This is such an enjoyable start to a new series by Janet Evanovich. Really enjoyed the story & the pace. Some more adventures with these characters please!

This book was a fun adventure, I found the storyline interesting. I would love to read more in this series!

In this fast-paced series debut by the author of the wildly successful Stephanie Plum series, recovery agent Gabriela Rose must come up with a large sum of money to keep her family’s home from being wiped off the map after a powerful hurricane. As a recovery agent, she’s hired by individuals and companies seeking lost treasures, stolen heirlooms, or missing assets, and she’s hoping her new job will save them.

Inspired by an old family legend, Gabriela sets off for the jungles of Peru in pursuit of the Ring of Solomon and the lost treasure of Cortez, long-lost treasure of her ancestor Blackbeard the Pirate. The problem is her ex-husband, Rafer, has the map that may point to the treasure and he’s not about to let Gabriela find it without him. Even though he gets under her skin, Gabriela knows it’s going to take a team to defeat the vicious drug lord who has also been searching for the fabled ring. The duo races around the Caribbean, Peru, Ecuador, Costa Rica, New York City, and California wine country after the ring that has purported magical powers.

I’ve always gotten a kick out of Janet Evanovich’s “Stephanie Plum” books (I’ve read twenty-three of them). They are light, funny, and short, just what I need after a heavy book. The first installment of her new “Gabriela Rose” series is fun, too, just not AS fun. It reminded me of the Romancing the Stone starring Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner and the epic Indiana Jones films in book form. It has bad guys at every turn, most principally El Dragón, the spokesperson for Supay, the Incan god of death, who guards the cache of treasure. The book has loads of adventure, an on-again-off-again romance, and a ghost story all rolled into 320 pages.

With a plot like that, why didn’t I rate The Recovery Agent higher? There are a few reasons. I couldn’t help but compare it to the Evanovich’s Stephanie Plum series, which I adore. The characters aren’t as endearing or have the same chemistry; it isn’t as humorous; and there is too much plot regurgitation. What in the world doesn that mean? In other words, there are too many formulaic similarities: frustrated lovers who foible their relationships but rekindle the flame and the protagonists have parents and grandmothers who are involved in the adventure. One other thing—I supplemented the ebook with audio, and the talented Lorelei King narrated most of the Stephanie Plum series and The Recovery Agent, which was confusing. Is The Recovery Agent entertaining? You bet. Will I read the next installment of the “Gabriela Rose” series? Yep. But I’m a reviewer and this one only gets 3.5 stars.

I adore the Stephanie Plum series, and was hoping this newest series from Janet Evanovich would hold the same magic. But sadly, it wasn’t to be.

Gabriela is a recovery agent, hired to locate lost treasures and valuables. Her latest job takes her much closer to home. She is heavily relying on her family folklore in order to recover a fortune that will save her ancestral home.

Sorry, but I just couldn’t warm up to Gabriela or her quest. I tried both digital and audio versions. And while I did enjoy the voice talent, I struggled with the storyline.

Lots of mixed reviews! Hope you have better luck!🤞

A buddy 🎧📚 with Susanne

Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books

An adventure novel that missed the mark for me. While this had notes of a Stephanie Plum novel, Gabriela Rose, unfortunately, didn't hold a candle to Ms. Plum. Searching for an ancient artifact, this wild and crazy novel seemed to OTT and made me roll my eyes more than once. There was also a bit too much steam for me with the romance that brewed between Gabriela and her ex-husband. Though this didn't quite work for me, other readers seemed to enjoy it, thus I suggest reading their reviews.

A buddy read with Kaceey.

Thanks to Atria for sharing this arc with me.

First in a new series. A good, quick, fun read. This series centers on Gabriela, a recovery agent of treasures etc. Her hometown is in severe financial troubles and she goes on a treasure hunt to try to save the town. She enlists her ex-husband and a cast of colorful characters to help her. I enjoyed it. I received a copy from Netgalley in exchange for a honest review.

Meet Gabriela Rose, who can find absolutely anything that is lost. Whether its a lost treasure or missing heirlooms, she's your gal! Nothing gets under her skin, regardless of the shape, size or danger that's going on around her. Unfortunately, if Gabriela doesn't follow through with this latest mission, much more is on the line than just a lost treasure. Her family will be erased....forever.

Following an old family legend, Gabriela sets foot in the jungles of Peru for a chase of her life!

I'm a fancy of Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum series. I wasn't sure what to expect from this, but it was great! Kept my attention the entire time. Definitely similar in style to the Plum series, but much better written!

