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Trouble #2
Here Comes Trouble
Lacy Taylor didn't exactly have a fairytale childhood. After being abandoned by both her parents and raised by her grandfather, she learned to take care of herself at a young age. Fiercely independent, Lacy finds herself back in Trouble, Wyoming working to pay the mortgage on the home her grandfather left her. Though she isn't pleased to be back in the town that triggers memories from her complicated past, Lacy decides to make the best of her situation until she learns her father has been released from jail and she’s not able to make the payments on the house in time. What's a girl to do?
Chase McDermott hadn't thought about Lacy Taylor in years. When he last knew her, she was nothing more than a lanky teenager who was glued to his dorky younger brother’s side. Years later, she’s standing in front of him—grown up and he must admit hot--asking for a waitress position at his restaurant. Even though she doesn’t have previous experience, he offers her a shot and right away her sexy confidence and strong convictions begin to spark something unexpected in him. But when money starts to go missing, the pressure is on Chase to figure out which employee has the greatest motive.
While Chase and Lacy’s attraction continues to escalate, her personal problems are on the rise when her half-sister comes into her life forcing her to deal with the mother that let her down. Lacy and Chase’s relationship culminates in a windfall that neither of them ever fathomed and challenges Lacy to learn what it means to trust someone. Chase will have to push aside his stubborn, unemotional side if there’s any chance they can reconcile their steamy affair into a real future. Can they get past all the roadblocks or will they fall prey to their own troubles?
Chase McDermott hadn't thought about Lacy Taylor in years. When he last knew her, she was nothing more than a lanky teenager who was glued to his dorky younger brother’s side. Years later, she’s standing in front of him—grown up and he must admit hot--asking for a waitress position at his restaurant. Even though she doesn’t have previous experience, he offers her a shot and right away her sexy confidence and strong convictions begin to spark something unexpected in him. But when money starts to go missing, the pressure is on Chase to figure out which employee has the greatest motive.
While Chase and Lacy’s attraction continues to escalate, her personal problems are on the rise when her half-sister comes into her life forcing her to deal with the mother that let her down. Lacy and Chase’s relationship culminates in a windfall that neither of them ever fathomed and challenges Lacy to learn what it means to trust someone. Chase will have to push aside his stubborn, unemotional side if there’s any chance they can reconcile their steamy affair into a real future. Can they get past all the roadblocks or will they fall prey to their own troubles?
262 pages, Paperback
First published September 12, 2011
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About the author
Erin Kern
11 books163 followersI started writing back in 2004 and six years later self-published the third book I wrote. Two years after that I landed a contract with Grand Central Publishing.
Now I'm just chugging along, spitting out books faster than my kids can turn my living room into a disaster zone...
Actually, that's not entirely true. I only wish it were true.
But in all seriousness, I write sassy and sexy contemporary romances for Forever Romance. My Trouble series is available online and wherever paperbacks are sold.
Now I'm just chugging along, spitting out books faster than my kids can turn my living room into a disaster zone...
Actually, that's not entirely true. I only wish it were true.
But in all seriousness, I write sassy and sexy contemporary romances for Forever Romance. My Trouble series is available online and wherever paperbacks are sold.
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September 10, 2013
If I had to describe this book in one word, the word I would use is vague. There’s a lot going on here. There’s a thief at the restaurant, the return of a ne’re do well father, the death of a long-lost mother, the introduction of an heretofore unknown sibling, an unintended pregnancy and a bunch of other stuff. That’s kind of a lot for a not very long book. While there’s a lot of stuff going on in this book, none of it is very developed. The unknown sister comes and goes in the blink of an eye, the criminal father pleads guilty and just goes away, and the whole reason that the heroine’s mother abandoned her as a child was because said mother was ‘in a very bad place in her life’. What? The emotional conflict of this book centers primarily around the heroine’s abandonment issues and the only closure we get is that her mother was going through a bad time? That’s really unsatisfying.
Another thing that is unsatisfying about this book is its reliance on bad gendered stereotypes like women liking to hug each other (mushily, apparently) when they greet one another and men being unable to communicate well simply because they are men. Insert eye roll here. My favorite bit, however, is this gem:
So apparently for this author a woman’s self-esteem is based on whether or not she believes that a self-admitted womanizer, who has in no way expressed any type of deep-seated lasting affection for said woman, loves her. There are so many things wrong with this that I do not even know where to start. Especially since in the next paragraph Lacy asks Chase if he loves her and he says “maybe”.
My evaluations of books in relation to one another sometimes don’t make sense. I try to judge a book based on what it is. Compared to George Orwell or Hunter S. Thompson your average romance novel would rate a negative three stars, so I try to evaluate a book in terms of what it is. I therefore let indie published works get away with spelling and grammar mistakes that I would ream a traditionally published book for, while giving traditionally published books a pass for trite plots that would cause a low ranking for an indie published book.
Erin Kern’s Here Comes Trouble is a perfect example of my double-standards as applied to book reviews. If this book had been self-published I may have let the bad writing slide a bit, but the fact that this book supposedly had a professional editor makes me want to cry.
