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Inked Brotherhood #6
Inked Babies
This is the epilogue to the bestselling series Inked Brotherhood. Follow the five boys and their girls as they get married, have babies... and save Zane from his demons.
Five brothers in all but blood, five girls who love them, emerging from a past fraught with darkness and danger. There are wedding bells, and baby cries and laughter all around. They have found their happy ending.
Only one cloud is marring these blue skies, and it has to do with Zane, the rock of the Brotherhood. Nobody knows exactly what is wrong, but here’s the thing, folks:
There are five of us, and we stand all for one and one for all. If you mess with one of us, you mess with all of us. We protect our own.
And Zane is more than one of our own. He’s our leader. He’s our steady center. If our center shatters, we all shatter.
This Brotherhood is strong. We’re gonna find out what troubles him and put it to rest, once and for all, bury it, stomp on it, crush it until it’s fixed or gone.
Time we celebrated our happy ending.
Warning: Inked Babies is NOT a standalone. You need to read the Inked Brotherhood series first to follow the events in this book. This is, however, a full-length novel with a happy ending.
Also a warning for some dark themes. If you have read ZANE (Inked Brotherhood #3) then you know what I mean.
Enjoy!
Five brothers in all but blood, five girls who love them, emerging from a past fraught with darkness and danger. There are wedding bells, and baby cries and laughter all around. They have found their happy ending.
Only one cloud is marring these blue skies, and it has to do with Zane, the rock of the Brotherhood. Nobody knows exactly what is wrong, but here’s the thing, folks:
There are five of us, and we stand all for one and one for all. If you mess with one of us, you mess with all of us. We protect our own.
And Zane is more than one of our own. He’s our leader. He’s our steady center. If our center shatters, we all shatter.
This Brotherhood is strong. We’re gonna find out what troubles him and put it to rest, once and for all, bury it, stomp on it, crush it until it’s fixed or gone.
Time we celebrated our happy ending.
Warning: Inked Babies is NOT a standalone. You need to read the Inked Brotherhood series first to follow the events in this book. This is, however, a full-length novel with a happy ending.
Also a warning for some dark themes. If you have read ZANE (Inked Brotherhood #3) then you know what I mean.
Enjoy!
366 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 10, 2018
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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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August 25, 2020
It has been a while since I read the Inked Brotherhood from Miss Raven. This series help me chose romance as my main genre. I still do remember the satisfaction after I read the series. It is good that I foind the epilogue series.
I can not decide which brother I love the most. I guess it has to be Dylan. I also miss the cheesy OTT of Miss Raven writing. This lady never fails me. She can write a good cheesy romance.
In this epilogue, I can catch up with all of the Inked Brothers and a glimpe a bit into Damaged Boys. Overall I do satisfy my ache for Miss Raven's work.
4 stars
I can not decide which brother I love the most. I guess it has to be Dylan. I also miss the cheesy OTT of Miss Raven writing. This lady never fails me. She can write a good cheesy romance.
In this epilogue, I can catch up with all of the Inked Brothers and a glimpe a bit into Damaged Boys. Overall I do satisfy my ache for Miss Raven's work.
4 stars
July 26, 2017
3.75 for the whole series
November 26, 2016
Jo Raven does it again, beautiful ending for the damaged boys and their girls.
Previous books within the series of Inked Brotherhood to be read first before this conclusion to the series.
Told in multiple pov's each couple having their own chapters and their own pov's.
Now with babies in tow and weddings to look forward to there should be happiness and laughter but one of the boys is fighting demons from the past and when one goes down they all fight to get him back up, these boys and now with theor women all stick together and fight for one of the brotherhood.
Family stick together, a family not by blood but loyalty and love. I have loved this mantra throughout the series.
A brilliantly balanced plot with the same theme running throughout as they all come together to help Zane.
With fan me down hot moments, family times and humour, I just love Jo Ravens writing style and her story's that contain all you could want from a contemporary romance read.
Contains talks of sexual abuse as Zane faces his nightmares and past which thankfully leads to a justified and heartwarming hea for all.
looking forward to more from Jo Raven with the hopes of another generation I know I will love.
Another great read.
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Previous books within the series of Inked Brotherhood to be read first before this conclusion to the series.
Told in multiple pov's each couple having their own chapters and their own pov's.
Now with babies in tow and weddings to look forward to there should be happiness and laughter but one of the boys is fighting demons from the past and when one goes down they all fight to get him back up, these boys and now with theor women all stick together and fight for one of the brotherhood.
Family stick together, a family not by blood but loyalty and love. I have loved this mantra throughout the series.
A brilliantly balanced plot with the same theme running throughout as they all come together to help Zane.
With fan me down hot moments, family times and humour, I just love Jo Ravens writing style and her story's that contain all you could want from a contemporary romance read.
