This isn’t how fairy tales typically begin, but it’s where mine starts…No money, no phone, and abandoned on the streets of Chicago. With my baby in my arms, I wander into a bar in a shady neighborhood and ask to use their phone.When my father turns us away and completely disowns me, the bar owner, and total hottie, offers us a place to stay…no strings attached.I’m leery at first.Hot alpha … attached.
I’m leery at first.
Hot alpha guy.
Down on her luck single mother.
I mean, who wouldn’t be?
Lucio Gallo isn’t like most men, though. He’s fiercely protective, loyal, and did I mention he’s covered in nothing but muscle?
Above all else, he’s everything I need but never knew I wanted.
Men of Inked Southside Series:
Book 1 – Maneuver
Book 2 – Flow
Book 3 – Hook
Book 4 – Hustle
Book 5 – Love
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Holy Hotness, Batman! The Gallos men are back and just as sexy and loving as their cousins!
After being left stranded with her baby in a not so great area of town, with nothing to her name & no money, Delilah walks into Lucio’s bar looking for a phone. Once he learns of her state of despair, Lucio jumps into action, bringing her to Mama Gallo, Betty. Lucio’s tight knit & loving family take Delilah and baby Lulu in with welcome arms. Friendship and then a deep love grow between Lucio & Delilah. Lucio gives Delilah the strength & confidence she’s been lacking for years. I cheered so hard for Delilah when she finally stood up and told off the men in her life that had hurt & disappointed her. The book has a great ending and left me on a book high for several days.
BREAKDOWN OF RATINGS
Plot: 5/5
Main Characters (hero/heroine): Lucio & Delilah – 5/5
Secondary Characters: 5/5 – Lots of great characters & potential for additional stories.
The Feels: 5/5
Pace: 5/5
Addictiveness: 5/5
Angst:5/5
Steam/Hotness/Chemistry: 5/5
Theme or Tone: 5/5
Flow (Writing Style): 5/5
World Building: 5/5
Originality: 5/5
Ending: 5/5
Book Cover: Sizzling!
Series: Men of Inked: Southside
Source: Kindle Unlimited eBook
Would I recommend this book? Yes.
Would I read more from this author? Yes
What a great start to the Men Of Inked Southside Chelle. I absolutely couldn’t not put this story down.
This Lucio and Delilah story they are complete opposite to each other and from different side of the tracks. Delilah and baby daughter Lulu have been dumped out on the side of the road late at night by her alcoholic father, She goes into a bar thats owed by Lucio and his brothers and sister its the only one open on the street late at night, They have an insta-attraction thats it want to no more you just have to ONE-CLICK NOW to read there story in full. You will not be disappointed when you read this
Everyone loves a private show!
Oh Lucio how you captured my heart. The way he was with both Lulu and Delilah from the beginning was beautiful. And one cannot forget the private dance he gave Delilah and then was blocked by Lulu waking up. I forgot how easily it’s is to love the Gallo men. I cannot wait for more books in this series!
Good girl is left stranded in a bad part of town in the middle of the night. She is saved by bad boy(with a heart of gold) who helps her get settled. Loved the characters and the plot. You’ll have to read it to find out the ending.
Audible Review Included
Maneuver, Men of Inked: Southside, Book 1
Chelle Bliss
Bliss Ink LLC
Delilah is kicked out of her fathers car with nothing but a baby in her arms. In a unfamiliar area she comes across Gallos’ Hook & Hustle bar. With nothing but baby Lulu & her manners in tow Delilah hopes she’ll find some compassion inside, what she doesn’t expect is Lucio Gallo.
This book is a true fairytale & completely insane in it’s timeframe, but as it is in fairytales, a girl should meet and become engaged to the man of her dreams in a matter of weeks. That’s what I loved about this book, you could forget all the reality and just escape into the love at 1st sight nonsense that romance novels books became famous for. Don’t get me wrong there’s some nice sexy bits and Lucio’s definitely yummy
Audible Review
Narrators Erin Mallon & Lance Greenfield
I am a complete & utter audiobook addict, and with the whispersync audible narration available for only a couple of dollars more I buy the audiobook every time if it’s available, whether I’ve previously read the book or not.
It breaks my heart when a fantastic book is destroyed by a bad narration, and sadly for me the audiobook of Maneuver has just that.
Greenfield is a good Lucio, however Mallons narration of Delilah is spoken with a kind of lowered drawl at the end of a lot of words (like in old fashioned movies). I think it’s supposed to be sexy but it just makes me want to turn it off.
I’d love to know whether you think Mallons enunciations are drawn out. I’ve heard her in other books and she’s not spoken this way. Unfortunately 2 stars for the audiobook is all I could manage.
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Maneuver is book 1 in the Men of Inked: Southside. If you have read about the Gallos from Florida in The Men Of Inked series then you need to read this series about more sexy Gallos, this time this one are cousins from Chicago all written by the AMAZING Chelle Bliss. This first installment is about Lucio Gallo & Delilah Miles plus her baby, Lulu. A must read if you are a fan of Chelle’s stories, with lots of emotions, tremendous characters and a phenomenal storyline!I totally enjoyed Delilah and Lucio’s story.
