This mission is personal... and deadly. Military veteran turned Keeper Operative, Ronan O’Reilly is as loyal as they come. When his friend goes MIA while serving, the hunt for answers collides his path with the woman he loved...who didn’t choose him.
Ronan is torn between doing the right thing and crossing a dangerous line. Nothing is as it seems... as each step closer to the truth, takes them through a landmine of lies.
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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Another nail biter from Stephanie St. Klaire. Forced Enemy is a great addition to the Keepers series. Ronan and Daily's story will keep you glued to your chair. Stephanie writes Romantic suspense so well it's scary. Forced Enemy has all the feels and you'll probably need a manicure when you're done. I highly recommend this book and the whole Keepers series. Looking forward to her next book.
This mission is personal... and deadly. Military veteran turned Keeper Operative, Ronan O’Reilly is as loyal as they come. When his friend goes MIA while serving, the hunt for answers collides his path with the woman he loved...who didn’t choose him.
Ronan is torn between doing the right thing and crossing a dangerous line. Nothing is as it seems... as each step closer to the truth, takes them through a landmine of lies.
The Keepers are once again finding themselves shifting through fact vs deceit, friends vs foe. Full display of teamwork even if some brothers are at odds with each other. There is tension, heartache, suspense, and healing. There are strong female characters that hold their own against the strong male characters. Fast-paced plot with the heartfelt emotion of the characters spilling off the pages. Filled with excitement and intrigue. Fans of the series will enjoy this newest addition. (I don’t recommend this as a stand alone read – start at the beginning of the series) ARC provided by author
In this next chapter of the keepers we get to know more about Ronan, we are introduced to Daily and Trevor, friends of the keepers or so it seems.. Trevor is a good friend of all the keepers and he goes deep undercover with or for them. when we read that daily was taken or missing, the keepers do what they are known for.. dig and seek, like masters of hide and seek both in the cyber world and the world that surrounds them. they uncover truths and hurts and of course we get to meet new member's of this amazing family.
this is a story that can be read as a stand alone but i gotta say if you haven't read the others you really should.. these O'Reilly boys and girls are made of tough stuff but SSK shows us how these are gentle soles until you mess with their family! Amazing !!!!!
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This is a roller coaster ride of a book! Get everything done before you start this one, because stopping in the middle is hard to do! Ronan O’Reilly fell in love with his best friend’s wife. He knew he couldn’t have Daily because she was married to Trevor, but that all changed one night when her divorce from Trevor becomes final. Afterward, Ronan ran because he didn’t believe he could have a relationship with her because of his friendship with Trevor. Only problem is that Trevor has disappeared. He seems to be deep undercover and has never gone this long without checking in with the team from Keepers Bounty Services. When Daily goes missing, the entire team converges to piece together everything they know to try to find her. When they finally do find her, Ronan has to face the consequences of his actions.
There is tension and some heartache in this story. There is also beauty and honesty and grit; and finally, there is the facing of things that aren’t easy to face. In the end, there is redemption and healing. This story will hit readers in the gut and in the heart. There are numerous different and intriguing elements present in this story, and the teamwork that occurs is nothing short of amazing. Stephanie St. Klaire writes dialogue that is believable, fast-paced, and gritty at times. At other times, the dialogue and the storytelling can be so honest and vulnerable, it can make readers cry. She knows how to get readers to care about her characters, and care about everything that happens to them. There is such a strong sense of community with all of the members of this group. They sometimes take in strays, and those strays become an integral part of the whole. I can’t say enough about the skill of this writer. Every time I read another one of her stories, I am amazed at the way she can elicit so much heartfelt emotion in her characters and in her readers.
The Keepers just keep getting better and better and I love more Keeper stories! This one has all the feels and then some.
I hurt for Daily when she was found battered, terrified, and desperate for answers. Her confusion is heart wrenching. I was also anxious for Ronan as he realized his new reality, learned where his feelings and his heart were with Daily.
This story is intense and exciting throughout. It involves some hilarious secondary characters to help keep some areas lighter and yet still underline the seriousness of the situation. It’s scary to think an organization like Chalice could exist at any time in our world.
I was heartbroken for Daily’s frantic need to have her baby found. I could feel her desperation when she felt no one believed her. I can’t imagine the level of anxious fear of your baby missing and not being able to act. On the other hand, from Ronan’s perspective, he is ready to tear down the town in search of the littlest Keeper.
I absolutely love Wit and his type of Yee Haw humor, and his soup! I sure hope he gets a chance to have his story told. It would be an epic revelation for sure. I also feel bad that Ryker didn’t have a chance at love with Daily, but he deserves to find his happily ever after too.
