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Wicked Ink Chronicles #2
Shattered Ink
**This is a New Adult book - Intended for 17+AddisonShe is totally and utterly in love. She can’t focus, can’t sleep. She doesn’t want to hang out with friends, doesn’t even care if she graduates from college in a week. All she wants is Rush, and her obsession for him is scaring her. Unable to handle the fear that brings up ugly memories of being abandoned as a child, Addison withdraws to protect herself. But that may backfire when an old flame of Rush's reappears in his life. RushAddison is the only woman he wants in his bed. Hell, he’s inked her name into his skin, and he plans on asking her to move in with him. Problem is, she’s acting like she doesn’t feel the same way about him. It’s like something’s changed between them. And when an old girlfriend comes back into the picture – stirring up memories and fears about his past – Rush knows that if he and Addison are ever going to have a chance at happiness, it’s time to shatter the walls between them once and for all.
148 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 14, 2013
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Laura Wright
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February 17, 2014
3.5 Stars!
Shattered Ink continues Rush and Addison's story. They've now been together five weeks.....but are still living in different cities. Their time together is limited and spent mostly on the phone. They see each other when they can....as often as they can.
Addison is pretty much lost without Rush. After spending five years apart, she wants to spend every moment with Rush. But she's worried Rush doesn't feel the same. Little does Addison know, Rush feels the same way and wants Addison to move in with him.
Addison is headed to see Rush for the weekend. They both are determined to tell each other how they really feel. Step one....name tattoos. That's right.....nothing says love like having your partners name tattooed on your body!
Rush has also forgotten that his ex-girlfriend is in town working as a guest piercer at Wicked Ink. She proves to be a bit of an unsuspected kink in Rush and Addison's weekend!
If possible, this book was even shorter than the last one. Really only spans over the one weekend. But it was entertaining and I like Rush and Addison!
Shattered Ink continues Rush and Addison's story. They've now been together five weeks.....but are still living in different cities. Their time together is limited and spent mostly on the phone. They see each other when they can....as often as they can.
Addison is pretty much lost without Rush. After spending five years apart, she wants to spend every moment with Rush. But she's worried Rush doesn't feel the same. Little does Addison know, Rush feels the same way and wants Addison to move in with him.
Addison is headed to see Rush for the weekend. They both are determined to tell each other how they really feel. Step one....name tattoos. That's right.....nothing says love like having your partners name tattooed on your body!
Rush has also forgotten that his ex-girlfriend is in town working as a guest piercer at Wicked Ink. She proves to be a bit of an unsuspected kink in Rush and Addison's weekend!
If possible, this book was even shorter than the last one. Really only spans over the one weekend. But it was entertaining and I like Rush and Addison!
March 29, 2014
I love this series. I love the chemistry between the characters & the clever banter. The series is smart, sexy and, at times, hilarious.... "The Wicked Ink Chronicles" consists of a series of novellas. Although the novellas are relatively short, they leave the reader satiated nonetheless. The characters are well-developed, & the storyline is engaging.
I usually read over 100 novels a year (many of which are at least 500 pages in length). Much of what I read is heavy-- the content very serious & usually dark. However, there are times when my mind aches to restore equilibrium, & in those times, I CRAVE shorter & lighter series, such as "Wicked Ink"-- a series that is fun & hot, but also very smartly written.
Here are some of my favorite quotes from "Shattered Ink":
"I stop myself because my gut is going tight. Like pissed, jealous, controlling-dude tight, and I don't like that guy. He's weak and an embarrassment to all who have dicks." ~ Rush
"Her body's a fucking wonderland. Yeah, I know the song is bullshit, but it applies here. It applies to her." ~ Rush
"Halle-fucking-luyah." ~ Rush
"My son will not be getting a tattoo," Mrs. Stanfield says sharply. "He's a lawyer."
"Right." Vincent's gaze flickers to me. "No blue ink for the blue blood."
LMAO!!! I absolutely LOVE that last quote. "No blue ink for the blue blood." ;)
I highly recommend this series to anyone who likes to read books that are both hot & heavy, yet funny... lighthearted, yet deep. This series features gorgeous alpha males with tats & piercings & REALLY steamy scenes-- not the run-of-the-mill sex scenes that you'll find in novels which are MISLEADINGLY classified as "Erotica." If you're easily offended by cursing or sexually explicit material, then this series is not for you.... *4.5/5 stars*
I usually read over 100 novels a year (many of which are at least 500 pages in length). Much of what I read is heavy-- the content very serious & usually dark. However, there are times when my mind aches to restore equilibrium, & in those times, I CRAVE shorter & lighter series, such as "Wicked Ink"-- a series that is fun & hot, but also very smartly written.
Here are some of my favorite quotes from "Shattered Ink":
"I stop myself because my gut is going tight. Like pissed, jealous, controlling-dude tight, and I don't like that guy. He's weak and an embarrassment to all who have dicks." ~ Rush
"Her body's a fucking wonderland. Yeah, I know the song is bullshit, but it applies here. It applies to her." ~ Rush
"Halle-fucking-luyah." ~ Rush
"My son will not be getting a tattoo," Mrs. Stanfield says sharply. "He's a lawyer."
"Right." Vincent's gaze flickers to me. "No blue ink for the blue blood."
LMAO!!! I absolutely LOVE that last quote. "No blue ink for the blue blood." ;)
I highly recommend this series to anyone who likes to read books that are both hot & heavy, yet funny... lighthearted, yet deep. This series features gorgeous alpha males with tats & piercings & REALLY steamy scenes-- not the run-of-the-mill sex scenes that you'll find in novels which are MISLEADINGLY classified as "Erotica." If you're easily offended by cursing or sexually explicit material, then this series is not for you.... *4.5/5 stars*
February 10, 2014
I want a Rush of my own...sigh. Wish the series was going to continue on with these characters but it looks like the next one will be Lisa and Vincent. That's okay, I'll be reading it anyway.
