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The Reed Brothers #1
Tall, Tatted and Tempting
She’s locked up tight. But he might be the key.
Logan Reed is tall, tatted and tempting. Kit’s a woman with a mean right hook and a secret.
Kit wants a tattoo, but Logan sees more than she intends to share in the drawing of the tat she wants. He sees her in ways no one ever has.
Logan’s not disabled; but he hasn’t spoken in eight years. He hasn’t needed to. Until he meets Kit.
Logan doesn’t know everything about Kit. Kit doesn’t know anything about herself, until she has to sacrifice all she ever wanted to save what’s most important to him.
This book is not meant for individuals under the age of 18 due to adult language, adult sexuality and adult situations.
Logan Reed is tall, tatted and tempting. Kit’s a woman with a mean right hook and a secret.
Kit wants a tattoo, but Logan sees more than she intends to share in the drawing of the tat she wants. He sees her in ways no one ever has.
Logan’s not disabled; but he hasn’t spoken in eight years. He hasn’t needed to. Until he meets Kit.
Logan doesn’t know everything about Kit. Kit doesn’t know anything about herself, until she has to sacrifice all she ever wanted to save what’s most important to him.
This book is not meant for individuals under the age of 18 due to adult language, adult sexuality and adult situations.
201 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 1, 2013
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Tammy Falkner
64 books3,196 followersTammy Falkner lives on a farm in a lovely, sprawling little town in rural NC with her beekeeper husband and a house full of boys, a few dogs, and a cat or two (or five – who has time to count?). As half of the Lydia Dare team, she has co-written ten books, including the Westfield Wolves series and the Gentlemen Vampyre series. A huge fan of Regency England, she often wonders what other kinds of magical, mythical and strange creatures might live and interact within the ton. Exploring the theory that the fae can walk between Regency England and their own land, Tammy spends as much time as possible with the lords and ladies of society, horse-drawn carriages, and elegant balls. Now add to that some faeries, a little murder, a bit of mayhem, and a troublesome garden gnome, and you have her exciting new series. She hopes you enjoys her world as much as she does.
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September 28, 2020
***3.5 STARS***
This was a very difficult book to rate. Although I found it had a lot of fluff I couldn’t stop reading it and had to see how it ended. So it did keep my attention.
Kit comes into the tattoo shop where Logan works as an artist wanting a tattoo she designed herself. She winds up hitting Logan in the nose when he becomes overly familiar with her. Later he finds her again while she is busking at a subway station. He follows her and realizes she is homeless so he feeds her and takes her back to his apartment where he lives with his four brothers.
I found Logan adorable. He is a huge hunk of a guy that is intelligent, an excellent artist and happens to be deaf. Kit is on the run from a secretive life and it takes the majority of the book before she reveals her true identity. It was a little anticlimactic in my opinion. But like I said before I couldn’t stop reading. So what does that say? The book kept my interest, but if you are looking for a deep and eternal romance here you will not find it. First they are very young. She is 19 and he is 21. Secondly, they fall into lust instantly.
It was a quick and interesting read. Not the best but not the worst either. I will definitely read the next book as this one ends on a cliffhanger. I did love the relationship Logan had with his brothers. It was realistic and loving.
This was a very difficult book to rate. Although I found it had a lot of fluff I couldn’t stop reading it and had to see how it ended. So it did keep my attention.
Kit comes into the tattoo shop where Logan works as an artist wanting a tattoo she designed herself. She winds up hitting Logan in the nose when he becomes overly familiar with her. Later he finds her again while she is busking at a subway station. He follows her and realizes she is homeless so he feeds her and takes her back to his apartment where he lives with his four brothers.
I found Logan adorable. He is a huge hunk of a guy that is intelligent, an excellent artist and happens to be deaf. Kit is on the run from a secretive life and it takes the majority of the book before she reveals her true identity. It was a little anticlimactic in my opinion. But like I said before I couldn’t stop reading. So what does that say? The book kept my interest, but if you are looking for a deep and eternal romance here you will not find it. First they are very young. She is 19 and he is 21. Secondly, they fall into lust instantly.
It was a quick and interesting read. Not the best but not the worst either. I will definitely read the next book as this one ends on a cliffhanger. I did love the relationship Logan had with his brothers. It was realistic and loving.
June 23, 2015
I just read the most epic love story!
I mean, there is love and then there's Kit and Logan love. But let me not get ahead of myself. Let's start at the beginning.
So on Monday we're introduced to Kit. She's broke and homeless but a fighter nonetheless, busking at the train station. I mean if that doesn't scream strong and independent, I don't know what does. And guess what? She has a secret!
Bet you did not see that coming!
And then things get good and she meets our tall, tatted, and tempting loverboy, Logan. He's so unique he's deaf. Can't get anymore original than that people!duh!
On Wednesday they meet again and she ends up sleeping at his house. We're blessed with the seeds of their growing love when...
"She closes the door behind me and I hear the thumb lock on the door click. She just locked me out of my own room."
True love?? True love makes the deaf hear!!
And by Friday she's falling...
And I’m afraid I’m a little bit in love with Logan.
By Saturday they're confessing.
“I think I might be falling in love with you,” he says softly. My breath catches. “Yeah, me too,” I say.
And two weeks after that he's
"I want all of her. I want her past, her present and her future. I want to ask her to marry me."
By this time she's also a full blown pro at sign language. I mean girl understands everything and can perfectly sign whole conversations. You know, something that takes people months and months to learn, she learns it in two.weeks. I'm telling you, it's this true love. It makes miracles happen.
So now you understand you can say it right along with me...
I just read the most epic love story!
February 3, 2015
4 Stars!
Tall, Tatted and Tempting is the perfect title for this book- it describes Logan just right!
Logan:
No one really talks to me since I can’t hear. I haven’t said a word since I was thirteen years old.
Logan lives with his four brothers. He is a tattoo artist. He is a bit of a man slut. And he is also deaf.
Emily:
Home is a relative term. Home is wherever I find to sleep that night.
Emily goes by Kit. She spends her days playing guitar by the subway of NYC. She is a long way from home. She comes from a whole different world than the one she is living in now. She is homeless- but it’s a choice she made.
If I told you Emily and Logan hit it off right away, I would be lying. It takes some time, but Logan is persistent. There is something about this girl who wanders into the tattoo parlor. They start out with an uneasy friendship. Their communication is difficult at first. Logan can’t hear, and Emily has a condition that makes it hard for her to read. They resort to lip reading and Logan, for the first time in years, talks. But only to her. He finds Emily is different than any girl he’s ever met. He wants her, but she is still hiding so much of herself. Until she can trust him and let him in, he won’t take it past friendship.
She is developing feelings for him...
He has some strong feelings for her...
But Emily still doesn’t feel like she can open up to him. It’s not that she doesn’t want to, she just can’t. She has her reasons. She won’t even tell him her name, which doesn’t sit well with him. Before he can be with her completely, he has to know her.
Emily is getting there. She is falling hard for Logan, she fits with his family. For the first time in months, she feels safe. Happy. Loved. But something will happen that will change everything. She has a choice to make, and it’s not an easy one...
I want all of her. I want her past, her present, and her future.
I just love a good story about a reformed man-whore! When they find that one person who changes their ways. Logan was so adorable- and funny! He has never really had a ‘girlfriend’ but his description of one just cracked me up!
There is just no way you won’t fall for Logan. He appears to be a ‘bad boy’ but once you get to know him, he has the biggest heart. He was just so sweet and swoony!
Emily was a wonderful heroine. She had obstacles to overcome, just like Logan. She was strong and resilient. I do wish she could have trusted Logan more with her secrets, but I understood why she didn’t. She was willing to sacrifice everything she had worked for, give it all up for the person she loved. So many times her her actions show how much character she has.
I family dynamic in this book was great. Even though Logan had no parents to speak of, his brothers were a tight unit. I especially had a soft spot for Matt and Paul. I can’t wait to read more about the Reed brothers in the following books.
This book captured my attention right away. The characters were endearing, the story was fast paced, interesting and refreshing. Lets just say a few pages in and I was hooked. By the time I hit the ending, I was disappointed it was over so quickly! The last few chapters had me on the edge of my seat... I was so worried with how it was going to end- but the ending wasn’t as cliffy as I thought it would be, and thankfully, the author has posted the first chapter of the second book (see link at bottom of review). I would recommend reading that as soon as you finish this book. It will make your heart happy!
http://tammyfalkner.wordpress.com/201...
Big thanks to my bestie, Anna, for recommending this one to me and talking me through the last 15% or so when I was a little on edge ;)) Love ya! xoxo!!!
Tall, Tatted and Tempting is the perfect title for this book- it describes Logan just right!
Logan:
No one really talks to me since I can’t hear. I haven’t said a word since I was thirteen years old.
Logan lives with his four brothers. He is a tattoo artist. He is a bit of a man slut. And he is also deaf.
Emily:
Home is a relative term. Home is wherever I find to sleep that night.
Emily goes by Kit. She spends her days playing guitar by the subway of NYC. She is a long way from home. She comes from a whole different world than the one she is living in now. She is homeless- but it’s a choice she made.
If I told you Emily and Logan hit it off right away, I would be lying. It takes some time, but Logan is persistent. There is something about this girl who wanders into the tattoo parlor. They start out with an uneasy friendship. Their communication is difficult at first. Logan can’t hear, and Emily has a condition that makes it hard for her to read. They resort to lip reading and Logan, for the first time in years, talks. But only to her. He finds Emily is different than any girl he’s ever met. He wants her, but she is still hiding so much of herself. Until she can trust him and let him in, he won’t take it past friendship.
“I want you to trust me. And you don’t. Not yet. But you might one day.”
She is developing feelings for him...
“I think I’m in like.”
He has some strong feelings for her...
“I want you more than I want air.”
But Emily still doesn’t feel like she can open up to him. It’s not that she doesn’t want to, she just can’t. She has her reasons. She won’t even tell him her name, which doesn’t sit well with him. Before he can be with her completely, he has to know her.
“If I ever get to fucking be inside you, I want to know what to call you. I want to at least know your name. Because when that happens, you’re going to fucking own me. Do you understand? You’re going to own me.”
Emily is getting there. She is falling hard for Logan, she fits with his family. For the first time in months, she feels safe. Happy. Loved. But something will happen that will change everything. She has a choice to make, and it’s not an easy one...
I want all of her. I want her past, her present, and her future.
I just love a good story about a reformed man-whore! When they find that one person who changes their ways. Logan was so adorable- and funny! He has never really had a ‘girlfriend’ but his description of one just cracked me up!
“I want you to be my girlfriend.”
“What does that mean?”
“I’m not sure. but I think it’s the same as being my friend, but I get to make you come.”
There is just no way you won’t fall for Logan. He appears to be a ‘bad boy’ but once you get to know him, he has the biggest heart. He was just so sweet and swoony!
