Strength is what we gain from the madness we survive.For Anson “Steel” Sterling, former Marine Raider and current bad boy of the Shadows crew, kicking a** and talking sh*t is all in a day’s work. His boxing skills make him lethal in and out of the ring and his mind is just as quick as his fists. When an assignment has him heading out to Nevada, he’s prepared for boredom. After all, how hard can … all, how hard can protecting one female athlete from a stalker be?
Katheryn “Kat” Callahan has one goal, prove to everyone, especially her judgmental father, she can be the best female MMA fighter. She’s more than capable of defending herself and doesn’t need a hulked-out alpha-hole bodyguard with a sharp tongue and a surly attitude shadowing her every move. With the biggest match of her career right around the corner, one crazy stalker’s not going to bring her down.
The pint-sized fighter fascinates Steel. With her striking amber eyes and honed physique, the attraction is immediate, but it’s her grit and determination that really gets his blood pumping. He’s ready to go a few rounds if it means seeing her worked up. But Kat needs to remain focused on her goals and Steel isn’t making that easy.
Can their mutual passion and stubborn attitudes make them the perfect team? Or will they remain in opposite corners, forever fighting alone?
Note: Steel is the fifth 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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Another fantastic book by Jeanne St. James. Steel was a hard guy to like at first. But I loved him & Kitty Kat. I think Kat was the perfect girl for him. She was strong & didn’t take any crap. They both are gym rats & love fighting.
I laughed out loud a few times especially when Kat realized what Steel’s initials spelled.
This was a great edition to the series & I can’t wIt to read the final book!
honestly each book i read takes me on a trip that makes me forget about the world around me. time gets lots. this is one of my top five. i highly recommend
I received and ARC In exchange for an honest review. If there’s a 10 star option that’s what I would read this book. I love the Kat and Steel’s story. This author continues to break the norm of romance novels. These are not soft, weak characters these are fierce amazing characters that have amazing stories and relationships. Kat and Steel are no different. She is no wilted flower, She is strong and is perfect for Steel. This book was seriously steamy too. I love the end scene with the Shadows playing poker! I seriously laughed out loud. The ending killed me. I love how these 2 came together! As per usual
Great addition to the series!!
Another fantastic book in the Shadows Security series! I love this series! All of Jeanne’s stories have the right combination of romance, humor, suspense, drama, danger and sexy times to make a fantastic book!
I love Kat and Steel! She’s one strong woman and wasn’t going to take any crap from Steel. He was hired to protect Kat from a stalker and he was going to do everything he could to keep her safe. They were perfect for each other, but they both fought their feelings until they couldn’t anymore. All the Shadow guys are great! I love how they are in all the stories! The poker games are always entertaining! I can’t wait to get Bricks story!
Starting reading a book from Ms. St. James is always a treat to me, I had not read a book from this author that would disappoint me!
Guts & Glory is a series that is a spin-off to D&D series, but this series can be read as standalone thou I recommend reading this series in order to see how dynamic changes with each book – I promise it’s great!
Steel – I was wondering if i would not hate him as his an A$$hole to the core. And I knew that he would need a woman that would have to stand her ground to him! And this woman is Kat! His next mission, and so hot woman.
Kat – a woman with the power to be reckoned with as she can kick you as she’s a fighter! I was a little hesitant to see how she would fit into the whole story, but from her very first appearance n the pages I was like HELL, SHE’S IDEAL! And she will be the woman that i will want to follow!
What exactly is their story? I won’t share it! I will just say that be prepared for twists and turns and push/pull relationship!
JSJ is on her top with this series and I so can’t wait for the next story!
Another outstanding read by Jeanne St. James that kept me totally glued to my kindle from the very beginning! The plot was well written and well planned with strongly written characters! I absolutely loved the dynamics and chemistry between Kat and Steel
Guts&Glory: Steel was a Great read. Loved Steel and Kat. Kat is a MMA fighter with a stalker, Steel is her bodyguard. Loved reading this book, I voluntarily reviewed a Advanced Reader copy of this book. 5 stars!! This is book 5 in the series
I love all of the shadow books and DAMC books. Steel has becoming my all time favorite shadow security person. I love how he is such a jerk and doesn’t care one little bit. Kat has this strong, independent streak in her that you can just respect. The chemistry between these two is so hot it will melt your kindle.
Jeanne St. James is the master of surprises. With this book, I was surprised. Kat and Steel were an amazing match. A complete 1,2 punch together. I always wonder what kinds of women her characters end up with. It’s always a gift when it’s revealed. Loved this book and this series.
