Trouble

by Samantha Towle

Mia Monroe is running. Running from a person she doesn’t ever want to find her. Running from a past she doesn’t ever want anyone to know. Desperate to find a future, that yesterday, she could only dream of having. Jordan Matthews likes easy. Easy women. Easy life. Then he meets Mia. She’s damaged, troubled and has more baggage than any person can carry. But the more Jordan gets to know Mia-for the first time in his life-he finds himself wanting to try hard for something … for someone … for her.And then life isn’t so easy anymore. Jordan is everything Mia shouldn’t want. A whole bunch of dirty hotness, tattooed, cocky bad boy, who made his money at poker tables and picked his women up in bars. Yet, Mia finds herself falling for him. Then the past Mia was running from, quickly starts to catch up with her. Because that’s the problem with running … you have to stop sometime. And when you stop, you get caught.Full length New Adult Contemporary Romance.Recommended Reading Age 18+

Genres: New Adult, Romance, Abuse, Contemporary Romance, Contemporary, College, Drama

320 pages, Paperback

First published November 17, 2013

About the author

Samantha Towle is a New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author.

A native of Hull, she lives in East Yorkshire with her husband, their son and daughter, and three large furbabies.

She is the author of contemporary romances, The Storm Series, The Revved Series, The Wardrobe Series, The Gods Series, and standalones, Trouble, When I Was Yours, The Ending I Want, Unsuitable, Under Her, River Wild, Dead Pretty, The Two Week Stand and Sacking the Quarterback which was written with James Patterson. She has also written paranormal romances, The Bringer and The Alexandra Jones Series. With over a million books sold, her titles have appeared in countless bestseller lists, and are currently translated into ten languages.

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Reviews

[Samantha Towle]

Due to the massive change in storyline for Trouble, I have REMOVED the OLD teaser -- which is now null and void -- so here is a new teaser in its place!

This scene is from Jordan's POV, and Mia and Jordan are collecting his dog Dozer from the vets.

It's not smexy, but there is cussing, so I'm put the "18+ WARNING" on just in case, and of course it’s unedited, subject to change, etc.


Jordan ~

I make my way back over to Mia, where Dozer is still making doe eyes at her.
Even my dog is crazy about her.
Not that I’m crazy about her. No fucking way. Absolutely not. Never. Ever.
“Ready?” I reach down for Dozer’s leash.
Turning his head, he knocks my hand away with that huge cone he’s wearing, and puts his leash in his mouth and holds it out for Mia to take.
Nice Dozer, blowing me off for a chick. I think he forgets who feeds him.
Not that I can blame him though. I’d do the same.
Taking the leash from his mouth, she rubs his head.
She gazes up at me, a smile pushing the corner of her mouth. “Is it okay with you if I walk him out to your car?”
“Doesn’t look like you’ve got much of a choice.” I grin in the direction of Dozer’s wagging tail. “I think you’ve got an admirer.”
She giggles. It’s one of the sexist sounds I’ve ever heard.
“Well Dozer wouldn’t be a bad admirer to have, but I reckon I’m just a new face to get some attention from—not that I imagine you ever struggle for attention,” she says to Dozer. “Handsome boy that you are…aren’t you…yes, you are.” She smooshes his face in her hands, and I actually find myself jealous of my dog.
I’m jealous of my dog.
I really need to get laid.
“Let’s go.” I shove my hands in my pockets, and head for the door and out to my car.
I help Dozer in the back seat. Turning, I find Mia hovering behind me, as he settles himself.
“Should I sit in the back with him?” she asks, biting her lip.
Jesus, I want to bite that lip. Lick it. Suck it. Fuck it.
I see Dozer’s head lift, and ears prick up. “Nah, he’ll be fine. You’ll have more room up front here next to me.”
“Okay…if you’re sure.”
I see Dozer’s head drop on a grunt.
I hold back the smile I feel, as I watch Mia walk around the car and climb in. But as I’m getting in the car, I can’t resist giving Dozer a smug grin.
Honestly, the look he’s giving me right now – I reckon if he could flip me off, he would.
Yep, you lost that round, Dozer.
I turn the ignition, feeling pretty satisfied with myself that I’ve got Mia sitting up front with me…then it hits me.
I was just in a pissing contest with my dog.
There are no words.
No. Fucking. Words.

[Emily May · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book seriously made me angry. And not in the angsty, emotionally-manipulative way that I think it was supposed to, either. Nope. This book sickened me.

Domestic abuse and rape are not shock tactics that should be used to fuel your tragic romance plot. They should not be a manipulative plot tool used to build tension and allow the main character to be "saved". Reading this book was really upsetting for me because of the insensitive way abuse was introduced to cause a reaction, and then glossed over because we'd moved onto sexy times. I know a person close to me who has been out of an abusive relationship for a few years now. But I was there while they were going through it. I was close enough to watch what was happening and yet I was completely powerless to do anything because that person was so wrapped up in the cycle of abuse that they defended their abuser. They accepted the pain as part of their life.

Mia Monroe's story is a deliberately tragic one. She was physically and mentally abused by her father - told in completely gratuitous flashbacks - and later by her boyfriend who also attempts to rape her. The shallow way victim mentality is skimmed over and then shrugged off was not only unrealistic, but deeply offensive. As if it's as simple as snapping out of it, kneeing them in the balls and running off. If only it was that easy. Every second of the abuse in this book felt manipulative and contrived; I could just feel myself getting more and more pissed off with every page. And the real point of it all? So the author could introduce a sexy love interest who will save the heroine.

"Hey, I’m not an arrogant ass. I’m just aware of how I look. And most women like how I look. Okay, all women like how I look. It’s the hair and tattoos. They like the bad boys, and I’m bad. What can I say?"

Ladies, gentlemen and otherwise, meet Jordan. He is not an arrogant ass. No, no, really, he swears it! He just really is that fucking awesome. *vomits*

The most annoying thing about Jordan is that he is a complete dickwad but we are supposed to think he's amazing because we have an abusive father and ex-boyfriend to compare him to. I mean, yeah, Jordan doesn't hit the ladies, he's more of your average kind of asshole. This is the nice guy of this book:

"I’m not a cuddler. I fuck. The end."

He's misogynistic:

"She pauses. Frowns. Then gets this crazy look in her eyes that some chicks get when they realize you’re ending things with them. The stage five clinger look.“Done?” Her voice has gone screechy. Fuck. I really didn’t have her pegged as stage five clinger material when I met her. Guess I got that plenty fucking wrong. I could really do without a crazy chick moment right now."

Seems to have forgotten that women are allowed to work and own property in this century:

"Like I thought. Loaded. I wonder if it’s Daddy’s money, or maybe she has a husband?"

Genuinely becomes jealous of his dog multiple times:

"“Well, Dozer wouldn’t be a bad admirer to have, but I think I’m just a new face to get some attention from. Not that I imagine you ever struggle for attention,” she says to Dozer. “Handsome boy that you are … aren’t you … yes, you are.” She smooshes his face in her hands, and I actually find myself jealous of my dog. I’m jealous of my dog."

