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Visions of Sugar Plums, Plum Lovin', and Plum Lucky Between The Plums: Visions Of Sugar Plums, Plum Lovin', And Plum Lucky (Stephanie Plum: Between The Numbers) Epub Downloads Together at last! From America's favorite #1 New York Times bestselling author Janet Evanovich comes a very special edition containing not one, but three Between-the-Numbers books: Visions of Sugar Plums, Plum Lovin' and Plum Lucky Visions of Sugar Plums It's five days before Christmas and things are not looking merry for Stephanie Plum. She hasn't got a tree. She hasn't bought any presents. The malls are jam-packed with staggering shoppers. There's not a twinkle of light anywhere to be seen in her apartment―and there's a strange man in her kitchen. Plum Lovin' Mysterious men have a way of showing up in Stephanie Plum's apartment. When the shadowy Diesel appears, he has a task for Stephanie―and he's not taking no for an answer. Plum Lucky Stephanie Plum is looking to get lucky...In an Atlantic City hotel room…In a Winnebago…And with a brown-eyed stud who has stolen her heart. Series: Stephanie Plum: Between the Numbers Audio CD: 9 pages Publisher: Macmillan Audio; Unabridged edition (September 29, 2009) Language: English ISBN-10: 1427207798 ISBN-13: 978-1427207791 Product Dimensions: 5.4 x 0.1 x 5.8 inches Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars 257 customer reviews Best Sellers Rank: #1,165,209 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #48 in Books > Books on CD > Authors, A-Z > ( E ) > Evanovich, Janet #629 in Books > Books on CD > Romance #1653 in Books > Books on CD > Mystery & Thrillers “A sugar plum for Christmas, indeed!†―Publishers Weekly (Starred Review) on Visions of Sugar Plums“Author Janet Evanovich gives her loyal readers a genuine holiday treat. As outrageous and outlandish as her usual adventures, this story even has a dash of the paranormal. Loads of fun!†―RT Book Reviews on Visions of Sugar Plums“Tart and hilarious…. Diesel and Stephanie's short but sweet adventure ends on a teasing note that will leave fans hungry for the next juicy Plum-a-thon.†―Publishers Weekly on Plum Lovin'“Just the thing for panting fans who can't wait for Stephanie's 13th numbered case. †―Kirkus Reviews on Plum Lovin'“Laughter is guaranteed.†―RT Book Reviews on Plum Lovin'“With her trademark wit, cast of eccentric side characters and hilariously absurd plot twists, Evanovich treats her fans to a delightful miniadventure sure to whet their appetites for the next full-length Plum escapade.†―Publishers Weekly on Plum Lucky“Evanovich's motor-mouth dialogue remains an eye-watering delight.†―The Independent on Plum Lucky JANET EVANOVICH is the #1 bestselling author of the Stephanie Plum and Between-the-Numbers novels, including Plum Spooky, Plum Lucky, Plum Lovin', and Visions of Sugar Plums. She lives in New Hampshire and Florida.Narrator LORELEI KING has recorded over 200 audiobooks, including several titles from Janet Evanovich's bestselling Stephanie Plum series. Audible also deemed her the Best Narrator of 2011. Background: I spent about 2 months this summer reading the numbered Plum novels back to back. I had initially skipped the between-the-numbers novels after reading several reviews. After a month of no Plum novels at all, I decided the in-between books were better than nothing. So I started reading this anthology of the first three in-between books, fully expecting to be disappointed.I actually wasn't disappointed at all. I already knew to expect less Morelli and Ranger, but I didn't expect the new character Diesel to be so likable. These stories have holiday themes and supernatural elements, which give them a slightly different feel than Plum fans might be used to, but it's all still fun and humorous and there's still just the right amount of flirting and sexual tension.I think it's a good thing I waited until I finished the numbered novels to read the in-betweens, because I don't think the two series flow very well together. Reading this anthology, I felt like I was getting a completely different and fresher view of Stephanie's world that I never would have gotten had I stuck to books 1-16.I kind of wish the 4th in-between novel Plum Spooky (A Between-the-Numbers Novel) was written soon enough to make this book. I think it's even better than the first three. I just found Stephanie Plum and all of Her wacky friends a few years ago, when My sister gave Me one of Her paperbacks to read. I instantly fell in love with Janet Evanovich and her colorful and hilarious charectors. I was instantly addicted and wake my spouse up often in the middle of the night due to the laugh out loud content and the "Between the Plums" box set had me, just like the numbers series does.I saw several disappointed readers give an unflattering review and I'm puzzled by this. I found the description very clear about the fact that "Between the Plums" was an arrangement of 3 previously published books all rolled into one. I would recommend this "box set" to anyone. And the price was a bargain when I compared the price to purchased each book individually.This was a quick read. I finished the entire thing in two days because I couldn't put it down. I love her books - I no sooner finish one, usually in a day and/or night, that I order another. Have enjoyed all of the books in the Stephanie Plum series, including this one. Very pleased. Thank you. wonderful writer Loved this book great Between the Plums: Visions of Sugar Plums, Plum Lovin', and Plum lucky (Stephanie Plum: Between the Numbers) Visions of Sugar Plums: A Stephanie Plum Holiday Novel (Stephanie Plum Novels) Plum Lovin': A Stephanie Plum Between the Numbers Novel Plum Spooky (Stephanie Plum: Between the Numbers) Sugar Detox: Beat Sugar Cravings Naturally in 14 Days! Lose Up to 15 Pounds in 14 Days! Step-By-Step Meal Plan And Recipes To Kick Sugar Cravings And ... diet, sugar free diet, low sugar diet,) Sugar Detox: How to Cure Sugar Addictions, Stop Sugar Cravings and Lose Weight with Sugar Detox Easy Guide (Include Sugar-free Recipes to Help You Get ... free Recipes, Detox Diet, Detox Cleanse) Hot Six (Stephanie Plum, No. 6) (Stephanie Plum Novels) High Five (Stephanie Plum, No. 5) (Stephanie Plum Novels) Three to Get Deadly (Stephanie Plum, No. 3) (Stephanie Plum Novels) Smokin' Seventeen: A Stephanie Plum Novel (Stephanie Plum Novels) Two for the Dough (Stephanie Plum, No. 2) (Stephanie Plum Novels) Ten Big Ones (Stephanie Plum, No. 10) (Stephanie Plum Novels) Twelve Sharp (Stephanie Plum) (Stephanie Plum Novels) Fearless Fourteen: A Stephanie Plum Novel (Stephanie Plum Novels) Seven Up (Stephanie Plum, No. 7) (Stephanie Plum Novels) Hard Eight (Stephanie Plum, No. 8) (Stephanie Plum Novels) Fearless Fourteen (Stephanie Plum, No. 14) (Stephanie Plum Novels) Notorious Nineteen: A Stephanie Plum Novel (Stephanie Plum Novels) Four to Score (Stephanie Plum, No. 4) (Stephanie Plum Novels) One for the Money (Stephanie Plum, No. 1) (Stephanie Plum Novels) .
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