She laughs. I wish I could hear it, because its probably the most beautiful sound in the world. It's not often I wish I could hear, because I can do almost anything I want. But right now, I wish I could hear the sound of her laughter.
Emily was a wonderful heroine. She had obstacles to overcome, just like Logan. She was strong and resilient. I do wish she could have trusted Logan more with her secrets, but I understood why she didn’t. She was willing to sacrifice everything she had worked for, give it all up for the person she loved. So many times her her actions show how much character she has.
I family dynamic in this book was great. Even though Logan had no parents to speak of, his brothers were a tight unit. I especially had a soft spot for Matt and Paul. I can’t wait to read more about the Reed brothers in the following books.
This book captured my attention right away. The characters were endearing, the story was fast paced, interesting and refreshing. Lets just say a few pages in and I was hooked. By the time I hit the ending, I was disappointed it was over so quickly! The last few chapters had me on the edge of my seat... I was so worried with how it was going to end- but the ending wasn’t as cliffy as I thought it would be, and thankfully, the author has posted the first chapter of the second book (see link at bottom of review). I would recommend reading that as soon as you finish this book. It will make your heart happy!
http://tammyfalkner.wordpress.com/201...
Big thanks to my bestie, Anna, for recommending this one to me and talking me through the last 15% or so when I was a little on edge ;)) Love ya! xoxo!!!
August 4, 2013
5 'JUST MY CUPPA' STARS.
"I love you New York. Never doubt it."
Three words to start my review READ.THIS.BOOK,When my friend texted me telling me about this story, I thought why not? I'll give this book a try, what I didn't expect was to fall so in love with two characters and this deliciously written novel. 'Tall, tatted and tempting' is so much more than its title suggests. It is full of heart and soul and is written to heart warmingly wonderful proportions. This story has completely captured my heart and attention and I will gladly crown it with the title 'one of my favourite stories of 2013'.
What's it all about?
Emily Madison isn't a young woman who feels hope, she's a lost soul desperate to not feel, anxious to keep her secrets, and to live a life unanswerable to no one, living her life as she pleases. With a life of homelessness and surviving this life by busking Emily 'Kit' Madison believes living a life in isolation is the only way to live, that is until a curly blonde haired stranger comes into her life, Logan Reed is a tattooed, deaf and drop dead loveable man who has never been interested in holding on to any kind of serious relationship but when these two lives collide they both find themselves questioning their respective lifestyles. Can love overcome secrets, heartache and difficulties? 'Tall, tattooed and tempted' takes us through this duo's story towards a hopefully happily love forever.
What did I love?
For a short book, this story had depth and emotion by the chapterful I was so wrapped up in the characters and plot that I was surprised when I got to the end. 'Tall, tatted and tempting' is full to the brim with secrets and surprises and it is so refreshingly different that I'm already reaching to find more by this author. I love both the characters Emily is brave, courageous and sweet, I love that she was making her own way in life. Emily is both confident and vulnerable the perfect 'other half' for the books hero, Logan I loved his strength in the face of his deafness, the author brought the connection between these loveable characters to life and the sexual Chemistry was off the scales I thought I might have spontaneously combusted on more than one occasion as the story developed. This book was writing perfection I loved every moment right from the first page. I do not have one negative thing to say about this sweet and touching story.
Final thoughts ...
Don't miss out on this gorgeous, sweet and moving story. Although it is relatively short it packs more than a romantic punch and I'm convinced like me once you have read it you will be ready for more in the series. Heartbreaking and romantic in equal measure I know I have found a series I'll hold close to my book heart. Go grab it readers.
*As a word of caution, although this book does not have a cliffhanger it leaves the story wide open for book two here's a link to click straight after finishing this story*
http://tammyfalkner.wordpress.com/201...
"I love you New York. Never doubt it."
Three words to start my review READ.THIS.BOOK,When my friend texted me telling me about this story, I thought why not? I'll give this book a try, what I didn't expect was to fall so in love with two characters and this deliciously written novel. 'Tall, tatted and tempting' is so much more than its title suggests. It is full of heart and soul and is written to heart warmingly wonderful proportions. This story has completely captured my heart and attention and I will gladly crown it with the title 'one of my favourite stories of 2013'.
What's it all about?
Emily Madison isn't a young woman who feels hope, she's a lost soul desperate to not feel, anxious to keep her secrets, and to live a life unanswerable to no one, living her life as she pleases. With a life of homelessness and surviving this life by busking Emily 'Kit' Madison believes living a life in isolation is the only way to live, that is until a curly blonde haired stranger comes into her life, Logan Reed is a tattooed, deaf and drop dead loveable man who has never been interested in holding on to any kind of serious relationship but when these two lives collide they both find themselves questioning their respective lifestyles. Can love overcome secrets, heartache and difficulties? 'Tall, tattooed and tempted' takes us through this duo's story towards a hopefully happily love forever.
What did I love?
For a short book, this story had depth and emotion by the chapterful I was so wrapped up in the characters and plot that I was surprised when I got to the end. 'Tall, tatted and tempting' is full to the brim with secrets and surprises and it is so refreshingly different that I'm already reaching to find more by this author. I love both the characters Emily is brave, courageous and sweet, I love that she was making her own way in life. Emily is both confident and vulnerable the perfect 'other half' for the books hero, Logan I loved his strength in the face of his deafness, the author brought the connection between these loveable characters to life and the sexual Chemistry was off the scales I thought I might have spontaneously combusted on more than one occasion as the story developed. This book was writing perfection I loved every moment right from the first page. I do not have one negative thing to say about this sweet and touching story.
Final thoughts ...
Don't miss out on this gorgeous, sweet and moving story. Although it is relatively short it packs more than a romantic punch and I'm convinced like me once you have read it you will be ready for more in the series. Heartbreaking and romantic in equal measure I know I have found a series I'll hold close to my book heart. Go grab it readers.
*As a word of caution, although this book does not have a cliffhanger it leaves the story wide open for book two here's a link to click straight after finishing this story*
http://tammyfalkner.wordpress.com/201...
July 29, 2020
Tall, Tatted, Tempting and the sexiest deaf mute I’ve ever read about!
I really enjoyed this romance between Logan Reed, a Tattoo artist and deaf mute who is usually a hit it and quit it kind of guy with the ladies and Kit, a homeless girl who plays guitar in the subway station for dollars and change. The romance is downright steamy even though Logan is determined not to go all the way until Kit trusts him enough to tell him her real name.
The character development in this story is awesome. It is the first book in the Reed brothers series and Kit stays with the brothers so they are all introduced in this book. We find out more about some of them than others, but definitely enough to pull at the old heartstrings.
I am already completely enamored with Logan, Paul and especially Matt. Kit (a.k.a. Emily) also has developed close relationships with the brothers, especially Matt, who has cancer, and Paul, the oldest who has a daughter. There are also twins that are still in high school which we need to know more about, so the series should be great.
This particular book ends on a cliffhanger so I am going to have to get the next book to find out what happens between Logan and His girl. It is worth it though, just the right mix between romance, steam and drama.
I voluntarily read & reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts & opinions are my own.
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I really enjoyed this romance between Logan Reed, a Tattoo artist and deaf mute who is usually a hit it and quit it kind of guy with the ladies and Kit, a homeless girl who plays guitar in the subway station for dollars and change. The romance is downright steamy even though Logan is determined not to go all the way until Kit trusts him enough to tell him her real name.
The character development in this story is awesome. It is the first book in the Reed brothers series and Kit stays with the brothers so they are all introduced in this book. We find out more about some of them than others, but definitely enough to pull at the old heartstrings.
I am already completely enamored with Logan, Paul and especially Matt. Kit (a.k.a. Emily) also has developed close relationships with the brothers, especially Matt, who has cancer, and Paul, the oldest who has a daughter. There are also twins that are still in high school which we need to know more about, so the series should be great.
This particular book ends on a cliffhanger so I am going to have to get the next book to find out what happens between Logan and His girl. It is worth it though, just the right mix between romance, steam and drama.
I voluntarily read & reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts & opinions are my own.
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December 27, 2013
First, here's my casting for Logan ;)
** FULL REVIEW NOW POSTED ** 4.5 stars!!
OMG!!! Guys, this book was awesome!!
Tall, Tatted, and Tempting was a sweet, sexy and very moving story with a wonderful balance of humor, steam, and also heartfelt, emotional depth! I loved it!
A friend of mine actually recommended it to me and after reading this section of the blurb, I knew this was one I had to check out....
"Logan Reed is tall, tatted and tempting. Kit’s a woman with a mean right hook and a secret. Kit wants a tattoo, but Logan sees more than she intends to share in the drawing of the tat she wants. He sees her in ways no one ever has. Logan’s not disabled; but he hasn’t spoken in eight years. He hasn’t needed to. Until he meets Kit."
As it hinted there, we learn in the first scene that the hero of the story, Logan, was tall and gorgeous but also deaf and hadn't spoken to anyone since he was 13. He ran a tattoo parlor with his four brothers which was where he was working in the opening scene. And then a girl walked in asking for a very specific tattoo and he felt drawn to her in a way he'd never once felt before....
"Most people would see the beauty of that drawing. But I see pain. I see things she probably wouldn't want anyone to see."
Ok, at this point, even though I was smiling, I totally thought I could tell where the story was going... But then, about one minute into their interaction, this girl punched him in the face and walked out the door!!!!
OMG!! That was it. With that scene, I was hooked me! The opening chapter alone had made me smile, surprised me, and intrigued me to want to know more about the characters.
So... Logan wasn't able to stop thinking about her and finally tracked her down to the last place on earth he thought to find her -- homeless and playing music on the streets to make enough money to get by.
"Does she own a coat? I wish I'd given her mine. I follow her. I can't help it. I need to see where she's going, or I won't be able to find her again. Not to mention that her being alone in the night in the city scares the shit out of me."
And he insisted she comes home with him to stay with him and his brothers. While she was grateful for the place to stay, she was not the kind of girl to just accept charity and her past had taught her not to trust anyone so she kept a lot back from Logan and felt unable to trust him with her secrets. But luckily, he understood and was falling for her hard enough to make her worth the wait..... :)
"I want to lick you all over and make you cry out my name and swear you see God, I want you to trust me. And you don't. Not Yet. But you might one day."
I'll let you discover the rest of the story for yourselves from this point on because it's more fun that way so all I'll say is that I loved the whole overall storyline and was totally wrapped up in it.
The writing was so addictive!! I literally started the book and even though it was a full length novel, I was at 12% before I knew it -- I didn't even realize how many pages I'd been quickly flipping!
