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Ruined With You (Stark Security Book 3) Kindle Edition

by J. Kenner (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 608 ratings
When her high maintenance boss is assaulted, manager Xena Morgan contacts the only person who can help—the sexy, arrogant, incredibly capable Stark Security agent Liam Foster. The former vigilante takes every case personally, and he's determined to find answers—particularly since he thought he'd cleared this threat already. Xena had been thrilled when Liam completed his assignment, because he affected her in ways she didn't want to contemplate, awakening yearnings that threatened her deepest secrets. But now she needs him, and her body won't let her forget it. As their attraction heats to a feverish degree, the web of lies, danger, and passion they find themselves in tangles further. Liam will stop at nothing to protect his client, even if it means sacrificing everything he holds dear ... and exposing the secrets that may destroy him—and Xena—forever. Charismatic. Dangerous. Sexy as hell. Meet the elite team at Stark Security. The Stark Security Series: Shattered With You Shadows Of You (free prequel to Broken With You!) Broken With You Ruined With You Wrecked With You Destroyed With You Memories of You (novella) Ravaged With You
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    Stark Security
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07F52YC4R
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Martini & Olive
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 24, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.5 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 350 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1940673882
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  • Book 3 of 11 ‏ : ‎ Stark Security
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J. Kenner

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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 internationally bestselling romances (including the Stark and Most Wanted series) that have reached as high as #2 on the New York Times bestseller list and #1 internationally, 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 four time finalist for Romance Writers of America's prestigious RITA award, JK took home the first RITA trophy in 2014 for her novel, Claim Me (book 2 of her Stark Trilogy).

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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Customers find the book's story riveting, with one review describing it as a wonderful tortured mystery. They appreciate the character development, with one customer noting how the characters grow and heal each other throughout the narrative.

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Customers find the story riveting, with one customer describing it as a wonderful tortured mystery that ties into the other Stark novels.

"...Ellie Love, the singer that Liam is tasked to protect, figures dramatically into this story, but she isn’t his love interest; his love interest is..." Read more

"...These two have chemistry off the charts! Xena's story is so heartbreaking, and Liam's equally as tragic...." Read more

"...I love the Stark Security series. You will love the mystery of Xena and the protectiveness of Liam...." Read more

"This is the story of Liam & Xena. Liam is an agent of Stark Security...." Read more

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Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one mentioning how the characters grow and heal each other while developing their relationship.

"...These two characters have a lot of strength emotionally. They end up in the action together, which is a lot...." Read more

"Loved this story. Loved the characters and theybwaynthe story unfolded. Can't wait to read the next book. Great author. Love her books" Read more

"I loved this book due to the back story of the two main characters, but we also got an update on Dallas on Jane who are my 2nd favorite couple from..." Read more

"...I loved that the characters grow with each other while healing one another. Another great Stark Security novel." Read more

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  • Amy Dickinson
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Homerun in the Stark Universe
    Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2019
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    Overall Grade: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    If you were to go back and look at all my Stark Security novel reviews, you’d probably see that I’ve rated them 4 to 4 1/2 stars. I’ve loved them all, partly because, as I’ve noted in other reviews, they are like “going home,” back to Stark and his right-hand man, Ryan Hunter. I am a sucker for what I call “extended universe” series. To a certain degree, it makes you seem like you’re watching a Marvel movie in the MCU with all of its interconnectedness. That’s a J. Kenner Stark book. And this series doesn’t just give us access to the characters of her universe, she also creates romantic suspense that drives your reading forward. J. Kenner’s newest book, Ruined with You, does this well.

