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Guts & Glory: Hunter (In the Shadows Security Book 3) Kindle Edition

by Jeanne St. James (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 2,742 ratings
When a simple assignment becomes a whole lot more...

For Hunter, what should be an easy job of finding another veteran’s long-lost brother has turned up nothing but dead ends. Even worse, it uncovered problems his team thought had long since been buried. Down to his last lead, he tracks down a woman who has his protective instincts kicking in for reasons he can’t fully understand. While her expressive dark eyes and generous curves catch his attention, it’s her fiery temper that holds it.

Back in her hometown, hiding from a man who almost destroyed her life, Frankie’s thrown off guard when a bossy bearded stranger shows up looking for information on the biker she’d rather forget. And he’s not taking no for an answer. With more to protect than herself now, she knows firsthand what can happen when you place your trust in the wrong person, but something about the former Green Beret has her not only letting him into her home but also her heart.

Hunter’s determined to complete his mission and keep Frankie safe—no matter the cost. Though he didn’t expect that cost to also involve his heart.

Note: Hunter is the third book of the Guts & Glory series, a six-book spin-off from my Dirty Angels MC series. While it’s recommended to read both series in order, each book can be read as a stand-alone. As with all my books, this has an HEA, no cliffhanger or cheating.
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  1. Book 3 of 6
    In the Shadows Security
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    316 pages
  3. Language
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  4. Publication date
    October 5, 2019
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About this book:Genre: Contemporary Romance
Length: Novel
HEA/HFN: Yes, HEA
Series & Book #: In the Shadows Security, Book 3
Can be read as a standalone: Yes

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

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Guts & Glory: The In the Shadows Security Series:
(It's highly recommended to read this series in order and after the Dirty Angels MC series)

Book 1: Guts & Glory: Mercy
Book 2: Guts & Glory: Ryder
Book 3: Guts & Glory: Hunter
Book 4: Guts & Glory: Walker
Book 5: Guts & Glory: Steel
Book 6: Guts & Glory: Brick

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07TZDFYK4
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Double-J Romance, Inc. (October 5, 2019)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 5, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.6 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 316 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 169014839X
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 2,742 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 the book's story engaging with its suspense and intrigue, and appreciate how it takes readers on an emotional journey. The characters are swoon-worthy, with one customer highlighting the great banter between them, and the book features a hot romance with steamy scenes. Customers praise the characters' strength, with one describing them as "fierce together," and appreciate the family bond and chemistry between Frankie and Hunter. The book is humorous, with one customer noting its ex-military humor.

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54 customers mention "Story quality"54 positive0 negative

Customers find the book's story appealing and well-written, filled with suspense and intrigue that takes them on an emotional journey.

"Loved Hunter and Frankie together. OMG Frankie is such a badass, with a hot temper. Never rile up a Mama bear...." Read more

"...I love this story and the way that Frankie protects her family is exactly how I feel about mine...." Read more

"...Jeannie St. James’ stories always seem to capture raw human emotion and paint a picture that plays out vividly in the reader’s mind." Read more

"...Great story about the demons people can have being helped by finding someone who fit." Read more

19 customers mention "Character development"19 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, finding them swoon-worthy and noting the appearances of characters from other series, with one customer highlighting the great banter between them.

"...This story links so many of Jeanne St. James characters that it makes it so much better...." Read more

"...It is not a MC series, but it does contain reoccurring characters and overall themes, so I also recommend reading it in series order...." Read more

"...They are intense, full of bada** characters as well as family loyalty and full of action , drama twists/turns and lots of steamy scenes!..." Read more

"...James continues to build onto the Shadow Valley world and you see reoccurring characters...." Read more

15 customers mention "Romance"15 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the romance in this book series, describing it as hot and noting that the characters make a great couple.

"Hunter and Frankie’s story is hands down one of my favorites! It’s true romance and love all the steamy scenes...." Read more

"...But it was really a beautiful (and for a brief time heartbreaking) love story...." Read more

"...Jeanne's writing and storylines are exceptional!! This series is amazing and I look forward to Walker!!" Read more

"Thank you for sharing these wonderful romance novel series books. Please keep writing more of these wonderful books. Thank you" Read more

11 customers mention "Steamy scenes"11 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the steamy scenes in the book, describing them as hot and scorching.

"...as family loyalty and full of action , drama twists/turns and lots of steamy scenes! I can’t get enough of their world!..." Read more

"...It’s true romance and love all the steamy scenes...." Read more

"...Hunter find Taz, but she can't help but be intrigued with this hot alpha...." Read more

"...She keeps Hunter on his toes. Their connection is swift and steamy...." Read more

11 customers mention "Strength"11 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the strength of the characters in the book, describing them as fierce, loyal, and hard-headed.

