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Tattoo Artist Police Officer Instalove Christmas
Naomi
Naomi
My job as a police officer means I meet lots of people, and I’ve met Cray before.
He’s hard to forget.
While he’s tattooing my ass isn’t the time to be making friends.
When we’re done with the multiple-day project, I’m inked in his art and I swear he’s tattooed my heart, too.
But my job, my adopted girls, and my family all come before finding love.
My first rule: Don’t ask me my real name. I won’t tell you.
My second rule: I don’t do kids. Ever.
My newest rule: I’m going to make Naomi mine and throw those other two rules out the window.
And no one but me is going to see her ink ever again.
Cray: Graffiti Boys 5 is an instalove, happily-ever-after, STEAMY, single mom romance. NO cliffhangers, NO cheating. This is a standalone story part of the GRAFFITI BOYS series.
- GenresRomance
77 pages, ebook
Published February 8, 2020
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Brynn Hale
225 books166 followersBrynn Hale is a Midwest girl who can spot--and swoon over--a hard-working guy a mile away. She believes in winks across a crowded room, guys who do the dishes, a blue-collar alpha will always win a heroine's heart, and a martini or craft beer is the perfect accompaniment to her stories. You can visit her at https://www.facebook.com/Brynn-Hale-A...
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February 16, 2020
ONE EXTREMELY ENJOYABLE TREAT!!!
Fabulous! Brynn rocks this enthusiastic gem from the start, ramping up the exuberance and adrenaline, thrusting this baby into a tailspin with a life altering, mind-blowing culmination. This baby may be quick but there is nothing short about it. A tightly coiled vortex of surprising circumstances and unforseen events, blasts this little fella to life beautifully. Add drama, turmoil, intrigue, kidnapping and mounting suspense along perplexing situations and a boatload of trouble while dodging chaos, makes for one thrilling block busting experience. Seizing the moment, witnessing the trials and tribulations, along with exciting twists and stunning turns, tempting our characters in ways they could have never anticipated. The attraction and chemistry sizzles from the pages and suck you in so deeply until you feel the heat and electricity thrumming through your veins. The characters are authentic and original with qualities and traits that transforms into amazing personalities. The scenes are so vividly detailed it gives the illusion you were right there in the middle of ground zero with them. Remarkable job Brynn, thanks for sharing this little fella with us.
Fabulous! Brynn rocks this enthusiastic gem from the start, ramping up the exuberance and adrenaline, thrusting this baby into a tailspin with a life altering, mind-blowing culmination. This baby may be quick but there is nothing short about it. A tightly coiled vortex of surprising circumstances and unforseen events, blasts this little fella to life beautifully. Add drama, turmoil, intrigue, kidnapping and mounting suspense along perplexing situations and a boatload of trouble while dodging chaos, makes for one thrilling block busting experience. Seizing the moment, witnessing the trials and tribulations, along with exciting twists and stunning turns, tempting our characters in ways they could have never anticipated. The attraction and chemistry sizzles from the pages and suck you in so deeply until you feel the heat and electricity thrumming through your veins. The characters are authentic and original with qualities and traits that transforms into amazing personalities. The scenes are so vividly detailed it gives the illusion you were right there in the middle of ground zero with them. Remarkable job Brynn, thanks for sharing this little fella with us.
August 29, 2025
You are not your past as you can change your future
CRAY is the fifth and final book in the Graffiti Street Bad Boys series. This story is a bullet to the heart romance between Naomi and Cray. She is a police officer in Kildare, Nevada and he is is a very talented tattoo artist who owns Graffiti Street Tattoo shop. Cray is dedicated to his shop, his art and his friends, but does not do relationships of the romantic kind. Naomi has not been in a relationship for years, ever since becoming the guardian to her two niece's. Their paths cross when she comes into the shop to talk to Cray about doing a tattoo of an mixed media piece one of her nieces did. Cray decides immediately that he wants to draw more than art on her body which sets off a chain reaction in both of them.
I loved this last book of the Bad Boys, who really are not that bad in the end. Both Naomi and Cray are complicated and have past events which are very similar, and have affected each of them in different ways but also similar. Together they embark on an adventure with an interesting, intense, sexy and romantic story.
CRAY is the fifth and final book in the Graffiti Street Bad Boys series. This story is a bullet to the heart romance between Naomi and Cray. She is a police officer in Kildare, Nevada and he is is a very talented tattoo artist who owns Graffiti Street Tattoo shop. Cray is dedicated to his shop, his art and his friends, but does not do relationships of the romantic kind. Naomi has not been in a relationship for years, ever since becoming the guardian to her two niece's. Their paths cross when she comes into the shop to talk to Cray about doing a tattoo of an mixed media piece one of her nieces did. Cray decides immediately that he wants to draw more than art on her body which sets off a chain reaction in both of them.
