Indelibly Marked Series by Kim Carmichael

What is Permanent? Always on the outside looking in, accountant, Lindsay Stevens, has calculated her transformation from a small town, nerdy bookkeeper to a sleek, high-powered accountant down to the last penny. With all her checks finally in balance, she moves to California to start a new life free of her embarrassing past she never wants revealed. As Hollywood's hottest tattoo artist, Shane Elliott thrives on standing out... moreWhat is Permanent? Always on the outside looking in, accountant, Lindsay Stevens, has calculated her transformation from a small town, nerdy bookkeeper to a sleek, high-powered accountant down to the last penny. With all her checks finally in balance, she moves to California to start a new life free of her embarrassing past she never wants revealed. As Hollywood's hottest tattoo artist, Shane Elliott thrives on standing out. Charismatic and free of commitments, he travels through life with a wink and a smile, hiding the letters he receives from the IRS as if they don't exist. Now with bills to pay and tax collectors breathing down his back, for the first time in his life Shane can't charm his way out of his situation. However, when his new neighbor literally falls into his life, he knows he has struck gold once again. Though Lindsay tries to keep her distance, she suddenly finds herself trying to hide her true self as she thrust into a world she doesn't think she belongs, but can't resist. In his good-time life, Shane must discover there is more to life than a party if he wants something more. With their lives intertwined, the two must learn accept each other, themselves and their love. Worlds collide as they decide what is truly permanent. Permanent is the first book in the Indelibly Marked Series that follows the lives and loves of those surrounding Permanent Tattoo. less

In a temporary world only tattoos are permanent… Content, consistent and calm described Ivan Harlow’s life to a tee. Satisfied with being a artist at the world-famous Permanent Tattoo, playing the role of eternal side-kick, and of course, hooking up with his best friend’s baby sister, his days are predictable and fun, and nothing has to change. With his live story permanently embedded in his skin, he still can’t help but feel anything he dares to love will only be temporary... moreIn a temporary world only tattoos are permanent… Content, consistent and calm described Ivan Harlow’s life to a tee. Satisfied with being a artist at the world-famous Permanent Tattoo, playing the role of eternal side-kick, and of course, hooking up with his best friend’s baby sister, his days are predictable and fun, and nothing has to change. With his live story permanently embedded in his skin, he still can’t help but feel anything he dares to love will only be temporary. All Emily Elliott wants are some big changes in her life. She wants to make it big in the world makeup, needs to show her three big brothers she is all grown up, and dreams of truly being with Ivan, the man she has wanted since she was seven years old. However, when the fate of the tattoo shop is put into Ivan and Emily’s hands, they must not only work together outside of the bedroom, but face their own personal truths, and figure out what is permanent, what is temporary and where love fits. Temporary is Book Two in the Indelibly Marked Series that revolves around the lives and loves of the Elliott Family and Permanent Tattoo. Each full-length book can be read as a stand alone, and features its own couple. less

Indelible is a mark that can never be erased...Tattoo artist, Carson Elliott spends his days racking up likes and comments on his social media, essentially being the gorgeous, silent type. The only indelible marks he makes are his stunning smiles across the Internet. Everything is his life is in order, and he can mindlessly go through his day doing his micro-flash tattoos of a heart, butterfly, semi-colon or feather on any internet influencer who needs a selfie... moreIndelible is a mark that can never be erased...Tattoo artist, Carson Elliott spends his days racking up likes and comments on his social media, essentially being the gorgeous, silent type. The only indelible marks he makes are his stunning smiles across the Internet. Everything is his life is in order, and he can mindlessly go through his day doing his micro-flash tattoos of a heart, butterfly, semi-colon or feather on any internet influencer who needs a selfie. Yes, everything is perfect in that handsome head of his, and while he wishes he could get out from under his brother’s thumb, that would require taking on responsibility that he doesn’t need, at least until an apprentice stumbles into the shop one day looking for a master. Sophie Bell’s life as the ideal little sister and tattoo apprentice to her big brother came to crashing halt the second she was responsible for ending his career, and that will be her legacy. Her only hope is getting an apprenticeship with the renowned Shane Elliott. She arrives on Permanent’s doorstep only to be faced with the holy grail—the hot tattoo artist—in form of one Carson Elliott.When both Carson and Sophie have their plans destroyed, they team up together, apprentice and master as Carson decides to open his own shop. Now Carson must prove to his brother and everyone else who doubts him that he can go out on his own while Sophie has to discover that she is much more than everyone’s little sister. Together, they discover that responsibility goes way beyond family ties, art is not only flash deep, and their relationship may be something that is truly indelible.Indelible is Book Three in the Indelibly Marked Series that revolves around the lives and loves of the Elliott Family and Permanent Tattoo. Each full-length book can be read as a stand alone, and features its own couple. less