Just where is the attraction here? This guy carries so much creepy ick factor that any woman would want to avoid him - and especially one who has just run away from an abusive relationship. He is, of course, described as your stereotypical gorgeous bad boy, which excuses all kinds of behaviour, including his constant desire to "lick her creamy skin". His point of view was so boring because he basically did nothing but be jealous of his dog and fantasize about licking Mia everywhere. And when I say "everywhere", you're probably getting all kinds of naughty thoughts, but it was mostly her forearms and stuff like that. What a creeper.

Ugh. There really was nothing redeeming about this book. Nothing.

[Christy · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 Stars!



Mia’s life has been anything but easy. Her mother abandoned her as a child and left her with her abusive father. When she was finally free of him, she went straight into her first relationship with a man just like him.

Why do I stay? Because it’s all I know. All I have ever known. Like a bee drawn to honey, I was drawn to a man like Forbes because the life he offers is the one I’m used to.

Mia figured this was just how things were going to be for her. Then finally, something happened and she had too much. Mia leaves Boston defeated, broken, and damaged, but she’s still standing. Even if she is troubled, she wants to change that. Mia has a mission. After finding some info in her fathers office, she is driving to Colorado to track down her mother. She wants to start over, not be the same woman she has been. The first 10-15% was really intense and had me in tears. All that Mia went through broke my heart.



The first time leaving the state of Boston, the first time being out on her own. It’s scary, but not as scary as whats waiting for her back home. Mia makes the long journey to Colorado and gets pointed to the direction of a nice hotel. There she meets Jordan. From the first time she laid eyes on Jordan, that instant attraction was there. It definitely went both ways.

Taking me in, he sweeps his hair back revealing eyes the color of maple syrup. I have the sudden urge to eat pancakes. This guys is gorgeous. Masculine... Strong jawline... Everything about him screams male. He looks like sin. Like hot, dirty, incredible sex.


I can’t say enough good things about Jordan. I fell hard for this guy. First impressions- he tattooed, he’s hilarious and he’s a man whore. He owns it. He’s upfront about it. He as his reasons.



Jordan makes it his mission not to go there with Mia. He wants to, Mia is the hottest girl he’s ever seen, but his family’s hotel needs the business. No more sleeping with the customers. After spending more time with Mia, he can tell somethings happened to her and he just wants to be there for her. Be a friend to her. For the first time, he starts to develop real feelings for a woman. Seeing her with his dog, spending time with her, opening up to each other, their relationship starts out as a friendship. It is beautiful, but it is a slow burn. Mia makes Jordan feel in a way he’s not used to. Even when he knows everything about her, her sorrid past and all, he just wants her that much more.

When I’m around her, I actually feel alive in a way I haven’t for a long time. And I”m going to spend every moment I have with her, making her see that none of what happened to her was her fault. I’m going to make her see herself the way I see her. Incredible. Strong. Beautiful.


Jordan and Mia together... I have no words. Watching them go from friendship to more was amazing. It was sweet, sexy and heart warming. I loved the two of them together. Jordan knows all Mia’s been through and he wants her to know that she has him, always.

“You’re mine, Mia. I’m never losing you. Never.”

“You’re not going to lose me, not ever.”

With everything in their relationship progressing, Mia is still on the hunt for her mother. Jordan is helping her with it. You think everything good and than bam! That 77% mark there was a twist that I didn’t see coming. It rattles everything that Jordan and Mia have built.

Now, theres this song... until you read Trouble, you won’t get the significance of it, but The Script is such an incredible band and these lyrics fit so well, I had to work them in.

'Cause if one day you wake up and find that you're missing me
And your heart starts to wonder where on this earth I could be
Thinking maybe you'll come back here to the place that we'd meet
And you'll see me waiting for you on the corner of the street

So I'm not moving, I'm not moving.

Trouble was written in dual pov, so we get the perspective of both Mia and Jordan while reading. Reading Jordan’s chapters, I couldn’t get the smile off of my face. This guy is so funny, endearing, and swoony. He treated Mia with care, always. He completely changed her life. Her thoughts of men, how they should be and treat her. Mia’s journey was nice to see. From where she started to where she ended up, it was encouraging. She started off as a troubled girl, but ended up a strong heroine.


I’m a huge fan of TMS, but I’m going to put it out there... I think this is Towle’s best work yet. A captivating and emotional story of finding your inner strength, love, healing, sorrow, abuse, and rising above. There is some difficult material Abuse, parent to child and boyfriend to girlfriend, along with eating disorders. It’s not always the easiest book to read at times. I fell in love with Mia, Jordan, and their story. The progression of their relationship felt natural and I liked that. I even fell in love with the dog, Dozer. The epilogue was beautiful, and it’s a stand alone so no cliffhanger or long wait for the next book. I laughed, I cried, I swooned, I loved every page of this book! This is one you won’t want to miss out on!!!

[Aestas Book Blog · Rating 4 out of 5]

Trouble  was a fun New Adult romance with serious undertones, a reformed bad boy and a twist I didn't see coming! Plus it's a standalone with a fully resolved ending so you get the complete story in one fell swoop!

"You know the saying 'from bad to worse'? Well, my situation is kind of like that, but more like 'from worse, to a diluted version of worse, but still shit nonetheless."

The story starts out a little bit on the darker side, showing Mia's violently abusive home life. After she finally breaks free , she sets out alone on a road trip to find her birth mother. Though all she has to go on is an address, when she finally arrives in the right town, she checks into a hotel. This is where she meets Jordan, a gorgeous tattooed bad boy who's never allowed himself to be tied to any woman before. Now, however, he can't stop thinking about the beautiful blonde girl who just walked right into his life.

Ok, the first thing you should know is that while this book does start out a little dark, that is NOT the tone of the whole book at all. The majority of the book is actually just a whole lot of fun but the beginning sets up Mia's backstory by quite literally showing us the brutality of her home life. And as much as I despised her ex-boyfriend, I really appreciated that the author included those scenes in because it gave us a much greater understanding of where Mia was coming from as well as, again, showing us how she found the will to stand up for herself and get away.

Mia was pretty awesome. It was hard to hold her to any of her faults because where she came from made her fears and insecurities justifiable and I especially liked that she was a strong girl at heart and really tried to just but on a brave face and deal with whatever life threw her way whether it be good or bad. That being said, her years of abuse had made her expect the worst from men so her trust was nearly non existent.

Now Jordan was a bad boy who was flat-out determined never to fall in love with a woman. He'd seen the damage his father had gone through when his mom died and he was determined never to put himself through that kind of pain so he just liked his women easy, uncomplicated and temporary. No relationships and certainly no "stage five clingers" ;)

"When it comes to women, I put my dick in and keep my heart out. It's the easiest way… Why do all women think they can change me? I'm unchangeable. When will they get this?"

