Claim Me (The Stark Trilogy)

The Stark Series #2

By: J. Kenner

Narrated by: Sofia Willingham

Length: 12 hrs and 50 mins

Publisher's summary

For fans of Fifty Shades of Grey and Bared to You comes the second novel in the erotic, fast-paced trilogy that started with Release Me. This sexy, emotionally charged romance continues the story of Damien Stark, the powerful multimillionaire who’s never had to take “no” for an answer, and Nikki Fairchild, the Southern belle who only says “yes” on her own terms.

For Damien, our obsession is a game. For me, it is fiercely, blindingly, real.

Damien Stark’s need is palpable - his need for pleasure, his need for control, his need for me. Beautiful and brilliant yet tortured at his core, he is in every way my match.

I have agreed to be his alone, and now I want him to be fully mine. I want us to possess each other beyond the sweetest edge of our ecstasy, into the deepest desires of our souls. To let the fire that burns between us consume us both.

But there are dark places within Damien that not even our wildest passion can touch. I yearn to know his secrets, yearn for him to surrender to me as I have surrendered to him. But our troubled pasts will either bind us close...or shatter us completely.

Claim Me is an erotic romance intended for mature audiences.

©2013 J. Kenner (P)2013 Random House Audio

Wow!!

I can't wait to listen to the 3rd book in the series. I found myself sitting in the car just listening because I couldn't stop.

Please hurry with book 3!

Any additional comments?

I can't wait for the third book. I loved the first book and loved this one also. I started reading this series b/c it was recommended for 50 shade lovers...and that is so true.

This Did it for me....

Any additional comments?

As with the first book, i was captured from the beginning and cant wait for the next installment.

fifty shades vs Stark???

I must say that I have enjoyed both series. and would to see who would win in a fight Damien or Christian : Nikki or Anna.

Damien & Nikki

*****Spoiler Alert*****

Audible review. Single POV (Nikki's). Book 2 in the continuing Stark series. While Sofia Willingham reads well, she sounded like she had a cold compared to the first book, she over-acted this entire book, there are still a few odd pronunciations, and it is incredibly slow at speed 1.0. I listened at speed 1.80. Trigger warnings: BDSM (a red ribbon is used as a leash; bondage with jute & a scarf; spanking; cat-o-nine tails); 2 suicides; a murder accusation; child abuse; and self-harm/cutting.

Damien Jeremiah Stark is a 30 year old billionaire; enjoys scifi books; former tennis star; his tennis coach started molesting him when he was 9 & his father was aware; he fought with his coach when he was 14 years old and his coach tripped over the ledge of the roof and fell to his death. Damien was his coach's beneficiary and now Damien is being accused of his murder 16 years after his death. Nicole Louise Fairchild (aka Nikki/Texas) is a 24 year old former pageant princess; former cutter; enjoys photography; has created several apps; starts a new job and then is fired when a media storm starts over the painting Damien paid her $1 million to pose for. A red ribbon was added in this portion of the story and wrapped around her as she posed for the painting. Damien reveals his coach's abuse, briefly mentions a relationship with a girl when he was younger, and Nikki finds out that Damien and Giselle were in a relationship before Giselle was married. Giselle and her husband are divorcing. Jamie dates her commercial costar and then sees him with another woman. Ollie and Nikki argue over Damien. A woman from Nikki's pageant days embarrasses Nikki at a fashion show held by Damien's lawyer's firm. Damien breaks up with Nikki, goes to Germany to face the accusation that he murdered his coach, Nikki does an interview regarding the details of the painting and then flies to be with Damien. JP

1st listen 18SEP21, I preferred reading the book.
2nd listen 01-22-22.

Love this one

I liked the first book. Love this one! In my opinion this one is more compelling than the first book in the series. I enjoyed getting to know Damien's character better and seeing Nikki becoming a stronger woman through the challenges. Also I love the narrator. I can't wait for book 3!! Please hurry up Audible!

Definelty worth the credit!

A Must Listen!!

What made the experience of listening to Claim Me the most enjoyable?

Sofia Willingham!!!! I love her soft whisper voice! She makes each character their own distinct person. The passion that she puts into the story, she just makes it so real! She is officially my favorite narrator!

What did you like best about this story?

I loved Release Me and have listened to it several times. I wasn't sure if the Claim Me would continue and be as great, but I was ecstatic to find that it not only was as good as the first but was even better!! The game between Damien and Nikki continues, I love the way that Damien's words just put spell on Nikki (& me ;)).

What about Sofia Willingham’s performance did you like?

Sofia is perfect! I am not a good reader, so I listen ;) Sofia draws you into the story and never lets you go. When the story is over she leaves you wanting for more!

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The emerald bracelet!

Any additional comments?

Use your credit for Release Me (the first book) and then Claim Me!! If you don't have credits, BUY THEM!

INTRIGUING & DEEP

What did you like about this audiobook?

It's difficult to write a review about this book. I listened to it quite awhile ago and have put off writing the review until I listened to the next in the series hoping it would better help me to describe how I feel about it. The characters were amazing, the storyline really good, lots of steam and sensuality but also a lot of angst. That said, I have to state that J.Kenner is an amazing writer and describes feeling, emotions and circumstances so that it kept me intrigued and mesmerized.

How has the book increased your interest in the subject matter?

Not sure

Does the author present information in a way that is interesting and insightful, and if so, how does he achieve this?

Yes, J.K. presents the information well; I got to know the characters in this first book and got to ride along with their emotions. I like that in a book, in fact, for me it is necessary to get emotionally involved, otherwise I get bored. Also, from start to finish this book was a great listen.

What did you find wrong about the narrator's performance?

Her male voices could have been better and more inflection during times of passion, anger, etc. but was not bad enough to make me not want to listen. There have been narrators who have completely destroyed my desire to complete a really good book; this was not the case. I do hope she gets better with time.

VERY HOT ! AS EXPECTED....

I think the whole mystery ...secret...of Damian drags on abit too long. We know the Nikki story from book one ...but come on !!! Get on with it !! However, still like their story, and their hot hot electricity between them ...wow ! Expect the explicit sex ! By the end though ....OMG ...the end ....so where is book 3 ????? Come on , hurry it up !

Can't get through it

I haven't been able to get through this book. I've tried three times and it just makes me mad how Damien gets this girl aroused then leaves her hanging. The book is more about his control over her libido than the story line. At least with the first book, you get the actual story. I will eventually get through but i hope book 3 is better.