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Never Enough is the first book in a new series by author Kelly Elliott. I have to say I LOVED it. I felt like this story was everything about Kelly Elliott and her writing that I fell in love with 4-5 years ago! This was the classic cowboy/romance/realistic happily-ever-after story that Kelly writes SO WELL!!

I'm so excited to read more in this series and from Kelly. I hope she sticks to this same formula, because I felt like I was curled up with an old friend while reading this book.

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The story of Lincoln and Brock. She is new in town, and looking forward to starting life on her own terms. He stays away from the town as much as possible, despite his young son living there and needing his father. He wants her, but can he get past the issues he has to have a future with Lincoln?

A great read.

Looking forward to the rest of this series.

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Never Enough by Kelly Elliott a five-star read that I will never get enough of. This is my first read by this author, but I know it won’t be the last, as it blew me away, this is number one in the Meet me in Montana series and I am eagerly awaiting number two. Kelly Elliott has become a one-click author for me. Lincoln Pratt is a great character she will make you fall in love with her so hard, at first, I didn’t love her so much, but by the end I was smitten. Her warmth just surprises you, the way she cares for her bestie Kaylee just makes you realise that you know she will be good for Brock even if he can’t see that. Brock of a wonder all of his own, they certainly grow somethin special in Montana, even when they are young like Blayze they win your heart. Some people will love this as it has cowboys and romance, the fact it has a great storyline just makes it more perfect.

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This is a great small-town romance book ! I enjoyed it a lot!
Throw in a gruff, sexy professional bull riding cowboy, a ‚city-girl‘ who grew up in the south - so she knows her way around, smart, sassy, tough girl. And you get yourself a perfect story!!
But I think the most adorable character is the 5 year old son! Loved him!

Great story, kept me interested from the first to the last page, nice flow, awesome side characters, can’t wait for more books in this series!!

I kindly received an arc from the author/publisher through Netgalley and voluntarily left a review

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Can you ever get enough of the cowboy, bull-riding romances? Elliott's newest novel leaves smoke on the pages. Readers are introduced to designer Lincoln, who has just moved to Montana in search of being a bit more independent from her parents, and Brock Shaw, an absolute workaholic, and single dad. Even though I am a fan of slow-burn romances, Elliott did a good enough job of leaving believable pauses and communication in this relationship between Lincoln and Brock. Their relationship was believable, and that really helped the romance leap off the page. This book is for anyone who enjoys romances between a damaged cowboy hoping to fall in love again and a rockstar woman hoping to give a little piece of her heart away. Also, who doesn't love hilarious and adorable five-year-olds? Brock's son, Blayze, might have been the reason this novel deserves five stars... and that's not a white lie ;) (anyone who reads will clearly understand this inside joke and one of my all-time favorite parts of the novel). Happy reading!

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What do you get when you have a single father who is sexy Bull Rider and a sassy heroine who is looking for a new start?? You get Never Enough, Kelly Elliott’s first book in her newest Meet Me In Montana series.

This book was liking going back to the beginning with Kelly’s books. We got a small town romance and Kelly’s famous cowboy Hero. Although I will admit I had trouble warming up to Brock at first. He isn’t like Kelly’s first set of cowboy Heroes. But once I did start to connect with Brock he truly stole my heart.

What I loved about this book was that even though we got what we have to expect from a Kelly Elliott book, she still made this book feel fresh and original. I think that has to do with the Bull Riding storyline. I don’t think I have read any other book about bull riding. I found that aspect truly refreshing. I also felt Kelly did an amazing job of researching this subject. She wrote it in such detail that I felt like I was in this world with all these characters.

Like I said this book is the first book in her newest series. It is a standalone novel that will have unconnected characters for the following books. It is told in Dual POV. I loved the pace and flow of the book. I think the pace she took Brock and Lincoln worked for them. Yes, they even make comments to this moving quickly but for some reason it all worked!!

