From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author J. Kenner comes a new story in her Stark International series?Entertainment reporter Jamie Archer knew it would be hard when her husband, Stark Security Chief Ryan Hunter, was called away for a long-term project in London. The distance is difficult to endure, but Jamie trusts the deep and passionate love that has always burned between them. At … At least until a mysterious woman from Ryan’s past shows up at his doorstep, her very presence threatening to destroy everything that Jamie holds dear.Ryan never expected to see Felicia Randall again, a woman with whom he shared a dark past and a dangerous secret. The first and only woman he ever truly failed.Desperate and on the run, Felicia’s come to plead for his help. But while Ryan knows that helping her is the only way to heal old wounds, he also knows that the mission will not only endanger the life of the woman he holds most dear, but will also brutally test the deep trust that binds Jamie and Ryan together.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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4.9 Stars
To make matters a bit more clear – or even more confusing:
• Stark Saga #6.3
• Stark International #5
• Jamie & Ryan #3
(Tame Me, Tempt Me, Tease Me)
If you’re a fan of the Stark series you know all about Nikki’s BFF Jamie and Damien’s friend and chief of security Ryan. They had a few little novellas of their own and we’ve seen them in almost all other books and novellas.
This time we have longer novella. Julie started this as a free chapter thingy in her newsletter. People loved it and so she added a lot to it and turned it into a real story.
And it’s a great story!
We get an amazingly suspensy and dangerous and heartbreaking prologue!
And then we’re in London … where Ryan has been working for a few weeks now. And since Jamie missed him too much – she decided to surprise him…
Ryan loved that – but he’s also a bit distracted at the moment. He received some very mysterious texts and doesn’t really know what to make of them …
We only know that it has to do with his past – and the prologue.
But can that really be? Is somebody playing a sick game with poor Ryan?
WHAT IS HAPPENING?!
We’ll definitely find out.
And we will also definitely witness some very sexy moments in the meantime! LOL!
I adored this book!
It was the perfect combination of everything good! Romantic moments, very erotic moments. Dangerous, exciting, suspensy, scary, mysterious moments.
Heartbreaking and sad and adorable moments!
I never ever want to say goodbye to the Stark world!
TEASE ME was another erotic & exciting & adorable #MustRead in the amazing Stark World! Run to your nearest amazon for your own Ryan – this one is MINE!
“…the teeny, tiny, buried and paranoid part that may never truly believe a man like Ryan could be passionately in love with a head case like me.”
I’ve been wanting more Jamie ever since I developed a girl-crush on her early on. She’s Nikki’s bestie and it’s cute how she calls her James. She’s fierce and funny and fabulous and the perfect match for Ryan.
How dare he go to work in London and leave her alone with her imagination, right? Normally, Jamie is full of confidence, especially about her relationship with her soulmate. But…after Ryan told her that someone from his past showed up in London…he’s not been the same. She can’t put her finger on it, but something is different and her insecurities rise to the surface. There’s only one way for her to find out if he won’t tell her himself. Yup, London here she comes, brace yourself!
If you are a fan of the author and this series, you KNOW what to expect when Jamie is anywhere near Ryan. Their connection takes over and it’s not PG-rated, lucky me. Yeah, I have no shame I’m a virtual voyeur and I claim it. I’m also an armchair detective and can’t get enough trying to figure out whodunit.
It was so good I thought I might need my own safeword to pause the action when I had to take a potty break. I didn’t want to miss anything when I had to step away from my Kindle. So, in case you can’t tell yet, I FLOVED IT! There’s no such thing as too much STARK and I’ll be ready and waiting for whatever comes next. The line forms here…
Withstanding the test of time
I have not met a book by this author that I did not enjoy. Ryan and Jamie are two of my favorite characters, so I was glad to read more about them. It seems like just when their relationship is on track for the perfect HEA the past has to reappear. No worries though, the author did what she always does, her hot protective alpha male made sure his lady knew no matter what popped up she is his one. I loved all of the twists this story took and of course the intense erotic moments on any surface they could find. I loved the ending and the new characters we met, I can’t wait to for the next book by this author. It is sure to be steamy.