"...These men are loyal, lethal and very sexy. I give this story a 4.5-star review and cannot wait for the next book in the series, Walker...." Read more

"...Frankie is a strong single mom, running from a terrifying ex. She will protect her son at all costs...." Read more

"Absolutely loved Hunter! Frankie, she is the woman I want to be! Strong, fierce, goes after what she wants...." Read more

"...Frankie and Hunter are funny and fierce together, Leo is a riot and I just loved the whole layout of this story." Read more

5 customers mention "Family bond"5 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the family bond in the book, with one mentioning the perfect little family dynamic and another highlighting the strong camaraderie among characters.

"...They are intense, full of bada** characters as well as family loyalty and full of action , drama twists/turns and lots of steamy scenes!..." Read more

"Frankie and Hunter are absolutely perfect for one another, no matter how much they try to fight it...." Read more

"...Despite Hunter's issues and Frankie's ex these two were perfect for one another and no one would stop them, not even themselves." Read more

"...They are ex-military but with humor. The camaraderie, the fight, the brotherhood, and the females...." Read more

5 customers mention "Humor"5 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the humor in the book, with one mentioning that it features ex-military characters with wit.

"Loved this one so much, all the characters were great. Frankie and Hunter are funny and fierce together, Leo is a riot and I just loved the whole..." Read more

"...Scary and funny even though you knew it was wrong. Funny! Loved the entire story and this band of brothers. Perfect ending!" Read more

"...flip side, I liked them together, they made a great couple and had some funny moments...." Read more

"...I am enjoying reading all The Shadows. They are ex-military but with humor. The camaraderie, the fight, the brotherhood, and the females...." Read more

4 customers mention "Chemistry"4 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the chemistry between the characters, with one describing it as actual fire.

"...Hunter and Frankie had amazing chemistry, and I especially loved their dialogue and banter...." Read more

"...It all breathes life!! Storyline, chemistry, drama, suspense, attraction, fears...it all makes you keep the pages turning and wanting more!!..." Read more

"...They had such an amazing intense chemistry immediately and they were totally hot together too...." Read more

"This story was amazing. The couple was hot as hell but the chemistry was actual fire!..." Read more

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  • Anna-Marie Buchner
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Mama Bear can be very very dangerous if her child is in danger
    Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2023
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    Loved Hunter and Frankie together. OMG Frankie is such a badass, with a hot temper. Never rile up a Mama bear. Taz the only Warrior left messed with the wrong woman. He got his due for sure by the hand of the woman he totally abused. My heart went out to Hunter when we found out what happened to him while serving. Our poor military men and women see and have some horrific things happen to them. Kind of hard to wipe out of your head. PTSD is crippling and can reek havoc on a person. I almost didn't think Hunter and Frankie would have an HEA but I should have known better. These stories keep getting better and better.
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  • K.P.
    5.0 out of 5 stars One of St. James’ BEST
    Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2019
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    Oh man! I’ve read all of the DAMC and all about Manning Grove’s finest in their trilogy. This story links so many of Jeanne St. James characters that it makes it so much better. Before I read this I was wishing to myself that she would write a single parent storyline. I didn’t care if it was the H or the h that was a single parent. I just wanted that story line. I was soooo happy and delighted and over the moon when I read this. I didn’t realize it involved a single parent.

    I love how everything was connected. I love how Slade got the answers he was looking for. I love that the Shadows all had some part in this. I love the banter between the men.

    I love how Hunter found his place, his roots. I love how Frankie found her partner that was meant to be. I absolutely adored how little Leo found a man worthy of being called Daddy. The way that part was written happened just how I wanted it to.

    Gah! I absolutely love this story and am so mad that it’s already over. If I could give more than 5 stars, I would.

    Another amazing creation by Jeanne St. James!
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  • SassyKebKerr
    4.0 out of 5 stars Another sexy Shadows Security guy.
    Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2019
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    When Hunter is tasked to find the half-brother of a friend, he didn’t expect that he would find his other half. The man he’s been tasked with finding is bad news all around and he is dangerous. Hunter may not be in time to save Frankie and Leo.

    Frankie is not a trusting woman and she has too much to lose if anyone finds her. She’s tough, tiny, and a momma bear who will do anything to protect her home and her family. Hunter will discover this very quickly and he won’t forget it.

