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Guts & Glory: Walker (In the Shadows Security Book 4) Kindle Edition

by Jeanne St. James (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 2,440 ratings
You can lie down and give up, or you can rise and keep going...

Walker’s been living life by this motto since the age of twenty when the girl he planned his future with shattered his heart and left a hole in his soul. His time in the military, and current job at In the Shadows Security, have kept him moving but he’s always felt the ache of that loss.

From the outside Ellie McMaster has led a seemingly perfect life, big house, rich adoring husband, fancy cars. But it’s all been a huge lie, one that started nineteen years ago when she walked away from her first love and the boy who stole her heart. Now time has run out for her and with nowhere to go and nothing left to lose she’ll have to face down the pain of the past in hopes of saving her future.

But Trace Walker isn’t the carefree teenager she remembers, he’s now a muscle-bound titan with nothing but hurt and anger shining in his blue eyes. His time in the Army as a Night Stalker wasn’t easy, and he didn’t return home whole. Will he open himself up again and face the risks that come with having Ellie back in his life, back in his heart? Can this be their shot at a happily ever after, or their final goodbye?

Note: Walker is the fourth 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 standalone. As with all my books, this has an HEA, no cliffhanger or cheating.
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    In the Shadows Security
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    308 pages
  3. Language
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  4. Publication date
    December 7, 2019
  5. File size
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About this book:Genre: Contemporary Romance
Length: Novel
HEA/HFN: Yes, HEA
Series & Book #: In the Shadows Security, Book 4
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 ‏ : ‎ B07XFCTWNB
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Double-J Romance, Inc. (December 7, 2019)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 7, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.5 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 308 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 2,440 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 to be an awesome addition to the series, with an action-packed storyline filled with suspense. They appreciate the emotional content that made them cry, and praise Walker and Ellie's characters. The writing quality is great, and customers enjoy the humor, with one noting the perfectly matched adults with sarcasm. Customers describe the characters as stronger than ever.

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44 customers mention "Readability"44 positive0 negative

Customers find the book highly readable, describing it as a must-read in the series. One customer mentions it was worth the beautiful epilogue, while another notes it kept them engaged throughout.

"...This time maybe t could all be theirs.....if only.... Incredible read!!!" Read more

"...Great great read. I love the Shadows OMG. I'm loving everyone single one of her books so far starting with the DAMC and now Guts & Glory...." Read more

"...Great book!" Read more

"...Excellent reading." Read more

32 customers mention "Storyline"32 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the storyline of the book, describing it as action-packed and filled with suspense, with one customer highlighting the amazing love story between Trace and Ellie.

"...Their love endured pain and heartbreak! This is a slow burn second chance romance with an alpha that wasn't as stubborn as most of these Shadow..." Read more

"...It's beautiful second chance romance, with some thrills and mystery." Read more

"...Otherwise this is an action packed, slightly less emotional (for me at least), roller coaster ride...." Read more

"...I loved this story. All of the In the Shadow Security books are great. The men in them are very Alpha and lethal...." Read more

16 customers mention "Series quality"16 positive0 negative

Customers love this series, with one customer noting that each new book gets better.

"...Now 19 years later she needs help. Love this series, love this story...." Read more

"First book was fine, second had issues, third was ok. This one ? Kind of boring to be honest...." Read more

"...Each new book has been amazing. I can't wait for Steel to meet his match in the next book." Read more

"...This is one of my favorite series. Looking forward to the next book, Steel. Can't wait!" Read more

11 customers mention "Emotional content"11 positive0 negative

Customers find the book emotionally engaging, with several mentioning it made them cry, and one noting that the characters' feelings for each other remain strong throughout the story.

"...'s story.....beautiful, pulled at my heart strings, drew me in and made me cry. Each choice in life has a consequence...." Read more

"Walker and Ellie's story is one of the more emotional stories in the two series. I definitely teared up with this one...." Read more

"...Otherwise this is an action packed, slightly less emotional (for me at least), roller coaster ride...." Read more

"...Funny, sad and broken hearts. Years ago, the girl he loved broke and harden his heart now his past has arrived in Shadow Valley needing his help...." Read more

9 customers mention "Walker"9 positive0 negative

Customers love Walker and Ellie in this book, with one customer describing it as an amazing HEA (Happily Ever After).

