"A laugh a minute book!"

Oh my, this was a laugh a minute riot of a book. I simply loved those Troublemaking ladies! They had their fingers on the pulse of the whole town of Littlemouth and were the first to know anything and everything going on.

The supposedly reader group was known as The Reader's Organization United Book-loving Littlemouth Elites, hence the name TROUBLE. The five women who comprised the group were all over fifty-five and they made it their life's goal to make people happy whether they wanted to be or not.

The five ladies, Cait, Debby, Prissy, Irma and Janice decided that they had to get Debby's son Quin and Prissy's daughter Stella together. After all they were so close all those years ago but then Quin left town to find himself. Now he's back and is somewhat of a celebrity as he is a reporter for one of the largest weekly news magazines in the whole country. Stella was content to just stay in Littlemouth but that didn't mean she ever got over Quin.

Quin had missed his hometown but most of all he missed his best friend, Stella. She was always there for him and he couldn't believe that the tree house that they built all those years ago was still there. Now his mother and the Troublemakers told him about her breaking off her engagement and not having anyone to take her to their high school reunion. Quin knew that it was a huge hint but still did Stella really want to see him?

This book was such a joy to read. I found myself smiling widely if not laughing out loud through the whole book. Of course I also got my requisite happy ending as well. I closed this book with a huge happy contented sigh.

Reviewed by Kathy Boswell
Posted November 12, 2003

Summary

In the town of Littlemouth, being naughty was never so much fun.

Trouble was never so delightful!

Five incorrigible women are members of a library reader's group, The Readers Organization Uniting Book-loving Littlemouth Elites. Their nickname, TROUBLE, fits them perfectly.

There's no avoiding TROUBLE. They run every volunteer and civic organization in town and feel justified in creating chaos in pursuit of their own amusement.

The ladies now turn their hands to matchmaking. Their first project is centered on homebody Stella Goody, and wanderer Quin Gregory, who were best childhood friends. Now that Quin has returned home after a long absence, can they rebuild their friendship or will it turn into something more lasting—and romantic?

With TROUBLE involved, all's fair in love and Littlemouth!