canadianbookaddict's review against another edition
5.0
This is book 4 in the Men of Inked: Southside series I admit I have never read any of the other books in this series nor have I read any of her other series. The only book I have read was Misadventures With A Speed Demon but I have been wanting to read more of Chelle Bliss' books.
I read this book on the weekend and even though I hadn't read the previous books and if you haven't read the previous books it is fine because these books can be read as standalone.
This book is a quick, hot and sexy read that will make you want to read all of Chelle Bliss' books.
I give this 5 out of 5.
iggyebab's review against another edition
3.0
I was looking forward to the fall of Vinnie Gallo. I wanted him to get knocked on his ass. I wanted his brothers to make him eat all his cockiness. I didn’t get that.
There were a couple times I thought Vinnie was gonna reap what he’s down but it never went all the way in. There was more drama in Angelo’s story.
But I did love Bianca and that she is an author. I loved that Vinnie reads her books and is completely hooked. I loved her abuela and her “ancestor” talk.
It was a good story but not all I’d hoped for.
There were a couple times I thought Vinnie was gonna reap what he’s down but it never went all the way in. There was more drama in Angelo’s story.
But I did love Bianca and that she is an author. I loved that Vinnie reads her books and is completely hooked. I loved her abuela and her “ancestor” talk.
It was a good story but not all I’d hoped for.
mags_louise's review against another edition
5.0
Hustle had me hooked from start to finish. Thanks to Vinnie and Bianca's instant connection and fantastic chemistry. Not to mention a storyline that was hugely entertaining, well paced, sweet, fun and full of heat. And honestly Chelle Bliss really knocked it out of the park with this one. Which is why I would happily recommend it to others.
ebgracie77's review against another edition
What an unpleasant person. Did not enjoy the way that started out. Did not finish after 1%!
mariakureads's review
funny
medium-paced
3.5
Out of the whole series, this was probably the funniest one, and that's all due to Vinnie being just Vinnie.
He's a little outrageous, funny, and such a cinnamon roll under all that muscle that I enjoyed reading him fall in love with a woman so the opposite of him, not just in age but characterization.
Bianca is my favorite heroin out of this entire series - I found myself nodding along with her at different points that I didn't with the other female leads. It could be her Latina heritage that I connected with because a lot of that I found in my own life and connected with, especially when realizing early on that while Bianca wasn't resistant to Vinnie's charms, she also didn't fall right into his arms.
Vinnie had to prove to her but more than that to himself that he was exactly what he needed to be, not just to date Bianca but to stand equal to her in every way with love, respect, and admiration.
My second favorite book of the series, hands down!
He's a little outrageous, funny, and such a cinnamon roll under all that muscle that I enjoyed reading him fall in love with a woman so the opposite of him, not just in age but characterization.
Bianca is my favorite heroin out of this entire series - I found myself nodding along with her at different points that I didn't with the other female leads. It could be her Latina heritage that I connected with because a lot of that I found in my own life and connected with, especially when realizing early on that while Bianca wasn't resistant to Vinnie's charms, she also didn't fall right into his arms.
Vinnie had to prove to her but more than that to himself that he was exactly what he needed to be, not just to date Bianca but to stand equal to her in every way with love, respect, and admiration.
My second favorite book of the series, hands down!
lifeinthebooklane's review against another edition
3.0
You know what they say, the bigger they are the harder they fall. And boy does the supremely sexy, and surprisingly sweet, Vinnie fall hard for his Bianca. This is a gentle, funny and incredibly hot story, both main characters are incredibly likeable and the story is really entertaining.
Whilst there isn't any forced or unnecessary angst between the couple, there are external factors that add shade into the mix. A good blend of sub-plots give the story depth and help keep you reading, whilst the chemistry between Vinnie and Bianca adds spice to the creation.
I just found this such an easy book to read, the writing flows smoothly and the characters felt believable, as does the plot. Whilst it isn't an edge-of-your-seat read, at no point is it bland or boring either. It's definitely a must read for both Chelle Bliss fans, but also those who love a well written contemporary romance.
Whilst there isn't any forced or unnecessary angst between the couple, there are external factors that add shade into the mix. A good blend of sub-plots give the story depth and help keep you reading, whilst the chemistry between Vinnie and Bianca adds spice to the creation.
I just found this such an easy book to read, the writing flows smoothly and the characters felt believable, as does the plot. Whilst it isn't an edge-of-your-seat read, at no point is it bland or boring either. It's definitely a must read for both Chelle Bliss fans, but also those who love a well written contemporary romance.
bookaddict_fanatic's review against another edition
5.0
Vinnie and Bianca's story was absolute perfection! Vinnie's a professional football player whose idea of a relationship is one night with a warm body. Bianca's a romance author whose real life doesn't depict her romance books at all. What happens when these two meet?? Nothing short of sparks flying, explosive chemistry, laugh out loud moments and undeniable attraction that will have you flipping through page after page for the INCREDIBLE story that unfolds. Vinnie is without a doubt one swoon-worthy alpha hero that gives all the Gallo men a run for their money! This is one Gallo that NEEDS to be read and savoured because there is no one like Vinnie Gallo!
emilyhei's review against another edition
5.0
Vinnie Gallo is known for playing the field both with women and on the football field. Vinnie has been drafted and is now trying to secure his role as Quarterback on the team. Moving into his penthouse is just the first step on that path but what he doesn't plan for is his feisty neighbor Bianca Hernandez.
