Alex Scott is an asshole!He’s rude, obnoxious, and hell-bent on evicting me from the tattoo studio my parents and I worked so hard to perfect. So, it’s not just a shop to me. This place holds life, it affirms love, it contains memories. And when my world fell to pieces twelve months ago, it’s what kept me from doing the same.Through the darkness, there’s one shining light. A client. Xander. He’s … He’s secretive, he comes and goes whenever he pleases, but our connection is obvious. I want more from him. But he’s a mystery. Two men. Polar opposites. Alex Scott’s a brooding warmonger, hungry for action, constantly emailing and driving me crazy. I won’t let him evict me. While Xander is a kind, sweet, caring soul whose only want is to look after my autistic brother and me. He’s sweeping me off my feet. Conflict – Betrayal – Lust – Angst Without exception, my heart will break. One man will put it back together again. But which one?
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I loved this book. KE Osborn is really good at action-packed stories, so I knew this one would be exciting going in. It’s also heartfelt and sweet, as well as steamy. Great family dynamics — I loved the way the hero and the heroine interacted, and also the way the hero cared for the heroine’s brother. Steamy, intense, passionate, and believable. Great read.
Filled with intense swoon worthy love and secrets and deceptions this was a great read. The reader will have a love/hate relationship with Alex and will have an emotional connection with Zander. Throw in the high spirited but completely consumed with responsibility Tomi and you have a match made for a TV series. I was locked in from the opening pages and with each and every chapter became more involved in the story. This book has the complete package: great characters, intense storyline and a high emotional impact.
Tomi can’t lose her Hope & Faith Ink tattoo shop, she is doing the best she can but Alex Scott is trying to evict her so he can develop a new building. Hope & Faith is everything to her next to her little brother who she takes care of, it is the only thing left of her family that she can hold on to. She plans to fight Alex tooth and nail but when her non to frequent client Xander shows up he distracts her. Xander has been coming to Hope & Faith for two years and never once asked her out, until now. What happens when she gets close to Xander but finds out he wasn’t quite truthful about who he was?
This was good, a lot of angst though. Tomi has an attitude and it took a bit to soften to her because she had such a chip on her shoulder. I don’t want to divulge too much about the Alex Xander angle., quite interesting. Good story.
A romantic suspense that leaves you begging for more. She has these characters that are strong because of everything they’ve been through. My heart broke and then was put back together watching the story unfold. I absolutely loved the way this author wrote this story.
Tomi – someone I long to be like. She has been through so much and deserves so much happiness. Enter Alex. Together, they go on a rollercoaster of emotions and circumstances. Hang out tight!! You’ll love this ride!!
Tomi and Xander, seriously a must-read, no exception!
There was every thing to love about this book from KE Osborn, from her characters and the story, right through to her writing style. I will also admit that I went into this book with a preconceived reticence about the possible plot and was so very happy at how it unfolded.
No blurb chat from me though. I’m just going to wax lyrical about how much I loved Tomi and Xander. The level of loyalty from both of them just had me cheering in both corners, they were that good!
Tomi and her brother suffered the worst of family tragedies, and she absolutely stepped up as the caregiver for her autistic brother Levi, who was 9 years her junior. Having friends with children on the spectrum, I believe that Ms Osborn did Levi’s character justice, and the honesty in Tomi’s descriptions of her struggles with him as they transitioned through a huge change in routine did her character credit. Tomi’s wider work family in the Tattoo shop are all hilarious hard cases and I certainly look forward to reading more from them in the future. What I loved the most was the absolute love and loyalty between them all.
Xander was a unicorn book boyfriend. I’m going no deeper than that other than to say that he had every opportunity to turn out as spoiled and selfish as his father. Instead, he became his father’s conscience and for me, that is what made him shine as a character. He put love and loyalty for his ‘chosen’ family ahead of everything else – THAT is a hero. Hands down.
I read in another review that this book left the reader on a high, and I absolutely have to agree. I finished this book with the best feeling ever and I’m thinking that I have to have this as a signed paperback on my collectables shelf. 5 Stars and a highly recommended reading from me.
Let me just start out by saying this needs to have sequels with it !! Each tattoo artist needs a book so we get to see everyone and what there lives are currently up too !! These characters will pull you this way and that !! The unknown is dramatically written fantastically!!
