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Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Book Review--A TALENT FOR TROUBLE by Jen Turano

A Talent for Trouble - By: Jen Turano

As usual, Jen Turano's writing is delightfully humorous as well as romantically suspenseful. What's not to love about a rebelliously honest (well, sometimes) woman in danger of becoming a maiden aunt? That is, if she lives that long.

Felicia Murdock's plans to become a minister's wife, a role for which she had auditioned for the past years, come to naught when the minister she had in mind marries another. However, he's gracious enough to send another marriage-minded minister her way. A rather persistent one, in fact, determined to set Felicia back on the right track.

Grayson Sumner, aka Lord Sefton, is far from being a minister and not at all what Felicia is looking for. Even if he is handsome and makes her heart trip a lively jig.

When his past comes back to haunt him and endanger both of them, they are forced to join forces. And then....

And then you may buy the book from Amazon, Barnes and Nobel, or Christian Book Distributors. Or, if you love the possibility of winning free books, leave your email in a comment below by October 30 to be entered to win a copy of Jen Turano's latest book.
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75 comments:

  1. Between the Pages with KatrinaOctober 23, 2013 at 6:32 AM

    This looks like a wonderfully funny book. I am looking forward to reading it. I love humor in romances. Thank you for the opportunity to win.
    Blessings
    Katrina
    eppersonkatrina@yahoo.com

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    1. Jen TuranoOctober 23, 2013 at 11:34 AM

      Hi Katrina!

      Thank you for stopping by and good luck with the drawing!

      All the best,

      ~ Jen ~

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  2. Keli GwynOctober 23, 2013 at 6:33 AM

    This sounds like a fun read. I'm not quite clear when and where it takes place, though. Is it Regency England, which is what I've come to expect when I see the use of British titles, or is it Victorian, as the lovely purple gown suggests? One final question: what did you think of the story?

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    1. Jen TuranoOctober 23, 2013 at 11:38 AM

      Hi Keli!

      It's set in The Gilded Age in New York City. When I first started writing romance, I wrote Regency - and just can't seem to help myself from pulling those delightful aristocrats into some of my stories:) Thanks for stopping by and good luck with the drawing!

      All the best,

      ~ Jen ~

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  3. AnonymousOctober 23, 2013 at 7:51 AM

    I have the second book but haven't been able to read it just yet! I'm hoping to read it soon because she sounds hilarious! Thank you for giving us a chance to win her novel!
    sylvesternator(at)yahoo(dot)com

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    1. Jen TuranoOctober 23, 2013 at 11:40 AM

      Hi Laura,

      Great to see you here and I do hope you enjoy A Most Peculiar Circumstance. I have a huge pile of books waiting to be read as well, but I'm in the midst of an edit so just can't seem to find the time to read at the moment. Good luck with the drawing!

      All the best,

      ~ Jen

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  4. Bonnie TraherOctober 23, 2013 at 8:22 AM

    Looks like a must read. momtr3@yahoo.com

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    1. Jen TuranoOctober 23, 2013 at 11:41 AM

      Hi Bonnie,

      Thank you for stopping by and good luck with the drawing.

      Hope you have a great week.

      All the best,

      ~ Jen ~

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  5. UnknownOctober 23, 2013 at 8:27 AM

    I loved this book!!!!! The laughter along with the suspense was a perfect combo! Just love those sassy high society gals!!!!

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    1. Jen TuranoOctober 23, 2013 at 11:42 AM

      Thanks, Kimberly! I love sassy gals as well:)

      Have a fabulous week!

      All the best,

      ~ Jen ~

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  6. travelerOctober 23, 2013 at 8:29 AM

    thanks for this lovely post and giveaway which sounds special. saubleb(at)gmail(dot)com

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    1. Jen TuranoOctober 23, 2013 at 11:43 AM

      Good luck with the drawing and thank you so much for leaving a comment:)

      All the best,

      ~ Jen ~

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  7. UnknownOctober 23, 2013 at 8:33 AM

    A Talent For Trouble sounds thrilling(and utterly hilarious)! Just the cover itself is enough to make me grin with glee..I cannot wait to read it!! Thank you for the giveaway.

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    1. Jen TuranoOctober 23, 2013 at 11:46 AM

      Hi Julianna,

      This is one of my favorite covers. I love purple and I think the model is simply gorgeous! Thanks for leaving a comment and good luck with the drawing.