Contains talks of sexual abuse as Zane faces his nightmares and past which thankfully leads to a justified and heartwarming hea for all.
looking forward to more from Jo Raven with the hopes of another generation I know I will love.
Another great read.
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December 4, 2016
A terrific wrap up to a great series. Loved it!
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December 7, 2020I think it was a good way to end the series. I like that each character gets a voice and has their own little part. It was also good that even though every one was going through something they were all focused and there for Zane. That just makes the inked brotherhood stronger. Also, Finally got the answers from Zane! I was a little bummed that we didnt know what happened to him in book 3 but I am glad I know now. Also, I thought it was adorable how Dylan proposed to Tessa! Little brothers will be a chick magnet. And how he was freaking out that she wanted to marry him! It was just so funny and cute! Great series overall!
July 4, 2017
Good catching up with the gang
Loved catching up with all the couple's in this series. The story that went along in this read was quite heart breaking but I enjoyed that we got we couple's perspective. You would think that giving each couple a part in a read wouldn't work but with this story it only made it better.
Loved catching up with all the couple's in this series. The story that went along in this read was quite heart breaking but I enjoyed that we got we couple's perspective. You would think that giving each couple a part in a read wouldn't work but with this story it only made it better.
June 9, 2018
5 Star Kindle Unlimited Read
I fu¢k¡** loved it! Zane got his ending. Everyone is in love, happy, married, and having babies. We get a spin-off with the Damaged boys. If we are lucky we will get one for the lost boys as well. Fingers crossed!
I fu¢k¡** loved it! Zane got his ending. Everyone is in love, happy, married, and having babies. We get a spin-off with the Damaged boys. If we are lucky we will get one for the lost boys as well. Fingers crossed!
November 26, 2016
After falling in love with all Five of the tortured fictional souls in the Inked Brotherhood series, Jo Raven answers all of our prayers and brings us back into their world to experience more steam, plenty of boy torture, and lots and lots of babies! Do you have your favorite couple? No problem, we get to spend time getting down and dirty and immersing ourselves into the life and love of all five couples. We get to see them at various stages from married and expecting a new bundle of joy, to learning to find the heat again after welcoming a new addition to the family, to deepening their commitment to one another, and dealing once again with nightmares and flash backs of a murky, dark, and twisted past. At the heart of all the trouble is the blue haired, sexy hero Zane that we all have come to know and love. It is time once again for this band of brothers to show their strength and love for one another and watch them persevere and overcome the evil of the past.
Jo Raven delivers passion, tears, and a return to the fictional town of Madison that we have all longed for. I would love to delve deeper into all the relationships of Asher and Audrey, Erin and Tyler, Megan and Rafe, Dylan and Tessa, and let's not forget Zane and Dakota but you must as a reader unwrap all of the treasures and tasty tidbits that Jo Raven has in store for you. I cannot divulge any of the secrets that the Inked Brotherhood has to offer in this riveting epilogue. Just know that there will be tears of joy, flames of desire that cannot be extinguished, and so much love for these characters that your heart will not be able to contain it. You will have to share your fascination for this series with a fellow book lover so they will be able to experience the obsession as well for these dragon inked heroes and their amazing heroines. Jo Raven, you have given us more than we could have ever asked for with these bigger than life characters and their heart wrenching, toe curling, make you want to take them to bed story. I cannot wait to see what torture she has planned next for her new heroes that we will have to wrap in our arms to comfort and hold onto forever.
Jo Raven delivers passion, tears, and a return to the fictional town of Madison that we have all longed for. I would love to delve deeper into all the relationships of Asher and Audrey, Erin and Tyler, Megan and Rafe, Dylan and Tessa, and let's not forget Zane and Dakota but you must as a reader unwrap all of the treasures and tasty tidbits that Jo Raven has in store for you. I cannot divulge any of the secrets that the Inked Brotherhood has to offer in this riveting epilogue. Just know that there will be tears of joy, flames of desire that cannot be extinguished, and so much love for these characters that your heart will not be able to contain it. You will have to share your fascination for this series with a fellow book lover so they will be able to experience the obsession as well for these dragon inked heroes and their amazing heroines. Jo Raven, you have given us more than we could have ever asked for with these bigger than life characters and their heart wrenching, toe curling, make you want to take them to bed story. I cannot wait to see what torture she has planned next for her new heroes that we will have to wrap in our arms to comfort and hold onto forever.
December 3, 2016
Zum Inhalt:
Zane leidet immer noch und seit einiger Zeit immer öfter unter seinen Erinnerungen. Er hat Flashbacks und Alpträume, selbst Dakota weiß sich keinen Rat mehr. Leider ist er zu stolz, um die Bruderschaft um Hilfe zu bitten. Aber zum Glück leben seine Brüder nach dem Motto "einer für alle und alle für einen" ..., weder seine Brüder noch deren Frauen lassen ihn alleine. Und so kommen sie langsam aber sicher einer grausamen Geschichte auf die Spur, die ihre Freundschaft auf harte Proben stellt und die sie sich auf dem Weg auch ein bisschen selber finden lässt!
