Falling in love is supposed to be the easy part.But nothing prepared me for losing my wife. I promised her that I’d love again. Find someone to mend my broken heart. And that seems impossible, until the day that I walk into Tilly Carter’s cupcake shop.I’ve never met a woman like her–sassy, dirty-mouthed, and smells like vanilla and sin. Someone that makes me want to sweep her off her feet.But … her feet.
But there’s pain in her emerald eyes that mirrors my own.
A past that neither of us can truly escape.
Now that I have her, I’ll do anything to keep her.
Hook is the third book in the STANDALONE USA Today bestselling Men of Inked: Southside series.
Book 1 – Maneuver
Book 2 – Flow
Book 3 – Hook
Book 4 – Hustle
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Wonderfully steamy romance about a single dad, you won’t want to put this one down, you’ll shed a few tears, and smile through every page of this sexy stand alone.
Angelo Gallo, a single father and owner of the Hook & Hustle Bar, lost his wife to cancer three years ago and never thought he’d love again. He’s drawn to Tilly Carter, a military widow and the owner of the new bakery next door. Together, they work through their guilt of moving on with their lives—finding acceptance, understanding, and love again in each other’s arms.
Get your box of tissues ready and prepare to swoon because Angelo and Tilly are going to make you cry, laugh and fall completely in love. Single dad, a heroine who owns a cupcake store and lots of feels . . . this is definitely my kind of romance!
ALL THE STARS for ALL THE FEELS!!!!
When you can’t even get through the prologue because you have tears streaming down your face, you know this book is going to RUIN you! Angelo’s book is one that I have been waiting for since meeting him in Maneuver and I knew it would not be an easy one….because knowing his story means knowing his devastation and his heartbreak. Angelo and Tilly’s story was one that gripped me, mesmerized me and had me spellbound from beginning to end. Their story is filled with heartache and loss but so much more….a second chance to love, to live, to find another that can and is willing to make you whole again. You will cry, you will laugh and you will cry some more but count on one adorable little girl to leave you smiling…..I promise! I am a fan of Chelle and have read every Gallo book she’s written but this story….this is the one, the one that left me breathless, the one that will always come to mind when asked which Gallo is my favorite. Take a chance on this beautiful story about finding love again and try to tell me it’s not your FAVORITE!
I make no secret about being one of Ms. Bliss’s biggest fans–but this story surpassed even my high expectations of a book from her. And straight-up truth: I wasn’t quite sure if that would be the case after reading the first scene. Right out of the gate, prepare to have your guts completely yanked out of your body, and your heart flattened to a pulp. Bliss pulls no punches with the emotional impact here–and while it’s rough to read, I wouldn’t have her change a word. This wrenching beginning means the road to healing is going to be sweet, sensual, and completely, utterly sigh-worthy. Along the way, you’re introduced to a cast of characters who are all beautifully created and honored with intense, captivating back stories. This is everything a perfect romance book should contain, with every bit of heart-rending feels for the fascinating journey–and yes, even cookies and cupcakes too! Definitely on my keeper shelf–FOREVER!
Angelo Gallo, a single father and owner of the Hook & Hustle Bar, lost his wife to cancer three years ago and never thought he’d love again. He’s drawn to Tilly Carter, a military widow and the owner of the new bakery next door. Together, they work through their guilt of moving on with their lives—finding acceptance, understanding, and love again in each other’s arms.
A hopeful, heartbreaking, passionate and beautiful story!
OMG. I’m a sucker for a widow/widower story, and this is going to be amazing. Can’t wait to dive into the world of Angelo and Tilly.
Hello, single dad story with a sexy hero! Grab your tissues, this new release from Chelle Bliss is a tear-jerker. (PS book 3 but can totally be read as a *standalone*)
Wow, just wow, Chelle did it again, just this time with a lot of tears, it’s just so beautiful, really makes you think about so many things we sometimes take for granted.
Angelo and Tilly’s story is just breathtaking and OMG I just fell in love with little Tate, so gorgeous.
Absolutely loved it, there are no words for what it made me feel. Thank you Chelle for such an amazing story!
Hook is the third book in the Men of Inked Southside series and I think this would have to be the best of the best. A story of two broken people, torn between the pain of the past and the guilt of the future. However it sometimes takes two halves of the same torment to complete a whole worth fighting for. Angelo and Tilly’s story is emotional and at times coats your soul in darkness and light all at the same time. Tears will be shed, laughter will erupt when you least expect it to but ultimately this book will steal your heart. Just be warned it will not only be these two that find their way deep into your heart, it might just be one feisty little character that steals the show. Hook is a book of second chances, moving forward, learning to love again and craving lots and lots of cake.
Chelle has done it again!! Angelo……mmmmm…. I loved this so much…it tugs at your heart, makes you cry, but makes you laugh…The Gallo boys do not disappoint in this one and Angelo might just be the hottest one yet! Angelo and Tilly both know the pain of loss and the fear of putting yourself out there again. When Angelo hears a crash coming form the new cupcake shop next door he is mesmerized by the foul mouthed beauty standing in the kitchen. The chemistry between them is sizzling, but neither is willing to make a first move. In true Gallo family fashion Betty, with the help of Tate, makes sure they keep running into each other. This has everything you could want from a love story. It’s got pain, guilt, soul, and so much passion and love that I couldn’t put it down!!
This book is going to make you fall, Hook, line and sinker
Angelo is a single father of two small kids after losing his wife a few years ago, when Tilly makes a loud entrance into his life. Tilly has also suffered a loss of a spouse, and it appears her and Angelo connect over this but there is also some magical chemistry
Absolutely loved this story and Tate is such a wonderful vivacious character, she made it all the more enjoyable and humorous A big thank you to Chelle for my advanced copy for which I leave my honest review and I look forward to Vinnie’s story next, knowing full well it’s going to be another epic story
Wow everyone needs an Angelo. He is one amazing strong alpha man. Tilley is one strong amazing sexy woman. They have an amazing chemistry. There connection is off the charts. What an amazing story of second chance ever lasting love.
A second-chance romance that will have you crying, heart strung with emotion, yet there’s a great deal of wit and love too. Highly recommend!
I absolutely love Chelle Bliss, and this steamy, single father romance checks all the boxes! Don’t miss it!
An all-new emotional story from Chelle Bliss! If you love single-father romances like I do, don’t miss Hook! You might want to have a few tissues close by too.
A beautiful single dad romance!
Chelle has done it again, another fantastic read. I truly love the Gallos. This has been one of the most emotional books I’ve read by her. Angelo was amazing, sweet, and hot as sin. Tilly was sassy, sweet, and all around great. Also I just loved Tate, she was so feisty. I look forward to the next book.
Warning!!! You will need at least half a box of tissues to read this book! Maybe more!!! And you will need them from the beginning!!! The feeling you will feel before you even get done with the prologue will be INTENSE!!!
It’s no secret that I love Chelle Bliss’ books. I’ve read almost everything she’s written and loved them! But this one is right up there at the top, next to Enshrine! Angelo and Tilly are perfect! Not just for each other, although that is a given, but also for the others in their lives. These two beautifully broken souls couldn’t be more right for each other. The losses they have endured have definitely worked to make them the only ones that would understand just what the other was going through and needed. Ms. Bliss captured the pain and the beauty of new love perfectly.
And Mama Gallo! I’ve always loved the elder Gallo women and Betty Gallo is hilarious! And Tate! So adorable and so much sass and spunk!!! I hope she will get her own story someday!
Anyway, 5 stars are definitely not enough for this book but it’s all I have to give so it will have to do.