Ellie Watt is used to starting over. The daughter of a grifting team, Ellie spent her childhood being used as a pawn in her parents’ latest scam. Now she’s much older, wiser and ready to give her con artist life a rest. But returning to the dry desert town of Palm Valley, California means one more temptation than she bargained for — Camden McQueen. Once known as the high school weirdo, Camden is … is bigger and badder than the boy he used to be and a talented tattoo artist with his own thriving business. Ellie’s counting on Camden still being in love with her but what she’s not counting on is how easily unrequited love can turn into obsession over time. When Camden discovers Ellie’s plan to con him, he makes her a deal she doesn’t dare refuse, but her freedom comes with a price and it’s one that takes both Ellie and Camden down a dangerous road.
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8 (yes 8) Stars!
If you have yet to read anything by Karina Halle, I would suggest Sins and Needles as a starting point. Halle has a talent for creating characters that are deeply flawed, utterly unique and incredibly readable. It is a talent that brilliantly shines through in Sins & Needles.
Ellie will have you loving her yet screaming at her …
What an awesome story! I loved it. I loved the suspense, the story line and the characters. This book kept me on my toes, sucked me right in and I can’t wait to see what happens next! I highly recommend this book, it’s that good!
The past always has a way of catching up with you, and this tale is all about how one’s actions have a way of changing everything. I absolutely loved this story! As soon as I finished it, I immediately one clicked the second in the series!! I’m always drawn to broken characters. Ellie & Camden remind me of puzzle pieces; apart they are broken, but …