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J Kenner Books in Order

Browse J Kenner’s books and series in order, with quick summaries, reading guides, and clear tips on where to start across her romance and paranormal worlds.

Last updated: January 16, 2026

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Wicked Fortune

by J Kenner

2025

Billionaire Matthew Holt runs on secrets, until Aria Parker walks into his office looking for answers. His obsession ignites fast, but Aria’s agenda means love and danger arrive together, and nobody leaves unscathed.

Possess Me

by J Kenner

2025

Nikki and Damien escape to a Catalina Island cottage with glamorous history, expecting peace. Instead they find whispers of murder, jealousy, and something that feels like a haunting, and they have to fight for each other before the darkness wins.

Wicked Heat

by J Kenner

2024

A Wicked Nights romance where a powerful attraction turns into a dangerous gamble. When two people collide with secrets they won’t share, the heat is real, and so is the risk of trusting the wrong person.

Craved By You

by J Kenner

2024

Maxim Wilder is embedded in a dangerous criminal organization when a woman from his past shows up and threatens his plan. To protect her and the mission, he takes her off the board, and the line between safety and obsession disappears.

Wicked Torture

by J Kenner

2023

A darker, edge-of-danger romance that pushes two people to confront what they’ll do for the ones they want. Desire is intense, but the threat around them is real, and the cost of giving in might be higher than either expects.

Tangled With You

by J Kenner

2023

Everything gets tangled, feelings, loyalties, and the truth. The couple’s chemistry is undeniable, but solving the mess means trusting each other with more than they planned, and risking the fallout together.

Interview with the Billionaire

by J Kenner

2023

Damien Stark agrees to a series of interviews, and the interviewer is someone who knows his history. Told through interviews, letters, and journal entries, it adds new angles to the Stark saga and fresh scenes with Nikki and Damien.

Entwined With You

by J Kenner

2023

A romance about being pulled together when you’re trying to pull away. As the threat tightens around them, the couple discovers that being entwined might be the only way to survive, and the only way to stop pretending.

Sinner's Game

by J Kenner

2022

A high-stakes romance where temptation is a weapon and trust is the rarest prize. Two people play for control, but the game changes when real feelings show up, and someone has to decide what they’re willing to lose.

How to Train Your Demon

by J Kenner

2022

Kate Connor adds a third job to her life, headmistress of an academy for new slayers. Training teens, especially her own powerful daughter, would be hard enough without dark forces closing in on the school.

Hidden With You

by J Kenner

2022

Something hidden threatens to destroy what the couple is building. To stay together, they’ll have to bring secrets into the open, face the consequences, and decide what they’re willing to risk for a future that isn’t guaranteed.

Charmed By You

by J Kenner

2022

Charm can be a mask, and so can confidence. When two people fall into an unexpected partnership, attraction grows, and so does the danger they can’t ignore, forcing them to decide what’s real and what’s performance.

Royal Cocktail

by J Kenner

2021

A fun bonus novella that adds a splash of glamour to the Man of the Month world. When a surprising guest shows up, flirtation turns into a choice about what you really want, title or no title.

Ravaged With You

by J Kenner

2021

Love and danger collide when the cost of secrets finally comes due. The couple’s bond is tested by betrayal, fear, and the hard work of staying when it would be easier to disappear.

My Cruel Salvation

by J Kenner

2021

Love and survival collide when the past comes back sharp. In this darker installment, the couple’s connection is intense, but their choices come with consequences, and salvation looks nothing like a clean escape.

My Beautiful Sin

by J Kenner

2021

The Saints and Sinners world continues with a romance built on complicated history. When two people are forced close, they have to confront the “sin” they never stopped wanting, and decide what it costs to choose love.

Memories of You

by J Kenner

2021

The past comes roaring back, and memories don’t always tell the full story. As the couple untangles what really happened, they have to choose each other, even when the truth hurts and the consequences feel unavoidable.

Enchant Me

by J Kenner

2021

Nikki and Damien return for a full-length Stark world story that mixes romance with danger. When new threats hit close to home, they have to protect their family and their future without repeating old mistakes.

Embrace Me

by J Kenner

2021

A romance about letting yourself be held, even when you’ve been trained to run. It’s sensual and emotional, focused on the moment two people finally embrace the truth, and what it changes about everything after.

Day of the Demon

by J Kenner

2021

Kate Connor has fought demons, but her toughest challenge might be her teenage daughter, Allie. With new threats rising and family stress at a breaking point, Kate has to protect the world without losing her home.