TEASE ME is the fifth instalment in J. Kenner’s contemporary, adult STARK INTERNATIONAL erotic, romantic suspense series –a spin off from the author’s Stark Sage. This is the continuing story of entertainment reporter Jamie Archer, and her husband Stark Security Chief Ryan Hunter. TEASE ME can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous instalments is revealed where necessary.
NOTE: Portions of Tease Me were originally released as part of the author’s newsletter serial. Tease Me contains additional content and an extended premise.
Told from first person perspective (Jamie Archer) and third person ( Ryan Hunter) using present day and memories from the past, TEASE ME follows entertainment reporter Jamie Archer as she sets out to seduce her husband who is on assignment in London, England but everything begins to spiral out of control when a romantic text from a mysterious stranger pulls Ryan away from the woman he loves. Expecting the worse, Jamie struggles with issues of trust only to find herself the victim of an assault that may be connected to Ryan’s current assignment. What ensues is the search for a stranger who represents the biggest failure from Ryan’s past, as Jamie and Ryan come to terms with what happened and why.
The relationship between Jamie and Ryan is one of lust and love. Ryan is a Dominant; a man who likes control both in and out of the bedroom. Jamie sets out to surprise her husband but in return is in for the surprise of her life.
The secondary and supporting characters include Jamie’s best friend Nikki Stark; as well as security specialist Baxter Carlyle; Gabriella Anderson and William Atkinson.
TEASE ME is a story of betrayal, secrets, lies and family; a story of one woman’s love for a man that is threatened by sins of the past. The premise is intense and engaging; the characters are colorful, energetic and passionate; the romance is captivating, erotic and seductive but I struggled with the use of a certain four-letter word. TEASE ME is a wonderful addition to the author’s Stark International and Stark series of books and novellas.
I love being in the Stark World! Ryan and Jamie have been a favorite of mine since the beginning of time it seems. Now that we are in London we still get a whole lot of steamy scenes. But the past is lurking in the shadows for Ryan. I was on the edge and wondering who and what. This story gets into the nitty gritty.
Jamie and Ryan have a whole lot of mess to go through. Trust, love, and ghosts from the past. I loved it all!!! I Love how Ryan and Jamie have me swooning over love!!!! Revisit the Stark world friends! You don’t want to miss it.
Jamie and Ryan deliver super sexy fun. Jamie is missing her husband while he is in London and feels a distance from Ryan when he mentions someone from his past appearing. Well, Jamie can’t let that go so she embarks on a sexy adventure to seduce her husband. As these two explore their amazing chemistry, a friend from Jamie’s past resurfaces, Gabby. I love the mystery to this story that brings both Jamie’s and Ryan’s pasts together in a unique way. It also allows them to work together to solve the mystery much to Ryan’s dismay. I love Jamie and Ryan’s chemistry and getting to experience the depth of their love through this new challenge. I voluntarily read an ARC of this book and this is my honest review.
5 When the Past Comes Calling Stars!!!
As you’re all aware I’m a Stark fan through and through and whenever a book is written in this world, I’m chomping at the bit to get my hands on it. What I loved so much about this novella that focuses on Ryan and Jamie, who we’ve met and seen in several Stark books, is that this story started as an “extra” in Ms. Kenner’s newsletter. But she listened to us fans and expanded it and made it a full-on novella… YAY!!
The Prologue of this book is heart wrenching and sets up the story perfectly. We move several years ahead after the Prologue and Ryan is in London and Jamie is back in the states but she’s ready to surprise him because she can’t stand being away from him any longer. Little does she when she gets there that it’s not going to be the reunion she was hoping for.
A woman from Ryan’s past has come back and needs his help and he can’t not help her because of their past. But will Jamie understand this connection to another woman?
This book moves at a quick pace bringing us to the action pretty quickly. There’s some big secrets and suspense that you can literally cut a knife through the tension it’s so thick. But Ryan is the right man for the job and when it involves Jamie the tension practically quadruples!!