Fazit:
Wer die Geschichten um Zane, Rafe, Ash, Tyler und Dylan kennt, wird dieses Buch lieben. Man trifft jedes einzelne Paar wieder und begleitete sie ein Stück auf ihrem Weg durch Schwangerschaft, Hochzeit, Alltagsstress. Jedes Paar bekommt seinen eigenen Teil der Geschichte und gleichzeitig wird Zanes Kindheit, sein Trauma, sein Leben aufgearbeitet. Jo schafft es - wie so oft - den Leser in ihren Bann zu ziehen. Man leidet mit den Protas, will sie schütteln, schlagen oder in den Arm nehmen. Ein gelungener Epilog!!
Zane leidet immer noch und seit einiger Zeit immer öfter unter seinen Erinnerungen. Er hat Flashbacks und Alpträume, selbst Dakota weiß sich keinen Rat mehr. Leider ist er zu stolz, um die Bruderschaft um Hilfe zu bitten. Aber zum Glück leben seine Brüder nach dem Motto "einer für alle und alle für einen" ..., weder seine Brüder noch deren Frauen lassen ihn alleine. Und so kommen sie langsam aber sicher einer grausamen Geschichte auf die Spur, die ihre Freundschaft auf harte Proben stellt und die sie sich auf dem Weg auch ein bisschen selber finden lässt!
Fazit:
Wer die Geschichten um Zane, Rafe, Ash, Tyler und Dylan kennt, wird dieses Buch lieben. Man trifft jedes einzelne Paar wieder und begleitete sie ein Stück auf ihrem Weg durch Schwangerschaft, Hochzeit, Alltagsstress. Jedes Paar bekommt seinen eigenen Teil der Geschichte und gleichzeitig wird Zanes Kindheit, sein Trauma, sein Leben aufgearbeitet. Jo schafft es - wie so oft - den Leser in ihren Bann zu ziehen. Man leidet mit den Protas, will sie schütteln, schlagen oder in den Arm nehmen. Ein gelungener Epilog!!
November 27, 2016
I have taken a journey with this amazing author. Through her words I have gotten to know her amazing characters and th conclusion to the story was nothing short of amazing.
The story centres around Zane and his mysterious and horrid past that comes back to haunt him. The brotherhood take it upon themselves to help save him from the Nightmares that are tearing his life apart.
Each character plays their part and help Zane the same way he helped them.
By doing so the y prove that water is thicker than blood and you certainly can choose your family.
But
Does what the brotherhood do help him. Can they save Zane from his Nightmares and live the happily ever afters that all these tortured pretty Inked boys deserve.
An amazing finish to an amazing series.
Miss Raven please never give up torturing pretty people xxxx
The story centres around Zane and his mysterious and horrid past that comes back to haunt him. The brotherhood take it upon themselves to help save him from the Nightmares that are tearing his life apart.
Each character plays their part and help Zane the same way he helped them.
By doing so the y prove that water is thicker than blood and you certainly can choose your family.
But
Does what the brotherhood do help him. Can they save Zane from his Nightmares and live the happily ever afters that all these tortured pretty Inked boys deserve.
An amazing finish to an amazing series.
Miss Raven please never give up torturing pretty people xxxx
August 24, 2018
Usually a wrap up piece like this isn't strong on story, more spending time with characters letting us know their HEA is right on track. This one had a story, a strong, heart breaking story. I really liked how the book was split up, with each member of the brotherhood stepping up to help Zane deal with his past come calling. I liked how each guy supported Zane on finding out the truth, how while they all were doing this they were living their happy lives. What they all helped Zane discover was horrible, yet none of them gave a thought to stop, to not find out the truth no matter where it took them and man...did it take them to a bad place, finding even worse things. I loved how the guys then stepped up to help those that needed it, their family expanding a little bit more.
December 1, 2016
Such a great epilogue
Inked Babies was a perfect ending to a memorable series. Jo Raven catches us up with the Inked Brotherhood and their ever growing families while giving Zane the closure he needed. As the Brotherhood and their ladies all band together to support Zane in his time of need, they prove to each other that they are just as strong as ever and are one big family.
It was awesome to see them again and enjoy their roles of parenthood. They now have their true HEA.
Inked Babies was a perfect ending to a memorable series. Jo Raven catches us up with the Inked Brotherhood and their ever growing families while giving Zane the closure he needed. As the Brotherhood and their ladies all band together to support Zane in his time of need, they prove to each other that they are just as strong as ever and are one big family.
It was awesome to see them again and enjoy their roles of parenthood. They now have their true HEA.
