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Courage (Blackstone Series Book 4) Kindle Edition
Members of Team North Rock are being plucked off one by one. The race to understand what is happening can be the difference between life and death.
My position at Blackstone requires a clear head, and yet the stress and guilt I carry are affecting my concentration. But after what happened to my sister and the situation I’ve put my family in, I don’t deserve any sort of peace. My team doesn’t even know, and I choose to bear this burden alone.
Despite my constant internal struggle, I can’t help but notice her – Sloane Harlow. Falling for the lawyer who’s supposed to help us figure things out was never something I planned or expected.
With danger at every turn, things seem to only get worse. Missions fail, lives are in danger, and somehow, the cartel always seems to know our next move.
I can’t help but wonder…could there be a mole in the team?
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateOctober 15, 2020
- File size2287 KB
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- ASIN : B088P7VVZ7
- Publisher : Limitless Publishing, LLC (October 15, 2020)
- Publication date : October 15, 2020
- Language : English
- File size : 2287 KB
- Text-to-Speech : Enabled
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Not Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Print length : 350 pages
- Best Sellers Rank: #616,374 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #9,996 in Military Romance (Kindle Store)
- #12,492 in Military Romance (Books)
- #21,752 in Romantic Suspense (Kindle Store)
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About the author
J.L. Drake is a bestselling author with multiple series published in several countries. The Broken Trilogy is her bestseller, and her next series, Dark Water runs deep into the Broken and Blackstone world.
She was born and raised in Nova Scotia, Canada, and later moved to southern California. Though she loves the weather in Cali, she would sell her left kidney for a good rainstorm. Jodi’s love of the seasons back home in Canada definitely put an appearance in her books.
When she’s not writing, you can often find her sitting somewhere along the coast of Huntington Beach, reading, or at home curled up on a couch with her two children and husband, binge-watching Marvel movies.
“My name is J.L. Drake, and this is my story…” (Like how I did that there? You’re welcome, Broken fans).
I never set out to be an author. I hated English class and couldn’t write a paper to save my life. Being dyslexic was a hurdle, but I was always interested in storytelling. When I was younger, I did a lot of acting in theater, TV, and movies. Nothing major, but Nova Scotia was just starting to get into the movie business at that point. It brought me out of my shell and taught me to look at scenes from many different angles, which has proven to be a major asset to my writing."
Want to read more? Head to her website!
J.L. Drake keeps her website up to date find her next book and what city she'll be in next for a signing!
Her books can be found in different languages around the world.
Please note that all of J.L. Drake's books come with a trigger warning. Light and fluffy is not her style thought you can find lovely moments written between the darkness.
All her books link in some way, here is her "Suggested Reading Order"
Broken Trilogy
BROKEN
SHATTERED
MENDED
Blackstone Series (Spin-off of the Broken Trilogy)
HONOR
ESCAPE
Devil's Reach Trilogy
TRIGGER
DEMONS
UNLEASHED
Blackstone Series (Yes, these two are down here)
FREEDOM
OMERTA - Short Story
COURAGE
Darkness Trilogy (Please note this was the very first series I ever wrote)
DARKNESS LURKS
DARKNESS FOLLOWS
DARKNESS FALLS
BEHIND MY WORDS (Standalone)
CHRISTMAS AT THE CABIN (Short story Spin-off to Behind My Words)
ALL IN (Standalone)
Quiet Mafia Series
QUIET WEALTH
QUIET SECRETS
QUIET POWER
QUIET EMPIRE
Dark Water Series (MUST read the Broken and Blackstone Series before this series)
SHADOWS
WHISKEY
ALPHA
TANGO
Havoc Of Sins (Heavily laced with Devil's Reach)
GRIM
HAVOC
SINS
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Customers praise the story for its original plot and engaging characters. They find the writing style amazing and the book gripping from the start. The romance, strength, humor, and emotional content make it an enjoyable read.
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Customers enjoy the story's quality. They find the plot original, with engaging characters and humor. The author is described as an incredible storyteller who expands and deepens the story with unique language twists. Readers appreciate the romance, suspense, action-packed story, and praise it as the best Blackstone story since Broken.
"...What does everything mean? It means this book had it all. Suspense, romance, amazing characters, humor, steam, an original plot, and most of all..." Read more
"...This is so action-packed, full of compassion, love, shock and sinfully steamy!!!..." Read more
"...I love her writing style that keeps me guessing, making predictions, and giving "just enough" away to make my thoughts race...." Read more
"...All the regulars jumped in and out to expand and deepen the story; the special scenes like star gazing, visiting John's family, rock climbing, and..." Read more
Customers enjoy the characters. They find them relatable and engaging. The author's storytelling style keeps readers hooked on the characters' lives.
