From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author J. Kenner comes a new story in her Stark Ever After series… Each day with Damien is a miracle, each moment with our children a gift. And yet I cannot escape the growing sense that a storm is gathering, threatening to pull me away, to rip us apart. To drag me down, once again, into a darkness to which I swore never to return.I have to fight it—I … have to fight it—I know that. And I am waging the battle with of all my heart. But it is Damien who is my strength, and we both know that the only way to push away the darkness is for him to fold me in his arms and claim me completely. And for me to surrender myself, once again, to the fire that burns between us.
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Sexy, fierce, and oh-so-hot. Revisiting Nikki and Damien…yes, please! Can be read as a standalone that will introduce you to the world of Kenner’s series. Great afternoon read.
J. Kenner brings another great story that keeps you begging for more. Damien and Nikki are such a power couple, but it shows they stilll have their struggles no matter how rich or powerful you are. It’s hard Damien when there is shattering news that could set Nikki back, but he tries to shield Nikki from it. He has made her stronger because of who has is. The situation is figured out and truth comes out in the end. Another story to add to the must reads!!!
4.5 stars-PLEASE ME by J. Kenner by J. Kenner is instalment 4.2 in the author’s contemporary, adult STARK EVER AFTER erotic, romance series, and the latest addition to the multi-authored 1001 Dark Nights series. PLEASE ME is the on-going story focusing on billionaire businessman Damien Stark, and his wife / app developer Nikki Fairchild.
Told from first person point of view (Nikki) PLEASE ME follows Nikki Fairchild-Stark as she endeavors to come to terms with her husband’s recent change in behavior. Hoping to keep their marriage alive Nikki plans a weekend for two only that will fall victim to a potential scandal that is about to rock their orderly life. What ensues are Nikki’s attempts to uncover the truth, and the fall-out as Damien hides a secret that could destroy the woman he loves.
PLEASE ME is a story of secrets and lies; betrayal and power; love and forgiveness. As Damien’s past comes looking for revenge, Nikki struggles with Damien’s lies of omission that are about to spiral out of control.
J. Kenner adds another passionate and compelling addition to Damien and Nikki’s happily ever after.
“His kisses make me hungry. Not for food, but for him.”
This little treasure is confirmation that that the 1001 Dark Nights stories can be read as a standalone. I’m a huge fan of J. Kenner, but I got started a little late. I missed the first three books, Damien and Nikki’s story. I’ve seen these characters many times in later books, but I’ve not had time to go back to the beginning and read their history, though I do have the books waiting on my kindle. Reading Please Me has me even more determined to do so, I loved it so much. There are glimpses into their past that really intrigues me to find out more, and I enjoyed seeing some other characters that I’ve met in other Stark stories.
The beautiful relationship between Damien and Nikki is obvious. Their feelings for each other and the fire they’ve survived to stay together makes their hard-won love especially strong. However; something is wrong. He’s not himself and the wall he’s putting up is frightening her. Why won’t he talk to her about whatever is bothering him? What could be so bad that he’d break his promise to not keep secrets?
Yup, that’s all you’re getting. The author manages to fill the pages with steamy sex, emotion, and suspense. So much content for a novella, leaving you sated and smoking a virtual cigarette. But, I’m always ready for more. The line forms here…
Read in August 2018
I love this couple and all the various twists and turns their lives take, catching up is like coming home. I can never get enough, I got lost in this book as I always do and before I knew it I had finished it. That left me sad coz now I have to wait again for more. They never get boring, are always hot and sexy and now we get the sweet with the children as well. Loved it, more please J Kenner.
** spoiler alert ** Just when you think you can’t swoon anymore over the love that Damien Stark and Nikki share….. Julie Kenner blows you off your seats with oh so more. The Man of the Universe is caught teetering off his axle …. when Nikki makes arrangements to secretly whisk him away for a surprise weekend…. is it Nikki who is taken by surprise…. Has Damien been keeping secrets that could potentially scar their trust or will they win the scandals once again…. Please Me is a delicious, sexy, want on Stark International story of the power of love where together they can overcome anything…. 10**********
A Stark Ever After novella…4.5 stars
The latest novella with Damien and Nikki’s marriage brings a secret that Damien isn’t talking about. Nikki knows her husband well and something is wrong. She’s plans a weekend getaway determined to bring them closer. But the Stark’s are strong to the core, and though the revelation proves to be a test to their marriage, they can work through the rocky path.
You’ll not want to miss this mind-blowing secret. Can they survive the heartache? I love the steamy reconnection and reassurances. Great quick read. I received and voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book.
Yay! We get to go back into the Stark World and find out what has been happening with Damien and Nikki and their family. It’s been a while since the last book so it is great to get to check in with this wonderful couple.
Things have been going great for Nikki and Damien but lately Damien seems to be distracted about something but he won’t confide in Nikki. Nikki knows that Damien loves her but she is upset that he is keeping a secret from her when they have agreed that there won’t be any secrets between them. Nikki surprises Damien with a getaway and things seem to get back in sync for them until Nikki finds out what has been distracting Damien from reporters! To say Nikki is shocked and hurt is an understatement and she is beyond upset. In the end, she supports Damien in whatever outcome they get. They both know how deep their love is for each other and for their family!
I can’t wait for the next book about Nikki and Damien. We need updates on this loving couple.
Please Me by J Kenner is part of the Stark Ever After and 1001 Dark Nights series. In this book we get a update into Nikki and Damien lives along with some trouble they need to fight. I haven’t yet read their story in the previous books but was able to enjoy this one. Although I must say I loved this one so that it has me curious about the other books dealing with their buildup relationship. I think I must try and read them to satisfy my curiosity.