Bianca is a writer on a deadline and is grumpy at best when she first meets Vinnie. When Vinnie comes to Bianca with a request for help, Bianca has a need for a favor as well. Vinnie has a stalker who just so happens to be the team owner's Granddaughter. He needs a pretend girlfriend and Bianca fits that need. Bianca comes from a family who wants her happy, but her Mother believes she needs to be set up which is how Vinnie comes into the picture. Feelings quickly arise though when Bianca and Vinnie spend more time together and Vinnie has no doubt in his mind that Bianca is his girl, now he just needs t convince her.
This was a lot of fun. I had wondered what Vinnie's story would entail as he is such a randy player in previous books and his story did not disappoint. Bianca is great and I liked the cultural differences between the family dynamics, it just made the story more delightful. Terrific read.
Bianca is a writer on a deadline and is grumpy at best when she first meets Vinnie. When Vinnie comes to Bianca with a request for help, Bianca has a need for a favor as well. Vinnie has a stalker who just so happens to be the team owner's Granddaughter. He needs a pretend girlfriend and Bianca fits that need. Bianca comes from a family who wants her happy, but her Mother believes she needs to be set up which is how Vinnie comes into the picture. Feelings quickly arise though when Bianca and Vinnie spend more time together and Vinnie has no doubt in his mind that Bianca is his girl, now he just needs t convince her.
This was a lot of fun. I had wondered what Vinnie's story would entail as he is such a randy player in previous books and his story did not disappoint. Bianca is great and I liked the cultural differences between the family dynamics, it just made the story more delightful. Terrific read.
lifeinthebooklane's review against another edition
3.0
You know what they say, the bigger they are the harder they fall. And boy does the supremely sexy, and surprisingly sweet, Vinnie fall hard for his Bianca. This is a gentle, funny and incredibly hot story, both main characters are incredibly likeable and the story is really entertaining.
Whilst there isn't any forced or unnecessary angst between the couple, there are external factors that add shade into the mix. A good blend of sub-plots give the story depth and help keep you reading, whilst the chemistry between Vinnie and Bianca adds spice to the creation.
I just found this such an easy book to read, the writing flows smoothly and the characters felt believable, as does the plot. Whilst it isn't an edge-of-your-seat read, at no point is it bland or boring either. It's definitely a must read for both Chelle Bliss fans, but also those who love a well written contemporary romance.
Whilst there isn't any forced or unnecessary angst between the couple, there are external factors that add shade into the mix. A good blend of sub-plots give the story depth and help keep you reading, whilst the chemistry between Vinnie and Bianca adds spice to the creation.
I just found this such an easy book to read, the writing flows smoothly and the characters felt believable, as does the plot. Whilst it isn't an edge-of-your-seat read, at no point is it bland or boring either. It's definitely a must read for both Chelle Bliss fans, but also those who love a well written contemporary romance.
nean's review against another edition
5.0
Vinnie and Bianca don’t get off on the right foot, but Vinnie can’t get her off his mind and her name is the first one he thinks of when he tells his coach he has a girlfriend to help get rid of his stalker, he only hopes Bianca will agree to help him. Bianca agrees to help Vinnie, as long as he agrees to be her date for a family event.
Both are committed to their jobs, both don’t want a relationship.
Bianca knows that she’s in trouble, Vinnie is sexy AF and says all the right thing.
Everything about Bianca is Vinnie’s type, and he likes her even with her attitude, but she’s his neighbour and he knows he should stay away.
Bianca is a romance writer and stuck on a scene, her editor doesn’t think it would work, what she didn’t expect was for Vinnie to offer to help, then show a different position, she knows it’s going to be trouble.
Bianca is firm, she wanted twelve months to focus on her career, but Vinnie is crashing through with no stopping, she tells him that after the family event he doesn’t have to see her again. Vinnie doesn’t do relationships, but there’s something about Bianca, and everyone knows what a Gallo wants a Gallo gets and doesn’t stop till they do, and Vinnie’s stopped playing the game and wants it to be real, and Angelo reminds him lock it down.
The best surprise at the end of the book – there’s another book after this one.
Both are committed to their jobs, both don’t want a relationship.
Bianca knows that she’s in trouble, Vinnie is sexy AF and says all the right thing.
Everything about Bianca is Vinnie’s type, and he likes her even with her attitude, but she’s his neighbour and he knows he should stay away.
Bianca is a romance writer and stuck on a scene, her editor doesn’t think it would work, what she didn’t expect was for Vinnie to offer to help, then show a different position, she knows it’s going to be trouble.
Bianca is firm, she wanted twelve months to focus on her career, but Vinnie is crashing through with no stopping, she tells him that after the family event he doesn’t have to see her again. Vinnie doesn’t do relationships, but there’s something about Bianca, and everyone knows what a Gallo wants a Gallo gets and doesn’t stop till they do, and Vinnie’s stopped playing the game and wants it to be real, and Angelo reminds him lock it down.
The best surprise at the end of the book – there’s another book after this one.