Janet Evanovich Book Group discussion
Stephanie Plum Series
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Ranger or Morelli?
ooo Ranger... he has my heart!! I actually wish she would end up with Ranger. I just keep remembering what an ass Morelli was in the first like 3 or 4 books... I can't get past it. lol.But Ranger.. he's always been good to her, and he accepts that she is a bounty hunter (although a bad one) and he lets her be herself. Ranger all the way!!
Yeah, I'd actually be pretty thrilled if she ended up with Ranger...I just think it will be Morelli, and I don't want to be too disappointed.
I don't think I can choose between the two. I admit that I tend to lean towards Ranger a little more most of the time. But Joe is so much more down-to-earth and more her type.
Morelli all the way. Even though Joe has a past Ranger is never going to give her the marriage type life that i think she would want eventually. I know she hooks up with Ranger alot but have they sealed the deal???
I can't remember it's been so long since i read that book.
Dawn wrote: "Morelli all the way. Even though Joe has a past Ranger is never going to give her the marriage type life that i think she would want eventually. I know she hooks up with Ranger alot but have ..."
They went to town in #8
lol Stacy, I think that's the reason I flew through 8.. I think number 11 I also finished in record time. I think it's 11, when shes hiding out in Ranger's place and she starts rifling through his drawers and only finds one pair of black silk boxers..... Yeah, FLEW through that one.
Oh right, I forgot about that one....yeah, I'm pretty sure that one was finished quickly also. HOT!!
I hope this new one has more of a focus on Ranger, since she seemed to be on the outs with Morelli in this last between the numbers book.I'm getting tired of reading about him and Bob, and nothing else going on.
I need more Ranger!!
Jess have you been to Janet's website in the past few weeks? She has the first chapter of 15 on there. Steph and Morelli are broken up, though it sounds like they'll be getting back together (again).
Yes I read it.. even though I told myself not to read it. lol. They ALWAYS get back together. How annoying... remember when Ranger said he would take a step back, but when he really decided to pursue her.. he would do it. Well... why is he not pursuing lol???
Oh yeah! I forgot about that. Hmmmm....I wonder if he'll do that in 15. I'm really starting to lean towards wanting her to end up with Ranger.
Both at the same time! Just kidding. I don't think I can decide. It's like the Bill vs Eric debate for Sookie!!
I am such a Ranger girl that I sure do hope that this next book has more complications with him in it. :-)
Tammy wrote: "Married to Morelli, so . . . :)Nicole - Who is "Sookie?""
Sookie is the main character in Charlaine Harris' Southern Vampire (aka Sookie Stackhouse) series. The first book is: Dead Until Dark.
There's a constant debate about who Sookie should end up with: Eric vs Bill. Same with Stephanie from the Plum novels: Ranger vs. Morelli. If only all of our problems were as simple as choosing between two gorgeous men.
Jess wrote: "Tammy wrote: "Married to Morelli, so . . . :)Nicole - Who is "Sookie?""
Sookie is the main character in Charlaine Harris' Southern Vampire (aka Sookie Stackhouse) series. The first book is: [bo..."
I think the series TRUE BLOOD on HBO is based on the books. The chaaracter's name is Sookie. I certainly hope this is not what the young adults are reading. I will have to read one of her books. The series is definitely ADULT.
The books are not written for young adults, I would hope that only adults read them. Yes, the show True Blood is based on the books, and those same sex scenes are in the books as well.
Phyllis wrote: "Jess wrote: "Tammy wrote: "Married to Morelli, so . . . :)Nicole - Who is "Sookie?""
Sookie is the main character in Charlaine Harris' Southern Vampire (aka Sookie Stackhouse) series. The ..."
Wats HBO stand for?
Emily wrote: "Phyllis wrote: "Jess wrote: "Tammy wrote: "Married to Morelli, so . . . :)Nicole - Who is "Sookie?""
Sookie is the main character in Charlaine Harris' Southern Vampire (aka Sookie Stackhou..."
HBO stands for Home Box Office. It's a pay per view premium channel.
Ranger!!! I agree with some other comments that she probably will end up with Morelli but boy I'd be having fun with Ranger now. This guy protects her, has killed for her and gives her cars. What more can a girl ask for?
I would have to agree. Ranger is fun, but who wouldn't want to have Morelli waiting for them at home. I have read all of the sookie series. They are good. I think the books are alot better than the series.