    I have to admit that I went into this book with a preconceived notion based on the last book in the series, Broken with You. It seemed as though Liam, one of the main security folk, might find love with the singer he’s tasked to protect. In hindsight, Kenner doesn’t really allude to it, but it seemed rational for his story. Boy, was I wrong. Yes, Ellie Love, the singer that Liam is tasked to protect, figures dramatically into this story, but she isn’t his love interest; his love interest is Xena Morgan, Ellie Love’s personal assistant. And there are three things clear from the start of the story: (1) she isn’t who she seems to be, (2) Liam and Xena are drawn deeply to each other, and (3) Liam and Xena are going to fight their attraction to the end. With a set up like that, you know that angst is on the menu with this book. And Kenner delivers. There is a reason that out of the four books thus far, this is my first 5 star review. Here goes:

    The story. This is a heart-wrenching one, folks. I am not going to share Xena’s secret. It’s one of the best parts of the book as she tells her story. Just know it will break your heart.
    Liam and Xena’s chemistry flies off the page. I’m not spoiling this terribly by telling you this, but know that they act on that chemistry earlier in the book than you expect. It’s the “feelings” part of a relationship that takes the entire book for them to reconcile.
    This is, once again, romantic suspense. Liam and Xena, along with the other security force, are going after some bad guys, and it keeps you on the edge of your seat, literally and figuratively.
    Everyone is here, even Damian and Nikki at the end. But we get more information on the other couplings we’ve read about in the other Stark Security series. We also get more Dallas and Jane. This book figures in nicely to the Kenner Stark universe.
    Liam. I love him in this book, especially when Xena’s story is revealed. He’s compassionate and caring, albeit incredibly stubborn. For the most part, you’ll love him, but he will also frustrate you. He fights his connection with Xena more than she fights against his.
    The message. This book is an important one because it’s difficult to love yourself, to accept yourself, after you’ve endured trauma. Yet, Kenner helps her readers see that, with love, you can fully accept yourself as you are. It’s the message that won me over to the additional star for this book. For me, Xena’s story, along with Liam’s background, push this over the edge of “better” than the other books.
    If you are a J. Kenner fan, then this book will remind you why you love her Stark series so much. Ruined with You is an important story about self-love and acceptance, but also allowing yourself to love after trauma. Kenner has a way of bringing you into her world and leaving behind a little bit of you in the midst of her stories.
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  • michelle m reynolds
    5.0 out of 5 stars Oh, These Men of Stark!! Yum!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2019
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    "I'm sorry."
    "Sorry? Baby, you don't have anything to be sorry about."
    "I think I used you."
    "I think I liked it."

    Oh, these men of Stark Security!! Who doesn't love a tall, muscled, dark, handsome man who makes it his priority to keep you safe? I know I do!!

    Liam Foster just put his client in danger. Misreading the seriousness of threats is something he never does. So how did he get it so wrong? Or did he? When it becomes apparent that the target is not the pop-star he had been guarding, but someone else, he should at least be relieved that he hadn't made a mistake. But now, the target is the woman he can't stop thinking about. The one he wants but can never have. No question, he'll keep her safe and eliminate the threat - that's what he does. But, when his job is done, will he be able to walk away?

    Xena Morgan thought she was safe. She never thought they'd find her. But, it's clear her past has come back to haunt her, and to eliminate her. She should just disappear - a new identity, new city, new life. But, that would mean leaving him behind. Liam. Knowing that her past puts everyone she cares about in danger is enough to make her want to run. But Liam gives her hope. He gives her the courage to face her past and put it to rest once and for all. She knows he'll keep her safe, but is she just a job to him? When this is all over, is her chance at happiness over too?

    These two have chemistry off the charts! Xena's story is so heartbreaking, and Liam's equally as tragic. But together, their broken pieces fit together and make each of them whole again. Definitely grab this series!! You won't be disappointed!!
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  • Beckyrae99 (Becky Wise)
    4.0 out of 5 stars sucked in from the start
    Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2019
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    Be prepared to get sucked in from the start with Ruined With You. I love the Stark Security series. You will love the mystery of Xena and the protectiveness of Liam. Once you learn more about Xena you will love her and just want to engulf her. When she gets folded into the Stark Security I love how the women surround her with all their support. Liam is just amazing at his work and will stop at nothing to make sure Xena is safe. I love them together and how well they work together. Their chemistry is sizzling. This was just an amazing read that I couldn't put down. I can't wait for more Stark Security books to come.
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  • gaums1969
    5.0 out of 5 stars More Characters?
    Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2024
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    Are they really more characters in when their names have.been mentioned and talk about their past Connie tions have been talked about? Maybe, maybe not? Who am I to judge?

