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INKED BROTHERHOOD SERIES
Five boys brought together by fate. Five young men trying to overcome their troubled pasts. Five tattoos marking them as a brotherhood built on tragedy. Will they find understanding and rise above the pain?
Five girls tied by friendship. Five young women fighting their own demons. Five lives laced with sorrow. Will they be strong enough to save the men they love and make them happy?
The series is composed of five interconnected, stand-alone novels: Asher, Tyler, Zane, Dylan and Rafe.
Start with ASHER:
Almost three years ago, a car crash took Audrey’s dad and scarred her for life. Now eighteen, she returns to her hometown for the first time after the accident.
She’s here to start again. Go to college and have fun. Make new friends. Get over the
But the past won’t let go.
Asher is here—her first kiss, her first heartbreak. More handsome and distant than ever, he’s still the boy who used to be her best friend. That was before he changed into someone she hardly knows anymore—the boy who started getting into fights and gave her the cold shoulder for years.
Asher isn’t what she needs. In fact, she hates him and should try her best to keep away from him.
Yet her body doesn’t seem to care about how she feels, and maybe, just maybe this time her body got it right. Not that she has much of a choice. Asher draws her like a bright flame, and if she isn’t careful, she’ll burn.
And that may not be such a bad thing after all...
Grab Book 4 - DYLAN! http://amzn.to/1KXjKsZ
Five boys brought together by fate. Five young men trying to overcome their troubled pasts. Five tattoos marking them as a brotherhood built on tragedy. Will they find understanding and rise above the pain?
Five girls tied by friendship. Five young women fighting their own demons. Five lives laced with sorrow. Will they be strong enough to save the men they love and make them happy?
The series is composed of five interconnected, stand-alone novels: Asher, Tyler, Zane, Dylan and Rafe.
Start with ASHER:
Almost three years ago, a car crash took Audrey’s dad and scarred her for life. Now eighteen, she returns to her hometown for the first time after the accident.
She’s here to start again. Go to college and have fun. Make new friends. Get over the
But the past won’t let go.
Asher is here—her first kiss, her first heartbreak. More handsome and distant than ever, he’s still the boy who used to be her best friend. That was before he changed into someone she hardly knows anymore—the boy who started getting into fights and gave her the cold shoulder for years.
Asher isn’t what she needs. In fact, she hates him and should try her best to keep away from him.
Yet her body doesn’t seem to care about how she feels, and maybe, just maybe this time her body got it right. Not that she has much of a choice. Asher draws her like a bright flame, and if she isn’t careful, she’ll burn.
And that may not be such a bad thing after all...
Grab Book 4 - DYLAN! http://amzn.to/1KXjKsZ
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Jo Raven is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, best known for her series Inked Brotherhood and Damage Control. She writes edgy, contemporary New Adult romance with sexy bad boys and strong-willed heroines. She writes about MME fighters and tattoo artists, dark pasts that bleed into the present, loyalty and raw emotion. Add to that breathtaking suspense, super-hot sex scenes and a happy ending, and you have a Jo Raven® story.
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Jo Raven is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, best known for her series Inked Brotherhood and Damage Control. She writes edgy, contemporary New Adult romance with sexy bad boys and strong-willed heroines. She writes about MME fighters and tattoo artists, dark pasts that bleed into the present, loyalty and raw emotion. Add to that breathtaking suspense, super-hot sex scenes and a happy ending, and you have a Jo Raven® story.
Meet Jo Raven online – on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/AuthorJoRaven), chat with her on Twitter (@AuthorJoRaven) and join her readers group for sneak previews of her covers and stories (http://on.fb.me/1K2LvzO).
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October 27, 2015
LOVE JO'S HEROINES
Five boys brought together by fate. Five young men trying to overcome their troubled pasts. Five tattoos marking them as a brotherhood built on tragedy.
Five girls tied by friendship. Five young women fighting their own demons. Five lives laced with sorrow. Will they be strong enough to save the men they love and make them happy?
Loved Zen man the guy who normally holds the group together, offers the sound advice but his world is crashing down and this proud Alpha wont lean on anyone.
Tormented by his past, nightmares and reminders Zen-man needs someone to save him
Dakota is a take no shit girl and just what this Alpha needs to ground and rock his world
Brilliant series each man tormented by his own past or issues and each rescued by the right girl
Five boys brought together by fate. Five young men trying to overcome their troubled pasts. Five tattoos marking them as a brotherhood built on tragedy.
Five girls tied by friendship. Five young women fighting their own demons. Five lives laced with sorrow. Will they be strong enough to save the men they love and make them happy?
Loved Zen man the guy who normally holds the group together, offers the sound advice but his world is crashing down and this proud Alpha wont lean on anyone.
Tormented by his past, nightmares and reminders Zen-man needs someone to save him
Dakota is a take no shit girl and just what this Alpha needs to ground and rock his world
Brilliant series each man tormented by his own past or issues and each rescued by the right girl
July 18, 2017
Asher (Inked Brotherhood 1): Inked Boys
Ash had never believed in himself. With a father that rotten straight to the core spewing venom his way how could he, and so when he begins to act out he distances himself from everyone around him including his best friend Auds whom he is now starting to see as the only girl he could ever love. Auds doesn't know what to make of Ash's sudden disappearing act and subsequent personality change and when her father dies she retreats further into herself. Even after years and distance apart, when reunited old feelings resurface and are to powerful to ignore. But with all Ash's past and current baggage its impossible for him to feel worthy. Very interesting start to the series... excited to see the character development
Tyler (Inked Brotherhood 2): Inked Boys
Tyler and Erin have some unfinished business and its defiantly time for these two find their way back to each other. Tyler haunted by the memories of his terrible childhood had been banished and driven away until recent tragedies and circumstances have lead him back home once more. But coming home isn't easy and he really isn't given the great welcome by his brother Asher or the love of life that he was forced to leave behind Erin. Erin has been wondering everyday since Tyler left where he went and why he went but in the end she had to pick herself up by the bootstraps and move forward with what Tyler left behind. When these two reunite sparks once again fly but Erin sure she should give heart away again to the man who once abandoned her and Tyler still has so much baggage. Secrets can really destroy true loves changes for a HEA.
Zane (Inked Brotherhood 3): Inked Boys
Dakota and Zane are the best so far and goin to hard to top. Can I just say how friggin' darn cute the Dakota files are I swear my heart just melted when he did he had one with all kinds of little facts stored away about his lady love... so adorable. Zane has survived a horrific childhood and has built a support system of friends and family around him to try and cope and move kn but still plagued he has rules that keep him from allowing anyone to get to close. Dakota let someone in once and it almost cost her her life but she knows Zane is worth the risk and she can tell they are both survivors. But with Zane's walls it's hard to convince him that he deserves a girl like Dakota or that she could ever truly understand, and when tragedy strikes Zane needs to believe in HEA or he could lose everything
Ash had never believed in himself. With a father that rotten straight to the core spewing venom his way how could he, and so when he begins to act out he distances himself from everyone around him including his best friend Auds whom he is now starting to see as the only girl he could ever love. Auds doesn't know what to make of Ash's sudden disappearing act and subsequent personality change and when her father dies she retreats further into herself. Even after years and distance apart, when reunited old feelings resurface and are to powerful to ignore. But with all Ash's past and current baggage its impossible for him to feel worthy. Very interesting start to the series... excited to see the character development
Tyler (Inked Brotherhood 2): Inked Boys
Tyler and Erin have some unfinished business and its defiantly time for these two find their way back to each other. Tyler haunted by the memories of his terrible childhood had been banished and driven away until recent tragedies and circumstances have lead him back home once more. But coming home isn't easy and he really isn't given the great welcome by his brother Asher or the love of life that he was forced to leave behind Erin. Erin has been wondering everyday since Tyler left where he went and why he went but in the end she had to pick herself up by the bootstraps and move forward with what Tyler left behind. When these two reunite sparks once again fly but Erin sure she should give heart away again to the man who once abandoned her and Tyler still has so much baggage. Secrets can really destroy true loves changes for a HEA.
