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Texas Trouble #3
Double the Trouble
Professional rodeo team roper, Karlie Upton, is done with arrogant testosterone-soaked cowboys, and she's done with the rodeo.
Worn out from traveling and battling with the abusive bull rider she'd just broken up with, Karlie heads for Bowie, Texas to see if her old friend Cassie Bellamy needs help with her new horse operation. Her identical twin sister, and roping partner isn't happy about Karlie leaving her high and dry, but Karlie can't stay, and she can't tell her sister why she's leaving.
Karlie knows her ex will probably come looking for her, because not only did she leave, she took his meal ticket with her, a fifty-pound slack-jawed bulldog named Sarge, who he got five-thousand dollars a month to care for from his crazy grandpa's estate.
When she reaches the city limits of Bowie, Karlie receives a welcome she didn't expect. Not paying attention to her speed, Karlie had let 'Freddie', the hot rod Lincoln she'd had since she was sixteen, have his head, and he didn't like to go slow. He liked to blow the stripes off of the road, since she'd souped him up in automotive class in high school.
So, the first person she met in Bowie, wasn't the one she went there to see, but he was easy on the eyes nonetheless. The handsome deputy gave her a lecture and a ticket that would empty her pocketbook. Then after she tried to bargain her way out of the ticket, he arrested her and threatened to send Sarge to the pound! Karlie knew she would have enjoyed the frisking, but when the hot lawman took her dog into custody, he crossed the line, and Karlie showed him she wasn't known as the 'Wild Child' in the pro rodeo circuit for nothing!
Her impulsive nature yet again lands her in a heap of trouble, but it also gives her a reason to see the good looking lawman again, when she cuts a community service deal to fix his police car. Karlie's not looking for a relationship with any man, her ex may have soured her for life on those, but she sure could go for a little romp in the hayloft with the tall, dark and handsome deputy sheriff.
But then she finds out he has issues, deep dark issues, which meant he was a 'fixer-upper'. Karlie knew she was in trouble then, because if there was one thing she had a problem avoiding, it was projects. From cars to men, the more they needed fixing, the more they interested her.
Bowie's Chief Deputy, Gabe Kelley, had never encountered a woman like the red hot redhead he stopped for speeding, while filling in for his patrolman on traffic duty. Sitting at the city limit sign, minding his own business, almost dozing off, because he was so bored, Gabe was jolted out of his lethargy when a black Lincoln went past him doing at least one ten.
When he finally caught up to the sassy redhead, she gave him lip, then he gave her a hefty ticket, and a stern warning about driving through his town recklessly. He never expected the beautiful cowgirl to proposition him to get out of the ticket! He was so shocked, he arrested her, then called the dog pound to come get her ugly dog.
The next thing Gabe knew, he was laying on his stomach on the hot Texas roadway, hogtied, and mad as hell, watching the hotheaded woman drive off leaving him there. He was going to get untied, and when he did, there would be hell to pay, and the one paying it would be Miss Karlie Upton. It might take him a while to find her, but he would, if it was the last thing he ever did. One way or another, Gabe was going to teach the bratty woman he wasn't a man to be messed with...if it took spanking her shapely ass to drive that point home.
Gabe would have to be careful though, because, although he liked his women with a little edge, he knew this beautiful redhead had enough of it to cut his throat. Her ex is after her, and the only thing standing between the rough bull rider and her is Gabe, and this guy is playing for keeps, but then so is Gabe.
Worn out from traveling and battling with the abusive bull rider she'd just broken up with, Karlie heads for Bowie, Texas to see if her old friend Cassie Bellamy needs help with her new horse operation. Her identical twin sister, and roping partner isn't happy about Karlie leaving her high and dry, but Karlie can't stay, and she can't tell her sister why she's leaving.
Karlie knows her ex will probably come looking for her, because not only did she leave, she took his meal ticket with her, a fifty-pound slack-jawed bulldog named Sarge, who he got five-thousand dollars a month to care for from his crazy grandpa's estate.
When she reaches the city limits of Bowie, Karlie receives a welcome she didn't expect. Not paying attention to her speed, Karlie had let 'Freddie', the hot rod Lincoln she'd had since she was sixteen, have his head, and he didn't like to go slow. He liked to blow the stripes off of the road, since she'd souped him up in automotive class in high school.