Tomi and her brother Levi are handed a very hard tragedy to deal with and Tomi does it with class and LOVE ! But when Alex asshole Scott tries to take everything away from her, she does not go down without a fight and boy does she have a fight with a sexy fit hot as hell tattooed Jean Suit wearing Xander !!
Scott aka Xander doesn’t know what his father handed h8m when the told him to take over the Mega Site and Tomi is stuck right in the middle of it..
Can Xander show Tomi what her is like outside the office before she finds out who he is or will it ALL blow up in his face ??
THIS BOOK WIL BE GRIPPING AT YOUR HEART !! Loved it !!
This book, just wow …. K.E. Osborn book made me laugh so hard & cry those ugly tears, but in enjoy & heart ache! I really like her writing style. The story was easy to read & the dialogue sounded true to life. It was fast paced & held my interest throughout the entire story.
Tomi & Xander, Alex Story hold some much Conflict – Secrets -Betrayal – Lust – Angst – Lies- but at the same time hold so much love
Tomi -Hope & Faith Ink is her life, besides her 16 years ago brother with special needs. Until she realizes that she losing the battle of trying keep her beloved tattoo shop from being demolish from Building development company (Scott Enterprises)
Tomi, don’t really know much about Xander! Only that he been coming into her shop on & off for few years now.
It all started with simple lunch & grew from there. Of course, Tomi is worried about letting any men into her life cuz of her brother. Tomi was floored when Levi connected with Xander
Well what can I tell you about Alex Scott, only that he has been so far too focused on work & occupied on getting where he needs to be to impress his father & to be the man, he needs to be for him.
Alex Scott is also the man who has singlehandedly ruined Tomi’s life. Or so she thinks! Only time will tell -when there are so hidden Secrets & lies
I just love love Levi & hot dang I thought there for while that Aldwin was not gonna get over himself & do the right thing for his son.. I can say that Aldwin is a work in progress!
Also, I’m so glad that Tomi didn’t follow her own rules of no dating the clients
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Hope you enjoy this read & also always keep in mind this is just my opinion+ Also I wouldn’t never discourage anyone from reading this book.
Paulette Review
Tomi, Xander and Levi take you on a exciting read of ups and downs, truth and lies, and finding what you want when you least expect it. Xander is hiding a big secret and falling for Tomi. Tomi trying to keep her business and Her brother Levi together and to a routine. When the truth comes will it make or break them. Emotional read that will keep you guessing from one page to the next to see what happens. Can’t wait to read the next.
You know those books that just pull you in? This book did that to me. I didn’t stop until I was done with the entire story.
I really enjoyed Tomi’s story. It was emotional for me yet I really liked it.
A really beautiful love story with a few twists and turns and Levi will steal your heart.
I love the authors story about Tomi who is raising her brother Levi and Xander who steps into the picture but is he really who everyone believes? Beautiywriting and a lovely story.
What love story doesn’t have a roller coaster ride? Toni has a successful tattoo business. Her first dip in the roller coaster, her landlord sales her building Scott Enterprises. Dip number two,Alex Scott won’t return any of her messages. Dip number three, she gets involved with a client. Does the ride ever end? Not without more ups and downs.
Tomi and Xander’s story is great! Tomi is raising her brother Levi and working as a tattoo artist. Xander is a client and keeping a big secret from her. I loved seeing how well Xander and Levi interacted.
Tomi loves her tattoo studio Hope and Faith Ink which her late parents helped her to set up, but developer Alex Smith is determined to close her down and redevelop the site – what an asshole!!! The only light in her life is autistic brother Levi and kind, sweet and secretive customer, Xander who cares for her and her brother and is sweeping her off her feet. When things come to a head her heart is going to be broken and she is going to feel betrayed – the question is who is going to be the man to put her back together again?
Wow – this was a story that creeps up on you are you read the story and sympathise with Tomi over Alex Scott and feel great for her and her relationship with Xander. When the truth comes out it is heartbreaking and I could feel all of her frustration and heartbreak as she worked through the betrayal she had felt. As the story progressed it was great to read of the chance at a HEA they had if they had the courage to believe in what they had and the power of family. Well written and very enjoyable, this story is guaranteed to leave you feeling emotional at times.
