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loverofromance's review against another edition
5.0
This review was originally posted on Addicted To Romance
This review may contain spoilers, so fair warning, upon reading the review.
First Impressions
Under My Skin is the third book and the finale of the trilogy and this is where we see all the build-up of the first two books really build into the climax that has been teased and it’s also the story that has the most intensity with the plot building and will keep you at the edge of your seat all the way through it. I was really interested to see what this author would do in this book especially with the ending that we experienced within the second book because what a cliffhanger to deliver me into the hands of this book here. And yeah it had plenty of tension, drama and intense emotion and I was all for it and I loved all of the reveals and seeing how the plot was built was worth every moment. Jackson and Sylvia just hold a special place in my heart and I was all in for this story here. If you are wanting answers and seeing all the secrets revealed, then buckle up because it’s going to be a wild ride!
Summary
I won’t be sharing the summary of this book other than that this is the third installment and there are many secrets revealed and their relationship is pushed to the limits. All the other details will spoil it for you.
What I Loved
Under My Skin was such a story that it had me wrapped up in knots and I am not complaining at all. J. Kenner took me to the edge and back and I was more than happy about it. She has a way about her writing that especially in her trilogies that the third book just delivers in every way and Under My Skin definitely brought everything to the surface and more. I honestly couldn’t get enough of this book and was so thrilled to finally see all the truths come out and seeing the culmination of their struggles and seeing their relationship really shine in this book. You definitely see how they go through a contemporary version of the refiner’s fire and it was so brilliant to see it happen. I was so touched in the way it delivered in all the aspects from plot building, to character development, and to levels of all the feels and intimacy. You definitely will be easily swept away and there was such an intriguing element of seeing Stark’s connection to this story and how well he relates to these books but most especially this installment. There are so many secret reveals that are delivered and it had such a satisfying feeling to the trilogy. We also see plenty of relationship beauty in this book and seeing how much Jackson and Sylvia are connected and how it gets them through the rough patches that they are faced with and no worries the heat is TOP NOTCH! But there is more focus on the plot and other aspects of their relationship. You will be given depths to their relationship that will work for you, and the ending will deliver a satisfying sweet moment to leave you with a smile.
What I Struggled With
There was nothing…it was everything I expected and more!
Overall View
I found Under My Skin to be a worthwhile read that was packed with an edgy feelin’ that manifested all the way through, it delivered in its sensual sweetness and thrilling takes of the plot reveals to leave you fully satisfied in the end!
This review may contain spoilers, so fair warning, upon reading the review.
Jackson is not a man to let circumstances get the better of him,and he is not a man who will let an injury go unavenged.
First Impressions
Under My Skin is the third book and the finale of the trilogy and this is where we see all the build-up of the first two books really build into the climax that has been teased and it’s also the story that has the most intensity with the plot building and will keep you at the edge of your seat all the way through it. I was really interested to see what this author would do in this book especially with the ending that we experienced within the second book because what a cliffhanger to deliver me into the hands of this book here. And yeah it had plenty of tension, drama and intense emotion and I was all for it and I loved all of the reveals and seeing how the plot was built was worth every moment. Jackson and Sylvia just hold a special place in my heart and I was all in for this story here. If you are wanting answers and seeing all the secrets revealed, then buckle up because it’s going to be a wild ride!
Summary
I won’t be sharing the summary of this book other than that this is the third installment and there are many secrets revealed and their relationship is pushed to the limits. All the other details will spoil it for you.
What I Loved
Under My Skin was such a story that it had me wrapped up in knots and I am not complaining at all. J. Kenner took me to the edge and back and I was more than happy about it. She has a way about her writing that especially in her trilogies that the third book just delivers in every way and Under My Skin definitely brought everything to the surface and more. I honestly couldn’t get enough of this book and was so thrilled to finally see all the truths come out and seeing the culmination of their struggles and seeing their relationship really shine in this book. You definitely see how they go through a contemporary version of the refiner’s fire and it was so brilliant to see it happen. I was so touched in the way it delivered in all the aspects from plot building, to character development, and to levels of all the feels and intimacy. You definitely will be easily swept away and there was such an intriguing element of seeing Stark’s connection to this story and how well he relates to these books but most especially this installment. There are so many secret reveals that are delivered and it had such a satisfying feeling to the trilogy. We also see plenty of relationship beauty in this book and seeing how much Jackson and Sylvia are connected and how it gets them through the rough patches that they are faced with and no worries the heat is TOP NOTCH! But there is more focus on the plot and other aspects of their relationship. You will be given depths to their relationship that will work for you, and the ending will deliver a satisfying sweet moment to leave you with a smile.
