“J. Kenner is an exceptional storyteller. The drama, tension, and heat were perfect. It was a fantastic read!” – About That StoryCharismatic. Dangerous. Sexy as hell.Meet the hot, damaged heroes of the elite security agency founded by billionaire Damien Stark.“In true J. Kenner style, this book was filled with the perfect amount of deception, lies, action and angst.” – The Overflowing Bookcase… action and angst.” – The Overflowing Bookcase
This Collection includes:
Shattered With You
Broken With You
Ruined With You
Shadows of You (a short story that is a prequel to Broken With You)
SHATTERED WITH YOU
The only price she won’t pay is her heart.
Quincy Radcliffe has fast become a key asset at the newly formed Stark Security. A former British agent with lethal skills and criminal connections, it’s a no-brainer for him to rise through the ranks.
But Quincy isn’t the man he appears to be. And one woman could expose all his secrets.
Once, he worshipped Eliza Tucker. He adored her body and then broke her heart. But now she needs help, and he’s the only man that can do it. Quincy knows he must either turn his back on her or risk revealing his dark past to the one woman who can—and will—tear open his old wounds.
For years, Eliza has tried to forget the man who shattered her. His smoldering good looks had drawn her in; his British charm had enchanted her. But it was the wildness of his seduction and the ferocity of his passion that captured her. She’d given herself to him—and he’d destroyed her.
Now, he’s the only person who can help find her missing sister.
She’ll use him because she has to. She’ll pay anything he demands, whether in the bank or the bedroom.
She won’t fall for him again. But what if it isn’t her choice to make?
BROKEN WITH YOU
True love never 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.
RUINED WITH YOU
When her high maintenance boss is assaulted, manager Xena Morgan contacts the only person who can help—the sexy, arrogant, incredibly capable Stark Security agent Liam Foster. The former vigilante takes every case personally, and he’s determined to find answers—particularly since he thought he’d cleared this threat already.
Xena had been thrilled when Liam completed his assignment, because he affected her in ways she didn’t want to contemplate, awakening yearnings that threatened her deepest secrets.
But now she needs him, and her body won’t let her forget it.
As their attraction heats to a feverish degree, the web of lies, danger, and passion they find themselves in tangles further. Liam will stop at nothing to protect his client, even if it means sacrificing everything he holds dear … and exposing the secrets that may destroy him—and Xena—forever.
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SHATTERED WITH YOU
“The man who’d watched her in silence was broken. Inside and out. And the shards of his soul would cut her to pieces.”
While I love reading anything in the Stark world, I especially enjoy stories with broken characters. Quincy fits that description and then some. I’ve been excited to finally learn his history after having met him in previous books. And did I mention his sexy accent? Yeah, he’s all that…sigh.
BROKEN WITH YOU
“I can’t kiss him back to reality as if I’m a fairy tale princess and he’s a prince trapped in a hundred year sleep.
I’m a lover of romantic suspense and broken characters and the Stark Security series is so addictive. The elite team members are carefully vetted based on their skills and that something extra special that makes them fit in well with the others. It’s like they have this unspoken understanding of the hell they survived to make it to this point in their lives. They go beyond just being co-workers, they are a family of sorts and have each other’s backs.
RUINED WITH YOU
“—he’d seen enough damaged people to know that her soul was at least as scarred as his.”
There is no such thing as too much Stark and every time I’m reunited with a favorite character or meet a new one I’m in #BookBliss. I’m especially excited about this Stark Security spin-off because I really enjoy being a virtual team member in their covert operations.
Liam puts everything into his work and his friends. He doesn’t scrimp on either, giving 110%. He purposely has not left anything for relationships. He gave up on the idea of love and family a long time ago. I’d like to tell you why…but it’s a secret. Of course, since he’s an expert in that department it didn’t take him long to surmise that Xena had a hidden past as well. Their broken pieces spoke to each other in spite of their attempts to resist their attraction.
He made her feel safe in spite of the danger she was in. He made her wish for things that she had given up on having long ago. He made her feel things that she didn’t think she was capable of. She’s been afraid for a long time, “But my biggest fear is that once this threat is out of my life, Liam will be, too.”
