Stephanie Plum is back in Dirty Thirty by Janet Evanovich.

"Stephanie gets a free lance assignment from Martin Rabner, the local jeweler. He wants her to find his former security guard, Andy Manley (aka Nutsy) who Rabner claims disappeared with a tray of diamonds from the safe. Stephanie is also looking for Duncan Dugan, wanted for robbing the jewelry store on the same day.
Her boyfriend Morelli is out of town so Stephanie is babysitting Bob, Morelli'e giant dog.
And Lula thinks she is being stalked by a big-hairy Grendel demon.
Stephanie hopes she makes it through the week without her car or apartment blowing up. Oops..."

Sttephanie has changed over thirty books. She's more self-reliant when things hit the fan. The new Stephanie is right at home with her stun gun and some of Ranger's flash bangs. This book is all of the insanity and wild characters that you expect from a Plum book. One of the best character names ever - Farcus Trundle.

Changes are coming - Stephanie must decide between two proposals and a new place to live. Because rooming with Lula is not working at all.

Another great addition to the Plum story.

The Stephanie Plum books probably aren't as funny as they were in the beginning, but they are still funnier than almost everything else I read. Thank you to NetGalley for allowing me to read this!
Stephanie is doing her thing, looking for people who have skipped out on their bond and flirting with the men in her life. She becomes involved in a situation where things are not as they seem, and Stephanie, Lulu and Ranger spend the rest of the book solving the mystery and seeking justice.
The mystery is satisfying -- someone is accused of stealing from a jewelry store, but the jewelry store owner is acting oddly. Lulu is just as crazy as ever, and everyone treats her with the same understanding and tolerance, leading to an incredibly funny situation where we learn the truth about what has been going on with her.
I recommend Stephanie Plum books to anyone who is looking for a light read, is in a reading slump, or who wants a good laugh, and I still laugh when I read them multiple times.

As the title states, this is the 30th book in the Stephanie Plum series. I have been a fan of this series for years, and the newest installment certainly does not disappoint.

In addition to Stephanie's work for the bail bonds office, she is asked by a local jeweler to locate the person he believes stole a tray of diamonds from his safe. Coincidentally, Stephanie is already in the process of finding another person who robbed the same jewelry store and was arrested but skipped out on his bond.

Stephanie and Lula antics abound, and it is hysterical! I laughed out loud throughout the whole book. My son and husband just kind of look at me like I'm losing my mind. Bob, Morelli's dog, plays a huge role in this book, which made my heart happy. And when Stephanie, her mom, her grandma, and Bob go on a stakeout, hilarity ensures!

Whenever I am in a reading slump, this is my go-to series to bring me out of it. I can't say enough great things about this book. It's funny and thoroughly enjoyable to read. I would give it more than five stars if I could. Anyone who hasn't tried this series, you are missing out on a good time.

Oh, and Stephanie's love triangle? Well, it has just gotten a little more complicated, and that's all I'm going to say about that.

I haven't read a Stephanie Plum book in a decade and it still makes me laugh, although not out loud. Good mystery, characters, and plot. Left a huge cliffhanger for the next book.
Thanks to NetGalley and Atria Books for the ARC of the novel. I do recommend the series and you will laugh.

Stephanie Plum doesn't fail to deliver. Same characters, same craziness, and, yes, cars get destroyed. Places get firebombed. It is a great, silly, and fun read. Bob, the orange dog, is Stephanie's main sidekick for this adventure. Grendel, the monster/demon, terrorizes Lulu. Grandma and Stephanies's mom go on a stakeout. And finally, there is Ranger....... "Babe"

Janet Evanovich always gives us an entertaining, active mystery to read. Dirty Thirty is no exception! Fast- moving, drama-filled, laugh aloud humor and more sexy romance with Morelli and Ranger.

Thanks to NetGalley and Atria Books for the opportunity to read this fun ARC.

Always entertaining , never changing. Lula will forever make me laugh!
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the ARC.

