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Tattered Love (Needle's Kiss Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Lola Stark (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 860 ratings
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When ex-Special Ops bad-ass Mace walks into Needle's Kiss tattoo parlour, he never expected to find the girl who would turn his life upside down.

Hard as nails Scarlett has been unlucky in love: she’s been burnt, chewed up and spat out. Reluctant to have another relationship, can she keep her wits about her when hot-as-sin Mace walks into her tattoo parlor? Or will he break her down and leave his mark within her ink?

What starts out as a little fun, turns into something so much more.

Can Scarlett look beyond Mace's devastating past or will his demons come back to haunt them both?

Content warning: contains steamy, anywhere-goes sex, an alcohol induced embarrassing night out and two headstrong lovers taken on a whirlwind of crazy.
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    Needle's Kiss
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Lola Stark lives in Australia, Is an at home single mummy with no filter raising a hoard of minions. Lola has loved to read for as long as she can remember. When not wrangling the family she can be found sitting at her computer , writing, facebooking or just generally messing around.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00F2VCP6Y
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Amazon Digital Services, Inc. (September 9, 2013)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 9, 2013
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1662 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 293 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1492306509
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Lola hates all things sultanas.

Lola is a little strange and unusual.

Lola has no brain-to-mouth filter

(this may or may not have gotten Lola into trouble – repeatedly).

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Apparently, Lola likes to talk in the third person about herself.

This here is what my profile says everywhere: Lola Stark lives in Australia, Is an at-home mummy with no filter, raising a hoard of minions. Lola has loved to read for as long as she can remember. When not wrangling the children, she can be found sitting at her computer, writing, facebooking or just generally messing around. I know, I know third person again.

So what else can I tell you about me ? I have a dog, 3 birds and a pet rock. I was a teen mum (DON’T DO IT). Right now, I’m alternating writing this and yelling at my kids to stop jumping on the bed and to go the f*ck to sleep before I push them off. I may be a little... okay very, inappropriate…often. Junk food and I have an understanding: I eat it, it hibernates around my ass and thighs. I live and breathe music, almost any kind is fine by me. I cuss like a sailor and sometimes smell like one too (hey now, McJudgy, you can’t shower, brush your teeth or hair if you’re in the middle of writing a book). I make a mean potato-layer bake and I have slight road rage. I struggle not to laugh when my kids are inappropriate and say screwy sh*t. I don’t really like people…I’m that creepy chick who sits in the corner till she has a booze buzz going on, then I’m as loud as f*ck. I have an addiction to shoes. I smoke like a chimney. So that’s me! I’m screwy and funsized (it’s not called short anymore). You’ll either love me or hate me, but I am always just ME!

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Ellen
5.0 out of 5 stars 5 HOT STARS!!
Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2013
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Pay attention to the content warning, because this books contains sex, lots and lots of SEX! And it is HOT! Tattered Love is an outstanding debut from Lola Stark, filled with a fast-paced, well-written storyline, lots of interesting characters and most importantly, the fantastic, swoon-inducing, hot-as-hell MACE! This man is so hot, he practically jumps off the page!

Tattoo artist Sacrlett knows she is in for trouble when Mace walks in to her tattoo parlor. The brother of one of her artists, Mace never forms a connection with women, until of course, he meets the smart, sexy and very strong-willed Scarlett. These two have sizzling chemistry right from the start, and I loved that Mace went for it right from the beginning. And in between the wonderfully steamy sex scenes, there’s actually a good story, too! Mace and Scar both have secrets in their pasts that threaten their happiness together. But the last part of the book was not what I expected and I loved every single word!

I am normally not a huge fan of secondary characters, but this group are funny, loyal, interesting and well-written. This is a fabulous, sexy debut novel from this author! Although I read Tattered Love quickly, I did not want it to end, and I can’t wait for more from Lola Stark!!
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Trish Bacher - NIH
4.0 out of 5 stars A Searing Sexy 4 stars
Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2014
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Again Lola Stark brings us another fun, quick, hot, steamy read. Her writing style is addictive and her characters are sizzling for each other that the pages are burning. – again I wished it was longer and we had more pages of Trip and Teeny.
Lola is brilliant in getting you to worship her sexy alpha males. Cheer for her fiercely strong female heroines and laughing out loud with her dialogue between each one of the characters.
Trip is Mace’s younger brother and works for Scar. He is damn sexy and radiates sex appeal. He is strong, dependable, cocky, care free and loves women. He is never short of women – they just love him – like who wouldn’t love Trip. He lives in the moment and loves to have fun.
Teeny has had a difficult, rough life, but she is tough and has learnt to deal. She has built up walls to keep the people at a distance (except for Scar). She has always had a crush on Trip, but doesn’t know how he feels….
You can feel the sexual tension between Trip and Teeny from the beginning. Even in Tattered Love, you know it might just happen someday. And you really want it to happen.
So what happens when two friends give into one night of lust and passion? What will they have to deal with? How will they deal with the consequences? Can they make it together forever?
This is funny, refreshing, sexy and arousing in all the senses.
I just love Trip.
I love Teeny.
And we get to see more of Mace and Scar. Just brilliant.
Lola brings the story alive with her down to earth interchange between Trip and Teeny and Scar and Mace. They could almost be your cool, trendy neighbors or best friends.
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Shay44
5.0 out of 5 stars LOVED IT
Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2013
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I just finished Tattered Love and I just absolutely loved it!!!! You have no idea until you read it but it was awesome!!! Scarlett owns Needles Kiss (Tattoo shop) and it is very successful. She works there with Remy and Trip. Trips brother Mace has gotten out of the army and is looking to settle down. He comes into the shop so Trip can do a new tattoo for him. Once he walks in, all thoughts scatter once he sees Scarlett. It is the same for her. She sees him and its all that she sees. She has been hurt in the past so she doesn’t do relationships but has such an attraction to him so she is willing to break a rule and just wants one night with him. Mace on the other hand sees opportunity knocking and doesn’t want her for just one night. What happens when you have two of the most bullheaded people that have an attraction but want two different things? You will have to read and see.

