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FOUR After Dark #4

Four Tattoos

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Falling for four gruff tattoo artists is unexpected…getting pregnant is catastrophic. I'm the girl everyone looks to for a sunny comment and a bright smile. That’s why my attraction to four older ex-military men with silver in their hair and dark ink all over their muscular bodies comes as a complete surprise. We have nothing in common, but I'm putty in their experienced hands. Lion-hearted Hutch always thinks he knows best, so why do I have the urge to kiss the scowl right off his face? Mace is restless and ready to go where life takes him. He shows me things I’ve never seen and makes me feel things I’ve never felt. Temperamental Christian is an exceptional artist and often gets lost in his work, but when he turns his soulful eyes on me, he lights me on fire. Zipper tells me my positivity is naïve, and I argue that his grumpiness is a drag, but he drives me to break every rule and imagine a different life. They make me feel safe, and the more time I spend with them, the more I start to care. They mark my skin and imprint themselves on my heart…but our fling leads to consequences. I’m not expecting that the five of us will form a happy little family, but the men deserve to know about their newest creation, and I need to find the words to tell them they're going to be daddies. Four Tattoos is the fourth book in the FOUR After Dark Series, standalone reverse harem romances with characters who continue to make appearances.

258 pages, Paperback

Published June 15, 2023

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Stephanie Brother

342 books2,467 followers
International bestselling author Stephanie Brother writes high heat love stories with a hint of the forbidden. Since 2015, she’s been bringing to life handsome, flawed heroes who know how to treat their women. If you enjoy stories involving multiple lovers, including twins, triplets, stepbrothers, and their friends, you’re in the right place. When it comes to books and men, Stephanie truly believes it’s the more, the merrier.

She spends most of her day typing, drinking coffee, and interacting with readers.

Her books have been translated into German, French, and Spanish, and she has hit the Amazon bestseller list in seven countries.

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June 28, 2023
I’m excited to announce my new release in the Four After Dark series of contemporary standalone reverse harem romances. Four Tattoos is a grumpy sunshine age gap romance with four gruff ex-military men who know how to take care of their woman!

Four Tattoos includes:

★ Four sinfully handsome tattoo artists who can’t seem to crack a smile
★ A sunshiny heroine
★ Older men / younger woman
★ Chocolate body paint
★ A first tattoo experience with extra special treatment
★ Unexpected pregnancy
★ Protective MMCs
★ Multiple points of view

I hope you’ll check it out and let me know what you think!
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1,197 reviews8 followers
June 28, 2023
Grumpy/Sunshine…

Rose is a young 23 yr old woman who’s a little too sweet and just a little naïve. She lives with her brother and he’s a little over protective of her, so she’s not got a lot of life experience. She works at his coffee shop and delivers orders on the island.
Brothers in Ink, Hutch, Mace, Christian and Zipper run this up and coming new tattoo parlor. They do an order for delivery and in comes cheery Rose. But the only one at first that’s nice to her is Hutch. They are older then her by a lot and served in the military together.
They think they’re too old for her but all are wanting her too.

Rose is worried about what her brother will think and do when he finds out that she wants to be with all four men.

I enjoyed this a lot it had the age gap, grumpy/sunshine and innocent young girl with a surprise pregnancy tropes that I love. Plus, a little drama with the brother, gives it that extra push.

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308 reviews6 followers
June 24, 2023
There is just something about well-executed body art that is so darned sexy, and the grumpy men of Brothers in Ink in Four Tattoos by Stephanie Brother are prime examples.

The female lead character is Rose, a beautiful woman in her 20s who works in Island Java (a coffee shop owned by her brother) by day and at the front desk of Club Red (a male revue club) at night. She meets her men for the first time when she delivers coffee to their shop.

Mace, Zipper, Christian, and Hutch are the owners and tattoo artists behind Brothers in Ink. They bonded while in the army and have been as close as brothers since. Usually have different preferences when it comes to the women they date or sleep with. However, in this instance they found themselves unanimous in their desire for Rose.

This was not the first time they have found themselves all attracted to the same woman. They had a polyamorous relationship in the past that did not end well but this did not deter them from deciding to pursue Rose together. It's a good thing they did or we wouldn't have this story, lol!

I was bothered by her hesitation in letting anyone she knew about her relationship with them but I understood why. After all, polyamory is not widely accepted. It made me sad for the men, though.

Their intimate moments are hot but tame for Stephanie, compared to some of her other stories I have read. 🙂 Nevertheless, I thought it was wonderful that she gave the men the opportunity to bond with Rose individually, even when they are all in the same room/bed.

