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Men of Inked #2.25
Throttled
**Throttled is now available in the back of the Hook Me ebook & paperback**
It's no longer available as a separate novella.
She’s about to become his – Mrs. Joseph Gallo. All she wants is to be his, but his possessiveness days before the wedding has her questioning the reality of a happily ever after. He’s not easy. He’s territorial and doesn’t share well with others. City’s staking his claim, making Suzy his forever. Their future teeters precariously on the cliff of matrimonial bliss. Will their love survive his alpha nature or will it all unravel before she can say ‘I do’?
It's no longer available as a separate novella.
She’s about to become his – Mrs. Joseph Gallo. All she wants is to be his, but his possessiveness days before the wedding has her questioning the reality of a happily ever after. He’s not easy. He’s territorial and doesn’t share well with others. City’s staking his claim, making Suzy his forever. Their future teeters precariously on the cliff of matrimonial bliss. Will their love survive his alpha nature or will it all unravel before she can say ‘I do’?
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First published July 24, 2014
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Chelle Bliss
129 books8,581 followersChelle Bliss is a Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author. She currently lives in a small town near the Gulf of Mexico, but hates sand. She's a full-time writer, time-waster extraordinaire, social media addict, and loves everything romance.
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November 21, 2014
Beautiful short novella!!^^ it was good to see all Gallos brothers together expect Thomas.
I can't wait to read Antony's book! He's for sure an italian man!!
It was also a nice introduction for Izzy and James's story =D
Meet City:
Meet Michael:
Meet Izzy:
Meet Thomas:
not date yet
Meet Anthony: not date yet
I can't wait to read Antony's book! He's for sure an italian man!!
It was also a nice introduction for Izzy and James's story =D
Meet City:
Meet Michael:
Meet Izzy:
Meet Thomas:
not date yetMeet Anthony:
not date yet 
June 21, 2021
3.5 Stars!
Part of me liked parts of this but there were parts that were a serious turn off!
For one, Izzy was a bit of a B in this book. If the bachelorette party is for someone you should do the things that gal wants to do not force them into situations that they specifically said “no” to.
The other thing that was upsetting is there were a few things that City said that were crude and kind of disrespectful. I like dirty talk and smut but don’t be crude and disrespectful!
I did enjoy getting more of their story.
Part of me liked parts of this but there were parts that were a serious turn off!
For one, Izzy was a bit of a B in this book. If the bachelorette party is for someone you should do the things that gal wants to do not force them into situations that they specifically said “no” to.
The other thing that was upsetting is there were a few things that City said that were crude and kind of disrespectful. I like dirty talk and smut but don’t be crude and disrespectful!
I did enjoy getting more of their story.
July 23, 2014
Every time I think about reading this, I burst out laughing, honestly, I can not help it! The witty banter and humour are completely faultless and I read it in a matter of hours. Absolutely fan-fucking-tastic! As well as the humour, there was drama, there was passion....and there was Izzy lol.
Everyone know's what Izzy's like, so I don't need to say much more! :)
The writing was flawless, the jokes were hilarious, the drama was wall punching and the passion made you blush!
I LOVE CITY! And I LOVE SUZY! Match made in heaven! They're perfect for one another....
(I'm still laughing...)
7% in I was laughing really loud, maybe a bit too loud :P
Chelle really pulled this off! The novella was amazing and I will probably be reading this again! I love it, like I love ALL of Chelle's books!
<3
Everyone know's what Izzy's like, so I don't need to say much more! :)
The writing was flawless, the jokes were hilarious, the drama was wall punching and the passion made you blush!
I LOVE CITY! And I LOVE SUZY! Match made in heaven! They're perfect for one another....
(I'm still laughing...)
7% in I was laughing really loud, maybe a bit too loud :P
Chelle really pulled this off! The novella was amazing and I will probably be reading this again! I love it, like I love ALL of Chelle's books!
<3
April 12, 2021
This was a cute little novela about City and Suzy getting married. Their chemistry is still there and hot as ever. We get a little introduction into the book that will be about Izzy and I cant wait to read it and see what happens with her and James and see their chemistry!
May 18, 2021
Fir my thoughts
August 6, 2017
Enjoyed City and Suzy's short novella. I liked the build up between the two and the growth (if small) in Suzy's character. The ending was just what I needed. Definitely a feel good ending. I absolutely will be continuing the series.