November 25, 2016
I love how this book is written each part lets you see how the inked brotherhood boys are doing but there is a main story running though the whole book. With the main story you get to see it from each couple point of view which I loved. If you love Jo's books you'll love this it's a fitting end to the series.
December 13, 2016
Amazing
I adored this book and this series, poor Zane has been through hell and back again , the bond between these men is fierce and sex is off the charts HOT !
Great story cannot wait for more from this author
Would the inked brotherhood men be my book boyfriends hell yes !! They are my book husband's Mine #Claimed
I adored this book and this series, poor Zane has been through hell and back again , the bond between these men is fierce and sex is off the charts HOT !
Great story cannot wait for more from this author
Would the inked brotherhood men be my book boyfriends hell yes !! They are my book husband's Mine #Claimed
June 10, 2017
This book was defiantly need. It tied up loose ends and addressed burning questions whist staying true to the original characters. I am so psyched it centered around Zane as he was always my personal favorite of the Brotherhood and his story so complex and compelling. Everyone got their HEA and that makes for a good epilogue. This was must read for Inked enthusiasts!
November 26, 2016
I was so excited to be back with my boys again but I knew Jo would break my heart in the process. Such a great, emotional read. I adore these characters to no end. Inked Babies made me feel really nostalgic, I now want to start The Inked Brotherhood all over again.
February 7, 2017
Strong finish
I enjoyed the 5 books in the series, and was delighted to find out what happened next. Wow ..... Just wow
I enjoyed the 5 books in the series, and was delighted to find out what happened next. Wow ..... Just wow
December 4, 2016
Awesome way to end the series!!!!!!
November 21, 2016
"Inked Babies" Epilogue to Inked Brotherhood Series by author Jo Raven.
My Rating: 5 Stars...
The first thing I'm going to tell you that this epilogue was fantastic. I've been anticipating it for a while. It's an understatement to say how happy and excited I was to read more of my beloved Inked Brothers. But, I will also say that I was nervous, anxious and a bit scared too. If you've read the series you know Jo Raven. She does not write "sugar and spice and everything nice." Her heroes are badass, sexy, inked and what our fantasies are made of. But those same beautiful heroes have f**king tortured, horrific pasts that nearly was their undoing. I cried so often. Had to put my Kindle down many time to calm my racing heart while reading their stories. These beautiful men all have physical and emotional scars; some more than others. One thing they for sure all have in common is their love and respect for Zane. Zane is the heart and soul of the brotherhood. Zane has been the rock and support of every one of these amazing, emotionally strong men. But now Zane is the one needing support. And he needs their support desperately. Even if he doesn't realize it. The Inked Brotherhood will now be his rock: Asher, Tyler, Dylan, and Rafe along with their girls.
Told in five parts with POVs from Asher and Audrey, Tyler and Erin, Dylan and Tess, Rafe and Meagan, and Zane and Dakota. The main focus is the suspense surrounding Zane. But we also get to meet babies, plan weddings and even get glimpses from the Damage Boyz too. (spinoff series)
I'll be honest, this epilogue nearly tore my heart out watching Zane suffer so badly and why. Thank God he had the love and protection of the Inked couples. The couples' love for each other only grew since we last heard from them. As did their families. In addition, in this epilogue we not only have old friends but we meet new ones too. The Lost Boys.
Jo, these boys need their HEA. They need unconditional love and a safe future to look forward to. Maybe in the future you'll write about them so we can sleep better at night. ;)
*This book is an epilogue to the Inked Brotherhood Series. The series should be read first. If not, you will be lost.
The Inked Brotherhood:
Kiss Me Goodbye: Prequel to Asher (not necessary to understand Asher)
Asher
Tyler
Zane
What I Want For Christmas (Zane and Dakota short story)
Dylan
Rafe
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book.
My Rating: 5 Stars...
The first thing I'm going to tell you that this epilogue was fantastic. I've been anticipating it for a while. It's an understatement to say how happy and excited I was to read more of my beloved Inked Brothers. But, I will also say that I was nervous, anxious and a bit scared too. If you've read the series you know Jo Raven. She does not write "sugar and spice and everything nice." Her heroes are badass, sexy, inked and what our fantasies are made of. But those same beautiful heroes have f**king tortured, horrific pasts that nearly was their undoing. I cried so often. Had to put my Kindle down many time to calm my racing heart while reading their stories. These beautiful men all have physical and emotional scars; some more than others. One thing they for sure all have in common is their love and respect for Zane. Zane is the heart and soul of the brotherhood. Zane has been the rock and support of every one of these amazing, emotionally strong men. But now Zane is the one needing support. And he needs their support desperately. Even if he doesn't realize it. The Inked Brotherhood will now be his rock: Asher, Tyler, Dylan, and Rafe along with their girls.