"Loved Walker and Ellie. Wow 19 years and the feels are still there...." Read more

"...I don't wanna spoils so i will leave it at this has an amazing HEA that you don't wanna miss out on." Read more

"I really like how Jeanne St James can write such a good, emotional romance. This 2nd chance romance also has great suspense...." Read more

"Walker and Ellie were awesome!! I loved the way they old love rekindled and became stronger through out the story...." Read more

8 customers mention "Writing quality"8 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book.

"...This is another well-written story with minimal grammatical errors, highly defined characters, and with each story, an ever expanding story universe...." Read more

"...One of my new favorite couples written by this amazing author. Thank you Jeanne St. James....again." Read more

"...Definitely recommend this book, series and author." Read more

"...I still loved it! The author's writing is always great! The cover is hot! 🔥😘..." Read more

7 customers mention "Humor"7 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the humor in the book, with several mentioning it made them laugh, and one customer noting the perfectly matched adults with sarcasm and witty dialogues.

"...I loved that the two were able to have an adult conversation and admit the wrongs on both sides instead of just throwing the blame on one person...." Read more

"...They are perfectly matched adults with sarcasm, wit, and life experiences. Great book!" Read more

"...Funny, sad and broken hearts. Years ago, the girl he loved broke and harden his heart now his past has arrived in Shadow Valley needing his help...." Read more

"Jeanne did it again. Made me laugh, brought tears to my eyes, and warmed my heart. This is one of my favorite series...." Read more

7 customers mention "Strength"7 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the strength of the characters in the book, noting they are stronger than ever, with one customer highlighting their loyalty and another mentioning they were separated for far too long.

"...other, their hearts remained true to each other, and their bond, unbreakable. I cried for Walker when he finally shared with El, his truth...." Read more

"Kudos to author Jeanne St. James. This series has strong, awesome characters with witty dialogues that pull you deeply into their sizzling hot..." Read more

"...Turns out their feelings for each other are still alive and strong but first they have to find a way to protect her from the cartel...." Read more

"...Their love was rekindled and they were stronger than ever." Read more

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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars LOVED, LOVED WALKER
    Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2019
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    Jeanne does it again!!! As much as we hate her DAMC series is finished, we don't miss them as much when they show up in the Shadows stories. And the Shadows?? All hott, sexy, alpha......just like our DAMC guys. Walker and El's story.....beautiful, pulled at my heart strings, drew me in and made me cry. Each choice in life has a consequence. Each decision, a reaction.......thru their choices in life, Walker and El never stopped loving each other, their hearts remained true to each other, and their bond, unbreakable. I cried for Walker when he finally shared with El, his truth. I cried for El when she heard it. Their love endured pain and heartbreak! This is a slow burn second chance romance with an alpha that wasn't as stubborn as most of these Shadow alphas are. Anxiously awaiting Steele, Jeanne!
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  • Ivy Blacke
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another great read
    Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2022
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    I'm so torn. I adored Mercy and dubbed him my favorite, but I'm holding out for Steel to become my fav, only darn....now I think Walker strolled in to steal my heart.

    Walker was hardened by a past. He left the girl he loved behind and joined the service to provide them a life together only she didn't wait. He enlisted linger, built a career and lost more of himself instead of having the life he'd planned, the life he wanted. Only now she needed him and he wasn't at all happy about it.

