, the racehorse. He is unhappy and needs surgery. Snuggy is unwilling to let Doug's owner give him euthanasia. So he springs Doug and pays for the surgery --- that sets the stage for the story.

A great, fun read.

I read several of the Stephanie Plum books and enjoyed all the characters, but this one had me laughing out loud. The story line was the usual crazy yet it was short enough I could read it in a couple hours and its just what I wanted for a rainy Sat afternoon.

this is very enjoyable reading. As with all the "Plum " number series, and I have read almost all of them, so far, it keeps you interested throughout the story and you are almost sorry when you have finished the book and anxious to get to another of Janet Evanovich's writings. I have really enjoyed reading the number series and the books "in between the numbers" as well.

I loved this book. This book was even more fun than the previous between the numbers book. It was very funny and it was great having Connie and Grandma along on Stephanie's adventure. It was a quick read, but was lots of fun.

Like all the Stepahnie Plum books this one is a cute very fun book to read. This is one of the fastest ones that I have read. I love in this book that they get out of Trenton for a little trip to Atlantic City. My only change for any of these stories is that they were longer. Plum Lucky is one of my favorite of the in-between-the numbers books.

Love the Plum series and am usually disappointed with the between the numbers books. This one is actually pretty funny. Grandma, Lula and Connie make this one worthwhile. If you haven't read the Plum books, I wouldn't start with this one, but if your a fan of the series you'll want to pick it up.

If you like Janet E's funny series on Stephanie Plum - this is another lighthearted comedy that will make you laugh out loud. Her Grandmother is in rare form with a lot of hope from LuLu and the rest of the crew.

I HATE paying so much money for such a little book--this one is barely over 100 pages with lots of white space. But I can never wait--and I instantly fall back into the land of Plums--and love it. After all these books, I'm still laughing. (BTW, this the store price is great--it's $3 less than I paid at Target and $1 less than Sam's was tonight. . . )

I have read and looked forward to each new Plum novel, but, like every other between the numbers book, I HATED IT!! As a matter of fact, I never even finished reading it. I will never waste another dime on a between the numbers book again. And I hope you don't either.

Silly stupid at times and unbelievable...and I loved it! Stephanie and her gang are always fun and this between the numbers book is no exception. I always look forward to spending time with the characters that Janet Evanovich creates.

For fans of the Stephanie Plum novels, this is a slim, but hilarious, "Between-the-Numbers" volume. Grandma Mazur goes missing with a million dollars in a duffel bag, pursued by a leprechaun who gets naked; there's a horse in Stephanie's apartment; Lula exposes herself in an Atlantic City casino, a Mob boss is out to whack Grandma, Stephanie and the horse; and naturally, there are fires and explosions--hey, just another day in the 'Burg! A fun read!

I read before I go to bed at night. And the Stephanie Plum series by Janet Evanovich is very enjoyable night time reading. Sometimes I am only able to read a couple of pages before falling asleep, but the next evening the story engages me quickly from where I left off. Fun laughs too.

Yet another great Stephanie Plum story by Janet Evanovich. I can always count on Evanovich for a wonderfully humorous adventure! This one is well worth the time and you'll probably want to read it a couple of times!

I never miss a "numbered" Evanovich, but since this had no number in the title, I wasn't sure about buying it; however, I did and I enjoyed!! WHERE Janet Evanovich comes up with Stephanie Plum's quirky characters and situations, I have no idea but I know I love and laugh at them all!
Every visit with Ms. Plum is downright enjoyable reading.

I have been a big fan of the Stephanie Plum books for several years...they are laugh out loud funny...this is a novella "between the numbers" within the series...a nice little tidbit to keep us going until the next numbers novel comes out. If you have not read the Plum books, pick one ,read it, and you will soon get them all, they are that good! Enjoy!

Janet Evanovich is my favorite author and I'm always anxiously waiting for the publication of her latest "number" book. Bless her heart for filling the gaps with another wacky Stephanie Plum story. Plum Lucky made me laugh out loud. Janet puts the "fun" in dysfunctional families and makes you wonder about your own friends!

Another great book by Evanovich- but way too short to be in hard back form. You can read it in an hour or two. It is not one of her more detailed and intricate plots. When I ordered it I did not know it was such a small book, I looked forward to many hours of reading so I was disappointed in the number of pages. It was more like a short story.

Plum Lucky is a root beer float kind of book. It bubbles and tickles your nose and makes you laugh. There is not one serious word in this book. I laughed out loud more than once. At our house the reviews are not rated with stars, they get laughing snorts and I give this a 5 snort rating.