Janet Evanovich's Dirty Thirty, the thirtieth installment in the Stephanie Plum series, is a humorous and riveting return to the beloved world of Trenton's unconventional bounty hunter. The story follows Stephanie as she takes on a seemingly straightforward assignment to find a stolen stash of diamonds and track down a fugitive, but predictably, chaos ensues. With her boyfriend Morelli away, Stephanie finds herself embroiled in a romantic dilemma involving the enigmatic Ranger, while her best friend Lula is convinced she's being stalked by a mythological demon. Evanovich's writing is at its best, with a compelling mystery, hilarious antics, and the complex relationships that have developed over the series. Dirty Thirty is a must-read for fans and newcomers alike, offering a delightful escape into a world of quirky characters, fast cars, and unforgettable humor.

This addictive mystery is dazzling entertainment.
Bright, quirky characters.
A woofy, zany dog.
Great villains.
A touch of romsnce.
And, a lot of mischief.
What a great way to spend lazy weekend afternoons.
Thank you, janet evanovich.

In Dirty Thirty by Janet Evanovich, Stephanie Plum is asked by the local jeweler to find his former security guard, Andy 'Nutsy' Manley, whom the jeweler suspects of stealing from him. Stephanie is also searching for one of Nutsy's friends, Duncan Dugan. Dugan is a fugitive from justice who was arrested for robbing the same jeweler store on the same day as Nutsy's theft. There are the usual side stories (fires/wrecked cars/murder/romance) as well as those involving Grendel appearances, exhumation of dead bodies in shallow graves, and unsuccessful clown/mime employment. Our dear Stephanie also is watching Bob, her 'friend' Morelli's dog. Since Morelli isn't around to 'assist' Stephanie in her dilemmas, she has to solely turn to Ranger. Tough, huh? The combination continues to work and is as entertaining as ever. The author also includes thirty quotes from Stephanie Plum books in honor of this thirtieth entry in the series.
Thanks to Atria Books, Janet Evanovich and NetGalley for this ARC.

Love Janet Evanovich and she presents another solid story. Lots of twists and surprised. Especially at very end

As a die-hard Stephanie Plum fan, I look forward to the annual Fall entry into Janet Evanovich's fun series. This year, I was able to secure an early copy, which I devoured in two days, enjoying this one every bit as much as the last 29. Evanovich has kept the series running solidly and the quality has improved again, after a bit of a dip in the 'teens. The relationship(s) between Stephanie, Morelli and Ranger took an interesting turn in this one, with Morelli out of town for almost the entire book, and somewhat lesser involvement of Rangeman in the events of the story, even though Stephanie is staying in Ranger's apartment for a time. As always, the ending leaves the reader wanting more, and I must admit that I am ready for Evanovich to resolve the ever-present conundrum: Ranger or Morelli.

I rated Dirty Thirty 3.5 stars (rounded to 4) because the storyline didn't have the level of humor and tension that many of the books have had. It is a solid entry into the series, but seemed a bit tired and even lackluster at times. Grandma Mazur and Stephanie's mother make only a few appearances (a car-chase scene is classic) and Vinnie is a no-show, although we do get to spend a great deal of time with Bob, Morelli's dog, who shows us a different side of his lovable personality. One of my favorite parts is the 30 quotes from 30 books that are included at the end, they brought back some great memories of the years spent with this terrific series.

Thank you to Netgalley and Atria Books for the digital ARC of Dirty Thirty by Janet Evanovich. The opinions in this review are my own.

I enjoyed this one. It is the typical Stephanie Plum story, which I love. I wish Morelli had been in it a little more, but I did like how it ended and am looking forward to the next one.

You have to love Stephanie Plum and I am glad she is back. Her bounty hunting skills are put to good use tracking down a former jewelry store security guard and a fugitive arrested for robbing the same jewelry store. Her boyfriend Morelli is away on business so Stephanie has his dog Bob. This means when she needs help, she has to call on Ranger. Thee books are always a good romp.

So thankful for the ARC I received via Netgalley. Janet blows me away every time I read one of her books and I cannot be more thrilled to say that Dirty Thirty is easily one of her best works yet. The plot, characters, and overall writing keep me coming back for more. Anyone who’s read any of her books before will not want to miss this one!

