Th name to Netalley and the publisher for an eARC of this book. First I've read of this series but I jumped right in with no problem.
Love the characters. Plot moves right along leaving no time to get bored. Highly entertaining.

I have loved this series since the beginning and Ill admit it I was nervous because this was the second book without Lee Goldberg's involvement but I shouldn't have been. The bounty is action packed and full of hidden societies and lost treasure and exotic European locations.

While Stephanie Plum is still deciding between Morelli and Ranger, Janet Evanovich has created another great character in FBI agent Kate O’Hare … one who doesn’t keep her gun in the cookie jar. On this seventh book into the series, THE BOUNTY, Evanovich has paired up with Steve Hamilton for the collaborative book that pits O’Hare with professional con man Nick Fox to uncover a buried train filled with Nazi gold. It’s a little Ocean’s Twelve, a little Monuments Men, and a little romance. It’s fun, and was the perfect spring read.

*Originally published at Frolic: https://frolic.media/march-romantic-suspense-must-reads/

Janet Evanovich brings us the latest in the Fox and O'Hare series. We meet up with them at The Vatican as they chase their next thief. As they approach him, he spreads out his arms and falls. As the thief disappears into the night, we realize that Nick has just let his father escape. We follow Kate and Nick as they work together with their fathers and various associates as they try to find the lost train loaded with Nazi gold while trying to stay one step ahead of a dangerous international group called the Brotherhood while making sure they keep the FBI happy at the same time. Trying to balance everything while keeping her feelings for the international con man on the FBI's most wanted list keeps Kate busy. Will their tensions rise where they take the next step in their relationship, or will they keep dancing?

Janet Evanovich brings us adventures, intrigue, humor, and romance in this series. I was aware of the Stephanie Plum series and decided to try this out. I enjoyed watching Kate fight her feelings for Nick as they work together to apprehend their marks. The books do not need to be read in order since they do catch you up, although their story led me to start reading the series from the beginning. Luckily, there are currently seven books and 3 short stories in the series so I am almost caught up with Kate and Nick's story. I look forward to finishing the three books I have left and am eagerly waiting on the next adventure with my newest addition to my list of series.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I would like to thank NetGalley and Atria Books for this privilege.

Janet Evanovich and Steve Hamilton did an outstanding job writing this book. I love the characters of Kate O’Hara and Nick Fox. It was an added bonus having their fathers involved in this book. The storyline is full of vibrant imagery and nonstop action. Thank you #NetGalley and #Simon & Schuster for the ebook before publication. I loved it so much that I purchased my own audiobook. Scott Brick is the perfect voice for bringing the characters to life. I could envision so many details. Both the audiobook and ebook are great.

Everyone thinks Nick is a con man and thief and Kate, an FBI agent, is trying to catch him. But in reality, Nick had been caught and is now secretly working with Kate and the FBI. Only a handful of people are aware of this.

There is going to be a robbery at the Vatican and Kate and Nick are dispatched to roam to be part of the team to stop it. Imagine their surprise when the robber doesn't seem what they thought he was going to steal AND it turns out to be Nick's father, Quentin. Nick protects his father and in turn, Kate protects Nick. It seems that Quentin was stealing part of a map that would lead to $30 million dollars in old Nazi gold. There are different pieces of the map which takes Kate, Nick, Quentin, Jake (Kate's father) and a professor all over Europe to find them because they land in the wrong hands, a group called the Brotherhood.

This is the seventh in the Fox and O'Hare series ... I've them read all and liked them but I didn't like this one. It was very far-fetched and had Nick climbing to the top of the Eiffel Tower, Kate climbing to the top of a castle, Nick and Quentin searching a polar bear exhibit, the team climbing a rugged mountain and more ... with hardly a scratch. All the while fighting off the bad guys. I've liked Kate and Nick and their interactions and banters in the past but in this book there weren't many. It was more action-packed and cold, perhaps due to the change in the second writer. I hope the next one in the series is better.

I found this to be predictable. It was not my favorite. Maybe because I have read so many other books by this author. Readers who are fans will probably buy the book but I don't see it becoming a best-seller in our area.

Authors Janet Evanovich (https://evanovich.com) and Steve Hamilton (http://authorstevehamilton.com/) published the novel The Bounty: A Novel. It was just released last week on March 23, 2021. Ms. Evanovich has published more than 30 novels. This is the 7th in her 'Fox and O'Hare' series. Mr. Hamilton has published 16 novels on his own.

I received an ARC of this novel through https://www.netgalley.com in return for a fair and honest review. I categorize this novel as ‘R’ because it contains scenes of violence. The story is set across Europe and North Africa. The main characters are FBI agent Kate O’Hare and criminal Nick Fox.

Earlier O'Hare had tracked down the charming international criminal Fox and arrested him. After negotiating a deal he now works with the FBI to close other cases. O'Hare has reluctantly become his handler. While their relationship began as adversaries, a bit of romance has emerged.

The two find themselves pitted against The Brotherhood. They are a clandestine group with ties back to the Vatican Bank priests who helped the Nazis during WWII. They are now searching for a lost train carrying $30 billion in gold. O'Hare and Fox find themselves in a race to follow the clues and find the treasure before The Brotherhood. With Interpol penetrated by the Brotherhood, they find themselves on their own. They reach out to their only reliable potential allies, their fathers.

Clues lead them from one tight spot to another. The Brotherhood always seems to be just half a step behind them. Every encounter exposes them to more danger.

