Title: Risk
Series: Brothers of Ink and Steel
Author: Allie Juliette Mousseau
Release: June 23, 2020
Genre: enemies to lovers, second chance romance
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/53831207-risk
USA Today Bestselling Author Allie Juliette Mousseau delivers a
sexy, quick-witted and sassy enemies-to-lovers second-chance romance featuring
one smoldering alpha attorney; a feisty, determined social worker; and three
young orphans in trouble…
Saint Sophia the Mother of Orphans, help us!
Connor Callahan, once a North House teen who shed his own blood
to become a Brother of Ink and Steel, is now a powerful attorney and the Twin
Cities’ most eligible bachelor. He challenges stereotypes and melts panties
with his rugged good-looks, colorful tattoos, and brazen piercings. When he’s
handed the case of a lifetime with the promise of partnership in the firm he’s
dedicated his career to, he knows his destiny is close.
Then he gets a glimpse of the familiar Saint Sophia pendant his
opposing council wears, and he finds himself wondering… could it really be her,
the girl he met as a teenager? He never thought he’d see the blond whirlwind
again after she blew in and out of his life, but she was wholly unforgettable.
Like a tattoo over his heart. If only he could get close enough to be sure it’s
really her… but she’s never going to let that happen.
Elle Hayes despises the formidable Mr. Callahan and everything he
stands for. Though he puts on an immensely charming act—and is hotter than the
desert sun—she knows he’s a fake. There’s no way she’s going to let Callahan
interfere with her objective: finding a home for the vulnerable orphans his
client has torn apart.
Then an unexpected set-up has Connor and Elle playing house
together for a week…
As the tension—and heat—revs up between them, they discover that
they each have a whole lot more to lose than just a court case. Their hearts
are on the line—and so much more.
But to experience the greatest things in life, we have to take
the greatest risks.
RISK Brother of Ink and Steel (Book 4) is a standalone novel.
There’s no need to read the earlier titles beforehand, but this book features
charming cameos by title characters from the Brothers of Ink and Steel and True
North Series. You’ll want to go back and read them all.
Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3eoaGDs
If you’re a
fan of the Brother’s of Ink and Steel series, you’ve been waiting for the next
instalment and Connor’s story doesn’t disappoint. It’s been awhile but I loved seeing these brother’s
by choice interact with each other. Don’t
despair if you haven’t read the previous titles in this series, Risk can be
read as a complete standalone.
Connor is a
successful, driven and determined lawyer.
He’s a protective, loyal and caring alpha with a big heart.
Ellie is a fierce, strong, sassy and stubborn heroine,
who is incredibly protective of the children she advocates for.
Ellie and
Connor’s story is an emotional slow burn, enemies to lovers romance, and I
loved watching them tip toe around each other.
The sexual tension oozes between this pair and their banter is at times
antagonistic, but also heartfelt and flirty.
Risk is an engaging
and entertaining romance, with endearing characters and a heartfelt storyline,
and I will be eagerly awaiting the next release in this series.
Amazon CA: https://amzn.to/3em9C2Z
Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2YiL0Tk
Amazon AU: https://amzn.to/3dpC4jc
I’ve been watching my favorite distraction
ever since I first discovered him working with the kids in the ring—teaching
them how to box and better their mixed martial arts abilities—shortly after I
started working at The Core. He’s here with them three days a week like
clockwork. I’ve also seen him sparring with some of the other guys who seem to
be regulars here too. You can tell they’re all friends by the way they hang
out, laugh and mess with each other. They’re all gorgeous, but I’m drawn to my
mystery… errr… distraction.
His body is cut and sculpted with lean long
muscles, while every inch of his exposed skin is etched with ink that ripples
and moves with him like he’s an exotic tiger. His movements make the tattoo
artist’s canvas come alive. The tats adorn every line and ridge, precisely cut
against the muscle.
I want to get closer! I want to touch them! I want to touch him.
My favorite tattoo is the black scrawling
letters over his left ribcage that read, “I AM MY BROTHERS’ KEEPER.” What a
beautiful mantra to live by.
I wonder if it’s his religion.
Good God, he’s the definition of sex appeal. Any kind of day I’m having,
everything starts looking up when I get a chance to watch him move.
I’ve actually never seen his face. His nose
and cheekbones are always hidden behind a padded, grilled face guard. So I’ve
just had to imagine the face that goes with that amazing body.
He looks like an experienced fighter. His
skin is stretched drum tight over taut muscles. Every inch of him is iron.
Christ, he’s hard all over.
I shake my head to dissipate the musing of
how hard that body could get under his shorts.
Back to G-rated fantasies! There
are kids around, I scold myself. At
least… PG-13.
He shows the kid how to move, what muscles
to put behind the punch. His side ripples in waves as he arches and stretches
his ribs and shoulders, twisting to the side.
My eyes trail his movements, mesmerized.
It’s been so long since I’ve felt desire.
I’ve wanted to get close enough to see into
his eyes, but I haven’t had the guts. He’d totally know I was checking him out
if I did. So, I keep my distance.
The thin boy sends a right hook against the man’s
face—the puffy glove connecting to his equally padded face mask. I can’t help
but laugh when he pretends the hit is hard enough to knock him off balance, as
he stumbles over his feet dramatically, then acts as if he’s shaking it off.
The young boy jumps up and down and raises
his arms in triumph.
This guy could be the man of my dreams.
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