I loved this last book of the Bad Boys, who really are not that bad in the end. Both Naomi and Cray are complicated and have past events which are very similar, and have affected each of them in different ways but also similar. Together they embark on an adventure with an interesting, intense, sexy and romantic story.
March 15, 2023
Cray is the final installment in Brynn Hale’s Graffiti Street Bad Boys series. In his contemporary romance, Ms. Hale focuses on the romantic journey of a blue collar bad boy, Cray, and a curvy woman, Naomi. He is a tattoo artist with a doctorate in palentology. She is a police officer and a single mom who raised two daughters, Eve and Zoe. She adopted them after her sister died. Destiny brings them together when she wants a tattoo. The pressures of being a police officer intrudes on their romance as a chance encounter presents a lead to a criminal who drugs and rapes women. Will Naomi be safe? What role will Cray play in helping her track this man? Will they find an HEA? You must read this book to find out.
In this contemporary romance, Ms. Hale selects a love at first sight approach to her romantic theme. I enjoy how she adds a bit of suspense with the hunt for a rapist. She masterfully uses descriptive language to paint realistic scenes. In particular, the scene wherein Zoe is kidnapped by the rapist had me riveted to this book. Her characters are multi-dimensional. They are strong yet vulnerable which leads to credibility.
In this contemporary romance, Ms. Hale selects a love at first sight approach to her romantic theme. I enjoy how she adds a bit of suspense with the hunt for a rapist. She masterfully uses descriptive language to paint realistic scenes. In particular, the scene wherein Zoe is kidnapped by the rapist had me riveted to this book. Her characters are multi-dimensional. They are strong yet vulnerable which leads to credibility.
August 22, 2025
Cray owns Graffiti Street Tattoo. He is closing up for the night when Naomi walks in. Cray is immediately drawn to her curves.
Naomi Wade is a police officer. She comes into the shop because she wants a tattoo Her daughter Eve is an artist and Naomi wants her first tattoo to be one of Eve’s drawings. She also has another daughter named Zoe. Naomi hasn’t dated after what the girls’ father put them through. She wanted to always be there for the girls.
Cray agrees to the tattoo. It is going on Naomi’s right hip and butt, so it is covered when she is on duty.
I loved how the two of them connected. It just wasn’t their attraction to each other but what they learned about each other while Cray started Naomi’s tattoo. I have loved all the stories in this series.
I received a free copy of this book via Last Chapter Press ARC Readers and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Naomi Wade is a police officer. She comes into the shop because she wants a tattoo Her daughter Eve is an artist and Naomi wants her first tattoo to be one of Eve’s drawings. She also has another daughter named Zoe. Naomi hasn’t dated after what the girls’ father put them through. She wanted to always be there for the girls.
Cray agrees to the tattoo. It is going on Naomi’s right hip and butt, so it is covered when she is on duty.
I loved how the two of them connected. It just wasn’t their attraction to each other but what they learned about each other while Cray started Naomi’s tattoo. I have loved all the stories in this series.
I received a free copy of this book via Last Chapter Press ARC Readers and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 12, 2020
Great series
This series is awesome. In fact I have read them all twice. The characters have so much heart and soul. They deal with social issues but still keep love in the forefront. They love scenes are smoking hot and keep you very, very interested. Love the fact that all of her female characters are strong but not completely convinced of their own strength. The men, wellthey are alpha male but also have some vulnerability about them. Have started on the next series that was introduced during this series and the are gonna be just as good if not better. Super fine men on motorcycles. Hell yeah!
This series is awesome. In fact I have read them all twice. The characters have so much heart and soul. They deal with social issues but still keep love in the forefront. They love scenes are smoking hot and keep you very, very interested. Love the fact that all of her female characters are strong but not completely convinced of their own strength. The men, wellthey are alpha male but also have some vulnerability about them. Have started on the next series that was introduced during this series and the are gonna be just as good if not better. Super fine men on motorcycles. Hell yeah!
August 7, 2025
Naomi wants to do a tattoo of her niece/daughter's artwork and she only wants it done by Cray. They live in the same small town so they have been on the periphery of each other's social circles. They are instantly drawn to each other, and the story explores their back stories.