Wrecked With You

by J Kenner

2020

A high-heat romance with a suspense edge, where one bad decision can wreck everything. The couple’s connection is strong, but the danger around them is stronger, and the cost of trust keeps rising.

Tease Me

by J Kenner

2020

A flirt-heavy romance where playful tension turns serious. When a teasing dynamic becomes real, the couple has to decide whether they’re brave enough to stop joking, start committing, and risk being truly seen.

My Fallen Saint

by J Kenner

2020

Ellie Holmes is almost at the end of her career when a case pulls her straight into Devlin Saint’s world. He’s dangerous, she’s determined, and the attraction between them gets tangled with secrets neither can afford.

Destroyed With You

by J Kenner

2020

When a threat hits home, survival becomes the priority, and love becomes the motivation. It’s an intense romance about protecting the person who makes you feel alive, even when the truth is hard to face.

Cherish Me

by J Kenner

2020

A warm, sexy romance about choosing what matters when life gets loud. The couple has to decide how to protect their connection, how to cherish it on purpose, and how to stop letting outside pressure set the rules.

Tempting Little Tease

by J Kenner

2019

Flirtation is the plan, but feelings weren’t part of the deal. When a tempting tease turns into a real connection, the couple has to decide whether to stop playing, start choosing, and risk getting hurt.

Sins, Lies & Naughty Games

by J Kenner

2019

A collection that ties the Sexy Little stories together, with extra scenes and a smoother reading flow. It’s all about playful heat, messy secrets, and the moment a game turns serious.

Shattered With You

by J Kenner

2019

A romantic suspense where a broken past meets a dangerous present. Two people who’ve been hurt before find each other in the middle of a threat that won’t let them stay safe, and have to decide what trust looks like now.

Shadows of You

by J Kenner

2019

Secrets linger like shadows in this suspenseful romance. As the couple digs into what’s been hidden, they have to decide whether love can survive what the dark reveals, and whether the truth is worth the fallout.

Sexy Little Sinner

by J Kenner

2019

A fast, steamy story where a “bad idea” is the one thing that feels right. Two people with reasons to keep their distance end up risking reputation, rules, and their own hearts for one more taste.

Ruined With You

by J Kenner

2019

The stakes turn personal when the past refuses to stay buried. Two people caught in the fallout have to decide what they’ll risk to protect each other, and what they’ll let be ruined if it keeps them alive.

Indulge Me

by J Kenner

2019

A sensual Stark world romance where giving in feels dangerous, and refusing feels impossible. Two people explore desire, boundaries, and the kind of trust that only grows when you stop pretending you don’t care.

Delight Me

by J Kenner

2019

A Stark world romance that leans into comfort, trust, and heat. Two people who’ve been circling each other finally give in, and learn that delight is easier than vulnerability, and worth the risk.

Damien

by J Kenner

2019

The Stark story retold through Damien Stark’s eyes, with new scenes and a deeper look at what he was hiding. It’s part romance, part confession, and a fresh way to revisit Nikki and Damien’s beginning.

Broken With You

by J Kenner

2019

A relationship fractures under pressure, and the only way forward is through the truth. It’s a romance about rebuilding trust while danger keeps closing in, and learning what it means to stay when it would be easier to run.

Winter Heat

by J Kenner

2018

A cold-weather romance where forced proximity turns up the temperature. Snowed in and out of excuses, two people have to decide if this is a short-lived spark, or the start of something that can last.

Walk The Line

by J Kenner

2018

A flirty, feel-good novella where a “bad idea” starts to look like the best decision. Two people balance temptation and conscience, and learn where their line really is when feelings stop being optional.

Turn Me On

by J Kenner

2018

When a spark refuses to stay small, two people stop pretending it’s just physical. It’s quick, hot, and all about the moment a fling starts to feel like a future you actually want.

Start Me Up

by J Kenner

2018

A flirty novella about getting out of a rut and letting someone new light the spark. One bold move turns into the start of a relationship neither planned, and now they have to decide if they’ll keep going.

Spring Fling

by J Kenner

2018

A light, flirty romance about saying yes to new beginnings. What starts as a fun seasonal fling turns into a real connection, and the couple has to decide what they’re willing to carry into tomorrow.

Shake It Up

by J Kenner

2018

A romance that starts with a little chaos and ends with clarity. A spontaneous night leads to feelings neither expected, and the couple has to decide if they’ll take the risk again, this time on purpose.

