Asking for Trouble by Amy Andrews
Credence, Colorado #3

A woman who with issues to overcome
A man who acts as wingman
And after awhile...more
Will they realize what they could have
Or let it all blow away…

Della is ready to move on with her life. She had a rough four years of marriage, was saved by a brother she didn’t know she had, saw a counselor and knows it is her time to shine. Joining Tinder might not be the way most would go but that is what she decided to do. Tucker Daniels, the best friend of Della’s brother, is there for Della as a pseudo-brother at first...and then things begin to change…

What I liked:
* Della: found strength to move on after a rough time. She comes into her own and is a force to be reckoned with.
* Tucker: a man I admired...though I did have trouble understanding his reasoning from time to time. So glad he finally wised up there at the end.
* Drew: I REALLY want to read his story...if anyone could be a studly undertaker this could be the man
* Arlo: a great brother to Della and a man that also would be someone I would like to see star in his own romance
* The women friends of all ages – they added that little bit extra and I want to hear more about them in future books
* Rosemary’s part of the book – oh to be 80 and as wise and wonderful as she was in this book!
* The smiles and fun and steamy bits and getting to know the characters so well even though there were some heavier issues that were also addressed.

What I didn’t like:
* Della’s ex-husband, her father and her father-in-law. I know men like that exist but hate to be reminded of it sometimes.

Did I enjoy this book? Yes
Would I read more by this author? Yes

Thank you to NetGalley and Entangled AMARA for the ARC – This is my honest review.

4-5 Stars

Three years ago, Della was rescued from an abusive marriage by her previously unknown big brother Arlo. Arlo brought Della back to Credence with him where she has spent this time recuperating, going to therapy and sometimes drinking too much in Jack's the local bar. Tucker is a friend of her brother's, eleven years her senior and owner of Jack's. He has spent many nights looking out for Della as she strives to recover from her previous life, but when she decides to get back in the dating game and signs up for Tinder, Tucker is horrified especially as she can't seem to figure out who the douchbags are. After a drunken kiss, Della asks Tucker to be her teacher, because she trusts him and she's worried about any flashbacks or triggers and as Tucker has trouble saying no to Della, he soon finds himself being more immersed in her life than he is comfortable with. Della is after all the sister of one of his best friends. Fun story, with some deep issues, that are handled very sensitively.

Sweet, steamy read with hilarious scenes. My particular favorite was the trip the girls took to Freida's! A must read!

What a good book! It was super entertained and informative. Even though is treated with care, be aware that there is some triggers topics such as domestic abuse and violence. I got emotional in some parts, but had so much fun reading Della’s and Tucker’s story.

If you don’t love Tucker by the end of the book, I don’t know what’s wrong with you! He is the owner of The Lumberjack’s bar and is best friend with Arlo and Drew since forever. He is the typical cowboy with his Stetson, but he is amazing, good friend, protector, supportive, huge heart and as Arlo said, he is the best guy around. He saw Della return from the ashes and only made him love her even more, even though he tried to denied!

Three years ago, Della found out she had a brother, Arlo, but more then that she had a savior and a family. He was the one who saved her from her evil husband. But now three years later and lot of healing and psychotherapy, she is ready to find her way back to dating and experience life. She really wanted Tuck, but she thinks he doesn’t want her.

Their road to get together is fun, full of angst and the slow burn killed me! At some point I was so distressed with them that I said: can you please talk about your feelings and get together for real??? They were so perfect for each other, it was beautiful to read Della’s growth of confidence, she was so strong and deserved only the best in the world. And Tucker with his patience, support and love made me swoon and his line about love and sacrifice? OMG!

What I loved so much as well, was the side characters! Drew was my favorite of all, so funny! Closed by Rosemary and Winona. Arlo was good too, but he need to learn to let go a little (and he is learning!). And there is Molly and Marley too. I hope there is more books ahead with at least Drew, Arlo and Winona stories. I also loved how the whole town was supportive of Della, I want to live there too! And how fun was the girls trip do Frieda’s? Very informative!

Even though the book is written in a third POV, which is not my favorite, I super enjoyed reading. I loved the ending, but wish I could read more ahead of their lives as well, I wanted a little more of Tucker and Della. Sue me!

I am loving this series, MS Andrews knows how to write a sexy, fun story that is sure to make any reader smile and sigh she has it down pat, and this one is so good, I chuckled, smiled and needed a fan as Della and Tucker learn a lot on their teacher, student journey to love, happiness and a fabulous HEA.