I loved how this story flowed, giving us a full blown novel in a novella. It’s filled with anticipation, passion, mystery and intrigue. Hearts and relationships will be questioned at different points but rest assured, Ryan and Jamie remain forever strong. This book is a perfect addition to this series and the Stark world!!
Tease Me by J. Kenner is book 5 in the Stark International Trilogy. This continues the story of Jamie Archer and Ryan Hunter who had their story in the First book “Tame Me”. In this book we catch up with them but also they have another story line where Ryan who is the Chief of Start Security is on a project in London that will take him away for a while. But to add to the distance, Ryan ends up meeting Felicia Randall again…someone from his dark past that he feels he failed. But if he goes forward to help with this new encounter it could bring danger but it also could test his connection with Jamie. This is a favorite author that I try to read as often as I can. In addition, this is a great series that I have jumped into and really enjoying.
m thoroughly impressed. And satisfied with this Hitchcock-style suspense romance.
Marriage between Ryan and Jamie was never boring, but this is a rollercoaster of secrets, dangers, and espionage. Set against the backdrop of London and the shadow of Middle East political upheaval, the story takes off on a shocking scene filled with raw emotions and lethal action.
From there, the married couple faces personal uncertainties about trust and intimacy that lead to burning-hot bedtimes and keen conversations. Only to mingle their romantic epiphany with a bomb from the past that threatens their bond along with their lives.
It’s intense. It’s tension drenched in adrenaline and love put to the test and a puzzling mystery that appears to be one thing and then another and pulls the reader into a pit of convoluted, exciting clues. I was totally engrossed in the plot, not knowing who was the culprit, but smiling and yeahing over every new detail.
The final chapters rush through molten heat and incredible tension. I loved how the connections were made to unknot the evil plan, the vivid survival escape, and the role of characters from other novels in this author’s universe. Very impressive.
Another great addition to the Stark world with Ryan and Jamie Hunter in London. When a secret from Ryan’s past surfaces and Jamie gets caught in the middle, Ryan brings in security extraordinaire Baxter to assist.
What began as a fun monthly installment in J Kenner’s newsletter turned into a great book of mystery. Of course J Kenner did not disappoint by including some hot and sexy scenes for the Hunters!
I’m a huge J.Kenner fan, love pretty much everything she writes, especially the Stark/Stark International Series. This book definitely has it all, mystery, suspense, lots of twists and turns, intrigue, hot steamy scenes that only this author can write, and an interesting ending. Although I loved the book, I think it was a bit long in parts, and I can’t believe I’m saying this, she could have cut back a couple of the bedroom scenes with Jamie and Ryan. Don’t get me wrong, definitely hot, but don’t think they all appropriately fit into the story. Overall, another great book in the series, definitely worth the read.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC copy of this book.
“Bottom line, I can’t imagine my life without him. More than that, I know him. Something’s wrong. And I’m terrified that it has to do with me.”
You just can’t go wrong with a J Kenner read. Her words are magic. They have you laughing, crying, fanning yourself and anticipating what journey the next masterpiece she releases will take you on.
When you can’t get your hands on Damien a little Ryan takes the edge off…
“…the only reason it works is because I trust him. With my body. With my life. With my heart.”
This book is filled with fear, loss, regret, guilt, betrayal, mystery, heartache and passion.
“It’s like I’m freezing to death from the inside out. Like I’m dying. It’s shock. It’s pain and hurt and betrayal.”
Can not wait for the next A Stark Ever After Novella: Cherish Me!
The trials and tribulations of marriage. See what Jamie and Ryan are getting into, or out of. This book is full of suspense and the things you will not see coming. I love when I can’t “see” what is going to happen before I even read. I enjoyed this book.
I am in love with anything involving the Stark World and with Tease Me, I forgot how much I loved Jamie, Ryan and their relationship. It was nice to get a glimpse back into their lives and the marriage.
