I loved this. I read it all in one sitting as I just couldn't put it down. I liked everything about this book and would highly recommend it.

In Walked Trouble was such a fun read!! I fell in love with Cassandra as she barged into the bar to prove she wasn't 'boring" The book just got better with each page.

Luke & Cassandra were a great couple & the story was captivating. Before I had finished In Walked Trouble I downloaded the other book in the series (On her SIx) These books are stand alones.

Christina Elle is a new favorite author!

I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.

This book was funny, romantic, and sweet. The tension between the two was obvious, their attraction was realistic, and the misunderstands were plausible. I really liked the older women that he lived with - they humor they brought made me laugh out loud.

I voluntarily read this advanced readers copy of this book.  Strong characters and a great story line.  I so wished that I had already read book one of this series.  It is a very good book.  I just couldn't put it down once I started reading it.

This book.  It’s her SECOND book.  Yes, only her second.  I felt like I was reading a very seasoned author when I finished it.  This book is romantic suspense but let me tell you, there is plenty of humor in it, too.  Just re-read the excerpt above and that’s not even one of the funniest moments.  For me, the funniest moments were when Luke was talking with his other agents.  Between Ash, Tyke (OMG, his story is next) and Reese, their banter is very realistic and not forced.  You could tell that these guys were friends first and agents second.

Cass is one of those heroines that cared too much.  Her students were her family and I can only imagine what she went through on a daily basis dealing with inner city kids that didn’t understand that they could get out.  But with that much caring, her antics were laugh out funny at times.  I know, we shouldn’t laugh but the way that Ms. Elle wrote them, you couldn’t NOT laugh.  She has a heart of gold when it comes to those kids.

The three grandma’s…*shakes head*  Too much.  Just too much at times.  But they were exactly what Cass and Luke needed.  Of course, I haven’t read Ash’s book so I can only imagine what they were doing in that book, too.  Speaking of the secondary characters, Ms. Elle took her time fleshing them out.  They were never overbearing but enhanced the suspense and romantic threads throughout the book.  In fact, while reading this one, I could feel like Tyke, in a way, was screaming for his own story and we get that one later.

The suspense element is good throughout.  It dealt with drugs and gangs which are still very prevalent in our schools today.  Ms. Elle did a great job not dumbing anything down for us and spoke very matter of factly about it.  I felt sorry for them at times and the ending made me cry.  Speaking of the ending…DON’T ever do that to me again, Ms. Elle.  My heart can’t take it.  Just don’t.  You are evil.  Love you!  The action scenes were spot on and expect some serious smexy times, too.

Run.  Don’t walk to get this book.  Ms. Elle will surprise you with your dialogue, humor, action, pacing, and characters that you will become invested in that you will laugh and at times cry for them.  Perfection in my book.

This publishing company really has many talented authors under their label.

Upon finding her boyfriend cheating Cass decides a little revenge is warranted and decides to find a bad boy to  sleep with.  What she does instead is get drunk and pass out waking up in a house with three funny woman.  This is the beginning of a book filled with humor, suspense, and heat.  Cass is a counselor at a school that is having problems with drugs deaths and more.   Luke is working with the DEA and on this case but Cass has no idea what he does for a living.   Of course all of this comes into play and when Cass learns the truth it's not pretty.  

Lots of action and when the romance kicks in it's perfect.  The side characters are entertaining and the writing made it very hard to stop reading.  I'm hooked and need to go back and read the previous book.  I have added this author to my list of must reads.

