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Embraced in Ink: Montgomery Ink: Boulder Book 3 Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Carrie Ann Ryan (Author, Publisher), Jason Clarke (Narrator)
4.5 out of 5 stars 592 ratings

Bristol Montgomery and Marcus Stearn have been best friends for as long as anyone can remember. Despite what others thing—they’ve only ever been friends.

They share a promise to never to fall for one another.

No heated looks.

No accidental kisses.

And no jealousy over other partners.

The problem? Years ago, they promised each other that if neither of them was married by the time Bristol turned thirty, they’d marry each other.

Even though both have long since decided never to force the other into an arranged marriage, circumstances and sheer stubbornness force them to refuse to back out of their deal.

Now, they’re determined to get married—even as dangerous exes and feelings they deny, block their path.

**Embraced in Ink is a friends to lovers, marriage pact, arranged marriage, contemporary romantic suspense in the Montgomery Ink: Boulder series featuring Bristol and Marcus. Each book can be listened to as a complete standalone. An HEA is guaranteed!**

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  1. Book 14 of 20
    Montgomery Ink
  2. Listening Length
    5 hours and 54 minutes
  3. Author
    Carrie Ann Ryan
  4. Narrator
    Jason Clarke
  5. Audible release date
    May 12, 2020
  6. Language
    English
  7. Publisher
    Carrie Ann Ryan
  8. ASIN
    B086D224HW
  9. Version
    Unabridged
  10. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Book 14 of 20 Montgomery Ink
Listening Length 5 hours and 54 minutes
Author Carrie Ann Ryan
Narrator Jason Clarke
Whispersync for Voice Ready
Audible.com Release Date May 12, 2020
Publisher Carrie Ann Ryan
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B086D224HW
Best Sellers Rank #190,542 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#1,880 in Fiction Sagas
#8,874 in Family Saga Fiction
#16,241 in Contemporary Romance (Audible Books & Originals)

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Customers enjoy this story in the Montgomery series, particularly appreciating Bristol and Marcus's storyline. The book features a perfect friends-to-lovers narrative, and customers like the characters and writing style. They find the book sexy, with one customer noting the unique style that comes through in the story.

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18 customers mention "Story quality"18 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy this story in the Montgomery series, particularly Bristol and Marcus's narrative, with one customer noting it has all the feels with some angst.

"...Bravo Carrie Ann Ryan for another amazing story!" Read more

"...or wrong answers to any of them which is what made this such an enjoyable read...." Read more

"...Montgomery, the youngest member of the Montgomery family, is profoundly touching...." Read more

"...I really enjoyed this book. I liked the characters and the plot of this book. Looking forward to reading many more from this talented storyteller." Read more

11 customers mention "Friendship"11 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the friendship aspect of the book, describing it as a perfect friends-to-lovers story, with one customer highlighting how it brings together two best friends.

"...I do love the friends to lovers trope I guess it's because I am married to my best friend and I know that it's a great base for a relationship but..." Read more

"...The Montgomery's of Boulder form an intriguing family, and I hold dear all those who have intertwined with their lives, be it through love or..." Read more

"...I absolutely love childhood friends to lovers, but throw in this not quite arranged marriage and I am in love...." Read more

"I have really enjoyed this friends to lovers story. Bristol and Marcus have been friends forever. They figured that they would always be that way...." Read more

5 customers mention "Character development"5 positive0 negative

Customers like the characters in the book.

"...Can't wait! I really enjoyed this book. I liked the characters and the plot of this book...." Read more

"...I liked the characters. Bristol and Marcus just get each other. They are easy to be around. There is a little bit of tension and some angst...." Read more

"...There was so much said and unsaid with her character that seems to be itching for her own story." Read more

"...The characters are so very realistic, their feelings and emotions stand out...." Read more

3 customers mention "Sexiness"3 positive0 negative

Customers find the book sexy, with one mentioning the unique style that comes through in the story, while another notes how adorable the characters are together.