I really liked the flow of how this book began. The beginning really set Mia's character up perfectly and then at exactly the right time, it switched over to Jordan's POV and let us into the head of this gorgeous tattooed guy. And oh wow was it ever fun in there!!

Jordan's POV was honestly the highlight of this book for me. It was certainly one of the best male POV's I've read. I was laughing and smiling the whole way through and it genuinely felt like I was reading a guy's thoughts. Everything about it was just pure awesome!! GOLD!! His thoughts were so direct but he kept wondering off on the most amusing tangents and was somehow also always hilariously focused on sex (even in the background) but he clearly also had a strong protective (and possessive!) side to him and just ahhhhhh the balance was perfect!! He was just impossible not to love!

"I need this hard on to disappear.

I can do this. My dick does not rule me. I'm in control here…

She smell good… I want to lean in close and inhale.

And possibly lick her."

Oh, and this...

"Mia, I just want you to know that not all men are assholes."

What. The. Fuck.

Not all men are assholes? Jesus Christ… Yes, we are. There are just varying degrees of male assholeness.

His thoughts were just priceless!! I have nearly all of his POV scenes highlighted in my book. Here's a snippet from one of those scenes after they're taking his dog home from the vet:

"Should I sit in the back with him again?" she asks, biting her bottom lip.

Jesus, I want to bite that lip. Lick it. Suck it. Fuck it.

I see Dozer's head lift, and his ears prick up. "Nah, he'll be fine. You'll have more room up from here next to me."

"Okay … if you're sure."

I see Dozer's head drop on a grunt.

I hold back a smile as I watch Mia walk around the car and climb in the passenger seat. But as I'm getting in the car, I can't resist giving Dozer a smug grim. Honestly, the look he's giving me right now… I think if he could flip me off, he would.

Yep, you lose that round, Dozer.

I turn the ignition, feeling pretty satisfied with myself that I've got Mia sitting up front with me…

Then it hits me.

I was just in a pissing contest with my dog.

There are no words.

No. Fucking. Words.

I just loooooved the scenes with Dozer! What an awesome dog! His "rivalry" with Jordan was too funny!!

I also really appreciated that this book had a balance of both lightheartedness and also more serious undertones because, as fun as it was, the book had a slightly darker side to it as well. For Mia, her past had made it hard for her to trust men and Jordan was the first guy who ever made her feel safe and showed her what it was like to be a man who respected her. Underneath his cocky bad boy exterior, Jordan was hiding a world of pain and just the hugest heart ever. I mean, what a SWEET guy!!

"I'm here… I've got you… always. I'll never let anyone hurt you ever again, Mia. I swear."

There's a cool twist to the story too. I don't want to say anything about it but I'll admit it wasn't something I'd considered until the very last minute and I really like twists that surprise me.

Overall, this was just a really great standalone New Adult romance. It had a fully resolved with no loose ends and a wonderful epilogue :)

Rating: 4 - 4.5 stars (but most of it was closer to 4.5 for me)

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[Jess-i-ca · Rating 2 out of 5]

GTFU at 61%



I should have stopped when they started talking about Taylor Swift and "I knew you were trouble"



The book starts with being told her abusive dad, Oliver has died. While going through his stuff she finds out he lied to her about her mom being dead and she actually gave him custody. Mia is currently living in Boston and attending Harvard as a 2nd year med student. (Of course she is...B/c everyone goes to med school there)



Mia (aka the abused, aka the bulimic girl) finally runs away after her boyfriend Forbes beats her again and attempts to rape her. She decides to leave and try and find her mom.



She winds up in Durango, Colorado where she meets Jordan and winds up staying at the inn his dad owns. Jordan, the tall tattooed Adonis hottie with maple syrup eyes (food?) but whose mom is dead and he has major gambling issues (and anger issues since he kept blowing up)....I will say Jordan was somewhat funny at times



Jordan thinks she is THE hottest girl he has ever seen...But she's wearing sunglasses to cover her black eye....But she is SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO hot! But he's a manwhore and he's determined NOT to sleep with her....oh wait...But she is different.....



She is scared and flinches at every word he says that is similar to hit or gun, or when he's holding a knife but she's perfectly fine calming him down when he almost gets into a fight with his bookie's guy, Donnie or whatever his name was...



He just thinks Mia is so beautiful and just perfect and he doesn't know why he's feeling these feelings for her....And then she starts to sing....and she is The best singer! Just a BEAUTIFUL singing voice....



The one part I loved was Dozer the dog! How sad is it that I enjoyed the dog the most! But of course when he gets hit by a car Dr. Mia is there to assist until he can get to the vet....And then Dozer cock blocks Jordan....



At the point of them being on the double date non-date date with Jordan's lesbian BFF, Beth, I decided I was done....

[Pearl Angeli · Rating 2 out of 5]

2 Stars

This book was indeed trouble.



The book introduces us to the heroine Mia Monroe, a victim of physical abuse from her dead father and her boyfriend. When she decided to finally fight back and leave her boyfriend and the abusive relationship, she went into a secluded hotel where she met the son of the owner, the playboy tattooed guy Jordan Matthews.

At first I really thought I will like it. The introduction seemed intriguing since it depicted a dark, twisted drama about abuse. In the first few chapters, I found myself thoroughly engaged because of author's writing. But when I reached the male's POV, I became very frustrated.



Jordan Matthews is an a-hole. I had a problem with his attitude and the way he regards women like they're a piece of trash. I get that the author is trying to give us a clichéd manwhore hero who breaks hearts and vaginas, but this guy got into my nerves! He was so full of himself and just totally a jerk.

So he redeemed himself in the later parts of the book because he fell in love with Mia and he wanted to comfort her and be the man who is right for her. But it's too unbelievable.



You see, I can't find myself swooning over a guy who managed to give a bad impression to me. Another thing that bothered me was how the story went slowly spiraling downhill after Chapter 3. Mia and Jordan's interactions were lame. I no longer care about them from there, to be honest.

I think the only positive thing that I found here was the character development of Mia in the end where she embraced the possibilities of her new life and became a tough and wiser woman.

"Sometimes that’s all it takes. Just one person to turn everything on its head. Remind you of the person you were."

As a whole, I didn't enjoy this book. At first it was promising but it just didn't work out for me in the end. :(

[*J* Too Many Books Too Little Time]

DNF at 42%

Here we go again....



We have another tortured--yet PERFECT--heroine.....and when I say tortured...I mean TORTURED!!!

Abused by Oliver her dad
Abused by her boyfriend
Binges and Purges
The most beautiful person on the planet
The smartest chick on the planet--Harvard pre-med
Great singer
Perfect body



So the story begins in Mia's POV. Her dad has died and she couldn't be happier. Afterall, he was physically and emotionally abusive. So what does she do with her new found freedom? Jumps in to a relationship with douche bag Forbes.



I'm honestly not even sure how the whole binge and purge thing comes in to play....but I DO NOT care to read about that.

