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Always Enough

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Not my first read by the author, she is one of my very firsts and a favorite author at that. That said, I have already read book #1 in this series!! This one was SO MUCH MORE INTENSE! It does have a couple triggers: substance abuse & suicide. Aside from that, it really was intense, everything about it. The ultimate enemy-to-lovers romance!

i was not ready for this book and I don’t really know if its a good or bad thing. Because at the beginning it was fun and games with their banter, back and forth, the chemistry but then there were a lot of outbursts from both. Little about the hero; TY Shaw oldest of the brothers, most successful one in the bull riding that had it all shattered to pieces one day, from a careless driver. After that he became a shell of a man and kept everything and everyone away. Even family. He suffered through something and worked hard to get better, but kept himself still closed off.
Kaylee comes off of a relationship where her husband left her. She is best friends with Lincoln, Brock’s wife and moved to the small town to be closer to her originally, then she fell in love with it and stayed. She has always been upfront independent and strong, all her life she was handed everything and told to do nothing. So she is determined to make it on her own. Their relationship together is rocky. Kaylee has strong feelings for TY and TY can not let anyone in. It’s a heartbreaking story after all, is it fate? A little, but mostly because..I…my heart goes out of Kaylee I really felt for her and at times really hated TY, he was a stubborn stubborn stupid man!

Be prepared when going in, your emotions will be high and low right along with the characters. Fantastic writing in this one, really felt every word.

Rating: ★★★★★
Romance: ♡♡♡♡
Steamy: 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Type: Book #2 of Series
Recommended: ☑ HIGHLY!
⇨ H A P P Y – R E A D I N G ⇦

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This is a beautifully written love story about opening your heart after tragedy has closed you off from living. Ty not only has lost his career as a bull-rider but other actions in his life have left him with the idea that everything he hopes for eventually gets pulled away. Kaylee has had he own hurdles to overcome before she can start again. When the two collide the sexual tension makes them more like enemies - poking jabs and hateful words. It only takes an injury and a blizzard that has them locked in together bringing out a new side for them both. I can guarantee once you start this book you will not be able to put it down. In true Kelly Elliott fashion the reader will fall in love with these characters as she never disappoints!!

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Literally finished this book in 1 day (thanks for having the flu). And OMG I love everything about Kaylee and Ty!

This book is wonderful! It’s a roller coaster of emotions! I wanted to smack Ty a few times! That man can be so frustrating! Kaylee is a saint to be able to put up with him!

Their story is beautifully written!

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This one will tug on your heartstrings in a big way, pairing a broken hero with a heroine who has hope despite the darkness in her past. It's not so much a story about falling in love as it is a story about accepting it - though this does technically stand alone, we were introduced to this couple in the first book in the series and they already have pretty strong feelings for each other at the start. It's steamy and emotional, complicated and messy, with writing that will draw you in. Ty won me over so much that I was rooting for his happy ever after, despite the fact that he's battling some demons.

The story follows Ty and Kaylee, two people who met and flirted until things changed between them. After an injury ended his bull riding career, Ty became addicted to painkillers and has only recently pulled himself out of the dark (some triggers in both of their pasts). He's unwilling to open his heart to a woman - knowing he can't handle one more failure in his life - so when he meets Kaylee and learns she's only visiting town, he sees her as a potential fling. Kaylee's decision to move to town - and her genuine interest in Ty - sent him running, so their relationship is strained at best. The attraction is still there, but neither is willing to go all in.

I had mixed feelings about the first book in the series, but my main complaint was with the hero and not the writing, so I delved into this with low expectations. It far surpassed anything I could've anticipated - it's definitely still an angsty, difficult read, but I had a much easier time connecting to Ty. Yes, he's frustrating and so very broken, but he's got an endearing side that pulled the story together. I may have felt differently had I not read the first book in the series, but it was easy for me to get into this right away. I liked it enough that I almost rated this 5 stars, but a few fumbles towards the end (and one very unnecessary subplot) pulled this down, but not enough to affect my enjoyment. I'm looking forward to seeing what's next for the series - we've gotten a few clues and I'm intrigued, to say the least. I received an ARC via NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving a review of this complex, emotional book.

