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Tyler Chambers finds that his luck has run out…almost. After several brushes with the law, he avoids jail by enlisting in the Navy and gets himself stationed in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Such is his good fortune.

Tyler is ecstatic when he lands a date with Holly, the best looking girl on the base, but things sour quickly when he discovers how controlling and annoying she is. As he is about to dump her, a revelation from his past comes back to haunt him, and Holly is the only person who can save his Navy career and keep him out of prison.

He should be grateful, but is besotted with another girl. Debbie Meyers is sexually confused and has her own ideas for Tyler. She beds him easily enough, and uses him in a vendetta against Holly. Tyler finds himself in a TROUBLE TRIANGLE when both women want him for their own needs.

A story of lust, love and blackmail. But who's doing what to whom?

364 pages, ebook

First published November 23, 2012

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Travis Casey

64 books199 followers
Travis Casey is an American British “in print entertainer,” which is a polite way of saying he writes books because stand up comedy requires faster reflexes than he has. After living in more places than a piece of lost luggage, he now channels his nomadic confusion into beach read fiction and satirical memoirs — the kind of stories that prove irony, chaos, and questionable life choices can, in fact, be tax deductible.

His humor is known for poking fun at life, society, and occasionally himself, mostly because no one else volunteered. He’s even managed to get banned from Twitter/X for reasons unknown — a career achievement he did absolutely nothing to earn.

If you enjoy his writing, he’ll proudly take the credit and ask you to tell your friends. If you don’t enjoy his writing … well, he hopes you don’t have any friends.

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Profile Image for Karl Wiggins.
Author 25 books325 followers
December 6, 2014
This really is quite an engaging storyline, and I found myself strangely drawn to Tyler, mainly because he's such an arse. The characters are cleverly drawn and there's an alluring appeal to the main three protagonists, although I have to admit to finding Holly the hardest to like, which I suspect is a clever device employed by Travis Casey.

I applauded Tyler's efforts to get his life in order, admired his `no scruples' attitude to life, marvelled at his ability to juggle relationships and loved his mixed up view of his women. Are they sluts, tramps, harlots or are they pure Madonna? Either way, I found myself wondering if this story is more autobiographical that the author cares to admit.

I loved Holly's dad, who is totally nuts, but if you're wealthy you can be forgiven for being nuts, right? He added comedy at just the right moment.

An easy-to-read, captivating book. I highly recommend it, and will be looking for more from this talented author
20 reviews1 follower
June 30, 2020
It’s not often that a novel touted a romantic comedy makes you think. Travis Casey’s “Triangle Trouble” does just that. At every corner I wondered, what the heck could happen next? Is this really happening?
This book, based in 1982, is an amazing look into our history. It made me feel like I was on an anthropological mission. I learnered a lot about the male (military) psyche in the early 80’s. Such an incredibly fun and thought provoking read.
Profile Image for Chantel Rhondeau.
Author 56 books175 followers
December 4, 2012
Hilarious! I absolutely love Trouble Triangle! If you like your humor a bit off color, prepare to laugh.

Tyler Chambers thinks he has it made, living the sailor life and a dream most men would love--two of the hottest girls on base want relationships with him. When things turn ugly, Tyler will have a hard time talking himself out of some sticky situations.

I don't want to give the plot away, but I really enjoyed this one. In the beginning, Tyler is a character you have to struggle to love; kind of a bad boy with a chip on his shoulder. However, he is very funny and stole my heart by the end. I enjoyed watching his growth throughout the book. The cast of characters is great, all feeding off each other with some very funny scenes (I love Mark). The further into the book you get, the funnier things are!

Though this is an easy read that keeps the laughs coming throughout, the author did a good job of loading in some unexpected twists. I can't wait for the sequel!

I would categorize this book as adult only. Be prepared for strong language and sexual situations (they're sailors, after all). If you are looking for a light read with a splash of romance that will keep you laughing, give this a try! It's on my automatic re-read pile!
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10 reviews
December 5, 2013
First of all I have to say I didn't realize this was the final book in a trilogy until I saw the other reviews here! I had no trouble getting into the book and never felt lost - so even if you haven't read the others, you will still enjoy this bad-boy with a heart love story. I also have to say that this is only the second time I have read a male-written, male-only point of view romance, and I'm glad Travis Casey has written more.

