Storing Up Trouble by Jen Turano is a fun historical romance story.

Beatrix Waterbury is an American Heiress sent to live with her suffragette aunt due to all the trouble that she seems to get into. On her way to Chicago she finds herself in the middle of a train robbery. She escapes with Norman Nesbit, who assumes she has an unfortunate background. Beatrix is insulted by his assumptions, and lets him know how arrogant he is. This gets Norman's attention as he discovers how much he has missed in his life.

When Aunt Gladys encourages Beatrix to take a job, things get humorous and tragic. Being thrown into the world of commerce, she sees first hand how women struggle in the world.

I loved how Beatrix and Norman learn to like each other, after a poor start. And how Norman becomes a better person from the challenges that Beatrix is not afraid to dish out.

This is a well written story with great dialogue.

I received a complimentary ebook copy from the publisher, through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

In Storing Up Trouble, the third installment in the American Heiresses series, we get to read about Beatrix Waterbury, one of New York's elite Four Hundred, as she is sent to Chicago to spend time with her Aunt Gladys, known as a wealthy, yet eccentric, woman among Chicago society. Once she arrives, she is surprised to find that Aunt Gladys is requiring her to take a working position at a well-known department store, and as such, Beatrix keeps her identity as an American grand-heiress under wraps. Meanwhile, she encounters Norman Nesbit, another odd character within Chicago society, and his female scientific partner and friend, Theodosia, known as Theo. With danger on their tails, and their eyes opening to the world around them, how can these men and women work together to keep their loved ones safe and to find their calling of a larger purpose?

I loved finally getting Beatrix's story! And there were so many awesome new side characters to love: eccentric Aunty Gladys, who takes in women to teach them skills and give them friendship; the women themselves, including Blanche who likes to experiment with hair solutions and makeup concoctions; Roberta who creates 7-course dinners, and Mamie who adds fun and quirkiness. Then there's Norman and Theo, the unusual scientific pair of friends whose lives Beatrix finds entwined with her own. I loved that these tow, rather than being concerned with gossip and society's opinion that they were odd, instead embrace the freedom that comes from already being seen as non-conforming and use it to their advantage to avoid unnecessary society appearances and concentrate on their scientific research.

However, there was so much more to this book than its engaging characters - there was amazing change and growth within these characters as they allowed their eyes to be opened to the lives of the people around them. Beatrix, by taking on the position of a low-paid salesgirl, was able to see the conditions under which women were working, and it softened her heart and opened her mind to find ways to improve their lot in life. Norman, once he looked beyond his science, was transformed into a man who cared for the people in his life and was able to put his considerable intellect to use bettering their lives and working on projects that would benefit those beyond his immediate circle.

Overall, this was a delightfully amusing novel, with just enough eye-opening change to give it weight. I give this book 4 stars; I have thoroughly enjoyed the American Heiresses series, and I am disappointed to not be able to visit these characters again.

"Storing Up Trouble" is a romantic comedy set in 1886 in Chicago. Beatrix is rich, so her aunt decides that she cannot adequately understand the working conditions of the common woman without trying such a position. Since she's new in Chicago, no one else knows that she's an heiress. Norman is a brilliant scientist who's been allowed to be absent-minded and rude by his family. He makes some insulting assumptions about Beatrix when he first meets her, but he also listens when she points out when he's being arrogant or unkind. Once brought to his attention, he starts to change, much to the astonishment of his family and friends.

The characters got into silly situations, mainly involving Beatrix learning how to be a working girl and Norman making social mistakes while trying to help Beatrix and win her affections. Norman became a better person after meeting Beatrix, and they both supported each other (and others) when facing injustice or danger. They spent a lot of time together and got along well, though Norman did annoy Beatrix frequently. Both characters believed in God. There was no sex or bad language. Overall, I'd recommend this humorous novel.

Once again another delightful book by Jen Turano! I'm pretty sure I chuckled and outright laughed throughout the entire book. Even in the tense situations the author knows how to make the reader laugh.

Beatrix and Nathan are quite the unlikely duo, but after a mishap with an almost train robbery, they are left helping each other. Well, that is, Beatrix is left helping Nathan and herself. Beatrix is a practical sort whereas Nathan is an odd fellow. If you've ever seen The Big Bang Theory, Nathan is a cross between Sheldon and Leonard. Beatrix reminded me of Penny.

Beatrix goes to live with her odd aunt Gladys who is just misunderstood by society. Gladys is of a mind to help Beatrix understand what women of the lower society suffer through by putting her to work at a dept store. Of course, that means hilarity ensues, but so does the realization of what women are relegated to in that day and age.

Meanwhile, Norman sets about learning social decorum and getting to know Beatrix better. When he first arrived on the scene I pictured him to be a rather stodgy fellow who wasn't going to amount to much in the story, especially with his first encounter with a horse. Seriously hilarious.

Along the way we meet Norman's acquaintance, Theo, who turns out to be one of my favorite characters in the story. The story actually lends itself to the reader getting to know quite a few extra characters which I definitely enjoyed. They all enhanced the storyline.

If you are looking for a delightful read, THIS is it!! Don't pass up the opportunity to read it!

Jen Turano's books are always just a bit off the beaten path and full of light wit and humor. Through in a suffragette for the main character, mixed with an unusual potential romantic partner, and you have our protagonists. Add a bit of intrigue involving a train heist gone awry, and you have a mystery to solve!

Jen Turano has a wonderful way with words. I have read many of her books, and I am always excited to read each story. In Storing Up Trouble, we have a young lady, Beatrix, who finds herself in the middle of a train robbery, which she escapes with a man named Norman, who has a definite fear of riding horses. They form an unlikely friendship as time goes on, and begin to have feelings for one another. Until its discovered that her father is supposedly the one after his research papers, the whole purpose for the train robbery. a funny and well written story by one of my favorite authors. Very enjoyable.

STORING UP TROUBLE is the third novel in the American Heiresses series by JEN TURANO, but it can be read as a stand alone. It is a fun read but there is also a depth to it as, amongst other topics, the plight of the working woman in 1886 plays a big part in the story.
The plot is exciting from the moment Beatrix Waterbury and Norman Nesbit are forced to flee a train together from thieves who are after the brilliant Norman's research papers.
I love the way the author brings us these two rather unusual and very different people, together with other interesting characters, such as Theo, Norman's mother who mollycoddles him, and Aunt Gladys, to name a few.
I love the dialogue, especially that between Beatrix and Norman. It is very clever, hilarious at times, and holds the story together. The theme of snobbery and acceptable social behaviour is shown up in the face of Norman's awkwardness and Beatrix's disinterest in what people think of her.
There is a good Christian message of caring for others, righting wrongs and seeking God's direction for one's life.
Add the criminal element, eccentric characters and some lovely romance and you have a most enjoyable read.
I was given a free copy of the book by NetGalley from Bethany House Publishers. The opinions in this review are completely my own

A romp through the suffragist movement in Chicago during the Gilded Age. Take one of the NYC 400 and send her to Chicago to stay with an eccentric aunt. Introduce her to a gentleman who is uniquely eccentric in his own right, and you have all sorts of fun. Add a light mystery, a host of wonderful secondary characters, and this is a book that will delight readers of Jen Turano's madcap American Heiresses books. I thoroughly enjoyed each page.