Welcome to Chestnut Springs, where the bull riders are hot, sexy and have dirty mouths. After a media disaster, Rhett is set up with “babysitter” Summer to help keep him on the straight and narrow. She’s whip smart, attractive and doesn’t put up with Rhett’s rough exterior or BS. As usual with Elsie’s stories though, there was serious chemistry between Rhett and Summer that couldn’t keep these two apart for too long.

I’m sure I’m not the first one to say this and I won’t be the last, but Flawless was…well, flawless. If you enjoyed Elsie’s Gold Rush Ranch series, you’re going to love this. It follows Rhett whose Violet’s older brother, but other than that, it can be read as a stand-alone. The texts at the beginning of each chapter were top notch, and that whip cream scene? Yes please!

Overall, 5/5 stars.

GIRLIES. I did not think I'd be a yeehaw girl. But I guess I am. Rhett and Summer were the perfect couple and this book was HOT. 100% recommend.

Thank you so much for the ARC!

I loved this book so much more than I ever expected to. I thought it would just be some fun little romance, and now I'm out here prepared to quit my entire life to run away and become a buckle bunny just for the chance of finding my own Rhett Eaton...

Really though, this book was great, I cried for the last 20% of it and l am so excited for the rest of the series. Silver's writing is absolutely wonderful and I either fell in love with every character or became absolutely desperate to know more - good thing all those ones are getting their own books!

The romance in this book was just so believable as well. I believe that these two would fall in love. I believe that the physical attraction could become something bigger. Everything that lead to those feelings felt so real that I never once questioned any of their choices or any of the plot points.

I cannot WAIT to pick up Heartless and the rest of the series. If they're even a portion of how good Flawless was, I am in for a great time.

It's official. I’ve entered my cowboy romance era and thanks to this book, I never want to leave.

“Flawless” follows Rhett Eaton, a professional bull rider whose reputation has been ruined after offending one of his biggest sponsors. In an effort to clean up his image, Rhett’s agent places him under his daughter Summer Hamilton’s full-time supervision for the rest of the season. The rules are simple, keep his hands off her and stay out of trouble. But some rules are meant to be broken.

Rhett and Summer’s alternating perspectives are so well written! The two couldn’t be more different personality-wise and Silver establishes this with their respective character voices and characterizations. Having the ability to see their longing for each other from both sides despite their differences was what drew me in and made me equally invested in reading from both of their points-of-view.

Rhett and Summer’s chemistry is what makes this book so special. At first, the two wanted nothing to do with each other and partook in verbal sparring matches. But that quickly transformed into good-natured banter and loving remarks the moment they both came to the realization that their attraction for each wasn’t merely physical. The moment they realized that they supported each other and showed up for each other beyond what their initial arrangement entailed. They CHOSE each other and I don’t have the words to describe the affect that had on me other than saying that my heart nearly burst under the weight of a love I wish I had.

I also really liked the atmosphere that Silver creates surrounding her fictional small town Chestnut Springs. She familiarizes the reader with the Eaton’s usual haunts (like The Railspur pub), their routines on the ranch, and does so with descriptive language that helps the reader visualize the environment.

Additionally, I enjoyed the sports element in this book. Silver familiarizes the reader with the art of bull riding and immerses them in the arena without overwhelming them with information. Every time Rhett mounts a bull, Silver perfectly captures the high stakes environment with Summer’s fear over Rhett getting injured and Rhett’s adrenaline rush in anticipation of another win.

I am proud to say that I am a Silvie and there’s nothing I want to do more than read the rest of this series. Bloom Books, if you’re reading this, help a girl out and send me the next four books!

Dive boots-first into the Chestnut Springs series with "Flawless," Elsie Silver's sensational opening act! 🌟🤠
Meet Rhett, the rule-breaking cowboy with a knack for bull riding and trouble. But guess what? Trouble comes in the form of Summer, his agent's sassy daughter who's tasked with babysitting this cowboy tornado. 🐂👩‍🍼
🤠 Summer's got a sharp tongue and a watchful eye that Rhett doesn't exactly appreciate, making for a hilarious clash of wills. 🗣️👀
"Flawless" serves up everything you crave: age gap charm, small-town allure, forced proximity fun, banter that'll have you snorting, and just the right sprinkling of spice. 🌆❤️🔥
Elsie Silver's nailed it again! 🎯📚 With heart-on-page storytelling and an emotional resonance that hits the bullseye, she's the maestro of contemporary romance. Expect HEAs served up with a side of emotions. Plus, Silver's got a knack for weaving interconnected series that'll have you hooked for good! 💞

Flawless is the kick start to the Chestnut Springs series by Elsie Silver and it does EXACTLY that! It kick starts your interest for the world of Chestnut Springs and makes you want to devour the entire series so you can see all the characters (who may be side characters in Flawless) have their moment in the spotlight of the books that continue the series!