Mia catches douche bag cheating on her....finally this is her out. So she thinks....Forbes informs Mia that she deserves all of the abuse....that he WILL continue to cheat on her....that she WILL learn to like it.....and the kicker....that she WILL join in on said cheating!



Okay no!!!

Mia manages to "escape" from douche bag and hops in her car and heads for Denver in search of the mom she thought died when she was a baby.

Enter Jordan.

Damaged. Tattooed. Bad Boy. Player.



Jordan's dad owns the hotel where Mia has decided to stay. And of course they lock eyes and both can't look away. They both internally analyze how they've never felt like they do about each other. Mia magically feels safe and comfortable with Jordan and Jordan magically wants more than sex from Mia.





It just seemed to be one cliche after another. The same storyline. The same predictable drama. I'm over it. Mia just didn't do anything for me. I liked Jordan.

I have no clue what happens. I'm guessing douche bag makes a reappearance and the mystery disappearance of the non-dead mom is solved.

My favorite character--Dozer!!!!

[Jx PinkLady Reviews ♡ · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 'I want to be free' Stars

"For those whose pain went unnoticed... You were never alone."




Wow.... For me.. This book is beautifully written. I adore it!!! Why??? Let me tell you.....

Samantha Towle's writing style works so well for me. She uses that British sense of irony and sarcasm perfectly. There's a down to earth feel about her writing and the characters. I found myself laughing, crying, feeling sad then happy, then turned on.... She creates the most amazing pictures of our hero and heroine's romance... It was stunning and beautiful to read.





Trouble is written from the dual perspective of Jordan and Mia and, wonderfully, we hear both there thoughts about when they first met... I LOVED that!!!!

So, what's, 'Trouble,' all about???

Trouble gives us the story of Mia and Jordan, how their lives become entwined... There's a good deal of drama and angst and a surprise story line twist that further adds to the depth and drama of it all.

Can Mia and Jordan move on from their pasts?
Can they be fixed?
Can they be together?

Both our Hero and Heroine have a history that emote feelings from the reader; they both completely embedded them selves in my heart very quickly, almost instantaneously.

"Because it's all I know."



"...I'm screwed up. Damaged...."
"I'm pliable. Controllable."


Mia our heroine is looking for something and someone; she's beautiful but broken.... Her past is destroying her. She needs to find a future and make some sense of her life.




She finds herself at Golden Oaks, a family owned hotel.... Enter Mr "...gorgeous. Masculine.... Strong jaw line... Everything about him screams male."..... Jordan

"I'm not a cuddler. I fuck. The end."
"When it comes to woman, I put my dick in and keep my heart out."
"I'm unchangeable."

This is how Jordan escapes the demons of his past.

Very quickly we see that there's more to Jordan so much more..... And amusingly this is through his relationship with 'man's best friend'... that's right, his dog!! Dozer... The banter he creates with Dozer and the way he compares himself with him is laugh-out-loud funny and completely adorable. I need to let you know that he's heart meltingly cute, sexy and swoon-some.... I'm talking about Jordan, here, not Dozer!!!

Trouble explores some extremely deep issues and it's Jordan's inner voice and self deprecating tendencies that offer the perfect contrast, giving this book some important light and shade.

Don't you just love a bad boy who gets swept off his feet when he least expects it, and believes it will or can never happen? His inner monologue cracked me up at times


We know who 'he' is? Right ladies....??? Bless Jordan and his sexual frustration!!!

Mia's inner monologue is also full of personality.... Hearing the honest thoughts of both characters gave me so many laughs, but it was a case of, I was laughing with them, not at them. I was sharing in their excruciating uncomfortable feelings, their nervousness, their insecurities and their foot in mouth syndrome.

♥

Trouble is delicately and sensitively written with care and caresses. By half way through the beauty of the writing clearly emerges from the page, I was completely invested in the characters.... Their attraction to each other is palpable and quite stunning. My heart kept fluttering with their connection, their interaction.

"Jesus, I want to bite that lip. Lick it. Suck it. Fuck it."

The sexual tension becomes incredible. I didn't feel frustrated just excited, and titillated, and tingling in the area at the prospect of what was to come.

When they finally do the deed it's stunningly explosive... Fireworks gong off in the lady area... WOW... Their relationship has so much depth and power, so when they are together, it means so much.

They made me want to catch my breath.... Those butterfly feelings of being with someone you're emotionally and physically attracted to and slowly the barriers come down and a closeness evolves... Brushing hands becomes holding... Goosebumps!!!



They have so many things to face, barriers to overcome, it's not plain sailing.... Can they make it???

"...hope is all I've got left now."

"He's my future. My promise. My light."

There's so much more to this book than I first thought; so much more than the blurb tells you or I can explain...

Please read, experience and enjoy!!



I felt emotionally content at the end of this beautiful story....



♥ Lovely


♥ BR with beautiful Barb xoxo

[Beverly · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 Stars



This story is told from Mia and Jordan’s point of view. I loved being able to see both sides and their inner thoughts allowed me to really relate and connect with the characters. When I started this story I thought it would just be a hot little read, which was fine with me, but I loved the level depth this story held.

We first meet Mia when she is learning of her father’s death. My first impression of Mia was that she was obviously damaged. After finding out her father passed and feeling relief I knew there must have been some type of abuse. After learning of the level of abuse she had to withstand my heart broke for her. Then to see that Mia enters into another relationship with her first boyfriend only to have him physically and abuse her too, I wanted to scream for her to run. Thankfully, Mia does eventually run after learning somethings about her past.

After driving for two days, across seven states she finally arrives in Colorado. In need of a hotel she is referred to Golden Oaks by a diner employee. Mia is very nervous, anxious and on guard after surviving her past, she isn’t used to be attracted or feeling anything around men.

"Then, quite literally, the epitome of everything a girl like me should stay away from walks through the door directly behind the reception desk.”

Jordan isn’t looking for a girlfriend or romance, he is just looking for his next good time. He has his own demons and the last thing he is interested in settling down with anyone. When first meeting Jordan he may seem like an arrogant jerk, but I could quickly see there was more to him. He rescued and loved his dog, Dozer, so I knew there was a good guy in there somewhere.

Mia and Jordan are both so awkward around each other due to Mia’s fear and Jordan trying to maintain his distance, but they are drawn together by Dozer. This circumstance allows them to connect and get to know each other without any pressure. I loved this part since Mia needed this time to build trust and Jordan need to develop and understand what he was feeling.



As I was saying I am so surprised by the amount of depth and heart in this story. My heart just broke for Mia and Jordan. I loved how well the characters were developed and their relationship to each other progressed. Everything built at a perfect pace and I loved how they healed.



I highly recommend this read. There is lots of heart and love in this story. There are deep issues addressed and honestly it isn’t an easy read. There were so many moments that broke my heart, but I love when a book that can make me feel. I don’t want to discourage anyone from reading it by saying this one made me feel, because there were also moments that had me laughing at their inner thoughts and Jordan had a lot of swoon worthy moments.