Holy smokes! Steel and Kat are hot! Kat is such a relatable character. I love her take no crap attitude. I loved this couple. I can’t wait to see what’s in store for Brick. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a great read. I received this ARC in return for an honest review.
What a perfect couple. I have really loved all JSJ heroines but I have to say, I super super LOVE KAT! She is an amazing combination of strength and vulnerability. She’s smart and sassy and such a great partner for Steel. I loved the way they sparred, verbally and physically. Such a fun couple! and soooooo sexy! I cannot recommend this book enough. Our too brief meeting of the sisterhood was great fun as always. We get to see D with Scarlett too! One Click Now!
I don’t think I could have asked for a better paired couple than Steel & Kat. They have so much in common with each other and it’s not just the strong will to take out their own aggression through fighting. They are each one half of a whole and it really made for some fabulous reading.
Once again Jeanne has jammed a lot of story in to one book. The romance side was beyond great, but the suspense side was equally enthralling. If only I didn’t have to sleep and do that thing called work I would have gladly sat myself down and read this book from cover to cover in one hit!!
Jeanne is known for writing strong heroine’s, but I have to say Kat has to be the most independent and strong female she has created to date. She didn’t come across as arrogant, she just knows how she wants to liver her life – and does exactly that.
Yet another great addition to the In The Shadows Security series, but I am sad that Brick’s story is going to be the last.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced readers copy of this book
Alpha alert! Steel is another super uber alpha male sucked out of the mind of Jeanne St James. He’s strong, sexy, hard headed, a little playful and falls for tough women. Jeanne St James has another great story here in Steel. Kat is an MMA fighter, but she’s not all kicks and angry punches. She has a soft side that speaks to Steel. And these two turn it on high. Loved how Steel fell so hard for Kat and wasn’t afraid to let her know it. I loved imaging their future together – perfect match, darn near perfect story.
Strong men love strong woman and when Steel meets Kat the sparks instantly fly when he needs to find her stalker. Filled with the perfect combination of romance, angst and suspense then add in humor and off the charts chemistry Jeanne St. James once again proves that her Alpha Men are oh so strong but yet are oh so lovable. I usually stay away from MMA romances but I am so glad I read this as it added the right amount of mystery to the series. Please write quicker!! I need more in this series.
Oh my Jeanne St James keeps delivering amazing book! I could not put this book down! I have been waiting for Steel’s book for some time and boy was it worth the wait. Steel and Kat are certainly made for each other. Both are stomg independent people who don’t take crap from anyone. Loved that the sisterhood got involved in the book also. A must read!
Wow, JSJ did it again!! This was a wonderful read! There was amazing chemistry between Steel and Kat. Loved their banter and how Kat would give it right back to Steel! Kat was the perfect heroine for Steel. I wasn’t able to put this one down. It has it all – funny, super sexy, and wonderfully hot action. Yes, I highly recommend this read!!! Jeanne St James, you’ve done it again!
Steel, AKA Anson Sterling, is stubborn, feels no feelings, smart as a whip, kickboxing, bodyguard; one of six who make up his family. He is sent to Vegas to guard Kat, an equally stubborn, doesn’t recognize emotions, independent, MMA fighter. It looks like a match, made for each other couple. He calls her ‘Kitty-Kat’ and takes over her training, teaching her new things about everything, fighting and making love, included! So sad they don’t see how there could be anything permanent between them. It seems all over when the six Shadows corral her stalker. And it always seems the last of Jeanne St. James’ books is her best, yet!
I received an advanced copy from the author for my honest review. Jeanne NEVER disappoints! Steel is the smart@$$ of the group always on busting the rest of his brothers especially as they fall….one right after another, there won’t be a cage around his manhood. Kat has worked hard her whole life to prove that she has what it take to be the best, nothing and no one is going to stop her. Her manager has now hired a bodyguard to keep her safe from some lunatic that is stalking her…..HELLO…… she’s a MMA fighter she can take care of herself. She certainly doesn’t need this alpha-hole that has showed up! He may be hot, but….NO! A HOT MMA fighter now that is Steel’s kind of woman, to bad she is hard headed and won’t listen. Sounds like a match made in heaven with Steel’s manhood in a cage after all! LOL
A DEFINITE MUST READ!!!!!!
Jeanne St. James has done it again. Love the story about Katt and Steel. Steel needed a strong woman and I know he has meant his match. A must read romance book your love.
Its the perfect addition. I love mma and strong women. This is one of my favorites by far. Steel and kat are fabulous