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Exotic Ink #2
Tegan
~Exotic Ink Series are all Contemporary Romances with HEA's!
Jaded, cynical, and emotionless…
Tegan Steele had no idea his Achilles heel would come in the form of a demure blonde. The last thing he wants is another relationship, but Rayna Nichols reawakens a part of him he thought was long buried and proves to be more then he can handle.
Kindhearted, shy, and soft-spoken…
Rayna Nichols can’t seem to keep her eyes or hands to herself after meeting fellow tattoo artist, Tegan Steele. Aside from being sinfully sexy, she discovers there’s more to this hardened bad boy than meets the eye.
Jaded, cynical, and emotionless…
Tegan Steele had no idea his Achilles heel would come in the form of a demure blonde. The last thing he wants is another relationship, but Rayna Nichols reawakens a part of him he thought was long buried and proves to be more then he can handle.
Kindhearted, shy, and soft-spoken…
Rayna Nichols can’t seem to keep her eyes or hands to herself after meeting fellow tattoo artist, Tegan Steele. Aside from being sinfully sexy, she discovers there’s more to this hardened bad boy than meets the eye.
233 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 31, 2017
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L.S. Anders
22 books660 followers Spinner of tales and dirty of mind.
Writing is a passion I finally gave in to. I popped my cherry with the Exotic Ink series which began as contemporary and morphed into my paranormal spin-off series, Mythical Ink, all of which alpha males and hard-headed bad boys are brought to heel by the women that capture their hearts.
Open your kindle, or crack open a paperback and meet my cast of characters. No matter how rocky the paths they must travel, or how difficult the obstacles thrown in their way, love will always prevail in the end. Escape your world and immerse yourself in theirs, a whole new place of intrigue, passion, and happy endings that you’ll never want to leave.
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Writing is a passion I finally gave in to. I popped my cherry with the Exotic Ink series which began as contemporary and morphed into my paranormal spin-off series, Mythical Ink, all of which alpha males and hard-headed bad boys are brought to heel by the women that capture their hearts.
Open your kindle, or crack open a paperback and meet my cast of characters. No matter how rocky the paths they must travel, or how difficult the obstacles thrown in their way, love will always prevail in the end. Escape your world and immerse yourself in theirs, a whole new place of intrigue, passion, and happy endings that you’ll never want to leave.
These stories are only the tip of my iceberg. Follow me in the links below and never miss what’s to come.
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August 1, 2017
LS Anders has done it again I am so in love with the characters and the storyline of this book. You Rock my cyber friend and thank you for trusting me to beta for you ❤️
Tegan can be read as a standalone but I would definetly read Vehn (book 1) first to get to know the lovable characters that tie them altogether through Exotic Ink.
⛔️⛔️⛔️ SOME SPOILERS ⛔️⛔️⛔️
Two POV's one smoking hot book filled with lust, passion, confused feelings & loads of orgasmic sex.
Tegan Steele had a crappy childhood but luckily ended up living in a loving household with his best friend Vehn and his family. He's still married to a strung out druggie that has gone MIA on his butt, making the love-less marriage awkward to end. Moving to NYC to work at Exotic Ink is the best thing to happen to him, meeting Rayna is everything he never knew he wanted or needed. She's shy, sweet and smoking hot and so is the sex. He doesn't do love, but she sets the stat to defrost on frozen organ called his heart. But he is a serious hot mess when it comes to voicing his feelings.
Rayna Nichols is recently widowed. She works at Exotic Ink. She loves her job and work colleagues, with Brent dying they need a new tattooist enters Tegan Steele tall, jet black long hair, mysterious and sexy as sin. They all hit the jackpot with his skills, but Rayna is the lucky one to get the bedroom skills and her vag is in heaven for the first time ever, because let's face it Brent was a cheating scum dipping his wick in any willing hole was a goal. The sex hits the O every time, she falls hard for Tegan, but he's is as deep as the ocean when it comes to the feels dept.
Will Tegan being tight lipped in the 3 word phrase stop them from getting their HEA?
Next up in the Exotic Ink Series is JASON and I can't wait to get my hands & eyes on his story.
I wonder who's panties he's gonna set on fire?