October 18, 2013
What a great sequel to the first installment of Laura Wright's new exciting Wicked Ink series!! I actually think Shattered Ink was even more exciting than First Ink was. This surprised me, because I so loved the start of Rush & Addison's renewed relationship. BTW....Rush is oh so very HOT!!
I laughed when I read the "Vampire" comment that I caught Laura sneaking into this book. Love her vamp series as well!!
There were a few surprises in this book too....shhh, no clues...sorry!! Well, maybe just a couple....Tattoos, piercings and old girlfriends~
I really loved the ending of this short story. The next book in this series Rebel Ink is a must read for me. The story of Lisa & Vincent will be an interesting read I'm sure!
I highly recommend this great new series for those of you who enjoy hot steamy love stories~~~
I laughed when I read the "Vampire" comment that I caught Laura sneaking into this book. Love her vamp series as well!!
There were a few surprises in this book too....shhh, no clues...sorry!! Well, maybe just a couple....Tattoos, piercings and old girlfriends~
I really loved the ending of this short story. The next book in this series Rebel Ink is a must read for me. The story of Lisa & Vincent will be an interesting read I'm sure!
I highly recommend this great new series for those of you who enjoy hot steamy love stories~~~
October 17, 2013
Shattering Chemistry!
Rush and Addy have chemistry that nearly burned up my Kindle! In this second installment of the Wicked Ink Chronicles, Rush and Addy have reunited in a passionate, soul-searing love. And once this man commits, he’s all in which is incredibly sexy! Meanwhile, we can feel Addy struggling not to screw this up as the old fear that destroyed them once before overwhelms her. Loved the fast, fun and wicked-sexy read!
Now I’m desperate to get my hands on the next book, REBEL INK. I need Vincent and Lisa’s story!
Rush and Addy have chemistry that nearly burned up my Kindle! In this second installment of the Wicked Ink Chronicles, Rush and Addy have reunited in a passionate, soul-searing love. And once this man commits, he’s all in which is incredibly sexy! Meanwhile, we can feel Addy struggling not to screw this up as the old fear that destroyed them once before overwhelms her. Loved the fast, fun and wicked-sexy read!
Now I’m desperate to get my hands on the next book, REBEL INK. I need Vincent and Lisa’s story!
October 20, 2013
"Shattered Ink" is the second book in her new series, the "Wicked Ink Chronicles". I was given this book by the author, Laura Wright, for an honest review and so I shall deliver.
The Review:
The book starts with Addison and Lisa(her best friend, who we met in "First Ink"(Read my Review Here) standing outside a party. Lisa is dressed for a night of seduction, while Addison is dressed for a night in jail, wearing her orange sweatpants and t-shirt. She's desperately missing Rush like a smoker misses cigarettes.
Umm....who the hell wouldn't!!! It's RUSH!!! Don't you remember the kitchen scene in "First Ink"??!! If not...buy "First Ink", read it, then re-read "Shattered Ink". Okay, moving on...
Well hey, if you're too scared, get the hell out of my way! I'll tell him!
I love you Rush!!!!!
Uuummm.....Ok, moving on yet again....
Addison isn't the only one having those feelings. Rush went years without her and now that he has her back in his life, he doesn't want to be without her for a second. So when he picks her up at the airport, he has full intention of asking her to move in with him. But they get a little sidetracked on the motorcycle ride back home.
Huh? What? Oh yeah...I'm supposed to tell you what I thought of this book...right. Gotcha.
This book is flippin' amazing and lives up to the yummy goodness of the first one. There might not have been the kitchen scene...but the scene when they finally get home? Holy shit! Have your lover or fire extinguisher handy!!!
But there was more then just sex in this book...there was love making, exposing fears we all have, relationship issues we all have had and the struggle of learning what path should be taken to get past it all. It was sexy and sweet. The absolute PERFECT recipe.
So, if Addison and Rush have been the stars of the first two books, will they be the stars of the third?? NO! And Laura Wright makes damn sure we're craving Vincent and Lisa's story at the end!! Can't wait for "Rebel Ink" to come out!!! 2014, people...be watching for it!!!
~Robin(Book Reads and Reviews)
The Review:
The book starts with Addison and Lisa(her best friend, who we met in "First Ink"(Read my Review Here) standing outside a party. Lisa is dressed for a night of seduction, while Addison is dressed for a night in jail, wearing her orange sweatpants and t-shirt. She's desperately missing Rush like a smoker misses cigarettes.
Umm....who the hell wouldn't!!! It's RUSH!!! Don't you remember the kitchen scene in "First Ink"??!! If not...buy "First Ink", read it, then re-read "Shattered Ink". Okay, moving on...
“I’m just going to say one thing to you: Vegas.”
My insides go instantly hot and soft. It’s a depressing feeling , but addicting and predictable. Kind of like my life has been over the past five weeks . When Rush and I chucked the past and decided to try this again, I was so happy. So excited. A second chance at a first love. But as Lisa put it, I’m losing it. In the past five weeks, I’ve only seen him three times, and for no more than a day or two. I have school and finals and graduation, and he has work and travel. It’s like the most beautiful torture in the world, seeing him. I’m on a high when I’m around him. When he’s gone, I crash. And I can’t seem to bounce back. I’m utterly and completely addicted to him. I’m jealous of anything and anyone who gets to be near him, and there are actually times when I don’t give a shit about graduating, about getting my marketing degree—about a job or a future. I just want to be in his atmosphere. I just want those eyes locked on mine, and those inked arms around me.
