“My absolute favorite! The depth of this story is insane! J. Kenner killed it with this one!! … TOP 2019 MUST READ!” – The Guide too Romance Novels “This. Was. So. EXCITING! I picked it up and could not put it down. I think I might have held my breath through those first chapters, I was riveted!” — About That Story True love never fades… fades…
After surviving a troubled childhood, Denise can’t believe that she’s blissfully married to her partner and soulmate. She’s confident that not even Mason’s long-term, deep-cover assignment will shake their bond. And she certainly doesn’t anticipate that when he finally walks back through her door that he’ll have no memory of her, himself, or their time together…
When Mason is pulled out of an operation gone bad, all he knows is what he’s told — that he was a covert agent, that he has information vital to national security somewhere in his head, and that they can tell him no more for fear of burying those hard-fought secrets even further. They tell him nothing else; not even that the beautiful woman who makes his heart beat faster is not just his partner, but also his wife.
The secret she must keep wrecks Denise, who wants only to return to Mason’s arms. But despite the desire that still burns hot between them, she can’t tell him who she is—or that she’s carrying his child.
But when dark forces threaten both their lives in order to retrieve the information trapped in Mason’s mind, it’s not their past that will be tested, but the tenuous new love now burning hot between them.
You don’t want to miss this sexy, suspenseful amnesia romance!
Charismatic. Dangerous. Sexy as hell.
Meet the elite team at Stark Security.
Shattered With You
Shadows Of You (free prequel to Broken With You!)
Broken With You
Ruined With You
Wrecked With You
Destroyed With You
Memories of You (novella)
Ravaged With You
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Broken With You is a mysterious thriller of gigantic proportions which kept me on the edge of my seat, biting the few clues and guessing through the rest of the brilliantly devised plot.
Being separated for a couple of years because of work, Mason and Denise are reunited again. But things are not as planned, Mason has lost his memory and has no recollection of Denise, his life or even his name. The Stark Security need to know how this has happened, as Mason was on an under cover assignment.
The story follows Denise and the crew trying to delve into his mind to find the truth with out driving him crazy. Plus Denise has some surprising news that could confuse him even more. When should she tell him, should she tell him at all while his mind is fighting to return?
A very enjoyable story which had suspenseful thrills and on your edge of your seat excitement.
I highly recommend this book!
The second book in the Stark Security series has everything readers have come to love from Ms. Kenner, wonderful characters and drama driven storylines. This book chronicles Denise’s life, who readers met in book one, and her struggles with her missing husband. She is very aware of what his job entails when he is sent off on his missions as they worked together as partners back in the day. Mason, Denise’s husband, has been off infiltrating a highly dangerous group for the past few years and has suddenly resurfaced but he is not the same as he once was….amnesia a condition that can bring a lesser person to his knees but not Mason. He has flashbacks of brief memories but nothing to help him rediscover who he is. Making matters worse or better, in order to try and help Mason recover, he is teamed up with Denise but she is not permitted to divulge any information regarding her connection to him or their shared past as it could do more damage than good and compromise the information being held in Mason’s subconscious mind. Will Denise be able to keep it together and work with Mason without letting on who he truly is? Can Mason figure out what is going on before it is too late? This is one fast paced moving storyline that sucks the reader in from its inception. The chemistry between Denise and Mason is scorching and one cannot help but suck in deep breaths at the lengths Denise has to go to in order to keep everything in check. It is always a lot of fun to engage with the rest of the characters in the Stark world and this is no exception. If you enjoy action-packed, steamy romances then this is one you definitely want to pick up.
I volunteered to read an advance copy of this book. All opinions are my own.
4.5 stars!
Job well done! Kenner is so skillful in her writing. She has the ability to write a spin off series in Damien Starks world and make me question if I like this series more. I loved seeing the entwining of the characters. (Please give Cass her own story)
This story is focused around Mason. He is gone a mission that’s supposed to be short but end up lasting 2 years. When he returns home he has no memory. Denise, Mason’s wife, is sad Mason doesn’t remember her and makes her secret worst. This story could be tricky with Mason’s memory issue but Kenner did a great job with the story flowed.
I really enjoyed this book and highly recommend it. I loved the flow of memory coming back to Mason. I thought the book had a great feels and once you dive in the book sucked you in. There was perfect emotional balance in the book.
Reviewed by: Alexis R.
4.5 Stars
I’ve been looking forward to this one since finishing the previous book in the series. I knew this one was going to be oh so good. It lived up to my expectations. It grabbed me right from the beginning. I was hooked and I didn’t want to come up for air until I was done. Denise and Mason punched me in the heart. Denise not knowing where her husband was on assignment and then getting back, but Mason has no clue he is. Those were some heartbreaking moments for Denise, but also as a reader I could feel her pain along with her relief. It was fun trying to figure out the bad guy and I had a inkling at first, but I went on a different angle. I gasped when it was revealed what a twist. For all the emotion and angst the epilogue was the perfect touch. As a reader I couldn’t have asked for it to end any better.
