Review: Julie Ann Walker's BLACK HEARTED

 

BLACK HEARTED
Romantic Suspense

 

 

AUTHOR:
Julie Ann Walker

RELEASE DATE:
September 26, 2023

PUBLISHER:
Limerence Publications LLC

ISBN/ ASIN NUMBER :
B0CCT14R65

RATING:
5

AUTHOR LINK:
https://julieannwalker.com/

 

 

Samuel “Sam” Harwood, former Marine Raider, is an operative for Black Knights Inc. When they need a temporary hacker, he immediately thinks of his ex-girlfriend’s little sister. Hannah Blue is no longer that preteen Sam fondly remembers but a woman full grown. When she lands herself in serious trouble, he risks everything to come to her rescue. With help from his BK comrades, they try to keep a catastrophe from happening.

Hannah Blue works as a computer specialist for the Department of Defense. She has always harbored special feelings for Sam, but the man continues to see her as that same preadolescent girl from the past. When Hannah is labeled a traitor, Sam is the first person she calls for help. They need to evade the FBI long enough to keep a national disaster from crippling the nation, along with clearing her name. 

I understand Sam’s hesitancy where Hannah is concerned. She had been a preteen when they first met. He practically watched her grow up. I can see where he would be hung up on that. It is a hard hurdle to get past, along with his prior relationship with her older sister.

From the first book, I knew that Hannah would be a favorite. She may not be on Ozzie’s level (no one can top him EVER), but she is close. I adore Hannah’s personality. She has this snarky sass about her that made this book and the prior so entertaining to read. I especially love her creative cursing!

BLACK HEARTED is the second book in Julie Ann Walker’s romantic suspense series, BLACK KNIGHTS INC: RELOADED, a spinoff from her BLACK KNIGHTS INC series. I recommend reading the prior book (BACK IN BLACK) before this one. The author has a knack for setting up the next couple within the current one. And this book is no different! Walker knows how to hook her readers and make them eager for the next installment. Fisher and Eliza are next! I cannot wait!

My man Ozzie (WILD RIDE, book nine) plays an important role in this book. I squealed in happiness (I kid you not) when he made his appearance, especially with his love of hairbands and 80’s pop culture. Man, how I missed him! Ozzie always made the prior series so much fun to read. I love his wise crack commentary! Please, please Julie Ann Walker let Ozzie make frequent appearances in upcoming books! HE IS A MUST! (LOL)

Delilah and Mac (HELL FOR LEATHER, book six) also make a small appearance. It is great that we are seeing the old crew in their new lives. I hope we see the others in future books.