Della Munroe has been in Credence for three years now overcoming a past that left her very scared, she is doing well after being rescued by her brother Arlo who is the police chief, but the time has come for her to get her life together and find a man and she wants to learn it all find out what she has missed out on and decided Tinder is the way to go, the first date was not so good and she gets talking to Tucker, barman at the Lumberjack and with a push form Arlo, Tucker becomes Della’s wingman, he is sure to be safe to look after Della.

Tucker Daniels grew up in Credence and now runs the local bar he is well liked and best friends with Arlo and Drew, but when he accepts reluctantly to look after Della and help her, he needs to make sure she is safe but keep his heart and feelings well under control Della is off limits big time for a few reasons, but the longer they are together the harder that is to do and when she asks for help and to tutor her in the ways of a man and a woman he is powerless to say no.

The pages were burning up while reading this one it sizzles with sexy fun and heartfelt feelings and Tucker falls for his best friends sister, she is so off limits, but there is no help for the way she makes him feel and Della wow what she has been through and to come out the other end strong and knowing what she wants and goes out and gets it, and that was Tucker woohoo I was cheering her on.

I loved this story, truly it is lots of fun as well as sexy as, it is a beautiful romance and I loved being back in Credence and I look forward to more visits there, thank you MS Andrews another fabulous story one that I highly recommend.

I think that after the previous books this one was my favorite. Della was saved from an abusive marriage from her brother Arlo-though you cant really say saved because the poor girl really suffered. I was so proud of Della having come from such horrible circumstances she picks herself up and decides she is moving on she was going to start a new chapter. Here comes Tucker, now Della has had a crush on him for about a year and since he is her brothers best friend she knows she is off limits since he treats her like a little sister, but Tucker is seeing her as so much more..They start a secret affair that ends up blowing up in Tuckers face and he regrets what he tell Della to do..I wont tell you more I hoped I piqued you interest..

This is the third book in the series and another winner. I had a hard time putting this one down. I loved Della and Tucker a lot. Tucker is going to make you swoon. Della is an inspiring character. She has gone through the ringer, but she is gaining the sense of her true self worth. That was a beautiful thing to watch. I just love the people of Credence. The elderly people where Della works are a hoot. They had me in stitches with their humor. Tucker and Della together are so sweet. It makes you hope they can see what is right in front of them before they let it slip through their fingers. This book has left me hoping there is more to come in this small town. I love this series and I would highly recommend this book. It's going to make you laugh, cry, and happy sigh. It's one that pulls at all the emotions.

I love being back in Credence. This is such a cute series. I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to read an early copy of this gem thanks to Entangled Publishing and Net Galley.
Della's story I was very much looking forward to it and I knew it would be one I would love. Della and Tucker will give you all the feels. He's her brother's best friend who she's been crushing on and she decides he is going to be the one to help her while she gets her life going again. I love a brother's best friend story. You will laugh, swoon, and in the end fall in love with these two.
This is an absolute must read. While it is part of a series it can be read as a stand-alone. I myself have only read the first book in the series before I started to read this one. But I am definitely going to be reading the second one right away. So I highly recommend the ENTIRE series. It's the perfect binge read to escape with during these crazy times.

Della Munroe is ready to take back control of her life. She ready to see what dating all is about and she’s going to download Tinder and get started. After the first disastrous date she decides it would go better with a wingman to show her the ropes. She decides on Tucker Daniels, bar owner, her brother’s best friend and all-around good guy. She might have a slight crush on him but since he only sees her as his best friend’s sister all should be ok.
Tucker Daniels would rather Della not go out with a bunch of guys who are only on Tinder for one thing. He can’t say no to her so he’s not only helping her with her dates, he’s teaching her how to drive.

Della decides she wants Tucker to teach her a lot more and he tries to resist because of the age difference and his friendship with her brother but ultimately gives in to his feelings. Well written and enjoyable with a hint of past difficulties.

I’ve read a few of Amy Andrew’s books and have enjoyed my time spent in each one. Asking for Trouble is the third book in her Credence, Colorado series. All of the books in this series are stand-alone titles. And I can say with one hundred percent certainty that Asking for Trouble is a true stand-alone because I haven’t read any of the other books in the Credence, Colorado series, and at no time did I feel lost or like I was missing a huge piece of the backstory. She did a wonderful job filling in any holes without making the reader feel like it was an information dump.

Asking for Trouble is an emotional journey of one young woman who has been rescued from unspeakable trauma and has worked hard to heal and move forward. After years of having no one to turn to, for the last few years she’s had her brother she never knew about and a town that has loved and supported her in so many ways. She’s also made some pretty wonderful, if not somewhat unique friends that are ready to support and encourage her through learning what becoming a normal young, single woman today looks like. Including falling for her brother’s best friend.

