I requested this book ten years ago, and am no longer interested in reading. Thank you for the opportunity.

He’s got a child with a penchant for mischief and a need for attention. She’s a former governess whose previous charge was a troublemaker. It should be a perfect match, but Melanie didn’t come to Arizona to be a governess again. She’s determined to be a partner in her late cousin’s mercantile business and she wastes no time in making her intentions known. But someone wants her – and the store’s current owner, Caleb – gone. They can ignore the anonymous threatening notes, but finding a dead body on the back step is an entirely different matter.

Trouble in Store is a novel about finding home. Melanie has no living relatives, but quickly falls in love with the town and its rugged surroundings. Despite her disagreements with Caleb over the running of the store she’s happy and relieved to be in a different position. Caleb came to Arizona from Missouri after his wife died in childbirth. When they are suspected of multiple murders it seems as though it’s the two of them against the rest of the town, and it’s this that ultimately draws them together.

Thank you to Bethany House for my free copy of Trouble in Store, which I received in exchange for an honest review.

Trouble in Store was an entertaining read. As I expected going in, I found the story fun and enjoyable. I didn't expect the thread of suspense in the story, but I absolutely loved it (even if I did kind of suspect who was behind the murders).

I liked the characters and I also liked the whole setting of the store. It was fun to see them clash over things regarding the store and yet he's realize sometimes that her ideas made sense. I also thought the romance was sweet.

All in all, Trouble in Store was a great historical romance. I recommend it!

*I received this book for free for my honest review. As always, all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.*

A month or so after finishing the book, I couldn't remember much about it. I remembered the murder mystery subplot and some outlines of the story, but the characters, romance etc was pretty dim. I think that sums this book up. If you enjoy reading a clean romance with faint Christian themes set a couple of hundred years ago, and you're not particular about originality, then you will enjoy this story as much as every other of its kind.

After refreshing my memory, the only thing I feel is worth commenting on is Melanie's character. I found her a little abrasive and obnoxious. I realize that she was desperate and kept up a front of confidence and strength in order to protect herself, but I think she could have done so while also employing humility and a willingness to compromise. Perhaps it was just that she rubbed me the wrong way, but this affected how I viewed the romance, which was rather abrupt and not very convincing.

*I was given a free copy in exchange for an honest review.*