Oh my! Doesn’t that just make your matchmaker twitch? Surely, they could find time to fall in love when not dodging bullets and chasing bad guys, right? And speaking of chasing bad guys, wait till you meet the other sexy security team members…badass men and women. There’s no limit to what they might get up to and I can’t wait to join them. The line forms here…
Read in October 2021
Read in March 2021
Loads of action and intrigue as well as pain and anguish. Both main characters have painful pasts, childhood memories plague their adult lives, but for one there’s more. Now they need to work together to save a princess and Eliza’s sister with the help of Stark Security, trying to also find out why and who did the initial kidnap. Lots of levels to dig into and clues to solve, but this is also a love story, not an easy one or straight forward but I was glad Eliza was strong enough and understanding enough to listen and also see through some of what wasn’t voiced to start with. Exciting new series and I’m diving into book two. Started 14/3/21 finished 15/3/21
Gosh this is heartbreaking. Poor Denny, missing her husband has become so hard, it’s 2 years since he went deep undercover. Seeing so many friends happy and in love though is breaking her heart. But those friends step in. I loved the slight mystery and the surprise. A short but lovely read.Started and finished 2/10/21
Read in March 2021
Intense story that grabs a readers heart and holds it captive throughout, I empathised with both characters, the frustration and the fear and add in a little guilt in places. This couple had been through so much and still had more to battle through, with no answers or clues on how to solve the main problem. Add in some betrayal along the way this was like a never ending maze. I wanted to clap my hands and Mason whole and Denny to get her husband back. This was non stop excitement from the get go, fabulous characters and a plot made of your worse fears. Started 15/3/21 finished 16/3/21
Protection duty ends up being way more than Liam expects in this fast paced and exciting story. Well written and enjoyable, loved getting a Dallas and Jane fix as well. Xena has had a rough life and is still looking over her shoulder, after an attack on Ellie she wonders if her past has finally caught up. I love how all these characters are a bit broken, vulnerable and wary of love, until it leaves them with no choice, then it’s intense and extremely protective of each other. Lots of support from all around them from chosen family, who are way more than friends and colleagues. Wonderful read. Started 4/10/21 Finished 5/10/21
I have been reading about Damien & Jackson since the beginning. I love these men and women so amazing. Never quite sure how things will go. But the men do know how to take care of their women in every way. Will continue to read the series.
It is hard for me to believe Damien Stark isn’t real. Love all the Stark books J. Kenner writes.
I was sorry when i had finished,might have to read again.
I am so glad I selected this trilogy, as I am totally enthralled with the agents of Shark Securities. The characters are well-developed and likable. After I read this book, I continued reading the rest of the series and look forward to Book 6.
5 Stars- Shattered With You Book 1
4 Stars- Shadows of You Book 1.5
5 Stars- Broken With You Book 2
3 Stars- Ruined With You Book 3
While the plot was good, the sex was too dirty for me, and the language was awful. Anytime I see the Lord’s name used as a curse or exclamation, that author goes on my list of author’s I will not read again. It would be nice if books had a similar rating system that movies have.
For those of us who like a little action with our HEA this was a satisfying read…..wanted to mark my rating a 4.6…….
Amazing Boxed Set! I highly recommend it!
Book 1 Shattered With You: This is the first book in the Stark Security Series. Wow! I love this well written Romantic Suspense! The storyline is suspenseful, fast-paced, action packed, sexy, and intriguing story. The twists and turns are really well done, and kept me guessing what would happen next! Quincy and Eliza are such great characters! They share a strong, hot, and undeniable chemistry. The other characters are also very interesting. I love the ending.
Novella: Shadows of you (Prequel): I loved it! This is a very short prequel to the second book in the Stark Security Series. I highly recommend you read this prequel before Broken With You.
Book 2 Broken With You: 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. I loved it!
Book 3 Ruined With You: This is the third book in the Stark Security Series, a great and addictive Romantic Suspense! This is a great addition to this amazing Series. Liam and Xena are great characters. Liam is handsome, very protective and supportive. Xena is a wonderful woman, survivor, strong and ressourceful. I love the exceptional chemistry between these two damaged characters. The story is emotional, intriguing, action packed, and suspenseful, filled with danger, secrets and mystery. I loved to see again some characters from the amazing Stark’s World. I enjoyed it!
Fabulous addition to the Stark universe with an exciting, action-packed and sexy crew at Stark Security.
