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Inked Persuasion: Montgomery Ink: Fort Collins, Book 1 Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Carrie Ann Ryan (Author, Publisher), Emma Wilder (Narrator), Aaron Shedlock (Narrator)
4.4 out of 5 stars 2,035 ratings

The Montgomery Ink saga from New York Times best-selling author Carrie Ann Ryan continues with a steamy new series.

Years ago, Annabelle Montgomery married not for love but for a promise of hope. When she lost him weeks later, she told herself she never needed those sentiments again. Only when she discovers years later that her new neighbor is her late husband’s brother, Annabelle finds she can’t quite shake the emotions she’s long since buried.

Jacob Queen vowed he’d never set eyes on Annabelle again. When they’re forced into each other’s lives once more, they realize that no matter how far they run, no distance can keep them apart forever. More than ghosts lay between them, and when they finally give in to temptation, walking away whole may no longer be an option.

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  1. Book 16 of 20
    Montgomery Ink
  2. Listening Length
    6 hours and 24 minutes
  3. Author
    Carrie Ann Ryan
  4. Narrator
    Emma Wilder, see all
  5. Audible release date
    February 9, 2021
  6. Language
    English
  7. Publisher
    Carrie Ann Ryan
  8. ASIN
    B08R6JHK8P
  9. Version
    Unabridged
  10. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Book 16 of 20 Montgomery Ink
Listening Length 6 hours and 24 minutes
Author Carrie Ann Ryan
Narrator Emma Wilder, Aaron Shedlock
Whispersync for Voice Ready
Audible.com Release Date February 09, 2021
Publisher Carrie Ann Ryan
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B08R6JHK8P
Best Sellers Rank #134,983 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#12,022 in Contemporary Romance (Audible Books & Originals)
#64,157 in Contemporary Romance (Books)

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Customers enjoy this romance novel's enemies-to-lovers storyline and find it a wonderful start to the series. The book features engaging characters, particularly Annabelle and Jacob, and customers appreciate its emotional depth, with one review noting its range of emotions from despair to happiness. The writing quality receives mixed feedback, with some customers finding it well-written while others note repetitive dialogue.

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25 customers mention "Story quality"20 positive5 negative

Customers enjoy this love story, particularly the enemies-to-lovers tale between Annabelle and Jacob, with one customer noting the shocking twist at the end.

"Wonderful story and wonderful characters lot of emotional support from family and friends. I love this book could not put it down." Read more

"...Her best friends are loyal and fun. This is a good romance." Read more

"...Alot happens with this story but is is fun, sweet, sad at times and sexy...." Read more

"I loved this story of Annabelle and Jacob!! She was his brothers best friend and widow...." Read more

15 customers mention "Character development"12 positive3 negative

Customers love the characters in the book, particularly Annabelle and Jacob, with one customer specifically praising Annabelle's family and friends.

"Wonderful story and wonderful characters lot of emotional support from family and friends. I love this book could not put it down." Read more

"...Carrie Ann Ryan is wonderful at writing real, relatable characters. Her women are complex, strong, cheese-loving best friends...." Read more

"...Dragged me through every page without wanting to put it down. I adored Annabelle, and Jacob held his own. Some sadness and lots of passion...." Read more

"...Annabelle's family and friends are great! Can't wait to read more in this series!" Read more

15 customers mention "Readability"15 positive0 negative

Customers find the book readable and enjoyable, with one customer describing it as a fast-paced sweet read.

"...Alot happens with this story but is is fun, sweet, sad at times and sexy...." Read more

"...Thankfully they come through it together. Love this book and the whole Montgomery family series!!" Read more

"...Overall, an okay book. I will only read the rest of the series because I'm a glutton for punishment. 🤣..." Read more

"...Her men are layered with tattoos and growls. Another excellent read!" Read more

10 customers mention "Emotional content"10 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the emotional depth of the book, with one review highlighting its range of feelings from despair to happiness, while another notes the strong family relationships and supportive friendships throughout the story.

"Wonderful story and wonderful characters lot of emotional support from family and friends. I love this book could not put it down." Read more

"...Annabelle is kind and loyal. Jacob is bitter and angry. Returning home was good for him. He and Jacob develop a relationship...." Read more

"...Alot happens with this story but is is fun, sweet, sad at times and sexy...." Read more

"...This story is full of drama, suspense, excitement, sadness and emotional feelings...." Read more

6 customers mention "Pacing"6 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the pacing of the book, finding it sweet, with one customer noting it will leave them smiling and another mentioning it instantly hooks readers with the Montgomery clan.