Loved this novella!
What a treat Please Me has been, if you are a fan of the Stark Ever After Series this should not be missed. For those new to the series you will get to know Nikki and Damien as a married couple with two beautiful daughters but for those who have read the series you know Nikki and Damien have been through hell and back, and it just seems that these two cannot catch a break.
This story revolves around a secret Damien is keeping from Nikki and I was totally shocked over the secret and quite frankly angry over it as well. While things are resolved and the truth is exposed I was saddened by the fact that Damien didn’t confide in Nikki even after they said NO MORE SECRETS.
The love shared by Nikki and Damien are evident in everything they do, and yes that includes why Damien hid this secret from her. I enjoyed revisiting this couple and I hope we get to see them again at another time.
If you haven’t read the Stark Ever After series no worries this book was written so that it could be read as a standalone, It’s part of the 1001 Dark Nights Series which gives readers a chance to revisit characters and series they may have already read about but also gives new readers a chance to dive right on in and get a taste of something new. I would recommend this read to anyone that enjoys the BDSM genre of Contemporary Erotic Romances. Happy Reading!!!
**I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Readers Copy of this book**
More Nikki and Damien? Yes, please!! I’m one of those fans that I don’t think I will ever get enough of these two. Please Me was a quick read giving us just enough to catch up with our favorite (at least they’re mine) book couple. It’s juggling real life with the twist of being a Stark. Now I’m even more excited for the next book, DAMIEN, to come out!
It’s been a while since I read about Damien Stark and his wonderful wife Nikki, but this wonderful little novella brought me right back into their world, and its a wonderful place to be!!
Nikki is working from home looking after the kids and developing new Apps, she couldn’t be in a better place, except something is troubling Damien, he’s a little off and she knows it, but he’s not fessing up. So she plans a weekend away, just the two of them, to take his mind off whatever is bothering him, except it doesn’t quite turn out the way she planned!!
I loved it and devoured it in no time, and it left me wanting more of Damien and Nikki as usual!! A great little treat for any Stark fans out there!!
Hell yeah I loved reading more about Damien and Nikki Stark. I love reading about how they are as parents with their kids and how much they still love one another. It never amazes me how strong their love is and how they overcome the toughest struggles.
I voluntarily received an ARC for a honest review.
Please Me is a fast, sizzling hot read! Nikki and Damien are fabulous together. Nikki plans a romantic getaway for her and Damien because she knows he is stressed and keeping something from her. What the “something” is ends up totally shocking Nikki. All ends well after some drama and angst and Nikki and Damien are as strong as ever. Excellent read!
Nikki and Damien’s happily ever after took me through so many emotions! They both have demons in their past to deal with, things that trigger negative feelings within them which, of course, makes for a fantastic angst ridden short story. Nikki fully intends to convince Damien to keep his promise that there would be no more secrets between them. She has planned a romantic trip that should eradicate the demons that have been taunting Damien. The depth of the feelings these two have, even with all their emotional baggage, is breathtaking. I loved the sweet moments with their daughters. If you enjoyed the series, you will enjoy this little return to Nikki and Damien’s world. 4.5 Stars
Damien… Damien… Damien… You gotta love this guy! His love for Nikki to his company… this guy is a strong dominant gentlemen… Thank God Ms Kenner didn’t stop at just one book with this couple! I love reading about the Stark’s!
Please me gave fans a glimpse into the lives of Nikki and Damien. I really loved the way that the love and chemistry between these two characters are still as strong as when the last story in the series came out. I loved the way that this author is able to continue the story of this couple who are one of my top favourite characters in a romance story. This is definitely a must Read for fans of the Stark series.
Please Me by J. Kenner brings us back to the world of Damien and Nikki Stark, the main characters from her Stark Trilogy. It is always fun to come back and read more about what is going on in the lives of these two main characters. They’ve grown stronger as characters since their first introduction, and I enjoy seeing “happily ever after” extend to years later where we can see the characters with their family and dealing with issues like a real couple would. True, we’re talking about Damien and Nikki Stark, so some of their issues and troubles are not typical, but how they stay together and have each other’s back even through the ups and downs is and that is what I love about these two characters.
In this story, Damien is acting strange, so Nikki plans a weekend getaway so they focus on each other and not whatever is worrying Damien. However nothing in Stark world is ever easy and Ms. Kenner gives us additional twists even in this short novella.
I very much recommend Please me by J. Kenner. I have enjoyed every book in this series and getting back to Damien and Nikki was a lot of fun and not to be missed.
(I voluntarily reviewed an advance review copy of this book I received for free in exchange for my open and honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.)
Ah! Another little foray into the life of Damien and Nikki Stark. I’ve missed them. I enjoy every moment I spend with them. My book “friends”.
Damien and Nikki and their adorable little ones, Lara and Anne. And of course, Jamie, the life of the party. A weekend away, secret from Damien because he’s been so distracted and unhappy. Unwilling to share, he’s at her mercy for an exciting flight to San Fran!! . Until… But I’m not telling secrets! Spend a couple hours with Nikki and Damien and catch up on what’s happening on Starkland.
It’s a happy day when one of your favorite authors writes another book in one of your most favorite series! The only thing that would have made me happier is if it were longer! There’s not much, if anything, that Damien and Nikki keep from each other, so when I started reading this little gem, my mind went wild with the short list of possibilities. The connection between these two still jumps off the page at you, the reading is very quick because you have to get to the end to find out what happens, and sad once you do get to the end because you want it to go on, but this is classic JKenner at her best with one of my favorite couples and series. Can’t wait for her to surprise us with another one!
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC copy of this book.