Zane (Inked Brotherhood 3): Inked Boys
Dakota and Zane are the best so far and goin to hard to top. Can I just say how friggin' darn cute the Dakota files are I swear my heart just melted when he did he had one with all kinds of little facts stored away about his lady love... so adorable. Zane has survived a horrific childhood and has built a support system of friends and family around him to try and cope and move kn but still plagued he has rules that keep him from allowing anyone to get to close. Dakota let someone in once and it almost cost her her life but she knows Zane is worth the risk and she can tell they are both survivors. But with Zane's walls it's hard to convince him that he deserves a girl like Dakota or that she could ever truly understand, and when tragedy strikes Zane needs to believe in HEA or he could lose everything
November 11, 2016
I found this on Google and it fits perfectly for this series!
Family isn't always blood. It's the people in your life who want you in theirs; the ones who accept you for who you are. The ones who would do anything to see you smile and who live you no matter what.
Jo knows damaged, Jo knows hot sex. and Jo delivers in this bundle. Asher, Tyler and Zane. All three damaged from there past, all three made it out alive, and all three are hot tattoo artist! can't wait to start book 4.
Family isn't always blood. It's the people in your life who want you in theirs; the ones who accept you for who you are. The ones who would do anything to see you smile and who live you no matter what.
Jo knows damaged, Jo knows hot sex. and Jo delivers in this bundle. Asher, Tyler and Zane. All three damaged from there past, all three made it out alive, and all three are hot tattoo artist! can't wait to start book 4.
April 26, 2018
Tragic but uplighting
Three tragic tales of young people who have gone thru he'll on earth at the hands of those that were supposed to love and care for them. Somehow in this box set they come together by friendship, by couples, thru a chosen family to become the strong adults they are meant to be.
Three tragic tales of young people who have gone thru he'll on earth at the hands of those that were supposed to love and care for them. Somehow in this box set they come together by friendship, by couples, thru a chosen family to become the strong adults they are meant to be.
June 22, 2017
Amazing series!!
This group of guys has been through so much, but with the love of a good woman, they can be brought back from the depths of darkness they are in. These stories suck you in and don't let you go until you have read them all.
This group of guys has been through so much, but with the love of a good woman, they can be brought back from the depths of darkness they are in. These stories suck you in and don't let you go until you have read them all.
July 26, 2017
5 Stars
I love this series. The boys with the Dragon tattoos turn all the girls to goo. It's that bad boy persona. They all have dark secrets but now more than that they have each other and are pulling themselves away from their past by finding their happily ever after.
I love this series. The boys with the Dragon tattoos turn all the girls to goo. It's that bad boy persona. They all have dark secrets but now more than that they have each other and are pulling themselves away from their past by finding their happily ever after.
June 25, 2017
3.5 to 4 stars.
I like the way this author writes - the stories flow well. The heroes are definitely very damaged, but lovable. Zane's story was probably my favourite.
I like the way this author writes - the stories flow well. The heroes are definitely very damaged, but lovable. Zane's story was probably my favourite.
August 1, 2021
Asher was a good story but the next two books were very good. Very emotional, some dark themes.
October 27, 2015
Reviewing on behalf of Relentless book chic's ramblings and reviews
The first book in the series is Asher’s and it’s also where we’re introduced to the other boys of the inked brotherhood. These are a group of young men who have survived through traumatic events in their lives by supporting each other, like a family should.
Asher and Audrey were best friends as kids and kissed when they were in high school(there is a short prequel of their story that is available for free on Amazon called kiss me goodbye) but things weren’t the same after and then, tragic events lead to them being separated for years.
Audrey is now back in Madison to go to college and after a few hostile encounters with Asher, he becomes her knight in shining armour one night and her feelings change toward him.
Asher has a troubled relationship with his father, one which leads him to make some very bad choices and almost ends fatally.
Will Audrey forgive Asher and will he be able to forget the past and finally learn that he too deserves to be happy with the person he’s loved most of his life?
The second book is Tyler’s story(Asher’s brother) and we meet him briefly in the first book. Tyler escaped from a bad situation at home when he was young, leaving his brother and his parents. He lived with his uncle for a few years but when he died, Tyler was left to find his own way in the world as he knew he wouldn’t be welcomed back home.
Erin was in love with Tyler from a young age but they broke up before she could tell him a really important secret and neither thought they would ever see the other again.
Tyler returns to town to handle a legal matter and doesn’t get a warm reception from his brother or Erin. He doesn’t feel he deserves anyone in his life and doesn’t want anyone but the more time he spends there, the more he starts to feel things he hasn’t felt for years and he becomes determined to get back his relationship with his brother and the only woman he’s ever loved.
Erin usually keeps herself to herself and her friends don’t know much about her life. They know there’s someone in her life called Jax who she visits at weekends but they’ve never met him.
Tyler and Erin rekindle their romance and everything seems to be going smoothly until a misunderstanding causes problems between them and the only way Erin can think of to fix it, is to do something drastic, she brings Jax to meet her friends but will it be the end for her and Tyler?
The third book is Zane’s story. He owns the tattoo shop called Damage control and is the strong one who everyone goes to for help and support but who is there to support Zane when he needs it?
Dakota is a friend of Audrey’s and has a thing for Zane but he never pays her much attention and always refuses her request for him to ink her with the dragon tattoo that all the other damage control boys have by saying it’s survivors ink so she hasn’t earnt it.
Dakota may appear to have had a normal, happy life on the surface but there are dark elements to her life that she doesn’t share and has survived a battle of a different kind on her own.
Zane and Dakota get together on Zane’s terms, he doesn’t kiss on the lips, you can’t touch his back and he must do you from behind. As a result of her past, Dakota has issues with this and lets him know which forces him to break them and although there are a few unpleasant consequences, he soon learns to adapt and realises that with Dakota, everything feels different.
Zane suffers a huge loss and as a result of a misunderstanding on a voicemail, drinks himself into a coma. Dakota and the inked brotherhood hold a vigil at his bedside but has Zane gone to far and caused damage that can’t be repaired?
I loved each of these stories, some more than others and went straight to Amazon to one click the other two books in the series, Dylan and Rafe’s. I would recommend this series to anyone who loves a tattooed bad boy that’s hard on the outside but loveable and a hero on the inside.
The first book in the series is Asher’s and it’s also where we’re introduced to the other boys of the inked brotherhood. These are a group of young men who have survived through traumatic events in their lives by supporting each other, like a family should.