Now, given that Logan lived with his four brothers, there was a helluva lot of testosterone and general male awesome going around. Their parents weren't in their lives, so they'd developed a very tight-knit bond -- they always had each other's backs and each one of them would have been willing to give up anything for the other. I was in Alpha male heaven!! Plus, they were downright hilarious :D
"I go get another beer, and Paul glares at me like the time I let the toilet lid fall on his dick when he was seven and I was four."
I loved each one of them and also loved they all had their own story to tell. I loved Paul & Hayley, I laughed over the twins, my heart bled for Matt, and it melted for Logan.
Logan was just a dream. What an absolute sweetheart of a guy!!! He tugged my heart strings and had me fanning myself over and over and over again! He was the kind of guy that is impossible not to fall for. But what stood out most to me about him though was his personality. There's something about the tattooed ex-manwhore who falls for this one special girl that makes me swoon. And Logan just had the biggest heart and had a very distinctive, memorable quality to him. I loved that I could feel how strongly he was falling for her and I loved that he made my heart flutter with almost anything he did.
And the heroine was also totally awesome as well -- what a badass chick!! It was so nice to see a female character who was able to defend herself, didn't blink once about punching a guy twice her size in the nose and just who didn't take any shit from anyone. But she was also incredibly kind, loving, and caring and over the course of this story proved how she was willing to sacrifice anything for the people she loved.
It was so cute and endearing watching Logan and Kit get to know each other and I especially loved the way sign language was incorporated into the story. I also really appreciated that he didn't let anything stupid get between them and was willing to be patient while he waited for her to learn to trust him. But... that didn't mean he didn't want more ;)
"I want to be your friend," I say.
"I want you to be my girlfriend."
"What does that mean?" ….
He looks confused. "I'm not sure. But I think it's the same as being my friend, but I get to make you come."
I also absolutely adored all the interactions and connections between the characters. The way the author described all the little details, actions and thoughts brought the story to life so vividly in my mind. I laughed with them, swooned and even cried! Honestly, even though the writing style & story was completely different, it almost reminded me in a way of Kristen Ashley's books just in the sense of how strongly I was drawn into every little interactive detail. It was definitely one of the highlights of the book for me.
Also, the book took me completely by surprise with a very emotional turn of the story in the second half that actually made me wipe tears away while I was reading. The emotions hit me strongly and brought an added depth to the overall story, really rounding everything out.
Overall, I'd say this was a sweet, well written, wonderful story that just drew me right in and kept me connected. It had great characters and plenty of steam and fun, but was also balanced out by a lot of heartfelt emotion. It was a full length novel, but also a quick, easy read. I loved it the whole way through and would totally recommend you check it out!!
This is the first of a series called "The Reed Brothers". The second book is focused on the same couple as this book so the ending does leave you immediately wanting to read the next book. Luckily, that book has already been released, and also, even if you don't have time to read both books immediately, there is a bonus "first chapter" from the second book at the end of this one that will answer the one major question that you were left with so really, I'd call it a very "safe-to-start" book :)
Rating: 4.5 stars
** NOTE: Both Books #1 + 2 focus on the same couple. Even though in the blurbs, the heroine's name is different, they are the same girl. She just doesn't tell him her real name til the end of the first one even though the reader knows it. So, Kit + Emily are the same person. I just don't want you to worry that the hero is with two different girls in a row because that's not the case ;)
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December 17, 2021
3.75 - 4 Stars
Logan Reed is a deaf tattoo artist/bouncer who lives with his four brothers and falls hard for Kit a street guitarist on the run. Logan Reed was a wonderful character who is just the right amount of sexy and sweet. Kit can’t resist Logan but he won’t go further with her until she tells him her real name and shares more about herself with him.
”“I want you to be my girlfriend.”
“What does that mean?”
“I’m not sure. but I think it’s the same as being my friend, but I get to make you come.”
Logan insists that Kit stays with him since she has been staying at the local shelters and so we get to meet all the Reed brothers. I really enjoyed the interactions between the characters and I must mention that I have the same learning disability as Kit and I totally understood her struggles. I really loved how Logan would speak just for her it made their connection even stronger.
“I’d talk to this girl all day long if it means she’ll smile at me like that.”
Sadly, your heart will go out to Matt Reed who is battling cancer and plays a big part in Kit revealing her true identity and making a huge sacrifice for the boys.
Overall, this was a good read with two really likable characters that does indeed end with a cliffhanger and so I’m off to read the next book.
FYI this one is currently free on Amazon:
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Logan Reed is a deaf tattoo artist/bouncer who lives with his four brothers and falls hard for Kit a street guitarist on the run. Logan Reed was a wonderful character who is just the right amount of sexy and sweet. Kit can’t resist Logan but he won’t go further with her until she tells him her real name and shares more about herself with him.
”“I want you to be my girlfriend.”
“What does that mean?”
“I’m not sure. but I think it’s the same as being my friend, but I get to make you come.”
Logan insists that Kit stays with him since she has been staying at the local shelters and so we get to meet all the Reed brothers. I really enjoyed the interactions between the characters and I must mention that I have the same learning disability as Kit and I totally understood her struggles. I really loved how Logan would speak just for her it made their connection even stronger.
“I’d talk to this girl all day long if it means she’ll smile at me like that.”
Sadly, your heart will go out to Matt Reed who is battling cancer and plays a big part in Kit revealing her true identity and making a huge sacrifice for the boys.
Overall, this was a good read with two really likable characters that does indeed end with a cliffhanger and so I’m off to read the next book.
FYI this one is currently free on Amazon:
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August 9, 2013
No one really talks to me since I can't hear. I haven't heard a word since I was thirteen years old.
I'm the guy they don't have to talk to. I'm the guy they don't have to pretend with, because I wouldn't know what they're saying regardless.
Logan ~ wow. What a perfect imperfect guy !! * dreamy sighhhhh. And 4 more orphaned brothers .... Ummm greedy much ??! Yessss
I loved this story ! I just wish it was a little longer because I was sensing some epic phenomenalness and then I turned the page and all I saw was THE END nooooo !!!!!
Although short, this book was still packed with plenty of steam and enough awwwww moments that made my heart bleed ❤
Emily is homeless. This is by her own conscious choice. I personally thought she rocked. Even though she came from a life of privilege she gave all of that up to be true to herself. To follow her dreams. When you find out her personal secret.... If you're anything like me, you will soar to the sky to get this girl her happily ever after !!!
When their worlds collided .... It was amazing chemistry .... And the way they fell in love was perfect. No words were spoken ~ none were necessary.
She laughs. I wish I could hear it, because its probably the most beautiful sound in the world. It's not often I wish I could hear, because I can do almost anything I want. But right now, I wish I could hear the sound of her laughter.
I know she's going to break my fucking heart. Because I've never wanted anything with anyone the way I want something I can't even define with her.
Every time he took out his board to write my heart took a leap ......
I LOOKED❤❤❤❤❤
and I felt like maybe, just maybe, we were each locked in our own little worlds and we could let each they out
You're going to own me. And there's nothing I want more.
I need the next book NOW. Please and Thank you!
A glimpse .... Book 2: Smart, sexy and secretive.....
THE WHOLE FIRST CHAPTER OF THE NEXT BOOK !!!!
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Can't wait ❤
November 1, 2015
This was a sweet, inspiring and heartfelt story. It was about overcoming obstacles and disproving stereotypes. Kit and Logan forged their own way, falling in love in the process.
Kit would rather live on the streets than to return home to the fate that awaits her. When her path crosses with Logan, he quickly realizes that she isn't like the hordes of other girls that fill his nights with meaningless sexual encounters. He is determined to get to know this mysterious runaway.
When he offers her a place to stay for the night, Kit doesn't plan on finding a home and family amongst Logan and his brothers. Logan didn't know that this beautiful girl would tear down the walls he'd built up over the years to protect himself from the pain of rejection. Neither of them could have predicted the love that would grow from acceptance.
I enjoyed every minute of this story. It was sweet and heartwarming. I only wish I'd read this one sooner.
Kit would rather live on the streets than to return home to the fate that awaits her. When her path crosses with Logan, he quickly realizes that she isn't like the hordes of other girls that fill his nights with meaningless sexual encounters. He is determined to get to know this mysterious runaway.
When he offers her a place to stay for the night, Kit doesn't plan on finding a home and family amongst Logan and his brothers. Logan didn't know that this beautiful girl would tear down the walls he'd built up over the years to protect himself from the pain of rejection. Neither of them could have predicted the love that would grow from acceptance.
I enjoyed every minute of this story. It was sweet and heartwarming. I only wish I'd read this one sooner.
December 11, 2013
4,5 “Why this tatted book guys are always so hot?” Stars!
Emily (Kit) is far away from home and running from her past. She lives on the streets and tries to take as much as she can from life.
Her past, her secrets doesn’t allow her to get close to anything or anyone but all that changes in the moment that she decides to make a tattoo.
Logan is deaf since he was thirteen years and doesn’t talk to anybody. He doesn’t need.
He is also a bit (okay, a lot) of a man-whore. He’s the deaf guy who is pretty good in bed and all the girls want to try because they don’t have to worry pretending: He doesn’t listen or talk anyway. He’s also good with that, doesn’t want commitment for that matter.
When Emily goes to him to make her a tattoo he thinks that she is just another one wanting him, and acts that way. Well, he soon finds out that she is not interested in him, in a pretty hurtful way. Literally.
And when their paths eventually bring them together and they start to develop a friendship (that pretty soon turns into something more), they both have to deal with what it will change in their lives. And they both will find out that no matter how good secrets are hidden… they will always find a way to be revealed.
Sometimes when you start a book you expect him to be light, easy and fast to read. Just another book in the many ones you read. Sometimes they are just that: one more book. And sometimes they turn into a so much more emotional and amazing ride that you were expecting.
That was happened with this book, I was expecting light and got a heavy emotional book, beautiful written and way more gut wrenching that what I thought when I picked it.
And I loved it.
The characters are great and the story is sweet and amazing. Can’t wait to read the next one in the series! ;)
Emily (Kit) is far away from home and running from her past. She lives on the streets and tries to take as much as she can from life.
Her past, her secrets doesn’t allow her to get close to anything or anyone but all that changes in the moment that she decides to make a tattoo.
Logan is deaf since he was thirteen years and doesn’t talk to anybody. He doesn’t need.
He is also a bit (okay, a lot) of a man-whore. He’s the deaf guy who is pretty good in bed and all the girls want to try because they don’t have to worry pretending: He doesn’t listen or talk anyway. He’s also good with that, doesn’t want commitment for that matter.
When Emily goes to him to make her a tattoo he thinks that she is just another one wanting him, and acts that way. Well, he soon finds out that she is not interested in him, in a pretty hurtful way. Literally.
And when their paths eventually bring them together and they start to develop a friendship (that pretty soon turns into something more), they both have to deal with what it will change in their lives. And they both will find out that no matter how good secrets are hidden… they will always find a way to be revealed.
