Inked with a Kiss

By: Jennie Davids

Narrated by: Virginia Rose, Carly Robins

“This moving and deeply fulfilling romance marks the launch of a very promising series.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review (on New Ink on Life)

Sometimes everything you shouldn’t want is exactly what you need.

Tattoo artist Jamie Winston is used to caring for others. Between her assistant manager position at a tattoo parlor, single-parenting her twelve-year-old daughter, and supporting her alcoholic parents, Jamie rarely prioritizes her own needs—unless Sierra Clark is in her chair. The bubbly, younger woman somehow manages to make Jamie feel like the carefree teenager she never got to be, making anything seem possible.

For Sierra, time with Jamie is a much-needed escape. She takes her work as a social worker seriously, but with budget cuts threatening her job, there’s a lot riding on the fundraiser she’s planning with Jamie. The fact that it means working closely with the sexy, older tattooist is a bonus—a deliciously tempting bonus. Sierra isn’t one for relationships, but she’s never felt such a strong desire to mix business with pleasure.

Sizzling chemistry quickly erodes Jamie’s fears of being too old for Sierra, but navigating a romance with someone who’s at such a different stage in life is no easy task. They’ve each come to rely on themselves more than anyone else, but having a future together will mean letting their guards down, and accepting each other as a safe place to fall.

This book is approximately 85,000 words

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Thorn & Thistle:

Book 1: New Ink on Life

Book 2: Inked with a Kiss

Great characters, cute storyline

I appreciated the character development, and also enjoyed that the physical descriptions weren’t as detailed as others. A lot of readers appreciate full detail but it usually throws me off as I try to match the image in my head with what’s been written.
The struggles were real and not overly dramatic, and the tattoo storyline was fun!

Inked With a Kiss

Stumbled across this little gem! New-to-me author, and I'm glad this is actually the second book of the Thorn & Thistle series. The writing is great, and the story has just enough chemistry and angst to keep the pages turning!

Jamie and Sierra have been low-key crushing on each other, but there are a few things standing in their way: age differences, obligations, relationship hang-ups. However, they can't seem to help themselves. Very heartwarming to see them overcome the obstacles.

The narrators did an excellent job!! 👏👏👏

Find time for your needs

Jamie is so consumed with taking care of everyone that she put her happiness last. Sierra doesn’t what a relationship for fear of losing someone again. They have an age difference between them which bothers Jamie. They work well together and seem to be the clam presence for each other. Great story and again hats off for the two narrators Virginia Rose and Carly Robins.

So incredibly relatable!

I absolutely loved this book! My childhood was also affected by alcoholic parents. It hit really close to home. I went from crying, to being enamored with the characters. Thank you so much for writing a book that made me feel like I was not alone. A book that reflected so much of my own life experiences. It really helped me to realize how important boundaries are and how I don't have to do things for people in order for them to like me.

Yes. Just yes!

I didn’t want this book to end. I loved both MC and enjoyed getting to know a little about other characters in common with New Ink on Life.
The narration was really good on this one. And as always, above par writing. A+! Recommend all day!