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Book Hustle  Men of Inked  Southside  4

Download or read book Hustle Men of Inked Southside 4 written by Chelle Bliss and published by Chelle Bliss. This book was released on with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vinnie Gallo's the hottest rookie in professional football. He's a smooth-talker, good with his hands, and knows how to score. Bianca Hernandez thinks she's immune to Vinnie's charms. She's not impressed by the glitz, glamour, or fame, but after a six month self-imposed break from men, she feels her resistance slipping. Nothing will stop Vinnie from trying to get the girl—not a crazy stalker, Bianca's two older brothers, or the fear he's falling in love. Hustle is the fourth book in the interconnected standalone Men of Inked: Southside series by USA Today & Wall Street Journal bestselling author Chelle Bliss. Book 1 - Maneuver Book 2 - Flow Book 3 - Hook Book 4 - Hustle Book 5 - Love Topics: romance writer, football romance, sports romance, new release romance, family saga romance, romantic suspense, contemporary romance, romance series, family romance series, men of inked, new release, men of inked: southside, usa today bestselling series, chicago romance, gallo romance, sexy romance, hot romance, sensual romance, steamy romance, hot romance series, friends to lovers romance Hustle is perfect for the fans of: Melanie Harlow, Corinne Michaels, Meghan March, Lauren Blakely, Julia Kent, Elle Kennedy, Tijan, CD Reiss, Kendall Ryan, Vi Keeland, Penelope Ward, Jana Aston, K Bromberg, Katy Evans, Jessica Hawkins, Kristen Proby, Penny Reid, Helena Hunting, Sally Thorne, Kristen Ashley, Helen Hoang, Kylie Scott, Christina Lauren, Jana Aston, Sawyer Bennett, Lexi Ryan, Karina Halle, Skye Warren, Kennedy Ryan, Jodi Ellen Mapas, Zoe York, Kristan Higgins, Jill Shalvis, Colleen Hoover, Sara Ney, Toni Aleo, Cambria Herbert, Sierra Simone, Tammara Webber, Colleen Hoover, Meredith Wild, Audrey Carlan, Skye Warren, Kennedy Fox and Sarina Bowen

Book Maneuver

    Book Details:
  • Author : Chelle Bliss
  • Publisher : Bliss Ink LLC
  • Release : 2018-12-07
  • ISBN : 9781950023127
  • Pages : 270 pages

Download or read book Maneuver written by Chelle Bliss and published by Bliss Ink LLC. This book was released on 2018-12-07 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This isn't how fairy tales typically begin, but it's where mine starts¿No money, no phone, and abandoned on the streets of Chicago.With my baby in my arms, I wander into a bar in a shady neighborhood and ask to use their phone.When my father turns us away and completely disowns me, the bar owner, and total hottie, offers us a place to stay¿no strings attached.I'm leery at first.Hot alpha guy.Down on her luck single mother.I mean, who wouldn't be wary?Lucio Gallo isn't like most men, though. He's fiercely protective, loyal, and did I mention he's covered in nothing but muscle?Above all else, he's everything I need but never knew I wanted.Maneuver is the first book in the STANDALONE USA Today bestselling Men of Inked: Southside series.Book 1 - ManeuverBook 2 - FlowBook 3 - HookBook 4 - Hustle

