Beatrix. Beatrix. Beatrix. She's been a favorite secondary character of mine throughout the entire American Heiress series and I can't deny she's a simply delightful heroine! Her straight forward, yet optimistic ways endear her to the reader. And, any woman who packs a pistol purse and saves her man during a train heist is Aces in my book!

That brings us to the hero, one Mr. Norman Nesbit. I must admit, this sweet awkward man stole my heart early on. While gifted with intelligence a plenty, Norman struggles with normal every day social graces. And while Beatrix originally is a bit of a thorn in his side, their banter sparks an attraction to her his scientific formulas just can't explain and he slowly realizes how her influence has made him realize that he's been more concerned about his own research more than people—a situation he determines to rectify.

One of my favorite aspects of Storing Up Trouble was learning about life as a sales girl in a Gilded Age department store. When Beatrix is forced to visit her Aunt Gladys, she is required to get a job at Marshall Field & Company so she can relate to the problems of the working class. Determined to keep her identity as part of the New York Four Hundred under wraps, Chicago elite make many improper assumptions about Beatrix and she realizes for the first time just how unfair life can be for those not born to life of privilege.

Turano delights the reader with with a trifecta of well-developed characters, lush historical details, and rich, vivid settings. Those familiar with Turano's writing know they're in for a comedic romp through the Gilded Age and Storing Up Trouble delivers not only laugh out loud scenes, but a sweet romance as well.

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This is book three in the American Heiresses series, however it is a stand alone book. Jen Turano is one of my favorite authors. Her books are full of history, humor, drama, romance and so much more. I always look forward to reading her books. I would actually give this a 4.5 star.
This novel will focus on Beatrix Waterbury (whom we have meet in the pervious books) She comes from money but finds herself in some unusual circumstances. When she crosses paths with the most annoying man she has ever met, Norman Nesbit, things really get interesting. I love getting to know new characters in this book and hearing about some characters from past books as well. If you like historical, romance type books you will love this one.

It seems like Jen Turano has been storing up some brilliant ideas for just this book. The story of Norman and Beatrix is a wonderful blend of mischief, merrymaking, love, and the joy of seeing God’s plan unfold. Storing Up Trouble is everything you expect from a Jen Turano story, witty banter, unfortunate accidents, fierce women, unlikely heroes, and people falling in love. It is all mixed together in Gilded Age Chicago against a backdrop of the suffrage movement, Marshall Field’s Department Store, and the invention of electricity. It is truly amazing how she brings it all together so seamlessly.

I have loved this whole series – as I love every Jen Turano book – but I honestly think this is my favorite. I loved not just Beatrix and Norman, but the whole cast of characters. Theodosia, Aunt Gladys, Edgar, Stanley, Gemma, and Oscar are all lovely. But it wouldn’t be a proper book by Jen if there weren’t wonderful animals as well. In this case, Phantom and his 19 other feline friends as well as Mort the mule are lively additions.

I enjoyed being part of Beatrix’s path as she learned more about the purpose God had for her in life, away from her role as New York Society Debutante. I think Norman’s journey was, perhaps, the most interesting, however, as it seemed as though he was waking from a coma to join life for the first time thanks to the influence of Beatrix. To see him embrace everyone around him was enjoyable, made even more so by the reaction of his friends and family.

If you have not read the other books in the series, never fear, you will not feel out of place starting here. If you have, you will be happy to be reunited with old friends at the end.

This is an amazingly funny historical romance!

This book is filled with many quirky characters. I especially like both of the main characters, Beatrix and Norman. They definitely live up to term opposites. Yet they keep finding themselves drawn to the other. They each have a journey of self discovery and growth. It is wonderful to see how they improve individually as the story progresses.

There is also a bit of mystery that keeps them on their toes trying to figure it out. It is very nicely woven in and only seems to enhance the romance. It was a lot of fun seeing who stepped up and provided encouragement and direction along the way.

A bonus was the short appearances of the main characters from each of the previous books in this series. I always like to catch up with old friends.

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I've read several of Turano's books. I keep thinking she'll run out of funny scenes and quirky characters. Not so. She has provided readers with another humorous and insightful novel.

