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Justify Me: A Stark International/Masters and Mercenaries Novella (Lexi Blake Crossover Collection Book 3) Kindle Edition

by J. Kenner (Author), Lexi Blake (Foreword) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 985 ratings
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McKay-Taggart operative Riley Blade has no intention of returning to Los Angeles after his brief stint as a consultant on mega-star Lyle Tarpin’s latest action flick. Not even for Natasha Black, Tarpin’s sexy personal assistant who’d gotten under his skin. Why would he, when Tasha made it absolutely clear that—attraction or not—she wasn’t interested in a fling, much less a relationship.

But when Riley learns that someone is stalking her, he races to her side. Determined to not only protect her, but to convince her that—no matter what has hurt her in the past—he’s not only going to fight for her, he’s going to win her heart. Forever.

The Lexi Blake Crossover Collection features a new novel by Lexi Blake and five books by some of her favorite writers:

Lexi Blake - Close Cover
Larissa Ione - Her Guardian Angel
J. Kenner - Justify Me
Corinne Michaels - Say You Won't Let Go
Carly Phillips - His to Protect
Susan Stoker - Rescuing Sadie
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J. Kenner is the New York Times and internationally bestselling author of the Stark trilogy (Release Me, Claim Me and Complete Me), the Stark International novels (Say My Name, On My Knees and Under My Skin), and the tie-in novellas Take Me, Have Me and Play My Game, as well as the Most Wanted series (Wanted, Heated and Ignited). She spent more than 10 years as a litigator in Southern California and central Texas, using her rare free time to indulge in her passion of writing. She lives in Texas with her husband and daughters.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B072F2Y32M
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Evil Eye Concepts, Incorporated (April 10, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 10, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 262 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 125 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1945920769
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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 internationally bestselling romances (including the Stark and Most Wanted series) that have reached as high as #2 on the New York Times bestseller list and #1 internationally, 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 four time finalist for Romance Writers of America's prestigious RITA award, JK took home the first RITA trophy in 2014 for her novel, Claim Me (book 2 of her Stark Trilogy).

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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LyinLyon
5.0 out of 5 stars Well written and sexy
Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2018
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I've never read anything by J. Kenner, but I love Lexi Blake's "Masters and Mercenaries" series so I gave this a shot along with the other crossovers. My only complaint about this story is that I wish it were longer. The other crossovers were around 200 pages, but this one is only 125. However, even with the shorter length, I felt that Kenner did a good job of creating believable chemistry between Riley and Tasha. Including the sexy "Firehouse" club scenes felt in line with Blake's "Sanctum" club and I enjoyed that connection with Blake's writing. I think fans of Blake will enjoy this story, but it's worth noting that this story really stands alone. It didn't have strong tie ins with the Taggart's body guard team; so other than using Blake's character of Riley, I think this story belongs more in Kenner's world than Blake's. Not a complaint since Kenner's story was enjoyable and spurred me to check out her other books.
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Sarah Arndt
4.0 out of 5 stars This quick read packs a TON of punch!
Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2018
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Quick, quick read. This is the third book I’ve read in the Masters and Mercenaries crossover collection, and it is the shortest, thus far. The story did not suffer for its brevity, though who wouldn’t want every story they read to be full-length? I’m a pretty greedy reader, and I always want more of the books I enjoy and this fit that bill.

Justify Me is listed as book 4.5 in J. Kenner’s Stark Trilogy (wait, aren’t trilogies supposed to be three books long?), and, like the other books in this crossover collection, occurs along the same timeline as Lexi Blake’s Masters and Mercenaries series book 16. Justify Me can be read as a standalone from all other series it’s involved in. Justify Me is written in two different voices, Natasha’s chapters are written in first-person, and Riley’s are in third-person semi-omniscient.

Justify Me moves fast. There isn’t much time to really settle into a comfortable rhythm of reading because something is always happening. There are no lulls in the action or the forward movement of the relationship. Thankfully there weren’t so many moving parts to keep track of. It was great pacing for the style of novel.

Much of Natasha and Riley’s connection is predicated on their past. I’m glad we got to know the broad strokes because it made their connection much more understandable. Had this been a full-length novel, I’m sure I would have appreciated all they’d been through more, but as is I knew enough to love them together and be happy they’d finally moved past their history and gave in to the connection they always felt.

My biggest issue with this book was a glaring continuity issue. At one point, Riley speaks of how Big Tag (Ian Taggart) went above his expectations to set up a meeting with the head of security for a club Riley wanted more info on, then a few chapters later Big Tag calls him and wants to know why he isn’t on vacation as if he hadn’t just spoken to him a day or two prior. Otherwise, my only wish for the book is that it wasn’t a novella but instead a full-length novel, again, because I’m a greedy reader.

