When Beatrix Waterbury’s train is disrupted by a heist, scientist Norman Nesbit comes to her aid. After another encounter, he is swept up in the havoc she always seems to attract—including the attention of the men trying to steal his research—and they’ll soon discover the curious way feelings can grow between two very different people in the midst of chaos.





My Thoughts: This is a fantastic novel about a young heiress who has a knack of finding herself in trouble. It's also about a young woman finding out who she is and what she truly wants in life. This is a fun novel that has mystery, love, and romance all in one. Full of humor this is a story that is hard to put down. Jen Turano has created characters that the readers will truly enjoy and love. This is a novel that has many twists and turns that will have the readers not wanting to put the book down until every last word is read. Jen Turano is a wonderful author and will not disappoint the reader, she captivates them from the very first word. The author has done extensive research for this novel. Those who love history will enjoy this novel, and so will those that like a little romance, with a little mystery and humor.

Outstanding! This is the first book in this series that I have read, and I adored it. I will definitely be checking out the earlier books as well as the other series the author has written.

The characters in this - from the main couple to their friends and family - are a delight. I would read a book that was just the characters bickering and bantering and generally just hanging out. I loved them. Norman's growth over the course of the book was one of my favorite parts. I also enjoyed the historic pieces about Women's Suffrage (although racial inequalities were never mentioned in the story).

This is laugh-out-loud funny! I love funny books with sharp writing and clever characters, so this was a perfect fit for me. The faith pieces were light and sprinkled in here and there. They felt a little forced to me, but I didn't let that impact my enjoyment. This is fantastic from start to finish.

I cannot count the number of times that I laughed out loud at this book! It was incredibly funny and this is a hallmark of Jen Turano's work. This book is the third book in the 'American Heiress' series. It was a fitting conclusion to the series and tied up the loose ends that I wanted to see. I also have to admit that I didn't guess everything which is unusual for me.

Do I recommend it? Heck yes! I would definitely buy it (I got this copy in exchange for an honest review) and have already recommended it to others - I enjoyed it that much. I would also recommend the other books in the series. While they are not overly mentioned in this book, their stories are too good to miss!

The characters and the situation they find themselves in are interesting and I found myself genuinely caring about the side characters as well as the main characters. I highly recommend this book!

Storing up Trouble by Jen Turano is an interesting book. It is book three of The American Heiresses series but this can be read as a stand alone even though, I haven’t read the first two books.


The opening pages promised me of an interesting adventure between the pages.


I love Beatrix Waterbury. She is so lively and funny. I love her spunk and guts!
She is one of the great American Heiresses. My oh my! I love her spunk and bluntness. I can’t stop repeating it.


There is enough humour to enjoy in this novel. I highly recommend this book. Even the book cover is alluring.


I couldn’t stop laughing at Beatrix and Norman ceaseless banters. You will understand the story behind the book Storing Up Trouble.


I love the bible verse Aunt Gladys gave Beatrix. That’s my favourite bible verse given to me by my mother. I could understand the meaning perfectly in this book.


I have read Jen Turano’s books but I laughed and smiled so well while reading this particular book although I must warn you,Norman is too knowledgeable. You need to bear with him.


I received a complimentary copy of this book from Bethany House through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

A thoroughly delightful easy read, entertaining, and funny throughout. It starts with a little bit of mystery - a train robbery that may be related to Norman Nesbit's research - or is it? Is Norman just self-absorbed and paranoid? The dialogue and relationship between Norman and Beatrix is captivating. Some of the situations with Aunt Gladys made me laugh out loud.

The copy I read had numerous issues with the locations not matching up with the story. Chicago and New York were swapped from time to time. I think this may because it was an early release copy and not fully edited yet.


I was given a free copy of the book by NetGalley from Bethany House Publishers. The opinions in this review are completely my own.

I have heard Jen Turano puts a healthy dose of humor in her books, but that knowledge didn’t prepare me for how lightheartedly entertaining reading Storing up Trouble would be! From quirky characters to tongue-in-cheek dialogue, Storing up Trouble had every type of humor while also touching on the most difficult topic of women’s rights in the early 1900s.

Beatrix Waterbury has been banished from New York City after landing in jail. Twice. Sent to Chicago, she must live with her eccentric Aunt Gladys. A woman whose reputation precedes her like a giant shadow. But if Beatrix thought having to leave New York was her biggest concern, or that being forced to live with Aunt Gladys her heaviest worry, the train ride to Chicago changed all that.

Norman Nesbit is a scientist who is fully committed to his work at the exclusion of all else. But when the train he is traveling on while returning from New York to his home in Chicago is held up and he is forced to escape with a strange spinster lady, his life is thoroughly upended. As if that instance isn’t concerning enough, the way the lady gets under his skin has everyone worrying for his health.

