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Black Knights Inc. Books in Order

12 Books
2012 – 2018 Published
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The Recommended Reading Order

For the best experience, you should read the Black Knights Inc. series in publication order. While each book spotlights a different couple and resolves their immediate romance, the series features a continuous, developing backstory. The team's undercover operations, interpersonal relationships, and conflicts with global threat organizations evolve from one book to the next. Reading them out of order will expose you to major spoilers regarding which operatives survive and how the team's dynamics shift.

The Original Black Knights Inc. Series (Publication Order)

The original series spans 12 full-length novels published between 2012 and 2018:

  • Hell on Wheels (2012) – Nate "Ghost" Weller and Ali Morgan
  • In Rides Trouble (2012) – Frank "Boss" Knight and Becky "Rebel" Reichert
  • Rev It Up (2012) – Jake "The Snake" Webb and Michelle "Mimi" Patterson
  • Thrill Ride (2013) – Rock Babineaux and Vanessa Cordero
  • Born Wild (2013) – "Wild" Bill McKinney and Eve "Edie" Edens
  • Hell for Leather (2014) – Mac "Striker" Morrison and Becky Reichert's sister, Lauren
  • Full Throttle (2014) – Ian "Mac" MacKenzie and Abby Miller
  • Too Hard to Handle (2015) – Dan "The Man" Morrison and Madison "Maddy" O'Leary
  • Wild Ride (2017) – Ozzie "The Wizard" Phillips and Sophia "Sophie" Cole
  • Fuel for Fire (2017) – D.G. "Gator" Yates and Carina Jenkins
  • Hot Pursuit (2017) – Christian "Joker" Watson and Emily Hamilton
  • Built to Last (2018) – Jamin "Angel" Agassi and Christina "Angel" Montgomery

Black Knights Inc.: Reloaded (The Sequel Series)

In 2023, Julie Ann Walker revived this high-octane universe with the sequel series Black Knights Inc.: Reloaded. Set in the same world with both new recruits and returning favorites, this series continues the black-ops missions and romantic suspense formula. You should read these after completing the original 12 books:

  1. Back in Black (2023)
  2. Black Hearted (2023)
  3. Man in Black (2024)
  4. Black Moon Rising (2025)
  5. Black Widow (2026)
  6. Fade to Black (2026)

Chronological Order & Caveats

Julie Ann Walker writes the Black Knights Inc. universe in a straightforward chronological timeline. Unlike some military romance series, there are no complicated prequels or time jumps that require shuffling the book order. Simply follow the publication order. Keep in mind that her other series, Deep Six, features Navy SEALs who have transitioned into treasure salvage; while it shares the same gritty, high-stakes military romance style, it is a separate series and does not directly impact the BKI reading order.

Frequently Asked

QWhere is the best place to start reading Black Knights Inc.?

You should start with the first novel, Hell on Wheels, to understand the setup of the undercover motorcycle shop and meet the core team.

QCan the Black Knights Inc. books be read as standalones?

While the main romance in each book concludes with a happy-ever-after, the overarching plot involving government conspiracies, character relationships, and agency status runs chronologically. Reading them out of order will reveal significant spoilers.

QHow many books are in the entire Black Knights Inc. universe?

There are 18 books in total: 12 in the original series (ending with Built to Last) and 6 in the sequel series Black Knights Inc.: Reloaded.

QIs Julie Ann Walker's Deep Six series connected to Black Knights Inc.?

No, Deep Six is a separate series focusing on ex-SEAL treasure hunters, though it shares the same military romantic suspense tone and author.

QWhat is Black Knights Inc.: Reloaded?

It is a continuation and sequel series launched in 2023, featuring new missions, new operatives, and cameos from characters in the original series.