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Brothers in Blue: Matt: Brothers in Blue, Book 3 Kindle Edition

by Jeanne St. James (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 1,270 ratings
Meet the men of Manning Grove, three small-town cops and brothers, who meet the women who will change the rest of their lives. This is Matt’s story…

As a former Marine, Matt Bryson has dealt with PTSD ever since coming home from the Middle East. He finds himself fortunate to be able to return to his job as a cop at the local police department with his brothers Max and Marc.

Dr. Carly Stephens works hard as an obstetrician at the local hospital, struggling to pay off her medical school loans, financially support her elderly parents, and save money to adopt a baby. Unable to have children, she still longs for one of her very own.

Instantly attracted to the Dictator Doctor, Matt finds Carly easily brings him to his knees both emotionally and physically. What starts out only as a convenient sexual relationship turns into a whole lot more when dealing with their pasts and their future. Especially since Matt doesn’t ever want children.

Matt and Carly find themselves on a passionate and emotional journey that can either bring them together or rip them apart.

Note: This book has an HEA ending, no cliffhanger and no cheating. This book includes a main character dealing with PTSD.
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  1. Book 3 of 4
    Brothers in Blue
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  5. Publication date
    April 9, 2017
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5 Star Review and TRR TOP PICK! From The Romance Reviews: "Matt had me all tied up in knots emotionally. There are many forms and degrees of PTSD and I feel Ms. St. James handled Matt's character responses in a realistic way. I especially agree with the way that Matt had to handle a lot of his decisions on his own and in his own time. Carly was an equally strong character because even though she is a doctor, she knows she can't heal Matt, she can only love and help him. The plot was a delicate back and forth written with empathy and compassion."

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Genre: Contemporary Romance
Length: Novel
HEA/HFN: Yes, HEA
Series & Book #: Brothers in Blue, book 3
Stand-Alone: Yes

Heat Level: Steamy
Alpha Male: Yes
Multiple Partners: No, M/F, (heterosexual)

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B06XHPW1VB
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Double-J Romance, Inc.
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 9, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.1 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 210 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 3 of 4 ‏ : ‎ Brothers in Blue
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 out of 5 stars 1,270 ratings

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"Sinful, sexy, MC romances that keep you turning the page until the end. I binged each book and series as fast as I could download. Too many amazing stories to pick a favorite!"

~ Carly Phillips, NY Times bestselling author

JEANNE ST. JAMES is a USA Today bestselling author who loves writing contemporary romance about strong women and alpha males. She writes M/F, M/M, and M/M/F ménages.

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Customers find this book highly intense and dramatic, particularly appreciating Matt and Carly's love story. The book receives positive feedback for its well-written characters, readability, and emotional content, with one customer noting the realistic portrayal of PTSD. Customers praise the family dynamics, with one highlighting the Bryson family's banter, while another appreciates the accurate depiction of a soldier's journey.

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37 customers mention "Story quality"34 positive3 negative

Customers enjoy the story quality of the book, describing it as highly intense drama and a heartwarming love story, with particular appreciation for Matt and Carly's narrative.

"...Love the heart warming story as he adapts to showing his love." Read more

"...It was very well written, the characters are amazing and completely believable and you just can't help but want to be a part of this amazing..." Read more

"...I like Matt and Carly together. There was more story development in this book...." Read more

"...A very gripping and intense drama as Matt struggles with his emotional pain especially with his involvement with a local doctor...." Read more

34 customers mention "Readability"34 positive0 negative

Customers find the book highly readable, describing it as a must-read that they loved as part of the series.

"...I love Greg in all the books and he makes this series a good read just for him. What I really didn’t like at all was the abrupt ending...." Read more

"...Loved this book. Oh and the extra special story of Teddy And Adam meeting was a cherry on top!!!..." Read more

"...confused about any of the people from the previous books, this book was so darn good that no way I'm not going to read the first two!..." Read more

"...the entire book in one sitting instead of going to bed because it was that good!!!! He definitely deserved his own HEA!!!!" Read more

18 customers mention "Emotional content"18 positive0 negative

Customers find the book emotionally engaging, describing it as both heartwarming and heartbreaking, with one customer noting it provides a glimpse into a tortured soul.

"...The descriptive narrative is so raw and emotionally hard to read." Read more

"...I laughed, cried, and couldn’t put it down!!!!! Read the entire book in one sitting instead of going to bed because it was that good!!!!..." Read more

"...I could feel Matt's pain, that's how well it was written. It made me think about how many men and women are dealing with PTSD on a daily basis...." Read more

"...Hot, steamy, passionate and lovable. These character came to life in such colorful detail I couldn’t stop until I’d read the entire series!" Read more

13 customers mention "Character development"13 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, finding them captivating and lovable, with one customer specifically noting the inclusion of a female character.

