Beth C. (Just-Beth) reviewed Nothing But Trouble (Chinooks Hockey Team, Bk 5) on + 3 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 8
This was a cute story. A nice addition to the other hockey themed books. For all the other RG followers, this story picks up immediatly after Ty and Fatih's book.
The hero is a crabby hot jock with wounded pride, physical injuries, and no real direction after a serious car accident. Enter Chelsea out of work actress, hired as his "assistant" because of his resistance to having a nurse, and the Chinooks organization insists he have help after his accident. I didn't notice him to be too big a potty mouth though, however the book is not free of all cursing.
I feel the opposite of the other review, I thought Chelsea was charming and her movie/fashion/body image refrences made her, well, her. She lives amongst hollywood starlets, and isn't one. Yet she loves fashion (and do not remember a scene where she wore a tight top) longs to be a movie star and is lugging around DD's.
What I found refreshing was it's not your typical "opposites attract" or "forbidden affair" or "enemies coming together" or "matchmaking by someone else" story. It is a fluffy story, not my favorite Gibson book, but etertaining and DEF. not the worst. I just wish there was "more" to the ending, seemed rushed to me.
Over all, worth the read in my opinion.
The hero is a crabby hot jock with wounded pride, physical injuries, and no real direction after a serious car accident. Enter Chelsea out of work actress, hired as his "assistant" because of his resistance to having a nurse, and the Chinooks organization insists he have help after his accident. I didn't notice him to be too big a potty mouth though, however the book is not free of all cursing.
I feel the opposite of the other review, I thought Chelsea was charming and her movie/fashion/body image refrences made her, well, her. She lives amongst hollywood starlets, and isn't one. Yet she loves fashion (and do not remember a scene where she wore a tight top) longs to be a movie star and is lugging around DD's.
What I found refreshing was it's not your typical "opposites attract" or "forbidden affair" or "enemies coming together" or "matchmaking by someone else" story. It is a fluffy story, not my favorite Gibson book, but etertaining and DEF. not the worst. I just wish there was "more" to the ending, seemed rushed to me.
Over all, worth the read in my opinion.
Helpful Score: 3
Absolutely loved this book - a great addition to the Chinooks hockey series - great to see a little of Ty and Faith again. Funny read, with great characters, both lead and supporting. Light, fluffy read... just what I expected. Looking forward to Sam's story in 2011... Totally missed the "potty mouth" the other reviewer mentioned - so he swore like once or twice but sure did not offend me.
Monica G. (champsmom) -
Helpful Score: 1
Great easy read from Gibson about two characters going through a change in careers. Funny and steamy scenes.
Jill D. (jilld) reviewed Nothing But Trouble (Chinooks Hockey Team, Bk 5) on + 156 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Nothing but Trouble is part of Rachel Gibson's Chinook's Hockey series. Mark Bressler is recovering from a very bad car accident which has devastatingly ended his career as a professional hockey player for the Chinooks. To make matters worse, his team has just won the Stanley Cup and he had to sit at home and watch instead of skating on the ice with his teammates. Chelsea Ross is a struggling actress who takes a position as Mark Bressler's home health care assistant. Mark's surly demeanor and grumpy disposition will stretch her nerves to the breaking point as she tries to stick out the duration of the job for three months, which will earn her a $10,000 bonus.
Nothing but Trouble is a solid read. I enjoyed the fast paced antics between Chelsea and Mark. Mark is a grumpy bastard for the first part of the book. Gibson makes this understandable because of his circumstances and he does have his sensitive moments. Chelsea puts up with a lot in the beginning but easily dishes it out back just as good as she gets it from Mark. They are evenly matched with their explosive chemistry.
Nothing but Trouble is not a deep read by any means, but it is fun and entertaining. It does have a rather predictable confrontation at the end. However, it is not dragged out to the point of frustration. Mark and Chelsea easily work through their misunderstanding and a sweet ending is had for all. For fans of contemporary or sports themed romances, Nothing but Trouble is a quick, fun read.
Nothing but Trouble is a solid read. I enjoyed the fast paced antics between Chelsea and Mark. Mark is a grumpy bastard for the first part of the book. Gibson makes this understandable because of his circumstances and he does have his sensitive moments. Chelsea puts up with a lot in the beginning but easily dishes it out back just as good as she gets it from Mark. They are evenly matched with their explosive chemistry.
