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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I enjoyed reading this story. I love that Lucio rescue a single mom with a baby. I wish this story was longer and had a little more drama with Delilah’s father and her baby’s father but that is just my opinion and I am giving it 5 Stars . I recommend this book and the author!!!!!
Delilah Miles finds himself in quite the predicament. I like how strong our author made her I hope if I were in her position that I would be that strong. Lucio Gallo has an interesting family. His mother Betty is one hot ticket. His siblings are a trip and a half. Having the Gallo family in Delilah’s world seems to be fate. And it must have been fate that I happened to have this book to read.
Our author shows that money isn’t everything – it can’t make you a better person, it doesn’t buy you love, and it doesn’t always make you happy. Delilah is one smart woman because she rises above her family life and finds something better. We can’t always make assumptions based on where a person resides.
The visuals with this book are both cute and hot. Lucio is one thing that helps with those visuals – small spoiler alert he likes kids. There’s nothing bad that I can say about this book. Right from the beginning Lucio is a very likable man who seems to have a heart of gold. Make no mistake; he’s also very bad. Delilah seems to be at the right place at the right time. The whole Gallo clan seems to be there too but Lucio’s siblings seem to like to tease – you’ll get a few chuckles out of that.
As I was getting this review ready, I found that I missed at least one book and that is titled The Gallos. Before I get ready for the next book in this Southside series, which is an offshoot of the Men In Ink series, I need to read that novella first. I’m not saying you have to but I want to see if it gives me a little family background. But then I also have to read the rest of the Men In Ink so I think I’m going to be busy for quite a while.
I was not compensated nor was I required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
I was provided an ARC of this book and this is my honest review…..
I LOVE the Gallo’s! I don’t care where they live, but this family loves fiercely, are loyal to their family & friends, and can these men be any hotter!!???!!! Lucio and Delilah are well written, compelling characters, and both blindsided by their connection. The book is fast paced and super fast read. This is a great addition to the Men of Inked franchise…….I can’t wait to read the next one!!
Wow!!! Just holy fudge sundae with sprinkles on top wow!! I absolutely loved this book!!! And I am about to admit to something that may shock some of y’all, are you ready for it? This is my first Chelle Bliss Book!!!!! Maneuver busted my Chelle cherry and what a way to let it go!!! This book rocked my socks off from beginning to end. I was entranced right from the beginning and finished this book in one sitting. I love the family banter between the Gallo’s and how they took care of Delilah and Lulu right from the start. And Lucio, oh my word what can you say about that man but woozer and get in my bed!!!! If you are like me and haven’t read Chelle (shocker) don’t wait any longer whether you start with this book or another I’m sure you will not be disappointed, I wasn’t with this one and I will now read the other books on my kindle of hers that’s been there for to long!! – By Tina
I LOVE Chelle Bliss and I LOVE the Gallo’s. Every time a Gallo book comes out I need to read it ASAP.
I was lucky enough to read this book while I was traveling so I finished it in one sitting. I could NOT put this book down. Lucio just became my favorite Gallo and that’s saying something because I love City (even though they’re cousins). You can’t help but have your heart flutters when reading all about Lucio (if you loved City you’ll love Lucio)
I had instant love for Delilah. Single mom out on the streets struggling to get a handle on her situation. The sparks flying between the two were instantaneous and kept me rooting for them throughout the story!
I’m beyond excited to see more from this side of the Gallo family. This should be on everyone’s one-click list!
Another great book by the fabulous Chelle Bliss author of Alpha Pi Series, Men in Ink and my personal favorite Enshrine. Maneuver is funny, and sexy, and all the things Chelle is great at providing. 5 stars all the way.
Loving this Chicago edition of the original Gallo series!! Delilah is awesome and I know this is going to be a great new series. Sexy, heartwarming and funny! You won’t be disappointed For sure.
I’m a huge Chelle Bliss fan and an even bigger fan of her Men of Inked series! I’ve read and reread it tons of times. Even own them in paperback!
I was anxiously awaiting more once this book was released and the author did not disappoint!!!
Lucio is the sweetest, super hot and crazy swoon worthy…Delilah & Lucio together, I’m madly in love The ending…oh my heart!
I highly recommend this book, author & series
Delilah gets kicked out of home by her drunk father, but the sexy Lucio Gallo is there to help her. Although hesitant to accept his help at first, when his whole family begins to help, Delilah can’t believe that a family does that, what a real family should do.
When Lucio admits he likes her, then Delilah admits that she likes him to, he knows his world is going to change.
All Lucio’s family can see the connection they have, and mama Gallo can’t help but give her son a little push in the right direction. Lucio’s brother sees that he smitten and tells him to claim her before someone else does, can it be that simple, Lucio has never has had a real relationship worried that he would be like his father, but Delilah makes him wonder if he can be the man she needs.
Lucio is determined to help Delilah realise that she can be loved and have a loving family, Delilah wants what to be the strong woman that Lucio deserves.
The Gallo boys never disappoint, sexy, alpha, they have it all, once they know what they want they set about to get it and lock it down.
What a great start to the series! Not only do we get more sexy Gallos, we get a new series. I was hooked from the beginning with its heartwarming storyline. You will love the characters. I loved the connection and chemistry between the characters is sexy and steamy. It’s fun, heartwarming and entertaining read. Looking forward to reading more!!
The Gallos are back baby! This is a book where all the fun, sexy, smoking hotness of the Gallos is back in full force! Lucio and Delilah met in the most unlikely of circumstances. But fate has a funny way of bringing people together. I loved watching these two not only grow together with one another but watching the strength of Delilah grow and become something all on her own. This is holy new Gallos clan you are not going to want to miss! I can’t wait to see what happens with the rest of this family!