Sometimes when you start a book you expect him to be light, easy and fast to read. Just another book in the many ones you read. Sometimes they are just that: one more book. And sometimes they turn into a so much more emotional and amazing ride that you were expecting.
That was happened with this book, I was expecting light and got a heavy emotional book, beautiful written and way more gut wrenching that what I thought when I picked it.
And I loved it.
The characters are great and the story is sweet and amazing. Can’t wait to read the next one in the series! ;)
December 2, 2013
***3.75 stars***
Tall, Tatted and Tempting has been getting rave reviews because of one unique character- Logan. Logan's deaf and has been living in a silent world since he was 13. Emily (‘Kit’) is a homeless girl with a secret past that she's hiding from.
Emily arrives at a tattoo parlor requesting a tattoo of one her designs. Logan is the tattoo artist for this project. The sparks fly between them especially when Emily ends up punching him in the nose and breaking it.
Together they each share a secret that no one else no knows about
The dual POVs allows the reader to experience Logan’s world of silence. The reader achieves a sense of the quietness that surrounds the deaf. Emily learns to read non verbal cues so she can communicate with Logan.
Trust is a huge stumbling block in their relationship. Not sharing who she is or her real name stalls their relationship.
This book ends abruptly but leaves you knowing there is more to Emily and Logan’s story. To read an excerpt from book two click here.
On a side note: this book had a Poughkeepsie vibe. Homeless person, brothers and the unique tattoo.
SERIES:
Book 1 & 2 are about Logan Reed & Emily | Book 3 is about Pete (the youngest Reed brother)
130th book of 2013
Tall, Tatted and Tempting has been getting rave reviews because of one unique character- Logan. Logan's deaf and has been living in a silent world since he was 13. Emily (‘Kit’) is a homeless girl with a secret past that she's hiding from.
Emily arrives at a tattoo parlor requesting a tattoo of one her designs. Logan is the tattoo artist for this project. The sparks fly between them especially when Emily ends up punching him in the nose and breaking it.
Together they each share a secret that no one else no knows about
The dual POVs allows the reader to experience Logan’s world of silence. The reader achieves a sense of the quietness that surrounds the deaf. Emily learns to read non verbal cues so she can communicate with Logan.
Trust is a huge stumbling block in their relationship. Not sharing who she is or her real name stalls their relationship.
”Emily Madison.”
My name. It’s Emily Madison.”
This book ends abruptly but leaves you knowing there is more to Emily and Logan’s story. To read an excerpt from book two click here.
On a side note: this book had a Poughkeepsie vibe. Homeless person, brothers and the unique tattoo.
SERIES:
Book 1 & 2 are about Logan Reed & Emily | Book 3 is about Pete (the youngest Reed brother)
130th book of 2013
August 26, 2013
4 Pleasantly Surprised Stars!
Told from alternating points of view, Logan and Emily's, this book had an interesting plot. Logan and Emily are each dealing with their own personal struggles, and although a little over the top at times, as far as the storyline goes, it’s not too angsty or overly dramatic.
Emily and Logan form a connection early on and the chemistry between them is quite believable, but what I really loved is the relationship she forms with all his brothers and that the brothers have with each other. We could have used more on what brought them to the place they were at, but there was enough information for the reader to piece together their past.
Brian from Rock Me is one of my all-time favorite pierced, tattooed heroes, but Logan gives him a run for the money. He will satiate readers who are thirsting for the inked, pierced (in all the right places!!) bad boy, who’s tough on the outside, but soft on the inside. Logan's all about his family…his brothers, which I loved, and once he sets his sights on Emily, he’s persistent, but not pushy, in making her his. Hard to explain, but you’ll see. My goodness the boy’s got skills…he will curl your toes!!!
I know some readers were not happy with the ending, but I felt it was fitting and satisfying. I can walk away from this book feeling content or choose to continue this series or not. My hope is that Emily and Logan’s story will a sub-plot in the next book and not the main focal point. If the author features another brother, I’m in…as far as I’m concerned Emily and Logan’s story has been told from a relationship standpoint. I wouldn’t mind hearing where they are at and where they are headed, after all this is Logan’s family and he is an everyday presence in their lives. The author just needs to propel them forward, not inject anymore drama into their lives, and leave the drama and angst for another brother…hopefully Paul. If she does that, then this series will set itself apart from the cliffhanger trilogies, or quadlogies…pentlogies...okay so now I’m making up words, you get the picture…that seem to be plaguing the New Adult genre.
Despite a few issues; some moments in the book were not quite believable and maybe a little far-fetched, some eye-rolling on my part, but then again we are talking New Adult; I was still captivated from beginning to end. It was sweet, sexy, steamy, and fun. I enjoyed the brothers and the family element; it rounded out the book nicely, the author did a great job on this aspect. Paul, Matt, Pete and Sam all have a story to tell, and as I said, my hope is that the author will feature each and every one of them...would make sense since the series is called The Reed Brothers, and leave the other characters in the background!
*Thanks to Lisa P and her review for the heads up on this one!*
November 16, 2014
I’m so glad I finally read Tall, Tatted and Tempting! It was everything I needed right now and I did knock my socks off. From painfully heartbreaking to amusing and passionate it blew me away. Why didn’t I read it right after it was released? I still can’t believe I waited so long to do so. I admire Tammy Falkner work and from this point I will be impatiently waiting for her books. I am seriously going to become her fan and stalker number 1.
Anyway, back to the story that swept me away, Tall, Tatted and Tempting is fabulous! Great unique concept and phenomenal way of telling the story of two so different people made this book AMAZING. I couldn’t stop reading it till I finished, and after that I started sequel Smart, Sexy and Secretive and finished in mere hours.
Logan is stunning male character. I fell in love with him on the first page. He’s strong and tatted which makes him incredibly sexy, and what’s more he feels perfectly normal, never finding excuses because he’s deaf. Which makes him even more sexy. Hotness just oozes from him! Well he’s kind of man whore, never caring about women he sleeps with, so when Kit comes to his tattoo parlour to get a tat and punches him so hard his nose bleeds he’s smitten.
I also adored Kit. I absolutely want her to be my friend (if she really existed). Strong, independent, fierce and talented. The fact that she’s on the run and homeless made me want to give her a hug and help her in every way possible.
What’s more I loved Logan and Kit together. One of the best couples I’ve read about this year.
Overall, I immenesly enjoyed Tall, Tatted and Tempting. Author has done fantastic job at creating such realistic story, that so easily blends together heartbreak, passion and great sense of humor.
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August 9, 2013
4.5 Stars!
Well call me crazy but that was....
Seriously LOVED it! I held off on reading it because I was once again afraid of the dreaded cliffhanger ending. But it wasn't that bad...and it most definitely helped that the author posted chapter one of the next book on her website (see link at the bottom of the review)!
I didn't know it was going to be all sweet and sad and stuff. It was a bit sexy too but with a name like Tall, Tatted and Tempting I thought it was going to be all kinds of smutty. There are two versions a sexy and a sexy-lite. I of course read the sexy version.
TTaT is the story of Kit/Emily and Logan. The story started a little something like this....
Logan is deaf....and he's also Tall, Tatted and Tempting! He hasn't spoken since he was 13 years old. He lives with his three brothers (including one with cancer, Matt) after their parents died. He works with his family at their tattoo parlor.
Emily is surviving--not living--on the streets. She plays guitar and sings in the subway to try to get by. Emily is dyslexic. She's on the run, by choice. She doesn't have a home. Emily goes by Kit.
She meets Logan while trying to get a tattoo. He stares at her boobs, she punches him in the face. He later finds her in the subway singing and so their story begins. Logan and Emily are attracted to each other. Emily is hesitant to open up to Matt because of who her family is. Logan refuses to give himself to Emily until she can trust him completely.
When Matt's cancer takes a turn for the worse, Emily selflessly gives up her life on the run and returns to the only place she has called home. The End!
No really, that's how it ended. What's going to happen to Emily and Logan??? Is Matt okay??
But then I read the first chapter of the next book....
http://tammyfalkner.wordpress.com/201...
And now I feel much better!!!
Well call me crazy but that was....
Seriously LOVED it! I held off on reading it because I was once again afraid of the dreaded cliffhanger ending. But it wasn't that bad...and it most definitely helped that the author posted chapter one of the next book on her website (see link at the bottom of the review)!
I didn't know it was going to be all sweet and sad and stuff. It was a bit sexy too but with a name like Tall, Tatted and Tempting I thought it was going to be all kinds of smutty. There are two versions a sexy and a sexy-lite. I of course read the sexy version.
TTaT is the story of Kit/Emily and Logan. The story started a little something like this....
Logan is deaf....and he's also Tall, Tatted and Tempting! He hasn't spoken since he was 13 years old. He lives with his three brothers (including one with cancer, Matt) after their parents died. He works with his family at their tattoo parlor.
Emily is surviving--not living--on the streets. She plays guitar and sings in the subway to try to get by. Emily is dyslexic. She's on the run, by choice. She doesn't have a home. Emily goes by Kit.
She meets Logan while trying to get a tattoo. He stares at her boobs, she punches him in the face. He later finds her in the subway singing and so their story begins. Logan and Emily are attracted to each other. Emily is hesitant to open up to Matt because of who her family is. Logan refuses to give himself to Emily until she can trust him completely.
When Matt's cancer takes a turn for the worse, Emily selflessly gives up her life on the run and returns to the only place she has called home. The End!
No really, that's how it ended. What's going to happen to Emily and Logan??? Is Matt okay??
But then I read the first chapter of the next book....
http://tammyfalkner.wordpress.com/201...
And now I feel much better!!!
August 6, 2016
4 to 4.5 Stars
This was a sweet, easy read with cute characters. Little bit of insta love but it didn't bother me with this one. I love stories about deaf mutes.
Yep I said it.
I love it when they meet "the one" that they can "talk to" or feel connected to despite or because of their issues. So if you like those stories with a little bit of new adult flavor, this one's for you. And for Logan. He's a cutie.
This was a sweet, easy read with cute characters. Little bit of insta love but it didn't bother me with this one. I love stories about deaf mutes.
Yep I said it.
I love it when they meet "the one" that they can "talk to" or feel connected to despite or because of their issues. So if you like those stories with a little bit of new adult flavor, this one's for you. And for Logan. He's a cutie.
August 5, 2013
That's how I would describe this story. It gave me those tingly, warm feelings all over and I absolutely loved every second of it. It reminded me of how Callum & Harper made me feel or The Fledgling where you just knew that these two people were made for one another. And best of all it managed to do this in a very well developed story that was interesting and complex and not one bit of corny!!!
~Emily~
The moment she walks into the tattoo shop Logan cannot take his eyes off of her. She isn't just a pretty face though and when he sees the tattoo that she wants he hopes that this is not the last time he ever sees her.