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his is the second book in the Meet Me In Montana series and it’s definitely my favorite so far. Ty and Kaylee had an instant chemistry, but Ty refused to go there with Kaylee, because of the baggage he carries - even though his brother and Kaylee's best friend are together.



Kaylee moved to Montana after her best friend, Lincoln, fell in love with Brock Shaw. Kaylee needed a change in her life after her own tragic relationship, but she never thought this move would change her life by meeting Ty. He's handsome, sweet, but he frustrates her with his push/pull relationship with her.



Always Enough is an emotional read that shows how much one tragic accident can change a person's life, but also show how they overcome it, by letting love in.

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Always Enough is an incredible addition to the Meet Me in Montana series! This series is by far my favorite from Kelly Elliot. Not only is it charming and sweet, but has a cast of characters that could easily become my friends! I loved this one to pieces.

Not only is Kelly's latest release a sweet novel, but it's filled to the brim with emotion and tender hearts. Kaylee has been dealt a tough hand in life and seeing her overcome it is beautiful to watch!

I highly recommend this one!

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I am still grasping at straws to find the adequate words on how much I loved this book. My goodness I loved it SO much.

I adore this series, and the characters. I honestly feel like I am right there in their world. When I read, I get sucked right in, and it feels real.

For now, I will leave this review saying that this book was absolutely amazing, and I may come back to write in depth once I form more words.

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I’m loving this series!! I feel in love with Brock and Lincoln in book one and book 2 with Ty and Kaylee won’t disappoint you either!!

I loved Kaylee and Ty but there were times I wanted to smack Ty in the head! Gah my heart broke for him but man he was clueless at times!!

Kaylee is a strong woman who just want to show her independence. She loves hard! I love her!

This is another amazing book in this series! I cannot wait for the next book! I can’t wait to read Tanner’s story and even Dirk’s!!

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Kaylee has just moved to the big skies of Montana. She meets an ex-bull rider on the rodeo circuit, Ty Shaw. Ty is famous in his hometown, not only for bull riding but for being a man who never has trouble finding single woman! Ty is convinced that he will never settle down with one woman, that is, until he meets Kaylee. The attraction is there, now Kaylee needs to get Ty to let go of the fear and apprehension that is keeping him from his own happiness. Great story and wonderful characters make this an enjoyable story for mature readers.

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I could not put this book down!! I loved it! I was drawn in from the very beginning. I couldn’t wait to go on Kaylee and Ty’s journey to find their happiness. I also loved that you get an amazing story between Kaylee and Ty but you also get more of the rest of the family. I love small town, family driven series and Kelly is the best at creating these!!!

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Warning:
Reading Always Enough will cause you to lose track of time. You'll tell yourself you will read for an hour but then you get stuck in a good part so you give yourself another hour and the cycle just continues. Your coffee will be come cold, your dishes won't get done, and you'll end up rushing to get dinner ready. There will be moments when you laugh out loud and the cats give you the side eye. Then there will be moments you cry and your spouse asks you if your eyes are leaking. Then in less than 24 hours you'll finish the book and be happy with the ending but said to have finished another great book.

I have loved Kaylee and Ty since their supporting roles in Never Enough. I was excited to see that they were going to get their own story and just knew it would be captivating. Their story is full of heartache, love, and laughter. Between Kaylee's do it yourself mindset and Ty's "grumpy" cowboy persona you can't help to fall in love with them and their story. The crazy antics of these two will keep you laughing through the book. While the battle they fight with their demons and each other will have you keeping a box of Kleenex next to you.

Received advance copy from netgalley. This review is unbiased (though I am a huge fan of the author) and written in my own words.

