Release Me (The Stark Trilogy)

The Stark Series #1

By: J. Kenner

Narrated by: Sofia Willingham

Length: 12 hrs and 15 mins

Publisher's summary

Audie Award Finalist, Erotica, 2014

For fans of Fifty Shades of Gray and Bared to You comes an erotic, emotionally charged romance between a powerful man who’s never heard "no" and a fiery woman who says "yes" on her own terms.

He was the one man I couldn’t avoid. And the one man I couldn’t resist.

Damien Stark could have his way with any woman. He was sexy, confident, and commanding: Anything he wanted, he got. And what he wanted was me.

Our attraction was unmistakable, almost beyond control, but as much as I ached to be his, I feared the pressures of his demands. Submitting to Damien meant I had to bare the darkest truth about my past - and risk breaking us apart.

But Damien was haunted, too. And as our passion came to obsess us both, his secrets threatened to destroy him - and us - forever.

Release Me is an erotic romance intended for mature audiences.

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

Can't wait to read book 2!

Any additional comments?

Yes this is another trilogy. This reminds me faintly of 50 shades but a little different. This book had me from the beginning to the end. Another book I could not put down.

Not Bad For My First

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

If the friend is into FSOG, then yes.

What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

Eh, it was alright.

Would you listen to another book narrated by Sofia Willingham?

I honestly can't decide if I like her or not. She wasn't terrible... but the parts where she needed to be more intense, she wasn't I feel.

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

Not really, I mean... I kind of felt it was lacking. I am so used to the love scenes being a bit "more". There was one part where I was sure Damien was going to screw her over... and I kind of hated him... but I am guessing that was the point! It was pretty predictable. I do have to say the limo scene was my favorite. I am considering listening to the second one, I am definitely not really swayed either way.

Loved the reader. The story was good.

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

This book is great for anyone who loves a love story. When a shy woman and a rich man of mystery run into each other and sparks fly.

What did you like best about this story?

The book was an easy read.

What does Sofia Willingham bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Yes to some point. She was good and made some parts come to life but was not my fav.

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

no moment in this book but definitely in the sequel

Superb narrator - great series!

Would you consider the audio edition of Release Me (The Stark Trilogy) to be better than the print version?

Sofia Willingham is the best female narrator I have ever experienced on Audible. The sound of her voice is extremely pleasant to listen to, is very seductive, and she has the skills to make the different characters come alive. I would listen to anything she narrates.

The Stark Trilogy is an engaging trio of novels, like long chapters of the same book. You are easily drawn into the characters as voiced by Ms. Willingham, and you are totally seduced by the plot and the hidden secrets that are yet to be revealed. The sex is HOT and steamy, and easily put 50 Shades of Gray to shame by comparison. After the first novel, I felt invested in the fate of these characters and wanted more. The plot has some definite surprises I didn't see coming. It keeps things interesting.

I definitely recommend this series.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Release Me (The Stark Trilogy)?

any of the hot, steamy sex scenes

What about Sofia Willingham’s performance did you like?

everything. She has the best narrative voice I've ever listened to.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

yes!

Any additional comments?

get the whole series

Breathless!

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

An incredibly sexy story that actually has a well written story with so much sex that I practically became breathless while listening.

Any additional comments?

I can't adequately describe the sensuality of the book. Anyone who enjoys this genre will love this book.

narrator was good, overall story was ok

I liked the story, narrator was good. not my favorite but still am going to get the next book

Loved it

I really enjoyed this book and already purchased the 2nd book. It does remind me of FSOG and Crossfire. I really enjoyed those series and really wanted to read something similar. This so far has fit that craving. I love the characters and enjoyed getting to know them. I love Damien. A must read. Can't wait to read the next book. I loved the narrators voice.

Complete ripoff of 50 shades

Definitely wouldn’t recommend this one. I found myself almost predicting what would happen next due to the similarities to 50 shades. The narrator was good though.

Oh it's good!!

It's a very sexy listen. It reminds me of 50 Shades. In saying that, I like 50 better. In listening to this book it seems like maybe another book is coming from these two characters (like the 50 series). It's a good listen. It's interesting, but not fabulous. I'd buy it on sale and save my credit.

WILL cause sleep deprivation!!!!

I have never heard of this series...I was doing a random search on Audible and it came up and OMG am I glad!!!!

Controlling dominant alpha male gazillionair...who is of course damaged. On the edge of loosing it alpha female...who is of course damaged....throw them together and watch the sparks fly, HOT sparks....SOOOOOOO HOT! So hot that I didn't want to go to sleep, I just wanted to keep listening!

Nothing specifically mentioned as far as dom/sub goes, but it's there just waiting to be discussed. The sex scenes were well developed and outstandingly described, IN GRAPHIC DETAIL.

It has a hot alpha male who is rich, but that is where the similarities to fifty shades stop. The female lead is NOT a virgin, THANK YOU J. Kenner for not following that cliche, there is no red room of pain, and they aren't from totally different worlds which was nice.

It had similarities to Bared to You with the rich alpha male again...but bared to you is more mid life to me, and this is late 20's early 30's of two damaged people finding someone else who is damaged enough to over look their damage and build a bridge.

I can get why people have compared this book to 50 and Bared, but it's a different animal to me....a very NICE animal!

I downloaded book two while only half way through book 1, and book three is due out in the summer so YEAH, not a really long wait....but I don't know how I will pass the time without another dose of the yummy Damian Stark.....oh so yummy!