Review: Midnight Ink Rocks
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 11 27, 2013
Midnight Ink…a place where anything can happen (and often does), where dreams can come true, independence reigns, and a good time can be had by all. One of New Orleans’ premier tattoo shops, the men and women who work there are a family of sorts, and this collection of stories are tied together by friendship, loyalty and love…and they range from sweet to scorching, with something for everyone.In  'Report For Booty', Jayne Rylon provides a second chance at love for two people who thought they had lost each other, only to reunite totally by chance at Midnight Ink. Chavon and Burke learn that the important things never really fade, and love can be just as hot the second time around.Sidney Bristol’s 'Picture Her Bound' has a New Orleans police officer being stalked by one of her fellow officers, and being judged by him for her off duty activities as a model for some, shall we say, sensually explicit photos with a bondage theme. With the help and support of bounty hunter/photographer , she finds a new meaning to passion and desire.'Not So Over Eli' by Robin Rotham tells a story about a woman who realizes that in order to keep the man she loves, she may just have to help him discover that sharing is the best way to begin their life together, especially if it is with the super hot tattoo artist that her fiancée has tried to forget. What is hotter than two people in love? Three people, sharing it all, of course.P.G. Forte’s 'Inked Memories' gives us a story of strength and recovery, and a gentle and passion rekindling of love. Sophie wants to celebrate her life after her bout with breast cancer with a tattoo signifying new beginnings, but when she learns that the artist she will work with is Declan Ross, a lover from her past, she feels she may have bitten off more that she can take. When Declan bares his own pain to Sophie, she realizes that sometimes, new beginnings can bring strength, joy and love with it.'To The Bone', R.G. Alexander’s story, brings back some of our old friends from the Bone Daddy series, and introduces new friends from that world. Etta just wants to erase the reminders of her past, but when her old crush Christie, owner of Midnight Ink shows an interest, Etta wonders if life can be that good. All Christie knows is, that since meeting Etta again, his muse is back, and his music is better than ever.'Dangerously Inked' is Eden Bradley at her hot and kinky best here. This story filled with BDSM play and hot and sexy action, is not for the faint of heart, but when Finn and Rosie get together, everything ignites.With 'Ink Inspired', Carrie Ann Ryan gives a sneak peek into her upcoming series, Montgomery Ink. Shea Little just wants to stop being what everyone expects, break out of the Ice Princess mold and just be herself. Getting a tattoo seems like a good start to her, but Shep Montgomery has his own ideas. Before long, Shea is learning to unwind, and Shep is just wound up.'Blank Canvas', Mari Carr’s contribution, is one woman’s journey of self discovery after her divorce, and who better to explore her sensual side with than ultra sexy tattoo artist Caliph. Jennifer is ready to take a walk on the wild side, and Caliph is ready to show her how it’s done.With Midnight Ink (the shop) as the focal point tying these tales together, there is a real sense of family and camaraderie woven through all of these stories. I laughed, I cried, and sighed as each story brought lonely souls together, and I would love more from this world of passion and heat. Whether you are into sweet and romantic, or super hot and kinky, or maybe somewhere in between, the Midnight Ink anthology has something to satisfy that particular urge.