So Many Boots, So Little Time

Lilly and her Posse are at it again, bring absolute hilarity, wit and snark to another wonderful installment of her outrageous life as an attorney in the small town of Brooks, OK. As Lilly works, behind the scenes, on capturing cattle rustlers, yes they still exist and operate, she's also juggling three men, her first love turned sour Cash, her cheating ex-fiancé, Van, and her want to love now, Spencer.

Though Lilly is trying yoga to keep herself Zen while tackling dealings in both her personal and professional lives, it's not long before you find yourself rooting for her inner Southern to come out to address all her "issues". I'm so looking forward to the next installment of The Misadventures of Miss Lilly because I cannot get enough of this Southern girl's brand of justice and fair play.

This book was provided by Netgalley for my honest review.

Love this series. It keeps getting better. Lilly and her Posse are back and better than ever. Lilly of course finds trouble even when she's told to stay away. She's got way too much going on in her love life, but she's got friends and family to back her up. Lots of southern charm and wit that keeps you wanting more.

I've read the previous books and really enjoyed this 3rd. Lilly and her girlfriends along with her sister are at it again. When her ex-fiance shows up and refuses to leave town everyone is wondering why Lily is not forcing him to go. Where is her gun when she needs it most? Then the mysterious letters start showing up at her office - her 1st love is assigned to her dad's ranch as part of his rehab-and she's doing yoga. Lily is calm, cool and collected - not! If this isn't enough her poppa and father have cattle rustled off their ranch and she's told very specifically to stay out of it. She doesn't and that's a whole other story! Really enjoy the friendships with both female and male in this series. Another success for the author and a must read series.

A big shout out to NetGalley and the author for an ARC copy for my honest review.

I love this series...I liked the character development-that we learn more about Lily each time..but I was a little frustrated that she just didn't confront her ex Van head on like the straight arrow she appears to be. I enjoyed the interaction between Lily and Spencer. Overall a great book to read on the beach or on a lazy day when you just want to relax and laugh. I think everyone would enjoy this book...give it a whirl and let me know.

enjoyed this book the most out of the series. Once again Ms. Lloyd takes on a a soul searching ride. Ms. Lilly is back in action when her swanky ex comes back to town, while her Poppa and Daddy are dealing with Rustlers. This is enough to send Lilly Kay back to the crux of what brought her home. Her decisions and learning who she is while letting go of harmful relationships. Even though the men in her life tell her to stay out of it she wades into another investigation and gets out her .38 to kick up some dust. She and the Posse are back in action and taking no prisoners( They leave that to Scotty)

I laughed while reading this but it resonated with me more than the others. Lilly was even more relatable in this because of her introspect. She finally faces her internal torment and faces her fears. Lilly's conversation with her Momma had me in tears, because lets face it most girls get to that point.

I loved getting to know the characters even better and seeing the different aspects of the town. Every book makes me like them more and I cant wait to see what happens next. Not least to see what Spencer has in store for Lilly.

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This was a light hearted, easy read novel. some parts had me laughing out loud. I learned from my mother in law just what a southern girl means when she says "bless your heart:". I would definetly read this author again.

Love love this series. It's my new favorite. Had an opportunity to read the third book,but before that I went and downloaded book 1 and 2. I'm was NOT disappointed !

I absolutely adored this book by Kalan Chapman Lloyd. I read So Many Boots, So Little Time cover to cover in record time. It was a fantastic, hilarious read about true Southern belle, Lilian Kay. I look forward to reading Lloyd's other novels very soon!

Once again an enjoyable read with a likable lead character. This one seems to be a bridge between what has been her relationships previously and what may come. Very little seen of the Posse this time around which I hope changes and her romantic relationship needs to move along. The last page was terrific! Keep them coming

This is the best book of the series so far.
The story is fast moving and interesting with just enough mystery for Miss Lilly to get herself into a mess with.
There is also movement in Lilly's romantic life. (I seriously hate books with endless love triangles and will she or won't she type meanderings.)
Best of all, this series has an actual story arc and character development. I know this is kind of a strange thing to point out, but there are so many series I have read and abandoned because there is zero character development and every book is exactly like the last book. I am happy that this will not be one more series I can not tolerate reading.
I can't wait for the next installment in Lilly's messy life.

The galley has a lot of typos! a lot more then usual. Overall a very fun novel. Norw I need to read the first 2. Can't wait until the next one is out.