The whole story had me half-smiling as I read. Storing up Trouble is the perfect read for a rainy day that needs some sunshine or a breezy afternoon curled up with a good book. It’s lighthearted, fun, and romantic. While delivering a powerful punch regarding the dire straights of working women at the turn of last century.

Storing up Trouble is the third book in the American Heiresses series. It stands alone so that you do not need to read the other books first, however, after enjoying book three, I’m much inclined to check out books one and two. I hope you’ll enjoy them, too!

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Jen Turano is one of my favorite authors. Everything that flows from her pen is amazing and will capture your heart. As soon as I pick up one of her books I am transported into the setting with the characters and nothing I can do will pull me out. I always start them after my kids are in bed so I can read uninterrupted as long as possible.

Storing Up Trouble is no different. It’s the third book in the American Heiresses series. And let’s just say now that it’s wonderful. I met Beatrix in the other books and her character was intriguing. One of those that draws you and you instantly know that you’re going to have to dig and find out more about her. Thankfully the author took pity on me and has written her her own book.

Beatrix angers her mother and is sent off to live with her aunt in Chicago. She’s a member of the ton in New York but has never quite fit in. After her second arrest (neither actually really her fault) her mother has had enough and off she goes. But while she’s en route her train is robbed and somehow she escapes with a very nerdy and rather rude man who won’t ride his horse correctly.

And so the hilarity and mystery begin! You’ll have laughs and a few cries but all in all this book will keep you spellbound! I’m a lover of science so I loved the nerdy bits here and there but the romance was top notch. I feel that Jen Turano’s books are very clean and wholesome and I would personally have no problems allowing my teenagers to read them once they’ve exhausted their other reading materials.

As always I recommend this book and also the entire series. While you don’t have to read the series to make sense of this book you should because they’re amazing books and they do lend a bit more to the story if you’ve read the others.

I have voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from Celebrate Lit. All views expressed are only my honest opinion. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way. All opinions expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC regulations.

Another fun, quirky, light hearted story from Jen Turano. The book starts off right in the middle of a sticky, yet comical situation. I felt like it was a bit slow during the middle of the book. I appreciated the focus on the suffrage movement. I enjoyed the witty banter and the growth of the characters. There was not a strong emphasis on faith.

If you love a good, clean story with lots of humor and witty banter, you will want to read this book.

en Turano can actually take the most unlikely character and turn him from someone you absolutely loathe into someone you hope wins the girl.
In Storing Up Trouble, #3 American Heiresses, I had little trouble liking outspoken, but sweet and caring socialite Beatrix Waterbury. On her way to stay with her aunt Gladys Huttleston in Chicago, she gets in the middle of a train robbery and is rescued by Norman Nesbit, a noted eccentric scientist who can only see the world through his ingrown eyeballs. If the subject relates to his research, he can pontificate for hours, but he doesn’t know where his sister is currently visiting or anything about his nieces and nephews. Did I mention he is rude, eccentric, and condescending towards women? Truly a jerk in the first degree. Priding himself on logic, he jumps to a lot of wrong conclusions about everyone, but especially Miss Waterbury. I am amazed by his growth, once he decides he wants to pursue Beatrix.
Which is in and of itself funny. The laughs begin in earnest as this society man who eschews being such has to learn how to behave in polite company.
But if that wasn’t funny enough, Aunt Gladys and her girls are a total hoot. I was quite worried when they decided to improve Theo.
The most somber part of novel is that where we see Beatrix acting like a common poor person, taking a job at Marshall Fields and Co. When she sees a need or injustice, she can’t keep silent. All of this winds up together to a truly unique climax you won’t want to miss.
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Storing Up Trouble by Jen Turano is the 3rd delightful tale in the American Heiresses series. Each book can be read on its own, but you will be missing out if you do not read all three. I look forward to reading Jen Turano’s novels because I am guaranteed a fun time from beginning to end. Storing Up Trouble is a well-written story that moves along at a fast clip and includes quirky characters. The author captured the time-period and the city of Chicago. We get a glimpse at what life is like for ladies working at Marshall Field’s and Company as well as what suffragists endured. I was tickled that Harry Selfridge was included in the story. Beatrix Waterbury and Norman Nesbit are great characters. Beatrix is an unusual woman for her era which I just loved. Norman is like an absent-minded professor with money. Add in Beatrix’s eccentric aunt, the women living with said aunt, Theodosia Robinson, Edgar (aka Lurch), Norman’s precocious niece, Mort, and the cats. I laughed so often while reading Storing Up Trouble. I enjoyed the author’s descriptions which allowed me to visualize the characters and scenes. There was one escapade after another starting with the robbing of the train. I could just picture Norman hanging off the horse and the cats chasing after the burglars. The dialogue between Norman and Beatrix was amusing. These two were meant to be together. Storing Up Trouble has drama, action, humor, mystery, and romance. I was sorry for this entertaining story to end. Storing Up Trouble is a whimsical historical novel with a train theft, a bevy of bloomers, two tenacious thieves, bothersome beauty blends, working woes, the complexities of chit chat, and a problematic pistol.