Of course, I haven’t told him any of this. I don’t want him to think I’m a loser. I don’t want him to know the truth. I don’t want him to walk away from me— or shit, run— because this time, it’s not just love that would be lost. It’d be my heart, my breath… my sanity.
Well hey, if you're too scared, get the hell out of my way! I'll tell him!
I love you Rush!!!!!
Uuummm.....Ok, moving on yet again....
Addison isn't the only one having those feelings. Rush went years without her and now that he has her back in his life, he doesn't want to be without her for a second. So when he picks her up at the airport, he has full intention of asking her to move in with him. But they get a little sidetracked on the motorcycle ride back home.
“Addison.” I hear the warning-laced call on the wind, but I’m barely registering it. I want him so badly I can’t see straight.
He groans as my fingers brush lightly over the top of his burgeoning erection. I want it. I want to slip my hand inside his jeans and make him as hard as the red rocks around us.
“Baby, I’m going to crash,” he hollers back, his voice strained.
I know . I hear him, and I know what he’s saying is true . Shit, I know what I’m doing is totally freaking dangerous. But I don’t care. I swear to god, I want him so bad I don’t care if we crash.
What the hell is wrong with me? And how can I make it stop?
With a hard jerk to the right and a squeal of tires, Rush pulls off the road. I curl into him, holding on tight as he speeds into the desert, hauling ass until he spots a large palo verde tree about quarter mile out. He guns for it , and once there, jerks the bike to the right, then brings it to an abrupt, dust-clouded stop before killing the engine. He’s off the thing in two seconds. Has me on my feet in one. And rips off my helmet with a curse and look so fierce, I shiver and erupt into flames.
“That wasn’t very smart, Ads,” he says, unbuttoning the top of his jeans.
Huh? What? Oh yeah...I'm supposed to tell you what I thought of this book...right. Gotcha.This book is flippin' amazing and lives up to the yummy goodness of the first one. There might not have been the kitchen scene...but the scene when they finally get home? Holy shit! Have your lover or fire extinguisher handy!!!
But there was more then just sex in this book...there was love making, exposing fears we all have, relationship issues we all have had and the struggle of learning what path should be taken to get past it all. It was sexy and sweet. The absolute PERFECT recipe.
So, if Addison and Rush have been the stars of the first two books, will they be the stars of the third?? NO! And Laura Wright makes damn sure we're craving Vincent and Lisa's story at the end!! Can't wait for "Rebel Ink" to come out!!! 2014, people...be watching for it!!!
~Robin(Book Reads and Reviews)
May 30, 2015
Hotness Rating 3 out of 5
Shattered Ink is the second book of the Wicked Ink Chronicles by Laura Wright. I was expecting this to be Vincent and Lisa's story and it was not. That left me just a bit disappointed. I'm very much looking forward to their story and really want to find out what happened between them when Lisa came looking for Addison.
Now, back to my review of this actual book. Shattered Ink is the continuation of Rush and Addison's story. Addison is home finishing out school and making plans for her future after graduation. In this book we get to see how the stress of being apart is getting to Addison.
Addison annoyed me a bit more in this book. We all know that distance doesn't always make the heart grow fonder, but Rush was doing everything in his power to keep them together while they had to be separated, so she had no real reason to feel like his love or affections were waining. Granted she did most of the traveling back and forth since Rush had a business to run, but Rush gave her every bit of his attention when she was there and insisted on funding the travel since he couldn't do the actual traveling himself. None of this helped with Addison's insecurities. We all have insecurites, distance and the re-ingniting of an old relationship wouldn't make it any easier. But, Addison didn't help things by holding it in and not discussing this with Rush.
On top of all the pressure this couple is under Rush's ex-girlfriend is the special guest piercer at Wicked Ink and Rush has not told Addison. He actually forgot about her visit at first. By the time he remembered he was afraid that Addy would think he was hiding things from her, so his plan is to keep Addison away from work and just enjoy the limited time he has with Addison during this visit and hope the 2 girls paths never crossed. Of course, none of this works and sparks fly.
This is such a passionate couple in and out of bed. You can feel the love that they have for each other. This all makes it even more painful that they seem to be their own worst enemy. This is probably my biggest complaint of the New Adult genre. Rather than talk to one another as adults they try to fix things themselves or hold it in and they create all kinds of unnecessary drama. I am sure that this couple will make it. How could they not? You can plainly tell they are made for each other. The road is just going to be a bumpy one until they learn to trust in that love and one another. I can not wait to read Rebel Ink and finally get Vincent and Lisa's story.
You can find this review and others at www.riverinaromantics.com
Shattered Ink is the second book of the Wicked Ink Chronicles by Laura Wright. I was expecting this to be Vincent and Lisa's story and it was not. That left me just a bit disappointed. I'm very much looking forward to their story and really want to find out what happened between them when Lisa came looking for Addison.
Now, back to my review of this actual book. Shattered Ink is the continuation of Rush and Addison's story. Addison is home finishing out school and making plans for her future after graduation. In this book we get to see how the stress of being apart is getting to Addison.
Addison annoyed me a bit more in this book. We all know that distance doesn't always make the heart grow fonder, but Rush was doing everything in his power to keep them together while they had to be separated, so she had no real reason to feel like his love or affections were waining. Granted she did most of the traveling back and forth since Rush had a business to run, but Rush gave her every bit of his attention when she was there and insisted on funding the travel since he couldn't do the actual traveling himself. None of this helped with Addison's insecurities. We all have insecurites, distance and the re-ingniting of an old relationship wouldn't make it any easier. But, Addison didn't help things by holding it in and not discussing this with Rush.