This book was really good. I enjoyed the story, characters and their chemistry was so good. This book kept me turning the bbn pages.
Without Exception is a heartwarming story of love, devotion and family. It is a story that will show you the lengths you will go to in the name of Love. Tomi and Xander are two people that need each other but with mystery and secrets, their worlds just might crumble. Characters that will steal your heart and a storyline that will captivate you right to the very end. The journey to their HEA is angsty, emotional, steamy and uplifting. Tomi is a young woman with an inner strength and just enough sass to have you in awe of her. Xander is a man torn between right and wrong and trying to please everyone. This is a story that without exception you will love.
5 Hope & Ink Filled Stars!!!
I was hooked from the instant I read the blurb. I am a huge fan of KE Osborn since the first book of hers that I read. Every new book she releases I fall for her even more. Without Exception was another 5 star read for me.
Tomi owns her tattoo shop Hope & Ink. She’s also the caregiver to her 16 year old brother Levi. Her brother has special needs, so they live their lives on strict routines. When Tomi gets word that Alex Scott of Scott Enterprises is evicting her from Hope & Ink she vows to fight tooth and nail against it. Her and Levi lost enough after their parents and sister past away and Tomi won’t let them loose the store.
For past few years Xander shows up randomly to get tattooed by Tomi. She looks forward to it. Tomi has a strict rule against dating clients. But, when Xander invites her to lunch she doesn’t say no. Their relationship grew from there. Tomi was nervous introducing Levi to Xander but when they hit it quick and had an instant connection she really felt it was right. It wasn’t until Tomi learned Xander’s secrets and true identity that she felt the ground crumble beneath her.
Alex Scott AKA Xander works for his father at Scott Enterprises. He’s do to be CEO after his dad retires and until then he must follow his dads rules. Which is hard for him bc he doesn’t agree with the things his dad does sometimes.
Falling for Tomi wasn’t something he planned or did on purpose. She just made it so easy and then he met Levi and he knew he belonged with them. Tomi’s vented to him about her hated for Alex Scott and Xander knows he needs to tell her the truth. But, he’s afraid of loosing her and Levi.
Xander’s trying so hard to not let Tomi loose Hope & Ink. He’s making plans and working things out. Xander just hopes that when he sits down and explains everything to Tomi she understands. Xander will give everything up for Tomi and Levi.
This was such an amazing story. Once I picked it up I didn’t put it down. Even though Xander lied to Tomi for awhile he never lied about his feelings. When he learned about Levi’s conditions he went and researched everything to know about it and how to help Levi with anything that might come up. The way he loved Tomi and wanted to make sure she had everything she wanted and deserved was just amazing.
Tomi was another amazing character. The love she had for her brother was real and touching. The way she wanted to keep her families alive was touching. Even how her coworkers lives she worried about showed how much of an amazing women she was.
I totally understood why she reacted to the Alex/Xander situation. It def felt like a slap in the face. It would’ve for me. I was glad Tomi cooled off enough to listen to him.
I’m definitely looking forward to the next book in the series. Nice that KE Osborn is writing just unconnected stand-alone books. Can’t wait for the next duo.
Without Exception is the first book in K.E. Osborn’s new series. The story flowed well, it has family, emotion, steamy chemistry, funny moments and so much more. Tomi and Xander were good together. Good story!
Without Exception is exceptional! I was drawn to the MC Tomi & Xander. The chemistry between these two was off the charts. Their story is fast paced and full of lies, secrets and betrayal. My heart hurt for Tomi. Her livelihood was being threaten and unbeknownst to her, Xander has a part in it.
Tomi has already been through so much. She lost her parents and her younger sister in a tragic accident. She is the sole caregiver for her younger brother, Levi, who is on the spectrum. Her pride and joy, Hope & Faith Ink, is in jeopardy. How much can one person handle?
Xander, also know know as Alex-asshole-Scott, has been a client of Tomi’s for 2 years. He’s in deep now. I loved how he wants what is best for both Tomi and Levi. I could feel Xander’s guilt. Is his betrayal going to be to much for Tomi to handle? Will they be able to put their differences aside?
I throughly enjoyed this book! It was beautifully written and perfectly executed! I highly recommend it!