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Lily Gallo prided herself on her pristine reputation.
A dedicated bookworm.
An awkward goody-two-shoes.
Lover of fiction more than reality.
Jet Michaels had always had a broken moral compass.
A cocky egomaniac.
An unashamed womanizer.
Craving adventure instead of responsibility.
Lily never expected to come face-to-crotch with her old high school crush, and she never dreamed he’d make her an offer she couldn’t refuse. But what was supposed to be a platonic arrangement quickly spiraled out of control.
Can the inexperienced nerdy girl tame the notorious player?
Or will he peel back her pages, exposing the wildcat hidden underneath?
Blaze is the fourth full-length standalone novel in the Men of Inked Heatwave series by USA Today bestselling author Chelle Bliss.
Men of Inked: Heatwave Series:
Book 1 - Flame
Book 2 - Burn
Book 3 - Wildfire
Book 4 - Blaze
Book 5 - TBA
A dedicated bookworm.
An awkward goody-two-shoes.
Lover of fiction more than reality.
Jet Michaels had always had a broken moral compass.
A cocky egomaniac.
An unashamed womanizer.
Craving adventure instead of responsibility.
Lily never expected to come face-to-crotch with her old high school crush, and she never dreamed he’d make her an offer she couldn’t refuse. But what was supposed to be a platonic arrangement quickly spiraled out of control.
Can the inexperienced nerdy girl tame the notorious player?
Or will he peel back her pages, exposing the wildcat hidden underneath?
Blaze is the fourth full-length standalone novel in the Men of Inked Heatwave series by USA Today bestselling author Chelle Bliss.
Men of Inked: Heatwave Series:
Book 1 - Flame
Book 2 - Burn
Book 3 - Wildfire
Book 4 - Blaze
Book 5 - TBA
320 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 2, 2020
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Chelle Bliss
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November 23, 2020
"You left and we never saw you again."
Blaze is the fourth book in the Heatwave Series. A contemporary romance with passion, loyalty, and romance, Chelle Bliss has crafted a world with beautiful men and their spunky counterparts! Lily Gallo has always been known as the town book nerd. After dropping out of school to work in her dad's tattoo and piercing shop, she was finally ready to move on with her future. When Jet Michaels returns to his home town, he never imagined Lily to be there and available. He convinces Lily to move in with him "as friends" but when sparks fly between the two it's all they can do to keep their hands off each other.
"Some things never change."Told in multiple POV, Blaze will certainly appeal to readers who are looking for a second chance romance between the popular jock and the nerdy bookworm. Lily was quite inexperienced and Jet was more than willing to guide her through the ways of passion and romance. This was my first Chelle Bliss read and I listened to the audiobook version. I highly recommend checking this series out. Now that I have met the Gallo family, I look forward to going back and reading the entire series!!! This is one sweet and sexy read that you do not want to miss!
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September 6, 2022
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The first half of this novel was fantastic! It had so many laugh-out-loud moments I was almost crying laughing at one point. After that, it was just an okay book. One thing I will admit is that I could see that if I had been reading through the entire past series that I would have enjoyed more of the background characters.
Lily was so bookish and cute to a degree. Her naivete and her shyness were a little exaggerated for me. I also disliked how her private life was public knowledge for some reason. I also had a problem with her friends trying to change her to "impress" men. Maybe it's just me but if a guy doesn't like me when I'm being myself why would I try to be someone else and not think of how hard keeping that facade up in the long run would be?
Jet is a ladies man, or at least he was up until a few years ago. He's changed and it was a genuine change from the looks of it. I liked how he treated Lily and the women in his life. He's a respectful and polite individual. Though all the toxic masculinity that's present in his and Lily's family is sad to see. All these uber-powerful men who prefer to speak with their fists instead of their words really just didn't do it for me.
The ending was okay. I wasn't expecting the friend plot twist but the Lily and Jet ending was expected to a degree. I don't really enjoy those types of endings but I can understand that a lot of people find comfort in it.
The Audio Book:
Both the narrations were great! All the character voices were distinguishable from each other in both narrations.
The first half of this novel was fantastic! It had so many laugh-out-loud moments I was almost crying laughing at one point. After that, it was just an okay book. One thing I will admit is that I could see that if I had been reading through the entire past series that I would have enjoyed more of the background characters.
Lily was so bookish and cute to a degree. Her naivete and her shyness were a little exaggerated for me. I also disliked how her private life was public knowledge for some reason. I also had a problem with her friends trying to change her to "impress" men. Maybe it's just me but if a guy doesn't like me when I'm being myself why would I try to be someone else and not think of how hard keeping that facade up in the long run would be?
Jet is a ladies man, or at least he was up until a few years ago. He's changed and it was a genuine change from the looks of it. I liked how he treated Lily and the women in his life. He's a respectful and polite individual. Though all the toxic masculinity that's present in his and Lily's family is sad to see. All these uber-powerful men who prefer to speak with their fists instead of their words really just didn't do it for me.
The ending was okay. I wasn't expecting the friend plot twist but the Lily and Jet ending was expected to a degree. I don't really enjoy those types of endings but I can understand that a lot of people find comfort in it.
The Audio Book:
Both the narrations were great! All the character voices were distinguishable from each other in both narrations.
May 30, 2020
As some of you know who I am friends with on Facebook and Twitter and Instagram sadly not long after Chelle contacted me and asked me if I’d like to read her book early and help out to look for errors I got extremely sick and got put in the hospital. I started running extremely high fevers. Getting to almost 104. This resulted in me having to have surgery and have my left leg and foot amputated. I’ve been in the hospital and rehab since.
I’ve been meaning to post this review for awhile now but keep forgetting because of everything that is going on. First off let me just say thank you Chelle for giving me this opportunity. It meant the world to me. I’ve never had an author ask me to do this before. Thank you for trusting me. And most importantly I kept my word and haven’t talked about this book. Now let me say please when this book releases GO READ IT!! I always say this is my favorite book to date when it comes to her books and this family/series. But this one OMG I loved it. It was hot and steamy when it finally got to that point. It was a slow burn to me but these two I loved so much. Especially Lily. She’s quite and shy but she’s got some spunk to her when she isn’t in her shell. And Jet I mean he’s sex on wheels. I wanted to be in Lily’s shoes more times than I can count. There is so much more I want to say I but I can’t. Because I can’t ruin this book. You just have to go and read it. You can read it as a stand-alone but I would read the other books in this series first. And if you want even more back story then read the Men Of Inked series first. That way you get to meet the parents of all these great kids who are growing up and starting their own lives and stories. I can’t wait to see what is to come with the rest of this family. I love them all so much!! Again thanks to Chelle for allowing me to read this early. I would do it again in a heartbeat. This book releases on June 2. *ARC provided by the author*.