Book Hook  Men of Inked  Southside  3

Download or read book Hook Men of Inked Southside 3 written by Chelle Bliss and published by Chelle Bliss. This book was released on 2019-01-15 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Falling in love is supposed to be the easy part. But nothing prepared me for losing my wife. I promised her that I'd love again. Find someone to mend my broken heart. And that seems impossible, until the day that I walk into Tilly Carter's cupcake shop. I've never met a woman like her--sassy, dirty-mouthed, and smells like vanilla and sin. Someone that makes me want to sweep her off her feet. But there's pain in her emerald eyes that mirrors my own. A past that neither of us can truly escape. Now that I have her, I'll do anything to keep her. Hook is the third book in the STANDALONE USA Today bestselling Men of Inked: Southside series. Book 1 - Maneuver Book 2 - Flow Book 3 - Hook Book 4 - Hustle Book 5 - Love Topics: adult romance, family saga, men of inked series, siblings, alpha male, romantic suspense, happily ever after, usa bestselling romance, chelle bliss, long romance series, happily ever after, bad boy romance, tattooed bad boy romance, emotional read, men of inked, contemporary romance, dirty talking alpha, rockstar romance, rocker romance, interractial romance, inspirational romance, single father, single father romance, chicago romance, chicago, inspirational romance, Harlequin Romance, Waterhouse Press Hook is perfect for the fans of: Melanie Harlow, Corinne Michaels, Meghan March, Lauren Blakely, Julia Kent, Elle Kennedy, Tijan, CD Reiss, Kendall Ryan, Vi Keeland, Penelope Ward, Jana Aston, K Bromberg, Katy Evans, Jessica Hawkins, Kristen Proby, Penny Reid, Helena Hunting, Sally Thorne, Kristen Ashley, Helen Hoang, Kylie Scott, Christina Lauren, Jana Aston, Sawyer Bennett, Lexi Ryan, Karina Halle, Skye Warren, Kennedy Ryan, Jodi Ellen Mapas, Zoe York, Kristan Higgins, Jill Shalvis, Colleen Hoover, Sara Ney, Toni Aleo, Cambria Herbert, Sierra Simone, Tammara Webber, Colleen Hoover, Meredith Wild, Audrey Carlan, Skye Warren, Kennedy Fox and Sarina Bowen

Book Wildfire  Men of Inked  Heatwave  3

Download or read book Wildfire Men of Inked Heatwave 3 written by Chelle Bliss and published by Bliss Ink LLC. This book was released on 2020-03-03 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tamara Gallo knew she was missing something in life. Looking for adventure, she takes off, searching for a hot biker who can deliver more than a good time. But once inside the Disciples Compound, she may get more than she bargained for. The badass biker thought he had everything he wanted. He had his freedom, the open road, and the brotherhood. But after being tasked with protecting an innocent, he realizes he’s missing the most important thing of all…​ But can the bossy biker tame the wild child, or will she be too much for even him to handle? Wildfire is the third interconnected standalone in the new steamy MC romance Men of Inked: Heatwave series by Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author Chelle Bliss. *** What people are saying about the Heatwave Series "I loved this book!!" -Corinne Michaels, NYT bestselling author "This book will blow your mind." -Chelsea Camaron, USA Today bestselling author "Fast-paced, twist, turns, and a whole lot of FLAME" -Kaylee Ryan, NYT bestselling author "Blown away!" -Fiction Beer & Cupcakes "I inhaled this engaging tale!" -Books & Bindings "A fictional world that absolutely had me wanting more!" -Angel Payne "Chelle is hitting all the high notes in this first book in what promises to be a great series!" -Jasinda Wilder "Holy cow!! What an absolutely awesome book" -Cat's Guilty Pleasure "What a freaking amazing read." -Bookhaven Book Blog "HOT. HOT. HOT." -Ruth Cardello, NYT bestselling author **** Topics: MC romance, men of inked, biker romance, romance saga, romantic suspense, series starter, first in series, romance series, romance saga, romantic family saga, new release, tattooed heroes, forbidden romance, second chance romance, small-town romance, hidden romance, strong alpha, alpha hero, family business, strong female lead, strong heroine, family secrets, new releases, top romance reads, Helen Hardt, Charlotte Byrd, Penelope Sky, E L James, Anna Todd, Avon Books, Harlequin Books, Nora Roberts, Bella Andre, Lexi Ryan, Penny Reid, Liliana Rhodes, Lexi Blake, Charlotte Byrd, Julia Kent Perfect for the fans of Lauren Blakely, Nana Malone, Meghan March, Penny Reid, Skye Warren, Kendall Ryan, Kennedy Fox, Lexi Blake, Carrie Ann Ryan, Katie McCoy, and Penelope Ward

Book Men of Inked Southside

    Book Details:
  • Author : Chelle Bliss
  • Publisher : Bliss Ink LLC
  • Release : 2019-07-19
  • ISBN : 9781950023684
  • Pages : 458 pages

