She was my biggest regret and an even greater sin.She was a saint’s angel.I was the devil’s son.I should have never touched her.Loving her made me the greatest sinner.Sammy was the only good I’ve ever had in my life.I want it again. I want her again.But how do I earn her forgiveness when I’ve done the unforgivable? How can I be a good man in a family of criminals? With redemption within reach, … be a good man in a family of criminals? With redemption within reach, danger circles us. Soon a choice will have to be made… risk everything for redemption or walk away from the only salvation I could ever have?
Read the entire Nailed Down Series:
Book 1 – Nailed Down
Book 2 – Tied Down
Book 3 – Kneel Down
Book 4 – Stripped Downmore
Stripped Down by Chelle Bliss & Eden Butler is 4 in the Nailed Down Series. This is the story of Johnny and Sammy. I have read the previous book but feel you could make this a standalone book if you wish to do so.
Johnny and Sammy were young and in love. But due to Johnny’s family and what they were involved in he though it was better to break things off with her. This broker her heart but she had her secrets too that helped to put the wedge between them. Now several years later they are back in each others world…will this be their chance? Will the secrets be released between them?
Loved their story.
“We fell in love…. and then…I broke her heart.”
Finally, we got Johnny and Sammy’s story! The Mobster and the woman who was going to be a NUN.
Stripped down was really great read. Sinful and Sexy!
I love the way Sammy hates Johnny. I love the build-up at the second chance. I love the secrets that everyone is hiding. I love getting lost in the drama and suspense. I really love the new mafia family members that intrigue me.
There were certain parts in the book that I wish were given more details to help me understand the situation but nothing that stopped me from being consumed with this story.
I definitely enjoy these two authors collaboration they know how to deliver a page-turner.
Stripped Down is the fourth and final book in the series. I loved it! It was such a great read. I really loved Johnny. He was swoony and sexy. I loved Sammy. Johnny and Sammy had great chemistry and were just perfect for each other. I loved them together!
Johnny and Sammy are a fun couple. They have been through so much from such a young age. Sam is such a strong woman. Nine years basically believing the person you love with all your heart and soul doesn’t feel the same way, then running back into them later, trying to decide how to tell the person what they missed out on during that time without destroying what is restarting. I highly recommend this story!
This book has it all!! A hot, Italian guy who is close to his loving and crazy family, along with a Catholic priest who is determined to keep Johnny and Sammy apart. But why is he against their relationship? What tightly held secrets are on the verge of being exposed, and who will they hurt the most?
Johnny Carelli is a sinfully sexy businessman who always gets what he wants, regardless of the consequences. He had one true love in his life, who he never stopped loving. Sammy Nicola was the one that got away, but it was for her own good. Her safety was of utmost importance to him because his life came with danger and secrets, so Johnny saved her from the uncertainty that came with being a Carelli. His life was never the same while they were apart, but in his heart, she would always be his. Ten years ago when they broke up, his father’s business dealings were on the shady side and he couldn’t subject her to that kind of life. Now that Sammy needed him, he knew this was his chance to show her that he was a different man and that his love for her had never died.
Amazing read! We finally get Johnny’s story and holy what a story this was. How could you not fall in love with him in the previous book? Hot very charming alpha, and then there is Samantha, he has loved her since he was a boy, she is so completely opposite. She is sweet and innocent, well she used to be anyways. Just when you think you know the story, there’s a small little twist and then the other. Love second chance romances and this one will totally make you swoon for Johnny.
Stripped Down pulled me in right away and kept me flipping the pages to see where they ended up. Johnny and Sammy have such a pull towards each other, that whenever they are near each other,they are hot.These two are intense and had me on a nail biting ride to their happily ever after. I loved Johnny, but I also loved that Sammy was able to hold her own with him. She was his perfect fit. These two may have took the scenic route, but they finally get their happy ending. I really enjoyed this story. You were right Chelle, Johnny was hot and worth the wait.Stripped Down was a good read and a perfect ending to another good series by Chelle Bliss.
Woah… Alright, so where to begin? This book was intense, with twists and turns, and heat that was damn near melting my kindle. I love Chelle… She knows how to write a hot, all-consuming romance that sucks you in from the start, so you add in Eden who just adds to all this awesomeness, and you have the perfect duo.
This romance is kind of an opposites attract star crossed lovers romance a man named Johnny… God, I loved Johnny. He was ruthless and came into to this swinging. He has a past and it’s far from perfect, he’s trying to make amends, while he has his own forgiving to do. I was intrigued with him from the started and I couldn’t help but fall smitten to this man. All his imperfection and his crazy self.
Sammy was his opposite, she tried to come across was perfect and clean and naive in a sense… I liked this character, I think she was perfect in every sense of the world, but I did want to give her a kick or 6 throughout the book and once you read it, I am sure you will understand. But in saying that, as the book progress so did she, and so did Johnny and reading these two was highly addictive, I honestly couldn’t put the book down and when I had to, I whined and craved to pick it back up.
