I really liked Jayce's transition from man-whore to protector. He stepped right in and took over trying to help a virtual stranger even when she resisted. But as it went along he showed growing depth of character and feelings. He was kind of lost before just going through the motions with the band, no real attachments, lots of women. But once meeting her, it sparked him to be better, to care about someone other than himself, and focus. He is dealing with his own issues about his career and that is also causing him stress. But he makes times to take on her issues and try to keep her safe without hesitation or doubt.

"You are precious to me, Violet. Don't you get that? I don't want a groupie. I want you, for every minute you'll have me and more. You're exactly who I've been waiting for."

"You're like the best kind of fairy tale, Violet. You're the kickass princess."

I felt their chemistry and connection. But I did have some issues with some of the subplots of the book dealing with control and personal needs given the situation they were already dealing with. I can handle personal preferences and control needs but with the position that Violet was already in, I felt Jayce could have shown a bit more sensitivity and put her needs ahead of his preferences at that point in time instead. It had the potential to be a trigger for her and it just seemed like the wrong time to want to explore dominant and submissive tendencies. I would have liked to see a more natural progression to their intimacy that just involved a need to be close and and react to their chemistry without taking on all of their hidden desires right up front. That could have come later after a further build up of trust and intimacy. I had no problem with them liking it, I just did not get them discussing it before anything ever happened especially with what she was going through and some of Jayce's choices in how he approached situations seemed inconsiderate of that. It seemed like their encounters were based so much on control that it overpowered the chemistry and connection at times. But I could see that  it did show trust and the difference between taking control and giving control. 

There were several story lines going on: band issues for Jayce, the pictures, the stalker, revenge, and politics. There was a lot of underlying drama, tension, and betrayal. It all just kept swirling around and at time seemed hopeless to fix it all.  

It was told in both points of view that were clearly marked and provided insight into their often hidden and confused feelings and secrets. All the guys (Gavin, Tyler, and Dave) and their girls (Beryl, Stella, and Kristina) are back. There was also a new interesting street artist named Willa introduced and her story was teased throughout the book.

But when everything finally hit critical mass, I admired the strength of those involved. But I felt one aspect of the story line in particular was left hanging without good enough resolution or revenge(it was teased at but I did not see the follow through). And the ending for Jayce and Violet seemed a bit rushed despite a short epilogue. But I know we will see them and more with their progression in the next book featuring Dave. It was already set up in this one and it seems like lots more drama is coming for Tattoo Thief. 

I was gifted a copy in exchange for an honest review.