I’ve been meaning to post this review for awhile now but keep forgetting because of everything that is going on. First off let me just say thank you Chelle for giving me this opportunity. It meant the world to me. I’ve never had an author ask me to do this before. Thank you for trusting me. And most importantly I kept my word and haven’t talked about this book. Now let me say please when this book releases GO READ IT!! I always say this is my favorite book to date when it comes to her books and this family/series. But this one OMG I loved it. It was hot and steamy when it finally got to that point. It was a slow burn to me but these two I loved so much. Especially Lily. She’s quite and shy but she’s got some spunk to her when she isn’t in her shell. And Jet I mean he’s sex on wheels. I wanted to be in Lily’s shoes more times than I can count. There is so much more I want to say I but I can’t. Because I can’t ruin this book. You just have to go and read it. You can read it as a stand-alone but I would read the other books in this series first. And if you want even more back story then read the Men Of Inked series first. That way you get to meet the parents of all these great kids who are growing up and starting their own lives and stories. I can’t wait to see what is to come with the rest of this family. I love them all so much!! Again thanks to Chelle for allowing me to read this early. I would do it again in a heartbeat. This book releases on June 2. *ARC provided by the author*.
June 17, 2020
As always Chelle has written a wonderful book. This is hot and Smokey. Blaze is young and just back from a tour in the military. He hasn't seen the Gallo family in five years. He stops in to get something done at the tattoo shop. Lily Gallo has been in love with blaze since high school. Except he doesn't know. Next thing you know Lily is doing something on Blaze. I won't tell you what it is . Just read it. Fabulous
June 4, 2020
This series has me all kinds of stupid you guys. I need to make time to sit back and binge read the Men of Inked series. First, I feel like I’m the only person on the planet that started the journey of The Gallos family with this series. Story wise, I’m not missing a single thing starting here, but
shenanigans
wise I am missing out on a lot. This is my fourth look into this family and with every single one of these books I call Gallo2.0 (lol) I fall more and more in love with all of them. But enough about them, let’s talk about Lily Gallo and Jett Michaels!
This book started with one of the best, I guess you could call it a meet cute but not really because Jett and Lily already know each other so let’s go with run ins, that I have read in quite some time. It caused me to read until I finished without a single pause. HILARIOUS doesn’t do it justice but it was! That encounter/contact/meet set up a vibe to Jett and Lily that I just could not stop reading.
Polar opposites that fit together like two puzzle pieces. That’s what Jett and Lily are to me. They’re both strong characters but in different ways and they fit each other perfectly. I swooned like nobody’s business for both Lily and Jett. Their story was perfectly paced for their personalities. It was fun and it was sexual, and it was just heartwarming from beginning to end. Did I say fun? HOLY GOD so much fun!
Since I feel like I’m the only person on the planet that hasn’t one-clicked the heck out of every single book Chelle Bliss has ever published, this is probably falling on deaf ears as they say, but you should really read this book and this family LOL
Sidebar: this woman is #WINNING ridiculously at this cover game! #JustLickIt
This book started with one of the best, I guess you could call it a meet cute but not really because Jett and Lily already know each other so let’s go with run ins, that I have read in quite some time. It caused me to read until I finished without a single pause. HILARIOUS doesn’t do it justice but it was! That encounter/contact/meet set up a vibe to Jett and Lily that I just could not stop reading.
Polar opposites that fit together like two puzzle pieces. That’s what Jett and Lily are to me. They’re both strong characters but in different ways and they fit each other perfectly. I swooned like nobody’s business for both Lily and Jett. Their story was perfectly paced for their personalities. It was fun and it was sexual, and it was just heartwarming from beginning to end. Did I say fun? HOLY GOD so much fun!
Since I feel like I’m the only person on the planet that hasn’t one-clicked the heck out of every single book Chelle Bliss has ever published, this is probably falling on deaf ears as they say, but you should really read this book and this family LOL
Sidebar: this woman is #WINNING ridiculously at this cover game! #JustLickIt
Shelved as 'did-not-finish'
November 9, 2020Wow. I cringed so hard. DNF at 12%
May 12, 2023
Such a trite story. Absolute drivel with unpalatable characters.
Zero plot, zero romance, zero character development. So many repetitions.
Heroine was a combination of too many tired clichés:
"Not like the other girls", pretty but she doesn't know it "A hot chick who doesn't know she's hot, totally unbelievable" (hero reminds us several times of the fact not without a shade to women who enjoy taking care of their image) nerdy, shy, skittish, no filter in front of her crush, child like behavior and of course virginal.
Hero was of course god's gift to women, every female wants him, honestly I'm still wondering why? He's described as gorgeous though his persona and his actions don't match the cover. Some loose concept of him being a reformed soldier now working a security gig is thrown in there but nothing truly comes off it. Not even that time he was roofied on the job.
I'd say a good third of this book is about the hero recovering from the prince albert piercing the heroine gave him and his inability to manage his instant hard ons. I perked up at their meet cute but quickly got bored with the incessant follow up. Enough about this dude flipping out his junk already.
Half of the book is literally about both of them wondering if the other is liking them in a truly juvenile way.
The last bit is mostly impromptu secondary characters getting into the main couple's business with more or less benefit but mostly it's mindless chatter. Tamara and Gigi were obnoxious and took more place than necessary.
Ending felt rushed but now that I think of it the whole book was. So many plot holes and unfinished business.
And then the sex: boring
Also, these comments from the hero, Jett, 🥴:
I wanted to catch up with this author's work after seeing a friend's review but the idea backfired on me fast. Not sure I want to go down that road ever again or anytime soon.
Zero plot, zero romance, zero character development. So many repetitions.
