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Hot Stuff by Janet Evanovich, Leanne Banks
Book Summary InformationAuthor: Janet Evanovich, Leanne Banks Edition: Mass Market Paperback Published: 2007-04-03 ISBN: 0312941463 Number of pages: 304 Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks
Book Reviews of Hot StuffBook Review: Not quite Plum, but not a prune either Summary: 3 StarsI love Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum books (the numbered ones, not the in-betweeners) because the characters are entertaining and vivd, the dialogue is lively and believable, and the writing is crisp. Hot Stuff was more like lukewarm. The characters were up to Evanovich's quality and the story had a fun twist to it, but the writing was rushed and the dialogue was ridiculously sophomoric at times. I could take a highlighter and show where Janet was doing the dialogue writing versus someone else. You can't fake witty!!!
Having grown up in the Boston area, the descriptions of the locations were familiar but could have been in just about any U.S. city. Janet and her co-author, Leanne Banks (who I suspect did most of the book) failed to capture the flavor of Boston, and particularly "Southie", the Irish neighborhood where the main character grew up.
While the actual outcome wasn't 100% predictable, it was close. The happily-ever-after ending for all seemed rushed. I would have been open to a sequel to tie up more loose ends. Hopefully, in a second installment, Janet and Leanne could have developed Cate Madigan into an up-and-coming Stephanie Plum.
Even on her worst day, Janet Evanovich is more entertaining than so many other writers of her genre. "Hot Stuff" may not live up to its name but it's still a fun, quick read.
Summary of Hot StuffDear Reader, If you like hot men, hot action and hot attraction you’re going to love this HOT new series! HOT STUFF introduces Cate Madigan, a Boston native from a large and crazy Irish family. Cate has far too much going on to get involved in extracurricular activities, like men and marriage. She spends all day in school, earning her teaching degree, and all night working as a bartender in Boston’s South End. Ex-cop Kellen McBride has decided to make Cate’s bar his nightly haunt. He likes Cate’s sassy Irish spirit and wild red hair. He also has an ulterior motive for getting close to her. Cate has sworn off all things romantic, but when she comes home to a ransacked apartment, a roommate who has flown the coop, and a sleeping bullmastiff named Beast, Cate has no choice but to ask Kellen for help. Can Kate resist the charming Kellen McBride while keeping herself out of danger? Or will Kellen turn up the heat on Cate and everything in her life? We know you’ll have a blast with HOT STUFF! Janet & Leanne
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