I am a longtime fan of this series. This is a good book. Continues development of the characters. Goood read

I have been reading the Stephanie Plum series since I was in high school. I can't even tell you how many times I have re-read this series. I legitimately love reading about the exploits of the most "under appreciated bounty hunter" in Trenton, NJ. In the 30th book in the series, Stephanie finds herself in another hilariously troubling situation with a few of the fugitives that she is supposed to be tracking down. Her boyfriend, Morelli (my favorite) is away on police business so we have a lot of Bob's presence but also Ranger. Talk about complications. Stephanie, Lula and the whole gang are back and bring a whole lot of excitement for you, with a jewel theft, lots of dog adventures and a whole lot of drama.

I really enjoyed this one. I think that there was a lot happening but as usual, Janet Evanovich knows how to put it all together in a page-turner. Are there a lot of unbelievable situations that Stephanie finds herself in? Yes, but that's what makes this series so great. It's slightly believable for Trenton, NJ (yes, I'm from Jersey, no I've never lived in Trenton) but it's the culture that she embodies that makes these books so good. It is funny, it is entertaining, you feel bad for all that goes wrong for Stephanie (and it's quite a lot in this one) but I definitely didn't want to put it down. Also! There is a M A J O R dilemma that comes up in this one and it has me waiting very impatiently for the next book.

Thank you NetGalley, Atria Books, Simon & Schuster and Janet Evanovich for the eARC of Dirty Thirty!

Publication Date for Dirty Thirty by Janet Evanovich is 14 November 2023 (day after my birthday). If you haven't, check out this series and grab the latest as soon as you can!

There were many twists and turns for Stephanie Plum and her crew to find her latest FTA and uncover the details of a diamond theft.

But does anything ever go smoothly for Stephanie and her partner in crime Lula? Lula's home catches on fire, Stephanie's car gets totaled (again), Stephanie's apartment is firebombed (again), and they are end up on the receiving end of an attempted murder. Just another day in the life of Stephanie Plum.

After her most recent firebombing Stephanie finds herself staying at Ranger's apartment while Morelli is out of town for work. But things become a bit complicated when she ends up with not one but two marriage proposals. What's a girl to do?

I am a long time fan of the Stephanie Plum series, and I'm going to be honest, some of the books in the recent past were very unrealistic and unenjoyable, but Dirty Thirty comes in strong. It had more than a few laugh out loud moments and the plot was enjoyable. I'm over the love triangle but I'm guessing that isn't going anywhere anytime soon.

Another great Evanovich book! My only complaint (not really), is that she left us with a cliff-hanger on this one, and I can't wait another year to see where it leads! Grandma, Bob, Lula, and Ranger are all up to their usual antics, and I couldn't be happier about that! I don't know how she continues to make each book better than the last, but she never disappoints! Thanks so much NetGalley for my ARC in exchange for my honest review!

Yes, these books seem very much the same; nothing really seems to progress in Stephanie's--or any of the characters'-- life. But I often turn to Janet Evanovich for "comfort reading." Dirty Thirty didn't disappoint in giving me a few laughs and smiles, and that's exactly what I was looking for.

There's never really much to say about Stephanie Plum books anymore. They're always fun to read but nothing really ever happens. I wish there was more going on personally in these books to keep some sort of other plot moving besides just solving an unconnected crime each book. There's BARELY something to maybe move Stephanie's life forward in this one... I guess we'll see in the next book.

No one can get into a situation more complicated than Stephanie Plum. This book shows you everything isn't always as it seems or is exactly that you choose which way you see it.

When Stephenie is hired to help fine the man she already has an FTA on she thinks her luck may be turning around. You read and decide for yourself.

I received this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to Atria Books, Net Galley and the author for the opportunity to read the ARC for review. I absolutly love this series and was thrilled to receive the ARC. My review opinions are my own. This is an amazing accomplishment for the author as the "30th" book in this beloved series. Congratulations to the author. I have read the entire series and always love returning to Stephanie Plum and her mishaps, her merry band of great characters and laugh out loud fun.

