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Stark Security #7
Hidden With You
He was hired to kill her. He never expected to fall in love with her.
Former MI6 agent Jasper Kent gave up being a good man when his wife and daughter were murdered. Now, he’s a paid assassin for the highest bidder, using the payouts from his underworld contracts to fund his search for the man who killed his family. He gets the break he desperately craves when he’s invited to join Stark Security, a legitimate organization that knows nothing about his deadly side hustle, but provides the cover he needs for his private missions.
Then he hits the jackpot — kill the woman he’s been assigned to protect, and his payment will be the identity of the man who murdered his family.
Heiress Zelda Clayton has spent her life projecting a bubbly personality, certain that if she shows her darkness, she’ll be abandoned once again. Now the pulse-pounding attraction between her and devastatingly gorgeous bodyguard Jasper Kent is off the charts, and she’s terrified he will leave, too, breaking her heart right as she’s falling in love with him.
But a broken heart may be the least of Zelda’s worries…
Former MI6 agent Jasper Kent gave up being a good man when his wife and daughter were murdered. Now, he’s a paid assassin for the highest bidder, using the payouts from his underworld contracts to fund his search for the man who killed his family. He gets the break he desperately craves when he’s invited to join Stark Security, a legitimate organization that knows nothing about his deadly side hustle, but provides the cover he needs for his private missions.
Then he hits the jackpot — kill the woman he’s been assigned to protect, and his payment will be the identity of the man who murdered his family.
Heiress Zelda Clayton has spent her life projecting a bubbly personality, certain that if she shows her darkness, she’ll be abandoned once again. Now the pulse-pounding attraction between her and devastatingly gorgeous bodyguard Jasper Kent is off the charts, and she’s terrified he will leave, too, breaking her heart right as she’s falling in love with him.
But a broken heart may be the least of Zelda’s worries…
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First published April 26, 2022
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J. Kenner
188 books10.4k followersJ. Kenner (aka Julie Kenner) is the New York Times, USA Today, Publishers Weekly, Wall Street Journal and #1 International bestselling author of over one hundred novels, novellas and short stories in a variety of genres.
Though known primarily for her award-winning and international bestselling erotic romances (including the Stark and Most Wanted series) that have reached as high as #2 on the New York Times bestseller list, 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 six time finalist for Romance Writers of America’s prestigious RITA award, JK took home the first RITA trophy awarded in the category of erotic romance in 2014 for her novel, Claim Me (book 2 of her Stark Trilogy) and in 2017 for Wicked Dirty in the same category. Her Demon Hunting Soccer Mom series (as Julie Kenner) is currently in development as a television show.
Her books have sold over three million copies and are published in over twenty languages.
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.
Though known primarily for her award-winning and international bestselling erotic romances (including the Stark and Most Wanted series) that have reached as high as #2 on the New York Times bestseller list, 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 six time finalist for Romance Writers of America’s prestigious RITA award, JK took home the first RITA trophy awarded in the category of erotic romance in 2014 for her novel, Claim Me (book 2 of her Stark Trilogy) and in 2017 for Wicked Dirty in the same category. Her Demon Hunting Soccer Mom series (as Julie Kenner) is currently in development as a television show.
Her books have sold over three million copies and are published in over twenty languages.
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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April 26, 2022
5 star Review of Hidden With You (Stark Security #7) by J Kenner
Book seven in the Stark Security series I couldn’t wait to dive in. This was a well written story with characters who are engaging and whose story I quickly became invested in. In the spotlight is former M16 agent Jasper Kent and the woman he is hired to protect (and plans to kill), Zelda Clayton.
I really ensure romantic suspense novels and this was a fine example. There were equal amounts of romance, intrigue and suspense as Jasper struggles in his pursuit to revenge the murders of his wife and daughter.
From the first chapter till the last I was hooked and had a hard time putting this one down when real life got in my way. Jasper is desperate to find the person who murdered his family. By killing Zelda he will get the name but at what cost? As he gets to know Zelda his feelings change which complicates matters even more. Will Jasper put is feelings aside and in doing so destroy Zelda? Or will the love he has come to have for Zelda change his life?
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Book seven in the Stark Security series I couldn’t wait to dive in. This was a well written story with characters who are engaging and whose story I quickly became invested in. In the spotlight is former M16 agent Jasper Kent and the woman he is hired to protect (and plans to kill), Zelda Clayton.
I really ensure romantic suspense novels and this was a fine example. There were equal amounts of romance, intrigue and suspense as Jasper struggles in his pursuit to revenge the murders of his wife and daughter.
From the first chapter till the last I was hooked and had a hard time putting this one down when real life got in my way. Jasper is desperate to find the person who murdered his family. By killing Zelda he will get the name but at what cost? As he gets to know Zelda his feelings change which complicates matters even more. Will Jasper put is feelings aside and in doing so destroy Zelda? Or will the love he has come to have for Zelda change his life?
One click and find out.
April 29, 2022
Zelda and Jasper's story was so entertaining, I love Stark Security series, and this one is a great addition. I love the idea of the ex agent having to protect who he needs to kill undercover. This romantic suspense was very well paced, it kept me reading, has a good mix of romance and steam. definitely all well balanced. If you are a fan of the series you need to add this to your reading list.
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May 1, 2022
2.5 stars... So clearly I'm in the minority here about this book. The story doesn't really start moving until about the 50% mark, and the span of time that the book covers isn't really clear (ie, couple days, couple weeks, couple months??).
Let's start with the good. The suspense/thriller portion of the Stark Securities is top notch and completely what is expected from this author. It wasn't until this started to really play a part into the story that I was able to get into it. Also the cameos from other Stark universe characters is always a welcomed bonus. There is chemistry between the characters.
