Under My Skin by J. Kenner

Jackson Steele and Sylvia Brooks are back in the powerful finale of a provocative, sizzling-hot new erotic trilogy set in the world of J. Kenner’s beloved Stark novels: Release Me, Claim Me, and Complete Me.

He’s the only man I’ve ever loved, and the one man I can’t bear to lose.

Jackson Steele is my light in this world. Charismatic, bold, and always in control, he knows what he wants and how to get it—and absolutely nothing stands in his way. His hold on me is magnetic, his claim on me complete, his kiss my ultimate escape.

We both harbor dark secrets that could tear our lives apart. Though we’ve tried to bury our pasts, there are certain people who won’t let us forget. But the closer danger comes, the brighter the fire between us burns—our ecstasy consuming and soothing us both.

There’s no telling what lies ahead, but I know that Jackson never gives in without a fight. I’d do anything he wants to keep him safe, give him anything he needs. And now that we’re in deep, nothing can make me run.

Under My Skin is intended for mature audiences.

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Reviews by the Wicked Reads Review Team

Angie – ☆☆☆☆☆
The conclusion to the trilogy, finally! This was probably my favorite book. It actually moved fast and kept my attention the entire time. It picked up right where the second book left off and then it just kept going and I loved it. I will have to say I guessed who did it right away but it was still enjoyable to read. Of course there was some angst and a little drama but it was good, real good. I loved the intensity between Jackson and Sylvia and fell in love with little Ronnie. Great ending to the series.

Characters: Well written and believable
Sex: Oh yeah!
Religious: No
Would I recommend to others: Yes
More than one book in the series: Yes
Genre: Romance
Would I read more by this author: Yes


Johanna – ☆☆☆☆
Wow, amazing finale. Jackson and Sylvia played this one out till the very end. I don't like spoilers but this book ends everything very tidy and neat. They go back and forth about how to handle Ronnie, Jackson’s love child. The murder investigation was crazy but if you ask me a couple of people had more motive to kill Reed than just Jackson. Sylvia and Jackson though make a great couple, they're adventurous and romantic. Let's face it.... The gangs all here and HEA's are a must when this author writes. Overall entertainment is four and a half stars.


Ruthie – ☆☆☆☆
I was very thankful to get the final in this trilogy – it has been a rollercoaster ride for this couple ... and there are a number of mountains still to climb in this book too! You really do need to have read the first two to fully appreciate the story, but Ms. Jenner has included enough background to remind the reader of the salient points.

At the end of On My Knees Jackson and Sylvia finally seemed to be on an even keel, and the same side, and even maybe ... trust each other – until Reed's demise once again shatters their peace. Backwards and forwards we trace their romance, her submission and their plans for the island. It is complicated, entertaining and maybe a twist too many – but very worthwhile. I have been rooting for this couple for so long ...

Thank you Ms. Kenner for a great read – looking forward to what you release next.

Also Available in the Stark International Trilogy Series

Book 1
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For reviews & more info, check out our Say My Name blog post.

Book 2
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For reviews & more info, check out our stop on the On My Knees Blog Tour.

J. Kenner (aka Julie Kenner and J.K. Beck) is the New York Times, USA Today, Publishers Weekly, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of over forty novels, novellas and short stories in a variety of genres.

Praised by Publishers Weekly as an author with a “flair for dialogue and eccentric characterizations,” J.K. writes a range of stories including super sexy romances, paranormal romance, chick lit suspense and paranormal mommy lit. Her foray into the latter, Carpe Demon: Adventures of a Demon-Hunting Soccer Mom by Julie Kenner, is in development as a feature film with 1492 Pictures.

Her most recent trilogy of erotic romances, The Stark Trilogy (as J. Kenner), reached as high as #2 on the New York Times list and is published in over twenty countries.

J.K. lives in Central Texas, with her husband, two daughters, and several cats.

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Reviewers on the Wicked Reads Review Team were provided a free copy of Under My Skin (Stark International Trilogy #3) by J. Kenner to read and review.

On My Knees by J. Kenner Blog Tour

Jackson Steele and Sylvia Brooks continue to thrill in the second novel of a scintillating, emotionally charged new trilogy that returns to the world of J. Kenner’s beloved Stark novels: Release Me, Claim Me, and Complete Me.

I never thought I’d lose control, but his desire took me right to the edge.

Powerful, ambitious, and devastatingly sexy, Jackson Steele was unlike any other man I’d ever known. He went after what he wanted with his whole mind, body, and soul—and I was the woman in his sights. One touch and I surrendered, one night together and I was undone.

Jackson and I had secrets, dark pieces of our pasts that threatened to swallow us both. We couldn’t outrun our demons, or the people trying to tear us apart. But in our passion we found salvation, and in each other’s arms we found release.

I was scared to trust Jackson fully, to finally let go. Yet no matter the dangers that lay ahead, I knew I was his—and now that we’ve laid claim, there’s no more holding back.

