Spotlight & Giveaway: Brave Enough by Kelly Elliott

Today it is my pleasure to Welcome author Kelly Elliott to HJ!

Hi Kelly and welcome to HJ! We’re so excited to chat with you about your new release, Brave Enough!

 
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Please summarize the book for the readers here:

Brave Enough is book three in the Love in Montana series. It’s been one of my favorites so far to write. Think cowboy meets beauty queen who is hosting a live reality dating show on said cowboy’s family ranch!
 

Please share your favorite line(s) or quote from this book:

“A word of advice. Do not ever play Monopoly with anyone in this family.”

Please share a few Fun facts about this book…

• I’d never watched a reality show like the Bachelor before in my life. I watched a few episodes when I got the idea for the book and decided I wanted to put my own little spin on it.
• This has been my favorite book to write so far in the series!

What first attracts your Hero to the Heroine and vice versa?

He sees a picture of Kipton and instantly wants to know more about her. And when Kipton first meets Hunter she is taken by his good looks and charm.
 

Did any scene have you blushing, crying or laughing while writing it? And Why?

Anytime I write scenes from the family game night I laugh.

A young man appeared in front of me suddenly. He lifted my hand and pressed a soft kiss to the back. It took everything I had not to grin. He was darling, maybe around sixteen or so. His eyes were a captivating color of silver, and stood out even more with his brown hair.

“Nathan Shaw. It’s an honor to meet you.”

Hunter reached over, placed a palm on Nathan’s forehead and pushed him away. “Go sit down, Nathan.”

The room erupted in laughter as Nathan started to back away. Before he turned, he blew me a kiss and winked.

“He’s going to give his parents hell,” I whispered to Hunter.

“Already does,” he replied.

Readers should read this book….

If they like friends to lovers, small town romance, strong family dynamics. There is also plenty of swoon worthy moments and some LOL moments as well.

What are you currently working on? What other releases do you have in the works?

I’m currently writing a novella for a Christmas project then it’s on to book six in the Love in Montana series.
 

Thanks for blogging at HJ!

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Excerpt from Brave Enough:

I paced back and forth in my father’s office as I waited for the limo to pick me up.

“You’re going to wear a path in the floors if you keep pacing, Hunter.”

Glancing over at my brother, I pushed my fingers through my hair and sighed. “What was I thinking doing this, Blayze? I can’t do it. Do you know how many people have already signed up to stream this network just to catch this show?”

He shrugged.

“Over a million. A million, Blayze. A million people are going to watch me date twenty women over a two-month period.”

“You poor, poor bastard,” Bradly stated dryly.

I shot him a dirty look. “How are you here? Shouldn’t you be in school still?”

My cousin simply shot me a smug grin.

Blayze let out a laugh as he shook his head. “Not to mention the dates are live, so if you fuck up…you fuck up in real time.”

Stopping in my tracks, I glared at my brother. “Thanks for the reminder.”

“How do you think Kipton is feeling?” Bradly asked.

“Nervous. Or at least she was when we spoke earlier.”

“Hunter…do you think you should be forging such a close friendship with the woman?” Blayze asked. “I mean, you’ve both spent a lot of time together since she’s come here to stay.”

Narrowing my eyes at him, I asked, “Why shouldn’t we be friends?”

“I’m just saying…she’s very attractive.”

Bradly laughed. “She’s more than attractive. She’s hot as hell, and her body is…” His voice trailed off when I shot him a dirty look. Holding up his hands, he smiled and looked away.

I focused my attention back on Blayze. “I don’t see the harm in being friends. We support each other, and I think that’s a good thing. She keeps me calm every time I start to freak out about this whole TV thing.”

“Of course that’s a good thing. But what happens if you start falling for her?” Blayze asked.

I laughed, but it sounded off even to my own ears, so I knew they would pick up on it as well. “We’re friends, Blayze. That’s it.”

Blayze raised a single brow but didn’t say anything.

My phone buzzed and I pulled it out of my pocket. Exhaling, I looked at them both and said, “It’s time.”

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Book Info:

Hunter Shaw is handsome, charming, and a minor celeb on the collegiate team roping circuit. Not to mention, he looks damn fine in a cowboy hat. So it’s no surprise when he’s ardently pursued to be the star on a new streaming network’s debut program—a reality dating show. The money on offer would do wonders for his family’s charity, but it’s only after catching a glimpse of the show’s host that he’s all-in. The former Ms. Montana catches his eye and his interest…inconvenient, to say the least, when he’s about to date twenty women on national television.

Kipton Howse also desperately needs the money from hosting Swipe Right, but for different reasons. With barely a glance at the contract, she signs on for the two-month shoot. She’ll do her job, collect her payment, then put Shaw Ranch in her rearview. Of course, she didn’t count on loving the place so much…or the entire Shaw family…or Hunter himself. From the moment they meet, sparks fly, and they only get hotter as the show continues, despite a houseful of women vying for his attention.

Sexual tension is at an all-time high when things take a dramatic turn, both on and off the cameras, thanks to the show’s rabid fans—who vote to shake things up in a way no one saw coming. It’s safe to say Kipton and Hunter’s sizzling attraction is no longer a secret. But at least one contestant isn’t ready to admit defeat.

After all…what’s reality TV without a bit of drama?

Brave Enough is book three in the Love in Montana series. Each book can be read as a stand alone, but for a better reading experience the author recommends you reading in order.
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Meet the Author:

Kelly Elliott is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling contemporary romance author. Since publishing her first book, Wanted, in 2012, Kelly continues to spread her wings while remaining true to her roots and giving readers stories rich with hot protective men, strong women, and beautiful surroundings.

Her bestselling works include, Wanted, Broken, Lost Love, Never Enough, and The Butterfly Effect, to name just a few. Kelly’s amazing readers have dubbed her “The Queen of Small Town”, since a large majority of Kelly’s books are based in small towns with swoony cowboys and strong heroines.

Kelly lives in central Texas with her husband, Darrin and their two crazy pups, Gunner and Ellie, along with four cats, and a plethora of wildlife. When she’s not writing, Kelly enjoys reading, watching the birds at her bird feeders, and spending time with her family. She is down to earth and very in touch with her readers, both on social media and at signings.

To find out more about Kelly and her books, visit her website at www.kellyelliottauthor.com
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