      All the best,

      ~ Jen ~

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  8. Wilani WahlOctober 23, 2013 at 8:34 AM

    I am currently reading A Change of Fortune and love it! I would love to win this book.

    wwchildren at gmail dot com

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    1. Jen TuranoOctober 23, 2013 at 11:47 AM

      It's wonderful to hear from you, Wilani. Delighted you're enjoying A Change of Fortune and here's wishing you luck in the drawing!

      All the best,

      ~ Jen ~

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  9. AnonymousOctober 23, 2013 at 8:45 AM

    I am a voracious reader and love intriguing books like this one and I must say it has a story that has definitely piqued my curiosity to indulge myself in reading!!! michelle(dot.)perry162 (at@)hotmail(dot.)com

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    1. Jen TuranoOctober 23, 2013 at 11:48 AM

      I love learning someone's a "voracious" reader. Good luck with the drawing and I hope you have a fabulous week!

      All the best,

      ~ Jen ~

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  10. CyndiOctober 23, 2013 at 8:57 AM

    Looks like another great one by Jen! Love the humor in her books!

    cyndilou83(at)gmail(com)

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    1. Jen TuranoOctober 23, 2013 at 11:49 AM

      Thank you, Cyndi! Good luck with the drawing:)

      Wishing you all the best,

      ~ Jen ~

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  11. PattyOctober 23, 2013 at 9:12 AM

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  12. PattyOctober 23, 2013 at 9:14 AM

    I love a book that can make me laugh! This sounds like a fun read.

    pattymh2000(at)yahoo(dot)com

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    1. Jen TuranoOctober 23, 2013 at 11:52 AM

      Hi Patty!

      I love reading books that make me laugh as well, and if you win a copy - I hope A Talent for Trouble has you smiling.

      Thanks for stopping in and I hope you have a great week!

      All the best,

      ~ Jen ~

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  13. UnknownOctober 23, 2013 at 9:22 AM

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  14. UnknownOctober 23, 2013 at 9:24 AM

    I really want to read this great book. Thanks for the giveaway.

    faith_loves(at)hotmail(dot)com

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    1. Jen TuranoOctober 23, 2013 at 11:53 AM

      Thank you, Xeria. Good luck with the drawing and have a wonderful week!

      All the best,

      ~ Jen ~

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  15. R MerrOctober 23, 2013 at 10:09 AM

    Totally love her writing style. Would LOVE this book
    ewe_r_merritt(at)yahoo(dot)com

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    1. Jen TuranoOctober 23, 2013 at 11:54 AM

      And I totally love your comment, R Merr:) Good luck with the drawing!

      Wishing you all the best,

      ~ Jen ~

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  16. Jeffrey and TiffanyOctober 23, 2013 at 10:17 AM

    I have enjoyed all of her other books and look forward to reading this one!

    tbaxter630(at)yahoo(dot)com

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    1. Jen TuranoOctober 23, 2013 at 11:55 AM

      Thank you, Tiffany! Thrilled to learn you've enjoyed my other books - that always makes my day:) Good luck with the drawing.

      All the best,

      ~ Jen ~

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  17. Nancy M.October 23, 2013 at 10:30 AM

    This book sounds really good! Thanks for the opportunity to win!
    Nancycooks4u[@]gmail[dot]com

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    1. Jen TuranoOctober 23, 2013 at 11:56 AM

      Thank you, Nancy! Good luck with the drawing and I hope you have a fabulous week:)

      All the very best,

      ~ Jen ~

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  18. UnknownOctober 23, 2013 at 10:40 AM

    Sounds like a wonderfully romantic book, with a side of humor - would love to read it! Thanks for the giveaway opportunity!

    bonnieroof60(at)yahoo(dot)com

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    1. Jen TuranoOctober 23, 2013 at 11:57 AM

      Thanks for stopping by, Bonnie! Good luck with the drawing and have a wonderful rest of the week:)

      All the best,

      ~ Jen ~

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  19. UnknownOctober 23, 2013 at 11:02 AM

    I love your style, can't wait to read it and it could only be better if I won it:)

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    1. Jen TuranoOctober 23, 2013 at 11:59 AM

      Thank you, Marilyn:) This book is definitely a little quirky, but pretty much on line with my other books. Good luck with the drawing!