Asher and Audrey were best friends as kids and kissed when they were in high school(there is a short prequel of their story that is available for free on Amazon called kiss me goodbye) but things weren’t the same after and then, tragic events lead to them being separated for years.
Audrey is now back in Madison to go to college and after a few hostile encounters with Asher, he becomes her knight in shining armour one night and her feelings change toward him.
Asher has a troubled relationship with his father, one which leads him to make some very bad choices and almost ends fatally.
Will Audrey forgive Asher and will he be able to forget the past and finally learn that he too deserves to be happy with the person he’s loved most of his life?
The second book is Tyler’s story(Asher’s brother) and we meet him briefly in the first book. Tyler escaped from a bad situation at home when he was young, leaving his brother and his parents. He lived with his uncle for a few years but when he died, Tyler was left to find his own way in the world as he knew he wouldn’t be welcomed back home.
Erin was in love with Tyler from a young age but they broke up before she could tell him a really important secret and neither thought they would ever see the other again.
Tyler returns to town to handle a legal matter and doesn’t get a warm reception from his brother or Erin. He doesn’t feel he deserves anyone in his life and doesn’t want anyone but the more time he spends there, the more he starts to feel things he hasn’t felt for years and he becomes determined to get back his relationship with his brother and the only woman he’s ever loved.
Erin usually keeps herself to herself and her friends don’t know much about her life. They know there’s someone in her life called Jax who she visits at weekends but they’ve never met him.
Tyler and Erin rekindle their romance and everything seems to be going smoothly until a misunderstanding causes problems between them and the only way Erin can think of to fix it, is to do something drastic, she brings Jax to meet her friends but will it be the end for her and Tyler?
The third book is Zane’s story. He owns the tattoo shop called Damage control and is the strong one who everyone goes to for help and support but who is there to support Zane when he needs it?
Dakota is a friend of Audrey’s and has a thing for Zane but he never pays her much attention and always refuses her request for him to ink her with the dragon tattoo that all the other damage control boys have by saying it’s survivors ink so she hasn’t earnt it.
Dakota may appear to have had a normal, happy life on the surface but there are dark elements to her life that she doesn’t share and has survived a battle of a different kind on her own.
Zane and Dakota get together on Zane’s terms, he doesn’t kiss on the lips, you can’t touch his back and he must do you from behind. As a result of her past, Dakota has issues with this and lets him know which forces him to break them and although there are a few unpleasant consequences, he soon learns to adapt and realises that with Dakota, everything feels different.
Zane suffers a huge loss and as a result of a misunderstanding on a voicemail, drinks himself into a coma. Dakota and the inked brotherhood hold a vigil at his bedside but has Zane gone to far and caused damage that can’t be repaired?
I loved each of these stories, some more than others and went straight to Amazon to one click the other two books in the series, Dylan and Rafe’s. I would recommend this series to anyone who loves a tattooed bad boy that’s hard on the outside but loveable and a hero on the inside.
October 25, 2015
Inked Brotherhood Bundle
by Jo Raven contains books
Asher
,
Tyler
, and
Zane.
They are the first three books of the
Inked Brotherhood Series
.
Asher ~ Inked Brotherhood #1
Asher is quite the beautiful but damaged and smolderingly angst-ridden kind of guy that can’t seem to break thru his ‘pissed at the entire world” attitude to see the beauty that stands right before him.
Audrey so damaged from a mentally crippling life experience, she may never be a whole person again. Returning back to her hometown and all its residence may prove to be more than Audrey can handle, especially if Asher is one of them.
This story is full of reckless endeavors, misguided youthful decisions, loads of self-doubt and more adult scenarios than the average person is strapped with in a lifetime.
This story has a HEA and has no cliffhanger. There are characters referred to that will have their own stories, so for the best experience read them in series order.
Tyler ~ Inked Brotherhood #2
Tyler is the older brother Asher back in town to try to reconnect with his younger brother. Of course, Asher is reluctant to welcome him with open arms as he feels that Tyler just up and left him to deal with their insanely-dysfunctional family life. Tyler has some serious dark shadows hanging over him. He has some serious demons haunting him day and night to the point that the hours blur together. No longer will vices help to numb and keep those demons away. Somehow Tyler must find a lifeline.
Erin at one point was Tyler’s lifeline, but can she let down her protective bitchy armor long enough to see herself interwoven in his life once more? Can she brave the idea of sharing a very secretive and precious part of her life to a man that could crush her spirit again?
This story is swoon worthy, second time around romance. Hot and saucy, beautiful and touching, and just the way Jo Raven does it best!
This story has a HEA and has no cliffhanger. There are previous and future characters written about so for the best experience, read the series in order.
Zane ~ Inked Brotherhood #3
Zane is the guy in every group with the biggest heart and the wildest, most colorfully-distractive armor to protect that heart. Growing up in foster care has left indefinite markings on such a beautiful boy. He suffers from the largest amount of self-doubt and quiet personal hating there is.
Dakota is the sprite of a girl that you either love or you don’t. I love Dakota for her colorful quirkiness and spunk. Her effervescent qualities are a distraction that Zane tries his hardest to fight, but there is something about her that is slightly trustworthy to Zane. If he can just trust enough in her to reach his hand out the rest of the distance to find hers outstretched towards him.
Jo Raven has a pure gift of writing about dark and dreadful life experiences that could very easily touch the lives of any one of us, so it is conceivable and believable. The reader cannot help but connect to the stories of these men and the women that want to take on their pains.
This story has a HEA and no cliffhanger. There are characters from previous and future stories referenced, so for the best experience read them in series order.
Asher ~ Inked Brotherhood #1
Asher is quite the beautiful but damaged and smolderingly angst-ridden kind of guy that can’t seem to break thru his ‘pissed at the entire world” attitude to see the beauty that stands right before him.
Audrey so damaged from a mentally crippling life experience, she may never be a whole person again. Returning back to her hometown and all its residence may prove to be more than Audrey can handle, especially if Asher is one of them.
This story is full of reckless endeavors, misguided youthful decisions, loads of self-doubt and more adult scenarios than the average person is strapped with in a lifetime.
This story has a HEA and has no cliffhanger. There are characters referred to that will have their own stories, so for the best experience read them in series order.
Tyler ~ Inked Brotherhood #2
Tyler is the older brother Asher back in town to try to reconnect with his younger brother. Of course, Asher is reluctant to welcome him with open arms as he feels that Tyler just up and left him to deal with their insanely-dysfunctional family life. Tyler has some serious dark shadows hanging over him. He has some serious demons haunting him day and night to the point that the hours blur together. No longer will vices help to numb and keep those demons away. Somehow Tyler must find a lifeline.
Erin at one point was Tyler’s lifeline, but can she let down her protective bitchy armor long enough to see herself interwoven in his life once more? Can she brave the idea of sharing a very secretive and precious part of her life to a man that could crush her spirit again?
This story is swoon worthy, second time around romance. Hot and saucy, beautiful and touching, and just the way Jo Raven does it best!
This story has a HEA and has no cliffhanger. There are previous and future characters written about so for the best experience, read the series in order.
Zane ~ Inked Brotherhood #3
Zane is the guy in every group with the biggest heart and the wildest, most colorfully-distractive armor to protect that heart. Growing up in foster care has left indefinite markings on such a beautiful boy. He suffers from the largest amount of self-doubt and quiet personal hating there is.