Tegan can be read as a standalone but I would definetly read Vehn (book 1) first to get to know the lovable characters that tie them altogether through Exotic Ink.
⛔️⛔️⛔️ SOME SPOILERS ⛔️⛔️⛔️
Two POV's one smoking hot book filled with lust, passion, confused feelings & loads of orgasmic sex.
Tegan Steele had a crappy childhood but luckily ended up living in a loving household with his best friend Vehn and his family. He's still married to a strung out druggie that has gone MIA on his butt, making the love-less marriage awkward to end. Moving to NYC to work at Exotic Ink is the best thing to happen to him, meeting Rayna is everything he never knew he wanted or needed. She's shy, sweet and smoking hot and so is the sex. He doesn't do love, but she sets the stat to defrost on frozen organ called his heart. But he is a serious hot mess when it comes to voicing his feelings.
Rayna Nichols is recently widowed. She works at Exotic Ink. She loves her job and work colleagues, with Brent dying they need a new tattooist enters Tegan Steele tall, jet black long hair, mysterious and sexy as sin. They all hit the jackpot with his skills, but Rayna is the lucky one to get the bedroom skills and her vag is in heaven for the first time ever, because let's face it Brent was a cheating scum dipping his wick in any willing hole was a goal. The sex hits the O every time, she falls hard for Tegan, but he's is as deep as the ocean when it comes to the feels dept.
Will Tegan being tight lipped in the 3 word phrase stop them from getting their HEA?
Next up in the Exotic Ink Series is JASON and I can't wait to get my hands & eyes on his story.
I wonder who's panties he's gonna set on fire?
August 9, 2017
Tegan: Exotic Ink Series (Book Two) (Kindle Edition)
Tegan: Exotic Ink Series (Book Two) by LS Anders. 5 Stars
This book sucked me in and had me a blubbering mess of happy tears by the ending.
Wow!!! Now here's a book to remember. I'm gonna have to grab the paperback when it comes out just so I can hold it physically and Sigh at it.
Tegan's character is the typical bad boy, he's inked, built and has a attitude in the beginning. He has definitely had it rough starting out in life. As you get into the story you'll find that there is so much more to him. Sigh
Rayna's character is pretty reserved, she has the right to be with what her ex husband and family did to her. She is one beautiful person, you'll see.
Both are Tattoo artist who work at Exotic Ink, both are in similar situations that bring them together in the most mystical way it seems.
This book is Compelling, Intense, Stunning, Agonizing Heartwarming, and just plain Awesome.
Mature readers, strong language and sexual content.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of the book by its author.
Reviewed for Nook Books and More.
R/R 8/2/17 to 8/3/17
Tegan: Exotic Ink Series (Book Two) by LS Anders. 5 Stars
This book sucked me in and had me a blubbering mess of happy tears by the ending.
Wow!!! Now here's a book to remember. I'm gonna have to grab the paperback when it comes out just so I can hold it physically and Sigh at it.
Tegan's character is the typical bad boy, he's inked, built and has a attitude in the beginning. He has definitely had it rough starting out in life. As you get into the story you'll find that there is so much more to him. Sigh
Rayna's character is pretty reserved, she has the right to be with what her ex husband and family did to her. She is one beautiful person, you'll see.
Both are Tattoo artist who work at Exotic Ink, both are in similar situations that bring them together in the most mystical way it seems.
This book is Compelling, Intense, Stunning, Agonizing Heartwarming, and just plain Awesome.
Mature readers, strong language and sexual content.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of the book by its author.
Reviewed for Nook Books and More.
R/R 8/2/17 to 8/3/17
August 5, 2017
Review Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Big, bad tattooed man finally gets the message - he is loved!
I received an Advance Reader Copy for Tegan (Exotic Ink series) written by and voluntarily reviewed this book. Tegan works at the Exotic Ink Tattoo Studio, where he just can’t seem to keep his thoughts or eyes off his co-worker, Rayna. However, things in his life are extremely trying right now. His relationship with his drug-user wife, whom he is trying to divorce ASAP, is becoming more and more complicated as the weeks drag on with no end in sight. First of all, he can’t even find her. And he knows that this will not go easily. So many years of history between them. Nothing now to show for it. Pftt.
