Tuesday, August 29, 2023

We’re so excited to share BACK IN BLACK by Julie Ann Walker! It’s new, and the first in a brand new series, Black Knights, Inc: Reloaded–check it out and grab your copy today!

Title: Back in Black

Author: Julie Ann Walker

Genre: Romantic Suspense

A secret identity mixed in with forced proximity on top of red-hot chemistry? What could go wrong?

The Black Knights are back and better than ever!

FBI agent Grace Beacham is on the run. After an operation to bring down a Russian disinformation campaign goes sideways and ends in her partner’s death, the Kremlin has sent its most notorious assassin to kill her. Not knowing who to trust inside the Bureau, Grace is forced to call on the one man who might be able to save her. The one man she hasn’t been able to forget.

BKI operative Hunter Jackson walked away from Grace Beacham three years ago. And he hasn’t looked back. But when his cell phone suddenly jangles to life with Grace on the other end begging for his help, he doesn’t hesitate to ride to her rescue.

Grace is no stranger to men like Hunter. Men who are devastatingly attractive and in love with their perilous professions and no-strings-attached lifestyles. As the two of them go off-grid to uncover the truth behind what happened on her last assignment, she fears her life might not be the only thing on the line. With Hunter, her heart could be in danger too.

"A first-rate thrill ride."—Publishers Weekly, STARRED Review for Thrill Ride

"This razor-sharp, sensual, and intriguing tale will get hearts pounding"—Publishers Weekly, STARRED Review for Wild Ride

"Deft characterization, skillful pacing, touches of humor, and red-hot love scenes rev up this highly recommended roller-coaster." —Publishers Weekly, STARRED Review for In Rides Trouble

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Coming Soon to Black Knights, INC: Reloaded:

Black Hearted - September 26th

Man in Black - May 28th

4 Stars

Book One of the Black Knights Inc - Reloaded Series is an action packed, sitting on the edge of your seat suspense filled story with a lot of sizzle and chemistry jumping off the pages. Never a dull moment and lots of wit mixed in to keep the pages turning.

FBI Grace Beacham was trying to undertake a Russian campaign when her partner is killed and they do everything they can to frame her for his murder. Finding herself on the run, she reaches out the someone she know she can count on. She worked closely with Hunter three years ago when life wasn't particularly kind to her but he stood strong at her side.

Hunter's life prior to the Black Nights has been an interesting ride to say the least and like many military men it has certainly taken it's toll. Add in an upbringing you wouldn't wish on your worst enemy and one understands Hunters reluctance to relationship and happiness. But when Grace calls, he is quick to jump and do what he can to help her.

Is it possible Grace and Hunter knew the depths of their connection all those years ago. Is that what kept them away from one another? Or did they just need to be in a better space first. It is definitely a story worth reading. And I hope that Sam and Hannah will be our next adventure in the series.

*** Advanced copy provided in exchange for an honest review. ***

Born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Julie grew up in a house full of women – she has three older sisters. As you can imagine, there was no lack of drama… or romance. Her mother enrolled her in a book club as soon as she began to read and it was the small spark that ignited her voracious appetite for the written word.

Because of Julie’s early immersion in literature, she found writing came quite naturally. In high school, she won multiple writing contests and was the proud senior editor of The Tiger’s Tale – her school newspaper.

During her college years, however, she longed for a challenge. “Reading and writing felt like second nature to me, so I looked for a way to flex my mental muscles,” she recalls. After receiving a Bachelor of Science degree, Julie began teaching advanced high school mathematics.

“I loved working with the students and facing the challenges of the classroom, but I longed for the occasional snow day when I could race to the local book store, buy two or three new novels, and curl up in front of the fire to read.”

It wasn’t until a fortuitous move to Chicago that Julie once more returned to her first passion.

Now Julie loves to travel the world looking for views to compete with her deadlines. When she’s not writing, she enjoys camping, hiking, cycling, cooking, petting every dog that walks by her, and… reading, of course!