Dakota is the sprite of a girl that you either love or you don’t. I love Dakota for her colorful quirkiness and spunk. Her effervescent qualities are a distraction that Zane tries his hardest to fight, but there is something about her that is slightly trustworthy to Zane. If he can just trust enough in her to reach his hand out the rest of the distance to find hers outstretched towards him.
Jo Raven has a pure gift of writing about dark and dreadful life experiences that could very easily touch the lives of any one of us, so it is conceivable and believable. The reader cannot help but connect to the stories of these men and the women that want to take on their pains.
This story has a HEA and no cliffhanger. There are characters from previous and future stories referenced, so for the best experience read them in series order.
October 25, 2015
This series is one of my favorite book series ever. I love the complexity of the characters both guys and girls. I also love the capacity Jo Raven posses to deliver amazing stories of survival and overcoming adversities in very difficult circumnstaces. Here I peresent you with what are my thoughts on the first three books of the series which are the ones in this series bundle.
ASHER:
Is a very heart breaking story with a happy ending. One that a lot of young people can relate to, even though sadly not many of them get the love and support Asher discovered he had always, but didn't recognize because of his suffering.
Amazing story and excellently written, great progression and the interactions between the characters in each story, and between all the characters throughout the 2 books, are flawless. A topic very well researched, it feels very realistic as you progress reading the book, Jo Raven my hat's off to you.
TYLER:
I'm completely in love with this series and with Jo Raven's writing.
Boy did I cry, even more that when I cried reading Asher.
The characters portrayed in Jo Raven's books have very realistic characteristics.
She gives us characters with complex personality, but with hearts of gold.
This guys are thicker than blood, the bond they share is only challenged by that of real brothers. The girls are strong and support them beautifully.
As I've said before the talent that Jo has to keep the story flowing from one book to the other is just ridiculous.
The characters in this series have had a rough life, have to overcome many adversities: economic, psychological, in love and all other aspects of life. Jo takes us in a roller coaster, my emotions where all over the place. I laughed, cried. got mad as hell.
Tyler is another great book in this spectacular serial created by Author Josephine (Jo) Raven. Is a book everyone should buy. And I hope you do and enjoy it as much as I did. I bid you goodreads.
Great job JO, keep it up. If you write it they will buy and read.
ZANE:
A box of tissues and then some, you'll need as you read Zane.
Jo Raven delivers again, a story full of drama, and heartache, but also of redemption, acceptance of self and circumstances, hope, love and new beginings. The story brings back characters from previous stories, and is the most powerful of them yet. Zane goes has gone trough a lot during his childhood, negative turned positive by one of the best.
Zane is the father figure of this brotherhood, we have seen him help Asher and Tyler, and since they were in school, also Dylan and Rafe.
He is going through a rough time, family related, in comes Dakota, with a very positive attitude towards life, wanting nothing less tan to know and be let in completely inside Zane's heart, but the thing is that Dakota secretly carries her own brand of pain.
Will this two damaged souls be able to mend one another?
Jo Raven has become one of the best authors telling stories of pain and survival.
BRAVO JO RAVEN!!!!!
ASHER:
Is a very heart breaking story with a happy ending. One that a lot of young people can relate to, even though sadly not many of them get the love and support Asher discovered he had always, but didn't recognize because of his suffering.
Amazing story and excellently written, great progression and the interactions between the characters in each story, and between all the characters throughout the 2 books, are flawless. A topic very well researched, it feels very realistic as you progress reading the book, Jo Raven my hat's off to you.
TYLER:
I'm completely in love with this series and with Jo Raven's writing.
Boy did I cry, even more that when I cried reading Asher.
The characters portrayed in Jo Raven's books have very realistic characteristics.
She gives us characters with complex personality, but with hearts of gold.
This guys are thicker than blood, the bond they share is only challenged by that of real brothers. The girls are strong and support them beautifully.
As I've said before the talent that Jo has to keep the story flowing from one book to the other is just ridiculous.
The characters in this series have had a rough life, have to overcome many adversities: economic, psychological, in love and all other aspects of life. Jo takes us in a roller coaster, my emotions where all over the place. I laughed, cried. got mad as hell.
Tyler is another great book in this spectacular serial created by Author Josephine (Jo) Raven. Is a book everyone should buy. And I hope you do and enjoy it as much as I did. I bid you goodreads.
Great job JO, keep it up. If you write it they will buy and read.
ZANE:
A box of tissues and then some, you'll need as you read Zane.
Jo Raven delivers again, a story full of drama, and heartache, but also of redemption, acceptance of self and circumstances, hope, love and new beginings. The story brings back characters from previous stories, and is the most powerful of them yet. Zane goes has gone trough a lot during his childhood, negative turned positive by one of the best.
Zane is the father figure of this brotherhood, we have seen him help Asher and Tyler, and since they were in school, also Dylan and Rafe.
He is going through a rough time, family related, in comes Dakota, with a very positive attitude towards life, wanting nothing less tan to know and be let in completely inside Zane's heart, but the thing is that Dakota secretly carries her own brand of pain.
Will this two damaged souls be able to mend one another?
Jo Raven has become one of the best authors telling stories of pain and survival.
BRAVO JO RAVEN!!!!!
October 30, 2015
Inked Brotherhood Bundle
Jo Raven
Ok be prepared to ugly Cry and I mean UGLY snot balls red eyes and deep breaths once you pick up this book you won't be able to put it down. I loved this 3 book bundle This series has been on my TBR for awhile thanks to my fellow AbFabbers and I had been warned to expect a little emotional angst whilst reading and it probably wouldn't have been quite so bad if I hadn't been hooked from chapter 1 of Asher and unable to put the book down till I finished Zane.
The Inked Brotherhood is made up of survivors these boys have been through things that you will never be able to understand from parental beat downs and child abandonment but they found a brotherhood in each other that's been solidified by Zane's tattooed Artistry in the form of a dragon tattoo. I don't want to give the plots of the individual books away as there are some twists and turns that will leave your head spinning. But I will give you a brief outline - Asher abandoned Audrey and there friendship as a young teen when he realised he would never be good enough for her. When tragedy strikes and Audrey's father is killed and Audrey is seriously injured in a car accident caused by Asher's father it seems their relationship is doomed for good. Tyler is Asher's older brother and just like Asher his father has left his mark on his life forcing him to move out at 17 in fear for his own life. Erin was left devastated when her boyfriend disappeared when she was 15 with no word she's not seen him since until now can she forgive the past and help Tyler to get back his relationship with her and his younger brother. Zane is an enigma as many triggers as Ash and Tyler have there's are nothing when compared to Zane's. Zane's coping methods are easy hit it and quit it, random hookups help him to survive his pain until Dakota she's not a 1 time thing. Dakota has been through her own tragedy and survived but to the outside world her scars and triggers are hidden. She won't let Zane get away with treating her like a stranger he may be a bad boy but he has a good heart and has made his own family out of friends and strangers brothers to the end.