"...It was very well written, the characters are amazing and completely believable and you just can't help but want to be a part of this amazing..." Read more

"...He also is struggling with PTSD issues. The characters here are intense as a family unit all struggling to help Matt with emotional support...." Read more

"...The story is well written and the characters are fairly well fleshed out (I loved Teddy and Amanda)...." Read more

"...Also great to have a female character that has to overcome difficulties like being sterile, even though it's not an easily huddled obstacle." Read more

10 customers mention "Writing quality"8 positive2 negative

Customers find the writing quality of the book fairly well done, with one customer specifically praising the narration.

"...And super job narrating by Ava Lucas and Jason Clarke. ❤❤❤❤" Read more

"...It was very well written, the characters are amazing and completely believable and you just can't help but want to be a part of this amazing..." Read more

"...I could feel Matt's pain, that's how well it was written. It made me think about how many men and women are dealing with PTSD on a daily basis...." Read more

"...Great characters, good writing. Congratulations Jeanne!" Read more

8 customers mention "Family bond"8 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the family bond in the book, with one customer particularly enjoying the banter among the Bryson brothers and another highlighting the great family meals in the series.

"The family is complete now that the youngest brother is home. Love the heart warming story as he adapts to showing his love." Read more

"...believable and you just can't help but want to be a part of this amazing family!..." Read more

"...I enjoy the banter of the Bryson family and their good friend Teddy, which has his own novella that was attached at the end of this book...." Read more

"...together and the PTSD made me sad but there are some great family meals in this series...." Read more

7 customers mention "Pacing"7 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the pacing of the book, with one review highlighting its accurate portrayal of PTSD and realistic depiction of a soldier's journey.

"...so amazed of the women and men who suffer with, live with and manage life with PTSS and their families and loved ones...." Read more

"...It was great to see a 'hero' struggle, and overcome with the help of their loved ones...." Read more

"...Interesting characters and descriptions of Matt's PTSD made sense (but a bit too neatly wrapped up at the end, as was the ending itself)...." Read more

"...But it was a deft hand dealing with this subject, at least for me never dealing with anyone who lives with PTSD." Read more

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  • Barbara A Smith
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brother #3
    Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2025
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    The family is complete now that the youngest brother is home. Love the heart warming story as he adapts to showing his love.
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  • Cindy
    4.0 out of 5 stars Abrupt ending
    Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2022
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    I really enjoyed this series and couldn’t wait for Matt’s book. I have to say that this is my least favorite in the series, which was very surprising. I just didn’t feel the characters had enough depth or something. I can’t really pinpoint it. I love Greg in all the books and he makes this series a good read just for him. What I really didn’t like at all was the abrupt ending. Nothing about how they managed after he got back or even dealing with him leaving in the first place. Just, okay, your back let’s get naked. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoyed the sexy times but this was just too much for me. It made it seem like Carly had no self respect. Still a good series though. I look forward to Teddys book.
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  • Deb B
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2022
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    Somehow, I had missed reading this book after I read the 1st two in this series. Shame on me!!!! This was an amazing book, I loved it!! I am so amazed of the women and men who suffer with, live with and manage life with PTSS and their families and loved ones. Books like these help make people aware of how difficult this can be. Loved this book. Oh and the extra special story of Teddy And Adam meeting was a cherry on top!!! And super job narrating by Ava Lucas and Jason Clarke. ❤❤❤❤
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  • Avid Reader
    5.0 out of 5 stars This book was so darn good...
    Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2017
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    Not my first Jeanne St. James book, but my first Brothers in Blue book, and let me tell you, I will most definitely be getting the first two books in this series! Even though this book can be read as a standalone book, and I didn't feel confused about any of the people from the previous books, this book was so darn good that no way I'm not going to read the first two! The book literally pulled at me from the first sentence, made me LOL a few times, tear up a few more, and fan myself off more than a few times! It was very well written, the characters are amazing and completely believable and you just can't help but want to be a part of this amazing family!