      All the best,

      ~ Jen ~

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  20. Miss COctober 23, 2013 at 11:17 AM

    Love Jen Turano! Can't wait to read this book!
    csaunderson123@gmail.com

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    1. Jen TuranoOctober 23, 2013 at 12:01 PM

      Hi Miss C! What a delightful comment - I simply adore the word "love." Good luck to you and have a great week:0

      All the best,

      ~ Jen ~

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  21. Abigail MitchellOctober 23, 2013 at 11:18 AM

    Looks Awesome!!! Thanks for the giveaway!

    richmond.abigail@gmail.com

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    1. Jen TuranoOctober 23, 2013 at 12:02 PM

      Thanks for stopping by today, Abigail! Good luck with the drawing:)

      Wishing you all the best,

      ~ Jen ~

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  22. ChristineOctober 23, 2013 at 11:39 AM

    I have loved Jen Turano's other books, can't wait to read this one!
    cajohannes22@gmail.com

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    1. Jen TuranoOctober 23, 2013 at 12:03 PM

      Thank you so much, Christine. Delighted to learn you've enjoyed my other books. Good luck with the drawing!

      Wishing you all the best,

      ~ Jen ~

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  23. UnknownOctober 23, 2013 at 11:58 AM

    I would love to read this book great story line & characters. Have really enjoyed Jen's books in past. Thank you
    mcnuttjem0(at)gmail(dot)com

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    1. Jen TuranoOctober 23, 2013 at 12:05 PM

      Hi Jackie! Thank you so much, and most of the characters from books one and two come back in A Talent for Trouble - especially Miss Agatha Watson - I'm working on her story right now:) Good luck with the drawing!

      All the best,

      ~ Jen ~

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  24. DorieOctober 23, 2013 at 12:16 PM

    This sounds so fun and interesting as to what kind of life would come back to haunt him.
    grammador at gmail dot com

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    1. Jen TuranoOctober 23, 2013 at 3:23 PM

      Thanks for stopping by, Dorie - and Grayson's past is a little disturbing...and dangerous which makes it all the more troubling when Felicia inadvertently gets pulled into that danger:) Good luck with the drawing!

      All the best,

      ~ Jen ~

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  25. Library LadyOctober 23, 2013 at 12:48 PM

    I would love to win this book for my church library.
    Thanks for the opportunity to do so.
    Janet E.
    von1janet(at)gmail(dot)com

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    1. Jen TuranoOctober 23, 2013 at 3:24 PM

      Hi Janet,

      Thank you so much for stopping by and good luck with the drawing!

      All the best,

      ~ Jen ~

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  26. Susan JohnsonOctober 23, 2013 at 12:55 PM

    This book sounds like a lot of fun. Thank you for giving us a chance to win a copy.
    susanmsj at msn dot com

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    1. Jen TuranoOctober 23, 2013 at 3:25 PM

      Thank you, Susan! Good luck to you with the drawing and I hope you have a fabulous week:)

      All the best,

      ~ Jen ~

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  27. BeckyOctober 23, 2013 at 2:23 PM

    If it's anything like her books, A Most Peculiar Circumstance and A Change of Fortune, it will be funny, mysterious, and intriguing. I look forward to reading it! Thank you for offering a chance to win a copy!
    bjtower(at)yahoo(dot)com

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    1. Jen TuranoOctober 23, 2013 at 3:26 PM

      Thank you, Becky, for your delightful comments. Good luck with the drawing!

      All the best,

      ~ Jen ~

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  28. KayMOctober 23, 2013 at 2:28 PM

    A Talent for Trouble sounds very enticing! I haven't read any of Jen's books. Thanks for the opportunity to win a copy.
    may_dayzee(at)yahoo(dot)com

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    1. Jen TuranoOctober 23, 2013 at 3:28 PM

      Thank you, Kay, for stopping by and if you win, hope you enjoy the story!

      Wishing you all the best,

      ~ Jen ~

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  29. LindaOctober 23, 2013 at 2:38 PM

    Jen Turano is my favorite author! I love the smart, spunky & spontaneous heroines whose antics & innocent situations capture your interest & your heart!