While the plot is somewhat interesting, it's the characters making this such an entertaining read. Beatrix is a kick. She's headstrong and full of suffragette energy. And Norman is such a scientifically minded, socially unaware dork. I love the interaction the two have. The snappy dialogue is great.

The plot is not the strongest element of this novel. I did like all the information on class distinction during the time as well as the sad state of affairs for working women. The mystery surrounding stealing Norman's papers is weak and the resolution a bit far fetched.

This is a novel for readers who enjoy humor and well crafted characters who are bigger than life.

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I don’t know how she does it, but Jen Turano has a talent for writing absolutely ridiculous stories that I still love to read. I suppose it is the foundation of deep truth and real relationship then infused with laugh out loud humor: Comic relief weaving into the threads of real life.

Storing Up Trouble was another delightful tale in the American Heiress series. And while it can stand alone, why would you deprive yourself of the joy of all three books?

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This is another of Jen’s wonderful romantic historical comedies, but I think she really outdone herself in this one! I smiled, laughed and swooned non-stop throughout the whole book!
This is the third and –unfortunately- the last of the American Heiresses Series, which takes you through the journey of love and friendship of three young women and best friends, members of what was called the “New York Four Hundred” in the late nineteenth century.
Beatrix Waterbury, daughter of one of the wealthiest man in New York, is determined to never marry. Until now, she has managed to keep numerous suitors at bay by pretending that she and her friend Thomas have a romantic agreement of sorts, until he gets engaged for real… to another woman. Just in time, Beatrix is sent to live with her aunt Gladys in Chicago for a few months after the second time she’s landed in jail, caught in the midst of aiding the Suffragettes movement.
Norman Nesbit is a brilliant scientist in Chicago that is currently doing pioneer research on double electrical currents. He’s an absentminded man that constantly lives on the clouds, that is, of numeral equations and formulas, which prevents him to notice whatever or whomever is by his side, or just take it for granted, like his friend Theo, or his family. But his perfectly ordained world is totally shattered when they’re attacked on the train going to Chicago, the robbers looking for his research papers, and he has to intervene, in order to save Beatrix who seems to have no idea the danger she is in by refusing to give the bandit her purse. This “unfortunate” event will bring Norman and Beatrix together in a series of comical events, dangers and misfortunes that will bring them inevitably close to each other. Seemingly coincidential, but most of them are pursued by Norman as he becomes totally distracted from his science by this unconventional woman that intrigues him and fills his thoughts. Beatrix can’t help being annoyed at Norman, being the science “geek” he seems to be, but as they get to know each other, she discovers he has a huge heart that he just needed to share and bring out.
There were many things that I loved about this story. First of all, the characters. I just loved Beatrix and Norman’s personality! Beatrix had a lot of spunk, no filter, and was very strong minded, but behind this she had a kind heart that ached to help women that suffer abuse and rejection because of their genre. I loved that she, being the heiress she was, accepts her aunt’s suggestion of working at Marshall and Field’s Company, as a simple salesgirl, in order to understand the way women are treated in the working field. Norman, having no idea she is a lady of means, only wants to protect her, and I totally adored the way he and Theo make a plan to make him a true gentleman that won’t annoy her and win her heart. It was so so funny to see this two experimenting through ettiquette manuals, the result being hilarious at times. I just loved Norman’s naive, humble and kindhearted personality. Both, the hero and the heroine totally captured my heart.
I also loved the lighthearted banter between the characters, being the main or secondary. The secondary characters, such as Theo, Aunt Gladys and her friends, Edgar and Stanley -to mention some- were wonderful and full of life too. They are an important part of the story and they make it funnier and more loveable still.
Last, even if this is an historical romantic comedy, it has an insightful message that rom coms don’t always have. About the value of the person as they are, not by what they have or their social status, the importance of family and friendship ties, and letting God guide your life.
I enjoyed this last story of the series immensely and was sad to finish it. Hopefully Ms. Jen Turano will start a new one for our delight. Even if this is part of a series it can be read as a standalone, although I definitely suggest reading the previous too, because you’ll revisit the characters that are all so endearing and it enriches the story all the more.
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Storing Up Trouble (American Heiresses, Book 3), by Jen Turano, is an absolutely delightful novel from beginning to end! This distinctive story is not to be missed! Generously overflowing with charm, humor, and romance, this utterly engaging novel is intriguing, uplifting, and thoroughly entertaining.

