First published 2016
Bounty hunter Stephanie Plum is hot on the trail of a repeat offender who's hijacked a truckload of premium goods. But this time, the culprit has left behind a gruesome surprise - a frozen body encased in chocolate and pecans. Recruited by her enigmatic employer Ranger, Stephanie goes undercover at a local factory to uncover the saboteur putting its employees on ice. As she balances her investigation with the usual Plum family chaos, Stephanie must navigate her complicated relationship with cop boyfriend Morelli and her growing closeness with Ranger. With a high-stakes mystery, a colorful cast of characters, and non-stop action, Stephanie Plum is in for the most deliciously dangerous case of her career.
Genres: romance, suspense, mystery, crime, action, contemporary-romance
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: New Jersey, Trenton (N.J.)
328 pages · Paperback · Random House