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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From the beginning this story let’s you know that you are in for an emotional ride. It does not disappoint. This shows you why you love the Gallo’s and they just keep getting better. Angelo and Tilly has both had loses and are trying to get their lives back and this book takes you on their emotional journey with the crazy supportive family.
Be prepared to need loads of hankies this book will pull at your emotions from the first page till the very last. A really good storyline that will have you cheering for Angelo and Tilly to find their way. There is moments that will make you laugh and plenty of steam. Great to get more time with the Gallo family and looking forward to the next book.
So many emotions this story stirs. Chelle you blew me away with this story! Angelo and Tillie’s story is so overwhelming. I could not put it down. I highly recommend this story to others.
Hook grabs you so hard from the first page. It will bring tears to your eyes and set you up for an emotional ride from heartbreak to hope. This is such a beautiful story of love and healing for both Angelo and Tilly. It is finally time for each if them to find happiness again.
The Gallos are an amazing family that are always there for each other whether it is to lift someone up or to push them when they need to see what is right in front of them and they graciously bring others in to be a part of the beauty that they have together.
This third book is tied as my Bliss favorite. This story starts with heartbreak and moves to the expected HEA. There is the signature steam and humor. These are characters you can enjoy, laugh with and even shed a few tears with. Excellent addition to the line up. No disappointment here.
I have been waiting patiently for Angelo’s story to be told. I absolutely love the bond that Tilly and Angelo form over their similar circumstances. Love love love the Gallo family!! Must read!!
When a book guts you in the Prologue, you know you are in for something really special. (tissues needed and keep handy as you will need them again) And that is what Chelle’s latest book Hook is, something so special and amazing with characters you will fall in love with so fast and easily that you won’t want to put it down. I felt every emotion of Angelo’s and likewise with Tilly. For every down though there were equal ups. So fear not, you will certainly be happy and smiling and of course swooning (because I mean come on-Gallo men) enough to balance the sad times and trust me this is so worth the read. There is a nice balance of steam in the book and Angelo’s crazy, loud and fun family add the needed lightness to this story. Tate stole my heart! She is absolutely precious and a master manipulator lol!! At it’s core this is a love story, second loves for both, about two amazing and giving souls who have suffered loss so tragically but learn to love again so deeply. I dare say it is one of my very favorite things that Chelle has ever written!
This book is an emotional read that I absolutely love. This is Angelo and Tilly’s book. This book is about two lost souls who have both lost someone and feel while when they are together. Chelle Bliss did a phenomenal job on this book and I can’t wait to read more.
This needs more than 5 stars, more than 5 tissues, more than 5 hearts. Get the tissues out for the start of this book. Angelo and Tillie have both lost the loves of their lives and never thought they would find love again. My heart broke over and over again reading about their pain. They meet and sparks fly and so does the guilt. Family helps them get through the guilt and grief. The entire Gallo family is present but they aren’t the ones to steal the show. Wait until you meet Tate and Roger. Having characters like them helped mend the broken heart. I absolutely loved this story. I want to hug Angelo and Tillie. This story is one of a kind.
5 stars is not NEARLY enough for this beauty!
I’ve said it before, but it bears repeating–when a book from Chelle Bliss (be it ARC or purchased) comes to your kindle, you need to stop what you’re doing and dive right into her world. And I will say–YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!
Grab a box of tissues, because right off the bat Chelle will tear apart your emotions with the tragedy Angelo Gallo faces right off the bat. But through that tragedy, comes a new sense of life and love so powerful and true, that you will fall in love with these characters tenfold, and read this story over and over again.
When Tillie comes into his life, Angelo is blown away by her beauty and her spunk. This feisty girl will prove to Angelo that love is worth fighting for the second time around, even in the face of tragedy.
Two lost souls come together, and through Chelle’s words, form a relationship so powerful and true, you’ll beg for your own Angelo Gallo to appear in your life.
So I hate when people ruin a book for me by giving away the story in their review. So I will not be doing that.
If you have read any of the Gallo Family books you already know this one is a 5 star read. How could it not be, right? Well I will tell you this one should be a 10 star read.
Angelo and Tilly are amazing. I love their story so much. One spoiler though: you will absolutely need a box of Kleenex to read this book. I cried and laughed and cried and laughed so hard I cried.
Tate is so freakin funny and adorable.
I can’t wait to get Vinnie’s story.
Chelle Bliss knows how to combine high emotion, colorful characters, and stories that leave you wanting to stay in the world they’re set in. Hook is no different.
Chelle has a new release, and it’s sweet and swoony and will tug at your heart strings!!!!! Can be read as a standalone.
Loved this book, even though I had to use a few Kleenex.
My favorite line was:
“I don’t think I’ll ever cry enough tears for Mitchell.”
I love single dad stories and this one sounds so good!
Chelle Bliss brings the romance and the feels in this one! Two widowers, both of whom have experienced great loss and deserve another chance at great love! You’ll get the tears and the steam and the HEA.
Well, what can I say? The Gallo’s are hands down my favourite family!! I want them to adopt me!!
Angelo has always had a special place in my heart and I was so desperate to see how his story was going to play out. This exceeded all my expectations!
Tilly was perfect for him, their stories both separately and together tugged on my heart strings and the tears that fell were both happy and sad. I swear my hubby must have looked at me like a crazy person but it was completely worth it! This was an outstanding read and I’m super excited for the next book. Bring on Vinnie!!
Wow, wow, wow! Hook has every emotion you could think of! Angel of and Tilly’s story is full of turmoil, honesty, love and steam! I personally loved Tilly and her wit and strength. This book is a must read!
I LOVED this book! Single fathers is my favorite storyline ever and Chelle Bliss slayed me.
Tearjerker!! Have tissues ready!
Tilly & Angelo are two broken hearts that lost their other half way too soon. Both grieving the death of their spouses for years, no one could really understand each other more. They are caught in between grieving the loves of their lives and feeling guilty for possibly finding new joy. Moving on is the most difficult of all even though they know that’s what their spouses wanted for them.
My heart was in my throat the whole time I was reading. For some reason the pages and words kept getting blurry. I don’t know why. It must have been the wind, or dust, or … who am I kidding? My eyes were leaking more than a broken faucet. Have many tissues at the ready!
I loved this story so much! It has the right amount of everything to really feel their pain and indecision and to be totally immersed in their world. And of course those Gallo men are all swoonworthy. The entire family is wonderful!
I loved Angelo & Tilly and I can’t wait for Vinnie’s story up next!