This was a fun book with a lot of adventure. I really liked this one and will be reading more of Janet Evanovich in the future.

This is a strong start to a new series by Evanovich. Gabriela is introduced in a Stephanie Plum book and I really liked her so I was excited to see her get her own series. She is the complete opposite of Stephanie so we don't have the same crazy antics. She is strong, confident and knows how to do her job. Evanovich writes great supporting characters and this book is no exception. I really liked her ex husband and their dynamic. I'm looking forward to many more books in this series.
Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with a free copy in exchange for an honest review.

I love this author!! This book was a great start to a new series. It was light and funny and I was able to read this in one sitting

This book was a lot of fun. I’m looking forward to the next one, and I’ll add it to my staff pick list for the library. I think it’s a fantastic adventure read for the summer.

As good as Stephanie plum but also… I thought Gabriella was Hispanic and she’s apparently a white blonde lady???? So that was annoying but I loved the book

Evanovich definitely came out swinging with this new series. It is to me the perfect combination of mystery and hilarious misfortune we love in her Stephanie Plum series and the history and adventure seen in her Fox/O’hare and Knight/Moon series. This book is one you will not want to put down, there are so many levels to this story and twist and turns that it will keep you on the edge of your seat from the first page to the last. I will definitely have this series listed on my must buy list. I highly recommend this book to any mystery fans but if you are a fan of Mrs. Evanovich you definitely can not miss out on this one.

I love Janet Evanovich books because they are always fun not too serious books with lots of action. The Recovery Agent is a good example of this. It’s a Stephanie Plum mystery mashed with Lara Croft, and I totally loved it. The main character Gabriela is a total badass and not ditzy like Stephanie is but she is support by whole cast of interesting characters, that do give off that Plum vibe. I throughly enjoyed reading this story and can’t wait to read about their next adventure.

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The Recovery Agent by Janet Evanovich
Thanks to Atria and NetGalley for the ARC. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Janet is hands down one of the funniest writers out there.
If you like the Plum books you’look like this.
Gabriela Rose is a recovery agent. She recovers things for insurance companies anything from high end theft, missing persons and sometimes treasure. She grew up in Swoon South Carolina and the town has just been hit with a horrible hurricane. The town needs a large sum of money to rebuild. When Gabriela’s grandmother tells her about a treasure chest that belonged to the infamous Blackbeard hidden beneath the floor I have her families home in Saint Vincent. The only problem is Rafer Gabriella’s ex-husband got the house in the divorce.
This is a suck you in story that takes you through the jungle hunting for treasure. I really enjoy the consistency in her books always peanut butter sandwiches and sexual tension you could cut with a knife.

Gabriela Rose, a recovery agent, is hired by individuals and companies seeking missing assets of any kind. She finds herself working for her family whose home will be devastated if they can’t come up with a lot of money fast.
Gabriela sets off for the jungles of Peru in pursuit of the Ring of Solomon and the lost treasure of Lima. But to do this, Gabriela has to work with her ex-husband Rafer who has the map that possibly points the way to the treasure.
When the two aren’t arguing , they make a formidable team, and it’s going to take a team to defeat the vicious drug lord who is also in search of the treasure. I love Janet Evanovich and her characters.

I liked this book, but couldn't keep the comparisons between the Stephanie Plum books and the start of this one from my head. I love every bit of Janet Evanovich's writing, but Stephanie will be my first love. That being said, I will always read whatever this author writes about. One of my favorite authors of all time!

I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book provided by NetGalley.

If you love other books by Janet Evanovich, then you will love this as well! This is a new series that follows Gabriela Rose, who is a recovery agent that is hired by all kinds of people to find all kinds of things. She can work many kinds of weapons,and knows how to access lots of information (she's got lots of contacts!). After she has a few troublesome jobs, she goes home to see her family, and gets sucked into a new job that she never expected. Paired up with her ex-husband Rafer, she goes on an adventure through the jungles of Peru and back to California to try and find The Ring of Solomon and the lost treasure of Lima. There is a crazy grandma, a whole bunch of side characters that are awesome, and a ghost named Annie.

I always love a Janet Evanovich book, so this was no exception. It reminded me of Indiana Jones, or National Treasure. It was a fun adventure, and I would love to see this made into a movie sometime. I hope she writes more books in this series, it was so much fun!

I was given an advanced reader's copy via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own

New series for the author. Interesting premise, but not really totally satisfying. Too much humor and silliness
for the seriousness of the job of finding things "lost" by her clients. May appeal to some, but I'll pass.