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Permanent Hangover #1
Two Ink Minimum
For Adults 18+. Contains wording and actions some may deem offensive. Sexually explicit content. MF.
In book one of Permanent All Finn Gardner wanted was a breath of fresh air when he stepped into the alley behind the Permanent Hangover Bar and Tattoo Parlor. At first sight, he’d thought it was just another homeless person to shoo away from the building. Instead, he found someone who needed help—his help.
Having been given a second chance himself, Finn believes in paying it forward. The Hangover has taken more than one lost soul in over the years.
Bailey Parson needed to get away. She left her life in Chicago behind and escaped to St. Paul, but she never once thought far enough ahead to what her next step would be when she arrived there. To her, what she was running from, was much more to worry about than some half-baked plan. After a month stuck on the streets, a new need arises as the temperature started to drop—survival.
Given a chance by a stranger, Bailey works to find her way. Not only winning over customers and the staff with her smart wit and empathy, she wins over the standoffish tattoo artist.
Keeping their relationship forward focused, Finn hoped to avoid both of their baggage. However, when Bailey’s past threatens to destroy everything they built together, Finn’s left with decisions to make. Does he give up the beautiful curvy woman, the only one whose touch calms him? How much of his dark past would he need to unlock to save her? A past with the potential to destroy what they have together.
More importantly, can the lovers turn the scars of the past into a design strong enough to see them through any challenge? Or will the permanent ink leave them with open wounds and no chance of healing?
In book one of Permanent All Finn Gardner wanted was a breath of fresh air when he stepped into the alley behind the Permanent Hangover Bar and Tattoo Parlor. At first sight, he’d thought it was just another homeless person to shoo away from the building. Instead, he found someone who needed help—his help.
Having been given a second chance himself, Finn believes in paying it forward. The Hangover has taken more than one lost soul in over the years.
Bailey Parson needed to get away. She left her life in Chicago behind and escaped to St. Paul, but she never once thought far enough ahead to what her next step would be when she arrived there. To her, what she was running from, was much more to worry about than some half-baked plan. After a month stuck on the streets, a new need arises as the temperature started to drop—survival.
Given a chance by a stranger, Bailey works to find her way. Not only winning over customers and the staff with her smart wit and empathy, she wins over the standoffish tattoo artist.
Keeping their relationship forward focused, Finn hoped to avoid both of their baggage. However, when Bailey’s past threatens to destroy everything they built together, Finn’s left with decisions to make. Does he give up the beautiful curvy woman, the only one whose touch calms him? How much of his dark past would he need to unlock to save her? A past with the potential to destroy what they have together.
More importantly, can the lovers turn the scars of the past into a design strong enough to see them through any challenge? Or will the permanent ink leave them with open wounds and no chance of healing?
206 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 20, 2018
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Michel Prince
79 books836 followersMichel Prince is an author who graduated with a bachelor degree in History and Political Science. Michel writes young adult and adult paranormal romance as well as contemporary romance.
With characters yelling "It's my turn damn it!!!" She tries to explain to them that alas, she can only type a hundred and twenty words a minute and they will have wait their turn. She knows eventually they find their way out of her head and to her fingertips and she looks forward to sharing them with you.
When Michel can suppress the voices in her head she can be found at a scouting event or cheering for her son in a variety of sports. She would like to thank her family for always being in her corner and especially her husband for supporting her every dream and never letting her give up.
Michel is a member of RWA Pro and Midwest Fiction Writers. In 2013 she was awarded Elite Status with Rebel Ink Press. She lives in the Twin Cities with her husband, son, and cat.
With characters yelling "It's my turn damn it!!!" She tries to explain to them that alas, she can only type a hundred and twenty words a minute and they will have wait their turn. She knows eventually they find their way out of her head and to her fingertips and she looks forward to sharing them with you.
When Michel can suppress the voices in her head she can be found at a scouting event or cheering for her son in a variety of sports. She would like to thank her family for always being in her corner and especially her husband for supporting her every dream and never letting her give up.
Michel is a member of RWA Pro and Midwest Fiction Writers. In 2013 she was awarded Elite Status with Rebel Ink Press. She lives in the Twin Cities with her husband, son, and cat.
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August 12, 2020
Everyone has a past. How you deal with it often times defines you. When your past is full of pain, abuse, and darkness, it's hard to think about a future - a future where you are actually able to outrun your demons.
Bailey Parson tries by leaving her Illinois life and landing in Minnesota. Walking into Permanent Hangover, the bar and tattoo shop, Bailey wins over most of the staff, all of her customers, and the tattoo artists, especially Finn Gardner. She tries to keep her life in Illinois a secret but when her past rears its ugly head, she has choices to make - let her past consume her or finally live for herself and her future.
