So Wild (Silver Daughters Ink, #1)

by Eve Dangerfield

[stacey_is_sassy]

Oh, how the tattoos have changed…

My first memory of tattoos was back in the day when I worked in my family’s hardware store. Picture this…my blokey 6’ 1” dad, my English Rose and petite mum, my two sisters and I, selling paint, tools and manly man stuff. This particular day, Dad and I were working by ourselves and I think I was about 13 or 14. Dad stepped out for a minute and I was “Supervising” the store. In walks a very tall, muscly and bearded biker dude. Now, you’d think I’d be intimidated, right? Nope, I was more worried because he asked me to direct him to where the plumb bobs were. “A plumb bob, you say…umm, Sir, could you tell me what that looks like?” I step out from behind the counter and we’re on a mission. 5 minutes later, Dad walks back in and this biker has his arm on my shoulder and I’m giving him the biggest grin EVER. To say that Dad was a wee bit discombobulated is an understatement. But, I FOUND the plumb bob…and he was one of the nicest blokes I’ve ever met.

Boy, how the times have changed. Now, it’s not just the tough blokes that have tattoos. If you have a tattoo or many tattoos these days, there’s a good chance you want to share art. It’s not just naked ladies and skulls, it’s unicorns and sunshine, your babies names, a music symbol, a quote or a face that tells a story. Me, I’m not a fan of tattoos for myself, but I truly can appreciate the beauty in them. I loved that So Wild shows a little of what’s behind being a tattoo artist.

There were so many things in So Wild that I could relate to. I’m an Aussie and this book is set in Melbourne, Australia. The heroine has two sisters and so do I. The hero is a Pom and my mum is a Pom. I recognised the places, food brands and slang used. So Wild, for a little space of time was my happy place and I didn’t want it to end. Sam and Scott’s world came to life for me.

Honestly, this IS my favourite book by Eve Dangerfield and that’s saying something because I’ve loved (nearly...sorry Eve, Taunted was a little too kinky for me) everything she’s written. So Wild made me laugh until I cried. Wait until you meet Tabby. Oh my lordy, Sam’s younger sister is one of the FUNNIEST characters I’ve EVER met. She’s crass, outspoken, flighty, beautiful and a little kooky. So Wild made me cry a little too. It’s kind of emotional getting to know the characters and some of their history. Sam and Scott have known each other since they were eight, and, unfortunately, it wasn’t pretty in the beginning. We’re talking serious PRANK WARS!! You eventually get to hear the hows and whys of the war but it was still hard to witness.

This was not one of Eve’s extreme kinky, sexy books. Sure, there’s a little kink and a little sexy, but if you’ve read her other stories, this would seem almost tame in comparison. Maybe, I could have done with a wee bit more, but that was only because I really got their connection. The sexual tension was sizzling and after their first “connection”, it was obvious they were meant for each other.

I always assumed that people who wear/have tattoos are super confident. I mean, seriously, they almost have arrows pointing at them saying “LOOK AT ME”. In this case, we get to see a little deeper. Sure, there’s confidence, but it can also be a distraction from looking at the person too hard. If you look too hard you might see the vulnerabilities, frustrations and fears that the person wearing them has.

In Scott’s eyes, Sam has always been beautiful but the ten years since he’s seen her, she’s become even more beautiful. Scott is a poshy (Sam’s word for a well-spoken, smartly dressed and rich person) and it doesn’t matter to him that they’re from two different worlds. It was obvious from the beginning that he would do ANYTHING to have and to hold Sam forever and ever. Sam, well, she’s a harder nut to crack. You can tell there’s an attraction to Scott, but she’s so scared of being hurt that she buries all deeper feelings. Seeing these two come together, put a huge and goofy smile on my face.

Holy shamoly, I’ve rambled again. I WANT TO SHOUT IT TO THE ROMANCE READING WORLD – EVE DANGERFIELD IS AWESOME!!! I know I haven’t done this story justice, but, I tried, lordy, how I tried. If you haven’t tried an Eve Dangerfield, I would highly suggest giving her a go. Mind you…WARNING, WARNING…Eve Dangerfield is a wee bit crass, doesn’t hesitate to test the boundaries and swears like a bloody trooper. But, she’s FUNNY!!!!