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I get the hype. Started and finished in one day. Rhett. I love you. Summer. You’re so sweet and kind and caring. Ugh. Make all the babies!!! I’m officially in my cowboy era😍😍😍

I loved that this story was full of relatable characters with their personalities and issues. Summer wanting to keep the peace and make her dad happy by staying in a job she thought he would want her to have. Minimizing herself and her needs because of the rift she caused by being born. Poor girl! Rhett, pursuing a career in bull riding to have a bit of attention after losing his mother and being forgotten about as the family tried to move forward. Having a persona follow him from his early 20’s through this career while he’s now in his 30’s and not the same man.

The writing was easy and everything flowed so beautifully. I wanted to know more and couldn’t put it down. The chemistry was so there and I was BLUSHING at possessive Rhett. My good lord! I get why everyone is obsessed with this series!!!!

Summer being there for Rhett and trying to help him take care of himself, taking him seriously with his love for his job, and just overall understanding him as a person was beautiful.

I can’t wait for book two!!!!

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Oh my gosh I'm not a huge fan of cowboy romances but gawwwwd damn this was good 🥵🥵 I love Rhett so much, I'd die for him. The way he protects Summer??!? And the end was just perfection!!

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Small town, grumpy cowboy, forced proximity…YES please! Small town is my jam. This book was fantastic! I loved Rhett and all his grumpiness. Loved the banter. The chemistry. Loved how Summer took the time to understand Rhett. Loved the tension that turned into fireworks. Such a wonderful book!!

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I love a good forced-proximity trope and this definitely delivered. Now I need all of the cowboy/rancher recommendations. I definitely will checking out the rest of the books in the series because I fell in love with the brothers and want to know more of their storyline.

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5/5 stars

I'll be corny and start by saying Elsie Silver's writing is 'flawless'.

Rhett Eaton is the golden boy of bull riding. Until his big mouth gets him in trouble with one of his biggest sponsors. Enter Summer Hamilton. Fresh out of college and working for her father, who just happens to be Rhetts agent. Summer is tasked with "babysitting" Rhett to ensure he does nothing else to jeopardize his sponsorships. With Summer and Rhett in close proximity, the lines blur and the two find themselves unable to resist each other.

My favorite parts were Summer and Rhett, the setting, the banter, the family, and all side characters.
I highly recommend this book and I want to stay in the Chestnut Spring series forever.

I think Elsie does an amazing job of blending chemistry with emotion and making you care about all of the characters. Thank you to NetGalley, Elsie, and Bloom Books for the early copy to read. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.

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"With everyone around me screaming his name and cheering for him, someone who’s been theirs for over a decade now, he feels like mine."

As someone who has been going to rodeos in blue jeans since before I can remember and who grew up with Wyoming cowboys I can say this with complete confidence.

Save the horse. Ride the cowboy. 🔥🔥

Flawless was originally published in June of 2022, and is being republished with a brand new cover as of August 29, 2023. Thank you to SOURCEBOOKS Bloom Books, NetGalley and the author for the digital advanced copy.

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Rhett and Summer are so fun to read about. I loved the tension, pining, flirting, and all the things. This book has me HOOKED on Elsie Silver. Simply flawless.

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ELSIE SILVER DOES IT AGAIN

the spice, the romance , I have been waiting on this book for a while and was so excited when i got chosen to reac this ARC.


Bull Rider MMC
Forced Proximity
One Bed
Small Town
Workplace

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My first book by Elsie and definitely won't be my last! I never knew I could have a crush on a book character but Rhett has definitely taken top spot. Fantastic enemies to friends to more story with a country flair! Fantastic setting, characters and development. Can't wait to read more books based on these cowboys.

Thanks to Netgalley and Bloom Books for the ARC.

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Amazing! My very first Elsie book and it definitely won’t be my last. Grumpy cowboy and forced friendship. Couldn’t get enough and can’t wait to read the rest of the books in this little town.

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Prepare yourself for a swoony, steamy good time. Rhett 'One Night Only' Eaton is turned completely inside out by Summer Hamilton whom he knows is going to cause him trouble from the first moment he lays eyes on her across the board room. Their story is full of personal growth, tender care taking moments, and grand gestures.