Finn Gardner just needed a break when he spotted Bailey behind Permanent Hangover. What he saw was a young woman in need of help. Given his past and second chance, Finn pulls her in, finds her a job, a place to live, and reason to believe in herself. Since his youth, he's stayed away from people, away from their touch, and out of relationships. Bailey's different though. Her entire being changes him but it may be all for naught if he can't convince her that their love is worth more than what's waiting for her in Illinois.
The book affected me on deep, emotional levels. Bailey and Finn are both damaged by pasts they had no control over. The loss of control and pain caused by others put a doozy on their abilities to open up, trust, or even love others. Neither know what a real relationship is all about and when Bailey and Finn find each other, there is awkwardness, insecurity, denial, and a refusal to open up about their past traumas. It's hard to build anything with a foundation that is rocky and unstable. When they finally open up to each other, I felt the pain and sorrow, the shame and embarrassment, and ultimately the snaps and cracks in their walls.
The character development was great. The world building was vivid and painted pictures of the story in my mind. I felt the emotions of all of the characters from anger to relief. I was drawn in and the story kept me engaged, not wanting to put the book down. Two Ink Minimum isn't your typical contemporary romance. There is depth to the characters, a realistic plot, and conflict that will leave you shaking your head. The book also has some jaw-dropping moments that I didn't see coming. This book is excellent and I'm glad to have been given the chance read it and reflect on it's characters. I can't wait to see who book 2 is about since all of the secondary characters are great.
Review copy courtesy of the author.
Bailey Parson tries by leaving her Illinois life and landing in Minnesota. Walking into Permanent Hangover, the bar and tattoo shop, Bailey wins over most of the staff, all of her customers, and the tattoo artists, especially Finn Gardner. She tries to keep her life in Illinois a secret but when her past rears its ugly head, she has choices to make - let her past consume her or finally live for herself and her future.
Finn Gardner just needed a break when he spotted Bailey behind Permanent Hangover. What he saw was a young woman in need of help. Given his past and second chance, Finn pulls her in, finds her a job, a place to live, and reason to believe in herself. Since his youth, he's stayed away from people, away from their touch, and out of relationships. Bailey's different though. Her entire being changes him but it may be all for naught if he can't convince her that their love is worth more than what's waiting for her in Illinois.
The book affected me on deep, emotional levels. Bailey and Finn are both damaged by pasts they had no control over. The loss of control and pain caused by others put a doozy on their abilities to open up, trust, or even love others. Neither know what a real relationship is all about and when Bailey and Finn find each other, there is awkwardness, insecurity, denial, and a refusal to open up about their past traumas. It's hard to build anything with a foundation that is rocky and unstable. When they finally open up to each other, I felt the pain and sorrow, the shame and embarrassment, and ultimately the snaps and cracks in their walls.
The character development was great. The world building was vivid and painted pictures of the story in my mind. I felt the emotions of all of the characters from anger to relief. I was drawn in and the story kept me engaged, not wanting to put the book down. Two Ink Minimum isn't your typical contemporary romance. There is depth to the characters, a realistic plot, and conflict that will leave you shaking your head. The book also has some jaw-dropping moments that I didn't see coming. This book is excellent and I'm glad to have been given the chance read it and reflect on it's characters. I can't wait to see who book 2 is about since all of the secondary characters are great.
Review copy courtesy of the author.
July 26, 2020
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Two Ink Minimum (Permanent Hangover Book 1) by Michel Prince
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Friends. I finished this audio book and had to sit and think about my review. There is so much happening in this slow burn of a love story ….I mean….WOWZERS!!!
Bay and Finn are not your ordinary H/h of a love story. They are both broken in a way and that brokenness affects how they deal with people. Finn cannot stand to be touched and Bay just doesn’t trust or doesnt believe people don’t have an ulterior motive. No one is nice for nothing.
Finn is in the wrong place at the wrong time with the wrong people. He serves his time and comes out. He is living but in black and white. He has lost the ability to live life in color…until Bay. When he sees her, he has the need to help her.
Bay is running for a really bad situation. The more we learn of her past, the more we are angry for her. When Finn offers to let her move in to his spare apartment little did they known this blooming friendship would become so much more for each of these broken souls.
Seeing these two fight the connection for fear of running what they have built made my heart ache for that finally first kiss!! GAH!! It was so sweet and perfect. As the story builds and we see their relationship move forward we know their pasts will come back to haunt them. When we learn who helped Finn, I was stunned. When we see Bay is afraid of her past I literally yelled “you are stupid!! DO NOT LEAVE HIM!!!!” LOL (That isn’t a spoiler so don’t worry!!)
Their story is full of happiness and healing. I really enjoyed listening to the audio narration. He did a great job expressing the feelings of both characters.
I love the story and the side characters are amazing. Michel said there is a new book coming out soon and I cannot wait to see who it is about. I mean, I don’t think I can guess or even choose!!