    I thought this was Liam and Senate book but maybe it was really Damien and Jane's. Even thou Damien and Jane's part of the story comes in late it is very important!
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  • Virginia VanSaders
    5.0 out of 5 stars This is Book 3 of the Stark Security Series
    Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2020
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    This is the story of Liam & Xena. Liam is an agent of Stark Security. Liam just got done with an assignment of protecting a pop star and saw no threat there. Xena is a personal assistant to the same pop star who was attacked in Las Vegas where she is performing. Xena has a major secret and has been trying to be invisible for a long time. Liam has a scarred soul. He is attracted to Xena, though he doesn't want to be. Liam loved once, but never again, and for good reasons. These two characters have a lot of strength emotionally. They end up in the action together, which is a lot. All the characters are again interacted in this book. I love it. Any book which is a so called spin off with Damien Stark in it is for me. I just love all these characters. I couldn't put this book down either, once I started, which are all the books I read from J. Kenner. They pull you in like a magnet. So looking forward to the next book in this series.
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  • WI Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another great story by this author
    Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2023
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    Loved this story. Loved the characters and theybwaynthe story unfolded. Can't wait to read the next book. Great author. Love her books
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  • Rea Fischbach
    4.0 out of 5 stars Interessante Charaktere
    Reviewed in Germany on October 8, 2019
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    Das Buch war spannend zu lesen, Story hatte den nötigen Mix zwischen Krimi und Romantik, hat mir gut gefallen.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Rescue
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 12, 2019
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    Interestingly, Xena Morgan has been an efficient, well appreciated pop star assistant for four years. And when her employers life appears to be in danger, Liam Foster from Stark Security is called in to ensure her safety. But it is really Xena herself who needs to be rescued, protected and kept safe.

    It seems that Xena has managed to re-invent herself after escaping from the horrific actions of a sex trafficking gang. Yet a chance photo by a fan of her employer has blown her identity and cover. And now in order to survive she is forced to go on the run again.

    Fortunately, Liam takes his role seriously and is able to call on the support of a variety of agencies to aid his protection of Xena whose real name is Susan.

    Spending time together gives both characters time to get to know each other. And after wading through a raft of lies, deception angst and secrets and danger Xena learns to trust and develops deep feelings for Liam. He makes her feel safe. And he begins to get over his aversion and reluctance to forming relationships. But what changes his attitude? And will they both be reciprocal to their developing friendship and eventually love?

    Make an effort to read this book. You will be pleasantly surprised.
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  • Angie (L)
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another great story in this series
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 14, 2019
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    Another book featuring the people from Stark security . We briefly had a bit of the back story in the last book , Liam had been hired to deal with a security issue regarding a threat being made to the up and coming pop star Ellie Love ,although that threat had been dealt with , now a little while later it would seem that another threat had emerged when Ellie was attacked whilst out for a morning run . Liam soon works out that It was a case of mistaken identity ,when really it is her PA , Xena is now the real target . Xena has had a horrendous past which up until now has been successfully running from always very keen not to be photographed un be known to her a journalist took some candid shots of her boss Ellie , unfortunately for Xena was in the background. When the photos are published the person she’s running from is about to catch up with her , as Ellie knows part of Xena’s past story she tries to help her and gives her somewhere safe to go to it turns out though that someone from Ellie’s entourage is feeding information to the people seeking Xena’s whereabouts . Can Liam find her and keep her safe her? ..............
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  • Marian Chawner
    5.0 out of 5 stars Life can be very heart rendering but love can over come.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 28, 2019
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    Really enjoyed this instalment of Stark Security. We meet old characters we meet Liam , and we meet a girl with a secret or two Xena, warrior by name and nature. The story is fast moving, intriguing, ruthless and difficult to second guess. Lots of twists turns, dark subject material, well researched and depicted, but sensitively and emotionally written. Loved this episode. Hard guy has feelings to and a mistrust of future involvements. Possibly superstitious. Well worth 5 stars, may be read as a stand alone, but why?
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  • Mags
    5.0 out of 5 stars Ruined with you
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 30, 2019
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    I loved this book from start to finish could not put it down. The characters are so alive and the plot so true to life. Would give this and the whole series more than five stars if I could as it's been that good. People you must get this series you will not be disappointed.
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