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First Ink
Master tattoo artist, Vic Steele, dominates the local scene with his reputation for flawless designs and after hour activities. He avoids relationships lasting more than a few hours and sets his sights on breaking out of this college town and opening a shop in Miami. Hailey Matthews is ready to leave her college days behind her except for one last hoorah, getting matching tattoos with her sorority sisters by the best artists in the Tri-state area at Steele Ink. After passing out twice a few minutes into the tattoo, Vic Steele refuses to touch her skin again, at least not with the tattoo gun. When she shows up at his shop day after day demanding he finish the tattoo he finally agrees with one stipulation, she goes out to dinner with him. They both get more than they bargained for when their feelings take them by surprise and Hailey finds herself in the midst of the full Vic Steele experience, but Vic’s playboy status comes back to haunt him threating to ruin it all. Will Hayley’s first ink be her last or will Vic leave a permanent scar?
- GenresContemporary Romance
58 pages, Paperback
Published June 17, 2017
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Amy L. Gale
32 books535 followersRomance author by night, pharmacist by day, Amy Gale loves rock music and the feel of sand between her toes. She attended Wilkes University where she graduated with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree. In addition to writing, she enjoys baking, scary movies, rock concerts, and reading books at the beach. She lives in the lush forest of Northeastern Pennsylvania with her husband, six cats, and golden retriever.
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Blurb:
Master tattoo artist, Vic Steele, dominates the local scene with his reputation for flawless designs and after hour activities. He avoids relationships lasting more than a few hours and sets his sights on breaking out of this college town and opening a shop in Miami.
Hailey Matthews is ready to leave her college days behind her except for one last hoorah, getting matching tattoos with her sorority sisters by the best artists in the Tri-state area at Steele Ink.
After passing out twice a few minutes into the tattoo, Vic Steele refuses to touch her skin again, at least not with the tattoo gun. When she shows up at his shop day after day demanding he finish the tattoo he finally agrees with one stipulation, she goes out to dinner with him.
They both get more than they bargained for when their feelings take them by surprise and Hailey finds herself in the midst of the full Vic Steele experience, but Vic’s playboy status comes back to haunt him threating to ruin it all.
Will Hayley’s first ink be her last or will Vic leave a permanent scar?
Blurb:
Master tattoo artist, Vic Steele, dominates the local scene with his reputation for flawless designs and after hour activities. He avoids relationships lasting more than a few hours and sets his sights on breaking out of this college town and opening a shop in Miami.
Hailey Matthews is ready to leave her college days behind her except for one last hoorah, getting matching tattoos with her sorority sisters by the best artists in the Tri-state area at Steele Ink.
After passing out twice a few minutes into the tattoo, Vic Steele refuses to touch her skin again, at least not with the tattoo gun. When she shows up at his shop day after day demanding he finish the tattoo he finally agrees with one stipulation, she goes out to dinner with him.
They both get more than they bargained for when their feelings take them by surprise and Hailey finds herself in the midst of the full Vic Steele experience, but Vic’s playboy status comes back to haunt him threating to ruin it all.
Will Hayley’s first ink be her last or will Vic leave a permanent scar?
October 8, 2018
Great short story. Funny, cute, hot and entertaining.
Quick read that you'll leave you wanting more. I sure wanted a full book out of this story.
Quick read that you'll leave you wanting more. I sure wanted a full book out of this story.
March 25, 2019
4 Stars
OK, so I really enjoyed this very fast read. Unfortunately for me it was too fast and the ending was barely a HFN.... I was like wth, huh, what just happened, lol. Too bad because I liked both characters and wished the storyline had more meat and potatoes in it. I also would have liked to know if they end up together too?????
Ya, it was a short read with no real ending for me and that just doesn't jive with me, lol.
OK, so I really enjoyed this very fast read. Unfortunately for me it was too fast and the ending was barely a HFN.... I was like wth, huh, what just happened, lol. Too bad because I liked both characters and wished the storyline had more meat and potatoes in it. I also would have liked to know if they end up together too?????
Ya, it was a short read with no real ending for me and that just doesn't jive with me, lol.
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March 15, 2019
I have not read anything by this author before and found this book to be fun, flirty and steamy.
Hailey and her sorority sisters have been planning on getting matching tattoos but with only one problem she seems to pass out whenever the needle comes close to her, when Vic Steele says he isn’t going to do anymore she is distressed but never one to give up she makes a vow that she will be there every day until he finishes her tattoo but is Hailey really just wanting a tattoo or could there be another reason she is hanging out with the infamous Vic Steele.
