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kle105's review against another edition
5.0
Ok I officially love this series. This was very much a woman on fire book. Della has been recovering in Colorado after escaping from an abusive husband, and father in law. She is learning to speak her mind, and explore all the things she missed. Including Tinder.
While she is getting her feet wet her brother Arlo has enlisted Tucker his best friend to watch over her. Tucker becomes her wingman to teach her what to watch out for, and to help her pick her dates. She is strickly off limit as her brother's best friend but when she offers up a no strings "sex education" he struggles to resist. Problems is he has been interested in her for awhile but can he really do it and not fall for her.
So many sweet moments, lots of sexual chemistry, and a sex crazed grandma who speaks candidly for some laugh out loud moments.
I received a free copy from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
While she is getting her feet wet her brother Arlo has enlisted Tucker his best friend to watch over her. Tucker becomes her wingman to teach her what to watch out for, and to help her pick her dates. She is strickly off limit as her brother's best friend but when she offers up a no strings "sex education" he struggles to resist. Problems is he has been interested in her for awhile but can he really do it and not fall for her.
So many sweet moments, lots of sexual chemistry, and a sex crazed grandma who speaks candidly for some laugh out loud moments.
I received a free copy from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
auburnedge's review against another edition
3.0
The beginning of this book was super hard to read. Rescued from an abusive marriage she is ready to try again. But she did need therapy and I don't know if it's enough to need a trigger warning in the beginning? The love story is sweet and it does have a happily ever after. Although different from her other books this one is more difficult, dark, and at some points you want to cry for the main character. Not one if you are looking for a fluff romance that makes you smile and laugh the whole book
emcooke's review
emotional
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
robinlovesreading's review against another edition
4.0
Delia Munroe had a very difficult past. She has spent the past three years being practically invisible. Her strongest relationships are her brother, the elderly at the home she works at, and her therapist. What is missing is a man in her life. So, she downloads Tinder and prepares to have a little fun. No matter who she meets it will be just for fun. It is too bad that her brother's best friend Tucker Daniels doesn't see her as a desirable woman. If he did, she could simply delete Tinder and go after him.
Tucker is nine years older than Delia, and to him that is a huge gap. Add that to the fact that her overprotective brother is his best friend, and Delis is off-limits. Oh, but he is so drawn to her. She is beautiful, kind and sexy. But, Tucker will keep his hands off. He vows to protect her at all times, even being her wingman when she tries a Tinder date from time to time.
Tucker knows that Delia likes him. After all, as the owner of a bar, he is rather adept at reading people. This presents a huge problem when it comes to Delia. He doesn't want her hurt, especially if she is going to be meeting men she meets on Tinder. Can he look out for her without his libido taking over?
I felt for Delia the whole way through. And I loved the fact that this book shared some of her thoughts and feelings when speaking with her therapist. I love that therapy is losing the stigma that exists in this world. On the other hand, her innocence was a bit much. And to me, nine years is not all that much of an age difference when both people are adults. There was a bit of humor in this book and that balanced the dark moments that came with Delia's past. All I wanted from the very beginning of this book was for Delia to find the happiness that she deserved. It was a nice journey watching things unfold between her and Tucker.
Many thanks to Entangled Amara and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.
Tucker is nine years older than Delia, and to him that is a huge gap. Add that to the fact that her overprotective brother is his best friend, and Delis is off-limits. Oh, but he is so drawn to her. She is beautiful, kind and sexy. But, Tucker will keep his hands off. He vows to protect her at all times, even being her wingman when she tries a Tinder date from time to time.
Tucker knows that Delia likes him. After all, as the owner of a bar, he is rather adept at reading people. This presents a huge problem when it comes to Delia. He doesn't want her hurt, especially if she is going to be meeting men she meets on Tinder. Can he look out for her without his libido taking over?
I felt for Delia the whole way through. And I loved the fact that this book shared some of her thoughts and feelings when speaking with her therapist. I love that therapy is losing the stigma that exists in this world. On the other hand, her innocence was a bit much. And to me, nine years is not all that much of an age difference when both people are adults. There was a bit of humor in this book and that balanced the dark moments that came with Delia's past. All I wanted from the very beginning of this book was for Delia to find the happiness that she deserved. It was a nice journey watching things unfold between her and Tucker.
Many thanks to Entangled Amara and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.
bananatricky's review against another edition
4.0
So difficult to decide how to categorise this novel.
Della was rescued from an abusive marriage by her half-brother, Credence Colorado's policeman Arlo. She has spent the last three years living in his shadow and having therapy and finally she feels she might be ready to start dating.
Arlo's best friend Tucker owns the local bar, LumberJack's, which is frequently just shortened to Jack's. Over the past few years Della has spent many an evening propping up the bar, initially drinking too many Pina Coladas, one of the few places she felt safe. Lately Della has had some inappropriate feelings about Tuck, a guy eleven years older than her, but that is what has spurred her to explore the idea of dating.