Download or read book Men of Inked Southside written by Chelle Bliss and published by Bliss Ink LLC. This book was released on 2019-07-19 with total page 458 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: USA Today bestselling Men of Inked: Southside - books one and two. MANEUVER This isn't how fairy tales typically starts, but it's where mine begins... No money, no phone, and abandoned on the streets of Chicago. With my baby in my arms, I wander into a bar in a shady neighborhood and ask to use their phone. When my father turns us away and completely disowns me, the bar owner, and total hottie, offers us a place to stay...no strings attached. I'm leery at first. Hot alpha guy. Down on her luck single mother. I mean, who wouldn't be? Lucio Gallo isn't like most men, though. He's fiercely protective, loyal, and did I mention he's covered in nothing but muscle? Above all else, he's everything I need but never knew I wanted. FLOW The moment I looked into his eyes, I knew I was in trouble. The second I heard his name, I knew I should stay away. Our fathers were mortal enemies--Chicago crime bosses from rival families. But that didn't stop Leo Conti from pursuing me. Being together was dangerous, reckless, and totally hot. He wanted me. I wanted him. What could possibly go wrong?

Book Burn  Men of Inked  Heatwave  2

Download or read book Burn Men of Inked Heatwave 2 written by Chelle Bliss and published by Bliss Ink LLC. This book was released on 2019-12-10 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Love. Loyalty. Family. Pike Moore never had an easy life. Between his criminal father and heartless mother, Pike didn’t think he’d ever know love until he met Gigi Gallo. But when Pike’s father tracks him down and brings trouble with him, Pike will do anything to keep his woman safe. Gigi Gallo had always been taught the importance of loyalty, love, and family. And when she falls head over heels for Pike Moore, a hottie biker with a troubled past, everything she learned will be put to the test. But when you love a Gallo, you never fight alone. After his family secrets are revealed, Pike must figure out how to leave the past behind him and allow himself to be truly happy, finding his happily ever after. Burn is book two in the Men of Inked: Heatwave series by Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author Chelle Bliss. The Men of Inked: Heatwave series features steamy romances, hot heroes, and strong women. Men of Inked: Heatwave Series: Book 1 - Flame Book 2 - Burn Book 3 - Wildfire Book 4 - Blaze Book 5 - Ignite Book 6 - Spark Book 7 - Ember Book 8 - Singe Book 9 - Ashes Perfect for the fans of Lauren Blakely, Nana Malone, Meghan March, Penny Reid, Skye Warren, Kendall Ryan, Kennedy Fox, Lexi Blake, Carrie Ann Ryan, Katie McCoy, and Penelope Ward Topics: adult romance, family saga, men of inked series, siblings, alpha male, romantic suspense, happily ever after, usa bestselling romance, chelle bliss, long romance series, happily ever after, bad boy romance, tattooed bad boy romance, emotional read, men of inked, contemporary romance, dirty talking alpha, mc romance, motorcycle romance, biker romance, family saga, interractial romance, inspirational romance, single father, single father romance, inspirational romance, Harlequin Romance.

Book The Takeover Duet

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  • Author : Chelle Bliss
  • Publisher : Chelle Bliss
  • Release :
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 406 pages

Download or read book The Takeover Duet written by Chelle Bliss and published by Chelle Bliss. This book was released on with total page 406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A ONE-NIGHT STAND with a handsome stranger wasn't a problem--until he tries to STEAL her company. Ambitious, high-powered CEO Lauren Bradley is one press release away from catapulting her company to new heights. Rival CEO, Antonio Forte is arrogant, controlling, and sexy. She should know, since Antonio's a one-night stand she thought she'd never see again. Antonio wants to take over more than her company, he wants her as part of the Acquisition. Let the games begin... ************* "This is one GRIPPING READ." - Life in the Book Lane "Absolutely SUPERB. A real page turner..." - A Book Lover's Emporium "It's a stay-up-all-night-and-read-just-one-more-page type of book." - A.D. Justice, USA Today bestselling author "Acquisition and Merger are the best multi-faceted, INTRIGUING books to ever hit my Kindle." - Terri Marie, NYT bestselling author "Smartly written. Completely invested and can't wait for more." - Fun Under the Covers Topics: workplace romance, ceo romance, billionaire romance, contemporary romance, boxset romance, complete boxset romance, complete boxset, complete anthology, complete duet, the takeover duet, chelle bliss, contemporary romance, enemies to lovers, one night stand romance, secret romance, wealthy romance, corporate romance, acquisition chelle bliss, merger chelle bliss, sexy romance, steamy romance, romance duet, contemporary romance, romantic suspense, suspense, loveswept, Harlequin, penguin. Perfect for the fans of Meghan March, Meredith Wild, Kendall Ryan, Piper Lawson, Julia Kent and Ilsa Madden-Mills.