Pretty Little Player

by J Kenner

2018

A slick, sexy romance built around games, image, and the lies people tell to stay in control. When two players collide, the prize turns out to be honesty, and a risk neither planned to take.

Please Me

by J Kenner

2018

A steamy romance built around consent, trust, and the thrill of asking for what you want. The couple’s chemistry is obvious, but making it real takes courage, and a willingness to be vulnerable.

Need You Now

by J Kenner

2018

A late-night call turns into an unexpected connection in this bite-size romance. When two people keep reaching for each other, they have to decide whether it’s need, or the start of something real.

Lost With Me

by J Kenner

2018

A Stark world romance where getting lost is part of the point. When two people end up off-script, they discover a connection worth fighting for, and learn that sometimes the best path is the one you didn’t plan.

Light My Fire

by J Kenner

2018

A romance about reigniting confidence and passion when life has dimmed the spark. When the right person shows up, the couple discovers that starting over can feel like coming home, if they let it.

Justify Me

by J Kenner

2018

In the Stark world, attraction isn’t the problem, it’s the timing. Two people try to justify a relationship that feels risky, and learn that the heart doesn’t care about logic when it knows what it wants.

In Your Eyes

by J Kenner

2018

A tender, steamy novella about seeing the real person behind the mask. Attraction is easy, but letting someone in takes courage, and the couple has to decide if they’re ready to be known.

In Too Deep

by J Kenner

2018

A hook-up gets complicated when real feelings show up early. With trust on the line, two people have to decide whether to keep it shallow, or dive all the way in and risk getting hurt.

Hold On Tight

by J Kenner

2018

A quick, steamy Man of the Month novella where a casual arrangement becomes complicated fast. At The Fix on Six, the calendar guys learn that the hardest thing to hold onto is your own rules.

Get It On

by J Kenner

2018

A sexy, playful story where the chemistry is obvious and the timing is terrible. Between work, pride, and expectations, the couple has to choose the moment they finally stop hesitating and go for it.

Down On Me

by J Kenner

2018

Reece Walker signs up for a bar’s sexy calendar, and ends up matched with Jenna Montgomery, the woman who once left him stunned. Their “just for the photos” plan doesn’t survive one close look.

Bar Bites

by J Kenner

2018

A fun bonus short set around The Fix on Six, with flirtation over drinks and the promise of something more. It’s a quick taste of the series’ humor, heat, and camaraderie, perfect between longer reads.

All Night Long

by J Kenner

2018

A single night is supposed to be enough, until it isn’t. In this fast, steamy novella, attraction turns into honesty before morning has a chance to ruin the magic, and both have to decide what comes next.

Wicked Grind

by J Kenner

2017

Cocktail waitress Kelsey Draper is living quietly until billionaire Wyatt Royce walks into her bar with questions, and a dangerous pull. Their chemistry is instant, but the secrets around them make every choice feel risky.

Wicked Dirty

by J Kenner

2017

A high-heat romance where a powerful man’s past is as dangerous as his desire. When he meets a woman who won’t be intimidated, obsession turns into a battle for control, and for the kind of trust that can’t be faked.

Tempting Fate

by J Kenner

2017

A Devil May Care installment where attraction is immediate but danger is everywhere. When fate pushes two people together, they have to decide if love is worth the cost, and whether they can survive what they are.

Tempt Me

by J Kenner

2017

A Stark world romance that turns simmering attraction into a real test. Temptation is everywhere, but trust is the thing that has to be earned, and the couple has to decide what they’re willing to risk for each other.

Seducing Sin

by J Kenner

2017

In a shared-world paranormal romance, temptation comes with a supernatural price tag. A woman is pulled into a battle bigger than her life, and the man who wants her may be tied to the darkness she’s trying to escape.

Second Chances

by J Kenner

2017

A contemporary romance about reconnecting after time, distance, or a breakup. Two people get a chance to do it right, but only if they can stop rewriting the past and start telling each other the truth.

Lovely Little Liar

by J Kenner

2017

A jilted bride thinks the worst day of her life is over, until the drama turns into a mystery she can’t ignore. To get answers, she teams up with a man who’s too charming to trust, and too useful to lose.

Hold Me

by J Kenner

2017

Commitment sounds great until pressure hits. In this Stark world romance, a couple has to navigate real-world complications without losing the connection they’ve fought for, and learn how to hold on without holding too tight.