    Ellie didn't have any where to turn so she called him. She realized all her mistakes the moment he walked into the room but she had no right to him any longer and he made it clear he didn't want her, only she felt the difference, she felt what she hadn't had since she let him go. She felt the passion they had once only more intense and just more than she ever had since him. But again, their lives seemed to be throwing them away from one another or was it time to fight and never let go? This time maybe t could all be theirs.....if only....
    Incredible read!!!
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  • TaraB.
    4.0 out of 5 stars Forgiveness and Second Chances
    Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2020
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    Walker and Ellie's story is one of the more emotional stories in the two series. I definitely teared up with this one.
    Ellie's husband has left her with a huge debt that she's unable to pay, which is going to cost her her life. Her only option is to get help from her first love and only man she ever really trusted, the man whose heart she broke years ago.
    Walker is reluctant to help Ellie, but he can't abandon her. He wants to prove to her that he's over her, though deep down he knows it's a lie.
    Walker and Ellie are forced to face the past in hope they will be able to work together to save Ellie's life. And just maybe, they may be able to make those dreams from long ago a reality.
    I loved that the two were able to have an adult conversation and admit the wrongs on both sides instead of just throwing the blame on one person. It's beautiful second chance romance, with some thrills and mystery.
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  • GrayJA
    5.0 out of 5 stars Action packed story from the Dirty Angels MC spin off series - highly recommend!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 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 throughout, adult intimate scenes and violence (kidnapping, murder, assault, etc.).

    This series is a spin off from the Dirty Angels MC series. It is about the operatives hired by Diesel, the Sergeant At Arms, to support the MC with the more dubious duties so that the club stays clean. They have all partnered with the bikers in the past, but they are not actually members of the MC.

    While this could be read as a stand-alone, I highly recommend it be read in series order for maximum reader satisfaction and to prevent spoilers as there are reoccurring characters and overall themes.

    This is another well-written story with minimal grammatical errors, highly defined characters, and with each story, an ever expanding story universe. My only minor, very minor, complaint with this story is I wish Ellie’s reason for breaking Walker’s heart had been different. Otherwise this is an action packed, slightly less emotional (for me at least), roller coaster ride.

    Walker, a former Night Stalker, receives a call from his childhood sweetheart, Ellie, that she needs help. He really wishes he could ignore her, but if it is serious he wouldn’t forgive himself if something happened to her, even if he did hang up on her the first time.

    Ellie has run out of options and only has $1,500. The guys her husband stole money from killed him and now she only has about a week to raise the remaining money he stole, which is about $1.3m or she will be next. She heard that Walker works for a group, not sure everything that they do, but he is her only prayer at disappearing since she has sold off everything (houses, boats, cars, wedding rings, etc.) and has no other way to raise the money.

    Will he help her after she broke his heart?
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  • Kindle Customer canada
    5.0 out of 5 stars Years Apart Can't Stop True Love
    Reviewed in Canada on January 7, 2020
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    Another excellent book in the Shadows series. Filled with passed mistakes and acceptance. Hot sexy men who know how to make their women scream in passion. You will be fanning yourself.
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  • Joanne Tuese
    5.0 out of 5 stars True love is out there
    Reviewed in Australia on November 14, 2021
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    Loved the Walkers and Ellie story but also bringing awareness about his disability and his strength getting through out Reading the Shadow series would love to read more that were in the service. I'm obsessed with MC books especially anything from this author, but stories about men in service are now my close 2nd best. Would highly recommend using audible to help create the journey.
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  • Pinklisar
    5.0 out of 5 stars 5 stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 21, 2020
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    Another great book from Jeanne St. James. I love that we can catch up with some of DAMC while we read these books. I also love the Shadow boys. Ellie and Walker were great characters and this book had a strong storyline.
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  • Hanbarn
    4.0 out of 5 stars Just keeps getting better
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 31, 2020
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    This series about the shadow boys just keeps getting better and the fact that diesel and jewel keep popping up makes my day. Well written and characters are swoon worthy and feisty. Lost the extra star as Ellie disappeared on her own when walker had told her not to and knowing the cartel were after her. Made her out to be stupid when she’d actually been quite good at obeying walker. Good read.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Walker
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 14, 2019
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    Not so much action in this story, but all the other elements are there to make this a really good read. Trace and Ellie's past decisions had torn them apart. Now, years later, one of those decisions brought her back into his life. He was her last hope. New choices have to be made, but will that drive them further apart - or perhaps give them something they both need. Well worth reading to find out.
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