Bull Rider MMC
Forced Proximity
One Bed
Small Town
Workplace

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This book was decent. I enjoyed both Rhett and Summer and their relationship. Rhett is a bull rider and Summer works for her dad and gets assigned to be Rhett's "babysitter" essentially. I wish we could've gotten more of the rob and winter blow up so that was a little disappointing.

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Well damn. Who knew I wanted a romance with a cowboy. I mean I didn’t know I did before but now I think everyone does!! Loved this story is an understatement and I can’t wait for more!

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I’m not sure if I can properly express how amazing this book is. At no point while reading did I feel like the words were filler or not important to the plot. The way that Elsie takes Rhett from rough and tough to a sympathetic character… all while weaving Summer through the fabric of his life. I’m excited for the rest of this series — not only will you fall in love with Rhett and Summer, but you will fall in love with Rhett’s family, the bill riding community, and all of Chestnut Springs.

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What an incredible start to a series! Flawless immediately draws you in with its small town atmosphere, hilarious banter, fun family energy, and a dash of hate-to-love. Summer and Rhett are perfect opposites with their upbringing and they really shine together was Summer teaches Rhett he is more than his career and Rhett teaches Summer she is allowed to want things for herself. I loved this book so much, this kicks off a series so well by introducing everyone without it becoming overwhelming and creating the atmosphere you know you’re going to find throughout these books.

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Yes, I am now fully in my cowboy era. Why have I resisted reading Flawless for so long. The gradual increase of tension between Summer and Rhett, swoon. The funny banter between the brothers, everything about this family is welcoming.

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Disclaimer: I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Publication date: August 29, 2023

Sexual content: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

Flawless is the first book in the romance series Chestnut Springs written by Elsie Silver. This book was previously published and has been refreshed and republished. This is my first book by the author and it definitely won’t be my last!

Rhett Eaton is a bull rider is the world circuit. He’s coming to the end of an illustrious career and manages to insult some of his major sponsors after a hidden camera catches some out of context remarks and they go viral.

Summer Hamilton works at the agency that represents Rhett. The head of the agency wants her to spend the last two months of the season shadowing him, setting up interviews for good PR and basically keeping him out of trouble. This is Summer’s first real opportunity to prove herself.

Rhett is a grumpy irritated cowboy that absolutely detests having a babysitter. Summer is a beautiful polished professional who doesn’t fit into the cowboy scene at all. While Summer does her best to keep her distance their chemistry is undeniable.

These next two months are going to be a test for them both. As they spend more time with each other, Summer discovers there’s more to Rhett than meets the eye and Rhett starts to wonder how he will survive without seeing Summer’s beautiful face every day.

I loved Rhett and Summer’s story! Really enjoyed the grumpy/sunshine small town romance vibe. The bedroom scenes were 👩‍🍳 😘. This is a 5 star read for me and highly recommended!

#NetGalley #flawless #elsiesilver

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If you love cowboys- this book is PERFECT for you!! I kept seeing this book all over social media and was super excited to read it. I adored the main characters - Rhett, the misunderstood cowboy, and Summer, a fearless caretaker. Their dynamic was perfect, starting with initial dislike yet complementing each other beautifully. Their mutual growth was captivating.

The writing was a delight. The witty banter, amusing quirks, and memorable quotes added humor and depth. Powerful moments throughout drove character development and the story.

The world-building has the potential for more stories, leaving me eager for the next books. This read was a charming mix of sweet, hot, funny, and deep. The pacing allowed character discovery and development. Excited for more!

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I absolutely enjoyed everything about this!!! It is not my typical read and yet I could not stop! The characters in this had me panting!

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This book is everything you want in a cowboy romance. Rhett Eaton is the grumpy bull rider that I never knew that I needed. Summer is the girl that I wish I was! This book was perfectly paced, and such a great read. I thought the slide level was 100% appropriate, and not at all rushed, which I have came to love!! I would recommend this book to anyone who loves romance, grumpy MC's, and COWBOYS!

Thank you Elsie Silver and Netgalley for the opportunity to read this book!

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