On top of all the pressure this couple is under Rush's ex-girlfriend is the special guest piercer at Wicked Ink and Rush has not told Addison. He actually forgot about her visit at first. By the time he remembered he was afraid that Addy would think he was hiding things from her, so his plan is to keep Addison away from work and just enjoy the limited time he has with Addison during this visit and hope the 2 girls paths never crossed. Of course, none of this works and sparks fly.
This is such a passionate couple in and out of bed. You can feel the love that they have for each other. This all makes it even more painful that they seem to be their own worst enemy. This is probably my biggest complaint of the New Adult genre. Rather than talk to one another as adults they try to fix things themselves or hold it in and they create all kinds of unnecessary drama. I am sure that this couple will make it. How could they not? You can plainly tell they are made for each other. The road is just going to be a bumpy one until they learn to trust in that love and one another. I can not wait to read Rebel Ink and finally get Vincent and Lisa's story.
You can find this review and others at www.riverinaromantics.com
October 16, 2013
OMG!!!! That was SOOOOOOO FREAKIN' AWESOME!!!!!! So great to catch up with Rush and Addison again and now i CAN'T WAIT for Vincent and Lisa's story coming next!!!! WOO HOO!!!!!!
October 29, 2013
2 stars. I got this novella as part of the Wright Readers Group. I have been a big fan of the Mark of the Vampire series by Laura Wright. I look forward to the next in her Vampire series, but I'm going to pass on any more Wicked Ink Chronicles.
I think perhaps I am the wrong demographic for this short story? I do like a number of middle grade books and new adult books. At the same time that I was reading this novella, I was also reading Toxic by Jus Accardo, which I gave 4 stars to, so I know that I'm not blanketly opposed to New Adult books. But this book seemed to embody all the things I don't like about many young adult books. I found the characters to be shallow and annoyingly immature.
The calling your best friend mean names is so not me, and made me automatically not like the women in the story. I don't need to relieve keggers at this point in my life- I didn't even like them while I was in college, and I'm SO over them now. The chapter of nothing but texting with virtually nothing but acronyms and short hand (along with some gratuitous cursing) was irritating. With all the slang and teen angst-ing thrown in, this book seemed like it was trying too hard to be New Adult, which seems to be the big literary bandwagon right now. Apparently many people are all over this bandwagon, because most of the revews I read of this short story liked it. I'm sounding like a totally fuddy duddy, even to myself, as I'm writing this, but I did not care for this book!!! I would not have cared for it when I was 20, and I definitely don't like it now.
Additional turn offs:
Alternating POV b/t Rush and Addison, each in 1st person (I don't particularly care for first person stories)
The characters seem creepily obsessive about each other
There's way too much slang (I feel like I'm reading a book for teens).
The curse words and clit piercings and tattoos ("Pussy wagon"?!) seem like this short story is trying too hard to be edgy.
The last chapter is nothing more than a hook or ad for the next book, for Lisa and Vincent. It does nothing to advance the current story.
I think perhaps I am the wrong demographic for this short story? I do like a number of middle grade books and new adult books. At the same time that I was reading this novella, I was also reading Toxic by Jus Accardo, which I gave 4 stars to, so I know that I'm not blanketly opposed to New Adult books. But this book seemed to embody all the things I don't like about many young adult books. I found the characters to be shallow and annoyingly immature.
The calling your best friend mean names is so not me, and made me automatically not like the women in the story. I don't need to relieve keggers at this point in my life- I didn't even like them while I was in college, and I'm SO over them now. The chapter of nothing but texting with virtually nothing but acronyms and short hand (along with some gratuitous cursing) was irritating. With all the slang and teen angst-ing thrown in, this book seemed like it was trying too hard to be New Adult, which seems to be the big literary bandwagon right now. Apparently many people are all over this bandwagon, because most of the revews I read of this short story liked it. I'm sounding like a totally fuddy duddy, even to myself, as I'm writing this, but I did not care for this book!!! I would not have cared for it when I was 20, and I definitely don't like it now.
Additional turn offs:
Alternating POV b/t Rush and Addison, each in 1st person (I don't particularly care for first person stories)
The characters seem creepily obsessive about each other
There's way too much slang (I feel like I'm reading a book for teens).
The curse words and clit piercings and tattoos ("Pussy wagon"?!) seem like this short story is trying too hard to be edgy.
The last chapter is nothing more than a hook or ad for the next book, for Lisa and Vincent. It does nothing to advance the current story.
January 11, 2014
"Shattered Ink" is a continuation of Addison's and Rush's story, which picks up more or less where "First Ink" ended. As readers, we tend to want to know what happens with the characters we have fallen for and Laura delivers!!
TRUST - not only a major part of any relationship but something that is fragile. When two have a past like theirs, they have to work even harder to make things work! Now that the decision of being in a relationship has been made, both Addison and Rush have to deal with what that entails. Long Distance. Being able to not only continue with their current life, but also figure out how to include one another into their lives. Not to mention their past and those in it.
Laura continues to develop the characters and makes you feel for them. One of the things I have issues with YA or New Adults is all the angst and honestly the whining (oh, that one I have issues with in any genre). I mean, been there done that and while some may LOVE it, personally, I think it's over done in many cases. However, Laura is able to tell the story with emotion and a passion that it brings the reader into the world she has created. She keeps things 'real' and allows the reader the ability to connect with several of the characters in the book.
Speaking of several characters, we got to know Vincent a little better and found out that he will have his own story!! WOOOHOOO!!! Rebel Ink (Wicked Ink Chronicles #3) has no set release date, but I know Laura will keep us updated! In the mean time, add it to your Goodreads' "I Want to Read" shelf!
Loving this series and this was awesome!
