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Carol CoxBethany House / 2013 / Trade PaperbackOur Price$15.004.5 out of 5 stars for Trouble in Store. View reviews of this product. 33 ReviewsAvailability: In StockStock No: WW209567
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KathleenMissouriAge: Over 65Gender: female5 Stars Out Of 5A story of protection and care.August 17, 2013KathleenMissouriAge: Over 65Gender: femaleQuality: 5Value: 5Meets Expectations: 5Saturday, August 17, 2013
Trouble in Store by Carol Cox, ©2013
Trust in the Lord with all your heart
And do not lean on your own understanding.
In all your ways acknowledge Him,
And He will make your paths straight.
--Proverbs 3:5-6 NASB
Marietta, Ohio
April 1885
Melanie clamped her lips together, knowing full well that her opinion wasn't really being solicited. She made a mental head count, trying to keep her consternation from showing on her face. The Templetons had two children, and the Martins three, meaning she would be riding herd on seven youngsters instead of only two.
--Trouble in Store, 9
What would you do if you were to watch seven rambunctious children out on the lawn during an outdoor party for hopes of candidacy votes? Not in their play clothes, mind you, but their best finery? Before we begin it is obvious who is going to get blamed for the turmoil that is sure to follow ~ in and out of the dining tables? Well, actually stopped short of the tables... thrown from the pony.
Clarence's lips trembled as he met his father's stony glare, and he spoke in a piteous tone. "Miss Ross told me I could."
--Ibid., 17
Melanie Ross sees the end from the beginning. Packing her trunk she comes across letters.
"I've kept everything he left behind . . . . I'll keep it safe, should you choose to come out and claim it."
--Ibid., 25
Signed by her deceased cousin's partner in the Ross-Nelson Mercantile in Arizona, Melanie has a way of escape.
Levi flinched."I was just lining up my soldiers."
Caleb ran his finger around the edge of his collar. "But why on . . . ? Why there?"
Levi pointed at Melanie. "She told me to."
--Ibid., 182
Not again. Poor Miss Ross!
Liebestraum Music Box
Soon music is in her heart.
"Because he has loved Me, therefore I will deliver him;
I will set him securely on high, because he has known My name.
"He will call upon Me, and I will answer him;
I will be with him in trouble;
I will rescue him and honor him.
"With a long life I will satisfy him
And let him see My salvation."
--Psalm 91:14-16 NASB
So important in Melanie's life. I really enjoyed this book and it had turns and twists I didn't expect. It had me holding my breath too for her actual escape. There was a sub-character I was suspicious of and despite clues, I didn't select the right culprit. Our protagonists sided with me. A very visual story. I was glad I wasn't along for part of it! Excellent writing.
***Thank you to author Carol Cox for sending me a copy of Trouble in Store. This review was written in my own words. No other compensation was received. Her Pinkerton story you will enjoy is Love in Disguise.*** -
Teri5 Stars Out Of 5Great Whodunnit!January 5, 2016TeriQuality: 5Value: 5Meets Expectations: 5I enjoyed this story and the fact that it included mystery and suspense was an added bonus. I like to look into past times and imagine what it must have been like for those living at the time. This story really helped to deliver on that point! The interaction between Caleb and Melanie kept me interested just to see who would win each round as they argued and struggled for control of the store. Both had strong opinions and felt they knew best of how to do business. When she finds a dead man on the back steps one morning things take a turn for the worse since they now have to deal with a sheriff who seems to think they could be hiding something. The journey they experience to discover the truth leads through a list of people that leaves you suspicious of everyone's motives. Overall I enjoyed this book and would recommend it to others.
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TammimaineAge: 45-54Gender: female5 Stars Out Of 5A Captivating Blend of Humor, Suspense, & RomanceSeptember 18, 2013TammimaineAge: 45-54Gender: femaleQuality: 5Value: 5Meets Expectations: 5Trouble in Store by Carol Cox is a captivating blend of humor, suspense, and romance, that had me turning pages well into the night. The author's focus on the differing viewpoints of Caleb and Melanie added humor into some very tense situations. I also enjoyed being privy to the characters innermost thoughts, which added dimension to the story, and connecting me even more to the characters.
As the plot developed, the suspense grew keeping me on the edge of my seat and keeping me guessing until the end "who dun it". It also added more conflict to the story and element to the budding romance between Caleb and Melanie.
Amidst it all are wonderful Biblical truths that add scope to the characters as well as the story.
**Trouble in Store by Carol Cox was provided for me free by Bethany House in exchange for my honest review. -
Patti JoGeorgiaAge: 55-65Gender: female5 Stars Out Of 5A Delightful Story!July 25, 2013Patti JoGeorgiaAge: 55-65Gender: femaleQuality: 5Value: 5Meets Expectations: 5Author Carol Cox has written a delightful story that I highly recommend. The perfect blend of history, suspense, and romance kept me interested and turning pages in this book. Carol's style of writing makes for enjoyable reading, and her characters are easy to imagine as real people. The plot wasn't predictable, as I was surprised by the culprit toward the end! I look forward to more books by this very talented author. Five stars!!
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half pintNebraskaAge: Over 65Gender: female5 Stars Out Of 5Great readSeptember 9, 2016half pintNebraskaAge: Over 65Gender: femaleQuality: 5Value: 5Meets Expectations: 5First time I read this author. I will definitely be looking for more of her books. Love historical romances, but the little bit of mystery in this one just made it that much better.
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