He never expected his past to follow him into his future, but nothing stays hidden for long.She thought she’d never fall in love, but then he rode into her world covered in ink and wrapped in chaos.Burn is book two in the Men of Inked: Heatwave series by Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author Chelle Bliss. The Men of Inked: Heatwave series features steamy romance, hot heroes, and … hot heroes, and strong women.
Men of Inked: Heatwave Series:
Book 1 – Flame
Book 2 – Burn
Book 3 – Wildfire
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FANTASTIC!!!!!!
This is the conclusion of Gigi and Pike’s story and it was SO worth the wait!!! There were some pretty intense twists and turns in this one that I did not see coming! I absolutely will NOT give away anything BUT fans of this author and this series will NOT be disappointed!!!!
Fantastic Story & Narration GigiPike
Burn
Men of Inked: Heatwave, Book 2
By: Chelle Bliss
Narrated by: Samantha Brentmoor, Jason Clarke
I am loving this series, I just binge listened to the first two books “Flame” and “Burn”, they are Gigi Gallo and Pike Moore’s story. I recommend reading and/or listening to both book back to back starting with “Flame” where Gigi and Pike first meet. Gigi and the girls are vacationing during spring break and it turns out to be bike week too. Gigi has her eyes on the hot biker dude at the bar and after a few cocktails decides to go for it. Pike may look like a bad ass biker but he treats Gigi good and does not take advantage of her drunkenness. The two wind up hitting it off and have a hot fling. Fast Forward fifteen months, Gigi graduates college and is ready to start her job at Inked, she and another guy will be starting at the same time. Turns out the other guy is Pike. Well their meeting does not go off so great, but she can not say much since no one knows she was at bike week and she can not say how she knows him. The tension and angst is between them is electric so is the chemistry between them. I love how their story plays out and what it leads up to. When Pike’s past catches up with him, or should I say his corrupt father’s problems catch up to him. The Gallo’s step in and come up with a plan to keep Gigi and Pike safe. The story continues in Burn, but the problems for Pike continues, he earns respect from Gigi’s father and Uncle with how he deals with it, he is just as protective as Gigi as her father is and he finally see that. There is never a dull moment in these books, they are plotted out nicely with plenty of drama, angst, some Gallo humor, some action, thrilling & suspenseful moments as well as heartfelt ones, plenty of hot romance too. Chelle Bliss thank you for these awesome stories.
I listened to the audible edition, Samantha Brentmoor and Jason Clarke are fantastic narrators and voice artists. They did an amazing job portraying the characters and bringing them to life. They gave each character their own voice and personality, captured their emotions and passion which could be heard in their performance. They are entertaining storytellers and a pleasure to listen to. Thank you for another awesome listen
A Tense & Heart Felt Second Book For Gigi & Pike!!
Burn (Men of Inked: Heatwave #2)
Pike thought he was free & Gigi was safe from the threats his Fathers bad deeds had brought upon in them, unfortunately he’s wrong!!
They need to go & bury his Mother, so not only will Gigi get to meet his Gran they’ll also see his little brother, Austin, who Pike hasn’t seen since he was about 7 yrs old, he’s 17 now!
There are some messed up experiences in this book, Pike freely walks to face his Death to save others!! It broke my heart!!
Debbie, 1970, UK
Chelle Bliss and her Gallo family are awesome. This book is hotness, laughs and family all in Chelle’s unique style. I can’t wait for the next book!
Flare-up of Emotions…
I am loving the second generation of the Gallo family. Gigi is feisty as hot sauce, just like her namesakes. She does not take any crap from anyone. That includes Pike. Pike is constantly second guessing Gigi, but he would not want her any other way. These two are like peas and carrots, they belong together. Family is everything to Gigi and Pike finds it mystifying. He has never had the closeness the Gallo clan have with each other or had anyone have his back.
The continuation of their story was a joy to read. We find out that Pike has a softer side, especially when it comes to his girl, Gigi.
