ARC Review – In Rides Trouble (Black Knights Inc. #2) by Julie Ann Walker

Description:
Rebel with a Cause

Becky “Rebel” Reichert never actually goes looking for trouble. It just has a tendency to find her. Like the day Frank Knight showed up at her door, wanting to use her motorcycle shop as a cover for his elite special ops team. But Becky prides herself on being able to hang with the big boys-she can weld, drive, and shoot just as well as any of them.

Man with a Mission

Munitions, missiles, and mayhem are Frank’s way of life. The last thing the ex-SEAL wants is for one brash blonde to come within fifty feet of anything that goes boom. Yet it’s just his rotten luck when she ends up in a hostage situation at sea. Come hell or high water, he will get her back-whether she says she needs him or not.

In Rides Trouble is the second book in the action packed Black Knights, Inc. series. I am completely sold on these books. I absolutely loved book one and was hoping and praying that book 2 would hold up to my expectations. It did NOT disappoint. Just like in the first book the pace is fast, conflicts continue to arise, and sexy alpha men are in abundance.

The synopsis sums up the plot line really well, so I won’t spend a lot of time repeating the same information, but share with you why I love this book.

We met Frank and Becky in book one and I could not wait to find out what happens with them when we finally get to read their story. They are both very strong characters who carry their individual plot lines well, but when they get together it’s nothing but spectacular.

Frank has it in his mind a relationship with Becky is never going to happen. He is her boss. He is way too old for her. And quite honestly she drives the man insane. Becky has been in love with Frank since the moment she first laid eyes on him. She has waited patiently three years for him to admit his feelings to her and she knows this attraction is not one sided. The trials, circumstances, and misunderstandings that these two go through are brilliantly written and it makes the suspense level in the story ignite.

We were given a lot of background information on Frank. A lot of his concerns about his feelings towards Becky stem from childhood issues and it was nice to finally be able to understand why he felt the way he did.

This is a well-balanced story with equal parts romance and suspense. Even though there is not an abundance of buildup and romance with Frank and Becky’s relationship, their passion is undeniable and very sexy. It does well to remember that they have lived together for three years as part of the Black Knights defense firm posing as mechanics. They know each other. They love each other. But it’s a journey for them to work through their problems and be able to have a future together.

Ms Walker has created some very memorable characters. We get a lot of insight into the Black Knights team members and the hints that are dropped about each of them leave me antsy and excited to read their stories.

If you are a fan of romantic suspense, I highly recommend this series. The plot is engaging, the characters well fleshed out and real, the storyline keeps you on the edge of your seat, and like any good book, you become involved in the lives of these characters. The book is deep, well chronicled, well researched, and tremendously well written.

Enjoy!