In this story we follow the love story of Brock and Lincoln. Brock is a single father who is a professional Bull Rider. After suffering a tragic loss in his past, he has shut his heart off to anyone new and lives only to be the best bull rider and provide the best life for his 5 year old son Blayze. Lincoln is a single woman who has recently moved from Atlanta to Hamilton, Montana to start a new life. She was feeling suffocated by her dad back in Atlanta and she wanted to prove she could do it on her own. So when Brock and Lincoln first meet to say fireworks shot off is an understatement, but so did tempers. It was not a friendly first meeting. Can Lincoln get Brock to break the walls around his heart?? Can Brock move on from his guilt and open his heart up again to Lincoln?? Can these two get their HEA?? Read this book to find out the answers.

I loved the secondary characters just as much as the main characters in this story. Kaylee, Ty, Tanner, Stella and Ty Sr. And most of all Blayze!!! That 5 year old little boy truly stole my heart. I love when Kelly writes young kids into her stories. I look forward to the other books in this series. I think Kaylee and Ty will have an interesting story ;)

If you love a story with a broken, sexy, single dad who is a bull rider and a sassy heroine who is also down to earth and the perfect match for the Hero, then give Kelly’s new book a try. I think you will fall in love with this story just like I did.

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"Ever since I first met you, you've been a beautiful dream that plays alongside a nightmare."

Never Enough is the first book in the exciting new Meet Me in Montana Series by Kelly Elliott and follows the story of Lincoln & Brock. Brock lives and breathes bull riding. Not only is the power from riding the bull addictive, but it provides a much needed distraction from the guilt he lives with on a daily basis. Only being on the road takes its toll, especially for a single dad. His family wants him to settle down and be the father he needs to be, but in order to do that, Brock must be willing to let go of the past...Lincoln is a long ways from Atlanta and is hoping that Montana will provide her with the fresh start she so desperately needs. What she didn't plan on was meeting Brock. At first sight, Brock was everything she could ever want, but then he had to go and open his mouth. He's rude and abrasive and just an overall jerk. But, as Lincoln gets to know the Shaw Family, she'll quickly see that there is more to Brock than meets the eye. He's been through a lot and Lincoln terrifies him. Will Brock open his eyes and grab on to his second chance at love before it's too late??? There's only one way to find out....

Never Enough is a heartwarming and beautiful second chance romance. From the moment you meet Lincoln and Brock, you can just tell their story is going to be special. The push and pull between them is instant and consuming. Brock is broken and damaged and only bright light in his life is his son. Brock holds on to a lot of pain and guilt where his past involved and is doing the best that he can. His walls are sky high, but Lincoln might just be the one able to break down those walls. And speaking of Lincoln, Lincoln was such an amazing character. She loved big and with all of her heart. She was tough as nails and was just what Brock was missing from his life. Just being around Lincoln made Brock see what his life was missing. She brought him back to life without even trying. Together, these two were a match I just couldn't help but root for. I loved watching them trying to figure things out and just couldn't wait to see how their story would unfold.

Never Enough is well written and consuming. This book can easily be finished in a single sitting. I know I devoured it. This story is filled with so much heart and hits all the elements when it comes to small town romances. Never Enough truly is a sweet and addictive story. The characters will capture your heart and leave you screaming for more. Never Enough is the perfect start to the Meet Me in Montana Series and I for one can not wait to see where this series will go next!!

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I just loved this book! First time reader for this author and I will definitely be reading more because it was such a delightful surprise. I wouldn’t normally go for a cowboy romance but heard good things about it in a post from one of my favourite authors, T. Gephart. Now I’m thinking just how fast can Kelly Elliott write and when can I be getting my hands on book #2 of the series? This book was touching and just perfect! Lincoln moves to Hamilton, Montana for a fresh start. She buys a beautiful old home sight unseen and moves to a small town to leave behind her family and her past. And when she arrives she meets the family who sold her the property, the Shaw’s. There’s 3 generations of Shaw men who are her neighbours but it’s Brock Shaw who’s got her intrigued. He spends time on the road as a bull rider and in between fixtures returns home to his parents, brother and young son Blayze. Lincoln doesn’t know the first thing about bull riding and doesn’t realise that he’s one of the top bull riders in the world and is part of the professional bull riding circuit. There’s a powerful connection between the two, yet for Brock this attraction is tinged with guilt. He’s not ready for a relationship because he still hasn’t come to terms with his previous one. With these two it’s like one step forward and two steps back. Who knows, maybe they can help piece each other back together, or maybe they’re just not good for each other at all. He knows Lincoln deserves more than he can currently give her and he’s not certain that he can let himself love again. Being with Lincoln and experiencing life and love again, although it’s undeniably scary for him, it makes him realise that everything about this is totally different than last time...