The bad: there wasn't a lot of character development for Zelda and Jasper. Zelda is complete immature brat, which almost made me DNF the book. Once the story got past her full on brat attitude, it was easier to get into. She's too pushy with Jasper in the beginning, like toxic level pushy. There is one tiny part where she calls Jasper "Daddy", which I'm all for, but it doesn't work for this story and kind of gave me the creeps. Jasper is supposed to be British, but none of his narrative or dialogue supports that.
When I started reading this author, I loved the spice, the steam, the physical passion, and her ability to balance it out with a great story. I just didn't get that from this story. The spice and bedroom fun were subpar compared to her earlier work. I'm wondering if this had been a longer story, I would have enjoyed it more. While this book doesn't put me off from this author, I think that I need to start having a different mindset/expectations as to what I'm going to get.
Let's start with the good. The suspense/thriller portion of the Stark Securities is top notch and completely what is expected from this author. It wasn't until this started to really play a part into the story that I was able to get into it. Also the cameos from other Stark universe characters is always a welcomed bonus. There is chemistry between the characters.
The bad: there wasn't a lot of character development for Zelda and Jasper. Zelda is complete immature brat, which almost made me DNF the book. Once the story got past her full on brat attitude, it was easier to get into. She's too pushy with Jasper in the beginning, like toxic level pushy. There is one tiny part where she calls Jasper "Daddy", which I'm all for, but it doesn't work for this story and kind of gave me the creeps. Jasper is supposed to be British, but none of his narrative or dialogue supports that.
When I started reading this author, I loved the spice, the steam, the physical passion, and her ability to balance it out with a great story. I just didn't get that from this story. The spice and bedroom fun were subpar compared to her earlier work. I'm wondering if this had been a longer story, I would have enjoyed it more. While this book doesn't put me off from this author, I think that I need to start having a different mindset/expectations as to what I'm going to get.
April 12, 2025
Kobo+ Contemporary Romance Series Challenge 2024. Tropes: Law Enforcement/Spy, Romance/Mystery, Love at First Sight, Age Difference, Family/Friends, Secret (Erotica)
MC's: h. Zelda Clayton, author, 23, book is being made into a movie, friend of Nikki Stark and Jamie Hunter, H Jasper Kent 44, former M16 agent, currently working for SSA, (secretly an assassin). His wife and daughter were murdered 10 years ago. He's been working to find leads to the murder.
Zelda and Jasper meet at Ryan and Jamie Hunter's next door neighbors of Damian and Nikki Stark (Jasper's boss). There is an immediate attraction but they don't sleep together. His call.
I found the premise of this story intriguing but it was a bit rushed so I gave it 3.5 Stars.
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MC's: h. Zelda Clayton, author, 23, book is being made into a movie, friend of Nikki Stark and Jamie Hunter, H Jasper Kent 44, former M16 agent, currently working for SSA, (secretly an assassin). His wife and daughter were murdered 10 years ago. He's been working to find leads to the murder.
Zelda and Jasper meet at Ryan and Jamie Hunter's next door neighbors of Damian and Nikki Stark (Jasper's boss). There is an immediate attraction but they don't sleep together. His call.
I found the premise of this story intriguing but it was a bit rushed so I gave it 3.5 Stars.
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May 4, 2022
HIDDEN WITH YOU is the seventh instalment in J. Kenner’s contemporary, adult STARK SECURITY erotic, romantic suspense series-a part of the author’s Stark World. This is forty-four year old, former MI6 agent Jasper Kent, and twenty-three year old, author/heiress Zelda Clayton’s story line. HIDDEN WITH YOU can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.
Told from first person (Zelda) and third person (Jasper) perspectives HIDDEN WITH YOU follows the building but acrimonious relationship between forty-four year old, former MI6 agent Jasper Kent, and twenty-three year old, author/heiress Zelda Clayton. Years earlier former MI6 agent Jasper Kent lost his daughter Bonnie, and his wife Sandra, to a killer. Having searched for the person(s) responsible but to no avail, Jasper has moved to America where he begins working for the Stark Security organization in the hopes of using their resources to uncover the truth but Jasper never expected to come face to face with twenty-three year old author Zelda Clayton, a woman who stirs something deep within our story line hero, something Jasper had thought he lost a long time ago. From the outset, Jasper struggles with his attraction to a woman who is not his beloved wife, but a message from a stranger pits Jasper’s need for revenge, against the building love he feels for our story line heroine, a message that places Zelda in the direct line of fire. Enter author/heiress Zelda Clayton, and the woman with whom Jasper will fall in love. What ensues is the insta-lust to love relationship between Jasper and Zelda, and the potential fall-out as our heroine is targeted, and Jasper isn’t the only assassin hired for the job.
Zelda Clayton does not have a close relationship with her mother, in the years since her father’s death, and her mother’s remarriage to former CIA operative Carter Malloy but the estrangement has never stopped Zelda from becoming her own woman, a woman who is now the target of an unknown assassin. Zelda’s attraction to Jasper was immediate but Jasper’s less than warm reception left Zelda, once again, reeling at another rejection from the men in her life. Jasper Kent’s only path in life is to discover the truth about the murder of his wife and child but when a message come through, promising to reveal the who, how and why, Jasper battles between head and heart knowing that to finally feel peace means to destroy the woman with whom he is falling in love.
The relationhip between Jasper and Zelda is an age-gap romance; one of immediate attraction but when Zelda becomes the ‘aggressor’ Jasper struggles with the memories of his wife, the grief, and his inability to move forward. Zelda knows that a permanent relationship with Jasper is never going to happen as Zelda is unable to compete with memory of the past, a ghost Jasper is unable to let go. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate but I dislike the use of a certain four-letter word (although only used once) in my romance story lines.