Rayna was recently widowed six months ago, but it really was not a marriage, especially when she found out exactly what her husband was up to behind her back. Now, she is salivating over Tegan, one of the sexiest men she has ever set eyes on. It is only a matter of time before their chemistry combusts…and it may well be glorious, that is, if she thinks that he won’t mind her not bringing a lot of experience to the table…ahem, bed. She can tell that something is on him mind, though, and it doesn’t seem to be her…But she shouldn’t even be thinking about him - what would her judgmental mom think? For the love…
The chemistry was sexy, the relationship very rollercoaster, as Tegan tried to reign in his growing anger and frustration and tried to keep his heart safe from his wife and from Rayna, but it was really too late. He wanted everyone to think he was a big, tough guy who didn’t care, but deep down, he cared way too much and that was the problem: he didn’t want to admit it to anyone, let alone himself. Both Rayna and Teagan had much to work out before they could meet in the middle, though both were magnetically drawn to each other from the beginning. The author gave a lot of extra background information on the characters, which did lend a lot in explaining the choices that they made. Also, great supportive secondary characters in her neighbors, family members and tattoo studio surrogate family. A good read with a satisfying HEA.
Big, bad tattooed man finally gets the message - he is loved!
I received an Advance Reader Copy for Tegan (Exotic Ink series) written by and voluntarily reviewed this book. Tegan works at the Exotic Ink Tattoo Studio, where he just can’t seem to keep his thoughts or eyes off his co-worker, Rayna. However, things in his life are extremely trying right now. His relationship with his drug-user wife, whom he is trying to divorce ASAP, is becoming more and more complicated as the weeks drag on with no end in sight. First of all, he can’t even find her. And he knows that this will not go easily. So many years of history between them. Nothing now to show for it. Pftt.
Rayna was recently widowed six months ago, but it really was not a marriage, especially when she found out exactly what her husband was up to behind her back. Now, she is salivating over Tegan, one of the sexiest men she has ever set eyes on. It is only a matter of time before their chemistry combusts…and it may well be glorious, that is, if she thinks that he won’t mind her not bringing a lot of experience to the table…ahem, bed. She can tell that something is on him mind, though, and it doesn’t seem to be her…But she shouldn’t even be thinking about him - what would her judgmental mom think? For the love…
The chemistry was sexy, the relationship very rollercoaster, as Tegan tried to reign in his growing anger and frustration and tried to keep his heart safe from his wife and from Rayna, but it was really too late. He wanted everyone to think he was a big, tough guy who didn’t care, but deep down, he cared way too much and that was the problem: he didn’t want to admit it to anyone, let alone himself. Both Rayna and Teagan had much to work out before they could meet in the middle, though both were magnetically drawn to each other from the beginning. The author gave a lot of extra background information on the characters, which did lend a lot in explaining the choices that they made. Also, great supportive secondary characters in her neighbors, family members and tattoo studio surrogate family. A good read with a satisfying HEA.
December 26, 2017
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 - 4.5 Stars
Tegan is Book two in this fantastic series based around a tattoo parlour in New York. LS Anders brings us another emotionally charged read that will keep you hooked until the last page!
Tegan is a rough looking kind of guy. He broods a lot, he is stubborn and he is so incredibly sweet he had me swooning! Tegan had a rough start to life, his mother was a drug addict, his father left him, and he was left to fend for himself. He then found himself older and married to a drug addict, thankfully he finally had enough and decided to start divorce proceedings.
Rayna is shy, and has an innocence about her that Tegan finds endearing. She is a widow after her husband Brent died while he was in bed with another women. She is small, blonde and petite, which earns her the nickname Barbie Doll. She is drawn to Tegan like she has never been drawn to anyone before.
Tegan and Rayna have some seriously hot chemistry in this story. I could feel the tension between them radiating off the book. Tegan may just be my favourite out of all the guys. He is so sweet towards Rayna, and so caring. I love the way he would help her when she was ill and make sure she had everything she needed. He would walk her to her door and all and he was such a gentleman! After the life Tegan has lived, its amazing that he is still such a wonderful person. This was another story that made me cry! Such emotional back stories! There is a heart warming twist that I didn’t expect, but I absolutely loved! Avie is just getting freaky with her predictions, what is her secret? I really need to know. I loved this book and If you haven’t already picked up this series, then you definitely need to! I’m off to read Book three!