[Catarina · Rating 3 out of 5]

3,5 Running Stars




After her abusive father dies, Mia thinks she’s free. Unfortunately that is a short-term relieve, when a little after she finds herself stuck with an equally abusive boyfriend that believes she is his property.
Sick of being beaten, mistreated and unhappy, when Mia finds out something more about her mother she decides to find the truth about her. And she runs away in the process.



And that’s when she meets Jordan. Beautiful, tattooed, with his own ghosts and commitment phobic Jordan. (Yes, yes. That’s where this is going!)
Time passes and as long as she starts finding out more about her past… and herself in the process and as the feelings between her and Jordan starts to solidify…. Mia almost forgets that she’s running.
And that’s the thing: When what she’s running from is ready to catch her… will she be strong enough to fight back for her new life?



Well, what can I say?
First, from this author I was expecting a five-star reading. The mixed reviews scared me a little but I was more than willing to give Samantha Towle a try. She kind of disappointed me with this one. It wasn’t a bad book, far from it, but it didn’t grabbed me like other ones written by her. (Yes, I’m talking about Wethers!)
The characters were likable, although not great, but I didn’t quite felt connect to them. And there was some aspects of the story that didn’t quite worked for me. But what really made me giving it this rating was the beginning: It was BORING! I know it was probably meant to be sad and tell us what did she run from, but I had to almost force myself to keep reading. The first 3 or 4 chapters were pretty dull…. Luckily, the rest of the book (almost) compensated for that.
Well, if you’re into NA books with hot tattooed heroes, broken heroine and a slightly predictable story-line, you’ll probably like this book. ;)

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 I’m not crying, I have something in my eye – stars.



Mia Monroe has never known anything but abuse. It’s what she lived through with her father, it’s what she’s living through with Forbes. Long gone are the days when she dreams of escaping her life, breaking her cycle of abuse. She knows this is what her life will be. When you’re worthless you deserve nothing. It’s a lesson she’s been taught her whole life.

Jordan Matthews isn't about to let his heart get in the way of a good time. He’s seen how broken loving someone can leave you. He’s played life fast and loose. He’s paid the price for it, his family has paid the price for it. Going it alone is the only way he wants it to be.

But when events in Mia’s life force her to open her eyes to her reality, Jordan is the last thing she expected to find along her journey. A late night after hours of driving after fleeing Boston lands Mia at the local diner, looking for a place to stay, she comes face to face with a man that is everything she should run from.

When Jordan sets his sights on Mia, he knows he should keep his distance but he can’t seem to get this girl out of his head. She is everything he tries to avoid. But there is something about her that makes him want to be a better person, to get her to open up to her. He’s falling hard for the girl that showed up with an expensive car, a bag full of clothes from Walmart and a shiner that makes his blood boil.



Now I feel I have to at least mention a few things. First, this was not an easy read. Although the part that caused me to completely fall apart was minor compared to the whole story, it was not all hearts and flowers. Second, it’s a standalone novel, so no cliffhanger. Now, with that said be prepared to be taken on a roller-coaster of emotions from Samantha Towle.



I was completely torn on where I stood with Mia at the start of this. I was so taken aback by her complacency with her life that I found it hard to really feel for her situation. I wanted to shake the hell out of her up until she hit the road. But that misstep in connecting with her was corrected as she finally opened her eyes to what life had to offer. Which, ultimately was not all men are like Oliver and Forbes.

Enter Jordan. Don’t worry that this is all emotional heartache and sobbing – Jordan’s point of view was so comical. There was the perfect mix of humor laced through such an emotional read that it completely balanced out. For every heart stopping moment you had equal parts in laughs. He was funny, swoon-worthy and damn sexy.

Since I don’t venture into the paranormal side of romance, all I’ve experienced from Samantha Towle was the Mighty Storm Series, which although it had its share of drama didn’t have the same type of tough topics tackled in Trouble. I was so surprised by the amount of emotions that were torn from me in this story, especially since I was so detached by the events of Mia’s life at the start of the story.

I don’t know if it was her intention, but it as Mia went through her life in Boston, numb to what was going on – I was too. It wasn't until she started to experience living that her emotions broke through to me. A fantastic emotional read that had me glued to my Kindle from the first page to the last.

[*TANYA* · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars! Quick, endearing book. All in all it was pretty good. I choked up towards the end.

[Dilek VT · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 out of 3,5

This is a book about abuse, healing, loving & trusting again. It includes scenes of physical abuse and attempted rape as well as bulimia scenes as the psychological effect of the abuse.

The Prologue starts in a very effective way and it increases the expectations of the reader but then, it cannot live up to the expectations it builds.



The heroine Mia has been beaten and abused by her father all her life long. Finally, he is dead. But, being the weak character she is, she chooses another abuser as a boyfriend (of course, without knowing first). When she realizes he is not what he seems like, she finds herself on the receiving end of the abuse again.

I wanted to pity her, feel sorry for her and wish for her survival but -although I am over-sensitive about the issue of abuse - I couldn't feel it much, or let me say that the book didn't make me feel it.

First of all, Mia had zero fight in herself. She just endured the abuse, never complained or took action. That made it difficult for me to relate to her, unfortunately. Only if she had tried a bit, (even if she cannot succeed) I would have connected to her better or more... Come on, zero fight, WTF?

He beats me because he can. Because I allow it. Because I’m weak.

But again, I tried to understand it - understand her. She knows no other way as she has been weakened since birth by her own father :(((



Mia only left the abusing boyfriend and escaped when he wanted her to watch him f*ck other women and sometimes participate. When she said no, came the attempted rape and finally she escaped. I still don't know why she endured that boyfriend for so long.

Then, she meets Jordan, our hero. He is such a gem! there is insta-lust on both sides.

Lean. Tall. Tattooed – one of them covering the full of his arm. Dark brown hair, long, but not ponytail long; surfer boy long and hanging in his eyes. Taking me in, he sweeps his hair back revealing eyes the color of maple syrup. I have the sudden urge to eat pancakes.

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Her hair is blonde and short. Pixie cut. She kind of looks like Tinker Bell.

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She’s like the world’s best visual hand job. Seriously, I think if she just lays a finger on me I’ll jizz my pants, and that hasn’t happened since seventh grade when I was with Katie Harris in the sports closet.

Jordan has always escaped from love, fearing the loss of another loved one in his life after losing his mother but he cannot escape from the effect Mia has on him. These two slowly get closer. She doesn’t heal completely as she never goes to therapy but she falls in love and trusts again.

I won’t ever judge you. I will never hurt you. And I won’t let you down. I might have done some shit things in my past, I might have treated people badly … people who didn’t deserve it, but I won’t do that to you – ever. I promise.”

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I appreciate a real man that is good for a woman but I wish all writers who write about abuse would concentrate on the importance of therapy. I know the love of a good man will help but she can be healthier with therapy.