Decide how you want to play the game, sweetheart. But know that I’m only willing to play by my rules.
What I Struggled With
There was nothing…it was everything I expected and more!
Overall View
I found Under My Skin to be a worthwhile read that was packed with an edgy feelin’ that manifested all the way through, it delivered in its sensual sweetness and thrilling takes of the plot reveals to leave you fully satisfied in the end!
I want to reduce you to ashes, to discover all your secrets.
paddlefoot55's review
ARC received from publisher via Netgalley for an honest review
Jackson Steele is back baby, and I couldn't be happier! We were left on a cliffy at the end of book 2, and there is still so much I need to know.
Thankfully, Ms Kenner does not leave us hanging in this final installment of Jackson and Sylvia's story. They were so close but so far from their HEA at the end of On My Knees, I just didn't know how she was going to bring it all together.
But I should not have been worried at all about it, as Under My Skin was amazing. Our lover's story was never, ever going to be an easy journey to a happily ever after, but the twists and turns this final installment took blew me away.
We have suspense, love, laughter, and of course sexy times. Ms Kenner gives good sexy times! But most of all, I loved how through it all, Jackson and Sylvia loved. Love each other, loved their friends, loved family (that deserved their love).
And I adored that we got more of the man that got me into reading J. Kenner books, Damien Stark. There were a couple of parallels between Damien and Jackson's story that I feel tied them and their stories a little closer together.
It is always a sad day when I get to the end of a J. Kenner series - it just makes me very impatient for more.
So Julie, I hope we don't have too long to wait for your next series.
Jackson Steele is back baby, and I couldn't be happier! We were left on a cliffy at the end of book 2, and there is still so much I need to know.
Thankfully, Ms Kenner does not leave us hanging in this final installment of Jackson and Sylvia's story. They were so close but so far from their HEA at the end of On My Knees, I just didn't know how she was going to bring it all together.
But I should not have been worried at all about it, as Under My Skin was amazing. Our lover's story was never, ever going to be an easy journey to a happily ever after, but the twists and turns this final installment took blew me away.
We have suspense, love, laughter, and of course sexy times. Ms Kenner gives good sexy times! But most of all, I loved how through it all, Jackson and Sylvia loved. Love each other, loved their friends, loved family (that deserved their love).
And I adored that we got more of the man that got me into reading J. Kenner books, Damien Stark. There were a couple of parallels between Damien and Jackson's story that I feel tied them and their stories a little closer together.
It is always a sad day when I get to the end of a J. Kenner series - it just makes me very impatient for more.
So Julie, I hope we don't have too long to wait for your next series.
caytiecadence's review
4.0
Good ending but it felt rushed. There was so much build up to something and then.... It fell flat. But I liked the book till then and after. Thus 4 stars.
smuthutbooks's review
5.0
This is the final book in the Stark International trilogy and was the best one out of this trilogy. There is so much in this book that will attract many readers, but you must read the other 2 books first.
Sylvia and Jackson go out with a bang in this conclusion and no better way to end the story. If you enjoy reading about murder, mystery, passionate scenes with or without sex and betrayal go back and read the beginning of this trilogy cause you won't want to miss the many twists and turns that end the story between these two.
Sylvia and Jackson go out with a bang in this conclusion and no better way to end the story. If you enjoy reading about murder, mystery, passionate scenes with or without sex and betrayal go back and read the beginning of this trilogy cause you won't want to miss the many twists and turns that end the story between these two.
jonetta's review against another edition
4.0
Originally posted on The Book Nympho
The story begins where the last book ended, with Jackson under suspicion for murder, Sylvia's resort project in jeopardy and the fate of Jackson's daughter up in the air.
While the story moves at a slower pace, it's appropriate as Jackson and Sylvia are forced to communicate with each other at a deeper, more meaningful level and that takes time to develop. I liked that the focus deviated somewhat from the sexual, presenting a realistic view of two people learning how to rise above their individual natures and deal with conflicts together.
The revelations as to whom was behind the sabotage of the Santa Cortez Resort project, the murder and the leaks weren't very surprising but were well developed and interesting. It was also refreshing to see how Jackson and Damien's relationship evolved organically.
