ali23's review against another edition
5.0
WOW!! What a book! Not going to lie this book did take me a while to read. Not because it didnt catch my attention but because I have no patience when it comes to cliffhangers and waiting for the next read. So since all 3 books are out I can finally read them all!! Nikki really is a strong female character who had a rough childhood, and a crazy mom who wanted perfection at any cost. I really loved Nikki because not only was she pretty but she was a genius, and has rough edges at the same time, you cant help but have respect for her. Damian is this drop dead, secret filled, money making, intelligent, cunning, sex god on a stick. He is not this arrogant fool (okay he is but it works for him). I love them together as a couple. They both have darkness in them but only they can bring comfort and light to each other and that is pretty amazing! I am curious to see how this unfolds.
christine757's review against another edition
4.0
Wow!!!!
I love how he takes control over everything but still shows that he is vested in her and making their time together amazing. Can't wait to start reading the second book
I love how he takes control over everything but still shows that he is vested in her and making their time together amazing. Can't wait to start reading the second book
hillzaz's review against another edition
5.0
5 +++ STARS
Damien Stark is an enigmatic billionaire who always gets what he wants.
Nichole "Nikki" Fairchild is starting a new life in California, trying to escape her controlling mother and a traumatic past.
When Nikki and Damien meet, the sparks instantly fly! Damien makes up his mind that he wants Nikki, and like I said, Damien ALWAYS gets what he wants. Nikki isn't so sure about Damien's intentions and his own dark tortured past. Nikki is also unsure about Damien's need to control everything, which is what she has been trying to get away from and take control of her own life.
Overall, what you get is a great, steamy, HOT story with a little drama and mystery. I cannot wait until the next book!!!
**ARC provided by NetGalley for an honest and unbiased review**
Damien Stark is an enigmatic billionaire who always gets what he wants.
Nichole "Nikki" Fairchild is starting a new life in California, trying to escape her controlling mother and a traumatic past.
When Nikki and Damien meet, the sparks instantly fly! Damien makes up his mind that he wants Nikki, and like I said, Damien ALWAYS gets what he wants. Nikki isn't so sure about Damien's intentions and his own dark tortured past. Nikki is also unsure about Damien's need to control everything, which is what she has been trying to get away from and take control of her own life.
Overall, what you get is a great, steamy, HOT story with a little drama and mystery. I cannot wait until the next book!!!
**ARC provided by NetGalley for an honest and unbiased review**
the_bibliophile_pile's review against another edition
5.0
Oh! Wow!
I LOVE YOU DAMIEN STARK
Omg I couldn't put this down. I loved these characters from the beginning. They had an undeniable attraction to each other and they can't stay away from each other. Hot saucy moments make this book incredible and is definitely on my list of favourite books.
“I do, however, want you.”
My mouth is dry. I have to swallow before I can speak. “To help you pick a painting?”
“Yes,” he confirms. “For now.”
"You should know, Ms. Fairchild, that before the night is over, I’m going to kiss you.”
“Mr. Stark? How did you get this number?” I push myself back upright too quickly.
“I wanted to hear your voice.”
“I want to run my hands over every inch of you. I want you wet for me. I want to finish what we started, Ms. Fairchild. I want to make you come.”
“Caveat emptor, baby. Buyer beware.”
“This is what you were trying to hide. Why you’ve run from me. Why you wanted to be painted exactly the way you are.”
He doesn’t wait for me to answer. He already knows.
“You’re a goddamn fool, Nikki Fairchild."
"I’m so angry.”
“At me?”
“No. At me.”
“But why? I thought we already established that what happened upstairs was okay.”
He looks at me, his eyes hot with need. “Because now that I have you, I can’t stand the thought of ever losing you.”
Must read for anyone who loves romance novels with a lot of spice.
x.
I LOVE YOU DAMIEN STARK
Omg I couldn't put this down. I loved these characters from the beginning. They had an undeniable attraction to each other and they can't stay away from each other. Hot saucy moments make this book incredible and is definitely on my list of favourite books.
Spoiler
“I do, however, want you.”
My mouth is dry. I have to swallow before I can speak. “To help you pick a painting?”
“Yes,” he confirms. “For now.”
"You should know, Ms. Fairchild, that before the night is over, I’m going to kiss you.”
“Mr. Stark? How did you get this number?” I push myself back upright too quickly.
“I wanted to hear your voice.”
“I want to run my hands over every inch of you. I want you wet for me. I want to finish what we started, Ms. Fairchild. I want to make you come.”
“Caveat emptor, baby. Buyer beware.”
“This is what you were trying to hide. Why you’ve run from me. Why you wanted to be painted exactly the way you are.”
He doesn’t wait for me to answer. He already knows.
“You’re a goddamn fool, Nikki Fairchild."
"I’m so angry.”
“At me?”
“No. At me.”
“But why? I thought we already established that what happened upstairs was okay.”
He looks at me, his eyes hot with need. “Because now that I have you, I can’t stand the thought of ever losing you.”
Must read for anyone who loves romance novels with a lot of spice.
x.
jmsroczyk's review against another edition
2.0
A very lazy version of 50 shades, honestly. I won’t be finishing the series.
yerayrincon's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
perfectlymisaligned's review
5.0
5 smutastic stars!
Yes. This is another story about an impossibly gorgeous bazillionare who becomes obsessed with a mysterious & more than slightly broken young woman. Yes. There are countless books out there focusing on the same or a similar theme. What makes this one different? What makes this one stand out among the countless other books attempting to jump on the Fifty Shades of Grey & Bared to You bandwagon? It's very simple. The writing.