This was a sweet story that was steamy and cute. And tugs at your heartstrings when you read about the circumstances that have shaped their lives. The daughters were a wonderful addition to the story too. Definitely worth a read and especially so if you have been following this series.
I received a free copy of this book via Last Chapter Press ARC Readers and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This was a sweet story that was steamy and cute. And tugs at your heartstrings when you read about the circumstances that have shaped their lives. The daughters were a wonderful addition to the story too. Definitely worth a read and especially so if you have been following this series.
I received a free copy of this book via Last Chapter Press ARC Readers and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 26, 2025
Cray is a tattoo artist and owner of Graffiti Street Tattoo, and Naomi is a police officer and single mother. These two meet when she goes into the tattoo shop to get a tattoo, and sparks fly between them. I love the instant attraction between them and how their love grew as he worked on her tattoo. This is a well written, sweet, and steamy instalove romance with great characters and a happily ever after. Cray is book five and a great addition to the Graffiti Street Bad Boys series. I recommend this book, this series, and this author to everyone who loves to read great books. I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book.
March 13, 2020
i read this book as part of an arc program. This is the story of Cray and Naomi. Naomi is a police officer and a single mother. When she goes into Cray's tattoo parlour to get a tattoo of a design her daughter drew, she is trying to forget how handsome Cray is. Cray is fighting his attraction to Naomi and never thought he would feel like that for a client, but soon he decides he has to be with her. I liked this instant love story. I like Cray, i thought he was a good guy and had great chemistry with Naomi. Good one.
August 27, 2025
Naomi wants a tattoo, and as it is an extensive one, it requires a large part of her skin to be covered.
Cray is a well-known tattooist who was recommended to Naomi.
They get on pretty well and soon. They have some traumas from their youth that are quite similar.
I liked how Cray took care of Naomi’s daughters and that he was ready to have a family he never expected.
It was a sweet story with some action.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Cray is a well-known tattooist who was recommended to Naomi.
They get on pretty well and soon. They have some traumas from their youth that are quite similar.
I liked how Cray took care of Naomi’s daughters and that he was ready to have a family he never expected.
It was a sweet story with some action.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 8, 2020
Great end to a good series
I've really enjoyed this series. I think Cray might be my favorite of the Graffiti Street Boys thou. Cray and Naomi were incredibly cute together. It's an short instalove story so I dont wanna give anything away but even thou it's a quick read its heartfelt and you really feel for Cray and Naomi.
I've really enjoyed this series. I think Cray might be my favorite of the Graffiti Street Boys thou. Cray and Naomi were incredibly cute together. It's an short instalove story so I dont wanna give anything away but even thou it's a quick read its heartfelt and you really feel for Cray and Naomi.
February 8, 2020
I loved and really got into Cray's story! Passionate, sweet, heartfelt and romantic it was impossible not enjoy this story. The characters are interesting and full of life and fit together ever so well. The sexual chemistry sizzled and the romance makes the heart just melt and the plot is completely engrossing.
February 9, 2020
This is a first time author to me. The book blurb intrigued me so I have it a go. I really enjoyed the story line and will enjoy reading the others in this series. A little steamy suspense romance with a tattoo artist and a cop getting it together while their pasts hold their hearts back. Great little read.
February 13, 2020
Fall in love with this final couple in the Graffiti Street Boys series. I will definitely miss them but hope to hear more from them in the new series.
Cray and Naomi cone from different worlds but find common ground. Their love is quick and intense and you will be addicted right from the start. Loved it
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Cray and Naomi cone from different worlds but find common ground. Their love is quick and intense and you will be addicted right from the start. Loved it
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 14, 2020
Freaking loved this story about Cray and Officer Wade. Cray fell head over heels for the hot and sassy officer. No muss no fuss.. love and lust at first sight with a sweet HEA. That was a nice quick read that left you wanting for Slaters story.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 17, 2020
Hot
Good short romance. I found that the rise of the attraction is very well written, not to mention that action adds to the romance. The characters are very good: Naomi is a police officer and she wants a tattoo to link her nieces to her. She goes to the Cray's tattoo shop and immediately, an attraction develops between them.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book
Good short romance. I found that the rise of the attraction is very well written, not to mention that action adds to the romance. The characters are very good: Naomi is a police officer and she wants a tattoo to link her nieces to her. She goes to the Cray's tattoo shop and immediately, an attraction develops between them.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book
March 28, 2020
Finding love
Love this series. Cray is a tattoo artist who meet Naomi when she wants a piece done that is special. Cray has his own issues and so does Naomi. They work together to over come their issues and be together. The insta connection between them is awesome. Just as in each of the other books the issues are one that are realistic and I love this series
Love this series. Cray is a tattoo artist who meet Naomi when she wants a piece done that is special. Cray has his own issues and so does Naomi. They work together to over come their issues and be together. The insta connection between them is awesome. Just as in each of the other books the issues are one that are realistic and I love this series
October 3, 2020
Cray (Graffiti Street Bad Boys Book 5)
I really loved this series Cray Graffiti Street Bad Boys Book 5 By Brynn Hale . Cray and Naomi are soul mates Cray is a tattoo artist and Naomi is a Police Officer they meet when Naomi comes to his shop to get a tattoo of her daughter's painting as a surprise Christmas gift 🎁. I recommend 18 and up .