Some exchanges make absolutely no sense. Like this:
Do what? I think the word you were looking for there is “are” not ‘do”.
Or how about this:
I’ve read those two sentences about ten times now and I’m still not sure of their meaning. Should the word “too” be before “blinded”?
See the rest of my review at: http://www.sexybooktimes.com/?p=485
Another thing that is unsatisfying about this book is its reliance on bad gendered stereotypes like women liking to hug each other (mushily, apparently) when they greet one another and men being unable to communicate well simply because they are men. Insert eye roll here. My favorite bit, however, is this gem:
“Chase, we’re not getting married,” she answered with a shake of her head.
“Why not?”
She tossed her hands up in the air. “Because we don’t love each other,” she said with exasperation.
He closed the distance between them, “How do you know I don’t love you?” Damn, the woman had zero self-esteem.
So apparently for this author a woman’s self-esteem is based on whether or not she believes that a self-admitted womanizer, who has in no way expressed any type of deep-seated lasting affection for said woman, loves her. There are so many things wrong with this that I do not even know where to start. Especially since in the next paragraph Lacy asks Chase if he loves her and he says “maybe”.
My evaluations of books in relation to one another sometimes don’t make sense. I try to judge a book based on what it is. Compared to George Orwell or Hunter S. Thompson your average romance novel would rate a negative three stars, so I try to evaluate a book in terms of what it is. I therefore let indie published works get away with spelling and grammar mistakes that I would ream a traditionally published book for, while giving traditionally published books a pass for trite plots that would cause a low ranking for an indie published book.
Erin Kern’s Here Comes Trouble is a perfect example of my double-standards as applied to book reviews. If this book had been self-published I may have let the bad writing slide a bit, but the fact that this book supposedly had a professional editor makes me want to cry.
Some exchanges make absolutely no sense. Like this:
“I didn’t come here for a quickie,” she said when he skimmed his lips over her jaw and nibbled her ear.
“I’m not asking for one,” he whispered.
Her blunt fingernails dug into his shoulder. “You’re doing a pretty good job of showing me you do.”
Do what? I think the word you were looking for there is “are” not ‘do”.
Or how about this:
“The difference between you and me is that Kelly was never in love with me. But I wasn’t blinded by my own love not to see the truth staring me in the face.”
I’ve read those two sentences about ten times now and I’m still not sure of their meaning. Should the word “too” be before “blinded”?
See the rest of my review at: http://www.sexybooktimes.com/?p=485
September 11, 2013
I received this book from GoodReads First Reads
Lacy Taylor has grown up to be an independent, strong-willed woman. Abandoned by her mother, neglected by her father, and raised with very little financial means has left her with a hardened exterior. Though Lacy is hesitant to start a fling with Chase McDermott, she throws caution to the wind and succumbs to passion. The two of them establish an arrangement, but feelings begin to complicate the whole situation.
Here Comes Trouble had entirely too many storylines, including the appearance of a half-sister, a father who is running from the law, a thief in the restaurant, a check for millions of dollars, a dream of becoming a successful artist, and lastly Stuffing a book with random storylines does not make it more interesting. Instead of having a well developed story with one or two main plots, Kern has written an inadequate book. Lacy also comes off as an annoying character. Her thoughts and her actions seem to contradict each other.
After Chase opens up to Lacy about his past, she thinks to herself, "Without asking him to, he'd confided in her." Actually, less than 15 pages ago she says to him, "You're hiding something and for some reason you're afraid to tell me...You're the one who's afraid, Chase, and until you tell me..." This is just one example of her irritating character.
Twelve inch wonder?!?! Excuse me while I laugh hysterically.
Lacy Taylor has grown up to be an independent, strong-willed woman. Abandoned by her mother, neglected by her father, and raised with very little financial means has left her with a hardened exterior. Though Lacy is hesitant to start a fling with Chase McDermott, she throws caution to the wind and succumbs to passion. The two of them establish an arrangement, but feelings begin to complicate the whole situation.
Here Comes Trouble had entirely too many storylines, including the appearance of a half-sister, a father who is running from the law, a thief in the restaurant, a check for millions of dollars, a dream of becoming a successful artist, and lastly Stuffing a book with random storylines does not make it more interesting. Instead of having a well developed story with one or two main plots, Kern has written an inadequate book. Lacy also comes off as an annoying character. Her thoughts and her actions seem to contradict each other.
After Chase opens up to Lacy about his past, she thinks to herself, "Without asking him to, he'd confided in her." Actually, less than 15 pages ago she says to him, "You're hiding something and for some reason you're afraid to tell me...You're the one who's afraid, Chase, and until you tell me..." This is just one example of her irritating character.
Twelve inch wonder?!?! Excuse me while I laugh hysterically.
October 16, 2012
Review haiku:
Waitress falls for boss
Not bad story, but wordy
Mistakes, needs edit
Waitress falls for boss
Not bad story, but wordy
Mistakes, needs edit
February 12, 2013
Review originally posted on Rather Be Reading Blog
I can’t be the only one who has ever picked up a book because there’s a cowboy on the cover. Right?