I get a little bit pissed when victims of abuse can trust a man too easily because of his good looks and kind gestures. The evil always hides himself behind the kind facade!

In this case, Jordan can't be further away from being an evil man, but in real life, they can, life is no fairy tale and books dealing with abuse should have a mission of giving the message of "Don't hide, speak out and ask for help. Be cautious. Report to the police, have therapy and learn to be strong". They shouldn't only present a panty-melting hottie healing the wounds of the abused.

At the end of the book, she has to have therapy finally when she is faced with the fact that she cannot get over her bulimia. Well, better late than never!

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The writing

When Mia and Jordan have finally become lovers, things go well for a while and then, a very cliché and ridiculous, a “Come on, what are the chances!!??" kind of plot twist comes and breaks them apart for a few months until they are united again.

I really have read so many better books about abuse and healing. This one didn’t touch my heart as much as I wanted it to. I put majority of the blame on the writing. It was kind of simple. It could have been better and more effective.

I read UNSUITABLE by this writer and fell in love with the book. This one, on the other hand, is not written as well as it is. In my opinion, this one needs editing, polishing and developing on many aspects.



Finally, no matter what, any book on abuse is worth reading and thinking about it. I want to pay my respects to Ms Towle for attracting the attention of readers to the subject of abuse.

Fun side of the book

Apart from the issue of abuse & healing, the fun scenes when Mia and Jordan flirt are very good. During those times, the book is really enjoyable with the contribution of the cute but big dog, Dozer (short for Bulldozer).

The dog got it bad for Mia and she was so good to him. The way Jordan felt when he saw Mia hugging his dog and his being jealous of his own dog was great fun. I loved those scenes a lot.



"Handsome boy that you are … aren’t you … yes, you are.”
She smooshes his face in her hands, and I actually find myself jealous of my dog.
I’m jealous of my dog.
I really need to get laid.
...

Then it hits me. I was just in a pissing contest with my dog.
There are no words.
No. Fucking. Words."

All in all, the book deserves a 3 or 3,5 but I always have a bonus point from the bottom of my heart for the books that deal with abuse, so 4 it is!

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[Patty ~ Wrapped Up In Reading Book Blog · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 Stars



I really enjoyed this story.
It does start off a bit dark and there is a slow build to the romance but I really liked the two main characters and their chemistry is what kept me invested in the story.

Mia Monroe is a young woman who suffered at the hands of her abusive father for most of her young life.
Her mother had passed away when she was a very young child.
After her father passes away, she has even more bad luck when she becomes involved with Forbes, who turns out to be just as abusive as her father.

One day she comes across some paperwork that proves that her mother didn't pass away and Mia finds herself on a road trip to Colorado in search of her mom.

She ends up staying at a hotel which is owned by a bad boy, Jordan Matthews.
He's incredibly gorgeous and has never been a relationship type guy.
He beds women and then shows them the door soon after.
That all changes when he meets Mia.

Mia is a bit gun shy.
She finds herself extremely attracted to Jordan but fearful at the same time because of the abuse she suffered at the hands of her ex, Forbes.

There is also a lovely secondary character, Dozer, Jordan's Bull Mastif dog.
He's quite the character!!

Seriously, this is getting out of hand. I'm getting cock blocked by my dog. Dozer and I are going to be having a serious man to man chat. - Jordan


I really was swooning over Jordan.
He starts off as a man whore, but once this guy falls in love, he's in it all the way and for the long haul.
Mia also can't help the fact that she's falling in love as well.

She's fucking amazing.
Everything I didn't know I was looking for.
I know I'm fucked. She has me now. If there were ever a chance of me going back after this one taste of her, it's gone. I'm gone for her. - Jordan

I've never met anyone like Jordan. He's a miracle to me. My miracle.
He's like breathing fresh air for the very first time.
I realize that I didn't start breathing until him.
I didn't start living until him.
"I breathe you Jordan," I whisper against his skin.
He tilts his head back, eyes staring into mine. "I breathe you too babe."




That first time they finally make love, he is so sweet and so tender with Mia, my heart melted.
Then he sees her scars and he reassures her that she is still nothing less than beautiful to him.
And how he wants to go and beat the crap out of Forbes, just made me love Jordan more!!!

There was a huge twist I didn't see coming and it threatens to rip Jordan and Mia apart.
The story gets a bit heartbreaking.



"I know it's probably too soon, and I know you have a lot to deal with right now and that I'm the cause of some of it, but I just want you to know the extent of my feelings for you before you throw us away. I love you, Mia. Every part of you. The best and worst. The broken, the perfect. The bad, the good. You're it for me, babe. I see only you." - Jordan


This was a truly enjoyable story with just the right amount of sexy and an HEA!

[Elle G. Reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

Published: November 2013
Genre: New Adult. Standalone.

:: 6 Pretty Little Stars ::

This book is GORGEOUS. It’s heartbreaking, raw, emotional, and exceptional. This book EASILY fits into my TOP 5 BOOKS OF ALL TIME category. Yup. This is how much I loved it! Readers should be aware that this book deals with some tough and complex issues; mainly domestic violence and other forms of abuse. The author though, tells the story in a sensitive way, and doesn’t let the issues of abuse turn into something overdramatic and unreal. The love story that forms between the two main characters; Jordan and Mia, is undeniably beautiful. I swooned, I shed a few tears, and I fell in love with them. To know that a man can love you even though you have suffered in unspeakable ways is amazing. Jordan does just this, even though in the beginning we are introduced to him as being a “bad boy”. I guess it just takes the right person to walk into your life to bring clarity. This is shown throughout the novel, and I found it all breathtaking.

THE STORYLINE
Mia is running. She is running from an abusive relationship and a life that no one should ever have to experience. Setting out to find her birthmother seems like a good idea as it takes her mind off of one horrible circumstance though so she heads to Colorado. To Mia, it feels good to finally be free. She has never felt this way before and she now has a new life ahead of her. But Mia can’t let her guard down. Because any feelings of hope and freedom could easily be taken away from her.

Jordan is running his father’s small hotel in Colorado. He is a “ladies man”. He hooks up, but never cuddles. He doesn’t do relationships, and he certainly has no intention of starting one in the near future. But when he sets his eyes on a beautiful and shy woman who needs a room, he can’t help being drawn to her. But he sees something in her that she is trying to hide. And he can’t help but get close to her…. But some unforeseen circumstances will stand in his way. And it is up to them both to see if these circumstances will draw them closer or tear them apart.

A Phenomenal Book
The love story of Jordan and Mia will take your breath away. It is gorgeous, mind blowing, and utterly amazing. I simply didn’t want to put this book down and I wish there was more in the future for these two. But because there isn’t, I will certainly come back to it in the future to do a re-read.

Overall, this book goes above and beyond the normal five-star rating for me. I’m really not sure which particular part made it this way for me, but the book deserves to be read and devoured by many. Unfortunately, it took me a while to pick up this book. But you can bet, from now on when I see a book being released by this author I will QUICKLY pick it up. Gah, I loved this so much. Obviously, I HIGHLY recommend it.