There is a large ensemble cast of colorful and familiar secondary and supporting characters, most of whom we have met in previous story lines including Nikki and Damien, Jamie and Ryan, Evelyn, Ollie and Trevor. We are introduced to Stark Security’s new Research and Analysis specialist Owen Porter, as well Leah Ramirez, Zelda’s friend Camille, and Zelda’s mother Amelia and step father Carter Malloy.
HIDDEN WITH YOU is a story of power and greed, betrayal and vengeance, acceptance and moving forward. The fast paced premise is captivating and engaging; the romance is seductive and steamy; the characters are dynamic and broken.
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Told from first person (Zelda) and third person (Jasper) perspectives HIDDEN WITH YOU follows the building but acrimonious relationship between forty-four year old, former MI6 agent Jasper Kent, and twenty-three year old, author/heiress Zelda Clayton. Years earlier former MI6 agent Jasper Kent lost his daughter Bonnie, and his wife Sandra, to a killer. Having searched for the person(s) responsible but to no avail, Jasper has moved to America where he begins working for the Stark Security organization in the hopes of using their resources to uncover the truth but Jasper never expected to come face to face with twenty-three year old author Zelda Clayton, a woman who stirs something deep within our story line hero, something Jasper had thought he lost a long time ago. From the outset, Jasper struggles with his attraction to a woman who is not his beloved wife, but a message from a stranger pits Jasper’s need for revenge, against the building love he feels for our story line heroine, a message that places Zelda in the direct line of fire. Enter author/heiress Zelda Clayton, and the woman with whom Jasper will fall in love. What ensues is the insta-lust to love relationship between Jasper and Zelda, and the potential fall-out as our heroine is targeted, and Jasper isn’t the only assassin hired for the job.
Zelda Clayton does not have a close relationship with her mother, in the years since her father’s death, and her mother’s remarriage to former CIA operative Carter Malloy but the estrangement has never stopped Zelda from becoming her own woman, a woman who is now the target of an unknown assassin. Zelda’s attraction to Jasper was immediate but Jasper’s less than warm reception left Zelda, once again, reeling at another rejection from the men in her life. Jasper Kent’s only path in life is to discover the truth about the murder of his wife and child but when a message come through, promising to reveal the who, how and why, Jasper battles between head and heart knowing that to finally feel peace means to destroy the woman with whom he is falling in love.
The relationhip between Jasper and Zelda is an age-gap romance; one of immediate attraction but when Zelda becomes the ‘aggressor’ Jasper struggles with the memories of his wife, the grief, and his inability to move forward. Zelda knows that a permanent relationship with Jasper is never going to happen as Zelda is unable to compete with memory of the past, a ghost Jasper is unable to let go. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate but I dislike the use of a certain four-letter word (although only used once) in my romance story lines.
There is a large ensemble cast of colorful and familiar secondary and supporting characters, most of whom we have met in previous story lines including Nikki and Damien, Jamie and Ryan, Evelyn, Ollie and Trevor. We are introduced to Stark Security’s new Research and Analysis specialist Owen Porter, as well Leah Ramirez, Zelda’s friend Camille, and Zelda’s mother Amelia and step father Carter Malloy.
HIDDEN WITH YOU is a story of power and greed, betrayal and vengeance, acceptance and moving forward. The fast paced premise is captivating and engaging; the romance is seductive and steamy; the characters are dynamic and broken.
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May 22, 2022
5 His Assignment Didn’t Go the Way He Thought it Would Stars!!
This is the seventh book in this series that I’ve come to love so much by Ms. Kenner. Her ability to tell a story that is filled with passion, hatred, complexities, suspense and love that is never expected to be found by the H/h is why she’s an automatic go-to author for me when I’m in the mood to read a heart-stopping book!
Jasper has lost everything he loved and because of this he’s the perfect man to be an assassin for hire. His heart his just an empty shell so when he is assigned to kill Zelda Clayton, he figures, easy-peasy! Well, not so much. He wasn’t expecting Zelda to be so beautiful nor did he ever think he would be attracted to her. But Zelda is so much more than she appears.
This woman presents to the world a different persona than what’s going on inside her heart and mind. She has fears of being abandoned for good reason and she’s very much alone in the world thanks to her less than stellar relationship with her mother and step-father. When she finds the need to have a bodyguard, is when Jasper enters her world and she’s immediately attracted to him and all his broodiness.
There’s only one reason this man has taken this assignment and that’s to get the name or names of those that ended his world. Little does he know that when he meets the beautiful Zelda, his heart just might start beating again!
The buildup of this story had me on the edge of my seat from beginning to end. I loved how Ms. Kenner took us on this windy and twisty tale of who and why is threatening Zelda. As these two spend more time together, he can feel a thawing of his emotions that he really never expected to experience again. I loved how Zelda took things into her own hands when it comes to her attraction to this super sexy bodyguard, even if it mean she might get hurt. These two are so meant to be together. They’re able to heal each other in ways even they weren’t expecting. As I got closer to the end and how this would all play out, my mouth hung open because I definitely didn’t see it coming!! This is a must read book for those of you that are J. Kenner fans but also anyone that loves an amazing romantic suspense book!!
This is the seventh book in this series that I’ve come to love so much by Ms. Kenner. Her ability to tell a story that is filled with passion, hatred, complexities, suspense and love that is never expected to be found by the H/h is why she’s an automatic go-to author for me when I’m in the mood to read a heart-stopping book!
Jasper has lost everything he loved and because of this he’s the perfect man to be an assassin for hire. His heart his just an empty shell so when he is assigned to kill Zelda Clayton, he figures, easy-peasy! Well, not so much. He wasn’t expecting Zelda to be so beautiful nor did he ever think he would be attracted to her. But Zelda is so much more than she appears.
This woman presents to the world a different persona than what’s going on inside her heart and mind. She has fears of being abandoned for good reason and she’s very much alone in the world thanks to her less than stellar relationship with her mother and step-father. When she finds the need to have a bodyguard, is when Jasper enters her world and she’s immediately attracted to him and all his broodiness.