I had heard a lot of love and opinions of Flawless and was so excited to get into it, even though it's more of a cowboy romance, which is something I haven't really explored that much yet BUT boy was this a great way to start! The tension and chemistry between Rhett (the bull-riding, a bit chaotic MMC) and Summer (the put together, Rhett's agent's daughter FMC) was CRAZY! Once the two characters met I just could not put the book down! I NEEDED to know how it was going to go for them, not only in terms of their relationship but also some other aspects of the book because this book does one of my FAVORITE things where there is mystery surrounding aspects of the MCs lives and you just want to know all the details so you cannot stop reading!

This book was such a fun read because it had such a novel meet-cute/situation, a protective MMC, a people pleaser FMC, a dash of enemies to friends to lovers because in the beginning Summer and Rhett were nottttt the closest/best of friends..., there's one bed, Rhett's agent's daughter, messy family drama, etc. The list just keeps going and going as to why this was such a fun read but all in all, I can say that I def recommend checking this book out and diving into the world of Chestnut Springs!

Thank you NetGalley and Sourcebooks Bloom books for the opportunity to read this book! I LOVED IT! Elsie Silver just became an auto buy author for me! Summer and Rhett are so freaking cute. This is exactly the kind of country romance I’ve been looking for! I can’t wait to read the next one!

Absolutely love Elsie Silver ! Her writing is amazing and the execution of the plot and characters developments is always done beautifully. Captivated from start to finish !!!

I absolutely loved this book!! I love that it was a sports romance with a sport I had never read before (bull riding), I love the small town vibes, and that it was set in Canada! The romance was so swoon worthy and the characters were all so lovable, I loved all of the Eaton’s and cannot wait for the rest of the series.

[arc review/reread]
Thank you to NetGalley and Bloom Books for providing an arc in exchange for an honest review.
Flawless rereleases August 29, 2023

This was even better the second time around!
I was lowkey hoping to read the bonus Harvey chapters, but I guess they're only in the final print versions and not the arcs...

original review:

“Choosing each other. Finding each other. Showing up for each other.
And everything about the moment is flawless.”

It's the way I came for a cute Canadian cowboy romance, but was left pondering and realizing some deep shit pertaining to life!! I genuinely wasn't ready for that.
“And I ask myself, if this were my last moment on earth, would I go happy?”

Flawless is the first book in the Chestnut Springs series — a small Canadian town on the outskirts of Calgary — told in dual pov, featuring Rhett and Summer.

Rhett is a cowboy and professional bull rider. A man with a grumpy exterior to most, but underneath all of that, is a soft and protective gentleman.
As a true hater of milk, this leads to Rhett tanking one of his sponsorships.
Brought together by forced proximity, the daughter of his boss's talent agency now has to shadow him for two months. Where Rhett goes, Summer follows, and that includes moving into his family’s ranch called the Wishing Well.

Rhett and Summer’s chemistry and banter was delectable. Their relationship had some great development and natural progression.
The one bed trope, sidewalk rule (!!), caretaking, and whipped cream scene had me weak.

For Rhett, it was finally knowing the feeling of being a priority and having someone show up for you, and for Summer, it was breaking down those built up walls of being a people pleaser and really asking herself: what does she want? What makes her happy? — both of which I loved for them.
Plus the way that Summer had slyly admitted that Rhett felt like home (before they were even intimate!) had me knowing that this was the real deal.

The twists between Rob and Winter had me sick, as did the absolute gut-wrenching grand gesture between Rhett and Theo.

Starting nearly every chapter with short text message threads was new for me, but I really enjoyed how it brought structure, cohesion and was a way to slide in some witty remarks and further showcase their personalities.

As a city girl, I never thought I’d feel this type of way towards a cowboy romance but the core themes really left a lasting impression.
I can’t wait to read the next installments from the pov’s of the other Eaton brothers.

Wow! Thank you to NetGalley, Sourcebooks bloom, and Elsie Silver for this E Arc in exchange for my honest review. Elsie Silver is one of my favorite authors. It is a great intro to the chestnut springs series. I love these characters and this world. Rhett is not my favorite bull riding cowboy, but he grows on you. Please pick up this series. It is worth it.

solid 4⭐️s - i received this arc from the publishers since they are re-releasing this and it was so good! i loved summer and rhett’s banter and how she didn’t back down even when he was grumpy/rude in the beginning. rhett folded so quickly for summer and i loved his jealousy/protectiveness. now i am dying to read the others in this series 🫣🤗

This book put me right into my cowboy era. Rhett is everything. Not only were the characters funny, relatable, but the smut was top tier. I never thought I would ever be into the princess nickname.

I don't think I have a whole lot to say about this one. It wasn't bad but it also wasn't all that good and while it was an easy read it won't be a memorable one. Except for maybe how phoned-in and lame that sub-plot drama with Summer's ex was. That felt very soap-y to me and combined with how her sister was behaving.. just felt very manufactured. Nothing real about those cardboard cut-outs, no sirree. Whereas Rhett's brothers definitely felt more real but of course they have to because they each hold a stereotypical shape of a hero for future books to come.