So, the first person she met in Bowie, wasn't the one she went there to see, but he was easy on the eyes nonetheless. The handsome deputy gave her a lecture and a ticket that would empty her pocketbook. Then after she tried to bargain her way out of the ticket, he arrested her and threatened to send Sarge to the pound! Karlie knew she would have enjoyed the frisking, but when the hot lawman took her dog into custody, he crossed the line, and Karlie showed him she wasn't known as the 'Wild Child' in the pro rodeo circuit for nothing!
Her impulsive nature yet again lands her in a heap of trouble, but it also gives her a reason to see the good looking lawman again, when she cuts a community service deal to fix his police car. Karlie's not looking for a relationship with any man, her ex may have soured her for life on those, but she sure could go for a little romp in the hayloft with the tall, dark and handsome deputy sheriff.
But then she finds out he has issues, deep dark issues, which meant he was a 'fixer-upper'. Karlie knew she was in trouble then, because if there was one thing she had a problem avoiding, it was projects. From cars to men, the more they needed fixing, the more they interested her.
Bowie's Chief Deputy, Gabe Kelley, had never encountered a woman like the red hot redhead he stopped for speeding, while filling in for his patrolman on traffic duty. Sitting at the city limit sign, minding his own business, almost dozing off, because he was so bored, Gabe was jolted out of his lethargy when a black Lincoln went past him doing at least one ten.
When he finally caught up to the sassy redhead, she gave him lip, then he gave her a hefty ticket, and a stern warning about driving through his town recklessly. He never expected the beautiful cowgirl to proposition him to get out of the ticket! He was so shocked, he arrested her, then called the dog pound to come get her ugly dog.
The next thing Gabe knew, he was laying on his stomach on the hot Texas roadway, hogtied, and mad as hell, watching the hotheaded woman drive off leaving him there. He was going to get untied, and when he did, there would be hell to pay, and the one paying it would be Miss Karlie Upton. It might take him a while to find her, but he would, if it was the last thing he ever did. One way or another, Gabe was going to teach the bratty woman he wasn't a man to be messed with...if it took spanking her shapely ass to drive that point home.
Gabe would have to be careful though, because, although he liked his women with a little edge, he knew this beautiful redhead had enough of it to cut his throat. Her ex is after her, and the only thing standing between the rough bull rider and her is Gabe, and this guy is playing for keeps, but then so is Gabe.
316 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 18, 2012
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Becky McGraw
44 books492 followersA Jill of many trades, NYT and USA Today Bestselling Author Becky McGraw has been an optician, a beautician, a legal secretary, a real estate broker, web designer, graphic artist, and romance writer. She knows just enough to make her dangerous, and her humor-laced contemporary western cowboy, and military, police procedural romantic suspense novels varied and interesting. Becky resides in Florida with her husband of thirty-three years and her dog Abby. She is a member of the Romance Writers of America Published Authors Network.
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December 2, 2012
This book starts off with a huge unguessable surprise and continues in that vein to the very end. Surprise, excitement and unpredicatable fun right to the epologue.
The main characters Karlie and Gabe are fun, well rounded and hot. They each have a sack of troubles to deal with but they are also given intellegence and other abilities to do just that.
Look alikes..yes there are a set of twins and a set of matched syblings but do not predict what that means. You would probably guess wrong.
Karlie has been labled for as long as she can remember "wild child". She can rope and has the trophies to prove it. She can work on cars and make them purr. She can ride like no other.
Gabe is a walking dream. His dreams however are what get him into trouble time and time again.
If you enjoy excitement, laughs and high tension in a western setting this book is a must read. Love this series by Becky McGraw and I will be continuing to explore the multifaceted characters she creates in each book of this series.
The main characters Karlie and Gabe are fun, well rounded and hot. They each have a sack of troubles to deal with but they are also given intellegence and other abilities to do just that.
Look alikes..yes there are a set of twins and a set of matched syblings but do not predict what that means. You would probably guess wrong.
Karlie has been labled for as long as she can remember "wild child". She can rope and has the trophies to prove it. She can work on cars and make them purr. She can ride like no other.
Gabe is a walking dream. His dreams however are what get him into trouble time and time again.
If you enjoy excitement, laughs and high tension in a western setting this book is a must read. Love this series by Becky McGraw and I will be continuing to explore the multifaceted characters she creates in each book of this series.
