When Ellen Callahan’s pop star brother gets involved with her neighbor Carly Short, and then breaks up with her, the paparazzi start swarming.  Jamie brings in hunky Caleb Clark to handle security, but Ellen & Caleb don’t quite see eye to eye on what his job should be.  Local boy Caleb left Camelot for the army and multiple tours in the Middle East.  Home now to help his family and start his own security firm, he needs this job to go well.  And an undeniable attraction to his client’s sister isn’t helping matters.

Along Came Trouble is the next book in Ruthie Knox’s Camelot series, although it probably could stand alone.  The original novella, How To Misbehave, tells the story of one of Caleb’s sisters, but she plays a minor enough role in this book that you don’t have to worry if you missed it.  Don’t get me wrong, it is a fun read so if you haven’t read it I highly recommend you do but you are safe in reading this one first.

Once again, Knox brings readers a rich blend of humor, heart and angst.  Ellen has problems with the thought of getting involved with a guy again and losing her hard-won independence.  She spent a lot of her life playing second fiddle, first to her brother and then to her husband.  She’s now created a life and a home for herself and the thought of giving any control to someone else just freaks her out.  Then into her life walks Caleb Clark.  His entire job is to make decisions and tell her what to do.  With her life in turmoil thanks to her brother, it’s no wonder that she resists anything serious with Caleb.  And Caleb is definitely alpha, all tough muscles and take-charge attitude, but he is also caring, sensitive and charming.  His only flaw is thinking that if he wants something and works hard enough, then he can make it happen.  But he didn’t count on Ellen.

Readers are also treated to the romance of Carly and Ellen’s brother Jaime.  I have to say I really would have liked for these two to have their own book.  Their side plot is sweet and I think I would have enjoyed getting more on Jamie’s growth from spoiled pop star to man in love.  He’s a rascal and fun to read.  Carly is a little more prickly but I think I would have liked to have gotten to know her better.  The next story is about Caleb’s sister, Katie, and from what Knox gives us here it looks to be a winner too.

If you are looking for a fast-moving mix of heat, heart and humor, Along Came Trouble is a guaranteed winner.