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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4 Stars
Review by Leah
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Burn is the continuation of Flame which I LOVED. I just did not get the same feeling in this one as I did with Flame. The banter is still here and the strong characters but there something was missing and I cannot put my finger on it.
In Burn we do get to dive into the back story of Pike. And now Chelle Bliss has me wondering who the heck Colton Moore is. So many scenarios going through my head. She just has a way of hooking me in every time.
The Gallos are amazing, please don’t get me wrong and think something happened to this series. They are my absolute favorite family. I will always relate the name Gallo to the Men of Inked series. I giggle every time I watch Chicago Fire now that they have a “Gallo” firefighter. Heck, if I had another kid it would more than likely be named after one of them, LOL! This one just felt more relaxed, laid back and more lifelike. Not saying that is a bad thing I just expected a little more excitement after the last book.
If you have never heard of the Gallos pick up book one and dive right in. You will not be disappointed.
******* AUDIOBOOK REVIEW *******
I tore through this book like I couldn’t listen to it fast enough, and I couldn’t! Pike reminds me why I love my men hard and tattooed… when they meet their woman, they’re done. Hook, line and sinker. Not only is he just a goner but he turns so sweet and loving for Gigi. It’s a serious transformation that’ll leave you reeling. This is only my second Chelle Bliss book and this one put me through so much feels! Pike and Joe, I can’t believe how close those two had me to crying! I love this big guys with big hearts! Burn felt like a book split between Gigi and Tamara. It was definitely more Gigi but we really get to know Tamara. I’m looking forward to her story and possibly Lily’s story?
The narration by Samantha Brentmoor and Jason Clarke was just fantastic! Clarke is just what I feel these men should sound like, a bit gruff and strong. Brentmoor brings Gigi to life with a fierceness to her but still, her love shines through. Brentmoor and Clarke together are fantastic! They pull you in and soon, you’re finished and wishing for more!
BURN is the second book in the Men of Inked, Heatwave series, a second-generation, Gallo, do-not-miss, romantic suspense series! These must be read in the order of release.
I was really getting ticked off at life getting in the middle of my reading time. Doesn’t the rest of the world understand that I have Gallos to read??? DAMMIT!
More Pike. More Gigi. Yes, their journey did require a second book and I’m sure there will be more yet to come in future books because nobody’s life ends with the “I love you.”
What I love the best about this one and all of Chelle Bliss’ books is that she writes like people live. There is laughter, tears, angry words, and silliness, but mostly there is family and love.
Warning: there is a bit of a cliffhanger preparing you for the next book. It’s not a harsh one, but it had me growling. Thank God I am already signed up for WILDFIRE; I just have to wait for it to hit my Kindle. One Mississippi. Two Mississippi. Three…. Grrrrrrrrrrrrrr.
Note: While I received this book as a gifted ARC, my opinions are my own and are given freely.
Title: BURN
Series: Men of Inked: Heatwave #2
Category /Genre: Contemporary Romance, Suspense
Recommended for: 18+ due to sexual content
Grammar/editing: A – near perfect
Received from: Chelle Bliss (as an ARC gifted copy)
4 stars for this second part of Pike and Gigi’s story and it cracks along at a great pace. Even as their relationship strengthens, they still have to face hurdles and challenges.
I enjoyed this book and spending time with the Gallo’s, they do feel like old friends now. I have to admit to finding Tamara a little bit of a pain, but I’m old . Having Austin added to the mix was both poignant and fun.
Overall a good read.
Chelle Bliss never disapoints when it comes to her books, and Burn falls right in line with that. I loved reading and following the continuation of Pike and Gigi story. I do recomend reading Flame first, as Burn picks up where the first book ends.
Phew, this book was such a fun ride! I absolutely loved it. It was an unputdownable and highly entertaining read from the first until the last page. I adored sexy, loyal biker Pike and feisty and big hearted tattoo artist Gigi from the start and desperately needed to know how their story continues in Burn. I’m sure I was not the only one with very high expectations! After all, we’re talking about a Chelle Bliss book here. I knew she wouldn’t let me down. She gave these awesome characters the amazing story they deserved. The best thing about Burn was the perfect combination of sweet, sexy and angsty. But there were also parts that were very touching that brought tears to my eyes! I just freaking love the Gallos. They’ve been one of my most favorite fictional families for a long time. In my heart and mind they’re real. Who wouldn’t want to be a part of a huge, loving family where everyone deeply cares about each other and are constantly in each other’s business?! Now that my heart is full and I’m left with a huge smile on my face, I sincerely hope that there will be many more books in the Men of Inked: Heatwave series. I simply can’t get enough of them! 5 stars
Yesss! I have been waiting for this! Even though, it was wasn’t a massive wait. It felt it because I so badly needed to know what the author had planned for the epic conclusion to Pike and Gigi’s story. I fell in love with Gigi when she was first introduced into the Men of Inked series, and then I fell even more in love with her in Flame when the author gave us her own book and amazing story, and Pike? Well, I’m completely in love with him, more so after this book.
