It all starts with a forbidden one-night stand.
It should end there, but it doesn’t.
Cole Miller could have any woman on the planet–except her.
Harlow Collins is off limits for a million reasons.
But, there’s something about her black hair and icy blue eyes that sear a hole in his chest every time he catches a glimpse of her.
It’s more than looks, though. There’s something real–a … her.
It’s more than looks, though. There’s something real–a connection between them.
Both of them feel it.
She’s reluctant.
He’s insistent.
When all hell breaks lose, only one question reamains…
Will their relationship survive?
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Loved Cole and Harlow! Inked Playboy is steamy and fun. Harlow is a real firecracker and has all her Collins cousins to protect her or prevent her from living life on her terms depending on how you look at it. Cole has been friends with the Collins boys for years and doesn’t want to lose those friendships. A one night stand that both know shouldn’t have happened but secretly want to be something more.
Sloane and Alex know how to write a cocky man that can be arrogant and sweet plus the sexy women who put them in their place. Love this series and looking forward to whatever this duo writes next.
Inked Playboy – A Cocky Suits Novel – Sloane Howell & Alex Wolf
Cole Miller is a retired WMMA fighter who transitioned into running a chain of gyms that cater to women. He can more often than not be found wearing jeans and t-shirts. He is a client of Dexter Collins and is looking for VC or Angel Money to expand his chain of gyms. He has muscles, he is cocky, he is alpha and; acording to Harlow Collins his tattoos are works of art, or is that he is a work of art? At some point he will have to meet up with these investors and I am happy to say, No Suits were damaged in the telling of the story of Cole Miller and Harlow Collins.
Harlow Collins – how does one describe Harlow? She is 26, she has shiny black hair, eyes that can only be described as Ice blue, is in great shape and goodness gracious has the coolest sleeves of tattoos on both arms. (Yup, that is how Cole describes her) Add in the fact that she has 4 very badass, very alpha male cousins with the last name Collins that make her totally off limits. She can hold her own with any man and in the next breath be out shopping for baby gifts like any girl.
There is more than tattoos between these two, there is chemistry, there is heat, there is raw lust! Harlow might be willing to deny it, Cole tries to deny it, but the reality is it’s there and they really need to do something about it. Maybe they need to do a few somethings about it.
This story is well written, giving us two wonderful characters to follow through their journey! Both Harlow and Cole are hard working people and although Harlow is attached to working long hard hours at her new firm and Cole is busy with training and expansion of his gyms, she and Cole develop a friendship that could be more than just a friends with benefits relationship, but a real grownup relationship.
There are Issues to deal with, Harlow has those four alpha male cousins to deal with, her feelings about relationships, Cole’s family history and then there is the big fight coming up.
This is a story that shows the main characters vulnerabilities along with their strengths. Harlow and Cole, more alike than they would probably say, yet perfect for each other.
Alex Wolf and Sloane Howell have hit this one out of the ballpark. Definitely a 5 star read.
I was given an advance reader copy of this book to read and review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
I love this series. I hope it goes on for a long time yet! It’s always great to see the Collins family and everyone else. Lots of love and angst, good characters. You can’t ask for more. I received this book in exchange for an honest review.
I just knew when we were introduced to Harlow Collins in the previous books in this series, she was going to be the baddest heroine in the series, and this dynamic duo didn’t disappoint at all!
This story of Harlow and Cole is the definition of “A thin line between love and hate”.
Sparks fly and personalities collide between Cole and Harlow. It was so fun to read the whip-smart, quick dialogue between the two of them.
I absolutely loved Harlow, she knew who she was, what she was worth and wouldn’t take less than the absolute best from Cole. When things get rocky, she pulls up her big girl pants and does what she needs to do to make things right.
Cole, this character checks all the boxes of what a true alpha hero should be. He is fierce, possessive, funny, and loves Harlow like no one else. He also has his vulnerabilities that he isn’t afraid to share with the woman he loves.
This whole series has been absolutely amazing and I am hoping from more from these two fantastic authors! I am still hoping that we get PI Rick’s story soon!
What a fabulous read! Funny, clever, fast paced and with two kick ass main players! I love the fact that Harlow is so quick witted and determined. No shrinking violets in sight! Both Harlow and Cole have no nonsense personalities and it is inevitable that every type of spark is going to fly between the two of them. I liked them both immediately and found myself invested in the book from the outset. That is something which always brings that twinge of joy, knowing that I am going to immerse myself in a good, well told story!
This is a substantial, fun, witty book which is packed with character, not just in the sense of the people in it, but also in its style. A definite 5 star read!
4 Star Review Inked Playboy by Sloane Howell and Alex Wolf
This is the fifth book that I have read by Sloane Howell and Alex Wolf and although not my favourite in the series I really enjoyed Cole Miller and Harlow Collins story.