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Two Ink Minimum (Permanent Hangover Book 1) by Michel Prince
I receive this audio book from the author for an honest review.
Friends. I finished this audio book and had to sit and think about my review. There is so much happening in this slow burn of a love story ….I mean….WOWZERS!!!
Bay and Finn are not your ordinary H/h of a love story. They are both broken in a way and that brokenness affects how they deal with people. Finn cannot stand to be touched and Bay just doesn’t trust or doesnt believe people don’t have an ulterior motive. No one is nice for nothing.
Finn is in the wrong place at the wrong time with the wrong people. He serves his time and comes out. He is living but in black and white. He has lost the ability to live life in color…until Bay. When he sees her, he has the need to help her.
Bay is running for a really bad situation. The more we learn of her past, the more we are angry for her. When Finn offers to let her move in to his spare apartment little did they known this blooming friendship would become so much more for each of these broken souls.
Seeing these two fight the connection for fear of running what they have built made my heart ache for that finally first kiss!! GAH!! It was so sweet and perfect. As the story builds and we see their relationship move forward we know their pasts will come back to haunt them. When we learn who helped Finn, I was stunned. When we see Bay is afraid of her past I literally yelled “you are stupid!! DO NOT LEAVE HIM!!!!” LOL (That isn’t a spoiler so don’t worry!!)
Their story is full of happiness and healing. I really enjoyed listening to the audio narration. He did a great job expressing the feelings of both characters.
I love the story and the side characters are amazing. Michel said there is a new book coming out soon and I cannot wait to see who it is about. I mean, I don’t think I can guess or even choose!!
July 5, 2020
Fantastic story!💜
This book grabs you from beginning and takes you a ride you’ll never forget. A wonderful combination of Angst, romance & second chances. A few surprises along the way including a “jaw dropping” moment that I did not see coming. The narration by Logan McAllister was absolutely amazing.
This is book 1 with an HEA and can read as a standalone. I can’t wait for book 2.
I highly recommend this book.
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This book grabs you from beginning and takes you a ride you’ll never forget. A wonderful combination of Angst, romance & second chances. A few surprises along the way including a “jaw dropping” moment that I did not see coming. The narration by Logan McAllister was absolutely amazing.
This is book 1 with an HEA and can read as a standalone. I can’t wait for book 2.
I highly recommend this book.
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March 27, 2018
4 Stars
Two Ink Minimum is a good story with interesting characters. This is the first story I have read by this author. She kept my interest from beginning to end and the concept of the bar and tattoo parlor in the same building was cool. I hope book two of this series happens soon. Happy Reading!!!
Two Ink Minimum is a good story with interesting characters. This is the first story I have read by this author. She kept my interest from beginning to end and the concept of the bar and tattoo parlor in the same building was cool. I hope book two of this series happens soon. Happy Reading!!!
June 3, 2020
Love it
Not my normal type of book, but I loved every bit of it. Really good writing and amazing talent with bringing the characters to life.
Not my normal type of book, but I loved every bit of it. Really good writing and amazing talent with bringing the characters to life.
April 19, 2018
Emotional awesome Read
My heart was so emotional form I couldn't put this down. The characters tell you their story so well. Each page leaves you wanting more. Yes Finn is that sexy make that makes dream real he brings a shows you how to over come but Bailey will be the one that has your heart emotional drained. Let just say each word each page will have you pulled in as you travel a journey of two broken people discovering what life can really give you even threw the oain
My heart was so emotional form I couldn't put this down. The characters tell you their story so well. Each page leaves you wanting more. Yes Finn is that sexy make that makes dream real he brings a shows you how to over come but Bailey will be the one that has your heart emotional drained. Let just say each word each page will have you pulled in as you travel a journey of two broken people discovering what life can really give you even threw the oain
March 29, 2018
I really liked this book. It was hot with some mystery and angst to it.
Finn is a tattoo artist with a sad and painful past. He finds Bailey outside the club/tattoo parlor he works at and helps her out.
Bailey is running from her brother who treats her like crap and uses her to feed his addiction.
Both have issues with getting close to people and trusting others.
Can they heal each other and find love, or run from their demons like always.
Finn is a tattoo artist with a sad and painful past. He finds Bailey outside the club/tattoo parlor he works at and helps her out.
Bailey is running from her brother who treats her like crap and uses her to feed his addiction.
Both have issues with getting close to people and trusting others.
Can they heal each other and find love, or run from their demons like always.
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January 27, 2020Finn see's this curvy girl in the alley, where she shouldn't be, but he knew she needed help. Like he has been helped. But trouble follows Bailey from Chicago, and The two will have to fight off the past to have the future they were working towards I liked these two together and the story as a whole! A Great Start to a new series!
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