These two were hot, they had an insane connection and I just soaked it up from the start… And when it came to the end of the book? I was devastated, I wanted more of these two. I need more!
It’s a MUST READ… Like I mean go and grab your copy now and read NOW. You’ll be hooked from the first chapter just like I was.
5 stars
Here we have the syndicate and trying to escape same. The star crossed lovers, who after many years find each other, again. An interesting scenario, corruption and deceit abounds, within and between the family, friends and church. There is angst, lies, romance and steam, all rolled together in this entertaining read. Another TBR entry.
I received an ARC in return for an honest review. I love the second-chance romance concept. I was expecting Sammy to play a little more hard to get with Johnny but it was still good. Those two definitely had a connection and time didn’t lessen that. If I had to complain I would say two things. One, there was a lack of buildup with the Shane situation. I feel like we should have been involved by seeing Sammy’s POV when he came to her or had a little more buildup then just a paragraph long chapter. I was honestly thought I skipped a chapter and went back because I thought I missed something. Two, when Johnny found out what Sammy kept from him, although I’m glad he was quickly forgiving, my dramatic side needed something. There wasn’t even an argument! Other then that, I really enjoyed it. I am excited to read about some more of the Carelli Family.
Wow! I’ve volunteered to review this book. I love reading books from Chelle Bliss and Eden Bulter. This is the fourth book from Nailed Down series. This book is Sammy and Johnny story. This book is sinful and sexy and I absolutely love the connection between Johnny and Sammy. Their chemistry is EXPLOSIVE!! Sammy is one strong amazing woman. Johnny is one complicated strong alpha man. This a MUST READ! Keep up the amazing work ladies. I can’t wait for the next book in this series.
Wow, such another wonderful book from this author.
I actually felt sorry for Johnny. It had to be hard to know what kind of family you were coming from and to feel unworthy of the girl you were in loved with. Through this book we got to see a very selfless act that Johnny did.
Sammy was the sweet innocent girl that every mother probably picture their son finding. She had one secret sin growing up and that was her feelings for Johnny. When she got older she had a major secret she was keeping.
This was truly a sweet story. Don’t worry there are some steamy parts along the way, trust me the author does not disappoint.
Johnny and Sammie are amazing together. Even though they shouldn’t be, they are absolutely perfect for each other. I love this series. I couldn’t put it down. These two authors are so amazing together.
Another fantastic story in this series! Eden and Chelle once again wrote a fabulous story that keeps you wanting more. Truly loved Johnny and Sammy. Loved
Stripped Down is the fourth and final book in this series and I would say it can be read on a stand alone basis but worth reading the previous books first.
If I am honest, it was a little bit too much of a quick read for me and I wished it had been longer and more drawn out. That said, I’m a sucker for a second chance romance and an alpha male and overall, I did enjoy this book. There was drama and twist and of course engaging characters with smoking hot chemistry. Overall, another enjoyable read from the Nailed Down series.
I was provided with a copy of this book from the Publisher; there was no inducement or obligation and I opted to leave a review.
Sammy is one strong amazing woman. Johnny is one complicated strong alpha man. They have a past. Can they work through all the walls they put up. Loved the characters and the connection between them. Could not wait to see what Johnny and Sammy would do. Amazing second chance at love.
Now this is the story I’ve been waiting for! This is Johnny and Sammy’s story and is packed full of emotion, drama, lies and secrets. My only little niggle was I wished it was longer as I really enjoyed it that much. Chelle Bliss and Eden Butler write phenomenally together and I’m excited to see what the future brings. 5 amazing stars!!
This is Johnny Carelli’s book, Kiel’s brother in law from Tied Down. You kinda can’t help but fall in love with his charm here, trying very hard to make amends for past wrongs to the one he’s always loved. And Sammy, as much as she tries to harden herself and keep her distance from the boy who totally broke her heart, she just can’t resist him (but seriously, who could). Things are not easy for them, secrets and lies, and people who don’t want them together make this a rough road for them. But love isn’t always easy. Definitely a must read!!!
I would say it is a given if you have read proceeding novels in a series that you read the next one in line, unless you miss it or something. So with this one being that next one I quickly opened that page and ventured in to something that gets better with each one that comes out blowing your mind with that. The bonus for this one also is it is a second chance. Johnny and Sammy will slowly consume you as their now unravels before you. Having had a taste of Johnny you are delighted it is his turn. Sweat will slowly appear on your face and slowly trickle down as the chemistry ignites in this one. They are not the only ones of course in this that will cause a look or two to come their way. By the time I reached the ending to this one my breath was gone.
5 Stars
To say I was excited for this book would be a total lie…I was absolutely, insanely sitting on pins and needles waiting for this story to be told!!! Johnny and Sammy are destined to be in one another’s lives. They are intense on so many different levels, both good AND not so pleasant at times. The roller coaster of emotions this book will make you feel, not only between these two characters but others as well, will have you reaching for the tissue box (as well as your air conditioner if you get my drift *wink wink*). In all seriousness, Ms. Bliss and Ms. Butler have given us an amazing book full of phenomenal characters that you need to pick up, today!
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