Harlow is the cousin of the Collins brothers and it was great to see familiar characters pop up whilst reading. The man who catches her attention Cole is Dex’s best friend and she knows that she should not get involved but cannot help herself.
The chemistry between Cole and Harlow is intense and I liked that both authors are not afraid to write characters that are flawed, it makes them so easy to relate too.
This is a well written story between two authors who write very well together. I have no idea where one author stopped and the other took over.
Tough as nails, Harlow Collins finally gets her story and Cole Miller is the perfect match!
Growing up with the Collins brothers taught Harlow how to function in a “man’s world” without all the messy emotions. But with her smart mouth, their witty banter and Cole’s ability to give it right back and all his confidence, Harlow was unprepared once things started heating up and feelings started getting involved.
You certainly can’t deny this writing duo of Sloane and Alex is getting better and better. I can’t wait to see what’s next!
Well, let me start by saying I loved this! You’ve got Harlow Collins, cousin to the Collins brothers, self made business woman and bad a** extraordinaire (so much so she scares the heck out of ALL the guys). And you’ve got Cole Miller, former MMA champ, self made businessman & billionaire, and bad a** extraordinaire. What do you get when you put two legit bad a***s together? Explosive chemistry! These two played off each other perfectly and I truly can’t see anyone else that would be able to keep up with Harlow. Cole is a combination of sweet and BAD (the good kinda bad that gets you all hot and bothered ). And Harlow is intense (and scary) to the nth degree, but she’s got sweetness hiding underneath. And the things that come out of her mouth both scary & hysterical . These two, PERFECT for each other
4.5 Stars for Inked Playboy by Alex Wolf and Sloane Howell
This is the fifth book in a series of extremely hot playboy stories and this is Cole Miller and Harlow Collins tale and boy do they have a tale to tell and this book starts off with a very hot steamy bang…..
Harlow knows Cole should be off limits after all he is her cousin Dex’s best friend but when you are attracted to someone it’s not always easy to follow the rules especially when the other person feels the same way. Will this couple risk losing family and friends for what could be lust or will they take a leap of faith and maybe find love……
A well written sizzling hot romance with couple I adored and the added bonus of a few faces from previous books all made this an entertaining enjoyable read. This duo write so well together and it’s impossible to tell where one author stopped and the other takes over. Great job guys.
I love that love/hate thing they have going on in the beginning. It made their beginning scene super freaking hot! Harlow has definitely become one of my favorite leading ladies in the series. She’s such an awesome woman. Her cousins constantly underestimate her and that’s not cool at all. She can hold her own with the best of them and even Cole is no exception. Fantastic book!
I’ll be honest and say – Harlow was a bit too much for me. While reading I kept thinking I’m missing something with her. Like some childhood tragedy that happened because I couldn’t believe anyone becoming that closed off without a trigger. But despite that I did loved how she was willing to go to extreme lengths to help the ones she cares about.
Cole was such a great guy. He was a little rough around the edges but who doesn’t love alpha that has a soft side which is not shown to everyone.
Together they were explosive. I loved the way they were fighting the attraction at the beginning only to finally realized that you can’t out run true love. The grand gesture had me LOL just proving how great Dexter is with helping people get THE ONE back.
Now I’m ready for Rick and Mary (!!!)
***Review copy requested and reviewed on behalf of OMGReads Blog***
Inked Playboy by Sloane Howell and Alex Wolf is part of the Cocky Suits Chicago series and I can’t rave about this book enough. Although part of a series, this book can be read as a stand alone and in any particular order. There will be spoilers on the other couples though.
This story features Harlow Collins, a cousin of the Collins Brothers. This girl is FIERCE. She is tough as nails and takes no nonsense from anyone. It was entertaining to see how the mighty fall. I loved her gentle side and how much she struggled with it.
I highly recommend this novel. There is a rarely portrayed dominant female, romance and a happy ending, what else can you ask for.
Enjoy
Inked Playboy certainly starts off with a steamy hot bang! Cole and Harlow have great banter and off the chart chemistry but she is his friends younger cousin and supposed to be off limits.
They challenge each other and as they start to open up about their family and their pasts. It is the honesty and openness that seems to drive them towards each other.
Cole is oozing confidence and is pulling out all of the stops in order to date her even though she keeps saying ‘no’ because he knows that she knows they have something brewing between them. He just has to win her over!
Harlow is a strong, independent woman but a bit stubborn too. She might be calling him an a$$hole but she can seem to stay away. He may be sporting the broody bad boy persona but he is also real, genuine and simply a good guy.
They are a perfect match and this book is a great addition to this series!
This is my first Alex Wolf and Sloane Howell book and first in the Cocky Suits Chicago series and it will not be my last. I fell in love with both Harlow and Cole and their story. I love it when I become attached to the characters in a book that I feel so deeply for them and I am happy and sad I finished this book. Now to go back and read the books before this one.