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Always Enough

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We are back in Hamilton, MT and this time Ty, one of the Shaw brothers gets his story .
When he was at the top of his bull riding career, Ty got seriously injured in an accident. He was told he would likely not be able to walk, but his determination and drive defied all predictions. But his life changed forever, the career that defined him is gone and now he’s dealing with demons of his own.
Kaylee moved from Atlanta to Hamilton with her best friend. A friend who is now married to Brock, Ty’s older brother and the couple of book 1.
Kaylee too has suffered a loss. Hers was the death of her fiance.
When these two met the attraction was immediate, but Ty continues to be rude to Kaylee. As charming as he is, Ty is dealing with dark feelings and has decided not to have Kaylee deal with with baggage.
Will they be able to find their HEA, or will Ty’s actions destroy that future?
The story was engaging and the characters complex.
We get a glimpse of the effects of suicide has on others, as well as depression and lack of self-esteem some individuals suffer. Kudos to the author of that eye opening situation.
I was entrusted a copy of this book by Netgalley and Montlake. The opinions expressed are solely my own.

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“Always Enough”, by Kelly Elliott (Montlake Romance), has caring and kind characters and a storyline focused for the most part on the main characters’ sexual tension, attraction and activities.
Ty and Kaylee are caring characters, have strong feelings for each other besides the sexual chemistry, but they act so immaturely so often and I didn’t feel invested on them.
There are so many descriptions of their sexual life and feelings and there is so much drama going on that I couldn’t really get interested. I struggled with the story and felt it dragged on a lot.
The sex scenes were long and graphic, the descriptions of the hero’s anatomy boring and unnecessary (I would cut about 98% of this plotline). I found it weird and juvenile that the main characters discussed their sex life so instantly and openly with their friends, brothers and close family. Too much disclosure for me.
The hot, playboy hero who slept with almost all women in town, even if nowadays he’s “reformed”, isn’t my favorite kind of hero, even if he’s also broken and wounded, traits I usually appreciate.
The dialogue felt artificial and cheesy too often.
Finally, the constant use of the “f…” and “s…” words left me wondering about poor vocabulary choices.

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I loved this romance sooooo much. It is book 2 in the series about two southern girls who move to a small ranching town. I did not read book 1 and I did not feel like I missed anything from just reading this story and not the first book.

This is the story about Ty, he is a former rodeo star who got injured and ended up addicted to drugs. He is over all that but he thinks he is the wrong guy for his friend Kaylee, whose best friend is married to his brother. Kaylee is VERY in to Ty but he seems to friend zone her and refuses to ask her out.

This is very much Kaylee's story where she fights for her man even if it means fighting him and his demons. I loved her so much. She never gives up and she fights hard for Ty's heart. Ty is very much about Kaylee but he feels she deserves betetr than him and so he is not just fighting his feeling for kaylee he is fighting his heart as well.

This was an awesome story and I loved both characters ALOT. I loved how we don't just end the story at I love you of with a marriage proposal but we really get to see their life together and how much in love they are.

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This book was AMAZING! Kelly Elliott has done it again and has hit another one out of the ball park. Ty and Kaylee's story brought tears to my eyes, mad me mad and also made me laugh. Ty ( professional bull rider) and Kaylee ( book editor) can't seem to tell each other how they feel about one another. Ty's secrets (he thinks ) make him not good enough for Kaylee. Kaylee doesn't believe that Ty has any feelings for her. How can these two come together and be together. This book will have you laughing, crying and wanting to scream. If you like books that make you believe in love over and over again, then this is a book for you. Enjoy the ride that Kelly Elliott takes you on in Always Enough.

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I am so in Love with The Shaw Family. We met Brook in Never Enough now we have Ty story. Ty after his career ending accident his life has changed but he isn't sure what to make of it. Seeing his brother fine his HEA, he can't understand his reaction to his Sister In Law best friend Kaylee. They were drawn together but they both have pass events to work through. Their road isn't easy but it will be worth the fight to fine what their future has in stored.

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Always Enough is a heartbreakingly beautiful story about two people struggling with loss and the need to find themselves again. Ty and Kaylee's story was one that had me so immersed in their book that I couldn't read it fast enough. After reading Brock and Lincoln, I couldn't imagine another couple topping them but Ty and Kaylee they just hold a special place in my heart. The hard truths these two had to overcome to realize they deserved happiness and love was a breathtakingly beautiful journey of hope, love and forever.

"You are everything to me. Every single flaw, imperfection, struggle, demon, painful memory... they're mine now also. The same goes for me. All of my doubts, struggles, fears-they're yours. Together, we make a beautiful puzzle with all our crazy pieces."