“Burn” is book two in the Men of Inked: Heatwave series and it starts up where Flame ended. You have to read Flame, the first book in the series so that you will know what is going on. Gigi Gallo and Pike Moore are both stubborn and independent people but they could not be more perfect for one another. They go through a lot together but that only increases their passion for each other.
This book is loaded with drama, suspense, angst, passion, humor, romance and family. After all the Gallo’s are all about family. Poor Pike, if he thought loving Gigi was gonna be easy then he was mistaken, because Joe aka City is having a really hard time with his baby girl growing up and guess who he takes it out on?
This series is all about the new generation of Gallos, but the older generation are still all alpha males and not afraid to let it be known.
I highly recommend the Men of Inked series to all romance lovers, you will not be disappointed!!
Burn by Chelle Bliss is book two in the Men Of Inked Heatwave series and lives up to the Gallos rep.
Extra hot, exciting and seductive, this hot as sin novel is going to have you on the edge.
I absolutely loved it!!
When a past collides with a future the only thing to do is protect what’s yours.
Life’s always throwing those curveballs, especially when it comes to the Gallos.
I can’t love this book/series enough right now. I’m so excited to get my hands on Wildfire to continue this journey.
This novel didn’t disappoint and comes highly recommended.
Wow! This book picks up where Flame ends, so it is not a stand alone. As with Flame, I was HOOKED! This book drew me in and would not release me. This book has heat, drama, danger, misunderstandings, and closure. I loved the way it all played out and after yet another cliffhanger-ish ending, I am ready for Wildfire!
Pike’s past comes back to kick him in the bleep yet again. However, now there is more to lose. Gigi is full of fire. I love her attitude and her sass. Oh her dad still doesn’t like Pike at all… will that ever change?
A Chelle Bliss read never fails to stir my heart and rock my soul–but with this book, she did even better. Gouged my gut even deeper. Made me feel even more. Life throws the proverbial book at these two, and they work hard to come through the twists and turns together. That doesn’t mean they do it without tiffs and misunderstandings, just like real people, but they make the conscious choice to prioritize each other, and to push past their emotional limits to do so. The burn is that good for them–and their love is that special to earn it. I especially loved how the secondary characters helped both of them become better people, especially Pike’s scene-stealer of a little brother, as well as the whole, colorful Gallo clan. Overall, Ms. Bliss has absolutely, irrevocably, done it again. I’m addicted to the Men of Inked, and cannot WAIT for my next hit.
This book is phenomenal.
I could not even think how Chelle Bliss could outdo Flame but she hit this book out of the park.
The books she writes get better with each and every one.
Pike and Gigi back again for more drama and life mishaps from Pikes past.
The shitstorm that Pikes dad brings to Gigis apartment is totally off the charts.
No matter what they do, it is never ending.
The love the 2 of them have for each other is so strong, nothing can break it.
The Disciples show back up and not how you expect them to.
Once again Joe doesn’t see eye to eye with Gigi and Pikes relationship, but Joe sees another side of Pike and the love he has for Gigi and her family.
I laughed (gotta love Bear) and cried with Pike and Gigi during all the ups and downs in this book.
Enjoy the book as I am sure you will……HEA
You get full throttle Gallo goodness and snarkiness in this one. Plus the sexy greatness Chelle knows how to throw out there. Then there is the danger and the bring on the tears moments. Mix in a teenager with an overactive libido and a few sassy girl cousins, then you have the full picture of a great Gallo family book.