Well, Chase is just as gorgeous as I thought he was going to be (wait until you hear about his tattoos) but is also a pretty nice guy, even if he likes to “bed many woman” (as the book reminded me many times). He is the general manager of his family-owned restaurant where Lacy, our leading lady, also works. Lacy, who has known Chase since they were kids and is not his type at all. But, gee, does he love to banter with her.
Lacy has had a laundry list of drama in her life: her mother abandoned her, her dad has spent more time in jail than raising her, her loving (yet fiscally irresponsible) grandfather died from lung cancer, and she lost her art scholarship because she was working so hard to survive… she didn’t keep up her GPA. A job jumper, she’s actually worked at McDermott’s for the past two years while trying to figure out exactly what she wants to do with her life.
When another shoe drops in the form of a sister she never knew she had… she’s just about ready to lose it.
Enter Chase who offers her support and then some. Like some (many!) hot times that made it a little hard for me to get up from my cute seat at the coffee shop and walk back to work. My knees were shaking a bit.
I was a little apprehensive at how quickly Chase and Lacy formed an “arrangement” with one another, and I feared that would slow down the rest of the novel for me. (“How will she keep this interesting?!” I wondered to myself.) But Kern does concentrate a ton on Lacy’s personal life and also a small mystery taking place at Chase’s restaurant. A miniscule moment (that just seems to emphasize Lacy’s own insecurities) changes the course of the book, and the push + pull between Chase and Lacy from earlier is reinstated into some terrific tension.
Here Comes Trouble was the perfect book to cleanse my palette after a string of young adult reading. Sure, there’s a lot going on but Kern did an impressive job of not overlapping too much at once and putting a stop to certain storylines at appropriate times. It’s a quick read that is sure to leave you more than a little bit flustered.
I can’t be the only one who has ever picked up a book because there’s a cowboy on the cover. Right?
Well, Chase is just as gorgeous as I thought he was going to be (wait until you hear about his tattoos) but is also a pretty nice guy, even if he likes to “bed many woman” (as the book reminded me many times). He is the general manager of his family-owned restaurant where Lacy, our leading lady, also works. Lacy, who has known Chase since they were kids and is not his type at all. But, gee, does he love to banter with her.
Lacy has had a laundry list of drama in her life: her mother abandoned her, her dad has spent more time in jail than raising her, her loving (yet fiscally irresponsible) grandfather died from lung cancer, and she lost her art scholarship because she was working so hard to survive… she didn’t keep up her GPA. A job jumper, she’s actually worked at McDermott’s for the past two years while trying to figure out exactly what she wants to do with her life.
When another shoe drops in the form of a sister she never knew she had… she’s just about ready to lose it.
Enter Chase who offers her support and then some. Like some (many!) hot times that made it a little hard for me to get up from my cute seat at the coffee shop and walk back to work. My knees were shaking a bit.
I was a little apprehensive at how quickly Chase and Lacy formed an “arrangement” with one another, and I feared that would slow down the rest of the novel for me. (“How will she keep this interesting?!” I wondered to myself.) But Kern does concentrate a ton on Lacy’s personal life and also a small mystery taking place at Chase’s restaurant. A miniscule moment (that just seems to emphasize Lacy’s own insecurities) changes the course of the book, and the push + pull between Chase and Lacy from earlier is reinstated into some terrific tension.
Here Comes Trouble was the perfect book to cleanse my palette after a string of young adult reading. Sure, there’s a lot going on but Kern did an impressive job of not overlapping too much at once and putting a stop to certain storylines at appropriate times. It’s a quick read that is sure to leave you more than a little bit flustered.
March 24, 2014
***Thanks to NetGalley and Forever (Grand Central Publishing) for providing me with a copy in exchange for an honest review***
3.5 stars
Lacy Taylor has had to be independent--her mother abandoned her and her father when she was growing up, and her father is a thief and drug user. She grew up with her grandfather, Ray, in Trouble, Wyoming, and after his death, found out that he owed $20,000 for some questionable banking practices. The one thing she has going for her is her job, as a waitress at McDermott's. She doesn't need anyone to lean on--until she does. When she finds out that her mother has died and she has a sister she didn't know about, she goes in search of comfort from Chase McDermott, her boss (and the brother of her best friend, Brody).
Chase McDermott has been burned in the past in relationships, and since then, has settled for just casual affairs. But when Lacy comes to him wanting a distraction from her troubles, he finally lets himself give in to his attraction to her. As he gets to know Lacy and they begin to trust each other, he begins to want more. Will their relationship be able to withstand thieving fathers, unknown sisters, and the other bumps along the way? Will Brody and the rest of Chase's family approve?
I enjoyed this book much more than I liked the first book in this series; Erin Kern's writing has improved a lot. I felt like this book was much less focused on side relationships, so we got to know the main characters more. This was a great, steamy contemporary, recommended for fans of Linda Lael Miller.