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Continuing to love this series with the second book! We got to know both Ty and Kaylee in the first book of this series and by the end of that book I was dying to know more about this couple both together and apart. Ty has been struggling with his life post injury that caused him to retire from the sport both he and his family loves. With that retirement, he holds resentment and spiraled into other things, although he has finally made it out to the other side. Kaylee has a past as well in regards to her ex-boyfriend and his actions haunt her daily. Moving to Montana seemed like the best idea to get away from the history and memories that haunt her. This couple is explosive and it comes off the pages with their banter and actions. Sometimes I wanted to jump into the book and shake them because at times they were both acting crazy. Thankfully though this couple gets their HEA, with some added crazy spins on the way, and I can’t wait to see who’s next in this series to fall in love!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.

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As always, I begin my review with thanking Kelly for an ARC of this second instalment in the Meet me in Montana series. I’m very thankful for this opportunity and am proud to review another one of your books.

Now, on with said review.

We had our first introductions to the characters in this book within the first instalment, Never Enough, with Ty being presented to us as the charmingly, mysterious, guarded older brother of Brock Shaw, and Kaylee, the spunky, feisty, hopeless at DIY best friend of Lincoln Pratt.

It was only a matter of time before fate would throw the on-again off-again friends together in ways which will both make them hot under the collar, and run for the hills.

As outlined in the book’s blurb, this time we are following the rollercoaster path of Ty Shaw and Kaylee Holden. The two of them have many obstacles to overcome, including Ty’s inner battle with not being able to ride again, Kaylee’s fight to forget the memories and dreams that she thinks won’t be hers, and everything in between. If you thought you were holding on to make the eight with Brock and Lincoln, you’re going for the championship belt with these two on their journey and believe me, you’ll want to see who comes out on top. Literally.

Question is, will they sacrifice their own shot at a happily ever after, to keep their individual demons at bay? Or will they give it a shot and risk it all? That’s what you’ll have to find out, as I did, when reading their story as each chapter unfolds.
The beauty of this book, is that because we were introduced to this pair previously, our itch will most definitely—and has been—scratched. I couldn’t wait to see what would happen with these two based on the ending to Never Enough, now I can’t wait to go back over this story and re-read their romance all over again.

Not to mention, it was nice to see the return of familiar faces from the first book in the series. It’s not always done as some standalones move away from the scene of the first main characters completely, though it wasn’t the case here. You will get to see a very cute little cowboy again who captured our hearts, and made us fall head-over-cowboy boots in love with his Shaw charm. A charm clearly passed onto him from his father & uncle.

If you’re a regular reader of my reviews regarding Kelly’s work, you’ll note how I always point out one key factor about each of her works which is one of her many strong points. Relatability. Woven within the words of the book, there is always something that is relatable to each and every one of us. Big or small, it’s there. And it’s there in Always Enough. This time, the biggest relatable factor was with Kaylee Holden herself. As someone who’s not au fait with DIY, dreams of things that won’t be mine, and memories I’m fighting to forget, I was easily transported inside the book and into Kaylee’s shoes. Instantly making me feel as I was seeing the story unfold, feeling all the emotions that went along with it through Kaylee’s eyes. I love it when I can do that with a character, and Kelly has yet to not make me experience this through a character. Absolutely amazing!

Additionally, on top of the relatability, I also felt that the characters weren’t ones simply typed up to create a story. Each of their personalities, traits, quirks and characteristics made them feel as if I was reading about a real person, or at least someone I know. There was many a moment where I often found myself thinking, ‘I know someone like that’ or ‘i have a friend like that’. This is far more enjoyable than just creating a character for the sake of creating one. Kelly’s character’s always stand out from those of other authors.

On top of a great plot, theme, storyline and character development, specifically Ty’s character, the story kept me guessing on what would happen between the two main characters. Not something easily done. As a reader of many books a week, sometimes I’m able to predict the storyline as I read, but not this time. I was kept on my toes through the sad, happy, tense and tissue-grabbing scenes, while other times providing me with the right balance of laughter and hilarity. I can happily say that this book kept me turning the pages right from night until morning! Breaking out my long-standing Kelly Elliott tradition of reading the night away with a legendary read.

Overall, I can happily say that Always Enough did in fact live up to its title. Whatever Kelly has done differently, if that is the case, with both this read and Never Enough, it has rapidly upped the game for her writing prowess and is most definitely working in her favour. If you’re a first time reader coming across Kelly, you couldn’t have picked a more perfect place to begin with either of the books in this series. If you’re a long-time Kelly fan such as myself, well then like me I think you’ve found a contender for your top ten reads of this year—and it’s only February!

The story of Ty Shaw and Kaylee Holden possesses everything you could ever ask for in a romance story which both has a touch of classic Kelly Elliott country feelin’, despite not being set in Texas, featuring the entrancing world of PBR and rodeo that will have you holding on way longer than eight seconds.

Yee-to-the-haw! Five fabulous stars for Ty & Kaylee!

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Always Enough, book #2 in the Meet Me in Montana series is an excellent follow up! This series just keeps getting better! Ty and Kaylee's journey had me feeling every emotion from sadness to frustration to hope and elation all wrapped up in the lesson that nothing worth having comes easy. It was a true joy to feel surrounded by the beauty of Montana while catching up with the Shaw family. These well developed and very likeable characters leave me looking forward to the next installment in this series.