With refreshingly original characters, uniquely memorable plot points, and historically appealing settings, Ms. Turano has crafted a book that is wonderfully endearing. It is certainly a pleasure to spend time with the unforgettable characters featured within this novel. They are thoughtful, interesting, and undeniably likable. And the situations in which they find themselves are unexpectedly funny and truly unconventional. Whether in a grand home, a retail store, a train car, or even a jail cell, the characters never fail to captivate and surprise the reader page after page.

With her remarkable talent for masterfully weaving a flourish of words as an expert designer of sentences, Ms. Turano has once again fashioned a story that is dressed in the beauty of language, embellished with the allure of whimsy, and adorned with the promises of romance. Storing Up Trouble is a genuinely special novel that welcomes the reader to discover inspiration within the joyful comfort of its pages. I recommend it wholeheartedly.

*I was a given a copy of this book by the publisher and NetGalley. A review was not required. The review I have written is voluntary and contains opinions that are entirely my own.

The world would be a little less bright (and hilarious) without books written by Jen Turano. From the silly situations and conversations, the misunderstandings, and all the characters, Turano never fails to bring smiles and giggles with each one of her books. And I look forward to each and every one of them.

In Storing Up Trouble, Beatrix and Norman first meet on a train. What ensues is, you guessed it, a comedy of errors of assumptions and opinions (mostly expressed by Mr. Norman Nesbit). Things just get better from there.

From Beatrix’s aunt to Norman’s best friend to all the other characters we meet in Chicago, each and every one of them adds to the story centered around Beatrix and Norman. Beatrix’s involvement in the suffragist movement is deepened when she takes a position add Marshall Field & Company. Norman begins to look outside of himself and his research when he meets Beatrix. And everything and everyone around them aid their character arcs all the more.

Of course, there’s also the running question of the attempted robbery and what the thief was truly after. This thread is woven throughout the story in a way that, just when you might forget about it, the investigation or something else pops up.

I love finishing a book with a smile on my face, and Turano manages that every single time. If you haven’t read anything by her yet, what are you waiting for? And if you have? I’m sure you’re already a fan.

Disclosure statement: I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book and was not required to write a positive review. All opinions are my own.

This is possibly one of the best books I have ever read from Jen Turano! I loved the plot, the twists in the story, and the interesting characters. Miss Beatrix Waterbury is surely one to keep you on your toes! Ever since learning of Beatrix from past books in this series, I had really been looking forward to hearing more of her story. And this book did not disappoint!

I also really liked how many different locations were used in this story. Even though I love my other books by Jen Turano, they can sometimes feel like the whole book takes place in only a few locations. But this book feels much more fully rounded, and takes place in a lot of interesting places. I highly recommend this book!




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In true Turano fashion, this author has released another gem. Book 3 in the American Heiresses series can be read as a stand alone but why would you since the other two are equally as well written. And reading them brings depth to this one.

Author Jen Turano writes with humor that keeps me chuckling as reading about her quirky characters and the situations they find themselves in. With a pistol purse (which it was fun to read about), scientific documents, bad guys, and a family to adore, this book was enjoyable from beginning to end. Add in clean romance with shy maidens and gallant men and there’s something for everyone!

Turano does a great job with her knowledge of this era which adds to the reality of the story. There’s always something to learn from her stories. Beatrix’s involvement with the suffrage movement in spite of her wealth and Norman’s brilliant mind bring these characters to life. I truly didn’t want to put this book down. If you enjoy historical fiction then you need to get Storing Up Trouble.

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Beatrix, a suffragette and secret member of the NYC 400, is sent to Chicago to live with her Aunt after her mother loses patience with her activism. On the train to Chicago, in the middle of a hold-up, she meets Norman, a chauvinistic scientist who has very few social skills. I loved reading about Beatrix and Norma's trip to Chicago, as well as their strange but compelling relationship once they get there. Their banter was hilarious. And I loved the addition of Norman's research partner Theo. She was a fantastic character. Watching Beatrix upend Norman's careful ordered life was so enjoyable. I loved this book!