Told in five parts with POVs from Asher and Audrey, Tyler and Erin, Dylan and Tess, Rafe and Meagan, and Zane and Dakota. The main focus is the suspense surrounding Zane. But we also get to meet babies, plan weddings and even get glimpses from the Damage Boyz too. (spinoff series)
I'll be honest, this epilogue nearly tore my heart out watching Zane suffer so badly and why. Thank God he had the love and protection of the Inked couples. The couples' love for each other only grew since we last heard from them. As did their families. In addition, in this epilogue we not only have old friends but we meet new ones too. The Lost Boys.
Jo, these boys need their HEA. They need unconditional love and a safe future to look forward to. Maybe in the future you'll write about them so we can sleep better at night. ;)
*This book is an epilogue to the Inked Brotherhood Series. The series should be read first. If not, you will be lost.
The Inked Brotherhood:
Kiss Me Goodbye: Prequel to Asher (not necessary to understand Asher)
Asher
Tyler
Zane
What I Want For Christmas (Zane and Dakota short story)
Dylan
Rafe
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book.
November 29, 2016
My favorite brotherhood and favorite pairings are back in Inked Babies and I was thrilled. I just love how our group of guys, Asher, Tyler and Zane, Dylan, and Rafe will go to bat for one another and have one another's back. Our Inked Brotherhood have a tight and beautiful bond, and I loved that we got to witness that once more. I especially loved how our other four boys along with their significant others rallied around Zane during his time of need who story tends to make me an emotional wreck. Zane's story hits close to home with me and I continue to be amazed at how Jo Raven is able to delivery these deep-rooted issues with such finesse which makes me proud to call myself a fan.
I have to say that I love the sisterhood as much as I love the brotherhood. Audrey, Erin and Tessa, Dakota, and Megan together are golden. I like how just like the brotherhood they are there for one another and go all out to help their friends and their families. These girls are amazing and I love them. Tessa gained a lot of points in my book with how she went about helping Zane with the help of the other girls, loved her idea.
Another thing that I enjoyed about this book is that we are reminded that our brotherhood even though they have found the love of their lives, they still have their issues although they are not as bad as they used to be aside from Zane. Zane horrific past just tears my heart in two and I will admit I cried, a lot. No person should have to go through what he had to.
Kudos to you Jo Raven for bringing back these sexy as sin couples, I had to fan myself many times during all the sex scenes as you worked your magic. Each sexual encounter with each couple was different and I was here for it. I have no shame in admitting I read through these scenes at least three times before moving on.
Zane truly is a courageous person who is the glue that binds the brotherhood together. They look up to him as he does to them. Each member of the brotherhood is remarkable and I'm going to miss them.
Overall, I just loved this awesome book and I'm going to miss our Inked Brotherhood and their girls, the Sisterhood. This book offered the best ending to a really fascinating series. Oh yeah, bring on the Lost Boys!
I have to say that I love the sisterhood as much as I love the brotherhood. Audrey, Erin and Tessa, Dakota, and Megan together are golden. I like how just like the brotherhood they are there for one another and go all out to help their friends and their families. These girls are amazing and I love them. Tessa gained a lot of points in my book with how she went about helping Zane with the help of the other girls, loved her idea.
Another thing that I enjoyed about this book is that we are reminded that our brotherhood even though they have found the love of their lives, they still have their issues although they are not as bad as they used to be aside from Zane. Zane horrific past just tears my heart in two and I will admit I cried, a lot. No person should have to go through what he had to.
Kudos to you Jo Raven for bringing back these sexy as sin couples, I had to fan myself many times during all the sex scenes as you worked your magic. Each sexual encounter with each couple was different and I was here for it. I have no shame in admitting I read through these scenes at least three times before moving on.
Zane truly is a courageous person who is the glue that binds the brotherhood together. They look up to him as he does to them. Each member of the brotherhood is remarkable and I'm going to miss them.
Overall, I just loved this awesome book and I'm going to miss our Inked Brotherhood and their girls, the Sisterhood. This book offered the best ending to a really fascinating series. Oh yeah, bring on the Lost Boys!
May 5, 2018
This part of the story deals with Zane's past. He is having flashbacks again and he needs help. They are interfering with his day to day life. He can't work, can't sleep, can't focus, can't function. He is losing time being in a trance as a flashback happens. He can't remember what happened or how he ended up somewhere.
Through out this series you heard Zane's story, you put the pieces together, but here they come right out with it. What happened to Zane when he was just 8 years old? What abuse did he endure? Now, with memories flooding back the question is can he remember who abused him and stop him from doing it to others. What happened to Tyrell, did he get away and is safe or is there something tragic lying in wait to be discovered about this missing boy?
The gang all pitch in to help Zane. Zane is barely holding on to his sanity by a thread. He questions his memories. Are they real, did they happen or is it in his mind? His scars are real but is his mind telling him the truth? They will need to piece together Zane's flashbacks to gather information and find the man responsible. They get closer each time, a name, a house, the tree.... It all means something. Getting Zane's records from social services should help. There is not a lot there but with the pieces they make it work.
