What do You think about Full Tilt (2003)?
I probably wouldn't have read this as part of the continuing Full Series, if it hadn't been for a couple things: 1) If I hadn't already been on a quest to read all of Janet's books2) If my Aunt hadn't told me how much she loved this series.That being said, I also think I actually read this one once before about 5 or 6 years ago. As a random book that I found at the library before I really 'discovered' Janet Evanovich. This book was MUCH better than the first book of the series!! MUCH!! You can tell how much Janet's skills had developed over the years in-between the first and second book. I'm glad that I continued on with this series. It provided more smiles and giggles and something other than Bounty Hunting. I do like the path that she takes with this series as well. Although I complained that the first book was very corny I missed the presence of the two original characters in the first book. There were also some major disconnects and inconsistencies in the details. That was annoying, but I soon got over it (had to lol). Oh another thing, I didn't like the whole two men scenario... My ex-husband had fidelity issues and so I tend to be sensitive to such things. Overall good book, fun and I'm excited for #3.
—Jen Jenson
This book was a lot better than the first in the series. When I was reading the first book, I found myself wondering how the series was going to follow the teen aged character Max. Well, I got my answer in the second book - Max is now all grown up and very wealthy and successful. It is as if the first book was written with no sequel intended and then was revived with some adjustments so a series could be created. Perhaps that was what happened - I don't know.The book was less heavy on the romance, than the first book, and had more action and plot. It read more like an Evanovich book, with quirky characters, humour and some mystery and danger thrown in. This is pure light entertainment and as I have the third book in the series, I shall be reading that one soon.
—Xanthi
3.5 STARS"He lives life in the fast lane and she's along for the ride-with no brakes....Jamie Swift has one priority in quiet Beaumont, South Carolina: running the local newspaper. Romance runs second. But with the arrival of her silent partner, the notoriously mysterious and sexy Maximillian Holt, Jamie's life gets shaken up. Max claims he's here to give his brother-in-law a vote of confidence. A former wrestler, Frankie Fontana's now taking his shots in the political ring. Beaumont could use a mayor with scruples, but what it gets is a crime-and what Jamie gets is a story that's taking her for a ride on the wild side, complete with two assassins, a washed-up stripper, and an insane poacher. Between a spray of bullets and a fast getaway could it get any more romantic-or dangerous? Max and Jamie are betting their lives on a long shot." (From Amazon) Hilarious...for all Evanovich fans!
—Kris - My Novelesque Life