There’s only one reason this man has taken this assignment and that’s to get the name or names of those that ended his world. Little does he know that when he meets the beautiful Zelda, his heart just might start beating again!
The buildup of this story had me on the edge of my seat from beginning to end. I loved how Ms. Kenner took us on this windy and twisty tale of who and why is threatening Zelda. As these two spend more time together, he can feel a thawing of his emotions that he really never expected to experience again. I loved how Zelda took things into her own hands when it comes to her attraction to this super sexy bodyguard, even if it mean she might get hurt. These two are so meant to be together. They’re able to heal each other in ways even they weren’t expecting. As I got closer to the end and how this would all play out, my mouth hung open because I definitely didn’t see it coming!! This is a must read book for those of you that are J. Kenner fans but also anyone that loves an amazing romantic suspense book!!
May 1, 2022
Hidden with You
Stark Security #7
J. Kenner
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Oohhh this is my favourite stark Security story yet! I adored Jasper and Zelda, like most of Ms Kenner’s other stories it’s full of suspense and guns and sexy men, but this one really grabbed me an sucked me in… Best roller coaster ride yet!
Former MI6 agent Jasper Kent is on a mission to find the man responsible for killing his wife and daughter, he has longed to discover the man and now he’s about to have the perfect, person, perfect place and perfect job. When he takes in a job with Stark Security he believes he had it in the bag, put on bodyguard duties for thriller writer and heiress Zelda Clayton. All he has to do is kill her and he’ll be given the name of The Maestro… should be easy right, yeah nah… Jasper and Zelda together have crazy chemistry together, and yet another bump in his very road to vengeance.
Zelda Clayton is book royalty, she’s an amazing author, and her newest story has been made into a movie, but her normal life is very different, she’s a loner, doesn’t have many friends, her mother and step father are horrible people just waiting to take everything from her. When she receives a death threat and calls on Ryan and Stark Security, she finds herself under the watchful eye of new recruit Jasper Kent. The pair had had instant chemistry at a party only hours before, but the 20 year age gap poured cold water of both, only to reheat in her little living quarters on the huge property. It’s clear Zelda has no issues with that and uses her sexy prowess to wear jasper down and when she does 🔥🔥🔥🔥 it sizzles….
Now as all the lines in Jasper’s world blurs, he has a job to do, but can he really kill the woman he fallen in love with? Losing Zelda would be like losing his family all over again… instead jasper goes all alpha Rogue, he’s going to find The Maestro, he’s going to get his vengeance then he’s going to love Zelda forever… but best laid plans…
Be prepared for swoon, drama, heat, gasps and an epic ending that will leave you yelling What The!!!
Stark Security #7
J. Kenner
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Oohhh this is my favourite stark Security story yet! I adored Jasper and Zelda, like most of Ms Kenner’s other stories it’s full of suspense and guns and sexy men, but this one really grabbed me an sucked me in… Best roller coaster ride yet!
Former MI6 agent Jasper Kent is on a mission to find the man responsible for killing his wife and daughter, he has longed to discover the man and now he’s about to have the perfect, person, perfect place and perfect job. When he takes in a job with Stark Security he believes he had it in the bag, put on bodyguard duties for thriller writer and heiress Zelda Clayton. All he has to do is kill her and he’ll be given the name of The Maestro… should be easy right, yeah nah… Jasper and Zelda together have crazy chemistry together, and yet another bump in his very road to vengeance.
Zelda Clayton is book royalty, she’s an amazing author, and her newest story has been made into a movie, but her normal life is very different, she’s a loner, doesn’t have many friends, her mother and step father are horrible people just waiting to take everything from her. When she receives a death threat and calls on Ryan and Stark Security, she finds herself under the watchful eye of new recruit Jasper Kent. The pair had had instant chemistry at a party only hours before, but the 20 year age gap poured cold water of both, only to reheat in her little living quarters on the huge property. It’s clear Zelda has no issues with that and uses her sexy prowess to wear jasper down and when she does 🔥🔥🔥🔥 it sizzles….
Now as all the lines in Jasper’s world blurs, he has a job to do, but can he really kill the woman he fallen in love with? Losing Zelda would be like losing his family all over again… instead jasper goes all alpha Rogue, he’s going to find The Maestro, he’s going to get his vengeance then he’s going to love Zelda forever… but best laid plans…
Be prepared for swoon, drama, heat, gasps and an epic ending that will leave you yelling What The!!!
May 2, 2022
"My time with Jasper was a fantasy. I know that now. I know the truth. Everybody leaves. Everybody disappoints. And I'm better off just staying alone."
I want to start off by saying there is no better ultimate book boyfriend than Damien Stark. I have followed this story line from the very beginning and I love the Stark Security Series. However, compared to the other books, this one just fell a little flat for me.
I found Zelda (an odd name for a twenty-something girl) to be annoying. She's pushy and seems to be a little entitled. I liken her to Veruca Salt from Willy Wonka - "I want it now!" And, while she was supposed to be the target of a death threat, she didn't seem overly concerned about it. All she wanted to to get Jasper in to bed, despite his objections.
Then there's Jasper - I had no love for him. He's at Stark solely for self-serving purposes and doesn't really seem to have anyone's back but his own. He's supposed to be guarding Zelda but he takes her out in public more than once, and the rest of the time he's pawing at her and rolling around in the sheets.
The plot itself wasn't bad. It was just under-developed. She gets a death threat letter in the mail, with no address, and none of the cameras around her property, or at the gate pick up anything? Then there's nothing else for more than half the book. It really wasn't difficult to figure out where this was going and that somehow, Zelda and Jasper would have a common thread.
