Lethal Jeopardy

The Keepers #8

by Stephanie St. Klaire

(Alternate cover edition of ASIN B09FNM2P6B.)

Corruption. War. Mayhem.

Keeper’s Operative, Ryker O’Reilly has witnessed the worst the world has to offer... but even that couldn’t prepare him for a shattered heart.

The best way to move on is to bury himself in work... but getting stranded on a dangerous mission with a beautiful Keeper complicates things. The problem with getting in to deep... is not knowing who to trust.

Genres: Romantic Suspense, Contemporary

424 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 1, 2023

About the author

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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Reviews

[Linda Carlson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ryker & Neily

What an extraordinary, detailed mess this starts out to be...and I love it!

Neily couldn’t possibly be responsible for all the deaths and chaos she is accused of, or is she? If not her, then who is? She’s definitely trained and deadly enough, so it’s not outside the realm of possibilities.

The BK team is led on a merry chase for clues, ideas and scenarios to discover whether or not Neily is guilty as accused or running for her life in a game of set-up and destroy.

I love the suspense, the breadcrumb clues and Ryker’s determination to find Neily before whoever is setting her up, but mostly to get to her before anything happens to her. The hunt for Neily is just as intense as the hunt for the unknown enemy. Unfortunately, there could be many potential threats out there who would love to take down a Keeper, so time is of the essence.

Very well written, detailed, and action-packed. The suspense is tangible as well as the danger Ryker is in just doing his surveillance. This is sweet, loving, but oh, so dangerous for all involved. There aren’t enough adjectives to describe this incredible fight for Neily’s life and safety and for Ryker and Neily’s future.

Another great installment of these amazing Keepers to suck you in and not let you go until you are finished! Love it!

[Carey S. · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 Stars

Wow! I just finished reading this one and my head is still spinning! Let’s start by saying that there are some interesting surprises in this one. Ryker and Neily have been together for a while now, and just when they start hinting at taking things to a deeper level, Neily disappears. Ryker knows something is wrong, but he doesn’t know what. And when Killion (the tech guru) finally gives him the news, Ryker doesn’t believe it. He takes off solo to try to put the pieces together.

There’s a lot of action in this one, and quite a few players involved as well. There is danger and there are bullets. Throw in some fast boats, a private island or two, and more money than most people will ever see, and things get messy fast. There are lighthearted moments interspersed with serious ones. The tension stays high, and the pace is relentless. It gets somewhat confusing occasionally, but the story stays strong.

This story is part of a series. The stories are best read in order, as certain things might not make sense without the knowledge obtained from the prior volumes. Nevertheless, each of these stories contain strong men and women, danger, adventure, adrenaline, and HEA endings.

[Terri · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another incredible Keepers book of suspense and romance that keeps on revealing more and more about the bad guys and exactly what they are capable of. St. Klaire threw in some plot twists and intrigue as usual, so that you really don't know who's who until the very end. Or do we really know now? I'm not sure.

This book kept me glued to it until the end. Forget the TV, forget the family. I just had to read to see what was going down. Ryker and Neily were a great couple. Romance, trust and love like they never expected! Awesome!

I was given a complimentary copy of this book by the author. All thoughts are my own.

[Jane · Rating 5 out of 5]

This story has it all and then some!! I absolutely loved the relationship between Ryker and Neily. How even with obstacles being thrown in their way they never lost their belief in one another. The mystery and suspense of finding out more about Chalice kept my heart pounding and on the edge of seat. The surprises revealed were icing on the cake. Romance, suspense and lots of surprises is what in store for you when you pick up this book so beware.

[evieo17 · Rating 4 out of 5]

I so anything book. I loved Ryker and Neily together. They make one kick butt couple but I think I love Neily more than Ryker. She’s kicking butt and taking names and I’m so there for it.

[Pamela Lunder · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another amazing, can't put down, keep you on the edge of your seat books from Stephanie St Klaire. This book was so so so good! Ryker and Neily are so great together. They have the type of love that you feel even when apart. They go through so much in this book! This is a must read if you like mystery, suspension, true love, family and friends that will do anything for you types of books! I loved all The Keepers books so far but this one has got to be my favorite.

