Blog Tour: TROUBLE by Samantha Towle

by Abby McCarthy · December 15, 2013

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Genre: New Adult Romance
Release Date: November 20, 2013

Synopsis
Mia Monroe is running. Running from a person she doesn’t ever want to find her. Running from a past she doesn’t ever want anyone to know. Desperate to find a future, that yesterday, she could only dream of having.

Jordan Matthews likes easy. Easy women. Easy life.

Then he meets Mia.

She’s damaged, troubled and has more baggage than any person can carry. But the more Jordan gets to know Mia-for the first time in his life-he finds himself wanting to try hard for something… for someone… for her.

And then life isn’t so easy anymore.

Jordan is everything Mia shouldn’t want. A whole bunch of dirty hotness, tattooed, cocky bad boy, who made his money at poker tables and picked his women up in bars. Yet, Mia finds herself falling for him. Then the past Mia was running from, quickly starts to catch up with her. Because that’s the problem with running… you have to stop sometime.

And when you stop, you get caught.

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Dawn’s Review 4 Stars

The minute that I saw that Samantha Towle had a new book coming out, I was practically stalking her page watching for updates! Trouble is different than The Mighty Storm series and I didn’t know what to expect but I loved Mia and Jordan’s story.

Trouble addresses several heavy issues for both Mia and Jordan. They both have faced pain, heartbreak, and loss. Both have learned to compensate in different ways and those are brought up pretty early on. I really felt that Jordan is the perfect man for Mia, once he let’s go of his man-whore ways and once Mia allowed someone to know about her own demons. Mia, she’s broken but also very determined. Seeing her strength grow through the story was beautiful.

One of the things I simply love about Samantha Towle’s writing is how with a few simple words, she can make my breath hitch and my heart thud hard in my chest. There were several moments in Trouble that touched me in this way. And she also handled the dual POVs so well! I LOVED Jordan’s voice in the story. Nailed it!

For me, Trouble started a little slow but once I got past that, I didn’t want to put it down. And I guessed a key part of the story, however it’s all about the journey getting there and Trouble allows that to play out. In the end, this was a very touching journey about two souls who helped each other confront their demons. It was sweet and sexy with some very funny moments, including some interesting conversations with Dozer, the dog!

Abby’s Review 4 stars

This starts and Oh My goodness do you feel for Mia Monroe. Some stuff is going down and it is repulsive and disgusting and you then you get to watch Mia try to gain some internal strength.

Mia is on a search. On her search for someone important in her history, she meets Jordan. Jordan is a sweet guy. Kinda a sexy nerd. Ok, not really a nerd kinda an inside joke, read it you’ll see. Jordan is also a tatted up hottie god who has struggled with his own demons.

This is a story about love and two people finding the strength in each other to work through some of their own demons. It touches on several forms of abuse as well as bulimia. Overall it is a very sweet story. I do wish that the pace was a little quicker and that the heat was slightly turned up.

Dawn C’s 5 star review:

I just finished Trouble and I’m a bundle of emotions. It was highly recommended to me by a friend. I went in completely blind. I had no idea, what I was in for. It is also the first Samantha Towle book I have read. After this, I look forward to reading her others. To say I was pleasantly surprised is an understatement. This book is fantastic. It has a little bit of everything. A tad dark with loads of emotions, but also playful and airy with wonderful wit. Villains and heroes…. Cruel abuse and love so strong it palpable.

Poor Mia, she is so desperately messed up. Her life had gone from bad to worse. She went from the frying pan into the fire, when she dated a monster like her father. Always feeling trapped, alone and worthless. Being horrifically mentally and physically abused. Until one day, she was pushed too far. She finally finds the courage to escaped. Running from her past to uncertain future. She finds a beautiful man Jordan, living with crippling guilt. Both of them needing something, but not knowing what or how to get it. What starts off as a friendship, turns into a deep epic love. Both helping each other without even trying. For me, anticipation is key. A slow agonizing build up to their first kiss made it shear perfection… Leading to when then finally make love…. As hot as it was, all I felt were their emotions behind it. They start seeing beyond their pasts and getting a glimpse of their future. Securing trust in one another. For Mia coming to terms with her past is devastating. Jordan can only do so much. He can show her how much he cares and offer her guidance, but ultimately its Mia who needs help herself. Until she does, can they ever truly move on?

Jordan… Awwwwe *sigh* I must admit, I fell madly in love with this boy. He is everything Mia needs. He is sincere, compassionate and endearing. He is so gentle with her, always making Mia feel cherished and safe. He fell hard and you can feel his love for her pouring off the pages.

There is one major twist in this book. That surprised me. Jordan learns of a secret that will change the course of their lives…. Can they survive it? With many obstacles to overcome, their relationship isn’t an easy one…

Besides, Jordan and Mia, there is someone else who stole the show, Dozer, Jordan’s dog. He had me at hello! He’s a real ladies man. So lovable and sweet. Gotta love a man and his dog!!!

All the characters in this book fit well and enhance it. From the good to evil. Beth, Jordan’s best friend. As well as, Jordan’s dad, Jim. Both were supportive and entertaining. Then there’s Forbes. Mia’s ex she’s running from. He is the epitome of a douche. Mean and sadistic. I actually felt rage towards him. But you know what they say about karma….

Some books you just simply read and some books you live. I feel like, I lived through this one. I felt every emotion the characters did. I was very sad to see it end. I wanted more!! I highly recommend. You will thank me.

About the Author

Samantha Towle began her first novel in 2008 while on maternity leave. She completed the manuscript five months later and hasn’t stopped writing since. She is the author of The Mighty Storm, The Bringer and the Alexandra Jones series, all penned to tunes of The Killers, Kings of Leon, Adele, The Doors, Oasis, Fleetwood Mac, and more of her favourite musicians. A native of Hull and a graduate of Salford University, she lives with her husband, Craig, in East Yorkshire with their son and daughter.

Connect with Samantha Towle

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Author website http://www.samanthatowle.co.uk/

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