Ember (Men of Inked: Heatwave Book 7) by Chelle Bliss

This is an honest review for an arc received.

“You make me feel alive. So freaking alive and, for the first time in my life, as if someone actually cares about me.”

Rebel has had a heartbreaking and tragic life. Her own defining moment was becoming a mom to her sweet and sassy daughter Adaline. When an ex-boyfriend is a threat to her and her daughter she calls the one person she’s kept in touch with after 10 years, Carmello Caldo. When Carmello offers a safe place for them, Rocco is determined to make sure that she is safe. Although Rebel and Rocco have a past she’s determined to keep her heart intact and not let Rocco back in.

“I want your happiness more than I want my own.”

Rocco Caldo is one of 3 survivors of a tragic accident. Still haunted by the events of that night, he’s sworn off love and meaningful relationships. Although he had an instant attraction and off the charts chemistry with Rebel, the accident destroyed what could have been. Fast forward 10 years later, and now Rebel needs protection. What he’s banking on is a chance to redeem himself for his wrongs over the years. What he isn’t prepared for is a little girl to completely steal his heart, and her mother who he wants to protect.

“You give her all of yourself, and she’ll be yours forever.”

5 hot, steamy stars!!! This is a passionate story about a second chance at love after tragedy and years apart. You can’t ignore the instant chemistry, which is what they had prior to being ripped apart. I loved seeing Izzy and James with little Adaline. This little girl is sweet and sassy and you can’t help but fall in love with her. She has these big bad Caldo men eating out of the palm of her hand, and it’s amazing!!! I can’t wait for Carmello’s book! Chelle Bliss knocked this one out of the park!

“When a man has feelings for a woman, he treats her like a queen, and never gives her a reason to leave.”

Angie