July 29, 2014
Why does anyone still go to bachelor and bachelorette parties? They're just an excuse to behave badly and expect to get a pass! Suzy is completely wrong in this one. Joe had total right to be pissed off. Yes, they went to a strip club, but there was no mention that the woman, or any woman came anywhere near him. He didn't come home with glitter herpies, he didn't smell of some other woman's perfume. Suzy not only allowed a man to sit on her lap and get very close to her, she allowed another man to put his hands on her, and she smelled of another man's cologne. If that had been Joe and he had allowed some woman to put her hands on him, she'd have had a fucking cow. The idea that he had to grovel to get back into her good graces... nope. This one was a total miss for me.
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August 26, 2019
This was a fun surprise after I finished Hook Me. I liked seeing Suzy and City's relationship come together with their marriage. City was a bit of a dick at one point, but he made up for it so if Suzy forgives him, so do I haha. The main point of this novella for me was actually that we learned a little more about the missing brother Thomas and saw the possible beginning of a relationship for Izzy. I'm looking forward to seeing the rest of the Gallo family find their matches!
October 24, 2015
Men of Inked series- by Chelle Bliss
1- Throttle Me
2-Hook Me
2.5-Throttled
3- Resist Me
3.5- Resisting
4-Uncover Me
4.5-Rebound
5-Without Me
2.5-Throttled
The addicting Gallo family -Suzy and City are getting married and will definitely live happily ever after. I liked that City wasn't some jackass uber-caveman in Throttle Me. In this one, he makes up for it. Once again, the Gallo family was there in all their glory. Izzy was fabulous as always, Mike and Anthony gave Joe a hard time and supported him all the way while Mia adjusted to being a part of the group.
Beautiful short novella!!^^ it was good to see all Gallos brothers together expect Thomas. This is a great couple and I can't wait to find out what happens next!
1- Throttle Me
2-Hook Me
2.5-Throttled
3- Resist Me
3.5- Resisting
4-Uncover Me
4.5-Rebound
5-Without Me
2.5-Throttled
The addicting Gallo family -Suzy and City are getting married and will definitely live happily ever after. I liked that City wasn't some jackass uber-caveman in Throttle Me. In this one, he makes up for it. Once again, the Gallo family was there in all their glory. Izzy was fabulous as always, Mike and Anthony gave Joe a hard time and supported him all the way while Mia adjusted to being a part of the group.
Beautiful short novella!!^^ it was good to see all Gallos brothers together expect Thomas. This is a great couple and I can't wait to find out what happens next!
October 6, 2018
I wanna be a part of the Gallo family!
I love Joe and Suzy, and seeing a glimpse of their future (and of their start) is so amazing!
I love their love, their passion and chemistry, thier fights and reconciliation. I love that they hurt each other and apologize, I love that they get hurt and forgive, I love that they love each other so much they can't control themselves.
"To say I was proud to call her mine was a complete understatement"
They could be polar opposites and have so much in comon. They have different backgrounds and families, but together they start their own reality. They complete and add to each other all the good things.
"City's an artist, a romantic, a loving partner, a cook, and an amazing person. The most diverse and well-rounded person I know (...) He wasn't easy or simple, but he was mine"
I want more from this couple. I want their happily ever after, their struggles, their arguments and peace, their babies, family and dreams. I want their lives to be shown and for them to be real!
I love Joe and Suzy, and seeing a glimpse of their future (and of their start) is so amazing!
I love their love, their passion and chemistry, thier fights and reconciliation. I love that they hurt each other and apologize, I love that they get hurt and forgive, I love that they love each other so much they can't control themselves.
"To say I was proud to call her mine was a complete understatement"
They could be polar opposites and have so much in comon. They have different backgrounds and families, but together they start their own reality. They complete and add to each other all the good things.
"City's an artist, a romantic, a loving partner, a cook, and an amazing person. The most diverse and well-rounded person I know (...) He wasn't easy or simple, but he was mine"
I want more from this couple. I want their happily ever after, their struggles, their arguments and peace, their babies, family and dreams. I want their lives to be shown and for them to be real!
November 10, 2014
The power is in the snuggle...
