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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Hook by Chelle Bliss was Amazing!! All. The. Feels!! From the first word until the last, the emotional roller coaster was an exhilarating ride. Chelle did it again!!!
5 Stars
I’ve been eagerly awaiting the release of Hook, since finishing Flow and Chelle Bliss does not disappoint. You know a book is going to be emotional when you find yourself tearing up before the end of the very first chapter.
Angelo and Tilly’s story is sweet, sensual and steamy. Angelo is a widower raising his two young children, whilst running the family bar with his siblings. Tilly is beautiful, smart and at times a bit of a klutz. This pair both have heartbreaking pasts, and for the most part this story is about coming to terms with loss, grief and the process of moving on with life.
Hook is a captivating story of heartbreak and humor. I once again adored the Gallos who are loud and loving, who love nothing more than to interfere in each others love lives with the best of intentions. Tate is Angelo’s young daughter who is as mischievous, and precocious as she is a manipulator.
I will be eagerly awaiting Hustle final Southside Gallo sibling’s story.
This book had everything I look for in a good read. Emotions( Keep tissues ready, you going to need it) plenty of chemistry and passion. Brilliant writing, excellent editing, style, flow and pace on point. I loved every page!
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Chelle Bliss
Hook, Men of Inked: Southside by Chelle Bliss is book three in her series. Every book is about another couple and can be read as standalone. For better understanding I recommend to read the books in order. The previous books are Maneuver, Flow and now Hook.
The next memeber of the Gallo family meets his one.
Angelo is one of the Gallo siblings and together they own a bar. He suffered a tragic loss and hasn’t recovered yet. But his family deems him ready and his kids need something more. He tries to move on.
Tilly Carter is his new next door neighbor. The widow is about to open a Cupcake Shop. She’s loud, sassy and smells delicious. His kids and his family are sold on her. Only Angelo needs some pushing.
Hook is a emotional read. Be prepared to have tissues at hand – I was in tears at page three. It’s a heartwrenching story and put me in a rollercoaster of emotions. Hook is a great read, I give 5 stars and can’t wait for Vinnie’s book, Hustle.
5 “Fated” Stars
Oh my goodness! Where do I even begin with this review? I have cried so many tears with this story, but they are the best kind of tears. Yes, some were from my heartbreaking for both Angelo and Tilly’s past hurts and heartaches, but mostly because even though these two felt like their hearts would never heal enough to love again, they found a love greater than both imagined. I tried to start this book while I was at work and two paragraphs into the prologue and I knew that was going to be impossible with the tears running down my face lol.
I have never lost a spouse so I can’t even begin to imagine what either’s world was like, but these two show a strength in how they are determined to forge ahead with life and I feel they were fated from the start. I also feel Mitchell and Marissa were looking down over them and gave them the push they needed. The chemistry between these two is undeniably scorching hot.
I loved every single word of this story. Though gut wrenching at times, I knew it would lead to a happy ending and these two finally get theirs. Chelle Bliss has outdone herself with this one, and Hook has quickly become my favorite in the series.
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Hook is the first from this series that I have read, and be prepared for an emotional ride. Angelo and Tilly have both suffered a great loss of their spouses. Because of this it makes them perfect for each other, at that’s what their families believe. I loved reading their story as well as the other characters in the book. Tate has to be my favorite, she is just too cute. Be prepared to have tissues handy, as they will be needed. Chelle Bliss has written a wonderful love story of two broken people who deserve to have love again. I look forward to reading the other books in this series,
What an amazing standalone from the talented Chelle Bliss!
Hook had me turning the pageas frantically. Can’t wait for more in this series.
Sweet and sexy tear-jerker about a single dad finding love again!!
This book was amazing! Have tissues on hand because OMG I was balling at random parts. This book ticks off all the great things in a book, emotional, great story, strong characters and page turner. I couldn’t put it down, but unfortunately sleep is a necessity. Angelo has had it rough and his family got him and his kids through it all. Then he meets Tilly and she has many things in common with him. A bonding force for them and then there is the chemistry. Truly an amazing story
If you loved Enshrine, you’ll adore this one! This story was a little different than other Gallo stories. But it’s my favorite so far. Angelo and Tilly are absolutely perfect for one another. Their stories and personalities complimented each other beautifully. I really loved the honesty the 2 of them shared with each other. This book will definitely make you tear up, so grab tissues. But this healing story was so beautifully told. And no worries bc Angelo and Tilly know how to steam things up as well as the other Gallos.
This is one of my favorite Chelle Bliss books EVER. This book made me feel so many emotions. Right off the bat, your heart breaks but I knew Chelle would put my heart back together again in the best way.
One of my favorite secondary characters was Tate, she was a little spitfire and she was perfect.
I loved how Angelo and Tilly connected and grew their relationship. It was done absolutely perfectly. This book was nothing short of amazing and I couldn’t have asked for anything better. Truly loved everything about this book.