August 23, 2017
Team Tegan
Rayna was dealt the lowest of blows. She's a widow and left with a very bad taste when it comes to trusting men because of it. She has vowed to never give herself completely to abother man again. She instead puts her focus into her art, tattoos.
Tegan is bad boy biker tattoo artist. He moves to NYC to escape his former life which included a junkie wife. Moving in with his best friend Vehn seened to be the answer. He decided to wave off women and not get involved. He needed to resolve his past and he couldn't trust his heart to another woman again.
Then Tegan walked into Exotic Ink as their new tattoo artist. Everything either one of them believed was about to be tested.
This next book in the series is every bit the addiction as the first. Hot scenes, love, anger, trials abound. I am one clicking each next book as soon as my reviews are done. I have to know more!!
Rayna was dealt the lowest of blows. She's a widow and left with a very bad taste when it comes to trusting men because of it. She has vowed to never give herself completely to abother man again. She instead puts her focus into her art, tattoos.
Tegan is bad boy biker tattoo artist. He moves to NYC to escape his former life which included a junkie wife. Moving in with his best friend Vehn seened to be the answer. He decided to wave off women and not get involved. He needed to resolve his past and he couldn't trust his heart to another woman again.
Then Tegan walked into Exotic Ink as their new tattoo artist. Everything either one of them believed was about to be tested.
This next book in the series is every bit the addiction as the first. Hot scenes, love, anger, trials abound. I am one clicking each next book as soon as my reviews are done. I have to know more!!
August 7, 2017
Tegan is every bit as hot as Vehn! LS Anders weaves a great tale of conflict based on the past of the main characters, a wild ride along the way, culminating in a sweet HEA that will have you going awwww. At times, I wanted to reach into the book and slap him for not seeing what he was doing to his new found love, as well as her for letting things spiral out of control. In the end, Tegan was a great story of love and the obstacles we often have to overcome to keep that love in our hearts. Heat factor is super high so be prepared to take frequent breaks ;-). Bravo LS Anders and keep 'em comin (get it hahahaha).
February 3, 2022
You take a widowed FC who was cheated on and pair with a divorcing MC that dealt with a wife that had addictions. Makes for some heavy baggage on both sides. Loved this couple together.
August 10, 2017
3.75 almost 4 stars.
One thing is certain: this book is H.O.T!! Like, super mega HOT!
Oooohh, that I loved it!
The only thing is I got a little confused in the beginning with the timeline. I know it's been a while since I've finished Vehn (and maybe that was the problem) but I just couldn't put some of the events in the order, let's say Anyway, those things were an issue only in the beginning because after Avie's wedding it all falls to place in terms of timeline. Speaking of Avie I did not like that she . Still, I was really proud of Rayna after that! Too bad it took soooooo long! Those two are definitely stubborn, hardheaded and the lack of communication between them was frustration at its finest! When it all got out all I could do was
Despite all that, I really love all the characters and can't wait for the next book. Also, I have a suspicion that we haven't seen the last of Tracy yet. It might be just a small fanfiction starting to plot in my head or a wishful thinking for a sequel but I just can't accept that she got all that, being so cold and cruel. So even though I loved the epilogue, I wanted it to be Maybe someday I'll see what happens... {fingers crossed}
One thing is certain: this book is H.O.T!! Like, super mega HOT!
Oooohh, that I loved it!
The only thing is I got a little confused in the beginning with the timeline. I know it's been a while since I've finished Vehn (and maybe that was the problem) but I just couldn't put some of the events in the order, let's say Anyway, those things were an issue only in the beginning because after Avie's wedding it all falls to place in terms of timeline. Speaking of Avie I did not like that she . Still, I was really proud of Rayna after that! Too bad it took soooooo long! Those two are definitely stubborn, hardheaded and the lack of communication between them was frustration at its finest! When it all got out all I could do was
Despite all that, I really love all the characters and can't wait for the next book. Also, I have a suspicion that we haven't seen the last of Tracy yet. It might be just a small fanfiction starting to plot in my head or a wishful thinking for a sequel but I just can't accept that she got all that, being so cold and cruel. So even though I loved the epilogue, I wanted it to be Maybe someday I'll see what happens... {fingers crossed}
August 2, 2017
This is LS Anders’ second book in the Exotic Ink series and having thoroughly enjoyed the first one, I could not wait to read Tegan’s story. Yes, I admit it, my expectations were high, but this book exceeded them and I was absolutely riveted from the first page.