If they can find the man responsible will Zane be at peace, will he have enough closure.
This was dark because of the topic at hand. The abuse that happened and the horrible flashbacks that occur with the character. It was hard to read in places picturing this tall, beautiful, tattooed guy with a blue mohawk falling to pieces, reliving the abuse, feeling unsafe. It was told very well.
Dakota's character and Zane's wife was also very distraught, seeing her husband so out of sorts. Dakota having just had Lee (their baby boy) dealing with a newborn on her own, and her husband being useless to help her or help himself. Not knowing what to do to help the situation but with their friends stepping in everything falls into place and both characters get the help they need.
Rating: 4 Stars
Happy Reading!
Through out this series you heard Zane's story, you put the pieces together, but here they come right out with it. What happened to Zane when he was just 8 years old? What abuse did he endure? Now, with memories flooding back the question is can he remember who abused him and stop him from doing it to others. What happened to Tyrell, did he get away and is safe or is there something tragic lying in wait to be discovered about this missing boy?
The gang all pitch in to help Zane. Zane is barely holding on to his sanity by a thread. He questions his memories. Are they real, did they happen or is it in his mind? His scars are real but is his mind telling him the truth? They will need to piece together Zane's flashbacks to gather information and find the man responsible. They get closer each time, a name, a house, the tree.... It all means something. Getting Zane's records from social services should help. There is not a lot there but with the pieces they make it work.
If they can find the man responsible will Zane be at peace, will he have enough closure.
This was dark because of the topic at hand. The abuse that happened and the horrible flashbacks that occur with the character. It was hard to read in places picturing this tall, beautiful, tattooed guy with a blue mohawk falling to pieces, reliving the abuse, feeling unsafe. It was told very well.
Dakota's character and Zane's wife was also very distraught, seeing her husband so out of sorts. Dakota having just had Lee (their baby boy) dealing with a newborn on her own, and her husband being useless to help her or help himself. Not knowing what to do to help the situation but with their friends stepping in everything falls into place and both characters get the help they need.
Rating: 4 Stars
Happy Reading!
December 11, 2016
This book was a great way to end this series!
I adored getting to visit the couples of the Inked Brotherhood again. I can't say I was too excited to finish the series, but I was excited for another book. Reader's get to see how our favorite couples are fairing after the hard times that they have had to endure and they all seem to be doing great! They have their issues sure...who doesn't, but one couple is in trouble. Luckily, this couple have the great friends they have and they come to rescue their dear friend.
I had wondered if we wouldn't be hearing from Zane again due to the memory recalls he was having in his book. They had never been truly solved. I kind of expected to see him get another book, but this was a creative way to do it and a beautiful way. I loved seeing the group band together as the family they are and help each other through. The book is steamy, sweet, romantic, thrilling and edgy. I absolutely loved it! But... it left me with some questions.
There's some mention and we see the Damaged Boyz... do we get a sequel for them? I'd love it to be similar to this one.
Is this really going to be the last time we see the Brotherhood? There's a few things that come up in the sequel that I kind of want to see through to the end... let me just make this hint...kids.
Dylan's brother Miles... he's growing up awful quickly. He has turned into a teenager, glued to his phone and Tessa made an assumption there... are we going to see Miles get his own story some day? The Inked Brotherhood is just as much Miles and Teo's brothers as they are Dylan's. They've raised them in my opinion.
Overall, it was a great book that kept you swooning and guessing all the way through it! I love it! Another great one from Jo!
I adored getting to visit the couples of the Inked Brotherhood again. I can't say I was too excited to finish the series, but I was excited for another book. Reader's get to see how our favorite couples are fairing after the hard times that they have had to endure and they all seem to be doing great! They have their issues sure...who doesn't, but one couple is in trouble. Luckily, this couple have the great friends they have and they come to rescue their dear friend.
I had wondered if we wouldn't be hearing from Zane again due to the memory recalls he was having in his book. They had never been truly solved. I kind of expected to see him get another book, but this was a creative way to do it and a beautiful way. I loved seeing the group band together as the family they are and help each other through. The book is steamy, sweet, romantic, thrilling and edgy. I absolutely loved it! But... it left me with some questions.
There's some mention and we see the Damaged Boyz... do we get a sequel for them? I'd love it to be similar to this one.
Is this really going to be the last time we see the Brotherhood? There's a few things that come up in the sequel that I kind of want to see through to the end... let me just make this hint...kids.
Dylan's brother Miles... he's growing up awful quickly. He has turned into a teenager, glued to his phone and Tessa made an assumption there... are we going to see Miles get his own story some day? The Inked Brotherhood is just as much Miles and Teo's brothers as they are Dylan's. They've raised them in my opinion.
