Ink by Elizabeth Hunter Review by Amber
INK is a wonderful novel that brings together two unlikely characters into one steamy romance . Emmie and Ox are quite different in many ways but more alike than they know . When Ox bounds into the bookshop she ' s reopening in Metlin , CA , little do they both know that their lives will be forever changed . The chemistry between the two is electric and undeniable ( even though they both try ), and the romance is slow burning as Emmie and Ox work to pull their combined business ventures together into a workable business plan .
The character development in INK was a nice blending of the tattoo culture and the book culture . Putting both cultures together inside one building is a unique business strategy . The uniqueness is sure to provide both cultures competitive advantage , especially over the other tattoo shops in the area . How the author decided to put tattoos and books together ( other than a hot inked man on the cover of a book ) is just one of Elizabeth Hunter ' s abilities that I admire . Her imagination is vivid and her excitement for her craft is undeniable .
The world building within INK was descriptive , providing essential information to make the story believable . The plot and setting were perfectly paired into a wonderful romantic story that was easy to follow and understand . I was able to visualize each moment that happened within the pages , immersing me further into the world set on 7th and Main .
Emmie and Ox are wonderful characters , imperfect but perfect for one another . Emmie has the chance to rebuild her grandmother ' s bookshop and she takes a chance by doing that and adding tattooing to the lineup . She ' s somewhat reserved but she knows what she wants when she gets to Metlin , and it isn ' t to sell the building or rent out the space to someone else . She wants to reopen her legacy , a book shop that she can run her way instead of working for someone else . Ox is a man hellbent on making sure his family is taken care of - his mother , sister , and niece . He so committed that he often times puts them way above his own needs and desires . Opening his own shop with Emmie is a dream come true , but when his family calls , the shop and Emmie may suffer .
INK captivated me from the very beginning with sassy and witty friends like Daisy and Tayla , hot tattooers from the shop across the street , and the bookshop . The entire book was fun and sassy , with some intense and broody moments . I had fun reading INK and learning about Emmie , Ox , Daisy , and Tayla . The story kept me engaged from start to finish with an HEA that made me grin like an idiot .
All of Elizabeth ' s novels reach deep within my emotional center and manage to trigger reactionary responses . These types of books are my favorite . The emotions don ' t have to always include tears ; it is just the ability to invoke proper emotional responses to scenarios being played out .