Mace and Scarlett are one of my top all time favorite couples and was super stoked that they got the HEA. They definitely had their obstacles but it was all worth it in the end. They both have secrets and walls sky high on their hearts and to be honest once you find out what they are you will understand and you will agree. Mace for me was a badass. He is super sexy, smart, and loyal and he has lots of TATTOOS, what more could you freaking ask for. He makes a few decisions in this story that just made me want to pull my hair out. But men can be stupid and we love them anyways. Scarlett is sexy, smart and loyal too. I love how she doesn’t take crap from anybody, her bust their balls attitude is what made the story for me. She is just awesome and you definitely want her in your corner.

I also loved the other characters in the story. Trip and Tenny. They were just awesome. There explosive one night leads to more that they are not expecting and cannot wait to read how it came about and what would be to come for them.

There wasn’t anything I disliked on this story. Everything was there, love, happiness, betrayal, forgiveness and of course SEX. Man, talk about needing a shower afterwards. Mace knows exactly what he is doing and you definitely want to take her place!

If you are looking for a quick yet satisfying read, this one is for you. I had bought this when it came out, things happened and forgot that it was there and damn I really feel bad on that. I honestly almost missed out on a great story. You have got to get this one; I promise you will not regret this.

Story 5

Sex 5

Overall 5+++++

Reviewed by Beggin from Mommys a Book Whore
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Readsalot
5.0 out of 5 stars that was soo friggin good!
Reviewed in Canada on April 29, 2014
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Ok so I just totally loved every friggin page of this book!! I was constantly smiling and even giggled a few times, all the while thinking how completely hot this book is! Just wow! Holly hotness that is Mace! Yummy! Loved him and Scar...this is my second Lola Stark read and I'm totally hooked on this author and her tongue and cheek writing! Off to one click Trip's book now:)
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Mikes music
5.0 out of 5 stars loved this book infinity and more
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 30, 2013
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Scarlett is a flippin' great character shes hot, feisty, she has a sassy mouth, shes strong and knows what she wants out of life. Scarlett has built walls around herself after her douche bag of an ex cheated on her, Scarlett is ok with that she doesnt need or want a man, that is until Mace walks into her tattoo shop looking all toned hot and beautiful, Scarlett can feel those walls crumbling like a cookie.

Mace is retired special ops and has had some heart breaking moments in his life that are not all service related.
Good god Mace can melt the pantie right off you, hes a dirty-talking alpha with a loyal and soft sweet heart, but the pain and guilt he carries around with him is enough to crush a person.

The relationship he develops with Scarlett is awesome it gives Mace the strength to heal and let go of the guilt he holds inside, Scarlett doesnt take shit from Mace she makes him comprehend that he is worthy of love.

Mace shows Scarlett that hes isnt like the douche bag that cheated on her, the over kill with sweetness to win Scarlett back was so funny to read, this pair had some great banter between them there conversations were fantastic to read and the chemistry off the charts, the sexy scenes were melt your kindle hot.

A great read you to get to see two people conquer life's demons together and find that love can heal above all else.
This book made me laugh and cry and i finished it with a smile on my face, cannot wait to read the next book, the characters are well blended and believable they feel like friends.
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Sarah
5.0 out of 5 stars ... to the max More people need to read this love love love
Reviewed in Australia on April 18, 2016
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This book needs to be promoted to the max
More people need to read this love love love it
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TinyVenus
4.0 out of 5 stars Intense Passion and Fiery Romance
Reviewed in Canada on April 2, 2024
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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Heat Level: 🔥🔥🔥🔥

As someone who's had *Tattered Love* by Lola Stark in my TBR pile for almost a decade, I can confidently say that diving into this short yet intense story was a thrilling experience. This being my first book by this author, I was pleasantly surprised by the raw passion and gripping storyline packed into less than 200 pages. While Lola Stark may not have a vast catalog of books, this debut novel proves she's a talent to watch out for.

The dynamic between Mace and Scarlett (Scar) is electric from the start. Mace, an ex-Special Ops with a fiercely protective and possessive nature, embodies the quintessential alpha hero that many readers adore. Scar, on the other hand, is a strong and feisty heroine who refuses to take any nonsense from Mace, leading to heated arguments that are as intense as their undeniable chemistry. And let's talk about the makeup scenes—smoking hot and panty-combusting indeed!

The author excels in delivering red-hot erotic romance without holding back. Mace's past trauma from his military days adds depth to his character, though I wished there was a bit more exploration into Scar's emotional complexities and the incident that scarred Mace.

*Tattered Love* is not just about steamy encounters; it's about two headstrong individuals navigating their pasts and insecurities while finding solace and passion in each other's arms. The content warning about steamy scenes, alcohol-induced escapades, and whirlwind emotions is spot-on, setting the tone for a wild ride of emotions and desire.

In conclusion, *Tattered Love* is a captivating debut that leaves readers yearning for more. Lola Stark has crafted a sizzling romance filled with intense passion and emotional depth, making me eagerly anticipate what she has in store for future releases. If you're a fan of alpha heroes, feisty heroines, and scorching hot romance, this book is a must-read!
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Annie
4.0 out of 5 stars smart & sexy read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 27, 2013
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4.5 smart & sexy stars

Great characters, great story. This novel was a brilliant and quick read. I will be waiting excitedly and impatiently for book 2.
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