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In Hard Eight, Stephanie, Morelli, Ranger, Lula, Valerie, and Grandma Mazur are strapped in for the ride of their lives. This time, Stephanie is hired to find a missing child. But things aren't always as they seem and Stephanie must determine if she's working for the right side of the law. Plus, there's the Morelli question: can a Jersey girl keep her head on straight when more than just bullets are aimed at her heart? And with the Plum and Morelli relationship looking rocky, is it time for Ranger to move in for the kill? Janet Evanovich's latest thriller will leave readers begging for more.

Stephanie Plum is asked by her mom's neighbour to look in to her daughter Evelyn's disappearance. Evelyn put up her mom's house for her custody bond and when she's goes missing, the house is in danger of being taken. As Stephanie starts investigating, she runs in to Ambruzzi, a not-too-nice guy who threatens her to stay clear of Evelyn. Ambruzzi starts making Stephanie a game, leaving her snakes and spiders, going in to her home when she's not there. Stephanie needs to find Evelyn to figure out why Ambruzzi is after her.

I really wish Stephanie and Morelli would just get back together. Things just seem more 'right' when the two of those are together. As usual, this book has its laugh out loud moments. The banter between Lula and Stephanie was great during this book. Not much happened from Grandma Mazur this time round but I'm sure there will be more next time, which I'm looking forwards to reading!

This book is with me now :)

Mabel Markowitz, Stephanie's mother's neighbour asks Stephanie to check on the whereabouts of her daughter Evelyn Soder. She has gone missing along with her daughter. Mabel's house may be in jeopardy as she put it up as part of the child custody agreement.
In the course of this investigation Stephanie comes across Eddie Ambruzzi, a psycho. Ambruzzi has Stephanie trailed by a rabbit and leaves her snakes and spiders and dead bodies.

Stephanie is also in the process of bringing in Andy Bender, with help from a lawyer clown, Albert Kloughn. She ends up losing an endless number of handcuffs and a car in the process. This part is absolutely hilarious. Bender is interested in Stephanie's sister Valerie who has moved back home with her children.

and the best part is that Stephanie finally gets it on with Ranger. About time!!

This book is back with me.

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