[Patrycja · Rating 1 out of 5]

DNF at 58%

I honest to God feel like I was brainwashed. This book was so horrible, I couldn’t even make myslef finish reading it. Everything was plain and dull and extremely shallow. The characters were so frustrating as well as immature. I really can’t believe some people could find Jordan appealing. For me, he was the worst hero ever created. His so called ‘bad boy’ vibe was pathetic. Don’t get me started on Mia. She was even worse than Jordan. She was fucking stupid and no, just, no… I really found her terrible character. Reading Trouble was a similar experience to getting my brain eaten by a horde of zombies, spitted out and again licked of the floor. Frankly, I don’t remember a book that made me feel this way, this year. Such a disappointment.

[Lucinda - I JUST LOVE TO READ]

15.05.2013 - Ahhh this book has been moved back to release date to be advised. Really looked forward to this book coming out in June, but I will wait....





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18.03.2013 - Oh go have a look on Totally Booked Blog website!!! There is a synopsis AND a teaser:

http://totallybookedblog.com/

This books sounds like it's going to VERY good

[Sharon ∞❥ is an emotional book junkie ❥∞ · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 ⭐'s

I know that I knew about this book but I was surprised when I saw that it was a kindle freebie and I hadn't read it. I'm not sure how it passed me by but I'm glad it caught my attention...again.

Mia's had quite the life filled with everything you would never want from her mother abandoning her to her father abusing her - to her finally finding freedom only to shackle herself again. It was truly heartbreaking.

Then once she finds herself on a different road, how can she trust her feelings. Jordan is someone she never expected and everything she needs. Unfortunately, her life still isn't easy and her "control" is hanging precariously.

And all it took was that one little push. My heart hurt for the prior playboy who was so totally lost in love that he simply couldn't function. I love how he gave in to it so fully.

However, Mia needed to handle things and handle them she did. I loved seeing how she grew as a person as well as opening herself up.

And you gotta love Dozer...he was such a cutie. That ending wasn't half bad either.

[Plamena · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 Stars!!!

“It’s easy to be worthless to someone, but to matter to someone...well, I think that would be harder.”

What a beautiful and emotional story! I really enjoyed reading it! It has been some time since a read a standalone. It’s like every book now is part of a series.

Trouble grabs you from the first page and holds you until the end. It has you wanting more even though it has an amazingly perfect and sweet ending. Sometimes I don’t think if the book I read is good or bad. It just works for me so easily and this one kept me reading until 4 AM.I didn’t think of stopping until I read the last page.

This is the story of Mia and Jordan. A story full of pain, love, broken spirits, redemption, forgiveness and passion!



The book starts with Mia’s story. If I have to be honest I found the first few chapters quite hard to read. They are about Mia’s life before she decided to run away. The way her boyfriend treats her (not to mention her father) is just...too much. It is hard to comprehend how a person can live with so much pain in his life. She is damaged, troubled and lost. But Mia finds her strength and runs away.

Jordan doesn’t care about women. He uses them. End of story. Yes, he is trying to change his life but change doesn’t come so easily to him. That is until a tourist comes to his father’s hotel...a beautiful and broken girl who will change his life!!

The best part of the book- the dual pov!! Being in Jordan’s head is absolutely amazing :D There were so many LOL moments that I lost count. Jordan is definitely a breath of fresh air. He is NOT perfect but he knows it and is honest about it. I really liked that!

“Seriously, this is getting out of hand. I’m getting cock blocked by my dog. Dozer and I are going to have a serious man to man chat.”

“What. The. Fuck? Not all men are assholes? Jesus Christ, Matthews. Yes, we are. There are just varying degrees of male assholes.”

I love how Mia and Jordan’s relationship was slowly built. Jordan is patient with her. He wants to earn her trust. He wants to help Mia find herself and for the first time in his life he wants to be with someone...in a real relationship. He likes her just the way she is and he isn’t trying to change her. The only thing he does is to be there for her! *swoon*



“He’s a miracle to me. My miracle. He’s like breathing fresh air for the very first time.”

I love this story. My only complaint is that the ending felt a little rushed.

[Greta · Rating 2 out of 5]

Mia, sin da piccola ha ricevuto più sberle che baci, più ossa rotte che abbracci. Non l'avrei mai fatta avvicinare in quel modo a Jordan. Neanche 24 ore prima era scappata dal fidanzato che stava per violentarla e la prima cosa che pensa quando lo vede qual'è? Che vuole andarci a letto.
Sono cose che non apprezzo e non concepisco in un tema delicato come la violenza sulle donne. C'è da dire che durante la storia lei ha i suoi blackout, è una persona comunque problematica, ma l'avvicinamento tra i due l'avrei raccontato diversamente, più delicatamente.

[Akanksha❤ Søren♰]

“Some hand.”
Glancing down at his right hand, Jordan flexes his fingers out. “Oh, you have no idea.”
blushes
My head is in the gutter 24x7

Eppp! Its going to be insane! Cannot wait for this one :D

[T.M. Frazier · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved Jordan and Mia!

[Leo (Queen of the Rants and Spoilers)]

Dnfed @30%

Zero needed to bleach his dick. Disgusting male character! He has had sex with anything with a pulse. Weak heroine.

He’s the kind of I don’t want to call him a man, maybe garbage, POS? That categorized women for their bedroom talent. He’s like she’s good in the sack or she has a mouth like a Hoover vacuum or she has faked tits but it didn’t matter when I had them in my mouth. He even has sex with married women without caring that he does.

[Elaine · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 Heartfelt Stars

Mia's life so far has been anything but good.
Her father has just died and while she is finally free of him, she is drawn straight into a relationship with a man who wants to control and abuse her all over again
Finally escaping the life she has only ever known, she flees to Colorado in hope to find a certain person that she thought had died.


There she meets Jordan...
He is everything she should stay away from..
He doesn't do relationships or girlfriends...just sex!!


But as soon as he see's this broken girl everything changes for him..





My thoughts
I liked this..it dealt with some pretty serious issues and some I hadn't read about before.
It was quite emotional in parts and I did feel the odd tear towards the end.
I liked Mia.. at first I kept thinking why?? but later as she turns her life around for the better I liked her even more..and I did understand the why's!!!
Jordan..... well he was great, his character was suffering from a bit of insta-love with Mia but hey..nothing wrong with that really.. better than dragging it out.
He did have his own issues too.
The only reason I didn't rate it higher is not that there was really anything wrong with the story just not enough to get me over excited.
It was a heartfelt story with a beautiful ending...

I know many of you will love it....

This is a stand alone no cliffhangers..