I cannot get enough of Jen Turano’s books! Storing up Trouble was an absolute joy to read. I could not put it down, and ended up finishing it in a day. As to what happened to the rest of my house, we won’t talk about that. This story was the third in the American Heiresses series. I was blessed to read the first two, and suggest you read them as well because they were also laugh out loud funny. That being said, you can also read this as a stand-alone novel. Turano has a way with words unlike any other. She had me giggling to myself, and laughing out loud on several occasions. I easily loved Beatrix and Norman and enjoyed how unique they both are. Beatrix seems to keep finding herself in the most unusual circumstances, and takes it in stride. I adore her. Norman on the other hand seems to always have a plan and his brain is constantly working. I loved watching the two interact and get to know each other. Their chemistry was undeniable, and I easily fell in love with Norman as well. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys Historical Fiction and a good laugh. I can’t wait to see what Turano comes up with next! I received a complimentary copy of this book from Bethany House Publishers and was in no way forced to post a positive review. All opinions expressed are my own.

Storing Up Trouble was written by Jen Turano, and is the third book in the American Heiresses series. It is not necessary to have read the previous books in order to enjoy this one (although the first book is a personal favorite of mine!)

Summary: Beatrix Waterbury is being sent to Chicago to stay with her eccentric aunt. Her parents have had enough of her suffragette mishaps, and her unwillingness to choose a suitor. Another accidental stay in jail, and its the last straw.

But Beatrix’s troubles are just beginning. The train she is traveling on is held up by bandits, and she is forced to escape the train with an insufferable man she has only just met.

Will Beatrix make it to Chicago safely and make the fresh start her parents want for her?

My Thoughts: I enjoyed this book. Jen Turano’s characters are always quite quirky and find themselves in some pretty crazy predicaments, which makes for fun reading.

There are great characters, a mystery, and I enjoyed the development of the story along with the revelations the characters have about themselves along the way. It’s an easy, fun read.

I would like to thank Bethany House for providing me with a free digital copy of this book in exchange for my review. Thank you!

With a stunning cover, a fun premise, and the promise of more of Jen Turano’s signature brand of humor, Storing Up Trouble has been eagerly awaited by this reader. I was more than ready to meet Beatrix Waterbury and read about her adventures--or maybe that should be misadventures. Beatrix and the other colorful, quirky characters took me with them on a delightful journey of fun and craziness. Turano is a master at creating (and naming) quirky but lovable characters and shoving them into impossible, or at least improbable, situations. She then proceeds to extract them from said situations in ways that will have the reader smiling, chuckling, and laughing out loud.

If you love historical fiction that’s full of humor, wit, and charm, treat yourself to this final book in Turano’s American Heiresses series. Although it’s part of a series, it can easily be a standalone. 4.5 stars

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This book gets ALL the stars! I think this is definitely Jen's funniest book to date, and believe me that is saying something. I loved Beatrix and Norman and their banter. There was a level of wit that I quite simply adored. The story was fantastic and the back and forth was the perfect icing on the cake. Even my 4 year old kept asking me why I couldn't stop laughing. This was my funniest read this year and definitely the most fun. I LOVED this book! I purchased the audio version in conjunction with receiving a hard copy for review purposes. It was a hoot to listen to!

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Storing Up Trouble
by Jen Turano
Book 3 of the American Heiresses series
Rating: 4/5

Jen Turano never disappoints! Her stories are always quirky and fun and full of adventure!

This story focuses on Miss Beatrix Waterbury who is on her way to Chicago to stay with her eccentric aunt. When she is robbed on her train, she befriends a Mr. Norman Nesbit who has important scientific research that must be protected. In their efforts to deter the robbery, they must join together to get back to Chicago.

Once back in Chicago, Aunt Gladys welcomes Beatrix and tells her she must begin working as a sales girl at the Marshall Field and Company department store in order to experience what it's really like as a woman in need. Growing up as an heiress, Beatrix has never been treated poorly or unfairly and Aunt Gladys knows that some experience will make Beatrix even more sympathetic to the suffragette movement. While working there, Norman starts visiting the store more often and befriends Beatrix as they continue to unravel who is behind the train heist. When more attempts at stealing his research continue, Norman fears for Beatrix's safety and realizes he might be developing feelings for her. As Beatrix teaches Norman to look outside himself, Norman realizes that Beatrix has changed his world for the better.