This is one of my favorite escape reading series. The author has a talent for writing bold characters that entertain the reader and captured us for 30 books in the series . This book I read cover to cover as I was laughing out loud and enjoyed it from page one. A 5 star read. This is pure enjoyment and wonderful escape reading.

Stephanie is at her best in this next in series. She has evolved, has definitive limits with Ranger and is professing her loyaty to Morelli which was nice to see. Her ability as a bail bonds person has improved with her sidekick Lulu by her side. She has care of Bob the dog while Morelli is out of town and fun with Bob is a wonderful part of this book. Stephanie and Lulu are on the case of a local jewelry robbery which evolves into multiple characters and danger for Stephanie. Lulu, Grandma Mazer and Mrs. Plum join the excitment and it was nice to read Mrs. Plum stepping out of her normal role.. The antics are many , the mystery of the robbery takes a turn unexpected and Stephanie is on the case with her personal determination to catch the real crook. Its a fun ride that you will enjoy with a wonderful surprise ending that leave the reader excited for book 31. A fun addition to the series and my favorite book of the series. Well done to the author. Thank you Ms. Evanovich for continuing this series.

Stephanie Plum is back with her special mix of action and hijinks as she continues her work as a bounty hunter in Trenton, NJ. As always, her friend and comedic counterpart, Lula, spend most of the story struggling to keep their heads above water. This duo always manages to come out on top in spite of the criminals' best efforts.

While not much has changed for Stephanie since the series started, this book wraps up with what promises to be a big change for her in the future. I still look forward to spending an evening with Stephanie as this long-running series continues.

I have read almost all of the Stephanie Plum books (I bought Going Rogue, then promptly forgot about it until I found this one on my Netgalley shelf. I will be reading it). There’s a lot to love here. It’s always entertaining, fairly consistent, and just fun. That said, we are obviously not here for the character growth (though I can say there is some, just most of it from a dog…). It has to be said, after twenty-nine books with her as a bounty hunter, she’s still not very good at this job. Yes, watching her flail is part of the charm… but, much like the perpetual love triangle, it begins to wear. While she has mastered the stun gun, she still needs help with cuffs and refuses to take her gun from the cookie jar. I just really want some character growth here- either in career or love, I am not picky.

I was able to step right into this book instead of reading book #29 for one simple reason: nothing ever changes. From one book to the next there will be a car bomb, someone trying to kill Stephanie, a fire (usually her apartment), a viewing at the funeral home, multiple scenes where Grandma Mazur is innapropriate, and even more scenes where Stephanie and Lula become the most chaotic duo. These might sound like complaints… but they aren’t. I adore that I know what to expect of these characters and can’t wait to see what they do next. The cast is special, unique and hilarious… which may be why the series has gone on so long. The plot is chaotic and unhinged, with at least one thing falling apart daily- the fun is watching how the cast reacts to each.


For this book, Bob is definitely the MVP. We got to see a lot of his attitude as he protects his girls, finds love, and steals food. Stephanie’s mom also left her comfort zone and I was a bit hopeful for more character growth there. Lula, on the other hand, is as she always is: loud, rediculous, fierce and charming in her own right. You don’t go through a book without her referencing her past profession, or talking about how hot one or both of Stephanie’s love interests are.

For the most part, this is a decent book. We aren’t winning any literary awards, but we are having a hell of a lot of fun. Sometimes, that’s exactly what you need. It would be a good series to get back into reading with. While I do wish she’d pay more attention to her other series’, there’s a reason why I always come back to this one. For me, this is a three star book. It isn’t the best one by Evanovich, but that doesn’t mean it’s not really good.

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Rating: 3 out of 5.
As far as adult content goes, there is a lot of swearing and flirting, along with mid-level violence. It’s obviously geared towards adults, I can see late teens liking this as well.


I was lucky enough to receive an eARC of this book from Netgalley working with Atria books in exchange for an honest review. My thanks!