In Walked Trouble
By: Christina Elle


⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5 Review by Kristie K

A seductive tale of drugs, danger, life, and love…Christina Elle delivers the goods with this one…

In Walked Trouble combines some of my favorite things…smokin’ hot FBI agent? Check!  Undercover drug operation? Check!  Beautiful heroine with a heart of gold, and the soul of an angel?  Check!  Hot, funny, and lovable supporting characters?  Check!  Amazing sexual chemistry, plenty of action (both in and out of the bedroom), and bad guys galore?  Check, check, and CHECK!!  Luke Calder is the smokin’ hot FBI agent I aforementioned, and is working an undercover op with his fellow DEA agents deep in the heart of Baltimore.  With a target on his back a mile wide from the drug lord he’s chasing, Luke has no business getting involved with a woman…and has no intention to…until a gorgeous, doe-eyed woman walks into the bar looking for trouble.  Unable to keep himself from the woman, he finds himself liking her, and saving her from utter embarrassment.  What he doesn’t realize, though, is that this woman is going to be much more trouble than he bargained for.  Cassandra Stone has a heart bigger than the state of Texas, and a deeply ingrained need to help others.  As a high school guidance counselor at one of Baltimore’s most at-risk schools, Cass has her work cut out for her.  Seeing potential in those that don’t see it for themselves is a gift Cass possesses, and she will stop at nothing to see that those students truly see their possibilities.  When this drive puts her right between Luke’s team and the drug dealers they are tracking, things get a little sticky.  Luke has to find out what she knows, without compromising the mission…or falling in love. 

I loved this book!  The characters were well developed, with a depth and emotion that many authors can’t effectively convey.  They crawl into your heart, and under your skin, demanding that you keep reading and loving them more.  The plot and storyline were not unique, but handled in a way that felt new and refreshing.  The twists and turns to the plot kept you guessing, and the inevitable danger held you on the edge of your seat.  Ms. Elle is an incredible writer with an amazing talent for storytelling.  From the gorgeous cover, to the blurb, and everywhere in between, In Walked Trouble was a hell of a ride!

Kristie K

such a great read i could not put it down and ended up reading it in one night.This is the second book in the series and is just as good if not better than the first.Full of great characters that you can't help liking this is really well written and a great read.

I really enjoyed the setup of IN WALKED TROUBLE. Between the character development of Luke and Cass, and the very real setting of drugs and gangs and teenagers, the author set a great pace for the romance and the suspense. I think if there were more school administrators like Cass, the DEA wouldn't be nearly as busy. :)

Great gripping story. There were nice moments of suspense, comedy, and excitement. This was also a very heartwarming tale. While the plot was very serious it didn't take away from any of the lighter elements. The ending will also have you turning pages like lightning and holding your breath. 3.75 stars

Wow!  Loved this book and it had me hooked from the first page!  Steamy, suspenseful, fast-paced and a sweet romance!  I couldn't ask for more!  I can't wait to read more by this author!

In walked Trouble was really great to read. It was well written and the author kept me engaged the entire book.

I enjoyed book, and from what I gather I am assuming that this was second book in series, so I will look into that, not that it was missing anything, but just because I disliked missing anything. I loved Luke!! He originally came off as someone who was self assured, but as we continue to read, we see that he is really not, he went thru so much growing up, and he wants someone to love him, since he is so alone, god that part just broke my heart. Then we have Cassie, who after seven years discovers that her fiance is a cheating jerk, and she wants revenge and that is how she meets Luke, that part in the bar was funny, actually a lot of the dialogue was funny. I am so happy those two got to meet and were able to be there for each other, I can't wait for the next  book.

This is the first book I've read by this author. It was a great book, very easy to follow and I liked the characters. Not bad for a first book I've read by her and I will try this author again to see what else she can write.

Luke has been targeted, in more ways than one. The first, due to his job as a DEA agent, led to his current location, a bar, as he plans to drink as much as possible while awaiting his demise. The second, however, circumvented the first as trouble literally walks in, in the form of a gorgeous woman, and though she intrigues him, she may also be the key to information he needs.

Cassandra (Cass), a high school guidance counselor, is adventurous, despite what her now ex-boyfriend, the cheater, says, and to prove it, she's going to indulge in a one-night stand. What she finds instead is a secy man that seems too good to be true, saying and doing all the right things, and intent on spending time with her.

It seems Luke is investigating a drug kingpin, one that connects to the deaths occurring recently at Cass's school.  Luke and Cass grow closer, their connection and attraction difficult to deny. Until Cass discovers what she believes is Luke's true motive for getting close to her.