3.5 stars
Lacy Taylor has had to be independent--her mother abandoned her and her father when she was growing up, and her father is a thief and drug user. She grew up with her grandfather, Ray, in Trouble, Wyoming, and after his death, found out that he owed $20,000 for some questionable banking practices. The one thing she has going for her is her job, as a waitress at McDermott's. She doesn't need anyone to lean on--until she does. When she finds out that her mother has died and she has a sister she didn't know about, she goes in search of comfort from Chase McDermott, her boss (and the brother of her best friend, Brody).
Chase McDermott has been burned in the past in relationships, and since then, has settled for just casual affairs. But when Lacy comes to him wanting a distraction from her troubles, he finally lets himself give in to his attraction to her. As he gets to know Lacy and they begin to trust each other, he begins to want more. Will their relationship be able to withstand thieving fathers, unknown sisters, and the other bumps along the way? Will Brody and the rest of Chase's family approve?
I enjoyed this book much more than I liked the first book in this series; Erin Kern's writing has improved a lot. I felt like this book was much less focused on side relationships, so we got to know the main characters more. This was a great, steamy contemporary, recommended for fans of Linda Lael Miller.
July 14, 2014
I received this book for free from Goodreads First Reads to review.
Here Comes Trouble from author Erin Kern was a cute romantic read. Lacy and Chase work together at Chase's restaurant and grew up together as Lacy is best friend's with Chase's brother. Chase used to tease her and call her terrible nicknames. They kind of hated each other. And they hate each other still. But then they start sleeping together which sparks an improbable romance.
I really liked Lacy's character. She had a terrible life abandoned by her mother and father in and out of jail. She could use a bit of romance. However, I didn't think it really fit her character to sleep with someone she hated for nothing but the sex. Turns out, she felt a little more about it which is why she went crazed when another woman came to deliver Chase's boxers. But good things start happening for her besides Chase. A sister finds her and her father finally goes back to jail. And she starts to believe in herself again.
Chase was harder to like. The average womanizing bad boy every girl would love to bed or reform. However along the way his personality is explained some more and it's impossible not to like him.
One thing I didn't like is that there were interesting side characters like Brody and Megan who readers hardly got to know. But it looks like this is a series about Chase's family so hopefully there will be more to come! It was easy to see a few of the plot points early on but still and enjoyable read.
Here Comes Trouble from author Erin Kern was a cute romantic read. Lacy and Chase work together at Chase's restaurant and grew up together as Lacy is best friend's with Chase's brother. Chase used to tease her and call her terrible nicknames. They kind of hated each other. And they hate each other still. But then they start sleeping together which sparks an improbable romance.
I really liked Lacy's character. She had a terrible life abandoned by her mother and father in and out of jail. She could use a bit of romance. However, I didn't think it really fit her character to sleep with someone she hated for nothing but the sex. Turns out, she felt a little more about it which is why she went crazed when another woman came to deliver Chase's boxers. But good things start happening for her besides Chase. A sister finds her and her father finally goes back to jail. And she starts to believe in herself again.
Chase was harder to like. The average womanizing bad boy every girl would love to bed or reform. However along the way his personality is explained some more and it's impossible not to like him.
One thing I didn't like is that there were interesting side characters like Brody and Megan who readers hardly got to know. But it looks like this is a series about Chase's family so hopefully there will be more to come! It was easy to see a few of the plot points early on but still and enjoyable read.
October 14, 2011
This is the second book in the series of Trouble. I very much enjoyed the first one and was very excited to read this one when it was released. I was not disappointed, I really enjoyed it.
I like the town of Trouble. I like the people that Ms. Kern has created in it - and I love the McDermott boys. Can you say Yummy!
I enjoyed how Chase and Lacey had known each other for a long time, and how after years of being friends it developed into something more. It was real, and believable the way a contemporary romance should be.
It was nice to see the other characters from book 1 back in this one too. Ms. Kern does a great job of showing emotions and explaining details in her stories. The depth of the story was good, and the writing flowed nicely.
Highly enjoyed and looking forward to reading more from Ms. kern.
I like the town of Trouble. I like the people that Ms. Kern has created in it - and I love the McDermott boys. Can you say Yummy!
I enjoyed how Chase and Lacey had known each other for a long time, and how after years of being friends it developed into something more. It was real, and believable the way a contemporary romance should be.
It was nice to see the other characters from book 1 back in this one too. Ms. Kern does a great job of showing emotions and explaining details in her stories. The depth of the story was good, and the writing flowed nicely.
Highly enjoyed and looking forward to reading more from Ms. kern.
September 18, 2013
Oh My God!! I seriously LOVED this book, Chase holy s*** loved him, "screw it," he said, pulling the jeans on. "I'm going commando." He's infuriatingly cocky, "you can clean my scratches anytime." Lacy, s*** loved that girl as well, "and how would that work? Whenever you're horny you'll just call me and say, 'Hey, Lace, come over here and let's bang'?" I mean he's a looker and well endowed in certain places ladies, "unable to help herself, her eyes dropped to his...area. And what an impressive area it was. His penis hung heavily between his powerful thighs." See ladies 'endowed'. Did I mention the cockiness? "I can't help it if I'm bigger than them. Besides" - his gaze ran down to her toes - "you have enough firsthand experience to know the tattoo is pretty accurate." Good grief I can't wait to read Brody's story.
