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The Keepers #5

Royal Reckoning

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When a mysterious man arrived at Brother’s Keeper Security, it was uncertain whether he was friend or foe. Despite his deadly secrets, he proved to be a loyal force to be reckoned with.

In this jaw dropping, pulse pounding series, the mystery behind the man thickens as his own endless resources seemed to run deeper than that of the company he now worked for. Even beyond borders, nothing seemed out of reach, which was the kind of privilege reserved for a select few.

Sure to leave you guessing, the riveting story will keep you on the edge of your seat until your heart can’t take one more twist or turn. Who is he? What’s he running from? And who has he been protecting all along? He’s more than a quirky accent and rugged good looks…he’s Eli Clayton.

262 pages, ebook

First published August 30, 2021

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Stephanie St. Klaire

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About Stephanie St. Klaire

USA Today Best-Selling Author Stephanie St. Klaire is multifaceted romance writer that has found her calling making readers bite their nails in suspense and hang on the edge of their seats with baited breath, as they wait for the next startling mystery to be unveiled.

Whether she’s off the grid hunting her diabolical killer’s next victim or plotting gritty crime thrillers that will leave you questioning her sanity, she always brings the chaos and the heat. (Watch yourself or you just might end up a character in one of her stories!)

Equal parts Hallmark and Criminal Minds, SSK balances her dark side by writing rom-com as her alter ego Stephie Klaire.

The Pacific Northwest native currently resides in Portland, Oregon with her husband, five children, and two ferocious lap dogs— where every day is Taco Tuesday and Christmas isn’t just a season... it’s a state of mind.


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Profile Image for Linda Carlson.
483 reviews
September 27, 2021
Exciting!

More Brothers’ Keepers! I love this series! They are intense, detailed and suspenseful. That’s not saying there isn’t heartwarming moments or romance and sexy stuff, because there is that too!

This one gets twisty from the very beginning as it unravels Eli’s very private and personal life along with the secrets he has kept hidden for many years. Who would have thought Eli is a royal? Now, Carter is too since it was recently revealed they are brothers.

I love the intrigue and puzzle solving aspect of this story. I also love how Eli wants to be so fierce and tough, but when it comes to Cally and their unborn son, he’s just as emotional and soft as the rest of the Keepers' men.

These members of Brothers’ Keepers along with Ryla, operate like a well-oiled machine rescuing Cally from the unknown bad guys and whisking her away to their safe haven at Watermark. When they get to Portland, the other team members help in making this a well-rounded, exciting story full of action, nail-biting angst, and hold your breath suspense. No spoilers given here, but you won’t put this down until you are finished and there will be no regrets!
Profile Image for Cathy Tremblay.
199 reviews2 followers
September 26, 2021
On the edge till then end !

Eli gave up on his birth rights years ago. He lived a very busy, unpredictable and active life as a lone wolf until he met the Brothers Keepers and became one of them. He's always been secretive about his past and who he really is; that always suited him just fine.
Now that his affair with a beautiful coworker turned into a passionate love story, quick ,hard and steamy , nothing can stop him; he's on top of everything.
That is until his past comes running back and haunt him. Someone made the mistake of taunting him, poking the sleeping lion.
When Cally and his unborn child are put out there in danger, the fierce , loyal and royal beast is unleashed.
Eli won't stop until he finds who's responsible for manipulating his life, toying with his loved ones and screwing his plans for the future.
Stephanie St Klaire simply nailed it !
She keeps us on edge with mystery the whole book and the ending is just jaw dropping. !
307 reviews8 followers
September 28, 2021
Eli finds out that Callie has been kidnapped and Ned's to get to her. Then his team shows up to help and the plot just keeps getting thicker and thicker ro find out what is really happening. Tjese stories are always great and this one keeps you wanting to read more and more

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
28 reviews7 followers
September 26, 2021
Stephanie did it again. I couldn't put this book down!! You get answers to nearly every question you could think of in relation to Eli Clayton. Nearly. But you are still on the edge of your comfiest reading chair. Fabulous read and you won't regret reading it...