I loved these books and have already downloaded the next 2 in the series and if you have KU the series is free at the moment so well worth the read. You will fall in love with Zane's piercings Tatts and Mohawk, feel protected in Asher's arms and feel the strength of Tyler's heart as you read these books. Jo Raven add to your TBR you won't regret it. 5*
#abfabheather
Jo Raven
Ok be prepared to ugly Cry and I mean UGLY snot balls red eyes and deep breaths once you pick up this book you won't be able to put it down. I loved this 3 book bundle This series has been on my TBR for awhile thanks to my fellow AbFabbers and I had been warned to expect a little emotional angst whilst reading and it probably wouldn't have been quite so bad if I hadn't been hooked from chapter 1 of Asher and unable to put the book down till I finished Zane.
The Inked Brotherhood is made up of survivors these boys have been through things that you will never be able to understand from parental beat downs and child abandonment but they found a brotherhood in each other that's been solidified by Zane's tattooed Artistry in the form of a dragon tattoo. I don't want to give the plots of the individual books away as there are some twists and turns that will leave your head spinning. But I will give you a brief outline - Asher abandoned Audrey and there friendship as a young teen when he realised he would never be good enough for her. When tragedy strikes and Audrey's father is killed and Audrey is seriously injured in a car accident caused by Asher's father it seems their relationship is doomed for good. Tyler is Asher's older brother and just like Asher his father has left his mark on his life forcing him to move out at 17 in fear for his own life. Erin was left devastated when her boyfriend disappeared when she was 15 with no word she's not seen him since until now can she forgive the past and help Tyler to get back his relationship with her and his younger brother. Zane is an enigma as many triggers as Ash and Tyler have there's are nothing when compared to Zane's. Zane's coping methods are easy hit it and quit it, random hookups help him to survive his pain until Dakota she's not a 1 time thing. Dakota has been through her own tragedy and survived but to the outside world her scars and triggers are hidden. She won't let Zane get away with treating her like a stranger he may be a bad boy but he has a good heart and has made his own family out of friends and strangers brothers to the end.
I loved these books and have already downloaded the next 2 in the series and if you have KU the series is free at the moment so well worth the read. You will fall in love with Zane's piercings Tatts and Mohawk, feel protected in Asher's arms and feel the strength of Tyler's heart as you read these books. Jo Raven add to your TBR you won't regret it. 5*
#abfabheather
November 6, 2015
*****Reviewed for Be My Book Boyfriend Blog*****
I'd heard of Jo but never had the chance to read anything by her. I run into Tracy's blog by accident but was given the opportunity to review on my own time. Since I'm in college, this was easier so I agreed. Jo was the first author I reviewed when I started.
Book 1 is Asher's story. You can't help but fall in love with Asher (sad, I know since he's not real, dammit)! It's true though. The things that he goes through are heartbreaking. Asher and Audrey were friends growing up and some very disheartening things ended up separating them and causing Audrey to leave only to have to return. She vows to stay away from Asher and his very volatile relationship with his father almost costs him everything. Can he see through the rain and finally get what he deserves from Audrey or will the past catch up to them?
Book 2 is Tyler's story. This is also Asher's brother. This story smacked me right in the solar plexus. We know that Tyler leaves town and returns and his welcome committee is very limited. There isn't very many people happy to see him. Asher left a really crappy situation and had no choice but to leave Tyler and Tyler did what he needed to survive. Erin keeps to herself and the only thing her friends know is that they're under the assumption that she's with someone named "Jax". Only Jax ends up not being who you think he is; completely blows your mind when you find out who he is---blew mine! The question is will Jax end what they've worked so hard for?
Book 3 is Zane's story. Zane owns Damaged (the tattoo shop that all the boys work) and Dakota is a friend of Audrey's that has a major thing for Zane. Zane's damaged past and Dakota's past that she tried to cover up makes for an interesting relationship between these two and Zane's sister and her situation almost ends Zane. Can two people who are so damaged heal each-other enough to make it better?
This boxset gave me so many feels. It was heartbreaking, disheartening, and hard to read at times. I cried so much reading it. But at the same time, the love between all the characters, the passion they have not only for eachother, but for what they do and for others is unbelievable. Most of all, they are all survivors. Jo is now one of my favorite authors and I can't wait to dive into this series more!
I'd heard of Jo but never had the chance to read anything by her. I run into Tracy's blog by accident but was given the opportunity to review on my own time. Since I'm in college, this was easier so I agreed. Jo was the first author I reviewed when I started.
Book 1 is Asher's story. You can't help but fall in love with Asher (sad, I know since he's not real, dammit)! It's true though. The things that he goes through are heartbreaking. Asher and Audrey were friends growing up and some very disheartening things ended up separating them and causing Audrey to leave only to have to return. She vows to stay away from Asher and his very volatile relationship with his father almost costs him everything. Can he see through the rain and finally get what he deserves from Audrey or will the past catch up to them?
Book 2 is Tyler's story. This is also Asher's brother. This story smacked me right in the solar plexus. We know that Tyler leaves town and returns and his welcome committee is very limited. There isn't very many people happy to see him. Asher left a really crappy situation and had no choice but to leave Tyler and Tyler did what he needed to survive. Erin keeps to herself and the only thing her friends know is that they're under the assumption that she's with someone named "Jax". Only Jax ends up not being who you think he is; completely blows your mind when you find out who he is---blew mine! The question is will Jax end what they've worked so hard for?
Book 3 is Zane's story. Zane owns Damaged (the tattoo shop that all the boys work) and Dakota is a friend of Audrey's that has a major thing for Zane. Zane's damaged past and Dakota's past that she tried to cover up makes for an interesting relationship between these two and Zane's sister and her situation almost ends Zane. Can two people who are so damaged heal each-other enough to make it better?
This boxset gave me so many feels. It was heartbreaking, disheartening, and hard to read at times. I cried so much reading it. But at the same time, the love between all the characters, the passion they have not only for eachother, but for what they do and for others is unbelievable. Most of all, they are all survivors. Jo is now one of my favorite authors and I can't wait to dive into this series more!
October 20, 2015
This is one of my favorite series' ever!!!!
Book 1 is Asher.
When we meet Asher he's in a bit of a mess. The only light in his life are his friends the inked brotherhood. Abused pretty much his whole life, he makes his way through life as a struggle. Then one day his best friend from High School Audrey comes back into his life. She was his first love and he was her's although they never made it past the friendship stage. Asher cut Audrey out of his life when things at home got bad not knowing what else to do to keep her away from his lifestyle. Now she's back and he can't help but be drawn back to her. The story goes from here and what a story it is. Asher will always be one of my favorites he's pure Alpha bad-boy and i can promise you'll love him! :D
Books 2 is Tyler.
Tyler is Asher's brother. Tyler left his hometown years ago thinking without him being there life might be easier for Asher. He was wrong now years later he's back to try and make amends for leaving his brother alone and to catch a glimpse of the only girl he ever loved Erin. As you can guess none of it goes smoothly but you will absolutely love the ride!! This as with Asher is a pretty heartbreaking story but you will love the outcome.
Book 3 is Zane.
Zane is pretty much the leader of the Inked Brotherhood. He's like a surrogate father to all his friends. He does nothing but try and look after everyone. Unfortunately in doing this he forgets about himself. Worrying about everyone else he spirals into a mess. His sister is ill and there is nothing he can do to help and it's killing him. Dakota comes into his life with her own set of problems but she is determined to help him any way she can. This is not an easy love story but one that hits plenty of ups and downs. I think this is probably my favorite of the whole series, Zane really goes through the ringer but he comes out the other side.