Joe and Ranger both make cameo appearances and neither cares for Diesel. There is, however, a new male in Steph's life. His name is Doug and he makes quite an impression.

If you want angst and social commentary, this isn't your book. If you don't care if you snort when you laugh, go get it right now!

Mooch

I read this book three times in a week (I needed a laugh). Stephanie's man troubles leave the reader wondering how she will ever choose just one,and Grandma's antics make me wish I could be at least a little bit like her (I'm 86,but not that brave). Lula helps keep things moving. She's a favorite. I hope Janet never stops writing Stephanie novels.

I have enjoyed all of Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum series from One throught 13, so I thought perhaps this would be a good one too since this is the same character. It was okay, but not as great as the series.

Fans will like this quick read with the usual chaos of Stephanie's life. It's a quick read that most will agree is a classic of the genre. Quick and sticks to story with little involvement of Joe and Ranger.

Although the blurb sounded interesting, this turned out to be mediocre. I don't think a lot of effort was put into this book. It just didn't have the zip of a Stephanie Plum novel. It's almost as if Janet E didn't really care about the plot. I guess she figured we would buy it because we like this series.

This will be short because I am not an unbiased reviewer. I absolutely love all of the Stephanie Plum books by Janet Evanovich. She is an amazing writer. Like all of the others, this book is filled with laughs. I can even reread these books and enjoy them because they are still funny, even though you know how the book ends. I only wish she could write them faster!

Janet Evanovich is one of my favorite authors. If you want to laugh, be intrigued, or get a little steamy, she provides it all. Her "between-the-numbers" series will satisfy and leave you laughing for months after everytime. I love Lula and Grandma Mazur! I've recently started reading her early romance novels and intend to read them all. Ms. Evanovich, Thank You.

I always enjoy Janet Evanovich books. This one was no exception. It's short, light & fun. Just the type of book I needed when I read it. There's nothing heavy to absorb and it's plainly entertaining. I enjoyed it very much as a "between-the-numbers" novel.

I was suprised at how much I loved this book because the between the numbers book have yet to live up to the regulars, but this one changed that!! This book was hilarious, and was filled with all the crazy antics Stephanie Plum is famous for. Wonderfully entertaining, this book is a must read.

Evanovich was starting to lose me as a big fan, but Plum Lucky is a very quick, and fun read. You will laugh out loud more than once. Another ladies' funny read is by newcomer Jennifer Parello and it's titled Dateland

I LOVE Janet Evanovich!! The in between the number books with Diesel are a fun read. Plum Lucky is the best of the in between the numbers books so far. Randy Brigs is back and helping Grandma Mazur.

This was my first Janet Evanovich book. It was chosen by someone in my book club. I don't even want to finish it, it is so ridiculous! I didn't think the characters were very well developed and it was just too silly, not even entertaining. I really don't know what there is going to be to discuss about this book at book club. There was no depth to it at all.

Anything that Janet Evanovich has written always makes me laugh. I particularly enjoy Grandma Mazur and her antics. I also enjoy the men in Stephanie's life ... my friends and I have already picked out who might play them in a movie!!

Can't wait for the next numbered book to arrive.Plum Lucky (Stephanie Plum Novels)

Slightly disappointed with the brevity of the story. However, the laughs were there as usual and the fact that there was more Gram Mazur was a plus for this "in between" Stephanie Plum adventure/mystery. The horse was a stretch but hysterical.

Plum Lucky was worth the wait. Stephanie is her usual self, but the supporting family and friends around her are at their all time best ( excluding Ranger and Morelli). Lots of wild goose chases and lots of Lula's extra flesh! All I have to say is that this laugh out loud adventure will leave Stephanie with a payback to a very tall, dark, and handsome man!

THIS BOOK PLUM LUCKY IS GREAT. IT'S SO FUNNY YOU CAN'T LAY IT DOWN YOU HAVE TO KEEP READING JUST BECAUSE IT'S FULL OF ADVENTURE AND SURPRISES.
IT'S LAUGH OUT LOUD PEOPLE LOOK AT YOU WEIRD FUNNY. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK OVER PLUM LOVIN.

Stephanie Plum at her best. As usual Janet Evanovich has created a roller coaster of laugh out loud moments! easily up to standards of the rest of the series. I loved it and read it in one sitting. Brilliant!

I love the Stephanie Plum book series. Stephanie Plum is funny, courageous, and loves her family. Janet Evanovich is a great author. I would recommend this series or any of Janet Evanovich's series to anyone who loves a mystery with a good laugh.