Tucker can't believe Della is brave enough to try dating, but he's horrified that she's using Tinder and seems unable to spot the douchebags. What starts as being her wingman weeding out the jerks turns into teaching her to drive and then acting as a pseudo-chaperone on her Tinder dates. Then after one steamy, drunken kiss Della asks Tucker if he would be her sex and dating guru - just in case anything triggers any bad memories, she trusts Tucker and knows he will take things slowly.
This could have been a best-friend's-little-sister slash dating-guru romance if it wasn't for the edge given by Della's previous history. It is certainly verrrrry different to the two previous books which have been far more Goldie Hawn-esque romantic comedy. Which isn't to say that this doesn't have its funny moments. What with octogenarian sex lives and a visit to a sex shop there are definitely some signature Amy Andrews laugh-out-loud moments, but they act as light-relief to the slow-burn of Della's sex-life.
I really liked this, a broken but plucky heroine and a gruff but tender-hearted hero having secret liaisons and sex lessons and falling in love. My only criticism? I want Arlo and the erotic novelist's romance and I want it now!
I received a free copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in return for an honest review.
Bumped for release.
Della was rescued from an abusive marriage by her half-brother, Credence Colorado's policeman Arlo. She has spent the last three years living in his shadow and having therapy and finally she feels she might be ready to start dating.
Arlo's best friend Tucker owns the local bar, LumberJack's, which is frequently just shortened to Jack's. Over the past few years Della has spent many an evening propping up the bar, initially drinking too many Pina Coladas, one of the few places she felt safe. Lately Della has had some inappropriate feelings about Tuck, a guy eleven years older than her, but that is what has spurred her to explore the idea of dating.
Tucker can't believe Della is brave enough to try dating, but he's horrified that she's using Tinder and seems unable to spot the douchebags. What starts as being her wingman weeding out the jerks turns into teaching her to drive and then acting as a pseudo-chaperone on her Tinder dates. Then after one steamy, drunken kiss Della asks Tucker if he would be her sex and dating guru - just in case anything triggers any bad memories, she trusts Tucker and knows he will take things slowly.
This could have been a best-friend's-little-sister slash dating-guru romance if it wasn't for the edge given by Della's previous history. It is certainly verrrrry different to the two previous books which have been far more Goldie Hawn-esque romantic comedy. Which isn't to say that this doesn't have its funny moments. What with octogenarian sex lives and a visit to a sex shop there are definitely some signature Amy Andrews laugh-out-loud moments, but they act as light-relief to the slow-burn of Della's sex-life.
I really liked this, a broken but plucky heroine and a gruff but tender-hearted hero having secret liaisons and sex lessons and falling in love. My only criticism? I want Arlo and the erotic novelist's romance and I want it now!
I received a free copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in return for an honest review.
Bumped for release.
maureensbooks89's review against another edition
4.0
Last September I read my first Amy Andrews novel ‘The Trouble With Christmas’. I loved that book, so when I was approached to read ‘Asking For Trouble’, the third book in the Credence series I obviously couldn’t say no. Although this book is the third one in a series, it can easily be read as a standalone.
In ‘Asking For Trouble’ we meet Della Munroe. Della has been living in Credence ever since her brother save her from her abusive husband. Now, three years later, Della is starting to feel better and more confident. It’s time for her to start living again. And to start dating again. But after her past, this isn’t really easy for Della. So who better to help her out than Tucker Daniels, the town barkeeper, her brothers best friend and the guy she secretly has a crush on.
‘Asking For Trouble’ was a really fun, romantic, sexy and feel good book that kept me hooked from the very beginning. I’ve always loved reading about small towns, and Credence is definitely a town I love. Combine that with two fun and very likeable characters and there’s nothing about this book I didn’t like. Sure, it was a little predictable.. but not in a bad way and not in a way that bothered me at all.
The romance between Della and Tucker was very enjoyable. You could easily feel their chemistry. And I loved the whole barkeeper, brothers best friend part. It definitely made for a swoon worthy book.
This book also made laugh out loud several times. The interactions between Della and her friends where just so funny. I definitely made my husband look up with a questioning look several times. And then there was Tucker, who desperately tried to not be embarrassed by Della’s questions.. I loved them.
‘Asking For Trouble’ was a very fun read with a swoon worthy romance.
In ‘Asking For Trouble’ we meet Della Munroe. Della has been living in Credence ever since her brother save her from her abusive husband. Now, three years later, Della is starting to feel better and more confident. It’s time for her to start living again. And to start dating again. But after her past, this isn’t really easy for Della. So who better to help her out than Tucker Daniels, the town barkeeper, her brothers best friend and the guy she secretly has a crush on.