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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Profile Image for Nicole ReadingBetweenTheSheets.
925 reviews41 followers
September 16, 2021
OMG!!!!! You know when you read a book and want to sneak ahead to see what’ll happen, but then you know you can’t because you will miss something, and you don’t really want the book to end anyway…yeah, so this is one of THOSE!

In this 5th Keeper’s Series book, Royal Reckoning brings us to the mysterious Eli Clayton’s eye opening history, family, and expectations. This royal has to play nice to get something he wants, but he’s not taking it to heart…

“Yep, they know I’m here,” he said into the comms. “Time to turn on my royal bullshit and get this done. See you on the other side, Bravo.”

Cally is carrying Eli’s precious heir, and has been abducted by…well…you will have to read it to find out!

You get a fantastic mix of Keeper’s and family, humor and intensity, Watermark and the country of Medaro, and a riveting storyline that will keep you on the edge of your seat and keep your head spinning! This is a dark, yet beautiful story that you do not want to miss!

“This fairy tale was dark and sinister with a wicked villain, maybe two. It was the kind that frightened children, destroyed lives…And as far-fetched as it all seemed…it was real. All of it. Every threatening, deadly, cold-blooded chapter of the story he weaved.”

This was one of the most incredible romantic suspense reads I’ve read! Author Stephanie St. Klaire has perfected this trope and weaves an absolutely astounding story that is easy to follow, yet throws you for a loop! This series should be read in order so you are able to follow other characters and get a bit of a look at Eli and Cally to give you a bit of history of them.

Oh…and if I ever have another child, I will be naming him Wit!

5 Royal Stars!!!
Profile Image for Bev Sten.
277 reviews1 follower
September 26, 2021
Royal Reckoning (The Keeper's #5) is another Stephanie St Klaire gem. Only a brain like her's could come up with stories like this that keep you on the edge of your seat. First, we have Eli heir apparent to the Medero crown, which he wants nothing to do with or with that country. Next, we have Cally Eli's true love who is also carrying Eli's heir and has been kidnapped because of that. It's Eli's mission to save her and their baby for surely the powers will do anything to get Eli back to the country. With the help of the Keepers, the mission is on.
The twists and turns in this as well as all Ms. St Klairs Keeper series books are phenomenal. She will have you on the edge of your seat with anxiety and want to skip ahead to make sure all turns out well but you can't because you can't stop reading it in case you miss something. I highly recommend this book and all of the Keeper series. You will pick them up and won't be able to put them down.
1,013 reviews13 followers
September 27, 2021
I enjoyed this book. It has all of the hard hitting, no nonsense, get the job done heroics, that other books by this author does flawlessly. Having said that, I was a bit lost at first. The action was so fast-paced and new characters were introduced so quickly, it was hard to follow.

Eli was introduced in an earlier book in this series. He's always been the 'behind the scenes' guy. Shows up when he's needed, then leaves. He is now in a relationship with Cally and she is kidnapped. His true affiliation has to come out, and it's a doozy!

This series should be read in order. I've read all the books, and the BK series before this one, and I was still confused as the saga began. After the first few chapters, I was on top of the story, but I believe you need the background of the other novels to be able to fully appreciate this one.

It's so nice to come back to this series! Please keep them coming!
Profile Image for Terri.
2,361 reviews52 followers
September 17, 2021
In this stunning book #5 in The Keeper's series by Stephanie St. Klaire, Keeper's member Eli is on a mission to save the kidnapped mother of his unborn child. The rest of The Keeper's will discover who he really is and assist Eli on his mission. The world of The Keeper's is full of beefy armed men, tough women, lots of weapons and high tech gadgets to help keep the world a little safer from the evil in the world.