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OH-MY-LAWD.....this story, this book, WOW.....it was EVERYTHING!! I definitely needed to let this one settle but even then, words will never express how much I LOVED this story! In true Kelly fashion she gives us a book that will monopolize your days and nights because the story will consume you from beginning to end. I love when a book has me so immersed that I don't realize I've come to the end until I try to swipe to the next page but there are none left, that is how you know you've just read a 5-Star Masterpiece!

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Kelly Elliott does it again. There is so much that can be said about Never Enough. From the first page I was enthralled with the lives of Brock and Lincoln. Honestly what is there not to love when a bull riding single dad and a interior designer on a path to follow her dreams collide.
Brock and Lincoln's story made me laugh and cry and all the feelings in between. Their story is written in a way that you can visualize it truly happening to someone and not just in a book. From the love and friendship between all the characters this book is hands down amazing.
I can't wait to get my hands on book 2 of this series. I definitely need more of the Shaw family in my life.

* Copy received from Montlake Romance and Net Galley for a honest review. All words are mine and mine alone.

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Wow, what a heart warming story written by Kelly! 5 stars for this one!
Meet Lincoln, just relocated to Montana, after leaving Georgia in desperate need of a change, to get away from her overbearing father. She meets the Shaw family, she purchased a home from them and she couldn't wait to get inside it. When she meets Brock, she's instantly attracted to him.
Brock isn't so happy about Lincoln moving into his old home, and worse yet, his son Blayze is quite smitten with her! Brock is smitten as well, but how can he be, he doesn't deserve to find another woman to make him happy after losing his first wife. Will he get over his self imposed punishment and allow himself some sort of happiness?
I loved this story, the heartache, the struggles that Brock is going through, gave me all the feels. And Blayze will steal your heart! He's adorable! Grab this book asap!

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This is the way to start a new series! Laying the foundation of a series, the first book can sometimes get bogged down in details and bringing in supporting characters so you'll be sucked in and want their stories. But Kendra Elliott lays it all on the line with book 1 and it's a serious MUST READ!

Everyone lives a cowboy, but seriously, the Shaw brothers are the BEST! Reading this book I could vividly imagine the scenery, the people, and the feelings each carried. Brock is damaged, so he thinks. His wife died in a tragic way, his friendship suffered, his family suffered, and his son felt the brunt of it all. He can't give up the limelight, the adrenaline he gets on the back of a bull, no one understands.

Lincoln is escaping the controls of her father and makes a bold move to Hamilton, Montana. She is in love with her new home, the majesty of the mountains, and her especially her neighbors- the Shaws. ERRRTTT- wait, I meant everyone but Brock Shaw. Lincoln can't figure out Lincoln and why he seems to hate her. This man has some secrets and some heartbreak. Good thing Lincoln is drawn to him enough to dredge through the pain and figure out Brock Shaw. Brock doesn't like the feelings he has for Lincoln- it makes him feel guilty and vulnerable. Feelings he has never experienced and that is not such a good thing when you were once married.

Lincoln and Brock are fabulous together and hash out their romance in a spectacularly written book. I cannot wait for the rest of this series.

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If you like cowboys, bull riding, small towns, Montana, and a whole lot of cute little boy this is your book! This book is full of just swoon worthy takes!

Lincoln is coming from hot Altana and is an interior designer, I was a little worried but loved loved her character! Down to earth lady, she did move to small town Montana and fall for a bull rider sooo you will like her. Then to top it off her love for his son, is wonderful.

Brock Shaw is a bull rider and world champion no less so I mean you are going to fall for him as well. I grew up watching rodeos so cowboys are my first love so there is no amount of badness I will still want to love them and Brock is no different.

I loved the two main characters but also the supporting ones as well and can’t wait for some more romance between them I’m hopping later on, in other books! This was my first Kelly Elliott book and really loved her writing, it was smooth, well-written settings, fully strong characters, and a lot of wonderful ladies! There are some sad parts but Lincoln has some wonderful laugh out loud parts, that give her such a great personality. This book really was wonderful and I can’t wait for the next books in this series. Overall, I give it 4 stars!