Book Flow

    Book Details:
  • Author : Chelle Bliss
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 2024-02-07
  • ISBN : 9781637431283
  • Pages : 0 pages

Download or read book Flow written by Chelle Bliss and published by . This book was released on 2024-02-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The moment I looked into his eyes, I knew I was in trouble. The second I heard his name, I knew I should stay away. Our fathers were enemies-Chicago crime bosses from rival families. But that didn't stop him from pursuing me. Being together was dangerous, reckless, and totally hot. He wanted me. I wanted him. What could possibly go wrong?

Book The Gallos

    Book Details:
  • Author : Chelle Bliss
  • Publisher : Bliss Ink LLC
  • Release :
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 70 pages

Download or read book The Gallos written by Chelle Bliss and published by Bliss Ink LLC. This book was released on with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Never read the Men of Inked series? This is a great introduction to the series or an addition for current readers. This is a SHORT story featuring the entire Gallo family and told from Mr. & Mrs. Gallo's point of view. The Gallos are a loving Italian family filled with alpha males and one sassy sister. —MEN OF INKED SERIES— THROTTLE ME (Book 1) HOOK ME (Book 2) RESIST ME (Book 3) UNCOVER ME (Book 4) WITHOUT ME (Book 5) HONOR ME (Book 6) WORSHIP ME (Book 7)

Book Flame

    Book Details:
  • Author : Chelle Bliss
  • Publisher : Bliss Ink LLC
  • Release : 2019-09-17
  • ISBN : 9781950023653
  • Pages : 322 pages

Download or read book Flame written by Chelle Bliss and published by Bliss Ink LLC. This book was released on 2019-09-17 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Could you love a man who's surrounded by danger? Gigi Gallo's childhood was filled with the roar of a motorcycle and the hum of a tattoo gun. Fresh out of college, she's about to start working at her family's tattoo studio -- Inked. But when she shows up the first day, she never expects to run into someone tall, dark, and totally sexy from her not-so-innocent past. Pike Moore is a bossy biker with a cocky attitude and an even bigger ego. He came to Inked to start over. New town. New job. New roots. None of that included coming face-to-face with the hot chick who spent a week in his bed before she vanished without a trace. But when Pike's dark family history catches up with him, can he stop Gigi from being caught in the crossfire? Flame is book one in the Men of Inked: Heatwave series by USA Today bestselling author Chelle Bliss. The Men of Inked: Heatwave series features steamy romance, hot heroes, and strong women.