Incredible, it was amazing, when Chelle mentioned there would me more Gallo’s, I instantly thought of the Men of Inked series, and I was so excited, when Chelle mentions southside and that it was the extension of the family, I was a little off, but as soon as the first teaser and the first glimpse of this new series, I knew I wanted more and it didn’t disappoint, it’s just amazing, I’m in love with them too, first will always be a first but there is definitely space in my heart for this Gallo’s too, this book is full of emotions, full of sexiness, full of love.
How can anyone not fall in love with the Gallo family? The men are sexy, strong and sweet! The women are beautiful, independent and sassy!
Maneuver brings us into the world of the Southside Gallos and they are just as family oriented as the rest. They defend and support each other and love passionately.
For anyone who doesn’t believe in love at first sight, this is a perfect romance to prove you wrong. Delilah and Lucio have and instant and comfortable attraction to each other that grows quickly into so much more.
Delilah is left with nothing but herself and her baby on the side of the road. It may have seemed like the worst luck she would ever encounter but her luck and life was going to change when she stepped into Lucio’s world and the world of the Gallo family. Lucio sees something in Delilah from the moment he meets her. He needs to protect her and her baby, but he also falls hard for them both and shows them what a real loving family is all about!
Move over City and family there are NEW Gallos in town. I loved it omg, I couldn’t get enough. Ever single word was amazing. The events that took place had me head over heels in love every time. Chelle really has done the most amazing job ever with writing this hot, sexy and full of alphaness. Lucio and Delilah are truly the best couple ever, the way they got to know each other was beautiful to watch and omg the sex was hott. If I could give this story more then 5 stars I would hell its so worth 10 stars. everything about this story the writing, the characters all of them, Betty might be my fav Gallos family member, the story line couldn’t have been any better. This has been nothing I have read from Chelle before the love story really grabs you and keeps you turning the page. I cannot wait which New Gallo is next. MUST READ!!!!
**I received this ARC in exchange for my honest thoughts, I was in no way told what to say this is all me, myself and I***
4.5 stars
Although this is a new series, it is still part of the Men of Inked cousins. So if you haven’t read the Men of Inked series, like I have not, you can still read this one and love it.
Delilah is own her own in the middle of the night with her baby, no money, no credit cards and no cell phone. After her Father kicks her out of the car, she finds herself in front of a bar on the south side of Chicago. She just wants to use the phone, call a car and go home.
Lucio Gallo owns a bar with his siblings and when the girl walks in his bar carrying a baby, all he wants to do is protect them. When he hears her story, he knows he will help any way he can.
The attraction between Delilah and Lucio is off the charts. And his family finds themselves welcoming her with open arms. While Delilah has never had this kind of family or family love, she wants it for her daughter. And Lucio is more than happy to give it to her and baby Lulu.
But what will happen when her father shows up wanting her to come back home? And what happens when the father of her baby shows up out of the blue? Will she give up the happiness she has found with the Gallo’s to go back to the life of luxury she was born in to?
So grab this book and enjoy. I loved it and can’t wait for more, maybe it will be about Angelo, Lucio’s brother.
**Copy provided by the author and this is my honest review**
Oh, I have missed this family!!! It was so fun meeting another branch of the Gallo family. They seem just as crazy, just as fun as the family some many of us have come to love.
At the beginning of this book I was a little worried about Delilah, she seemed so timid. But once she got her feet under her she really bloomed! She showed that she would be able to hold her own in such a boisterous, loud, crazy family.
And Lucio, WOW!!! Such a Gallo, through and through!!! From the very beginning, he was protective and tender with Delilah and Lulu. And that quickly grew to so much more. How could I not fall in love with a big, tattooed, bike riding man who loves babies?
I can’t wait to follow along with the rest of the Chicago Gallo’s and see where their stories will go!!!
Audio review: After reading Maneuver I couldn’t wait to get my hands on the audio books. Reading Chelle’s books is one thing but to hear the passion, heat, intense, and humor from some of my favorite narrators reading her words is another thing. They brought the Gallos family to life and made me feel like part of the family with every word and emotion I was brought back the intense and love of this family and the couples.
(Review for the audio) I seriously loved this audio. Lance Greenfield and Erin Mallon are the perfect narrators for Lucio Gallo and Delilah. Erin Mallon also does an amazing male voice. I was swooning hard over Lucio right from the beginning. And Delilah is this strong person, single mom, dealing with big family issues. I love the banter between these two as well as the family. And the scene towards the end with Lucio. Wow.
I absolutely loved this book, I’ve reread it many times. For once a book isn’t about the couple having problems and dealing with themselves in order to be together, their standing as a team and facing the world instead. I wish more books were like this absolute gem.
An exciting, romantic, absolutely adorable read about Lucio, the man who is the ultimate dream for every woman!!! Beautifully written, amazing characters, and a writer with one of the most easily flowing and impressive writing styles I have ever read! Truly a must read!!!
Lucio and Delilah’s story is only the beginning..this a series of books about the Gallos family. Love this family and the love and dedication to each other. Delilah and baby lulu are kicked out of her father’s place and are left homeless and penniless. Lucio and the Gallo’s family take then in as their own. The mother has hopes of getting Lucio and Delilah together and mother knows best.
Great quick read. You can’t always judge a book by its cover.
I loved this book from the beginning to the end.
I so enjoyed the characters in this story, from the rich girl learning about what is really important to an alpha male who wants to be his best for her. I loved his whole wacky family. Good read!
This book took me by surprise. The main characters are both strong. Both overcome childhood trauma from different backgrounds and bind themselves in to a stronger unit.