Bobbie Faye's (kinda, sorta, not exactly) Family Jewels

Reading this book is like watching one of those action movies where at the end you feel like you haven’t taken a breath the entire duration of the film. The action in this book does not stop. The entire book spans about 48 hours—48 hours of hilarious, rollicking, honest-to-goodness shoot ‘em up, bang bang fun. While the guns, grenades and bad guys are real it’s hard to take this too seriously because of the wild, eccentric characters and the mad-cap situations in which Bobbie Faye finds herself. One last word; there was too much of the ‘f’ word for my taste. I found it totally unnecessary.

I *loved* the first Bobbie Faye book - "Bobbie Faye's Very (very, very, very) Bad Day."

I *liked* this second book in the series.

The first one was rollicking adventure from beginning to end, and was one of those books I found hard to put down. But with this one, I almost felt like Ms. Causey was trying too hard. There were too many characters for one thing - not only did I sometimes get confused about who was working for whom, and why, I often got to the point where I just didn't *care* very much about who was who! Some of the humor felt forced too, with certain devices over-used to the point where they felt obvious and intrusive to the story rather than seeming like a seamless part of it.

That said though, I still enjoyed this book and show more hope there's another one. I liked the characters (even the not-very-nice ones). The non-stop action was fun. I get the feeling the problems I saw in this one were a bit of a second-novel slump and I hope that the third (if there is a third...and I hope there is!) will be as much fun as the first. I'd like to find out more about Bobbie Faye and her friends and enemies. With Bobbie Faye, there will *always* be both friends and enemies! show less

Causey's good-nautured, rowdy romp through Louisiana makes for a relaxing, humorous read. Her wide cast of characters is comprised of an affable bunch (affable, even when they're being actively homicidal or otherwise criminal). The action never stops (literally), and situations escalate into the more and more improbable. However, you keep turning and turning the pages, because improbability doesn't mean you don't want to know what comes next.

Still, you forgive Causey for the disorganized chaos because the book has no pretentions of being anything more serious than it is: it's a funny, chaotic, improbable book, and that's that. If you're looking for something other than that (something with a complex plot line, deeply psychological show more characters, a book that pauses to reflect on itself), this isn't for you. A book this light is perhaps ideally reserved for a vacation or even to unwind with after work.

Causey has clearly planted some seeds for her next Bobbie Faye book in this one, and I do look forward to it. Her characters (especially Bobbie Faye herself) are eccentric enough to make you want to revisit them, and the Lake Charles she shows is like the funhouse reflection of reality. Three cheers for Bobbie, and bring on the next in the series! show less

4.5 stars-
It all started with a bank robbery, a dead jeweler, and a sniper. Sounds like a lot right ? No, not for Bobbie Faye that is a slow morning, easy breezy. I enjoy the heck out of her. This girl is like two tornados dancing during a hurricane. She get's shot at, hit, kidnapped *a lot*, accused of crimes, turned blue and she still get's up and kicks the butt that needs it. Can she handle weapons, heck yeah, she can throw a knife and shoot better then most. She has skills, stands by her family, loves a good chili dog, and a sense of humor. What's not to love about her ? She goes in my top ten women characters I enjoy following.
Let's talk men, yes, there is a triangle of love. One damaged semi lost love (Cam)and one fresh, new, show more untested love (Trevor). Both men are sexy, tall, macho, men of service who spend time measuring each other up but not at the cost of Bobbie Faye, she comes first to both of them. Nice to see in a book right ? Cam is a hard core follow the rules kind of guy, which cost him the girl. Trevor is a break the rules, smash them, fix them to make them fit kind of guy. Both are such great guys it's hard to be on one team, but I lean towards Trevor. Why ? Cam lacked the communication gene when he needed it. That's all I got.
So the tale here has Bobbie Faye being accused of heinous crimes. Then she is kidnapped, told to find something, not to find something, to find something. it's a cluster of fun. Wait somebody is shooting at her, they want her dead. Trevor is watching from the shadows, undercover his part becomes very involved. He covertly sneaks in little touches, whispers and protects her. Cam, is on the side of the law, she look guilty, there is proof that she is. Meanwhile, things are burring, blowing up, ugly truths are being uncovered. Bobbie Faye learns how much her friends and family believe in her. She also faces a love that may be the one. Impossible unending action, intrigue, backstabbing, voodoo, steamy satisfying mattress dancing, hot hunky men, nasty baddies- it has it all.
I'm off to order the next book show less

Bobbie Faye Sumrall's cousin, Francesca has tasked Bobbie with finding diamonds that her mother stole from Bobbie's uncle. It quickly becomes evident that many people are after those diamonds and Bobbie Faye is right in the middle of the search. At the same time, evidence surfaces linking Bobbie Faye to a murder, so she not only finds herself searching for the diamonds but also trying to prove her innocence. Meanwhile, former boyfriend, Cam is working behind the scenes trying to help, and current boyfriend, Trevor is using his undercover assignment to secretly protect Bobbie Faye from the many people who seem to be trying to kill her.

Girls Just Wanna Have Guns is another wild ride with Bobbie Faye. The story is over-the-top ridiculous, show more which just adds to the humor and fun. Text messages inhabit several pages that help keep the reader on track, but it is the case notes at the beginning of some of the chapters with information written in the margins that provide some of the funniest moments in this book. While there are multiple character perspectives, Bobbie Faye's and Cam's are the most prevalent, and Trevor's is still mostly unexplored. Overall, Girls Just Wanna Have Guns is extremely entertaining, leaving this reader excited to read the third and final book of the series. show less

Frankly, I need a 3/4 star designation because this book was tons better than 4 1/2 stars, but was a half step behind 5 stars. I highly recommend this series to anyone who likes their action with a heavy dose of comedy and romance. This sophomore effort in the Bobbie Faye series doesn't quite have the new shine the first can claim, but Causey more than makes up for it with her delving into what makes her characters tick, flaws and all. Causey perfectly layers an adrenaline-laced plot, with the slapstick humor of the universe, and spices the stew with alpha males who both greatly care for Bobbie Faye. Definitely a book to savor and enjoy, while railing against publishing schedules for making you wait until the next one comes out.

i didn't read the first one.......let me start by saying that.....at some point i will go back and read it. so i had to take this book on it's merit. and on its own...it stood up just fine. there were a few times when they talked about the first book...but did it in a way that i didn't feel like i was missing big chunks of anything. i find that i always read with the idea of would this be a good film. (probably has something to do with the business i am in!) and this would be a great movie.....the characters are rich and well rounded....i tend to also read southern novels with a southern accent in my head and this was no exception.

if you like southern chick lit i would say that this is the book for you! quick and easy read....lot's a show more fun.....it was non stop action....i felt exhausted after i read it......not just from the all the action...but from all the laughing......totally worth the read whether you read the first one or not.... show less