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Ash

By: DJ Krimmer
Narrated by: Stella Bloom, Grayson Owens
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“Did I just see a hot chick running down the road with a live chicken under her arm?”

Ash

Commitment is not my thing nor do I want it to be.

After the things I’ve been through with women, I have sworn off relationships.

There’s only ever been one woman that I thought I felt pulled to and I blew it. Not only was it the best date of my life, it was also the worst night of my life.

Since then, I have become a nail and bail kind of guy.

But then Sunday Sutton bursts back into my life, and ends up living with her son and their pet chicken across the hall from me.

There is no avoiding her or her radiant presence–everyone at the shop loves her, my sister loves her. Every time I open my mouth, I make it worse. But when I need a date to a wedding, Sunday is the only one that I can think I would want to be there with me.

In fact, she’s the only one I want to be with anywhere.

Sunday

Ash Johnson is unbelievable. He’s arrogant, conceited, self-absorbed and he’s everything I do not want in my life.

We had one night, years ago, and ever since he has been awful towards me. Well, I am sick of him and his nonsense. It doesn’t matter anyways, my son and I have a few more months until we are back home in Alabama.

But when I find myself living across the hall from him, I can’t help but be caught up in his charm.

Ash could be easy to love, if only he would let people in to see the real him, and not this shallow version of himself he projects.

©2024 DJ Krimmer (P)2024 DJ Krimmer
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Wow wow wow

How I love dj krimmers writing! This book was off the charts! I laughed, cried, swooned, blushed-it had all the feels. And don’t get me started about Wade ( the FMC son) his part in this book made my heart so happy. If you have not read/listened to this book…run don’t walk! Grayson Owens was top notch as always love love love him in my ear, and Stella Bloom and her Alabama accent was amazing, she was phenomenal!!!! Loving this series -Hel’s Ink-and all the audios! First Fox, then Atlas, now Ash-such amazing growth and love! Can’t wait for Derek’s and Stevie’s! You write it dj krimmer and I will read/listen to it!!!

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Loved it!

I loved the banter and I their relationship was so real. The narrators were excellent. Spot on accents and comedic timing. Can’t wait for Derek. DJ Krimmer you are awesome

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Ash & Sunday are my favorite!!!

Narrated by Stella Bloom and Grayson Owens, I couldn't stop listening to this. Stella gives Sunday a southern twang that I loved and Grayson, well there is just something about his voice that always, always just sounds perfect. Both have voices that are extremely soothing and before I knew it the audio was over. The emotional scenes between these two and then the one particular scene with Ash and Wade....it truly shows the talent of narrators.

Ash and Sunday are my favorite couple from this series! I was not expecting him to sweep in and knock Atlas out of the way but that is exactly what happened and I am not ashamed to admit it.

Ash is a man of many talents...former paramedic, he loves and cares for his baby sister, a tattoo artist, loyal friend to those in his circle, and a known ladies man. One talent he does not have is being suave when anywhere near Sunday. Actually meeting several years prior and having a connection with her until a moment of panic set in and now he sees her regularly as she is friends with the lady loves of his buddies.

Sunday has been taking care of herself and her son, Wade, for so many years but it has finally come to the point she needs help. What she doesn't want is to end up living across the hall from Ash yet that is exactly where she ends up. It isn't long before he is there helping her and their friendship starts building with attraction close to the surface. Then there is the bond he forms with Wade, oh goodness I think that is part of what has me loving him so much.

As with other books in the series Sunday suffers from an illness but is one tough lady at the same time. It takes a bit for her to get used to Ash wanting to help her and do things for her. They are so good together and when Wade gets thrown in the mix readers/listeners get an adorable family. So many times I was frustrated at how aloof Ash could be but it wasn't long before he was back in my good graces with that heart of his. This is one MMC that isn't afraid to show his emotions either. Ms. Krimmer knows how to write the MMC in the best possible way and some very strong FMC. I am excited to see where the last two stories of the series take readers/listeners.

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Emotional and Honest

If there is one thing you can count on with Hel's Ink is that you will cry. Every time.