Heroine was a combination of too many tired clichés:
"Not like the other girls", pretty but she doesn't know it "A hot chick who doesn't know she's hot, totally unbelievable" (hero reminds us several times of the fact not without a shade to women who enjoy taking care of their image) nerdy, shy, skittish, no filter in front of her crush, child like behavior and of course virginal.
Hero was of course god's gift to women, every female wants him, honestly I'm still wondering why? He's described as gorgeous though his persona and his actions don't match the cover. Some loose concept of him being a reformed soldier now working a security gig is thrown in there but nothing truly comes off it. Not even that time he was roofied on the job.
I'd say a good third of this book is about the hero recovering from the prince albert piercing the heroine gave him and his inability to manage his instant hard ons. I perked up at their meet cute but quickly got bored with the incessant follow up. Enough about this dude flipping out his junk already.
Half of the book is literally about both of them wondering if the other is liking them in a truly juvenile way.
The last bit is mostly impromptu secondary characters getting into the main couple's business with more or less benefit but mostly it's mindless chatter. Tamara and Gigi were obnoxious and took more place than necessary.
Ending felt rushed but now that I think of it the whole book was. So many plot holes and unfinished business.
And then the sex: boring
Also, these comments from the hero, Jett, 🥴:
"I love a girl who doesn't know how pretty she is. So many women I've been with were vain, spending more time on their looks than anything else."
"I reach over, opening the drawer of my nightstand, feeling around for the condoms I have there just in case. Not that I ever planned on fucking Lily, but a man always has to be prepared for anything and everything, including a pussy so sweet you'd give your last breath to be inside."
"I hate condoms. They kill the sensation, dulling the pleasure."
I wanted to catch up with this author's work after seeing a friend's review but the idea backfired on me fast. Not sure I want to go down that road ever again or anytime soon.
March 4, 2024
2.5 stars just for first act
It started so gooooood I was laughing my ass off, aaand then it went downhill. Honestly, what kind of juvenile nonsense bubble world is this? If I were either one of Lily's cousins I would strangle her a hundred times over. Those bitches must have the patience of saints. Is she really supposed to be 21, because I would think she's no older than 16. And Jett? Pfffft, give me a break. He's a boy playing at being a man so they are a total match.
Thank god this book is short or I would have dnf'ed it so hard.
Over and out
It started so gooooood I was laughing my ass off, aaand then it went downhill. Honestly, what kind of juvenile nonsense bubble world is this? If I were either one of Lily's cousins I would strangle her a hundred times over. Those bitches must have the patience of saints. Is she really supposed to be 21, because I would think she's no older than 16. And Jett? Pfffft, give me a break. He's a boy playing at being a man so they are a total match.
Thank god this book is short or I would have dnf'ed it so hard.
Over and out
May 20, 2020
Lily and Jett, what a couple. Lily is your meek and sweet 21 year old that is naïve to the world. She has had a crush on Jett since high school but knew she wasn't his type of woman. Jett was your alpha male that was very experienced in the ways of women.
After coming home from the Navy and seeing Lily, he couldn't believe the woman she has become. She has grown up in so many ways but most of all she was more beautiful than before. He couldn't believe his luck when he found out she wasn't dating anyone, after all he was still in love with her after all these years.
Lily's picture kept him going while doing two tours in the Navy. He would look at her everyday and know once home he was hoping to make her his. Lily had no idea that he felt this way, no idea he loved her as much as she loved him. Can they make it work, or is it to late for them?
Chelle has another amazing book. I know once she releases a book that it will be 5 stars, no doubt in my mind.
After coming home from the Navy and seeing Lily, he couldn't believe the woman she has become. She has grown up in so many ways but most of all she was more beautiful than before. He couldn't believe his luck when he found out she wasn't dating anyone, after all he was still in love with her after all these years.
Lily's picture kept him going while doing two tours in the Navy. He would look at her everyday and know once home he was hoping to make her his. Lily had no idea that he felt this way, no idea he loved her as much as she loved him. Can they make it work, or is it to late for them?
Chelle has another amazing book. I know once she releases a book that it will be 5 stars, no doubt in my mind.
June 6, 2020
4.5 Stars
May 23, 2020
Jett is the sensible one in his and Lily's relationship, “sometime I’d like to come by, bring my girl dinner, spend a little time with her. I can’t do that if her family doesn’t know we’re more than just roommates.” I liked this book, I loved Jett.
June 5, 2022
Once again, Chelle Bliss delivers another blazing hot installment into the Men of Ink: Heatwave series. This is book number four and it can be read as a standalone, however, I feel it's better to read from the start of the series.
This author never misses a beat when it comes to her Men of Ink spin-offs and as always I was completely hooked from page one.
In this story, we have Lily Gallo and Jett Michaels.
Jett was on FIRE!! He's alpha as they come and is the time of man that most women drop their panties for and he took advantage of that. He was a manwhore and he bedded women all through high school. He was the bad boy your mother warned you about.
Lily is a sweet, naive 21-year-old. Innocent and sweet. She was the nerdy type in school. She secretly crushed on Jett but she knew she wasn't his type.
When Jett returns from the Navy, things have changed, Lily has changed. She's still sweet and innocent, but she's grown up and Jett can't help but want her. He'd wanted her long ago, he had even kept a picture of her while he went away and served his country. So, the moment he laid eyes on her again, he knew he had to have her, but she wasn't like most women that Jett used to and Lily was finding it hard to believe that he wanted her and that she was enough for him. Her self doubt seeming to get in the way.
Will Jett be able to get through to her? Will Lily realize that she's what he wants and only her? Or will it keep them apart?
I couldn't get enough of this. I loved Lily. She was easy to relate to and Jett... HOT DAMN... He was on fire and he had me swooning all over the place, yet he remained that bad boy I love so much when it comes to Chelles books! This was both insightful, hot, and addictive. I couldn't get enough!
5 Stars!
This author never misses a beat when it comes to her Men of Ink spin-offs and as always I was completely hooked from page one.
In this story, we have Lily Gallo and Jett Michaels.
Jett was on FIRE!! He's alpha as they come and is the time of man that most women drop their panties for and he took advantage of that. He was a manwhore and he bedded women all through high school. He was the bad boy your mother warned you about.