    I received and ARC of this book and am voluntarily leaving this review. This is my honest opinion.
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  • GDG
    3.0 out of 5 stars Good ending to series about brothers
    Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2022
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    I can't seem to get into the characters. I've read the three books but it was a little hard to finish them. I like Matt and Carly together. There was more story development in this book. Matt has to come to terms with what he needs to survive and recover from his years in the military.
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  • HappyLady
    5.0 out of 5 stars HIGHLY INTENSE DRAMA WITH A SURPRISING CONCLUSION
    Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2020
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    This is a story about the youngest brother who is back working as a police officer; but on a probationary basis since returning from the Middle East. He also is struggling with PTSD issues. The characters here are intense as a family unit all struggling to help Matt with emotional support. A very gripping and intense drama as Matt struggles with his emotional pain especially with his involvement with a local doctor. The descriptive narrative is so raw and emotionally hard to read.
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  • Bookworm555
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good read
    Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2017
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    This is my first book by Jeanne St. James and even though I did not read the first two books in the series, I was not lost and the story was enjoyable. The story is well written and the characters are fairly well fleshed out (I loved Teddy and Amanda). From the first real meeting between Carly and Matt, Matt shows that he is capable of caring for someone. There are some omissions in the story - mainly Carly's parents (where are they, why do they need assistance, etc). With Matt struggling with PTSD, I am surprised his family didn't do more to support him and get him the help he needed. I don't believe making someone go to therapy without offering additional assistance and just leaving him alone, helped in his recovery. With that said, the book kept me turning pages until I was finished. The ending is a little too convenient with no definite conclusion for Carly's story even though she does get her man. I would love to see a little novella that would wrap up the series and let us know how all the characters fared. I am looking forward to reading more books from this author.
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  • Crinkle82
    5.0 out of 5 stars Matt
    Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2023
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    I’ve got to say Matt’s book was probably my favorite in this series!!!! I laughed, cried, and couldn’t put it down!!!!! Read the entire book in one sitting instead of going to bed because it was that good!!!! He definitely deserved his own HEA!!!!
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  • Slamdunkslusciousreads
    5.0 out of 5 stars The feels.
    Reviewed in Australia on April 15, 2018
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    This was the last book in the brothers in blue series.
    And talk about the feels , i cried i laughed i got angry talk about an emotional ride .
    Matt is the youngest brother in the Bryson clan he was a marine and was gone along time over seas fighting for his country and while there witnessed some shocking atrocities that have left him a shell of the person he once was .
    Matt now suffers from PTSD & OCD. He lives in a tent in the backyard of the house he rents from amanda his sister in law he has nightmares and blackouts. He is back on the police force in manning grove under the watchful eye of his brothers and he sees see's a therapist to help him deal with his issues.
    Along comes Carly beautiful ,strong, independent and a dr .
    Matt meets Carly the night he rushs his sister in law Amanda into the ER when she goes into labor. She is fiesty and doesnt back down she is loyal kind and loving and all she wants in this.world is to have a baby but she can't she is infertile.
    One night Matt gets called to a.car accident scene only to find that carly had a crash with a deer she has a nasty bump on her head and he takes her to his parents house to keep an eye on her for concussion once he finds out ahe has know one to keep an eye on her and she lives in shared house that rats wouldnt even infest.
    She is taking care of her elderly parents trying to save to adopt a baby as well as pay off her hefty loans.
    Matt tell her she can move into his place as the rooms arent being used and he sleeps in the tent in the back yard anyway.
    Soon its not long before they start sleeping together and then matt ends up having an episode and takes off for three or four days, when he comes back Carly is waiting for him and realises she is in love with matt .
    Matt still has his struggles he doesnt want kids and knowing carly wants kids he feels its best to let her go because he doesnt want them .

    Soon things heat up before them again and the next thing Matt knows he is having another blackout so bad he almost chokes a man, he realises he needs help and he has to do it straight away for everyones sake . So he checks him self into a facility for a month to finely get the help he needs
    With out any contact for Carly. He breaks away from everyone family included . This was such a passionate story and the sad fact is it is true what men and women have done in the service protecting those they love and fight for freedom and honor has screwed them up so dramatically in so many ways and yet there doesnt seem to be enough help giving to them to help them lead a some what normal life. I would have loved to have read more about Carleys mum and dad though and why she was helping them out financially and also about her ex husband to .
    Im sad this series has come to an end id love to read more it was a very enjoyable read thats for sure
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  • Sheryl mcnaught
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 11, 2017
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    Really good story.Love the family.Matt has serious issues with PTSD and thinks he can't love anyone but when a women comes along she may be the one .
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  • RochelleM
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved how nothing was held back
    Reviewed in Canada on May 14, 2017
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    I chose this rating cause it was like hanging with my friends the swearing the nitty gritty of PTSD, OCD....its so good to read a book that shows it like it really is
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  • Linda Vermuyten
    4.0 out of 5 stars Fantatsic Read
    Reviewed in Australia on May 31, 2018
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    A fast paced quick read that is full of steamy scenes but also touched on some very serious emotional problems. I hadn't read the previous books in the series but didn't feel that impacted my reading experience. I was looking for a quick read that still had some substance and that is exactly what I got. I admired the authors ability to dive straight into the story while still establishing a connection to the characters. Highly recommended
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  • Cherry
    4.0 out of 5 stars Umm
    Reviewed in Canada on November 21, 2020
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    I liked it better than t buck two in my opinion
    I appreciated the complexity of Matt and the firm spine of Carly
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