Thank you, Stephanie Brother, for sending me 4 older sexy, grumpy, inked men to fill my dreams. 😍 #agegapromance #reverseharem #StephanieBrotherBooks #bookrecommendations
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2,742 reviews31 followers
June 22, 2023
This story was heart rending at times, and I was emotionally involved in the story itself. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this story, and I highly recommend it. I absolutely loved how this storyline progressed and the characters related to each other and became a family.
Rose has a crush on Zipper, Mace, Christian and Hutch from Brothers in Ink at the tattoo studio, once she gets past the grumpy faces of all four men, she is approached by Christian, who asked her for a date with all four of them. Rose is unsure of how her brother will react if he learned that she was dating or four men, after Patrick visits them, they break it off with Rose. Not long afterwards. She discovers that she’s pregnant and is devastated that they are no longer together. The guys have trouble going about their daily duties because they miss Rose so much and eventually decide to go and see her, this is when they find out that she is pregnant and their life goes forward from there to a happily ever after.

I was given an advanced copy of this book to read and I am reviewing with my honest and fair opinion.
221 reviews2 followers
June 27, 2023
This was such an enjoyable read. There’s always something so satisfying in a book with an age gap, I love seeing older partners secure in themselves help their younger partners find that same self confidence. It’s even better when that age gap comes in fours.

The chemistry between the characters was rich, and I loved that even though the sex was hot, the focus was more on the developing relationship between five diverse personalities, and the challenges that come with generational gaps and what it means to be unconventionally involved.

I’m not usually a fan of accidental pregnancies but Stephanie Brother wrote it well, in a way that didn’t potentially compromise the validity of our couple(s) commitment to each other, the only obligation felt was the obligation to themselves to be with the person they loved, and the support found throughout their relationship was phenomenal.

(I did receive an advance copy. I am leaving this review voluntarily.)
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1,655 reviews17 followers
June 29, 2023
Tattoos and coffee

Rose loves her brother and sis in law but doesn't like the fact that he controls her life. One job at his coffee shop and another at a strip club,she meets four men who she likes and wants more. Mace, Zipper, Christian and Hutch are Brothers in arms. But past experience makes them wary of going ahead. I loved all of their interactions although I wasn't keen on the protection rubbish her brother Patrick hasd going on. Yep he her brother but she was also an adult. The SIL wasn't much better by telling the husband either. I thought Rose was going to throw her relationship away with them two.

Loved the chemistry between her and the guys although wasn't happy that they ended things. The chemistry was off the wall but who knows what will happen. I love these books by this author. I always get my fix of jarem stories from her and can't wait to get more.
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516 reviews
June 29, 2023
Huh. Well I read this. At first Rose sounded like she was 18. Later we find out she’s 23. Why hasn’t she gone to college? Or have ambitions/plans for her future? Her only goal is to get an apartment. So it’s really confusing to find out she isn’t 18. She is written as very young and naive. The guys are in their 40s I think. I wish there would have been more detail on the previous poly relationship the guys were in.
This was okayish until part 4. During this part everything takes a 180 and all is resolved. It’s strange because it’s so abrupt and kinda of doesn’t make sense with what you up until this part. It really gives you all the feelings that the author needed to wrap it all up real quick because word count was rapidly approaching it’s mark. The epilogue was blah.
I really didn’t care about any of these characters. We barely know who Rose is from Brittany’s story I think.
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1,784 reviews43 followers
July 10, 2023
Love!

Four Tattoos, book 4 of the Four After Dark series by Stephanie Brother @stephaniebrotherbooks. Stephanie is a favorite author of mine & wow! This was so good!

