The Montgomery Ink series continues with the so-called sensible sister and the one man she never should have fallen for.For Thea Montgomery, baking isn’t only therapeutic, it’s also her dream job. She’s worked countless hours keeping her bakery afloat, and now that it’s where she wants it to be, she’s ready to expand and take the next step. When it comes to work and her family, she’s on top of … top of her game. Her personal life, however, is a different story.
When Dimitri Carr isn’t teaching and hiding his ink under long sleeves to keep the bosses happy, he’s trying to be the best brother and friend he can be. After his divorce, he’d thought he would lose Thea from his life forever because she’s his ex-wife’s best friend. But now that he’s free, and the two of them realize they want to keep their friendship. Then he finally sees what he’s been missing all this time.
But there are more problems than the fact that Dimitri is Thea’s best friend’s ex. And when accidental touches and flirtations aren’t enough for either of them, and they’re finally ready to take the next step, they’ll find out exactly what that cost is for crossing that line. And will need to find the strength to face it.
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Oh how I love the Montgomerys. The entire family is one you just love from the first time you meet them. You feel welcome in the family, whether it is the original bunch, the cousins, or the married into the family, they are super.
This book is such a gripping story, you cannot put it down until you find out what happens. You want to understand the underdog, yet you want the H/h to have their HEA without any issues, but then where would the story be. When all the emotions and doubt are floating around, it tests your values of friendship and new love.
Every book by Carrie Ann Ryan is totally gripping, pulling you in and keeping you there, begging for more!!! I want MORE!!!
I was a little hesitant to start Thea and Dimitri’s story because he was her best friend’s ex-husband. But as I read I fell in love with these two together.
Another great read from Carrie Ann Ryan, I cannot get enough of the Montgomery’s. I can’t say that this series gets better and better because honestly I love each of the books but what I love most about all of the Montgomery family members, in this series as well as the other ones, is that they are always there for one another without judgement.
Most people would frown against someone getting together with their best friends ex but I honestly believe Thea and Dimitri should have been together right from the very start of their friendship. They clicked in ways not many do and thankfully Thea’s family felt the same way, no judgement gotta love that. Molly is Dimitri’s ex and Thea’s best friend but I didn’t get either one since the woman rubbed me the wrong way right from the start, I just didn’t understand how sweet Thea could be BFFs with her, she was so rude! Ugghh maybe I’m just letting my dealings with crazy ex’s cloud my judgement but you read this book and tell me if I’m wrong. BTW Captain is coming home with me guys so no need to worry about the dog, ok I got him 😉
Restless Ink is the catalysis for so many upcoming books I can just feel it, Jagged Ink is Roxie and Carter’s book which I am really excited about I think I may know what is going on between them but who knows if I am reading the clues right.
I would recommend this book to anyone and everyone that has enjoyed any of Carrie Ann Ryan’s Montgomery Ink books, and if you haven’t read any of her books yet you really are missing something great so dive right on in. Happy Reading!!!
**I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Readers Copy of this book**
4.5 Stars!
If you ever doubt Carrie Ann Ryan’s powers as an author, then read this book! She has outdone herself with this amazing story!
This friends to lovers romance had me at hello! Thea and Dimitri’s relationship as friends was already solid, despite the fact that she is best friends with his ex-wife. Their banter and flirting was great, but when they get to the point they are finally ready to give in to their attraction… oh my goodness! It is perfection. And then, Ryan throws in the mother of all antagonists and what you get is an amazing book!
I am going to say it… this is my favorite of all the Montgomery clan books… ALL of them! Amazing!
I love Thea and Dimitri. I love them wanting to respect Dimitri’s ex and her so called BF, even when she didn’t deserve it. I loved Montgomery game night. It seemed such a good time spending it with family and friends. The dynamic of Montgomery clan was so funny and I loved how they welcomed Dimitri without much of a hassle.
I loved how their relationship progressed after they talked about how they wanted to try and see if they can make the relationship work. Thea is my spirit animal with her love for cheese. I want to tell you more about it but don’t want to give too much away. It was a quick and fun read filled with laughter, sexy times and a dog so cute you’ll want to adopt one right after finishing this book.
***Review copy requested and reviewed on behalf of OMGReads Blog***
Carrie Ann Ryan makes it easy to get lost in The Montgomery Family. I loved Thea and Dimitri together-such undeniable chemistry. Their story was sweet and sexy with a twist I didn’t see coming. Can’t wait for more Montgomery Family visits.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC.