Vic Steele is known in town as a player but his tattoos are renowned for the ultimate in art, so when Hailey walks in his attraction to her takes him by surprise and there is no way any of the other artists are touching her beautiful skin but after she passes out on him for the second time he knows he is done but when she threatens to haunt him every day until he finishes what he started he is shocked to discover he can’t wait for the next time she walks through the door. Hailey is under his skin and he knows he wants her there. Can he convince her that she is different and what he wants with her is something real not just a night of fun but a future together?
Would have loved this book to be longer and get a better idea of the characters and a longer story but still it was a fun read.
Hailey and her sorority sisters have been planning on getting matching tattoos but with only one problem she seems to pass out whenever the needle comes close to her, when Vic Steele says he isn’t going to do anymore she is distressed but never one to give up she makes a vow that she will be there every day until he finishes her tattoo but is Hailey really just wanting a tattoo or could there be another reason she is hanging out with the infamous Vic Steele.
Vic Steele is known in town as a player but his tattoos are renowned for the ultimate in art, so when Hailey walks in his attraction to her takes him by surprise and there is no way any of the other artists are touching her beautiful skin but after she passes out on him for the second time he knows he is done but when she threatens to haunt him every day until he finishes what he started he is shocked to discover he can’t wait for the next time she walks through the door. Hailey is under his skin and he knows he wants her there. Can he convince her that she is different and what he wants with her is something real not just a night of fun but a future together?
Would have loved this book to be longer and get a better idea of the characters and a longer story but still it was a fun read.
October 31, 2018
Hailey, Jules and Cassie have come in to get their matching tattoos that they have drawn to Steele Tattoo. Vic is the owner so he quickly gets each girl hooked up. Hailey was my client and all he kept thinking is how she would look in his bedroom. Hailey the two times Vic tried to work on her she passed out and that was the end of that. She is so pissed when she asks him to continue and he refused. Hailey storms out of the shop without looking back. Hailey returns to Vic to have the tattoo finished he blows her off and she tells him off which he was not expecting. Vic asks Hailey to go to dinner with him and they had some good banter. Vic couldn’t believe how much she has gotten under his skin. Will Vic finally be able to finish the tattoo will they sleep together?
November 22, 2018
These are always the hardest books to write up a review for, the ‘it’s ok” books. Neither character were very memorable. Those ones you intensely dislike are easy to remember and those you love are also easy to remember as both bring out feelings. But neither Vic nor Hailey as much as scratched the surface of my feelings. So it gets an OK grade for an OK book. I see it has some high grades and I’m glad for that as I don’t really like seeing lower grades but I just didn’t ‘feel’ this book like others did.
October 12, 2018
Wow, I was surprised how easily I slipped into this storyline with warm and welcoming characters waiting for you to take that journey with them. Excellent writing and was a nice comfortable read. I am definitely interested in checking out this author's other books.
October 15, 2018
Oooohhhhh Vic Steele
I want one of him today tomorrow everyday. Hot tattoo hottie with a dirty mouth that he can back up in his shop or bed. Amy gave a quick hot read in this one.
I want one of him today tomorrow everyday. Hot tattoo hottie with a dirty mouth that he can back up in his shop or bed. Amy gave a quick hot read in this one.
April 13, 2019
Well....
Okay... I didn't realise that this was such a short story! Sure I liked it, but... That's it? I was kinda expecting a book, not just (almost) a sample...
But anyway, good work Amy!
Okay... I didn't realise that this was such a short story! Sure I liked it, but... That's it? I was kinda expecting a book, not just (almost) a sample...
But anyway, good work Amy!
March 16, 2019
Cliffhangers hate them
Why do I spend time reading the first part of a book that was free only to find out that the rest of it is in another book I need to buy
Why do I spend time reading the first part of a book that was free only to find out that the rest of it is in another book I need to buy
May 30, 2019
enjoyed it
June 2, 2019
Sweet
I thought it was a cute little book. Definitely a quick read for your lunch break. Everybody wants to tame the bad boy and some people get the chance.
I thought it was a cute little book. Definitely a quick read for your lunch break. Everybody wants to tame the bad boy and some people get the chance.
November 1, 2018
Good story.
This was a really good story. The characters were well r developed. I really enjoyed the whole build up to the end.
This was a really good story. The characters were well r developed. I really enjoyed the whole build up to the end.
dnf
December 29, 2018Dnf. I stopped reading when the H was checking out another girl when he was picking up the h at her dorm. No thanks. I dont want to read about a hero that is checking out other girls
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