The complete Striking Back Series is now available in a box set. Follow three MMA fighting brothers who run a domestic violence shelter for women and children.Book 1 EverlyThe first time I met Mason Reed, we were standing naked in a bank, surrounded by guns.That should have been a warning.An MMA champion, trainer, and philanthropist, but not a man who gives up easily, Mason is trouble dipped in … Mason is trouble dipped in ink and covered in muscle.
Growing up in foster care, I’m well aware that relationships are temporary, and I do my best to avoid them. After a sheet clenching one night stand, I’m happy to move on, but Mason pursues me relentlessly. Sweet, caring, protective, and at times, a bossy control freak, this persistent man has climbed inside my heart, and I can’t seem to shake him.
After saving me from a life threatening situation, he’s also won something much harder to obtain. My trust. But does he deserve it? Is his true face the one he shows the world? Or is his charitable, loving manner only a thin veneer?
Book 2
Mason
From the moment I saw her, I wanted her in my bed.
I should’ve stopped there.
Everly Hall burst into my complicated life and changed it forever. I’m a fighter, but I had no defense against this beautiful, stubborn woman.
Now, I stand to lose everything I have, everything I am. My secrets are dangerous, and put more lives at stake than my own. I intended to tell her in time, but my time is up.
Everything rests on Everly.
This is the conclusion of Mason and Everly’s story.
Book 3
Parker
Hit it and quit it.
One and done.
Hump and dump.
That has been my philosophy on relationships for the last seven years. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not a bad guy. I’m always upfront and truthful with the women I date. I don’t promise them anything but a good time.
I could’ve gone on happily sleeping my way through the major metropolitan area if it wasn’t for her. The dark haired beauty who haunts my days and keeps me awake at night. Strong and sweet, she makes me reconsider everything I believe about love.
Too bad she’s completely off limits.
I’ve never been good at following the rules.
Book 4
Alex
Ninety- two days. Thirteen weeks. That’s how long it’s been since I lost my love, my best friend. It’s been everything I can do to drag myself out of bed and get back to work, but I know Cooper would want me to move on. I think he’d even be happy if he knew who I want to move on with. The target of my affection, though, may not be so thrilled about my choice.
He’s straight. Or he thinks he is.
A womanizer of the worst kind with a face and body that keeps a steady stream of willing women at his door, he seems happy to work his way through the entire female population. But there’s no mistaking the way he looks at me when he thinks I’m not paying attention.
One way or another, I’ll show him what he really wants.
Intended for 18 years and older. Contains sexual content, including sex between two men.
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I have yet to find a Shannon Shade book that I did not love ..
This book is full of romance and love and action, the Reed Brothers are sexy and sweet and funny and Bad Ass .. totally worth 5stars ×10
Wow this was an amazing series. It was both romantic and heart breaking at the same time. This series kept me on the edge of my seat and it was hard to put down. It also goes to show that there are also some great guys in the world. This series was beautifully written and I enjoyed each story. Thank you.
I loved this series so much more than I thought I would! Book 1 and 2 are about Mason and Everly getting together. Its a great telling of 2 people that were orphaned children and how they took the life that they were given and did some really great things with it instead of wallowing in self pity. There are more than a few spots where there is some suspense. Book 3 is happening mostly at the same time as the other 2 books although they are from the perspective of Macy and Parker. Macy is hiding from her abusive boyfriend while getting closer to Parker. Again lots of hot scenes along with some great suspense and story line. Book 4 is about Alex. It is an M/M romance! But personally I had gotten so attached to this family in the first 3 stories that I was really just happy that Alex was getting the love he deserved as well!..(I wont name who his love interest is because it was a pleasant surprise to me). All together it was a great series that I really enjoyed. I am so glad that I had the chance to read them as a set. I may have been a little on edge between the first 2 books (it ends in a mild cliffhanger). But I loved these characters so much that I was quite eager to keep reading to see what would happen with them!
If I could give his series more than 5 stars, I would!!! Love these books and these men! Where’s my Reed brother?
I really enjoyed this series. The Reed brothers are all awesome men. They are all strong, handsome and stubborn men. All of them are also very caring, sweet and gentle when the occasion calls for it. I love that they don’t let the terrible and tragic experiences of their pasts drag them down but instead choose to make something wonderful for people who have been victims too. A shelter where they can go and be protected. I felt like the Reed brothers went above and beyond for the people in their care.
Although I liked them all, I think my favorite was Macy and Parker’s story.
I also liked how Alex rescues the kid in his story. Every kid deserves to know they are loved and cared for and I thought it was very touching what Alex and his family did for Kyle.
These books have everything you could want in a romance series. Fighters with massive hearts that go above & beyond, they’re heroes, in the truest sense, to the ones they fall in love with & to all of the people they step in to help out and keep safe!!
You will not be disappointed with a single book or page in this series!! My personal favorite is Alex. It was my first ever M/M read & was handled so amazingly well by this author. I’ve since gone on to read all of her books as well more m/m stories by others. Outstanding!!!
Debbie, 1970, UK
I really enjoyed to whole series. I was really glad to have the whole set in a box set, that way I didn’t have to search for the next book, because I didn’t want to wait that long to see what came next!