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5.0 out of 5 stars
When a Fan Loves a Novel..., August 21, 2009
This review is from: When a Man Loves a Weapon (Bobbie Faye, Book 3) (Mass Market Paperback)
The only disappointment in this novel is the fact that it eventually had to end. I could have happily read 1,000 more pages featuring Bobbie Faye, Trevor and Cam (as well as the supporting characters). I imagine even after that epic length, I would still be unhappy that it was over. Causey manages to makes this series more and more interesting with each novel. The characters and the crazy plots remain ever so interesting and engaging.
Bobbie Faye is as hilarious as ever--and as we saw in the last two novels--she has this incredibly vulnerable side, too. And Causey showcases that vulnerability in an incredibly genuine manner. In fact, everyone showed their vulnerable side in this novel. The scenes with Bobbie Faye and both Trevor and Cam are so genuine, so steamy, and occasionally, so heartbreaking. While I absolutely love her with Trevor, I gotta tell you--I love her bond with Cam. After reading Causey's short story about Bobbie Faye & Cam (the beginning) on her website, I would happily pay money for a novel about their relationship before Trevor came along.
Now don't get me wrong--I'm hoping that eventually Cam will move on to find true love elsewhere, but right now? I'm hoping that doesn't happen for a long, long time b/c the scenes with Trevor and Cam are fantastic at creating tension. Bobbie Faye's concern and loyalty toward Cam are believable and this history & affection between them is undeniable.
The minute I finished this novel, I booted up the computer to find out when the next one will be released and I'm going bonkers not knowing when I can get my next Bobbie Faye fix.
Oh, and the quotes opening each chapter? FREAKIN' FANTASTIC. :) I'm still laughing...
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Loved it!, November 12, 2009
This review is from: When a Man Loves a Weapon (Bobbie Faye, Book 3) (Mass Market Paperback)
I wanted to wait until I read all three Bobbie Faye novels before I wrote a review. This series was being compared to the Stephanie Plum books, and the cover said fans of Plum would love this. I have to say, it was spot on. There are some similarities between the two series. Bobbie Faye, like Stephanie Plum, has a talent for getting into a lot of trouble - all she has to do is step out of the trailer. Sometimes she doesn't even have to that to run into trouble. There is also the love triangle. In the Bobbie Faye novels it is Cam (long-time friend and eventual lover); they get into a wicked fight and are both stubborn which prevents them from getting back together or being friends again. Mostly Cam fights with himself and his strong desire to lock Bobbie Faye up in order to keep her safe. Readers discover how fiercely independent she is from the very start and can see why there is so much conflict between the two. There is Trevor, the bad-boy FBI, spookie-ookie, who falls for Bobbie Faye in the first novel, and does the opposite of Cam, he encourages her to be self-sufficient and to look out for herself. Finally, there is Bobbie Faye herself. She's looked out for both her younger siblings, and now her niece. She's not only independent, but loyal, witty, sarcastic, and funny. Both heroines also have great pride in where they're from: Stephanie with The Burg and New Jersey, and Bobbie Faye and Louisiana.
So what's the difference between Stephanie Plum and Bobbie Faye? I think, as a fan of both series, that there is just more passion in the Bobbie Faye books. More oomph! The disaster scenes are much bigger and louder. In a Plum book you expect Steph to get into a couple of fights, blow up a car (hers or Ranger's, or both), and it's more slap-stick comedy with the help of Lula and her Grandma. Bobbie Faye doesn't really have a side-kick. Her boss Cece helps her, but mostly they're in different scenes. The love story moves along faster, which I liked because, hey, we're on #15 with Plum and there's still no final pick between Joe and Ranger. I'm sure it's part of the Stephanie Plum charm, but I don't need all my comedy-mysteries to last that long. I really liked all the characters and secondary characters of Causey's series. For me, Cam and Trevor are some of the most smoking Alpha males I've seen in cozy/romance mysteries.
I would recommend Causey's Bobbie Faye books to Stephanie Plum fans. There are enough differences that you don't have to choose between who wrote it better. I also recommend that you read the Bobbie Faye books in order. There are references from the second novel that gets wrapped up in the third. No cliff hangers though, they all end nice and complete. If you haven't read a Stephanie Plum novel, all I ask is, what are you waiting for? LOL...I absolutely love that series,particularly the first eight. If you've read both, check out Lisa Lutz's Spellman series. That one will keep you rolling and wanting more!
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome Bobbie Faye goodness, July 28, 2010
This review is from: When a Man Loves a Weapon (Bobbie Faye, Book 3) (Mass Market Paperback)
This book is spectacular. There is non stop action. It is funny, witty, smart and you just fall in love with all the characters. I love these characters so much. I wish I knew a Bobbie Faye because life would never be dull. LOL
You will want to read the first 2 books to be sure you get where "When a Man Love a Weapon" takes off from.
The first book is "Charmed and Dangerous". Literally a page turner. It is hard to believe the entire book is one day! That's how action packed it is.
The second book is "Girls Just Wanna Have Guns". This book has an awesome plot and once again a page turner. You will giggle and fall in love with this series. After reading the second book, I could not wait for the third book.
I hope Toni McGee Causey keeps writing these Bobbie Faye stories because quite frankly we all need a little Bobbie Faye (and Trevor :) ) in our lives!!
I just wished that this was on Kindle.
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