Sin and Ink
by: Naima Simone
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Release Date: October 15th, 2018
Publisher: Entangled: Scorched
Arc Received through netgalley via the publisher
My Rating: ✮ ✮ ✮ ✮
Blurb:
There’s sin, and then there’s literally going-straight-to-hell sin…
Being in lust with my dead brother’s wife pretty much guarantees that one day I’ll be the devil’s bitch. But Eden Gordon works with me, so it’s getting harder and harder to stay away. I promised my family—and him—I would, though.
My days as an MMA champion are behind me. But whenever I see her, with those wicked curves and soft mouth created for dirty deeds, it’s a knock-down fight to just maintain my distance. “Hard Knox” becomes more than just the name of my tattoo shop. However, surrendering to the forbidden might be worth losing everything…
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It has been awhile since the last time I was truly captivated by a novel to the point where everything in my life is set to the side until I finish the novel. I have to admit, my initial decision to request a copy of Sin and Ink via netgalley was solely based on the cover. Seriously, how sexy is this cover! I couldn’t deny the cover lust I was feeling. I knew nothing about the novel and I had never before read anything by Naima Simone. After requesting a copy, I kept thinking to myself…why do I do this to myself. Often at times requesting a book solely by the cover hasn’t worked out for me in the past, but this time, the cards were in my favor!!! Naima Simone is definitely an author to watch out for!!!
ABOUT SIN & INK:
Sin & Ink takes us on the emotional and downright sexy (Emphasis on the SEXY!!!) journey of Retired MMA Champion and tattoo shop owner (Knox), and a widow trying to move on and live her best life (Eden).
Knox has loved Eden from the moment he first set his sights on her at an after party celebrating one of his wins. Too bad his younger brother (Conner) got to her first.
Eden lusted after Knox the first time she set eyes on him at a party, but she feel in love with his younger brother Conner. Marrying Conner Gordon not only gave her a happily ever after and a forever love, but it also gave her something else she’s always craved, a family.
Sometimes fate has a way of stepping in a screwing everything up. When Connor loses his life to a ruptured brain aneurysm, Eden must learn how to walk on her own two feet after the devastation settles, who better to teach her than Knox, the man who felt the blow of his younger brothers death just as much as she has. But somewhere along the way, the feelings that Knox has dampened down for the past five years start to reappear and he’s not the only one who’s feeling things change.
MY THOUGHTS:
From the bottom of my heart I can honestly say, I freaking loved Sin & Ink!!! I loved how Naima Simone swept me away and had the ability to freaking control my emotions with her writing style. It’s been a long time since I actually was swept away by something as simple yet also complicate as a writing style. But it’s true, I loved the way this novel flowed effortlessly.
Knox Gordon is a character that needs to be known.This man is a very complex man full of guilt and confusion. Throughout this novel we get a great glimpse of who he actually is through his own eyes. We see the turmoil and guilt he lives through on a day-to-day basis. We also see the confusion that Eden’s thoughts bring. She wants to be happy again, but at what expense. She knows falling for her deceased husband’s older brother will result in nothing but heartbreak and issues with the family, but sometimes, the heart wants what the heart wants and there is no controlling those wants.
It also has to be known, the chemistry between Knox and Eden is freaking lit! These two are scorching hot with all their sexual tension and fiesty endeavors. I legit had to fan myself a time or two….maybe three. Not only is their sexual connection ignited but also their emotional connection is unbreakable. I literally fell in love with their forbidden relationship. It’s a little bit frightening how real the emotions in this novel felt. I actually had to tell myself to calm down, that these are fictional characters. I was pretty invested.
About right now, you’re probably wondering why I rated this a four star instead of giving it ALL THE STARS. There was only one downfall for me, but it was a huge downfall. That being I wished like hell Naima Simone would have incorporated a little more MMA into the storyline. I get that Knox is a retired fighter but, out of pure selfishness, I wanted a big fight scene! I wanted to see Knox in all his glory reigning hell down on his opponent.
Overall, Sin & Ink is an epic read! I loved the chemistry between all the characters, not just the main protagonists. The storyline was on point and had me sniffling and on the verge of tears a time or two. The sexy time scenes where SEXY AS SIN! Everything came together well and the writing style swept me up and carried me away. I loved the vibes that came with the whole novel. It was a great read and one that I can see myself reading again in the future!
Peace Love and Happy Reading,
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