What a fun read!

Prepare yourself for an absolutely wonderful afternoon of reading! This third book in the American Heiresses series most certainly does not disappoint. 1886 finds the suffrage movement ramping up, with peaceful protests in many of the large cities. Sometimes these same protests result in these courageous women being put in jail. Such is the dilemma Beatrix Waterbury finds herself in, not once, but twice! Banished to stay with Aunt Gladys in Chicago, the heiress begins to learn how the rest of the world lives.

You need to find your purpose in life, Beatrix - Aunt Gladys And thus the story begins....

What with more than one robbery, a mule named Mort, cats that rule the house and scientific experiments gone awry, the author had me laughing out loud many times. In fact my dog came to see what on earth was going on and whether or not I was ok...lol. The mystery behind much of the excitement was certainly not what I expected. Learning to find that purpose brought a new understanding to Beatrix as she tries to negotiate her way as a woman in a man’s world. With so many fabulous characters, it was wonderful to watch as they changed and developed. In all, a most fabulous way to lose yourself and your worries in a well-written book.

This digital copy was received through Bethany House Publishers, NetGalley and CelebrateLit. My impressions and comments were in no way solicited.

This was an interesting story. It felt like multiple stories with the different settings and adventures, although they did tie together. I liked the spunk of the main character, Beatrix. Norman was funny in his socially clueless ways. Overall it was an entertaining read.

3.5 stars

This has been a delightful story that the author has crafted. One of the qualities the author has is the way her characters come to life. I wanted to be Beatrix’s friend and watch her as she brilliantly captivates readers. Her strong determination to stand up for women’s rights is well established as she starts working at Marshall Field & Company. I laughed so hard as Beatrix stands her ground as snotty uppity women demand her attention. I would be right beside her telling these women to get out of the store. Of course Beatrix doesn’t ask them to leave but they sure do get their feathers ruffled at her direct approach to them.
Norman has met his match when he and Beatrix find themselves in trouble during a robbery. I loved how Norman was smart yet still had trouble making easy decisions. He has a brilliant mind but he sure is flustered around Beatrix. The author delivers a very intriguing story that revolves around research papers that Norman has been working on. They are so valuable that he finds his life in danger. The hijinks that he and Beatrix get into is nothing short of comedy at its best. I absolutely loved the love/hate relationship between them.
The secondary characters are exceptionally well written. What would we do without Aunt Gladys and her adorable hats? Her quest to gather women to fight for equal rights is right out of history books. It is hard to believe the way men treated women as helpless people who deserved little pay for their hard work. I loved how Aunt Gladys took Theo under her wing and watched her blossom with confidence and grace.
The story is an easy read with laughter and a little history lesson about Chicago. The hustle and bustle of the town is a nice backdrop for a story that will delight readers with unforgettable characters and an ending that is sure to please everyone. I had loved reading this series because each story has brought strong female characters. The characters bring excitement as the author takes readers on a journey through history.
I received a copy of this book from Celebrate Lit. The review is my own opinion.

Ms. Turano has a knack for wrapping a quirky story around deeper issues. Women’s rights and the suffragist movement, for instance. The dialogue, the banter, so true to life, so many rabbit trails. So entertaining.
Underneath the quirky in this story lie two very strong-willed and independent characters, Beatrix Waterbury and Norman Nesbit, who from their very first encounter butt heads. And personalities. And philosophies.
As life, i.e. meddling friends, thrusts them together their clashing becomes something of immovable meets unstoppable, both of them adapting to the force the other is.
Ms. Turano takes the reader on Norman’s journey of self-examination, and Beatrix’s discovery of purpose, and keeps her readers turning the pages to see whatever will happen next!
I love every one of Ms. Turano’s books that I’ve read and will snatch up any of her titles any chance I get.

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Jen Turano's books are (literally) ALWAYS a ton of fun and this one is no exception!

