Rocco Caldo had my heart by the end if the book (if not sooner). ~ Paige – Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews
Synopsis:
Rocco Caldo is tall, dark, and handsome, but not interested in love. Loyal to a fault, he can’t turn away an old friend in need or a beautiful woman on the run…especially when they have unfinished business.
Rebel Bishop is a single mom, looking for shelter, not a handout. But when her path crosses with an old flame, they uncover an ember of passion that’s been smoldering inside them both for over a decade.
Can they move beyond their tragic pasts, allowing the flame to burn bright into their future?
Ember is the seventh full-length standalone novel in the Men of Inked® Heatwave series by USA Today bestselling author Chelle Bliss®.
I love the Gallo and Caldo families however I’ve struggled connecting with the characters in the younger generation. That changed when I read Ember! Despite Rocco’s cocky disposition in the beginning of the book, he definitely had my heart by the end (if not sooner).
Rocco and Rebel had a intense weekend in their youth. It was filled with passion and sadness. They go there separate ways for 10 years but still think of each other and their weekend together.
Rebel needs helps and seeks out Carmello , Rocco’s twin, for help. Rebel thought asking for help was a secret but nothing can be kept from the family. Both Rebel and Rocco reconnect and their feelings from the past come rushing back.
I truly liked both characters. Rocco had a lot of growing up to do especially emotionally. One look at Rebel and her daughter made him do a complete 180. Rebel forgave him fairly quickly but she dealt with pain and sadness for years. They were able to overcome their past and worked towards making a future together with each other, her daughter and his family.
5 stars
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