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Maximum Trouble
Her relationship with Zack Brady is in undefined territory. The trial of Gert Fountain fades in her rearview mirror . Needing a break, Maxi Malone tags along with her parents for a well-deserved break on the island of Aruba. An unmarked war ship sits just off the coast of this tropical paradise. Innocent tourists and natives alike are plunged into the deep web of a psychopath’s revenge. With hostile encounters taking place in U.S. waters, Zack Brady is recruited back into the United States military. As the situation in Aruba becomes more personal, he is dispatched to the island with the sole purpose of saving Maxi and her family. The only question now is can he get there in time? A gripping continuation of Pampuro’s Maximum Mayhem, Maximum Trouble brings a new Zach and Maxi adventure to life.
356 pages, Paperback
Published December 1, 2018
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L.M. Pampuro
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L.M. Pampuro is the author of nine novels that include the Harlot’s series (grace and fire) and the Maximum series (Mayhem, Trouble, and Panic). All books are available at your independent bookseller, Barnes & Noble, and Amazon.com)
She is an avid skier, loves dancing to live music, and possesses a warped sense of humor.
For more information, please visit www.pampuro.com
For release updates and live music photographs, please visit Instagram.com/lmpampuro/
For bad poetry and commentaries visit https://substack.com/@lmpampuro?
L.M. Pampuro is the author of nine novels that include the Harlot’s series (grace and fire) and the Maximum series (Mayhem, Trouble, and Panic). All books are available at your independent bookseller, Barnes & Noble, and Amazon.com)
She is an avid skier, loves dancing to live music, and possesses a warped sense of humor.
For more information, please visit www.pampuro.com
For release updates and live music photographs, please visit Instagram.com/lmpampuro/
For bad poetry and commentaries visit https://substack.com/@lmpampuro?
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March 13, 2019
Maxi Malone is on vacation with her mother, father and son on the island of Aruba. Maxi is not sure where her and Zach relationship is headed and needs a break from him to figure things out on her own.
Maxi is spending time on the beach with her mother, father and son when they see an unidentified war ship just off the coast. They began to hear rumors about who the ship belongs to and why it is there.
They were told that the United States government was sending a ship to evacuate Americans. Maxi didn’t feel right about the ship and didn’t want to board it so she contacted her brother Pete to ask him what was going and to let him know about the ship. They figured if anyone would know anything about the ship Pete would.
Maxi and her family are waiting in line to board the ship when Maxi receives a call from Pete telling her not to board the ship but instead head inland and wait for further instructions. Someone would meet them there and escort them off the island. Maxi and her family have to fight their way across the island to await rescue and are separated.
When I read the summary and finding out that the story was to take place on the island of Aruba and it involved the military and an unidentified war ship and a family I just had to know how it would all tie together and how the family would be saved and what ordeals they would have to experience before they were rescued.
Maximum Trouble started off with a bang and the action and excitement kept pouring in page after page. The suspense had me on the edge of my seat just waiting for more. There was non-stop action from beginning to end. I could just see the whole thing playing out in my head like a movie. I can’t wait to read more about Maxi and her adventures.
I have not had the opportunity to read Maximum Mayhem but I don’t feel as if I missed anything of utmost importance although I do wish I had read it then I would have known more about Maxi and Zack’s relationship and who they are. With saying this I do feel as if Maximum Trouble can be read as a stand-alone.
I would recommend Maximum Trouble to all fans of suspense with a whole lot of action.
Maxi is spending time on the beach with her mother, father and son when they see an unidentified war ship just off the coast. They began to hear rumors about who the ship belongs to and why it is there.
They were told that the United States government was sending a ship to evacuate Americans. Maxi didn’t feel right about the ship and didn’t want to board it so she contacted her brother Pete to ask him what was going and to let him know about the ship. They figured if anyone would know anything about the ship Pete would.
Maxi and her family are waiting in line to board the ship when Maxi receives a call from Pete telling her not to board the ship but instead head inland and wait for further instructions. Someone would meet them there and escort them off the island. Maxi and her family have to fight their way across the island to await rescue and are separated.
When I read the summary and finding out that the story was to take place on the island of Aruba and it involved the military and an unidentified war ship and a family I just had to know how it would all tie together and how the family would be saved and what ordeals they would have to experience before they were rescued.
Maximum Trouble started off with a bang and the action and excitement kept pouring in page after page. The suspense had me on the edge of my seat just waiting for more. There was non-stop action from beginning to end. I could just see the whole thing playing out in my head like a movie. I can’t wait to read more about Maxi and her adventures.
I have not had the opportunity to read Maximum Mayhem but I don’t feel as if I missed anything of utmost importance although I do wish I had read it then I would have known more about Maxi and Zack’s relationship and who they are. With saying this I do feel as if Maximum Trouble can be read as a stand-alone.
I would recommend Maximum Trouble to all fans of suspense with a whole lot of action.
April 2, 2019
This book was filled with action, adventure, suspense, and a sprinkle of romance!
I did find myself thoroughly invested in the storyline and totally caught up with the character’s outcomes.
I liked the main characters, Maxi and Zach. I definitely found myself more partial to Zach as he was the strong, sexy, alpha protector. Maxi played more of the needy, immature, indecisive, annoying girlfriend role at the beginning, but thankfully she did grow in the book and become more of a strong, fierce lady towards the end. She still has a way to go, but she is on the right track.
Also, apparently Maxi and Zach had previous baggage from book one that carried over into this book. I had not read the first book, so I felt really out of the loop of why there was so much drama right off the bat.