Entice Me

by J Kenner

2017

In the Stark world, temptation comes with history. Two people who can’t forget each other get another shot, but only if they can be honest about the secrets that still sting, and the desire they never outgrew.

Bitch Slap

by J Kenner

2017

A sharp, sexy novella about a woman who stops taking the polite route. When she confronts the man and the life that boxed her in, sparks fly, and revenge starts to look a lot like liberation.

Anchor Me

by J Kenner

2017

A steady, emotional Stark world romance about finding the person who makes you feel safe, even when life isn’t. Love becomes an anchor, but only if both people stop drifting and start choosing each other.

Take My Dare

by J Kenner

2016

A sexy novella built on a dare that’s supposed to be harmless. When the challenge turns personal, two people discover that the biggest risk isn’t what they do, it’s admitting what they actually want.

Sweetest Taboo

by J Kenner

2016

A romance that leans into the thing you’re not supposed to want. When desire collides with consequences, two people have to decide whether the “taboo” is the dealbreaker, or the truth they’ve been avoiding.

Quiet Storm

by J Kenner

2016

The town looks calmer, but the secrets are louder than ever. As relationships shift and old wounds reopen, the characters have to decide what they’ll protect, what they’ll confess, and what they’ll finally let go.

Hottest Mess

by J Kenner

2016

A messy situation turns into a dangerous temptation when two people try to keep things casual and fail. It’s fast, flirty, and fueled by the chemistry that makes bad ideas feel like exactly the right choice.

Dirtiest Secret

by J Kenner

2016

Sports agent Dallas Sykes has everything to lose when a scandal hits, and the one person who can help him may not trust him. A sharp, sexy romance built around reputation, truth, and what it takes to start over.

Deepest Kiss

by J Kenner

2016

A Stark world romance with a suspense edge, where a dangerous situation forces two people close. As attraction grows, so does the risk, and the couple has to fight for more than just a happily-ever-after.

After the Storm

by J Kenner

2016

Storm, Texas is still reeling, and the emotional fallout is just as intense as the weather. Love, betrayal, and town secrets collide as the next chapter of the ongoing drama unfolds with plenty of cliffhanger energy.

Unwrap Me

by J Kenner

2015

A holiday-tinged, sexy novella that starts with a gift and turns into a test of boundaries. It’s playful, intimate, and built around the moment a fling starts to feel like something you can’t walk away from.

Under My Skin

by J Kenner

2015

The conclusion of Sylvia and Jackson’s story forces every secret into the light. Love is on the line, and the past won’t let go until someone finally pays the price, emotionally, professionally, or both.

Tempest Rising

by J Kenner

2015

In Storm, Texas, a hurricane is only the beginning. As the town rebuilds, buried secrets and tangled relationships surface, and one woman’s choices can change everything about what comes next.

Seduce Me

by J Kenner

2015

A steamy romance where attraction is immediate, but trust has to be earned. A tempting arrangement turns into a deeper connection, and both characters risk more than they expected when feelings show up.

Say My Name

by J Kenner

2015

Sylvia Brooks is determined to bring down billionaire Jackson Steele, but the closer she gets, the more complicated the truth becomes. Revenge and desire collide in a romance built on secrets, leverage, and irresistible heat.

Play My Game

by J Kenner

2015

A provocative romance built around dares, power, and the thrill of not knowing who’s really in control. When two strong personalities clash, the game gets personal, and the stakes turn emotional fast.

On My Knees

by J Kenner

2015

Sylvia and Jackson’s affair grows deeper, and so does the danger around them. As enemies circle and trust frays, they’ll have to decide what they’re willing to sacrifice for each other, and what they won’t survive losing.

Find Me in Pleasure

by J Kenner

2015

Desire and danger escalate as the couple digs deeper into what’s been stalking them. Trust is tested, and the things they want most might be the things that put them at the greatest risk.

Find Me in Passion

by J Kenner

2015

The trilogy’s tension comes to a head as past choices collide with present feelings. To make it out together, they’ll have to stop running, start telling the truth, and face what’s been waiting in the dark.

Find Me in Darkness

by J Kenner

2015

A sensual suspense story where a woman with secrets is forced out of hiding. The man who finds her is dangerous in his own way, and their connection makes staying invisible impossible.

Caress of Pleasure

by J Kenner

2015

A darkly sensual romance where pleasure is never simple and danger is never far. When two people collide, the pull is strong, but so is the threat around them, and giving in could change everything.

