Englisch Ausgabe von Julie Ann Walker (Autor) Format: Kindle Ausgabe
He’s an adrenaline junkie who doesn’t know when to quit. She’s an FBI agent who does everything by the book. Are they destined for disaster…or love?
The Black Knights are back and better than ever!
Britt Rollins navigates a perilous world of covert missions and hidden truths. He loves the intrigue, adventure, and adrenaline that comes with a life lived in the shadows. But when his ex-con brother arrives on his doorstep with a smart, sexy fed hot on his heels, Britt’s murky world is in danger of being dragged into the light.
Julia O’Toole is good at two things: being a crackerjack FBI agent and dreaming about the brooding, blue-eyed hottie she met on a previous case. However, when the hunt for a runaway felon leads her to Black Knights Inc, she begins to suspect the reality of Britt Rollins is far more dangerous than any of her late-night fantasies.
Finding a way to clear his brother’s name is tough enough. But throw in staying one step ahead of Julia, and it’s safe to say Britt is facing his toughest challenge yet. Giving in to his desire for her feels inevitable. But keeping his brother alive is not—especially when he discovers the true danger to them both might be Julia herself…
I was thrilled with this book again.
Not only did I get to see some members of the original crew again, but the whole interaction between the Black Knights is really well developed. It’s about solidarity, being there for each other and, especially in Britt’s case, not abandoning his brother but standing by him even though he has a criminal past and believing in his innocence in the murder case.
Julia is a very special character, but in a positive sense. She takes her work very seriously and remains true to her principles. She thinks outside the box and doesn’t condemn anyone until the evidence is irrefutable. She loves justice, but as tough as she is on the job, her private side is just as soft. She takes every stray home with her and gives them shelter and love.
So this is a book about opposites who love each other.
The nuances are exciting and the author uses excellent language to convey them. Don’t want a committed relationship because you don’t find yourself lovable? Yes, with Britt you can already sense that a little: Snappy remarks and lots of adrenaline-filled action cover up his insecurities quite wonderfully. The romance isn’t neglected either, but it’s rather insidious, but absolutely fitting for the story and well written.
I like the mixture of romance and thrill, the tension is always there, both in the murder case and between the protagonists. Everything is just absolutely coherent all round and what I like best about the author’s writing style is that she brilliantly knows how to uncover everything layer by layer. Both in the murder case and in the personalities of the protagonists. If at one moment you want to punch or shake them because they have strange principles or attitudes to life, you later find a good explanation and everything slips into the right place in your heart.
It’s also cool that as a reader you can always guess who love might strike in the next book. I’m guessing Hew and Sabrina :).
Conclusion: Another great, multi-layered book from this series.