I adored this book! It feels like the love child of Rose Gardner and Lacey Luzzi. As an Oklahoman, I was so excited that it was set here! I haven't read the previous books in the series but I have now purchased them and will read them soon! I LOVED THIS BOOK!

The Good: Ummm...EVERYTHING! I loved the characters, the setting, the plot...everything. This is a clean romance-mystery without being cheesy or prudish!

The Not So Good: There are a lot of characters so if you haven't read the previous books it's a little confusing.

The Verdict: 5 Stars

This book is light, fun, & fast to read. There are a lot of twists & turns in the plot, that it keeps you wondering what will happen next. I have really enjoyed this series and look forward to the next book. I received this book in exchange for an honest review.

So Many Boots, So Little Time by Kalan Chapman Lloyd was another tale of the quirky Lilly Atkins. This time she has to do some soul searching as now her ex-finance' has come to Brooks which adds to her emotional turmoil. Cattle has been stolen from her family's ranch and she's been told by all of the men in her life to stay out of it. Well, we all know Lilly and that's not going to happen.
I love Lilly's posse and their support of Lilly as she faces her past and comes to some decisions regarding her present and her future. Her conversation with her mother touched me as truth, even lovingly dispensed, still hurts. That Lilly recognized it was huge for her. Ms. Lloyd spins a chic lit tale with mystery, emotional growth and a little romance.

Reading miss Lilly is like watching an entire season of a grown up Veronica Mars (always getting into trouble but never meaning to) transplanted to a small Oklahoma town, including shady ex boyfriends and a cute guy saving her ass. It’s a romantic mystery suspense comedy. Yeahaw!
This is the third book in this series of continuing adventures of Miss Lilly and the first book I read by this author, thanks to an ARC through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. It is possible to read as a standalone (as I did), but possible better when you’ve read the previous books in this series. Although another reviewer said the books were getting better with the series progressing, so, maybe start with this one and then work your way back. Miss Lilly came back to her home town in Oklahoma to escape and just as in real life, that didn’t work out so well in this story either. Only it’s not just the guy she tried to escape that gets her into trouble, but a whole lot of other things as well: cattle being stolen, strange letters being delivered, there’s a rodeo, decisions about hair, clothing, all those cake, muffins and pie the ladies of the town are whipping up out of nowhere and of course the lover of her past and that cute guy that doesn’t seem to like her at all. And that guy, well, turns out he likes her very well indeed, as everyone keeps telling her. He reminded me a lot of Barron, from the urban fantasy series Fever by Karen Marie Moning: mysterious, always saving Lilly from the trouble she gets herself all the while patiently waiting for Lilly to come to her senses and choose him. But knowing Lilly… will she?
The story is told in a single first person POV from Lilly’s perspective. It is generally fast paced but slows down at times with descriptions of the town or its inhabitants, or with a seemingly erratic wandering off into scenes without a clear purpose - which took some getting used to, but grew on me – and sometimes Lilly talks directly to the reader: ‘you know me’, like a voice-over would. One could say the story needed more editing, and with respect to the first 10% of the book I agree, but it’s also a unique tone. I do hope the author will be able to edit those first 10% before this book makes its final debut. Will I read more by this author? Yes. And with that I am surprising myself. I will backtrack and read the first books so that when the fourth book comes out (no idea when) I have the storylines all straightened out. Will I recommend this to my friends? Yes, only I will stress them that this is not a typical romance and at the same time not a typical romantical mystery or suspense story.

I haven't read the previous books in the series but was able to enjoy this one as sufficient backstory is provided. That said I've been left curious enough to seek out the prior adventures of Lilly and the posse, so surely a sign of a decent read.

Dust off those cowboy boots because this book is definitely a boot-stompin’ good time!

This is the third book in the MisAdventures of Miss Lilly series, but it can definitely be read as a stand-alone novel.

This is a well written book. The characters are bold and quirky. The plot is funny, engaging, interesting, not to mention full of mystery, mischief, drama, and romance. And the setting is the alluring Wild West, complete with ranches, cowboys, rustlers, and good southern cooking. It doesn’t get better than that.

I really enjoyed this book. It will definitely make you smile!

Thank you to NetGalley, especially Kalan Chapman Lloyd, for providing me with a copy in exchange for an honest review.

see review for vol 1

The third book didn't let me down, it's just as action-packed, unpredictable and funny as the other books!