I realize I sound bitter but I'm not really. Though maybe writing this review at zero dark thirty wasn't the best idea. Again, this wasn't bad, I just don't feel it did much of anything new (which is fine) but neither did it dazzle me with the familiarity we want and reach for in this genre.

Also, why, in the early pages of the book are we under the impression that Summer knows Rhett's mum has passed but then halfway through the book she's shocked to find out about it? I'm so confused.

Will I read on? Oh probably. Why? Because I am who I am.

Every time I reread this book, I am reminded that this book is flawless in more ways than just its name.

Flawless is the perfect small town, enemies to lovers, forced proximity romance! Every character in this book—whether it be Summer and Rhett or Rhett’s family—was so lovable. This was a book where you want to just live in the world the characters do.

Summer and Rhett had such an interesting dynamic. From their banter to their sexual tension, I was hooked! Their relationship brought out different sides of both of them. Being with Summer softened Rhett up and made him reflect upon where he’s at in life. Without Summer, Rhett probably would have ran himself into the ground. On the other hand, being with Rhett opened Summer up to the possibility of doing what SHE wanted rather than what she thought other people wanted from her.

Cowboy romance Era....officially unlocked. I loved Summer and Rhett from the first you've got to be kidding me to wearing the hat/riding the cowboy. The found family aspect is something I'm always quick to fall for and it did not dissapoint. Also. The epilogue 🥰🫠🥰, y'all as much as I want more Rhett and Summer, the rest of the series is going to reck me in the best of ways I can already feel it (and I'm glad to know we haven't seen the last of them!) Did I maybe also run to download the gold rush ranch series? Perhaps....🤷‍♀️😊🥰

This one, is FOR SURE worth the hype 🤠 and I definitely see a reread in the very near future.

Thank you Netgalley and SOURCEBOOKS Bloom Books for the ARC in exchange for my review!

The forced proximity trope with a sprinkle of enemies to lovers is just chefs kiss 🤌🏼 Rhett is the sweetest guy underneath the persona he puts on for the rest of the world . Summer and Rhett’s banter was top tier. I love all of the Eaton brothers already and I’m excited to read their own stories!

Obsessed. Completely and utterly obsessed.

I feel like I’ve always had it ingrained in my head that I don’t like cowboy romances? And I literally have no idea where that came from because every single cowboy romance I’ve read I’ve loved.

And this book solidified I am officially a cowboy romance fiend. Especially for Rhett Eaton. This man… Oh. My. God. The audacity he has to be as amazing as he is??? It’s truly unfair. Sign me up to marry a bull rider or cowboy. I’m ready.

In all seriousness, this book was nothing like I was expecting which was incredible. I didn’t know much of anything about this book going into it. So I truly got to be wrapped up in these characters, in this world, and everything was so perfect.

Rhett and Summer are everything. I adore them individually and I adore them together. Summer has a special place in my heart because I am just as much of a people pleaser as she is. My heart ached for her so much throughout this story and watching her come into her own was just beautiful and gave me some hope that that can happen for me too. Rhett owned my heart just as much. This man’s perfect match truly was Summer. He needed someone to love him in that soft way that she did. And the other way around. Rhett cared for her in ways she hadn’t experienced but so desperately needed. I’m completely obsessed with them both.

This story was incredible. I’m now on my way to reading the next one because I NEED to know Cade’s story more than my next breath.

*Thank you Bloom Books and Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.*

Obsessed. Completely and utterly obsessed.

I feel like I’ve always had it ingrained in my head that I don’t like cowboy romances? And I literally have no idea where that came from because every single cowboy romance I’ve read I’ve loved.

And this book solidified I am officially a cowboy romance fiend. Especially for Rhett Eaton. This man… Oh. My. God. The audacity he has to be as amazing as he is??? It’s truly unfair. Sign me up to marry a bull rider or cowboy. I’m ready.

In all seriousness, this book was nothing like I was expecting which was incredible. I didn’t know much of anything about this book going into it. So I truly got to be wrapped up in these characters, in this world, and everything was so perfect.

Rhett and Summer are everything. I adore them individually and I adore them together. Summer has a special place in my heart because I am just as much of a people pleaser as she is. My heart ached for her so much throughout this story and watching her come into her own was just beautiful and gave me some hope that that can happen for me too. Rhett owned my heart just as much. This man’s perfect match truly was Summer. He needed someone to love him in that soft way that she did. And the other way around. Rhett cared for her in ways she hadn’t experienced but so desperately needed. I’m completely obsessed with them both.

This story was incredible. I’m now on my way to reading the next one because I NEED to know Cade’s story more than my next breath.

*Thank you Bloom Books and Netgalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.*

3.5 Stars

I thought I got rejected for this ARC so I actually read it on Kindle Unlimited a few weeks ago after so many of my friends loved it. I liked it. It was a good little spicy romance read. It was pretty over the top in the drama department but if you’re looking for something sexy and sweet then this is for you.