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INK: Sketches
A deeper look inside of Shay Baynes and the events leading up to the start of INK: Fine Lines.
Shay's life was moving along with all the normal hassles and hazards of your typical twenty year old. Then everything changes when her twin sister is possessed by the Specter and kills herself.
We get insight as to why Shay is the way that she is, why she's making the mistakes that she's making and what lead to all of the main players to react the way they have when the Specter starts to take control of everything.
INK: Fine Lines (Book 1) should be read first. Then this book can be read at any point after that.
Shay's life was moving along with all the normal hassles and hazards of your typical twenty year old. Then everything changes when her twin sister is possessed by the Specter and kills herself.
We get insight as to why Shay is the way that she is, why she's making the mistakes that she's making and what lead to all of the main players to react the way they have when the Specter starts to take control of everything.
INK: Fine Lines (Book 1) should be read first. Then this book can be read at any point after that.
83 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 20, 2013
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Bella Roccaforte
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Bella's motto has always been that you can choose to watch life pass you by or your can be the one spinning the world. You have to get out and live, life won't come to you!
Bella has always seen things in the world with a different view and has been an avid story-teller. She is enjoying putting her crazy musings into print for others to enjoy.
To her, one of the most exciting parts of writing is getting a chance to interact with readers. It is truly her hope that readers will reach out and tell her what they like and even don't like about her stories. She's looking forward to a relationship with the readers to better write stories they will love.
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Bella's motto has always been that you can choose to watch life pass you by or your can be the one spinning the world. You have to get out and live, life won't come to you!
Bella has always seen things in the world with a different view and has been an avid story-teller. She is enjoying putting her crazy musings into print for others to enjoy.
To her, one of the most exciting parts of writing is getting a chance to interact with readers. It is truly her hope that readers will reach out and tell her what they like and even don't like about her stories. She's looking forward to a relationship with the readers to better write stories they will love.
To stay current on new releases please click the "Stay Up To Date" option on the right side of the profile and consider joining my mailing list here: http://www.bellawrites.com/join-my-ma...
Keep in touch with me here:
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March 9, 2015
I have been waiting on this to come out!
Sketches book 0 part 1. This is a must read for all Ink fans.
In this story you get to meet Shay Baynes and all her heartbreak! The story begins when Elise (Shay's) twin dies! You feel the pain and guilt she has over the loss of her sister and how her family deals with it. Shay deals with rejection from her comic and her lovelife. Eli trys to comfort her while dealing with his own deamons.Aiden is still Aiden, but you start to dig into both of their worlds and find secrets! these two are polar opposite. (I'd love to knock sense into them both).
Even with these to boneheads around she finds peace and comfort in her dreams or so she hopes. Gabriel how to describe him. We still don't know to much on him. He's hot though but he is somehow tied to this evil that haunts her.
I love the depth of each character, a lot of authors write two dementional but not Mrs. Roccaforte. Her characters are full of life. You feel connected to them and you start to think wow I have a friend just like that!
I like how realistic everything is no over the top crazy perfect life. Yet how strange the dreams/visions are. They are detailed and indepth but never too much. Just enough to keep you wanting more.
I will add to my review when part 2 comes out.
Sketches book 0 part 1. This is a must read for all Ink fans.
In this story you get to meet Shay Baynes and all her heartbreak! The story begins when Elise (Shay's) twin dies! You feel the pain and guilt she has over the loss of her sister and how her family deals with it. Shay deals with rejection from her comic and her lovelife. Eli trys to comfort her while dealing with his own deamons.Aiden is still Aiden, but you start to dig into both of their worlds and find secrets! these two are polar opposite. (I'd love to knock sense into them both).
Even with these to boneheads around she finds peace and comfort in her dreams or so she hopes. Gabriel how to describe him. We still don't know to much on him. He's hot though but he is somehow tied to this evil that haunts her.
I love the depth of each character, a lot of authors write two dementional but not Mrs. Roccaforte. Her characters are full of life. You feel connected to them and you start to think wow I have a friend just like that!
I like how realistic everything is no over the top crazy perfect life. Yet how strange the dreams/visions are. They are detailed and indepth but never too much. Just enough to keep you wanting more.
I will add to my review when part 2 comes out.
November 25, 2013
Bella Roccaforte has done it again! I'm always amazed when an author manages to hook me and leave me wanting more in less than 100 pages. Bella Roccaforte has done just that. With flair.
Fans of Ink: Fine Lines will LOVE Sketches. For those of us who are coming back for more, it's really nice to get a look at some of our favorite characters before we met them in Fine Lines. For those getting their first taste of Bella's writing, sit back and enjoy the ride! You'll get a little bit of everything in this novella. You get murder, mystery, intrigue, romance, snark, kick ass characters...who wouldn't want to read that?
I couldn't put it down. It's a total page turner and I can't wait to read the next book in the series!