Shattered with You: Action-packed, heart-stopping, exciting and sexy. Eliza and Quincy met 4 years ago and had a beautiful 3-month encounter then Quincy disappeared without a word. Now, Eliza is trying to find her sister and as she attends an event in her place, the last person she expects to see is Quincy. Quincy is shocked by Eliza’s presence but his mission needs another set of hands. This chance encounter leads them into the same mystery to find her sister and a kidnapped princess. Being thrown together in a fast-paced, intense situation causes all kinds of feelings to resurface. Will these two embrace this second chance for love? Or will Quincy let the ghosts that haunt him keep him from happiness? Loved the action as it kept me guessing. The chemistry between Eliza and Quincy is all-consuming and I gave Eliza credit for fighting for what she wanted. I wanted to smack Quincy a few times even though his intentions were good and his demons very dark.
Shadows of You: Perfect sexy interlude for Denise and Mason while Mason is on a deep cover op and they’ve been separated for a few years. Denise gets the best Valentine’s surprise orchestrated by her friends that delivers just what the doctor ordered for Denise. What a fabulous couple.
Broken with You: Heart-stopping action kept me engaged in this story. Mason wakes up in a hotel not knowing where he is or who for that matter but he has a set of numbers in his head. One phone call leads him back to his team but he doesn’t remember the mission yet, in his dreams, he sees intense green eyes. When he meets Denise, his former partner, he has a connection to the eyes that draws him in. Denise is overjoyed that Mason has returned but sadly he doesn’t know who he is. This creates a slippery slope as they work to restore his memory without losing him into his mind. I was on edge in this story the entire time. What was the true mission? I knew whatever he had uncovered had to be intense. Will he ever remember Denise again and their love? Who is lurking out there if Mason is back? I was pulled in from page 1 and had to know how it would end.
Ruined with You: Xena is a warrior and a survivor but when her past catches up with her, she has to admit that she needs help to beat the evil after her. She has worked so hard to build a new life while hiding. When the people after her put her friends in danger, she knows she has to run and start over. What she never expects is for Liam, from Stark Security, to follow her. For Xena, accepting help is hard, she wants to be the warrior, handling her own problems. Liam has been attracted to Xena from the moment he met her but he is damaged goods after losing the love of his life years ago. When he realizes the threats, he is investigating are really toward Xena, he knows he has to protect her. I love the strength in both of these characters, each having their own emotional trauma to overcome. The beauty to their relationship truly unfolds in the bedroom as they both acknowledge and allow their true desires to be fulfilled. Of course, the road to happiness is never easy and the man after Xena is relentless. Will they be able to stop him in time? Had me on the edge of my seat to the very end.
J Kenner’s stories are fantastic reads that keep you on the edge of your seat!
Shattered With You: The book starts in the present with our Stark Security Hero, Quincy, on a mission (a la James Bond-style) with his partner Denise. Meanwhile, our struggling actress heroine, Eliza, happens to be in the same hotel looking for clues to find her missing older sister. When they see each other, it’s Eliza’s memories that recount how they met several years ago, experienced a romantic relationship for several months, before Quincy walked out of her life without a word, leaving her with a devastated, shattered heart. She never knew Quincy’s true profession so when she sees him after all this time, she is one pissed off cookie, trying not to blow her own charade at the high-end party. As it turns out, Eliza’s goal to find her sister overlaps with Quincy and Stark Securities mission to find a missing princess. Although “forced” into working together to hopefully achieve their respective goals, Eliza continues to chip away at Quincy’s resolve to reveal why he suddenly disappeared on her when it seemed they were mutually in love with one another.
The story is told from a dual point of view so we’re privy to Quincy’s inner turmoil and Eliza’s frustration and determination to find out what went wrong with them so she can finally move forward. In spite of their respective resolve to not get involved with one another again, each for different reasons, their yin and yang chemistry continues to draw them together.
As a wonderful aside, this book features cameos from Damien, Nikki, Jamie and Ryan!
Shadows of You (prequel to Broken With You): This was a quick, yet sensual read about Stark Security heroine, Denny, and her husband, Mason, who’s been gone on a special assignment. On the surface, it’s a romantic, secret rendez-vous. Although short, this prequel fits in uniquely in the full length story, Broken With You. Kenner’s masterful storytelling with intricate details makes her romantic suspense books an exhilarating read, especially when set in the Stark World!
Broken With You: 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!
SHADOWS OF YOU .5
REVIEW: 4.5 stars- SHADOWS OF YOU is the prequel short story in J. Kenner’s contemporary, adult STARK SECURITY erotic, romantic suspense series focusing on the men and women who work for the Stark Security Agency.
Note: If you’re a subscriber to J. Kenner’s newsletter, you may have already read this story in the bonus Valentine’s Day anthology, Be Mine.
