“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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My excitement for this book is indescribable. If you’ve read the original Men of Inked series, you know Gigi is the daughter of City (Joe) and Suzy Gallo from Throttle Me. After sneaking off to Daytona, Gigi meets Pike, who takes her to his hotel room from the bar. They spend a week together, mostly between the sheet, before Gigi disappears. They meet up again in the most happenstance of ways, and things only get better from there. If you think Joe was protective before, wait until you see his baby girl all grown up and dating! To only give Gigi and Pike’s story five stars is an injustice! But alas, that’s as high as I can go.. Flame is a definite 10 star read, and obviously on my top favorite reads of this year.
5 FLAMING STARS!! (see what I did there ;))
I know I’ve said this before a MILLION times, but it still holds true–When an ARC of Chelle Bliss’s upcoming work lands on your kindle, YOU STOP WHAT YOU’RE DOING, AND GET TO READING!!
And once again, Chelle does NOT disappoint! It was a little sad, I admit, to know that the next generation of the Gallo family were now “old enough” to receive their own series. If you know me, you know I love all things Gallo family from Chelle. It’s like being wrapped up in a warm blanket of love and happiness, and as long as Chelle continues to write about this family, this blogger will be a happy girl.
Joe and Suzy’s oldest daughter, Gigi, is now old enough to have all the experiences she has wanted to claim for the longest time–going to school, being employed by her family’s’ tattoo shop. She had it all going for her.
What she didn’t count on was coming face-to-face with the one man who she thought she left high and dry one wild weekend she had. But, as she soon comes to realize, Pike is not a man to fool, and in the end, Gigi is the one that will realize she is a fool, all right–a fool in the game of love.
When Pike sees the girl he had one hot and wild night with, he knew he would stop at nothing to make her officially his in every capacity. What he didn’t count on was landing a job at one of the hottest tattoo shops in the area–one owned by said hot girl’s family. But Pike is determined to show Gigi that what they had that one wild weekend can turn into something that will last for a lifetime.
THE GALLO’S ARE BACK, BABY!!! Grab this latest book by Chelle, I PROMISE you will NOT be disappointed!!!
Flame is high paced, a combustible ride of fiery, love, lust and dripping with pure Gallo soul! Just pure jaw-dropping goodness that sucks you in with every word.
So, you better be prepared, for the tale of Gigi and Pike, to rock you off your socks! There’s no mistaking this nonstopping ride or die story!!!!
That will have you falling in love with the Gallo clan all over again.
But that’s, not it!! No! Heck NO!
Right, when you think you got all your answers, your completely blindsided!!
WTF?????
OMFG!!!! I was left breathless and needed so much more of Pike, Gigi, Gallo’s….etc
Well what an enjoyable read that was! This book was fast paced, action packed and a real page turner. I have to say too that as much as it was hot and had me hooked, what I really loved was how humorous this book was. The banter between Flame and Gigi and Gigi and City just had me smiling big. While the romance was a little insta love for my taste, there is no denying that Flame and Gigi and smoking chemistry and I cannot wait for more to come.
I was provided with a copy of this book from the Publisher; there was no inducement or obligation and I opted to leave a review.
I first read Throttle Me and fell in love with Gallos and Chelle Bliss’s books. She puts all the feels into them. Flame is no different. I read this book in one day and completely feel in love with Pike and Gigi. They had great chemistry you could just feel it pouring out of the pages. She used her humor to hide her nervousness. So I was laughing alot. Pike was a hot alpha and kind man that we all could use some of. This book is phenomenal and it is highly recommend. The reading flow is easy to follow and the characters are relatable and lovable. Check it out.
Pike likes to woo his woman with sweet words, “You want romance, I’ll give you romance. You want to eff, I’m the man to eff you. Whatever you want, I’ll be the one giving it to you.” Seriously the man is so sweet, “you’re still hot,” he says like he sees through my plan. “Still give me wood, darlin’, even with that mouthful of onion rings.” I loved this book, I loved Pike.
5 STARS
Review by Leah
Late Night Reviewer
Up All Night w/ Books Blog
I wanna just kiss your face Chelle Bliss for keeping the series Men of Inked going with the next generation in Flame (Men of Inked: Heatwave #1). Every time I see a new Men of Inked book come out I think well I have read all of the others how can this be any different. GURL! You took this book and went above and beyond. I freaking love Gigi and Pike. I just want to curl up in the chair in that shop and just stare in awe. You have created an entire family of characters that each one is true to their character each time they come into the story. And you use them ALL! You don’t pick and choose who is coming in. It is a damn family reunion each book and not just because they eat dinner together. I see you typing along and then one of them opens the door in your brain and goes I need to join this scene.