Nothing but Trouble is not a deep read by any means, but it is fun and entertaining. It does have a rather predictable confrontation at the end. However, it is not dragged out to the point of frustration. Mark and Chelsea easily work through their misunderstanding and a sweet ending is had for all. For fans of contemporary or sports themed romances, Nothing but Trouble is a quick, fun read.
Kris G. (CaseyEmma) - , reviewed Nothing But Trouble (Chinooks Hockey Team, Bk 5) on + 286 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
I just loved this book!! Another winner by Rachel Gibson. Yes, it is a light, fluffy, less-than-intense read, but overall it is good fun, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I don't feel the same as the other reviewers who thought the hero had an overly potty mouth and the heroine was obsessed with her boobs and wore tight tops.
Juliana (philippaj) -
Helpful Score: 1
~ I COULD BARELY FINISH IT (1 star) ~
I could barely finish it. I'm not sure why it's received so many positive reviews, but to each their own!
The first half went quickly enough, although the almost immediate lust right off the bat had me a little wary. Chelsea was an interesting heroine and kept me hooked at the beginning; Mark is the tortured type of hero, which I always have a soft spot for. All I felt they had between them though was lust, and it was hard for me to sense anything else. Definitely doesn't compare to my Gibson favorites: SEE JANE SCORE, IT MUST BE LOVE, and TRULY MADLY YOURS.
CHINOOKS HOCKEY TEAM SERIES:
(1) SIMPLY IRRESISTIBLE
(2) SEE JANE SCORE
(3) THE TROUBLE WITH VALENTINE'S DAY
(4) TRUE LOVE AND OTHER DISASTERS
(5) NOTHING BUT TROUBLE
RECOMMENDATIONS:
For wonderful sports-related contemporary romances, check out these books:
(1) HEAVEN, TEXAS (Chicago Stars, Book 2) by Susan Elizabeth Phillips - 5 stars
(2) MATCH ME IF YOU CAN (Chicago Stars, Book 6) by Susan Elizabeth Phillips - 4.5 stars
(3) SEE JANE SCORE (Chinooks Hockey Team, Book 2) by Rachel Gibson
(4) BODY CHECK (New York Blades, Book 1) by Deirdre Martin - 4 stars
I could barely finish it. I'm not sure why it's received so many positive reviews, but to each their own!
The first half went quickly enough, although the almost immediate lust right off the bat had me a little wary. Chelsea was an interesting heroine and kept me hooked at the beginning; Mark is the tortured type of hero, which I always have a soft spot for. All I felt they had between them though was lust, and it was hard for me to sense anything else. Definitely doesn't compare to my Gibson favorites: SEE JANE SCORE, IT MUST BE LOVE, and TRULY MADLY YOURS.
CHINOOKS HOCKEY TEAM SERIES:
(1) SIMPLY IRRESISTIBLE
(2) SEE JANE SCORE
(3) THE TROUBLE WITH VALENTINE'S DAY
(4) TRUE LOVE AND OTHER DISASTERS
(5) NOTHING BUT TROUBLE
RECOMMENDATIONS:
For wonderful sports-related contemporary romances, check out these books:
(1) HEAVEN, TEXAS (Chicago Stars, Book 2) by Susan Elizabeth Phillips - 5 stars
(2) MATCH ME IF YOU CAN (Chicago Stars, Book 6) by Susan Elizabeth Phillips - 4.5 stars
(3) SEE JANE SCORE (Chinooks Hockey Team, Book 2) by Rachel Gibson
(4) BODY CHECK (New York Blades, Book 1) by Deirdre Martin - 4 stars
Maureen (Missy1019) reviewed Nothing But Trouble (Chinooks Hockey Team, Bk 5) on + 104 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
I found this story quite amusing and enjoyable. However there were parts where I felt like it was choppy and didn't flow, especially when the relationship would heat up perfectly, then nothing, it's business as usual and not sure if that is the way things would happen in real life. I was missing a gap between one sexual encounter to the next. Overall, there were some funny parts which was why I gave it a higher rating!
Fun, light, quick read.
Funny, romantic, and fun. A great read.
