Cracks in the Armor

Helena Hunting — 2014

Chris, a sexy tattoo artist, tries to win the heart of Sarah, a grad student with little interest in him, in this second e-short and follow-up to Helena Hunting’s gripping love story, Clipped Wings—“twisted, dark, incredibly erotic…a love story like no other” (USA TODAY bestselling author Alice Clayton). Part owner of the Chicago tattoo shop Inked Armor, Chris Zelter is a talented artist who decorates skin with gorgeous designs. He might look the part of the typical jacked-up, inked-up bad-boy, but underneath is a fiercely loyal, complicated man. Kicked out at sixteen, Chris has had to fend for himself for the last twelve years, making his Inked Armor crew as much family as they are business partners. For him, it’s enough—until he meets Sarah Adamson. A grad student waitressing at the local strip club, Sarah is used to propositions and crude comments. The job is a means to an end—finish her MBA, pay off the tuition loans, and get a good job. Then she won’t have to rely on anyone to take care of her. So when brawny, tatted up Chris begins hanging out at the club, she rebuffs his advances. At first. But Chris isn’t like her usual clientele: despite his hard exterior, he’s almost…sweet. Sometimes, the people with the roughest edges have the biggest hearts.

Reviews

Vilde@vforvilde

Jul 25, 2022

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Ella Zegarra@ellieroth

Jan 9, 2022

Publicado originalmente: El Extraño Gato del Cuento whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat??? That's NOT fair. You can't... You can't... D; GIVE ME MORE Este fue el definitivo para mí, NECESITO un libro completo con Chris y Sarah. Esta vez si puedo leer desde el punto de vista de Sarah, y me gustó lo que sentí, es completamente diferente de lo que tenía con Tenley. Sarah es más decidida, más cínica, un personaje más rico de leer, más querible incluso. Y Chris volvió a darme esa sensación de ternura sin quitarle todo lo que me gustó de él en Between the Cracks. Y ahí es dónde cobra sentido eso de capítulos sueltos mas que historia cortas, por lo general las historias cortas tienen una sensación de conclusión pero en Cracks in the Armor... ¡NO ME PUEDE DEJAR ASÍ! ¡Es injusto! --- Esta es la historia que quería *-* -> link Twitter || Blog || Pinterest || Tumblr || Instagram

Lisa ✩ @lifeinlit@lifeinlit

Aug 30, 2021

This book was jointly reviewed by myself and my co-blogger, Becca! Lisa’s Thoughts: As with Between the Cracks, Cracks in the Armor was another way-too-short glimpse into the story of Chris and Sarah. As I’ve said many times before while reading this series, I just adore Chris and I would love to see more of him and Sarah. It hit me hard to see how much Sarah truly hates her job as well. She’s doing what she has to do to make ends meet, but man, she’s not enjoying that part of her life AT ALL. I keep saying this, but I really think Chris and Sarah need their own full-length book. Please, Helena, pleeeeease?? :D Becca’s Thoughts: Yes, Helena pretty, pretty please with a cherry on top?! We need more Sarah and Chris! I agree with Lisa this was just too short and I was so disappointed when it was over :( Sarah and Chris are really pulling at my heart strings and I like them both even more each time I read about them. They are both struggling to support themselves and the things they care about, Chris his family, and Sarah, school and her future. I agree they need a full length so that we can learn more about them, and I hope that we get to see some glimpses of the past when they first met etc. Fingers Crossed!! (Thanks to Pocket Star and Netgalley for the review copy!) Find this review and others like it at Lost in Literature!