She's a musician, and she takes to his brothers as quickly as she does him. She can admit her feelings and what she really wants but she is also responsible and understands the reality of her situation. Enough so that she holds back in an effort to attempt to protect the man she is quickly falling for.
But when everything begins to fall apart for him she makes the ultimate sacrifice with a heavy heart and no guarantees that she will ever have his love again.
~Logan~
He's tatted, pierced, and deaf. He hasn't spoken for years but when he meets Emily he wants to talk to her and he wants her. Even though he knows that she is hiding something major from him and he knows that she will utterly destroy him, he falls fast and hard and is determined to make her his.
His world quickly shifts and begins to crumble and he is not sure what the future holds but he knows that she is his and he doesn't want to let her go.
In the end will their love conquer all???
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September 9, 2016
FREE on Amazon US today (9/8/2016)
Book 1 & 2 are a duet within series.
BLURB:
She’s locked up tight. But he might be the key.
Logan Reed is tall, tatted and tempting. Kit’s a woman with a mean right hook and a secret.
Kit wants a tattoo, but Logan sees more than she intends to share in the drawing of the tat she wants. He sees her in ways no one ever has.
Logan’s not disabled; but he hasn’t spoken in eight years. He hasn’t needed to. Until he meets Kit.
Logan doesn’t know everything about Kit. Kit doesn’t know anything about herself, until she has to sacrifice all she ever wanted to save what’s most important to him.
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June 21, 2021
3.75 stars
This is kind of a tough one to rate. There’s such a variety of conflicting thoughts to sift through in TT&T for me. I gave consideration to a lower & higher rating, but I think this is fair. I mean, obviously 3.75 stars - it’s good, but…but it could’ve been more.
In certain aspects, the writing is so appealing. Take the Reed boys themselves, for instance. Sure, this home life the Reed brothers create together for themselves isn’t easy. It’s rough around the edges, heavily smartassed & certainly not the quote-unquote ‘perfect’ home, but there’s also a lot of unconditional love & support for each other there too. Logan & Kit/Emily not letting their struggles(his deafness, her dyslexia) come between them & find a way to cope & make it work. Sweet little Hayley. Matt, one of Logan’s older brothers, & Kit/Emily’s bonding & developing friendship.
Yet as appealing as the above was, the instalove nags at me throughout tbh. I suppose it’s true, the intensity of Logan & Kit/Emily’s connection had me closer to buying it than your average case of instalove. Nonetheless, it’s still barely a week or two & ‘I love you’s are thrown out there inevitability inspiring some 🙄. I couldn’t help it when Logan mused the m word late in the book to himself. Don’t get me wrong, they are cute together & their chemistry is palpable, but everything happened so fast. I just wanted the pace to slow down. A little more time for them to get to know each other realistically - hell, I wanted to know them more too(& more backstory about his family) - & to let me linger in the pocket of the moments that mattered that were there between them. Also, I know the aim was an obstacle between them, but the stuff with her father is so antiquated & OTT imo. The writing of a few actions became noticeably repetitive - i.e. she bites her lip & he’d tug it out with his thumb. With the frequency, I started to wonder if she had permanent teeth marks on her lower lip 🙈.
Anyhoo,
The cliffy: me >> 😭 << as Kit/Emily made her sacrifice/gesture at the end. On to book two! Hopefully, the 2nd part of their romance will wrap things up in a nice bow/HEA.
This is kind of a tough one to rate. There’s such a variety of conflicting thoughts to sift through in TT&T for me. I gave consideration to a lower & higher rating, but I think this is fair. I mean, obviously 3.75 stars - it’s good, but…but it could’ve been more.
In certain aspects, the writing is so appealing. Take the Reed boys themselves, for instance. Sure, this home life the Reed brothers create together for themselves isn’t easy. It’s rough around the edges, heavily smartassed & certainly not the quote-unquote ‘perfect’ home, but there’s also a lot of unconditional love & support for each other there too. Logan & Kit/Emily not letting their struggles(his deafness, her dyslexia) come between them & find a way to cope & make it work. Sweet little Hayley. Matt, one of Logan’s older brothers, & Kit/Emily’s bonding & developing friendship.
Yet as appealing as the above was, the instalove nags at me throughout tbh. I suppose it’s true, the intensity of Logan & Kit/Emily’s connection had me closer to buying it than your average case of instalove. Nonetheless, it’s still barely a week or two & ‘I love you’s are thrown out there inevitability inspiring some 🙄. I couldn’t help it when Logan mused the m word late in the book to himself. Don’t get me wrong, they are cute together & their chemistry is palpable, but everything happened so fast. I just wanted the pace to slow down. A little more time for them to get to know each other realistically - hell, I wanted to know them more too(& more backstory about his family) - & to let me linger in the pocket of the moments that mattered that were there between them. Also, I know the aim was an obstacle between them, but the stuff with her father is so antiquated & OTT imo. The writing of a few actions became noticeably repetitive - i.e. she bites her lip & he’d tug it out with his thumb. With the frequency, I started to wonder if she had permanent teeth marks on her lower lip 🙈.
Anyhoo,
The cliffy: me >> 😭 << as Kit/Emily made her sacrifice/gesture at the end. On to book two! Hopefully, the 2nd part of their romance will wrap things up in a nice bow/HEA.
May 17, 2014
I really loved the Reed brothers, their banter is so touching. I really want to read Paul and Matt ;)
Logan, our darling boy meets Emily in his tattoo parlour and he simply can't get her out of his head!
Emily on the other hand, is running and has a secret.
Despite the attraction between them, she doesn't trust him nuff to even tell him her real name, that was annoying.
I wanted to give her a kick, but towards the end, she redeem herself, but wished she didn't drag it too long!
This was stupid, looking at she lives with him daily since they meet.
It was good read, thumbs up for Reed brothers!
Happy reading
D xo
Logan, our darling boy meets Emily in his tattoo parlour and he simply can't get her out of his head!
Emily on the other hand, is running and has a secret.
Despite the attraction between them, she doesn't trust him nuff to even tell him her real name, that was annoying.
I wanted to give her a kick, but towards the end, she redeem herself, but wished she didn't drag it too long!
This was stupid, looking at she lives with him daily since they meet.
It was good read, thumbs up for Reed brothers!
Happy reading
D xo
October 26, 2015
Tall, Tatted and Tempting by Tammy Falkner
Release information: Released
Series: The Reed Brothers
Logan Reed is one of the five Reed Brothers, one that lost his ability to hear and hasn’t spoken in eight years. Losing their mother at a young age and having their father walk out, the Reed Brothers had to take care of each other. But Logan’s life is about to be turned upside down when Kit walks into the tattoo shop and leaves after punching him in the face.
Kit is running from something. She’s not a girl that belongs on the grimy floor of the subway station strumming her guitar for a few bucks. But that is the life she has now. A life that is about to be so much more once she gives in to Logan.
There is this instant spark with these two, not instant-love, but a connection that Logan feels instantly. And although Logan isn’t stingy when it comes to sharing his bed, he needs to really know Kit, to have her trust before he’s willing to give all of himself to her. But Kit is running from something and can’t risk getting pulled back into her old life by letting anyone know her secret.
I had read one of the other Reed Brother books prior to this one, so I was a little worried that I wouldn’t get the same impact from starting at book one with some knowledge as to the story, I had nothing to worry about. I loved Logan and his need to protect Kit. The way he gave her what she needed but didn’t make it about it being his choice, he allowed her to accept what he was offering. I loved that he spoke for her. That she was what set him free and how easily he shifted to keep it.
I have since picked up the remaining books in this series and can’t wait to get to all of the other brother’s stories and to finally finish Logan & Kit’s story in the second installment. No worries if you found yourself reading these out of order, although the couplings are a given, most of the twists are kept out of the other stories – allowing them to be enjoyed as standalones.
Release information: Released
Series: The Reed Brothers
Logan Reed is one of the five Reed Brothers, one that lost his ability to hear and hasn’t spoken in eight years. Losing their mother at a young age and having their father walk out, the Reed Brothers had to take care of each other. But Logan’s life is about to be turned upside down when Kit walks into the tattoo shop and leaves after punching him in the face.
Kit is running from something. She’s not a girl that belongs on the grimy floor of the subway station strumming her guitar for a few bucks. But that is the life she has now. A life that is about to be so much more once she gives in to Logan.
There is this instant spark with these two, not instant-love, but a connection that Logan feels instantly. And although Logan isn’t stingy when it comes to sharing his bed, he needs to really know Kit, to have her trust before he’s willing to give all of himself to her. But Kit is running from something and can’t risk getting pulled back into her old life by letting anyone know her secret.
I had read one of the other Reed Brother books prior to this one, so I was a little worried that I wouldn’t get the same impact from starting at book one with some knowledge as to the story, I had nothing to worry about. I loved Logan and his need to protect Kit. The way he gave her what she needed but didn’t make it about it being his choice, he allowed her to accept what he was offering. I loved that he spoke for her. That she was what set him free and how easily he shifted to keep it.
I have since picked up the remaining books in this series and can’t wait to get to all of the other brother’s stories and to finally finish Logan & Kit’s story in the second installment. No worries if you found yourself reading these out of order, although the couplings are a given, most of the twists are kept out of the other stories – allowing them to be enjoyed as standalones.
September 15, 2019
Free copy of kindle edition is provided through Net galley
This book is so sweet. I envy this love story between Emily and Logan. Logan is deaf and Emily is dylexia. At first they have trouble communicating at first. But their relationship quickly turns into friendship and love.
What is lacking in this book is the good editing on the wording. The wording is stiff and forced. It does not flow nicely.
Overall i still do enjoy this book very much.
4 stars
This book is so sweet. I envy this love story between Emily and Logan. Logan is deaf and Emily is dylexia. At first they have trouble communicating at first. But their relationship quickly turns into friendship and love.
What is lacking in this book is the good editing on the wording. The wording is stiff and forced. It does not flow nicely.
Overall i still do enjoy this book very much.
4 stars
May 11, 2015
YouTube Book Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFj92...
The title and cover of this book does not do it justice. It's not a fluffy chick lit read as the cover and title might suggest. Nor is it the usual run of the mill NA/YA plot.
*Can be read as a Stand Alone or part of sequels.
ROMANCE, EXPLOSIVE CHEMISTRY, SENSUAL
LOVE, GAINING TRUST, FAMILY
This book is extremely engrossing. You're drawn to all the characters and you're really rooting for the Reed family (5 brothers) to make it.
Practically orphans - they're NOT despondent and melancholy - in fact this book doesn't have any self pitying moments. It's about survival and making the best out of life.
No cliché "broken" "TORMENTED" HEATHCLIFF types. Only survivors building Dreams
The author weaves into the story allowing her readers to engage with the characters. We're invited to understand our protagonist rather than put up with one dimensional characters.