Ok enough about Chelle Bliss’s brain….. Freaking Gigi is the typical strong-willed, get it done, kick-arse type of girl and has been since she was a teenager. Now she is an adult and nothing has changed. She has busted her booty to get where she is today and nothing’s going to stop her. Well maybe running into the hookup she had during a Spring Break… whoops. Man, I wanted to be a fly on the wall in that dang scene.
Pike is scrumptious of course, he has to be to fit into the Inked family.
This is a freaking series you keep FOREVER and you re-read again and again. It is a sexy, action-packed, feel good, make you want to curl up on their couch and join in on the shenanigans.
“What lies on the other side of that door is all the goodness I brought into my life. I created it – not alone, mind you – and there’s no better group of people on this earth. Once you’re in, you’re in forever.” ←— That woman right here is priceless. Bravo Chelle Bliss!
Flame is the first book of the next generation of Gallos. I loved Pike and Gigi and their story was fast paced with lots of twists and turns. Can’t wait for Burn!!
If I thought it was hot where I lived I forgot that this author can make it even hotter as she done in this one. Oh my electric bill will a whopper I suppose too.
Gigi and Pike take you on this adventure with burn marks at times. The tattoo shop can hardly contain them at times you will find. You will also become part of their building story like a fly in a web. He will also capture our selves deep to our soul he is all that and then some.
You are given all the elements you look for even suspense in this. As you are driven further into this you will loose yourself into this world with being captured once again by this author. The only hope you will have is lasting long enough for more.
FUN FACT: I’ve always wanted to #bingeread Men of Ink series but haven’t found the time. I’m finding the time NOW!
I started my Chelle Bliss only recently (maybe a year or so ago) and I have been super impressed with her for thus far, but this story was next level people! Pike and Gigi were two strong characters who together made for an explosive couple on all levels. Their sexual chemistry sparked from the beginning. The story’s energy sparked from the beginning. Everything just sparked people!
Obviously this story isn’t over and I’m pretty confident that Burn is going to be one hell of a bumpy ride and I cannot wait!
Sidenote: FUCK OFF with that ending #eyetwitch
Wow! How do Chelle Bliss’s books continue to get better and better? AH I need the next one NOW.
I could not put this book down! I had not doubts it would be great, but man I was not prepared to be glued to my Kindle.
This book really takes you back down memory lane. Gigi is definitely a force to be reckoned with. Pike has his hands full with her. Their chemistry is OFF THE CHARTS. Gigi is very ambitious and is trying to find her way around the world to make the ultimate mark. Being City is her father there are no doubts, right?
Pike, oh Pike. He is the ultimate alpha and when he sees something he wants he gets it. One night was all it took was all it took for his world to change. He sees her again in a very unexpected way. Trust me this gets interesting.. She is no other than the boss’s daughter. Curve ball, right?
Be ready for one wild, intense and amazing ride. This is an amazing spin-off series. Be ready for the ending. Also, if you have not read any of the Men of Inked Series do NOT worry. You can start with Flame, however, I highly recommend going back and reading the series as it is also AMAZING.
I wish I could rate more than 5 stars. I loved this book. Everything that you want in a book this one has it and more.
Pike and Gigi are FIREEEEE together!!! Holy smokes I could not put this read down. Chelle Bliss has yet to disappoint me with one of her stories and this one is absolutely no different. This one has me unbelievably excited to see what’s next.
These two characters got off to a questionable start, but they create some freakin’ fire together and when you read this you will totally see what I mean! This book was absolutely phenomenal and the characters had it all from personality, to vulnerability and so on. This wasn’t just one of those reads where there is a hot alpha with abs, Pike is the entire package with a personality that draws you right in and I absolutely ADORED him.
It wouldn’t be a romance without some angst though right? There’s a good bit of angst that gets you wanting to yell at our female lead and when she smartens up, you will be quite happy with the result!
Wow this book has it all! I love reading about the Gallo family because of the love, the drama and action!!
Possible SPOILERS
Gigi Gallo is all grown up…well almost. Gigi, her cousin and some friends have gone to spring break in Daytona but what they did not realize is that it’s bike week and that’s how Gigi meets Pike at a bar.
Fast forward 15 months…Gigi has graduated and is home to start working at her family’s tattoo parlourbut she receives a shock because Pike is working there now too!
