“A DELICIOUSLY WILD RIDE!”
Gigi Gallo’s childhood was filled with the roar of a motorcycle and the hum of a tattoo gun. Her dream has always been to work at her family’s tattoo shop — Inked. But on her first day of work, she runs into someone from her not-so-innocent past.Pike Moore is a bossy biker with a cocky attitude and an even bigger ego. He came to Inked to start over. New town. New job. … over. New town. New job. New roots. None of that included coming face-to-face with the hot chick who spent a week in his bed before she vanished without a trace.
But when they are forced to work together, feelings they thought had been extinguished come roaring back and ignite a spark neither can stop.
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Just TRY and resist this cover. FLAME by Chelle Bliss is a biker romance with a hot alpha you don’t want to miss—and book 1 in a series. Woot! Available now on your favorite platform.
Rating: 4.5 Stars
Gigi Gallo pulls up her pants and does something she may come to regret – and maybe not. She’s stretching her wings and testing her independence. Pike Moore does something that surprises both of us. He shows that you can’t make assumptions based on how someone looks. And he’s very blunt when he has to be.
This story had me wanting to get in my car and track down their tattoo shop and make an appointment. The only issue would be which person would I want to put some ink on me. Would it be Gigi’s father, Gigi, or Pike? The author does such a good job in weaving her scenes that I you could almost believe that these people actually exist. But I would probably chicken out at the last second since I don’t do well with pain. Plus I have so many issues that they’d probably ask me to politely turn around and leave.
But that’s one good thing about fiction. You can put yourself into the story and know that nothing bad is going to happen to you. So if I inserted myself into Gigi and Pike’s story, I would rock the tattoo that I would get. The author is rockin’ the fiction thing. She makes Gigi a young woman and Pike an older man. However, their age difference isn’t much in the scheme of things. I liked the spunk our author gave Gigi – could feel her attitude coming off the page.
If you’ve never read the Men of Inked series, this would be a great introduction and leave you wanting to check out some more. If you love a book where the two main characters have a certain chemistry than you’ve got that here in spades. Our author has done a great job in taking her Men of Inked into the next generation and I can’t wait for more. And that’s a good thing since the author left me hanging at the end.
I was not compensated nor was I required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
Pike Moore will take you to biker heaven in this FLAME-ing hot romantic suspense by Chelle Bliss. I felt the Heatwave throughout every burning page. Five Flaming Stars.
Could you love a man surrounded by danger?
Gigi Gallo’s childhood was filled with the roar of a motorcycle and the hum of a tattoo gun. Fresh out of college, she’s about to start working at her family’s tattoo studio — Inked. But when she shows up the first day, she never expects to run into someone tall, dark, and totally sexy from her not-so-innocent past.
Pike Moore is a bossy biker with a cocky attitude and an even bigger ego. He came to Inked to start over. New town. New job. New roots. None of that included coming face-to-face with the hot chick who spent a week in his bed before she vanished without a trace.
But when Pike’s dark family history catches up with him, can he stop Gigi from being caught in the crossfire?
4.5 Stars.
I sadly admit that I am starting the 2nd generation series without reading the first, but I wasn’t lost. I loved all the characters and can’t wait to find time to head back to the first series.
Gigi is starting to spread her wings even if she is still doing it amongst family. Starting her full time position at Inked. She is at home there after mentoring with her dad and growing up in the shop. She is clearly a strong sassy woman who knows what she wants. She was not prepared for the surprise waiting for her when she gets to work. Will she be able to keep her secret?
Pike has been searching for something more for the past 10 years. Leaving home at a young age and not looking back to the parents that didn’t really care for him. Thankful for his Grandma who showed him some love and taught some valuable lessons. Finally achieving his dream of working at the best tattoo shop in Florida.
He has not stopped thinking about that girl since she slipped out on him 15 months ago. He was not prepared to see here at Inked. Even less prepared for her to pretend she had no idea who he was. Can they keep up the charade? Or will the threats from his past bring them back together? Will Poke survive the Gallo clan?
I was hooked in quickly with the sexy chemistry, the suspense that blind sides everyone. Then we get to the end and I need more. I am not finished with these characters yet. The wait begins.
*** Advanced copy provided in exchange for an honest review ***
Fast-paced, twist, turns, and a whole lot of FLAME. You don’t want to miss the second generation of Gallos.
I love a good romantic suspense. Chelle Bliss writes an action packed biker romance like no other!
WOW, Chelle Bliss done it again. Not only have I read the ebook but I have listened to the audio as well. I think both narrators did an amazing job. But let me say that Jason Clarke’s voice has this deep dark sexy husky tone that makes your insides quiver. Oh my lands it can make you melt in your seat. Fanning myself here.
I have always loved Gigi in the previous books. She like all Gallo women had this sassy attitude that I just love. She is a young woman now with a bright future a head of her. Does not help that her mother and father still see this little girl though.
Pike was the sexy tat guy that road a bike and had seen a lot of things. A bet the did not think that the girl he took back to his room with him would turn his world upside down. He could not help but fall in love with her spit fire attitude and he could not get her out of his head.
I almost laughed the way Gigi and Pike met up again. Both were surprised and to top if off he would learn how protective her family really was.
This will go south pretty quick and Pike and Gigi will find danger at their door. Pike will really get to see what a family is all about.
Love the chemistry that was between these two. Things will get hot and heavy and I love how much Gigi keeps Pike on his toes.
My heart truly broke for Pike. When the story of his past started unfolding I heart broke more and more for him. He truly had a sad childhood. Thank god for his grandmother.
