Tempt Me: A Stark International Novella

ByJ. Kenner

Release Date: 2017-02-14
Genre: Contemporary Romance

Score: 4.5

4.5

From 74 Ratings

Description

From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author J. Kenner comes a new story in her Stark International series…

Sometimes passion has a price …

When sexy Stark Security Chief Ryan Hunter whisks his girlfriend Jamie Archer away for a passionate, romance-filled weekend so he can finally pop the question, he’s certain that the answer will be an enthusiastic yes. So when Jamie tries to avoid the conversation, hiding her fears of commitment and change under a blanket of wild sensuality and decadent playtime in bed, Ryan is more determined than ever to convince Jamie that they belong together.

Knowing there’s no halfway with this woman, Ryan gives her an ultimatum – marry him or walk away. Now Jamie is forced to face her deepest insecurities or risk destroying the best thing in her life. And it will take all of her strength, and all of Ryan’s love, to keep her right where she belongs…

**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.**

Reviews

Loved
5
By Daboss1222
Couldn't put this book down. To overcome fear of being that closely attached to someone needing that person so much beautiful
Tempt Me
5
By Sweet Paradise 1
I love this book, Jamie and Ryan are made for each other. Thank god, for Jamie's dad helping her figure out her love for Ryan. Also, for Ryan never giving up on the woman he loves and will do anything for...
Love me some Ryan Hunter!
4
By Kambie07
I've gotten hooked on everything Stark. Doesn't matter if it's Nikki/Damien, Syl/Jackson or Jamie/Ryan. I've enjoyed all stories in this saga. This was a really great read but I feel like I was deceived. It was only around 90 pages. I'm ok with the length just not for the price. I'm glad I've been there from the beginning. If I was to purchase on a whim not knowing the background I'd be really upset. Ok with that said I really did like the story. Ryan is just the epitome of sexiness. I have loved Ryan since Release Me. Jamie has been a bit of a loose cannon. She is misunderstood except by Ryan. I'm glad I got to witness the growth between these characters. This is a good read just warning it's really short.
Loved it
4
By Ddgoldbergs
There's nothing sweeter than a little Jamie and Ryan drama. Will Jamie commit to the one thing that scares her the most? Can Ryan accept Jamie or will he hightail it back to single hood?

Julie has done a fantastic job of revisiting old friends while keeping true to the story. I love how she incorporated the snippets of Damien & Nikki and Jackson & Sylvia. The sexy time and humor are also cleverly writing. A great read.
Love this series!
5
By Christine Miller28
I love this series and these characters. I truly didn't think Jamie and Ryan would ever get engaged! I kept waiting and waiting! This is finally it! Ryan has patiently been waiting for Jamie to see what he has always known. They are a happily ever after story. After Jamie works through some issues, she finally realizes that she wants to marry Ryan. The terror she felt when she thought about marriage has lost its hold on her. She wants nothing more than to spend her life as Ryan's wife.

Such a good read! I was so excited to check in with these characters again.
Tempt Me
5
By Mom's Guilty Pleasure
Tempt Me A Stark International Novella By J. Kenner
5+++ stars

As always Julie Kenner delivers a fabulous read. I wait anxiously for the each of her book releases. Although this is a short read it delivers huge. There is strength, uncertainty, friendship, connection, love, sexiness and anticipation. As hot and steamy as these two get I did need to grab some tissues. Tempt me may be read as a stand alone, but you won't want to miss out on the the rest of this series or the ones prior to it.

“Knowing there’s no halfway with this woman, Ryan gives her an ultimatum –marry him or walk away. Now Jamie is forced to face her deepest insecurities or risk destroying the best thing in her life. And it will take all of her strength, and all of Ryan’s love, to keep her right where she belongs…”

Jamie Archer had been with a lot of guys and it's not something she looks at with pride. Jamie would mess around with guys without ever letting anyone of them get too close. She felt if you let them get too close, you could end up getting hurt. But then Hunter came along and broke through her defenses. All of her defenses. He tamed her, and now he’s always with her. In her heart. In her head. He makes her feel alive, on fire, turned on, but mostly Hunter makes her feel loved and cherished. If you have a man that makes you feel that way why does Jamie keep turning down his proposals?

“I don’t understand how two people who are so close can now be so far apart, and I can’t deny that I’m afraid. Because what had started with the vibe of a fight now has the putrid scent of forever. And forever’s not a place I can go without Ryan at my side.”

Ryan Hunter has been patient with Jamie. He understands why she had reservations about marriage in the past. He understands, but isn't accepting it. Just because other people lose themselves or their dreams doesn't mean it would happen with them. He's tired of her turning him down. He wants a family and forever and he's tired of waiting for her to change her mind. Will Jamie’s rejection finally push Ryan away for good? Will Jamie see that he won't stay status quo any longer? Does he want to walk away from the love of his life if he can't get exactly what he wants?