the stephanie plum books are such a comfort series for me. after 29 books, i thought i knew what to expect, but the last 10% has me on the edge of my seat waiting for the next one! i cannot wait to see what happens with her apartment and with her love triangle. i will always be team ranger! i loved that bob was a main character in this one and the mystery was pretty interesting as well. book 31 needs to come out soon!

Dirty Thirty by Janet Evanovich

OMG!! What an ending!

Another Stephanie Plum story full of the usual laugh-out-loud antics. This story is light on Joe Morelli and features more of Ranger (my favorite).

With her love triangle going strong and keeping her confused, Stephanie works her bail bond’s job with her usual mishaps and flair. “Fun” times ensue for her and Lula with a little additional help from Grandma Mazur, Stephanie’s mom, Bob the dog, and Simon Diggery, the grave robber.

I love this series and will continue reading it forever. Can’t wait for the next one!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this ARC

I was beginning to wonder if i wanted to keep reading this series, after all, this is book 30! The one thing I wanted to see was some growth in Stephanie Plum, and I think she's getting there. Stephanie and Lula still make mistakes in trying to apprehend their FTA's, but they were actually able to accomplish some stuff without the help of the men in Stephanie's life. Yippee!

Cars get destroyed, places get blown up, all in a day's work in one of these books. If it works, why change right? The ending gave me even more hope that Stephanie is growing up and life may change for her, it's about time in my mind.

I keep reading because the mysteries are good and the humor is delightful. I would love to meet a real-life Grandma Mazur or a Lula.

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.

Stephanie Plum and her group of interesting and unique characters are at it again. Not the best of the thirty adventures, but still a fun romp. Had I not read many of the previous ones I probably would have really been entertained. But since I have, I kind of expected too much in the way of surprises and laughter. There are many amusing moments and a surprise or two. I wonder what 31 will be like. Thanks to the publisher for providing a copy via NetGalley. My review is voluntary.

Stephanie is back! After the last terrible book (someone else clearly wrote it), the write character details and language is on point! Stephanie and Lula had me in stitches, and the grave digging experiences are just part of their norm now, like cars and apartments being blown up. The mystery had more than usual to it, and Stephanie's grandma is always a maniacal laugh. the ending, moving the three-part relationship forward between Ranger and Morelli hits a new high, and honestly, I can't see there being another book after this next one. She has to make a decision, and it's time to move on... and it better be Ranger!

This was another very good Stephanie Plumb book. I have read all of them and a lot of Janets other books too. I was going to buy this one Tuesday when it came out. So thanks the publisher Janet and NetGalley for the chance to read it early.

As per usual, I loved this book! I'm a huge Stephanie Plum fan and this was another winner! Made me laugh out loud a few times and left me wanting more!

O..M..G!! I've been waiting for the proposal, but wow! This book was so good! I love that it focused a lot more on Stephanie than her relationships, even though they were still mentioned. I'm on the edge of my seat for the next one already!

I've been a fan of Janet Evanovich since she wrote her Loveswept romances wayyyy back in the day and have devoured every Stephanie Plum book since the beginning. I finished this book in 3 hours.

That said, the thing that I immediately do now is go to the back and see if she has chosen Ranger or Morelli. and then go and read the book. (Team Morelli!)

This book is just like the other 29 books in that she has crazy adventures at her cousin's bail bond, with Lula, Connie, Grandma Mazur, Bob the dog, and some quirky new characters. What I mean is that after 29 other books, Stephanie needs to choose between Ranger and Morelli - or not - but I feel at this point Ms. Evanovich is just dragging us along to buy new books to see who Stephanie chooses, because the stories are starting to all run together.

Dirty Thirty involves a local jeweler who thinks his security guard has stolen some diamonds and Stephanie and the gang try to find them. Lula has craziness (of course she does) and Grandma Mazur and Steph's mom are along for more hijinks. While Morelli is out of town, Ranger moves in. Again.

I guess after this many books, I'm just ready for things to get settled. The adventures don't have to end, they can be different.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC. All opinions are my own. My rating is 3.5 because I think we need some conclusions.

Title: Dirty Thirty (Stephanie Plum #30)
Author: Janet Evanovich
Pub Date: October 31st, 2023
Rating: 5/5

OK so I am VERY biased when it comes to my girl Stephanie. This is my favorite series and I actually reread ALL THE TIME. I’ve been very blessed to have been able to be an early reader for the last few and this one she KNOCKED IT OUT OF THE PARK!

All the favorites are back but I thought the plot was deeper and actually really good. It ends on a HUGE cliff hanger! The supporting characters in these books are second to none and they continue to make me laugh out loud.

Go buy this book!

Thank you Atria Books for my advanced reader copy in exchange for my honest review!

Everything you’d expect out of a stephanie plum novel: Morelli vs. Ranger, Grandma going to a viewing, firebombing, and some seriously funny one liners from Lula. One of the better ones to come out of this series as of late!!

I was starting to burn out in these books in the early 20s part of the series but I think the quality has gone back up. If you’re reading this series too 30 books in you know they’re light and silly. I’m seeing a sense of fun in this one I wasn’t seeing for a few books. I think a series fan will enjoy this one.

Who doesn't immediately love Janet Evanovich's novels about the famous bounty hunter, Stephanie Plum?! I look forward to these every single year, and this one did not disappoint. Somehow Evanovich finds new twists and turns to add into the crazy life of Plum and her sidekicks, Lula, Bob the dog, and Grandma. I laughed out loud, I stayed up late, and I loved the way this one ended - already looking forward to next year's!

As the title says this is the 30th adventure for Stephanie Plum. If you’re a fan of the series this is an easy book to recommend. Cases include finding a former security guard who may have stolen diamonds from a jeweler, while she also hunts a fugitive wanted for robbing the same store. Lulu and Grandma Mazur are there to lend a hand. Boyfriend Morelli is out of town but Stephanie is taking care of his chew everything giant dog. This is funny with twists and turns. I started the series in the middle of the books so you can join at any time. If you want you can always go back and read previous adventures. The author of course leaves you waiting for her next book.

Thirty?? Already?? It's not possible that either Janet Evanovich ( and me) are old enough for this!

Still the same fun ride with Stephanie, Lula, Grandma, Bob and of course the men. So many cliffhangers - please don't make us wait a year for the next one!!

Laugh out loud places are abundant - so don't try reading in public, quiet places!

Thank you to Janet Evanovich, Atria Books, and NetGalley for providing me with a free ebook in exchange for an honest review.

The THIRTIETH!!!! installment of the Stephanie Plum series does not disappoint! There are shoot-outs, car chases, crashes, donuts, treasure, and explosions! Lula finds a string of men to date, Grandma needs to be driven to a viewing, Bob the dog eats a box of donuts.

In spite of having a similar set-up and plot for each of the books in this series, Janet Evanovich does a spectacular job of keeping it fresh and interesting. She is a master both of characters and of action. I love this series!

Gear up readers for another adventure with Stephanie and Lula. If you enjoy the other books in the series than I think you'll enjoy this one as well. I would say it is a pretty typical read in this series. A bit less Grandma in this one, which I found a little disappointing, but still a fun read. Another quick, laugh out loud read.

A solid, and fun, addition to the series. I always enjoy these. And what a cliffhanger! I can't wait for the next one!

Janet Evanovich wrote an entertaining as always Stephanie Plum book. The Storyline was fun, but Stephanie's conflicting feelings between Joe and Ranger was a bit repetitive of past books. Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for the ARC copy.

How does the author do it? Give us the Stephanie Plum formula, while keeping it fresh and fun, without being formulaic. When will 31 be out? I can't wait!