I enjoyed the 6+ hours I spent reading this 316-page mystery novel. The pursuit of clues reminds me a little of Robert Langdon's The DaVinci Code. While not the most exciting mystery, it was enjoyable. I do like the chosen cover art. I give this novel a 4 out of 5.

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I would like to start this review with saying I LOVE the Fox & O’Hare series. I always bought them on publishing day and cleared my schedule just to read them. The banter between Nick and Kate is gold, the side characters are hilarious in their own ways, and they were always happy reads for me. Now book 6, The Big Kahuna was okay but didn’t have as much of the same spark. I wanted to give this series one more chance.

The Bounty is book 7 in the series and does a 180 with a lot of the characters, no fun banter, and just overall it made me more angry than I enjoyed the book. I would be generous to give it ⭐️⭐️. I loved these characters and they are not the same ones have read over these years.

If you are looking to read this book I would rent it from the library. Just know a lot has changed within the characters.

This book was a compelling story full of action and some twists. I liked Kate and Nick, they were well-developed characters and very likable, and their adventure was interesting. I recommend this book to other people who like action books.

What an action packed thrill ride. This book is none stop from the word go. If you like action movies than pick this book up because that is exactly what you are getting with it. I have not read any of the other books in this series and I found that was okay and not a hindrance at all to read this book. Is the book quite far fetched and unrealistic yes but it's still a great read. The best way to describe this book is like an action movie as it's unrealistic but a lot of fun to watch. I am leaving this review voluntarily after being sent a free book.

What have Nick and Kate been up to? It was time for me to stop by and hear about their latest adventures. Wow was it exciting!! Lots of action, chases and near death experiences. I was on the edge of my seat reading about all the details. So many countries, historic sites and even their fathers were involved. This was a heart pounding adventure for sure. Reading a Janet Evanovich book is always entertaining. Can't wait to see what wonderful story she will come up with next!

I have voluntarily read and reviewed a copy of this title given to me via NetGalley. Wow what can I say about this title it was just an awesome read. This book was just something so wonderfully different I’ve never quite read anything like this. You should read to find out you won’t be disappointed. I’m definitely going to read more by this author.

Really enjoyed this new adventure with Kate and Nick. Enjoyed having their 3 fathers along for this adventure. Recommend this fun read. Thanks to NetGalley for the advance copy. #thebounty

Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC.
This book really held no interest for me. I only finished 23% of the book.
The characters' descriptions are so redundant. The conversations are very rote, very simple, very stereotypical. I am just surprised that this story could not go anywhere.
So, life's too short, I'm on to the next book in my TBR pile.

Such a good read! I’m a huge fan of JE and there are always new titles being released! It’s an enjoyable book that I can sit in bed and read, stop, and pick up where I left off with it without feeling like I have to reread the entire chapter. It makes me laugh out loud and I look forward to what Nick Fox and Kate O’Hare will be getting themselves into next!

This book is part of the Fox and O'Hare series, however can be read as a standalone if needed. This book follows the typically FBI uses criminal to catch other criminal storyline.

Kate and Nick are bought in to help stop an artifact from being stolen in Europe. The only problem, the person who comes to steal it is no other than Nick's father. And he stole a map that can potentially lead to billions of dollars to gold. Now Kate and Nick are tasked with stopping all who are investing in finding the treasure.

While I enjoyed this book, the new co-author did not bring the same aspects that I loved in the previous stories.

THE BOUNTY is filled with twists, turns and treasure, as Fox and O’Hare continue their partnership, this time in Europe. O’Hare has been placed with Interpol and she and Fox watch a brazen thief walk right by a trap meant to lure him. The thief has more connections to our pair than they realize at first. So begins the tale that moves quickly through a series of surprises, none more so than the identity of the thief. This is a quick read and the story is captivating. I received my copy from the publisher through NetGalley.

With fond memories of a very early Stephanie Plum novel I read back in the 90s, I jumped at the chance to reconnect with the publishing juggernaut Janet Evanovich has since become. So, I was diving into this Fox and O’Hare Series at Book #7 with no background or pre-conceived ideas apart from the attention-grabbing synopsis. That said, it is not unusual for me to join a series partway through; it rarely phases me. And, I have been known to enjoy some wildly escapist action-adventure fiction in my time, e.g. Matthew Reilly’s back catalogue. The Bounty ticks off all the ingredients in the action-adventure thriller recipe book. Evanovich & Hamilton’s narrative pacing is fast, unrelentingly so. Continue reading my 3.5 Star review at https://www.bookloverbookreviews.com/2021/03/the-bounty-by-janet-evanovich-steve-hamilton-review.html

I think people who have not read anything in this series might enjoy this book, but I wouldn't guarantee it. The plot moves quick enough, but there isn't enough drama to satisfy those armchair thrill seekers who read heist books. There wasn't enough information given to the reader about the grand puzzle that the characters are trying to figure out so we readers can't follow along and try to figure it out alongside our companions on the page.

For those of us who have read the series and were waiting patiently for the next installment, what did we just read? Everything that we have come to enjoy about the characters was missing. There was zero witty, flirty banter between the two MC (that was even said within the story). Kate's father was flat, which I didn't think was possible. The meeting of Kate and Nick's fathers would have been explosive with Goldberg at the helm.

Such a disappointment.

Reader advisory: Nope. Maybe try the newest in the Stephanie Plum series.

Thank you to NetGalley for a ARC in exchange for an honest review.