I would highly recommend this series to anyone. There's plenty of everything. Humor, angst, pain, heartbreak, love and lots and lots of passion phew!!!! Also grab the last two books Dylan and Rafe you won't be sorry the whole series is amazing. Go buy it!!
Book 1 is Asher.
When we meet Asher he's in a bit of a mess. The only light in his life are his friends the inked brotherhood. Abused pretty much his whole life, he makes his way through life as a struggle. Then one day his best friend from High School Audrey comes back into his life. She was his first love and he was her's although they never made it past the friendship stage. Asher cut Audrey out of his life when things at home got bad not knowing what else to do to keep her away from his lifestyle. Now she's back and he can't help but be drawn back to her. The story goes from here and what a story it is. Asher will always be one of my favorites he's pure Alpha bad-boy and i can promise you'll love him! :D
Books 2 is Tyler.
Tyler is Asher's brother. Tyler left his hometown years ago thinking without him being there life might be easier for Asher. He was wrong now years later he's back to try and make amends for leaving his brother alone and to catch a glimpse of the only girl he ever loved Erin. As you can guess none of it goes smoothly but you will absolutely love the ride!! This as with Asher is a pretty heartbreaking story but you will love the outcome.
Book 3 is Zane.
Zane is pretty much the leader of the Inked Brotherhood. He's like a surrogate father to all his friends. He does nothing but try and look after everyone. Unfortunately in doing this he forgets about himself. Worrying about everyone else he spirals into a mess. His sister is ill and there is nothing he can do to help and it's killing him. Dakota comes into his life with her own set of problems but she is determined to help him any way she can. This is not an easy love story but one that hits plenty of ups and downs. I think this is probably my favorite of the whole series, Zane really goes through the ringer but he comes out the other side.
I would highly recommend this series to anyone. There's plenty of everything. Humor, angst, pain, heartbreak, love and lots and lots of passion phew!!!! Also grab the last two books Dylan and Rafe you won't be sorry the whole series is amazing. Go buy it!!
October 24, 2015
3 hot sexy men bundle into one HOT DAMN
Asher
this is a story about getting it right. Audrey has moved back since losing her dad and it's not as easy as she had hoped especially when she runs into Asher. Asher and Audrey use to be best of friends but both have suffered and have changed this aren't the same but feelings haven't changed. Asher has always wanted Audrey but never jumped and even though Audrey fights it her feelings for Asher are strong. These two ignite when they are together, but when secrets and truths are revealed can they survive? loved this book.
Tyler
* * * obsessed by books arc given for an honest review * * *
I loved asher and told myself to get next one but never got to it then I was asked to read tyler and it was awesome.
Tyler is broken, broken from the demons of his past. Tyler was abused my a man he thought was his father and when The time came he ran , ran from everything his brother and the love of his life. Tyler thought by leaving he was saving his brother, now tyler is coming back to make sure his brother is okay and to see maybe by chance if his first love Erin is okay too. this book was awesome. it told of surviving and forgiveness and never falling out of love. I won't wait as long to read next in series, love this book .
Zane
*** obsessed by books are given for an honest review ***
we have two great books in one.
book 1 you cant go wrong with MMA fighters but two identical twins MMA fighters is a hot bonus and that is exactly what Rylee and Camden are is hot.
Ashleigh is the good girl that every boy wants and when she is proposition by the twins she has to really think about I mean they are hot but she isn't in to one night stands.
book 2 we see Gabirella, Ashleighs best friend fall for a mma fighter, which is a no no according to her brother that is just not allowed but it doesn't stop her laying her eyes on Tyler and she doesn't care what her brother says.
These two stories run well together. It was a great read with great characters.
Asher
this is a story about getting it right. Audrey has moved back since losing her dad and it's not as easy as she had hoped especially when she runs into Asher. Asher and Audrey use to be best of friends but both have suffered and have changed this aren't the same but feelings haven't changed. Asher has always wanted Audrey but never jumped and even though Audrey fights it her feelings for Asher are strong. These two ignite when they are together, but when secrets and truths are revealed can they survive? loved this book.
Tyler
* * * obsessed by books arc given for an honest review * * *
I loved asher and told myself to get next one but never got to it then I was asked to read tyler and it was awesome.
Tyler is broken, broken from the demons of his past. Tyler was abused my a man he thought was his father and when The time came he ran , ran from everything his brother and the love of his life. Tyler thought by leaving he was saving his brother, now tyler is coming back to make sure his brother is okay and to see maybe by chance if his first love Erin is okay too. this book was awesome. it told of surviving and forgiveness and never falling out of love. I won't wait as long to read next in series, love this book .
Zane
*** obsessed by books are given for an honest review ***
we have two great books in one.
book 1 you cant go wrong with MMA fighters but two identical twins MMA fighters is a hot bonus and that is exactly what Rylee and Camden are is hot.
Ashleigh is the good girl that every boy wants and when she is proposition by the twins she has to really think about I mean they are hot but she isn't in to one night stands.
book 2 we see Gabirella, Ashleighs best friend fall for a mma fighter, which is a no no according to her brother that is just not allowed but it doesn't stop her laying her eyes on Tyler and she doesn't care what her brother says.
These two stories run well together. It was a great read with great characters.
December 6, 2018
This first book Ashes story was kind of dark. But the sad thing about it even though this was a work of fiction , the possibilty of it happening someplace is real.
Very nicely written.
I will keep the book as currently reading & give a star rating after completing book 3.
The storyline of these books got darker with each story. Definitely not what I thought this series was about but I enjoyed reading them.
Very nicely written.
I will keep the book as currently reading & give a star rating after completing book 3.
The storyline of these books got darker with each story. Definitely not what I thought this series was about but I enjoyed reading them.
October 27, 2015
*I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review*
When I start reading a new series, I try to start with an open mind. Of course the smoking hot guy on the front cover doesn't hurt but I know that the content is what really counts. Geesh! I am not that shallow! This is one of my favorite series because along with believable story lines there are couples you just can't help but love. There is also some lessons to be learned. Yes, I believe that something can be learned from everything that is read, watched or experienced. We just have to sit up and take notice.
Jo Raven's male characters in this series are all brought together because of their tragic past and she teaches us that even though a tragedy helps shape who we are, it does not need to define us. The abused do not have to become the abuser, you can stop running and come home, the protector can become the protected, shouldering the burden does not make you strong, and the one who helps others can receive help. She shows that everybody needs people to lean on through the unbreakable bonds of friendship throughout the series.
Her characters demonstrate loyalty and care for each other in all of their interactions and their ability to come together in any crisis. I also really love how she portrays the female heroines with strength and compassion for those that they love. Once you read about Asher and Aubrey, you will want to meet Tyler and Erin, and be impatient to see what Zane and Dakota have in store. These first three bad boys and the sexy women they choose will leave you craving to meet Dylan and Rafe as well.
When I start reading a new series, I try to start with an open mind. Of course the smoking hot guy on the front cover doesn't hurt but I know that the content is what really counts. Geesh! I am not that shallow! This is one of my favorite series because along with believable story lines there are couples you just can't help but love. There is also some lessons to be learned. Yes, I believe that something can be learned from everything that is read, watched or experienced. We just have to sit up and take notice.
