Flawless (Chestnut Springs, 1)

Starting off 2023 with a recommended book AND a new to me author. Taking a risk to start the year, but I was game and ready to gamble. I’m not big on cowboy books, movies or shows, but yowza! Rhett Eaton makes me want to ride a cowboy! "Now, tell me honestly, Summer. If this were your last moment on earth, what would you want me to do?" I don't even have to think about it. I know what I want from him. "Ruin me." "Good, I'm about .... done being a gentleman with you. And the only thing I'm ruining you for is anyone else." Rhett has gotten himself into a bit of trouble with his sponsors. He's a bull rider, has won it all twice and wants to win once more. But he's a little older AND he's just announced he doesn't like milk and he may have hit a someone that just may have deserved it. Enter Summer. His new "babysitter" assigned to him by his agent that must keep him on the up and up the last few months of the tour so he won't tarnish his reputation and lose more sponsors. Summer will be moving into his family home, traveling with him and watching his every move, but she also happens to be the daughter of his agent. Could things get any worse? Flawless was a fun age gap, forced proximity romance with some of the best banter. I loved the beginning of the chapters and the texts between the characters. It was fun to see how Summer and Rhett's relationship changed throughout the story by those texts. It had me laughing and smiling at each build up. At first, Rhett wanted nothing to do with Summer, but oh how he changes his mind. I really liked seeing this grumpy bull rider that has a reputation with the women show how polite and family oriented he is with his door opening, chair pulling out, why he is riding and his 'ma'ams'. Trust me. That will make you melt too. Then there is Summer and the way she stands up for Rhett to his family, her father and everyone that even says anything negative about him. She may have had a childhood crush on this good looking bull rider, but getting to know the rider himself had her really connecting to him. I really enjoyed these two and their connection. I liked the way Summer supported Rhett, his riding goals and the way he loved his family. Speaking of the family, I am 100% invested in the Eatons. I have a feeling these brothers are going to do me in. And we can't forget about Summer's dad. Because I loved him as a boss, but as a father? Perfection. He is the type of father we all want. Summer wanted someone to love, support her and just be there for her, and while she found that in Rhett, she had a father that truly adored her and would support her in anything. Flawless is a story that should be on all your lists if you're a small town romance lover. Like I said, I'm not a "cowboy romance" type of reader, but Elsie Silver got me with this one. Totally loved Rhett and Summer, but I really enjoyed the whole supporting cast of characters and I look forward to seeing them in future books. I will be back for more in this series.

I really enjoyed this story! I’m not in my “romance phase” right now, but my daughter recommended Flawless, and I’m so glad I read it. I’ve seen Elsie Silver’s books everywhere and always meant to try one. Happy that this was my first. I loved Summer and Rhett. Their romance was a little predictable, but still so much fun, and I enjoyed the twist with Rob, it didn't hurt my feelings a bit. That sister of hers was something else. Small-town settings are always a favorite of mine, and I loved the “strong woman taming the wild one” vibe. Summer’s family history broke my heart. Her bond with her dad was wonderful, but it frustrated me that he never stood up to his wife and Winter for how they treated her, especially since he was the one who made the mistake, not Summer. That part bothered me a lot. On the flip side, Rhett’s family completely stole my heart. I can’t wait for Cade’s book. He’s my favorite of the Eaton boys so far, though Rhett’s retirement definitely earned him a lot of points. Overall, this was a great introduction to Elsie Silver’s writing. Not sure why it took me so long to finally read one of her books, but I’ll definitely be picking up more!