"...The Boulder Montgomery’s are a great bunch and their unique style came through in this story. Aside from Aaron’s story I hope Zia gets a story...." Read more

"...Bristol and Marcus are adorable together. I loved this story. This is such a great pairing I couldn’t help but root for them...." Read more

"...This story had all the feels with some angst, sexiness and love. I highly recommend this book and series." Read more

3 customers mention "Writing quality"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the writing quality of the book, with one describing the author as amazing and another noting their talent as a storyteller.

"...Looking forward to reading many more from this talented storyteller." Read more

"Bristol and Marcus' s story is well written and flows great. The characters are so very realistic, their feelings and emotions stand out...." Read more

"...I love the friends to lovers aspect. The author is absolutely amazing!!" Read more

Another great story about the Montgomery's
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Another great story about the Montgomery's
“In ten years, if neither of us is married, we get married.” Such simple words that at the time neither gave much thought to but now here we are ten years later and both of them are both still single, so what do you do? Do you bring it up? Do you ignore it? What if, what if you really wanted it to happen but didn't have the guts to tell the other person? So many questions and there are no right or wrong answers to any of them which is what made this such an enjoyable read. Bristol and Marcus have been friends since they were six years old, the best of friends, they were always together and told each other just about everything so when Bristol's thirtieth birthday arrives and neither one of them knows what to do about the elephant in the room Bristol just blurts it out and that is where the fun really begins. I do love the friends to lovers trope I guess it's because I am married to my best friend and I know that it's a great base for a relationship but this one has the added bonus of an arraigned marriage to it, which brings it to a different level. I have been a fan of Carrie Ann Ryan's for a while now and it's because of her writing skills, no matter the subject she gives readers a story that we are able to sink out teeth into and this one is no different. Each book in the series can be read as a standalone but I believe you will want to get to know the entire Montgomery Family once you start so jump in where ever you want and enjoy. Happy Reading!!!
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  • Sue Ann
    5.0 out of 5 stars Destiny
    Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2024
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    Bristol and Marcus's story was emotional.

    I could feel the emotions coming off the pages, so I had to keep turning the pages to see what happened next. I was not disappointed.

    You just never know who is destined to be your soulmate. True love will always find its way.

    Bravo Carrie Ann Ryan for another amazing story!
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  • Nadine Bookaholic [Nadine's Obsessed with Books]
    4.0 out of 5 stars Another great story about the Montgomery's
    Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2020
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    “In ten years, if neither of us is married, we get married.”
    Such simple words that at the time neither gave much thought to but now here we are ten years later and both of them are both still single, so what do you do? Do you bring it up? Do you ignore it? What if, what if you really wanted it to happen but didn't have the guts to tell the other person? So many questions and there are no right or wrong answers to any of them which is what made this such an enjoyable read.

    Bristol and Marcus have been friends since they were six years old, the best of friends, they were always together and told each other just about everything so when Bristol's thirtieth birthday arrives and neither one of them knows what to do about the elephant in the room Bristol just blurts it out and that is where the fun really begins.

    I do love the friends to lovers trope I guess it's because I am married to my best friend and I know that it's a great base for a relationship but this one has the added bonus of an arraigned marriage to it, which brings it to a different level. I have been a fan of Carrie Ann Ryan's for a while now and it's because of her writing skills, no matter the subject she gives readers a story that we are able to sink out teeth into and this one is no different. Each book in the series can be read as a standalone but I believe you will want to get to know the entire Montgomery Family once you start so jump in where ever you want and enjoy.

    Happy Reading!!!
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    Nadine Bookaholic [Nadine's Obsessed with Books]
    4.0 out of 5 stars
    Another great story about the Montgomery's

    Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2020
    “In ten years, if neither of us is married, we get married.”
    Such simple words that at the time neither gave much thought to but now here we are ten years later and both of them are both still single, so what do you do? Do you bring it up? Do you ignore it? What if, what if you really wanted it to happen but didn't have the guts to tell the other person? So many questions and there are no right or wrong answers to any of them which is what made this such an enjoyable read.

    Bristol and Marcus have been friends since they were six years old, the best of friends, they were always together and told each other just about everything so when Bristol's thirtieth birthday arrives and neither one of them knows what to do about the elephant in the room Bristol just blurts it out and that is where the fun really begins.