Lily is a sweet, naive 21-year-old. Innocent and sweet. She was the nerdy type in school. She secretly crushed on Jett but she knew she wasn't his type.
When Jett returns from the Navy, things have changed, Lily has changed. She's still sweet and innocent, but she's grown up and Jett can't help but want her. He'd wanted her long ago, he had even kept a picture of her while he went away and served his country. So, the moment he laid eyes on her again, he knew he had to have her, but she wasn't like most women that Jett used to and Lily was finding it hard to believe that he wanted her and that she was enough for him. Her self doubt seeming to get in the way.
Will Jett be able to get through to her? Will Lily realize that she's what he wants and only her? Or will it keep them apart?
I couldn't get enough of this. I loved Lily. She was easy to relate to and Jett... HOT DAMN... He was on fire and he had me swooning all over the place, yet he remained that bad boy I love so much when it comes to Chelles books! This was both insightful, hot, and addictive. I couldn't get enough!
5 Stars!
January 11, 2023
4 solid stars! Can't get enough of the whole Gallo clan! 🥰
May 21, 2020
I know I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again, this books are just so amazing!!!
Jett and Lily are a perfect mix of sweet and sexy, I loved their personalities and of course I loved every page and reading about the family in the mix, loved that we also got to see and meet Nick.
And Holy moly that ending, I am seriously on the edge here!!
Jett and Lily are a perfect mix of sweet and sexy, I loved their personalities and of course I loved every page and reading about the family in the mix, loved that we also got to see and meet Nick.
And Holy moly that ending, I am seriously on the edge here!!
June 5, 2020
4 stars
June 2, 2020
I LOVE the Men of Inked books but holy smokes are these Gallo kids giving them a run for their money! Each book in this spinoff series gets better with every release and this one was no exception which had me absolutely entranced! Jett and Lily's story had me laughing out loud, swooning throughout and falling head over heels in love with this couple! If you haven't started the Men of Inked Heatwave you don't know what you're missing! This is hands down my FAVORITE book in this series so far and a TOP READ for me!
June 4, 2020
5 star Review Blaze (Men of Inked: Heatwave #4) by Chelle Bliss
AUDIO REVIEW:
Having read the first three books in this series and loved them I was excited to see what Chelle Bliss had in store for Lily Gallo and the man she falls for Jet Michaels. Narrated by Samantha Brentmoor and Jason Clarke they really brought Lily and Jet to life for me with their passionate portrayal of these characters.
Lily’s naivete had me laughing so much at times and I loved how Jet constantly bolstered her confidence and Jason Clarke did a wonderful job getting that across.
I have always loved the Gallo’s, reading the next generation and seeing how Lily has grown into such a lovely young woman has been great fun. She easily gets lost in the books that she reads and is seen by the family to be the shy and the quiet one. However Jet is the total opposite, a player who isn’t afraid to go after what or who he wants.
I loved the relationship that built from friendship between Lily and Jet. There was something sweet about their relationship and I love how a platonic relationship soon turned to a scorching one. There was humour and so much chemistry between Lily and Jet that you could almost feel the air sizzling between them. I also loved how Jet was so patient and all in with his love for Lily.
AUDIO REVIEW:
Having read the first three books in this series and loved them I was excited to see what Chelle Bliss had in store for Lily Gallo and the man she falls for Jet Michaels. Narrated by Samantha Brentmoor and Jason Clarke they really brought Lily and Jet to life for me with their passionate portrayal of these characters.
Lily’s naivete had me laughing so much at times and I loved how Jet constantly bolstered her confidence and Jason Clarke did a wonderful job getting that across.
I have always loved the Gallo’s, reading the next generation and seeing how Lily has grown into such a lovely young woman has been great fun. She easily gets lost in the books that she reads and is seen by the family to be the shy and the quiet one. However Jet is the total opposite, a player who isn’t afraid to go after what or who he wants.
I loved the relationship that built from friendship between Lily and Jet. There was something sweet about their relationship and I love how a platonic relationship soon turned to a scorching one. There was humour and so much chemistry between Lily and Jet that you could almost feel the air sizzling between them. I also loved how Jet was so patient and all in with his love for Lily.
May 31, 2020
Blaze begins with Lily Gallo and her father, Mike Gallo, having a conversation at Inked, the family business. Lily, having dropped out of college when she realized being a doctor is not what she wanted, decided to follow in her father’s footsteps at Inked and learn the trade of piercing. She has trained and become quite good at the craft. Lily tells her dad to take the rest of the day off because she can handle whatever comes up. She hears someone enter the shop and is stopped short when she sees that it’s none other than Jett Michaels. Jett is a family friend and he is also a guy who Lily has loved from afar for what seems like her whole life. He was the cool kid in school. She was the nerd who knew she would never be able to exist in Jett’s world.
They are all glad to see Jett, who has just been discharged from the military. When he left, he was a kid finding his own way. What Lily saw walk in was a man who was even hotter than before. They are both shocked to see each other, but what shocks Lily even more is that Jett is there for a piercing……a very intimate one. When Mike learns this, he wants to stay and do it himself, but Lily and the rest of the Gallos persuade him that Lily can handle it. Mike concedes and leaves.
As Lily readies for the procedure, she and Jett visit about what’s been happening in their lives since he left town. She wants to be on her own, away from her parents’ house and he needs a roommate. What Jett hadn’t planned on was asking her to be his roommate. It just sort of happened. Add to that the fact that he has had a crush on Lily too only adds another layer of uncertainty for both of them.
When Lily tells her cousins, Gigi and Tamara, that she did his piercing and that he asked her to be his roommate, the convince her to do it. She wants to but she knows that telling her dad, who needs a bigger word for being overprotective, will be one of her biggest hurdles. The other hurdle being the feelings she’s had for him forever.
Lily and Jett find a house that suits their needs. No, her dad, Mike, is not a happy camper, but her mom, Mia, handles it pretty well. The rest of the Gallo family isn’t happy about it either, but Grandma Gallo handles them all like a pro. After all, what can go wrong?