Fans of Ink: Fine Lines will LOVE Sketches. For those of us who are coming back for more, it's really nice to get a look at some of our favorite characters before we met them in Fine Lines. For those getting their first taste of Bella's writing, sit back and enjoy the ride! You'll get a little bit of everything in this novella. You get murder, mystery, intrigue, romance, snark, kick ass characters...who wouldn't want to read that?
I couldn't put it down. It's a total page turner and I can't wait to read the next book in the series!
January 5, 2014
Shay grew up with her two best friends. It is apparent from the beginning that they both vie for Shay's attention. As time goes by, Shay's twin sister commits suicide. She never really deals with the loss of her sister. Instead she starts to dream. She creates Gabriel, who excites her sexually and her inquisitive side. With a mental block on her drawing she follows Gabriel into a world of horror. She draws a comic based on her journey and lands the job of her dreams. Her best friend Aiden leaves her yet again and Eli wants to move to the next level. I loved this story. Bella has created a story that is a page turner and leaves you wanting more. I look forward to the next book and continue on Shay's nightmare.
January 20, 2014
I have enjoyed INK: Sketches. The writing style is good and is perfect in it's way things are described. The only aspect I did not care for was the hint at a love triangle. I am not a fan of love triangles. But I do enjoy this book. I love the character Shay. In this story Shay is still dealing with the loss of her twin sister. I found it intriguing how she begins to feel she finally connected with her twin. The way she dreams and draws what she dreams is exciting. This was a tough book to put down, I wanted to keep reading and not stop, but my four year old kept holding my Kindle for ransom to watch her videos on Netflix. I wanted to keep reading because I was excited to see what was going to happen on the next page.
November 22, 2013
Bella did it again! I loved this short little novella! It was amazing to go back and see how things worked for Shay before everything went to hell. How her relationship with Eli works out as well as the one with Aiden. Not to mention how she got her job at Blood-Bourne. I think it really shows the character development from how Shay goes from being depressed about her sister to this woman who is strong and confident in not only herself but her love for Eli and her work.
It's not required that this be read, but I think it does help with character information as far as relationships go and some of the things that happen in Ink: Fine Lines that aren't given much detail.
It's not required that this be read, but I think it does help with character information as far as relationships go and some of the things that happen in Ink: Fine Lines that aren't given much detail.
June 14, 2014
Incredible, brilliant, and insightful. This book is set before Ink Fine Lines yet gives you such a good,deep look into the pain that Shay has endured. I was completely blown away with how much emotion this book envoked in me. I was seriously on an emotional roller coaster. Through the poetic writting I was able to connect with the characters on a whole new level I never thought possible. Though this book is not required before you read book #1 I highly recommend it. It helps you come to terms with alot that may not be clear without this book. Clearly this is my favorite series and this book is no exception. Hauntingly beautiful is what comes to mind trying to describe this book
January 6, 2014
Emotionally beautiful well written story. Deeply intense main character that can feel a connection to and compassion for.
Get immediately drawn into the complex and slightly dark world and you definitely are left wanting more.
I absolutely loved this book. I cannot wait to see what happens next.
I recommend this book for it's dramatic romance, mystery and hint of the dark evil alluded to.
Get immediately drawn into the complex and slightly dark world and you definitely are left wanting more.
I absolutely loved this book. I cannot wait to see what happens next.
I recommend this book for it's dramatic romance, mystery and hint of the dark evil alluded to.
November 30, 2013
I loved this little back story on Shay after the incident with her twin sister. It also has Eli. It helped fill in some of the little details about what she went through during those events. Can't wait for the 2nd book!!!
December 28, 2013
After reading Fine Lines, I really thought I was all about Aiden, but now after Sketches, Eli is working his way in and now I'm not so sure. The one thing I sure about, I can't wait to see where Bella takes us next.
December 25, 2013
really enjoyed it
January 25, 2014
Really helped clear a lot of Fine Lines up, but wasn't totally necessary to completely understand Fine Lines....just an added bonus!
January 26, 2014
Great read! Fills you in to previous things that had happened that was not explained in Fine Lines.
June 16, 2014
Wow, this book was an amazing read. We get more of the backstory and of the events that take place leading up to book 1. We get to see Shay's first time meeting McNab. Also about how the specter has evolved, and Shay learning more about him. He break down with her dad, in his driveway, had me needing a couple tissues. This is an emotional ride, that's for sure. Shay starts out as such a fun, loving character, but we see her change because of all the deaths around her. The scene with Jorge, also had me tearing up. We finally get the complete story about what happened that horrible day in Shay's office. Like always, this has left me wanting more. This is such a great series and it's different from other paranormal reads that are out there right now.
December 24, 2014
Wow! This really fills in a lot of extra information for the whole series. It really helps you relate to the characters. You see how Shay coped with Aiden leaving again, being engaged to Eli, how she met Jorge and his suicide, bringing Trish into the picture (because she is a special kind of crazy), we find out how she meets McNab, and how she deals with the deaths of her family and friends. This is an amazing read and a great prequel to the series!
