Double Trouble (PJ Sugar) [Paperback]

Susan May Warren (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 25, 2010 | Series: PJ Sugar (Book 2)

With one solved case under her belt, PJ Sugar is ready to dive into her career as a private investigator. Or at least a PI’s assistant until she can prove herself to Jeremy Kane, her new boss. Suddenly PJ’s seeing crime everywhere. But is it just in her head, or can she trust her instincts? When she takes on her first official case—house-sitting for a witness in protective custody—Jeremy assures her there’s no danger involved. But it soon becomes clear that there is someone after the witness . . . and now they’re after PJ, too.

Editorial Reviews

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PJ Sugar has decided to become a licensed PI. In her first adventure (Nothing but Trouble, 2009), PJ returned home to Minnesota for the wedding of her sister. She had been traveling the country for 10 years, getting into and out of trouble and working a series of dead-end jobs. In the process she also found religion and is honestly attempting to turn her life around. In this adventure, PJ is assigned to house-sit for a witness in protective custody. Her boss, Jeremy Kane, assures her that there is no real danger in the assignment, but as we get to know PJ, we discover that trouble seems to find her even in seemingly benign circumstances. To complicate matters, PJ’s former (and perhaps future) boyfriend Boone Buckam does not approve. PJ’s adventures, and her juggling of relationships with Jeremy and Boone, are hilarious and the resolution of the fast-paced mystery is thoroughly satisfying as well. Think of this series as a more wholesome version of Janet Evanovich’s Stephanie Plum novels. An entertaining comic mystery for readers who prefer to avoid raunchy language and bed-hopping heroines. --Judy Coon

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Susan May Warren’s wit, charm, and dead-on characterization always make me laugh. (Lori Copeland, best-selling author of the Brides of the West series )

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Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. (January 25, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1414313136
• ISBN-13: 978-1414313139
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #167,144 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Growing up in Minneapolis and attending the U of MN, I learned to love city life, although I'm a woodsy girl at heart. Or maybe I'm an adventurer -- having lived and traveled all over the world, including Siberia Russia as a missionary for eight years. Probably that's why my characters can't sit still, and seem to get into one scrape after another -- they're too much like me! I love God, my family, my country, my church, and feel privileged every day to be able to write stories, that I hope inspire and entertain!

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Very Fun Read With Some Imperfections, February 11, 2010

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www.luxuryreading.com "Vera" (Cleveland, OH) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Double Trouble (PJ Sugar) (Paperback)

"Double Trouble" is the sequel to "Nothing But Trouble" by Susan May Warren, and continues the story of PJ Sugar. PJ returns to her hometown of Kellogg, Minnesota and right into the arms of her high school sweetheart, Boone Buckam. I have not read "Nothing But Trouble" and although I did feel lost when it came to certain details of PJ's life, "Double Trouble" does stand on its own for the most part.

Broke and barely employed, PJ shacks up with her sister, her brand new Russian brother-in-law and non-English speaking in-laws. PJ is convinced that her stellar instincts will serve her well in the private investigation world and is desperate to prove herself to her boss and head PI, Jeremy Kane. While Boone waits for an answer to his marriage proposal and voices concern over PJ's job at every opportunity, PJ spends nights on stakeouts - often with Jeremy by her side.

When Jeremy assigns PJ the job of impersonating Dally Morrison, he promises that there will be no danger involved and that it will earn PJ "bonus points" towards an investigation of her own. Dally Morrison is under police protective custody and is set to testify against the drug lord Billy Finch. Suspecting that Billy has sent a hit man to get rid of her, Dally hires Jeremy to whisk her away to a new hiding place while PJ steps in to take her place. PJ figures that the time away from Kellogg will at least give her time to consider Boone's proposal. Loading up on fake tattoos and donning a black wig, she manages to pass for Dally - or so she thinks. Before long, things begin spiraling out of control, leaving PJ to wonder how much they really know about a woman they are protecting.

Starting "Double Trouble", I was initially put off by cutesy names - PJ Sugar, Rudy Bagwell, Boone Buckam. Getting further into the story, "Double Trouble" did grow on me and I found it to be quite entertaining and fun. Despite the seemingly dark subject matter, the novel managed to be lighthearted and the characters' witty banter kept me glued to the pages. PJ Sugar's instincts pulled her in all the wrong directions and I was taken along for the ride, not even suspecting who the actual culprit might be.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 2nd in PJ Sugar series is filled with humor, romance, and thrills, February 26, 2010

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Christina Lockstein "Christy's Book Blog" (Oconto Falls, WI USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Double Trouble (PJ Sugar) (Paperback)

Double Trouble by Susan May Warren is the second title in the PJ Sugar series. PJ has embraced her new role as private detective, even if her boss Jeremy isn't trusting her the way she'd like and her ex-boyfriend and police officer Boone doesn't think she's up to the challenge. They both have to change their tune when PJ undertakes a case that forces her to impersonate a woman in the Witness Protection Program and is sure that her life in is danger. PJ embraces the challenge, despite the threat of exposure. Warren has created a humorous and smart heroine in PJ who constantly seems to be tripping over her own feet and making promises that she can't keep. The sparks between PJ and Jeremy fly right off the page and will have readers just as torn between Boone and Jeremy as PJ is. Warren's writing is never cliched and she delights in upending readers' expectations. This is one series that I hope lasts for twenty or more books!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Cute and fun read!, February 25, 2010

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This review is from: Double Trouble (PJ Sugar) (Paperback)

This is the second book in a series and I really recommend you read the first book before reading this one. I had a hard time trying to figure things out, even though near the end of the book, it explains it all. It could possibly be read alone, but not without some confusion at first.

Once you get into the book though, the characters humor and the way she is always causing trouble for herself will keep you hooked. PJ is in training to be a private investigator, but she seems to make more work and trouble for herself than learning! It is comical to see what happens to her and what she will do next. The character is likeable and she draws you into her world just to find out what is coming next. Some of the stuff is so out there, but you can't help but laugh at her.

Not only does the book have great mystery, but the author throws in a love triangle that leaves you rooting for all the people involved. It makes it hard for you to decide which one you want to prevail.

A great book for all. The humor, witty writing and chick lit feel was enough to keep me interested for the whole book.

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