Review: Want - Chelle Bliss

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Review: Want - Book #2 Men of Inked: Sinners Series - Chelle Bliss - March 2025

After a string of DNF reads, Want by Chelle Bliss swooped in like a warm hug on a cold day—and what a perfect choice it turned out to be. As someone who’s read and enjoyed a few books from the original Gallo Brothers series, I was beyond excited to dive into this spin-off. The moment I saw it featured Santino (Tino) and Betty’s extended family, I was all in.

The story kicks off with Brax, who’s working behind the bar when Iris walks in, having just been stood up on a blind date. Cue the snowstorm of the century—classic Chicago vibes—and a very generous offer from Brax’s sister Tate to let Iris crash in the apartment above her tattoo shop. What starts as a night of awkward but cute proximity soon becomes the beginning of something real between Brax and Iris.

Iris, however, comes with baggage. Her ex not only broke her heart, but also left her with a dangerous mess—he owes some very bad people a lot of money. As feelings start to build between Brax and Iris, so does the tension. Can Brax keep Iris safe and show her that she’s worthy of the love he’s ready to give? And will Iris let herself fall again, especially when the threat of her past is still very present?

What made Want such a standout for me was the blend of warmth, family loyalty, sizzling chemistry, and just enough drama to keep the pages turning. It had the same charm and heart that made me love the original Gallo series, but also gave me those feel-good, fresh-start vibes that make romance so addictive.

If you're a fan of series like The Edens by Devney Perry, The DiMarcos by Jennifer Hanks, or The Lancasters by Monica Murphy, then you'll absolutely love what Chelle Bliss is building here with the Chicago-based Gallos. It’s got that same sense of found family, steamy slow-burn romance, and enough personality to make you want to binge the whole series.

Want has completely rekindled my love for the Men of Inked world, and I can’t wait to dive back into the stories of the siblings, cousins, and all the Gallos that make this fictional family one worth obsessing over.

Amazon: https://amzn.to/3FXl9si






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