Sins & Needles (the Artists Trilogy 1)

Ellie Watt is used to starting over. The daughter of a grifting team, Ellie spent her childhood being used as a pawn in her parents' latest scam. Now shes much older, wiser and ready to give her con artist life a rest. But returning to the dry desert town of Palm Valley, California means one more temptation than she bargained for Camden McQueen. Once known as the high school weirdo, Camden is bigger and badder than the boy he used to be and a talented tattoo artist with his own thriving business. Ellies counting on Camden still being in love with her but what shes not counting on is how easily unrequited love can turn into obsession over time. When Camden discovers Ellies plan to con him, he makes her a deal she doesnt dare refuse, but her freedom comes with a price and its one that takes both Ellie and Camden down a dangerous road.