For example, how can you not be moved when you learn that a young boy - after becoming deaf at age 13 (due to a fever) - stops talking due to kids bully him in the playground - accusing him of sounding like a frog. This is all related in a deadpan, cursory/ conversational manner. No crying pity-me-i'm-so-sad recollections.
I admire the author for defying the conventions and introducing REAL LIFE issues - with all it's flaws and beauty.
A deaf hero, a severely dyslexic heroine and a brother fighting cancer.
The author manages to highlight these issues and manifest wholesome emotions without making you think "oh god not a sob story" - instead you're really hoping that these kids make it. Achieve their goals - become a success. You're invested in their happiness.
I also like that fact that Kit, despite what her parents put her though - loves her parents - that shows she's a genuinely kind and loving person - she NEVER comes across as a brat. No entitlement POOR-ME stuff here.
Life can throw many challenges - and reading this book - it really was uplifting to see how protective and strong 5 boys can be for each-other. And the manner in which their brotherly love was conveyed was beautiful - the nuances skilfully woven into the story to manifest love without melodrama.
Witnessing the family interactions and Kit's burgeoning relationship with them was profoundly gratifying.
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Plot
Kit is a runaway (in NYC) where she encounters Logan at his family run Tattoo parlour. She's hoping to have a tat and brings with her a drawing that she designed. He gets frisky with her and she punches him in the nose (she's learnt to be tough) and storms out leaving behind that design by accident. Logan is intrigued by the design (he's an artist) and pursues her. It's as they become acquainted that the story develops. Logan being deaf and Kit being unable to read properly makes communicating extremely difficult. The challenges they face (poverty, secrets, building trust, etc) all come into play in a riveting story that manifests the struggles, sacrifices and love a family endures.
The Characters
Logan: is an endearing 21 yo, who happens to be deaf.
He's intelligent, artistic, funny and kind. Additionally, he's had to make huge sacrifices for his family (just as they have had to make sacrifices for him). He's the middle brother (2 older and 2 younger).
After his mother's death, plus due to his disability (and other hardships) he finds it difficult to become close to people, particularly women.
Generally I loath playboy characters (snore), BUT as we get to understand Logan and his background, we can see the depth he possess and admire him for his resilience.
Kit: (not her real name) is a 19 yo, guitar-playing runaway who happens to be dyslexic.
She's had to put up with many ignorant people not understanding her disability and assuming she's stupid.
She doesn't want pity and she's struggling to become independent. She's not the spoiled, self-absorbed teenage angst-y melodramatic type but a tough cookie who works hard. She really cares for Logan and his brothers and it's enjoyable reading their interactions.
The title and cover of this book does not do it justice. It's not a fluffy chick lit read as the cover and title might suggest. Nor is it the usual run of the mill NA/YA plot.
*Can be read as a Stand Alone or part of sequels.
ROMANCE, EXPLOSIVE CHEMISTRY, SENSUAL
LOVE, GAINING TRUST, FAMILY
This book is extremely engrossing. You're drawn to all the characters and you're really rooting for the Reed family (5 brothers) to make it.
Practically orphans - they're NOT despondent and melancholy - in fact this book doesn't have any self pitying moments. It's about survival and making the best out of life.
No cliché "broken" "TORMENTED" HEATHCLIFF types. Only survivors building Dreams
The author weaves into the story allowing her readers to engage with the characters. We're invited to understand our protagonist rather than put up with one dimensional characters.
For example, how can you not be moved when you learn that a young boy - after becoming deaf at age 13 (due to a fever) - stops talking due to kids bully him in the playground - accusing him of sounding like a frog. This is all related in a deadpan, cursory/ conversational manner. No crying pity-me-i'm-so-sad recollections.
I admire the author for defying the conventions and introducing REAL LIFE issues - with all it's flaws and beauty.
A deaf hero, a severely dyslexic heroine and a brother fighting cancer.
The author manages to highlight these issues and manifest wholesome emotions without making you think "oh god not a sob story" - instead you're really hoping that these kids make it. Achieve their goals - become a success. You're invested in their happiness.
I also like that fact that Kit, despite what her parents put her though - loves her parents - that shows she's a genuinely kind and loving person - she NEVER comes across as a brat. No entitlement POOR-ME stuff here.
Life can throw many challenges - and reading this book - it really was uplifting to see how protective and strong 5 boys can be for each-other. And the manner in which their brotherly love was conveyed was beautiful - the nuances skilfully woven into the story to manifest love without melodrama.
Witnessing the family interactions and Kit's burgeoning relationship with them was profoundly gratifying.
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Plot
Kit is a runaway (in NYC) where she encounters Logan at his family run Tattoo parlour. She's hoping to have a tat and brings with her a drawing that she designed. He gets frisky with her and she punches him in the nose (she's learnt to be tough) and storms out leaving behind that design by accident. Logan is intrigued by the design (he's an artist) and pursues her. It's as they become acquainted that the story develops. Logan being deaf and Kit being unable to read properly makes communicating extremely difficult. The challenges they face (poverty, secrets, building trust, etc) all come into play in a riveting story that manifests the struggles, sacrifices and love a family endures.
The Characters
Logan: is an endearing 21 yo, who happens to be deaf.
He's intelligent, artistic, funny and kind. Additionally, he's had to make huge sacrifices for his family (just as they have had to make sacrifices for him). He's the middle brother (2 older and 2 younger).
After his mother's death, plus due to his disability (and other hardships) he finds it difficult to become close to people, particularly women.
Generally I loath playboy characters (snore), BUT as we get to understand Logan and his background, we can see the depth he possess and admire him for his resilience.
Kit: (not her real name) is a 19 yo, guitar-playing runaway who happens to be dyslexic.
She's had to put up with many ignorant people not understanding her disability and assuming she's stupid.
She doesn't want pity and she's struggling to become independent. She's not the spoiled, self-absorbed teenage angst-y melodramatic type but a tough cookie who works hard. She really cares for Logan and his brothers and it's enjoyable reading their interactions.
August 9, 2016
4.5 sweet and heartfelt stars
I randomly plucked this book from my kindle, and it took me completely by surprise! Entertaining and meaningful right from the start, I was instantly addicted and I absolutely loved it!
Logan is a sexy, pierced and heavily tatted tattoo artist. He is also deaf, but lost his hearing at the age of 13 so he knows how to speak, he just chooses not to and hasn’t spoken a word for eight years. He meets Kit when she comes to him for a tattoo, and the cocky manwhore is immediately attracted to the mysterious, guarded, and utterly beautiful girl. But when he acts like his usual, manwhoring self she is unimpressed, in fact is highly offended, and punches him in the face before leaving. You’ve gotta love her for that! It’s the beginning of a beautiful relationship!
Kit is homeless. She survives by busking in the subways during the day, and sleeping in homeless shelters at night. When she and Logan unintentionally meet again, he is determined to get to know her and now that he’s behaving like the sweetheart he is, things go way more smoothly. Kit has a learning disability and doesn’t read well, but Logan is so enamoured with her, he wants to be able to communicate with her, so he does what he hasn’t done in eight years. He talks to her. But only to her.
When Logan realises that she is all alone with nowhere to go he offers her a place to stay for the night in the home he shares with his four brothers. From there, a tentative friendship develops between the two of them, which quickly grows into something more as they start to fall for each other.
I love this relationship! There is chemistry, it’s believable and it’s incredibly special. What Logan and Kit find together is so meaningful to the both of them – they accept each other without question, and their openness and honesty about what they are feeling is gorgeous. The two of them together absolutely melted me.
Kit’s story is heartbreaking. She is incredibly guarded, and hides a big secret. She so desperately wants Logan, but is terrified of hurting him so she keeps herself closed off and doesn’t share her past. Instead she keeps a part of herself from him, but gives him what she can, and hopes that it will be enough.
And OMG, I am madly in love with Logan. He’s an absolute sweetheart, and the way that he cares for Kit is beautiful! Having never been in love before, he is knocked on his ass by Kit, and his devotion to her and confidence that they belong together is gorgeous.
And just to add to the awesome, Kit is very quickly accepted into Logan’s family by his boisterous and gorgeous brothers, and the relationship that she develops with them is absolutely beautiful! I love the Reed boys. They rib and tease, but they are fiercely protective of each other and the love that they have for each other is obvious in all that they do. And the way they include Kit into their family is magic. I want to be adopted by them!
But when the unthinkable happens, Emily is faced with a heartbreaking decision that could destroy the happiness that she has found. But is it worth the cost?
I wasn't too sure what to expect when I picked this one up, but it turned out to be one of those reads that I instantly loved, and I LOVE when that happens! Told in dual POV, it’s a quick read that moves at a great pace with lots of heart, some laughs, sweet moments and a beautiful romance with a nice amount of sexy time. There were a couple of inconsistencies, but they didn’t bother me too much. And that big dramatic ending (not a cliffy exactly, but not somewhere I was expecting the book to finish) had my heart in my throat, and me reaching straight for the next book of the series.
I loved it – 4.5 stars.
I randomly plucked this book from my kindle, and it took me completely by surprise! Entertaining and meaningful right from the start, I was instantly addicted and I absolutely loved it!
Logan is a sexy, pierced and heavily tatted tattoo artist. He is also deaf, but lost his hearing at the age of 13 so he knows how to speak, he just chooses not to and hasn’t spoken a word for eight years. He meets Kit when she comes to him for a tattoo, and the cocky manwhore is immediately attracted to the mysterious, guarded, and utterly beautiful girl. But when he acts like his usual, manwhoring self she is unimpressed, in fact is highly offended, and punches him in the face before leaving. You’ve gotta love her for that! It’s the beginning of a beautiful relationship!
Kit is homeless. She survives by busking in the subways during the day, and sleeping in homeless shelters at night. When she and Logan unintentionally meet again, he is determined to get to know her and now that he’s behaving like the sweetheart he is, things go way more smoothly. Kit has a learning disability and doesn’t read well, but Logan is so enamoured with her, he wants to be able to communicate with her, so he does what he hasn’t done in eight years. He talks to her. But only to her.
When Logan realises that she is all alone with nowhere to go he offers her a place to stay for the night in the home he shares with his four brothers. From there, a tentative friendship develops between the two of them, which quickly grows into something more as they start to fall for each other.
“I think I’m in like.”
I love this relationship! There is chemistry, it’s believable and it’s incredibly special. What Logan and Kit find together is so meaningful to the both of them – they accept each other without question, and their openness and honesty about what they are feeling is gorgeous. The two of them together absolutely melted me.
“I’ve been locked in my own world for a really long time … And I felt like maybe, just maybe, we were locked in our own little worlds and could let each other out.”
Kit’s story is heartbreaking. She is incredibly guarded, and hides a big secret. She so desperately wants Logan, but is terrified of hurting him so she keeps herself closed off and doesn’t share her past. Instead she keeps a part of herself from him, but gives him what she can, and hopes that it will be enough.