Hutch, Mace, Christopher, Zipper & Rose meet when Rose does a coffee & pastry delivery to their shop. They chat during her deliveries & ask her out on a date. They date in secret (due to Rose’s brother). None of them know where this is heading but they all want to keep seeing each other. Rose’s brother finds out about them and tells them to stop seeing her. The guys feel like since Rose is so much younger than them that it is best for them to stop seeing each other. Rose is devastated when they tell her. That night she realizes she is pregnant! She tells the guys. They tell her that they want her back & that they love her. She moves in with them. They all talk to her brother & he comes around. 🥰
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542 reviews1 follower
November 30, 2023
I can't make it past 114. It's not that it's written poorly, though it does need more editing, but it's mainly u can't stand the fmc. She's written like a 16yr old when she's suppose to be 23. I don't like how she keeps throwing age up or worrying about the way her brothers gonna react, like come on now you're a grown ass woman so why should his opinion matter? It can't kick her out if they inherited the house from their mom. Like I get where the author was trying to take the story but at the same time I don't because the mother passed when the fmc was 18. It'd be a bit different if he raised her from like age 15 but even then I would have had to push through and even then I don't know if I'd finish because it just makes me feel uncomfortable lol. But it could be awesome to someone else so that's why I'm giving it 2 stars.
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308 reviews
June 28, 2023
I’m not big on age-gap romances, but throw in 4 hot alpha, grumpy heroes and I’ll give it a shot. Honestly, I’m in on anything Stephanie Brother writes. So back to my original statement, age-gap isn’t really for me, especially when the heroine is a bit naive. Rose started that way. She was a people pleaser. Meeting the guys at the tattoo shop brought her out of her shell a lot. She also did the same for the guys. I liked the chemistry between her and the guys. They were all attracted to her fairly quickly, some of them just tried harder to resist. She was definitely intrigued by them from the moment she met them. It was a really well written story with a natural flow.
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220 reviews6 followers
June 23, 2023
Another wonderful visit back to the island and Club Red! I loved this book so much, a perfect grumpy/sunshine mix. I loved the little bit of control Hutch likes, I really have a soft spot for Zipper, Mace and Christian both put her pleasure at the top of the list and they can cook! I enjoyed seeing Rose take charge of her life, her body and she owned it. I have no idea how this author comes up with so many hot hunks and amazing fmcs, but I'm never disappointed always in awe of her wonderful world building and awesome story telling.
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June 21, 2023
Stephanie Brother does it again! This is such a cute story. The character development is amazing. I love Rose's story with her sex older tattoo artists. A great addition to this series.

Stephanie has numerous books and not one has be a disappointment. I don't know how she can keep writing such different amazing stories but yet keep characters from previous books make appearances without it getting old!

She is a brilliant writer!
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3,958 reviews61 followers
June 22, 2023
One easy-going coffee shop worker - Rose (FMC) got more than she bargained for when she takes a delivery to Brothers in Arms tattoo parlour & Tattooists - Hutch, Christian, Mace & Zipper. Even though there is an age gap between Rose and the guys (which I liked) I really loved their relationship. Yes it was steamy but there was a general sweetness between all of them. This was a great read with great characters too.
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June 23, 2023
Wieder mal ein tolles Buch von Stephanie Brothers!

Ich habe jetzt schon so viele ihrer Bücher gelesen aber sie schafft es immer wieder, dass mich die Geschichte packt und ich mir am Ende wünsche, an der Stelle der Protagonistin zu sein.

Die vier Männer von Brothers in Ink haben es trotz ihrer grummeligen Art geschafft, sich in mein Herz zu schleichen und Rose kann sich glücklich schätzen, sie zu haben genauso wie umgekehrt Zipper, Mace, Christian und Hutch, dass sie Rose haben.
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587 reviews7 followers
June 24, 2023
I started out loving this book and every sunshiny and grumpy character. At one point, I got shivers, the good kind. But then the men *broke my heart* when they broke Rose's. Of course, she forgives them because they get their HEA, but I was not ready to forgive them as easily as Rose did (LOL) so I had to give myself until the next morning to read the epilogue.

I reviewed an ARC copy of this book.
1 review1 follower
June 25, 2023
Welcome back to four points and club red and as expected Stephanie has delivered another captivating story. This time the story has sweeter undertones brought by the female lead but without the youthful naivety usually found in most stories. We still get those steamy chapters we all secretly look for 😘 with four sexy lead guys and the different personalities to spice it up. I couldn't put it down and can't wait for the next book in this series.
2,439 reviews
June 28, 2023
Rose works for her brother in his coffee shop. When delivering coffees one day to a tattoo parlour, she meets three gorgeous men with heaps of ink. They are quite a bit older than her but she is drawn to them. And this is certainly not a good idea. They are also very attracted to Rose. How on earth is she going to keep this a secret from her brother? He will go through the roof he is so protective of her. Four men. One woman. Wow, loved this one.
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1,093 reviews13 followers
June 29, 2023
Age Gap Reverse Harem

Another great book by Stephanie, 4 ex military men own a tattoo shop where Rose delivers coffee the first there meet Rose is lost for words with the attraction to all 4 men all have a grumpy attitudes at first but as soon as Rose leaves there all say there want her.
you get to see there relationship mature but will there be HEA.