Chelle Bliss, what have you done to us? Us women readers, who used to be so powerful, have turned into a pile of goo, our hearts ripped out by these big bad dirty-talkin' Gallo brothers. They fight so hard and love so soft, taking care of their women in every way, ruining them and us. How are other men supposed to live up to our new expectations? City just keeps getting better and better, his mouth is his best feature, he makes me laugh and blush. This series is raising the bar, where can you go when you are already at the top? I can't wait for more, I'm smiling just thinking about what is in store for Anthony, Thomas, and Izzy...
Chelle Bliss, what have you done to us? Us women readers, who used to be so powerful, have turned into a pile of goo, our hearts ripped out by these big bad dirty-talkin' Gallo brothers. They fight so hard and love so soft, taking care of their women in every way, ruining them and us. How are other men supposed to live up to our new expectations? City just keeps getting better and better, his mouth is his best feature, he makes me laugh and blush. This series is raising the bar, where can you go when you are already at the top? I can't wait for more, I'm smiling just thinking about what is in store for Anthony, Thomas, and Izzy...
February 4, 2015
This was so good I loved City and Suzy!! Looking forward to more of this family!
July 2, 2023
Another dumb-ass male lead groveling for the fmc's transgressions. Seriously, who are the women who find this kind of behaviour attractive?
If anyone should be groveling it should have been Suzy, esp because if the situations were reversed she would have lost her shit.
The more I read through the reviews (since I've only read City & Suzy's book + this novella), the more I find myself not liking Chelle Bliss's universe. The men are attractive, although way too sappy & in their feminine energy for supposedly badass alpha men. The women? Totally unlikable to me. And everyone putting Izzy on this pedestal as the epitome of female strength. Puke. I bet the author modelled this character after herself ... ::eyeroll::
I can't stand fmcs like her (Izzy) and I sure as hell won't be reading her book even though I have a free copy of it. She's obnoxious and slutty ... and I know that's the gold standard now for "modern" female behaviour, but fuck that. I like classy, self-respecting women who know how to keep their legs closed. Am I being sexist? I don't care. Women and men are not meant to behave the same way in everything. I'm not saying being a manhoe is a virtue, I don't think it is ... but I can't stand authors who glorify their female leads sleeping around ... or making a heroine who doesn't sleep around feel bad about or question her choices. Not everyone wants to be a hoe. And not everyone wants to read about hoes!
Add to that having the hero being a p***ywhipped idiot grovelling for NO reason. I mean, he was rightfully upset that his woman was humping and grinding on other men just before their wedding. What the fuck is there for HIM to grovel about??? That's it for me. Not wasting any more of my money on this type of nonsense.
If anyone should be groveling it should have been Suzy, esp because if the situations were reversed she would have lost her shit.
The more I read through the reviews (since I've only read City & Suzy's book + this novella), the more I find myself not liking Chelle Bliss's universe. The men are attractive, although way too sappy & in their feminine energy for supposedly badass alpha men. The women? Totally unlikable to me. And everyone putting Izzy on this pedestal as the epitome of female strength. Puke. I bet the author modelled this character after herself ... ::eyeroll::
I can't stand fmcs like her (Izzy) and I sure as hell won't be reading her book even though I have a free copy of it. She's obnoxious and slutty ... and I know that's the gold standard now for "modern" female behaviour, but fuck that. I like classy, self-respecting women who know how to keep their legs closed. Am I being sexist? I don't care. Women and men are not meant to behave the same way in everything. I'm not saying being a manhoe is a virtue, I don't think it is ... but I can't stand authors who glorify their female leads sleeping around ... or making a heroine who doesn't sleep around feel bad about or question her choices. Not everyone wants to be a hoe. And not everyone wants to read about hoes!
Add to that having the hero being a p***ywhipped idiot grovelling for NO reason. I mean, he was rightfully upset that his woman was humping and grinding on other men just before their wedding. What the fuck is there for HIM to grovel about??? That's it for me. Not wasting any more of my money on this type of nonsense.
August 13, 2014
Throttled is the follow up to Throttle Me The first book in the Men of Inked Series.
It picks up where TM left off.
If you fucking loved TM like I did, Throttled is even better because you get more of Everything and you really get more interaction with the whole Gallo family. The best thing is you get more of City! More of his
COMMANDING
SEXY
DO WHAT THE FUCK I WANT
WHEN I WANT
ATTITUDE
Let's not forget his ability to pull out a SCREAMING O
like it ain't nobody's business Okaaaayyy!