Blaze is another amazing addition to the series. I loved getting to know these characters! Lily is so sweet and smart and a little naïve, but Gigi and Tamara help in ways that no one else can. Jett is loyal and protective and worldly. When the two of them are in a scene together, the chemistry is off the charts. Perhaps my favorite thing in this one is the literal laugh out loud moments that happen. Lily really doesn’t have much of a filter and the things she says, and thinks, are hysterical. She is self-deprecating and truly has no idea how into her Jett actually is, nor how beautiful she is. It takes a little while for her to come around and see Jett for more than being the womanizer he has been most of his life, but when the two of them connect? Jesus lord………… The scenes go from being funny and sweet to being downright scorching. Of course, we get to see most of the Gallos in this one, which is always a plus. If you’re not reading Chelle Bliss, you are sorely missing out on one of the best created worlds I’ve had the privilege of reading in a very long time. Well done, Chelle Bliss! Very, very, very well done!!!
They are all glad to see Jett, who has just been discharged from the military. When he left, he was a kid finding his own way. What Lily saw walk in was a man who was even hotter than before. They are both shocked to see each other, but what shocks Lily even more is that Jett is there for a piercing……a very intimate one. When Mike learns this, he wants to stay and do it himself, but Lily and the rest of the Gallos persuade him that Lily can handle it. Mike concedes and leaves.
As Lily readies for the procedure, she and Jett visit about what’s been happening in their lives since he left town. She wants to be on her own, away from her parents’ house and he needs a roommate. What Jett hadn’t planned on was asking her to be his roommate. It just sort of happened. Add to that the fact that he has had a crush on Lily too only adds another layer of uncertainty for both of them.
When Lily tells her cousins, Gigi and Tamara, that she did his piercing and that he asked her to be his roommate, the convince her to do it. She wants to but she knows that telling her dad, who needs a bigger word for being overprotective, will be one of her biggest hurdles. The other hurdle being the feelings she’s had for him forever.
Lily and Jett find a house that suits their needs. No, her dad, Mike, is not a happy camper, but her mom, Mia, handles it pretty well. The rest of the Gallo family isn’t happy about it either, but Grandma Gallo handles them all like a pro. After all, what can go wrong?
Blaze is another amazing addition to the series. I loved getting to know these characters! Lily is so sweet and smart and a little naïve, but Gigi and Tamara help in ways that no one else can. Jett is loyal and protective and worldly. When the two of them are in a scene together, the chemistry is off the charts. Perhaps my favorite thing in this one is the literal laugh out loud moments that happen. Lily really doesn’t have much of a filter and the things she says, and thinks, are hysterical. She is self-deprecating and truly has no idea how into her Jett actually is, nor how beautiful she is. It takes a little while for her to come around and see Jett for more than being the womanizer he has been most of his life, but when the two of them connect? Jesus lord………… The scenes go from being funny and sweet to being downright scorching. Of course, we get to see most of the Gallos in this one, which is always a plus. If you’re not reading Chelle Bliss, you are sorely missing out on one of the best created worlds I’ve had the privilege of reading in a very long time. Well done, Chelle Bliss! Very, very, very well done!!!
June 1, 2020
Blaze by Chelle Bliss is book four in the Men of Inked: Heatwave Series. This is the story of Jet Michaels and Lily Gallo. I have read the previous books which did add to my enjoyment of this one, but I do think this can be a standalone book if you wish to do so. Lily has dropped out of college and is pursuing a career like her dad which is working at a Tattoo shop for now learning the trade of piercing. Jet has returned home from the military looking to get a certain piercing which leads him to Lily at the shop. Lily has always had a crush on Jet but know she isn't in his league because she is just a nerdy somewhat plan girl and he was a playboy with the bimbo girls. Jet to we learn has a secret crush on Lily and can't believe that she is single. Of course each dance around their feeling not fully acknowledging their feelings to the other but when they end up being roommates it hard for them not to act of those feelings. Hot and Spicy read...loved it.
May 16, 2020
This series just keeps getting better and better. Chelle Bliss surprises me at every turn and let’s just say I was 4% into Blaze (Men of Inked: Heatwave 4) when my jaw dropped open at Lily Gallo and Jett Michaels awkward and hilarious encounter. I legit laughed so hard and said this is why I freaking love the Gallos so damn much! I quickly fell in love with Lily Gallo with her quirky, quiet and humorous personality. And don’t let this innocent, straight A, bookworm fool you. She definitely surprised the hell out of me when she flourished and came out of her shell.
Lily’s had a crush on the sexy and notorious playboy, Jett Michaels since high school and I don’t blame her one bit. Everything about him was mmm mmm good!! What starts out as friendship develops into so much more and I enjoyed every single moment of their sexy story. Blaze is such a fun book with the perfect blend of humor, romance, hot sex and excellent dialogue.
Lily’s had a crush on the sexy and notorious playboy, Jett Michaels since high school and I don’t blame her one bit. Everything about him was mmm mmm good!! What starts out as friendship develops into so much more and I enjoyed every single moment of their sexy story. Blaze is such a fun book with the perfect blend of humor, romance, hot sex and excellent dialogue.
May 17, 2020
I was waiting for this book for so long, that when it finally hit my kindle, I was thrilled to dive right into it.
Lily Gallo has an overprotective father and a doctor for a mother. She had a path set out for her to follow in her mother's footsteps. But, things don't always go as they seem, and Lily wants to step out and shine in her own light and help out at her family-owned tattoo shop. What she wasn't counting on was running into her childhood crush, now turned into a man, and having to come face to face with his perfect body.
Jet Michaels was a ladies man. With his good looks and charm, he could win the hearts of even the coldest of women. But, he's only had eyes for one girl--Lily Gallo, a family friend who Jet dreams of corrupting in the best way possible and helping her shed her innocence and bring out a woman deep inside her that he loves unconditionally.
This was, BY FAR, my favorite book in the Heatwave series. I was so anticipating Lily's book, because I could relate to her on so many levels. I am so glad I got to read this book, and can't wait for more Gallo kids to read!
Lily Gallo has an overprotective father and a doctor for a mother. She had a path set out for her to follow in her mother's footsteps. But, things don't always go as they seem, and Lily wants to step out and shine in her own light and help out at her family-owned tattoo shop. What she wasn't counting on was running into her childhood crush, now turned into a man, and having to come face to face with his perfect body.