    I love this story and the way that Frankie protects her family is exactly how I feel about mine. I love the Guts & Glory Series and Hunter is just as great as the other two, Mercy and Ryder. These men are loyal, lethal and very sexy. I give this story a 4.5-star review and cannot wait for the next book in the series, Walker. These books are definitely one-clickable.
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  • GrayJA
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love this series - highly recommend!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2020
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    For mature readers only (18+ years old) due to subject matter that may be a trigger or offensive to some including adult language, adult intimate scenes and violence, such as assault, attempted murder, kidnapping, and death.

    This series is a spin off from the Dirty Angels MC series. It is not a MC series, but it does contain reoccurring characters and overall themes, so I also recommend reading it in series order. Otherwise the story universe and characters might not be as defined or as satisfying, and there will definitely be spoilers.

    Hunter and Frankie’s story is well-written. Jeannie St. James’ stories always seem to capture raw human emotion and paint a picture that plays out vividly in the reader’s mind.
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  • Sharbart
    5.0 out of 5 stars Frankie and Hunter
    Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2023
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    In looking for Slade’s brother Hunter found the last woman the brother had put in the hospital. Frankie had been pregnant and Taz wanted to cause her to loose the baby.
    Now they lived in her home town and Hunter wanted to end her fear of Taz finding them.
    Hunter’s PTSD made him fearful of a relationship but knowing she and Leo would be in danger as long as Taz could find them, they tried to flush him out.
    Great story about the demons people can have being helped by finding someone who fit.
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  • Amy M.
    5.0 out of 5 stars AWESOME BOOK!!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2022
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    This book drew me in right away just like all the other DMAC world books. They are intense, full of bada** characters as well as family loyalty and full of action , drama twists/turns and lots of steamy scenes! I can’t get enough of their world! Jeanne is a very talented writer and anything she writes is phenomenal!! Please keep writing more!!
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  • TaraB.
    4.0 out of 5 stars Another Bites It..
    Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2020
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    Hunter got more than he planned when he agreed to help Slade, a fellow veteran and member of the DAMC, find his long lost half-brother. Trouble for him came in the form of a tiny terror named Frankie. She's a fierce mama bear hiding out from an abusive ex. Hunter finds himself connecting with Frankie and her son a deep level, but what will he do when he finds out the connection between Frankie's ex and Slade's brother?
    First, I suggest reading the Dirty Angels series before the In the Shadows Security series. Though the books are standalones, St. James continues to build onto the Shadow Valley world and you see reoccurring characters. At the very least, reading Slade and Crow's stories will give you great backstory into the situation.
    Second, I love that the mean are such alphas, but the women don't take any s**t. They're not afraid to challenge their men. Frankie and her bat are no exception. I highly recommend reading both series, your sure to fall in love with Shadow Valley, PA.
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  • Courtney
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great story with steamy scenes!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2023
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    Hunter and Frankie’s story is hands down one of my favorites! It’s true romance and love all the steamy scenes. I wish I could say more without spoilers but I can’t, it was just too good to put down, I finished it in two days! ❤️
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  • Sharon Makinson
    5.0 out of 5 stars She did it again!!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 6, 2019
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    I had this book preordered for what felt like forever! It did not disappoint.
    I loved the characters Hunter and Frankie - as the Guts and Glory series continues we see glimpses of the others personalities showing and I can't wait for the next one.
    The story gripped, the relationship steamed and the whole story climaxed spectacularly.
    I now feel the need to go back and reread the whole series from the start again ❤️
    Thank you Jeanne St. James for yet another top read..... you never fail to deliver.
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  • Joanne Tuese
    5.0 out of 5 stars Think before you Act
    Reviewed in Australia on November 4, 2021
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    I love how Jeanne St James creates catchy phrases that you will always be reminded of the story. Another great read and using audible helped me live the journey of two amazing characters. Love how the in the shadows team are so connected and you get to learn more about them and how real PTSD is. Loved it
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely loving this series.
    Reviewed in Canada on October 7, 2019
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    I fell in love with the guys as they showed up throughout the down and dirty series. I loved Hunyer and Frankie together. Them made me laugh and tear up a time or two. I couldn't put the book down til I read it cover to cover. Can't wait for the next of the series. Amazingly written. As always.
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  • Simonela
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved this one!
    Reviewed in Germany on November 23, 2020
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    What an amazing story! I loved end enjoyed every second of this book. I also felt connected to both Hunter and Frankie. Loved their HAE. Thank you!
    Great job and thanks to the narrators of the audiobook too, enjoyed the story even more!
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  • Laura Bowles
    5.0 out of 5 stars Hunter and Frankie are perfect
    Reviewed in Canada on October 6, 2019
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    That old saying “love happens when you’re not looking for it” is the theme of this book. Two of the most unlikely characters find love when both of them least expect it.
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