‘Asking For Trouble’ was a really fun, romantic, sexy and feel good book that kept me hooked from the very beginning. I’ve always loved reading about small towns, and Credence is definitely a town I love. Combine that with two fun and very likeable characters and there’s nothing about this book I didn’t like. Sure, it was a little predictable.. but not in a bad way and not in a way that bothered me at all.
The romance between Della and Tucker was very enjoyable. You could easily feel their chemistry. And I loved the whole barkeeper, brothers best friend part. It definitely made for a swoon worthy book.
This book also made laugh out loud several times. The interactions between Della and her friends where just so funny. I definitely made my husband look up with a questioning look several times. And then there was Tucker, who desperately tried to not be embarrassed by Della’s questions.. I loved them.
‘Asking For Trouble’ was a very fun read with a swoon worthy romance.
ley2003grad's review against another edition
4.0
I received this for an honest review! I gave it 4 out of 5 because it was too slow for me at the start. I also felt like something was missing in the end. I know it ended on a high but it still felt like there was just something that could have sent it a tad of the happiness edge. Overall it was a great read about someone with a tragic past getting a happy ever after....and that of course seems to happen. I’m pleased to say the characters are delightful, especially the old folks and Drew. Winona is gonna give some bloke a run for his money soon I hope.
If your looking for romance, laughter and maybe a few tears look no further than this book.
If your looking for romance, laughter and maybe a few tears look no further than this book.
ley2003grad's review against another edition
4.0
I received this for an honest review! I gave it 4 out of 5 because it was too slow for me at the start. I also felt like something was missing in the end. I know it ended on a high but it still felt like there was just something that could have sent it a tad of the happiness edge. Overall it was a great read about someone with a tragic past getting a happy ever after....and that of course seems to happen. I’m pleased to say the characters are delightful, especially the old folks and Drew. Winona is gonna give some bloke a run for his money soon I hope.
If your looking for romance, laughter and maybe a few tears look no further than this book.
If your looking for romance, laughter and maybe a few tears look no further than this book.
lauriereadsrom1's review
5.0
I very much enjoyed "Asking for Trouble" by Amy Andrews, an emotional and heartfelt story featuring endearing, sympathetic characters. The female lead character, Della, endured a terrible ordeal with her ex-husband but came through on the other side a stronger, braver, more independent woman, and I admired her tremendously. I loved watching her reclaim her life and desires and realize that she was free to create whatever future she wanted for herself.
The male lead, bartender Tucker, was also pretty great. While it was sometimes difficult for him to balance his growing romantic relationship with Della and his longtime friendship with her older brother, Arlo, he worked hard to be a good friend to both of them, and he always came across as very caring and supportive. The slow burn of Della and Tucker's relationship growth was well crafted, and I really appreciated that Tucker was so conscientious about respecting Della's boundaries and making sure that he didn't push her for too much, too fast.
"Asking for Trouble" is the third book in the Credence, Colorado series, and it mostly works as a standalone. I have read the previous two books, but I have to admit to feeling like I missed something due to the way Della and Arlo's past was presented in this book, almost as if what happened with their father and when Arlo met Della was supposed to be common knowledge. It didn't make sense to me for so many people to be intimately familiar with the details of what had to be a very painful part of Della's past.
I understand that Credence is a small town that thrives on gossip, but I find it difficult to believe that Arlo or Della would share the story with someone who would then gossip about it. Besides, as a police officer, Arlo must be able to keep information confidential or he wouldn't be able to do his job! There's no reason for Della to be ashamed of her past, and she should certainly be able to talk about it whenever and with whomever she feels comfortable, but IMO it should be her choice to do so. She shouldn't have to relive the experience just because some busybody in Credence decides to start asking nosy questions!
At any rate, in the grand scheme of things that was a relatively minor annoyance for me, and hopefully more of the story about Arlo and Della's father will be revealed in a future book (possibly starring Arlo and Della's friend Winona, whose sometimes tense relationship seems like it would be interesting to explore). I hope Tucker and Arlo's friend Drew will be getting a book of his own, too. He was just as much fun here as he was in the earlier books of the series. I always enjoy his efforts to come up with less off-putting names for the funeral business.
Overall, I would recommend "Asking for Trouble" for fans of contemporary romance and look forward to the next book in this series.
*ARC provided by the publisher via NetGalley. All opinions expressed are my own.
The male lead, bartender Tucker, was also pretty great. While it was sometimes difficult for him to balance his growing romantic relationship with Della and his longtime friendship with her older brother, Arlo, he worked hard to be a good friend to both of them, and he always came across as very caring and supportive. The slow burn of Della and Tucker's relationship growth was well crafted, and I really appreciated that Tucker was so conscientious about respecting Della's boundaries and making sure that he didn't push her for too much, too fast.