Jet Michaels was a ladies man. With his good looks and charm, he could win the hearts of even the coldest of women. But, he's only had eyes for one girl--Lily Gallo, a family friend who Jet dreams of corrupting in the best way possible and helping her shed her innocence and bring out a woman deep inside her that he loves unconditionally.
This was, BY FAR, my favorite book in the Heatwave series. I was so anticipating Lily's book, because I could relate to her on so many levels. I am so glad I got to read this book, and can't wait for more Gallo kids to read!
June 2, 2020
FANTASTIC!!!
I absolutely love each and every book in this series, and possibly this one more than the others! This is Lily's story and she is so much different from her cousins it's like night and day. Lily is the quiet one in the Gallo family. The one that always tries to do the right thing, please everyone. And though Jett has always been known to be a bit of a man-whore he's like a totally different person with Lily.
The chemistry between these two is classic Chelle Bliss magic! And the humor is everything one would expect from any book about the Gallo family! A definite must read if you are a fan of Chelle Bliss and the Gallos!!!
I absolutely love each and every book in this series, and possibly this one more than the others! This is Lily's story and she is so much different from her cousins it's like night and day. Lily is the quiet one in the Gallo family. The one that always tries to do the right thing, please everyone. And though Jett has always been known to be a bit of a man-whore he's like a totally different person with Lily.
The chemistry between these two is classic Chelle Bliss magic! And the humor is everything one would expect from any book about the Gallo family! A definite must read if you are a fan of Chelle Bliss and the Gallos!!!
July 21, 2020
I was actually looking forward to this one. It came up short. At one point I was back tracking because I thought I missed a chapter. I also felt that the ending was rushed and no real conclusion.
May 30, 2020
Blaze clearly raised the bar in the Heatwave series as Chelle Bliss gives me my favorite story yet. The slow-burn romance between Lily and Jett is both sweet and sexy. Knowing the studious Gallo daughter as being quiet and always in the background should have had a man like Jett never truly acknowledging her as more than a family friend. But what surprised me most was how much he had been pining for her, almost as much as she did for him.
The way Jett handles Lily with the utmost of care and respect had me swooning like crazy. The fact that neither thought the other was in their league just made their unpredictable and tender journey that much more special. And with the incessant but very necessary prompting from Gigi Gallo, there is that moment where all the denial, the avoidance particularly on Lily's part, is thrown out the window and the deep-held feelings between she and Jett are finally realized.
There is that signature Gallo humor, that adds the right touch time and again. Not to mention the overbearing but completely lovable persona that is Mike Gallo, just wanting the best for his little girl. The way Bliss conjures up a way for Jett and Lily to really get to know each other, not only in the very first scenes in Inked, which is freaking brilliant, but in their similar need to leave their family homes, is the perfect vehicle for these two to truly find each other.
The man-whore and the nerd have plenty of bumps in their road, not to mention a few surprises too, but you can feel the love between them is the real deal and I cannot wait for more of their story in the next installment of this series. Left on a bit of a cliffy, knowing we'll also be seeing more of Tam and Mammoth, as well as Pike and Gigi has this Gallo fan extremely happy. There is a new future for Lily and Jett and I'm looking forward to more of that as well. It's just a great story with endearing characters and the kind of love that will undoubtedly make you sigh.
Well done, I happily give Blaze a solid 5 stars!
The way Jett handles Lily with the utmost of care and respect had me swooning like crazy. The fact that neither thought the other was in their league just made their unpredictable and tender journey that much more special. And with the incessant but very necessary prompting from Gigi Gallo, there is that moment where all the denial, the avoidance particularly on Lily's part, is thrown out the window and the deep-held feelings between she and Jett are finally realized.
There is that signature Gallo humor, that adds the right touch time and again. Not to mention the overbearing but completely lovable persona that is Mike Gallo, just wanting the best for his little girl. The way Bliss conjures up a way for Jett and Lily to really get to know each other, not only in the very first scenes in Inked, which is freaking brilliant, but in their similar need to leave their family homes, is the perfect vehicle for these two to truly find each other.
The man-whore and the nerd have plenty of bumps in their road, not to mention a few surprises too, but you can feel the love between them is the real deal and I cannot wait for more of their story in the next installment of this series. Left on a bit of a cliffy, knowing we'll also be seeing more of Tam and Mammoth, as well as Pike and Gigi has this Gallo fan extremely happy. There is a new future for Lily and Jett and I'm looking forward to more of that as well. It's just a great story with endearing characters and the kind of love that will undoubtedly make you sigh.
Well done, I happily give Blaze a solid 5 stars!
June 5, 2020
Absolutely breathtaking!! Chelle Bliss has a way of reaching into your soul and give you ALL the feels.
Blaze is the 4th installment of the Men of Inked Heatwave series. It might be my favorite of this series yet.
I have NEVER felt such a connection with characters as I have with this Book.
Lily Gallo is the beloved ONLY daughter of Mike and Mia Gallo. She's sweet, smart, kind, caring and innocent in EVERY sense of the word. She's the one always trying to stay hidden and never sees her the way everyone else does.
Jett Michaels was the player in high school, the guy ALL the girls wanted and the guys wanted to be. He's also been in the Gallos extended Family since he was toddler.
Home from being in the military for the past 5 years he's back at inked and ready to get an addition to his body. Everyone's happy to see him and rejoice in his return.
Lily and Jett have a bit of an awkward reunion and both are holding onto secrets.
When Jett gets the idea that they should be roommates it gets even more awkward but they both need a place to live that's NOT their parents houses and it just seems logical.... the secrets they share could put a stopper on it all. Mike is not happy about this and is over protective.
When secrets come out and things get even more awkward and complicated will it destroy them and their families?
Chelle I have to say I really felt all the feelings. I related to their situations in a way I have not with any other book I've ever read. You hit it out of the park with this one! I always love the Gallo world and I have to say Lily and Jett are my favorite heatwave couple and would love to see more of them!
Readers - THIS is in fact a MUST HAVE!!!
Blaze is the 4th installment of the Men of Inked Heatwave series. It might be my favorite of this series yet.
I have NEVER felt such a connection with characters as I have with this Book.
Lily Gallo is the beloved ONLY daughter of Mike and Mia Gallo. She's sweet, smart, kind, caring and innocent in EVERY sense of the word. She's the one always trying to stay hidden and never sees her the way everyone else does.