July 22, 2016
Awesome book, this one is even more disturbing than the first one. I think it's because now we can see how things are connected. We get to see all the death that actually does surround Shay. We meet McNab for the first time, see how she got her first job, how she met Gabriel and just where she was in her life before that fateful birthday. Another horrible cover, that was almost enough to discourage me from picking up the first book. I can't wait to read the next one!
March 18, 2014
This was a short prequel of the main characters in the Ink series as teens and then as adults at "the beginning" when Shay starts to have her dreams. It answers a few lingering questions Ink Fine Lines left. I thought it was helpful to the story.
May 30, 2015
Not having read any part of this series before I found the story to be kind of confusing. It was all over the place for me and I felt like I was missing a lot. I didn't read the first book first so maybe it will make more sense if I did.
April 26, 2020
This really pulls the series together! Great read! I am glad that MS Bella decided to add Sketches Book 0 part 2. Lots of questions answered.
July 9, 2014
*Warning: may contain possible spoilers*
This takes place before the Ink trilogy, but it doesn't matter if you read it before them or after. There aren't any spoilers for the future books.
We get some insight as to how she got initially involved with Eli and Aiden. Here's a spoiler: Aiden's always been a selfish douche. He's never stuck around longer than a few days...what he's also never done is treat Shay like she's porcelain and will break. He didn't treat her like " a weak little female" like Eli tends to do.
Now Eli, he's almost perfect. If he stops acting like he needs to protect Shay and start protecting himself by not drinking, he'd be alright. What kind of guy breaks off a relationship b/c his significant other wants him to get help? The way he (AND Aiden!) treated Shay she's better off alone. Of course, what kind of person just keeps going back to not only one loser, but two?! I think I've lost respect for all three of them at this point...
What I wish was a bit more clear is where/how the Spectre and Shay's dream man (literally) Gabriel come to be, but what is clear is that it started around Elise's (Shay's twin)'s suicide. I'm curious as to how that plays out in the future...
This takes place before the Ink trilogy, but it doesn't matter if you read it before them or after. There aren't any spoilers for the future books.
We get some insight as to how she got initially involved with Eli and Aiden. Here's a spoiler: Aiden's always been a selfish douche. He's never stuck around longer than a few days...what he's also never done is treat Shay like she's porcelain and will break. He didn't treat her like " a weak little female" like Eli tends to do.
Now Eli, he's almost perfect. If he stops acting like he needs to protect Shay and start protecting himself by not drinking, he'd be alright. What kind of guy breaks off a relationship b/c his significant other wants him to get help? The way he (AND Aiden!) treated Shay she's better off alone. Of course, what kind of person just keeps going back to not only one loser, but two?! I think I've lost respect for all three of them at this point...
What I wish was a bit more clear is where/how the Spectre and Shay's dream man (literally) Gabriel come to be, but what is clear is that it started around Elise's (Shay's twin)'s suicide. I'm curious as to how that plays out in the future...
November 15, 2014
This book begins when Shay, Eli and Aiden are young playing hide and seek. Three best friends, and then puberity strikes, and Shay loves Eli and Aiden, and they each love her. Eli is strong and he is usually there for her, Aiden runs away when the going gets tough. Shay looses alot of people in her life in this book. It is so good, and I can wait to read the other books. Its like the author just sucks you right in the book.
I was given the book for an honest review, SN Reviews.
I was given the book for an honest review, SN Reviews.
September 26, 2014
Sketches is the perfect prequel to this series. This gives you much more insight on the characters and how Shay gets in the position she is in. You get more information on how her sister dies, her relationship (when she was younger and older) with Eli and Aiden, and how she gets her job. Wonderfully written. Great read!
June 22, 2014
I have loved everything in this series so far and this prequel does a great job of tying things together. And I think it may have given me a little hint into the future, but I'm going to keep that to myself to see if I'm right.
June 7, 2015
Excellent
This is a wonderful book. I really enjoyed the character development and their diversity. I'm looking forward to the next book in this series, and the wonderful perspectives of this intriguing character.
This is a wonderful book. I really enjoyed the character development and their diversity. I'm looking forward to the next book in this series, and the wonderful perspectives of this intriguing character.
April 23, 2017
This was a prequel to a prior book I read. It was actually very helpful in filling in some of the blanks on incidents that happened prior to the 1st book in the series. It is not a mandatory read but helpful.
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March 6, 2014.
August 17, 2014
I enjoyed this book so much. Shay is such a fascinating character and I can't wait to read more.
July 15, 2014
Great book. Answers a few questions
September 3, 2014
Very well written. A real page turner. Had a hard time laying the book down. Very suspenseful. A must read.
August 12, 2015
Wow - tortured romance at it's finest. I am hooked ...
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