Tease Me was packed full of action, suspense, and steam. Jamie and Ryan have some of the most explosive chemistry. I couldn’t get enough of these two. Ryan has been away for weeks working in London and Jamie misses her husband, so why not fly there and surprise him. A surprise that Ryan very much enjoyed. However, that enjoyment doesn’t last long.
I loved the glimpse into Ryan’s past, pre-Stark time, but that past quickly came back and threatened his relationship with Jamie. This story had me on the edge of my seat the entire time! I was hooked and couldn’t put down my kindle. I was completely sucked into the suspense and had to know what was going to happen next, finding out if someone from Ryan’s past is truly back or if it is something else entirely.
If you’re a fan of anything Stark related or just love Ryan and Jamie this a MUST READ!
I wish I could give this book more than 5 stars that’s how good it was.
I have not read 4 crossing my fingers that I won’t feel lost. I did not feel lost so know you can read it as a standalone.
This book begins within the first page the story being formed. I love this series the men always protect their women to no end.The prologue was heartbreaking and intense. We meet Ryan with Felicia unfortunately their relationship had to come to an end as quickly as it started.
Years later Ryan is married with Jamie but she has a feeling something is up. Boy was she right something was up. I just kept saying to myself OMG Felicia. It’s crazy and so good the turn this story took. I do wish we knew more about Felicia for Ryan’s sake.
This book is full of twists and turns. You never really know who is the bad guy. My anxiety has been thru the roof reading this and I can’t stop reading this is so good.
I loved how Ryan accepted Gaby as a family member. The poor lady lost her family but now she is making a new one. Please please say the next book is about her and Baxter. I need to know more about him and everyone else. I’m addicted to this series and the characters.
Thankyou Melissa and J. Kenner for approving me of getting this arc in an exchange for an honest review.
With Ryan and Jamie on separate continents because of Ryan’s job as head of Stark International Security, Jamie has become used to every change in the inflection of Ryan’s voice. So when she gets an uneasy feeling, she sets up a sexy tryst with him. But what starts as a trip of love and lust filled chemistry, quickly turns into something much more dangerous. As always Jamie and Ryan are fun, sexy and so in love – you can feel the chemistry that Jamie and Ryan have and lengths they will go to to protect each other. This is the full version of the short story that was published in Ms. Kenner’s newsletter. Another winner.
Hot and entertaining, Tease me brings out the playful Jamie and her delicious husband, Ryan. Twists and turns with sexy time added to the mix made this a fun and enjoyable read!
4.5 Star Review of Tease Me (Stark International Trilogy #5) by J Kenner
Having read numerous books by J Kenner, I jumped at the chance to read and review Tease Me about Stark Security Chief Ryan Hunter and his wife Jamie Archer who is an entertainment reporter. As I have come to expect from Ms. Kenner the writing was strong and the story she wove, drew me in and kept me riveted from the first to the last chapter.
The love and trust they share is strong but it can and does get put to the test. What happens when your past suddenly collides with your present? That is the position that Ryan finds himself in when a woman from his past, Felicia Randal suddenly reappears, begging for his help. He knows that there will be danger to those around him but feels that he has no choice by to help Felicia.
There was plenty of steam, suspense, humour, drama and intrigue throughout this story as the love and trust that Ryan and Jamie share is pushed to the limits. Will the trust, love and bond that they have between them be strong enough to endure or will circumstances tear them apart?
What starts as Jamie surprising Ryan in London takes off in a direction that I never expected. This story was an excellent balance of heart, sexy times, and suspense; there’s a little bit of something for everyone. Both Ryan and Jamie’s pasts sort of collide in ways that you could never imagine. I love these two characters and I was ecstatic to see them get another book. We finally get a real glimpse into Ryan’s past. As always the chemistry between the
MCs is off the charts.
What started out as sexy seduction of her husband, Ryan, turned into something much more. Everyone has a past but few have a past that come back to bite them when they least expect it, as Ryan finds out. Even though, he’s thrilled that Jamie has come to London to surprise him, there are things that he would rather not have to tell her. As usual, their love and the trust that they have in each other shines through. Another must read in the Stark saga.