December 13, 2013
I am becoming so addicted to Becky McGraw's western romance books. I can't get enough. This was Gabe's story. He meets a feisty redhead named Karlie. She is a twin, she has a sister. She leaves her high and dry at the rodeo to get away from her abusive boyfriend, Jake. She is friends with Cassie so she heads for her ranch. She gets hired on as a horse trainer and hopes Jake doesn't find her. She meets Gabe who is a Deputy Sheriff in Bowie and they have an instant connection. Like all romance this one has a real rocky road. They both have commitment issues and of course, Karlie is trying to stay away from Jake. This is a great and exciting story as Gabe tries to protect Karlie and as they fall in love and start having their own problems. A great read
June 3, 2013
Parts of this little gem were hysterical, I just love Karlie to bits! Another great read :)
October 20, 2017
Double the Trouble review
Double the Trouble is the third fun romantic suspense book in the Texas Trouble series written by author Becky McGraw.
Double the Trouble is the third fun romantic suspense book in the Texas Trouble series written by author Becky McGraw.
October 30, 2017
Absolutely great
I found this story delightful and also emotional.
Beautifully written, great characters, action , suspense , laughs .
I really enjoyed reading this story.
I found this story delightful and also emotional.
Beautifully written, great characters, action , suspense , laughs .
I really enjoyed reading this story.
April 2, 2018
Yay!!
I LOVED the way this book started and ended and every page on between! Action and romance all in one. Fabulous!
I LOVED the way this book started and ended and every page on between! Action and romance all in one. Fabulous!
April 2, 2018
Liked this story and the ending. Not as many proofreading errors in this book, getting better with each book.
June 25, 2015
Double the Trouble is the third book in the Texas Trouble series, and I loved it. Becky McGraw is one of my favorite authors, I just love her cowboys.
This book is the story of Karlie Upton and Gabe Kelley. Karlie was a professional rodeo team roper, with her twin sister, Katie, but she had to give it up when an old flame made it impossible for her to stay. Karlie is considered the wild child of the two, and some of the things she did, had me laughing out loud. I really felt sorry for poor Gabe, when they first met, she sure did a number on him! When her old flame, comes to town to get his dog, Sarge, from Karlie, everybody finds out why she left the rodeo, and although they are all willing to protect her, Karlie doesn't want to accept their help. Not only does Karlie have issues, it seems that Gabe is also fighting ghost from his past. Can the two of them let go of the past and find love, or will they let their past keep them apart?
This was a great book and I really enjoyed finding out what is happening in the lives of Cassie, Luke, Sabrina, and Cole from the first two books in the series. If you love romance and cowboys then this book is for you, it was fantastic. Read it to find out what I mean when I say I loved Freddie, and would like to have one of my own!!
This book is the story of Karlie Upton and Gabe Kelley. Karlie was a professional rodeo team roper, with her twin sister, Katie, but she had to give it up when an old flame made it impossible for her to stay. Karlie is considered the wild child of the two, and some of the things she did, had me laughing out loud. I really felt sorry for poor Gabe, when they first met, she sure did a number on him! When her old flame, comes to town to get his dog, Sarge, from Karlie, everybody finds out why she left the rodeo, and although they are all willing to protect her, Karlie doesn't want to accept their help. Not only does Karlie have issues, it seems that Gabe is also fighting ghost from his past. Can the two of them let go of the past and find love, or will they let their past keep them apart?
This was a great book and I really enjoyed finding out what is happening in the lives of Cassie, Luke, Sabrina, and Cole from the first two books in the series. If you love romance and cowboys then this book is for you, it was fantastic. Read it to find out what I mean when I say I loved Freddie, and would like to have one of my own!!
June 21, 2013
This one was good. I enjoyed it, but not as much as the last one.
I laughed my butt off at the opening when they met, but the chemistry between Karlie and Gabe just wasn't there for me throughout most of the book. Towards the end it got a little better and I was satisfied I suppose.
I was also happy to see that, although there was danger and suspense, it wasn't the roller-coaster ride the first two books put me on. I was surprised by the little bombshell that got dropped because I totally didn't see that coming.
All in all it was good, and now that I'm 3 books in, I'll be seeing this series through.
I laughed my butt off at the opening when they met, but the chemistry between Karlie and Gabe just wasn't there for me throughout most of the book. Towards the end it got a little better and I was satisfied I suppose.
