Trouble Incoming: action and suspense romance

by Cat Johnson

He thought he knew the difference between heroes and villains. Then he met Trouble Inc.

A chance encounter leads Gavin Mercer to a place filled with former soldiers. Elite protectors. Men with questionable pasts and impossible skills.
But beneath it they seem to follow one unspoken code— Protect the innocent. No matter the cost.

When Gavin is pulled into their world, every answer raises more questions.

And then there’s her… The single mother and her son who make him question everything, including the kind of life he thought he wanted.

Fitting in with the most dangerous men he's ever met might be the easy part. Especially when protecting the woman who turned his world upside down means more than risking his life, but also risking his heart.

But the hardest part for Gavin might be deciding if he can still be honorable in a world where doing the right thing means breaking all the rules.


TROUBLE INCOMING is a steamy military romance with a highly competent protector hero, forced proximity, found family, a mysterious brotherhood and a hero discovering that sometimes the people willing to break the rules are the only ones capable of saving the innocent.

Kindle Edition

Expected publication January 12, 2027

About the author

Cat Johnson's Website | Series Reading Order

Cat Johnson has been referred to as the "Queen of Western Romance" for her bestselling cowboy romance books and series.

For awhile, she focused on being The Queen of Feel-Good Military Romance, books and series with action, suspense and spice.

Most recently she's rapidly becoming the Queen of Spooky Small-Town Rom Coms for her particular blend of humor, romance, mystery, and paranormal weirdness in the Cadaver Lab books.

Cat Johnson writes romance that entertains in different ways, but delivers the emotional payoff readers came for. The route varies—military action, cowboy chemistry, small-town comedy, ghosts, murder—but the satisfying romantic experience connects the books.

A New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, Cat Johnson writes fast-paced, feel-good contemporary romance across multiple genres.

Her books blend humor, heat, and emotional connection, creating stories that are both entertaining and addictive.

Readers who enjoy alpha heroes, witty banter, and high-chemistry romance, quirky small towns you want to move to and unforgettable characters you want to be friends with, will feel right at home in a Cat Johnson novel.

She specializes in:

Contemporary romance

Military romance (including Navy SEAL heroes and veterans)

Small-town romance

Paranormal Mystery Romance with a Twist

Romantic comedy with steamy elements

Her stories often include popular romance tropes such as:

Grumpy/Sunshine

Opposites attract

Fake relationships

Forced proximity

Protective alpha heroes

Found family

All Film/TV Rights are held by the author and available for development. Email Cat@Catjohnson.net

Reviews

[Cat]

I've loved writing small town romance over the past 7 or so years. And I'm thrilled to announce this new book combines my love of a small town, with my love of protector romance, action-adventure, morally gray heroes, found family, team dynamics, military heroes, steamy romance and a touch of suspense.

Here comes trouble!

Trouble Incoming (Trouble Inc.) in eBook & paperback January 2027.