This and other reviews available at Viviana, Enchantress of Books
TRUST - not only a major part of any relationship but something that is fragile. When two have a past like theirs, they have to work even harder to make things work! Now that the decision of being in a relationship has been made, both Addison and Rush have to deal with what that entails. Long Distance. Being able to not only continue with their current life, but also figure out how to include one another into their lives. Not to mention their past and those in it.
Laura continues to develop the characters and makes you feel for them. One of the things I have issues with YA or New Adults is all the angst and honestly the whining (oh, that one I have issues with in any genre). I mean, been there done that and while some may LOVE it, personally, I think it's over done in many cases. However, Laura is able to tell the story with emotion and a passion that it brings the reader into the world she has created. She keeps things 'real' and allows the reader the ability to connect with several of the characters in the book.
Speaking of several characters, we got to know Vincent a little better and found out that he will have his own story!! WOOOHOOO!!! Rebel Ink (Wicked Ink Chronicles #3) has no set release date, but I know Laura will keep us updated! In the mean time, add it to your Goodreads' "I Want to Read" shelf!
Loving this series and this was awesome!
This and other reviews available at Viviana, Enchantress of Books
October 30, 2013
More Ink For Love
Review written by Kathleen for Love of Romance Book Reviews
This is a continuation of Rush and Addison's story introduced to us in First Ink, the first book in the Wicked Ink Chronicles. Although Rush and Addison have decided to give love a go they still have to face the fears of a new relationship, "does he/she really like me? Am I what he/she needs?" All those butterflies that a couple faces when they are first embarking on a relationship. Can Addison and Rush make it through and have a lasting love to last the distance?
I fell in love with the characters that are Rush and Addison right from the very first pages of their story in First Ink and that love was just reaffirmed in Shattered Ink. The story is so realistic and mirrors what your average person goes through when traversing the road of new love and commitment. It encompasses all the highs and lows of emotion. Once again being written in the first person only enhances the story and allows a true connection to the characters; you feel like you are in their heads and living everything and all that emotion with them.
Then there is the tease throughout that is Vincent and Lisa. I so want more of these two and want to know of these two and want to see how their story will unfold. There were just enough hints throughout Shattered Ink about them to have me craving more.
Once again Laura has delivered a well written story with characters that are both real and sexy. I can't wait to read more from these chronicles. Definitely a great read and I recommend picking up a copy you won't regret it.
Book given by publisher for Honest Review.
Review written by Kathleen for Love of Romance Book Reviews
This is a continuation of Rush and Addison's story introduced to us in First Ink, the first book in the Wicked Ink Chronicles. Although Rush and Addison have decided to give love a go they still have to face the fears of a new relationship, "does he/she really like me? Am I what he/she needs?" All those butterflies that a couple faces when they are first embarking on a relationship. Can Addison and Rush make it through and have a lasting love to last the distance?
I fell in love with the characters that are Rush and Addison right from the very first pages of their story in First Ink and that love was just reaffirmed in Shattered Ink. The story is so realistic and mirrors what your average person goes through when traversing the road of new love and commitment. It encompasses all the highs and lows of emotion. Once again being written in the first person only enhances the story and allows a true connection to the characters; you feel like you are in their heads and living everything and all that emotion with them.
Then there is the tease throughout that is Vincent and Lisa. I so want more of these two and want to know of these two and want to see how their story will unfold. There were just enough hints throughout Shattered Ink about them to have me craving more.
Once again Laura has delivered a well written story with characters that are both real and sexy. I can't wait to read more from these chronicles. Definitely a great read and I recommend picking up a copy you won't regret it.
Book given by publisher for Honest Review.
October 20, 2013
This is the second book in the Wicked Ink series and continues the story of Addison and Rush right after the events of First Ink. Addison and Rush are in the middle of a long distance relationship while she is finishing up her college finals in California and Rush is running his tattoo business in Las Vegas. They both have doubts about their relationship because they are afraid that things won't last and they will be hurt again. Both decide to put it all on the line one weekend and make a proposition to the other and see if they are both in it for the long haul.
I thought that this was a very sweet book because I love Addison and Rush together. They are both afraid of getting hurt again and they each are having doubts about their feelings for each other. They are both head over heels for each other but are afraid that this won't last. I liked how they loved each other and how vulnerable they were with their feelings toward each other. I can't wait to read more about them as well as Lisa and Vincent in Rebel Ink.
I thought that this was a very sweet book because I love Addison and Rush together. They are both afraid of getting hurt again and they each are having doubts about their feelings for each other. They are both head over heels for each other but are afraid that this won't last. I liked how they loved each other and how vulnerable they were with their feelings toward each other. I can't wait to read more about them as well as Lisa and Vincent in Rebel Ink.
October 17, 2013
Yay!More Rush and Addison!:))And the cover...Oh my!Sexy and drool-worthy!I'm happy Laura is writing about tattoo artists!And she totally knows how to write New Adult!:))
Rush,Addison,Lisa and Vincent really feels like real people!Laura Wright has talent and I really recommend you read First Ink and Shattered Ink if you love New Adult stories with depth and characters that are like real people.I'm looking forward Rebel Ink.Vincent and Lisa's story.I know the sparks will fly.;)
I got a copy from the author and this is an honest review!
Rush,Addison,Lisa and Vincent really feels like real people!Laura Wright has talent and I really recommend you read First Ink and Shattered Ink if you love New Adult stories with depth and characters that are like real people.I'm looking forward Rebel Ink.Vincent and Lisa's story.I know the sparks will fly.;)
I got a copy from the author and this is an honest review!
October 17, 2016
So far I am loving this series...Addison knows she screwed up before with Rush and she owns her mistakes. Rush could have handled his ex and that whole situation better but I think Addison handled it amazingly!
