Tonic
Joel Anderson doesn't take anything seriously.
Not his relationships, which have been few and far between since his brutal divorce. Not the drama of working in a tattoo parlor, which seems to be around every corner. When things get him down, he smiles and cracks a joke. But he's not the kind of man you cross, or you'll find yourself at the wrong end of his fists.
Annika Belousov takes everything seriously.
Like her job as a reality television producer, given that she typically has something to prove. Or her love life, which is defined by a series of requirements -- affluent, ambitious, accomplished, to name a few. Definitely her family, who worked their whole lives to afford her every opportunity, a sacrifice she doesn't take lightly. When she's tapped to produce a reality show at Joel's shop, she doesn't think twice, just goes in for the kill, as if there were any other way.
The second Annika walks into Joel's shop, he makes it his mission to crack her open, but she's not having it. He's all wrong -- too crass, too hairy, too un-serious. But it doesn't take her long to find out there's more to him than smirks and tattoos. And what she finds could put her career and his heart on the line.
Not that Joel cares. Because for the first time in a long time, he's found his tonic.
*** A standalone Romantic Comedy ***
by Staci Hart
Kristie -
The pristine ice cold business woman and the sexy bearded tattoo artist, who love to push each others buttons, the sexual tension was off the charts.
The story line was great, was about to really get into the characters heads, I loved how Staci threw in a little of the Bad Habits series in there as well, makes you feel like you're home again! Haha! I miss the Habits crew!
Joel is a big burly bear of a man, with tattoos galore, a hairy beard and smug as can be. He owns a tattoo shop with his brother and they are just starring in their own reality show. He is a great guy who loves fiercely and will do anything for the people he loves. He tries everything to get under her skin and just truly wants to make the ice queen smile & laugh.
Annika is a sexy business women who is closed off and cold. She does everything to push Joel away including rudely putting him in his place on a few occasions until she finally caves.
There are some bumps in the road but they make it back with an amazing ending.