NICUnurse’s Rating: This book tackles the very emotional topic of abuse: emotional, physical, and sexual, so beware of that going in. There shouldn’t be any triggers, but I’m not a professional, so I can’t say that with one hundred percent accuracy. There are a few flashback scenes to fill in Della’s backstory, but they aren’t too bad, in my opinion. What this story does show us is that there can be triumph in survival and learning what being “normal” can mean. And Della does this in a very unique way (but with unwavering support from her therapist). So, what you end up with is a well-written story of survival, finding healing and a new normal, and finding love when coming out the other side of trauma…with a hefty dose of sexy times thrown in. There are some truly laugh-out-loud comedic moments that will have you cheering for Della and her crazy, quirky group of friends that offer her unconditional friendship and unwavering support. And it left me definitely wanting more from these characters!

I give Asking for Trouble by Amy Andrews 4 out of 5 stars!

Laugh, swoon and sigh
5 stars

Gah! How does Amy Andrews do it? She writes such complex, compelling characters that are so worthy of finding their happily ever afters, that you fall in love with them as they fall in love with each other.

This is the third book in the Credence Colorado series although it completely stands alone. In fact, while the couples from the first 2 books (Nothing But Trouble and The Trouble with Christmas) are name-checked, they don’t appear in this book. Although many other characters - and many new ones - from the quirky town do feature. But fear not if you, like me, hate a name dump of characters - it’s not like that. And the people of Credence are ‘real’ people with quirks - not ridiculous parodies of irritating schmucks that sometimes appear in novels as the meddling townsfolk.

But our book isn’t about them - it’s about Della and Tucker.

Della has had a hard life; Harrowing in many respects. While there’s never any truly gory detail - and the book happens 4 years after her rescue from her abusive situation - I can imagine that this detail may be triggering to some. For me, it just made me like Della all the more. Seeing how far she’d come and how strong she was - even if she didn’t know it herself. She was such an inspiration and I was her biggest cheerleader from the first page to the last. She put me to shame with her bravery and I admired her big time!

Tucker. *Sighs* What can I say - I’m a sucker for a Tucker. I can imagine all the girls sighing as he strides by in his checked shirt, boots and cowboy hat, looking like a deliciously dirty lumberjack. But he’s got a heart of gold. And how he loves and cares for Della… If it wasn’t so beautiful - I might cry. I probably did cry, if I’m honest.

Della and Tucker are just perfect together - and more than just sexually. But sexually they are hotter than the red spot on Jupiter. There was definitely some pearl clutching and face-fanning going on as I read the steamy scenes. It might take a while for the pair to take the plunge - but by God they more than make up for it when they finally do get going.

There’s definitely a build-up to the full-on sex scenes but there’s also no scrimping on the hot moments even before that. I’m trying to forget about dirty Rosemary, the saucy 80-year old, but the trip to the sex shop was both hilarious and really interesting. I’m thinking I need to up my game some. But maybe not to full-on Tinder. While that was also illuminating and hilarious - it was also down-right terrifying!

Other things to love about this book - apart from the awesomely swoony love story - the triple bromance of Arlo, Drew and Tucker. Who doesn’t love some boy banter? Betty the Cavalier King Charles - my own ovaries nearly exploded when Tuck arrived at the door with her tucked under his arm; I’m getting overheated just remembering it. But best of all is the humour. No, best of all is Ms Andrews’ writing in general. How she manages to make me feel like I’m not reading, but sitting down to catch-up with my bestest friend while she tells me a love story - is something I’m not quite sure how she manages. And as with hanging out with your girls, you’ll laugh, cry and tell each other all the juicy, dirty details. It’s utter perfection.

Whether you’re new to Credence, Colorado, or you’re like me and planning to move there - you will fall in love with this book and more importantly, Della and Tucker. Please give it a go - you will not be disappointed. 5 swoony stars.

Della is an amazing women and I love how she is finally at the point of taking back a lot more control in her life and there are plenty of laughs, awkward moments and frustrations for them both when Tucker one of her brothers best friends agrees to be her wingman. You will laugh, cry, hoot and tut and want to shake them both as they go on this journey, but what am amazing journey it is that is made even better with the help of their friends in Credence! I am well and truly addicted to this series now!!

Credence gets another happy couple. Della was a broken girl when she first came to Credence. Now years later she has morphed into a beautiful butterfly and is looking to spread her wings. Tucker is the resident handsome bartender and her brother’s best friend. He has watched her lose that cocoon and unfurl her wings. They each have unacknowledged feelings for each other.

The antics continue with the seniors running around and the many women who have flooded to Credence. Although this is a story set in a small town it is lively and fun. The issues that Della deals with are serious but are dealt with in a gentle and caring way. Tucker, Drew, Arlo and the other characters form a great supportive network that helps her find her feet and fall in love with her her prince.