Chelle did a kick as job with the dual POV.
The banter between the boys, girls and the family will you laughing your ass off.
It's sarcastic, snarky and the smartass comments are hilarious! I love that the author pulls in the characters from the previous books and gives you a little taste every now and then. I always want more of the characters after a book ends, so it's a good way to get just a little bit more of a good thing!
5 BadassDownandDirtyStars
August 22, 2019
YES! I needed this little look into City and Suzy after the first book. Their story felt incomplete. And now it's all well! I know they'll continue to be in the series throughout. But this was a good wrap up to their story. (:
August 2, 2014
ARC REVIEW from ABIBLIOPHOBIA ANONYMOUS BOOK REVIEWS BLOG
City and Suzy
We came to know and love this couple in Throttle Me, now we get to read about them becoming man and wife. Can I get a hell yeah!!
Throttled follows both City and Suzy for a few weeks before their big day.
"Always yours, City."- Suzy
Life can't be smooth, both City and Suzy have get over the huge bumps in the road, before they say I do.
"You consume me and became a part of me. Your love is as vital to me as the air I breathe.-"-City
They're just trying to get to the alter, together. But like every couple there is some stuff that tries to derail them. Can they fix it, or will Suzy and City never see the day they become man and wife to each other?
Throttled... Chelle Bliss, girl, those first few pages I was like "wth? OMG!" You little tricker. Lol. I loved being able to read about the upcoming wedding. So glad we got to read it from their pov and not from another book and character. Thank you for giving us that. City is still hot as hell. Damn, that mouth on him. I think he is still my #1 Gallo brother... But that could change, I'm such a book whore. Suzy, she's such a great character and has grown so much and evolved. Once the girl who couldn't say a dirty word, is now the girl who loves it dirty. Those two are the perfect combo. We get to read about the other Gallo's. Izzy's beau is introduced to us, poor guy. What wouldn't be a wedding without drama? We get it. Chelle Bliss gives us everything we need in this novella and a shocker too ;)
City and Suzy
We came to know and love this couple in Throttle Me, now we get to read about them becoming man and wife. Can I get a hell yeah!!
Throttled follows both City and Suzy for a few weeks before their big day.
"Always yours, City."- Suzy
Life can't be smooth, both City and Suzy have get over the huge bumps in the road, before they say I do.
"You consume me and became a part of me. Your love is as vital to me as the air I breathe.-"-City
They're just trying to get to the alter, together. But like every couple there is some stuff that tries to derail them. Can they fix it, or will Suzy and City never see the day they become man and wife to each other?
Throttled... Chelle Bliss, girl, those first few pages I was like "wth? OMG!" You little tricker. Lol. I loved being able to read about the upcoming wedding. So glad we got to read it from their pov and not from another book and character. Thank you for giving us that. City is still hot as hell. Damn, that mouth on him. I think he is still my #1 Gallo brother... But that could change, I'm such a book whore. Suzy, she's such a great character and has grown so much and evolved. Once the girl who couldn't say a dirty word, is now the girl who loves it dirty. Those two are the perfect combo. We get to read about the other Gallo's. Izzy's beau is introduced to us, poor guy. What wouldn't be a wedding without drama? We get it. Chelle Bliss gives us everything we need in this novella and a shocker too ;)
August 6, 2014
I love City and Suzy so much. I’m so glad Chelle Bliss gave them their own book for their wedding! We get more of the Gallo family together, which is always one of my favorites parts in the Men Of Inked series, especially Ma Gallo. I want to be Ma Gallow to my children. We get to go through the bachelorette party, courtesy of Izzy, who doesn’t love Izzy? I love Izzy. Cannot wait for that girl’s book to come out!
I loved Throttled just as much as I have loved the rest of the series. There are some seriously hot moments between City and Suzy, what Men Of Inked book would be complete without the fire that goes on between our hero and heroine? That’s one of the things I love about this series, the women don’t roll over and play dead. They say it how it is and tell the man exactly where they done messed up.
I have to mention the cover. I have loved those shoes ever since I saw that cover and I can’t even see the whole shoe, I just know I must have them someday. Those are gorgeous!