This story was so full of great characters (some from the other books in the series) and I loved all the different interactions they had with each other. As someone who loves science, I was intrigued by Norman's character and wanted to start psychoanalyzing his behavior but I loved how he came to see how his behavior was affecting others. Because of his intelligence, his family seemed to dismiss his rudeness or self-centeredness but Beatrix wouldn't stand for it. She really did open up his eyes to how his actions were affecting those he loved around him. It was really interesting to see the interplay between the main characters and hear their thoughts. I always enjoy the intermix of history and fiction.

I highly recommend this book to those that enjoy historical romance with action, humor and a bit of mystery.

My thanks to the author, NetGalley and CelebrateLit for providing me with an ARC of the book. All opinions expressed here are entirely my own. No positive review was expected and no compensation received.

“The truth of the matter was this—she, Miss Beatrix Waterbury, had been banished from New York, and all because she’d had the great misfortune of landing herself in jail . . . twice.” - Opening line of “Storing Up Trouble” by Jen Turano

As in every Jen Turano’s novel, there is a mix of lightheartedness and seriousness which makes a book both a delight and insightful! In this one, finding one’s self is at the centre. Our leading lady, Beatrix, is passionate, empathetic and intelligent! She is a sharp contrast to our leading man, Norman, who is blind to the needs and feelings of those around him and thoroughly caught up in his work.

As they travel to Chicago, their train is set on by thieves and the two escape the danger together. In finding help, Norman finds Beatrix as confusing as she finds him vexing. The experience begins a discovery journey for Norman of coming to see those around him and find his purpose in life.

For Beatrix, it’s Chicago which holds the opportunity to be something other than a great American heiress. It allows her to get a job and an understanding of the needs and pains of the working class.

Whilst Beatrix and Norman are wonderful characters, it is the supporting cast which I found the most interesting. It is the interaction amongst them that brings the best out of each.

The mystery behind who is after Norman’s scientific research drives the story forward. It is full of lovely twists making the reader ponder who is behind it all.

To all this, Jen structures it all on Christian principles of love, compassion and kindness. It is elegantly done and not overbearing!

“Storing Up Trouble” is a fabulous conclusion to the American Heiresses series, it is a five out of five on the enJOYment scale and highly recommended.

There can be no denying that these are strange days we’re currently living in. I know my emotions have ranged from joyful to spend more time with immediate family, to becoming frustrated by my kids’ homework, to just looking for something resembling normal, all within the span of a few short weeks. I needed a break from the stress and strain, and knew Turano’s new book would be able to raise my spirits during a difficult time.

Storing Up Trouble delivers on many levels, but especially the characters. The heroine, Beatrix, is delightful, a woman ahead of her time and determined to look at the bright side of almost any situation. But her positive outlook is not naivete; she knows the world can be a dangerous place and she is determined to both improve her life and the lives of those within her circle of influence.

Norman begins as an almost clueless anti-hero by insulting her in various ways, all while being surprised she takes offense at his “rescue” or reasons for stepping in on her behalf. We learn his absent-mindedness is habitual, and it takes Beatrix’s intervention to make him begin to see those around him in a more thoughtful way.

The romance is both comic and sweet, and I loved how it sneaks up on the two, even as everyone else quickly notices the changes they undergo. The best kind of relationship is where those within it bring out the best in the other; even if sometimes what initially comes out isn’t pleasant, it brings about a better person in the end for having experienced it.

I have read almost all of her books, and the reason is simple: Turano knows how to deliver a funny, uplifting story with quirky, memorable characters in situations that leave me chuckling but also that touch me in a deeper way. I give this book my highest recommendation, especially for those who may be feeling a bit down when looking at current events: there is hope around the corner, and life can turn around at any moment, even when it looks like there is only trouble ahead.

I received a review copy of this book from the author and publisher but was under no obligation to post a positive review. The opinions expressed are both honest and my own.

There is always danger afoot when one of Jen Turano's heroines is near! Storing Up Trouble is the third book in the American Heiresses series and what a fun ride it is! Jen will make you laugh out loud every single time!

Beatrix seems to create havoc quite frequently while Norman is a scientist who has had his head stuck in his work. They meet during a train heist on the way to Chicago and their lives are never the same again!

I will always read Jen's books because she never disappoints!

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