Lean Mean Thirteen by Janet Evanovich (2007)

I am wondering if I didn't have an open mind, or if I was expecting too much maybe? I have read every Stephanie Plum book at least five times. I can't wait to buy them. With this book, I could put it down, and come back later, and not feel like I couldn't wait to see what happened next. I don't feel Janet Evanovich even wrote the book without a major ghostwriter helping. Stephanie was bland, Ranger all of a sudden is a talking guy who says "dude". Ranger and Joe are falling all overthemselves for Ms. Plum who shows no great emotional yearing for either one. Grandma has a potty mouth now. She has a boyfriend who mysteriously disappears into an assisted living and nothing else is said. (enough about the colostomy aspect). So many inconsistencies with the other books. Joe is always parked at Stephanie's. They were always at Joe's before. He doesn't have a washer or dryer, but he does in the other books. He cooks in this book, but in other books, his cooking skills run to toast and hot chocolate. In this book, Stephanie's mom's name is Helen. In all the other books, it is Ellen. The car at the end of the last book is a different car than this book. Her neighbor across the hall has always been Mr. Wolesky...now it is a different name. Albert, Vinnie, Valerie, the neighbors, the cop friends...all MIA. This book felt phoned in. I think Janet is writing so many books now, she is becoming another Nora Roberts. Just crank them out. So sad.........

It is a great book - I love Janet Evanovich's writing. Her main character Stephanie Plum is a hoot!

My book arrived just as described, and as soon as I could have hoped to get it. Thank you for excellent service!

I am hooked on these books. What a great easy and fun read. I can't wait to read #14! Highly recommend.

I have just begun to read this serious and find myself unable to put the books down. The main charactor is witty and innocent. She has two strong men who help her out of the messes she gets herself into. I like the references to New Jersey (that's where my husband is from) and seeing the progression into a decent bounty hunter who always get her man.

I LOOOOOVE THIS SERIES!! Every time i read one of these books, i am laughing out loud. This is also a great series for anybody to read, because you don't actually have to read them in order. The way Stephanie plum gets herself INTO trouble by trying to stay out og trouble is absolutely hysterical. The plot is good, and easy to follow.
Janet Evanovich has written another great book!

I love Janet Evanovich novels, and reached the end of the series. I found it hard to find the book at my local bookstores, plus it was fairly expensive, so I logged on, and bought it.

I really liked this book. I got hooked and have been trying to read all of the Stephanie Plum books. Can't wait to read the 14th.

I love Janet Evanovich's books and this one was just another great one to read. She never disappoints and I always look forward to her next one.

After being sucked into Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum's bounty hunter series. Ebay was a great place to find each of the books (13 total) at the best price. All the books I have received through sellers on Ebay have arrived in great condition, and they have also arrived quickly.

One thing you need to remember about buying new books on Ebay is that they are not always going to arrive in perfect condition. As a seller and a buyer, you have to be really open to that. Honesty is always the best policy when selling anything. Buying new books on new books on Ebay, can be tough. As a buyer you have to remember, that the book is not going to be in A-1 condition, unless it is shrink wrapped. The seller buys the book, brings it home, stores it and mails it - so it may not look perfect. I have been completely offended by a buyer telling me that a book was not new. The buyer was rude, she got a great deal on a completely new book, and sent me a nasty email. All I could do was tell her that the book was new, because it was.

You should read the Ebay info about handling disputes. Unless you are paying full price and shipping for a book, let it go. Most of the time you are getting a new book, half price, for super cheap shipping. So be grateful because you know how much hardbacks cost.

Back to Lean Mean Thirteen, I can't believe I have finished the series, but there are more Stephanie Plum books out there, and they have a great turn over rate!

I love all the Janet Evanovich - Stephanie Plum Series. I've read them all and I'm waiting for #14 that comes out on June 17, 2008. I just wish more would happen between Joe Morelli and Stephanie Plum. And why can't Joe push her a little harder into getting married. Neither one of them is getting any younger. I'd like for the next book to have a lot more going on with the men in her life, something that sticks! #4 was such a great book; I want #14 to be the best of all. I love most of the characters in her books; she has some fun and crazy friends. If you haven’t read Mean Lean Thirteen yet, get it! You’ll have fun, and have many a good laugh!

I ordered this item and before the order was never recieved. It was taken off the listing and I was refunded my order. Not sure what happened.

I love how Evanovich writes and I can identify with everyone of her characters. These books are so life like that you can't put them down until you have finished!

I am fasinated with the author Janet Evanovich and especially her Stephanie Plum Novels. It is hard to put her books down and I have busted out laughing while reading them. I can't wait for Fourteen to come out.

I love this series! Janet Evanovich writes great books. This one picks up right where Stephanie left off. She keeps you guessing on who's the hotter hunk, Ranger or Morelli. And with Grandma and Lulu, you never know what kind of mischief they've gotten into.

This is a great series. I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a great read. Janet Evanovich will make you laugh out loud!

I think all her books are so good, real and funny with laugh out loud humor.

Her characters all have special things about them that keep you thinking.

Don't try to put the book down, you can't. It is too good.

I read all the other books in this series and love them !!!! This is her best yet !!! The cast is excellent !!! The plot is AWESOME !!! Grandma is a riot, the men are HOT, and Stephanie cannot help but get herself mixed up in everything. This book is an easy read and a laugh a minute.

Any fan of Janet Evanovich will not be disappointed in this new release.My daughter and myself are new to the fan base for Janet's novels.Once you read her first One for the Money, your hooked. We would literaly stand over each other and wait for the other to finish a book so we could read it. They are all great readings but if I had to pick one negitive thought about this book, it would be Janet just can't write fast enough to keep up with our reading fix.If you have never read a Janet Evanovich book run do not walk and get started I know you will be hooked also.

I enjoy all of her books. I read the first "twelve". She writes an easy, entertaining and fun read. It would be fun to see Kinsey Milhone in a television series. Interesting to think of who would play the characters.

I needed this book to complete my series. It as worth buying if you enjoy the series. Stephanie Plum is an easy read with lots of continuing laughs!

I just couldn't wait for this to hit paperback to buy it. I have loved this series since book one and hope she keeps on going. Stephanie's antics continue to crack me up. The sexual tension between her and Ranger is an issue as always. Janet Evanovich is an excellent writer who keeps me wanting more. When will number 14 come out ????????

I love the Stephanie Plum series from Janet Evanovich. Thirteen is laugh out loud funny and another page turner. It is not my favorite of the series, but definitely worth the read. I own all of the series and reread them all the time. Can't wait for the next book!

laugh out loud humor!!! Janet Evanovich has a colorful way of bringing her characters to life.She has done it again in the thirteenth installation of her series featuring that larger than life Jersey girl with gumption: Stephanie Plum (AKA cupcake to Morelli/ Babe to Ranger).

this book was excellent--evanovich writes in way that the reader doesn't want to put it down. can't wait for fourteen.