Karissa E. (ophelia99) reviewed Nice Girls Don't Live Forever (Jane Jameson, Bk 3) on + 2527 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
This is the final book in the Jane Jameson trilogy by Harper. It was a great conclusion to the trilogy and nicely wrapped up all of the outstanding plot points.
As in book 2 Jane is dealing with a lot in this book. Her and Gabriel are on the outs after he fantastically screws up their whirlwind tour of Europe. When Jane returns after getting a call her bookshop has been broken in to, she finds Zeb and Jolene pregnant, her employer's mysterious nephew returned on a mission Jane can't figure out, and an invitation waiting for her 10 year high school reunion. Jane also joins the Chamber of Commerce to further her business and finds that it is run by evil blond women obsessed with pink. On top of all of this she is trying to solve the mystery of Gabriel's mystery linen notes; she assumes he is cheating on her, but then she starts receiving similar notes herself.
This book was a bit like the second book in that there are a lot of little plotlines going on. Unlike the second book I thought this book did a lot better job of tying everything together and keeping the plot well organized even with everything that is going on.
Jane finally solves the mystery of what is going on with Gabriel and it is relief to get some closure on that front. Another relief is that Jane's evil female relatives are less present and, at least some of them, grow a conscience and are more reasonable and realistic. It was nice to see that in the resolution of these relationships with her female relatives, Jane isn't blameless and realizes that she was provoking some of the evil behavior.
Other than the above, there is a lot of snarkiness like usual and a lot of fun. I thought this book was much better paced than the second one, there weren't any boring spots or spots where I was really annoyed at the characters. Some of the time is also spent working on Dick and Andrea's relationship. Things even get more dire in the book when one of Jane's friends is kidnapped and endangered by one of the less savory characters in the novel.
All the characters find some level of emotional maturity in this book and the books leaves everything in a nicely wrapped up and realistic place. In general the ending leaves you feeling good and smiling, which is always a good thing for a book!
Overall I thought this was an excellent conclusion to this series. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I will keep an eye on Harper's future books. Her fun and snarky writing style is very amusing, although at some points the over-characterization of some of the characters can get a bit wearying. This wouldn't be something I would read all of the time, but when I am in the mood for a fun light read it fits the bill.
As in book 2 Jane is dealing with a lot in this book. Her and Gabriel are on the outs after he fantastically screws up their whirlwind tour of Europe. When Jane returns after getting a call her bookshop has been broken in to, she finds Zeb and Jolene pregnant, her employer's mysterious nephew returned on a mission Jane can't figure out, and an invitation waiting for her 10 year high school reunion. Jane also joins the Chamber of Commerce to further her business and finds that it is run by evil blond women obsessed with pink. On top of all of this she is trying to solve the mystery of Gabriel's mystery linen notes; she assumes he is cheating on her, but then she starts receiving similar notes herself.
This book was a bit like the second book in that there are a lot of little plotlines going on. Unlike the second book I thought this book did a lot better job of tying everything together and keeping the plot well organized even with everything that is going on.
Jane finally solves the mystery of what is going on with Gabriel and it is relief to get some closure on that front. Another relief is that Jane's evil female relatives are less present and, at least some of them, grow a conscience and are more reasonable and realistic. It was nice to see that in the resolution of these relationships with her female relatives, Jane isn't blameless and realizes that she was provoking some of the evil behavior.
Other than the above, there is a lot of snarkiness like usual and a lot of fun. I thought this book was much better paced than the second one, there weren't any boring spots or spots where I was really annoyed at the characters. Some of the time is also spent working on Dick and Andrea's relationship. Things even get more dire in the book when one of Jane's friends is kidnapped and endangered by one of the less savory characters in the novel.
All the characters find some level of emotional maturity in this book and the books leaves everything in a nicely wrapped up and realistic place. In general the ending leaves you feeling good and smiling, which is always a good thing for a book!