Flawless is right - I absolutely LOVED this from start to finish. I'll admit that I'm a cover hoe and that's the primary reason I checked out this new-to-me author's work, so I had no idea what was in store for me when I started reading. But this gripped me from the first few pages, and I loved the electric connection between these characters. It's not quite enemies to lovers, more like strangers who resent having to be around each other, and I loved the friction that formed from their frustration (sexual and otherwise, lol). Our hero has a bad reputation, but it wasn't long before I was falling hard for him - his vulnerability and insecurities were so endearing, and it was easy to see how deep his feelings ran. And by the end? Whoa boy, he took me by surprise in the best of ways, which made for some super swoony moments. And some super steamy moments. The buildup of all that forced proximity (including an only one bed situation) made this slow burn to SIZZLE even more impactful. It's an all-around stellar read that didn't disappoint at any turn. The story follows Rhett (32), an aging bull rider whose body is starting to fail him. While he's been putting his life on the line for over a decade, the aches and pains are beginning to wear on him. So when an unfortunate PR situation puts his career on the line, Rhett is frustrated and resentful. He risks his health every time he gets on a bull, and the fans who once built up his confidence now threaten to take away the one thing that makes him feel like a success. Add to that, Rhett's agent has assigned him a "babysitter" in the form of his sexy but uptight daughter. Summer (25) is tasked with keeping Rhett in line, and his partying, playboy reputation makes her believe that will be quite the feat. But Rhett is nothing like Summer expected, and it's not long before she's seeing the real man who lives beneath the cocky persona. Now... I'm not someone who usually reads romances about bull riders and ranchers. I definitely have before, but it's never been something that's felt fresh or relatable to me. This did. It took only a few pages for me to start rooting for Rhett and Summer - it was obvious that these two opposites would easily attract. I loved how Summer falls for Rhett's true self, and it was clear that he was aching for someone to do so. Playboys always seem to fall the hardest, and that's definitely the case here. Rhett falls hard and fast, putting up a valiant effort to resist but soon tumbling in a big way. I really appreciated that Silver didn't play up his playboy past or add a lot of unnecessary drama; Rhett's done a lot of growing on his own, but he's been stuck with a manhoe label even though it doesn't fit as well as it used to. And once he meets Summer? There's no going back. It was easy to see how much she irrevocably changes him, and they were so absolutely perfect together... in AND out of the bedroom. It's got plenty of spice, but the focus is on their connection - and that was consuming and vivid. I love being surprised by books, and this is a great example. It's nothing like I would've expected, but everything that I wanted.

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I really enjoyed this book. It is a feel good, spicy romance. I would definitely recommend this book!

Over milk really ??? 😂😂 I believe Heartless took the spot for me * I read it first* I did enjoy Summer and Rhett but there is something missing for me and I can't point it out. It felt flat? and missing the depth it was fun and fluffy reading over all. I'm excited for Beau tho ❤️

Tropes • slow burn • bullrider x 'babysitter' • forced proximity • only one bed Ehrlich gesagt weiß ich recht wenig über Bullriding (und bis zu diesem Buch war ich auch nicht sehr daran interessiert). Aber dieses Buch hat mich in seinen Bann gezogen. I mochte sehr, wie Rhett und Summer aufeinander treffen – nach einem PR Debakel darüber, dass Rhett keine Milch mag, wird ihm eine ‚Babysitterin’ zugeteilt, die sicher stellen soll, dass er in kein weiteres Fettnäpfchen tritt. Die Chemie der beiden war von Anfang an auf einem anderen Planeten. Einfach Wahnsinn, wie die Funken zwischen den beiden fliegen. Sogar noch bevor mehr aus ihnen wird, ist da immer dieses gewisse etwas, und genau so sollte es meiner Meinung nach auch sein. I habe Rhett und Summer geliebt. Diese beiden, und das fluffy Gefühl, das ihrer gemeinsame Geschichte anhaftet, machen Flawless zu einem richtigen Wohlfühlbuch. I actually don‘t know a lot about bullriding (and until this book I didn‘t care about it either). But this book is something. I enjoyed the way they get to know each other – after a PR debacle about Rhett not liking milk (which is ridiculous) he is assigned with a ‘babysitter‘ – Summer – who has to make sure he behaves. The banter in this book is something else entirely. I could feel every spark between these two, and it‘s amazing. Even before they become more there is always this something, and that‘s exactly how it should be in my opinion. I loved Rhett and Summer. These two, and the fluffy feels their story gave me, make this a true comfort read. 5/5⭐️ 3/5🌶️ – the banter is spicy in its own way, and don‘t get me started on the dirty talk🤌

I love this book ❣️ Recommend everyone to give it a read.