JoAnne S. (dutchess777) reviewed Nothing But Trouble (Chinooks Hockey Team, Bk 5) on + 70 more book reviews
A very cute book. Easy Summer read.
Yes I would re-read this book again.
Yes I would re-read this book again.
Alishia Z. (alishiaz) -
I Love Rachel Gibson's humor it this book. It had me laughing out loud at times.
Martha S. (msteph5444) - , reviewed Nothing But Trouble (Chinooks Hockey Team, Bk 5) on + 32 more book reviews
Loved it!! Can't go wrong with Rachel Gibson - a quick, light read - perfect for a rainy afternoon!!
Gina G. (damongina) reviewed Nothing But Trouble (Chinooks Hockey Team, Bk 5) on + 41 more book reviews
This is a fantasic, funny, and romantic book!!! I could not put it down, the characters were hilarious and I loved the constant banter back and forth. This is the latest of the chinook stars series and I plan on reading the rest in order from the beginning!!
Denise L. (leap4435) reviewed Nothing But Trouble (Chinooks Hockey Team, Bk 5) on + 7 more book reviews
good, lighthearted read.
Fast read, couldn't put it down. Love this series.
Simone W. (mamawaite) reviewed Nothing But Trouble (Chinooks Hockey Team, Bk 5) on + 175 more book reviews
Hilarious! The characters were endearing, the story light, fun all in all a great read!
Easy,light-hearted read
Maria P. (BklynMom) - , reviewed Nothing But Trouble (Chinooks Hockey Team, Bk 5) on + 541 more book reviews
RG does not disappoint. Not only funny but sexy and an off beat pairing- twins in romance. With athletes. LOL!
Robin M. (robinmy) -
The former Captain of the Seattle Chinooks Hockey Team is recovering from an accident that ended his career. Mark Bressler misses hockey and is depressed about not being with the team when they win the Stanley Cup. The Chinooks organization keeps sending nurses to help him out, but Mark wants nothing to do with them. Chelsea Ross is an out-of-work actress in desperate need of a job. When she is hired to be a Home Healthcare Assistant to Mark Bressler, she thinks it's the answer to her prayers. But Mark proves to be difficult with his bad moods and rotten attitude. Mark figures he can make her miserable enough to quit, but he doesn't know how stubborn Chelsea can be.
This is the 5th book in Rachel Gibson's Chinook Hockey series. It's a light contemporary romance with a lot of humor. I enjoyed the story and liked the characters. Since hockey is my favorite sport, I added an extra half a point to my rating: 4.5 Stars.
This is the 5th book in Rachel Gibson's Chinook Hockey series. It's a light contemporary romance with a lot of humor. I enjoyed the story and liked the characters. Since hockey is my favorite sport, I added an extra half a point to my rating: 4.5 Stars.
Diana C. (dianamarie) -
Not that great. That's all I can say. The characters are not believable, the story line is shallow and the situtations are boring. He is supposed to be a hockey player recovering from a car accident, and we are supposed to believe that an actress was hired to be his health-care provider. Yeah-right!
The heroine is plastic and fake. She is obsessed over her breasts and wants to get a reduction, but insists on wearing tight clothes and (claims) she gets frustrated when men look at her chest, but then uses it to her advantage. She goes around telling everyone that she wears designer clothes as if anyone cares; mainly they tell her that they're ugly. It gets old. She also makes comments about how she knows shes good looking and just wants people to notice her talent as an actress.
The hero is a potty mouth (it was seriously annoying me, the way he kept using the s-word) and is very self-centered and spoiled. Overall I could not buy into this book.
Just to note: I normally love reading Rachel Gibson, but this was a very big disappointment.
The heroine is plastic and fake. She is obsessed over her breasts and wants to get a reduction, but insists on wearing tight clothes and (claims) she gets frustrated when men look at her chest, but then uses it to her advantage. She goes around telling everyone that she wears designer clothes as if anyone cares; mainly they tell her that they're ugly. It gets old. She also makes comments about how she knows shes good looking and just wants people to notice her talent as an actress.
The hero is a potty mouth (it was seriously annoying me, the way he kept using the s-word) and is very self-centered and spoiled. Overall I could not buy into this book.
Just to note: I normally love reading Rachel Gibson, but this was a very big disappointment.