I honestly love books that bring you massive doses of feels from the get go and kill it on execution of the finally HEA, and that what Hook bring to us in spades. We have heard shimmers of Angelo’s stories in our past travels with the Gallos and now it’s time for him to have his day. The loss of someone whom you had placed all your eggs in their basket, is going to leave you slightly trigger shy when it comes to opening up again. Angelo wasn’t really looking for his next step, but the minute he walked into that bakery, Fate had other plans. She’s brash, beautiful, and broken and something about her calls to him. This story will have you reaching for the tissues but not only will your tears be shed for tragedy but also triumph.
I voluntarily read an advance reader copy of this book
I have an admission and it’s that it doesn’t matter if they are brothers, sisters, cousins, uncles, kids If their surname is Gallo I’m going to read it.
Aah this book gave me so many feels from the first page. I’m not going to lie for personal reasons the start gutted me and it took deep breaths for me to read it. The start of Angelo and Tully’s story was a hard but necessary part of the book.
It was so easy to fall for Angelo and Tilly as a couple. To be honest I’m not sure who I loved more the couple, his kids or his family because they are all adorable. Another beautifully written emotional story from one of my favourite authors.
Hook is Book 3 in the Men of Inked: Southside in this Standalone series. And, I can tell you with just the first part of this book will take your emotions through the wringer! I attempted to start reading Hook while at work on one of my breaks. I had to give that up because I could feel the tears building up. I quickly abandon trying to read this book until I got home. Well as it turns out I could read most of Hook on my breaks at work. The beginning and the ending had me crying. I always cry at funerals and weddings. And, that is Angelo Gallo & Tilly Carter’s story.
Thankfully it’s Angelo Gallo’s turn for his story. Angelo has been around in the other books. He is a widower with 2 adorable kids.
Both Angelo and Tilly have experienced a loss of their spouses. Neither felt like they would ever get over their losses until they met each other. Tilly is opening a cupcake shop next door to the Hook & Hustle that Angelo, his brothers & sister own.
I am so in love with all these Gallo’s and can’t wait for the next book! I think on one of these books that Roger (Tilly’s brother-in-law) needs his story too! Roger was such a good support and funny for Tilly. Yep this is another 5 star read! “Loved it”
Ladies tissues and lots of them. This book will have you crying from the very beginning.Chelle knows how to pull at the heart strings. There are a lot of tender loving moments in this one that will have you pulling out the tissues. I have to admit I read this one in one setting it is that good and did cry quite a few times. Angelo has to let go but makes a promise that he will move on. The day he walks into the cupcake shop next door to his bar is that day. But will he be able to keep the promise he made? Tilly is dealing with the exact same thing Angelo is except she didn’t get the chance to make any promises. Will she be able to move on and love again? I absolutely loved the journey with these two. So many emotions so many tender moments that Chelle wrote perfectly. You could easily feel what Tilly or Angelo was feeling at that very moment. I absolutely loved Angelo’s little girl Tate perfect addition to the storyline. Just an amazing fall in love book .Highly recommend reading this one. I guarantee will enjoy and believe in second chances.
This was just perfect! I’ve been waiting for Angelo’s story since this spinoff series began and I wasn’t disappointed at all.
It was so good, I loved how loyal these two characters are with their pasts and how much it shaped everything that they did. They were so in tune with each other, even though there’s a lot of sadness I thoroughly enjoyed their story.
HOOK (Men of Inked: Southside Book 3) By Chelle Bliss
Whenever I pick up a book by Chelle Bliss I know I am always going to get a great read. She is one of my favorite authors. Her books are always consistently good. I always get sucked right into her engaging stories. Hook has way bypassed that however! This is my new favorite book. The Gallos are such a great family and to have the Southside Gallos is such a great gift. Angelo Gallo is a widower and a father of two young children. Tilly Carter is a military widow who is renovating the shop next door. The prologue had the tears flowing. These two will bring tears, laughs, and tears again. I do not like to give too much away, so I will just say, try this you will love it!
I absolutely loved this one! If I could give this more than five stars I would gladly do it. I can not wait until the next installment!
OMG!!! Chelle Bliss has done it again. Such a touching but hot sexy story. I absolutely love Angelo and Tilly’s story. This is an amazing Gallo story as the others but this one has so much more. So much emotion throughout. Definitely a must read.
This story gave me all the feels. It broke me then fill me with love. I loved tagging along on Angelo and Tilly’s journey.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC.
This book was absolutely wonderful. It has a well written, emotionally charged storyline that will use one hand to gut you emotionally, while the other hand offers you hope in the form of second chances and the power of love. Angelo and Tilly are remarkable characters that will linger in your heart and mind long after you finish this book. They are complex, complicated, relatable and lovable. Heartbreak, angst, grief, pain, family, humor, drama, emotional turmoil, passion and romance all have their part to play in this amazing read. Simply exceptional!