I was also happy to see that, although there was danger and suspense, it wasn't the roller-coaster ride the first two books put me on. I was surprised by the little bombshell that got dropped because I totally didn't see that coming.
All in all it was good, and now that I'm 3 books in, I'll be seeing this series through.
June 26, 2019
Another great read from Becky. Gabe and Karlie's book is just as exciting as the other plenty of awful and wonderful things happening to the two main characters. Gabe is a bit of a mean pig sometimes and although Karlie is hell on wheels she didn’t need the abuse he gave her she got enough with Jake the snake 🐍. I love hearing from some of the other characters from the stories before this and can’t wait to read more from this series especially Tommy and Katie loved Dixie
May 26, 2014
Another good one in this series
Another good one in this series
This is such A great series of books. They could be read individually, but why would you want to when they are so good. You just want to keep reading and also revisit some of the couple's from previous books. each book has adventure. trouble, love and lots of Hot Sex.
Another good one in this series
This is such A great series of books. They could be read individually, but why would you want to when they are so good. You just want to keep reading and also revisit some of the couple's from previous books. each book has adventure. trouble, love and lots of Hot Sex.
July 2, 2014
In spite of the editorial issues with the previous 2 books in the series, I gave the series one more shot with this book. And this is where the series and I parted ways. I didn't find the heroine to be believable and details in the story made me feel like the author didn't really do her research. Also, once again, the lack of good editing took me out of story way too often.
January 1, 2015
Gabe has his demons, so when he meets Karlie the sparks fly.. Two people that have been dealt a bad hand, connect instantly... Their journey will have you shedding a tear and will also have you at the edge of your seat.. I started reading this series, not knowing what I was in for.. But fell in love with them, I have read the first 3 in four days.... now onto the next one!!
December 20, 2015
Really good until
I really enjoyed this entire story. The characters are multi-demential and the plot is very good with action and excitement. All was great up until the end when our lady suddenly looses her backbone. I don't want to spoil the story, but for me it just seemed to cave apart.
I really enjoyed this entire story. The characters are multi-demential and the plot is very good with action and excitement. All was great up until the end when our lady suddenly looses her backbone. I don't want to spoil the story, but for me it just seemed to cave apart.
November 15, 2016
"Double the Trouble" (Texas Trouble Book 3) by Becky McGraw is a fantastic read! I loved Karlie and Gabe's story. This book is packed full of hot cowboys, lawmen, passion, action, drama, humor, interesting and entertaining characters, and so much more! I can't wait to read more of this series! Highly recommend to all fans of cowboys, lawmen, romance, and action.
January 21, 2014
Karlie was like a fire cracker, always going off before her temper cooled & Gabe was not much better lol a lot of back n forth in this one!! Looking forward to getting to know more of the other characters also!!
April 23, 2014
Being left. Scared of relationships this book bring you
Into full circle. It reminds you how you can heal and learn
Love again It has surprises in it and opens your eye on how
Bad a relationship can end up. Great read and re read
Into full circle. It reminds you how you can heal and learn
Love again It has surprises in it and opens your eye on how
Bad a relationship can end up. Great read and re read
August 9, 2014
Double the Trouble
Double the Trouble
Excellent book. Highly recommend this book to everyone. Excellent story line kept your interest and attention making it hard to put down.
Double the Trouble
Excellent book. Highly recommend this book to everyone. Excellent story line kept your interest and attention making it hard to put down.
January 22, 2015
This book has all that anyone could ask for
The love between the characters was written so
The reader can feel the vibes. The drama with Kaelies abuser shows just how law enforcement can be
The love between the characters was written so
The reader can feel the vibes. The drama with Kaelies abuser shows just how law enforcement can be
May 16, 2013
They kept saying they loved each other, but there wasn't any trust. I found that to be unrealistic and frustrating.
March 18, 2023
🌟🌟🌟🌟
I loved Gabe and Karlie story. Their story was really good and I loved the secondary characters especially Dixie. I’m enjoying this series
I loved Gabe and Karlie story. Their story was really good and I loved the secondary characters especially Dixie. I’m enjoying this series
June 4, 2014
I just love this series. This book had me in stitches laughing.
April 3, 2016
Double the Trouble/ McGraw
Another powerhouse by McGraw! Love this series so much! Must read for McGraw fans! Each book gets better and better!
Another powerhouse by McGraw! Love this series so much! Must read for McGraw fans! Each book gets better and better!
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