Overall, it was a great book that kept you swooning and guessing all the way through it! I love it! Another great one from Jo!
December 1, 2016
Jo Raven does a fantastic job with her revisit to the Inked Brotherhood! There's babies, wedding planning, a proposal and life after their individual stories concluded, but not all things are tied up and wrapped with a bow for these couples. The leader of the group, Zane, is battling demons of his own and trying to do it without the help of his brothers. What Zane forgets though is like he has done for all of the men, they will push to help no matter what the situation is. As Tyler, Asher, Dylan and Rafe band together to protect their own they are drawn into a fight none could comprehend the magnitude of the ripples it causes. The fight that takes them from the comfort of Madison to Wausau, where Zane's nightmare began and back to Madison where that nightmare is currently haunting him. The ladies of the Inked Brotherhood are just as tight as the guys so when Dakota is struggling Erin, Tessa, Megan and Audrey are there to help. These couples struggle to keep their happy endings and even though they have found the other half to their souls the relationships still take work and nobody is completely healed from their past. I absolutely loved coming back to the Brotherhood and surrounding myself in these guys all over again. Jo Raven never ceases to amaze me with her writing, the depth of her characters and the (sometimes) hard to read torture she puts these guys through, but through it all she has me hooked from the first to the last page. I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book.
November 27, 2016
So this is Jo's Epilogue to the Inked Brotherhood Series, and what an ending she has written!
This is the series that started it all off, and this final book is told from multiple POV's from the different boys and their respective girls/wives. What a fabulous way to end a series but to involve them all along with their new babies! But all is not as happy as we would like for Asher and Audrey, Tyler and Erin, Rafe and Megan, Dylan and Tessa and not forgetting Zane and Dakota.
Each and every couple has their own story and their own demons that they continue to battle with, even though they have found their 'one', none more so than Zane, whose past has come back to haunt him. Its going to take all of them working together to help Zane get through this.
A roller coaster of emotion is unleashed here as we learn of Zane's true past and the horrors that he has faced. But we also learn a little more about each of the couples and their new lives together and how they are coping also, how their love for each other has grown, and how they adore the new lives they have created. A fantastic way to end the series, which is one of my all time favourites. Love these boys for how broken they were and how love can triumph and mend even the most broken of people if you allow it to.
Thanks for a wonderful series Jo, I look forward to reading a new series with the Lost Boys.
This is the series that started it all off, and this final book is told from multiple POV's from the different boys and their respective girls/wives. What a fabulous way to end a series but to involve them all along with their new babies! But all is not as happy as we would like for Asher and Audrey, Tyler and Erin, Rafe and Megan, Dylan and Tessa and not forgetting Zane and Dakota.
Each and every couple has their own story and their own demons that they continue to battle with, even though they have found their 'one', none more so than Zane, whose past has come back to haunt him. Its going to take all of them working together to help Zane get through this.
A roller coaster of emotion is unleashed here as we learn of Zane's true past and the horrors that he has faced. But we also learn a little more about each of the couples and their new lives together and how they are coping also, how their love for each other has grown, and how they adore the new lives they have created. A fantastic way to end the series, which is one of my all time favourites. Love these boys for how broken they were and how love can triumph and mend even the most broken of people if you allow it to.
Thanks for a wonderful series Jo, I look forward to reading a new series with the Lost Boys.
February 3, 2023
Very heavy story. Much heavier than I anticipated. I thought it would be more of an extended HEA into all the couples & their babies and whatnot. While that was obviously covered, it was far more intense than that & dealt with Zane’s childhood trauma in pretty graphic detail.
VENTY SPOILERS AHEAD:
How could anyone actually think the trauma was all in Zane’s mind? What about his scars?! Those got there somehow. And the DHS guy told them that his files were incomplete so why doesn’t anyone take that into account? Maybe the reason why there’s not an address in that town is because that’s some of the missing information?! Plus wouldn’t the dates on them clue them into some of the missing pieces? Why on earth did they not report all the details from the current tenant, landlord & neighbors to the cops?
Dylan has abandonment issues. We know this. Why is everyone pretending that this isn’t an issue? Maybe that’s why he’s having relationship issues with Tessa?
Surprised that more couples weren’t already married. Especially since it appears that this book is supposed to be a year or two down the road, I’m guessing?
VENTY SPOILERS AHEAD:
How could anyone actually think the trauma was all in Zane’s mind? What about his scars?! Those got there somehow. And the DHS guy told them that his files were incomplete so why doesn’t anyone take that into account? Maybe the reason why there’s not an address in that town is because that’s some of the missing information?! Plus wouldn’t the dates on them clue them into some of the missing pieces? Why on earth did they not report all the details from the current tenant, landlord & neighbors to the cops?
Dylan has abandonment issues. We know this. Why is everyone pretending that this isn’t an issue? Maybe that’s why he’s having relationship issues with Tessa?