Wanted

by J Kenner

2014

A high-heat romance about a woman drawn into a powerful man’s orbit, and a relationship that starts with rules. The deeper they go, the harder it is to tell control from trust, and desire from danger.

The Trouble with Demons

by J Kenner

2014

A convenient bundle of early Kate Connor adventures, mixing suburban comedy with demon-hunting action. It’s a fast way to meet the mom who can handle school drop-off and a fight with evil in the same day.

Tame Me

by J Kenner

2014

Jamie Archer is tough enough to handle danger, but asking for help is harder. When Ryan Hunter steps in, protection turns personal, and the safest place might be in each other’s arms, if they can trust it.

Pax Demonica

by J Kenner

2014

Kate Connor takes her family to Rome for a vacation, and gets dragged into a demonic feud instead. With her daughter eager to fight and enemies closing in, Kate has to keep everyone alive in a city full of secrets.

Making Waves

by J Kenner

2014

A short, summery romance where a change of scenery turns into a turning point. Flirty and fast, it’s about letting yourself be surprised by the person who shows up at exactly the right time.

Ignited

by J Kenner

2014

The heat stays high as secrets surface and choices stick. Love is possible, but only if the couple is willing to risk the protections they’ve been hiding behind, and admit what they want out loud.

Heated

by J Kenner

2014

Attraction turns into a challenge when two people who swear they’re in charge find themselves off balance. It’s sexy, fast, and built around the moment a plan becomes a feeling you can’t walk back.

Have Me

by J Kenner

2014

A steamy Stark World novella that explores what happens after the first “yes.” With trust still fragile, the couple has to decide whether desire is enough to hold them together when real life starts pushing back.

Caress of Darkness

by J Kenner

2014

A sensual paranormal romance where a mysterious man with a dangerous calling crosses paths with a woman who shouldn’t get involved. Desire pulls them together, but the darkness they’re chasing won’t stay away.

Take Me

by J Kenner

2013

A short, steamy Stark World read that zeroes in on desire, control, and the kind of trust you can’t fake. It’s a quick hit of Nikki and Damien’s chemistry, with complications built right in.

Release Me

by J Kenner

2013

Aspiring artist Nikki Fairchild meets reclusive billionaire Damien Stark, and a business arrangement turns into a charged bargain. As attraction deepens, secrets and old scars make trust feel like the biggest risk of all.

Complete Me

by J Kenner

2013

The final chapter of Nikki and Damien’s original story raises the emotional and physical stakes. To have a future together, they’ll have to face the truths they’ve been dodging, and survive what comes next.

Claim Me

by J Kenner

2013

Nikki Fairchild and Damien Stark try to build something real, but his past and her fears keep getting in the way. When danger edges closer, the choice between running and staying turns urgent, and intensely personal.

When Temptation Burns

by J Kenner

2012

Temptation turns dangerous when a new threat forces the couple to choose between safety and truth. The heat is high, but so is the risk of getting burned, and the past won’t stop trying to drag them under.

When Darkness Hungers

by J Kenner

2012

Darkness circles closer, and the stakes rise from personal to deadly. Two people caught in the middle must fight for each other while the shadows press in, and every choice feels like it has consequences.

The Honeymoon

by J Kenner

2012

A romantic suspense novella where what should be a blissful trip turns tense. When danger follows a couple into their “safe” time away, they learn how well they really know each other, and what they’ll do to survive.

When Passion Lies

by J Kenner

2011

A sexy paranormal suspense where desire is easy to feel but hard to trust. As secrets surface, the couple has to decide whether passion is a refuge, or a trap that makes them easier to hurt.

The Demon You Know...

by J Kenner

2011

A short Kate Connor adventure that pits a mother and her teenage daughter against a new kind of trouble. It’s funny, sharp, and a reminder that demons love family drama almost as much as they love chaos.

Midnight

by J Kenner

2011

During a citywide blackout, the night goes sideways fast for two strangers who end up relying on each other. Tension, attraction, and danger all spike when the lights go out and the city stops feeling safe.

Holiday Hideout

by J Kenner

2011

A cozy holiday-themed romance collection about escaping the noise and finding connection in a quiet place. It includes a J Kenner story where a temporary hideout turns into a fresh start, and a little heat melts the winter chill.

When Wicked Craves

by J Kenner

2010

A darker turn where temptation and threat arrive together. The pull between the couple is intense, but the choices they make could put everything they care about at risk, including the fragile trust they’ve built.