With the most recent iOS update, audiobooks were moved from the music app to iBooks and it seriously improved performance with some added features (I listen using my iPhone). Most significantly, I was able to speed up the narration just a tad (1.25) and it was a perfect pacing for me.
I really enjoyed this story and the series. Jackson and Sylvia were nicely crafted and of course their romance was steamy. I just liked both of them and where they landed individually and as a couple. Nice ending to a truly enjoyable trilogy.
(I received an ARC from the publisher in exchange for an honest review)
The story begins where the last book ended, with Jackson under suspicion for murder, Sylvia's resort project in jeopardy and the fate of Jackson's daughter up in the air.
While the story moves at a slower pace, it's appropriate as Jackson and Sylvia are forced to communicate with each other at a deeper, more meaningful level and that takes time to develop. I liked that the focus deviated somewhat from the sexual, presenting a realistic view of two people learning how to rise above their individual natures and deal with conflicts together.
The revelations as to whom was behind the sabotage of the Santa Cortez Resort project, the murder and the leaks weren't very surprising but were well developed and interesting. It was also refreshing to see how Jackson and Damien's relationship evolved organically.
With the most recent iOS update, audiobooks were moved from the music app to iBooks and it seriously improved performance with some added features (I listen using my iPhone). Most significantly, I was able to speed up the narration just a tad (1.25) and it was a perfect pacing for me.
I really enjoyed this story and the series. Jackson and Sylvia were nicely crafted and of course their romance was steamy. I just liked both of them and where they landed individually and as a couple. Nice ending to a truly enjoyable trilogy.
(I received an ARC from the publisher in exchange for an honest review)
tfail24's review
4.0
Under My Skin – Stark International #3
J. Kenner
This was the final installment in Jackson and Sylvia’s story. It picks up where book 2 ended and Jackson and Sylvia is trying to come to grips with everything that is happening around them and how it is going to effect their relationship.
They face several ups and downs in Under My Skin – both personally and work related. Jackson’s future hangs in the balance and the resort is under attack by an unknown source. As in the other books they both do what they think they need to do to protect each other, but in the end they just end up hurting each other in the process.
If you have read the other two books then YOU MUST READ Under My Skin to see how everything for Jackson and Sylvia works out. The end of the book left me happy and couldn’t have been a more perfect ending to their story.
J. Kenner
This was the final installment in Jackson and Sylvia’s story. It picks up where book 2 ended and Jackson and Sylvia is trying to come to grips with everything that is happening around them and how it is going to effect their relationship.
They face several ups and downs in Under My Skin – both personally and work related. Jackson’s future hangs in the balance and the resort is under attack by an unknown source. As in the other books they both do what they think they need to do to protect each other, but in the end they just end up hurting each other in the process.
If you have read the other two books then YOU MUST READ Under My Skin to see how everything for Jackson and Sylvia works out. The end of the book left me happy and couldn’t have been a more perfect ending to their story.
shell74's review against another edition
4.0
Under My Skin is the conclusion of J. Kenner’s exciting trilogy featuring the intense Jackson Steele and the troubled spitfire Sylvia Brooks. The passion continued to burn hot between them in this finale, even as they faced crisis after crisis.
I will start off warning readers that this book will make more sense if you have read the previous two in the trilogy. There was information included about what happened previously, but I don’t think readers will feel as connected to the characters as they would have if they were following from the beginning.
J. Kenner’s writing style works so well for an erotic story with a suspenseful edge such as this. We got both Sylvia’s and Jackson’s POVs, written in the first person this time, and it was nice to see both sides of the situation.
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I will start off warning readers that this book will make more sense if you have read the previous two in the trilogy. There was information included about what happened previously, but I don’t think readers will feel as connected to the characters as they would have if they were following from the beginning.
J. Kenner’s writing style works so well for an erotic story with a suspenseful edge such as this. We got both Sylvia’s and Jackson’s POVs, written in the first person this time, and it was nice to see both sides of the situation.
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lindas_bookstoread's review
5.0
I enjoyed this series a lot. Small Spoiler Alert: I was very happy the story ended as it did, because I was not too sure. The main characters were people I wanted to root for... I do think J. should continue writing about Jackson and Syl. I'm sure she could find a way to give us more......!!!!!!