"...Alot happens with this story but is is fun, sweet, sad at times and sexy...." Read more

"...You will instantly be hooked by the Montgomery clan. It’s an instant family just as instant as the feels you will have." Read more

"...This edition is an enemies to lovers tale that will leave you smiling. I’ll admit I wasn’t a fan of either Annabelle or Jacob at the start...." Read more

"A sweet and sexy romance, sort of second chance, sort of enemies to lovers. Compelling characters, and engaging premise, and even a bit of action...." Read more

5 customers mention "Series content"5 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the series content, with some describing it as a wonderful start, and one customer noting that it easily segues to the next book in the series.

"...Well written and easily segues to the next in the series." Read more

"What a great start to a new series! This book gave me all the feels. Love & hate, 2 sides of the same coin...." Read more

"...Love triumphs. Standalone but fantastic series." Read more

"Love this series! I am excitied to read more about the Fort Collin's Montgomerys" Read more

9 customers mention "Writing quality"6 positive3 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the writing quality of the book, with some finding it well written, while others note issues with repetitive dialogue and references.

"...Carrie Ann Ryan is wonderful at writing real, relatable characters. Her women are complex, strong, cheese-loving best friends...." Read more

"...I found this book to have a choppy pace with repetitive dialogue. A weird rushed ending with a kidnapping?..." Read more

"...But trouble ‘it’s just waiting to strike. So enjoy another very good read !!" Read more

"...Great family relationships and friends. Well written and easily segues to the next in the series." Read more

Well, Hello neighbor!
4 out of 5 stars
Well, Hello neighbor!
What a great start to the Montgomery Ink: Fort Collins Series. How do you go from hating someone so much to wanting them in the next breath, well that is exactly what happens when Jacob Queen realizes he's moved next door to the one person he never wanted to see again in his life, Annabelle Montgomery. You know that fine line between love and hate, well, Jacob finds out just how fine that line is because this man has it bad and I loved it! You wonder how can you go from hating someone so much to changing your mind so quickly, well what if the reason you hated them was because of a misunderstanding? What if it was easier for you to hate someone so you didn't feel the pain of loosing someone so close to you? Would that change things? Read this story and then tell me how you feel because I think Carrie Ann Ryan did a wonderful job with creating two characters that you couldn't help pull for. They had amazing chemistry even when they didn't get along so you know it was like fireworks once they did. If you have read previous Montgomery Ink books, you are going to want to add this one to your TBR because Annabelle is related to BOTH families....and you have to see how that all plays out! If you are new to Carrie Ann Ryan's Montgomery Ink World now is the perfect time to jump in and see why so many people love this Family. Happy Reading!! **I have voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Readers Copy of this book for my Blog, Nadine's Obsessed with Books**
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  • TerraoTerra
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great
    Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2024
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    Wonderful story and wonderful characters lot of emotional support from family and friends. I love this book could not put it down.
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  • C. Potts
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good Romance, Protective Siblings
    Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2022
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    Years ago Annabelle Montgomery married not for love for a promise of hope. When she lost him weeks later, she told herself she never needed those sentiments again. Years later she discovers that her new neighbor is her late husband's brother. Annabelle finds she cannot quiet shake the emotions she has long since buried. Jacob Queen vowed he would never set eyes on Annabelle again. When they are forced into each other's lives once more, they realize no matter how far they run, no distance can keep them apart forever. More than ghosts lay between them. When they finally give in to temptation, walking away whole may no longer be an option. -- Annabelle is kind and loyal. Jacob is bitter and angry. Returning home was good for him. He and Jacob develop a relationship. I liked them together. Annabelle's siblings are very protective. Her best friends are loyal and fun. This is a good romance.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Jacob & Annabelle
    Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2022
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    Jacob comes back into town to take care of his parents. He has moved his law practice also and was trying to settle into his new home so he was dealing with alot.

    Annabelle had married his younger brother, Josh, when they were 18 and they were best friends. It was a marriage on paper only and they did love each other but as strictly friends. Josh had Cystic Fibrosis and didn't have much longer but he wanted to experience getting married and who better to marry but, Annabelle, his best friend.

    Jacob resentment for Annabelle turned to severe dislike so when he came back and discovered she was his next door neighbor he was furious.

