From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author J. Kenner comes a new story in her Stark Ever After series?My life with Damien has always been magical, and never more so than during the holidays, a time for us to celebrate the hardships we’ve overcome and the incredible gift that is our family. Over the years, he has both protected and cherished me. He has made my life more rich and full … than I could ever have imagined.This year, he’s treating me and our daughters to a holiday in Manhattan. With parades and ice skating, toy displays and candies. And, most of all, with each other.It’s a wonderful gift, a trip I will always cherish. But this year, I’m the one with the surprise. And I can’t wait to see the look of delight and awe when I finally share my secret with Damien.Every 1001 Dark Nights novella is a standalone story. For new readers, it’s an introduction to an author’s world. And for fans, it’s a bonus book in the author’s series. We hope you’ll enjoy each one as much as we do.
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I cannot get enough of the Stark Ever After series! This is a perfect addition to Damien and Nikki’s story! I LOVE THIS BOOK! FIVE STARS!!
“I know you’re frustrated that you can’t make everything right in the world. But I’ve told you before, when you feel that way, you come to me. Control me, Mr. Stark.”
Can anyone really ever have too much Damien and Nikki? I think not!! For a short story, this one is packed with action!!
In typical Damien-esque fashion, he saves the day, and his beloved Nikki. What was supposed to be a romantic dinner, complete with the telling of a secret that Nikki’s been holding on to, quickly turns in to a real-life rendition of Die Hard with Damien Stark in the leading role. The only difference is that John McClane only had one cop on the outside. Damien has a whole team.
Yes, yes, some of what goes on is beyond the realm of reality, but Damien and Nikki are the stuff that fairy tale romances are made of, and it wouldn’t be true to their love story to have Damien be anything but spectacular!! And, I kinda liked that red-headed bartender. I hope we see more of him in future books.
This was a quick read, a bit fantastical, but I still love Damien and Nikki!
What should have been a night to reconnect without the children turns into a night that neither Nikki or Damien will ever forget. Caught up in a jewelry heist gone wrong and separated, Damien relies on what the has learned from his employees at Stark Security to get Nikki to safety. Will this be the end of the best couples ever written? Or will this be another notch that Damien can cross off his endless list of job duties? Once again J. Kenner takes the readers on a roller coaster of a ride. Nikki and Damien stories never get old and this one only proves just how great J. Kenner can write. Loved it and will never get tired of these two!!
Loved this short novella of Nikki and Damien but I especially loved the fact that Dallas and Jane were in this book so much. Still after all the years together, Nikki and Damien are still it for each other. Through the good and bad, ugly and pretty, these are forever.
4.5 Star Review Cherish Me (Stark Ever After Series #6.5) by J Kenner
A quick and steamy read with underlining darkness mixed in. I have always believed that Damien is the glue that holds Nikki together; his strength and love has helped her overcome so much but I had no idea just how much Damien depends on her to do the same for him until Cherish Me.
Although this is a quick read there was a lot packed into this story. There were times that I was on the edge of my seat whilst reading. The relationship between Damien and Nikki is just as intense and passionate as ever and there is even more to celebrate as we learn whilst reading.
Cherish Me
Stark Ever After 6.5
J. Kenner
There will never be a day that I don’t enjoy the crazy life and love of Damien and Nikki Stark, and Cherish Me is another small glimpse into their crazy world we all live to read. If you haven’t had the enjoyment of meeting Damien Stark and his gorgeous wife, you do yourself a HUGE favour and start at the beginning!
Cherish Me is a holiday themed short story told on the 1001 Dark Nights series, and like every other doesn’t disappoint. An adult night away from their beautiful daughters will be way more than Damien or Nikki could have imagined, but in typical style Damien and his alpha ways pulls no stops to save his wife. But Nikki had her own secret to tell Damien, and it’s a gonna change everything for them!!!
I love these short stories, jam packed of sexiness, guns, drama and alpha men.
