What a fascinating book. I was impressed by the storyline and the characters were all well written and complex. Where there are complex storylines combined with intriguing characters the reader experience is magnified tremendously. To have a book that is well written as well as entertaining is a delight. Reading is about escaping your world and entering another one. The word building was phenomenal in this book. Here I forgot about my own life and was immersed in the world created by the author. I would recommend this book.

lovely romance with realistic characters and a good writing style. Worth the read if you are interested!

Really enjoyed this book. I thought the characters were believable and their chemistry was a joy to read. Loves the dandelion quote. That made the story lovely

If you love tattooed bad boys this is book 1 of a book series of three books about 3 brothers but, all can be read as stand alone. It is nice to see characters cross over the DeRose brothers do not disappoint. Received book by NetGalley to review.

This is the first book in this series by this author. The two main characters have instant chemistry and you do find yourself telling them to hurry up. I loved the banter between the characters. The story line has plenty of twists and turns. I couldn't put this book down till I'd got to the end. I can't wait to read more in this series and by this author in the future.



Highly recommended

I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book

I enjoyed this story by author Leslie North. I loved the relationship between each character, the arrogance of Gio, a very talented tattoo artist and Riley, a head strong number cruncher. I loved the surprise twist with Riley’s past and how Gio dealt with it. This is a great story about opposites attract and don’t judge a book by its… tattoo’s? This story was a “I got to read one more chapter before bed” for me! I look forward to reading more from this author and from the “Thorn Tattoo” series. I rate this book 4.5 stars.

***I voluntarily reviewed this ARC for an honest review via NetGalley, this is my honest opinion and has not been influenced by the author, Publishers or NetGalley in anyway.*** Thank you!

A quick, easy to read romance. Likeable characters with some steamy scenes. Written well with not many faults.

Giovanni DeRose returned to the family business to keep it afloat and locks horns with one of the managers, Riley , due to a different approach and attraction. Interesting journey as these two find common ground.

Ebook from Netgalley and publishers with thanks. Opinions are entirely my own.

I loved the chemistry and the romance. ☆☆☆☆☆ rating.

"Rose", is the first book in the 'Thorn Tattoo Studio' series, and it packs a punch. Giovanni only knows one thing, how to ink a great tattoo in the shop he co-owns with his brother. Riley enters as co-manager to try to turn around the sinking business. She was hired by Gio's brother without his knowledge. We are talking about a woman that has looks and smarts, a Princeton grad. To Gio, she looks too squeaky clean and wonders what she could bring to a tattoo shop. Riley knows what she is doing and has a great surprise for them all. The sparks begin to fly as they have differing visions and opinions on how best to run the failing shop. The banter is fun with steam between them getting hotter until they combust. Some sexy scenes, some sweet scenes and a story that is a page turner and has the reader looking for Gio and Riley's HEA. I look forward to reading the next in the series. I would like to thank NetGalley and Relay Pub. for gifting me "Rose". My opinion is my own. This is mine. 4.5 Stars!

Received this ARC for an unbiased review. Story held my attention and was a quick pleasant read.

I loved this book I was hooked from the very first page and I couldn't put my kindle down while reading this. This was a quick entertaining read. This was a sweet sexy romance read and a good tattoo romance I have read a number of books by Leslie north and this book was no exception. I. Love leslies writing style.

Rose is the first book in a hot & sexy series featuring brothers running a tattoo shop. I loved the chemistry between Riley & Giovanni! They were both so headstrong & independent that when they finally got together the you could feel the heat through the pages!!

Looking forward to reading the next book in the series!

I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.

Fun, fast paced sexy little jaunt!

Exactly what I know and love from a Leslie North novel.

The story of Giovanni and Riley was lovely. I enjoyed their chemistry and interactions together. Can't wait to read the rest of the series!

I just loved Gio and Riley's story such a fantastic start to a new series,the chemistry between these two was amazing a great love hate relationship that you will not be able to put down cannot wait for the next book.I would recommend to all

This is Book 1 in the Thorn Tattoo Studio. Giovanni is working in his family’s tattoo studio. It was a childhood dream to be working with his brothers but it’s becoming a nightmare. They are losing money and have been threatened with foreclosure unless something changes. The change starts when his brother hires Riley as a new co-manager to try to turn the shop around. But he considers her his current pain in the ass. She wants to change everything and he doesn’t like change. They clash from day one. But the electricity between the two of them would set the world on fire. This was a really exciting book and like I said, it’s really electrifying when they get together. I can’t wait to find out what happens with his brothers. I voluntarily read and reviewed this book that I received from the Netgalley

You have two strong people. They don't back down. A strong female. Loved every minute of this book.

Never have I read a Leslie North book - yet I had seen the name and heard so much I was desperate to read her work. I'm glad I did now.

I absolutely loved Leslie North's work. She is obviously a talented writer and loves to entertain her readers with hot and full of steamy sex scenes. Wow I need to cool down ! He characters were beautifully The characters written and the chemistry between the two was like fireworks. I literally couldn't put the book down. A great read and I'm on the lookout for more of her works. In fact I've already download a few from Amazon just the other day. Loving them all

This is a sweet and easy read from the author -- part of a series but can be read independently -- and no cliffhangers which is always appreciated.