Shepard Montgomery loves the feel of a needle in his hands, the ink that he lays on another, and the thrill he gets when his art is finished, appreciated, and loved. At least that’s the way it used to be. Now he’s struggling to figure out why he’s a tattoo artist at all as he wades through the college frat boys and tourists who just want a thrill, not a permanent reminder of their trip. Once he … he sees the Ice Princess walk through Midnight Ink’s doors though, he knows he might just have found the inspiration he needs.
Shea Little has spent her life listening to her family’s desires. She went to the best schools, participated in the most proper of social events, and almost married the man her family wanted for her. When she ran from that and found a job she actually likes, she thought she’d rebelled enough. Now though, she wants one more thing–only Shepard stands in the way. She’ll not only have to let him learn more about her in order to get inked, but find out what it means to be truly free.
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This is my third time to read this book by Carrie Ann Ryan, I love all the Midnight Ink books (written by different authors) but there is just something about her books that make me want more. I am very impatiently awaiting the rest of the Montgomery clans stories. Love the hot inked alpha male with a strong women * well one who learned she was stronger than she thought.*
A quick read. Steamy and sweet romance. Compelling characters.
Excellent held my attention from beginning to end
Great Story & Audible Listen Captivating & SmokingHot!
Ink Inspired
Montgomery Ink, Book 0.5
By: Carrie Ann Ryan
Narrated by: Gregory Salinas
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, it is well written and well told with interesting storylines that grabbed my attention right from the start and held it straight to the end. Carrie Ann Ryan is a gift author, she creates stories and characters that are realistic and easy to relate to. This book is a prequel to her “Montgomery Ink” series and features their cousin Shepard “Shep” Montgomery, a tattoo artist at “Midnight Ink” in New Orleans. He was losing his love of the art but then enters Shea Little, she walked into him as he was walking to get coffee, when he returned to the shop she was sitting there waiting for a consult. I adored these two characters, there was great chemistry between them and it was like they met as each were facing their own crossroad in life. Shea was trying to get away from a controlling bitch of a mother and Shep was ready for some thing more in his life. I loved how everything plays out in this book, also love how much story Carrie Ann Ryan managed to fit into this novella sized book. There is never a dull moment with plenty of drama, great dialogue, some angst, twists and some hot romance. Thank you for this great story!
I listened to the Audible edition, Gregory Salinas is a fantastic narrator and voice artist. He does a great job portraying the characters and bringing them to life, giving each their own voice and personality. He sets to the perfect tone for the story, includes a dramatic flair and all the characters emotions which is heard in his performance. He is an entertaining storyteller and a pleasure to listen to. Thank you for this great listen
3.5 stars for Ink Inspired by Carrie Anne Ryan. This is book 0.5 in the Mohtgomery Ink Series. I listened to the audible of this book. I don’t normally listen to books but I decided to give this one a try. It was a short sexy romance. Shep is a tattoo artist who is looking for something more and in comes Shea. She is a virgin when it comes to getting ink. She decides to be spontaneous and get a tattoo only Shep says No. He uses this as an opportunity to date her. Ok so this book was ok but I failed to get the feelings I love to get while reading a romance. I wanted more . I will still read more of this series as long as the books are longer. I still enjoyed the story even though I wanted more.
Audible.
Very short, insta-love, and an OTT “villain”.
OK for a quick, dirty (sex scene in each chapter) AE borrow. Not something I’d buy or even listen to again.
Shep is an awesome tattoo artist and lives in New Orleans but is originally from Colorado. He feels like something is missing in his life. Until he literally runs into Shea. Shea is an accountant and know as the ice princess. She broke up with her fiancé against her mother’s wishes. She wants a tattoo but doesn’t know what kind. Shep takes her out and shows her a good time. They get close but her mother has other ideas, she has threatened to destroy Shep if Shea doesn’t take her ex back and come back to the family. Will Shea let her vicious, mean mother come between them or will she stand up to her?
Great story. A little short. Sexy, a mother from Hades, and gorgeous, inked up guys.
Wow. Just wow. Finding who you are is always easier when someone sees your light shining through. That is what Shep did for Shea.
This is a nice, novella length story. It’s told in both POV’s.
There was an instant attraction between the main characters and there were some steamy scenes between them. I did had my questions with the way that Shea’s mother treated her. I found her very hard.
An erotic novella. Very sweet, sexy, and fabulous. And has a great ending too.