Overall I thought this was an excellent conclusion to this series. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I will keep an eye on Harper's future books. Her fun and snarky writing style is very amusing, although at some points the over-characterization of some of the characters can get a bit wearying. This wouldn't be something I would read all of the time, but when I am in the mood for a fun light read it fits the bill.
Cheryl C. (moondance120) reviewed Nice Girls Don't Live Forever (Jane Jameson, Bk 3) on + 422 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Another home run for Molly Harper. Jane and Gabriel are travelling through Europe when he starts getting strange notes. Somehow, they break up in Brussels. Jane returns home to find someone has broken into her bookstore. Dick, Andrea , Zeb, Jolene and the usual cast of characters are back to support Jane. A fun, witty romp through Half Moon Hollow. 3.5 stars
Vickie K. (emmey43) reviewed Nice Girls Don't Live Forever (Jane Jameson, Bk 3) on + 105 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
I love all 3 of the books in this series. They are great. Hopefully, there will be more. Jane is a hoot, really like her as a main character
Rachel A. (ra7) reviewed Nice Girls Don't Live Forever (Jane Jameson, Bk 3) on + 1026 more book reviews
Thank the goddess that book 3 didn't feature Jane's fucked up family as much as the first 2 books did!! Their antics are funny only in small doses. Some good headway is made with certain members of her family. Then there's Gabriel's secret. So much is made of this, the actual explanation was so lame (I was disappointed). I loved the exchange between Grandma Ruthie and Aunt Jettie. I love Jane and her humor (good comebacks and she's hilarious), Zeb, Jolene, Andrea, Dick, and hell, even Gabriel. The writing is excellent and funny, I laughed out loud several times.
Random funny quotes:
Jettie to Ruthie: "varicose-veined ho!"
Jane: "If you launch into some story about the miracle of werewolf nipples, I will leave."
Random funny quotes:
Jettie to Ruthie: "varicose-veined ho!"
Jane: "If you launch into some story about the miracle of werewolf nipples, I will leave."
Cristina H. (gamermom77) reviewed Nice Girls Don't Live Forever (Jane Jameson, Bk 3) on + 14 more book reviews
Any time I fall into a reading slump, where book after book bore me and I start to feel like I'm doomed to read nothing but mediocre plots with half formed characters, I then pick up a Molly Harper book.
Her books never fail to make me laugh out loud. I love her characters, the wit, the plot lines. I recommend her books to everyone who asks, "Who is your favorite author?" Honestly, I don't have a favorite author but her books are always worth reading to me.
Review: Jane is having trust issues in her relationship. Add to that the weaselly nephew of Mr. Wainright showing up, her family drama, a psychotic stalker, a Stepford-type group of Chamber of Commerce Courtneys, and the grand opening of Specialty Books it all adds up to a great read.
I laughed out loud, I groaned in sympathy and I basically loved every minute of it. The gangs all here. I recommend this book and every other book by this author.
Her books never fail to make me laugh out loud. I love her characters, the wit, the plot lines. I recommend her books to everyone who asks, "Who is your favorite author?" Honestly, I don't have a favorite author but her books are always worth reading to me.
Review: Jane is having trust issues in her relationship. Add to that the weaselly nephew of Mr. Wainright showing up, her family drama, a psychotic stalker, a Stepford-type group of Chamber of Commerce Courtneys, and the grand opening of Specialty Books it all adds up to a great read.
I laughed out loud, I groaned in sympathy and I basically loved every minute of it. The gangs all here. I recommend this book and every other book by this author.
Bree G. (paisleywings) reviewed Nice Girls Don't Live Forever (Jane Jameson, Bk 3) on + 232 more book reviews
A fun story of a woman vampire who inherits a bookstore. But someone wants her out of the picture.
Barbara R. (barbdonna) reviewed Nice Girls Don't Live Forever (Jane Jameson, Bk 3) on + 7 more book reviews
Molly Harper is the best can't wait for the next one to come out!
Dawn D. (dawnierie) reviewed Nice Girls Don't Live Forever (Jane Jameson, Bk 3) on + 87 more book reviews
I liked this book. The characters are funny. The story line was fun.