Jett Michaels was the player in high school, the guy ALL the girls wanted and the guys wanted to be. He's also been in the Gallos extended Family since he was toddler.
Home from being in the military for the past 5 years he's back at inked and ready to get an addition to his body. Everyone's happy to see him and rejoice in his return.
Lily and Jett have a bit of an awkward reunion and both are holding onto secrets.
When Jett gets the idea that they should be roommates it gets even more awkward but they both need a place to live that's NOT their parents houses and it just seems logical.... the secrets they share could put a stopper on it all. Mike is not happy about this and is over protective.
When secrets come out and things get even more awkward and complicated will it destroy them and their families?
Chelle I have to say I really felt all the feelings. I related to their situations in a way I have not with any other book I've ever read. You hit it out of the park with this one! I always love the Gallo world and I have to say Lily and Jett are my favorite heatwave couple and would love to see more of them!
Readers - THIS is in fact a MUST HAVE!!!
June 2, 2020
Here we are book 4 in this Series and the bar keeps raising a little bit each time. I love that while we move on to the next couple the family is never too far away.
Lily is working hard at getting her footing after quitting school and moving home. Working for the family at Inked and trying to decide her next step. She has always been considered the quiet bookworm of the family and she does show her innocents but she is anything but a week woman. Mike made damn sure his girl could look after herself if she needed to. But she is still his little girl.
Jett Michaels has arrived back home after serving the country. He is determined and ready to make sure that he gets what he wants, knowing that he might have to do things a little bit sneaky to get it. Ready to start working at ALPHA with his woman at his side. She just doesn't know it yet.
Will Lily let him in? Yes she has always crushed on him but he seriously can't like her. She is so not his type, or at least that is what she thinks.
It is funny that the whole family can see the way Jett looks at her but she has no idea. I love the fun banter between these characters and the way Jett works things around to get to spend time with her when she is apprehensive. Jett has spend enough time with the family to understand that he has to tread lightly and make it seem like it this their idea. A fun read in all.
*** Advanced copy provided in exchange for an honest review. ***
Lily is working hard at getting her footing after quitting school and moving home. Working for the family at Inked and trying to decide her next step. She has always been considered the quiet bookworm of the family and she does show her innocents but she is anything but a week woman. Mike made damn sure his girl could look after herself if she needed to. But she is still his little girl.
Jett Michaels has arrived back home after serving the country. He is determined and ready to make sure that he gets what he wants, knowing that he might have to do things a little bit sneaky to get it. Ready to start working at ALPHA with his woman at his side. She just doesn't know it yet.
Will Lily let him in? Yes she has always crushed on him but he seriously can't like her. She is so not his type, or at least that is what she thinks.
It is funny that the whole family can see the way Jett looks at her but she has no idea. I love the fun banter between these characters and the way Jett works things around to get to spend time with her when she is apprehensive. Jett has spend enough time with the family to understand that he has to tread lightly and make it seem like it this their idea. A fun read in all.
*** Advanced copy provided in exchange for an honest review. ***
June 1, 2020
I have never laughed so hard, Mandy @Janise’s Jivin Book Blog
“Life is about risk there is no certainty from one day to the next but life is about Living”
I have never laughed so hard but Blaze is a fast-paced fun book in the Men of Ink Heatwave Series. So make sure you are ready for this Laughter filled ride.
I love how Lilly Gallo and Jett Michaels story just flowed so well. A hint of danger, full of fun passion, a Heartwarming story of a love you didn’t know you had until its right in front of you at a time.
Lilly Gallo the Nerdy girl who never thought she was worthy of the love and attention of the super hot Jett Michaels. But love has no bounds, Can Lilly finally see that Jett has always loved her for who she is and come to terms with the fact they were always meant to be or will she keep pushing him away and forever be the lonely nerdy girl who has never lived her life?
Jett Michaels has only had eyes for one special woman in his life, but can he make her see that he was always meant for her? Will Jett make the moves without messing everything up in this new uncharted territory that he is not exactly familiar with or will She go running in the other direction?
Chell Has knocked this one out of the park, I am so ready for the next book in this series that I have come to love. You will fall in love with the Gallo family and the entire Men of Inked Heatwave series.
“Life is about risk there is no certainty from one day to the next but life is about Living”
I have never laughed so hard but Blaze is a fast-paced fun book in the Men of Ink Heatwave Series. So make sure you are ready for this Laughter filled ride.
I love how Lilly Gallo and Jett Michaels story just flowed so well. A hint of danger, full of fun passion, a Heartwarming story of a love you didn’t know you had until its right in front of you at a time.
Lilly Gallo the Nerdy girl who never thought she was worthy of the love and attention of the super hot Jett Michaels. But love has no bounds, Can Lilly finally see that Jett has always loved her for who she is and come to terms with the fact they were always meant to be or will she keep pushing him away and forever be the lonely nerdy girl who has never lived her life?
Jett Michaels has only had eyes for one special woman in his life, but can he make her see that he was always meant for her? Will Jett make the moves without messing everything up in this new uncharted territory that he is not exactly familiar with or will She go running in the other direction?
Chell Has knocked this one out of the park, I am so ready for the next book in this series that I have come to love. You will fall in love with the Gallo family and the entire Men of Inked Heatwave series.
May 20, 2020
I received an ARC for review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Steamy dreamy Jett Michaels wants to have a chance with sweet pure Lily Gallo. You want to read this book. It has all the protective Gallo family love with a side of slow-burn angst and lots of hilarious scenes!
"You're going to need to wear a hard hat to protect your head from the headboard."
Lily Gallo is the apple of her father's eye. His little girl has always done what’s right. Now that she has decided she doesn’t want to be a doctor, she has taken over as piercer for her family's business Inked. Everything was going great until her crush walked in the door asking for a piercing. However, this piercing is going to be very hard ahem hard for her to do as it’s the one thing she has always wanted to see.
"You're the type of sweetness that could wreck a man like me."
Jett Michales has been away for some years and finally worked up the courage to get pierced. However, he didn’t realize it would be the one girl he has always wanted and never been able to grab her attention. That is until the opportunity arises and they magically become roommates.
