Rhayne's review posted on Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews 
 4 Stars 
 Claim Me is the second book in the Stark series. It picks up right where book one, Rescue Me, ended. From the first chapter you quickly get swept back into the world of Damien and Nikki. Where there was a lot of character development happening in the previous story, this one really gives a lot more depth and perspective to the characters lives. 
 Damien opens up to Nikki about more of his abusive past. There is still much we don't know and a lot of unanswered questions, but you really get to understand his ultimate need for control and power. The layers of protection he has buried himself under are slowly peeled away. Some of his past is revealed by him, and some he is forced to confront. His journey is not an easy one. To watch him fight through the painful memories and understand that he can trust Nikki is an emotional adventure. 
 Nikki has grown a lot. Her character really had to step up and at times she is forced to be the strong one. I love that she is able to put all her pageant characters away and ultimately just be regular Nikki. She still struggles with her own past, but she is learning how to handle her compelling need for pain without cutting. I really admire the way the cutting situation has been described and handled. This issue really hit home with me. I have a friend from school that struggled with this. The emotion, feelings, and urges described in some of these scenes were spot on. I felt as though I was watching it happen from the sidelines, instead of just reading about it. An author that can pull you into a scene like that has a remarkable talent. For that I truly applaud Ms. Kenner. 
 When you put two people together who are both struggling to overcome the shitty hands they have been dealt, there are guaranteed to be sparks of passion and anger. The way Damien and Nikki work through the sparks really gives us the meat on this story. It's packed full of spicy sizzling sex, many secrets, a smidge of mystery, and underneath all those layers, we get passion and love. 
 I'm excited to see where this story goes. She left us hanging on, but not in an uncomfortable way. It's not a dire cliffhanger. There is a lot left to work through for this couple, but you know they are in a good place. Kenner has a very addictive writing style. She captivates your attention and her stories completely consume your thoughts and emotions. If you haven't started this series yet, I recommend you do. They will make you laugh, cry, and smile. It's more than just a love story; it is voyage through troubled waters that you hope will eventually lead to paradise. 
 Review copy provided for an honest review.