I absolutely enjoyed this book. I laughed so many times I was worried people thought something was wrong with me.
The story was entertaining without being too much. The characters were over the top yet very believable. Looking forward to reading more by this author.

Fun read! The characters are well developed and likeable. I enjoyed the book.

Loved reading about the bond of these women and how they each other's backs. It was a good read. The only negative I have is the set out as the chapters ran into each other as did some of the words which in some parts you had to re-read to get what was happening. Hopefully someone will proof prior to final publication. Otherwise and enjoyable book.

I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Small town lawyer Lilly has a lot going on. She lives with her ex-model sister and right near her parents and grandparents. Her family's cattle farm has been broken into and cattle has been stolen, her previous boyfriend is now working on her family's farm at the recommendation of her latest crush, and her ex-fiancee has come into town and she's trying to figure out why, and her family is in the process of throwing a huge party in which the whole town is invited. With all these things going on, she is also trying to find her true self.

The writing in this book is a little of a different style that reminds me of your best friend who talks a mile a minute and about all different topics within the same conversation. While this was a little on the confusing side to me at first, I soon became accustomed to it and gave the main character a realness to her. Throughout the book, you learned a lot about Lilly and her family, friends, neighbors, and friends who are as close to being family without the blood connection. As a reader, you also learn about living in a small town, where your business becomes everyone's business no matter whether its meant to or not.

When I first started to read this book, I wasn't sure I could get through it in its entirety, however at the end I wanted to know more about the characters and their lives. This book had mystery, intrigue, lots of good 'ole fashioned advice about life and love, all wrapped in a story that was interesting and original. While this book can be read alone, it seems that much of what Lilly and company refer and allude to within the book can be found within the first books within the series, which I hope to be able to read as well.

Overall, I surprisingly really liked this book, and look forward to more from this author.

3 1/2 out of 5 Stars

So Many Boots is a Southern Cozy Mystery, which is feminine, cordial, and venomously funny. The heroine, Miss Lilly Kay lives in Oklahoma and is surrounded by white-hot men, most of whom are chastely indulgent and fiercely protective, with the exception of her two exes and an Oh.
Lilly Kay is supposed to be a lawyer, but the only thing to back that up is the fact that she says “allegedly” too many times to count. Lilly thinks she's going to solve a mystery, however she just flounders around causing trouble from which she must be rescued time and time again.

Miss Lilly lives on a huge spread (ranch) with three generations of her wildly rich family, whom she calls “My people.” This includes her Poppa, her Nonnie, Daddy, Mama, and her sister Tallulah Belle who used to be an internationally famous model. She also has what she calls her Posse: a bunch of smart-mouth women who spend their time fairly confident that they can get away with murder. These are the kind of girls who smile to your face and put ex-lax in your iced tea. (Several of them break into a man's room and set his clothes on fire, but they tell Lilly to her face that she looks like hell.) Bless their hearts.

As a “Yankee” I guess I don't understand all the covertly-aggressive nuance in the south, but there's probably a reason that cotton-mouth is the name of a venomous snake. I also didn't understand that “Y'all” can be a one-word sentence that means, Tell me what you're laughing about/lying about, right fricking now!”

The book is called So Many Boots, So Little Time, and the author allots quite a few sentences to fashion and footwear. It could also be called Southern Hardbodies because, although Lloyd never described any of the characters as having abs of steel, I was fairly certain that would be true for at least four or five of the men, and a fair amount of the women, too.

I know this review sounds like I didn't like the book but I did. Kalan Chapman Lloyd has a way with words and if I didn't laugh out loud while reading it, I was at least smirking like the Yankee that I am. So Many Boots is a lovely, gritty slice of charmingly southern culture, with a heavy dollop of Moral of the Story on top. It's the third in a series with a teaser for book four, however it stands alone just fine, bless its little heart.
This reviewer received a free advance copy of the book, in return for a fair and honest review.

I really loved Lily. She is a take-no-prisoners type gal. It was nice seeing her grow as a character and figure some things out. I had not read the previous two before picking this up, but i enjoyed it so much I went out and got the other two.

Let me start by saying that this book isn't written like the books i usually read. In the beginning I wasn't sure I was going to like it. By the end of the book I wanted to know more about the characters. You have to pay attention when reading , there's seems to be a lot of things going on in one conversation & it can get kind of confusing.

I do want to read more & see if maybe the writing is different.

Liked the bond between these ladies. A great story with great characters.