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Always enough is my first Kelly Elliott book and I'm not disappointed. Ever since Ty Shaw's accident that cut his bull riding career short, he's been going through the motions of life on his parent's ranch, trying to figure out exactly what it is he wants. Kaylee Holden is doing her best to move on with her life after her fiance's death, moving to a new town with her best friend Lincoln felt like the perfect new start. When she meets Ty the attraction is undeniable, too bad he avoids her like the plague. Ty is reluctant to get involved with Kaylee for several reasons even though he can feel the tension between them too. All he wants is one night, all she wants is everything.

I really enjoyed this story, I have not read the first of the series (I plan to remedy that) and I didn't ever really feel lost in the plot. This book is sweet, with relatable characters, tons of tension, plenty of angst and a plot twist I didn't necessarily predict. Kaylee and Ty are both such a great representation of the struggles of trying to get your life back on track after tragedy. Kaylee was sweet, independent and funny, I loved her patience for Ty (even though I was internally screaming at him frequently). I understood a lot of Ty's struggles and feelings surrounding his addiction, I think that's an important topic, even in a work of fiction, and it was captured beautifully. Overall this is a great book, it was exactly what I needed after a seriously stressful read just before it. I'll definitely be checking out sone of Kelly Elliott's other stories.

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My first, and definitely not my last Kelly Elliott read. Friends/enemies (not sure which they really are) to lovers, hot cowboy romance. Ty Shaw, ex professional bull rider, is used to being the love ‘em and leave ‘em kinda guy, and he knows without a shadow of a doubt, Kaylee Holden would be much more than a hookup, so he stays far far away, which isn’t easy considering she’s his sister in law’s best friend. He pushes her away at every opportunity because he thinks he’s too messed up to let such a sweet, loving girl into his life or his head. She’s his secret crush, but he’ll deny it ‘til the cows come home. Kaylee knew straight away she was attracted to Ty, but for some reason he isn’t interested, even so she can’t get him out of her head, no matter how hard she tries to move on, he’s the only one she’s even remotely interested in. Lovely writing, with adorable characters (especially Ty’s little cutie of a nephew, Blayze), and an addictive storyline that kept me entertained from the first page. I received an advanced copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. This is my honest review.

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5 star reviews Always Enough (Meet Me in Montana #2)  by Kelly Elliott  
 
I love stories based in small towns, it makes for a more intimate read. Having read the first book in the series, I was excited to dive in to Always Enough as I couldn’t wait to see what Ms. Elliott had in store for Ty Shaw and Kaylee Holden.

Both Ty and Kaylee have extensive baggage; Ty having been badly injured in a car accident and Kaylee, grieving the death of her fiancee. Following her best friend, Kaylee is desperate for a fresh start and moves to Montana.

Ty has been focused on his recovery, determined to beat the odds and walk again, even though he knows he will never return to his bull riding again.

When Ty and Kaylee meet, sparks fly, the chemistry between them is intense and obvious to everyone around them.

Can two broken hearted souls come together to find peace, love and in doing so take a leap of faith, creating a future together?

This was a beautifully written story full of love, family, hope, angst, passion and determination to face ones past and in doing so create a beautiful future.

The story was well written, with characters that you cannot help but like and invested in. Ms. Elliott’s descriptive writing certainly brought Montana to life for me.

I received a copy of this book through the publisher via NetGalley.

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This was an awesome story! I loved this book from beginning to end.
(Full disclosure, I didn’t really care for the first book in this series. I just couldn’t get into it. So happy I tried this one.)

Kaylee and Ty are perfect for each other. Too bad he only ever wants one night with women. He feels a connection with Kaylee, but doesn’t think he is good enough for her. He believes he wouldn’t make her happy. That she deserves better then him. What a load of crap, right???
This story was well written and had me reading late into the night unable to put it down.
I highly recommend this one!

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I was eagerly awaiting Kaylee and Ty's story after meeting them in Never Enough and while I did enjoy their story, I have to admit that I found myself frequently frustrated with both of them. Their actions were immature at times and it felt like they were often just sticking their head in the clouds and ignoring reality and the consequences of their actions. They both had tragedies in their pasts and I know this played in part in why they acted the way they did, but for me this only helped to a point.

