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Enzo (Jinx Tattoos Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Shyla Colt (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

4.2 96 ratings

Book 1 of 2: Jinx Tattoos

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*** Enzo is Book One in the Jinx Tattoos Series but is a STAND ALONE novel ***

Neglected, abandoned by a heroin-addicted mother, and placed in foster care at ten, Enzo Jordan has learned one thing…love hurts. At thirty-five, he has a successful tattoo shop and his choice of women. The one-night stands are getting old, and the love he holds for his best friend, Aibhlinn is impossible to hide. When the attraction between them reaches a boiling point, he’s forced to choose between facing his fears and walking away.

Aibhlinn Leahy has been in love with her best friend for years. The Irish-born comic book artist has poured time, energy, and love into the wounded man. His choice to walk away breaks her heart but frees her to explore a new future.

Life is a cruel and amazing thing. An abandoned baby brings the two back together, and they’re forced to examine the love that has long existed between them. This is a story of pain, scars, and fear. We all have demons to battle. The real decision is who’s in control…us or them?

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01B6QE3JK
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Hot Ink Press (January 27, 2016)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 27, 2016
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 3091 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 213 pages

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USA Today Bestselling author Shyla Colt is a chaos wrangler, chronic crafter, and imaginary friend collector. The mom of two and a wife road trips with her weird brood when she’s not taking on a new hobby or bingeing on spooky podcasts and documentaries. She writes strong women with sass, plenty of nerdy tendencies, and the intriguing intense males who love them.

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Kellane❤2Read

Out of darkness comes light <3

Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2016

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Enzo, Aiofe, and Aibhlinn, are such great characters... I will say it took me a few chapters to get into the story but when I got over those chapters I absolutely loved reading about these people and their families. Enzo and aibhlinn had rough childhoods but they became friends and more later on. I loved Aiofe so cute. Sophia and Enzo's brothers are great friends and family. I can't wait for the next Unix Tattoos book. Great job Shyla 😊😉😄

Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2016

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I just finished reading Enzo and really enjoyed the story. It was a friends-to-lovers, long-time coming romance, second chance romance type of story with damaged protagonist and a secret baby thrown in for good measure.

I loved Enzo and Aibhlinn's friendship dynamic, but hated the fact that he loved her but staunchly refused to commit to her because of his past. He had no problem being a manwhore but he kept himself from giving Aibhlinn his heart because he felt too damaged for her. Aibhlinn definitely had supreme patience in waiting for Enzo to come to his senses and claim her and fortunately he did before losing her forever. All it took was a rival for her affections and a darling little baby to spur him into action. And when he acted...the boy did it in hyper speed which in itself almost caused an issue between he and Aibhlinn. Poor Enzo! He truly meant well but struggled with finding the perfect balance to forging a relationship with Aibhlinn. You loved him for his efforts though :).

Because this story was fairly short at just under 200 pages, the story line with Keir and the IRA felt rushed. Consequently, the story climax felt so as well. You get all these details about Aibhlinn's father and the IRA and their machinations in a tight cluster so it was difficult to process them in addition to the rapid changes in Enzo and Aibhlinn's relationship. It could be possible that Colt isn't finished with that story thread. If that is the case, it makes sense the way it felt as if it didn't have a thorough completion in Enzo. I hope that is the case.

Overall, Enzo was a sweet and sexy read and I look forward to reading about the brothers.

Full disclosure disclaimer: there are a few editing challenges in the form of incorrect homonyms but not enough to detract from the story.

Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2016

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Once again, Ms. Colt has outdone herself. There's nothing stereotypical about this friends to lovers romance. Enzo and Aibhlinn are adorable together as friends but when they become lovers....sparks galore!
There's twists and danger throughout the novel as the past comes back to haunt them in various ways. I'm looking forward to the next installment in the series.

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Sheri B.

He fights against love but Aibhlinn is to her breaking point

Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2017

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Enzo and Aibhlinn both have tramatic pasts. Their relationship is unique and they are ok with that until Enzo realizes something is missing. The issue is Enzo doesn't know how to do relationships. He fights against love but Aibhlinn is to her breaking point. It's either try or walk away. There is a twist in the story that i think fits really well. We then get to see the passionate site of Enzo. Everything play out in the end.

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Stiletto

Wow!

Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2016

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Truly a beautiful story! Enzo and Aibhlinn has a love for each other that no one could break. I ❤️ the chemistry, the storyline. This book just spoke love, devotion, dedication. Excellent job Shyla Colt! This is a book you can really enjoy.

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Books Laid Bare

A super start to the series

Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2016

Life has been far from kind to Enzo, or at least the start of it was. Abandoned to the Foster care system by a mother that was ill equipped to deal with herself, let alone what it took to be a parent. The system left him jaded but far from broken, although his demons are never too far away, he lives with the effects of his childhood every day and no matter the support and love he has received from those around him, the influence those events have had still plague him, they resonate and while in some respects they have almost forged a will of steel and a determination to not only succeed but to do so his own way, in other respects they have seen him allow his happiness to almost pass him by.
But one thing he has made good on is that determination, owning and running Jinx tattoo shop with his brothers. He is own man but he is still alone. No woman has ever made it through those thick walls. No-one has ever been able get through to him, to breach the heart that he protects at all cost…well I say nobody but of course there has always been Aibhlinn, the woman that he simple adores but foolishly believes he doesn’t deserve.
Aishling is his best friend but they both secretly want more but are afraid that reaching out to get that more may cost them the slither of each other that they have at the moment, afraid to lose each other they are almost dancing around the situation. But can Enzo stop fighting the past and start fighting for the woman that just might be his future. I really hope so.
I loved that Aibhlinn was strong enough to wait it out for Enzo but I also understood her frustration. She stood on the side-lines and watched as he would make his way through women like a duck through water but he never touched her…until one night everything changed…but would it be for the better or would the aftermath be too much for them to take?
Aibhlinn was resolute in her demand that she was done waiting, the ball was well and truly in Enzo’s court, it was just a case of was he willing to play on and fight for his woman or was he ready to pick it up and head home alone?
Their path wasn’t easy and they have a momentous decision to make along the way that will shape not only them but their future, can they survive and thrive, well I had everything crossed for them all.
Overall I think I would say this was a great read, there were holes in some of the character’s pasts that I would have liked filled in a little the gaps had me distracted as I made up my own scenario and believe me left to my own devices my imagination can be lethal.
I am looking forward to the next in the series as I think the brothers will have a tale or two to tell. A well written story that covered all the bases and did so with absolute aplomb. Just enough angst and drama and a whole heap of heat!

Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2016

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Her books always puts a smile on my face. You open the book and get lost in her story and the beauty in her words

Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2023