Chelle's writing continues to go from strength to strength and The Men of Inked Series is, without a doubt, one of my favorite series of 2014.
Resist Me (Men of Inked #3)
Synopsis
Izzy Gallo has never been described as a member of the weaker sex. She’s a woman who doesn’t take shit from anyone. Growing up with four older overprotective brothers has hardened her, making her a force to be reckoned with.
Against the wishes of her two brothers, Joe and Mike, Izzy takes a weekend trip to Bike Week in Daytona, turning her world upside down.
Over her head, in a world she doesn’t understand, there’s only one man who can save her.
James Caldo has dedicated his life to protect and serve as a member of the DEA. He’s cocky, overbearing, and doesn’t take no for an answer – the Gallo men have nothing on him.
When their paths cross, James makes Izzy question everything she believes about completely surrendering to the opposite sex.
Does James have what it takes to overpower the headstrong Izzy, capturing her heart forever?
Review - 5 out of 5 stars
So I've always been upfront with Chelle that so far Michael has been my favourite but I've suspected right from Hook Me Thomas is going to be my man (when we eventually get him that is). As much as I was looking forward to Izzy's story I wasn't quite anticipating I'd LOVE James just about as much as I do.
When I knew a story about Izzy was being written I thought she maybe one of the first female alphas I'd encountered only for Chelle to burst my bubble and say "Oh no her man will be the alpha" and I knew he'd have to be special.
We are introduced to a more vulnerable side of Izzy in Resist Me that we perhaps haven't been in previous books. Don't let that confuse you that all of a sudden Izzy becomes a flailing damsel in distress because she is still kicking ass in this book.
James is like no alpha that has preceded him - he well and truly calls bullshit on Izzy's bullshit and he sees right through her.
This book as some really good laugh out loud moments and one of my favourite sayings "Opinions are like assholes - everybody has one"
Chelle's writing continues to go from strength to strength and I can't wait for the next book in this series (mainly because the Thomas's story and he is soooooooo mine)
Throttled (Men of Inked #2.5)
Synopsis
She’s about to become his – Mrs. Joseph Gallo.
He’s not easy. He’s territorial and doesn’t share well with others.
City’s staking his claim, making Suzy his forever.
Their future teeters precariously on the cliff of matrimonial bliss.
Will their love survive his alpha nature or will it all unravel before she can say ‘I do’
Review - 5 out of 5 stars
Throttle Me was my first introduction to Chelle Bliss and I loved meeting City and Suzy. I was super pleased when I learned Chelle was writing a novella for them and as always she did not disappoint.
This novella is the perfect addition to City and Suzy's story. Planning to become Mrs Joseph Gallo is giving Suzy a great opportunity to put her OCD and list making to good use but on the eve of their wedding City's possessive behaviour is threatening to ruin everything they have overcome.
Will City and Suzy make it to their happy ever after?
On a side note I audibly eeeekkkked when we were introduced to Jimmy and can't wait for the release of Resist Me. I'm looking forward to finding out if Izzy finally meets her match.
Hook Me (Men of Inked #2)
Synopsis
Michael Gallo found his calling in life – he wants to kick ass. He works at Inked as a piercer, but spends his mornings training and dreaming of winning an UFC championship. Michael is the road to achieving his goal when a chance encounter alters his world forever. The title is no longer enough – he must capture the woman of his dreams.
Dr. Mia Greco is dedicated to saving lives and helping those less fortunate. She doesn’t have time to meet Mr. Right with her busy schedule. She buries herself in her work and helping humanity. Fate steps in and sweeps the carpet out from under her. She tries to deny the pull to him, a man that uses his fists for gain, but the universe won’t let her walk away so easy and Michael isn’t one to take no for an answer.
He has a secret that may rip them apart. There are forces bigger than them at work; drawing them in and making their worlds collide – not letting either one of them walk away.
Review - 5 out of 5 stars
So I breezed through Throttle Me (Men of Inked 1) and fell in love with City. I went straight onto Hook Me a little worried that Michael might not live up to the pedestal I'd put City on but that couldn't of been further from the truth. I must of been in lust with City - I'm in love with Michael. #TeamIceman all the way.
Michael Gallo spends his mornings in the gym training, his days in Inked piercing people (which reminds me I need to go and google what a "Jacob's Ladder" is) and his nights throwing people a beating as an MMA fighter.
Dr Mia Greco is a workaholic who is either flat out at the ER or volunteering at the free clinic.
An injury during a fight causes their paths to cross and even Mia can't deny the pull between them. Michael then goes into full on Alpha mode to get his quarry and will not be letting her get away.
Add in a factor which which could rip them apart and you've got an AMAZEBALLS book.
Like City, Michael is all you could want from an Alpha - plus he has a really delicious romantic side too.
Mia is different to the usual lead female characters. I find most female leads are limp, weak, drippy and uber submissive then one sniff of a lead Alpha and they turn into a tricked out hoe from the Titty Teaser but I like my girls to have a bit of spunk and sass and not, no matter how panty meltingly delicious their Alphas are, to hand it all over to easy and Mia certainly doesn't do that.
I really enjoyed Throttle Me, I loved Hook Me and now I can't wait for the Fall for Izzy's story.
Throttle Me (Men of Inked #1)
Synopsis
Suzy’s a control freak and has her life mapped out - work hard, find a man with a stable job, and live happily ever after. She’s content with the status quo, but her plan comes to a screeching halt when he enters her life and turns it upside down.
City gave up on love when his heart was crushed in college, preferring to be the typical bachelor. He spends his nights hopping from one bed to another and his days working at his family tattoo shop, Inked. A chance encounter on a dark road makes him question what he had sworn off forever – a relationship.
A night of passion and lust causes them to question everything. Is City the knight in shining armor to the damsel in distress? Can their relationship survive when a fantasy falls apart and a secret comes out that changes everything?
This is the first book in the Men of Inked Series.
Review - 5 out of 5 stars
Suzy McCarthy is a boring control freak with a sneaky dark fantasy side. She is a teacher and has a lack lustre life at best just milling through existing rather than living. She is that sure she "knows" what she wants from a man she has a checklist and believe me Joseph "City" Gallo does not tick any of the boxes.
City is everything you want in an Alpha and then some - hot, tattooed, rippling with muscles, protective and loyal (he ticks every box on my list).
Suzy breaks downs one night and City stops to help her. What she thinks she is getting is a one night stand but what she doesn't bargain on is fall for him and having everything she believes she wants challenged.
This was my first book by Chelle Bliss and was a great easy read. I'm going straight onto Hook Me the next title in the "Men of Inked" series and I'm looking forward to meeting more of the Gallo Brothers.
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