J. Kenner is another author I have just discovered because of this crossover collection. Lexi Blake did an amazing job of finding authors to invite into her world, and I’ve found another author who I’ll be looking at more. The little glimpse into the Stark world made me want to know more, and I’ll be checking out the rest of the not-exactly-a-trilogy trilogy ASAP!
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Dana Zamora
5.0 out of 5 stars Once the past
Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2024
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Riley has known Natasha for years, working with her dad, and currently working for Ian Taggart, side tracked on his vacation by helping out some friends, when he discovers an old friend, one who has grown up into a stunning woman, who has troubles, neither of them want to admit there is more to their story, a vacation to China will have to wait, will they be civilized to each other, can they work past the past, will he love living in California with Natasha, Julie Kenner I absolutely loved your mash up with McKay-Taggart, seeing old friends again, I absolutely love this book, thank you both very much, Dana Zamora
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3.0 out of 5 stars So so
Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2023
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I bought this book because I'm a Lexi Blake fan, and she was so enthusiastic about these crossover books, I thought I'd check them out, but there really isn't much that makes this story Masters and Mercenaries. It just mentions Ian Taggert a couple of times. Riley appears in another book, and that's about it. It's also very short.
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5.0 out of 5 stars I loved this crossover story!
Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2018
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Oh man! I so enjoyed how J. Kenner's Stark world intertwined with Lexi's McKay-Taggart world! Can we say match made in heaven?! I want more! ha. Natasha is someone from Riley's past and when the chance to protect her arises, he doesn't hesitate. I enjoyed the second chance romance in this book. And I felt like I needed more than a novella for these two! I wanted more Riley and Natasha. But I'll take what my greedy bookworm hands can get! Someone is after her and McKay-Taggart is contact and Riley is hired to watch out for her and find out who is behind it. They haven't seen each other in awhile and while life has gone on, it's like no time has been apart for them. The chemistry between them was believable and something they couldn't ignore this time. Their story was sweet and I couldn't devour this book fast enough! Grab your copy now!
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Angie (L)
5.0 out of 5 stars Another great book from J Kenner.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 14, 2018
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An entertaining tale albeit a short one , if you're a fan of the The Stark series of books you will be already acquainted with a couple of the characters . Natasha Black loved her job she worked for Lyle Tarpin who is a successful actor, the next film Lyle was making featured BDSM ,to get a feel for the nature of the film they decided that they should do some research into the life style , so together with Mathew a business college who is involved with such a club, his wife and Natasha they go to Mathews club just to observe . After the visit Natasha starts to get unwanted correspondence and it feared that she may have a stalker . Eager to keep his assistant safe ,Lyle enlists the help of his freind Riley Blade to be her bodygaurd, unbeknown to Lyle though Natasha and Riley have history . Initially Natasha is not happy to have Riley looking after her but you know it’s only a matter of time before she gives in and things get very hot and heavy between them . Although the book is short in length there is a lot of action in it and the ending is beautiful 😍😍😍
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wow
Reviewed in Australia on April 9, 2019
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This was an awesome read that pulled you in from the start and continued to hold you till the end. Love when characters find their way through love. A great read.
Narration was awesome too.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Will Second Chance Succeed?
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 20, 2018
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This delightful short story hits the second chance trope successfully. Riley Blade, ex FBI SWAT team member and action film consultant is set to go on holiday to China. Away from LA. The farther the better.

Riley observed the adoration that Ryan Hunter had shown when he spoke about his wife Jamie (best friend of Nikki Stark). How would it be to feel the same way about Natasha Black?

Natasha Black is personal assistant to Lyle Tarpin. In the past she had told Riley she was not interested in having a relationship and walked away. Now he finds out that she is being stalked and he can't leave her. Maybe she will change her mind if she accepts his protection. Maybe her heart will melt and let him in.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 14, 2020
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A crossover master and mercenaries novella from Lexi blake comes author j.kenner with the story of Reily Blake a McKay and Targett employee specialise in bodyguard . He is own vacation time and Reily is taking the vacation away from L.A. /Malibu, unexpected call from a long good friend Ryan Hunter which sends him to help out on a case and then he will go on holiday but for the time bringing forced to be in LA. A urgent phone call lyle tarpin Hollywood star back to Natasha black. The adventures begin and protecting Tasha is reily priority.Recommended reading witty funny sizzling hot
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5.0 out of 5 stars Intriguing and full of suspense
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 2, 2021
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Loved this story about Riley and Natasha. The intrigue and suspense of the plot kept me turning the page until the end
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