Despite the above, I didn't hate the book. I wished there was more "meat" to the plot and that I would have had more of reason to be invested in these characters. I also would have liked a little more drama. The suspense level in this one was ho-hum in my opinion. But, it's a Stark book, so I'll always read it.
Plus, there is a hint of what's to come and I can't wait for the next books!
I want to start off by saying there is no better ultimate book boyfriend than Damien Stark. I have followed this story line from the very beginning and I love the Stark Security Series. However, compared to the other books, this one just fell a little flat for me.
I found Zelda (an odd name for a twenty-something girl) to be annoying. She's pushy and seems to be a little entitled. I liken her to Veruca Salt from Willy Wonka - "I want it now!" And, while she was supposed to be the target of a death threat, she didn't seem overly concerned about it. All she wanted to to get Jasper in to bed, despite his objections.
Then there's Jasper - I had no love for him. He's at Stark solely for self-serving purposes and doesn't really seem to have anyone's back but his own. He's supposed to be guarding Zelda but he takes her out in public more than once, and the rest of the time he's pawing at her and rolling around in the sheets.
The plot itself wasn't bad. It was just under-developed. She gets a death threat letter in the mail, with no address, and none of the cameras around her property, or at the gate pick up anything? Then there's nothing else for more than half the book. It really wasn't difficult to figure out where this was going and that somehow, Zelda and Jasper would have a common thread.
Despite the above, I didn't hate the book. I wished there was more "meat" to the plot and that I would have had more of reason to be invested in these characters. I also would have liked a little more drama. The suspense level in this one was ho-hum in my opinion. But, it's a Stark book, so I'll always read it.
Plus, there is a hint of what's to come and I can't wait for the next books!
April 26, 2022
This is an insta-love, age-gap romance that is super hot! As all of J Kenner’s Stark Security men are, Jasper does not disappoint. And an English accent to boot – Yum! Our darling Zelda is a child phenom, thriller author. Wrote her first best-selling book as a teenager and now the series has been set up for a movie gig. Their first meeting in Ryan and Jamie’s garden is delightful as they were both secretly searching each other out at the party. Move right into a forced proximity sitch when Zelda has a death threat and Jasper is tasked with keeping her safe.
Ah, but there is a secret dilemma as well! In order for Jasper to exact his revenge on the murderer of his wife and daughter, he is tasked with assassinating our lovely Zelda. He is faced immediately with a choice – keep her or kill her. Zelda insists that she is only in this for the sexy times and no relationship. But Jasper is coping with the past and the fact that Zelda is half his age. I do appreciate that they get to the insta-lust action early and Jasper moves on from his revenge vendetta. Unfortunately, he neglects to give the deets to Zelda before she finds out and freaks out.
Hidden with You is a dramatic romantic suspense with several twists and turns by the ending. We get to touch base with our favorite Damien and Nikki as well as several of the other Stark Security couples. Even though this book is part of the Stark Security series, it is totally readable as a standalone.
I was provided an ARC from the author for my honest opinion.
Ah, but there is a secret dilemma as well! In order for Jasper to exact his revenge on the murderer of his wife and daughter, he is tasked with assassinating our lovely Zelda. He is faced immediately with a choice – keep her or kill her. Zelda insists that she is only in this for the sexy times and no relationship. But Jasper is coping with the past and the fact that Zelda is half his age. I do appreciate that they get to the insta-lust action early and Jasper moves on from his revenge vendetta. Unfortunately, he neglects to give the deets to Zelda before she finds out and freaks out.
Hidden with You is a dramatic romantic suspense with several twists and turns by the ending. We get to touch base with our favorite Damien and Nikki as well as several of the other Stark Security couples. Even though this book is part of the Stark Security series, it is totally readable as a standalone.
I was provided an ARC from the author for my honest opinion.
April 27, 2022
Stark Security is one of my favourite series so when I heard we were getting Hidden With You, I couldn’t wait to pick this one up. Zelda Clayton and Jasper Kent’s story was everything I expected and so much more and this gem of read is a must for all romantic suspense lovers.
Ex MI6 agent Jasper is hired to protect Zelda, it’s a perfect cover because this is the woman he plans to kill. There is more to this man than anyone knows, an undercover paid assassin working for the highest bidder in the hope of getting enough money to track down the man who killed his wife and daughter and killing Zelda could get him the name is so desperate for.
Zelda only let people see the side of her that’s fun and exciting , she hides the darkness and her fears of being abandoned so what happens when she falls for her bodyguard, will she once again find herself alone or even worse will she survive…..
Problem is feelings soon come into play, so will Jasper follow through with his plan or will love change his life forever. This is a beautifully written story that tugged on my heartstrings, it has the perfect mix of suspense, mystery, passion and love, it has characters you will bond with and it’s a captivating tale that will take over your life. If you love romantic suspense look no further than Hidden With You ( Stark Security #7).
Ex MI6 agent Jasper is hired to protect Zelda, it’s a perfect cover because this is the woman he plans to kill. There is more to this man than anyone knows, an undercover paid assassin working for the highest bidder in the hope of getting enough money to track down the man who killed his wife and daughter and killing Zelda could get him the name is so desperate for.
Zelda only let people see the side of her that’s fun and exciting , she hides the darkness and her fears of being abandoned so what happens when she falls for her bodyguard, will she once again find herself alone or even worse will she survive…..
Problem is feelings soon come into play, so will Jasper follow through with his plan or will love change his life forever. This is a beautifully written story that tugged on my heartstrings, it has the perfect mix of suspense, mystery, passion and love, it has characters you will bond with and it’s a captivating tale that will take over your life. If you love romantic suspense look no further than Hidden With You ( Stark Security #7).
