Cover of Lukas

Lukas

Carian Cole · Ashes & Embers #3

314 pagescontemporary romance
(11k)Steamy

A divorced mom of two didn't expect her tattoo appointment to come with a younger man determined to win her heart.

Content Warnings
cheating/infidelity

Description

A thirty-six year old mother of two finds out life isn't over after divorce when a sexy as hell twenty-four year old tattoo artist kisses her senseless under a shooting star. Ivy thought she had it all - married to her high school sweetheart, two great kids, and a beautiful house. But her world comes crashing down when she catches her husband with another woman. When her best friend gives her a gift certificate to a local tattoo parlor to cheer her up, Ivy gets a helluva lot more when inked-up Lukas Valentine - renowned tattoo artist, violin player extraordinaire, and extreme hopeless romantic, captures her heart.Lukas is an old soul with a heart of gold. When Ivy walks into his shop, he's instantly drawn to her shy smile and down to earth personality. Tired of the dating scene, Lukas is ready to settle down, and he's hell-bent on making Ivy believe they can have the happily ever after they both dream about - with each other.Despite their age difference, the chemistry and love they share is undeniable. Lukas is everything Ivy never knew she wanted, but can she trust her heart with a much younger man, and can they overcome the hurdles life keeps throwing in their way?** Lukas is a stand-alone story with a guaranteed happy ending.

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