Book Honor Me  Men of Inked  6

Download or read book Honor Me Men of Inked 6 written by Chelle Bliss and published by Bliss Ink. This book was released on 2016-05-10 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: READ BOOK 1 FREE! Joe and Suzy Gallo have everything they ever wanted and are living the American dream. Just when life has evened out, a familiar enemy comes back to haunt them. It isn’t his past that’s followed them, but his brother’s. When the danger gets too close, he’ll do anything to defend his family. There’s nothing more important than the people he loves, and he’ll protect what’s his no matter the cost. --- Read the entire Men of Inked series: Throttle Me Hook Me Resist Me Uncover Me Without Me Honor Me Worship Me --- What people are saying about Chelle Bliss & the Men of Inked Series: "Everything we LOVE in a book!" -Ana's Attic "SEXY AS HELL." -The Romance Vault "Had me WEAK AT THE KNEES!" -Fictional Men's Page "HOOKED." -United Indies Book Blog "MIND-BLOWING and HOT!" -Unofficial Addiction Book Fan Club "Hot and steamy" -Not Everyone's Mama "I was hooked from page one" -United Indies Book Blog Topics: adult romance, family saga, men of inked series, siblings, forbidden love, undercover cop, mc romance, alpha male, romantic suspense, happily ever after, usa bestselling romance, chelle bliss, long romance series, happily ever after, bad boy romance, tattooed bad boy romance, emotional read, men of inked, contemporary romance, dirty talking alpha, bdsm, dominate male, married couple romance, Topics: adult romance, family saga, Men of Inked series, siblings, forbidden love, alpha male, romantic suspense, happily ever after, usa bestselling romance, chelle bliss, long romance series, happily ever after, bad boy romance, tattooed bad boy romance, emotional read, men of inked, contemporary romance, dirty talking alpha, sports romance, mma fighter romance, fighter romance, medical romance, doctor, fighter, adult romance books, alpha, alpha bad boy, alpha hero, alpha male, American romance, bad boy, bad boy hero, bad boy romance, beach reads, best romance, best seller series, best selling books free, book free, books by Chelle Bliss, books love stories, brothers, captivating romance, captivating romance free, contemporary, contemporary adult romance, contemporary crush, contemporary romance, contemporary romance books, contemporary romance fiction, contemporary romance free, dangerous romance, dominance, dominant, dominate male, drama romance books, family, family business, family life, family saga, family saga romance, fiction, fiction for women, happily ever after, heart-warming, heartwarming, hot, hot guy, hot romance, hot romance free, insta-love, laugh romance, literary fiction, literary romance, literature and fiction, long romance series, long series, love, love books, love story, modern romance, money, motorcycle club, new adult, new adult romance, opposites attract, opposites attract romance, rich, romance, romance and drama books, romance best seller, romance books, romance contemporary, romance drama love story books, romance fiction books, romance free, romance love, romance novels for women, romance novels free, romance series, romancing saga, romantic saga, romantic suspense, romantic suspense free, romantic thriller, romantic thriller free, sagas, sassy, sassy heroine, seduction, seduction romance, sensual, sensual romance, serial, series, sexy book, sexy novel, sexy romance, something hot to read, sparks, steamy, steamy romance, steamy romance novel, stories, story, strong alpha, suspense, swoon, USA Today, USA Today bestseller, wealth, wealthy, Chelle bliss kindle book, Chelle Bliss love, Chelle Bliss romance, contemporary romance, Florida, free romance books, freebie, new adult, romance love triangle, Tampa, tattoo romance, tattoo bad boy, Florida romance, USA Today bestselling romance, free series starter, opposites attract romance, hot romance, smart romance, hot romance, sexy romance, long series, long family saga, family romance, alpha bad boy romance, tattoo artist, ink romance, funny romance, modern romance, Italian romance, good girl romance, family, love, happily ever after, engagement, drama, action and adventure, romantic suspense series, long romance series, action romance, protective alpha, swoon, loving family romance, siblings, adult romance, family saga, men of inked series, siblings, forbidden love, undercover cop, mc romance, alpha male, romantic suspense, happily ever after, USA Today bestselling romance, Chelle Bliss, long romance series, happily ever after, bad boy romance, tattooed bad boy romance, emotional read, men of inked, contemporary romance, dirty talking alpha, brother's best friend romance, motorcycle romance, bad ass alpha romance, strong heroine, strong female character, undercover romance, mc romance, dangerous romance, police romance, adult romance, family saga, men of inked series, siblings, forbidden love, undercover cop, mc romance, alpha male, romantic suspense, happily ever after, usa bestselling romance, chelle bliss, long romance series, happily ever after, bad boy romance, tattooed bad boy romance, emotional read, men of inked, contemporary romance, dirty talking alpha

Book Enshrine

    Book Details:
  • Author : Chelle Bliss
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 2023-05-31
  • ISBN : 9781637431139
  • Pages : 0 pages

Download or read book Enshrine written by Chelle Bliss and published by . This book was released on 2023-05-31 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Beautiful. Poignant." -Rachel Van Dyken, #1 NYT bestselling author "Enshrine is a story of hope, love, and embracing life's unexpected challenges." Meredith Wild, #1 NYT bestselling Author After a phone call changes my life, I shut the world out. Paralyzed by the fear, the darkness becomes inescapable. When I refuse to open my door, my best friend goes to the most notorious man in town. Bruno's known to everyone in the neighborhood - he's feared and only spoken about in whispers. Only there's a problem - after he breaks down my door, he doesn't want to leave. I never expected to find a man with a heart bigger than his reputation. But just like illusions, things are never what they seem. With fear surrounding me, only he can chase away the shadows. This isn't your typical love story - it's a story of fight and survival. Most importantly, it's about finding the light and basking in the rays. Enshrine is a USA Today bestselling steamy, inspirational standalone romance by Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author Chelle Bliss. This is a story about survival, hope, and most of all...love.