Tegan is the new tattoo artist at Exotic Ink, the Manhattan tattoo studio, where Rayna, newly widowed, also works. Despite being attracted to each other both carry quite a lot of baggage. Rayna’s husband cheated on her a LOT, and died in the arms of his latest flame - a woman who had been part of the Exotic Ink team. Tegan is in the process of trying to divorce a wife whose self-destructive lifestyle and behaviour destroyed any love he might have had for her long ago. On top of this, for both, issues of abandonment and loss of self-esteem simmer close to the surface, leaving their ability to trust, severely damaged if not irrevocably lost. Tegan hides behind a rather grim veneer, one Rayna is slowly shattering, but every time they get close, those insecurities rear their ugly heads and any chance of a HEA slips just out of reach.
Within the Exotic Ink series, LS Anders has created a captivating set of characters, who are more than simply work colleagues, they’re a family. Okay, they are a messy, somewhat dysfunctional, chaotically crazy family, but one whose love and support is second to none and one, which provides a wonderful backdrop to Tegan and Rayna’s romance - hot and steamy though it might be (& believe me it sizzles).
Tegan and Rayna’s journey isn’t always a comfortable read – their story dragged me kicking and screaming through a whole gamut of emotions, and there were times, even though I knew why he behaved the way he did, when I wanted to slap Tegan. But then, life and romance and love isn’t always perfect, shit happens, its how we handle the obstacles that gives us the strength to take that leap of faith, finally believing someone will catch us before we crash into an ignominious heap.
What more can I say - I loved this book, and am eagerly awaiting the third installment.
I was lucky enough to receive an ARC of this book and this review is my unbiased opinion.
Tegan is the new tattoo artist at Exotic Ink, the Manhattan tattoo studio, where Rayna, newly widowed, also works. Despite being attracted to each other both carry quite a lot of baggage. Rayna’s husband cheated on her a LOT, and died in the arms of his latest flame - a woman who had been part of the Exotic Ink team. Tegan is in the process of trying to divorce a wife whose self-destructive lifestyle and behaviour destroyed any love he might have had for her long ago. On top of this, for both, issues of abandonment and loss of self-esteem simmer close to the surface, leaving their ability to trust, severely damaged if not irrevocably lost. Tegan hides behind a rather grim veneer, one Rayna is slowly shattering, but every time they get close, those insecurities rear their ugly heads and any chance of a HEA slips just out of reach.
Within the Exotic Ink series, LS Anders has created a captivating set of characters, who are more than simply work colleagues, they’re a family. Okay, they are a messy, somewhat dysfunctional, chaotically crazy family, but one whose love and support is second to none and one, which provides a wonderful backdrop to Tegan and Rayna’s romance - hot and steamy though it might be (& believe me it sizzles).
Tegan and Rayna’s journey isn’t always a comfortable read – their story dragged me kicking and screaming through a whole gamut of emotions, and there were times, even though I knew why he behaved the way he did, when I wanted to slap Tegan. But then, life and romance and love isn’t always perfect, shit happens, its how we handle the obstacles that gives us the strength to take that leap of faith, finally believing someone will catch us before we crash into an ignominious heap.
What more can I say - I loved this book, and am eagerly awaiting the third installment.
I was lucky enough to receive an ARC of this book and this review is my unbiased opinion.
October 1, 2017
Tegan is the second book in the Exotic Ink – series and continues the story of the extended family of the tattoo parlor.
