I hadn't yet read the first 2 books in the series, so to me all of the characters were 'new to me'. I loved getting acquainted with them and the romance story is so addictive and intense and I ejoyed it immensely much! It had me hooked right from the start and it was a super fast paced read.

I loved the characters and their development and how in depth they're written about and their dialoguas and banter was all so good and fun to read about! I especially loved how they owned up to mistakes, how they're not perfect and how adult they often are in their way of coping with certain things. That was refreshing!

The romance starts off with there being this amaaazing chemistry present between both MC's - loved it! The development in general was really good although the back and forth part could've been a bit more mellowed down I think.

In general, I'm really really happy how this book turned out to be and that I was able to read an e-arc of it. I can't wait to dive back into this 'world' and read book 1 and 2 as well someday! I highly recommend this book if you're looking for an intense, addictive and well developed romance story!

I loved this latest book in Leslie North's Thorn series. It can be read as a standalone but it makes more sense if you read the previous book. Antonio and Evie are both great characters.

Another great book from Leslie North!! Great series!!!

Emotional and with twists that you do not expect. Great characters that are likeable and relatable. Very well written captivating story with great storyline and plot. I like it is written in dual POV, which gives the reader both the thoughts and feelings of the main characters.
I like to know what happens next, so the epilogue was very welcomed and well written.

Nice chemistry and passion. Slow paced which is not usual in these kind of stories. I like it. Can be read as a standalone but I recommend reading the whole series. The previous characters are also in this story and you get a sort of update on them. I like that very much.

Somewhere along the story the writing style and chemistry changes a bit. I was sorry for that because it took some of the passion and chemistry.
But absolutely a story that I can recommend to others.

Who doesn't love a woman that knows her own mind? In "Bloom", Evie is a woman that speaks her mind even if she puts her foot into her mouth at times. And with Antonio, we finally meet the keeper of finances for the DeRose family's 'Thorn Tattoo Studios'. The last book in the series, it was fun to see how Antonio and Evie would clash and come together for their HEA. Having read all of the books, it would be hard to pick a favorite. They each are a standalone read and just plain fun from the first page to the very last page. A recommended read, I would like to thank NetGalley and Relay Pub. for gifting me with "Bloom". My opinion is my own. This is mine. 4 Stars!

II thought this novella was going to be another entirely erotica novel however, I was surprised by the character depth Leslie North actually employed. This third and final novella in the Thorn Tattoo series can be read as a standalone. Within the first couple of chapters we are introduced to our main protagonists Antonio and Evie, who not only share the leading roles, but also share splitting their point of view for the entire novella. But these stubborn lovers, ensure that no matter what happens between them, their careers are also on the forefront of their minds as they try to be taken seriously in the business world and the tattoo world, respectively. After having read this novella, I am now intrigued to find out how the other two DeRose brothers ended up with their significant others were they as reluctant and troubled as Antonio and Evie?

I received this book on NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

The men in this series are every good girls dream of the bad boy!

Antonio's story with Evie. This is the last of the brother's books and well worth the read.

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

Good story -- just too much predictable angst. The characters in the series blend together in my view.

REVIEW
After reading Rose and Thorn I couldn't possibly not go straight on to read the third and final Thorn Studio book, Bloom.

This cover once again is dominated by a hunky but more sparsely tatooed male. This time the male is clean shaven and is the final DeRose brother. This time the font is in a light blue colour. I have to say the covers of the Thorn Tattoo Studio are done in a cohesive way and fit very well together. I think they would look great together on a book shelf.

The book is once again set around the family owned Tattoo studio previously owned by the patriarch of the DeRose family, then when he passes the business is run by the three brothers. The youngest brother is Giovanni DeRose who found love in bk1 Rose. The middle brother Luciano who lived to travel around to conventions and guest tattoo at other studio's, his story was told in Thorn. This book is the centred on the oldest and possibly quietest brother who would probably be perceived as the serious or even boring brother.

Once again continuing the theme of for every hunky tattooed DeRose brother there is a feisty yet secretive woman on hand to tame them and fall in love with them. This time the feisty female is Evie who herself is a rather talented tattooist. Antonio DeRose presents a serious all business attitude but can't help looking over the cute tatooist he thinks should be made head tattooist of Bloom. However Evie has her own secret reason in her past that is the reason she will do anything to avoid the job. Evie ends up being the spokesperson for the rest of the tattooists that worked together when the studio was called Richochet, which makes Antonio all the more determined that she is the right person for the head artist job. Evie has noticed how Antonio's gaze lingers on her and her figure even though she wears clothes that cover her up and tend to hide her shape. Evie decides to use this to her advantage as if she and Antonio are in a relationship or having a fling it would be perceived as favouritism if she were head artist. So things certainly don't run very smoothly for Evie and Antonio.