Things are never what they seem in the world of author Stephanie St. Klaire and Royal Reckoning is full of twists and shockers that will keep you turning page after page and ignoring all your loved ones in the room and requesting that they feed themselves. Another stunning addition to a fast paced, very enjoyable series.

I was gifted a copy of this book. All thoughts are my own.
Profile Image for Lynne Costa.
96 reviews3 followers
September 23, 2021
As The Keepers series continues we find out who Eli Clayton really is as he comes clean with his team in order to save his love Cally and their unborn child. This book is as only St. Klaire can write full of twists and totally unexpected turns. Eli is heir to the throne of Medaro, which he has renounced,yet someone or group of someone’s doesn’t care and kidnaps his Cally girl and he will do anything to get her back, even going to Medaro and acting like the heir. His half brother Carter is going along whether Eli wants him or not and suddenly the whole team gets out of the SUV and onto the plane to help. They have no idea who is friend or who is foe and each time they think they may know they are wrong. This is a keep you on the edge of your seat,don’t put down story.I am looking forward to seeing more of the Keepers, especially Isreal and Whit.
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53 reviews3 followers
September 26, 2021
The hits, twists, turns, love, laughter & happily forever & a day just keep coming with St. Klaire! Diving into Eli & Cally's story is a walk on the wild side with a melting pot of beloved characters from previous books & the warm-hearted introduction to new characters that you can't help but love. Unless we're talking about a new line of desperate & merciless characters that you can't wait to read through their demise. Eli is as devoted to his cherished Cally as we all deserve to be loved but when you're in line for a royal throne it's not an easy path to your happily ever after! When you mess with anyone of the Keeper's family, you mess with the whole family & you gotta know it's not going to end well. The Brother's Keeper take big hits, they never walk away unscathed, but they always walk away undefeated!
Profile Image for Tina Todd shobe.
555 reviews2 followers
September 27, 2021
Royal Reckoning is Book 5 in the The Keeper's Series. Even though it's part of a series I think this one could actually be a stand alone....but why would you want to. The whole series is great and reading the books in order gives you a better appreciation for the series as a whole.

Who would of thought that Eli had been hiding a part of himself, that his his a royal and because of that connection it's caused Cally and his unborn child to be used as pawns. Now he'll use everything in his power to get her back and discover who is behind it all. The Keepers came out in full force and prove what teammates and family is.

This story is beyond intense! The intrigue and suspense is off the charts! If you weren't a fan of Stephanie St. Klaire's prior to reading this book you definitely will be afterwards. This is an amazing read that kept me gripped until the very end.
2,815 reviews57 followers
September 27, 2021
Stephanie St. Klaire has outdone her self with Royal Reckoning. I thought I had it all figured out but I was SOOOOOOOOOOO wrong. All my plot guesses were tossed out the window and in the end I couldn't have been more wrong. Best Day Ever!!!!

There is a lot of goodness within the story. For one thing, we finally get a bit of Eli's back story. As a big fan of the series, I have been on the edge of my seat, waiting for the big reveal. So worth the wait. Didn't see it coming.