Book Love

    Book Details:
  • Author : Chelle Bliss
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 2024-02-07
  • ISBN : 9781637431351
  • Pages : 0 pages

Download or read book Love written by Chelle Bliss and published by . This book was released on 2024-02-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Angelo and Tilly never thought they'd find love again...but they're about to say 'I do'. Finding love once is hard, but twice is almost impossible. I'd almost given up, but then Tilly Carter walked into my life. The sweet talkin' Southern girl stole my heart. With my future walking down the aisle, and my entire family by my side, it's time to make her mine forever. LOVE is the fifth book in the USA Today bestselling Men of Inked: Southside series and a continuation of Angelo & Tilly's story from Hook.

Book Broken Sparrow

    Book Details:
  • Author : Chelle Bliss
  • Publisher : Bliss Ink LLC
  • Release : 2021-10-05
  • ISBN : 9781637430231
  • Pages : 0 pages

Download or read book Broken Sparrow written by Chelle Bliss and published by Bliss Ink LLC. This book was released on 2021-10-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A chance encounter. An unlikely hero.Morris has always dedicated himself to his brothers in the MC, choosing the freedom of the open road over the monotony of family life. But a chance encounter with a single mother on the run causes his protective alpha instincts to kick into overdrive.

Book Singe

    Book Details:
  • Author : Chelle Bliss
  • Publisher : Bliss Ink LLC
  • Release : 2021-08-03
  • ISBN : 9781637430200
  • Pages : 322 pages

Download or read book Singe written by Chelle Bliss and published by Bliss Ink LLC. This book was released on 2021-08-03 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While everyone around Carmello Caldo found love, he was busy losing himself in pleasure and pain. But when his cousin Lily wants to help him find true love, he doesn't hesitate to accept her offer. Arlo King is not Carmello's usual type. She's a bookworm who doesn't give herself away easy. But she's the perfect woman to help reform the serial womanizer, even though she has commitment issues of her own. Quickly, their fake relationship goes from slow-burn to scorching hot from the very first touch. But can they work through their trouble pasts and embrace a fairy tale future? Singe is the eighth full-length standalone novel in the Men of Inked Heatwave series by USA Today bestselling author Chelle Bliss.

Book Where She Went

Download or read book Where She Went written by Gayle Forman and published by Speak. This book was released on 2012-04-17 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Adam, now a rising rock star, and Mia, a successful cellist, reunite in New York and reconnect after the horrific events that tore them apart when Mia almost died in a car accident three years earlier.

Book The Other Wes Moore

Download or read book The Other Wes Moore written by Wes Moore and published by One World. This book was released on 2011-01-11 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the governor-elect of Maryland, the “compassionate” (People), “startling” (Baltimore Sun), “moving” (Chicago Tribune) true story of two kids with the same name from the city: One went on to be a Rhodes Scholar, decorated combat veteran, White House Fellow, and business leader. The other is serving a life sentence in prison. Selected by Stephen Curry as his “Underrated” Book Club Pick with Literati The chilling truth is that his story could have been mine. The tragedy is that my story could have been his. In December 2000, the Baltimore Sun ran a small piece about Wes Moore, a local student who had just received a Rhodes Scholarship. The same paper also ran a series of articles about four young men who had allegedly killed a police officer in a spectacularly botched armed robbery. The police were still hunting for two of the suspects who had gone on the lam, a pair of brothers. One was named Wes Moore. Wes just couldn’t shake off the unsettling coincidence, or the inkling that the two shared much more than space in the same newspaper. After following the story of the robbery, the manhunt, and the trial to its conclusion, he wrote a letter to the other Wes, now a convicted murderer serving a life sentence without the possibility of parole. His letter tentatively asked the questions that had been haunting him: Who are you? How did this happen? That letter led to a correspondence and relationship that have lasted for several years. Over dozens of letters and prison visits, Wes discovered that the other Wes had had a life not unlike his own: Both had had difficult childhoods, both were fatherless; they’d hung out on similar corners with similar crews, and both had run into trouble with the police. At each stage of their young lives they had come across similar moments of decision, yet their choices would lead them to astonishingly different destinies. Told in alternating dramatic narratives that take readers from heart-wrenching losses to moments of surprising redemption, The Other Wes Moore tells the story of a generation of boys trying to find their way in a hostile world.