Surprised that more couples weren’t already married. Especially since it appears that this book is supposed to be a year or two down the road, I’m guessing?
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 2, 2018
This book was SOOOO bittersweet! I loved seeing the Brotherhood family later in life, I love that there are so many babies, and weddings happening. BUT we had such a hard topic in this one! Zane was going through something so tough, and I love how hard the family worked to get him out of his dark hole. This poor guy had already gone through so much, and he just couldn't shake this.
Poor Dakota, she had to endear so much while Zane was going through this. She has a new born, she's barely sleeping, and she's hurting for her husband. I can't even imagine what she's going through. Thank God for their friends! This group is so tight knit, it really makes you envious.
I really loved how we got parts of the story from each set of couples. This made it so much more special. Although the focus was on Zane, we go to see more of what was going on in their lives way after they'd had their own books. Made me super glad this was a full length novel. Jo did a beautiful job on this one and really left us without any loose ends!
Poor Dakota, she had to endear so much while Zane was going through this. She has a new born, she's barely sleeping, and she's hurting for her husband. I can't even imagine what she's going through. Thank God for their friends! This group is so tight knit, it really makes you envious.
I really loved how we got parts of the story from each set of couples. This made it so much more special. Although the focus was on Zane, we go to see more of what was going on in their lives way after they'd had their own books. Made me super glad this was a full length novel. Jo did a beautiful job on this one and really left us without any loose ends!
December 7, 2016
This was a great ending to the Inked Brotherhood series. I read the whole series and it had little holes here and there BUT THIS FILLED ALL THAT IN! To be honest I was a little nervous about this one because I wasn't sure there was enough left to tell to make it a very long book. I am amazed at what came of this though. Each couple got to tell more of their story and introduce their babies. I'm hoping to see a little peek of all of them in future series. It was a great way to really tie it up and we got a lot closer to Zane's character and it was an AMAZING story. He & Rafe were the strong ones, the one that held them together, the one that did everything they could for the others. Zane was probably my favorite of all of them and maybe that was why I loved this so much. I was happy to see his story told more and to see all his friends, his FAMILY, come together. There were a few slow points which is why I gave it a 4 but getting the rest of Zane's story and seeing the building of the Damage Control series in this really brought it all up and now I need to read the next series :) I felt like I was part of this world that was built for them and I loved feeling like part of their "family" and seeing them struggle but eventually overcome their struggles or at least start to overcome them. I am so glad I read this and now I need to go on to the next series.
September 5, 2017
This book is like an epilogue to the Inked Brotherhood series. In it we get another look at each of the five couples and how they're doing now. However, more than that it picks up on Zane's unfinished story (unfinished because his dark past was only hinted at but not fully explained or resolved in his book). Zane's past catches up with him in a very real way and has shaken him to the core. He is in danger of completely shattering. Since he is the leader, the center, and the heart of the Brotherhood, his pain and emotional turmoil affects everyone else. The mystery of his past is finally revealed and everyone else goes all out to support him and bring resolution. An EXCELLENT story, highly recommended.
November 30, 2016
OMG Jo Raven what have you done to me???......
This is the epilogue to the Inked Brotherhood series. All five brothers are settled and have babies now.
Despite newly married with a something isn't sitting right with Zane and nobody knows what is exactly what is wrong with him. But the Inked Brothers are brothers in every sense of the word and where Zane was each of their rocks its time like these that they decide to unite and help Zane get through whatever he is going through.
Will the remaining 4 brothers be able to help Zane or will they have no choice but to walk away from him unable to help him
This is the epilogue to the Inked Brotherhood series. All five brothers are settled and have babies now.
Despite newly married with a something isn't sitting right with Zane and nobody knows what is exactly what is wrong with him. But the Inked Brothers are brothers in every sense of the word and where Zane was each of their rocks its time like these that they decide to unite and help Zane get through whatever he is going through.
Will the remaining 4 brothers be able to help Zane or will they have no choice but to walk away from him unable to help him
December 5, 2016
Wow I love these beautiful souls, each have a place in my heart and I've truly loved the journey that Jo has given these guys for me to feel like I'm a friend by their sides.
My fav is zane and always will be and this book just had me loving him more.
This book sent me on a emotional ride from smiling to laughing to feeling anxious to sadness then on a loop again. Amazing finish and I miss these boys and you can't forget the other halfs who where a league of their own.
Highly recommend the inked brotherhood boys start with Asher and you won't want to not flow onto the next :)
Happy reading
My fav is zane and always will be and this book just had me loving him more.
This book sent me on a emotional ride from smiling to laughing to feeling anxious to sadness then on a loop again. Amazing finish and I miss these boys and you can't forget the other halfs who where a league of their own.
Highly recommend the inked brotherhood boys start with Asher and you won't want to not flow onto the next :)
Happy reading
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