Can Luke convince Cass he truly cares about her? Will Cass give Luke a chance to explain? Will she believe him? What happens when Cass is in danger because of her association with Luke? Will Luke rescue Cass in time? Will the threat to Luke's life disappear? Will Luke take down the drug dealer responsible for the recent deaths? Will Luke and Cass get their HEA?

One-click now and follow along as two people are brought together and discover the one always meant to be theirs.

**I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book.**

In Walked Trouble is passion, heartache, and strength at its finest. Fired up with danger, secrets, and a romance that burns like the sun on the hottest day, this is a perfect combination of action and lust that keeps you flipping pages until you no longer can. And even then you burn for more; more of the hilarious bantering characters, the flames that threaten to burn the pages with their passion, and the thrilling danger of fighting bad guys. Unable to put it down, I devoured this addicting tale in a single sitting!

      This was such a fun, quick read because of the narration and what the author presents to us. Cassandra and Luke alternate between POVs and it makes reading this tale so much more engrossing as we feel from both sides instead of merely one. We get the bantering, the actions, the emotions, and we get the <i>connection</i>. Seeing so deeply into both of them allowed us to get to know secondary characters (Ash, Sam, Reese, Tyke) and the danger Luke is hiding from. This makes a perfect balance of telling readers what we need to know without dumping everything all at once. And it makes it so much easier to be invested in the tale when we uncover little parts at a time, like pieces to a puzzle.

      Not to mention, the characters weren't dull or similar to each other. All had unique voices, loud personalities and they all played a role in the novel, making each feel important and needed instead of merely there. Yes we don't see a whole lot of the secondary characters, not like the depth of what we see from Luke and Cassandra, but they still easily have their own personalities that flow off the page and make reading more fun. We, as humans, tend to like getting to know new people. This book gives us that without piling information on us, making characters seem like twins, and showing us the dynamics between them all. This book is about Cassandra and Luke, but it's also about family, and Luke's team is the family he can't live without, no matter how odd they may seem together. Full of strength and unwavering loyalty, readers will not want to step away from this world where so much is treasured.

      What I adored most of all however, is Luke. He is so caring, and he treats Cassandra so well. He gave her confidence, let her speak her mind and not once did he put her down for it. He was angry that her ex ever let her feel so uncomfortable in her own skin, making her feel like she can't talk about anything that matters to her. Luke understood her desires, her passions, and he encouraged her. He let her speak, he wanted her too. And he respected her choices. Honestly, he's pretty close to perfect. If I ever have a man, I want him to treat me like Luke does Cassandra.

      Overall, this is a lovely book that will make you feel so much and in so many ways. The loyalty, family, and passion that infuses each chapter will keep you wanting more. I recommend giving it a try.

*Thank you InkSlingerPR for providing me with an eARC so I could participate in the tour!

Oh boy - I really liked this one more than I was expecting! I do recommend reading the first book in the series prior to this one - I think it provides some pretty relevant background info and gives context on a lot of the characters and the over all plot. That being said, I enjoyed In Walked Trouble even without having read On Her Six. I immediately sympathized with Cassandra and the shenanigans she found herself embroiled in were hilarious, until ish got REAL. And poor Luke, he just wants to do his job and it just keeps getting more and more difficult (especially since a big baddie wants him dead). There was A LOT going on in the book, plot twists, etc. galore and while at times that can turn me off (if it seems too soap opera-y) in this case it just served to propel the story forward and add to the overall suspense of the book. I give In Walked Trouble 4.5 out of 5 wine glasses and fully intend to read the first book and continue on with this EXCELLENT series!

WOW! I loved this book, it kept me turning pages as fast as I could from beginning to end. I did not want to see the end come. Cassandra will win you over with her loving nature for the kids and the lengths she is willing to go to try and save them. Luke will win you over with trying to do the same. When they run into each other the first time it is pretty funny and from that point on you want to see what is going to happen next. I loved all the characters and I was very impressed iwth the writing. You will get some laughs with this book and it wil touch your heart along the way.