REVIEW: Nothing but Trouble by Amy Andrews

Nothing but Trouble (Creedence, Colorado #1) by Amy Andrews , Wade Carter would be lost without his personal assistant, Cecelia ‘CC’ Morgan. However, when she gives him notice that she’s ready to move on, he convinces her to give him three more months where they’ll be spending that time in his hometown. Yet, the more time CC and Wade spend in Creedence, the more Wade begins to see that CC isn’t just his employee. Will Wade be able to convince CC that he wants her in his life forever or will she walk away before she gets hurt?

”Look, I appreciate it and all but I can do it myself, dude. Ain’t you got a dang book to write?”
“Yeah. I know you can.” Wade nodded. “And yes, I do have a book to write. But…I want to help.”
Wyatt’s gaze narrowed. “Trouble?”
“Nah.” He’d left his distractions behind him in Denver. “The physical labor will do me good. Might help shake a few ideas loose too, you know. Writing a book isn’t as easy as it looks.”

What a fun, charming and absolutely entertaining read Ms. Andrews has delivered in this first book of her Creedence Colorado series, which had me laughing and smiling at various moments throughout because of the town’s plan to bring more women to the area; a plan Wade is totally against. Will he be able to prevent the plan from going ahead? Will the hero realize that the plan isn’t so bad after all, especially when he begins to see how happy the townspeople are?

The way this story started had me liking the main characters immediately and had me sympathizing with the heroine, as she has so much to deal with when it comes to Wade; things that she shouldn’t have to deal with and I could understand why she’s finally ready to live the life she wants but finds it’s hard to walk away from Wade when he needs her most. Since a case of writer’s block is a serious matter and he couldn’t possibly work without CC to help him. Will CC give into Wade’s proposal? Will she be able to handle living in his hometown for three months? Will CC be able to help Wade and his hometown, especially when she’s so brilliant at her job? Will it be hard for her to leave when the three months are up?

As for the dialogue, it was intense due to the main characters back stories, as the hero was hurt by his past relationship and doesn’t know if he’ll ever be able to trust another woman enough to give forever after a chance. Will CC be able to change his mind? Will Wade realize how he feels about CC before it’s too late? Furthermore, I adored both the main characters and believed they were absolutely perfect for each other. CC is resilient, courageous, sassy and I liked how much of a challenge she provides for Wade since the hero is a man used to getting what he wants. I also liked the heroine’s determination to help the townspeople with their plan because she believes in it. Why shouldn’t the men of Creedence experience love and happiness?

”I still think PA sounds more like a nurse.”
Wade grimaced. “Then think of her as my left tackle, Mr. Downey.”
Bob perked up at that, narrowing his eyes slightly as he thought it through. “Left tackle, huh?”
“Yep.”
CC had heard Wade describe her as his left tackle a million times. In fact, they were the words he’d used that day in Denver to convince her to come and work for him. Come be my left tackle, CC. That’s what he’d said after he’d whisked her away from her ex-boss who was still rolling on the floor clutching his testicles.

While the hero, he’s confident, charming, hard-working and I liked the close relationship he has with his family who he doesn’t see as often as he wishes. I also liked how throughout the story that the hero’s attitude changes towards what is good for the town of Creedence, as he begins to see how happy his brother is because of the town’s plan. Happiness that is a long time coming for the hero’s brother who I absolutely adored almost as much as the hero. Yet, what I liked most of all about the hero was his determination to win over CC, especially at the critical moment where it seems all hope might be lost for the pair to achieve their happy ever after. Will Wade realize how much CC means to him before it’s too late?

Overall, Ms. Andrews has delivered a wonderful and entertaining read in this book where the chemistry between the main characters was strong and convincing from the first chapter; the romance was full of heat and passion and had me loving these two together; and the ending had me loving the hero’s determination to win CC back after what happens to cause their relationship to go awry. Certainly, what Wade accomplishes does justice to the saying ‘Go Big or Go Home’ because CC is a big part of his life and one of the most important and I loved how he showed her through his words. However, it was the epilogue that wrapped this story up perfectly because of how much happiness CC has bought to Wade’s life, especially because of the surprise she has for him. I would recommend Nothing but Trouble by Amy Andrews, if you enjoy workplace romances, boss/employee romances, the friends to lovers trope or books by authors Naima Simone, Avery Flynn, Shana Gray and Christina Hovland.

Book Info:

Publication: April 30th, 2019 | Entangled Publishing | Creedence, Colorado #1

For five years, Cecilia Morgan’s entire existence has revolved around playing personal assistant to self-centered former NFL quarterback Wade Carter. But just when she finally gives her notice, his father’s health fails, and Wade whisks her back to his hometown. CC will stay for his dad—for now—even if that means ignoring how sexy her boss is starting to look in his Wranglers.

To say CC’s notice is a bombshell is an insult to bombs. Wade can’t imagine his life without his “left tackle.” She’s the only person who can tell him “no” and strangely, it’s his favorite quality. He’ll do anything to keep her from leaving, even if it means playing dirty and dragging her back to Credence, Colorado, with him.

But now they’re living under the same roof, getting involved in small-town politics, and bickering like an old married couple. Suddenly, five years of fighting is starting to feel a whole lot like foreplay. What’s a quarterback to do when he realizes he might be falling for his “left tackle”? Throw a Hail Mary she’ll never see coming, of course.