As for Ronan and Daily? This is HOT! Their feelings for each other are now coming to the surface. It has been a long, hard journey. They can now openly admit and enjoy each other, but only after Ronan comes to her rescue and eliminates all threats against Daily.
I love this story! I couldn’t stop reading as fast as I could, until I finished, knowing the book hangover that would be the result, but it was so worth it!
Holy twisted, intense, hold-on-for-the-ride, romantic suspense!!! Clear your schedule and don’t plan on stopping Forced Enemy once you start!
This is a multiple person POV read, and it will make your head spin! Author Stephanie St. Klaire is a master at romantic suspense! The characters are incredibly written and their stories are so fantastically developed that you will not want to put this down.
He’d not only failed her but failed to honor his best friend’s plea to watch over her and keep her safe. If anything had happened to her, it was his cross to bear now.
There is a mix of romance, second chances, best friend’s (ex)wife, secret child (or is it just in her head???), family, crazy scenarios (like, really…where does she come up with this stuff???), and KEEPERS!!! If you have been following along with Ms. St. Klaire’s series, you will be like “OH, YES!!! The Brother’s Keepers!!” but then you’ll be like “NO WAY!!! She did not just write that!” LOL Such a perfect combination of all of that and a great amount of humor blended in as well!
The main characters, Ronan (Ro) and Daily (Day), are a “second-chance” you will root for. Both of them are amazing, smart, and strong. Solid 5 stars from me!!!
**I would absolutely recommend reading this series in order! This is book 6 of the Keepers series.
Daily was married to Trevor, who was part of the Keepers, but had left and was going on missions she never knew about. He was gone all the time. They eventually divorced. Daily found herself drifting towards Ronan.
Ronan O’Reilly - RO, is torn between doing the right thing and crossing a dangerous line. Military veteran turned Keeper Operative, Ronan O’Reilly is as loyal as they come. When his friend goes MIA while serving, the hunt for answers collides his path with the woman he loved, his best friend - Trevor - wife...who didn’t choose him.
When Daily shows up in the hospital The Keepers aren't sure how. Someone contacted the group to get them to the hospital. They all thought Daily was going insane. They weren't sure what was going on with her. Everything she was saying didn't make sense. She was rambling on and on about being held captive. Who would do such a thing? What were The Keepers missing? Why wasn't she on their radar to watch and protect if she was one of theirs?
I did receive a free ARC book copy of this book. I am freely leaving an honest review.
Scary, twisted and worrying plot, some elements are really continued throughout the series such as Chalice, but with each new book we get more clues and different levels are found and dealt with. But this one! The lengths they went to are beyond cruel. It's twisted in so many ways from evil to surprise, some are good but lots are wicked. Great characters and a fast paced gripping tale. The O'Reilly family are massive and so many in the same line of work even if in different branches or companies, I love when another one pops up. Despite all she went through Daily was strong, undeterred and determined, she fought when needed and loved hard and deep. Betrayal and intrigue, tech way beyond my poor brain and violence all play their part in a convoluted story that also has some wonderful witty moments and a whole ton of love and support. I must admit though, I'm not sure I would ever leave the apartment in the Waterford Tower after this one.
I am a fan of Ms. St. Klaire and her devious mind. Her books have plot twists that you don't see coming! The dark underbelly of society is where her books take us, with always the 'light' that the Keepers and their friends bring to the fore.
The writing is spot on with a story that keeps you on the edge of your seat! Is there a baby? Who has the baby? Why make Daily think she is going crazy? Who is behind this plot? A governmental agency that works the background so can be denied if something goes wrong? A multi-national terrorist group working together for world domination? Governmental types who have gone rogue? Chalis? None of the above?
As always, this is a must read and must finish as soon as possible book! Ms. St. Klaire keeps you guessing, and then gives you just a glimpse of what will be coming next! I love this series and can't wait for the next!
What an incredible story! Spine-tingling suspense, heartwarming moments,and hilarious dialogue of team member Wit, made for an all-consuming reading experience. Ronan O'Reilly fell in love with his best friend's wife, Daily. When Trevor and Daily's marriage ends in divorce, Ronan and Daily had one night together before he runs from his feelings and her, only being forced to come to terms with his feelings when Trevor turns up missing and then Daily, herself, goes missing as well. Signs point to Trevor being on the wrong side. However, the lies and deceit go deep. One can't know for sure who to trust and what the truth is. Are you savvy enough to fit the puzzle pieces together? Can you figure out the difference between friend or foe? Or will you be continuously rethinking the scenarios and sifting through the clues and evidence like I was.
Lawd I’m gonna need a minute to settle down before I can write this review. Stephanie St. Klaire has outdone herself once again with this latest addition to the Keepers series.