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    1. Jen TuranoOctober 23, 2013 at 3:32 PM

      Hi Linda,

      You've just made my evening. Thank you for your truly encouraging words:)

      Wishing you all the best,

      ~ Jen ~

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  30. AnonymousOctober 23, 2013 at 3:38 PM

    I love the cover! a_stonecipher@yahoo.com

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    1. Jen TuranoOctober 23, 2013 at 7:04 PM

      I love the cover as well, in fact, it's one of my favorites:) Thanks for stopping by and good luck with the drawing.

      All the best,

      ~ Jen ~

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  31. AnonymousOctober 23, 2013 at 3:43 PM

    I love your books. Always try to read them. Thereadmaster@me.com
    Have a good day.

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    1. Jen TuranoOctober 23, 2013 at 7:06 PM

      Thank you so much, Virginia! Delighted to learn you enjoy my books. We authors love to hear encouraging words like that:) Good luck with the drawing!

      Wishing you all the best,

      ~ Jen ~

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  32. Stacy HarpOctober 23, 2013 at 3:51 PM

    I want to win! stacyharp(at)gmail.com

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    1. Jen TuranoOctober 23, 2013 at 7:07 PM

      Hi Stacy!

      Thanks for stopping by and I wish you luck with the drawing!

      All the best,

      ~ Jen ~

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  33. AnonymousOctober 23, 2013 at 3:55 PM

    Thanks for posting this very nice offer. To readers of your books, it is really very nice, and it is nice for people who have not read your books to get acquainted with your writings this way perhaps. I would ask to kindly be entered into the list to be considered for a book. Thanks so much. bettyjstarr@yahoo.com

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    1. Jen TuranoOctober 23, 2013 at 7:09 PM

      Thank you so much, Betty! I love giveaways and you're right, they do allow readers to get acquainted with my writing, while giving a little extra something to readers who are already familiar with my books. Good luck with the drawing:)

      All the best,

      ~ Jen ~

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  34. AnonymousOctober 23, 2013 at 6:50 PM

    This sounds like a book to make one giggle while reading it!

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    1. Jen TuranoOctober 23, 2013 at 7:11 PM

      I do hope my books cause an occasional giggle or two:) Those were always my very favorites to read growing up and I still remember a Harlequin romance I read as a teen - I have no idea what the title was, but there was this hilarious scene with a horse named Jamie - Good luck with the drawing!

      All the best,

      ~ Jen ~

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  35. SonjaOctober 23, 2013 at 7:13 PM

    Humor and suspense, a great combo! Would love to win and read this. Grayson is my grandson's name! So that is cool, too! Sonja.nishimoto (at) gmail (dot) com

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    1. Jen TuranoOctober 24, 2013 at 5:13 PM

      Your grandson has a very cool name, Sonja - I adore the name Grayson! Thank you so stopping by and good luck with the drawing!

      All the best,

      ~ Jen ~

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  36. ohiohomeschoolOctober 24, 2013 at 6:40 AM

    I love Jen Turano! Her other books have had me laughing and smiling. I would love to win a copy.
    boernerb (at) fuse (.) net

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    1. Jen TuranoOctober 24, 2013 at 5:15 PM

      Thank you so much! And I have to tell you, I'm originally from Ohio - small town by the name of St. Clairsville - I just love it back there - I live outside of Denver now - it's fabulous here but I do miss all the trees! Thanks for stopping by and good luck with the drawing:)

      All the best,

      ~ Jen ~

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    2. ohiohomeschoolOctober 31, 2013 at 11:42 AM

      The trees are beautiful this time of year. There is nothing like an Ohio small town festival either. :-) Thanks for responding.

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  37. Rebecca ManeyOctober 24, 2013 at 6:49 AM

    Beautiful cover; captivating, for sure! Would love to read what is inside! rmaney@firstarpchurch.org

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    1. Jen TuranoOctober 24, 2013 at 5:16 PM

      Thank you, Rebecca. I do adore this cover - it's been a toss up for me between this one and A Change of Fortune - although, since A Change of Fortune was my first book...hmmmm.... Good luck with the drawing!

      All the best,

      ~ Jen ~

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  38. Anne Baxter CampbellOctober 31, 2013 at 10:03 AM

    We have a winner. The person has one week to respond; otherwise, we'll pick another winner. However, I have to tell you your chances are really slim now, so go ahead and buy the book. :D

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  39. Anne Baxter CampbellOctober 31, 2013 at 12:24 PM

    And our winner responded! Help me congratulate Ohio Home School!

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