Captured in Ink by Carrie Ann Ryan-Review & Excerpt Tour

Posted on January 28, 2021 by Sandy

Captured in Ink (Montgomery Ink: Boulder 4.5) by Carrie Ann Ryan-Review & Excerpt Tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date January 26, 2021

Julia and Ronin know their relationship is solid. They’ve been through hell and back, but their love has stayed true through it all. When Ronin’s ex, Kincaid, comes back to town, however, the two realize what they might be missing.

Kincaid didn’t mean to leave Ronin behind all those years ago. When tragedy struck not once, but twice, bringing with it the heat of horror, he couldn’t face the past he’d left behind. Now, he’s back and doesn’t know how he fits in with the seemingly perfect couple—especially not when their families will apparently stop at nothing to keep them apart.

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REVIEW: Best triad romance I have read in a very long time! Captured Ink by the lovely Carrie Ann Ryan is a 1001 Dark Night special, and if you don’t know what that is, look it up! The ladies leading that are as boss as they get.

Ronin, Kincade and Julia span years together and they have always had a connection that not even time seems to weaken. I don’t want to give away anything, but Captured Ink is a sweet and spicy read that will warm your heart and ignite your emotions. As always Carrie Ann Ryan gives her characters such life that they feel like true real people, the struggle, the heartache, and the love all feel like your best friend is sitting on the sofa next to you telling you about it.

As a die hard Carrie fan I give this four out of five stars simply because I wanted more of them, the plot is great and the struggle for love is so true and relatable. Way to go girl!

Reading Order and Previous reviews
Wrapped in Inked
Sated on Ink
Embraced in Ink
Moments in Ink
Seduced in Ink

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Reviewed by Sarah

I had spent too long trying to dig myself out of the darkness, attempting to claw my way out of horror, and I had missed my chance at something more. My fault, I repeated to myself—all my fault.
“Kincaid?” the woman in front of me asked, her voice soft. “It’s good to finally meet you,” she said, although her voice was devoid of emotion. I didn’t know if she was lying or not.
I rolled my shoulders back. “I’m sorry for disturbing you so late. I just got into town. I’ll let you be. Sorry about this.” I turned to walk away, to let the pain ease ever so slightly even though I knew it never would, but a small hand grabbed my arm—the strength of the grip surprising me. I looked down at that diamond ring that had been put on her finger by the man I once loved. The man I still loved? I wasn’t sure.
“Come inside. Please.”
“I don’t think that would be a good idea,” I said.
Ronin didn’t say anything. And, somehow, that hurt worse than him yelling at me and throwing me out. But I would deserve it if he did. I deserved all of it.
“I’m Julia. Please, come inside. It’s late and getting a bit chilly. You don’t even have a coat on.”
“I’m fine,” I said.
“Please. You don’t want me to get mean.” Her eyes twinkled as I peered at her face.
This was the woman Ronin had married, and I liked her. She was firm, smiled, and looked like she would take no shit—the perfect partner for Ronin. She was so different from Alexis. I could already tell that, and maybe that was a good thing. She likely wouldn’t run away when things got tough.
Though I had no idea how I could tell that from a single touch, a momentary glance.
“Come on. Ronin and I were just cleaning up after dinner.”
That’s when I finally noticed the swollen lips—the tousled hair.
Oh, they had definitely been doing something after dinner, but it wasn’t cleaning up.
Jealousy slashed at me, but I pushed it away.
I deserved this, and so much more.
Finally, I looked at Ronin again, saw the longing mixed with anger in his gaze, and knew I couldn’t just leave. I would after, but I couldn’t hurt this woman, not when I knew if I walked away, I would only leave ashes in my wake for her to deal with. And neither of them deserved that.
“Okay, just for a moment.”

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Carrie Ann Ryan is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of contemporary, paranormal, and young adult romance. Her works include the Montgomery Ink, Redwood Pack, Fractured Connections, and Elements of Five series, which have sold over 3.0 million books worldwide. She started writing while in graduate school for her advanced degree in chemistry and hasn’t stopped since. Carrie Ann has written over seventy-five novels and novellas with more in the works. When she’s not losing herself in her emotional and action-packed worlds, she’s reading as much as she can while wrangling her clowder of cats who have more followers than she does.

Seduced in Ink (Montgomery Ink) by Carrie Ann Ryan-Review Tour

Posted on September 29, 2020 by Sandy

Seduced in Ink (Montgomery Ink: Boulder #4) by Carrie Ann Ryan-Review Tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date September 29, 2020

The Montgomery Ink: Boulder series concludes with a fake relationship where the heat and emotional connection are anything but false.

The moment Madison McClard’s parents tell her that her ex is getting married, there’s no getting out of their latest scheme. One moment she’s trying to get out of their clutches. The next, they’re telling her exactly who she’ll marry to save the family name. The one thing her parents don’t count on, however: Aaron Montgomery.