I want her to end up with Ranger!! But she almost always goes back to Morelli : ( I bought Finger Lickin Fifteen today and read it in three hours, it was good and full of laughs.
Rosey wrote: "I want her to end up with Ranger!! But she almost always goes back to Morelli : ( I bought Finger Lickin Fifteen today and read it in three hours, it was good and full of laughs."I agree. I started reading it last night and I am only to chapter five and it is hilarious.
She needs to marry Morelli and work for Ranger. An author needs to move in nextdoor to the Morelli's and ride shotgun with him to learn the detective thing. The author needs to be blond and beautiful.And I want LuLu back with Tank.
I like Melissa's idea of Steph marrying Morelli and working for Ranger.....tension would still be there.
Morelli is the safer choice and most likely who she will end up with, But i'm still a huge Ranger fan=]
I think depending on where the reader is in her own life causes her to lean towards Ranger or Morelli. For example, my mom, who has been married 30 years is all about Ranger. I, on the other hand, a newly engaged woman, am all about Morelli. I would much rather have that stability in my life, and I think Stephanie would too! I vote for Morelli. I mean, c'mon, he has a dog!!!
Yes, but a dog that liked Morelli more than her. LOL I've been married 16 years so I can see what you are saying. Ranger would be fun.
Allison, I think you have hit the nail on the head... I think it is all about what you want -
Morelli is stability with a dog and family and hot sex
Ranger is a great unknown who seems to read Stephanie and has that cowboy sense of honor and is steaming!!!!
sorry - tried to make them sound even but I am all about RANGER
Katherine wrote: "Ranger!!! I agree with some other comments that she probably will end up with Morelli but boy I'd be having fun with Ranger now. This guy protects her, has killed for her and gives her cars. Wha..."Well said...
Lola4 wrote: "Katherine wrote: "Ranger!!! I agree with some other comments that she probably will end up with Morelli but boy I'd be having fun with Ranger now. This guy protects her, has killed for her and gi..."That's right - he even drives seriously hot cars
black porche turbo - oh my - that alone is hot hot hot
The scene where he shows up and she is stark naked in handcuffs to her shower curtain poll LLOL LOL LOL
Why does Stephanie have to "end up" with anyone? I love her freewheeling love life and would be bored to death if she got married to either one of them. Would you really like Stephanie to continue having sexual "near misses" with Ranger while being married to Morrelli? I sure wouldn't.
Keep her single!
Couture.Dior.Megan wrote: "At the end of Seven Up if you remember if what do you think happened?"is that when she called one of them over, and you didn't know who she called until the next book?
Lucille wrote: "Couture.Dior.Megan wrote: "At the end of Seven Up if you remember if what do you think happened?"is that when she called one of them over, and you didn't know who she called until t..."
Lol, that was Hot Six, In Seven Up Ranger tells her if he finds Eddie Dechooch for her then she has to spend a night with him. What do you guys think happened?
Rita wrote: "Why does Stephanie have to "end up" with anyone? I love her freewheeling love life and would be bored to death if she got married to either one of them. Would you really like Stephanie to contin..."
I agree, the minute she actually marries Morrelli (she can't actually marry Ranger) the series needs to be over.
I don't think she should have to choose. She is single and should be able to have both hot men if she wants. Men can jump from woman to woman, so why shouldn't she be able to? As for me, I'd want to taste them both according to my mood. (Yeah, right. I'm all talk. Most likely I'd end up with Morelli. He's more stable.)
I'm a Ranger girl all the way! I love that he lets Stephanie be herself instead of trying to control her like Morelli. I literally screamed at book 12 when Morelli walked into Stephanie's apartment right before she and Ranger were about to have sex...for only the second time in the whole series!!! Maybe the anticipation of Stephanie and Ranger having sex again is one of the reasons I like Ranger so much.
Angela wrote: "I'm a Ranger girl all the way! I love that he lets Stephanie be herself instead of trying to control her like Morelli. I literally screamed at book 12 when Morelli walked into Stephanie's apartme..."
lol, i agree with that. Ranger is more of the forbidden fruit, that she wants so badly, but knows that she can't have. Morelli is just kind of there whenever she wants him, which takes away some of his excitement.
Books mentioned in this topic
Hard Eight (other topics)Seven Up (other topics)
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In fact, I wish she would have a little MORE fun with Ranger...