This second book of this series was a pretty good book. Thea and Dimitri were a well written couple that were both having issues in life – Thea with looking for happiness in both her bakery and her personal life and Dimitri dealing with the after affects of his divorce. The pair come together with amazing chemistry despite Thea’s issues with Dimitri being her friend as well as the ex husband of what she considered her best friend as well. The story moved along well and there were a few twists that I did not see coming. I enjoyed the return of the characters from the previous book as well as the introduction of a few new characters that I hope we will see more of. The audio version of this book was performed by Joe Arden and while it was an enjoyable book to listen to, I think that it would have benefited from an additional narrator so that Thea’s side of the story could be better portrayed. Overall it was a good experience and I would recommend this book to others.
Loving the Colorado Springs Montgomery’s. From beginning to end it was a great read. Dimitri & Thea
Earned their HEA. Such an incredibly loving and strong family unit. Who doesn’t love a cupcakes and tattoos?
Carrie does it again. She matched up two amazing characters. Thoroughly enjoyed devouring this one.
Every time I escape into one of Carrie Ann Ryan’s book I’m captivated and consumed. Restless Ink did more than that. I was pleasantly and completely engaged that anything outside of this story ceased to exist. A absolutely amazing story!
Montgomery Ink books….what more is there to say? I love this entire series!
I loved Dimitri and Thea’s story. It was real! Friends with a married couple, then they break up…do you take sides? Its hard. This happened to Thea after Dimitri and his ex split. Thea was torn. Thea gets randomly reunited with Dimitri and chemistry sizzles. Add guilt to the feeling of being torn. Like I said…its real!
I love that these two fight through the awkward feelings to take a chance. Then I love how the relationship solidifies with the crazy adversities they face.
As a side note, I loved seeing the old Montgomery characters again. And I can’t wait to read the next book…I’ve got to know what happens with Carter!
I am a huge fan of this series and have a great admiration for an author who manages to write a series where all the stories feel different. I’m sure the story of falling for your best friend’s ex-husband has been done a million times, but it feels fresh in this tale. I also appreciate the hard work that has to go into a series where the characters continue to appear in subsequent books and sometimes in the related series’ books. When I find a “new-to-me” author, I rampage through their books until I reach a time when I have to wait for the next release. And when I read one book after another I become attuned to all the characters and become annoyed when these characters are suddenly different in the other books. That does not happen with this author and I will continue to wait with baited breath for the next release.
I love the world this author has created. I love the Montgomery family. I’ll admit, there are still a few books I haven’t read yet, but I will.
When I read the first book in this series, there were a couple secondary characters that stuck out…Thea and Dmitry. I was intrigued by them and their connection.
So when I saw they were the couple of this book, I was excited. They practically stole the show as secondary characters, and now I was FINALLY getting their book. And let me let you, IT DIDN’T DISAPPOINT.
I loved every moment of Thea & Dmitry together. I loved their friendship and watching them realize there was more there. They had great chemistry. And yes, Thea was uncomfortable about dating her friend’s ex, but she was upfront about it. She didn’t hide it. She went to Molly and told her what was going on.
Ok, so speaking of Molly…I didn’t like her or trust her from page 1. She was not a friend to Thea. I hated how she would subtly put Thea and her business down, while taking free drinks and stuff from Thea. Add in how weirdly enthusiastic she was about Thea and Dmitry and I smelled something foul. Sure enough, she showed her true colors and they were awful.
However, the end result was a great book. And I’m extremely curious about Roxie and Carter. I’ dying to find out what’s going on with them and how he’s doing after the events of this book.
Easy read, fun and sexy
Restless Ink is the second book in the Montgomery Ink Colorado Springs series and this book is Carrie Ann Ryan at her utmost best. Thea and Dimitri’s story will have you on a roller coaster of emotions and have you on the edge of your seat. Their story is unpredictable and captivating. This second book in the series is a little of forbidden love with a side of friends to lovers all wrapped up in one steamy action packed romance.
Great series
4.5 Stars of awesome!
Overall, I really enjoyed Dimitri’s and Thea’s story, but I will say that in the beginning I wasn’t too sure of what to think of Thea. But she definitely grew on me until I ended up rooting heavily for her through the story. But those hints of uncertainty that I saw in her in the really plays a part in how the story progresses. There are ups and downs between the two characters, and boy howdy is there one really interesting twist in the end. I did kind of see it coming, but not to the extent that the hammer dropped though! That was a bit of a shock.
Again, overall, I really did enjoy the book. The characters really pulled me in and had me empathizing with them quickly. There were times that I thought they were being a little dumb, but no character is perfect :). It was really a great read and another awesome edition to the Montgomery Ink series
Loved the fast moving story and the interaction between all the characters. Highly recommend to those readers who love continuity and interweaving of characters and story lines.
I am so blown over by the Montgomery’s! Each person in this family pulls me apart and stitches me together, Thea’s story was no different. The shared history between Thea and Dimitri makes it easy to see how they come together. There was a lot of each one of them to work out and so much for them to push through together. I loved this journey and can’t wait for the next story in this series!!