“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.
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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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Denise (Denny) is our heroin in this great love story. Mason is her husband who was deep undercover for 2 almost 3 years. When Mason comes back from this undercover he has no memory of anything, not even Denny. Denny is told she can’t tell him anything about their life with so many secrets and Mason not knowing anything about his past, this story will have you heart breaking for both of them.
Anything J. Kenner writes is a one click purchase especially when it has to do with Stark International.
5 Heart Stopping Stars!!!
Talk about starting a book with nail-biting suspense. In the first few pages of this newest book by Ms. Kenner I knew I was going to be taken on a ride of suspense, darkness, evil, mystery and the ultimate love story!
When we first meet Mason, he’s gripped by nightmares, doesn’t know where or who he is, but he’s got memories or at least he thinks they are, that might be the answers to all the questions rolling in his head. He sets out to find who the woman is that’s plaguing his dreams as well as to determine how he landed in the desert in the condition he’s in.
My heart was a staccato beat of starts and stops with this book. I mean I’m fully invested in Mason and him getting his answers and when he sees Denny again for the first time, I was weeping for her… the love of her life, the father of her child has no recollection of her, of them or the life they were building….
“I sigh, overwhelmed by the sight of him and the situation. But no matter now horrible everything is, that is my husband in there. Mason. The dark hair that appears so thick and coarse, but is as soft as silk to my fingers. Those deep-set eyes that can steal my breath with a single glance. His rugged face highlighted by the slight, kissable cleft in his chin.
And his body. Tall and muscular and vibrant and mine.
We’ll get past this. Somehow, I’m going to get him back.”
This happens a little ways into the book and from this point on, their story was never easy or smooth. They’re fighting enemies both that they see and those they don’t. I couldn’t help but feel like they may be doomed if they couldn’t get to the bottom of what happened to Mason and what secrets he was keeping. Trust me when I tell you that when it all comes to light, if you’re like me, you’ll be angry and just want to hit someone!!! I mean really, how could they do this to a man that dedicated his life to protecting others? And Denny, she can’t tell Mason who she is. But the beauty of their love is that while they may be “strangers” in his eyes, their bond and the love they have is too strong to deny.
I could go on and on about how phenomenally great this book is, but you need to read it for yourself and fall in love with the characters, the story, Ms. Kenner’s ability to weave a tale that grips you from beginning to end. This is absolutely in my top reads for this year!!!
WOWZER is all I can say for this one. I loved book 1 in the series but this one takes the cake…for now, of course there is more to come! But this was very emotional, heartbreaking and so damn beautiful! The story, plot and words…if you’ve never read J. Kenner GIRL get on it, her words alone are worth it, not to mention the ability to combine a plot and story very well together! I especially love her characters and these ones were perfect, the hero was A HERO sexy, strong and swoon worthy. The heroine also, strong, very woman and beautiful! All in all this story will move you, absolutely my favorite in the series!!
What an amazing start to Stark Security series. Warning. Make sure you have a box of tissues near you. Denise traded her government security service to work with Stark Securities. Her husband, Mason, still works for the government and has been on a long assignment. One in which she really has no contact. Every day is torture and all she want’s is her husband home. She never expected when he did, he wouldn’t remember who she was or in fact who he was. Can their love overcome these obstacles?
Another amazing book from J. Kenner. Stark security series is proving to be just as mind blowing as the Stark series itself. (And we get Damien at the same time)
A definite must read in my book!!
Wow what a hell of a story about Denise and Mason. This book had me on the edge of my seat wondering how the story was gonna end. I enjoyed this book so much that I wanted more.
I voluntarily received an ARC for an honest review.
I have been waiting for Broken With You since I finished NAME THE BOOK! And let me tell you, J. Kenner didn’t let me down at all. While I’m still very new to the Stark series as a whole, this was right in line with the mystery and heat and danger as the others I’ve read.
I loved me some Mason. Even when working through the mush that his memory was, he was so smart. Able to deduce and figure things out. Not able to fully understand why he can’t get Denise, the woman of another man, out of his mind. Little did he know, she didn’t belong to someone else, she belonged to him. Well, the Mason he was, not the Jack he knew himself as. And Denise was no slouch either. A fierce warrior with a tender heart. I can’t even imagine being in her situation but she handled it remarkably well.
