Live Ink — Clare London

When beauty brings not pleasure, but poisonRuss is an apprentice tattoo artist with big dreams but few opportunities. He's a good, steady employee, he cares about the tattoo studio's clients, and he has plenty of imagination invested in his own designs. But he never seems to catch a break.Not like celebrity tattooist Leo Andersson, famous for his good looks, professional success, and artistic flair—and the subject of Russ’ hopeless crush.Yet, maybe not so hopeless. When Leo asks Russ on a date, he also offers him a chance to have his amateur art brought to everyone’s notice. If only Russ had the courage and belief in himself to take it.Then a disgruntled client secretly offers Russ a weird and disgusting talisman that’s supposed to grant wishes—and will make Russ’ talent fly. Desperate to be Leo's artistic equal, Russ finds himself at a moral crossroads.If you were offered a magical chance to let inspiration flow freely through you, to bring you rapid fame and fortune—and the admiration of the man you're falling in love with—wouldn’t you be tempted to take it?Without ever considering the price to be paid….