The story of Gigi and Pike was not an easy-going, all fun-filled ride. It has its share of troubles disagreements and times when I wanted to toss Gigi over Joe’s knee and make him spank her like a 5-year-old. But in true form, Chelle Bliss made me love these characters and ended this story spectacularly! Bonus is the very jaw-dropping last page. Oh someone is gonna get it! lol
holy smokes when you think this story couldn’t get any hotter stop and flip a page cause wow. I loved the chemistry between all the characters even if I wanted to smack someone up besides the head. The flow of the story was super easy to follow along and kept you turning the pages. This was an original story thats for sure. the easy to read and follow story had my head spinning and on the edge of my seat waiting for the next amount of action to take place. I could feel something brewing and I couldn’t wait for it. I loved all the steamy and romantic parts I was in awe of the writing for that. The words really jumped out at me and had me craving more and more I must say it does have me curious to know what it next to come if this blew my socks off I can only imagine how Gigi felt every time she looked at Pike. MUST READ.
This book continues right where Flame left off-so you absolutely have to read Flame before this one!! There is just as much action in this one as the first one and Gigi’s family comes to help because that is what their family does! Gigi still kinda got on my nerves but I love Pike and everything to do with that man!! I loved the fact that this series is building on the original series that we all know and love!
Jason Clarke and Samantha Brentmoor do an amazing job with the narration. There aren’t any crazy accents and I love Jason Clarke’s voice!! So nice to listen to! Now I just need to wait for the next one!
Pike and Gigi’s story continues in Burn. But to me, this book seemed more intense, in everything! Suspense, family, laughter and romance, Burn delivers what I have come to expect from Chelle Bliss. The introduction of different family members, particularly the grandmother, brings out that true sense of family that the Gallo family strives for. But nothing is ever easy for Pioke and Gigi and we find them in a situation full of suspense and hang on the edge of your seat writing. I cannot wait to listen to the next book in this series and find out where these two end.
Samantha Brentmoor and Jason Clarke brought out the suspense in this story through there performance. They truly had me hanging on every word as I listened. Their voices are easy to listen to an compliment each other so the story flows smoothly. I enjoy listening to this team’s narration.
Burn: Men of Inked: Heatwave, Book Two was another great read by Chelle Bliss. This book finished right where Flame ended. Gigi never wanted to fall in love until Pike came into her life. Pike cares about Gigi but his past is threatening their future. Samantha Brentmoor and Jason Clarke did a great job narrating the characters so that you fall in love with them and care about what happens to them. I can’t wait to read more by Chelle Bliss.
Gigi and Pike continue in this book and man does it start off with a bang! I absolutely love these two and all the drama that follows them around. I can’t wait for more!
I fell in love with Gallo’s in Trottle Me and haven’t stopped yet! Pike and Gigi’s story is a page burner! Like the rest, they sucked me in, meshed with my heart and I am already jonesing for more! Cant wait to read Wildfire and Tamara story
2nd book in the heatwave series, continuation of Gigi and Pike’s story. Enjoyable read even though I didn’t feel like it had the same intensity as Flame. Seemed like more drama than romance but I love these characters and this family.
Tamera annoyed me but I am still looking forward to reading the next book in the series just because Chelle wrote it.
This book is one you do not want to miss. If you are a Chelle Bliss fan, you want to read/listen to this one. If you are new, please make sure you have read/listened to Flame first and you will love it just like the rest of us. First, I will say the narration from Jason and Samantha will BURN you in the most fabulous way! I just love the life they bring to the characters. It’s something you can only get from these two. Second, onto the book….it is the conclusion of Pike and Gigi. And it is everything and then some! You have everything from hold your breath moments to the hot sexy moments in true Bliss fashion. It’s one of those books that is going to be with you for a long time to come and definitely something you are going to want to revisit!
I fell in love with Pike and Gigi’s story in Flames but in true Chelle Bliss books…I was completely burn by book 2 Burn. Pike’s family story comes to life and it will break you. My heart broke hearing his childhood as a mom I wanted to comforted him with all the love he didn’t receive. And as a woman I wanted to be Gigi and be devoured and cherished by him. Family is everything to the Gallo’s but in Pike’s world it’s hard to come by. Having their world’s collide is full of heart, heat, action that any romance book lover wants and more.