Fast paced, gut clenching, heart wrenching, keep you on the edge of your seat…this is what readers can expect when reading Forced Enemy. There was so much happening in this story, but I didn’t feel overwhelmed at all. The twists and turns will keep you guessing. This series gets better with every single book SSK gives us. If you love romantic suspense, then run and oneclick this whole series today!
Non-stop action, twists, turns and surprises! Get ready for so much suspense you may want to lay off any caffeine until you finish Ronan and Daily’s story! This book will keep you guessing, and when you think you know it all…just wait because there is more! A cast of characters that will have readers on the edge of their seats wanting more, and a storyline that has so many layers to it jaws with drop. Loved every part of this book and cannot wait for more!
Ronan O’Reilly was in love with Daily, his best friends wife. He felt ashamed about his feelings, but there is no way to control how one feels. But then things change, one night after her divorce becomes final, and she confesses her feelings for him, they end up spending the night together. Ronan unable to handle the guilt, distanced himself from her. And when she disappears, Ronan has to face up his feelings. I didn’t think it was possible to make this book edgier than the last, but Stephanie has done it and how. It’s a page turner that keeps you guessing. Just when you think we know whats happening, a curveball throws us for a loop. I also liked how strong Daily is, she was absolutely perfect for Ronan.
" I'd walk across shards of glass just to run through the fire for you, Day." OMG the end was a slap in the face ! What a turn of events, I was on edge the whole last chapters. Stephanie has a way with this series it is simply a.m.a.z.i.n.g.!
Ronan, his struggle at first, his guilt over loyalty , love and family. His emotions made me dizzy; he's all over the place.
Daily and her crazy situation, nothing makes sense at first but the Keepers believe her and stop at nothing to find out what happened to her or whose behind her traumatic experience.
And Wit oh Wit , I just love that character, he's funny , cheesy to a certain point but fierce and a loyal friend. He cracks me up ! Can't wait to see what Stephanie St Klaire has in store for him !
This is another grand slam story in The Keepers series.Each book just keeps getting better and incredibly more intricate.St Klaire is a master of intrigue and suspense while giving each character emotions, and heartfelt moments. One night between Ronan and Daily leave such complicated feelings for each other intertwined with the feelings they have for Ronan’s twin and Daily’s ex Trevor. This is full of twists and turns,emotions,angst and humor and joy.It leaves the reader wanting more and hoping the other members of the team get their own stories.This is a can’t put down, thought you knew what was happening and then the upside down twist on the roller coaster grabs you, flips you and you are back to wondering what just happened and how.
Ronan has been denying his feelings for Daily as she was married to Trevor, his friend and fellow team member at Keepers. When their marriage ended, he was unable to deny them any longer and they shared a night he will never forget until he left torn between loyalty to his friend and love for Daily.
Their relationship takes a turn when the team is unable to locate Trevor and Daily has vanished as well. Daily’s return leaves more questions than answers especially when she as well as the team are trying to investigate what is fact and what is fiction.
The characters draw you in, their plight keeps you edge, and the romance is real and has you invested in both them as a couple and their story.
Forced Enemy: The O'Reilly's are a great bunch. They are each their own persons. Even though Ronan and Ryder are twins and they can finish each other's sentences. They are so different besides not looking alike. I like all the different cases that they all work on. There is always so much action throughout Stephanie St Klaire's story, she is fantastic at writing and her stories never let her readers down. Ronan and his brothers and cousins were determined to find Daily because they have known her a long time and they what to make sure she was okay. Then they found out she was pregnant and she had been divorced for a while. Then Ronan started adding it and thought could it be. It was an amazing story with lots of exciting and tense moments throughout but truly was a great story.
I have been waiting for Ronan's story for a while now and this did not disappoint! This story kept me on the edge of my seat during the entire time I was reading. Daily had been married to a Brother's Keeper (Trevor) but their marriage ended in divorce. Ronan had feelings for her but felt guilty about wanting to pursue her due to his friendship with Trevor. When Trevor goes missing & then Daily goes missing the Brother's Keeper squad is on the case trying to locate them. Once they find Daily there are even more questions that must be answered. There are so many emotions that occur during this book but it was so well written, I was captivated from the beginning.
St. Claire's diabolical mind has written another fabulous story of greed, murder, despair, and confusion tempered with faith, family, friendship and love. Forced Enemy is a fast paced story in which things are never what they seem and the unexpected is the only thing that can be expected.
Daily is an unbelievably strong woman and a great addition to the Keepers family. Ronan is another great Keeper member who is hot and made more so by the willingness to do anything to protect those he loves. The combination is combustible!