Pike has decided that after 10 years it’s time to finally put down roots and it might as well be at an amazing tattoo parlour and luckily firecracker Gigi works there too but unfortunately trouble seems to have found Pike. Pike’s father has had some shady dealings which might cause problems so Pike & Gigi need to go into hiding…but where?
Pike and Gigi personalities are off the charts as well as the steamy scenes.
Izzy character was epic! I laughed at her attitude throughout the story. Fiesty grandma and the golden girls. So funny!!
Morris’ character was something else.
Once I started this book I didn’t want to put it down. Pike and Gigi kept me entertained from the very start. As I read the book, I had flashbacks to the original Inked crew- specifically Gigi’s dad, City (Joe Gallo) and her aunt Izzy.
I loved the chemistry between Pike and Gigi, and Pike’s Tennessee accent slipping in there when he calls her “Darlin” just melts me. This book ends on a bit of a cliff hanger and I’m (im)patiently waiting for the next book. Just when I thought this couple was on their way to their HEA, someone else shows up to try and throw a wrench in their plans.
I really loved this book. It was brilliant to go back to the Gallo’s and this story had a very fresh feel to it. It’s full of everything you would expect from a Chelle Bliss story. It’s got love and laughter, passion and heat, drama and unexpected moments.
Gigi is just like Izzy, shes heat and fire with an attitude bigger than she is. Shes a good person though, sweet and caring. I think she’s very much a mix of Izzy and Suzy. She’s a daddy’s girl and her scenes with Joe near the end we’re some of my favourites.
Pike was just perfect. He’s everything you want in a strong alpha biker badass with a super soft side that just craves that family connection. He’s got the fire needed to keep hold of Gigi and allow her to flourish rather than try and hold her back. I think he’s my new favourite from this series.
The story itself was interesting from the start, lots of page time catching up with previous characters although the whole story was set around Gigi and Pike. I read it very quickly and I’m really looking forward to the rest of their story. The ending was brilliant!
In this story we have Pike and Gigi. Gigi is the daughter of Joey Gallo, and takes after him in so many ways. This is more about the 2nd generation in the Gallo family.
Gigi has just graduated college and now has her own chair at her family shop – Inked. She knows there is another new hire also starting the same day. She is worried that she’ll have to show him the ropes. We she lays eyes on Pike she knows she is in trouble. Gigi & her cousin Tamara went to Daytona about 16 months ago for Spring Break. They didn’t know it was Bike week! Something they have always been forbidden to go to. Gigi lands her yes on Pike out in one of the bars one night, and her cousin pushes her towards him. Gigi has more liquid courage in her and feels that she can approach him.
Pike is dumfounded this girl walks up to him in the bar. He knows she’s going to be a handful. But, he takes her back to his hotel room she basically passes out. Pike is a good guy – covered in tattoo’s, and sleeps in the sofa by the window, he never touches Gigi except to lay her on the bed. Pike & Gigi have instant chemistry, but Gigi leaves him after there 2 or 3 days of fun, no cell, no email, just leaves him. Gigi doesn’t expect to see Pike again, until he is in her families shop at his new station.
Some of Pike’s past follows him into town. The Gallo family protects him but then send him and Gigi into hiding. They are trusting Pike now to one of their loved one’s to take care of.
Will Gigi & Pike be able to survive while in hiding? Will Pike put her place? Or will Gigi get the upper hand?
I did receive a free ARC copy of this book. I am freely leaving an honest review.
I was swept off my feet with FLAME. I am so in love with the start to this Heatwave Series. It’s crazy good from beginning to end. I fell hard for Pike. He turned my insides to goo with his sweet talking, alpha protectiveness, and being insanely gorgeous and pierced. That panty melting cover says it all, perfectly envisioned to be Pike. Gigi is a straight up badass, with that take no crap Gallo attitude. She’s young but that doesn’t mean you can underestimate her. I’m truly inspired by her strength. Head to toe, inside and out, she’s just stunning. Opposites brought together who just fit despite all the crazy that lives in the Gallo world and the rocky adventure that Pike brings with him. It ends with a cliffhanger and has me beyond intrigued for the second book, Burn. I’m so caught up in it all and I know I’m starting to go slowly insane for the next book. Chelle is a master at slow torture, without a doubt. But if you’re like me, you’ll crave it no matter how much it hurts. A scorching, five star must read!
Oh how I loved this first in this second generation Gallo story! Gigi Gallo is spicy and feisty and I loved everything about her. Pike is sexy, alpha but with a side of sweetness and is perfect for Gigi and the Gallo family. And boy did I love seeing City with a grown up daughter. The storyline is full of attention and I loved every minute, even to the end!