"Asking for Trouble" is the third book in the Credence, Colorado series, and it mostly works as a standalone. I have read the previous two books, but I have to admit to feeling like I missed something due to the way Della and Arlo's past was presented in this book, almost as if what happened with their father and when Arlo met Della was supposed to be common knowledge. It didn't make sense to me for so many people to be intimately familiar with the details of what had to be a very painful part of Della's past.
Spoiler
Her ex-husband took a plea deal so his case never went to trial, which means there was no public record of Della's testimony, plus her identity as a victim of sexual assault should have been protected anyway.I understand that Credence is a small town that thrives on gossip, but I find it difficult to believe that Arlo or Della would share the story with someone who would then gossip about it. Besides, as a police officer, Arlo must be able to keep information confidential or he wouldn't be able to do his job! There's no reason for Della to be ashamed of her past, and she should certainly be able to talk about it whenever and with whomever she feels comfortable, but IMO it should be her choice to do so. She shouldn't have to relive the experience just because some busybody in Credence decides to start asking nosy questions!
At any rate, in the grand scheme of things that was a relatively minor annoyance for me, and hopefully more of the story about Arlo and Della's father will be revealed in a future book (possibly starring Arlo and Della's friend Winona, whose sometimes tense relationship seems like it would be interesting to explore). I hope Tucker and Arlo's friend Drew will be getting a book of his own, too. He was just as much fun here as he was in the earlier books of the series. I always enjoy his efforts to come up with less off-putting names for the funeral business.
Overall, I would recommend "Asking for Trouble" for fans of contemporary romance and look forward to the next book in this series.
*ARC provided by the publisher via NetGalley. All opinions expressed are my own.
onceupon_a_bookdream's review
4.0
[I received a digital copy from Netgalley for an honest review}
Asking for Trouble is the third standalone book in the Credence, Colorado series by Amy Andrews. This romance has just the right combination of sweet and heat that I look for in a western romance.
Della has a lot of dark baggage ad she has spent the past three years repair her mind and soul from the abusive marriage she escaped. Now she's more than ready to move on with her life, she wants to experience the world, and she wants to explore her bodies needs and that of the opposite sex. She joins twitter and her brother's best friend, Tucker, helps her navigate her way on their and becomes her wingman. After a few non so stellar dates she decides who better to explore with than someone she trusts and already knows her history. Tucker resists at first but can't deny her so their friendship turns into friends with benefits that we both agree won't ruin their friendship. But when it's time to end their arrangement will either one of them walk away unscathed.
"she was drowning in sensation. All she could do was hold on and follow."
Della's character is well-developed. She is layered with real struggles and a fierce determination to over come them. She's naive about the real world of intimacy in a way that's not annoying or over the top. I admire the way she embraces her independence and sexuality after what she went through. Tucker was charming, dreamy and delicious. The way he handled everything Della threw at him and supported her independence warms your heart. So does the way he focus' completely on her pleasure before
his own and shows her exactly what she's been missing.
"But man... it was like she had him under some kind of spell. He was weak when it came to Della Munroe."
Overall the story was fun. It did drag a little bit for me at times in the beginning with the progression of Tucker and Della's friendship but it did build the sexual tension between them nicely. Asking for Trouble is a brother's best friend, slight age gap, friends to lovers romance that will have you smiling with its cuteness and then fanning yourself from the steam.
Asking for Trouble is the third standalone book in the Credence, Colorado series by Amy Andrews. This romance has just the right combination of sweet and heat that I look for in a western romance.
Della has a lot of dark baggage ad she has spent the past three years repair her mind and soul from the abusive marriage she escaped. Now she's more than ready to move on with her life, she wants to experience the world, and she wants to explore her bodies needs and that of the opposite sex. She joins twitter and her brother's best friend, Tucker, helps her navigate her way on their and becomes her wingman. After a few non so stellar dates she decides who better to explore with than someone she trusts and already knows her history. Tucker resists at first but can't deny her so their friendship turns into friends with benefits that we both agree won't ruin their friendship. But when it's time to end their arrangement will either one of them walk away unscathed.
"she was drowning in sensation. All she could do was hold on and follow."
Della's character is well-developed. She is layered with real struggles and a fierce determination to over come them. She's naive about the real world of intimacy in a way that's not annoying or over the top. I admire the way she embraces her independence and sexuality after what she went through. Tucker was charming, dreamy and delicious. The way he handled everything Della threw at him and supported her independence warms your heart. So does the way he focus' completely on her pleasure before
his own and shows her exactly what she's been missing.
"But man... it was like she had him under some kind of spell. He was weak when it came to Della Munroe."
Overall the story was fun. It did drag a little bit for me at times in the beginning with the progression of Tucker and Della's friendship but it did build the sexual tension between them nicely. Asking for Trouble is a brother's best friend, slight age gap, friends to lovers romance that will have you smiling with its cuteness and then fanning yourself from the steam.