I was given a complimentary copy of this book by the author via Booksprout. All thoughts are my own.
Just when I thought Stephanie was taking it easy on us she proved herself to be an impressive force to reckon with yet again! This book has it all; sibling rivalry, family strength, devious villains, fire fight, birth, death, humor, wit & deception. Speaking of Wit, don't get me started on him...this book isn't even about him but that man has my heart & loyalty & boy did he shine here! Stephanie continues to elevate her writing with every nuance of new technology introduced & boundlessly twisted espionage. So many times I thought I knew exactly what was happening & what was coming next, and this one really kept me second-guessing myself.
For fans of the series, this book was one of the most waited. If you haven’t read, it can be read as a standalone but I seriously recommend reading the entire series and related series, they’re that good! The bounty hunter cousins have been present in most, maybe, all of the books in the original series and fans were dying to know about them. Ronan’ and Day’s story certainly didn’t disappoint, it exceeded expectations. This tangled love story has a little of everything: love, heat, suspense, edge-of-your-seat nail biting as you turn page after page. The author webbed a storyline that can go anywhere from this point on and I can’t wait for the next Keeper’s series.
Geez Louise, What A Ride!!! Stephanie St. Klaire keeps the blood pumping and the adrenaline flowing in the sixth book in the Keeper series. Forget about a slow build! Forced Enemy is a nonstop thriller that opens with Ronan searching for Daily. As the Keepers try to locate, then protect, Daily, the search for who and what is behind the kidnapping becomes a race against the clock. The Keepers are determined to unmask the criminal mastermind and remove the ultimate weapon from reaching the light of day. As the climax ramps up, try not to get whiplash with the twists and turns in this high stakes drama because YOU. WILL. NOT. SEE. THE. END. COMING! 5 stars.
Ronan has had a thing for Daily for a while but she was married to his friend and fellow Keeper Trevor. Now that they are divorced Ronan and Daily had one special night together leaving him torn between friendship and love. When Daily and Trevor turn up missing things take a crazy turn. Forced Enemy is packed with danger, mystery, suspense, romance, and nail-biting unexpected twists and turns that made this a definite five star read. Make sure you set aside time to read this book because you will not want to put it down. I recommend this book, this series, and this author to everyone looking for something great to read. And now, I wait for the next book in The Keeper's series.
I absolutely love the suspense of that Stephanie brings to her books and how she mixes n that romance piece. This story of Ronan and Daily is no different. There are so many twists and turns in this book, keeping the pages turning and sucking you into the story. And then, when you think it’s over, the final twist.
I really loved Ronan and Daily. A female character cannot get any stronger than Daily and what she endured by her captors and those manipulating her. She was the perfect match for Ronan.
Fantastic story! This story brings adrenaline rushes together with an emotionally intense situation. Loved. Every. Minute. Of. This. Book. Daily and Ronan's story is beyond what I expected, the twist and turns had me sucked from the very first words. This book takes you on a roller-coaster ride of emotions, switching from the soft tone of a love story to the adrenaline rush of a thriller. This is my first book by Stephanie St. Klaire and i’m hooked. I will be reading the rest of her books asap. I voluntarily reviewed an advanced copy of this book.
Another gripping episode where the BK Security team face an unknown enemy. The team is forced to go in blind when they get warning about a friend being in danger, but that friend is more than just a friend and there are secrets that put the team in danger. This fast paced story is full of intrigue and the team must discern fact from fiction. Their enemy is closer than the realise and the enemy they think they are chasing may just be an ally.
FORCED ENEMY will have you on the edge of your seat and trying to figure out what’s coming through most of the book. It’s filled with a lot of twists and surprises as well as quite a few moments that will tug at your heartstrings. Ronan and Daily’s story is sure to capture your interest from the very beginning and keep you deeply involved throughout until the very end. This one is a rollercoaster ride that’s filled with excitement and intrigue that you are sure to find hard to put down.
This book has more twists and turns than a mountain road. Stephanie has given us Ronan’s story and she did not disappoint. Finding out that Daily is missing and there is possibly a baby also, was almost more than Ronan could handle but with Keepers in action, it was just a matter of time before Daily was found. With more secrets revealed about the Chalice and heart stopping action until the last page, this is one that will keep you reading until the end.
Great addition to the Keepers series ! So much emotion , action and suspense ! Every time I thought I had it figured out, Stephanie thru in another twist. This story just grabs you from the beginning and won't let go. Ronan and Daily's love story was beautiful and also heartbreaking. And the twists and turns just take you on quite a ride ! Bravo Stephanie !!! One of your best yet ! Can't wait for the next Keepers story!