    I do love the friends to lovers trope I guess it's because I am married to my best friend and I know that it's a great base for a relationship but this one has the added bonus of an arraigned marriage to it, which brings it to a different level. I have been a fan of Carrie Ann Ryan's for a while now and it's because of her writing skills, no matter the subject she gives readers a story that we are able to sink out teeth into and this one is no different. Each book in the series can be read as a standalone but I believe you will want to get to know the entire Montgomery Family once you start so jump in where ever you want and enjoy.

    Happy Reading!!!
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  • Cathyhannahrblack
    5.0 out of 5 stars Marcus and Bristol's Story...
    Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2024
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    The tale of Bristol Montgomery, the youngest member of the Montgomery family, is profoundly touching. Bristol and her lifelong best friend, Marcus Stearn, have been inseparable since they were six years old. Sharing every aspect of their lives, the approach of Bristol's thirtieth birthday brought them to a crossroads and an unspoken truth. Bristol's impromptu admission initiated an exhilarating new phase in their lives. Their bond of love and friendship faced trials, beset by external pressures that sought to separate them. The Montgomery's of Boulder form an intriguing family, and I hold dear all those who have intertwined with their lives, be it through love or friendship with the Montgomery siblings.
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  • Diane
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good
    Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2023
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    So many Montgomery' s to read about. Can't wait! I really enjoyed this book. I liked the characters and the plot of this book. Looking forward to reading many more from this talented storyteller.
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  • Nat (🎧AudiobookObsession)
    5.0 out of 5 stars Embraced in Ink
    Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2020
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    Of all of the Montgomery books, I think this one hits in my top favorites. I absolutely love childhood friends to lovers, but throw in this not quite arranged marriage and I am in love. Bristol and Marcus struggle with everyone already thinking that they are a couple when they are only best friends, but as a means to not lose their friendship they decide that if they are both single on Bristol's 30th bday that they will get married, but they must remain friends over the ten years to make sure they aren't marrying a stranger. Instead of bonding them closer this bargain actually strains their friendship as they both try to avoid the possibility of losing each other. I loved the twist with Bristol I honestly didn't see it coming but I am glad in the end it brought them closer together!
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  • Kindle Customer
    3.0 out of 5 stars Whiny
    Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2020
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    I really wanted this childhood friends to best friends to lovers book to be great, but it wasn't. Very formulaic. With way too much angst.
    I felt like I had to force myself to finish this book. Page after page after page of whiny woe is me. I'm not good enough. I can't figure out why we're still together. And it's all one big fake fake. Not Carrie Ann's best book.
    6 people found this helpful
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  • M. Klose
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great next Montgomery story
    Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2020
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    I have really enjoyed this friends to lovers story. Bristol and Marcus have been friends forever. They figured that they would always be that way. When Bristol goes to start her musical career she is afraid she may loose him while away and so she has him promise to marry each other if they aren’t married by the time they are each 30. She never planned for the time to come that they would have to follow through with it. While reading the story you feel they both have felt more for years but don’t want to ruin what they have on a possibility of something more. I loved watching them navigate their relationship. Then throw in her ex and things get more interesting. Great addition to the Montgomery world.
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  • Kindle Customer Cindy
    5.0 out of 5 stars So good!!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2022
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    I loved this story of Marcus and Bristol!! They have been best friends since they were six, and nothing more, at least that is what they thought. A bet at Bristol's twentieth birthday to get married if they were both single at 30 comes due. They stumble into an engagement without really communicating. They work it out in the end. I love these two together. Love this whole Montgomery series!!
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Finally
    Reviewed in Canada on May 31, 2020
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    To have Bristol and Marcus throughout the other books. It's awesome to see them finally have their story told. I loved it. I binge read the book in one night. I laughed and cried with them. Another great book Carrie Ann cant wait for the next in the series.
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  • Nette
    5.0 out of 5 stars Embraced in Ink
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 26, 2020
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    It was awesome to finally hear Bristol & Marcus’s story. What a twisted tale of best friends love & true love. I cannot get enough of the Montgomery Family.
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