This was a great story though the ending did have me screaming at the author the words “REALLY!”. I am thinking she needs to get busy writing the next book..LOL
Fun in the sun as only an alpha can. The chemistry between these two is off the charts hot. I loved how it was not just an instant connection, the feelings seemed real. The writing draws you in and the story takes you on a hot, sexy and action packed journey. What started as a fling could turn into so much more if given a chance. Pike and Gigi are perfect together they just need a little push to make it happen. I can’t wait to see how the next book comes together.
Flame is the first book in Chelle Bliss’s new series Men of Inked: Heatwave. I’m so excited for it because it’s about the next generations of my favorite family, The Gallos! The story was fast paced, and twisty, that I couldn’t turn the pages quick enough to read what was going to happen. I loved Gigi and Flame!! I loved seeing my favorite past characters especially Izzy. I can’t wait to read the conclusion called Burn, coming in December, to find out what happens with this couple.
Just when you think the Men of Ink can’t get any better Chelle gives us this next generation of Gallo’s and it’s starting off with a bang. We get to see Gigi (City’s oldest daughter) all grown up and off to college. When she has a secret spring break trip to Dayton and ends up meeting Pike at bar fireworks start. Gigi leaves Pike without a goodbye and 15 months later shows up a her fathers tattoo shop as the new artist. This book is so full of everything you loved about the first generations of Gallo’s and yet so much more! This book ends in a cliffhanger and I can not read Burn. Everyone needs to read this book!!
Gigi is a gallo girl through and through and has the sass, the goofiness, and heart. Fresh out of college she starts her first official day at INK not as an intern put as a tattoo artist. Pike a tattoo artist and biker bad boy all around has been on his own since he was a kid with two shitty parents he keeps his distance from, and talks to his grandmother who cares. Pike lands his dream job at INK after 3 years of trying to get in. When Pike realizes the one girl he meet 15 months ago and cant stop thinking about prior to working at ink is no other then Joe Gallos baby girl things are about to get a whole lot complicated mix that with Pikes past and a storm begins to brew. Can pike protect Gigi, and show her that he isnt like her ex’s that he’s playing for keeps?
The second generation of Gallo’s are here and I couldn’t be happier. This read was everything i could have wanted and more! There was a bit of everything thrown in and I thought it was great, I absolutely loved it. The cover is perfect too! I’m super excited for more and can’t wait to see what’s next!!
This book!!!!
It’s always amazing coming back home to the Gallos & this new generation is sure to be EPIC.
This story keeps you turning the pages, leaves you in a bit of “oh no and what the heck!” But in the absolute best way!
Pike and Gigi have chemistry just like City and Susie did and lemme tell you it’s off the charts fire!!!
I can’t wait for the next book! Like omg!!!!
5 stars! I’d give 10 if I could
I have been waiting on GiGi’s story and it was so worth the wait!!!! She is sweet like her mom Suzy, sassy like her aunt Izzy and can tattoo like her dad City!!! Pike is a hot,sexy,bike riding southern boy. I loved the smoking hot chemistry between the two!!!!!But the ending is a cliffhanger!!! I can’t wait to read Burn!!!!
I love this next generation of Gallos! Really- can there ever be too many Gallos? As in previous books, Chelle hooks you in with the strong alpha Pike who can only be brought to his knees by the sweet yet sassy and feisty Gigi.
Gigi is just like her aunt Izzy- sassy as all get out, but with a heart of gold. She loves her family but wants her independence like many 21 year old women do. However, when the right guy comes along she falls for him quickly. Pike is as Alpha as they come and fits in with the rest of the men in her family. He is definitely up for the task and he will do whatever is necessary to keep her safe from the threat that his family brings to their door.
I love Pike and Gigi’s story. It is intense and steamy and it is not over. OMG- the last page! I can’t wait for next book to see what happens and to see Gigi and Pike get their HEA.
I am so glad to get to read the next generation of Gallo’s and in this book we get to see what Gigi has been up to and that was spending a week at Daytona and with a biker.
Now starting her new job at her families tattoo shop she runs into the other new employee Pike her biker from that week.
These two burn so freaking hot with each other , even his past coming to get them can not dim it
What can I say about this book that won’t give too much away? The level of heat is off the charts, the chemistry is bubbling over and the amount of snark is laugh out loud! To say I loved this next generation of Gallo women is a gross understatement. These are women I could hang with in a heartbeat. Gigi is leading the pack even though she might not think so and Pike? Well, I could just fall over from swooning so much.
FANTASTIC!!!!
Chelle Bliss is one of my favorite authors ever! Whenever a new book arrives, I drop everything I’m doing to sit down and read it with no interruptions. She knocks it out of the park every single time. Flame is no exception. The Gallos are amazing and I could not wait until the next generation Gallos.
Flame was amazing! I loved every word of this book. Gigi and Pike have amazing chemistry and this book is off the charts hot! You get the witty banter and sexual tension that makes you want to burst into flames.
I don’t want to give anything away. This book is amazing and I can’t wait to read more of Gigi and Pike in the next book. Another amazing job Chelle Bliss!!
5 Stars!
Flame is the first book in the Men of Inked: Heatwave Series. O.M.G!! This book is starting the second generation of Gallos. Gigi is City and Susie’s oldest daughter and she’s all grown up. Gigi and her friends lie to their parents and head to Daytona for Bike Week and Spring Break. Gigi meets Pike and does something very out of character for her and shacks up with him for the week. Gigi skips out on Pike for coffee and never returns. Fifteen months later Gigi has graduated from college and is starting her first day at Inked. Her big day has a wrench thrown into it when Pike is also starting his first day at Inked. The sparks fly immediately between these two! This book has ALL the Gallos and then some. I could read about this family forever. So excited for the next book to see what happens!!