Problems in Paradise by Kelsey Browning-Blog Tour, Review and Giveaway
Problems In Paradise
Texas Nights #3
by Kelsey Browning
Genre: adult, contemporary, romance
Release Date: July 14, 2014
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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date July 14, 2014
Eden Durant hasn’t always been Eden Durant. She’s made a fresh start in Shelbyville, Texas, far from her mother’s notoriety. Running the Paradise Garden Café is as much excitement as Eden wants—or it was, until she meets Beck Childress. Although he’s the one man who could expose her past, she’s willing to open up enough to see if he might be her future.
Chief Deputy Childress is determined to get to know the real Eden, when he isn’t busy cleaning up after the sheriff and running in the election to replace him. When several men fall sick after eating in Eden’s café, he investigates even as her mysterious past raises both his suspicions and his protective instincts.
As their relationship heats up, so do the pressures of Beck’s campaign. When Eden’s secrets are revealed, jeopardizing his dream of becoming sheriff, he’ll need to choose: serve and protect the town he loves or the woman who makes it home.
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REVIEW: PROBLEMS IN PARADISE is the third instalment in Kelsey Browning’s adult contemporary Texas Nights romance series focusing on the men and women of Shelbyville, Texas. This is Chief Deputy Beck Childress and café owner Eden Durant’s story. Although this is the third in the series, it can be read as a stand alone without too much difficulty. Some of the previous storyline characters play a secondary role and any information necessary from the previous storylines is revealed when needed.
The focus of the story is the building relationship between Beck and Eden, and the investigation into a series of poisonings at Eden’s Paradise Garden Café. With Eden the prime suspect, Beck struggles with his need to be objective while on the job and his need for the woman who calls to his soul. But someone is hoping to take Eden down and in doing so, compromises Beck’s run for the sheriff of Shelbyville Texas. It is a small town where everyone knows your business but in some cases, it is the past that comes back to destroy your life.
The relationship between Beck and Eden is sensual and seductive. The sex scenes are hot; definitely adult in nature. There is an immediate attraction between our couple and one that is not accepted by many of the town’s people including Beck’s recently relocated sister.
The secondary characters are colorful and drive a good portion of the storyline. Small town living is not for everyone especially when the town is run by people who refuse to move forward-out of the past. Beck and Eden will caught up in a power play for struggle and control-not of their making.
Kelsey Browning writes a storyline that invites the reader into a world of romance; where betrayal comes at the hand of family; and where love comes from an unexpected source.
Reading Order
1. Personal Assets
2. Running The Red Light
3. Problems in Paradise
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Reviewed by Sandy
Kelsey Browning writes sass kickin’ love stories and cozy Southern mysteries. Originally from a Texas town smaller than the ones she writes about, Kelsey has also lived in the Middle East and Los Angeles, proving she’s either adventurous or downright nuts. These days, she hangs out in northeast Georgia with Tech Guy, Smarty Boy, and Bad Dog. She’s currently at work on the next book in her Texas Nights series and The Granny Series.
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I am curious about what are Eden’s secrets.
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Maureen – Eden has some pretty good secrets, and they’re what make the book :-).
Kelsey
This sounds great I now have to read the series love it. Please enter me in the giveaway.
Thanks for the giveaway! I’ve also liked TRC on Facebook and follow on Twitter.
Thanks so much for stopping by, Jonetta!
Kelsey
Thanks so much for taking the time to read and review Problems in Paradise!
Kels
Wonderful review Sandy. Thanks for the giveaway. Love the small town storylines.
Alexis – I love writing about small towns because the characters are so much fun!
Kelsey
Great review, Sandy. Looks like another fun small town romance to read.
Barb – my small town definitely has its share of heat ;-).
Kelsey
thanks sandy, another romance for me to add.
Mari – If you get a chance to read it, sure hope you enjoy!
Kelsey
Thanks for the giveaway. The series looks good.
Thanks, Lori – I’ve had tons of fun writing it!
Kelsey
You are new to me. Your books sound a little deeper than most. Please include me in the drawing.
Whitney – so glad you found this post then! 🙂
Kelsey
Would love to read your book
Thanks, Rose – best of luck on the giveaway!
Kelsey
This would be so awesome to win!!
Robin – Fingers crossed for you :-).
Kelsey
Sounds great! Thanks for the giveaway!
Thanks so much for stopping by, Evelyn!
Kelsey
Great review Sandy .. sounds like a great kick back beach read! 🙂
R 🙂
That’s absolutely what it is, Rachel! I write so readers can escape for 2-3 hours!
Kelsey
Wonderful review Sandy.
Congrats to Kelsey on the new release. Sounds like a fun series with a little bit of mystery.
Sassy –
Thanks so much for popping in. Yep – a small mystery and a hot romance ;-).
Kelsey
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Thanks for stopping by, Cass!
Thanks for the giveaway & the review. Now I want to read it so I can find out what Eden’s secrets are.
Eileen – Crazy thing is I thought her big secret was one thing and discovered it was something else while I was writing the draft – LOL. It was kind of crazy, actually!
Thanks for commenting!
Kels
I am a historical romance junkie, but some contemporary romances do make the cut! Kelsey yours is one of them because I love a small town full of a cast of kooky folks who are totally busybodies! What was your inspiration for this series?
Patty – that makes me feel great – thank you! Well, when I wrote Personal Assets (Texas Nights #1), I originally planned to target the book to Harlequin Blaze, so I knew it had to be pretty steamy. Turned out it was a full-length book instead. 🙂 But it’s based a bit on all the small towns I know over the state of Texas. They’re great places with quirky people, but they can have a bit of a dark side too (can’t every place??). That being said, I LOVE my home state, regardless of its quirks! 🙂
Kels
I love books about small town life and it’s inhabitants. This sounds like a nice series to read. Thanks for this opportunity!
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Thanks, Kathleen! I really enjoyed writing about Shelbyville :-).
Kelsey
Great review. I love contemporary romances.
Joane – Me too – they’re my first love in the romance sub-genres! 🙂
Kelsey
Fantastic review. Thanks for the giveaway
Congratulations to Kelsey. Sounds like a wonderful series with some great small town characters
Thanks – I had a great time with the characters, especially Clyde, the owner of Dirty Harry’s bar.
Thanks for popping in.
Kelsey
Great review Sandy, sounds like a fun small town romance that’s perfect for a lazy Sunday afternoon read. Great giveaway too.
Marcie –
Yep – this book is a 2-3 hour hammock read!
Kelsey
Thank you for introducing me to Kelsey Browning. I didn’t know of her work and can’t wait to start the series from the beginning! I am curious as to Beck’s priorities and if they do get to be together 🙂 snsvwtime@aol.com
Suzanne – so hope you enjoy the series. Beck’s a tough one in some ways, but he has a thing for Eden, so it would take something BIG to stand in his way ;-).
Kelsey
Great review Sandy. I love stories about small towns Would love the win this..
Fingers crossed for you, Fran!
Kelsey
I have never read any of her books!
Kaymay – hope you get a chance to if you’re a fan of small-town contemporary romance a little on the hot side ;-).
Kelsey
I would love to win this! I also follow on Facebook.
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Fingers crossed for you Scarlett – thanks so much for stopping by today!
Kelsey
I would love to read this!
Charlene – sure hope you enjoy the Texas Nights series if you do read it!
Kelsey
Nice review Sandy. Please enter me in the giveaway. Thanks!
Deb –
Thanks so much for stopping by today!
Kelsey
Would love to read your book, Thank for the review 🙂
Sounds great. Thanks for the info. Congrats to Kelsey on the new release.
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