[Jean · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is book eight in The Keeper's series and it is Ryker and Neily's story and omg it is definitely a must read. Ryker and Neily have spent many night's together and have strong feelings for each other and talked about a lot of things but when Ryker wakes up the next morning Neily has disappeared and there is no trace of her anywhere and now five days later with no communication from her and Ryker can't help but believe something is seriously wrong and he is worried and needs to find her. Neily is a highly trained operative but someone is trying to set her up and take the fall for a killing spree and she has the feds, homeland, DEA, DOJ and Interpol looking for her so she is in hiding and the Keeper's will have to act quickly to find her and bring her to safety so that they can find out what is happening and why. Things start to get tense when they can't find any clues to who is behind it all and then the situation becomes even more complicated and dangerous but what will the outcome be for them all as the pieces on the board start moving and who can they trust and who is the pawn and what is there end game. This book was absolutely amazing, addictive and I couldn't put it down as it was filled with twists and turns that have you turning the pages and hanging on to the edge of your seat while holding your breath wondering what would happen next and what the outcome would be for them all. Stephanie St Klaire is an amazing author and writer and she certainly knows how to keep her reader's attention throughout while reading her book's and I can't wait to read more of her book's in the future.

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[Crystal · Rating 5 out of 5]

Aww man, this book hit all the feels! I don't even know where to start. Just when I thought I had it figured out, the rug was tugged right out from underneath me & I was left wondering again. I love Neily as a strong, independent woman who struggles to communicate and put her needs & feelings into words, and I cherish Ryker as a strong man who so badly wants to protect the woman he loves while still honoring her strength & independence. I see my own relationship with my husband in them, minus the espionage, rich beyond comprehension, and with a fierce team to combat beside them. I've no doubt the small group of people I call family who are not blood related would move heaven & earth to protect us at all measures, they just don't have Killions brilliance or technology to assist them, but they would be there, and my husband who fights so hard to protect me & our son would do so at all costs, even though he knows I can protect us all if needed. This book gave me strength & reinforced my love for the Keepers. Not that it's waned in the slightest, but they remain a force to be reckoned with regardless of Chalice or The Dirty Dozen. They will not be bested, they have more than brilliance, an arsenal of the best weaponry & money to give them the lead they need to call in reinforcements, but they have love & faith that makes them more resilient than any combative enemy. This one keeps you guessing & strengthens your resolve that the Keepers will prevail, at all costs.

[Perrin Larton · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have been reading Ms. St. Klaire's romantic thrillers since she first began writing. They're just that good. However, Lethal Jeopardy was a tiny bit of a miss for me. There was almost too much going on.

Ryker and Neily have been partners in mayhem, and now romance. Neily has been vetted by the Keepers, but when she suddenly disappears, they're wondering if they were out foxed. The evidence appears to show her as a highly paid assassin, but Ryker doesn't believe it. Even with photos of her at crime scenes, he just can't believe he's been taken in by her. To shield the other Keepers, he begins a solo quest to find out the truth.

The action just keeps getting more intense as Ryker goes undercover. Who are the bad guys? Who are the good guys? Nothing is as it seems! Sometimes the story was a bit choppy, with the locations transitioning quickly. It was a bit difficult to keep them all straight in my head and then the good guys ARE the bad guys...I think...but wait...PLOT TWIST!

A very fast paced read that kept this reader engaged. Even with everything going on, the writing was excellent. This is absolutely a 'read in order' series, and it's so good, you'll want to get your hands on every book!

