REVIEW: In Your Eyes by J. Kenner

In In Your Eyes (Man of the Month #6) by J. Kenner, Businessman Parker Manning is in the midst of growing his business empire and revamping his reputation after a few wild years in California dragged his name through the mud. He may have come from old money but cutting ties with a few shady family members taught him the value of morals and hard work, as he started over from scratch. So when there’s a mix up and Parker is slated to be part of a flashy Man of the Month calendar competition, he’s not impressed. Until he realizes it’s Megan Clark, a woman he met in L.A. but never had the chance to date, who is helping run the event. Sensing his chance to spend some time with the gorgeous woman of his dreams, he offers her one sensual night in exchange for his being part of the contest. But really it’s just a ploy to get her attention. Because Parker knows one night will never be enough with Megan and he hopes that this will be the start of something wonderful.

“All I’m saying is that I want you for more than one night. You fascinate me, Megan. You always have. You light a fire inside me, and unless I’m mistaken, I think I make you burn, too.”

Megan was so proud of herself for snagging billionaire hottie Parker Manning for The Fix on Sixth’s competition, knowing he’ll draw lots of media attention and sell tons of tickets to the event. But something gets mixed up and it turns out Parker never actually agreed to appear. So it’s up to Megan to fix it. She never expected to be propositioned by the businessman for a night of steamy seduction in exchange for his cooperation. But that’s Parker’s demand. And she has to admit that the thought of being under his spell is more than enticing. Megan agrees and it ends up changing her mind about handsome and sexy Parker, learning more about his hard working ways and the hidden struggles he’s been through over the years. Something they have in common. But when Megan’s past catches up with her, will it cast a shadow on the new friendship and romance she’s found with Parker? Or will it show them the strength of the bond they share?

‘She was craving the man she’d laughed with. The man who’d intrigued her. Who’d turned her on. Who’d valued the work she’d done and the sacrifices she’d made.
The man who wanted her.’

In Your Eyes was not your typical bad boy billionaire romance. Instead we had a sexy self-made hero with hidden depths and a strong heroine who’d moved on from a bad situation. And together, the pair found passion and friendship beyond their wildest dreams.

“We’ve been talking in circles, so let me be clear. I intend to take you to sensual heights that you haven’t imagined. To bring you such pleasure you beg me to stop, then scream my name in protest when I do… I’m going to hold you close while you shatter, and then I will slowly and deliberately put you back together again.”

Boy does J. Kenner know how to keep a reader’s attention! In this sixth book in her Man of the Month series, we met Mr. June, billionaire businessman Parker Manning. He did have some of the traits I expect out of this type of character: alpha male tendencies, a bit of swagger, controlling/dominant in the bedroom, highly intelligent. But Parker also proved to be a caring, compassionate man, had a penchant for dirty talk (yum!!), and was a romantic. I liked that even though he came from money and had his share of wild times in his earlier years, Parker learned from his mistakes and had not only built his fortune and business from the ground up, he also was trying to be a better person. Especially after a situation happened with a family member that he didn’t agree with (and rightly so) causing Parker to be disowned for not supporting the deceit. That made me like him even more.

Megan was a fun heroine. She had also built her makeup business on her own in L.A. out of nothing but had recently had to leave it behind thanks to a stalkerish ex. I felt like she knew herself pretty well and was honest in that she wanted true love but didn’t hold out much hope, having been burned before–and having seen her sister go through hell also. So Parker had his work cut out for him. Things did move pretty quickly between the two of them, but Megan and Parker did have ties together from their time in L.A. so there was a bit of background to smooth it over. My only tiny little gripe was that it started off with lots of dirty talk on Parker’s side, promising an erotic adventure, but the love scenes were rather quick and not as heavy on the dominance as I expected. I think if this had been a longer book Kenner might have explored that side a bit more. But there was still enough chemistry between Megan and Parker to make this a very passionate story overall anyway.

A touch of suspense in addition to the romance spiced up this latest installment in Kenner’s rock solid Man of the Month series. Mr. July will be up next and I have a feeling that Derek & Amanda’s story will be all kinds of hot and heavy.
 

Book Info:

Publication: March 27th 2018 | Martini & Olive Books | Man of the Month #6

Possessive hands. Wild obsession.
He’ll break any rule to claim her.

Billionaire bad boy Parker Manning buried his dark past beneath fast cars and faster women. With his chiseled good looks and Texas oil legacy, Parker’s used to laying claim to whatever—or whoever—he desires, and he’s never met a woman he couldn’t seduce into his bed.

Not, that is, until Megan Clark. Years ago, she flatly refused him. Now, she’s back—and she needs a favor. No way is Parker letting her get away again, and he conditions his agreement on one sensuous night with Megan in his bed and at his mercy.

He never expects to want more. To crave this woman who fascinates and challenges him. But he does, and now he’s determined to possess her.

But Megan’s a woman with secrets of her own, and if Parker wants to claim her, he’s going to have to conquer his past and show Megan his true heart.

Meet Mr. June. Summer’s heat has nothing on him.

Each book in the series is a STANDALONE novel with NO cliffhanger and a guaranteed HEA!

And don’t miss Bar Bites: A Man of the Month Cookbook by J. Kenner and Suzanne M. Johnson, featuring recipes, slices of life, and an all new short story!