Ink It Up Series by Kristin MacQueen

I just want to live my life the way I want. I don’t need anyone trying to control me. I’m an adult, not a little kid anymore. I just wish everyone around me realized that. Getting a tattoo is the most rebellious thing I’ve ever done and I haven’t even done it yet. In fact, I'm terrified of getting it done, but it’s something I need to do for myself. I expect it to hurt and be uncomfortable. What I don’t expect is to have such a deep connection to the man who’s going to tattoo me... moreI just want to live my life the way I want. I don’t need anyone trying to control me. I’m an adult, not a little kid anymore. I just wish everyone around me realized that. Getting a tattoo is the most rebellious thing I’ve ever done and I haven’t even done it yet. In fact, I'm terrified of getting it done, but it’s something I need to do for myself. I expect it to hurt and be uncomfortable. What I don’t expect is to have such a deep connection to the man who’s going to tattoo me. She’s nothing like my normal clients. She looks out of place and I love it. When she doesn’t like my initial design, I do something I never do. In the process, I spend more time with her than any other client. I find myself wanting to protect her from everything and put a big smile on her face. She’s the first person who’s made me want to protect them since my brothers in arms. Maybe she’s meant to be mine. Please note: This book was previously published through Kindle Vella. less

He was my protector, my first love, and everything in between. It destroyed me when he joined the Navy SEALs and left me behind. Now when life throws me another curve ball and I'm left pregnant with no one to lean on. I'm forced to swallow my pride and show up on his doorstep. Let's hope he doesn't hold my past choices against me. She was once my everything. She was the woman I planned to marry, but then I made one stupid decision after another... moreHe was my protector, my first love, and everything in between. It destroyed me when he joined the Navy SEALs and left me behind. Now when life throws me another curve ball and I'm left pregnant with no one to lean on. I'm forced to swallow my pride and show up on his doorstep. Let's hope he doesn't hold my past choices against me. She was once my everything. She was the woman I planned to marry, but then I made one stupid decision after another. After breaking my heart, I haven't spoken to her in years. When she shows up again, I'm instantly pulled back in time and wondering why I ever let her second chance, shared past, small town romance, roommate, single parent. less

She's the woman of my dreams. The only person who's completely off limits. I have to stay firmly in the frenemies zone with Cammie. If not, my best friend is going to kill me. I should start picking out a headstone now, because I can't stay away any longer. He's the man I love to hate. The one person who can get under my skin like no one else. Rocco loves to drive me crazy a sexy smirk on his face. But he's the only man I want. The one I shouldn't have, but I can't resist. What do I do now?