2.5 stars for Visions of Sugar Plums (Stephanie Plum book 8.5) by Janet Evanovich.
There is always a first for everything, in this case, the first between-the-numbers novel for the Plum series. Unfortunately, it is also the first time I experience a plunge in the enjoyment factor while reading on Stephanie and gang. Reason being the storyline is too far-fetched. Right from the beginning, this series pride itself on being a romantic suspense genre with none whatsoever of the supernatural or preternatural or paranormal stuff, so the sudden change in tune makes it hard to swallow. Indeed.
It is four days to Christmas. Stephanie is all set to apprehend a FTA, Sandy Claws (not Santa Claus) who has broken the law and failed to appear for his court hearing. She is determined to get her body receipt which will convert into pay check before Christmas day itself so that there is time enough for a last minute shopping.
With Christmas just round the corner, there is plenty of talk and action directed towards Christmas tree, cookies, fruitcakes, presents, toys, toy makers, toy shops and even elves for hire. Then out of the blue, Stephanie has a visitor, a visitor who in all sense of the world, is not your usual man in the street...
This novella with a festive theme makes for a relaxing read towards feeling happy, peaceful and joyful cheer. Though I do not enjoy it as much as the earlier books in the series, I am glad the humor and light-hearted style is still inherent in the author's writing.
Publisher: St. Martin’s Paperbacks
Publication date: 30 Oct 2007
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In this story, Stephanie Plum has bigger problems than the usual thugs, thieves and hoodlums - this time, there's someone in her apartment who just won't leave. We - and Stephanie - meet a character as mysterious as Ranger and as sexy as Morelli.
*Blurb from FantasticFiction*
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