"...It means this book had it all. Suspense, romance, amazing characters, humor, steam, an original plot, and most of all... it had the mysterious..." Read more
"...Great book. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 5 stars for sure!!! Worth the wait! Loved Sloane's character because she wasn't whiny and she was bad ass!..." Read more
"...I love John’s character development and the family history....and of course Sloan!..." Read more
"...You won’t regret these books, but start at the beginning!!!!! Amazing characters, beautiful stories." Read more
Customers find the book engaging. They say it draws them in from the first paragraph and makes them want to read more. The content is relatable and hits close to home on a personal level for them. Readers are glued to the book for hours and satisfied by the end.
"...It will make you laugh, smile, cry & scream. It will get your heart racing. I loved this book so much & not ready for the series to end." Read more
"My heart just melted reading Courage. I alternated between tears, outbursts, laughter, and inhaling the print to have the entire story...." Read more
"...Jodi, did it again. This book had all the feels and emotions. The relationship between John and his sister...." Read more
"...member of Blackstone provided a path for John to follow and open his heart and mind." Read more
Customers find the writing style amazing and incredible. They say the book could be read as a standalone, but they recommend reading the others in the series.
"...crash and when he has to climb the mountain to save her were incredibly well written. I felt like I was right there with them...." Read more
"...I love her writing style that keeps me guessing, making predictions, and giving "just enough" away to make my thoughts race...." Read more
"...I devoured this book in one sitting. It could be read as a standalone, but I would recommend at minimum reading the rest of the team stories to..." Read more
"...As always, she is such a great writer that you feel you are a part of the story!..." Read more
Customers enjoy the romance in the book. They find the relationship between Sloane and John to be awesome. The hero is described as strong, determined, and romantic. Readers appreciate the bond between the Blackstone brothers and their love for their families.
"...What does everything mean? It means this book had it all. Suspense, romance, amazing characters, humor, steam, an original plot, and most of all..." Read more
"...John was the perfect hero, strong, determined, sexy, romantic. 😍😍 **Spoilers**..." Read more
"...Every page you turn you hope it’s not the last. Sloane and John’s relationship is awesome. Thank you J.L Drake for another great book...." Read more
"...Sloanne is the perfect female version of John and they compliment each other so well. I didn't want this book to end." Read more
Customers enjoy the book's strong characters. They find the soldiers and families engaging, with a feisty heroine who handles situations well. The continuation of favorite characters is also appreciated.
"...The strong, silent, mountain climbing, Blackstone team member...with baggage...." Read more
"...The woman to share his secrets with & share is favorite spot. Sloane is feisty and she can handle every situation that she is thrown into...." Read more
"...John was the perfect hero, strong, determined, sexy, romantic. 😍😍 **Spoilers**..." Read more
"Jodi has done it again! She out does herself with every book! Courage is amazing, I love the continuation of all our favorite characters...." Read more
Customers enjoy the humor in the book. They find it engaging and find themselves feeling like part of the families.
"...It means this book had it all. Suspense, romance, amazing characters, humor, steam, an original plot, and most of all... it had the mysterious..." Read more
"...This series is my all time favorite and this book made me laugh, and actually spit out my water at one point...." Read more
"...in this series by J.L. Drake, it has everything romance, suspense, and humor, I could not put it down before I knew it, I was at the end,WOW!...." Read more
"...I love the Blackstone boys and their wives. Their families keep me laughing and I can't help but feel like one of the fam!..." Read more
Customers find the book emotionally engaging. They describe it as action-packed, with compassion, love, shock, and steamy moments.
"...This is so action-packed, full of compassion, love, shock and sinfully steamy!!!..." Read more
"An emotional read all the way through. The connection of all the characters make the whole series one that will always be a favorite read...." Read more
"WOW! Talk about an emotional roller coaster! I loved every page! I'm just sad that it ended. Definitely worth reading again and again." Read more
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J.L. Drake pulled out all the stops and nailed it!! This book was PHENOMENAL!
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- Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2020Overall Rating: 5 stars (deserves more IMO)
Kindle Unlimited: Yes
Standalone: Yes, but there will be so much more enjoyment if you have read the Broken Trilogy, Devils Reach Trilogy, and the Blackstone series. It is not necessary, but it will just bring you more joy!
Steam: 3 flames
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This book... this book was everything! Yep, that pretty much sums it up! Like seriously EVERYTHING!
What does everything mean? It means this book had it all. Suspense, romance, amazing characters, humor, steam, an original plot, and most of all... it had the mysterious John Black! The strong, silent, mountain climbing, Blackstone team member...with baggage. That is my crack right there folks...give me a strong, silent, protector...who climbs mountains! I am dunzo!