When Pleasure Rules

by J Kenner

2010

Passion comes with a price when danger forces two people to trust quickly. It’s a sensual, suspenseful ride where survival and surrender are tangled, and the couple has to decide what they’ll risk for each other.

When Blood Calls

by J Kenner

2010

A paranormal romantic suspense where a hidden world of danger and desire pulls a woman in fast. The deeper she goes, the more personal the threat becomes, and the harder it is to tell safety from temptation.

Just Fooling Around

by J Kenner

2010

A light, sexy romance where a “just for fun” situation turns serious. It’s full of banter, chemistry, and the moment you realize you’ve caught feelings, and now you have to decide what to do about it.

Turned

by J Kenner

2009

With the battle between light and dark closing in, Lily’s choices get harder and the danger more personal. She can’t just fight monsters now, she has to decide what kind of monster she’s willing to be.

Torn

by J Kenner

2009

Lily tries to play double agent inside the enemy’s world, but every lie costs her something. To survive, she’ll need allies she isn’t sure she can trust, and the courage to face what she’s becoming.

Tainted

by J Kenner

2009

Lily Carlyle dies saving her sister, then wakes up in another woman’s body with an angel’s offer. To earn redemption, she must hunt demons, and the line between justice and revenge gets blurry fast.

Starstruck

by J Kenner

2009

A celebrity-tinged romance where bright lights hide real vulnerability. When two people collide under pressure, attraction turns into a choice, and they have to decide what’s real, and what’s only for show.

Moonstruck

by J Kenner

2009

A night-leaning contemporary romance where an unexpected connection turns into a risk neither planned. Secrets and desire rise together, and the couple has to choose honesty before the night ends.

Endless Summer

by J Kenner

2009

A summer-themed romance collection full of sun, heat, and fresh starts. It includes a J Kenner story where a getaway turns into the kind of connection you don’t want to end when the vacation does.

Demon Ex Machina

by J Kenner

2009

Kate Connor’s month is chaos, from family drama to demon trouble, and the world still needs saving. When dark magic turns her life upside down, she has to juggle motherhood and a fight she can’t dodge.

These Boots Were Made for Stomping

by J Kenner

2008

A flirty contemporary romance with plenty of attitude, where stubbornness meets its match. When a heroine and a tempting hero keep clashing, sparks turn into something real, and neither can pretend it’s just a game.

Deja Demon

by J Kenner

2008

A high demon returns to San Diablo looking for revenge, and the walking dead start making appearances. Kate Connor is stretched thin, but she’s the one thing standing between her family and a suburban nightmare.

The Prada Paradox

by J Kenner

2007

Another stylish puzzle in the Codebreaker world, where a glamorous clue leads to a dangerous truth. The heroine’s instincts are sharp, but emotions complicate the chase, and the answers come with a price.

The Good Ghouls' Guide to Getting Even

by J Kenner

2007

High school is hard enough without being a ghoul. In this funny YA paranormal, a teen balances friendships, crushes, and payback in a world where the supernatural is normal, and growing up still hurts.

Hell On Heels

by J Kenner

2007

A follow-up linked romance where temptation gets louder and trouble hits closer to home. J Kenner’s contribution delivers fast banter, big chemistry, and a heroine who refuses to play nice when the stakes turn personal.

Good Ghouls Do

by J Kenner

2007

The ghoul girls are back, and the drama is bigger. Romance, rivalries, and supernatural chaos force them to grow up fast, while keeping the series’ dark humor and the messy reality of teen friendship front and center.

Fendi, Ferragamo, and Fangs

by J Kenner

2007

A paranormal romance collection that blends fashion with fangs, featuring a J Kenner story with humor and bite. When the supernatural world brushes up against everyday life, love becomes both temptation and trouble.

Demons Are Forever

by J Kenner

2007

Kate Connor’s demon-hunting life collides with her family in a new way when threats hit close to home. With demons everywhere and trust in short supply, she has to protect her kids, and her heart, at the same time.

The Perfect Score

by J Kenner

2006

A sexy romance where ambition and attraction compete for the lead. Two driven people keep trying to win, until they realize the real challenge is letting their guard down and risking something that can’t be controlled.

The Night We Met

by J Kenner

2006

One meeting is supposed to be forgettable, until it isn’t. When life pushes two people back into each other’s orbit, desire turns into a second chance, and they have to decide if they’re ready to stop playing it safe.