Thank you to Netgalley and Montlake Romance for the ARC of this book in exchange for the honest review provided here.

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This may just be my favorite book Kelly Elliott has written to date!!! It's smooth, well written and wonderfully edited. About half way into the book all I could think was boy I sure hope there is more to this series because I knew once the book was done I was still going to want more.

Brock Shaw is someone women drool over. He's a single father and a professional bull rider. He's resistant to finding love again. The reasons behind this are so sad. He needs to find a way to let it all go and move forward. Lincoln is an interior designer who just uprooted her life to start over in a brand new state. When the two of their lives intersect the attraction is instant, yet the relationship might take a little longer to figure out.

This is a definite hit romance! The main characters are captivating and the support characters are not only sweet but oh so entertaining as well. The combination of all of this groups together for a great new world. I can't wait for the next installment! Well done Kelly Elliott!

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Normally the "dead ex" trope is a big no no for me, but here it didn't bother me as much and didn't take away from the story. I did like how she wasn't portrayed 100% negative or 100% ready for sainthood (as is commonly done in this trope). The romance between the H and h was believable and enjoyable.

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**I received a copy of Never Enough from Montlake Romance and Net Galley in exchange for a voluntary and honest review. The opinions expressed below weren't solicited in any way.**

Never Enough by Kelly Elliott is what I hope will be a series of book about the Shaw family.

I loved this book there Brock Shaw is on the Pro Bull Riders circuit who also feels the guilt of his wife's death and is always chasing the next ride to have enough money for his son, Blayze (Who I'd love to smother with hugs and kisses). But there's always a risk of the bull leaving him injured or worse dead. His brother, Ty, has already retired for the rodeo circuit but Brock wants one more championship buckle before he retires and helps run the families ranch in Montana. But first when he meets Lincoln Pratt who bought his old house he wonders if she'll ask him to quit PBR like his late wife.

Lincoln Pratt had a Interior Design business in Atlanta but she wants to build her own business in Hamilton, MT. Even though her best friend Kaylee has the southern twang down can she entice her to move with her? After all they both agree the cowboys here really do look rather nice in their Wranglers, right? But first she has to figure out why Brock Shaw doesn't like her or is it perhaps something more?

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From Texas to Montana.....there isn't a sexy cowboy that Kelly can't write about. This book was soooo good. Brock and Lincoln's story was perfect. Lincoln is a very independent woman that needed to get away from her over baring parents. Brock Shaw is a sexy adrenaline junkie cowboy. You can just imagine what happens between these too. Not only did I really enjoy reading about Brock and Lincoln but all the other characters I enjoyed as well. The Shaw men are going to make some women very happy. I can't wait to see what the second book will be about.

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Brock is a professional bull rider and is on the road most of the time. While he loves riding bulls, he has also been running from his past. He blames himself for his wife’s death during childbirth five years earlier. He loves his son Blayze, but has built up impenetrable walls since his wife’s death.

Lincoln has fled her controlling parents in Georgia to begin a new life in a small Montana town. She has a new job and has bought a home that once belonged to Brock and his late wife. Lincoln likes Brock’s family very much, especially his darling son Blayze, but Brock didn’t leave a very good impression on her after their first meeting. Fortunately, Brock has the good sense to apologize a few days later.

Within a few days of meeting, Brock and Lincoln recognize that they have a connection that neither has experienced before with anyone else. However, Brock has been determined not to let any woman penetrate the walls that he has built up. Can Lincoln help Brock to break down those walls?

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4 Stars

Loved this book single dad romance is my weakness!!!

Brock has had a rough 2 years; he is trying to stay strong for his son but he is away more often than not being a bull rider. When he comes home for a visit and meets Lincoln things change and he is not sure is he is happy about that.

Lincoln has moved to Montana for a fresh start and to prove to her Father she can do things on her own, what she doesn’t expect is to meet Brock and be entranced by him immediately.

These two have a rocky road ahead of them but if they can get through it, they will get the family they always wanted and deserved.

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This was a great cowboy book! Fast paced, sweet, and sexy. This was a great start to a new series too, I am excited to read the next stories. Four chilli peppers of hotness!

I received a free ARC from the publisher in exchange for my honest opinion. All thoughts are my own.

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