Sloane is a strong, intelligent lawyer, that took on the wrong case and now needs to hide out for a bit while things cool down. Frank decides the best place for her to hide out is at Shadow's. See, in Frank's eyes, he can kill two birds with one stone. Sloane can stay safe from her former clients, and because she has a knack for finding the truth...she can help Blackstone get to the bottom of their problem. What problem? It seems the cartel is one step ahead of them. Can Sloane figure out how the cartel is getting their intel before people die? Can she find the answers Blackstone needs to save the team?
I am just going to stop there because part of the joy of reading this book was I had no spoilers, had read no reviews, and just went in to it knowing that J.L. Drake would blow me away, and she did! I laughed, I teared up, I held my breath, I cursed, my heart broke, and it got put back together. I went through the entire gamut of emotions with this book. However, the biggest emotion... was simply joy.
Joy, because Courage brought me home again, to the Shadow's with the characters that have become family over the years. This book is literally EVERYTHING!! It was exactly what I didn’t know I needed and EVERYTHING that I wanted!!
I think this is my favorite J.L. Drake book now, and that is over Devils Reach...and I have been #TeamTrigger for years, but Courage... J.L. Drake up'd her game for this one! This was EVERYTHING!! This book gets all the recommendations from me and I simply cannot praise this book enough! Bravo J.L. Drake... Bravo! And just FYI...I would meet John at the peak anytime!
5.0 out of 5 stars J.L. Drake pulled out all the stops and nailed it!! This book was PHENOMENAL!Overall Rating: 5 stars (deserves more IMO)
Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2020
Kindle Unlimited: Yes
Standalone: Yes, but there will be so much more enjoyment if you have read the Broken Trilogy, Devils Reach Trilogy, and the Blackstone series. It is not necessary, but it will just bring you more joy!
Steam: 3 flames
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This book... this book was everything! Yep, that pretty much sums it up! Like seriously EVERYTHING!
What does everything mean? It means this book had it all. Suspense, romance, amazing characters, humor, steam, an original plot, and most of all... it had the mysterious John Black! The strong, silent, mountain climbing, Blackstone team member...with baggage. That is my crack right there folks...give me a strong, silent, protector...who climbs mountains! I am dunzo!
Sloane is a strong, intelligent lawyer, that took on the wrong case and now needs to hide out for a bit while things cool down. Frank decides the best place for her to hide out is at Shadow's. See, in Frank's eyes, he can kill two birds with one stone. Sloane can stay safe from her former clients, and because she has a knack for finding the truth...she can help Blackstone get to the bottom of their problem. What problem? It seems the cartel is one step ahead of them. Can Sloane figure out how the cartel is getting their intel before people die? Can she find the answers Blackstone needs to save the team?
I am just going to stop there because part of the joy of reading this book was I had no spoilers, had read no reviews, and just went in to it knowing that J.L. Drake would blow me away, and she did! I laughed, I teared up, I held my breath, I cursed, my heart broke, and it got put back together. I went through the entire gamut of emotions with this book. However, the biggest emotion... was simply joy.
Joy, because Courage brought me home again, to the Shadow's with the characters that have become family over the years. This book is literally EVERYTHING!! It was exactly what I didn’t know I needed and EVERYTHING that I wanted!!
I think this is my favorite J.L. Drake book now, and that is over Devils Reach...and I have been #TeamTrigger for years, but Courage... J.L. Drake up'd her game for this one! This was EVERYTHING!! This book gets all the recommendations from me and I simply cannot praise this book enough! Bravo J.L. Drake... Bravo! And just FYI...I would meet John at the peak anytime!
Images in this review - Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2020I'm definitely not ready to say goodbye to the Blackstone family. John found the woman who could make him love again. The woman to share his secrets with & share is favorite spot. Sloane is feisty and she can handle every situation that she is thrown into. I love that she was there to help the men & was able to find love for herself. This book was so hard to put down and such a great read. It will make you laugh, smile, cry & scream. It will get your heart racing. I loved this book so much & not ready for the series to end.
- Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2020J.L. Drake again has crossed over characters from Broken and Devil’s Reach and continued stories from each of their books. Even though Courage can be read as a standalone it is definitely worth reading from the beginning of the Blackstone series but starting with Broken Trilogy. This is so action-packed, full of compassion, love, shock and sinfully steamy!!!
We met John in the Broken trilogy known as Agent Black, you remember the man who traded places with Savi during a paintball drill. I was so excited to read about him and once again J.L. Drake did not disappoint. I could not put this book down!
John is a member of the Blackstone elite team, a loving uncle and once a farmer who loves to climb to his happy place, the Peak. Sloane is a lawyer who helps Blackstone dig into the depths of how they are being picked apart and targeted by the Cartel all the while being hunted by her past. They are called Shadows for a reason but the Cartel is always one step ahead.
