DUST, GLORY—AND MURDER—AT THE RODEO. Malone Summers ‘has what it takes’ to ride horses to big wins in the rough and tumble world of rodeo. Once young and headstrong, she’d chased her dream with a wild rodeo cowboy destined to break her heart. Now she’s riding high–until she finds a frightened young stowaway named Joss in her rig, and the murders of rough stock riders begin.Cade Delaney has a … begin.
Cade Delaney has a past heartbreak of his own. He’s ready for a second chance with the only girl who ever turned his head or stole his heart, but while Malone is a risk-taker in the arena, she’s not willing to put her heart on the line again when Cade reappears in her life.
Trouble, the sleek and talented black cat detective, finds himself in the world of rodeo and murder when he takes on the job of guarding Malone against the mounting danger around her. Young Joss is connected to the murders, but how? Trouble has to help the humanoids determine what role Joss plays in the dangerous events and then help them see the truth their hearts fight against.
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I loved Turning for Trouble! This book is full of adventure, intique, mystery, wonderful animals and romance. I enjoyed the rodeo setting. It is so fun and interesting. The characters are great. I love Trouble! He plays a huge role in solving the crimes. He is so wonderful! The mystery is complex and has many twists to keep you guessing right to the end. This book is an absolute must read!
After attending the wedding at Summer Valley Ranch, Trouble sees some activity in Malone’s trailer that has him ending up trapped with a stowaway.
Now Malone is heading home, where she needs to make a decision. Sell or not and then travel to the Association Rodeo Finals.
When Cade finds out Trouble is with Malone and his history of knowing when someone is headed for some sort of problems, he follows.
I love the way this book plays out. Cade and Malone have history that may or may not be easy to overcome.
There’s lots of suspense and intrigue at the Rodeo as Joss, our stowaway, finds a bit of trouble and finally spills her history.
Another great read in this series, and I am almost caught up!
Great story, many plots, the in and outs of the rodeo, taking care of horses, a runaway girl, ex boyfriend, an old boyfriend, and there is murder.
Then we have Trouble a cat, who keeps it all straight, always watching and observing people, giving them a nudge when needed. The story flows, you love the characters, and hope that Cade and Malone finally will become a couple. The Star is this black cat called Trouble
Turning for Trouble by Susan Y. Tanner was a fascinating addition to the Trouble series. I didn’t know anything about rodeos before I read the book so it was fascinating to learn about the working side of the rodeo business.
The plot was quickly paced and pulled me into the story from the first chapter. Trouble is one smart detective and his skills led both Cade and Malone in pursuit of not only a murderer but also the sad and all too real world of human trafficking. A cozy mystery with a touch of catitude and romance makes this one a perfect read in the afternoon.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book. All of the above opinions are my own.
In this outing, Trouble the black cat detective, finds himself in the world of rodeo–along with a young stowaway who is running for her life. Trouble, with the help of his biped friends, must figure out who is after the young girl and who is also killing rough stock riders at the rodeo. It’s a fun, fast-paced dip into the competitive world of barrel racing!
Susan Y. Tanner is back for her second book in the charming, but suspenseful (and romantic) Familiar Legacy series featuring Trouble, the black cat detective. Just as in her first contribution to the series, “Trouble in Summer Valley,” Tanner has a winner with her newest: “Turning for Trouble.”
In “Turning for Trouble” (Familiar Legacy Book 7), Tanner takes readers on quite a ride. There’s the dust, dirt, sweat in the behind the scenes of a rodeo, and there’s murder, mystery, topical issues, plus romance—and Trouble the black cat. The series, for any of you that might not know, has seven books by different authors. While all books share Trouble, the black cat detective, the setting, style and plot are all the creation of the individual author. Tanner, perhaps best known for her historical fiction, brings her own knowledge of horses into both of her Trouble books, giving each a warm and accurate you-are-there feel to them.
In “Turing for Trouble,” the romantic suspense starts quickly. At a ranch wedding, Cade Delaney, the new Director of Operations for the Twin Circuit Rodeos and a man whose height gives him an advantage, turns just as another guest–a woman– steps forward, brushing against him. He rests his hands protectively upon her as they stumble into each other. At once, he recognizes her–Malone Summers, the one great love of Cade’s life, but a relationship that failed them both. Tanner captures the poignancy of the moment with sensual, lyrical prose: “He saw not the woman she’d become but the girl she had been. …And he let her go, once again, because that was what she wanted.”
Malone, a spirited woman barrel racer, leaves the ranch the morning after the wedding–striving to avoid further contact with Cade. Unknown to her, a teen girl hides away in Malone’s rig, along with Malone’s horse, Jaz. Trouble, the black cat detective, sees the girl hop into the rig, and jumps in after her to protect Malone. But to his–and the girl’s dismay–the hatch slams shut, trapping both Trouble and the girl.
Two hours later, Malone pulls her truck and trailer rig into the yard at her late grandparent’s farm. There, she finds not one, but two surprises in her rig: the black cat she soon recognizes as Trouble and a frightened young girl named Joss. Against her better judgment, Malone invites the girl to stay with her. The bruises on Joss–and her look of fear–forewarn Malone of danger, but she can’t turn the girl out. A threatening phone call only raises the stakes.
Something evil is happening, and brave and resourceful though Malone is, she needs help. Enter Trouble, with his superior cat intellect, sassy outlook, and crime solving skills. But don’t overlook Cade, the cowboy who once broke Malone’s heart, and his role in the adventure. Once he hears the first hint of danger to Malone, he races after her to help.
And young Joss, who confesses having stowed away on Malone’s rig since a rodeo in Louisiana, is more deeply involved than either she will admit or that Malone and Cade can understand. Malone–and Trouble–know the girl is “running way from something very mean and ugly.” But what?
The plot, the characters, the romantic suspense, and the air of realism make this book shine. Trouble’s charming, erudite voice and his strong role in the action also make for a riveting tale in which Tanner takes on a tough topic—human trafficking—and does a heart-rendering job with it.
Animal lovers will find much to champion in the book. First, there’s Trouble. Cade’s dog and Malone’s horse also add much to the story. With her own background training horses, Tanner also in the details with her authentic look inside the inner-workings of a rodeo and the care and training of horses.
Serious, yet fun, “Turning for Trouble,” is a grand new addition to the Familiar Legacy series started by the award-winning, best-selling author Carolyn Haines.