I really loved this series Cray Graffiti Street Bad Boys Book 5 By Brynn Hale . Cray and Naomi are soul mates Cray is a tattoo artist and Naomi is a Police Officer they meet when Naomi comes to his shop to get a tattoo of her daughter's painting as a surprise Christmas gift 🎁. I recommend 18 and up .
August 3, 2025
The author has given us a fast-paced story that pulls us into the lives of Cray and Naomi. The heartwarming story keeps us turning the pages with instant connection, fears, danger and steam.
I received a free copy of this book via Last Chapter Press ARC Readers and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Last Chapter Press ARC Readers and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 10, 2020
Only reason to why I’m giving it 4 stars and not 5 is because i think it was too short for being so damn good. I want to read more about Cray! And Naomi, Eve and Zoe too! Loved the storyline other than that the ending was a little abrupt after the ‘incident’ occurred... xx
March 2, 2020
This was such a wonderful book. It had amazing characters as well as an amazing story line. I just could not get enough of it and once I started reading it, I could not put it down. I recommend that you read it.
April 10, 2020
So good!
This series has been really good! I recommend reading them in order for the backstory of each guy. I was most excited for Cray's story. He seemed like he was lost. Naomi sees him though. Loved the ending!
This series has been really good! I recommend reading them in order for the backstory of each guy. I was most excited for Cray's story. He seemed like he was lost. Naomi sees him though. Loved the ending!
November 6, 2020
Great book
Cray knew once he seen Naomi he wanted her she fidnt want a relationship. She went to Cray to get a tattoo and her niece got kidnapped and he called in favors and they found her he got injured but Naomi and the girls would not leave his sight til he was healed
Cray knew once he seen Naomi he wanted her she fidnt want a relationship. She went to Cray to get a tattoo and her niece got kidnapped and he called in favors and they found her he got injured but Naomi and the girls would not leave his sight til he was healed
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January 31, 2021
Oh my goodness, this story was epic
I love books that makes my emotions come up. This one brought tears for Naomi, Cray and her daughters. All affected by violence. Naomi and Cray definitely made a great couple. Thanks for such a great story. Written by Cindy :)
I love books that makes my emotions come up. This one brought tears for Naomi, Cray and her daughters. All affected by violence. Naomi and Cray definitely made a great couple. Thanks for such a great story. Written by Cindy :)
February 13, 2021
Gotta Love A Good Quickie!!!!
I’m always amazed at how much story Hale can squeeze into such few pages. Her stories are always quick but are so detailed with thoughtful and loving characters.
Quickies that make you melt!!!!
I’m always amazed at how much story Hale can squeeze into such few pages. Her stories are always quick but are so detailed with thoughtful and loving characters.
Quickies that make you melt!!!!
August 24, 2022
A Tattoo artist and a police woman have a meet cute in a previous book in the series think it's Hemi's. Start of a start, Steamy scene, Daughter with a sticky situation, Guardians MC help out, hospital scene and a great epilogue
February 17, 2020
Aww!!
Loved this book! Great story, totally intriguing. I really liked Cray and Naomi's characters. Naomi is pretty badass! Their HEA was definitely awesome!
Loved this book! Great story, totally intriguing. I really liked Cray and Naomi's characters. Naomi is pretty badass! Their HEA was definitely awesome!
February 17, 2020
I enjoyed Cray & Naomi's story. Good characters. The final book in the series. And an entertaining read. I received a free copy of the book. And am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
March 18, 2020
Really great read. Well written with a developed storyline. There was also a lot of heat and heart. Loved it.
May 12, 2020
So sad to see this series come to an end. I loved theses books.
August 21, 2020
Love this series
I'm in love with this series. I can't get enough of it. I never want it to end. Onto the next one.
I'm in love with this series. I can't get enough of it. I never want it to end. Onto the next one.
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