Jo Raven's male characters in this series are all brought together because of their tragic past and she teaches us that even though a tragedy helps shape who we are, it does not need to define us. The abused do not have to become the abuser, you can stop running and come home, the protector can become the protected, shouldering the burden does not make you strong, and the one who helps others can receive help. She shows that everybody needs people to lean on through the unbreakable bonds of friendship throughout the series.
Her characters demonstrate loyalty and care for each other in all of their interactions and their ability to come together in any crisis. I also really love how she portrays the female heroines with strength and compassion for those that they love. Once you read about Asher and Aubrey, you will want to meet Tyler and Erin, and be impatient to see what Zane and Dakota have in store. These first three bad boys and the sexy women they choose will leave you craving to meet Dylan and Rafe as well.
October 20, 2015
Received a copy in exchange for an honest review
“As I close my eyes, I touch my lips and remember how he kissed me, how he held me as if he wanted to meld with me forever. All I want to do is hop into my car and head over to his place, bang on his door and demand to be let back inside his apartment and his heart.”
5 tatted up stars!!! Wow, I loved this bundle, each story is hotter than the next and trust me when I say they are all hot!!! Great bundle.
INKED BROTHERHOOD SERIES
Five boys brought together by fate. Five young men trying to overcome their troubled pasts. Five tattoos marking them as a brotherhood built on tragedy. Will they find understanding and rise above the pain?
Five girls tied by friendship. Five young women fighting their own demons. Five lives laced with sorrow. Will they be strong enough to save the men they love and make them happy?
The series is composed of five interconnected, stand-alone novels: Asher, Tyler, Zane, Dylan and Rafe.
This bundle is packed full of heat and drama!! I fell in love with each character more than the next and each story is hotter than the next!!! I love Jo Raven and her books, I’m a huge fan and after reading this bundle I can see why!! She has a way of reaching out to her readers through her characters, which is hard to do. Great books!!!!
**Received a copy in exchange for an honest review. Read and reviewed by Melissa for Alpha Book Club**
“As I close my eyes, I touch my lips and remember how he kissed me, how he held me as if he wanted to meld with me forever. All I want to do is hop into my car and head over to his place, bang on his door and demand to be let back inside his apartment and his heart.”
5 tatted up stars!!! Wow, I loved this bundle, each story is hotter than the next and trust me when I say they are all hot!!! Great bundle.
INKED BROTHERHOOD SERIES
Five boys brought together by fate. Five young men trying to overcome their troubled pasts. Five tattoos marking them as a brotherhood built on tragedy. Will they find understanding and rise above the pain?
Five girls tied by friendship. Five young women fighting their own demons. Five lives laced with sorrow. Will they be strong enough to save the men they love and make them happy?
The series is composed of five interconnected, stand-alone novels: Asher, Tyler, Zane, Dylan and Rafe.
This bundle is packed full of heat and drama!! I fell in love with each character more than the next and each story is hotter than the next!!! I love Jo Raven and her books, I’m a huge fan and after reading this bundle I can see why!! She has a way of reaching out to her readers through her characters, which is hard to do. Great books!!!!
**Received a copy in exchange for an honest review. Read and reviewed by Melissa for Alpha Book Club**
October 31, 2015
This is a great series by a great author! You will fall in love with each of these guys!
Asher Book 1- I enjoyed this book very much. I liked the characters and their interaction with each other. It was heartbreaking to me what Asher went through, but also irritated me that he stayed with his Dad! It's a story of heartbreak and forgiveness and eventually a happy ending.
Tyler Book 2 - I love this series! I loved this book. I was drawn in right from the start. Tyler is such a great character. He goes through so much, has had so much pain and misery in his life, but is still such a great guy. I love his and Erin's story and just wanted them to find happiness with each other. Jo has such a way of making you feel for the characters and I love the group of guys and gals in this series. This is a great read.
Zane Book 3 - I love this series! Zane and Dakota are a great couple! Zane is such a great guy who has such a big heart and tries to take care of everyone else even though he has so many demons from his own past. Dakota and Zane help heal each other and find love and the ability to trust someone. Zane will break your heart in this story, but it does have a HEA ending. A great read!
Asher Book 1- I enjoyed this book very much. I liked the characters and their interaction with each other. It was heartbreaking to me what Asher went through, but also irritated me that he stayed with his Dad! It's a story of heartbreak and forgiveness and eventually a happy ending.
Tyler Book 2 - I love this series! I loved this book. I was drawn in right from the start. Tyler is such a great character. He goes through so much, has had so much pain and misery in his life, but is still such a great guy. I love his and Erin's story and just wanted them to find happiness with each other. Jo has such a way of making you feel for the characters and I love the group of guys and gals in this series. This is a great read.
Zane Book 3 - I love this series! Zane and Dakota are a great couple! Zane is such a great guy who has such a big heart and tries to take care of everyone else even though he has so many demons from his own past. Dakota and Zane help heal each other and find love and the ability to trust someone. Zane will break your heart in this story, but it does have a HEA ending. A great read!
October 28, 2015
Holy Hell! I fell in love with these 3 books. Asher, OMG my heart broke for him through the entire book for all that he has had to endure in his life so far. Then you have Tyler who is Asher's brother. I didnt think I could love another character more than Asher but damn Tyler is right there neck in neck with his brother. And then you have Zane.. HMM I think its safe to say that I'm loving all the Inked Brotherhood men!! Gah. Their pasts break my heart, Their witty comments and conversations have me cracking up. These 3 books just flat out rocked! So ready to read more books from Jo Raven as well as finish the Inked Brotherhood series and get not only Dylan's story but Rafe's. Rafe's story is one that I am looking forward to diving into.
You will not be disappointed in these books one bit. All the guys have had hard, dark, scary pasts that have formed who they are and yes your heart will break, you will shed some tears but seeing them pull themselves from the pits of hell they feel their soul is in, is an amazing journey that Jo portrays and writes about effortlessly.
You will not be disappointed in these books one bit. All the guys have had hard, dark, scary pasts that have formed who they are and yes your heart will break, you will shed some tears but seeing them pull themselves from the pits of hell they feel their soul is in, is an amazing journey that Jo portrays and writes about effortlessly.
October 29, 2015
They say that once you get your first tattoo they become like an addiction and you want more. This is exactly how I feel when I began to read this series......I WANT MORE! This is one of the best series I have ever read. It has heat so intense it made my hot flashes seem like summer breezes! The struggles of both the male characters and the female characters seems so real and you feel like you are in the story watching it instead of reading it. I could not pick a favorite because I honestly could not do it! I could not stop reading it, but on the other hand I wanted to make it last longer because each story is that good. The plus side is there are still two more men to read about! These stories are like a beautiful painting (or tattoo) that is put together so well that you can't stop thinking about it. These men live hard, play hard, and best of all love hard. They are multi-faceted and will become the standard used to compare other biker books. I can't imagine another group of hot men coming close. LOVE TYLER, ASHER, AND ZANE!
August 26, 2017
Asher
This book is well written and has a great suspense factor. It is about the trials that Asher goes through to be a better person and good enough to be with Audrey. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a good romance.