Thank you so much for my copy of Throttled! I adored it just as much as every other book in the series and I cannot wait to read the next book!
I loved Throttled just as much as I have loved the rest of the series. There are some seriously hot moments between City and Suzy, what Men Of Inked book would be complete without the fire that goes on between our hero and heroine? That’s one of the things I love about this series, the women don’t roll over and play dead. They say it how it is and tell the man exactly where they done messed up.
I have to mention the cover. I have loved those shoes ever since I saw that cover and I can’t even see the whole shoe, I just know I must have them someday. Those are gorgeous!
Thank you so much for my copy of Throttled! I adored it just as much as every other book in the series and I cannot wait to read the next book!
July 21, 2022
Throttled is a sweet and sexy novella and companion to Throttle Me. City and Suzy are fantastic characters and I highly recommend the Men of Inked series if you haven't read them already!
All of the books focus on the Gallo family and are sexy, well-written books that are highly addictive. City is a dirty-talking, motorcycle riding ALPHA who falls for Suzy, a wonderful character who really blossoms under City's love. Oh, and did I mention City is pierced, too? Oh yes. Throttled focuses on these two and you need to have read the the other books in the series first.
City and Suzy have a misunderstanding in this story but all's well that ends well and I hope they appear in again in future stories. I absolutely love this series and recommend the books for anyone who loves strong men, great writing and fast-paced stories. Can't wait for the next book in this series, Resist Me!
(*ARC provided by the author in return for an honest review.)
All of the books focus on the Gallo family and are sexy, well-written books that are highly addictive. City is a dirty-talking, motorcycle riding ALPHA who falls for Suzy, a wonderful character who really blossoms under City's love. Oh, and did I mention City is pierced, too? Oh yes. Throttled focuses on these two and you need to have read the the other books in the series first.
City and Suzy have a misunderstanding in this story but all's well that ends well and I hope they appear in again in future stories. I absolutely love this series and recommend the books for anyone who loves strong men, great writing and fast-paced stories. Can't wait for the next book in this series, Resist Me!
(*ARC provided by the author in return for an honest review.)
July 22, 2014
Chelle nailed it with this novella. It's the perfect temporary ending to the City/Suzy story. Chelle continues in writing stories that suck you in and leave you wanting more. We get to see all the characters we love make an appearance in the continuation of the C/S story. And of course, we still get that humor aspect too. Thanksgiving was hilarious. The wedding was beautiful. The after was hot. Everything with city is usually hot, and he sure doesn't disappoint now. Well done chelle, well done.
August 20, 2014
This was a great installment. Suzy loves City so much, but still getting use to his Alpha ways. This story was surprising, loving, and as always hotter than ever! I enjoy reading Bliss's work. She gives you the story in two different point of views. I get to see what is going on inside the characters and it gives me a deeper understand as well as makes me totally invested in their lives. This is a great couple and I can't wait to find out what happens next!
April 12, 2017
I love everything in the Men of Inked series so far and Throttled is no different. The best part was revisiting characters that I previously fell for and getting some answers to questions that were left unresolved at the end of book 1. Suzy is slowly becoming more of a potty mouth, City has a possessive meathead moment but his deliciousness is off the scales, and then there's the amazing, boisterous Gallo family which is the icing on the cake. I will say that I wanted to smack Izzy several times for being a driving force behind several of the issues between Suzy and City but it was unintentional. It's Izzy. Of course she's going to encourage a night of harmless, drunken, debauchery. I guess I can't be angry at her. She's a Gallo...
February 23, 2021
What we have here is a look into City and Suzy after the first book. This Novella adds more to the story of City aka Joey and Suzy, they have are about to get married and Suzy is being OCD and City is possessive, but it gets resolved eventually and they get married and things are good.
May 13, 2017
3.5 stars
September 18, 2018
loved the extra sneak peak of my favorite characters bring on the next adventure and heat 👊 on to the next one 😁
February 24, 2019
I simply love the Gallos family. They bring so much fun and seeing Suzy & Joe wedding was icing on the cake. I can’t wait to read Izzy story next.
January 8, 2020
Loved this so much. Continues on with Suzy and City getting married and leading up to that it gets better and better.
March 21, 2021
I loved this. These two remain my fave characters.
March 25, 2022
Another sweet gallo novella. Love this series!
November 20, 2016
2.5 Stars
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