Adding to the awesomeness to Royal Reckoning is the love story between Eli and Callie. Glad to see he has opened his eyes. The big question is will he be too late. Another question is will she accept him. I think he would be a little challenging as a partner.
Profile Image for Tonya Stinnett.
204 reviews
October 1, 2021
Fantastic book with lots of twists and turn along the way.
Who knew that Eli was royal? Not me that is for sure. In the last book we learned who his brother was that they did not even know was there. Know Eli is chasing after is lady Cally and their unborn child. But the catch that know one in the Keepers know is that Eli is hair to the throne of Medaro. So what exactly are they getting them selfs into when they are just finding this out as they are getting on a plan to go help Eli with out much to go off of but knows there is something.
I love getting to know Eli more and seeing him in a different light when he was with Cally.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Profile Image for Kathy Dunn.
1,311 reviews24 followers
September 8, 2021
When we first met Eli Clayton, I knew their mysterious man would have a story that would knock my socks off. And wow did his story ever. It’s true every person has a story and Stephanie writes each of her characters with their own amazing one. Within these pages I traveled the globe trying to stay one step (or two) in front of those who want to find our Keepers. As the pages unfold, I found more clues and answers and sometimes another question or two as I read toward the dramatic conclusion.
Ms. St. Klaire us the ride of our lives with thrills, suspense, and of course romance with each and every book she writes.
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1,408 reviews14 followers
September 12, 2021
Eli Clayton’s family has been kidnapped, and he’ll move heaven and earth to save them. Secrets will be revealed, family relationships will be tested, lives will be at risk, but in the end it will all be worth it, only if he succeeds. This is a tale loaded with action, drama, suspense, and intrigue. There’s plenty of surprising twists and turns to keep you glued to every page. The moments of humor will have you chuckling, and moments of tenderness will tug at your heartstrings. The Keepers are always well worth following, and this is a story you don’t want to miss. It’ll keep you engaged and thoroughly enthralled from start to finish. It’s one you won’t be able to put down.
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3,681 reviews97 followers
September 28, 2021
5 Stars

Holy crap! I’m gonna need a hot minute to get my thoughts together enough to write this review lol. Ever since he was introduced to the Brother’s Keepers, Eli Clayton has been a man of extreme mystery and I’ve been desperate for his story. SSK pulled out all the stops on this one. Whew! What a ride. This story has so many twists and turns, and kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time. It kept my heart pounding and my brain guessing all the way to the end. I don’t want to say too much and give anything away, so I’ll keep this short and sweet. Buy the dang book...you’ll be glad you did!