Just finished an advance copy. Number 33 (not counting the in betweens) & still going strong! This series never disappoints. Quick, funny, endearing. And the cliffhanger at the end! How am I going to wait for the next one??

Loved reading the exciting and entertaining story. When Rabner, a jewelry store owner, to look for Manley (Nutsy), Stephanie discovers there is more to the story. Read the highly recommended, wonderfully written, and another must read riveting Stephanie Plum story by the phenomenal author, Janet Evanovich. Can't wait to read the next story in the series!

I absolutely love the Stephanie Plum series . I have been reading Jamestown Evanovich’s series since One for the Money and I can tell you this series only gets better with each new installment. The mix of humor , romance and mystery makes these books a must read .

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I received this book as an ARC for my honest review, thanks to the Publisher and Author for providing a complimentary digital Advanced Reader Copy (ARC) of this novel via NetGalley.

Let me start by saying I've been reading Janet Evanovich since I was young so to get an ARC of one of her books was an AMAZING feeling.

Here we are again diving into another adventure with Stephanie Plum, this time we're investigating a jewlery store robbery....seems simple enough right? Never for Stephanie! Truthfully if you don't like funny mysteries the Stephanie Plum series isn't for you because they're quite chuckleworthy.

Stephanie and Lulu along with Bob the dog are investigating a jewlery store robbery that should be a simple open and shut case but it turns out theres so much more to the story that Stephanie to uncover. All while trying to (as always) choose between her longtime boyfriend Morelli and eyecandy, Ranger.

All in all, like every Janet Evanovich story I greatly enjoyed it and can't wait to see what the next adventure/chaos Stephanie gets into.

I’ve read this series since I was a child, literally. The past few were just okay, but this one is like the old ones. And the ending!!!! Things are finally going somewhere for Stephanie plum.

Stephanie Plum is back in Janet Evanovich’s newest novel: Dirty Thirty. As the name suggests, Dirty Thirty is the 30th novel in the Stephanie Plum series. (Actually it’s the 30th mainline novel and the 34th overall Plum book if you include the ‘between the numbers’ novellas…if I’ve counted correctly.) This time around Stephanie is on the hunt for two different people that might have robbed a jewelry store, and it has everything I’ve come to expect from a classic Plum adventure: a wild story, some crazy hijinks, and of course a little heat. (You know, from the love triangle that won’t stop, lol, even though Joe is mostly out of town for most of the book giving Ranger plenty of opportunities to tempt our favorite bounty hunter.) With Joe out of town, Steph is dog sitting Bob who of course loves to eat any and everything he can. And of course Lula is her crazy self (this time around she thinks she’s being stalked by and ogre, Grendel.) Grandma Mazur is just as feisty as always, and even Stephanie’s mom gets a bit in on the action this time around. I know some people say it’s time for Stephanie to evolve a bit (or at least make a decision between Joe and Ranger) but I’m not sure I completely agree. I have no doubt Evanovich could evolve the characters and make major changes to the series and I’d be fine with that. But as someone who has been enjoying this series since the beginning, I’d be more than happy to just keep getting more of the same. These books have always been a guilty pleasure of mine, a wonderfully silly break from reality that I can’t get enough of.

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I am a huge fan of Stephanie Plum books and this one does not disappoint! As always, Stephanie and Lula are up to their typical antics while hunting down their FTAs. I found myself laughing out loud at some points throughout the book and stunned at others. If you follow the story line from book to book, you will understand what I mean when you read it! If you love an easy-to-read book with a great plot that also delivers a lot of laughs, this is the book for you!

Another delightful entry into the Stephanie Plum canon! Somehow I never tire of her adventures, even though she never grows or changes, and is always caught between the same two men. I like her just as she is, and Evanovich seems to understand that. It's a soothing, hilarious safe haven of reading.

Another great addition to the Stephanie Plum Series! This book was fun, I loved seeing Ranger more in this book! I look forward to seeing more books in this series, I highly recommend this book to everyone!