Damien and Nikki ride again. God, how I love this couple. When Nikki finds out she is pregnant, she decides the best way to tell Damien is over a romantic night in New York. Just the two of them. No distractions. Just Daniel and Nina Stansfield – the alias’s Nikki booked the reservation under to avoid being discovered. But best laid plans …. let’s just say, it’s Christmas in New York, and Die Hard’s John McClain has nothing on Damien Stark. This was such fun. I decided to read a couple of chapters before bed, but I should know better by now – I couldn’t put it down and finished the whole book in one sitting.
Holy moly, what a ride! Damien and Nikki have another action packed adventure when they try to steal away for a night without kids to spend with just the two of them, but things don’t go according to plan. Although I’m not normally a fan of short books, this author has a knack of making even the shortest books seem like full length novels. This story had it all that you would expect from a Stark story, along with a few other surprises, but it hits on all levels for the Stark enthusiasts to get their fix until the next installment comes out. Gotta admit there were some intense moments in this book that had my heart rate going, but it wouldn’t be the Stark’s if it didn’t. True to form for this author, very well written, kept me very engaged and I didn’t want to put it down. Very well worth the read!
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC copy of this book.
I love getting lost in Nikki and Damien. These two were one of my 1st couples I fell head over heals when I first started reading! I’ve loved ever since. So every time I get these short stories novela i get all excited!
As always in those short stories Nikki and Damien are put to the test, but their love will stop them at nothing. I loved truly enjoyed the new events I never saw coming and I’m super excited of what’s to come their life’s!
As always, J Kenner is enjoyable to read her stories and characters!
Give me a story about one of my all-time favorite book couples, Damien and Nikki Stark, and I am just tickled pink and know without a doubt that I am going to LOVE IT!! Then add in that it is the holidays and somehow they manage to attract some serious trouble and it was fantastic! J. Kenner’s master story telling skills shine bright even when it’s a novella and make you feel like you got a full length story. Damien and Nikki’s love is so big and beautiful it will see them through anything. I love them so much! This is an action packed quickie that entertains from the first page to the last and brings in some very cool elements that I absolutely loved. Can’t wait for their next full length adventure next year!!
“Damien’s not going to like being kept in the dark. That man’s your knight. Believe me,” she adds with a soft smile, “I know the type. And if—God forbid—you don’t make it…”
Honestly I don’t know how J Kenner continues to drag me in and capture me with her words. She constantly ups her game. I never tire of the new twist, passion, fear, secrets, loyalty, friendship and mystery she puts into each read.
“…know you’re frustrated that you can’t make everything right in the world. But I’ve told you before, when you feel that way, you come to me. Control me, Mr. Stark.”
It’s so good to read about Nikki & Damien again. The dynamic Stark Duo constantly leaves you wanting more. I always love when other couples make their appearances and we are privy to an update on their business adventures and families.
“…can’t think. I can’t process. I can’t understand anything that is going on around me.”
I can totally relate to that quote. This book has quite the unexpected adventure it takes us on. While reading my heart was racing out of control. I truly felt like I was part of the story. I kept having to take a deep breathe to calm myself.
However…all good things do come to an end…for a moment ~ until the long awaited October 5, 2021 Enchant Me, the next full-length Nikki & Damien book!
A real page turner! It’s always great to be back at Stark World but this was a little different. A little more action and suspense than normal. But, as usual, Nikki and Damien have faith in each other and will whatever they need to do to keep their family safe. A great, easy read!
I love J. Kenner eve more now that she has brought us back a little more of Nikki and my book husband Damien!!! This novella may be short, but you get the angst, drama, danger, and a whole new kind of heat!!! There is a list of characters involved that I loved revisiting and learning how their life has turned out. Our beloveds are growing and I am super excited!! Plus we get a sweet surprise too! I love the movie reference that Kenner bases the story on. It is an absolute favorite!!! I could not stop smiling! Weekend made with Cherish Me!!!!
Cherish Me as a big ole tease that I didn’t know I needed. . Nikki and Damiens daughters are still hilarious and love flows throughout the book. Damien of course still standing in his own way, but as usual he always comes through in the end. I loved everything about it, except the fact that it wasn’t a full novel . And side note: this book gave us a little taste of the entire Stark clan.