Tuesday, January 21, 2014

A Talent for Trouble

GIVEAWAY

TURANO, JEN
A TALENT FOR TROUBLE

For years, Miss Felicia Murdock's every thought and action have been in pursuit of becoming a minister's wife. When the minister she'd set her sights on has other ideas, she decides something in her life needs to change--and soon--before she wastes any more time pretending to be someone she's not. If that means spreading her wings and embracing a more lively way of life, who's to say nay?

Grayson Sumner, Lord Sefton, has had more than enough of spreading his wings and only hopes to settle into the life of a respectable New York gentleman. Prompted by some friends to lift the spirits of the disappointed-in-love Miss Murdock, he is surprised to encounter an adventurous young lady with an unfortunate knack for stumbling into troublesome situations.

Just as Grayson decides he's had quite enough of her antics, his past comes back to haunt him and his presence in Felicia's life endangers her. As they work together to extricate themselves from this latest complication, will Grayson and Felicia decide they want to spend the rest of their lives keeping one another out of trouble?

My Review:

Madcap, outrageous and funny! Lots of laugh out loud moments. A Talent for Trouble is a rollicking read that kept me grinning right to the very end. Turano has her own unique formula for delivering romantic comedy and I love it!

There's a great juxtaposition between serious and ludicrous -- especially in heroine Felicia. And I just love how the outrageous bits about her character are what Grayson appreciates the most. The two of them bring every scene they are in crackling to life. They just seem to feed off each other -- Turano has created great dynamics between the two!

A secondary plot filled with danger and a few surprising twists balance out the comedy. A thrilling, light-hearted read that comes alive with love and laughter.

Giveaway Opportunity:

 If you would like an opportunity to win a copy of A Talent for Trouble, please leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoreadATyahooDOTca.  If you post a comment and add your email address, please use AT and DOT instead of @ and . to protect yourself from spammers. If you email me, please be sure to put the title in the subject line so it is easier for me to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Sunday January 26 2014. Offer open to international readers. Good luck.

29 comments:

  1. This sounds like the perfect book! I haven't read anything by Jen Turano. I'll have to check it out. Thanks for the review and giveaway!
    tscmshupe [at] pemtel [dot] net

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  2. This is her third book, I believe Sally. If you like to laugh and swoon at the same time, Jen Turano is your author. :-) Good luck!

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  3. A laugh out loud book is a great way to spend some cold boring winter days! I'd love to read this.
    pbclark(at)netins(dot)net

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    1. And my goodness but don't we have a lot of those cold days??? Good luck rubynreba!

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  4. I just put this on my to-read list.
    rosebudsinjune at gmail dot com
    Thanks,
    Deborah

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    1. It belongs on everyone's TBR list, Deborah! Good luck!

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  5. I absolutely love this book (I borrowed it from my sister) Thank you so much for the giveaway!
    bekaboobear(at) gmail(dot)com

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  6. Jen Turano's books are on my TBR list. I can't wait to start reading and laughing out loud. Thank you for a wonderful review and giveaway!

    texaggs2000 at gmail dot com

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    1. She's such a great author, Britney! You'll love her books. Good luck!

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  7. I read the novella to this series and the author was really funny. Thanks for the giveaway!

    Lis K
    garfsgirl [at] hotmail [dot] com

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    1. Oooohhh, I didn't know there was a novella...I'll have to check that out. Good luck!

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  8. I love the fun, romantic stories Jen Turano writes, please add me!
    worthy2bpraised at gmail dot com

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    1. She definitely has found her niche in the Christian market. Good luck Merry!

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  9. Kav, I am a laughfer and a swooner so I can't wait to read this one. Thank you for sharing.

    mauback55 at gmail dot com

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    1. You'll laugh yourself into a swoon reading this one, Melanie. Good luck!

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  10. This sounds so great, I love books that make up laugh! Thank you for the chance to win it.

    CarolNWong(at)aol(dot)com

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  11. I tried to run when I realized I was going to become a minister's wife! That was 30 years ago, now it's been 10 as a missionaries wife!

    missionwife AT hotmail DOT com

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    1. Obviously you didn't run fast enough, Melody! :-) Good luck!

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  12. I'm almost done with the first of this series and I LOVE it!

    writer_weaver AT yahoo DOT com

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    1. Turano's style is easy to love, isn't it? Good luck Anna!

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  13. Thanks for the interview. Sounds like a perfect combination - comedy and romance. I have not read any of Jen's book but the plot sounds very interesting.
    marypopmom (at) yahoo (dot) com

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    1. Jen is a master of the romantic comedy. You'll enjoy her books. Good luck!

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  14. We have Jen's books in the Church Library but we don't have this one. Thanks for the opportunity to win her book.
    Janet E.
    von1janet(at)gmail(dot)com

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  15. I haven't read any of her books, but this one sounds great.
    susanmsj at msn dot com

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    1. I think you'll love her style, Susan. Good luck on this draw!

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