Tyler
This is a book about all the hell Tyler has gone through and how he is coping with that hell. He is trying to mend his relationship with Asher and ends up meeting Erin again. Erin is keeping a secret of her own but will she let Tyler and everyone else know what that secret is? I would recommend this story as a good read.
Zane
Zane is the glue that holds the brotherhood together but his life is spiraling out of control. His sister is sick and he cannot deal with it. But will he let someone in to help with the problems he is having coping. Dakota may be able to help but only if he will let her in. I really enjoy Jo Raven's books and this one is no different. It is a good read.
This book is well written and has a great suspense factor. It is about the trials that Asher goes through to be a better person and good enough to be with Audrey. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a good romance.
Tyler
This is a book about all the hell Tyler has gone through and how he is coping with that hell. He is trying to mend his relationship with Asher and ends up meeting Erin again. Erin is keeping a secret of her own but will she let Tyler and everyone else know what that secret is? I would recommend this story as a good read.
Zane
Zane is the glue that holds the brotherhood together but his life is spiraling out of control. His sister is sick and he cannot deal with it. But will he let someone in to help with the problems he is having coping. Dakota may be able to help but only if he will let her in. I really enjoy Jo Raven's books and this one is no different. It is a good read.
October 24, 2015
omg omg wow jo you have done it again overwhelmed me again by zane. I was gifted ARC for a honest review and all I can say for starters if I could give you 30stars I would. I loved every second of it, I had to keep stopping it and prolonging the story because I didn't want it to end. the dark twist with zane and dakota and how they surviving there past at times zane's threatened to take hold of him.
he fort for him and dakota. finally opened up to one another about their pasts. the end brought a tear to my eye because the whole collection is coming together. The men of inked collection I would recommend reading. I don't ever want it to end the series .you are a excellent writer. your books make my heart beat faster and takes me into a world where I forget everything around me including my pain. thank you for giving me the opportunity to read your books (
he fort for him and dakota. finally opened up to one another about their pasts. the end brought a tear to my eye because the whole collection is coming together. The men of inked collection I would recommend reading. I don't ever want it to end the series .you are a excellent writer. your books make my heart beat faster and takes me into a world where I forget everything around me including my pain. thank you for giving me the opportunity to read your books (
November 2, 2015
OMG these boys are hot as sin. I loved this books and I can't wait to get my hands on the rest of this series. All these men may not be related by blood but they are brothers just the same. They have bonded and have grown close by the tragedies of their pasts and are learning to overcome it together. They meet some amazing women who have not had an easy life themselves but have become stronger themselves. Will they be strong enough to stay with these troubled men? Will the men realize a good thing in their lives?
These books will have you riding an amazing emotional roller coaster but it is worth that ride. You will fall in love with these men as I have and be hooked from the beginning. I didn't want to put these books down. Don't miss out on some amazing stories, check them out.
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
These books will have you riding an amazing emotional roller coaster but it is worth that ride. You will fall in love with these men as I have and be hooked from the beginning. I didn't want to put these books down. Don't miss out on some amazing stories, check them out.
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
February 13, 2016
I really loved this boxset of three of the five inked brotherhood boys...it was exciting and sexy and at times, downright painful to read about these damaged young men and their struggles to just find love and have a sense of normalcy in their lives.
Ash, Tyler, Zane and their significant others are the focus of this trilogy and although we are also given a hint of what is to come for Dylan and Rafe, these three boys have enough drama and heartache to fill volumes.
I liked how the author mixes just enough family trauma/drama with the everyday workings of these guys and then slams us with a ton of hot, steamy foreplay and sexual buzz to keep things really interesting. I look forward to reading about the next two boys one day soon.
**** 4 **** "breaking down the walls and healing with love" stars
Ash, Tyler, Zane and their significant others are the focus of this trilogy and although we are also given a hint of what is to come for Dylan and Rafe, these three boys have enough drama and heartache to fill volumes.
I liked how the author mixes just enough family trauma/drama with the everyday workings of these guys and then slams us with a ton of hot, steamy foreplay and sexual buzz to keep things really interesting. I look forward to reading about the next two boys one day soon.
**** 4 **** "breaking down the walls and healing with love" stars
December 30, 2016
These series of book by Jo Raven are just fantastic!! They are set around a group of hot young and damaged men, struggling to get to grips with their lives, who form a Brotherhood based on their damaged lives and who work together in a tattoo shop. Each story is based around an individual and his struggle to live through his misfortunes and find someone to love. Each story is connected but individual and you find out more about their friendship the more you read. It really is a fantastic series, one I couldn't put down - they had me laughing out loud, heartbroken with tears from their struggles, and overheating with their sexy hawtness!! Give these a try, you won't be disappointed!!
November 1, 2015
This is the first book of Jo Ravens that I've read and I have to say that I can't wait to read more!
This book has so many tragic parts that I cried alot, but couldn't put it down! The men in this series have survived the most tragic things you can't imagine anyone inflicting on another human being but they've survived it and have formed a brotherhood, they are all there for one another although they struggle to talk about their pasts.
In these 3 books you see them fight their fears and fall in love.
This book has so many tragic parts that I cried alot, but couldn't put it down! The men in this series have survived the most tragic things you can't imagine anyone inflicting on another human being but they've survived it and have formed a brotherhood, they are all there for one another although they struggle to talk about their pasts.
In these 3 books you see them fight their fears and fall in love.
April 12, 2016
I enjoyed this series.
It was good to see that it takes a strong woman to help these men going through hard life challenges to bring give them a reason to live. Each man dealt with hell and back. It was difficult to read some things and even though these are fictional characters, there are people who live through this and have survived. I cried especially for Zane, I don't know why his story hit me harder than the others but it did. I enjoyed the series of the inked brotherhood and looking forward to reading the rest.
It was good to see that it takes a strong woman to help these men going through hard life challenges to bring give them a reason to live. Each man dealt with hell and back. It was difficult to read some things and even though these are fictional characters, there are people who live through this and have survived. I cried especially for Zane, I don't know why his story hit me harder than the others but it did. I enjoyed the series of the inked brotherhood and looking forward to reading the rest.
August 13, 2016
Inked Brotherhood series by Jo Raven is definitely MUST READ!
Those books are about damaged, but amazing boys. Each one of them went through so much bad stuff, my heart hurt for them. I wasn’t able to put their stories down. They’re super engaging, they kept me interested from top to bottom.
And Jo has amazing writing skills.
All of them are 5-stars reads. These boys will break your heart, make you cry and laugh and you’ll fall in love with all of them. :)
Highly recommended!
Those books are about damaged, but amazing boys. Each one of them went through so much bad stuff, my heart hurt for them. I wasn’t able to put their stories down. They’re super engaging, they kept me interested from top to bottom.
And Jo has amazing writing skills.
All of them are 5-stars reads. These boys will break your heart, make you cry and laugh and you’ll fall in love with all of them. :)
Highly recommended!
November 5, 2015
What can I saw about Asher, Tyler and Zane? These boys are HOT, HOT, HOT but have dark pasts that they holding them back from love. What helps them heal... the love of a good patient woman, that's who. This series of books will have you fall in love with these guys. It's not easy dealing with everything but for the power of love, these girls stick by their men and have and incredible ride while doing it. I highly enjoyed reading them including the dark parts. Very recommended!
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