January 13, 2012
Second book in this series set in small town named Trouble. A fun romance filled with steamy romance, witty banter between Chase McDermott and a girl he has butted heads with for years, who is now works for him as a waitress in the family-owned restaurant. Fast-moving read as the H/H confront problems from all sides before arriving at their happily ever after.
October 30, 2011
A fun, light-hearted romance that has its suspenseful moments. Read it on Kindle and it kept me clicking.
April 22, 2013
I didn't realise until just before I read this that I had read its predecessor, Looking For Trouble, a while ago and I really enjoyed it. So using that as a start, I was looking forward to this.
I wasn't disappointed.
Lacy's not had had a great deal of luck in her life. An absentee mother and a father who's spent more time in prison than out have gone a long way to shaping who she is - a fiercely independent woman. Chase, her best friend's brother and her boss, has a reputation as a bit of a player, a big fan of the ladies. And they are just much enamoured of him, Lacy included. She's had a crush on Chase for years, since her teens.
Chase doesn't only float Lacy's boat, he knows just what buttons to push to drive her nuts. Watching the two of them bickering, trading snarky remarks back and forth, is pretty fun, kind of like those old Hollywood movies. Despite the outward appearance of being this button-pushing man-hoor, there is much more to Chase than meets the eye. He shows a caring and gentle side when Lacy needs help.
They have a really lovely, sweet yet hot chemistry. I wanted them to make it as a couple.
There are plenty of little twists and turns in the plot, not so many that it leaves you confused, but plenty to keep you interested.
There were a few proof-reading and editing errors in the edition I read. While it didn't turn me off the book, it did interrupt the flow of the read for me on occasion.
These books probably could be read as standalones, but as most people know, I'm a stickler for reading books in order.
My rating: 3.5 out of 5
My other reviews can be found at my blog, My Written Romance. Just click here.
Note: I was provided with an advanced reader copy of this book by the publisher, Forever Yours via NetGalley in return for an honest review.
I wasn't disappointed.
Lacy's not had had a great deal of luck in her life. An absentee mother and a father who's spent more time in prison than out have gone a long way to shaping who she is - a fiercely independent woman. Chase, her best friend's brother and her boss, has a reputation as a bit of a player, a big fan of the ladies. And they are just much enamoured of him, Lacy included. She's had a crush on Chase for years, since her teens.
Chase doesn't only float Lacy's boat, he knows just what buttons to push to drive her nuts. Watching the two of them bickering, trading snarky remarks back and forth, is pretty fun, kind of like those old Hollywood movies. Despite the outward appearance of being this button-pushing man-hoor, there is much more to Chase than meets the eye. He shows a caring and gentle side when Lacy needs help.
They have a really lovely, sweet yet hot chemistry. I wanted them to make it as a couple.
There are plenty of little twists and turns in the plot, not so many that it leaves you confused, but plenty to keep you interested.
There were a few proof-reading and editing errors in the edition I read. While it didn't turn me off the book, it did interrupt the flow of the read for me on occasion.
These books probably could be read as standalones, but as most people know, I'm a stickler for reading books in order.
My rating: 3.5 out of 5
My other reviews can be found at my blog, My Written Romance. Just click here.
Note: I was provided with an advanced reader copy of this book by the publisher, Forever Yours via NetGalley in return for an honest review.
November 8, 2011
Here Comes Trouble is the second book in Erin Kern’s Trouble series. Each book can be read as a standalone. This novel is a contemporary romance set in Wyoming. The novel does have some editing issues, but not enough to deter from the overall reading experience.
The tale centers on Lacy Taylor, a strong independent girl, who doesn’t know the meaning of luck. She has had a crush on her best friend’s brother Chase McDermott since high school. The sparks flying off these too is both hilarious and romantic. The two of them bicker back and forth like an old married couple. He knows just the right things to say and do to infuriate and frustrate her. Chase loves seeing her get flustered and can’t figure out what it is that he likes about her, since she is defiantly not his type.
When Lacy is having trouble, Chase steps in to help and after an encounter with her estranged father she shows up on Chase’s doorstep unexpected. It turns out to be a lot more than a social visit. What follows is a steamy off and on again romance, as the two of them try to get past their own personal demons.
I was able to read Here Comes Trouble in a few hours, the story unfolded quickly and kept me entertained. The subplots were interesting and gave the characters and their personality’s credibility. If you are looking for a quick easy feel good romance you will enjoy Here Comes Trouble.
I want to thank the BookRooster.com Team for providing me with this copy in exchange for my unbiased review.
The tale centers on Lacy Taylor, a strong independent girl, who doesn’t know the meaning of luck. She has had a crush on her best friend’s brother Chase McDermott since high school. The sparks flying off these too is both hilarious and romantic. The two of them bicker back and forth like an old married couple. He knows just the right things to say and do to infuriate and frustrate her. Chase loves seeing her get flustered and can’t figure out what it is that he likes about her, since she is defiantly not his type.