Rayna has recently widowed. Her husband died while cheating her with her friend. So while mourning, she’s also angry and feeling betrayed in a worst possible way. There’s no way she’s going to trust another man anytime soon. Tegan is still married, though his wife hasn’t been a part of his life in a long time. He wants a divorce, but it isn’t easy. Giving up everything to gain something he had thought never to feel again? There’s undeniable physical attraction between Tegan and Rayna. Is it just that or is there a possibility that together they could be something more? I liked Tegan’s and Rayna’s characters, and I certainly loved them as a couple. I prefer them over Vehn and Callie, the HEA couple in the first Exotic Ink -book.
I love when LS Anders’ real talent shows in her writing. I loved the passage, where Rayna had broken down, and Tegan patiently listened and comforted her (5% Kindle edition, location 207). I wish that the story would have had more moments like that in detail, not just short passages.
Or when she described Tegan’s inner thoughts
“Taking a tentative step into the light, the boy wanted desperately to belong. ..” (12% Kindle edition location 535).
The whole passage was something that spoke to me. LS Anders can write heartfelt emotions.
What was a bit boring was how everything was laced with sexual innuendos. I mean, I love sizzling hot scenes, and those LS Anders writes well but I wish for more romance.
One character has me very confused. I know now that she has a role in the future spin-off -series but Avie doesn't sit well in what is supposed to be a contemporary romance. I think that is what bothers me most. It isn't the writing because LS Anders does a beautiful job. It is the contradiction of genres; I don't know whether it's supposed to be contemporary romance, erotica or urban fantasy.
Other than those two issues, I enjoyed Tegan’s story and will read Jason’s too in Exotic Ink part 3.
Rayna has recently widowed. Her husband died while cheating her with her friend. So while mourning, she’s also angry and feeling betrayed in a worst possible way. There’s no way she’s going to trust another man anytime soon. Tegan is still married, though his wife hasn’t been a part of his life in a long time. He wants a divorce, but it isn’t easy. Giving up everything to gain something he had thought never to feel again? There’s undeniable physical attraction between Tegan and Rayna. Is it just that or is there a possibility that together they could be something more? I liked Tegan’s and Rayna’s characters, and I certainly loved them as a couple. I prefer them over Vehn and Callie, the HEA couple in the first Exotic Ink -book.
I love when LS Anders’ real talent shows in her writing. I loved the passage, where Rayna had broken down, and Tegan patiently listened and comforted her (5% Kindle edition, location 207). I wish that the story would have had more moments like that in detail, not just short passages.
Or when she described Tegan’s inner thoughts
“Taking a tentative step into the light, the boy wanted desperately to belong. ..” (12% Kindle edition location 535).
The whole passage was something that spoke to me. LS Anders can write heartfelt emotions.
What was a bit boring was how everything was laced with sexual innuendos. I mean, I love sizzling hot scenes, and those LS Anders writes well but I wish for more romance.
One character has me very confused. I know now that she has a role in the future spin-off -series but Avie doesn't sit well in what is supposed to be a contemporary romance. I think that is what bothers me most. It isn't the writing because LS Anders does a beautiful job. It is the contradiction of genres; I don't know whether it's supposed to be contemporary romance, erotica or urban fantasy.
Other than those two issues, I enjoyed Tegan’s story and will read Jason’s too in Exotic Ink part 3.
August 2, 2017
This story had my heart in knots!
The story 5 stars - an emotional ride that will leave you a bit of a mess but well worth it
The characters again 5 stars both the lead and the supporting are well developed, extremely vivid - you are there with them throughout the story
I can't think of anything I disliked about this book - except the antagonist - and there are a couple both seem to get their just desserts in the end though so I was happy
Tegan is trying to rid himself of his past - wife and all -
but it seems now matter how hard he tries to make the right choices, to keep the world at arm's length - Fate, being the fickle bi@tch she is, feels the need to reach out and pull the rug out from under him
Rayana has been through the wringer and come out a little worse for wear - but damn if she isn't determined to rebuild and move forward with her life- It's always the quiet ones you have to watch out for
I received a complimentary copy of this book though I did purchase book one - because Yes I had to know how it all started :)
The story 5 stars - an emotional ride that will leave you a bit of a mess but well worth it
The characters again 5 stars both the lead and the supporting are well developed, extremely vivid - you are there with them throughout the story
I can't think of anything I disliked about this book - except the antagonist - and there are a couple both seem to get their just desserts in the end though so I was happy
Tegan is trying to rid himself of his past - wife and all -
but it seems now matter how hard he tries to make the right choices, to keep the world at arm's length - Fate, being the fickle bi@tch she is, feels the need to reach out and pull the rug out from under him
Rayana has been through the wringer and come out a little worse for wear - but damn if she isn't determined to rebuild and move forward with her life- It's always the quiet ones you have to watch out for
I received a complimentary copy of this book though I did purchase book one - because Yes I had to know how it all started :)
January 4, 2018
This had my heart in knots!