I loved Evie in this book. When you find out her secret that is preventing her committing to being the head tattooist your heart really does sink for her and it makes her refusal completely understandable. I think Evie and Antonio have quite a few reservations about their prospective relationship, both are a little afraid to commit, and have a fear of being hurt. So its totally believable that their relationship has lots of hills and troughs to go through before they come to any sort of understanding of each other.
I feel I should also admit that during the other two books I honestly didn't like Antonio much, he seemed like the stuck up brother who was only interested in the profit margins for the tattoo studios. Though he shows he has a softer, more creative side too. He can also tattoo but as he is more business minded and has a knack for investing he chooses to be the "brains behind the brawn".

Again I have read reviews that have complained about these books being very similar. I readily admit that I found that this book does have similarities with Rose and Thorn but once again I would put this down to the main characters being three brothers. It also has a very similar romantic theme throughout the series that some could say is made up of the same formula. I would say that is also true but as a series there need to be certain similarities running through each book to keep the books as a cohesive set. The only negatives I had were the cover could have depicted Antonio as the least tattooed brother a little better as at the beginning of Bloom he only has an unfinished tattoo on his back where the cover model has tattoos on his chest and arms. The other negative is its a shame its the last book so not a bad negative! I would love more of the DeRose family (not just the brothers), perhaps we could have the other artists stories, and/or a continuation of the DeRose brothers relationships set a few years in the future.'

My immediate thoughts upon finishing this book were that this was another great installment in the Thorn Tattoo Series. It's a shame to see the series end. I'm not usually into contemporary romance but I have really enjoyed reading about the DeRose brothers.

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Really liked everything about this book and series. Must read.

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

This is the 3rd book of the Thorn Tattoo Studio series. I love a good story about ink and the men and women who wear it. This story revolves around Antonio and Evie. Antonio is not a tattoo artist and Evie is plus she is a free spirit who only wants to create and not deal with business matters. Their chemistry is explosive and fun to watch. I have loved all of this series. Great stories.
I got this book through NetGalley for an honest review

After Giovanni (Rose) and Luciano (Thorn) of course Antonio was also entitled to a story. And here it is: the business man of the trio, the man of the money and the brains meets his match with the feisty little Evie.

And yet again Leslie North is able to write about the Thorn Tattoo shop and it's owners, from a new point of view. Whereas Gio is the temperamental one and Luciano the emotional broken one, Antonio is the cold-hearted business one. Or so it seems, because below the surface, Antonio also is a real DeRose. But being burdened with the financial part of the business and taking charge, because neither Gio or Luciano were able to do so, left Antonio to be the responsible one.

And by taking over Bloom Tattoo he is taking an even greater financial risk. But he is determined to make this a success. And he needs Evie, one of the employees of Bloom Tattoo, to become the Head Artist to make this happen. What he didn't foresee was that Evie wasn't willing to step up to this position. And what he also didn't foresee was the chemistry between them.

Evie knows it is not a good idea to shack up with your boss. But when he is as hot and yummie as Antonio, and when he asks her to finish the tattoo on his back, how can she refuse? But what she will refuse is the position as Head Artist. Due to her past, she is not willing to take this step. Not even when Antonio tries to convince her with various different tactics.

So, what do you do, when your heart and your head are in disagreement? Find out if Antonio and Evie get their happily ever after, or will Bloom never grow into a full-grown tattoo shop?

Four out of five stars from me and a special thank you to Netgalley for providing the arc.

A super addition to a fantastic series.Leslie has done it again i just loved this book what a great end to the series.I really liked both Antonio and Evie they were so perfect together i just loved the banter between them,this was well written and i would recommend it.

I really enjoyed reading this book! And would love to read more by this author! Evie and Antonio skirted around a real relationship until they were kind of slapped in the face with it! Loved the humor and the way the characters interacted with each other! I love tattoos so I love reading about tattoo shops and artists! Very well written!

While Bloom was better than Thorn, I still feel as if this series really went down hill after Rose. Events in Bloom seemed repetitive from Rose, Antonio was too cruel at times, and Evie was basically childish in every decision she attempted to make.

I was also confused by the choice of cover model for the book. In the novel, Antonio only has a back piece, and an unfinished one at that. However, the cover model has several tattoos on his chest and arms. Did the person that chose the model actually read the book?

Was a good read overall. There were parts that dragged and the characters could have had more depth. All in all a good book.

I really enjoyed this book. Antiono is all business and works really hard to maintain this very professional front, but it's really good to see those walls be destroyed throughout this book. Oh Evie is so fun and carefree and then in walks Antonio and her world is turned upside down. They balance each other out over the course of this book and it's just great! The ending is perfect for them. Great characters and the DeRose boys all show up in this book and makes it feel complete.