Ash and Sunday are the definition of right person, wrong time. But they keep finding their way back to each other.

Sunday is a single mom who works so hard to provide for her son and does not like to ask for help. Until it gets to a point that she has no choice. Which lands her next door to Ash, the one night stand that ended with him "Dash"ing out the door.

I really don't know how to give a review on this without touching on parts of the story that could be spoilers. So proceed at your own rish from here on out:

Ash has been abused. From childhood trauma to a bad relationship. His ex was a mentally abusive *insert bad word* and it has been a long time since there a character in a book I disliked more than her. She is vile and cruel and the worst kind of human. And she has left massive scars on Ash. Scars that society has told him he isn't allowed to have because he is a man. I LOVE that DJ chose this story and has shown that abuse and trauma come from so many different things. Men can be abused too.

Because of this Ash has terrible anxiety, suffers from crippling panic attacks and that is the reason he ran. He instantly felt a connection to Sunday and he didn't know how to handle it. He still doesn't.

Sunday, being a single mom struggling with her own health issues and trauma (siezures, past SA, DA) can't afford to be casual if she wants to protect her son but she can't stay away from him.

The red string of fate keeps pulling these two together and it is such a beautiful story.

The narration was top tier. Blue Nose produces the most wonderful Duet Narrations and Stella Bloom knocks it out of the park with all the female characters she needs to voice with different accents and different personalities. It was perfection.

Grayson Owens was superb and gave such a beautiful voice to Ash's pain.

I would change absolutely NOTHING about this book!

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This series just gets better and better!!

Ash is the third book in DJ Krimmers Hel’s Ink series and follows Ash and Sunny. I have really loved getting to know these stories and characters of Hel’s Ink. We have seen glimpses of the grumpy Ash in the first two books but he was always the quiet and a bit mysterious one, seemingly not caring about anyone but his little sister. Sunday is trying to make the best life for her son and stay away from men after the ordeal with her ex husband (not the sons father). But its hard to look forward to your future, when your past seems to be always watching. I knew the women to that out Ash’s heart would have to be special, but I didn’t know it would be stealing a chicken for her son special. I am absolutely loving this series and the balance between comedy and drama with a dash of suspense thrown in. It seems to be ramping up with each book so I cant wait to see what the next one brings. I also love a hero who falls first and Ash definitely was the first one to fall, but how could he not? Sunday (Sunny to him ) is a women who has had everything thrown at her to bring her down, but she just keeps coming back with her head as high as possible. I understood her and her not wanting to ask for help from anyone, but in the end having to swallow her pride. And ooooooooh Boy for someone so quiet, Ash certainly knows how to use his voice in…certain circumstances. My favorite part was the quoting of the red string from Jane Eyre several times throughout, and the justice for orange Starbursts! I would highly recommend this to anyone who likes a little second chance, single parent and suspenseful story.

This was narrated by Stella Bloom and Grayson Owens in duet style, and this was the coupling I didn’t know I needed!!!! I have listened to both before, but something about they way they brought these characters to life really wowed me. I really need to listen to both of them more often. Stella was so perfect to play Sundays strong personality but yet have that underlying kind of tired and worried tone to it at the same time. Grayson’s tone was truly one of a protector like Ash, who just wants to fix everything for everyone he loves. Brilliant job on both parts, No Notes, 10/10.

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This book was soooo freaking cute. I love this world so much! The fact that it had epilepsy representation & also with me having a tween boy, it just really hit close to home for me. I was definitely tearing up in some parts and the story and characters were just written so beautifully!
10000% recommend.

The audio was fantastic. The narrators did an amazing job & brought the story to life!

A huge thanks to DJ Krimmer & Blue Nose audio for the review copy!

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Love the whole series!

Seriously. Listen to all of the books in this series because you won’t be disappointed! I love that none of these characters are perfect- they’re all broken in some way and struggle with what life has handed them, but these are some of the strongest women!

Sunday is a feisty badass single mom struggling with epilepsy, but that doesn’t stop her from owning her own business or being a really good mom.

