FADE TO BLACK
Romantic Suspense
AUTHOR:
Julie Ann Walker
RELEASE DATE:
November 24, 2026
PUBLISHER:
Limerence Publications
ISBN/ ASIN NUMBER :
B0G4SQM7VK
RATING:
5
AUTHOR LINK:
https://www.julieannwalker.com/
Chief Graham Coleborn, a former Navy SEAL, is a covert
operative for Black Knights Inc. He prefers uncomplicated things, especially
when it comes to relationships. At his teammates’ urging, he persuades Lura to
help ferret out a traitor in the White House. She makes Graham want permanence,
but he hesitates to blur the professional line between them. But first, they
must identify Bishop and bring him down. Will Graham and Lura have a
relationship once the mission is completed?
Lura Dougherty is the Chief of Staff’s top aide. She
agrees to help the Black Knight team expose a traitor in the White House. She
never expects the subterfuge to take such a mental and emotional toll. The only
perk in her partnership with BKI is posing as Graham Coleburn’s girlfriend.
Lura, however, wishes that their fake relationship was real. When they finally
uncover Bishop’s identity, the truth threatens both her life and her career. Will
Lura escape the fall out unscathed?
Graham is such a love! He has endured a difficult home
life. And instead of becoming a hoodlum, he chose to join the Navy, which
turned out to be exactly what he needed. I like how Graham and Lura were both
unaware of the other’s interest, each worrying they might be taking advantage
of the situation. What I adore the most about Graham is the small ways he
helped Lura cope. He saw the strain it was taking on her health, so he taught
her little tricks to overcome it.
My heart went out to Lura. I can only imagine the stress
she endured secretly helping the BKI boys. How frightening and nerve-wracking
it must have been for her. I like that the author showed the toll it took on
her well-being. Lura clearly struggled with her role in the mission, and she
did not have the same training the BKI crew did in such situations. What I love
the most about Lura is how she interacts with Graham and his comrades. She
matches their banter like-for-like. And yes, I love the way she picked on
Fisher.
FADE TO BLACK is the sixth and final book in Julie Ann
Walker’s romantic suspense series, BLACK KNIGHTS INC: RELOADED -a spinoff from
her popular BLACK KNIGHTS INC books. I cannot stress enough the importance of
starting with the first series before delving into the second. I cannot stress
the importance of starting with the first series before delving into the
second. It sets the stage for the concept behind Black Knights Inc, who they
report to, their home base, why that place got chosen, etc.
The original crew will always be my favorite, largely
because of Ozzy. I love that the author incorporated him into the new series,
mostly as a comedic side character. Fisher is a close second, but he just
cannot measure up to the Ozz-man in my heart (lol). I also like the other
members of the first crew (some more than others) make appearances in the new.
What I love most about both series is the bromance and banter. Walker excels at
it! I cannot say how many times I have snorted out in laughter over something
they said. That is what I will miss the most.
FYI – I would not be opposed to have yet another BKI crew
with a new president. Just saying, because I do not want to say goodbye.
I am sad that this is the end of the Black Knight Inc’s
journey. However, the author is not done with this world. She has set
everything up for a spinoff! I am beyond happy that she is going to explore
Kerberos. Sure, we did learn a little more about the members of the enigmatic,
elusive hacker group, their agenda, etc in this book. I cannot wait!
