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Loving him couldn’t be worse than losing him. Could it?   Candace Andrews has had enough of pleasing others. In an act of birthday rebellion, she sets out to please herself—by walking into the tattoo parlor owned by her cousin’s ex-boyfriend. All she wants is a little ink, and Brian’s... read more

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  • Candace Andrews: A thoroughly good girl, she meets Brian again when she seeks him out to do a "birthday tattoo" for her. They originally met through Candace's cousin Michelle, who dated him a while back. Dependent on her snobby family, Candace learns how to stand on her own as she realizes that if she doesn't, she may just lose the love of her life.
  • Brian Ross: Owner of a tattoo parlour and Candace's secret crush since he dated her cousin. The rebellious black sheep of his family, he doesn't always get along with them. He often covers his own tattoos and takes out his piercings for family functions.
  • Macy: Candace's friend. Uptight but is thought to be dating Ghost.
  • Samantha: 'Sam'. Candace's friend.
  • Michael: Sam's boyfriend.
  • Janelle: One of Brian's employees and friend.
  • Starla: One of Brian's employees and friend.
  • Ghost: One of Brian's employees and friend. Likes Macy.
  • Evan Ross: Brian's older brother. A lawyer. Married to Kelsey.
  • Kelsey: Brian's sister-in-law. Married to his brother, Evan.
  • Gabriella Ross: Brian's sister. Attending medical school.
  • Deanne: Candace's cousin. Getting married.
  • Michelle: Candace's cousin. Used to date Brian.
  • Sylvia Andrews: Candace's mother who is very critical of her daughter.
  • Phillip Andrews: Candace's father.
  • Jameson Andrews: Candace's older brother.
  • Stephen Davis: Friend of Deanne's fiance.
  • Marco Valente: Brian's friend. Brian apprenticed under him before opening his own tattoo parlour. Married to Kara.
  • Kara: Brian's friend. Married to Marco. Did Brian's Apa piercing.
  • James: Add a description of this character.
  • Todd Jacobs
  • Alexander
  • Aunt Syl
  • Courtney Miller
  • Rebecca
  • Carly
  • Tyler
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  • “Happy birthday, sunshine.”
    Brian Ross
  • “So? How was it? It was...awesome." "You did only get a tattoo, right? Nothing else you need to share with me?”
    Macy, Candace Andrews
  • “A phone number is like the combination to a safe, isn't it? I figured you game me yours because you wanted me to crack it open, and if would be a shame to let it go to waste.”
    Brian
  • “You know, I'll never be able to get filthy and debauched with you until you let me get a little bit dirty.”
    Candace
  • “I don't see what the big deal is. You just gave me two orgasms. What difference does it make that it was with your mouth and not with your..." "Oh, please say it." He laughed. "Fine. Your dick." "Filthy-mouthed little minx.”
    Candace, Brian
  • “I should go throw a drink in his face." "Just don't get me arrested.”
    Starla, Brian
  • “And I do give great advice. I'm renowned for it." "She's a sheltered virgin princess." "You are so on your own right now." "I figured." "Okay. Let's break this down. Which bothers you most, the sheltered virgin part or the princess part?" "They both pretty much suck equally.”
    Starla, Brian
  • “Can I have it, baby?" "Yours." "Mine”
    Brian, Candace
  • “All locked up high in your tower. I want to rescue you." "Like a knight in a fairy tale?”
    Brian, Candace
  • “Can you ink it on when we get back?" "Cool. Sure thing." "Why can't I?" "Because I'd rather not be molested throughout the process.”
    Starla, Brian, Ghost
  • “I'll see about getting on birth control as soon as I can so we won't have to worry about it so much." "You will? Although you do realize, BC was a big, fat fail for my brother and his wife. As evidenced by baby Alex." "Yikes. That's scary." "I suppose we can always double up when I'm feeling particularly virile." She burst out laughing. "You mean there are actually days when you don't?" "Not really. Scratch that. I'm always pretty fucking virile.”
    Candace, Brian
  • “Does it freak you out being a dad?" "Wait. Shit, Brian. Tell me Candace isn't pregnant." "Anything's possible." "Do you love this girl?" "I'm fucking crazy about her." "Fucking crazy I've gathered. But I asked if you love her. I asked if you'll say the words. I'm talking true, enduring, unconditional, hold-her-hair-while-she's-puking-from-morning-sickness love." "Hell, yes, I'll say the words!" "She's a sweet girl. Don't screw up anymore, Brian. And don't get her pregnant, please? For God's sake?”
    Brian, Evan Ross
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  • But I’d rather look back and regret something I did when I was young and crazy, than look back and regret something I never had the courage to do, and realize it’s too late.”
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  • It’s not about being the one who’s right. It’s about showing them why they’re wrong,
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  • “A phone number is like the combination to a safe, isn’t it? I figured you gave me yours because you wanted me to crack it open, and it would be a shame to let it go to waste.”
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  • don’t think there can be true, unequivocal love unless that person loves you in return. If they don’t, it’s just…unfulfilled.
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  • “It’s called ‘Bliss’, I think, by Syntax.”
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  • “Don’t let them destroy the trust you have. Don’t let them taint what you feel for me.
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  • Girl got you down? Get laid. No money? Get laid. Armageddon ensuing? Get laid a lot.
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  • “Hey, I am a man. But getting the shit beat out of me so she can make some dude jealous does not a man make.”
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  • “What? Just give him his bottle and sit watching metal videos with him until he goes back to sleep, right? How hard can it be?” “Oh, dear God,” Evan groaned. “You really have no idea.”
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  • Brian’s smile was long suffering. “That ‘doohickey’ is a Prince Albert. I only started out with one of those. Eventually I went to an apadravya.
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First Sentence edit see section history

It was only a tattoo.

Themes & Symbolism edit see section history

  • Songs: “Deep” by Nine Inch Nails“My Curse” by Killswitch Engage“This Love” by Pantera“Freak on a Leash” by Korn“Dead Memories” by Slipknot“Two Weeks” by All That Remains“Bliss” by Syntax“Cuts You Up” by Static-X“Oblivion” by Mastodon“Twilight Zone” by Golden Earring“You’re Going Down” by Sick Puppies“Never Enough” by Five Finger Death Punch

Series & Lists edit see section history

This is book 2 of 3 in Ross Siblings. (standard series)

Preceded by Unleashed, and followed by Leave Me Breathless.

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. Cherrie Lynn (Author)

First Edition edit see section history

Original Language: English
Publisher: Samhain Publisjing, Ltd
Country: United States
Publication Date: May 4, 2010
ISBN: 9781609280802
Page Count: 280

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