⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 out of 5-stars

Wow! Packed full of action, suspense, desire, revenge and turmoil.

Leonti “Leo” Severinov is the second oldest Severinov child and has always felt that he needed to prove himself to his father and oldest brother. He is also being driven by revenge and will put himself in danger to find the man who is responsible for the death of his mother. However, he finds himself in a situation that could get him killed if he cannot deliver the goods that he has promised to Topa, a man who will do most anything for the highest bidder. This could be what destroys the Severinov Bratva. The only thing is, he is expecting a double cross.

Myla Tarasov is a young woman who wants to find her big break in life and become the dancer she has dreamed of for years. Myla is a naïve young woman who knows why her family had to flee Russia, but she thinks they are safe in New York.

Not only has Leo saved her from never being seen or heard from again, now he has to save her life again. This time could cost him more than his life though. She appears to be a quiet, unassuming woman, but following the tragedy she has just gone through and the threat of her life, the fire will come out and she will burn anyone in her path. I love when she puts a certain man in place, I think it’s my favorite part of the book.

I loved this story. Leo is so different when he is away from his family and Myla is stronger than she thinks. Their shared past will bring them together, but their differences and their passion will light the pages. This story drew me in so quickly and kept me under its spell through the entire book. The suspense of Severinov family’s revenge and the thrill of wondering what will happen next and who will come out of it alive at the end kept me devouring the pages. I hated to get to the end, but on the other hand, I wanted to finish the book to find out what would happen. I am really excited for more of this series and I hope that it does not end too soon. The cover is very sexy and the cover model is such a great ideal of Leo in my mind. I give this story a 5-star review and encourage you go one-click it today.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨ 4.5 out of 5-stars

Dwight Ryder has struggled with his life after serving his country. He was out of control until he met a man who showed him that he wasn’t as tough as he thought he was, and he needed to value his life and change his ways. He became a member of In the Shadows Security and turned his life around.

Kelsea Dougherty is a young woman who is out of control and doesn’t care about her life. After she found out who her father was, she started spinning out of control and made everyone who loves her constantly worry about her. No knew what caused the destructive behavior other than discovering who her father was, a man who was pure evil.

This is a heart-wrenching story of how secrets can destroy lives and how tragedy in one’s life can be destructive. It is also a story of how understanding and love can help someone who is hurting find a way to turn their life around and find that reason to live and lead a happy life. I loved Ryder and Kelsea’s story. It made me laugh at times, but it also made me cry at times. It is a beautiful yet angsty love story that brings two people together that are made for each other.

I give this story a 4.5-star review and recommend it to readers who like angst, drama, loving families that are not all blood related, and survivor stories. The men of In the Shadows Security are tough, grumpy, loyal, protective and broody. They love deeply and completely. I look forward to more of the Guts & Glory Series.