Vincent...that boy has me hook line and sinker. I love his character thus far and the fact that Lisa is "blue blood" and he is so far from that stereo-type is going to make for a great story between the two. Lisa's parents I have a feeling I am going to want to hurt by the end...but I still can't wait to see how this all pans out.
Vincent...that boy has me hook line and sinker. I love his character thus far and the fact that Lisa is "blue blood" and he is so far from that stereo-type is going to make for a great story between the two. Lisa's parents I have a feeling I am going to want to hurt by the end...but I still can't wait to see how this all pans out.
January 6, 2014
Totally sexy and funny. It was exactly what I wanted and needed. It’s also incredibly sweet.
This short story cements Rush and Addison’s relationship in very hot, fun to read book, and also setting up the next installment of Wicked Ink Chronicles.
Like the goddamm sun ripping out from behind the clouds, she smiles – so wide and so bright, I fucking die from relief.
This short story cements Rush and Addison’s relationship in very hot, fun to read book, and also setting up the next installment of Wicked Ink Chronicles.
October 18, 2013
I received this as a free e-book. While I loved First Ink,I just wasn't feeling Shattered Ink. I thought this book would tell more about Rush and Addison's story.I guess I wanted to see more romance between Rush and Addison and less sex. I have a feeling the third one is going to focus on Addison's friend. Which is cool. I just hope that Rush and Addison's relationship gets more depth.
May 4, 2014
3.75 stars.
I love these two characters, but I was kind of heart broken where their story ends. In First Ink the novella has a beginning, middle and end. This one just felt way to short and unresolved for me. I still love the story, but felt jipped when I realized the story was over. I can say that I felt so strongly because I love these characters so much.
I love these two characters, but I was kind of heart broken where their story ends. In First Ink the novella has a beginning, middle and end. This one just felt way to short and unresolved for me. I still love the story, but felt jipped when I realized the story was over. I can say that I felt so strongly because I love these characters so much.
October 18, 2013
I love Rush and Addison and Shattered Ink was no disappointment. It was sexy and hot I just wish that it wasn't so short. I wanted more. More of there story but for what I read I did love. Laura Wright never disappoints me in any book that I read.
February 27, 2014
The male narrator's voice is giving me eargasm! My speakers is melting..it's so hot!:-)
April 17, 2014
I really love this amazing series!!! Again, my only complaint in that it's so short! I cannot wait for the third book!!!
August 13, 2015
3.5
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October 23, 2013
I need more now.....
November 9, 2017
This book continues the story of Rush and Addison. Even though it is more to their story, it is still too short and rushed to really give them a good story with good character development. Addison is all in love with Rush and is willing to give up everything for him but doesn't know how he really feels about her because of the vibes he gives off when she visits him. Rush is afraid of being teased by others about his feelings and relationship with Addison. When an old girlfriend returns, he freaks because he doesn't want them to cross paths. When they do, Addison realizes she hurt Rush more than what she realized. The book kind of just ends and doesn't really leave me with a satisfied feeling with the series.
May 27, 2017
Missing Each Other
This is book two of Addison and Rush trying to come to some consensus on their relationship and neither one wanting to be the first one to claim being crazy for each other. This is an entertaining read. Enjoy I did.
This is book two of Addison and Rush trying to come to some consensus on their relationship and neither one wanting to be the first one to claim being crazy for each other. This is an entertaining read. Enjoy I did.
February 12, 2018
Determined love
Book two in series. Terrific story-so exciting This is Addison and Rush’s finale story, Addison’s fears of abandonment from her childhood force a wall between them, and Rush is determined to break through-with a great ending.
Book two in series. Terrific story-so exciting This is Addison and Rush’s finale story, Addison’s fears of abandonment from her childhood force a wall between them, and Rush is determined to break through-with a great ending.
June 6, 2017
This should have been 1 book, combined with book 1. It was a good read, took me like an hour. But didn't feel like it held it's weight as a standalone story.
July 10, 2017
Definitely prefer the other cover pages.
October 20, 2013
Love this book and this series! The only thing wrong with the book is that it is too short – I think I could read thousands of pages if Rush was on them!
Shattered Ink is the second installment in the Wicked Ink Series and picks up where First Ink left off, with Addison and Rush celebrating their reunion after a messy break-up five years earlier. Addison has left Rush in Las Vegas so she could finish up the last few weeks of her last semester in college in California. Although they have squeezed in a couple of weekend visits, she is finding it hard to deal with the separation…
Rush can’t wait for Addison to finish college so they can start their life together and is also feeling the strain of their long-distance relationship. He is completely and desperately in love with Addison, so much so he’s broken his own rule…
When Addison arrives for her weekend visit things feel different. Addison’s past continues to make her doubt her relationship.
Rush wants to ask Addison to move in with him after she graduates but is afraid of what Addison’s reaction might be. And when an old girlfriend of Rush’s shows up to work at the shop for a day and makes things uncomfortable, Rush and Addison have to deal with the issues from Rush’s past.
The story ends with scene from graduation day from Addison’s friend Lisa’s POV, which sets up the next book. In First Ink, something happened between Lisa and Vincent, who works in Rush’s tattoo shop. When Addison, Rush, and Vincent meet up with Lisa and her family at the graduation, there is a ton of tension between Lisa and Vincent. And as Addi, Rush, and Vincent leave Lisa….
Shattered Ink is the second installment in the Wicked Ink Series and picks up where First Ink left off, with Addison and Rush celebrating their reunion after a messy break-up five years earlier. Addison has left Rush in Las Vegas so she could finish up the last few weeks of her last semester in college in California. Although they have squeezed in a couple of weekend visits, she is finding it hard to deal with the separation…
“It’s like the most beautiful torture in the world, seeing him. I’m on a high when I’m around him. When he’s gone, I crash. And I can’t seem to bounce back. I’m utterly and completely addicted to him.”
