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… 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 can be read as a stand-alone and has an HEA ending. Due to the sensual and explicit sexual nature of the story, it is intended only for readers 18+. Trigger warning: this book includes a main character who is dealing with PTSD.
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5 star review of Matt (Brothers in Blue #3) by Jeanne St James
Audio Review
This was such an emotional roller coaster of a listen as Matt Bryson struggles with his PTSD and its impact on his civilian life back in Manning Grove as a member of the police force alongside his 2 brothers Max and Marc.
There was so much pain and suffering within this story, not only Matt’s but the woman who brings him to his knees, Dr. Carly Stephens that it was palpable. I felt that the narrators did a great job in expressing the emotion, pain and suffering that both Matt, Carly and by extension his family go through.
Honestly this book brought out so many more emotions than the previous two books. My heart just about broke for both Matt and Carly, but particularly Matt at times as he struggled to face his demons. The love and support that Carly showed Matt was heartwarming and inspirational.
The relationship that Matt has with his whole family is great , even though he does his best to keep them at a distance. The chemistry between Matt and Carly was off the charts hot as they fought through his issues to define their relationship.
Can Carly prove to Matt that their love is worth taking a risk or is Matt destined to be alone?
What a great addition and emotionally charged finale to the Bryson brother trilogy of books!
BROTHERS IN BLUE: MATT (Brothers In Blue #3) by Jeanne St. James has the youngest Bryson finally returning home after several deployments overseas to a job and extended family that he is finding very difficult to deal with due to PTSD.
Matt Bryson believes his mind is broken. He is not ready to accept help except what is forced on him by his brother to keep his job as a police office in their small town. He has buried his emotions and is barely making it day to day.
Dr. Carly Stephens is Amanda’s obstetrician at the local hospital. She is tall, calm and extremely professional working hard to help her elderly parents and save money to adopt a baby of her own one day that she cannot have herself. When Matt ends up being the brother to rush Amanda to the hospital to deliver, he is attracted to Carly’s calm and leadership. Carly is attracted to the hot police office.
They start out as landlord and tenant, but soon agree to a sexual, no commitment relationship. They are just too different and want different things out of life. Matt with his OCD and PTSD believes he will never be able to love and he never wants children. Carly is too busy earning and saving money for her future home and adoption and just wants the hot sex. But can they truly keep to this arrangement? Hot, steamy sex is great, but soon emotions become entangled and they will have to find a way to compromise or break.
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.
It was great reading about all the characters from the previous two books, also. I am going to miss these brothers, the loves they found and the entire extended family. This is an excellent contemporary romance series with plenty of hot and steamy sex scenes. They can all be read as standalones, but is much more fun to read them all in order and get three HEAs.
Matt’s story is the third book in the Brothers in Blue series and one that is heartbreaking, poignant and one that will leave a lasting impression. This is a story of sacrifice, guilt and learning to love. Matt and Carly’s story is one that is not only seriously steamy and has the chemistry between these two bouncing off the walls it is one of finding peace and happiness. Their story touched my heart in a way that had the tears flowing from both heartache and happiness. Two broken people find the pieces they are missing within the arms of each other. This third book is full of passion, emotional turmoil and family.
5 Emotionally Charged Stars
Matt is the third book in the Brothers in Blue Series by Jeanne St. James. This is by far my favourite of the three brothers. Matt has spent the past years being a marine. He is now working as a police officer in his hometown with his brothers.
Carly is an OB/GYN. and Matt sees Carly for the first time when he is brings in Amanda as she is about to have her baby. He can’t help but be attached to her no nonsense bossy attitude. They meet officially when he is called out to a car accident where she has hit a deer.
He lives in a tent in the backyard of the house he rents from Amanda and as chance has it Carly needs somewhere safe to live. He offers her the room not realising he’s offering her more than that.
Matt suffers from PTSD, OCD and blackouts, the suffering he goes through within this book had me feeling so many emotions. Jeanne ST. James did it so well, I was impressed.
This book had all the feels and was by far the best book in the series so far. As anyone who reads my reviews knows, I’m big on secondary characters they make the book extra better for me and this series has some many amazing people. They were so enjoyable to read.
I highly recommend this book and series.
Jeanne St James you are killing me!!
the first chapter had me laughing so hard I had tears running down my face (I was in a coffee shop at the time!). later you had me in tears for so many other reasons than joy.