May 6, 2022
Yes! With every new book in this series I just cannot wait to dig in and find out what new ways this team is going to flourish and grow and adding Jasper to the team just added the cream to my coffee. He is trying to revenge the deaths of his wife and daughter and that has been his goal for the last decade and even though he has left MI6 and went freelance as an assassin he did it with a conscience and now he has been lead to the States and to the SSA and joined the team. While at a coming out party he gets a glimpse of a woman and is intrigued and when he seeks her out he meets Zelda. Even though she is much, much younger, the party is also in her honor as the author of the book of Jamie's new movie. Zelda, in her early 20's is a bestselling author and really much older than her years and these two are matched in more than just their passions. When Zelda returns home she finds a message that turns out to be a death threat and when she turns it over to the SSA, Ryan assigns the case to the newest member, Jasper. When Jasper gets a message that Zelda is his newest target and he will then get the name of The Maestro, who he has been hunting, will he take the bait? This one was so good! I had a hard time putting this one down and cannot wait for the next one!
April 29, 2022
I voluntarily reviewed a copy of "HIDDEN WITH YOU" This was a very intriguing, suspense filled drama, with action, murder, revenge, passion, heartache, loss, grief, twists that have you turning the pages so addicting.
Jasper Kent & Zelda Clayton's journey isn't an easy one their chemistry is hot but Jasoer knows it's a bad idea he's on a mission to get revenge for his family she'll only complicate things.
Jasper once MI6 Agent, then assassin for hire to highest bidder, now he works for Stark Security making it easier for his cover & contacts to find the man who killed his daughter & Wife.
Zelda puts on a friendly carefree face for everyone but deep inside she's afraid of the darkness of falling for Jasper & him abandoning her such a emotional read at times.
I definitely recommend to get this extremely well written story, will Jasper kill Zelda to get the name of the man to get his revenge for his family or will forget all about that for the woman he's falling in love with can Zelda & Jasper get a HEA in the end you must get this book to see how it all turns out you do won't be disappoint.
Jasper Kent & Zelda Clayton's journey isn't an easy one their chemistry is hot but Jasoer knows it's a bad idea he's on a mission to get revenge for his family she'll only complicate things.
Jasper once MI6 Agent, then assassin for hire to highest bidder, now he works for Stark Security making it easier for his cover & contacts to find the man who killed his daughter & Wife.
Zelda puts on a friendly carefree face for everyone but deep inside she's afraid of the darkness of falling for Jasper & him abandoning her such a emotional read at times.
I definitely recommend to get this extremely well written story, will Jasper kill Zelda to get the name of the man to get his revenge for his family or will forget all about that for the woman he's falling in love with can Zelda & Jasper get a HEA in the end you must get this book to see how it all turns out you do won't be disappoint.
May 10, 2022
Jasper is consumed with figuring out who took his wife and daughter from him. But I don’t think he ever expected to have someone hire him to kill the person he was currently protecting. What a great spin to this story that kept me guessing as to what would happen. Along the way, he has guarded his heart and doesn’t see himself having love in his life again. Meeting Zelda, he finds a successful woman that is learning what she wants in life. Zelda has a talent for writing stories but has learned that everyone she loves will leave. For all the fame and success, she truly has a lonely life. When her life is threatened, she finds herself with a sexy life-in body guard who resembles her main character. As they work to solve the mystery of who is pursuing her, she wants to help Jasper solve the mystery about his family. This couple didn’t make it easy on themselves as they both struggle to accept love is possible in their lives. This is a suspense story that had me connected from page 1 and desperate to know what would happen next. I voluntarily read an ARC of this book and this is my honest review.
April 28, 2022
Again, Ms. Kenner brings the heat, love and protective alpha male to life on the pages of her book. MI6 Agent, Jasper Kent is a man who has been brought to his knees following the death of his wife and daughter, and risen again with a thirst for revenge. When the trail to the murderer leads him to the United States, Jasper takes a job with Stark Security Agency, where he has access to the most advanced knowledge and systems. At a party, Jasper sees a stunning woman that makes his heart stop and he knows he has to get to know her. When he realizes that this beautiful woman is Zelda, a famous crime writer who she is almost half his age, he tries to fight his attraction. But when someone threatens Zelda's life, Jasper is brought on board to provide protection, so fighting his attraction just got a lot more difficult.
When Jasper gets a call informing him that if he kills Zelda, he will be given information on who murdered his family, Jasper is torn between getting answers and protecting the woman he loves.
Another Ms. Kenner success!!
When Jasper gets a call informing him that if he kills Zelda, he will be given information on who murdered his family, Jasper is torn between getting answers and protecting the woman he loves.
Another Ms. Kenner success!!
September 16, 2022
Former MI6 agent Jasper Kent gave up being a good man when his wife and daughter were murdered. Now, he’s a paid assassin for the highest bidder, using the payouts from his underworld contracts to fund his search for the man who killed his family. He gets the break he desperately craves when he’s invited to join Stark Security, a legitimate organization that knows nothing about his deadly side hustle, but provides the cover he needs for his private missions.
Then he hits the jackpot — kill the woman he’s been assigned to protect, and his payment will be the identity of the man who murdered his family.
Heiress Zelda Clayton has spent her life projecting a bubbly personality, certain that if she shows her darkness, she’ll be abandoned once again. Now the pulse-pounding attraction between her and devastatingly gorgeous bodyguard Jasper Kent is off the charts, and she’s terrified he will leave, too, breaking her heart right as she’s falling in love with him.
But a broken heart may be the least of Zelda’s worries…
Then he hits the jackpot — kill the woman he’s been assigned to protect, and his payment will be the identity of the man who murdered his family.
Heiress Zelda Clayton has spent her life projecting a bubbly personality, certain that if she shows her darkness, she’ll be abandoned once again. Now the pulse-pounding attraction between her and devastatingly gorgeous bodyguard Jasper Kent is off the charts, and she’s terrified he will leave, too, breaking her heart right as she’s falling in love with him.
