I needed to take my mind off of work and was looking for a fun book. I found something to laugh about when I read Stephanie Plum’s trials as a bounty hunter in New Jersey!

I was reluctant to read books like that. I usually like to dive into heavy “deep” stuff and rack my brains. With everything that is happening around Long Beach and the real estate scene, I needed something fun to read. I finally picked up Virginia’s book that made her laugh so. And boy, was she right.

Stephanie Plum is this New Jersey girl turn bounty hunter. I guess having lived so long in New York helps, because I know the accents, I can picture the hair styles. Stephanie lost her job and and as a last resource gives a try at her cousin Vinnie’s job, picking a few bucks as a bounty hunter.

And this is the life of this cute, yet fiercely independent Jersey girl tackling suicidal maniacs, perverts, psychopaths, angry short people, ultra cool Bounty Hunters, sizzling hot cops. It’s her unpretentious ways that got me. The way we live her life with no bravado. The way this girl tries to make it in a tough world. It’s the way she candidly talks about her sexual life, her friendships and the whole Trenton, New Jersey scene.

I’m not the fastest reader but I can go through a book in two days. Janet Evanovich has done a great job at keeping me wanting more. It’s brilliant fun time and entertainment compared to this strange real estate market and political fever race to see who gets to have the oval room next year. I highly recommend it if you just want to be entertained