Review: Had Me Hooked From The Get Go
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 06 16, 2014
“He pierced and punched his way through life while I patched up the damage caused by fists and dirty needles.”This statement epitomizes the differences between Michael “Ice Man” Gallo and Dr. Mia Greco in Chelle Bliss’ latest story, Hook Me, book 2 in the Men of Inked series. He’s hard to her soft; he’s in your face while she’s more subdued. But slowly, as Michael and Mia spend more time together, the personality traits that make them so different actually help them to find some common ground and build a relationship worth keeping no matter the obstacles that get in their way.Michael Gallo is one sexy fighter. His self esteem is what draws both men and women to him. He owns his attitude, and he doesn’t give a crap about anyone who has a problem with the man or the fighter that he is. What I love about Michael the most is behind all of that bravado and manliness is a man who is fiercely protective, loyal, and compassionate. He steps up for his family on numerous occasions, and even though Mia doesn’t ask for the help, he makes it a priority to give her the means to work full time at a job that doesn’t chip away at her heart.Mia is the perfect woman for Michael. She challenges him at every turn. She doesn’t make anything easy for him, which is exactly what he needs. She’s a fantastic heroine because she fights her own battles, goes for what she wants, and for the most part, looks at the big picture before making any rash decisions. I love the fact that underneath Mia’s pristine doctor persona is a woman who can hold her own with the best of them in terms of cussing, having fun, and exploring her sexuality.Michael and Mia’s story is a sweet and sexy read that definitely reiterates the idea that opposites do attract. The chemistry between Michael and Mia is off the charts, and Chelle Bliss does a great job of illustrating both their personal and sexual chemistry. Of course, no Chelle Bliss story would be complete without a bit of angst thrown into the mix, and Hook Me definitely has its fair share in the shape of one crazy woman.  But besides the drama the antagonist brings to the storyline, this text is focused on how the hero and heroine find what they’ve been missing both in their professional and private lives. It also illustrates the importance of family, and I don’t think I’ve found a better book family than the Gallos. The bond that they have and what they’re willing to do for each other is demonstrated exceptionally well in this series, and I can’t wait to see how they work together to continue to solve dilemmas in the texts still to come. Bring on Izzy’s story! She’s who I’ve been waiting to read about because I know it’s going to be a crazy ride!A complimentary copy was provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.4 poison apples (The Fairest of All Book Reviews)