Stephanie has written all 5 main characters so well all four men different it some way and you will love each of them.
4 ⭐️
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271 reviews
June 30, 2023
rose and her men

I enjoyed reading this story, and I recommend it. The storyline flowed and the characters connected and could related to each other.
Rose meets Zipper, Mace, Christian and Hutch at the Brothers in Ink at the tattoo studio. She gets to know them and goes on a date with all four of them. Rose is worried how her brother will react and they guys break it off with her, she finds out she is pregnant and when the guys fi d out they are over the moon. HEA for all.
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23 reviews
July 26, 2023
Hot hot hot!

Rose and her inked men are sexy, caring, and supportive. The age difference seems to be a problem, but they just cannot resist. Her brother thinks he knows what is best for her, even though she is an adult. Add an expected pregnancy, and you have a recipe for misunderstandings, heartache, and a happily ever after ending!

Another great book by Stephanie Brothers, and I cannot wait for the next one!
711 reviews6 followers
September 28, 2023
Yes Stephanie Brother has done it again! I love the Brothers in Ink guys!! This book had all of my favorites; age-gap, rh, tattoos, coffee and cookies, and spicy scenes!! Rose and her men Hutch, Christian, Zipper and Mace are so cute together! They’re definitely grumpy to her sunshine but they’ve seen a lot being in the military so I don’t blame them at all! How love how this book proves that one person can change your outlook on life and make it better!
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4,225 reviews34 followers
October 2, 2023
These grumps need her sunshine!

Rose has always had a sunny disposition and she likes to spread sunshine where she can. The four men at Brothers In Ink; Hutch, Christian, Zipper, and Mace are older men who have been through a lot in their lives. They all meet Rose when she delivers coffee to their shop and they are all drawn to her. Can she be the sunshine to brighten their lives?
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1,445 reviews5 followers
October 12, 2023
Perfectly Matched

Four older, grumpy, sexy tattoo artists and one sweet young barista find themselves in a whole new situation. While Rose is making coffee deliveries to the Brothers in Ink, she can't help the curiousity and attraction she has for Hutch, Christian, Mace, and Zipper. They all think this is just for fun, but quickly realize just how much they love each other. So sweet!!!
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611 reviews6 followers
March 20, 2024
Se você quer ler um hotzinho, sem muitas preocupações ou tramas complexas ou dramáticas...leia essa autora, ela tem várias séries, todas de harém reverso, da menor quantidade de gente até 8 (da última vez que vi) e com histórias curtas.
A leitura é rápida, quase como limpar o paladar para outra história. Nada é complexo, drama mínimo, alguns personagens melhores que outros, mas nada que atrapalhe.
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1,257 reviews8 followers
September 17, 2025
I voluntarily reviewed an ALC of this book. Rose, who works two jobs to get by literally is all for the four guys she’s delivering coffee to. When one evening out on the town ends horizontally, for all of them, neither has any hard feelings. That is, u til her brother finds out… A truly sweet and romantic story that is all about trust issues, standing up for yourself and of course a beautiful HEA. Greatly narrated.
1 review
June 23, 2023
Another great story by Stephanie Brother! I couldn’t put it down and read the whole story in one day! Rose’s sweet sunny nature coupled with four older grumpy tattoo artists was a great pairing and definitely left me wanting more. Brilliantly written and I could definitely imagine all the sights and sounds walking into their tattoo studio.
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2,320 reviews41 followers
June 24, 2023
The storyline had me intrigued from the start. Age gap and sexy tattooed men...yes please!
It was a quick and easy read. Filled with spice, a little humor and emtions.
I loved Rose. She was sweet, kind, and overall just a ray of sunshine.
Zipper, Mace, Christian, and Hutch, I liked each of them.
I thought it was a great read and I loved the ending!
6,133 reviews28 followers
June 28, 2023
Grumpy (times four) meets young sunshine…

A fast reverse harem read, with all the tropes.
Grumpy sunshine, RH, unplanned pregnancy…
Rose is young and blonde, delivering coffee to the tattoo shop where Hutch, Mace, Christian and Zipper are all smitten and into sharing is caring. And hot.
Borrowed on KU.
Recommend
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288 reviews6 followers
June 28, 2023
Another great RH!
Rose and her men bring plenty love, drama and a bit of humor. If you love RH with some wonderfully muscled and tattooed ex-military men this book is a must read I couldn't put it down. I love it when the military men finally find that one someone who makes their life complete. And Rose definently brings them plenty of sunshine while they share their experience with her.
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691 reviews3 followers
June 29, 2023
Mrs sunshine

I absolutely loved this book I enjoy how she was a good influence for them and they help het be a strong woman. I enjoyed how she stood up for her self and did not let any one walked over her.
This book had romance drama and love I definitely recommend this book and and author. Can't wait for more for Stephanie
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