Review for Julie Ann Walker's BACK IN BLACK

 

BACK IN BLACK

Romantic suspense

AUTHOR:

Julie Ann Walker

RELEASE DATE:
August 23, 2023

PUBLISHER:
Limerence Publications LLC

ISBN/ ASIN NUMBER :
B0BCSPFXDC

RATING:
5

AUTHOR LINK:
https://julieannwalker.com/

 

The Black Knights are back, baby!! 

With new members to boot!

Major Hunter Jackson, former Green Beret, works as an operative for Black Knights Inc. He receives a startling phone call from Grace, a woman who has fueled his fantasies for the past three years. When she asks for help, Hunter drops everything and races to her rescue. He and his BKI comrade decide to assist Grace in evading the infamous assassin Orpheus. Can Hunter neutralize Orpheus? Or will he lose more than just his heart?

FBI agent Grace Beacham finds herself the latest target of a ruthless Kremlin assassin. When the Bureau believes she killed her partner, Grace calls the one person she can trust. She never forgotten Hunter or the incredible moment they shared three years prior. Now Grace must depend on him and BKI long enough to clear her name. Can Grace survive her ordeal? But at what cost?

Hunter tugged on my heartstrings. He did not have a very good childhood. I like how Hunter refused to follow in his parents’ footsteps. Their mistakes and vices became life lessons for him, especially drinking. I related with that because my father was an alcoholic (mean one), and he is the reason I don’t drink.

I found myself identifying with Grace. I like how she did not have a positive body image of herself. It made Grace relatable (because I suffer from the same thing).

BACK IN BLACK is the first book in Julie Ann Walker’s newest romantic suspense series, BLACK KNIGHTS INC: RELOADED, a spinoff from her popular BLACK KNIGHTS INC books. It is not necessary to read the first series before this one. However, I would strongly advise against that! The prior twelve-book series introduces how (and why) Black Knight Inc got started. It also shows the many trials and hiccups the organization had endured during its heyday. Last, but not least, is the unforgettable characters.

I never realized just how much I missed the BKI crew until this book. Boss and Becky (the couple from IN RIDES TROUBLE) make frequent appearances throughout the story, which makes sense because they play a vital role in Black Knight Inc’s creation. Sadly, Dan “The Man” ( TOO HARD TO HANDLE) and my main man Ozzie (WILD RIDE) are mentioned. I seriously hope (hint hint) Ozzie makes an appearance in the next book! I got to have my Ozzie fix! Also, we cannot forget Peanut! The shop’s feline mascot!

There is one other aspect I love about Julie Ann Walker’s books. I like how she sets up the next couple in the background of the current one. I cannot wait for Hannah and Sam’s book. Hannah had me howling with laughter! Hands down, she is my new favorite with the new BKI cast! I also love her interaction with her bestie Cesar!