This is the first book in the Stark Security world featuring a female lead, our heroine, Denise “Denny” Marshall. We met her in the first book, Shattered With You, when she was Quince’s partner, and we learned her husband, Mason, an undercover intelligence operative, has been gone a long time. In Broken With You, Mason surfaces, but he doesn’t know who he is, what his mission was about, or any part of his personal life, which includes his wife, Denny. Denise used to work in the same government agency as Mason, but then moved over to the private sector to work for Stark Security. Jack (which is Mason’s alias since he doesn’t know his name is Mason) goes to work with Denise, believing they were former partners, in hopes of jogging his memory loose by utilizing his “spy” skills.
The story is told from a dual point of view so we experience the roller coaster emotions Denny feels when she wants to be held by the husband who doesn’t recognize his wife…or does he? His mind knows Jack shouldn’t be pursuing another man’s wife, but his soul keeps pointing her way. I really enjoyed the intrigue behind the uncovering of the details of Mason’s mission and the push and pull of Denny and Mason’s new relationship. For being as badass of an agent, it sure took Jack a long time to add things up to realize he was Mason! Can’t wait to see what craziness brings Liam to his knees!
Man oh man, Broken with You will in fact break you! But don’t you worry, it will put you back together again just fine. I have seen amnesia movies but never have I read an amnesia book/story and let me tell you, it is a ride that will have you white knuckled and wanting more right to the end. I simply could not put it down from the moment I picked it up. I was on the edge of my seat, curled up in a ball, and/or on my feet cheering at any given moment of this book. Kenner knocks it out of the park once again!
This was such a great intriguing, nerve racking, suspenseful, interesting story! I’m so loving these security adventures. But Mason (Jack) and Denny Story is so far my favorite.
From start to finish this story took me on an adventurous ride that kept me guessing what was going to happen next and I need to know now basics. I devoured this story and I can’t wait for me!
J Kenner is one of my go to authors. She never disappoints and gives a great reading experience.
Broken With You really didn’t click with me like Kenner’s previous novels usually do. This storyline and details were not what I was expecting; and that’s not to say that in a positive light.
The beginning pulled me in with how we meet the Hero; intriguing to say the least, but as pages went forth I really wanted to stop reading. We’ve known the heroine in previous Stark novels/novellas, so her character is not new to us, however, I was eager to learn about her with her ‘secret’ love past. As time went on, I became dissuaded when certain avenues for both the H & h were cut short by other characters; I lost interest. It was tough to push through.
I really hope the third book is much better as I love her work and her novels.
To say I love the stark world is an understatement. It is an obsession I have. And this book DOES. NOT. FAIL. J. Kenner is a mastermind that has created a world of suspense, sexiness, and mystery. I literally devoured this book as soon as it hit my kindle and didn’t stop for anything (who needs food, shower, to take care of kids?). The emotions I felt were all over the place. I would be low, begging for some reprieve for the characters, then high watching situations happen. When I read her books, I never know which way they will go. That is how she has hooked readers. She’s a woman of mystery and a master at captivating the readers with every word she puts on paper. A definitely must buy for romance readers!
The characters are very real. Mason and Denny have already endured so much as a couple and they continue to be tested with every step they take. This story has a strong heroine who stands by her man regardless of the situations and circumstances. You have a man that has sacrificed so much for his career and wife by being in the line of work he is in. Of course, you can’t leave out the appearances by Damien and Ryan (total swoon!!). Thank you j. Kenner for another amazing look into the stark world and continuing these amazing stories. Please keep writing them!!
I love J. Kenner’s books. This one was different from anything that I’ve read and it took me a little longer to get into this one. It was a little confusing at the start and I felt more like I’d missed some things, so I felt lost at times in the beginning of the story. BUT, the more I read the more everything started to make sense so I am so glad that I didn’t give up on this one. This is a fun mystery love story that kept those pages turning after a few chapters in.
Mason and Denise’s story broke my heart and blew me away all at the same time. Their emotional roller coaster journey was so worth it in the end.
Happy Reading Everyone!!!
Mason and Denise’s story was so unique and I absolutely loved it! My heart broke for Denise as she finds the love of her life and he doesn’t remember her or their past. Mason has gone through hell, but he is pulled towards Denise. He feels that she is his home.