It was a delicate process trying to get Mason’s memories to resurface. Knowing when to push but not too much to spiral down even further created some tense moments between everyone. But when the ante was upped, and Denise was at risk, the decision was made. There really was no other choice, Mason had to be pushed.
With everything on the line, it was a race against time and Mason’s memory to get to the bottom of the opp gone wrong. And when the mastermind behind the whole plot was revealed, no one was more shocked than Denise. I didn’t see it coming at all.
Full of danger and laced with plenty of steam, Broken With You kept me engaged and rooting for Mason and Denise. And that ending, lets just say I am anxious to see what J. Kenner has is store for the Stark Security team next!
Loved this book and was totally immersed in the story at page one! I loved Denise and Mason. Their story was suspenseful, action packed, heart breaking, romantic, and just a thrilling read. The first two books in the Stark Security series were five star and I can’t wait for the next book!
After being introduced to Denise ‘Denny’ Walker in Quincy and Eliza’s book, I was so ready for her story; I loved her grit, her snark, and her ability to get the job done by any means necessary. But all of her training and intelligence couldn’t prepare her for her next mission because, this time, it’s personal and her future as well as the future of her marriage depend on her ability to hide her overwhelming emotions and help Mason remember the information that’s locked in his head that he spent the last two years of his life retrieving, and until the objective is achieved, Denny’s left in limbo, hoping that her husband remembers her and that those who do not want the details unlocked from Mason’s head don’t get their revenge before his memory returns.
Because J. Kenner provides readers with both Denny and Mason’s perspectives, we’re able to see firsthand how they’re dealing with the complications of Mason’s amnesia, and Denny’s fears as well as the pain and frustration that they both feel as Denny works with Mason to figure out who he is and what he knows while also being forced to not reveal what they mean to each other, and with so much at stake, both personally and professionally, it’s quite a taxing journey for the characters as well as the story’s readers because the fallout could keep Denny and Mason broken and apart while still dealing with the threat to Mason’s life due to what he can’t seem to remember.
The way that Kenner crafts and builds Denny and Mason’s story allows readers to become emotionally invested in the characters’ lives, feeling every single emotion as they feel them and questioning whether these two will be able to move forward together or dwell too much on the parts of their lives Mason can’t remember. Denny definitely shows just how mentally strong she is as she watches her husband struggle to find the missing/broken details of his life while also working to uncover the pertinent information that could quite possibly get both of them killed.
It doesn’t matter where J. Kenner takes me in her Stark World; I will gladly follow her and her characters anywhere. And I am loving her Stark Security series. I love romantic suspense and Kenner definitely knows how to utilize all of the genre’s components in a way that heightens the tension, maximizes the uneasiness, and unravels the various plot lines of the conflict in a way that keeps readers guessing on what will happen up until the moment when everything reaches its climax and the fallout must be dealt with in a way that puts all the broken pieces back together, even if they’re a bit bent and/or incomplete.
4.5 Poison Apples Review
This is the second book in the Stark Security Series. I love this romantic suspense! Both Denise and Mason are great characters. I love their chemistry. Their story is breathtaking, and beautiful. The storyline is intriguing, fast-paced, action packed, and captivating. I also liked the short prequel of this story, Shadows of You. The secondary characters are also very interesting. J. Kenner never disappoints, and I totally recommend this story. Now, I can’t wait for the next book in the Series, Ruined With You. I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book.
Mason and Denise have such a unique story! I mean, it’s got to be so hard when your husband can’t remember himself or you, and giving him too much info can hurt him. But there’s also danger lurking. Such a tricky, sticky situation. And absolutely captivating. I love whenever I’m drawn back into this world, and all the suspense, and all the couples that come together and kick butt! I really liked how different this love story felt than what I’m used to.
This is only book two of the Stark Security series and I have no idea where J. Kenner can or will go from here. This book played with my emotions on so many levels. Usually when you read a book with such depth as this one it is the last book in a series so once again I was a bit overwhelmed.