On My Knees is intended for mature audiences.

Book 2
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Reviews by the Wicked Reads Review Team

Angie – ☆☆☆
This is the second book in the series and picks up right at the end of the first book. This book was just ok to me. It was highly predictable and just didn’t hold my interest as much as the first book. I think it could have been half the length and still had the desired effect. I love Jackson and Sylvia, I just hope the next book is good. I didn’t feel the connection as much as I did between these two and I felt like most of the book wasn’t really anything important and was bored. I will read the next book just to see how it all ends though.

Characters: Well written and believable
Sex: Oh yeah!
Religious: No
Would I recommend to others: Yes
More than one book in the series: Yes
Genre: Romance
Would I read more by this author: Yes


Johanna – ☆☆☆☆
Puh? Cliffy anyone.... Sigh. Love this series so far but jeez with the cliffys. First book was over the top in the erotic department but this one kind of took it down a notch. Drama. Drama. Drama. Jackson reveals stuff in this book that was mind boggling and Sylvia was a mad drama queen who couldn't take her own advice. Still we got sucked into the drama, and a lot of things became clearer. Sensational series so far, love it loads better than Stark's.


Ruthie – ☆☆☆☆
I loved the first book in the series (and the whole of the previous series) and was so glad when this arrived on my Kindle. I changed a couple of plans so that I could immerse myself in this somewhat crazy and intense world of Steele and Stark.

This is not easy reading, but it is so overwhelmingly important to know what is going to happen next. The background provided by the first book has meant that as characters emerge and provide a foil to the leads, we know who they are and what they do and don't know ... mostly! The twists and turns and the pain that is brought to life rather than deeply buried, make for a rocky ride – but having every confidence in Ms. Kenner is essential – it is all about trust and control! Oh and oodles and oodles of hot, hot steamy lustful and loving passion....

Also Available in the Stark International Trilogy Series

Book 1
Buy Links

Amazon US  ~  Amazon UK  ~  Amazon Au  ~  Amazon Ca
B&N  ~  Google Play  ~  iTunes  ~  Kobo

For reviews & more info, check out our Say My Name blog post.

J. Kenner (aka Julie Kenner and J.K. Beck) is the New York Times, USA Today, Publishers Weekly, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of over forty novels, novellas and short stories in a variety of genres.

Praised by Publishers Weekly as an author with a “flair for dialogue and eccentric characterizations,” J.K. writes a range of stories including super sexy romances, paranormal romance, chick lit suspense and paranormal mommy lit. Her foray into the latter, Carpe Demon: Adventures of a Demon-Hunting Soccer Mom by Julie Kenner, is in development as a feature film with 1492 Pictures.

Her most recent trilogy of erotic romances, The Stark Trilogy (as J. Kenner), reached as high as #2 on the New York Times list and is published in over twenty countries.

J.K. lives in Central Texas, with her husband, two daughters, and several cats.

Connect with Julie

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Google+  ~  Instagram  ~  Pinterest  ~  tsū

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Reviewers on the Wicked Reads Review Team were provided a free copy of On My Knees (Stark International Trilogy #2) by J. Kenner to read and review for this tour.

On My Knees by J. Kenner is Now Available

Jackson Steele and Sylvia Brooks continue to thrill in the second novel of a scintillating, emotionally charged new trilogy that returns to the world of J. Kenner’s beloved Stark novels: Release Me, Claim Me, and Complete Me.

I never thought I’d lose control, but his desire took me right to the edge.

Powerful, ambitious, and devastatingly sexy, Jackson Steele was unlike any other man I’d ever known. He went after what he wanted with his whole mind, body, and soul—and I was the woman in his sights. One touch and I surrendered, one night together and I was undone.

Jackson and I had secrets, dark pieces of our pasts that threatened to swallow us both. We couldn’t outrun our demons, or the people trying to tear us apart. But in our passion we found salvation, and in each other’s arms we found release.

I was scared to trust Jackson fully, to finally let go. Yet no matter the dangers that lay ahead, I knew I was his—and now that we’ve laid claim, there’s no more holding back.

On My Knees is intended for mature audiences.

Book 2
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“I need you to tell me, baby. How should I touch you to get you there? Tell me what you want. Tell me what turns you on.”

My cheeks burn, which is ridiculous considering how open I am to him at this moment. But I can’t help it.

“Tell me,” he says, stepping closer. “Or have none of it.”

My eyes cut to him. “Cruel, Mr. Steele?”

“I can be. Or I can be very, very kind.” As he speaks, he moves his fingertip over my body. Literally over it, by about two inches. So that while I can imagine his touch, I do not get to experience it. Even so, it seems to me like he is leaving a trail of heat in his wake.

All that does, though, is drive home how much I will be missing if he doesn’t touch me for real.

Also Available in the Stark International Trilogy

Book 1
Buy Links

Amazon US  ~  Amazon UK  ~  Amazon Au  ~  Amazon Ca
B&N  ~  Google Play  ~  iTunes  ~  Kobo

For reviews & more info, check out our Say My Name blog post.