This story was fast paced and I didn’t want to put it down. I love the Stark world and could continue to read in this world forever. This is a great story from the Stark world where we get a glimpse at the characters we know and love and get to experience new stories with these new characters. Mason and Denise’s story kept me on the edge of my seat and I can’t wait for the next book in this series!
This was interesting story, sad at times, funny at others, with curve balls and an attraction that sizzled and scorched. I was compelled to finish it in a sitting, I could not put it down. This was also my first by the author so I have not read any of the others in the series or tie-ins which I did not feel was a problem. Honestly, I just enjoyed it and might just find myself reading the test of them at some point.
Former FBI agent and current Stark security member Denny is missing current special agent Mason, her husband, away on assignment. Denny sees the other couples and though she is happy for them, can’t help but miss her own husband. Denny has thrown herself into the job to avoid her feelings for missing Mason. Imagine Denny’s surprise when Mason comes home, but it’s not really Mason. Can Denny help figure out what happened to her husband before the villains out to get him get her first? 4.5/5
Please note to read the short prequel Shadows of You first…then enjoy the journey with Denny and Mason/Jack. Broken With You is full of mystery, angst and most of all LOVE! The journey to bring these two back together is amazing!
It’s always exciting heading into a stark world where we revisit some of my fave book characters ever but Mason and Denny more than stole show.
This is the second book in the Stark security series although can read as standalone, for me, JK out did herself with this one in comparison!
This story had everything and I completely devoured it.
The plot is so cleverly thought of and detailed thoroughly, the action and twists have you on the edge of your seat. The passion between Mason and Denny is intense and completely heart melting!
It’s a read that gave me butterflies, had my stomach in knots , a couple of jaw dropping moments and not forgetting temperature rising steam!
JKenner never seems to let us down when it comes to the World where related to Everything Stark !?
Now I’m more than ready and intrigued to Liam and this pop star !
Amount of sex 2.5 / 5
How explicit 3 / 5
Story 4.5 / 5
Overall: 4.5 / 5
Broken with You is the second book in the Stark Securities series written by author J. Kenner. Each book in the series focuses on a different couple and can be read as a standalone romance. This was the first book that I have read in the series, and I had no issues following along.
Broken with You tells the story of Mason and Denise. They fell in love while working together as special agents at the SSA. When the story begins, Mason has been on a deep assignment and been gone for two years. The book begins with him waking up in a hotel and he can’t seem to remember anything.
The storyline was gripping, unique and completely captivating. Not only was the story well written, but the characters were so well developed. I had such a hard time putting my Kindle down!
Grab this story now to find out what happens when Denise sees her husband again. Will Mason remember her?
Voluntarily Reviewed an Advanced Copy
This book grabbed me from the first page & never let go! The mystery & confusion of Mason not remembering his past made for palpable tension. And the gut punch of Denny finding out the man she missed for two years may not ever remember her. Then there’s also the fact that the memory he was suppressing could get them both killed. It was the best kind of second chance romance with drama & the added conflict of whether someone can fall in love with you again when they don’t remember you. Their chemistry was electric & the suspense never let up until the exciting conclusion.
Broken With You is book 2 in the Stark Security series by J. Kenner. I loved this book so much. Denny and Mason’s story was emotional and intense and what a love they have. The writing of this book is amazing. This author’s writing draws you in to the story and you feel like you are there going through all of this with these characters. I can’t recommend this book enough! Can’t wait for the next one!!
Oh how I love books written by J. Kenner, she has a knack of hooking you right from page one and keeping you on the edge of your seat right until the end.
This is book 2 in her Stark Security series and I absolutely loved it. It was such a beautiful well written love story, with plenty of action,suspense, mystery and super sexy love scenes. I seriously did not want this book to end and I could have kept on reading I was that consumed by it.
Now will love conquer all and will there be a happy ending? Guess you will have to pick up the book and find out. Trust me you won’t be disappointed!!
I have always been a fan of Julie Kenner’s writing but had not read anything by her “aka” J. Kenner. Now that I have, I need to revise my “watch for” list and add J. Kenner books to the list. Denise Marshall Walker knows that her husband is involved in an undercover assignment, but when she finds out that he has returned, she is thrilled until she learns that he has no knowledge of her or their marriage. She cannot tell him who she is or that she is expecting their first child. Mason knows himself as “Jack” and that there is so much missing from his memory. He is eager to learn who he is and why Denise seems so familiar to him, but the doctor will not allow him to move any faster for fear of causing a complete mental break. When Denise is threatened, he only knows that he needs to protect her no matter what it costs him physically or mentally. A thrill ride full of emotion, romance and danger as Denise and Mason fight for their lives and their unborn child. Loved it and l am looking forward to the other books in the series! I received an advance review copy at no cost and without obligation for an honest review. (by paytonpuppy)