Denise and Mason had the perfect marriage. The love and devotion they shared kept Denise going for 2 years. My heart felt heavy with sadness yet hope was ever present especially when Mason reappears. With the good comes the bad and the is the amnesia that accompanies him. The fight to bring her husband back safely was intense enough but the author doesn’t stop there. NO, she adds more plot twists and suspense to make sure she has our attention. Like there was even a moment to take a breath.
This one weighed heavy on my soul and I can’t imagine it being any different for a most people.
I won’t give anything away. That would not be fair to the reader yet I will say that with each book, each series, I become more lost in the depths of the special men and women that become a part of my life while reading their stories. These sexy, strong men know just the right things to say and do to entice us into their web and we envy the lucky women who get what we only dream of.
There is something for every romance reader in this series and even those who love suspense.
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this series with more to come and while you at it you may want to see what else the author has out.
One of the themes I find gripping in romantic novels is amnesia. And here it is at the epicentre of a plot of suspense, espionage and a love story laced with longing and drama.
Mason is an operative whose undercover mission has gone awfully wrong, but the first thing we know about it is when he’s suffering delirium and then pops up out of nowhere. His mind, twisted and half-empty.
The contrast with the heroine of the story is stark as she’s also an agent who’s been waiting for her husband to come back from his too-long mission. Now, her dream turns into a devastatingly unexpected nightmare.
I loved the authenticity and intensity of their first encounter face to face. Though the process of Mason wandering through his muddled memories is frustrating, it is also rewarding as he and Denise slowly circle closer together. The suspense part deals with secret codes and life-threatening dangers that reach a boiling point full of smart thinking, bloody action and a villain as evil as Captain Jack Randall (from TV show Outlander).
Phenomenal all throughout. From James Bond style espionage to emotional romance, this is one read with a 100% satisfaction rate.
Overall Rating: 1/2
The queen of all that is Damien Stark has done it again with her newest book, Broken with You. Since unveiling her Stark Security Series a couple of months ago, she has piqued the curiosity of her most dedicated readers about these men and women, working so hard for the king of business, Damien Stark. After reading Quince’s story in Shattered with You, and being introduced to Denise (Denny), I knew I was “all in” for her story in this book. She did not disappoint.
The story begins after the prequel story, Shadows of You. We know from Shattered… and Shadows… that Denny’s husband, Mason, has been working under deep cover to infiltrate a dangerous organization. We know that he has been gone for close to three years, much to the dislike and loneliness of Denny. After the event of the prequel, we know how deeply Denny loves Mason and how much she misses him. Her life has been placed on hold in his absence.
One day, she receives a call that he has returned. Unfortunately, he has no memory of her, and it breaks her. Mason/Jack’s sub-conscious is protecting important information due to trauma endured during his undercover mission. However, his soul seems to know Denny, as he dreams of “golden-blond hair” and “green eyes.” When he meets her again, he sees those traits focused back at him. As a way to protect him and put him back to work, the government organization who placed him undercover originally places him with Damien Stark’s Security group, and he is paired with Denny. Although her heart aches for him, she cannot tell him about their connection, even though it pains her greatly. Even more, she has a secret that she cannot divulge for fear of Mason breaking his mind. Will they ever be able to reconcile and find their perfect ending?
Everything you love about a J. Kenner Damien Stark novel exists in Broken with You.
A stalwart, sexy hero. Mason/Jack is everything you love in an action romantic hero. He’s handsome, strong, kind, and carries just a bit (or a lot) of danger. His struggle in this book creates the drama for him and Denny, and it is painful to watch him grapple through his pain. He has endured an intense trauma for the sake of Denny, and his chivalry makes him even more appealing.
A strong, smart, sexy heroine. To be honest, Denny is a saint. She has waited for Mason. For almost three years, she has relinquished most communication with him, and rarely did she give up on him. I am not sure that I could have been patient. She is an amazing character in her ability to rationalize and compartmentalize her loss of him. It is quite impressive. Even more, even though her heart breaks, she makes sacrifices to protect Mason/Jack from others and himself. She holds back his identity, even though it would make her life easier. She is truly self-sacrificing. This is a female character that other female characters should strive to be.