[Lynne Costa · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is another book in The Keepers series by Stephanie St. Klaire and she never disappoints. Newly has been apart of The Keepers and romantically involved with Ryker when she suddenly disappears from his bed.Ryker cannot believe what the news’s says about Neily ,he knows in his heart and his gut that there is more going on then what can be seen. Neily is appearing everywhere,as if it is a magicians shell game where you have to find the object and Ryker knows she is in trouble. The mystery, crimes and deceit keep happening but Ryker finally finds Neily and gets more than he bargains for.It appears that Chalice is sill out there wreaking havoc on the world and the only thing standing between Chalice and the world is The Keepers, and some enemies turned helpers.
This is a can’t put down,need to know what’s around the next corner book, with Whit adding in insight and laughs to lighten things up.If you haven’t read a St. Klaire book you are in for a treat.She is a Must read,no one has the kinds of plot twists she does.

[Rebmay · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was hard to put down. Neily and Ryker are just making some personal headway, discussing their future and admitting their feelings for each other, when she disappears. Her disappearance is unsettling, but her face appearing on surveillance cameras at the scenes of assassinations or hits is down right disturbing. Is she capable of the crimes? Yes….she is a highly trained operative and fully capable of tracking, planning and carrying out such incidents, but Ryker and his Keeper team don’t believe she carried out these crimes. Proving her innocence or finding seems to be futile, especially when word comes of her death. Ryker refuses to rest until he finds out what happened and why, and just who is now coming after him and team. He knows everything is wonky and skewed, but he refuses to believe that the woman he gave his heart to did all these crimes without being somehow coerced. He just can’t let this go. The rest of the story is action-packed, oh so twisty and thrilling.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Heather Miller · Rating 4 out of 5]

Keeper’s Operative, Ryker O’Reilly and the Brother's Keepers group has been searching for Chalice for a while. They aren't sure who / what Chalice is. But, everything clue wise usually leads to Chalice, who we met a few stories back. 

Neily is an operative that has been working with the Brother's Keeper on and off for a while. She's always able to lend a helping hand when needed.

Neily has disappeared straight out of Rykers bed one morning when he wakes. When they hear on the news that she was involved in several high value deaths the Brother Keeper team isn't sure what to think. Could she have really done what the news and reports are saying she did? 
Ryker is trying to find her and find those who might be responsible for setting her up. But, will all the clues lead to Neily? Or will they lead Ryker on another chase? 

I did receive a free ARC book. I am freely leaving an honest review. 

[Fleur · Rating 4 out of 5]

I haven't read all of this series so some characters were unfamiliar to me, however did not stop me from enjoying this book. Ryker and Neily's relationship changes dramatically when she appears to have started assassinating people and Ryker and the Team are torn between whether she has gone rouge or is being framed, however in Ryker's heart he knows the truth.
There is loads of action and danger, you really don't know who to trust nor whether everyone will survive what they are about to go through. There are a lot of players to keep track of in this book as well as some good twists, surprises and off the charts attraction. You get some good laughs, steamy scenes as well as great characters and suspenseful moment that makes this unable to put down until the end.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Alphas Do It Better Book Blog · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 Stars

Excuse me while I pick my jaw (and heart) up off the floor. Holy toledo! From page one, this book will keep you on the edge of your seat, while desperately trying to figure out what’s going on.

Ryker and Neily have been together for a little while now, and just when things are starting to go in a deeper direction, things fall apart. She disappears and he just knows something is wrong. Then to find out she’s accused of all the awful things, he sets out on his own, determined to clear her of any wrongdoing.

Man, SSK certainly knows how to get my heart going. I always feel as if I’ve run a marathon by the time I’ve finished reading one of her books. The chemistry between the characters, the action, the suspense…always has me holding my breath and my heart racing. Highly recommend this book and this series.

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[Wendy Hodges · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh my! This series has evolved with twists, turns, enemies galore and in this one takes on a life on its own. Who to trust? Friend, family or foe? Alive or dead? Who is Chalice? Honestly so many questions and characters, betrayals and lies in the end the only thing I was certain of was the Ryker loved Nielly and would die to protect her. A beautiful setting for the climax and ending to this story, I must admit the suspense had me holding my breath because I wasn't sure if I was getting a happy or sad ending, I tend to expect the unexpected at times. Complex plot that is well written to give ultimate excitement and suspense, plenty of action and suspects as well as a host of good guys. Fabulous characters on both sides. I'm keeping fingers crossed for no good guys getting shot in the next book, only 2 left now to complete this series. What can possibly be left to happen?