"I'd like our family line to continue." Jett's dad
"That's the plan, Dad. Someday - not yet ,though - I'll have lots of babies" Jett
"Not if you move in with Lily" Jett's dad
Will Lily be able to see past the bad boy and see that he is a changed man or will she keep him forever at a distance? Jett may have the roommate of his dreams, but will he be able to convince Lily that they could have their HEA?
"Life is a risk. There's no certainty from one day to the next. But life is also about living."
This book was as comedic as it was HAWT! I loved that this novel had lots of star characters, Tamara, Pike, Gigi, and Mammoth. I also liked reading how hard it was for Mike to see his little girl with a guy who probably reminded him too much of his younger self! Several and I do mean several ballbusting scenes in this book and yes I will have to change this wording cause Amazon is a wanker!
I highly recommend this book. I would, however, recommend reading the book before, because in true Chelle style she ends this book in a slight cliffy. Yes, there is such a thing as light cliffy. The boys have to go off and help Mammoth with something. Something I am so ready to read about in the next book.
Steamy dreamy Jett Michaels wants to have a chance with sweet pure Lily Gallo. You want to read this book. It has all the protective Gallo family love with a side of slow-burn angst and lots of hilarious scenes!
"You're going to need to wear a hard hat to protect your head from the headboard."
Lily Gallo is the apple of her father's eye. His little girl has always done what’s right. Now that she has decided she doesn’t want to be a doctor, she has taken over as piercer for her family's business Inked. Everything was going great until her crush walked in the door asking for a piercing. However, this piercing is going to be very hard ahem hard for her to do as it’s the one thing she has always wanted to see.
"You're the type of sweetness that could wreck a man like me."
Jett Michales has been away for some years and finally worked up the courage to get pierced. However, he didn’t realize it would be the one girl he has always wanted and never been able to grab her attention. That is until the opportunity arises and they magically become roommates.
"I'd like our family line to continue." Jett's dad
"That's the plan, Dad. Someday - not yet ,though - I'll have lots of babies" Jett
"Not if you move in with Lily" Jett's dad
Will Lily be able to see past the bad boy and see that he is a changed man or will she keep him forever at a distance? Jett may have the roommate of his dreams, but will he be able to convince Lily that they could have their HEA?
"Life is a risk. There's no certainty from one day to the next. But life is also about living."
This book was as comedic as it was HAWT! I loved that this novel had lots of star characters, Tamara, Pike, Gigi, and Mammoth. I also liked reading how hard it was for Mike to see his little girl with a guy who probably reminded him too much of his younger self! Several and I do mean several ballbusting scenes in this book and yes I will have to change this wording cause Amazon is a wanker!
I highly recommend this book. I would, however, recommend reading the book before, because in true Chelle style she ends this book in a slight cliffy. Yes, there is such a thing as light cliffy. The boys have to go off and help Mammoth with something. Something I am so ready to read about in the next book.
May 27, 2020
I have loved all of the Heatwave books so far. But this one is my new absolute favorite. The best one hands down. Lily and Jett are absolute perfection.
Lily and her sweet innocence is so endearing. Her verbal vomit when Jett is around is down right hilarious. Lily has had a thing for Jett for years but he was a little older and she always thought he never noticed her. She was the nerd, the awkward one, the shy one, the quiet one. She thought she was way out of his league. But she would soon learn how wrong she was.
Jett always saw Lily. But no one knew. He kept those thoughts and feelings to himself. He wanted her to grow and live. He has his work cut out for him in convincing Lily he means what he says about what he wants for his new life.
I loved the slow burn for these two. The sexual tension and chemistry is off the charts. And of course the way it ends, I’m dying for more.
Lily and her sweet innocence is so endearing. Her verbal vomit when Jett is around is down right hilarious. Lily has had a thing for Jett for years but he was a little older and she always thought he never noticed her. She was the nerd, the awkward one, the shy one, the quiet one. She thought she was way out of his league. But she would soon learn how wrong she was.
Jett always saw Lily. But no one knew. He kept those thoughts and feelings to himself. He wanted her to grow and live. He has his work cut out for him in convincing Lily he means what he says about what he wants for his new life.
I loved the slow burn for these two. The sexual tension and chemistry is off the charts. And of course the way it ends, I’m dying for more.
May 28, 2020
This is the fourth in the Men of Inked: Heatwave series which features the children of the Men of Inked couples. And these children are funny, caring, and 100% family. And they will tell any man that they are right or wrong for a cousin just that.
Lily finally realized that being a doctor wasn't what she wanted to do, so she left college and now works at Inked with her Dad and a lot of family members. Lily is innocent, sweet, the nerdy bookworm type.
Jet has been away serving his country, now he is back home. He walks into Inked, he never expected to see Lily, the only girl he really liked, sitting there. She works at the tattoo shop.
Lily is innocent, sweet, the nerdy bookworm type. Jet is the bad boy player that Lily should run from. But when they realize that they have both had a crush on each other, the sparks will fly.
Can Jet convince Lily that he really does see her beauty? Will Lily follow her heart with Jet? What will Lily"s Dad do when he finds out that Jet and Lily are together?
I think this one is my favorite, I love Lily and Jet, and I can not wait for the next book to see what is happening with Mammoth. If you haven't read anything from author Chelle Bliss, I highly recommend that you do. You will not be disappointed.
**Copy provided by the author and this is my honest review**
Lily finally realized that being a doctor wasn't what she wanted to do, so she left college and now works at Inked with her Dad and a lot of family members. Lily is innocent, sweet, the nerdy bookworm type.
Jet has been away serving his country, now he is back home. He walks into Inked, he never expected to see Lily, the only girl he really liked, sitting there. She works at the tattoo shop.
Lily is innocent, sweet, the nerdy bookworm type. Jet is the bad boy player that Lily should run from. But when they realize that they have both had a crush on each other, the sparks will fly.
Can Jet convince Lily that he really does see her beauty? Will Lily follow her heart with Jet? What will Lily"s Dad do when he finds out that Jet and Lily are together?
I think this one is my favorite, I love Lily and Jet, and I can not wait for the next book to see what is happening with Mammoth. If you haven't read anything from author Chelle Bliss, I highly recommend that you do. You will not be disappointed.
**Copy provided by the author and this is my honest review**
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