“She’s going to break your fucking heart, man.” …
I know. She’s going to break my fucking heart. Because I’ve never wanted anything with anyone the way I want something I can’t even define with her.
And OMG, I am madly in love with Logan. He’s an absolute sweetheart, and the way that he cares for Kit is beautiful! Having never been in love before, he is knocked on his ass by Kit, and his devotion to her and confidence that they belong together is gorgeous.
“I want you to trust me. And you don’t. Not yet. But you might one day.”
“If I ever get to fucking be inside you, I want to know what to call you. I want to at least know your name. Because when that happens, you’re going to fucking own me.” I tip her face up so she’s looking at me. “Do you understand?”
She looks unsure.
“You’re going to own me … And there’s nothing I want more.”
And just to add to the awesome, Kit is very quickly accepted into Logan’s family by his boisterous and gorgeous brothers, and the relationship that she develops with them is absolutely beautiful! I love the Reed boys. They rib and tease, but they are fiercely protective of each other and the love that they have for each other is obvious in all that they do. And the way they include Kit into their family is magic. I want to be adopted by them!
But when the unthinkable happens, Emily is faced with a heartbreaking decision that could destroy the happiness that she has found. But is it worth the cost?
I wasn't too sure what to expect when I picked this one up, but it turned out to be one of those reads that I instantly loved, and I LOVE when that happens! Told in dual POV, it’s a quick read that moves at a great pace with lots of heart, some laughs, sweet moments and a beautiful romance with a nice amount of sexy time. There were a couple of inconsistencies, but they didn’t bother me too much. And that big dramatic ending (not a cliffy exactly, but not somewhere I was expecting the book to finish) had my heart in my throat, and me reaching straight for the next book of the series.
I loved it – 4.5 stars.
May 20, 2018
3 “Quick & Addictive” Stars
➽FULL REVIEW NOW POSTED:
Recently I have been in a huge re-reading mood, besides I am just fascinated by how much my reading taste has changed. The way life experiences shape your tolerance to certain things is incredible. So I have decided to call it Throw Back Sara reviews. If you see that you will know it was something a read some time ago and is mostly about how my taste has changed.
Okay now into the review:
Have you ever encountered a couple who is about to get married, they look so in love and just ask “So how long were you dating?”. You were never expecting for them to say “Oh, just about a month ago”. You immediately judge because honestly that so fast, and wonder how long are they gonna last, but boom they end up breaking all expectation and grow old together? YEAH, THAT’S EXACTLY THE COUPLE HERE.
The story was addictive, I couldn’t stop reading. I loved how domestic most of the scenes were, brushing teeth, showering, cleaning, eating, just like normal everyday life. Logan’s big family just made all fuzzy, there is something about a big cast family brothers that I love, especially knowing they all have their own book. The Reed family was so supportive and I appreciated how the author didn't shy away from showing monetary struggles and stuff. And Paul's daughter was the cutest, especially how she was learning sign language for her uncle. Finally, I really enjoyed how our hero didn’t budge in the sex department until she could truly trust him. Oh and I need to highlight one scene in the bathroom around 50% in, for me, it was hella hot.
And there were some things I couldn’t get into. Everything was very instant, not saying exactly insta-love, but the protectiveness and jealousy and just confidence between each other were too quick to develop for my taste. The fact he basically started talking to her instead of his own brother was just weird for me. Also, the way dyslexia was handled, just didn’t work for me. I get she was somehow abused because of it, but there wasn’t enough discussion on it and it feels just very hurtful. Finally not something exclusive from the book but a pet peeve of mine in general that I usually hate is the whole “YOU ARE MINE” business. I will say it was a bit tone down and not as annoying but still not something I am a fan of.
Quick discussion of the ending:
TBS: I can totally understand why I gave it 5 stars the first time I read it. It was winter vacation I was bored and this was free on kindle. One of the first new adult romances I read in English and I totally loved it. Now that I have more experience with the genre and I know what I like and what I don’t, I can see this is not perfect by all means. But it certainly delivers in the entertainment factor.
I recommend this if you are starting with the New Adult genre and if you are on vacations and just want something quick but the grips you.
Pre-reading thoughts:
Read this one 3 years ago. Only remember our hero may be deaf and has tattoos.
“And I felt like maybe, just maybe, we were each locked in our own little worlds and could let each other out.”
➽FULL REVIEW NOW POSTED:
Recently I have been in a huge re-reading mood, besides I am just fascinated by how much my reading taste has changed. The way life experiences shape your tolerance to certain things is incredible. So I have decided to call it Throw Back Sara reviews. If you see that you will know it was something a read some time ago and is mostly about how my taste has changed.
Okay now into the review:
Have you ever encountered a couple who is about to get married, they look so in love and just ask “So how long were you dating?”. You were never expecting for them to say “Oh, just about a month ago”. You immediately judge because honestly that so fast, and wonder how long are they gonna last, but boom they end up breaking all expectation and grow old together? YEAH, THAT’S EXACTLY THE COUPLE HERE.
The story was addictive, I couldn’t stop reading. I loved how domestic most of the scenes were, brushing teeth, showering, cleaning, eating, just like normal everyday life. Logan’s big family just made all fuzzy, there is something about a big cast family brothers that I love, especially knowing they all have their own book. The Reed family was so supportive and I appreciated how the author didn't shy away from showing monetary struggles and stuff. And Paul's daughter was the cutest, especially how she was learning sign language for her uncle. Finally, I really enjoyed how our hero didn’t budge in the sex department until she could truly trust him. Oh and I need to highlight one scene in the bathroom around 50% in, for me, it was hella hot.
And there were some things I couldn’t get into. Everything was very instant, not saying exactly insta-love, but the protectiveness and jealousy and just confidence between each other were too quick to develop for my taste. The fact he basically started talking to her instead of his own brother was just weird for me. Also, the way dyslexia was handled, just didn’t work for me. I get she was somehow abused because of it, but there wasn’t enough discussion on it and it feels just very hurtful. Finally not something exclusive from the book but a pet peeve of mine in general that I usually hate is the whole “YOU ARE MINE” business. I will say it was a bit tone down and not as annoying but still not something I am a fan of.
Quick discussion of the ending:
TBS: I can totally understand why I gave it 5 stars the first time I read it. It was winter vacation I was bored and this was free on kindle. One of the first new adult romances I read in English and I totally loved it. Now that I have more experience with the genre and I know what I like and what I don’t, I can see this is not perfect by all means. But it certainly delivers in the entertainment factor.
I recommend this if you are starting with the New Adult genre and if you are on vacations and just want something quick but the grips you.
Pre-reading thoughts:
Read this one 3 years ago. Only remember our hero may be deaf and has tattoos.
August 11, 2013
4 stars...
Kit aka Emily is living on the streets of New York after running away from home. She comes in to get a tattoo and sees Logan who is staring at her boobs. She flips out and punches him and runs out. Logan is deaf so he could't really explain himself. He sees something in her and wishes he knew her name or something about her.
Kit
Logan
SIDENOTE: I struggled a little whether it was believable that Logan was deaf but able to speak to Kit low enough without his brothers hearing. He supposedly hadn't talked since he was 13 after being made fun of but if he's deaf he wouldn't really hear what they said when they made fun of him?
Ok back to the story. So he finds Kit on the streets playing and takes her to eat. He eventually talks her into returning to his home he shares with his 4 brothers. She plays like snow white and cleans the apartment and makes them all very happy.
Matt, one of Logan's brothers needs to have a cancer treatment that costs tons of money.
Since Emily knows the only way to save him is to use her inheritance she finally calls her dad and goes home to California in effort to save Matt. Logan is upset she left but finds out she will be making her way back to him.
Kit aka Emily is living on the streets of New York after running away from home. She comes in to get a tattoo and sees Logan who is staring at her boobs. She flips out and punches him and runs out. Logan is deaf so he could't really explain himself. He sees something in her and wishes he knew her name or something about her.
Kit
Logan
SIDENOTE: I struggled a little whether it was believable that Logan was deaf but able to speak to Kit low enough without his brothers hearing. He supposedly hadn't talked since he was 13 after being made fun of but if he's deaf he wouldn't really hear what they said when they made fun of him?
Ok back to the story. So he finds Kit on the streets playing and takes her to eat. He eventually talks her into returning to his home he shares with his 4 brothers. She plays like snow white and cleans the apartment and makes them all very happy.
Matt, one of Logan's brothers needs to have a cancer treatment that costs tons of money.
Since Emily knows the only way to save him is to use her inheritance she finally calls her dad and goes home to California in effort to save Matt. Logan is upset she left but finds out she will be making her way back to him.
January 9, 2015
I'd have to agree with a lot of other reviewers when I say that even though I knew about the deaf hero, I got way more than I expected from this book. He wasn't just a deaf guy. He really is a hero. An every day kind of hero. He saves the girl. And he's deaf.
But the ending...srsly? SRSLY?!?! See how I shortened that word? People do that all the time, right? So do authors lately. This book was half a story. A very good half a story. I will absolutely be reading the next one, but I can't give a five star review to half a story. Maybe when I finish it. As it was, this is more than worth the time, and since I got it as a freebie months ago, I feel like a lucky girl. I'm officially in LOVE with the Reed brothers. There is a depth to them that you rarely find in contemporary romance. These are not all the big, strong, strapping brothers...most of whom are in law enforcement, or are ex Navy SEALS, or something to that effect. These guys are normal, wonderful, loving brothers who have had a hell of a life and have come out on this side of a crap-tastic beginning to become really fantastic men.
But the ending...srsly? SRSLY?!?! See how I shortened that word? People do that all the time, right? So do authors lately. This book was half a story. A very good half a story. I will absolutely be reading the next one, but I can't give a five star review to half a story. Maybe when I finish it. As it was, this is more than worth the time, and since I got it as a freebie months ago, I feel like a lucky girl. I'm officially in LOVE with the Reed brothers. There is a depth to them that you rarely find in contemporary romance. These are not all the big, strong, strapping brothers...most of whom are in law enforcement, or are ex Navy SEALS, or something to that effect. These guys are normal, wonderful, loving brothers who have had a hell of a life and have come out on this side of a crap-tastic beginning to become really fantastic men.
April 7, 2014
4.5 Stars
“I’d talk to this girl all day long if it means she’ll smile at me like that.”
I have to admit this book surprised me. It is such a sweet story! I couldn’t put it down. It is well written and it will melt your heart!
Sooo..the story:
Logan Reed is a seriously hot tattoo artist. He is also deaf and doesn’t speak. Not that he can’t...he just didn’t want to...until now. When a beautiful girl asks him for a tattoo, Logan is in a trance for few minutes. She is gorgeous. And when he tries to flirt with her- she breaks his nose and leaves! LOL
Kit can’t stop thinking about the jerk that tried to touch her in a seriously inappropriate way. She just wanted a tattoo. But she has bigger problems- like what is she going to eat tonight and where is she going to sleep!? When the sexy tattoo artist finds her and offers her dinner and a bed to sleep....she doesn’t want to accept. But he literally carries her to his place.
