Hard Ink

Laura Kaye

When Becca Merritt walks into Nick Rixey's tattoo parlor seeking help to find her missing brother, she ignites a dangerous attraction neither can deny. Nick, a jaded ex-military man turned tattoo shop co-owner, knows he should keep his distance—she's his former commander's daughter—but loyalty and undeniable chemistry pull him closer. As their search for answers spirals into a deadly confrontation with an organized crime ring, Nick becomes Becca's only protection, while she discovers the power to heal the emotional wounds he's carried since leaving the military. Kaye masterfully weaves together high-stakes suspense and sizzling romance, exploring how desire can transform into something far deeper and more meaningful. In this gripping tale of passion and redemption, two damaged souls discover that sometimes the hardest thing to do is let someone in.