Maneuver (Men of Inked: Southside #1): Contemporary Romance - Single Mother

Chelle Bliss

Aug 2018 · Men of Inked: Southside Book 1 · Chelle Bliss

About this ebook

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 guy.

Down on her luck single mother.

I mean, who wouldn’t be wary?

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.

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Read the Men of Inked: Southside Series

Maneuver

Flow

Hook

Hustle

Love

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What people are saying about the Men of Inked: Southside series:

"Perfect blend of sexy and sweet with just a touch of drama." -Crazii Bitches Book Blog

"This book is absolutely fabulous!" -iScream Book Blog

"Amazing, heart melting, desire pumping beginning to a new saga." -Rochelle's Reviews

"HOT DAMN!!!!" -Reading by the Book

"This book was everything I wanted and more." -Ruby Red Romance

"Amazing!" -United Indies Book Blog

Maneuver is perfect for the fans of: Melanie Harlow, Corinne Michaels, Meghan March, Lauren Blakely, Julia Kent, Elle Kennedy, Tijan, CD Reiss, Kendall Ryan, Vi Keeland, Penelope Ward, Jana Aston, K Bromberg, Katy Evans, Jessica Hawkins, Kristen Proby, Penny Reid, Helena Hunting, Sally Thorne, Kristen Ashley, Helen Hoang, Kylie Scott, Christina Lauren, Jana Aston, Sawyer Bennett, Lexi Ryan, Karina Halle, Skye Warren, Kennedy Ryan, Jodi Ellen Mapas, Zoe York, Kristan Higgins, Jill Shalvis, Colleen Hoover, Sara Ney, Toni Aleo, Cambria Herbert, Sierra Simone, Tammara Webber, Colleen Hoover, Meredith Wild, Audrey Carlan, Skye Warren, Kennedy Fox, Melissa Foster, Nana Malone, Autumn Jones Lake, Julia Kent and Sarina Bowen

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Ratings and reviews

5 star Review Maneuver by Chelle Bliss Well I never thought I could or would fall for another Gallo man but Lucio Gallo hits all my buttons and is totally swoon worthy. There is nothing that I did not like about this man, he just does it for me. Although a ladies man, when the right woman comes along and in this case it is single mum Delilah Miles, he knows his is a goner in more ways than one. From the first page until the last I was captivated by their story and truth be told I didn’t want it to end. This was a smoking hot read that ticked all the boxes for me and in my opinion Chelle Bliss has another winner on her hands. The Chicago Gallos are just as family orientated as their southern cousins and just as inked, tempting and hot. They love, play and are loyal to a fault and for me if they would adopt me I would be so happy. When Delilah and her daughter fall on tough times, thanks to her horrible father, she has no idea how walking through the door into the Gallo’s Hook & Hustle South Side bar will change her life. Lucio and his mother Betty immediately offer her unconditional assistance and it is this that shows Delilah what family is meant to be. Betty was such a great character that I cannot wait to see what mischief she gets up to in future books. I love that at the heart of these books is the love of family and what they will do for each other and for those in need. Chelle Bliss writes with a depth of character that at times comes right out of no-where and knocks your socks off and this book was no exception.

I guess Contemporary Romance is not my thing. Too many "f-bombs" and sex, not making love. Just grabbing it, smacking it and rubbing it down. I prefer real romance with a build up to love making. Working on the relationship not just the pleasure. Lucio was sweet even in a gangsta package but he was the best part of the story.

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.

About the author

Chelle Bliss, USA Today Bestselling author, currently lives in a small town near the Gulf of Mexico in Florida. She's a full-time writer, time-waster extraordinaire, social media addict, and coffee fiend. She's written over thirty books and has three series available. She loves spending her free time with her boyfriend and 2 cats.

Before becoming a writer, Chelle taught high school history for over ten years. She holds a master's degree in Instructional Technology and a bachelor's in history. Although history is her first love, writing has become her dream job and she can't imagine doing anything else.