Oh my goodness! Every book I read of Jen's are wonderful. They are full of characters that I relate to and they always make me laugh out loud! I can't wait to read the next one! ( )

The wit and wisdom of author Jen Turano shines through all of her work. "Out of the Ordinary" is Book Two in her "Apart From the Crowd" series. Miss Gertrude Cadwalder finds that working as a paid companion for the eccentric Mrs. Davenport is no easy task. A misunderstanding makes it appear as though Gertrude may be a thief of some items from the wealthy Mrs. Sinclair, whose son Harrison is caught between his mother and the lovely Miss Cadwalder. As his admiration for Gertrude grows, so does his awareness that trouble follows wherever she goes. When Harrison realizes that Mrs. Davenport is the one with the sticky fingers, he is eager to mend fences with Gertrude. Soon, however, a real thief begins to prey on society's elite. As Harrison and Gertrude work to capture to end the crime spree, they may just steal each other's heart. Can they solve the case and build a life of love and happiness together? If you like to smile while you read, you will love the work of author Jen Turano.

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Out of the Ordinary by Jen Turano is the second book in the Apart From the Crowd series. This story continues the saga of the neglected and often shunned Wallflower group of high society. Although this book started out a little slow for me I was able to get “into” the storyline fairly early and it turned out to be another great story from Jen. There were so many good laugh-out-loud scenes with Gertrude and Harrison. By the time I finished the story I felt that I was part of their inner circle of friends. We now finally understand Mrs. Davenport and her peculiar behavior. I enjoyed how Jen worked her faith into the story without coming across as overly religious. I can’t wait for the next book.

I received this book from Bethany House publisher’s in exchange for my honest review. ( )

I loved this book cast with eccentrics! There are so many moments that had me smiling/laughing/chuckling. This is fun book to read from start to finish!

While this is a fun book to read, there are many serious issues the characters are going through. Jen Turano deals with their problems with grace and a sense of humor. The most important part is that they are not alone. Friends an a loving Father in Heaven are always there to comfort and guide.

This is a second book in a series, but can be read as a stand-alone. I would suggest reading "Behind the Scenes" because you will find more of the same humor and time with the characters in this book.

This is a wonderful book to read. It contains Christian Themes, romance, skulduggery, mystery, romance novel dilemma's, etc. You will not be sorry to pick this one up!

P.S - A note of caution: Do not pick this book up to read when you are trying to settle down to sleep. I know from personal experience! I spent so much time laughing that I was no longer tired.😐🤣 ( )

Jen Turano continues her delightful Apart From the Crowd series with Out of the Ordinary and, this time, focuses her story on Gertrude Cadwalader and Harrison Sinclair. These two characters made appearances previously in the series, and I was so happy to see their story unfold as it did. With the great laugh-out-loud humor Turano always includes in her novels, Out of the Ordinary proves entertaining with its romance and mishaps, while still touching on more serious topics and delivering an uplifting message. A pleasure to read (as all Turano’s books have been), this book is one I recommend to readers in need of a fun read.

Thanks to Celebrate Lit, I received a complimentary copy of Out of the Ordinary and the opportunity to provide an honest review. I was not required to write a positive review, and all the opinions I have expressed are my own. ( )