Delilah and Lucio meet at his bar when her drunken father demands she get out of his car. Delilah and her daughter Lulu end up staying with Lucio. Lucio is sexy, loyal and protective and everything Delilah wants in her life. I loved this book and the entire Gallo series! I am looking forward to the next book in the series.
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Oh my goodness! Lucio Gallo stole my heart right along with Delilah and her daughter Lulu! I had been craving a great sweet Alpha man lately and Chelle delivered!
Delilah is a warmhearted, spirited, and strong willed single mother of little Lulu. She is from the more affluent part of town and she has been dealing with her drunk of a father. We first meet them with the schmuck dumping her and the baby on the south-side of town. Delilah stumbles into the Gallo’s’ bar and there we come face to face with Lucio.
Lucio is my new favorite Gallo man. He is so sexy and down-to-earth, yet, still has a strong and protective alpha male personality. I loved the way their relationship develops as such a steady pace… with not a lot seeming over the top.
I cannot wait for more from our Chicago Gallo family!
OMG Chelle has done it again.
I couldn’t love this book more absolutely loved it.
Lucio Gallo and Delilah Miles couldn’t be more different from each other as far as family and the side of town they live on. She is from the North side where wealth is and he is from the South side.
Lucio meets Delilah after her drunken father kicks her and her baby lulu out of the car in the south side of Chicago with nothing but what they have on their backs.
Delilah walks into his bar looking to use the phone but little does she know how much this can change her life…..Little does Lucio Gallo that his world is about to do a 360 when it comes to. This book is packed with sexy intense feelings and full of family and how they rally together when someone is in need.
Seeing Delilah struggle and Lucio being her hero is heart melting.
Chelle never disappoints with the Gallo’s. Love love everyone of them. They are a huge Italian family that is definitely one of a kind. They show the true meaning of family and sow that just because you are not blood doesn’t mean you are not family.
Can’t wait for Flow.
5 STAR Review by Jodi for Ruby Red Romance Review
Lucio Gallo might be my favorite Gallo! I loved him so much. He’s sweet, kind, full of love, and just an amazing man. Betty said it best that Lucio has a big heart and man does he. I loved watching him fall. I loved watching him believe in love. I loved reading about how much he loved LuLu even though she wasn’t his. He fit into Delilah and LuLu’s world perfectly.
Delilah might have been born into a family of wealth, but that doesn’t mean she’s had an easy life. Delilah made a mistake and got pregnant, but he would give her life for her daughter, LuLu. Now, with no money, identification, phone, and homeless Delilah needs help. Enter Lucio. Delilah may have seemed weak in the beginning, but she was anything but. She was definitely stronger that she thought and with Lucio by her side, she found the strength to be exactly who she needed to be.
Chelle Bliss is one of my favorite authors. I feel in love with her starting with the first Gallo series. That love continues. This book was everything I wanted and more. I can’t wait to see what’s to come. Please check out this amazing story.
Finally! Some more Gallos! This is the first book in a new spin off series, Men of Inked: Southside.
This is Lucio and Delilah’s story. Oh and Lulu too! Can’t forget about Lulu.
My heart broke for Delilah at the beginning because of her father and what he did.
Luckily, she found Lucio when she needed help.
At first, Delilah was a little meek and maybe even a little weak. But, she does find her voice and it’s awesome when she starts to stand up for herself!
I loved her words to aquanet!
Lucio is such a great guy. But all the Gallos are.
This is a great read and a great start to more Gallos. I can’t wait for more.
Maneuver is the first book in the Men of Inked: Southside series and is a spin-off of Men of Inked Series and if you haven’t this is where we discover all those Gallo hunky alphas!
In the Southside series we get to meet still another Gallo man His name is Lucio Gallo and he is the on the Chicago side of the Gallo’s.
We meet Delilah Miles after her father literally throws her and her baby out on the streets in downtown Chicago. A very dangerous place to be left alone & it’s night time. Especially when her purse & cell phone were left in her father’s car.
She makes her way to a bar (Gallos’ Hook & Hustle Southside) since there are people inside and this is where Lucio comes to the rescue.
I am Lucio’s team or at least I want to be! I love this man!
Maneuver has a little insta-love going on but, I don’t know how you could help yourself! Lucio is all “Alpha” but he is also a protector & a lovable man! And, Lucio’s mama (Betty) is a trip!
I loved read Maneuver and I can’t wait to read the next book in this spin-off. Especially since we get to meet more Gallo’s!
I give Maneuver 4.5 stars and bring on the next book Flow.
I LOVED IT!
This book is a beautiful love story. Can I just say? The cover of the book is Smokin HOT! I love Delilah and little Lulu. She a beautiful wealthy woman who lives with an angry alcoholic father who treats her awful and talks to her like crap. And she doesn’t want Lulu being in that environment. Then one night her father picks them up at the airport and then she realizes he’s been drinking and tries to get him to pull over and let her drive but he gets really pissed off and then. You have to read it to find out what happens. Then there’s Lucio, an absolutely gorgeous hulk of a man who co-owns a bar with his brothers and sister. Their mother is just the sweetest little woman. When the Author describes her I can picture her perfectly in my head. Lol! I highly recommend this book to everyone.
This is a sweet romance between Delilah and Lucio but I wish there was more to their story. Delilah has a really tough life despite coming from a wealthy family so it would be nice to have more background into her family life. Her father’s drinking is the catalyst for everything that happens but we never get any insight into these characters or any glimpse of her life before the story begins. This is insta-love without any build-up but it’s still a nice story with likeable characters. The rest is pretty predictable but it’s not terrible and I did finish it.
This was the sweetest book I’ve read yet by Chelle Bliss. If you are looking for a feel-good, happily ever after look no further because Chelle delivers.