Review: Their past is conquered; their future awaits...
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 12 4, 2013
Ahh Ms. Kenner - - she's given us an awesome and romantic thrill ride with Damien and Nikki's dramatic story. And this final tidbit was a nice culmination of the previous installments.  Truth be told however, it probably could've been told in the previous book. Ah but where's the fun (and $$) in that?? The enjoyment is in the ride - - and this entire saga was a thrilling journey into happiness for these two wonderful characters.Damien Stark is power personified. He's energy tightly harnessed. A 30 year old retired tennis champion and multi-billionaire, he now runs his conglomerate empire that he's built. He craves control in all things. He's a man of the world and he's had many women, but he's never sought a serious relationship until Nikki Fairchild.He met Nikki when she was 18 and recognized in her, a kindred spirit. He bided his time and waited for Nichole (Nikki) to grow and mature. He knows everything about Nikki, following her schooling as well as her long involvement in Beauty pageantry.Damien Stark has many personal secrets that he keeps deeply hidden. He's a damaged soul and in deep need of healing and Nikki becomes his saving grace (and he/hers). I especially love Damien with his commanding, domineering, controlling persona... yet he's very gentle and kind and deliciously arrogant. He always get's what he wants...he wants Nikki and he conquers her. Yowza!Nichole Fairchild is a 24 year old former Beauty Pageant Princess. Beauty Pageantry was her life and she always vehemently detested it, (as well as her mother) - - however her domineering mother controlled Nikki's pageantry life. Since she was four years old, Nikki has always been told what to eat, where to stand, when to go to bed, how to behave...walk/talk/smile, etc. She had absolutely no control in her life. Ever. Outwardly she's "social, poised Nikki"...inwardly she's rebelling. She's battled emotional and physical secrets with the help of Damien.Nikki is such a strong, determined young woman. She knows what she wants in life...more importantly, she knows what she doesn't want. She's driven, independent and smart! She's no pushover.This novella is the culmination and finalizing of Damien and Nikki coming together.  Their wedding.  Doing their big day their way.  And it introduces a mysterious and captivating new character in Evan Black (can hardly wait for him!).  Cheers!!