The Manolo Matrix

by J Kenner

2006

A stylish romantic mystery where a trail of high-end clues leads to real trouble. As the heroine follows the puzzle, she’s forced into a partnership with a man who’s tempting, irritating, and surprisingly useful.

Perfect Timing

by J Kenner

2006

A romance collection built around second chances and right-place moments, featuring a J Kenner story where love shows up at the least convenient time. It’s warm, flirty, and full of the “what if” that won’t let go.

Hell with the Ladies

by J Kenner

2006

A linked romance collection where temptation and trouble show up together. J Kenner’s story adds heat and humor, with characters who think they can keep things casual, until feelings and consequences crash the party.

California Demon

by J Kenner

2006

Demon hunter Kate Connor tries to keep suburbia safe while new threats close in. Between family stress and hellish politics, she’s forced to step back into battle, even when it puts the people she loves in the crossfire.

The Hope Chest

by J Kenner

2005

A themed romance collection about keepsakes and turning points, featuring a J Kenner story where the past won’t stay packed away. Nostalgia, family ties, and unexpected chemistry push two people toward a new start.

The Givenchy Code

by J Kenner

2005

Luxury and danger collide when a coded trail of clues pulls a woman into a mystery she can’t ignore. Solving it means partnering with a man who complicates every step, and discovering that the truth has teeth.

Night Moves

by J Kenner

2005

When danger follows a woman into the night, she ends up relying on a man who’s both protective and mysterious. Attraction is immediate, but survival depends on figuring out who is telling the truth, and who is not.

First Love

by J Kenner

2005

A heartfelt contemporary romance about reconnecting with the person who knew you before life got complicated. When old feelings resurface, the couple has to decide whether their first love can become their lasting one.

Carpe Demon

by J Kenner

2005

Kate Connor is a retired demon hunter turned suburban mom, until a demon crashes through her kitchen window. Between dinner plans and deadly magic, she’s dragged back into a life she thought she’d left behind.

The Spy Who Loves Me

by J Kenner

2004

A playful romantic suspense where secrets and sizzling chemistry keep two people guessing. With danger and deception in the mix, they have to decide whether their attraction is a liability, or the one thing they can rely on.

Stolen Kisses

by J Kenner

2004

A sweet-and-sexy romance about a flirtation that becomes impossible to ignore. What starts as stolen moments turns into real feelings, and two people have to decide if they’re brave enough to stop running.

Essence of Midnight

by J Kenner

2004

A night-themed romance collection with a touch of mystery, including a J Kenner story where the dark hours change everything. Attraction hits hard, secrets surface fast, and the couple has to choose honesty before sunrise.

Beyond Suspicion

by J Kenner

2004

A themed romance collection with a suspenseful edge, featuring a J Kenner story where trust is hard to come by. Love grows under pressure, and the couple has to decide what they’ll risk for the truth.

Aphrodite's Flame

by J Kenner

2004

Zoe’s abilities ignite, and the stakes turn bigger than her own life. With George at her side, she has to choose bravery over safety, even when the cost scares her more than the enemies do.

Silent Desires

by J Kenner

2003

Desire heats up just as danger gets real. When secrets begin to crack, two people are forced to trust fast, and the closer they get, the more they risk losing everything they’re trying to protect.

Silent Confessions

by J Kenner

2003

A romantic suspense about hidden pasts and buried truths that refuse to stay buried. When confessions finally surface, a couple has to decide whether love can survive what’s been kept in the dark.

Aphrodite's Secret

by J Kenner

2003

Zoe and George face a new supernatural puzzle as the Halfling tests get tougher. Love is the easy part, keeping her world from unraveling, and keeping her heart safe, is the challenge.

Undercover Lovers

by J Kenner

2002

Pretending is part of the job, until it isn’t. In this romantic suspense, two people working undercover find their chemistry getting in the way of the mission, and the biggest danger becomes what they feel when no one is watching.

Nobody But You

by J Kenner

2002

A contemporary romance about timing, second chances, and the one person you can’t seem to shake. When two people keep crossing paths, attraction turns into a question: do they dare make it real this time?

Aphrodite's Passion

by J Kenner

2002

Zoe’s powers grow, and so do the consequences of being different. As new challenges close in, her relationship with George is tested by temptation, secrets, and the reality that hero work doesn’t pause for romance.