Rush can’t wait for Addison to finish college so they can start their life together and is also feeling the strain of their long-distance relationship. He is completely and desperately in love with Addison, so much so he’s broken his own rule…
“The rule that states crystal ####ing clear: No Names Inked Onto Skin. I mean, shit…it’s like the kiss of death. Total jinx. An omen. A relationship killer.” In my biz, I’ve seen it a hundred times. So what am I doing? Testing? Teasing? Seeing how strong we got it?”
“Or maybe…#### me…maybe I want her to know how deep it runs for her, you know? Like she’s in my goddamn blood. She’s mine. Maybe I want her to see it tomorrow and say to me, Baby, put your name on my body, too. Somewhere real visible. Because I want every guy who takes a look and thinks he’s got a chance with me to think again.”
When Addison arrives for her weekend visit things feel different. Addison’s past continues to make her doubt her relationship.
“I’ve never felt like this, Lis. Sometimes it’s actually hard to breathe. It’s more than just loving him, it’s the fear of losing him. Just the thought of it breaks me apart inside. I don’t know what to do with that.”
Rush wants to ask Addison to move in with him after she graduates but is afraid of what Addison’s reaction might be. And when an old girlfriend of Rush’s shows up to work at the shop for a day and makes things uncomfortable, Rush and Addison have to deal with the issues from Rush’s past.
“I suspect that being with you, I’m going to be exposed to all kinds of drama. I know you haven’t been celibate since high school, and I know what kind of tail comes through that door several times a day. Stop protecting me, and prepare me.”
The story ends with scene from graduation day from Addison’s friend Lisa’s POV, which sets up the next book. In First Ink, something happened between Lisa and Vincent, who works in Rush’s tattoo shop. When Addison, Rush, and Vincent meet up with Lisa and her family at the graduation, there is a ton of tension between Lisa and Vincent. And as Addi, Rush, and Vincent leave Lisa….
“…Vincent gives me the biggest shit-eating grin on the planet. For one second, I stare after him. Black jeans, fine ass, broad shoulders, sleeves of tattoos, and the words Bite Me shaved into the back of his head.”
April 5, 2014
After reading the first book in this series last week, I wanted to jump into this one ASAP. I couldn't get Addison and Rush off my mind. That said, I was a bit nervous about the direction this one was going to take.
Addison had a difficult childhood, which I got a glimpse of in the first novella. I thought maybe more about her past would be revealed in this one, but it wasn't. This story was more about how Rush and Addison were going to make their renewed relationship work. The distance is taxing them both and they can't stand to be apart. They each have a solution, but they're both nervous about approaching the subject.
Rush doesn't want Addison to feel like he's moving too fast with their relationship and Addison fears that Rush really doesn't want her around all the time. But, when she comes to visit she soon realizes that Rush has made a serious investment into their relationship. Keep in mind that he is a tattoo artist. *wink* So, some of her fears are put to rest until an old flame comes to town.
I was a bit worried in this part of the story. I worried that Addison would run because she felt threatened or embarrassed. And, Rush had the same concerns! Here's where Addison surprised me though. She needed time to work through it, but she had faith in her relationship with Rush. It made me really happy and somewhat proud of her!
I had a few issues with this one and I think some of it had to do with what I had expected this one to be. I think in my mind, I thought it would dive a bit deeper into some of Addison's past. The other thing that bugged me a little was some of the slang they used. I don't remember them talking that way in the first book, so it just seemed out of character for them.
Where do we go from here? Well, I'm happy with the way this story wrapped up and I really do love Addison and Rush. I'm very excited to continue with the next novella in the anthology, which will feature Addison's friend, Lisa and Rush's friend/employee, Vincent. I can't wait! Lisa and Vincent both crack me up!
Overall, I really enjoyed this one. It was off the charts sexy! I mean...Rush has a dirty mouth and he knows how to use it and where to put it...if you know what I'm sayin'! And let's just say there is a certain motorcycle scene that I can't stop thinking about. It was just that hot! If you like hot tattooed men and flawed characters who are trying to give their love a second chance, I recommend this series. I'm really enjoying it and can't wait to see where things go from here!
Quotes:
~"And for the record, fashion-wise, orange isn't the new anything. Except maybe a huge boner killer."-Lisa, Loc 75
~"When I'm with you I'm crazy happy. Like, nuts happy. Like I can breathe and chill and focus. But when I'm back there, when I'm home, without you, life just completely sucks. Seriously, it's orange sweatpants and sad movies, pining all night instead of studying, and being an utterly craptastic friend. I'm lost." I shrug. "I'm addicted. To you. To us."-Addison, Loc 623
Addison had a difficult childhood, which I got a glimpse of in the first novella. I thought maybe more about her past would be revealed in this one, but it wasn't. This story was more about how Rush and Addison were going to make their renewed relationship work. The distance is taxing them both and they can't stand to be apart. They each have a solution, but they're both nervous about approaching the subject.
Rush doesn't want Addison to feel like he's moving too fast with their relationship and Addison fears that Rush really doesn't want her around all the time. But, when she comes to visit she soon realizes that Rush has made a serious investment into their relationship. Keep in mind that he is a tattoo artist. *wink* So, some of her fears are put to rest until an old flame comes to town.
I was a bit worried in this part of the story. I worried that Addison would run because she felt threatened or embarrassed. And, Rush had the same concerns! Here's where Addison surprised me though. She needed time to work through it, but she had faith in her relationship with Rush. It made me really happy and somewhat proud of her!
