Wicked Grind

J. Kenner

Jul 2017 · Martini & Olive

About this ebook

It feels so damn good to be bad …

Bad boy photographer Wyatt Royce’s career is on the verge of exploding. His sexy, controversial show has everyone buzzing. All he needs is one perfect model to be his centerpiece.

Then Kelsey Draper walks in. Stunning. Vibrant. And far too fragile for a project like this. Wyatt should know—after all, he remembers only too well how their relationship ended all those years ago. 

Desperate for cash and to lose her good girl persona, Kelsey sets her sights on Wyatt’s show. But only the show. She knows all too well that Wyatt Royce is a danger to her heart.

Wyatt agrees to give her the show on one condition. He has complete control of his muse—on camera and in his bed. As business and pleasure blur, Kelsey can’t help but wonder if she’s in too deep. Could a good girl like her ever be enough for a man like Wyatt?

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Ratings and reviews

If you are a lover of the Stark Series, get ready to dive into Wyatt's story. The elusive mysterious photographer. If you haven't read them, don't worry! You can still read this as a standalone. J. Kenner is truly an artist of the written word. The blank page is her canvas and the words are her paint. She never fails to leave me in awe of how she can create such a beautiful masterpiece. She always captivates me with her stories overflowing with intrigue, suspense and emotion. Her writing is engaging, a little bit unique and deeply thoughtful. For this book, I found that it lacked the usual intense heat I have come to expect. Based on the blurb I was expecting more naughty things, but his one was more of a slow burn. Of course she delivered in the end and ignited a decent sized fire, but I was getting a little desperate and antsy the way she was making me wait for it. I felt the ending was a little rushed and I felt like Kelsey and Wyatt still had places to go. I'd be happy to see an encore from them!

Wicked Grind is a shining star in an already impressive cache of work. Kelsey and Wyatt quickly descend past the point of no return. The dominant photographer with the controlling ways reunites with the good girl on a quest to change her ways. It's gritty, meets sexy and creates magic. Who could ask for anything more?

I did like the story but cant give it 5 stars because I felt the description didn't match. I read the story expecting a real struggle, not an emotional one. Kelsey disappointed me as I was hoping she was actually innocent but she is only a false actress. Good ending but Kelsey was a disappointing character.

About the author

J. Kenner (aka Julie Kenner) is the New York Times, USA Today, Publishers Weekly, Wall Street Journal, and #1 International bestselling author of over seventy novels, novellas and short stories in a variety of genres.

Though known primarily for her award-winning and international bestselling erotic romances, 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.” JK has been a finalist for Romance Writers of America’s prestigious RITA award five times, and a winner once, taking home the first RITA trophy awarded in the category of erotic romance in 2014 for her novel, Claim Me. Her Demon Hunting Soccer Mom series is currently in development as a web series.

Before diving into writing full time, JK worked as an attorney in Texas and California where she practiced primarily civil, entertainment, and First Amendment law.  She currently lives in Central Texas, with her husband, two daughters, and two rather spastic cats.

Visit her website at www.jkenner.com to learn more and to connect with JK through social media!