A Mother's Way

by J Kenner

2002

A romance collection with a family-centered theme, where love and responsibility meet head-on. J Kenner’s contribution delivers emotional stakes, warmth, and a relationship that has to survive pressure without losing tenderness.

L.A. Confidential

by J Kenner

2001

A Los Angeles-set romance with a suspense edge, where image, secrets, and attraction collide. When trouble hits close to home, a heroine has to decide who she can trust, and whether desire is a distraction or a lifeline.

Heat Me Up

by J Kenner

2001

A sexy Fantasies Inc. romance where a “just for fun” fantasy starts feeling dangerously real. The more the couple plays along, the harder it gets to pretend it’s only a role, and not exactly what they want.

Aphrodite's Kiss

by J Kenner

2001

Assistant librarian Zoe Smith learns she’s a Halfling with powers and tests she can’t ignore. With George Bailey Taylor pulled into her orbit, Zoe has to face supernatural stakes while figuring out what love looks like in a world that needs saving.

The Cat's Fancy

by J Kenner

2000

A playful paranormal romance that leans into magic, desire, and a twist of fairy-tale energy. When attraction collides with the supernatural, a heroine has to decide what she believes, and what she’s willing to risk for love.

Reckless

by J Kenner

2000

A high-heat romance about two people who know they shouldn’t cross certain lines, and do it anyway. Desire makes every choice sharper, and the consequences force them to decide what they really want.

Nobody Does It Better

by J Kenner

2000

A fast, flirty category romance where a capable heroine is pulled into a situation she can’t fully control. The man complicating her life is irresistible, but letting him close could upend everything she’s built.

Manhunting in Mississippi

by J Kenner

1998

A multi-author romance volume set in Mississippi that pairs a full-length love story with a bonus Julie Kenner romance. Expect small-town tension, big chemistry, and a satisfying happily-ever-after in a quick, two-in-one package.

Where should I start?

If you want steamy billionaire romance: Release MeClaim MeComplete Me
If you want a darker Stark spin and scandal: Dirtiest SecretHottest MessSweetest Taboo
If you like action and humor with demons: Carpe DemonCalifornia DemonDemons Are Forever
If you want paranormal romantic suspense: When Blood CallsWhen Pleasure RulesWhen Wicked Craves
If you want playful superhero romance: Aphrodite’s KissAphrodite’s PassionAphrodite’s Secret

Author bio

J Kenner is the pen name of novelist Julie Kenner, a writer who’s spent years moving comfortably between high-heat contemporary romance and supernatural stories with sharp edges. If you know her for the Stark books, you already know her sweet spot, intense chemistry, complicated secrets, and characters who don’t get off easy when it comes to trust.

Kenner was born in Mountain View, California, and grew up in Austin, Texas. She started writing early and kept at it through school, treating stories like a constant companion instead of a phase.

She studied radio, television, and film at The University of Texas at Austin, then went on to earn a law degree from Baylor University. For a while, her life ran on two tracks at once, a demanding legal career and the steady pull of writing fiction.

After law school, she clerked for the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals and later practiced law, including work in California as well as Texas. But the writing didn’t stop. Over time, the “other job” became the job, and she eventually shifted her focus to fiction full-time.

She likes a strong hook and a fast page-turn.

Under her own name, Julie Kenner, she wrote the Demon-Hunting Soccer Mom books, beginning with Carpe Demon. Those stories follow Kate Connor, a suburban mom with a dangerous past, and they’re a big part of what made Kenner stand out early: action and humor living side by side, with real family pressure underneath the supernatural chaos.

As J Kenner, she launched the Stark world with Release Me, followed by Claim Me and Complete Me. The core romance, artist Nikki Fairchild and billionaire Damien Stark, is emotionally intense and deliberately addictive, with a relationship that keeps evolving as new threats and old scars refuse to stay quiet.

If you’ve ever wished your romance came with a side of danger, she understands the assignment.

Kenner also writes as J.K. Beck, a name tied to darker paranormal romantic suspense, and she’s published in other corners of romance and fantasy as well, including stylish, puzzle-driven romantic suspense and urban fantasy with a moral-gray bite. Across pen names and genres, a few patterns show up again and again: capable heroines, protective but complicated heroes, and stories where desire doesn’t erase the consequences, it amplifies them.

Her work has landed on major bestseller lists, and she has earned recognition within the romance community, including award attention for her erotic romance. She lives in central Texas with her family, and her background in law and storytelling craft still shows up in the way her books balance emotion with momentum.

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