I love that although this book is part of a series it can be read alone. The author gives enough background that you can comfortably follow it. I expected an easy read however I did struggle with the minuscule detail description in some parts which although shows some exceptional writing ability, detracted my attention too far from the story line

Yet it was well written and an exciting read...although not one for me I can definitely see this being an excellent summer read

What kinda trouble is Lily gonna get into next and will Spencer keep showing up to save her in the nick of time? Read and find out....

If your into chick-lit with a country girl vibe, then this is the story for you. This is part of a series but readers can jump in at any time and still follow along.

Enjoyable fun book. Lily is a great main character, and her family is also great! REcommended.

A cozy mystery, Southern charm and sass in this story make up for a interesting, fun read on a lazy day.

So Many Boots, So Little Time

This is the third book in a series by Kalan Chapman Lloyd; I haven't read the rest of the series and it didn't stop me from enjoying this story but I do think it'd be beneficial though.

Once you become used to the style of writing, it's a great story with a brilliant mix of mystery, chick lit, romance, and bits to bring a smile to your face! I really likes Lilly and the other characters in the book. I liked how they developed through the story, there was lots of quirkiness and mischief! In the future I would like to read the other books in the series to fully enjoy the story.

Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

Do not read this while drinking anything it will come out of your nose. I enjoyed this book the humor the mystery and the laugh out loud town and the people that live in it.

Finally they did it !! Curious to read the sequel and see much of Spencer !

3 1/2 Stars

So Many Boots, So Little Time is the third book in the MisAdventures of Miss Lilly series. The series follows the life and misadventures of Lilly Atkins, as she deals with her exes and possible future boyfriends, and helps towns people of Brooks, OK, with legal problems, sometimes in a very un-lawyerly fashion. The supporting characters make this series worth reading all on their own, though Lilly and the mysteries and crimes she bumbles through solving are pretty fantastic too. I keep trying to pick a favorite supporting character, but the favorite changes from one scene to the next, since they are all so amazing!!

Obviously I'm a fan of the author's character building. I've read all the books, so I'm a little more familiar with each of the characters than someone would be if they picked up this book first, but that doesn't mean you'd be lost. The world building is not quite as great as the character building, but it's still decent. This installment, or Volume as the author refers to it, seems to have a lot of repetitive descriptions in it, whether it be about a person or something that's happened or, most especially, how Lilly is feeling about what's going on in her life. I do have an "uncorrected advanced reader's copy", so maybe some of that will get cleared up before the final book is released. There were other editing issues that I'm hoping will be corrected before the final copy is released. This is something that comes up with uncorrected versions by various authors and is definitely not unique to Kalan.

In So Many Boots, So Little Time, someone has stolen some cattle from Lilly's family, and though she's been asked and ordered not to get involved, she starts investigating the cattle rustling incident. And while she's dealing with the violation of her family's property, her ex-fiance, Van Payton Ehlers the Third, shows up looking for something that Lilly said she had when she left him, not really knowing the item was real. But now that Van is engaged to Miss Texas and running for a state Senate seat, he wants any possible skeletons in his closet hidden far, far in the back. She also starts getting letters in the mail that said "I know what you did last summer" and other uninspired things, spelled out with letters cut out of magazines and newspapers. With all the things that had happened to Lilly in the last nine months, these letters made her somewhat nervous, so she passed them along to the police. On top of all this craziness, Lilly is about to have a nervous breakdown, caused mostly by the men in her life, and her family is planning a huge party in honor of the fiftieth anniversary of her great grandparents buying the land they live on currently. You might think the story would be hard to follow with all this going on, but it really isn't. The mystery is definitely enough to keep your mind involved, while the other elements add humor (so much humor at times!!), gravity, purpose, and overall, the whole book is thought-provoking.

I would recommend this book, and series, to anyone that is a fan of chick lit mysteries, with a heavy leaning toward religion. The religion is heavier in this volume than it was in the previous installments, though it leans more to self reflection and Lilly's personal feelings toward God and what she needs to do to make her relationship with Him better, than preaching to the reader. That is important to me, I don't appreciate someone pushing their beliefs on as many people as possible, without knowing any of those people. I would warn that romance isn't a very large element of this book. What romance there is, is mostly Lilly reminiscing about her two past relationships, and a handful of interactions with her hopefully future relationship. This book, and series, is definitely worth reading, so grab a copy and get started on Lilly's MisAdventures right now!!