When Lacy is having trouble, Chase steps in to help and after an encounter with her estranged father she shows up on Chase’s doorstep unexpected. It turns out to be a lot more than a social visit. What follows is a steamy off and on again romance, as the two of them try to get past their own personal demons.
I was able to read Here Comes Trouble in a few hours, the story unfolded quickly and kept me entertained. The subplots were interesting and gave the characters and their personality’s credibility. If you are looking for a quick easy feel good romance you will enjoy Here Comes Trouble.
I want to thank the BookRooster.com Team for providing me with this copy in exchange for my unbiased review.
October 25, 2013
Here Comes Trouble: Erin Kern
I won this book from a giveaway from Goodreads and promised an honest review.
This book is absolutely amazing! I was hooked on the sexual chemistry and it's fast-paced plot from page one. Could not put this book down and just wanted more! Especially loved the witty repartee which made me chuckle out loud.
Lacy Taylor grew up in Trouble, WY, and has always had a crush on Chase McDermott, her best friend's brother. Chase is a playboy who refuses to be in a committed relationship and Lacy has walls built up around herself to keep from being abandoned again. These two characters are strong willed and they tend to push each others buttons which in turn leads to a sizzling, passionate affair.
Chase wants to help Lacy with her troubles and sees her vulnerability. Lacy wants Chase to leave behind his playboy ways for good. Can these two overcome their issues and be worthy of each others trust and love?
This is part of a series but also can be a stand alone book. Can't wait to read the next book and find out if it's as hilarious as this one. Pick this book up and you won't be disappointed.
LOL at the "twelve inch wonder" tattoo. Chase is conceited but OH Man, Don't He Do It Well....
I won this book from a giveaway from Goodreads and promised an honest review.
This book is absolutely amazing! I was hooked on the sexual chemistry and it's fast-paced plot from page one. Could not put this book down and just wanted more! Especially loved the witty repartee which made me chuckle out loud.
Lacy Taylor grew up in Trouble, WY, and has always had a crush on Chase McDermott, her best friend's brother. Chase is a playboy who refuses to be in a committed relationship and Lacy has walls built up around herself to keep from being abandoned again. These two characters are strong willed and they tend to push each others buttons which in turn leads to a sizzling, passionate affair.
Chase wants to help Lacy with her troubles and sees her vulnerability. Lacy wants Chase to leave behind his playboy ways for good. Can these two overcome their issues and be worthy of each others trust and love?
This is part of a series but also can be a stand alone book. Can't wait to read the next book and find out if it's as hilarious as this one. Pick this book up and you won't be disappointed.
LOL at the "twelve inch wonder" tattoo. Chase is conceited but OH Man, Don't He Do It Well....
March 26, 2014
Review to come...even better than the first in the series!
I really enjoyed this story, but for me there were a few hiccups. I loved that Lacy wanted to keep her grandfather’s house, the only home she ever knew. But, why was she so broke and was there no resolution for the “friend” who swindled all of her grandfather’s inheritance out from under her? Add to that, the two out of county police officers looking for her dad and town’s people not liking her because her mother left her and her father was a crook. Seriously, how can any of this be her fault?
Chase is the older brother of Lacy’s best friend who literally watched Lacy grow up and he is the one to help her out when she needs a job to pay the bills. While he cannot resist her, Lacy tries hard to resist Chase, since his is a philandering man-whore. I loved watching Chase make an about face and become the man that Lacy needs. I also loved that he pushed Lacy through her fears and anger with her mother and helped her learn to forgive herself for being the bastard child she never asked to be…and the bonus, a sister and a legacy.
Fun series, the first was good (reviewed here by me) and this book is even better! Enjoy!
I really enjoyed this story, but for me there were a few hiccups. I loved that Lacy wanted to keep her grandfather’s house, the only home she ever knew. But, why was she so broke and was there no resolution for the “friend” who swindled all of her grandfather’s inheritance out from under her? Add to that, the two out of county police officers looking for her dad and town’s people not liking her because her mother left her and her father was a crook. Seriously, how can any of this be her fault?
Chase is the older brother of Lacy’s best friend who literally watched Lacy grow up and he is the one to help her out when she needs a job to pay the bills. While he cannot resist her, Lacy tries hard to resist Chase, since his is a philandering man-whore. I loved watching Chase make an about face and become the man that Lacy needs. I also loved that he pushed Lacy through her fears and anger with her mother and helped her learn to forgive herself for being the bastard child she never asked to be…and the bonus, a sister and a legacy.
Fun series, the first was good (reviewed here by me) and this book is even better! Enjoy!
October 6, 2013
I really enjoyed this story, but for me there were a few hiccups. I loved that Lacy wanted to keep her grandfather’s house, the only home she ever knew. But, why was she so broke and was there no resolution for the “friend” who swindled all of her grandfather’s inheritance out from under her? Add to that, the two out of county police officers looking for her dad and town’s people not liking her because her mother left her and her father was a crook. Seriously, how can any of this be her fault?