[Urvashi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ryker and Neily have been together for a while now, and just as they talk about taking things to a different level, Neily disappears. Ryker is worried that something is wrong, but doesn’t know exactly what. And when the BK team comes to know what Neily has been up to, everyone is in a shock. Neily is a internationally wanted criminal. Ryker knows that can’t be the truth and goes rogue to find out who is behind it all.
Lethal Jeopardy has twists and turns that also have twists and turns. A book that in true Stephanie St Klaire fashion kept me on the edge waiting to see what’s going to happen next. The suspense was next level, kept me guessing who is friend and who is enemy.
Romantic suspense at its best !

[Ellen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just when you think this series can't get any better, well think again as SSK out does herself once again! Lethal Jeopardy will keep you on edge as nothing is as it seems...When Neily Dalton up and leaves her lover and fellow Brothers Keeper, Ryker O'Reilly in the middle of the night, it nearly breaks his heart! When he learns that she's wanted for multiple murders, he doesn't believe it, no matter what the evidence says otherwise. Determined to find out the "real" truth, he heads out on the mission alone. The more he finds out about Neily, the more determined he gets, even if he ends up being wrong. Great plot, full of mystery, unknowns and lots of incredible "WTH" twists that you didn't see coming!

[Cathy Tremblay · Rating 5 out of 5]

Once again , Stephanie St Klaire masters the art of throwing curved balls all over the chapters ! I can never put the books in this series down ; they are simply addictive ! It's packed of doubts, deceptions, loss, lust and of course about trust.
The Keepers are once again tested against one of their own and they need to decide if they can side with their friend or treat her as their enemy.
When Nelly is thrown to the wolves, Ryker can't believe he was wrong about the woman he loved all along. Can he trust her or will he be back stabbed ?
Only time and uncovering the machevious plan set up as a trap will tell.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[BM · Rating 4 out of 5]

More for the BK crew to deal with
The story involves Ryker and Neily. Having become a couple, she disappears suddenly, without leaving any message. She is named as being wanted for several murders across the world. The Keepers go into action as the evidence against her is substantial, but they are sceptical and go all out to prove her innocence. Mayhem, mystery, lies, betrayal confusion and conflict. It is difficult to know what to believe and who to trust
Chalice and the cartel rear their heads and life on the run is not peaceful. A lot happening and this couple are there to live through it all together, introducing a new member to the growing BK family.

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[Ciara Shanahan · Rating 5 out of 5]

WOW!
so we have gotten closure with the most epic story ever( so far). Ryker and Neily.. a story that has your trying to guess ahead but has your head spinning when you actually get to the part. when Neily just up and leaves Ryker knows something is up. he fights to the end to prove it, even after a conversation with an Original keeper...
The ups and down of this story of this story is amazing, When we finally think we have it figured out, in pops Chalice and family connections for Neily. this is one to definitely not to put down and keeps us wanting to read more, thats a chapter closed and i cannot wait to see what else SSK brings to us.

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[Amanda Bordner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Stephanie St. Klaire has given us 8 amazing Keeper's stories so far, and Neily and Ryker's story still managed to keep me hooked from the get go.

The book was full of plenty of plot twists that'll keep you guessing and wondering if you had guessed the bad guy right in the end. These two characters (loved their names by the way) were such a great match for one another, but when Neily is being set up for a killing spree, everything changes and is tested to the limit. Ryker knows something is seriously wrong and steps up to help her and find out who is doing this.

Stephanie has done it again with Lethal Jeopardy!.

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[Nicole ReadingBetweenTheSheets · Rating 5 out of 5]

Holy-freaking-twisted romantic suspense!!!!

Author Stephanie St. Klaire KNOWS how to make your head spin! Ryker and Neily’s story will keep you one the edge of your seat. I loved this book from page one and didn’t want to put it down! This is book 8 in the Keepers series. Following the O’Reilly family, a family in security and working to take down some very powerful forces, Ryker dives full on into danger, to try to get to the bottom of what happened to Neily…She was in his bed one minute and a murderer the next.