Ash is a survivor with his own very deep wounds. He tries to keep intimacy out of his life because he feels like he isn’t worthy of love, but he doesn’t really have a choice when it comes to Sunday and her son.

Normally, I can’t stand dumb breakups and just want people to communicate like adults, but I also can understand how anxiety can really keep you from what you really want in life.

The spice is good and the duet narration is fantastic!

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WOW!!!

WOW!! I knew Ash's story would be fabulous - but had NO IDEA how fabulous it would be!!! Ash & Sunday both have Abusive Ex's that have royally screwed them up! Ash has excruciating Anxiety that almost caused him to lose Sunday, BUT through all the ups &  downs they persevere. Their story is beautiful & has an HEA!! The Narrators are Fabulous & DJ's writing is top notch!!!

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Ash by DJ Krimmer


This book centers around Ash and Sunday, whose casual dating arrangement brings out both their strengths and vulnerabilities, brings out laughs and swoons, and definitely brings out the spice.
While the miscommunications between them sometimes frustrated me, it also added a layer of realism to their relationship struggles, something that DJ excels at.
Stella Bloom's narration is a standout aspect of this audiobook. Her performance is exceptional, (that southern accent is perfection!) bringing the characters and emotions to life in a way that truly enhances the story.
Grayson Owen's portrayal of Ash had some really great moments, although there were times when he came off as bored.
One of the book's highlights is Ash's relationship with Sunday's son Wade. The most touching moment in the story was Wade's desperate plea for Ash to be his father. It was a powerful and emotional scene, and a definite standout moment in the book.

I love the Hel's Ink Series, and Ash definitely continued it perfectly. I especially loved the cameos of the characters from the previous books. DJ gave us another incredible book with engaging characters and an emotional story. Despite some frustrations with character behavior and occasional inconsistency in narration, the book's strengths truly shine through with DJ's writing, and especially with Stella Bloom's incredible performance.

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Love this Series! Excellent Story, Characters & Narration🎧

D.J. Krimmer’s “Hel’s Ink” is one of my favorite series, a series with fantastic characters and storylines, and I always look forward to spending time with those characters and in the amazing world she created. Hel’s Ink is a tattoo shop, and each book features an artist in the shop and their love interest, and this is Ash and Sunday’s story, and wow, what a story it is, one that will captivate your attention the entire time and tug at your heartstrings, too. Ash intrigued me in the first two books, and I wanted to know more about him, but I was not expecting all that was Ash, the complexity of his character and his backstory, something he does not share with many. Sunday is a single mom of an awesome son, Wade, and is a struggling to make ends and making matters even more difficult is a thorn in her side ex, but she does not allow her struggles to break her spirit. Ash felt a connection with Sunday the moment he met her, but he blew it then, but he gets a second chance with her, but was about to blow that because his insecurities and inner demons get the best of him. Sunday is a riot and the banter between those two is hilarious and will definitely put a smile on your face. It was great to watch these two navigate a not relationship, and Ash was amazing with her son, Wade. I loved all the layers of this story and how it all played out, with plenty of drama, angst, witty dialogue and humor to lighten things up, heartfelt emotions and steamy romance. It was great to see the characters from the earlier books again and Alice Cooper, who rocks! D.J. Krimmer, thank you for another amazing story, the laughs and the emotional rollercoaster ride.

🎧📚🎧 Stella Bloom and Grayson Owens were the perfect cast to bring these characters to life, and they did a wonderful job portraying them, giving each a voice that was fitting and I loved how they took each role and made it their own, sounding believable and just as I imagined the characters to sound. Bloom was a natural in Sunday’s role, grasping all aspects of her personality and handled her snark and witty dialogue effortlessly, never missing a beat. Owens was just as fabulous as Ash, showcasing his personality and demeanor perfectly, too. Both were equally amazing performing the roles of the secondary characters, too. They set the perfect tone for the story, captured all the characters’ emotions and had you feeling each one. These entertaining storytellers are a pleasure to listen to and their performance elevates this already amazing story to another level. Thank you for another fantastic listen.

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