Chase is the older brother of Lacy’s best friend who literally watched Lacy grow up and he is the one to help her out when she needs a job to pay the bills. While he cannot resist her, Lacy tries hard to resist Chase, since his is a philandering man-whore. I loved watching Chase make an about face and become the man that Lacy needs. I also loved that he pushed Lacy through her fears and anger with her mother and helped her learn to forgive herself for being the bastard child she never asked to be…and the bonus, a sister and a legacy.
Fun series, the first was good (reviewed here by me) and this book is even better! Enjoy!
Chase is the older brother of Lacy’s best friend who literally watched Lacy grow up and he is the one to help her out when she needs a job to pay the bills. While he cannot resist her, Lacy tries hard to resist Chase, since his is a philandering man-whore. I loved watching Chase make an about face and become the man that Lacy needs. I also loved that he pushed Lacy through her fears and anger with her mother and helped her learn to forgive herself for being the bastard child she never asked to be…and the bonus, a sister and a legacy.
Fun series, the first was good (reviewed here by me) and this book is even better! Enjoy!
February 13, 2013
This book tells the story of Lacy who is in love with her best friend’s brother, Chase. She from a troubled family where her mother abandoning her and with an equal irresponsible father, she was raise by her grandpa. Hence, it is understandable for her lack of confident in love. But, as she and Chase getting closer, her under wrap feeling for him being to surface and temptation becomes an issue for them. Chase, on the other hand, because of his previous relationship resulted in a secretive abortion by his then –girlfriend swore off relationship and what started off as a fling with Lacy is beginning to take on its own course towards ever after but only they themselves is able to decide the future.
I was rather cautious with this book and i have to admit that i was reluctant to take up this book to read. Could be because of the synopsis of the book that does no justice to the story in the book. As i reach the ending of this book, it leave me with a strong impression and i surely do like this book very much!
I was rather cautious with this book and i have to admit that i was reluctant to take up this book to read. Could be because of the synopsis of the book that does no justice to the story in the book. As i reach the ending of this book, it leave me with a strong impression and i surely do like this book very much!
September 19, 2013
Lacy Taylor just can’t seem to catch a break, with the FBI at her door looking for her idiot father, it is just one more knock against her. Having a crush on her boss and nemesis Chase McDermott doesn’t help either, but at least it is eye candy for a temporary fix.
Everything about Lacy is all wrong for Chase, but he can’t help wanting to tease the beautiful woman who does her best to avoid him. When another blow is thrown for Lacy, she unexpectedly finds herself seeking Chase out. One moment leads to a brief affair but Chase isn’t sure he is ready to let Lacy go. Lacy doesn’t want her heart and trampled on and with Chase, he is not a commitment type of guy, but perhaps there is more to Chase then she is aware of and he is worthy of her trust.
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Everything about Lacy is all wrong for Chase, but he can’t help wanting to tease the beautiful woman who does her best to avoid him. When another blow is thrown for Lacy, she unexpectedly finds herself seeking Chase out. One moment leads to a brief affair but Chase isn’t sure he is ready to let Lacy go. Lacy doesn’t want her heart and trampled on and with Chase, he is not a commitment type of guy, but perhaps there is more to Chase then she is aware of and he is worthy of her trust.
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October 4, 2013
This book was received for free as an advanced reading copy through the GoodReads FirstReads giveaway.
Contemporary romance really isn’t my go-to genre, but I can’t deny that I enjoyed this book. Once I started reading it, I could hardly put it down, I was so in to the story. All of the characters were very believable, and, more importantly, there was very real character development along the way. I really enjoyed Kern’s writing style, and felt that it matched the story very well. The only downside was that the descriptions could get a little repetitive sometimes, and I saw a few things coming a long ways off. Other than that, this was a very enjoyable quick-read. I’ll definitely be picking up the other two books in the series sometime, because I kind of love the McDermott boys. I’d recommend it to anyone who enjoys contemporary romance.
Contemporary romance really isn’t my go-to genre, but I can’t deny that I enjoyed this book. Once I started reading it, I could hardly put it down, I was so in to the story. All of the characters were very believable, and, more importantly, there was very real character development along the way. I really enjoyed Kern’s writing style, and felt that it matched the story very well. The only downside was that the descriptions could get a little repetitive sometimes, and I saw a few things coming a long ways off. Other than that, this was a very enjoyable quick-read. I’ll definitely be picking up the other two books in the series sometime, because I kind of love the McDermott boys. I’d recommend it to anyone who enjoys contemporary romance.
July 12, 2013
Here Comes Trouble by Erin Kern was just what I needed after some of the 'high anxiety' romances I had been reading recently. It was a delightful story containing a strong but vunerable heroine (Lacy) and a hot, player coyboy (Chase), plenty of steam and a surprising amount of well-fleshed out subplots. Ms Kern did a great job weaving all the storylines together(with the exception of one mystery left unanswered, dang it) and even included some memorable supporting characters that (I hope) will have their own story in future books. One in a series about the McDermott's, Here Comes Trouble can easily be read as a stand alone. However, I am going to time travel back to Trouble and read about the McDermott brother I missed in the previous book.
