Stevie

Hel's Ink: Extended, Book 5

De: DJ Krimmer

Narrado por: Lucy Rivers, Aaron Shedlock

Friends with benefits—nothing more

Stevie

As the lead piercer at Hel’s Ink, I’ve gained skills, made friends, and accepted the chaos that is my family. Finally, good things are coming my way, and I am feeling confident, maybe a little too confident, when I post a video to my socials describing the toxicity and abuse that is all too frequent in my industry and the life I left behind. After it goes viral, I get threats that move from on-screen to real life and I’m forced to come to terms with needing help. Pushed into the protective arms of a man I can’t stand, but whose body I crave. He wants more, but I’m not even sure what it is I want, or if I even have anything left to give.

Brooks

After finding out that Stevie Campbell is being harassed over her viral video, I step up to keep her safe and protect her from the increasingly real and frightening threats she’s getting. Hel’s has become a family to me and Stevie, well, she’s become my entire world. Our physical chemistry is a perfect match, but as we get closer, I’m falling harder and she’s pulling away. I’d do anything for her, give her everything… if only she’d believe in herself the way I do.

©2024 DJ Krimmer (P)2025 DJ Krimmer

Disability representation

DJ does it again! The Hels ink series will always have a special place in my heart. Specifically Stevie as I am able to relate to her as a character. Beautifully narrated by Lucy Rivers and Aaron Sherlock. 5/5 all around.

Another 5-Star Hel's Ink Story

I am loving this series and really hope there are more to come.

Brooks fell first and hard and worked to prove to Stevie that it could work between them. Stevie's past was so traumatic she couldn't let herself live and love without that shadow constantly hanging over her head. She wouldn't let herself embrace the feelings she had within her own heart and no matter what her head said, she had a hard time letting logic rule. But Brooks met her there, he protected her when she put herself in the spotlight, he let her lead when she needed control and best of all, he won over Stevie's Croatian grandmother (such a feat...).

The audiobook is performed in duet by Lucy Rivers and Aaron Shedlock. Lucy was so emotionally moving as Stevie with all her history, what she lives through, remembers and describes to others, she is such a strong character but also really vulnerable and scared at times. The way Lucy also breathed life into the side characters was fantastic. Again I want to talk about Stevie's grandmother, her Baka Nika. That woman is completely bad a$$, she makes me laugh but also warms my heart with how protective she is over her family (found and blood). When she accepts Brooks, it's gold star approval. Aaron was terrific as Brooks and the Hel's gang, the warmth, the teasing, the banter from all of them, it was so light and fun, passionate and firm, endlessly committed to Stevie's safety, happiness and pleasure. But also, the way Aaron performed Stevie's former abuser, that creole accent sent chills down my spine. The dramatic difference was intense and powerful. When this book was over I couldn't believe it was over so fast. I was so absorbed int he story it just flew by time lost all meaning, I was just gripped by the performance and sucked in.

I requested and was provided with an advanced copy of the audiobook. These are my honest opinions.

So good

I loved it. The banter made me laugh out loud. Lucy did a great job as Addy and Baka. Perfection. The story line kept my attention and I couldn’t stop listening

The story was captivating. I was sucked in.

5 Stars – A Story That Deserves a Trophy

I don’t think there was a single thing I would’ve changed about this couple. They were everything someone dealing with infertility and endometriosis needs in their life. That man loved her beyond belief, and she needed every bit of him. The representation of endometriosis was heavy, raw, and full of emotional triggers—but it was handled with so much care and authenticity.

This isn’t just a book you listen to or read. It’s one that stays with you. One that makes you feel seen. And honestly? It deserves a spot on your shelf, front and center, like a trophy.

Loved it!!

loved it loved it loved it, I laughed, I cried, I finished it in 2 nights. LOVED IT!

Spunky and cute

Loved the relationship between Brook and Stevie! Being a woman with stage 4 endometriosis, this book hits home harder than most and I truly appreciate being this condition out of the shadows to help bring awareness to the issues we face!

The writing is incredible as always!

DJ always kicks it out of the park! I loved the Hells Ink Series so much!

Real & Raw

Every book in this series has hit something emotionally for me but this one is more personal. As someone with Endo and Ovarian Cysts, Stevie touches me in a way that mimics my own life. The amount of doctors that will not listen is so real and raw and frustrating.

Hel's Ink is a series of honesty and found family and so much love. Not just between the FMC and MMC but all of the supporting characters that we follow along with through every book.

This series is full of what we expect from our romances;Lots of spice and swoon. But also honesty and touching on real life things that oftern are overlooked. I can not recommend this series highly enough.

This series is sooooo good!

Stevie and Brooks were so sweet, and HOT! I am sad that I have finished and have to wait for the next one, but with the accent on Phoenix, I cannot wait!

Steamy, emotional and empowering

This is a steamy, emotional romance with real-life grit and big-hearted characters.

The audiobook is narrated in duet by Lucie Rivers and Aaron Shedlock.

Tropes
Friends with benefits to lovers
Bodyguard / piercer
He falls first
Forced proximity
Curvy FMC
Hilarious Baka
Disability rep

Content warnings
Emotional Abuse
Sexual abuse
Fat-phobia
Infertility
Grief

Stevie is a bold, pierced, turquoise-haired piercer with a sharp wit, deep scars, and a soft heart. Brooks is her massive, pierced (yes, there too) protector with a heart full of devotion.
Their relationship is emotional, steamy, and empowering.
Swoon worthy 🫠

What I like the most is that Brooks supports Stevie through trauma and chronic illness. This book handles with care and realism the disease and its consequences.

This is the end of the series for me. I know there are two more books. But it isn’t necessary in my opinion.
This one concludes perfectly the story of this amazing found family.