Some “on-the-edge-of-your-seat” action/drama. This wouldn’t be a Stark novel if it didn’t leave you biting your fingernails in anticipation of everyone making it out alive. This is definitely a hallmark of the Stark Security series. If you like romantic suspense/action, then you’ll love this series, namely this book. Given Mason’s amnesia, you’re left blind through most of the story, and the twist lies in the revelation of the organization that has kept Mason undercover. There are other very intense moments in this book, but I won’t give them away because this is a spoiler-free review. Instead, I can only tell you that the story is driven forward by the various turns of the story, and I couldn’t put the book down, if only to find out if Mason regains his memory.
The inclusion of other Stark characters. I think this is one of the hallmarks of J. Kenner’s Stark stories that I love the most. You can always count on Damien and Ryan entering a story, and this is the case with this story. However, Quince and Liam are significant characters too. When you read a Stark book, you stay entrenched in this world, and it brings a level of comfort to the reader. You don’t have to yet say goodbye to characters that you have grown to love, and it’s the reason I will go back to J. Kenner time and time again.
Intense chemistry between the H and h. This is a requirement for a Stark book, and it is clearly in place in this book. Mason and Denny’s chemistry flies off the page and makes you all kinds of warm. It’s this chemistry that binds them together when Mason’s memory threatens to pull them apart.
As I stated previously, Broken With You is my current favorite Stark Series book. As there have only been two, that isn’t hard to accept. However, there is just something special about Denny and Mason. I am hoping we will see them in Liam’s story (which I believe is the next book in this series). Broken with You is a fast-paced, sexy, action-packed romantic story. If that’s your “thing,” then you will love this book.
OOH! I was so excited to get Denise and Mason’s story! My heart felt for her. She knew that her husband was on a mission and they didn’t know the duration. But neither one of them expected things to go the way they did. When Mason reappears, Denise can’t tell him anything and has to let him figure things out on his own. While their situation was far from ideal, I was lost in the journey this couple had to take. J. Kenner very quickly drew me into their world and didn’t let me go. I enjoyed the way in which both the characters and the reader are unsure of what’s going to happen to Mason. Nor is it known as to what happened to him. But I did love the draw Mason and Denise had to each other. Their love was sweet, sexy and withstood all the crap happening around them. Do yourself a favor and don’t miss this book!
When I started reading I couldn’t put it down.J Kenner is magnifysent and amazing writer.I cannot wait to read more of there books.Keep up the great work.You should definitely read this book.Can’t wait for the next book.
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! I was pulled into all the turmoil and heartache, passion and love, and had to know how it would all play out. Loved it!
Still trying to get my heart back. How does one go about life when the man you love and married does not recognize you? This book is full of suspense, mystery, love, and so so many emotions. It takes you on a ride like nothing a have ever read before. It’s just an amazing read!
Final Score – 5 Stars!
The latest book in the Stark Security Series is out and I’m a big fan! Ms. Kenner has given her readers an emotionally charged and suspenseful story of a man with no memory fighting to get back what was lost and a woman who is fighting to help him not only remember his life before but his life after … their love. Mason and Denise have grabbed a hold of me and captured my heart. I ache for what they have been through and all the events they have yet to still go through. Their devotion to each other (in spite of his memory loss) and their determination to do anything for each other made them an amazing couple to me. This is the testament of what it means to truly love someone – in sickness and in health.
This book is the very definition of the #AllTheFeels, but the best and sweetest of ways and it is so worth the read. I can’t wait to see the direction the next book takes us in. But since it’s another Stark series and written by J. Kenner, I know it will be worth the wait as well as worth it!
Mason has been missing, presumed dead but his wife still holds out hope. Denise knows that long periods of no communication comes with her husband’s job but this is highly unusual. Mason for his part has been going through hell. He somehow ended up falling out of a truck but can’t remember anything else. He remembers a number and calls it but will it lead to safety or more harm? Will Denise ever get husband back?
What a story this one is. You will be sucked in from the very beginning and not be able to put it down until you find out all that’s going on. There is some amazing suspense to go with the romance in this book. Loved it!