Under
Your Skin
For Your Love, #1
For Your Love, #1
by Shannyn Schroeder
Releasing
June 28th 2016
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Blood Is Thicker Than Ink. .
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From
The Book Junkie Reads . . . Under Your Skin (For Your Love, #1) . . .
Kai seemed to be the typical moody, broody male with a closet filled head that contained lots of draws. As each one opened something new was found and a new thing was to be encountered, tackled and subdued. Norah on the other hand was strong, independent, and a bit take charge kinda girl. She knew what she wanted and how to get it, but that did not always work out for her. There were tests she had to find ways to over come. Hurdles to bound over. And of course, family to deal with. In the end she did what was best for her life. She did not bow to pressure. That got my respect.
Most of the time I found Kai to be a jerk, pompous, single-minded, ass. I did not make a clear connection to him. Norah I found a connection with her and her life's decision what will have far reaching impact. The secondary characters provided backdrop for more to come down the road. The title Under Your Skin could have dual meaning depending how you interpret the story.
I got a fair read for a new venture. I must admit to being curious about some of the character that were introduced or revisited. Again depends on how you look at what was presented.
Most of the time I found Kai to be a jerk, pompous, single-minded, ass. I did not make a clear connection to him. Norah I found a connection with her and her life's decision what will have far reaching impact. The secondary characters provided backdrop for more to come down the road. The title Under Your Skin could have dual meaning depending how you interpret the story.
I got a fair read for a new venture. I must admit to being curious about some of the character that were introduced or revisited. Again depends on how you look at what was presented.
**This ARC was provided via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.**
For Your Love series:
Under Your Skin – For Your Love, #1
In Your Arms – For Your Love, #2
Blurb
Norah
O'Malley has been alone for a long time. It's been ten years since her father
and four brothers shipped her off to be raised by her aunt. Seven months since
she's seen the guy who got her pregnant--who still doesn't know. And it's two
weeks since she came home to Chicago and discovered none of her family wants to
talk--or listen.
She
never expected to walk into a tattoo shop seven months pregnant and get her
socks knocked off by instant attraction. She can't even see her socks. But Kai
Ellis is big and gruff and sexy as hell, and if he has a past, well, so does
she. Even more, Kai knows how to listen so that Norah feels just a little less
alone . . .
All
the chemistry in the world can't help Norah make her decisions. And no sizzle
of desire will make Kai believe in happy endings. But a little time with
someone who understands might just change everything.
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Kai Ellis came from the
back room to the musical sound of female laughter. The girl sitting across from
Tommy at the front counter had an awesome rack spilling out of her tank top and
her tits jiggled as she laughed.
“Hey,” he called, “I told
you no girls while you’re on the clock. Get busy on your own time.”
Tommy dropped the food in
his hand. “Gross, man. This is my sister.”
She wiggled her fingers.
Then she pointed. To Tommy, she said, “Let’s ask your friend here, I’m sure
he’s made mistakes in his life.”
“Boss.” Kai crossed his
arms. He had no intention of answering questions about his mistakes, but it
annoyed him that she jumped to the conclusion that he’d made them. Part of the
reason for opening his own business was so he would never have to answer to
anyone about his past again.
“Huh?”
“I’m his boss.”
She continued on as if he
hadn’t spoken. “It’s normal for people to make mistakes, right? Even if they’re
huge mistakes, you still learn from them. Life lessons and shit.”
He knew all about making
life-altering mistakes, but he still wasn’t about to discuss them. Addressing
Tommy, he said, “Girlfriend or not, she needs to go.”
Her eyes popped wide and
she slid from the stool. Tommy laid a hand on her arm. “It’s fine.” He twisted
on the stool. “Kai, this is my sister, Norah. She just moved back to town.”
Norah stepped around
Tommy with her hand extended. Her belly stuck out full with a baby. He’d
forgotten about Tommy bitching about his pregnant sister.
When he didn’t move, she
dropped her hand. “Sorry. I thought I’d catch Tommy before his client came in.
I brought him lunch and dessert.” She turned and picked up a plate from the
counter. “Want a Rice Krispies Treat?”
Her smile was friendly as
she spoke, but her light blue eyes filled with mischief. Like she was offering
up more than marshmallows and cereal. It was a good thing that belly was
between them. He stayed rooted to his spot. Then his phone rang. Again.
He’d ignored Jaleesa all morning, but if he planned to get any work done, he’d
have to deal with her.
With his phone in hand,
he spun and walked back out the way he came. “Yeah.”
“It’s about time. I’ve
been calling you all morning.”
“I’m aware.”
“Mom’s surgery went fine.
She came through with flying colors.”
He’d figured as much. It
was just her knee. “Good to know.”
“Are you coming to the
hospital today?”
He walked until he hit
the back door of the shop and stood in the alley. “I don’t know. Depends on how
busy I get.”
“Kai, it’s not like this
was some surprise. We scheduled it. You could make sure you’re free. You’re
choosing not to.”
“And?”
His sister’s sigh
whistled in his ear. “We need to talk about where Mom will go when she’s
released from the hospital. She’ll only be here a few days.”
“I thought you were looking
into a rehab facility.”
“I tried, but it made her
upset. She thinks we’re going to dump her off and leave her for good.”
“So explain to her that’s
not the case. She knows she won’t be able to get around your house. It’s not
like she lost her mind.”
“She’s feeling vulnerable
and she’s worried about being alone.”
“I don’t know what you
want from me, Jaleesa.”
“Maybe she could stay
with you.”
“I have stairs in my
house.”
“Five, Kai. Five measly
steps to get up to your door. Everything else is on one floor. You have the
space.”
What she really meant was
that he could make the space for his mom to move in. He didn’t want to. His
house was set up exactly as he wanted. He would have to move all of his workout
equipment somewhere, probably to the basement or the garage. He had no
furniture for her. No bed or anything. He didn’t have guests and he liked it
that way.
“I can’t take care of
Mom. I don’t know what to do with her.”
“And I do? You figure it
out, Kai. That’s what you do for family.”
“I have a business to run
and I keep long hours.”
“At least think about it.
We can probably hire someone to fill in when you’re not around so she’s not
alone, but she’ll feel secure in your house.”
“Why can’t we hire
someone to help at your house?”
“Stairs.”
“Maybe we can convert
some space to make it work.”
“My whole family isn’t
losing our living room so you don’t have to man up.”
He shook his head, not
wanting to lose this argument. “We’ll talk about this later. I have to go.”
“Try to stop by the
hospital. It’ll make her happy.”
“Yeah.” He clicked off
and stared at the brick building across from him. He was tempted to throw his
phone to hear the satisfying crack of plastic against the wall. Instead, he
inhaled deeply and closed his eyes. The air he sucked in was rank with the
smell of rotting garbage. Tomorrow was pickup day and the heat did no
favors for the Chinese restaurant on the corner.
The sun beat against his
skin, searing it. Five minutes of quiet without thinking about his mom at the
hospital. Anything was better than the damn hospital. Leaning against the back
door, with his eyes closed, he allowed the sun to sink into him.
The door thumped against
him and he stepped away. So much for his five minutes.
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Author InfoShannyn Schroeder is the author of the O’Leary series, contemporary romances centered around a large Irish-American family in Chicago and the Hot & Nerdy series about 3 nerdy friends finding love. Her new series (For Your Love) will release this summer with the first title Under Your Skin. When she’s not wrangling her three kids or writing, she watches a ton of TV and loves to bake cookies. Find out more at: www.ShannynSchroeder.com
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