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Embraced in Ink (Montgomery Ink: Boulder Book 3) Kindle Edition

4.5 out of 5 stars 507 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 read as a complete standalone. An HEA is guaranteed!**
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07RNMP782
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Carrie Ann Ryan (12 May 2020)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.4 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 238 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 out of 5 stars 507 ratings

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Carrie Ann Ryan
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Carrie Ann Ryan is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of contemporary, paranormal, and young adult romance. Her works include the Montgomery Ink, Talon Pack, Promise Me, and Elements of Five series, which have sold millions of books worldwide. She's the winner of a RT Book of the Year and a Prism Award in her genres. She started writing while in graduate school for her advanced degree in chemistry and hasn’t stopped since. Carrie Ann has written over one hundred novels and novellas with more in the works. When she’s not losing herself in her emotional and action-packed worlds, she’s reading as much as she can while wrangling her clowder of cats who have more followers than she does.

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Top reviews from Australia

  • Reviewed in Australia on 13 May 2020
    Another fantastic book!!!
    Bristol and Marcus have been best friends since they were six years old.
    Now that Bristol has turned thirty there promise to each other has come !!
    Loved this entire book and highly recommend you start reading this fabulous author if you haven’t.
    I received a free copy of this book for an voluntary and honest review.
  • Reviewed in Australia on 18 October 2020
    Embraced in Ink is book three in Carrie Ann Ryan’s Montgomery Ink: Boulder series. This book follows Bristol Montgomery and Marcus Stearn. Each book in the series are stand-alones with HEA.

    Bristol Montgomery and Marcus Stearn have been friends since childhood. Growing up together with a strong friendship and family relationship, they make a pact that if they are still single by the time they turn thirty they will marry each other. The time has come and they are both single and back in each other’s lives. Will they go through with the pact or will something or someone stop them?

    I do have to be honest and say that this wasn’t one of the best books that I have read by Carrie Ann Ryan. I felt that there was a little too much inner monologue and the constant back and forth with their emotions drove me a little crazy. But this in no way reflects poorly on ms Ryan’s capability as a writer. Her books are always an alluring and addictive read. I just felt that I wasn’t able to connect with these characters.

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  • Sue Ann
    5.0 out of 5 stars Destiny
    Reviewed in the United States on 31 December 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!
  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Finally
    Reviewed in Canada on 31 May 2020
    Verified Purchase
    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.
  • Nette
    5.0 out of 5 stars Embraced in Ink
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 26 May 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.
  • 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 15 May 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 15 May 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 25 September 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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