Virile (Whiskey Run: Savage Ink Book 1)

This is the first story in the Savage Ink spin-off of the Whiskey Run series. While it can be read as a stand-alone, I recommend the original series be in publication date first for maximum reader satisfaction. There are some reoccurring characters, including the town matchmaker and diner owner, Violet.Just like the original series, this one is also a very fast read, with a surprising amount of detail built in. I just love series that have multiple contributions / branches, as the continuity really breathes life into everything … plus it is good to see Violet still play a part even while in labor. 🥰I mention the following for readers such as myself that visualize the story as it is read, because errors interrupt the flow. I only noticed one incorrect word choice, so grammatically this is really solid.⛔️ Contains scenes that may be a trigger or offensive for sensitive readers. These include adult language; mental health challenges with depression, anxiety, mental abuse of a child under 18, etc.; adult intimate scenes, and violence such as kidnapping / abduction, human trafficking of females and children, blackmail, threats, etc.Here is how the story begins:Gracie is looking for her first taste of freedom by doing something now that she is finally eighteen years old. She knows she doesn’t have a lot of time before her father gets home, but because she doesn’t know when she would get another chance. So Gracie travels as fast as she can to the other side of town and enters the tattoo shop.Aiden is in the back and wants nothing more than to close up and relax with a shot or two of whiskey. Then he hears the bell on the door and calls out that they are closed as he walks back up front. Then his jaw about touches his chest when he sees the beautiful, but clearly innocent beauty in front of him. His attraction hits him sideways. From the look on her face, the feeling is mutual. It is all Aiden can do to not touch her and pull her against his body. He has never been inappropriate with a client, so he might be in big trouble here …After some flirting and banter back and forth that highlights her innocence even more, Gracie shows Aiden the design she wants. Aiden looks at her design and asks if he can look at the rest of her drawings. Gracie says yes and is nervous to have anyone else look at them. She only showed her father one sketch and he ripped it in half. Since then no one has seen them.While Aiden is looking, Gracie is nervous and can’t help thinking about what happened. She really thought she would be able to get away from her father when she went to college across the country. Then he contacted them, declined her full ride scholarship and enrolled her into the local community college, all so she could live at home. He even has a tracker on Gracie’s car, which is why she had to ride public transportation tonight.After looking at her art, Aiden is really impressed with her ability. Gracie is really talented. Now he just needs to know where she wants to place it. She explains that she can’t get it any place that will be seen while in her swim suit, as her father would not like it. Gracie makes it clear that he is not someone she wants to disappoint. It seems like he controls everything as it relates to her.Then Aiden realizes that he is in bigger trouble than he thought when Gracie shows him where she wants him to place it … She might be innocent but she is clearly effected by him, as her white undergarments clearly show …Fast forward to the end of the tattoo … Aiden drives her home and the two of them share a first kiss a couple of houses down from her father’s. Gracie agreed to meet Aiden the next night and she is beyond relieved when he is not home yet. She goes straight to her room and can’t get over how different she feels … Then her father enters her room and is livid … he knows about Aiden.

One night of passion, one tattoo, and then she disappears and Aiden is on a quest to find out what happened to her.Gracie in the meantime has a huge secret, she must stay hidden with her aunt and keep her father from learning what happened.An Alpha man and a young naïve woman, a night of passion, and the impact of secrets!Great story!

This book was very good. Aiden & Gracie are wonderful characters. This story may be a short instalove one, but it feels like a whole book. There is a lot going on, some good, some bad, some shocking. The best part is the chemistry between Aiden & Gracie. They have a complicated yet beautiful love story.

This book was recommended to me and it was my first book by this author. It was a nice quick read. Great great character/world building that makes you want to pick up the next book which I did.

I was surprised how much I enjoyed this. Usually I hate now and then books but this one wasn’t too bad. I wish we saw more to what happened with her father and her aunt.

Hope Ford is becoming one of my favorite writers. Reading her books reminds me of a Delta James novel. If you like Delta James, you'll like Hope Ford. I came across one of her books accidentally & have been hooked since. Just like Delta James , her series are all linked, but each one is different. If you haven't read Hope Ford, in my opinion, you really should

My only complaint about this book is that it was too short. I loved the storyline and the characters. The book ended too soon but I’m glad I read it!

“‘Do you have a man?’ I ask her gruffly, but even if she says yes, I’m not going to give her up. He’s obviously not a good man if he let her come here on her own.”I have been waiting for the story of Aiden and Gracie since “Devoted”, book five if the Whiskey Run series, came out. Hope for has a way with this series of teasing me with just the right amount that I can’t wait for the next installment. It works even with this offshoot of the original series.Aiden and Gracie fall in insta-love and share an amazing night together. Afterwards, Gracie promptly disappears from Aiden’s life. He just can’t seem to get over her and move on he knows that she’s the one for him.Unbeknownst to Aiden, Gracie runs to try to save him from her corrupt and evil father, the mayor of Whiskey Run. When she’s finally ready to return to town and face Aiden and with the surprise she has for him, she get’s waylaid and Aiden is summoned to her in the hospital.The two are great together. I don’t usually care for romances where the MCs spend a large chunk of time apart but this worked really well. I understood Gracie’s motivation and even though I think she should have just told Aiden, she was young and was doing her best to protect him.I already can’t wait for the next book in this series. Violet may have just had a baby but she’s already back to her matchmaking ways. I need to find her and get her to work on my love life!Stars: 5Length: NovellaPOV: DualSeries: Whiskey Run: Savage Ink Book 1 (Stand Alone but connected)Ending: HEARe-read? Yes

Growly, protective and possessive in all the best ways, but not matter how good Violet's matchmaking is, Aiden and Gracie have to fight corruption, betrayal and blackmail before they can begin their HEA.I am gutted for Aiden that he has to wait, having no idea where Gracie is before he finally finds her again, but it is worth every day he had to wait to have his girls safely in his arms...forever. Gracie has always lived under strict rules but those rules hide a number of shadows and horrifying acts being carried out far too close to home, her fear becomes terror when she realises just how much danger she and Aiden are in.I really enjoyed this Whiskey Run spin off book and look forward to more books in the series. I read this on Kindle Unlimited.

Gracie's father controls her life. On her 18th birthday she sneaks out for a tatoo. Older Aiden takes one look, offers to tatoo her for free and relieve her stress ☺😉. But even though they both are sure of their feelings Gracie leaves, only to return 9 months later trying to explain. A bad boy with tatoos who loves unconditionally, a young girl willing to give up her hopes for love, and a bad guy far to close to home. Easy, well written quick read.

As always this book made me wish it doesn't come to an end which is common with every single one of the author's books.Gracie and Aiden fall fast and hard for each other. They are meant to be.Gracie is afraid of the demons in her life to effect Aiden but he is ready to slay any monster out there for her.Although, the book is short you go through all kind of emotions along the read.This series is a spin off of Whiskey Run but can be read individually however, I would recommend to read that as well as it's amazing.Would recommend the book to anyone out there who loves insta-love stories with a charming tattoo artist😁.

Great short virgin/surprise pregnancy !Loved the instant , steamy connection between Gracie and Aiden.This is my honest review of a free copy of this book.

I don’t normally read novella type novels and picked this one accidentally. Overall it’s a quick read that skims over some drama and instalove. Not much spice to be honest. This prob would’ve been a great novel had it been full length.