Bounty hunter Stephanie Plum finds her already chaotic life igniting with danger when a series of shallow graves are discovered on the construction site of Vincent Plum Bail Bonds. As the body count rises, it becomes terrifyingly clear that Stephanie herself is on the killer's hit list, forcing her into a desperate race against time to identify the murderer. Adding fuel to the fire, Stephanie faces mounting pressure from her family and friends to finally choose between her long-standing, tumultuous relationship with Trenton cop Joe Morelli, and the enigmatic, dangerous security expert, Ranger. Her mother campaigns for a former high school football star, her sidekick Lula proposes a steamy 'boudoir bake-off,' and even Grandma Bella casts a 'hex' on her. With a cold-blooded killer targeting her, a captivating love triangle, and a bizarre capture list featuring a dancing bear and a senior citizen vampire, Stephanie's world threatens to go up in smoke.
Critical Reception
"Janet Evanovich's "Smokin' Seventeen" reinforces her status as "the most popular mystery writer alive," delivering another compelling blend of humor, suspense, and romance that captivates readers."