To be honest, I took a long time to read this book because I did not expect to like it. I was wrong. PJ Sugar, the main character, has her imperfections and though she is a Christian she continues to struggle with being the best person she can be. Just like all of us. The book was funny. The characters were well-developed and I am eager to read the other books in this series. ( )

NCLA Review -After ten years of traveling around the country to escape a troubled past, PJ Sugar is summoned home to help her sister and quickly finds herself entangled in a murder investigation involving her best friend’s husband. Her former boyfriend, part of the reason she left town, is a member of the investigation team. PJ’s attempts to prove her friend’s innocence and get her own life straightened out seem to bring nothing but trouble. A mysterious stranger appears and helps PJ out of some predicaments, but she is not sure he can be trusted. The characters are interesting and well-developed, and a suspense-filled plot makes a pleasant read. Rating: 4¬ —MN Tyndale 2009, 341p, 978-1-4143-1312-2, $13.99 [FIC] ( )

I enjoyed this book a lot and it was perfect for a quick summer read. It was funny, entertaining, and didn't strain to give you a typical ending. It's a great beginning to a new series, and I'll be marking my calendar for the next installment. ( )

I had originally wanted to go 4, but in retrospect, I would seriously consider re-reading Nothing But Trouble again because it actually turned out pretty decent! PJ proves to be a fun and likeable main character. I never knew what would happen next - all I knew is that it probably led to trouble!

Nothing But Trouble was a fun and fast-paced read that included some Christian elements as PJ comes to terms with herself and the past that haunts her. The love triangle that emerges between PJ, Boone, and Jeremy also helped to keep my interest - both men have their advantages, but I think it will be interesting to see who will ultimately win PJ's heart. I am definitely looking forward to the sequel to see what trouble PJ finds herself in after discovering a knack for private investigation! ( )

Okay, when I first started this book, I admit in my head I rolled my eyes a bit. Because I knew EXACTLY what was going to happen ...
she would return home, struggle, something would happen, she's ask for forgiveness, they would forgive her, she'd get the guy and life would end happily ever after.

Umm, wrong! LOL! Once I started reading I realized that was not at all how it would happen - and I was so glad for it!

I loved this book! Just feel in love with PJ. Loved the mystery aspect of it, and loved that it felt a lot more realistic than similar genre books feel. And for that, I am grateful!

When the next PJ books come out, I will be getting my hands on it to read it! I am so glad I was sent this book, and am so embarrassed that I was so ready to write it off in the first chapter. But boy am I glad I didn't put it down and walk away at that point! LOL! ( )