J Kenner is a good author. I mean, really good. Her writing style captured my attention immediately, and while I initially thought this book was a bit slow to get into, once I did...whoa boy, there was no way I was going to stop reading until the end.
Nikki is not your everyday heroine. She has similarities to Eva from [b:Bared to You|13572249|Bared to You (Crossfire, #1)|Sylvia Day|http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1350506156s/13572249.jpg|18973111]. But Nikki's demons are more about anxiety and lack of control over her own life. Her character felt very real to me, and I could totally understand her insecurities. And because of that I wasn't constantly yelling at her in my head about holding herself back from Damien for so long. Because the reasons that she did...made sense.
Damien Stark....oh Lordy, where do I begin?
At first I thought he was an asshat. A sexy asshat, but an asshat nonetheless. But I quickly warmed up to his demanding & possessive demeanor. Yes some of his behavior bordered on stalkerish, but damn if i wasn't able to overlook the bad in order to see all the good qualities simmering underneath the hard surface. He truly cared about Nikki. Right from the beginning. And the way he helped her fight her demons was so sweet and beautiful that I dare anyone to read this book and not feel your heart melt for him at some point.
Now...let's get down to business.
The sex?!
Off. The. Charts.
Once again, J Kenner is a damn good author. She writes some amazingly hot sex scenes. Even when the 2 main characters aren't even in the same location. I'm a big fan of dirty talk in books, and seriously? Damien has to be one of my all time favorites in that department.
"Dinner is just the beginning. I want to touch you," he says, his voice low and commanding. "I want to run my hands over every inch of you. I want you wet for me. I want to finish what we started, Ms Fairchild. I want to make you come."
"Pleasure? We're going to blow the roof off pleasure. I'm going to make you beg for it. I'm going to claim you. I'm going to tease you. I'm going to torment you. And you're going to come for me like you've never come in your life."
*eyes glaze over*
Um...uh...what? Where was I?! *cough*
Annnnnyway... this book may sound like a lot of others out there. But, this one as well as another one of my recent favorites [b:The Pleasures of Winter|16093917|The Pleasures of Winter|Evie Hunter|http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1350567145s/16093917.jpg|21900416], stand out among a sea of wanna-be FSOG clones. One of the main differences happen to be that both blow that little book out of the water. They are both far more well written, the characters are much more real and endearing and yes...even the sex is hotter. ;)
So, give this one (and TPOW) a try and strap yourselves in for one hell of an erotic roller coaster ride!
Read more reviews at my boog: http://ravingbookaddict.blogspot.com/
Yes. This is another story about an impossibly gorgeous bazillionare who becomes obsessed with a mysterious & more than slightly broken young woman. Yes. There are countless books out there focusing on the same or a similar theme. What makes this one different? What makes this one stand out among the countless other books attempting to jump on the Fifty Shades of Grey & Bared to You bandwagon? It's very simple. The writing.
J Kenner is a good author. I mean, really good. Her writing style captured my attention immediately, and while I initially thought this book was a bit slow to get into, once I did...whoa boy, there was no way I was going to stop reading until the end.
Nikki is not your everyday heroine. She has similarities to Eva from [b:Bared to You|13572249|Bared to You (Crossfire, #1)|Sylvia Day|http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1350506156s/13572249.jpg|18973111]. But Nikki's demons are more about anxiety and lack of control over her own life. Her character felt very real to me, and I could totally understand her insecurities. And because of that I wasn't constantly yelling at her in my head about holding herself back from Damien for so long. Because the reasons that she did...made sense.
Damien Stark....oh Lordy, where do I begin?
At first I thought he was an asshat. A sexy asshat, but an asshat nonetheless. But I quickly warmed up to his demanding & possessive demeanor. Yes some of his behavior bordered on stalkerish, but damn if i wasn't able to overlook the bad in order to see all the good qualities simmering underneath the hard surface. He truly cared about Nikki. Right from the beginning. And the way he helped her fight her demons was so sweet and beautiful that I dare anyone to read this book and not feel your heart melt for him at some point.
Now...let's get down to business.
The sex?!
Off. The. Charts.
Once again, J Kenner is a damn good author. She writes some amazingly hot sex scenes. Even when the 2 main characters aren't even in the same location. I'm a big fan of dirty talk in books, and seriously? Damien has to be one of my all time favorites in that department.
"Dinner is just the beginning. I want to touch you," he says, his voice low and commanding. "I want to run my hands over every inch of you. I want you wet for me. I want to finish what we started, Ms Fairchild. I want to make you come."
"Pleasure? We're going to blow the roof off pleasure. I'm going to make you beg for it. I'm going to claim you. I'm going to tease you. I'm going to torment you. And you're going to come for me like you've never come in your life."
*eyes glaze over*
Um...uh...what? Where was I?! *cough*
Annnnnyway... this book may sound like a lot of others out there. But, this one as well as another one of my recent favorites [b:The Pleasures of Winter|16093917|The Pleasures of Winter|Evie Hunter|http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1350567145s/16093917.jpg|21900416], stand out among a sea of wanna-be FSOG clones. One of the main differences happen to be that both blow that little book out of the water. They are both far more well written, the characters are much more real and endearing and yes...even the sex is hotter. ;)
So, give this one (and TPOW) a try and strap yourselves in for one hell of an erotic roller coaster ride!
Read more reviews at my boog: http://ravingbookaddict.blogspot.com/
leonorscpaixao's review against another edition
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5