This one totally shredded my heart but also put it back together with so much love, laughter and family devotion!!!
I didn’t think you could best the first 2 but you did it with with one.
my favourite so far – not only does Matt get his story told but poor Teddy does to!!!
I’m so going to miss the Brysons.
Matt
Brothers in Blue, Book Three
By: Jeanne St. James
Narrated by: Jason Clarke, Ava Lucas
I have listened to all three Brothers in Blue and have loved each one for different reasons. There is something really special about Matt and his story. While the story is full of passion, heat and spice, I loved it for the complexity of Matt. Matt has returned to civilian life after several tours as a marine. His experiences have scarred him, and as a result has given him low self esteem and a severe case of PTSD. Carly is the obstetrician who delivered Matt’s niece and has caught his eye. Carly is a strong woman, has dealt with life’s difficulties and is trying to get herself in a position so she can fulfill her dreams. Is Matt part of that dream? Jeanne St James again gives us a story of healing and love, with family and caring. The series is a tribute to our veterans and instills a sense of honor and gives us an awareness of how difficult their sacrifice is. I loved Matt and Carly and the entire Bryson family! Giving us the bonus of Teddy’s story is just like the cherry on a sundae! What a hot and steamy treat! And Adam…what a man! Loved it!
The continuity of narration by Jason Clarke and Ava Lucas really solidifies the story of this family. I love that when I turn on the book, the voices are consistent and have become the thread of the series. Clarke has a voice that flows with sensuality, and he gives Matt a little desperation with the seriousness of his problems. Carly needs a woman who is smart and understanding. She is domineering at times, and Lucas gives Carly all these qualities. With the complexity of these characters, the narration comes through with all the emotional pull that tugs at your heart and makes you root for the couple!
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Brothers in Blue Matt is the most touching story of the three brothers. It brings out issues that really need to be recognized more. Jeanne St. James did an amazing job in not only expressing the feelings of this brave man with PTSD, but on how he himself found help, acceptance, unconditional love and understanding.
Then we have the woman that he feel madly in love with, that excepted him, his issues while being selfless to her own problems and desires.
I hope in the future that Ms St. James blesses us with how not only Matt and Carly are doing, but also the recent marriage of Mark and Leah, plus she touched on a new relationship Teddy and Adam need details.
In closing I have to mention that Eva Lucas and Jason Clarke blew me away with the narration.
I am reviewing this audible book for a fair and honest review.
Thank you Jeanne St. James
I have read the first two in this series and absolutely loved them. But Matt has my heart. I loved this book. It was amazing from beginning to end. It was very well written with a great story line great character chemistry and feelings beyond. Matt is a guy you can easily fall in love with and want to help through everything he is going through. You just want to crawl inside the book hug him and never let go until he is ok again. I absolutely love Matt and Carly their relationship is fast paced but you can clearly see that these two belong together.
Matt is an ex- military who is suffering with so much. Carly is an OBGYN who cant have children of her own. They are both so very strong and stubborn but together they are perfect. I love how good they are together and they make each other stronger.
Jeanne is an amazing writer. I absolutely love her books.I highly recommend grabbing this book and enjoying.
Matt home from the Marines is a police officer working with his brothers at the local police station. Carly is an obstetrician working at a local hospital trying to save money so she can adopt a baby. When these two meet he is instantly attracted to her but neither of them have time for a relationship, so they decide sex with no strings would work. Will their relationship develop into something more? Brothers In Blue Matt is the third book in this series. It can be read as a stand alone but it’s so much better to read all the books to get to know the whole family. I really loved Matt’s story and the author did an incredible job with such the difficult topic of PTSD. I loved the characters and how they are human with real life problems. It is well written with a perfect mix of story line, comic relief and romance. If you are looking for a good series to read I highly recommend Brothers In Blue.
I found this read very well written and emotional. There were ups and downs that sent Carly on a tale-spin. Matt was going through a lot himself and found that disappearing was the answer to the issue bothering him. I could understand his need to depart but not the lack of communications.
I enjoyed seeing Marc and Leah again. I would like to get to know more about Max and Amanda, before Hannah. I loved Teddy and Greg. This was a true family and dinners at their home reminds me of a family and all the quirks that go along with it.