I do feel that they were meant to be together and I was happy to see them get their happily ever after.

Overall this was a good read that I do recommend, especially for fans of this author or if you have read the first book in the series.

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Always Enough is the second book in the Meet in Montana Series and it follows the story of Ty and Kaylee. 2 years ago, Kaylee lost her fiance and has been looking for a fresh start. So, when Kaylee follows her best friend to Hamilton, she's hoping to find what she's been looking for. What she didn't plan on was Ty. Ty is everything Kaylee could want, but could never have. Ty is haunted by the ghosts of his past and is afraid to think of his future. Kaylee coming into his life, turns everything upside down. Kaylee reminds Ty of better times and just how sweet life can be. Will these two defy the odds and fight their way to a happily ever after?? There's only one way to find out.....

Always Enough is well written and captivating. The characters will pull you in to their story from the very first page. From the very first interaction, I could feel the tension just oozing off the two of them. Their chemistry was instant and me wanting more. I loved the push & pull and the will they/won't they moments. Yes, Ty was frustrating as ever. There was so many times I wanted to reach into my kindle and just shake him. Yes, he had his reasons. Yes, he had his own obstacles to overcome, but that didn't stop him from making me crazy. He wasn't the only one trying to move on from his past. Kaylee had her own baggage to deal with, and I wanted nothing more than for her to find some peace and happiness. Despite how crazy Ty made me, I did enjoy him being with Kaylee. I think they had a great bond that went deeper than either of them had been prepared for. But, at the end of the day, I just couldn't get enough of these two together and I was cheering them on right until the very end.

If I had to make one complaint about this story, it would be the drama. While I do feel that some of it was ok, there was a lot of it that didn't need to be there. I found it distracting and unnecessary. For me, I could have done without it and been totally happy with the story.

Overall, I thought Always Enough was a quick and enjoyable read. The story was sweet and emotional. I appreciated the way the author handled the tough moments and made me fall in love with her characters. Always Enough was swoon-worthy, and sweet. It tugged at my heart and left me with a smile on my face. I had a great time getting to know Ty and Kaylee and loved falling in love with their story.

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I'm really enjoying reading this series. As soon as I read the first book, Never Enough, I knew that Kaylee and Ty needed there own book and I'm so glad that Kelly wrote their story. Kaylee and Ty both had their own demons to conquer. How they both navigate them is a good story to read. There were a few times that I wanted to yell at Ty!!! I don't want to give too much of the story away, just take my advice and read it!

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I was sucked in right from the start. Well let's be honest, I've been wanting to get my hands on this story since I read the first book in the series. Ty Shaw is one swoon worthy rancher. I adore angsty romance, and this hit the spot. Kelly Elliott filled this story with the characters personal heartache and tragedies and then expertly mixed it with romance and passion. It's exactly what I've come to love and expect from her books.

Kaylee followed her best friend to Montana and loved it so much she decided to stay as well. Not only did she want to be by her BFF, loved the scenery, but there was also the matter of having her eyes set on Ty Shaw. Ty is the sexy rancher next door who also happens to now be Kaylee's friend's brother in law. Kaylee and Ty are thrown together a lot. Everyone around them can see they're crazy for each other. However neither will admit to anything.

Ty has had a hard road. After being in a car accident his career as a bull rider is cut short just when it was at it's peak. He's thrown down a destructive spiral but his family has helped pull him out. He's on the good side now but he keeps letting this past spiral get in his way of moving forward in other areas of his life.

Kaylee hasn't lived a life full of roses and sunshine either. Kaylee lost her fiance and hasn't been with anyone since he died a few years ago. She's ready to move forward. Her eyes seem to keep finding their way back to Ty, but he has his walls up.

So the question remains, will they or won't they? Can they find their happily every after with each other or are they destined to be alone......

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The second book in this series, this is the story of Kaylee and Ty.
He wants her but knows he could become addicted to her, and he doesn't want that to happen to him. She is wary after the loss of her fiance but finds Ty hard to resist. Will they give each other a chance?

A great read.

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