When Miss Beatrix Waterbury (American Heiress, suffragist, a member of the New York Four Hundred!) is sent to visit her Aunt Gladys in Chicago, the train trip is only the beginning of her exciting journey. When the train is robbed she meets Norman Nesbit, a deep intellectual who is often distracted by his mind and his inventions, to the point of missing out on relationships. Because Norman initially assumes Beatrix is a poor relative of Aunt Gladys, this colors their interactions going forward - especially after she gets a job at Marshall Field & Company (hijinks ensue). With wink wink moments and meet cutes galore, Pinkerton agents and Pullman cars, this book is just plain fun!

I was provided a complimentary copy of this book from Bethany House Publishers in exchange for my honest review.

Jen Turano's latest book, Storing Up Trouble, is a tale full of activity as you follow Beatrix and Norman around the city of Chicago!

After winding up in jail several times for supporting suffragette causes, debutante Miss Beatrix Waterbury finds herself on a train bound for Chicago to visit her aunt. When the train is suddenly held up by masked men, Beatrix finds herself in a tricky situation!

Mr. Norman Nesbit is a man of science, so he does not know what to do with the high-spirited Miss Waterbury. Norman slowly turns his focus from the research papers that he is sure the men are after to this beautiful young woman who has entered his world!

Watch and see how Beatrix and Norman get acquainted and then work together to solve the mystery of why they were originally attacked on the train!

I always love it when I get a new book by Jen Turano. I know that there’s a fun story ahead! Her Christian historical novels are always well-researched, and have wonderful characters I think about long after I’ve finished the book.

This book has an entertaining storyline and two loveable characters that kept me laughing all throughout the book. Miss Beatrix Waterbury is an American heiress whose participation in the suffrage movement has led to her being (accidentally and unintentionally) locked up in jail not just once, but twice. Her mother ships her off to the home of her eccentric aunt, in the hopes that Beatrix will find a new, and hopefully safer, purpose in life. As she travels by train from New York to Chicago, she accidentally encounters a train robbery in process. She’s rescued by Mr. Norman Nesbit, an equally unconventional, socially inept, wealthy, and handsome scientist. Their escape from the robbers was amusing, especially the scenes with Beatrix and her “pistol purse”.

But Norman is confused by Beatrix’s circumstances. Beatrix has been assigned by her aunt to work at Marshall Fields and Company as a salesclerk, and Norman is under the impression that she’s poor and needs her job. As he tries to “help”, things only get worse. When Norman himself comes into some trouble, it’s Beatrix to the attempted rescue. This book was exactly what I needed: A fun story with a heart of faith, hope, and love.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.

In Jen Turano's signature style with quirky characters, witty banter, eccentric secondary characters and one very cute niece you have a book that will keep you laughing from the first page to the last.

I've never met a Jen Turano book I haven't loved and this book is no different! The suffrage movement would never be the same after meeting with Beatrix, and Norman's scientific experiments were like a comedy of errors more than experiments.

Jen Turano ends her American Heiresses series on a very high comedic note but it's not all about comedy. Ms. Turano weaves truths about the suffrage movement from that time and while science is a big part of life here on earth science can't take the place of God because He doesn't fit the scientific mold.

I highly recommend this book!



Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book via the publisher. I was not required to write a review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Beatrix and Norman are flat out amusing. They hate to love and love to hate each other. I love sarcasm cloaked in politeness. I love blatant refusals to go along with someone's idealism between a man and woman. It opens up so many opportunities for humor and feels like a genuine relationship.
Both come from a wealthy background. Beatrix is quasi-forced by her aunt to join the workforce to better understand the plight of women and to encourage her to become more passionate about the suffrage movement. Meanwhile, nerdy scientist Norman has a lot to learn about what it means to be an active conversational participant and how to participate in actual relationships outside of his lab.
This whole series is enjoyable mostly because Jen Turano does a great job weaving in American history. All those little historical facts are so unique to the time period and provide a great backdrop for this group of fictional characters. One of the best examples in this one is the cameo appearances of Mr. Selfridge. Now I want to watch that show again!
Thank you, Bethany House and NetGalley for the advanced copy! All thoughts in this review are my own.

How are you doing? Are you in need of a fun escape to brighten your day? Well look no father than Jen Turano's newest book, Storing Up Trouble. Written in typical Jen Turano fashion, you'll soon be laughing at the antics of all the crazy characters you can't help loving and wanting to spend time with. To make it even better, there is a mystery. The mystery is not intense but adds even more fun to an already fun filled book. I think it's exactly the type of lighthearted escape that is needed these days. If that isn't enough to make you order this book right away, what if I told you I learned a little bit about how the Marshall Field and Company department store was run while reading? It was very interesting. I highly recommend this book for those who love lighthearted, comedy romances.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Bethany House through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.