The Trouble with Nathan by Anna J. Stewart – a Review

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Description:
Nathan Tremayne shares a dangerous secret with his father, Jackson, and sister Sheila. Together they are Nemesis, the infamous cat burglar who targets the wealthy. But when Jackson is framed for stealing the priceless Crown of Serpia, the whole family is at risk.

Nathan isn’t about to let his father go down for a crime he didn’t commit, but finding the real culprit won’t be easy with Laurel Scott, the nosy, pushy, drop-dead gorgeous insurance investigator following his every move.

But Laurel has secrets of her own. Posing as an insurance investigator was part of her own plan to steal the crown. As their attraction heats up, and the truth comes out, will this pair of thieves steal each other’s hearts?

Review:

The Trouble with Nathan by Anna J. Stewart is the 3^rd and final book in her wonderful Tremayne Family  series.  I am sad that this book ends the series, as I enjoyed each book very much.  What I love is when you read the previous book in a series, and you say to yourself that it was the best one and then the next book is released and even better.  The Trouble with Nathan was a fantastic read, and a fitting end to this series, though I will miss these wonderful characters created by Anna J. Stewart.

Nathan is our hero in this book, as he is determined to help his father, Jackson, who has confessed to being Nemesis, the Robin Hood burglar who steals from the wealthy.  If you have read the previous books, we know Jackson, Nathan and Sheila are in fact Nemesis, but with an enemy watching them closely, they have stopped.  Another factor is that the sister who knows nothing of Nemesis,  Morgan is planning to adopt some children, who she has taken care of from her Children’s Charity foundation, and they do not want to ruin her chances.  Jackson, their father, is aware of an old enemy who is trying to frame him of another highly valued art theft,  and confessed to be Nemesis to take the heat off of the family.  Veronica, the family lawyer, manages to clear Jackson. 

Nathan takes it upon himself to find out who is framing them, and meets the head insurance investigator, Laurel  Scott.  It is an immediate attraction between the two, but Nathan wants information, and Laurel is secretly working for the villain.  We learn early on, that Laurel is being blackmailed to help Alastair (the villain) in finding all information about the Tremayne Family.  Laurel fears for the life of her young daughter.  This is a beautiful romance that will build slowly, but the suspense and excitement, not to mention spending time with this wonderful family adds to making this a great read. 

Rather than revealing any spoilers, what follows is that Laurel will meet all of the Tremayne’s and begin to realize how wonderful they are, and she needs to find a way to help Nathan and protect the Tremaynes against the evil Alastair.  Laurel turned into a great heroine, as the family and the children loved her, as well as Nathan.  But Laurel has never had a family, except for her young daughter. Will Nathan be able to convince Laurel to trust him?  Will love prevail or will Laurel run?

As I noted before, Anna J. Stewart has written a fabulous end to this trilogy. I loved every moment of this story, loved everything about the Tremayne Family, loved Nathan and Laurel together.  Stewart blends a perfect romance, a suspenseful  and exciting story, and a wonderful family atmosphere.  I am already missing this family.   I suggest you start with the first book, Asking for Trouble and read the entire trilogy.  It is not to be missed.

Reviewed by Barb

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