So if you like forbidden romance and uniforms, this book is for you (and come on, who doesn't like forbidden romance AND uniforms?). The main character, Tyler, acts first and thinks after which often gets him into all kinds of trouble. But underneath his sometimes gruff exterior, he is a good guy who wants to do the right thing - even if he might not want to admit it. He's a bit of a rascal, but never a jerk, and I found myself cheering him on and wanting him to get it all right.

Forbidden Trouble is a fun world with multiple twists and turns that leaves you wanting more - and now I can go read the first two books!
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13 reviews
January 15, 2021
"Trouble Triangle" is a quick, fun, and romantic read! It is by no means an especially complicated book, but it isn't trying to be. Rather, "Trouble Triangle" is a book that's written in simple, but compelling language, that explores unique, and slightly silly, romantic moments and situations. Due to these qualities, it is never anything less than compelling, and never fails to entertain!

If you want a fun and enjoyable romantic comedy that won't take you too long to read, and certainly won't bore you, then you'll enjoy "Trouble Triangle"!
Profile Image for Frank Jr.
15 reviews
August 4, 2020
This is a story that is an interesting read for a love triangle. It's more about how certain cruel women can take advantage of a decent guy and using him for their own gains. I would recommend it for anyone interested in dramatic love stories.
16 reviews1 follower
September 23, 2020
An entertaining read...ready for part 2!

This was an entertaining read. A lot of highs and lows, humor and drama. I enjoyed the authors style of story telling and all of the adventures Tyler went on throughout this story. Looking forward to the next book in the trilogy.
7 reviews
January 10, 2021
I don’t normally read anything with romance in it since it’s just too fake but I gave this one a try since it sounded like it had some humor. It passes the time if that what your looking f
22 reviews
July 20, 2022
Absolutely awesome

I absolutely loved every single minute of it. I couldn't put it down. Beautifully written! I laughed so much! Excellent!
23 reviews
January 1, 2023
This book is full of surprises.

Yes,it truly is full of surprises, the of which has left me feeling quite stunned. Never saw it coming. No way.
Profile Image for Wendy Harris.
3 reviews
December 1, 2021
I bought this book to take away with me on a week long holiday. I could have taken it for a weekend break as I couldn't put it down and finished it in two days. This is a very light, easy read that doesn't take itself too seriously. I kept bursting out laughing at Tyler and his antics. Him taking a urinalysis in front of a Master Chief nearly had me wetting myself as he tried to pee with this guy staring at his willy.

Tyler is a fresh lively character who kept me guessing throughout the book as to what he might do next. It was great to read about a guy who had real feelings and emotions (and faults) and not about some stereotypical Alpha male knucklehead.

More than just funny, there is a story of love, lust and blackmail, just like it says on the cover. I loved Tyler's sidekick, Mark. When ever Tyler had serious problems, he talked it over with his friend Mark who had me laughing every time he appeared.

I hated Holly to begin with, but she grew on me as she did Tyler. And her father, Reverend Knight, had me in awe. He was larger than life and brought more laugh out loud moments.

If you want a fun, easy read, not to mention naughty, you won't be disappointed in Trouble Triangle.
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63 reviews
July 6, 2014
As a former sailor I was turned off by some of the terminology that was used such as payroll instead of disbursing and dorm room instead of barracks. Unfortunately, the plot in this book is a series of sexual escapades and little else. I really wanted to enjoy this book but found I had to struggle to finish it because I felt it focused on a self-centered jerk and his sexcapades and alcoholism.




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May 2, 2017
I loved this book. It was so funny and I fell in love with Tyler. He tried to be a bad ass but always fell short. But he had the two girls n the go and watching him juggling them kept me giggling all the way through. I loved the twists, and Holly's dad was a riot. A great fun read.
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