This book is a very deep read! I would HIGHLY suggest reading the rest of the series before reading this one, but you may do ok just diving in?

5 head-spinning stars from me!

[Catlou · Rating 5 out of 5]

LETHAL JEOPARDY will have you on the edge of your seat right up until literally the very end. It’s a gripping, often moving, and sometimes confounding read. Just when you think you may have the answers, a surprising twist is added that will keep you thoroughly enthralled from start to finish. Don’t get me started on Ryker and Neily. Their chemistry is off the charts and their connection to each other is just as strong. It’s what glues the ins and outs of their story together. Theirs is an exciting journey with several thrilling ups and downs and some unexpected turns that will keep you hanging on to each page. Join me for the ride of your life. I guarantee you don’t want to miss it!!

[Sara Sigler · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ryker woke up and Neily wasn’t in bed so he looked for and didn’t see her anywhere. Went to work and found out that she was a wanted person by many agencies for murder so they decided to prove her innocence. They were told that she had died in an explosion so Ryker said he wanted to be alone for a bit but he started out looking for her and found her and her sister who was one of the good guys. They went to Eli’s island to continue trying to solve who did it, but then another sister and her guys were after them except his team got there. Good book.

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[Kris Woltzen · Rating 5 out of 5]

No spoliers...What can I say that I haven't said before..Stephanie is rockin the Romantic suspense with this Keeper's series. If you look this genre you need to start reading her books they never disappoint and the characters come to life while you are reading. This book involves Ryker and Neily and the twist and turns in this book will keep you glued to the edge of your seat never wanting to put the book down suspense. What is that famous saying keep your friends close and enemies closer but what if you can't tell who is who...

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[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lethal Jeopardy is book eight in The Keeper's series and I've said it before and I'll say it again I am loving this series! In this book we get Ryker and Neily's intense journey packed with action, danger, mystery, nail biting suspense, and plot twists that made this a page turning read. These two go through so much that I couldn't put this book down until the final page and then I had to go back and read it again just to make sure I didn't miss anything, I definitely recommend this book, this series, and this author to everyone who loves reading, Now I patiently wait for the next book in this fabulous series.

[SOMDReigel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lethal Jeopardy continues in the Brother’s Keeper series and has Chalice hitting very close to home. This latest challenging case involves Neily and Ryker’s determination to find her and clear her. Fewer Keeper members involved but a lot of characters. To me it got a bit muddled between who were the bad guys and who were the good guys There’s a lot of action, high tension, fast paced and some lighthearted moments. As with previous books, it contains strong men and equally strong women, danger, adventure, and a HEA for the main couple.
This story is part of a series and the series is best read in order.

[Lori Gertz · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book brought in so many previously introduced Brothers Keepers. It was a whirlwind keeping track of the mother's brother's friend's x wife's dog sitter all while holding your breath as you were slammed from side to side on this metal coaster ride. Bumps, curves, blind spots, and evil oozing often. You want good and love to win and just can't see it happening. I lost sleep on this one also. Everyone needs a Ryker to cover their back.

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[Donna Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

This installment brings us all over the world following one of their own doing things that are unimaginable. Neily is off the grid but where she is showing up is not good. Ryker can’t believe what is presented in front of him in what was left behind. I keep saying that Ms St Klaire’s books have me turning every page as fast as I can. The next page always gives me something I didn’t expect and people I thought I trusted. And then again people I didn’t trust turn out so different. Should you read this book? Absolutely!.

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[Katherine Horvath · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lethal Jeopardy: WOW! Very intense story! Fantastic writing and great reading about all the regular characters and seeing what Ryker was getting into with the one woman that has caught his eye and works well with her. Ryker always worries about Neily not that he doesn't think she can do her job but worried one day she won't be alive when he is looking for her even though his heart would know whether she is alive or not. He would do anything for her and she would do anything for him. They understand each other. That is what makes this edition such a good one. It's the bond! Great Job!