I've been reading this series by Janet Evanovich for a very long time. Stephanie Plum is a fun loving character, and all the surrounding characters bring life to this series set in Trenton, New Jersey.
I've missed the last few books, but starting Dirty Thirty sent me right back to Vinnie's bail bonds office, where I see Lula eating a donut and reading her magazine, while Connie updates Stephanie on the latest FTA's she needs to apprehend.
Stephanie is hired by a business owner to locate an ex employee who believes he stole some diamonds.
As Stephanie starts asking questions, she finds out there's much more to the story, and once again she finds herself being targeted, as well as those she's close to.
I'm still hoping Stephanie ends up with Ranger, and even though I like Morelli, I think she deserves to be treated like a queen.
Lula is my favorite character! Everything about her makes me smile, and her "when I was a 'ho" stories never fail to make me laugh.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for selecting me to read an advanced copy of the book.

I receivers Dirty Thirty as an ARC from Netgalley.

I enjoyed this book. It follows some of the usual Plum action, but also included some pleasant character growth. I was quite surprised to see how things go with the two men in her life. I wonder if we are coming to a conclusion in the love triangle and possibly the series. I’m eager to read 31 to find out.

This quirky, entertaining, witty series is always good for bringing a smile to my face. This one had the zany stuff we usually see – firebombed apartments, car smashes, viewings at the funeral home, grave digging – all of it. Then, to add to it, the mystery in this one was more front-and-center than they usually are, and I liked that. Yes, the books can be silly – really silly – but there is something about the outlandish characters and bizarre crimes and situations that keep me wanting to read more. I love everything about the series except the love triangle between Morelli, Stephanie, and Ranger – it is okay on-page I guess, but if I were to know Stephanie in real life, I suspect I wouldn’t have much respect for her. More about that later…

There haven’t been too many bail-skips lately and Stephanie is running short of money. So, when a jewelry store owner who has recently been robbed wants to hire her to find the man he is sure robbed him, she agrees. The person she is hired to find is someone with whom she went to school – Andrew Manley, AKA Nutsy. Stephanie cannot imagine Nutsy doing what he is accused of doing and wants to know more, but then, there is a rash of bail skippers and she has to juggle finding them while she is also trying to find Nutsy and solve the jewelry theft. During all of that chaos, it seems Lula has either lost her mind totally, or she is being stalked by someone/something she has named Grendel (from Beowulf) because he is a tall, hairy, monster who sneaks into her room at night. How in the world will this can of worms ever get sorted? Insanely, of course!

Joseph Morelli, Stephanie’s mostly significant other is in Miami testifying at a trial, so he isn’t there to give her backup and support when she needs it. However, she isn’t without resources – definitely not. Ranger is there to step in and save her – loan her cars, give her a place to stay when her apartment is firebombed – coax her into his bed. The book ends with a cliffhanger (I hate cliffhangers) that, when resolved in the next book, will certainly change the course of the series, and the romance, and could perhaps, I guess, be the end of the series. It will be interesting to see where it goes and how the author handles it. For my two cents worth – Stephanie isn’t IN love with either of them – nor are they IN love with her. I think Stephanie loves each of them – and I think each of them loves her – but the IN LOVE, to me, just isn’t there for any of them. I like all of them and am not rooting for one man over the other because I don’t think either of them is just the right one for Stephanie. If one was the right man – Stephanie would have already made a choice instead of flip-flopping between them.

So, we had a nice wrap-up of the mystery and a cliffhanger along with lots of zany shenanigans. I had a smile on my face the whole way through and cannot wait to read the next installment to see the resolution to the cliffhanger.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy (ARC) of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This was my second Stephanie Plum novel and it was pretty fun and mostly charming. It was easy to follow along even though I hadn't kept up with the series. Also the ending did leaving me wondering how Stephanie's love life is going to end up so I'd be interested in reading #31 when it comes out.

Kindly received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I’ve been with Stephanie Plum for 29 books now, so obviously I’m going to stick around and read number 30 and continue to stick with her until the end…though I would like to see her progress in her relationship with Morelli and stop this flirting around with Ranger…I don’t feel like the back and forth almost love triangle adds anything to the plots of these books, and if anything detracts from Stephanie’s likability.
I was provided with a free advanced copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.