I loved that this book took place in Aruba! The only experience I have with Aruba is the books, movies, and articles from when Natalee Holloway was murdered there. That all went down my year of high school graduation also, so I remember keeping up on the case over the years. Regardless, that this book is fiction, it was still nice to have a different take on Aruba since I haven’t thought of Aruba without thinking of Natalee. This book shined a new light on this island, and I enjoyed the beautiful vivid descriptions of the terrain. At times it felt like I was transported there and could even feel the sand between my toes!
This book has a great storyline that flows, terrific writing style with detailed scenes, well-developed characters, is fast paced, and keeps you completely entertained through the last page.
The author’s writing is strong and eloquently detailed. She really provided so much detail in her writing that is was easy to picture! There were a few times I found myself totally captivated in the story!
There are some predictable scenes. However, there are still a few unexpected twists and turns that you won’t see coming!
This book is the continuation of Maximum Mayhem. However, it can be read as a standalone. However, I will point out that there are many references to the previous book and several of the characters seem to overlap. I had not read the first book before reading this book, however, as much as I’ve enjoyed reading this book, I definitely wish I had. So, I would definitely encourage readers to check out both books and start with Maximum Mayhem first.
All in all, I enjoyed reading this book and would absolutely recommend it! I think all suspense readers will like this book too! So, add it to your TBR List and get to reading - you won't be disappointed!
**Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy of this book and have voluntarily provided an honest, and unbiased review in accordance with FTC regulations.**
I did find myself thoroughly invested in the storyline and totally caught up with the character’s outcomes.
I liked the main characters, Maxi and Zach. I definitely found myself more partial to Zach as he was the strong, sexy, alpha protector. Maxi played more of the needy, immature, indecisive, annoying girlfriend role at the beginning, but thankfully she did grow in the book and become more of a strong, fierce lady towards the end. She still has a way to go, but she is on the right track.
Also, apparently Maxi and Zach had previous baggage from book one that carried over into this book. I had not read the first book, so I felt really out of the loop of why there was so much drama right off the bat.
I loved that this book took place in Aruba! The only experience I have with Aruba is the books, movies, and articles from when Natalee Holloway was murdered there. That all went down my year of high school graduation also, so I remember keeping up on the case over the years. Regardless, that this book is fiction, it was still nice to have a different take on Aruba since I haven’t thought of Aruba without thinking of Natalee. This book shined a new light on this island, and I enjoyed the beautiful vivid descriptions of the terrain. At times it felt like I was transported there and could even feel the sand between my toes!
This book has a great storyline that flows, terrific writing style with detailed scenes, well-developed characters, is fast paced, and keeps you completely entertained through the last page.
The author’s writing is strong and eloquently detailed. She really provided so much detail in her writing that is was easy to picture! There were a few times I found myself totally captivated in the story!
There are some predictable scenes. However, there are still a few unexpected twists and turns that you won’t see coming!
This book is the continuation of Maximum Mayhem. However, it can be read as a standalone. However, I will point out that there are many references to the previous book and several of the characters seem to overlap. I had not read the first book before reading this book, however, as much as I’ve enjoyed reading this book, I definitely wish I had. So, I would definitely encourage readers to check out both books and start with Maximum Mayhem first.
All in all, I enjoyed reading this book and would absolutely recommend it! I think all suspense readers will like this book too! So, add it to your TBR List and get to reading - you won't be disappointed!
**Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy of this book and have voluntarily provided an honest, and unbiased review in accordance with FTC regulations.**
March 30, 2019
I thought most of this was a page turner. If there was any romance, I must have missed it, but you won’t get any argument from me on that point. Romance is a genre you could leave out for me, or at least use only for a little color. However, there was a lot of suspense, much more my genre. The subject of this story is one that keeps many people from vacationing abroad. Many people shy away from a visit to certain areas or small countries due to the unpredictability of their regimes. This however is a more common story…a beautiful oil rich country with many poor people and others who are greedy. It’s a story that could happen to many. Being in the wrong place at the wrong time.
The story seemed to get bogged down in a few places. I think part of this was difficult because of trying to write a story involving having teams on the ground as well as people to look for. You know how in a tv show battle there are sometimes so many characters and it switches back and forth between them so that occasionally you just aren’t sure who is who? That’s how this struck me every now and then.
However, I never forgot Maxi nor Zack her handsome strong guy coming to save her. I remember her young son; Ric and I remember her brother Pete. Other than that, I can’t remember the names of her mom nor her dad, nor the family of a commander. What I do remember are the names of some of the bad guys.
Does this say something about this book? I don’t think it says anything bad enough not to read it because I didn’t put it down. Sat and read it all the way through, except for maybe a coffee or two. Definitely worth the time.
The story seemed to get bogged down in a few places. I think part of this was difficult because of trying to write a story involving having teams on the ground as well as people to look for. You know how in a tv show battle there are sometimes so many characters and it switches back and forth between them so that occasionally you just aren’t sure who is who? That’s how this struck me every now and then.
However, I never forgot Maxi nor Zack her handsome strong guy coming to save her. I remember her young son; Ric and I remember her brother Pete. Other than that, I can’t remember the names of her mom nor her dad, nor the family of a commander. What I do remember are the names of some of the bad guys.
Does this say something about this book? I don’t think it says anything bad enough not to read it because I didn’t put it down. Sat and read it all the way through, except for maybe a coffee or two. Definitely worth the time.
July 18, 2019
I am putting my inner critic aside as we are all our own worst analyzer. Peace.
June 5, 2021
I am putting my inner critic aside as we are all our own worst analyzer.
Special shout out to my massage therapist, Eileen. If she hadn't made the suggestion, this book would not be. And now there is a third in the creating...
Peace.
Special shout out to my massage therapist, Eileen. If she hadn't made the suggestion, this book would not be. And now there is a third in the creating...
Peace.
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