I had a few issues with this one and I think some of it had to do with what I had expected this one to be. I think in my mind, I thought it would dive a bit deeper into some of Addison's past. The other thing that bugged me a little was some of the slang they used. I don't remember them talking that way in the first book, so it just seemed out of character for them.
Where do we go from here? Well, I'm happy with the way this story wrapped up and I really do love Addison and Rush. I'm very excited to continue with the next novella in the anthology, which will feature Addison's friend, Lisa and Rush's friend/employee, Vincent. I can't wait! Lisa and Vincent both crack me up!
Overall, I really enjoyed this one. It was off the charts sexy! I mean...Rush has a dirty mouth and he knows how to use it and where to put it...if you know what I'm sayin'! And let's just say there is a certain motorcycle scene that I can't stop thinking about. It was just that hot! If you like hot tattooed men and flawed characters who are trying to give their love a second chance, I recommend this series. I'm really enjoying it and can't wait to see where things go from here!
Quotes:
~"And for the record, fashion-wise, orange isn't the new anything. Except maybe a huge boner killer."-Lisa, Loc 75
~"When I'm with you I'm crazy happy. Like, nuts happy. Like I can breathe and chill and focus. But when I'm back there, when I'm home, without you, life just completely sucks. Seriously, it's orange sweatpants and sad movies, pining all night instead of studying, and being an utterly craptastic friend. I'm lost." I shrug. "I'm addicted. To you. To us."-Addison, Loc 623
July 27, 2015
Description:
Addison
She is totally and utterly in love. She can’t focus, can’t sleep. She doesn’t want to hang out with friends, doesn’t even care if she graduates from college in a week. All she wants is Rush, and her obsession for him is scaring her. Unable to handle the fear that brings up ugly memories of being abandoned as a child, Addison withdraws to protect herself. But that may backfire when an old flame of Rush's reappears in his life.
Rush
Addison is the only woman he wants in his bed. Hell, he’s inked her name into his skin, and he plans on asking her to move in with him. Problem is, she’s acting like she doesn’t feel the same way about him. It’s like something’s changed between them. And when an old girlfriend comes back into the picture – stirring up memories and fears about his past – Rush knows that if he and Addison are ever going to have a chance at happiness, it’s time to shatter the walls between them once and for all.
Thoughts:
This one is a really short novella. I read it in one quick sitting and I have to say... It had some really good heat to it. For the most part, I like Rush. I think he gets a bit girlish in his internal monologue but he's just a hottie who knows what he wants. But one of the problems is that in this little novella there is a distinct lack of a story... TONS of nookie and gratuitous cursing and piercing and tattoo references and remarks.. but seriously. This thing takes place over like two maybe three days.
I think the biggest dislike I have is Addison. I don't know what it is about this chickie that I don't like but she pisses me off. I mean, yeah, I get that you loved him before and broke his heart and he gave you a second chance... but COME ON Girl ... you've been back with him for FIVE FUCKING WEEKS. You are absolutely losing your mind because you love him blah blah, blah. You're seriously going to tell me that you're not caring if you graduate or pass your finals over a guy?!?!? That's high school BS right there and that's probably what cheeses me off about her.
The timeline that this is happening is so fast it sounds like insta-lust versus a deep and meaningful relationship. Hot and sweaty sex is awesome... if you don't have it then get a relationship that does... but that's not the be all end all to a long lasting relationship... There are very few conversations that are not sex related... it's like all they act like - horny as hell teenagers. Versus adults that are actually ready to take their relationship to a deeper level... I just didn't feel it from this one.
This one is probably the last one of this series for me.. -_-
Addison
She is totally and utterly in love. She can’t focus, can’t sleep. She doesn’t want to hang out with friends, doesn’t even care if she graduates from college in a week. All she wants is Rush, and her obsession for him is scaring her. Unable to handle the fear that brings up ugly memories of being abandoned as a child, Addison withdraws to protect herself. But that may backfire when an old flame of Rush's reappears in his life.
Rush
Addison is the only woman he wants in his bed. Hell, he’s inked her name into his skin, and he plans on asking her to move in with him. Problem is, she’s acting like she doesn’t feel the same way about him. It’s like something’s changed between them. And when an old girlfriend comes back into the picture – stirring up memories and fears about his past – Rush knows that if he and Addison are ever going to have a chance at happiness, it’s time to shatter the walls between them once and for all.
Thoughts:
This one is a really short novella. I read it in one quick sitting and I have to say... It had some really good heat to it. For the most part, I like Rush. I think he gets a bit girlish in his internal monologue but he's just a hottie who knows what he wants. But one of the problems is that in this little novella there is a distinct lack of a story... TONS of nookie and gratuitous cursing and piercing and tattoo references and remarks.. but seriously. This thing takes place over like two maybe three days.
I think the biggest dislike I have is Addison. I don't know what it is about this chickie that I don't like but she pisses me off. I mean, yeah, I get that you loved him before and broke his heart and he gave you a second chance... but COME ON Girl ... you've been back with him for FIVE FUCKING WEEKS. You are absolutely losing your mind because you love him blah blah, blah. You're seriously going to tell me that you're not caring if you graduate or pass your finals over a guy?!?!? That's high school BS right there and that's probably what cheeses me off about her.
The timeline that this is happening is so fast it sounds like insta-lust versus a deep and meaningful relationship. Hot and sweaty sex is awesome... if you don't have it then get a relationship that does... but that's not the be all end all to a long lasting relationship... There are very few conversations that are not sex related... it's like all they act like - horny as hell teenagers. Versus adults that are actually ready to take their relationship to a deeper level... I just didn't feel it from this one.
This one is probably the last one of this series for me.. -_-
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