[Jacqueline's Reads · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 Finding Trouble Stars



All Mia has known is being abused and abandon. Her mother left her when she was a baby and her father has beaten her until the day he finally died. Months later, she finds love with Forbes, a man just like her father. This is all she has known, but after one scary incident, Mia goes on the run to find her mother. She finds herself in a small town and hotel in the middle of nowhere and she meets the hotel manager, Jordan. Jordan is more than happy to help Mia find her mother.

MIA


JORDAN


I LOVE a damsel in distress storyline! The beginning kind of tells you all the pain and crap Mia goes through and it’s sad, but really necessary to the story. When Mia runs away to a small town to find her mother, she’s a little battered, broken and really messed up in the head. Not only she has a lot of baggage, she copes in a self-destructive way.

Jordan is the town’s hottie. He doesn’t give a crap about anyone except for his dad and dog. Jordan uses women and he’s perfectly fine with it. When Mia walks into his hotel, he sees a sexy girl, who is kind of odd because of her scared behaviour.

Jordan and Mia both have past issues, but at the moment, Jordan wants to simply help Mia and then move on. He isn’t built for relationships, but there’s something about Mia that draws him to her. Mia is searching for something. Right now, she’s focused on finding her mom and she will worry about all the other stuff later. Jordan is the first man who has shown her kindness and even though she enjoys it, it’s still difficult for her to accept it.

I’ve read a lot of reviews and I noticed there are a few DNF. I do agree that Trouble is a bit long. 20% of Trouble could have been edited out. There’s a long intro to Mia’s past and the climatic ending took a while to arise. I wasn’t frustrated with Mia at the end. I thought the climatic ending was very predictable and a bit annoying. I kind of skimmed that part.

Overall, I enjoyed Trouble because as I’ve said, I LOVE the damsel in distress story line.

AMAZON

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[❥ KAT ❥ Kitty Kats Crazy About Books · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book doesn't hold back, some of the scenes in it are explicitly explained so your on a roller coaster of emotions which I guess is what Mia went through so it's a sneak peak into her abusive world..

We first come across Mia at the hospital being informed that he father "Oliver" as she calls him has passed away from a heart attack..

The instant she realized she was free she went a little wild, wild for Mia that is, drinking at bars, this is where she met Forbes. things moved quickly, dating morphed into Forbes becoming her boyfriend..

Her first boyfriend, Her first everything..

It seemed she'd jumped out of the fire into the frying pan when it came to Forbes, she escaped one life of hell only to land herself into another one just like it..And you can't help but feel sorry for Mia, you have to keep in mind she's led a very sheltered (abusive) life..

Mia explains why she stays with Forbes in her own words..Why do I stay? Because it's all I have ever known!!

"He beats me because he can, because I allow it, because I'm weak."

So imagine for a bit that your Mia, put yourself in her shoes, Forbes is all she has, she's got no friends, no family, no one to turn to..I couldn't imagine what that would've been like..

So she does the only thing she can think of and that's run away before he kills her, she drives for miles with a black eye and a cut on her forehead, numerous bruises marring her whole body..

She books herself in at an out of the way hotel, this is where Jordan comes into the story he's looking after the hotel..

Watch out he's going to turn into every girls new book boyfriend!!

He's lean, tall, tattooed, one covering his whole arm, dark long brown hair, surfer boy long which hangs in his eyes, with a strong jawline, everything about him screams male, he looks like sin, hot, dirty, incredible sex..

"Fuck me, Fucking, Fuck, Fuck, Fuck, the hottest chick I have ever seen in my life is standing before me wanting to book a room, she's stunning and I'm completely fucken screwed!"

"Mia isn't my usual type she's so much more, when I'm around her I feel alive, I'm going to make her see what I see when I look at her..

Incredible..Strong..Beautiful..So fucking beautiful..

I loved how things slowly brewed between Mia and Jordan, they both felt the attraction from that first meeting, but Jordan knew she was damaged/broken and to tread softly with her..Even though this was dark in places it was so beautifully written..

[Sakshi · Rating 3 out of 5]

I just tumbled into reading this one.

Can't say I liked it. But I didn't dislike it either. The story and plot twist were great, what I felt bereft was the writing.

So, will have to settle for a neutral 2.5 Stars rating.

[Sara · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.0 **it was just ok but she's got issues** stars


Mia...where do I begin. When i think of you, I think you are not all there

She's got soooooooo many issues that are thrown at you in the first 10% of the book. Her dad dies, who was an abusive sick bastard. Then she dates Forbes, who also beats her. And if I had to read one more time how she binges and purges her food

For most of the book, when I though of Mia it was mainly

So off she goes from Boston to Colorado where she meets Jordan. For me, Jordan was the saving grace of this book. His internal dialogue was cute and funny. Especially when it came to his dog Dozer. He's the bad boy/no commitment/fuck em and leave em guy, until Mia. I liked how he was with her. I didnt so much care for how she was with him. She was lackluster to me. And of course douche beater boyfriend makes a predictable appearance. Of course.
Then there's the momma drama issue. I actually saw that happening. And when it came out, I felt

So she has all these issues to get over. He's so in love he handed his balls over. And by the end

[Alex · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nonostante tutto... Ho gli occhi a cuore ❤️_____❤️
Ho iniziato questa lettura ben consapevole del fatto che poteva essere un gigantesco flop,invece contro ogni pronostico si è rivelata "assolutamente adorabile".
Samanta é senza dubbio un abile narratrice, capace di raccontare ogni dettaglio, ogni sensazione ed ogni paranoia dei suoi protagonisti con estrema delicatezza ed essere allo stesso tempo molto incisiva.
La vita di Mia fino ad ora è stata un orribile incubo, fatto di violenze fisiche ed emotive... Lei non conosce la gentilezza, l'amicizia, l'affetto e la fiducia.
Lei disconosce l'amore.
Vive in un limbo perenne, costantemente soggiogata dalla brutale presenza, prima, di un padre abbietto, poi, di un fidanzato sociopatico.
Finalmente arriva "il fatto scatenante", quel punto di non ritorno che deve toccare per iniziare la sua lenta e problematica risalita.
Jordan é.... Jordanamente adorabile, divertente, sensuale e incasinato.
Ma spesso solo chi è guasto come te, può aiutarti a risalire la china...
Due pezzetti di un puzzle che il gioco del destino ha unito, nel dolore ma anche nell'amore.
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[Katie(babs) · Rating 1 out of 5]

DNFed by chapter 3. I usually don't rate books I DNF but the start of this book made me rage and is so over the top. Heroine was abused by dead daddy and is bulimic. She has a rich, handsome lawyer boyfriend who does over the top abuse to her from the moment we meet him. He beats her so much and yet she isn't admitted into the hospital and has visible bruises that never heal. Then she catches him with another woman and he says she'll take his cheating and expects her to do threesomes AND welcome his beatings and abuse because she's a victim and he feels he has a right to treat her like crap because he just can.

So eye rolling and a very sick way to grab the reader's attention to keep them reading. So sick of the horrendous abuse the heroine receives to show how damaged and broken the heroine is.

BIG PASS.