Logan is a total men whore. He doesn’t want commitment and has never slept with a girl twice. But Kit is different. She is beautiful, intriguing and fun. But she doesn’t want to tell him anything about herself. She has too many secrets. He needs to find a way to make her trust him but it won’t be easy (if possible at all).
What I loved about this story is that Logan is not disabled. I didn’t feel sorry for him and the fact that he is deaf didn’t make me sad. He is confident and playful...absolutely charming. But his best feature is his heart!!!
"I want to take you to bed, and make love to you all night long." He cocks a grin at me. "Lips. Tongue. Fingers. Teeth."
Logan lives with his four brothers and they all are also seriously fun. One of them is really sick and is fighting cancer...That was a sad moment in the book. But there is always hope.
I didn’t know there was another book about Logan and Kit. I hope it is as good as this one. I am starting it immediately.
“I’d talk to this girl all day long if it means she’ll smile at me like that.”
I have to admit this book surprised me. It is such a sweet story! I couldn’t put it down. It is well written and it will melt your heart!
Sooo..the story:
Logan Reed is a seriously hot tattoo artist. He is also deaf and doesn’t speak. Not that he can’t...he just didn’t want to...until now. When a beautiful girl asks him for a tattoo, Logan is in a trance for few minutes. She is gorgeous. And when he tries to flirt with her- she breaks his nose and leaves! LOL
Kit can’t stop thinking about the jerk that tried to touch her in a seriously inappropriate way. She just wanted a tattoo. But she has bigger problems- like what is she going to eat tonight and where is she going to sleep!? When the sexy tattoo artist finds her and offers her dinner and a bed to sleep....she doesn’t want to accept. But he literally carries her to his place.
Logan is a total men whore. He doesn’t want commitment and has never slept with a girl twice. But Kit is different. She is beautiful, intriguing and fun. But she doesn’t want to tell him anything about herself. She has too many secrets. He needs to find a way to make her trust him but it won’t be easy (if possible at all).
What I loved about this story is that Logan is not disabled. I didn’t feel sorry for him and the fact that he is deaf didn’t make me sad. He is confident and playful...absolutely charming. But his best feature is his heart!!!
"I want to take you to bed, and make love to you all night long." He cocks a grin at me. "Lips. Tongue. Fingers. Teeth."
Logan lives with his four brothers and they all are also seriously fun. One of them is really sick and is fighting cancer...That was a sad moment in the book. But there is always hope.
I didn’t know there was another book about Logan and Kit. I hope it is as good as this one. I am starting it immediately.
June 23, 2015
I did not expect that. In fact, I think I just got schooled.
This was such a pleasant surprise.
I normally judge a book by its cover (I mean, the cover is pretty meh in my opinion, so I was kind of on the fence with this one), but hell, it was such a cute read. The heroine, Kit, was SMART, which was such a nice change in the NA genre. As expected from NA, there was some serious angst going on, but surprisingly, I didn't find it tiring or annoying. And then...
Dear Logan,
I love you. I know you're not into me. I know you're into Kit. I get it. But all I'm saying is, if you'd still like to keep your options open, here's my numbers.
Yours,
No, truly, truly yours,
- BabyBeth.
Logan was hawt, like, really, really hot. His brothers, too. I liked everything about this book. I stumbled across it after reading The Mad Tatter and ranting about it to a friend. I was looking for a cool tattooist to erase the bad experience I had with whatshisface (Reece?) from the previous book.
Logan delivered.
I would totally recommend this book to anyone who is after a light, fun, a little angst-y read.
This was such a pleasant surprise.
I normally judge a book by its cover (I mean, the cover is pretty meh in my opinion, so I was kind of on the fence with this one), but hell, it was such a cute read. The heroine, Kit, was SMART, which was such a nice change in the NA genre. As expected from NA, there was some serious angst going on, but surprisingly, I didn't find it tiring or annoying. And then...
Dear Logan,
I love you. I know you're not into me. I know you're into Kit. I get it. But all I'm saying is, if you'd still like to keep your options open, here's my numbers.
Yours,
No, truly, truly yours,
- BabyBeth.
Logan was hawt, like, really, really hot. His brothers, too. I liked everything about this book. I stumbled across it after reading The Mad Tatter and ranting about it to a friend. I was looking for a cool tattooist to erase the bad experience I had with whatshisface (Reece?) from the previous book.
Logan delivered.
I would totally recommend this book to anyone who is after a light, fun, a little angst-y read.
October 27, 2014
4.5 STARS out of 5
Genre: Contemporary Romance
My initial thought after reading this book was 'WHY did I wait so long to read this book' While the story itself is not exactly 'unique' it's characters are! I highly recommend this sweet take you by surprise romance to all Contemporary Romance lovers!
Genre: Contemporary Romance
My initial thought after reading this book was 'WHY did I wait so long to read this book' While the story itself is not exactly 'unique' it's characters are! I highly recommend this sweet take you by surprise romance to all Contemporary Romance lovers!
March 1, 2015
I liked this one! The characters were lovable, it’s fast-paced, sweet, and sexy. It caught my attention from the very beginning and had me smiling like crazy.
Logan is a tattoo artist who works with his brothers at the shop they own and he is also deaf. He’s pretty much a manwhore, never sleeping with the same girl twice and never forming any kind of friendship/attachment. He meets Kit when she comes in to get a tattoo and tries to treat her like any other girl, getting pretty handsy with her after only a couple minutes. Kit definitely isn’t having it and ends up punching him in the face and rushing away. I really loved how this began, showing how strong and feisty Kit can be and it totally made me laugh.
Kit is a performer, busking in the subways and on the streets for tips. She ran away from her family and is now homeless, just trying to make it day to day. When Logan runs into her on the street he ends up taking her out to apologize. Once he realizes she homeless, he insists on bringing her home with him. Logan lives with his four brothers. The dynamic between the five of them is pretty awesome to see. They joke and tease but are incredibly loyal and loving as well.
Things between Logan and Kit move really quickly. Their feelings come on fast and strong. It did feel a bit insta-lovey to me, but because this is kind of a short book in general it was okay. It also helped that Logan was very adamant about knowing more about Kit and who she really is. He wanted her trust and to know her secrets before their relationship could progress to something physical.
I liked the set up for this book. Kit’s situation and how all the boys embrace her was so sweet, it really felt like she fit into their family perfectly. I also loved her unique connection with Matt and the other brothers, it made it feel even more special. Logan being deaf was another interesting aspect and how he opened up and shared a part of himself with Kit that he hasn’t since he became deaf at thirteen. Their romance and connection was really heartwarming.
I ended up enjoying this one! It was really light on the angst and it didn’t feel like there was any unnecessary drama. Maybe some things were a bit coincidental/predictable and the instalove thing was there, but it was fast and a sweet read overall. I had no idea that Logan and Kit’s story was more than one book. Toward the end, with so much unresolved I was worried how it would all be wrapped up so I’m glad they have another book. I’m really excited to continue on with this series!
Audio comments:
I really wasn’t a big fan of the narrator for this story. Dara Rosenberg sounds young so she did feel right for Kit, being that she’s nineteen. But when it came time to do the voices for the men, she sounded really whiney and annoying to me. She made them sound kind of immature/jokey even when it didn’t call for it at that moment. It was really distracting at first and I considered stopping. I ended up continuing and despite her horrible male narration, I did end up falling in love with Logan and his brothers. If I had read this story I think it would be a solid 4 star no problem, but I’m having a hard time separating my feelings for the story and how the narration may have affected my connection.
3.5 stars
Logan is a tattoo artist who works with his brothers at the shop they own and he is also deaf. He’s pretty much a manwhore, never sleeping with the same girl twice and never forming any kind of friendship/attachment. He meets Kit when she comes in to get a tattoo and tries to treat her like any other girl, getting pretty handsy with her after only a couple minutes. Kit definitely isn’t having it and ends up punching him in the face and rushing away. I really loved how this began, showing how strong and feisty Kit can be and it totally made me laugh.
Kit is a performer, busking in the subways and on the streets for tips. She ran away from her family and is now homeless, just trying to make it day to day. When Logan runs into her on the street he ends up taking her out to apologize. Once he realizes she homeless, he insists on bringing her home with him. Logan lives with his four brothers. The dynamic between the five of them is pretty awesome to see. They joke and tease but are incredibly loyal and loving as well.
Things between Logan and Kit move really quickly. Their feelings come on fast and strong. It did feel a bit insta-lovey to me, but because this is kind of a short book in general it was okay. It also helped that Logan was very adamant about knowing more about Kit and who she really is. He wanted her trust and to know her secrets before their relationship could progress to something physical.
“But even more than I want to lick you all over and make you cry out my name and swear you see God, I want you to trust me. And you don’t. Not yet. But you might one day.”
…
I wanted to reach over and touch him, but he doesn’t want that from me. He wants all of me. And I’m not free to give it all away. I’ll never be free.
I liked the set up for this book. Kit’s situation and how all the boys embrace her was so sweet, it really felt like she fit into their family perfectly. I also loved her unique connection with Matt and the other brothers, it made it feel even more special. Logan being deaf was another interesting aspect and how he opened up and shared a part of himself with Kit that he hasn’t since he became deaf at thirteen. Their romance and connection was really heartwarming.
“I’ve been locked in my own world for a really long time,” he says. “I have an excuse to keep people away, because of my disability. And then I saw your tattoo…” I turn his wrist over and trace my finger across it. He shudders at my touch, closing his eyes tightly. “And I felt like maybe, just maybe, we were each locked in our own little worlds and could let each other out.”
I ended up enjoying this one! It was really light on the angst and it didn’t feel like there was any unnecessary drama. Maybe some things were a bit coincidental/predictable and the instalove thing was there, but it was fast and a sweet read overall. I had no idea that Logan and Kit’s story was more than one book. Toward the end, with so much unresolved I was worried how it would all be wrapped up so I’m glad they have another book. I’m really excited to continue on with this series!
Audio comments:
I really wasn’t a big fan of the narrator for this story. Dara Rosenberg sounds young so she did feel right for Kit, being that she’s nineteen. But when it came time to do the voices for the men, she sounded really whiney and annoying to me. She made them sound kind of immature/jokey even when it didn’t call for it at that moment. It was really distracting at first and I considered stopping. I ended up continuing and despite her horrible male narration, I did end up falling in love with Logan and his brothers. If I had read this story I think it would be a solid 4 star no problem, but I’m having a hard time separating my feelings for the story and how the narration may have affected my connection.
3.5 stars
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