PLEASE ME (Stark Ever After 4.2/ 1001 Dark Nights) by J. Kenner-Review & Excerpt Tour
PLEASE ME
Stark Ever After 4.2 / 1001 Dark Nights
by J. Kenner
Release Date: August 28, 2018
Genre: adult, contemporary, erotic, romance
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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date August 28 , 2018
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 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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REVIEW: PLEASE ME 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.
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Reviewed by Sandy
I go to him, then kneel at his feet, my hands on his thighs. “Damien,” I whisper. “Please.”
The corner of his mouth curves up. “Anything, baby. You know that.”
But I don’t know it. Not really. Because I’ve asked him to tell me what’s wrong, and he’s remained silent. But that’s what I need. That’s what will make me whole—getting into his head. Understanding him.
Most of all, helping him.
“Damien,” I whisper as I look into those eyes that have seen all the way into my soul. “Please. Please tell me what’s wrong.”
An infinity passes between us in the space of a breath, then a small, sad smile touches his lips. “Everything is fine, Nikki. I promise.”
Anger boils in me, as hot as wildfire and at least as destructive. I want to scream at him that I know something is off. I want to yell that I can practically smell the secrets. I want to beg him to tell me. Because doesn’t he understand how much his silence hurts?
I say none of that, though. Instead, I press down on his thighs as I lever myself back up.
“Nikki—”
“I need to check on Anne.” My voice is sharp, my words nothing more than an excuse to leave. Because if I stay, I’m going to sink to the ground and beg. But I don’t want to beg. I want him to tell me. To keep his promise that there would be no more secrets between us.
J. Kenner (aka Julie Kenner) is the New York Times, USA Today, Publishers Weekly, Wall Street Journal and #1 International bestselling author of over seventy novels, novellas and short stories in a variety of genres.
Though known primarily for her award-winning and international bestselling erotic romances (including the Stark and Most Wanted series) that have reached as high as #2 on the New York Times bestseller list, JK has been writing full time for over a decade in a variety of genres including paranormal and contemporary romance, “chicklit” suspense, urban fantasy, and paranormal mommy lit.
JK has been praised by Publishers Weekly as an author with a “flair for dialogue and eccentric characterizations” and by RT Bookclub for having “cornered the market on sinfully attractive, dominant antiheroes and the women who swoon for them.” A five time finalist for Romance Writers of America’s prestigious RITA award, JK took home the first RITA trophy awarded in the category of erotic romance in 2014 for her novel, Claim Me (book 2 of her Stark Trilogy). Her Demon Hunting Soccer Mom series (as Julie Kenner) is currently in development with AwesomenessTV/Awestruck.
Her books have sold over three million copies and are published in over twenty languages.
In her previous career as an attorney, JK worked as a clerk on the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, and practiced primarily civil, entertainment and First Amendment litigation in Los Angeles and Irvine, California, as well as in Austin, Texas. She currently lives in Central Texas, with her husband, two daughters, and two rather spastic cats.
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Great review, Sandy. Sometimes these novellas are perfect additions to the next full length novel.
Another wonderful review, Sandy. Amazing how many different authors we get to read in 1001 Dark Nights books.
Fantastic review, thanks Sandy. I love J. Kenner’s Stark series and ALL of its’ interconnected series and books.
Thanks for the review and excerpt, looks great.
Looks great, thanks for the excerpt!
wonderful review, sandy. thanks.
Terrific review, Sandy. Looks great.
Excellent review and excerpt !
Thanks for the review and excerpt !
Another wonderful review thanks Sandy. INteresting how the original trilogy has expanded into so many books and spin offs. Congrats to Julie Kenner on the new release.