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April 15, 2012This is the second book I have read by this author. I enjoyed it, however, like her first book it did not seem to be proofed. It had many grammatical errors and words missing and incomplete sentences. I don't know if this is because it was a kindle version and something happened in the downloading of the book. It was still a good book but a little annoying when you have to reread a sentence because there are words missing or it just doesn't make sense because the wrong tense of a word is used.
September 13, 2013
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This book was really cute and heartfelt. The chemistry between the characters was great and you were pulling for them the whole time. There was a little mystery weaved into the story as well.
Chase was a sexy restaurant manager with one interesting tattoo from college. And Lacy was abandoned by her mother and had jailbird father that comes looking for money. Oh and she also happened to be Chases brothers best friend. There is an immediate attraction between the two, and they set of for some hot times, with a little mistake in the middle!
This book was really cute and heartfelt. The chemistry between the characters was great and you were pulling for them the whole time. There was a little mystery weaved into the story as well.
Chase was a sexy restaurant manager with one interesting tattoo from college. And Lacy was abandoned by her mother and had jailbird father that comes looking for money. Oh and she also happened to be Chases brothers best friend. There is an immediate attraction between the two, and they set of for some hot times, with a little mistake in the middle!
September 23, 2013
There is a cowboy hat on the cover, I'm in. This was a sweet story of friends to lovers featuring a very likeable couple. The chemistry between them was palpable, and their love scenes heated up the pages. There was quite a bit of character growth and development. It seems to be part of a series but was perfectly fine on its own. The story was well plotted, the pacing even, the setting well drawn, the dialogue appropriate to the characters and the situations, and the sex was steamy.
*I received my copy from NetGalley.com in exchange for an honest review.
*I received my copy from NetGalley.com in exchange for an honest review.
June 10, 2012
Kern created likeable characters who interacted with me another in a believable way. The long-standing friendship between Chase and Lacey was evident in the way they communiczted with ease and humour. The trepidation in taking a long-standing friendship from platonic to romantic was portrayed nicely - with quick-witted banter, nervous back pedaling and eventual realization of what they both really want.
Romantic, quick-paced, entertaining and engaging. Editing would have improved the rating.
Romantic, quick-paced, entertaining and engaging. Editing would have improved the rating.
June 20, 2012
This was a great follow up to the first book.
The second brother Chase and Lacy's story Chase is a typical ladies man and Lacy has had her fair share of troubles, which I won't go into too much as this is part of the story.
This is an excellent read, and the story is well written the reader quickly becomes in loved with the characters lives.
The relationship between Chase and Lacy is very realistic a real page turner.
The second brother Chase and Lacy's story Chase is a typical ladies man and Lacy has had her fair share of troubles, which I won't go into too much as this is part of the story.
This is an excellent read, and the story is well written the reader quickly becomes in loved with the characters lives.
The relationship between Chase and Lacy is very realistic a real page turner.
March 22, 2012
This follow-up really disappointed me. There was no flow to the story, it was all over the place, not enough connection with the first book and the rest of the family, even some family member were barely even mentioned. You were given bits and pieces of events at the weirdest time and some other subjects were overly stretched. Like I said, for me, the continuum was non existent.
January 3, 2013
This book would have been much better if it didn't have all the typos and editing errors. Some one should have proof read it before it was published. Several sentences were missing subjects or verbs or contained other grammatical errors. The story line was good but the errors really detracted from it.
January 15, 2013
This was interesting contemporary romance that was nicely written with a HEA ending that was sweet…
I found the book a real page turn and was hard to put down read. This is a boarder line story meaning it could be apart of 2 sub genre of contemporary romance.
The book is a part of series but it can be read as single read (something I really enjoy)...
I found the book a real page turn and was hard to put down read. This is a boarder line story meaning it could be apart of 2 sub genre of contemporary romance.
The book is a part of series but it can be read as single read (something I really enjoy)...
September 1, 2013
Here Comes Trouble by Erin Kern
Here comes Trouble is the second booking the Trouble series by Erin Kern. This refreshing read with likable characters was tight up my alley. The banter between the main characters was quick witted and funny at times.
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Here comes Trouble is the second booking the Trouble series by Erin Kern. This refreshing read with likable characters was tight up my alley. The banter between the main characters was quick witted and funny at times.
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September 25, 2013I had high hopes for this book after a promising beginning with two characters with a fiery dynamic, but unfortunately, just a few too many things started niggling at me as too convenient and implausible about the plot points and the character actions. At the 25% mark I decided it would be best if I just let this one pass me by.
October 7, 2013
I received this book as a giveaway from Goodreads. I dove right into it without reading the first of the series and had no trouble getting up to speed with the characters and was glued to the plot. Lacy was a breath of fresh air from the common characters in a lot of the contemporary romance books I've read. Every time I thought I had the book figured out, I'd get thrown for a loop. Good Read!
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