Review: Teaser
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 03 17, 2014
A complementary eBook copy was provided in exchange for an honest review.A prequel novella to Clipped Wings, Cupcakes and Ink introduces the lead characters of this series.First we meet Tenley Page, grad student who has just moved into her apartment, conveniently located across the street from Inked Armor, a tattoo parlor. She finds herself drawn tattoo artist Hayden Striker as she surreptitiously watches him from her window. Watching his interaction with  his clients and co-workers, Tenley feels an inexplicable attraction to him.To say that Hayden Stryker is attractive is an understatement. Hayden has a presence that is hard to overlook. Tall, very good-looking, well built, Hayden is also deep into body modification. With arms covered in ink and hints of more under his shirt, he exudes an aura of badness, secrets and unapproachability.  He notices the young, shy girl his Aunt has just hired to work part-time at her bookstore - a bookstore that is opportunely located beneath Tenley's apartment, and right across the street from Inked Armor.  Intrigued by her, he attempts to engage her in conversation, which she very adroitly avoids.This novella is very short and when I mean short, it's short. The novella itself is just 2 chapters and is a quick set-up and introduction to the two main characters. There is very little background shared, but a great setup for the attraction these two feel for each other.  The rest of the novella is a sneak peek of the first book, Clipped Wings.If you choose to skip the novella, you won't be missing out on the story arc. It can really standalone.  However, if you have read the fan fiction version of this story, know that there are enough differences between the fanfic version and this story that you will need to remove any preconceived notions of how this story will develop.