The story 5 stars - an emotional ride that will leave you a bit of a mess but well worth it
The characters again 5 stars both the lead and the supporting are well developed, extremely vivid - you are there with them throughout the story
I can't think of anything I disliked about this book - except the antagonist - and there are a couple both seem to get their just desserts in the end though so I was happy
Tegan is trying to rid himself of his past - wife and all -
but it seems no matter how hard he tries to make the right choices, to keep the world at arm's length - Fate, being the fickle bi@tch she is, feels the need to reach out and pull the rug out from under him
Rayana has been through the wringer and come out a little worse for wear - but damn if she isn't determined to rebuild and move forward with her life- It's always the quiet ones you have to watch out for
I received a complimentary copy of this book though I did purchase book one - because Yes I had to know how it all started :)
The story 5 stars - an emotional ride that will leave you a bit of a mess but well worth it
The characters again 5 stars both the lead and the supporting are well developed, extremely vivid - you are there with them throughout the story
I can't think of anything I disliked about this book - except the antagonist - and there are a couple both seem to get their just desserts in the end though so I was happy
Tegan is trying to rid himself of his past - wife and all -
but it seems no matter how hard he tries to make the right choices, to keep the world at arm's length - Fate, being the fickle bi@tch she is, feels the need to reach out and pull the rug out from under him
Rayana has been through the wringer and come out a little worse for wear - but damn if she isn't determined to rebuild and move forward with her life- It's always the quiet ones you have to watch out for
I received a complimentary copy of this book though I did purchase book one - because Yes I had to know how it all started :)
August 2, 2017
What a story, what a man. I fell into heavy like with Teagan in the first story of exotic ink. Now it is love. This is Teagan’s story, that rough, tatted, dark, tall, and quite scarey biker, but with a marshmallow creme center. While dealing with what life gave him, a divorce to a druggie wife, who's only concern was her addition on the table can Teagan open himself up to the family waiting for him at exotic ink? Teagans story will make you swoon and see what makes him tic. Loved this book and I am excited to read more books in this series. Their is more of the family to hear about!
November 18, 2017
From emotionally frozen to love's inferno
I LOVE the way Ms. Anders pulls together Tegan and Rayna, the emotional issues they deal with during the story and how they resolve the differences that threaten to tear them apart...is just masterful. It probably wouldn't be everyone's cuppa, it was mine though. Tegan and Rayna both being tattoo artist, though with different specialties works for them, gives them the initial common ground. If you loved Vehn, then you most likely will love Tegan! I think this book is a must read :) ;)
**** I received as an ARC ***
I LOVE the way Ms. Anders pulls together Tegan and Rayna, the emotional issues they deal with during the story and how they resolve the differences that threaten to tear them apart...is just masterful. It probably wouldn't be everyone's cuppa, it was mine though. Tegan and Rayna both being tattoo artist, though with different specialties works for them, gives them the initial common ground. If you loved Vehn, then you most likely will love Tegan! I think this book is a must read :) ;)
**** I received as an ARC ***
November 1, 2017
OK these two stole my heart completely. The slow burn the wait the consumption when they finally let go. The build up the heat the determination undercover to love each other completely but too afraid to proceed. Love it and Tegan is a wet dream in action. How can you not love him (if you like the silent but loveable). Great story and awesome characters. The more you get to know about them the more you gotta love them. The power behind the silent but shy Rayna. This author brought it to the table strong while taking all of your emotions and playing them loud and proud. Awesome.
January 14, 2018
Oh My!!!