Aaron Montgomery didn’t mean to lie. Still, as soon as he overheard Madison’s dilemma, the words fell out of his mouth. Now, he’s fake engaged to a woman he barely knows, who also happens to be his new brother-in-law’s cousin.

As the deception mounts, so does the attraction. They told themselves it was only a ruse, but as feelings ramp and dangers surge, this Montgomery may have just met his match.

He simply has to fight to keep her.

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REVIEW:Seduced in Ink is the next in the Montgomery Ink Boulder series, and what a funny adventure this one is. This book can be read as a standalone, but it’s always best to read a series in order in my personally opinion. Ms. Carrie Ann Ryan has gifted us with a lovely story of a woman learning herself and seeing her family in a different light. A story that is sure to make you scream in anger and laugh at the funny in the next moment.

In this grand adventure we meet Madison, a sassy business owner of a sinful bakery and alpha hottie; Aaron, the famous artist. Madison is under the thumb of her horrid parents, who now want to marry her off to a total stranger. Now be warned now readers, Madison’s parents are going to make you want to spit, but grin and bare it, the story must go on. Aaron is a family friend and in the attempt to help Madison out from the viper tongue of her Mother, comes up with the grand plan to tell everyone that they are engaged.

That’s right, a fake engagement.

Over the course of the book, Madison and Aaron navigate the waters of a fake relation that feels anything but fake. From sassy exchanges with Madison’s horrible parents, a weird man that her Mother keeps trying to “sell” her to that give her the creeps and hot nights that fuel hot dreams, Madison and Aaron wormed their way right into my favorite couples list! 4.5 stars for the lovely author.

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Reviewed by Sarah

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Embraced in Ink by Carrie Ann Ryan-review tour

Posted on May 12, 2020 by Sandy

Embraced in Ink-Mongtomery Ink: Boulder #3 by Carrie Ann Ryan-review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date May 12, 2020

The Montgomery Ink saga continues with an unforgettable romance where two best friends make a bet that could change their lives forever.

Bristol Montgomery and Marcus Stearn have been best friends for so long, they sometimes forget when they weren’t as close as they are now. While friends and family think there’s something beneath the surface of their friendship, the two have always been steadfast in their stance on no heated looks or deeper feelings.

The problem? Years ago, they promised each other that if neither of them was married by the time Bristol turned thirty, they’d marry each other.

Even though both have long since decided never to force the other into an arranged marriage, circumstances and sheer stubbornness force them to refuse to back out of their deal.

Now, they’re determined to get married—even as dangerous exes and feelings they deny, block their path.

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REVIEW:Embraced in Ink begins with everyone attending Bristol Montgomery’s 20th birthday party. She is preparing to move away to pursue her music education and career. Her best friend, Marcus Stearn is in attendance as well. Neither of them can imagine their lives without the other in it. As the party winds down, the two of them vow to stay close even though they will be miles apart. Then, Bristol comes up with a plan for their future: if neither are married in ten years, they will marry each other. Marcus is a little taken aback but decides to make the pact. After all, what could go wrong?

Flash forward ten years and the two of them are at another family get together. Both are still single and a little uneasy about the pact that was made. When they are leaving the party, the conversation about said pact is brought up and when Bristol is overheard saying they were engaged, the family hears and to say everyone is excited is an understatement. Not wanting to discuss it in front of everyone, they let them believe it’s true and leave.

Now, if either of them were to admit to the other that they were starting to have feelings of more than friendship, things would have gone smoothly. But they don’t. Instead they discuss it and for some really jacked up reasons, they decide to actually be engaged.

Of course, Marcus is questioned by the Montgomerys at a guys’ get together and Bristol is questioned by her girlfriends, but neither gives away their secret pact. Once things start playing out between Bristol and Marcus, a former boyfriend (and fellow performer) shows up just in time to stir up a little trouble….at first. The ex is not happy about Marcus and Marcus is not happy that this guy shows up and seems a little too interested in Bristol. Add to that the fact that Bristol doesn’t see what the problem is and Marcus ends it and storms out.

Bristol is heartbroken and is afraid to tell Marcus her true feelings, just as Marcus is afraid to do the same with her. What follows leaves Marcus reeling and Bristol’s life in danger.

Embraced in Ink is a nicely written story of friends to lovers. Bristol is a great character, albeit a little naïve in my humble opinion. Marcus is a great character as well. Once things start spinning out of control, neither one of them steps up to set things right until it’s almost too late. I love the protectiveness of the Montgomerys. However, the Stearns support of both Marcus and Bristol tugged at my heart. If you’re a fan of friends to lovers, you’ll certainly enjoy this one. Well done, Carrie Ann Ryan!

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Reviewed by Vickie K