Since when do bad boy tattoo artists do the nice-guy thing? Isnât that a rulebook violation or something? Here I was, perfectly oblivious about never having been truly hot and bothered before. Then Nick goes and kisses me, effectively making every paltry liplock Iâd ever had in the past utterly forgettable in comparison.
But what does he do after learning I still have my v-card? He locks us in the friend zone. Maddening, really, since no safe, tame guy even registers for me anymore. Seems itâs intense, rumbly-voiced swooniness or nothing for this girl.
So, do I go to Nickâs shop and ask him to ink me as part of a big master plan? Nope. It just happens. Admittedly, the liberating request comes out a little dirtier than I intend.
Which just makes it doubly perfect.
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For such a nice, good girl, Melody sure knows how to be all kinds of trouble for me. Seriously, what the hell was I thinking kissing her? Itâs been a month now and I still canât get itâor herâout of my head. There are too many reasons I shouldnât get close to her. And she makes me forget every single one. Her town sweetheart status and innocence aside, sheâs also my bossâs sister. Until my new tattoo shop takes off, I canât afford to lose my day job.
But, itâs no use. Fact is, no other woman is going to do it for me anymore. Hell, itâs cute, funny, beautiful-inside-and-out sweetness or nothing. That said, I need to keep my distance. At least until I can make something of myself. A guy like me co-owning a business? Thatâs something. This thing with Melody, on the other hand?
It could be everything.
Contains the BONUS novella, The Love Bug, exclusive to this audio edition!