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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Great read and entertaining characters
Loved the alpha male in this book. His relationship with his family was one that supported and encouraged this love story! Could not put it down!
The Gallo family is back!! I loved the plot! Chelle Bliss writes the hottest stories!!! The storyline flows smoothly throughout. The characters are well-developed and easily relatable. While these Gallos aren’t as hot as their southern cousins, you just can’t help but love them too!!! Lucio and Lulu’s interactions were touching. There’s just something about a huge muscled man candy interacting with a small baby that makes me swoon. I can’t wait to read the rest of this series!
I instantly loved these characters!
I loved how even though Delilah had a baby and was having a hard time in life with no where to go, no money, and probably terrified of what’s to come, she never once acted broken or had a pity party for herself. No matter how many times she got knocked down, she refused to give up and stay down. She was determined to do everything and anything necessary to take care of Lulu and make sure she was loved and happy.
Lucio was pretty much any woman’s dream man. He worked hard, had a big…heart 😉 and would give you the shirt off his back. He didn’t think twice about helping Delilah and Lulu, and neither did his family. It was kinda amazing seeing them all come together and treat them both like family.
These two most definitely have a insta-love story but it was done tastefully and makes you love them even more for not being scared to go after what they both wanted so badly, each other. Though the dirty talk and foreplay was beyond hot and amazing, it was strange how every time an actual sex scene started, it just cut off pretty much right away and jumped to the next chapter. It would’ve been much hotter with more details. Especially with how graphic the author was when it came to descrbing foreplay and dirty talk. It was still a great book though and I would definitely recommend it to others.
Delilah and Lulu crashed into Lucio’s world and grabbed hold of him right from the start. Such a wonderful books, showing how family isn’t always blood and can be just as special. Wonderful read.
I love Delilah’s emotional growth. She definitely needed to find herself. I love that she and Lucio were cautious yet embraced their relationship. There conflicts with her ex and father were easily wrapped up, but considering who they were, it’s completely understandable. I alps like that Chelle Bliss writes good Alphas without them being over the top and annoying. I recommend this book.
Love this series. The Gallos are an awesome family with great big hearts. They have each others back above all else. Love Men of Inked. Can’t wait for the next book in this series. I am excited to see what happens with the father. And can’t wait to read more about Daphne. I think Angelo maybe my favorite brother but Vinnie is hilarious.
Who wants to be an honorary Gallo?! Me!
OMG how have I missed reading the Gallos! I know this is a spinoff but it’s the first one about the Gallo family I have read. I absolutely loved it! Lucio is a total alpha guy! But definitely shows his sweeter side to a woman and her poor baby. I loved seeing how he cared about the baby while at the same time trying to be a friend to Delilah – but of course you know there is going to be more! Delilah definitely got dumped by her Dad near the right bar! The developing relationship between the pair, learning about the members of the Gallo family and finding Delilah getting her just say just totally reel you in. I want more Gallos!
I loved the romance between the 2 main characters and the connection of the family ties and the banter among the siblings.
Deliah sometimes just gets all flustered, “I was wondering if I could use your pecs,” I blurt out, and my stomach instantly knots.” Lucio is very proud of his attributes, “I’m like a proud peacock, showing off my goods and hoping like h*** she digs the eff out of the piercing. “As much as you want,” Lucio does what he wants without his woman’s permission, “I know you’re not letting me, but I’m doing it anyway.” I liked this book, I loved Lucio, the man took charge of everything.
4.5 Stars
I adored the original Men of Inked and couldn’t wait to get my hands on the first of this spin off series.
As I’ve come to expect from Ms Bliss, Maneuver features a big hearted, charismatic and hot alpha male, who is bought to his knees by Delilah and her daughter Lulu.
Lucio, his mother and siblings are incredibly endearing. They love to put their nose in each other’s business and freely share their opinions regardless if it’s wanted or not.
Overall Maneuver is a fun, steamy insta-love, story of family and a great beginning to a new series. The secondary characters captivated my interest and I cannot wait for more of the South Side Gallos.
Absolutely lived it highly recommend this!
Chelle Bliss never lets me down!
The men of inked is one of my favorite anthologies and this spin off does not disappoint. Chelle ability to develop characters that are dynamic, loving. Loyal, honest is matched by no one else. This booked hooked me on page one as I felt the plight of Delilah and Lulu. This book made me feel every emotion as the characters developed, the chemistry is undeniable and the story is fervent. A great book I’ll read again.
An extension of our beloved Gallo family live on the Southside of Chicago and own a bar called The Hook & Hustle. Three brothers and a feisty sister. The family is everything except for that one loose end the oldest kids could do without.
Delilah finds herself alone and penniless in front of Hook & Hustle with no recourse but to find a phone and shelter for her and her baby Lulu. Abandoned by the sperm donor and by her father, she has nowhere to go but into that bar.
What begins as one hot sexy man trying to be a good Samaritan turns into a blazing encounter that neither will ever forget. He wants to do more than rescue and protect Delilah and Lulu. Delilah does what she has to in order to keep Lulu safe and loved. Relationships take years to build some say. Not in the book of Gallo. Love hits you like a sledgehammer and if that is not enough there is always Ma and the gang to smack it in your head. 🙂 These folks are fun. This couple is blazing hot and a joy to get to know. I cannot wait to dive into the next book.
The Chicago Gallos are just as amazing as the Florida Gallos. Lucio and Delilah were such a cute couple but my favorite character was Betty. She is an amazing mom. I can’t wait to see how she interferes with the rest of the Gallo children.
Chelle Bliss writes tales about the epic Gallo Family. This is the Chicago branch and as this is book 1 in the new series (yay – can’t wait for more) we are introduced to a lot of characters who I hope will be written about in the future.
This is the story of Lucio and Delilah. He’s a hot in that “OMG did he flex his pecs?” way and she’s a poor little rich girl. Their chemistry is off the chart and his kindness is just overwhelming.
This was a quick and easy read that is full of strong family and strong bonds. It had everything I enjoy in a romance.
I absolutely recommend this book.
INSTANT LOVE, HOT SEXY GUY SWOOPS IN TO TAKE CARE OF THE GIRL AND HER DAUGHTER
Loved the original Gallo series. This is the Chicago branch of the family. The book did not disappoint. Great read and can’t wait for the next book!
I love how this family is how much love and how they stick together. Love how they come together and it works out in the in chelle bliss is a wonderful awesome author you can’t go wrong reading her