J. Kenner (aka Julie Kenner and J.K. Beck) is the New York Times, USA Today, Publishers Weekly, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of over forty novels, novellas and short stories in a variety of genres.

Praised by Publishers Weekly as an author with a “flair for dialogue and eccentric characterizations,” J.K. writes a range of stories including super sexy romances, paranormal romance, chick lit suspense and paranormal mommy lit. Her foray into the latter, Carpe Demon: Adventures of a Demon-Hunting Soccer Mom by Julie Kenner, is in development as a feature film with 1492 Pictures.

Her most recent trilogy of erotic romances, The Stark Trilogy (as J. Kenner), reached as high as #2 on the New York Times list and is published in over twenty countries.

J.K. lives in Central Texas, with her husband, two daughters, and several cats.

Connect with Julie

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Google+  ~  Instagram  ~  Pinterest  ~  tsū

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Say My Name by J. Kenner is Now Available & Reviewed

New York Times bestselling author J. Kenner kicks off a smoking hot, emotionally compelling new erotic trilogy that returns to the world of her beloved Stark novels: Release Me, Claim Me, and Complete Me. Say My Name features Jackson Steele, a strong-willed man who goes after what he wants, and Sylvia Brooks, a disciplined woman who’s hard to get—and exactly who Jackson needs.

I never let anyone get too close—but he’s the only man who’s ever made me feel alive.

Meeting Jackson Steele was a shock to my senses. Confident and commanding, he could take charge of any room . . . or any woman. And Jackson wanted me. The mere sight of him took my breath away, and his touch made me break all my rules.

Our bond was immediate, our passion untamed. I wanted to surrender completely to his kiss, but I couldn’t risk his knowing the truth about my past. Yet Jackson carried secrets too, and in our desire we found our escape, pushing our boundaries as far as they could go.

Learning to trust is never easy. In my mind, I knew I should run. But in my heart, I never felt a fire this strong—and it could either save me or scorch me forever.

Say My Name is an erotic romance intended for mature audiences.

Book 1
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Reviews by the Wicked Reads Review Team

Angie – ☆☆☆☆☆
Sylvia wants to move up so she is taking on the Island project. When her first pick architect backs out she has to scramble for find a replacement. Only problem is, the person she wants won’t talk to her. They have a past history together and it didn’t end well. Jackson’s career is on top and he has anything and everything he could ever want. There are few things he says no to and he has his reasons. When Sylvia contacts him he refuses to meet with or even talk with her. Sylvia won’t take no for an answer and when she hunts Jackson down she won’t stop until she gets what she wants. But is her Island project really worth what Jackson wants? Jackson will only take the deal if she agrees with his terms and she doesn’t know if she can do that. This book is hot and steamy and we do find out some of the secrets that have been kept. I hope the next installment is just as good!

Characters: The characters were well written and believable.
Sex: Oh yeah
Religious: No
Would I recommend to others: Yes
More than one book in the series: Yes
Genre: Romance
Would I read more by this author: Yes


Ruthie – ☆☆☆☆
This is a 4.5* read for me, really really enjoyed it. In fact, I have spent the day hiding away from my family, so they didn't disturb me or catch me reading!

The Stark family are not new to us, but the interplay here was definitely as intense – Ms. Kenner delivers once again. I was pleased that I worked out some of the twists, and others I am still not sure about – but no doubt more will be revealed as the trilogy progresses. I was also delighted that it did not end at a horrendous cliff hanger – plenty of things still to be resolved, but not annoyingly!

There were lots of lovely, little touches which drew this away from the ordinary – the tattoos and their meanings; Cass, her bff, who created them; the repeated gallantry; the island's history. And of course the subtlety of the control and the exchange of power. Heady stuff – can't wait for more...

J. Kenner (aka Julie Kenner and J.K. Beck) is the New York Times, USA Today, Publishers Weekly, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of over forty novels, novellas and short stories in a variety of genres.

Praised by Publishers Weekly as an author with a “flair for dialogue and eccentric characterizations,” J.K. writes a range of stories including super sexy romances, paranormal romance, chick lit suspense and paranormal mommy lit. Her foray into the latter, Carpe Demon: Adventures of a Demon-Hunting Soccer Mom by Julie Kenner, is in development as a feature film with 1492 Pictures.

Her most recent trilogy of erotic romances, The Stark Trilogy (as J. Kenner), reached as high as #2 on the New York Times list and is published in over twenty countries.

J.K. lives in Central Texas, with her husband, two daughters, and several cats.

Connect with Julie

Facebook  ~  Twitter  ~  Website  ~  Goodreads
Google+  ~  Instagram  ~  Pinterest  ~  tsū


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Reviewers on the Wicked Reads Review Team were provided a free copy of Say My Name (Stark International Trilogy #1) by J. Kenner to read and review.