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.

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.

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.

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.

Rating 4.5/5*

What a great story this turned out to be - packed with cheating, double dealing, suspense, humour, vengeance and a steamy romance in a very enjoyable, fast paced story!

Cass found her boyfriend cheating on her so is determined to find someone different to sleep with. She wants a 'bad boy' to counteract the vanilla, good girl image her ex portrayed her as being. However, she chooses the bar where DEA agent Luke Calder has gone after discovering he’s the target of a drug lord. He wasn’t looking for a damsel in distress but, like a knight, he comes to her rescue, ensuring that, despite her drunken state, she gets to sleep off the alcohol without doing anything she might regret in the morning….

Mind you, when she wakes up in his bed the next day then goes to search for him the innuendos, misunderstandings and dialogue are hilarious! Then she runs off to spy on one of the students from the school where she’s the counsellor - unwittingly interfering in surveillance being carried out by Luke and his team. From there, things just keep on getting more complicated, suspense filled and totally engaging. I thoroughly enjoyed escaping into this story. The character development is great, the plot has plenty of twists and turns and the resolution brings it all to a well deserved conclusion but only after high drama and action packed encounters!

I have no hesitation in highly recommending this to anyone who enjoys suspense filled thrillers which are also packed romantic comedy. I’ll certainly be looking out for more by this author in future!

I requested and was given a copy of this book via NetGalley and this is my honest opinion after choosing to read it.

While I was disappointed to realise I had missed the first book in this series, I was pleasantly surprised by the total grip this story had on my attention and interest.

A fabulous tale packed with suspense, deceit, action and romance; In Walked Trouble is totally true to its name and succeeds in drawing in the reader and holding on tight till the last page is read.

I’m going back to read book one, and will look forward to more thoroughly intriguing stories from this talented author.

Christina Elle is a new to me author. In Walked Trouble is the second book in her Under Covers series and is a standalone read. This book has captured my attention and has made me a huge fan.

In Walked Trouble picks up after the events of On Her Six, the first book in the series. It opens with a funny meet cute of the lead characters, Luke Calder and Cassandra Stone. The laugh out loud moments continue throughout the book, but don’t be fooled, the story does get serious and very deadly.

Luke Calder is a DEA Agent currently working in Baltimore. He and his team are on the hunt for a drug lord who’s teamed up with a street gang and is distributing a deadly drug to teens at schools throughout Baltimore. For Luke, finding drug lord Jose Serrano is extremely important and goes far beyond just this case. After the events of On Her Six, Luke has a target on his back and Jose wants him dead.

Cassandra “Cass” Stone is full of passion and heart. She’s a Guidance Counselor at John C. Carver High School, a school full of underprivileged students with an extremely low graduation rate. Cass sees potential in a lot of her students, unfortunately, her students themselves don’t always see it. It doesn’t help that their families would prefer for them to bypass high school and college and either work at a minimum wage job or become a member of the local street gangs. One of those students is Miguel Cortez and Cass will do anything to make sure he is safe and goes to college on the full scholarship he’s earned.

When Cass stumbles upon an undercover surveillance Luke and his team are conducting, she unknowingly becomes Luke’s new assignment. He has to get close to Cass to find out what she knows about the drugs and how the kids are getting them. However, this new assignment is about to get messy very quickly. Real feelings get involved and Cass refuses to sit on the sideline and allow Miguel to become just another statistic.

Cassandra Elle has woven together a wonderful romantic suspense that captures your attention from page one and takes you on an incredible ride. You can’t help but fall for Luke with his easy going ways and charm. Cass is so easy to like. Her heart guides her and yes, it gets her into trouble, but you have to admire her passion and determination. But Christina doesn’t just stop at incredible leads, the secondary characters also add to the story. The bromance between Luke and his teammates is really something to behold. Let’s not forget about the suspense. There were moments that left me breathless, as well as on the verge of tears.

I now have to go back and read the first book in this series and sit on pins and needles, waiting for the next book to come out.

In Walked Trouble by Christina Elle

What a great story. Funny, heartwarming and exciting. With a serious plot and strong characters and an explosive ending that will have you holding your breath.
I loved Cassandra Stone's character, she has a great personality and I found myself laughing out loud at most of her antics. Luke Calder/DEA agent was also a great character and very much swoon worthy.

I give In Walked Trouble 4 stars for its great story with strong characters.
I would recommend this story to adults.

In Walked another good romance. I totally enjoyed it from start to finish.

LOVED this book! Just the right mix of romance, steam, and suspense. With great characters and an intriguing storyline this was a very satisfying read.

Luke Calder is a DEA agent with a target on his back. The last thing he should be doing is getting involved with a woman but when Cassandra Stone walks through the bar door he is immediately drawn in. Cassandra fresh out of a relationship where she was told she was unadventurous is on the lookout for a bad bad to prove she has what it takes. Luke doesn't fit the bill but he's fun. The next day back at work Cassandra is caught up in a DEA surveillance of a drug deal. Luke can't figure out why she's there or how's she's involved but he's determined to find out. That's how their relationship starts and it only gets wilder from there!

Definitely a book I recommend. It's a fast paced read and one you don't want to miss.

Please note I received a copy of IN WALKED TROUBLE from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to the publisher and author.

I LOVED, LOVED, LOVED it! 5 stars and then some! Here’s why:

Christina Elle incorporated a balance of romantic suspense, humor, and sexiness to her writing. I found myself laughing out loud in the middle of the doctor’s office, in the car rider line, and then right before bed. I simply devoured the story in one day. I love a good case of mistaken identity romance and Ms. Elle delivers.

DEA agent Luke is at a bar trying to unwind after finding out there’s been a hit placed on him when Cass walks in looking for a really, really bad boy. The kind of bad boy you don’t bring home to Mama and Daddy. Luke is donning some straight-cut clothes after a work meeting and he’s definitely too clean cut for what Cass wants in order to erase her soon-to-be-almost-ex-fiancé’s unceremoniously dumping her when she finds him in bed with a coworker. Luke and Cass hit it off right away, and the flirty banter is LOL hilarious. When they accidentally run into each other at a drug sting, all hell breaks loose and the real fun begins. The supporting characters are well rounded and play an integral part of the story. I love how the author threads in some of her other stories and characters, but at the same time, you don’t have to read any of them to get the most out of this one. Highly recommend.