But a broken heart may be the least of Zelda’s worries…
April 27, 2022
“I don’t believe in denying myself things that I want. I’ve had too much taken away from me. Now I fight for the things that matter to me.”
I feel like a broken record, but WOW J Kenner ups her game again. I don’t know how she keeps blowing me. I keep thinking there is no way she can top this…and then she does!
“I felt like the me I had pretended to be out in the world, bubbly and alive, not dark and twisty. Now I’m dark again, and I’m twisted up inside. Mostly, I’m gone, shattered into a million pieces.”
This book is full of intense mystery, heartache, loss, secrets, redemption and steaminess. Until the last moment (thankfully no cliffhanger…even though you will feel like you are dangling on a cliff most of the book) you will still be wondering who can be trusted and who is safe to be around.
“I thought I knew what I wanted. Now, I just know that I want. And I’m nervous as hell about getting.”
Can not wait for Charmed By You!
I feel like a broken record, but WOW J Kenner ups her game again. I don’t know how she keeps blowing me. I keep thinking there is no way she can top this…and then she does!
“I felt like the me I had pretended to be out in the world, bubbly and alive, not dark and twisty. Now I’m dark again, and I’m twisted up inside. Mostly, I’m gone, shattered into a million pieces.”
This book is full of intense mystery, heartache, loss, secrets, redemption and steaminess. Until the last moment (thankfully no cliffhanger…even though you will feel like you are dangling on a cliff most of the book) you will still be wondering who can be trusted and who is safe to be around.
“I thought I knew what I wanted. Now, I just know that I want. And I’m nervous as hell about getting.”
Can not wait for Charmed By You!
April 29, 2023
As always a well written story with intense emotional content and several twists and turns to keep readers gripped and enthralled. My heart went out to both Jasper and Zelda, each have pain but for very different reasons, Jasper lost his wife and young daughter to murder but the case is still unsolved after ten years, did someone betray him? Zelda hasn't really known any kind of love or even much in the way of friendship in her life, she has money and a massive house so at least she can concentrate on writing but it sure gets lonely sometimes. I found it interesting and it had the element of suspense I love as well as the murder mystery, so plenty to keep me excited. Then I got the sparks and chemistry that jumped off the pages from between these two, lots of teasing and banter before bartering an agreement. Fabulous characters to fall in love with or hate and even suspect, old friends are definitely a bonus. A really powerful read.
May 9, 2022
I absolutely love the Stark Universe and I've enjoyed this spin-off series about Stark Security. With that said, the Hero, Jasper Kent, didn't quite measure up to the other Heroes and Heroines in this series. After leaving MI6, he was a bit of a rogue agent as he sought the person responsible for the death of his wife and daughter. He decided to join Stark Security when his search brought him across the pond to the US. He meets and feels a zing for our heroine, Zelda, before he learns he's to become her bodyguard due to a death threat. I didn't like that he crossed a bunch of professional lines which is not characteristic of a Stark Security agent. I actually liked Zelda and her mature beyond her years attitude and thought she was a good match for Jasper. Unfortunately, there wasn't enough story for Jasper to redeem himself, and we didn't get our usual cameo by Damien himself.
May 15, 2022
Hidden with You is the cherry on the top to the Stark Security series. Jasper is ready to uncover the truth, even if he has to kill for it. I had faith in this character. The rage and revenge he has inside was clouded by anger. I had to believe Kenner would uncover the true Jasper. She did not disappoint! The layers were thick, but when Zelda came into the picture, one by one, those layers slowly disappeared.
Zelda was amazing! Yes there was a little doubt, but when these two showed their true selves to each other, it was like magic. There was a bit of angst and a bit of a slow burn. But in the end it was all worth it! This story was magical and had me hooked from the beginning to the end!
May 19, 2022
Wow... what a story. I loved it! This book is about Zelda and Jasper. Someone is out to kill Zelda, and it's Jasper job to protect her.
Jasper comes to Stark security as former MI6. He came to the states looking for the person wo killed his family, and in doing so, that is why he took the job with Stark security. But little did he know that the person he was to watch over was Zelda, the young and beautiful author. Someone wanted her dead, but who and why.
Zelda was more into who wanted to kill Jasper family and wanted to help him find out. With the way Zelda wrote stories she was sure she could help.
But little did they both know who wanted Zelda dead and who killed Jasper family, was intertwined with them both. But why. You won't see it coming, not right away, and just when you figure it out, there more. It's not quite over yet
Jasper comes to Stark security as former MI6. He came to the states looking for the person wo killed his family, and in doing so, that is why he took the job with Stark security. But little did he know that the person he was to watch over was Zelda, the young and beautiful author. Someone wanted her dead, but who and why.
Zelda was more into who wanted to kill Jasper family and wanted to help him find out. With the way Zelda wrote stories she was sure she could help.
But little did they both know who wanted Zelda dead and who killed Jasper family, was intertwined with them both. But why. You won't see it coming, not right away, and just when you figure it out, there more. It's not quite over yet
April 26, 2022
Jasper just got a job at Stark security. He lost his wife and kid years ago and since then he has been taking jobs as a hit man to get money to find his family’s killer. At Starks security he can get information that he needs. But as his first assignment he has to protect the author Zelda who has received threats. The chemistry between the two of them is strong and Jasper knows that it is a bad idea. But before he knows it he is in love with her. A phone call is about to change everything. A man wants him to kill Zelda and he will get the identity of the man who killed his family. What is he going to do ? A fantastic book so exciting. Filled with love and sorrow. I couldn’t put it away. I loved it
May 3, 2022
Final Score - 4 Stars
I adored the romance and intrigue of this book and quite frankly the chemistry between older man Jasper and the 20+ years young Zelda was reminiscent of my first romance. Ahhhh, memories ...