    Alot happens with this story but is is fun, sweet, sad at times and sexy. It also involves an ex wife and a crazy obsessed neighbor, kidnapping and a shooting.
    4 people found this helpful
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  • Kindle Customer Cindy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved this book!!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2022
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    I loved this story of Annabelle and Jacob!! She was his brothers best friend and widow. He hated her, not knowing that she didn't love his brother that way. It was giving him a wish and some peace. Once the truth comes out, their attraction grows. His parents already consider her their daughter. They try to keep things casual, but things grow serious, and that scares both of them. Thankfully they come through it together. Love this book and the whole Montgomery family series!!
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  • Julietw
    3.0 out of 5 stars Mixed feelings...
    Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2022
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    I wanted to love this book, but it was more like ... Well, like.
    It felt like several authors penned this novel, and none of them fact checked each other.
    H doesn't like to wear jeans, but just a couple of scenes later, he's wearing them.
    H's mom mentions on the phone that she has been keeping tabs on him through his staff, because they are tight with her, and then later H thinks about how he keeps his personal life away from his staff, and how he should tell his staff about his parents/mom.
    h is in the middle of a tragic event, and all she can think about is 'saving herself' because no one else will. Yet she has three over protective brothers and a dad (and H too if she really thought about it).
    h mentions that she and H used to be so close and such good friends, and then later she mentions that she hardly knows him, because she was always close with his deceased brother.
    And the mention of ALL the other Montgomery's....this is my first time reading this series, so all the character names thrown in at the beginning of the book became a little overwhelming, since I hadn't read those books.
    Overall, an okay book. I will only read the rest of the series because I'm a glutton for punishment. 🤣
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  • Daniele
    4.0 out of 5 stars Second Chances for the Win!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2024
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    I am a sucker for a good second chance and Ink Persuasion does not fail to give me and you just that!!

    Annabelle’s and Jacob’s story will pull at all your heartstrings. You will instantly be hooked by the Montgomery clan. It’s an instant family just as instant as the feels you will have.
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  • Teresa De Venuto
    5.0 out of 5 stars I love the Montgomery Family
    Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2021
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    Inked Persuasion

    I love the Montgomery’s!!

    Inked Persuasion is the first book in a new Montgomery spin-off series. The Montgomery’s in Fort Collins are now getting their own HEA’s. First in line is Annabelle Montgomery. Annabelle is her own person despite being in an over protective family. Her new neighbor moves in and happens to be the one man on the planet that truly hates her. Jacob is dealing with his own drama. His mother is ill and he has moved back to Fr. Collins to help care for her. The last thing he needs is to see Montgomery family members everywhere he looks.

    Carrie Ann Ryan is wonderful at writing real, relatable characters. Her women are complex, strong, cheese-loving best friends. Her men are layered with tattoos and growls. Another excellent read!
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  • Carol's keeper
    5.0 out of 5 stars Inked Persuasion
    Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2022
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    What an amazing story. Jacob has moved to where his parents live due to his mother’s failing health. Never realizing he just bought a house next door to the person who he has had so much anger towards. Annabelle, works at her family owned company, now dealing with a new neighbor who hates her. This story is full of drama, suspense, excitement, sadness and emotional feelings. A beautiful story, of new beginnings and learning about oneself, and all is not as you perceived it to be. ❤️
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  • kazw
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 17, 2022
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    Absolutely brilliant book couldn't put it down superb well written and a great cast of characters and story line I know it's going to be a great series
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love it
    Reviewed in Canada on February 12, 2021
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    Glad to finally meet more Montgomerys. The first book of this series is as awesome as the rest of Carrie Ann's M.I. series. The dynamic is there just like always. I found myself laughing and crying right along with the characters. I couldn't put this book til I read it cover to cover. Cant wait for the next book of the series. Amazing job yet again Carrie Ann.
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  • Amazon Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Nice book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 21, 2023
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    Nice reading, lovable story. The only annoying thing, from my side, it is that these 2 guys look like are the only hard workers in the world. The author keep repeating it during all the book.
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  • Fran Kett
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 27, 2023
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    Enjoyed book
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  • Toni L
    3.0 out of 5 stars Book 1
    Reviewed in Australia on July 13, 2023
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    Although this is book 1 in a new series, it is a spin off from the other Montgomery Ink books and it helps if you're at least familiar with the idea that there are SO MANY CHARACTERS. That is alluded to by a charatcer in the story, so the author knows how overwhelming it can be.
    I have always really liked that the characters that this author writes are 'everyday'. They have normal people jobs and normal people lives, hardly a self-made billionaire among them, which makes them very relatable. This book had all the makings of a great story but for some reason it never really got over ok. Sure, it was an enjoyable read and filled some time but it didn't grab me. I wouldn't read it again, and I don't feel that it's a book that's going to hook any new readers. However, this author is so prolific that there will be another great story just around the corner, so I'll just keep reading.
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