Thrill Ride (Black Knights Inc.)
When the Black Knights are told that one of their own, ex–Navy SEAL Richard “Rock” Babineaux, has gone rogue and the government’s entire intelligence apparatus is out to get him, they take matters into their own hands. Vanessa Cordero, their communications specialist, uses her language skills to track him down in Central America but also unwittingly leads the CIA to him. After a wild chase through the jungle, where it’s a toss-up whether a bullet or their own passion for each other will get them first, the Knights capture Rock and help him escape while they figure out who set him up. In the process of doing this, Rock and Vanessa give in to their this-may-be-the-only-chance sexual tension, and it becomes obvious that Bill and Eve, two supporting characters, are not far behind them, and may be the subject of the next installment in Walker’s series. A great, fast-paced, and sexy read that lives up to its double-entendre title and to readers’ expectations for Walker’s books. Catherine Mann readers will also love Thrill Ride. --Mary K. Chelton