Della and Tucker’s emotional story in Asking for Trouble by Amy Andrews, book three in her Credence, Colorado series, was a humorous, sexy, and emotional story that checks all the boxes. There’s the hot bartender, best friend’s little sister, a woman with emotional baggage getting back into dating scene, Tinder disasters, reluctant wingman, driving instructor, and sex shop shenanigans.

Sexy bartender Tucker has watched traumatized Della bloom from her cocoon into a butterfly, wanting a normal life. As Della adjusts to having a normal life, Tucker is the one by her side, helping her, guiding her, and encouraging her; but he drew the line at taking her to explore the sex shop. The scene where these two dissect the Tinder offerings and pictures is hysterical Della asking Tucker to give her sex lessons, even if in secret, showed how far this sex abuse survivor had come. You know Tucker has to be one of the good ones when he remembers Della saying she wanted a dog someday and then brings her one when she moves into her own place. The chemistry between these two is off the charts and they are perfect for each other.

Ms. Andrews wrote a wonderful, funny, sexy and emotional story that is not to be missed. She provided a tale rich that sizzled with their chemistry, humorous conversations, and endearing characters giving Della and Tucker a chance at love, happiness, and a future together. I highly recommend Asking for Trouble to other readers and look forward to reading the next book in this series.

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.

I received this for an honest review! I gave it 4 out of 5 because it was too slow for me at the start. I also felt like something was missing in the end. I know it ended on a high but it still felt like there was just something that could have sent it a tad of the happiness edge. Overall it was a great read about someone with a tragic past getting a happy ever after....and that of course seems to happen. I’m pleased to say the characters are delightful, especially the old folks and Drew. Winona is gonna give some bloke a run for his money soon I hope.
If your looking for romance, laughter and maybe a few tears look no further than this book.

I am not sure how to explain Asking for Trouble by Amy Andrews. It is certainly a wonderful read, being serious but also laugh out loud funny. I did that more than once. The main character, Della, had been recused by her brother from a terribly abusive marriage. There is no chance of the ex-husband returning but the way Della has had to work to overcome the bad experiences is heartbreaking. Still the author does not dwell on the bad but on the huge progress that Della has made, starting this book three years after the rescue. Yet, I feel that this may be a trigger for some, so go in aware then enjoy because the book is amazing.

Credence, Colorado has been the support and caring community that Dela needed. I could only wish that everyone could find such a community. Overprotective brother, quirky residents especially some where Della works and one interested hot friend of her brother’s. Little sister to close friend is a common trope but Amy Andrews takes it a step more. I found myself laughing, cheering and learning how to “speak fluent idiot”! Tucker, you rock!

4.5 Stars
An ARC of the book was given to me by the publisher through Net Galley which I voluntarily chose to read and reviewed. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I quite liked this story, although it is not up there with my favourites by Amy Andrews. I felt bad for not relating more to Della after all she's been through and risen above. Tucker is a great hero though, I liked his blend of ruggedness and softness .
Just be warned this story contains a few descriptions of sexual violence which could be triggering to some readers.
I received a free digital copy via NetGalley, but the opinions expressed are my own.

Asking for Trouble is the third book in the Credence, Colorado series and I definitely recommend it! I love Amy’s writing style and she really shines in this one. I feel like I have been waiting for Della and Tucker’s story since the first book and it did not disappoint. It was so great to see Della come out of her shell! I loved Tucker and thought he was the perfect book boyfriend. I cannot wait for the next one!

Loved this story. A perfect escape for the times right now. Loved Della and Tucker. After getting about of a bad relationship, Della is ready to date again but she is not having a good time at it so she asks Tucker for help. Loved their chemistry. He was really patient with her due to her past and it showed. He was there for her when she needed him. Great characters and a great story. Loved this story.

I read an early review copy of this book from NetGalley and I am voluntarily leaving an honest review.

Della Munroe is sick of being invisible and is ready to take back control of her life, and she wants to start off by dating. Though she knows who she would like to date, but doesn’t think he is interested in his best friends little sister. She however does manage to convince him to be her wingman.
Tucker is attracted to Della but she is his best friends younger sister and off limits to him. But when she asks for his help to be her wingman, he can’t say no. And is not only vetting her dates, also teaching her to drive. But when Della wants him to teach her the art of kissing and more, he is caught between a rock and a hard space.
Wonderful characters, sweet moments and some amazing chemistry made this a highly enjoyable read. Della is a fighter and it was wonderful to see her finally come into her own. And Tucker *swoon* was just wonderful with her, so gentle and thoughtful. I think they were just perfect together.