This picks up where Flame left us, and the author throws us into an insane, intense and addictive conclusion for this couple… Gigi is as sassy, feisty and strong as she was in book one if anything her character grows stronger and blossoms into this amazing heroine, that I couldn’t help but love. Pike is still Pike, alpha as hell… He’s so protective and will do everything and anything he can to keep the ones he loves safe, regardless of the outcome and when his dick of dad is in the picture, he has to do just that. What I did not expect were the emotions that came along with it. I… may have cried a little… JUST A LITTLE… I got so deeply invested in these two and everything about them that I couldn’t help but get knocked on my ass with all the feels! Chelle knows how to keep her readers on their toes, she knows how to keep them second-guessing. Her way with words is magical and always grabs hold of me and holds my attention all the way through each and every book she releases, and this book was no different. It was truly amazing and everything and more that I wanted for Pike and Gigi!
Beautifully written, and with a storyline that consumed me from the start.
5 Stars!
A great read! It’s suspenseful and sexy. It will hook you in with its twists and turns. Amazing connection and steamy chemistry between the characters. I love the strong family bond and will not disappoint as you read the unraveling of their journey. Definitely a must read.
HOLY CRAP!!! I’ve been WAITING for this book and it didn’t disappoint!!! So happy to see these two again and the Gallo family! Love how their always for each other and in everyone’s business!! There’s things I was slow blinking at, fast blinking, all kinds of blinking!!! LOL
You’ll want to read the conclusion to their story and I can’t wait until the next book in the series!!
Wow !!!!! Wait a epic conclusion to GiGi and Pike’s story!!!!! GiGi is laugh out loud funny and so much like her aunt Izzy it’s great!!!!! Pike has alot of up and down moments.He and GiGi come out as a strong couple in the end can’t wait for more from Chelle Bliss!!
Gigi and Pike are finding their groove after what seemed to be an impossible start. I loved where they go from the first book. Gigi is so head strong and so much a Gallo that I want to reread all of her relatives books again. She made me laugh at her one liners that drop Pike to the ground, not to mention her tough as nails father. She is her own woman and will not let anyone stand in her way. Well, maybe the motherly instincts she has toward her cousins will make her think twice. Adored this book and cannot wait for more from the cousins!
Pike and Gigi’s story continues and I couldn’t have happier!
I feel head over heals in love with these two from the start.
Pike has a past…not a great one either, he has some baggage and that creates some issues for him and Gigi…they didn’t have a conventional start, but gawwwww their journey along the way is filled with bumps, passion, emotion, drama, and lots more. It’s def the journey that made this couple keep on pushing forward. Getting the rest of their story was so much fun to read. If you didn’t read FLAME you def should grab it now!
#Pike&Gigi
I couldn’t wait to delve into Burn, and find out what was going to happen with Pike and Gigi. You must read Flame first, so you can follow, what is happening in Burn. I liked the family dynamics, it’s the Gallo’s after all, the suspense, twists and turns, and the steaminess. But most of all I loved Pike and Gigi. They were so good together. I really can’t wait to read the next book in this series.
It’s here!! The phenomenal conclusion to Pike and Gigi’s story! I love this crazy bunch so much, you never know what they’re going to come out with.
This story has all the drama, emotions, twists and turns and I’m here for it!! Every word!
Another outstanding read!
Burn is a rip-roaring, full force ride of a lifetime!
That will singe you with the heat, the turns, the eat and emotions!
Chelle just gave it all to us!!
This is the conclusion of Gigi and Pike’s story. It picks up where Book #1 left off. This book gives us answers we were looking for from the first book. It takes us on a roller coaster ride of emotions. It is an intense, action packed, and emotional ride with Gigi, Pike, the Gallos, a few characters from the previous books, and some new characters.
Chelle Bliss does a wonderful job of weaving a tale that kept me entertained from start to finish. I loved Gigi. She is strong and takes no crap off of anyone. Pike is sexy and broody and caring. Gigi and Pike’s chemistry is as hot as ever. I loved their love story! I loved the characters in the story. We are introduced to Austin, Pike’s brother and Crow. I can’t wait to see what happens next with the Gallos!!! I highly recommend reading it!
****ARC generously provided in exchange for an honest review.****
This duet is fabulous. My favorite Chelle Bliss characters of all.
Burn the continuation of Pike and Gigi’s story from Flame. Chelle once again our did herself and putting together beautiful storylines that make you wish you were her characters!
Wow, another amazing story from Chelle Bliss. Let me warn you, you will need tissue. I actually cried on a few on the scene.
I just love Piper. He is such a sexy bad boy that has a good heart. It was defiantly dealt a bad hand when it came to his parents. Having to deal with not only the death of his mother bu the problems his father kept bring his way just seemed unfair. We get to learn how screwed up his childhood really was in this book.
Gigi I just love her. She is so sassy and free spirit that you cannot help but know only love her but admire her. She is not scared to speak her mind. In this book she grows up a lot and is faced with a lot. My heart truly broke and the pain she went through.
I love the chemistry between Gigi and Piper. Things get pretty hot and heavy and the author does not disappoint.
This was truly a great story and i felt it was very heart warming as well. You will fall in love the the Gallo family all over again.
I did listen to the audio and let me tell you the narrators did an amazing job.
How could I not want to get into this one especially since I began the series with the first one. The family does have you desire more around like them. Also we are given more of Pike and Gigi in this one. We had to have more to finish this one off. Sticking with the title it will not be easy but with ups and downs and suspense to fuel it. Drama also will be a part. We need those elements and they were delivered to infuse these into us. Being the pace is quick too will keep us on our toes along with the nose in the story. Fabulous is just one word with anticipation for the next.