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Its frustrating to read a book and go through all their struggles and you know they are perfect for each other if they'd only sit down and talk straight from their heart. When they finally opened their heart to each other, you could really feel the love and how much they helped each other out of the darkness that haunts them from their past.
I was excited for this book. It meet all my expectations. Kelly writes great cowboy books. There is nothing better than a hard working man in jeans and boots.

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I love this series! Kelly Elliott certainly writes in a manner that draws you into the true feelings of her stories. Ty is the strong, silent type with a hidden treasure trove of emotions. Kaylee is a more open and caring woman and her heart had already chosen Ty, whether it not he is willing to accept it.

The emotion and feelings these two must work on alone to be able to come together are intense and make for a fascinating read.

I love this family and the series. Can't wait for what's next!

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Always Enough is book #2 in the Meet Me in Montana series but can be read as a stand alone, as I did.
I really enjoyed this book and plan on going back and reading the first.

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Another amazing job by Kelly Elliott. :)

Although, I wanted to smack Ty upside the head more times than I could count!

Ty and Kaylee had a rocky start to their relationship, choosing to avoid their attraction for one another.

When one decides to give and admit the feelings, the other turns their back and walks away.

These two had a rough go for a while, there were times when I thought, is this ever going to work them? I really had my doubts.

Ty has demons. Kaylee has demons. Once they both realize they can heal each other, their love grows immediately and it’s beautiful.

Thank you for yet another amazing story, Kelly!

Can’t wait for the next book in this series <3

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Kaylee is in need of a major life change after tragically losing her fiancé, so she makes the move to Montana for a fresh start and to be near her best friend. Ty was a former PBR World champion bull rider, who nearly lost the use of his leg in a car accident, ending his career too soon. When Kaylee arrives on Ty’s family ranch there is an instant connection. Can two people with a tragic past find a way to happiness with each other?

This is the second in a series and I have LOVED them both!! You could easily read this as a stand-alone, but the first is too good to miss! Ty and Kaylee both have such tragic pasts and you want them both to be happy. There is a very slow burn and serious angst to get to the eventual romance, but you were rooting for them the entire way! Loved the steam level. Hot, but it all felt well placed and helped the story. Love the entire family and i can’t wait for more of them!! This is my first cowboy romance series and I am definitely here for it!!

Trigger topics: suicide, prescription drug addiction

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Kelly Elliot never fails! Awesome book, I fell in love with the characters. The story line is great. Nice east summer beach read!

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Ty and Kaylee are perfect for each other. An emotional story full of hope, loss, love and lust. Both have their walls up high and you will get frustrated with them as you can see the desire they both have for each other but are to stubborn to do anything about it. But once they snap then its game on. These two helped heal each other.

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This is the second book in the “Meet Me In Montana” series and it’s definitely fulfilled my expectations. Ty and Kaylee had an instant attraction but Ty refused to act on it due to his serious baggage he’s been carrying around. This book had lots on tug and pull, plenty of angst and tons of smoking hot scenes! These two were definitely on the slow burn until their chemistry exploded! Iy wasn’t just their chemistry but their devotion and love for each other was evident. I was completely engaged in the whole story. I could really visualize the descriptions of the Montana mountains and lakes she described. Ty, Brock and Tanner all had a great relationship with each other and their parents. Hard topics of suicide and prescription drug abuse were discussed and weren’t sugar coated over. The struggles they bring were brought to light. In my personal opinion it annoyed me a bit how Kaylee told her BFF Lincoln everything about her relationship with Ty. The ending was a slow wrap up and capped with a perfect epilogue. I’m looking forward to that book!

Thank you to NetGalley and Montlake Romance for the opportunity to read this book.

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I must say Kaylee is surprised by her man's attributes, “wh-what . . . why . . . what’s . . .” Her gaze drifted down. “Oh, my . . . okay, wow.” Her eyes were now locked on my c***..." Ty seems to prioritize things, “I want to make love to you, then eff you once or twice. Then we’ll talk.” I liked this book, I loved Ty.

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Since read Never Enough I wanted Ty and Kaylee book.
They were very similar in that they were both hiding parts of themselves they weren't ready to face. But they were each other's respective catalyst to move out of the shadows.
Always Enough was full of passion, angst, feelings, love and family.The side characters were original, supportive and great addition for the story.
I loved the small town feels and I want series to continue.

𝘐 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘦𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘬 𝘧𝘳𝘦𝘦 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘕𝘦𝘵𝘎𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘺 𝘪𝘯 𝘦𝘹𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢𝘯 𝘩𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸.

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Kaylee and Ty are perfect for each other.
They both had walls up, they were both afraid to love. So what do these 2 do. They play a game of push and pull.
Kelly Elliott has a way with words that is just amazing. Every book she writes just keeps getting better

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