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Hard Ink

Get Ink'd, Book 4

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Hard Ink

By: Ali Lyda
Narrated by: Connor Brown
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I don’t have the best history with older men.

When Mateo saw my last relationship implode, he was there to help. He saved me. Hopefully, self-defense lessons will keep me from getting hit again.

I can’t ask for more of my friend. Even dreaming of keeping him is wrong. But when my ex makes things difficult, Mateo steps up again.

I don’t want a protector, but maybe, it’s time to accept a little help. For the first time in my life, I want something real.

What will it cost to keep the man I’m falling for?

Bryan needs a protector. Those rich old guys that chase after him aren’t the answer. All I want is to keep him safe.

I want to watch him grow into the strong man I know he can be. Falling for him wasn’t the plan. But now that I’ve had a taste, I can’t let him go.

Sparks and ink fly in Hard Ink, a 60,000-word stand-alone m/m workplace romance between a tattoo artist and teacher Mateo and his student and co-worker Bryan.

©2020 Special Fiction Books (P)2020 Special Fiction Books Contemporary Contemporary Romance Romance Romantic Suspense Suspense Heartfelt

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Great story from Bryan and Mateo.

Brian a youngster been in juvenile prison and looking for a sugar daddy to look after him, but things aren't working out the him.

Mateo ex juvie but now working as a top tattoo artist with a TV deal. Part time college tutor.

Great book with twist and hardships, a very well written book which I have enjoyed greatly. Will look for more in the series.

This is my first narration by Connor Brown and I have to say how good, will look out for more by him.

Narrator Connor Brown, first
Hard Ink
Get Ink'd, Book 4
By: Ali Lyda
Narrated by: Connor Brown
Series: Get Ink'd, Book 4
Length: 6 hrs and 14 mins

❤❤❤❤❤ Overall
🎧🎧🎧🎧🎧 Narration
📚📚📚📚📚 Story
Read at 1.20 speed on Audible

Brilliant book, loved it

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Two men at different stages in life, coming from similar backgrounds and are slightly bent out of shape by life but not broken by it are the main focus in this book. They find true trust, understanding, passion and ultimately love together. Mateo and Bryan have their fair share of bumps and bruises along the way but realise that they are stronger together than apart.

This is a series that captivates you from the start and hold your attention right the way through each book, listening to Connor Brown’s voice is so good, has has colourful yet relatable characters and I am really looking forward to what comes next.

So good

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I have listened to this series from the very start and was just blown away once again at the narration of the story as well the ease of listening.

The story itself pulls you in and grips you magnificently

Completely blown away

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I loved Mateo and Bryan. Opposites but similar, caring and protective. This two have sparks from the start and while they each have there our issues and hurt they really do make each other better and grow and teal while supporting and caring for each other equally. I couldn't even free the age gap. I felt like Bryan grow in leaps and bounds in this story and while I feel he was wronged at one part I liked his growth and maturity. these two are great together and I loved visiting with the Get Inked crew ❤️❤️❤️

I loved these two!

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Fantastic addition to the series and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Bryan and Mateo had a beautiful connection and I enjoyed watching them slowly come together.

The narrator did a fabulous job bringing the characters to life. His performance was exceptional and flawless.

Fantastic addition to the series!

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Mateo is such a protector and a real sweetheart. When he witnesses Bryan being roughed up by an abusive, controlling ex he immediately steps in. Bryan is feisty and working really hard to rebuild his life. Both men try to resist their attraction to each other but the more time they spend together, the more difficult that becomes.
I loved how strong both of the characters are, even though they both have their vulnerabilities, they keep fighting for and supporting each other.

loved this book

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This is Bryan and Mateos story. Bryan is obviously making bad choices. He's naive and lacks confidence. Mateo wants to help him learn to protect himself. They slowly come together. Overall I enjoyed their story, and watching them come to trust each other after both having questionable pasts. The thing that kept it from being great to me was in the last quarter of the book I felt some of Mateo's actions were not true to how he had been the first 3/4, and I felt he was dismissive of Bryan. It prevented me from really loving the story. This was my first Connor Brown narration. It took me a little bit to get accustomed to his cadence, but after I did I was good.

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Another great addition to the series by Ali Lyda. Mateo and Bryan are fantastic characters to get to know. Connor Brown did a super job with the narration. Can not wait for the next story to be available on Audible.
This book was given to me for free at my request and I provided this voluntary review.

Loving the series

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This series started a little rough for me but I’ve settled into the later books with enthusiasm, snapping them up as they’re released on audio. In Old Ink, Regan brought Bryan into the ink shop after Brian had served time in juvie. Bryan was jaded, to be sure, but wanting to start fresh. Regan and his shop offered him that chance.

That book ended where this one picks up – with Bryan being attacked. There’s a predator who is going after young men looking for sugar daddies – something we all wish wasn’t necessary, but sometimes young people need money fast and there are always older adults ready to exploit that need. Bryan has got himself entangled with one of these predators and can’t seem to extricate himself. Mateo comes to the rescue and Bryan is humiliated that he needs help at all.

Mateo understands second chances. He also served time in juvie and although he’s only twenty-seven, he’s already got a solid reputation in the ink community as well as teaching art at a community college. Bryan signs up for Mateo’s class which makes things really interesting – because the professor is very attracted to the student.

Now, at one point the plot hinges on Bryan moving in with Mateo for protection. I wasn’t convinced Bryan leaving his grandfather alone was safe, but sometimes plot devices don’t have to make sense. Bryan moves into Mateo’s home as his stalker continues his pursuit.

Then Mateo’s mother reappears after years of neglecting her son. As a drug addict, she was a terrible mother and now there might be a chance for reconciliation – but Mateo will have to let go of all the old hurts. Balancing that fragile relationship and a young lover proves too much. So the question was – would the two men be able to right their relationship or will Bryan’s immaturity prove to be too much?

The narrator for most of the books in this series is Connor Brown and I have to say he’s great. His voice suits the characters and his narration is unobtrusive as he tells the story. A story I enjoyed.

Turning his life around

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Another great audio addition to the series. The narrator once again did a fantastic job. I've loved all the books in this series and each one I say is my new favourite then I read the next book and then that's my new favourite. I really enjoy books with found family's ☺

fantastic listen

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