And while I was hoping that this book would revive my love of things Stark, it just about got me there - if hadn't read those last three (3) chapters. I am so confused as to why one moment a ally turned into a psycho. I can't go more into detail as it would spoil it for others but I was just left flabbergasted. This one missed the mark with me, but I'm praying the next book will leave me with want ( of more ) and not confused ( wishing those chapters never came to be ).
I adored the romance and intrigue of this book and quite frankly the chemistry between older man Jasper and the 20+ years young Zelda was reminiscent of my first romance. Ahhhh, memories ...
And while I was hoping that this book would revive my love of things Stark, it just about got me there - if hadn't read those last three (3) chapters. I am so confused as to why one moment a ally turned into a psycho. I can't go more into detail as it would spoil it for others but I was just left flabbergasted. This one missed the mark with me, but I'm praying the next book will leave me with want ( of more ) and not confused ( wishing those chapters never came to be ).
June 4, 2022
Jasper is suffering after the loss of his wife and daughter. He spends ten years trying to find who killed them. He goes to work with Stark Security. While at a party he see a woman in gold who takes his breath away. He leaves after a brief encounter. It turns out he has to protect Zelda. He can't fight his attraction even though she is so much younger than him. Twists and turns cone about and killing Zelda will help find who killed his family. Will he choose his revenge or his love for Zelda. This is a great twist on who you should and can trust. It will make your head spin. Love this installment of this series. can't wait for Simon's story.
August 5, 2022
Jasper is an agent driven by the need to avenge the brutal murder of his wife & daughter. He’ll do anything to find their killer, taking a job with Stark Security to fulfill his own agenda. Zelda is the young author he is tasked with protecting after she starts receiving death threats. This bodyguard assignment provides an intriguing dilemma when Jasper is presented with an opportunity to find out who killed his family if he’ll kill Zelda, the woman he’s supposed to be protecting & who he is also falling in love with. There’s a morally gray passage where he literally has her life in his hands & mentally debates how easy it would be to kill her that I found riveting.
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April 27, 2022
As usual, Ms Kenner gives us complicated and fascinating couples. Jasper and Zelda are no different. Even though there’s an age gap between them, emotionally and mentally they are much closer in age to each other. Zelda has never had anyone that’s stayed and cared for her and Jasper had a family but lost them under horrible circumstances. Between them, they have to learned to give up past vendettas and learn to trust and love each other, with a little danger thrown in. Sometimes, you just never know who to trust.
May 1, 2022
Hidden With You by J. Kenner is book Seven in the Stark Security Series. This is the story of Zelda Clayton and Jasper Kent. I have read the previous books which did add to my enjoyment of this one. Jasper is an ex M16 agent but now a paid assassin who has been hired to guard Zelda. But Jasper has another reason for wanting to get close to Zelda. Jasper is out to get revenge for those that killed his wife and daughter. This was such an exciting read. I highly recommend Ms. Kenner's books and of course this series.
May 2, 2022
With the exception of this authors paranormal series, I've read every book having to do with the Starks and Stark Security. I enjoy the characters, storylines, and definitely the chemistry between the characters, but I just didn't enjoy this couple, especially Zelda. She was just too pushy, and given the age difference between these two, it was just a turn off. Mystery was pretty good but I had it figured out pretty early on, and thats unusual with ghost author. Overall just an okay story fir me this time around.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC copy of this book.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC copy of this book.
May 2, 2022
Revenge leads to love!
Jasper and Zelda are such an unlikely couple. Jasper, under false pretenses, joins Stark Security. Zelda is a writer. Jasper’s first assignment is to be Zelda’s bodyguard, but also to investigate the threat against her. I loved how their two individual stories intertwined into one. It’s definitely a mystery of whodunnit. It’s also an age gap story. Their attraction is undeniable, though, with a lot of steam. I absolutely loved everything this story gave to the reader.
Jasper and Zelda are such an unlikely couple. Jasper, under false pretenses, joins Stark Security. Zelda is a writer. Jasper’s first assignment is to be Zelda’s bodyguard, but also to investigate the threat against her. I loved how their two individual stories intertwined into one. It’s definitely a mystery of whodunnit. It’s also an age gap story. Their attraction is undeniable, though, with a lot of steam. I absolutely loved everything this story gave to the reader.
April 26, 2022
Emotional rollercoaster you won’t be able to put down.
Jasper Kent pictured a different life than what he is living. The life he dreamed was torn away and he’s been hunting the one who did it for years. Zelda Clayton is a picture of happiness to everyone around her, but the real Zelda is hidden and afraid.
Jaspers and Zelda’s story is one you won’t be able to put down. I found myself laughing, crying and fanning myself. This is truly an amazing book!!
Jasper Kent pictured a different life than what he is living. The life he dreamed was torn away and he’s been hunting the one who did it for years. Zelda Clayton is a picture of happiness to everyone around her, but the real Zelda is hidden and afraid.
Jaspers and Zelda’s story is one you won’t be able to put down. I found myself laughing, crying and fanning myself. This is truly an amazing book!!
May 7, 2022
Intrigue
Writing protege Zelda has a target on her back, Jasper the new guy at SSA is tasked to keep her safe, secrets revealed that the connection to his past may have something to do with the very young lady he's falling for, will he be able to keep her safe, can she forgive the lies of omission, will he be able to keep his job, gotta love anything having to do with the Stark family, thank you for a great story, Dana Zamora
Writing protege Zelda has a target on her back, Jasper the new guy at SSA is tasked to keep her safe, secrets revealed that the connection to his past may have something to do with the very young lady he's falling for, will he be able to keep her safe, can she forgive the lies of omission, will he be able to keep his job, gotta love anything having to do with the Stark family, thank you for a great story, Dana Zamora
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