SHADOWS OF YOU introduces a relationship dynamic between two people who have not stopped loving one another but also introduces the possibility that not all is as it should be. A fast paced / quick read: an intriguing and engaging addition to the author’s Stark Security series.
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SHATTERED WITH YOU
REVIEW: 4.5 stars–SHATTERED WITH YOU is the first instalment in J. Kenner’s contemporary, adult STARK SECURITY erotic, romance series, a spin-off from the author’s numerous Stark series. This is former British MI6 agent and security specialist Quincy Radcliffe, and American actress Eliza Tucker’s story line. Quincy Radcliffe was first introduced in DAMIEN, A Stark Saga novel.
NOTE: Due to the graphic content and nature of the story line there may be some triggers for more sensitive readers.
SHATTERED WITH YOU is a heart breaking and emotional story line. The premise is captivating and engaging: the characters are broken, spirited and animated; the romance is seductive and impassioned. SHATTERED WITH YOU is an energetic and revealing story of second chances and moving forward.
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BROKEN WITH YOU
REVIEW: 4.5 stars–BROKEN WITH YOU is the second instalment in J. Kenner’s contemporary, adult STARK SECURITY erotic, romantic suspense series-a spin off from the author’s numerous Stark Series. This is Special Forces soldier Mason, and his wife, Stark Security specialist Denise ‘Denny’ Walker’s story line. BROKEN WITH YOU can be read as a stand alone but I recommend reading the series in order for back story and history. Denny and Mason’s story begins in the prequel, short story SHADOWS OF YOU (Stark Security .5)
BROKEN WITH YOU is an emotional and heart breaking story line of betrayal and second chances; an intriguing and twisted look at power and control; vengeance, wrath and treason. The premise is engaging and captivating; the romance is spicy and hot; the characters are broken, energetic and strong.
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RUINED WITH YOU
REVIEW: 4 stars–RUINED WITH YOU is the third instalment in J. Kenner’s contemporary, adult STARK SECURITY erotic, romantic suspense series, a spin off from the author’s numerous STARK romance series. This is Stark Security Agent Liam Foster, and PA Xena Morgan’s story line. RUINED WITH YOU can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous instalments is revealed where necessary.
NOTE: Due to the nature of the story line premise, there may be some triggers for more sensitive readers.
RUINED WITH YOU is a story of betrayal and vengeance; power and control; seduction, secrets and lies. The premise is intriguing and energetic; the romance is passionate and captivating; the characters are colorful, dynamic and engaging.
This is a 5 star collection all the way!
Shattered by You-
Great first book in this spin-off series in the Stark world! Love the story and the characters and as usually this author grabbed me in from page one and wouldn’t let me go until the end.
Quincy is sexy and smart, and did I mention British? Yeah, that’s right, that ups his sexy factor for sure. He is also a tortured soul who went through a horrible ordeal years earlier. He is now working for Stark Security. Eliza is also very smart and beautiful and quite worried about her sister who is missing. She too has had some very horrible things happen in her past. They meet again for the first time in years. She and Quincy had a relationship back then and she had thought they were in love, but he left after a few months without a word and broke her heart. Can these two who clearly have oodles of chemistry and even more clearly have not lost their feelings for each other, work together to help her sister Emma and to sort out the past in order to move forward together as a couple?
Broken With You-
Wow! This book was unputdownable!! I loved every exciting, intense, and wonderful moment of Denny and Mason’s story. I could feel every frustration of theirs as well as every emotion. That’s just great writing! Such a good story! The fact that I did not guess what was going on makes me smile because I’m usually better at that.
Ruined With You-
This is another wonderful book in this series. Liam and Xena add to the already amazing cast of characters in this Stark Security world. I really enjoyed the story line with all the action and air of mystery. As usual the team works together and gets things done while tossing a bit of humor into otherwise stressful situations. The chemistry between Xena and Liam is something they have a hard time denying so it’s explosive when they do finally give in to it. They needed to work through their own stuff in order to see just what they could be together. I absolutely love them for each other.
Shadows of You-
This is very short story but no less steamy and sexy! It takes place prior to Broken With You. It’s Valentine’s Day and Denise has been missing her husband Mason desperately. He is very deep undercover and has been gone for such a long time. The distance is starting to get to her. A special treat set up by her friends turns into a night she will never forget. I loved this!
You don’t want to miss this amazing romantic suspense series that conveniently in this one awesome collection. It has ALL the good stuff, plus if you are a long time J Kenner fan, some of the familiar faces from the Stark world that we all know and love pop in and out of the stories.