“Try understanding what it's like being the one who walks away. The one who has to turn their back on those we love. We have to go and play the game of life and death with ruthless killers. But I know how important the work we do is. I know that, but I also know how important it is coming home to you, to someone I love.”
Yup total swoon right there. This series is just sensational! J.L. Drake is definitely a one-click author without having to read the blurb!
- Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2020Blackstone Boys are Back!!
John Black is a great soldier but he’s reserved and quiet. A loner.
Sloane Harlow is a lawyer. Her last case went sideways and now she’s being threatened.
Love the dog Tripper.
“Well, seeing that you stole my dog…” I smirked. “Not my fault. He’s a giant flirt.” Can’t blame him.
There is a lot going on in this story. It starts out with a bang and keeps the momentum until the end. A beautiful love story with many ups and downs and betrayal on all sides.
“I didn’t understand how the wall I built up for years could crumble with a single look from you, my beautiful woman.
“Sloane,” I rubbed her leg, “you gave me a reason to come home, a reason to care and not be reckless. I came home because of you.” (less)
- Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2020Jodi has done it again! Great book. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 5 stars for sure!!! Worth the wait! Loved Sloane's character because she wasn't whiny and she was bad ass! John was the perfect hero, strong, determined, sexy, romantic. 😍😍
**Spoilers**
The heilcopter crash and when he has to climb the mountain to save her were incredibly well written. I felt like I was right there with them.
I'm very sad the series is ending but I hope Jodi has another spin off planned that will bring these guys back around occasionally.
Top reviews from other countries
- Deborah PeachReviewed in Canada on July 27, 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars John & Sloane are perfection!
Courage took me on a wild ride. I felt like I had been dropped into the middle of a war zone. There were so many heart-pounding moments in this book. I could feel my blood pulse through my veins as I flipped the pages. The adrenaline rush from the fire-fight descriptions was incredible. The sizzling attraction between John and Sloane was palpable. They were so perfect for each other. This book covered my emotions: angst, hope, fear, surprise, joy, sadness, anger, and love.
John is very complex and tries hard to separate his private and work lives. Sloane's work as a lawyer meant that her work crosses over into her personal life. She has dealt with unsavory characters during her career, which puts her in danger. She has many connections, and this is what brings her to Shadows. Her ability to follow the facts and solve the puzzle is needed to determine how the cartel is always one step ahead of Blackstone. What Sloane does for John is bring him clarity while he brings her a feeling of security. Together, they get a sense of being complete. If ever there were two people meant for each other, it is John and Sloane.
This series has held me tight in its grip, and I have loved every second of it. I know that I will reread these books and finding anything that can top them will be hard.
- JanineReviewed in Germany on May 12, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars I love this series!
The story of this series is brilliant. I love every book and reading the books in English for non-native speakers is quite enjoyable.
My native language is German, so I was afraid at first that I wouldn't be able to follow the story as well as the books in the series translated into German (unfortunately, they stopped after the second book in the Blackstone series).
In the meantime, I have read the book a second and third time and I am still as excited as I was on the first day.
- Kindle CustomerReviewed in the United Kingdom on January 10, 2021
5.0 out of 5 stars Courage
This is a series of books on Blackstone military group, highly recommended reading loved the characters and romance and mystery and action packed. Thoroughly enjoyed the story on John Black and Sloane Harlow a story of two paths that took their journeys together. Sloane Harlow a hardworking lawyer strong and devoted to her work always up for a challenge her last client turn out to be tricky and no was never an option when her life mixes with defending the son of a mob. John Black excellent opportunity to work for Shadows and never looked back with adrenaline pumping through his veins every time is on a mission. With too clearance Sloane Harlow ends up being looked after at shadows as she has been targeted. John is worried about his own family and how is sister is coping after the accident that he blames himself for. Sloane and John start off rubbing off the wrong way but as time settles patience, courage, and knowledge is key.I highly recommend reading all the books from 1 to 4 to meet all the guys and the shenanigans also you meet furby :) and tripper and butters. I do hope they are more to come later great writing and romance story unfolds and sensitive issues over Neurology which is definitely worth checking out and prepare for years and laughter.
- NoëllaReviewed in Canada on August 29, 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars Courage
There was nothing to dislike about this book. The Blackstone series is highly recommended. Excellent books.
- Kindle CustomerReviewed in the United Kingdom on October 16, 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars Possible end of an era? 😒
Last of this particular series? But leaves you craving more, if you're a fan of Jodi Drake then this will certainly not disappoint, John's book is definitely worth the wait, the relationships between all The Blackstone family is something you want to keep exploring, My only small criticism is the ending was a little bit anti-climactic but this in no way takes anything away from the story. Worth the 5*