I positively enjoyed this book. I LOVED the characters and the storyline. My only drawbacks were the constant use of two sayings..."Puffy" by Tegan and "For the Love..." by Rayna. I can understand a character having a catch phrase, if you will. However, there were sometimes were these phrases weren't necessary and took away from my enjoyment of the book.
Overall, this was a really great read and Other will be continuing with these series, because I have fallen in love with these characters:)
I positively enjoyed this book. I LOVED the characters and the storyline. My only drawbacks were the constant use of two sayings..."Puffy" by Tegan and "For the Love..." by Rayna. I can understand a character having a catch phrase, if you will. However, there were sometimes were these phrases weren't necessary and took away from my enjoyment of the book.
Overall, this was a really great read and Other will be continuing with these series, because I have fallen in love with these characters:)
August 1, 2017
Wow, I thought my favorite male in this series was going to remain Vehn, but Tegan blew past him to take the lead. Tegan's outside appearance is a direct opposite of the loving, compassionate man that he is. The baggage from his past that weighs him down makes him feel like he is not worthy but when the sparks fly with Rayna his true emotional inner feelings come out and he is such a heartwarming character. This was such an awesome book that I highly recommend and cannot wait for book three.
August 2, 2017
I was completely intrigued by Tegan in the first book and so happy with his story! This book was full of all the things you want when reading this genre. Tegan is super sexy with hidden depths that make any woman want to know more. Rayna is a widow, loved by everyone but fighting to overcome her insecurities. The heat and tension between these two has been building but can they handle it? I recommend you read this series and find out!
August 10, 2017
Wow! This book was fantastic!! It pulled me in from the very beginning and I could not put it down. Rayna and Tegan are smokin' hot. I loved them together. This story was so well written that I felt I was right there with the characters. I definitely recommend reading this, as well as book one! Can't wait for the next book in the series!
*I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book. This is my honest review.*
*I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book. This is my honest review.*
November 5, 2017
WOW!! Just WOW!!
Ok this is my favorite one. I love Rayna!! She is such a sweet character and has a big heart. Tegan is such a hard Ass but with a marshmallow center. It's funny how love can sneak up on you that it hits them like a brick. All of the characters out so real it's like we are standing in the back watching their life with them. I love that when it happens in a book! I can't wait for book 3!!
Ok this is my favorite one. I love Rayna!! She is such a sweet character and has a big heart. Tegan is such a hard Ass but with a marshmallow center. It's funny how love can sneak up on you that it hits them like a brick. All of the characters out so real it's like we are standing in the back watching their life with them. I love that when it happens in a book! I can't wait for book 3!!
August 2, 2017
This is the best book I have read by L.S. Anders. Then again its my first book by this author but if this book is anything like her other books, I know I'll love them just the same. Tegan and Rayna just ooze so much chemistry that's its palpable. I love all the characters in this book and I'm excited to read more of this series.
August 12, 2017
I really enjoyed the book and I even cried at some point. I must admit that in the beginning it seemed very cliché, however, it got better later in the book. There was a few things I didn't see coming. I also liked the Tagen character. The characters are well written and I didn't forget some a long the line. Overall it was a good book to read.
August 8, 2017
Tegan makes you want a bad boy. Rayna proves that a good girl can capture a bad boy and make him fall to his knees. Their love story proves that true love can over come hardships if both hearts are willing to try
August 2, 2017
I was given an advanced readers copy to read. This author is new to me. This is the first book I've read by this author. All I have to say is I absolutely loved it and will be reading more books by LS Anders.
August 24, 2017
I loved book 1 and couldn't wait to read book 2. Teagan is the bad boy you can't help but love. Rayna is the girl you can't help but like. Their story is a great one, some issues occur but.... Just read it!!! You will understand.
August 2, 2017
I loved Teagan and Raynas story. Their attraction is so hot you can't ignore it. But the issues that each has are hard to overcome. I can not wait to read more in the Exotic Ink Series.
August 14, 2017
Another awesome story by LS Anders!
Her characters are so well developed which, for me, makes it easier to enjoy the story line. And the sexy scenes are hot (fans self just thinking about it!)
Her characters are so well developed which, for me, makes it easier to enjoy the story line. And the sexy scenes are hot (fans self just thinking about it!)
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