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1,854 reviews9 followers
September 29, 2021
Royal Reckoning: Fantastic story and great continuation of the series I love Eli so much and we fou nd out so much more about him that we didn't know. I like how close he is to his sister and how he would do anything for her and to protect her. Cally and Eli are such a great couple. I liked how the whole team jumped right in to help Eli even though he wanted to do everything himself. They are all a great team and work so well together. I like the surprises and the suspense throughout the story! Stephanie St. Klaire really keeps her readers on the edge of their chairs while they read her story. Great job of writing and continue their lives on paper.
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10.6k reviews28 followers
October 6, 2021
Wow! If you have been reading this series then you know Eli Clayton is a mysterious man. And if you are like me you have been wondering just what secrets this guy has been hiding. Well, get ready because his secrets are revealed in this action packed page turning read. This is one of those books that had me reading non-stop wondering what would happen next with each page I read. Royal Reckoning is packed with mystery, danger, suspense, romance, and unexpected twists and turns that made this a definite five star read. I recommend this book, this series, and this author to everyone looking for something great to read. And now, I patiently wait for the next book in The Keeper's series.
Profile Image for SOMDReigel.
1,125 reviews
September 15, 2021
A good addition to the Keeper series. St. Klaire includes a bit of romance, some comic moments to lighten the tension, a big mystery- suspenseful plot. This series is best read in order. I found it a bit confusing as to who the characters were and I was a bit lost on some things. Perhaps a mini explanation/recap of who the characters were/came to be in the series would’ve helped or a reread of previous books was needed. Otherwise, the book is good, interesting, and I liked the background of Eli’s character. The twist of the villain was done very well and kept me guessing.
Profile Image for Stefani.
162 reviews
September 27, 2021
The twist and turns of Ms. St. Klaires book makes your brain go into overload with trying to figure out who the bad guy is. Eli Clayton has a spot in the keepers. He is always one that will be there when they need him. This time he needs there help with a case that hits at home. Callie, Eli's girlfriend, has been kidnapped but they don't know who has kidnapped her. You will find out who the elusive Eli Clayton is when you read this book. I am not sure where Ms. St. Klaire comes up with this stuff but man I would hate to get in her way.
Profile Image for Wendy Hodges.
2,896 reviews41 followers
May 14, 2022
Oh boy! Those twists were really creepy. Action packed rollercoaster of tension, suspense and a power house of emotions. Great characters, loved getting to know Eli, Israel and some of the others a bit better, even though they have been part of the team for a while their backgrounds were secret. This was definitely a whirlwind of a plot, it had my head spinning at times and even though I figured out part of it, I didn't quite suss it all. Gripping and fast paced with some really adearing moments. Amazing plot.
Profile Image for Jane.
701 reviews10 followers
September 8, 2021
One of the best romantic suspense stories I have read in awhile!! An action packed, edge of your seat and engrossing story you won’t put down. You can feel the love that Eli has for Cally and the lengths he goes to to keep her safe. AND to top it off, the crazy dynamic of Eli’s family was such a great surprise. I LOVED IT!! This whole series is great but this was the best in my book. I didn’t want it to end!!
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1,007 reviews14 followers
September 25, 2021
Ever heard the expression "you can't make this stuff up"? Let me just say: Stephanie St. Klaire can, and she is AWESOME at it!!! Royal Reckoning is at the top of my list for romantic suspense. This novel had so many twists and turns that I was totally in the dark until the great reveal. Whatever she writes next, will be on my one-click pre-order. This is storytelling at its best. Kudos, Stephanie St. Klaire!
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389 reviews7 followers
September 25, 2021
Eli and Cally are unexpectedly expecting! But, someone from his past kidnaps Cally. Now his team at Brothers Keeper will find out his deep dark past. Will they reach her in time to save her?! You will have to read to find out! An unputdownable story! It has all the stuff you want to read. Suspense, danger, intrigue, love, and so much more. The twists and turns will keep you hooked! Can't wait for more.
Profile Image for Urvashi.
625 reviews
September 27, 2021
There has been an air of mystery surrounding Eli ever since he joined Brothers Keepers and finally the mystery is solved. And what a journey it was. An action packed read that will keep you on an edge biting your nails waiting to know what’s happening next. And in that you have such a swoon worthy romance between Eli and Cally and, his actions towards the unborn child just stole my heart. A superb romantic suspense read that should not be missed.
126 reviews
September 27, 2021
Stephanie keeps on doing it ! The mystery of Eli has been a big question mark in the Keeper's series ! And believe me she made so many twists and turns in answering those questions, that my head was spinning ! Loved Eli's story. Lots of suspense, another great love story and finally the answers to what makes up Eli ! Couldn't put it down ! Can"t wait till the next Keepers!

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
60 reviews1 follower
September 28, 2021
I love, love, love, the Keepers series!! Royal Reckoning was non-stop action from the first to the last page. I loved learning Eli’s history and meeting his love, Cally. They have some exciting news, but the same news is also the reason why Eli has to rely on his colleagues and a few new characters in order to save her and their future. This book has lots of twists and turns and keeps you guessing until the very end. Another 5-star read from Stephanie St. Klaire!!
424 reviews2 followers
October 4, 2021
I’ve been waiting for this one for a long time. I’ve been crushing on Eli since his first appearance and he didn’t disappoint. I new this book was going to be good, but it definitely exceeded my expectations. I also held a soft spot for Cally, I’m so happy she ended with Eli!

Cally and Eli’s story is sweet, hot and keeps you on edge throughout. Be prepared to be amazed and get your nerves tested, I’m totally up for more!! Keep the keepers coming!!!
Profile Image for Amanda Bordner.
1,115 reviews
October 16, 2021
Eli and Cally’s story was a PERFECT addition to the Keepers Series by Stephanie St Klaire in Royal Reckoning.

This story was packed from the get go with action and suspense, and we learn so much about Eli’s history and backstory. So much comes to light but I LOVE how his team has his back no questions asked.

This book had so much depth to it, still made me laugh and had plenty of steam to boot. Highly recommend reading the other books first, but cannot recommend this one enough!
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