At eighteen-years-old, I made a promise with my best friend in high school. If neither one of us were married by age thirty-two, we would marry each other. Now Miles Warner is back in town and wants to cash in on that promise we made all those years ago. The fact that Miles is still unmarried and single baffles me. The young man I remembered from high school has grown into one of the most … most handsome men I’ve ever laid eyes on. And he refuses to take no for an answer. You see, he needs a bride, and I’m his last resort. Romantic, isn’t it?
Well, no thank you. That is not going to happen.
At least that’s what I keep telling myself. But as the days pass by and Miles settles back into life in our hometown, I find myself falling head over heels in love with him. Again.
What is the lesson I’ve learned, you ask?
Nevermake a promise you don’t intend to keep.
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4.5 Stars
Kelly is the Queen at giving us sweet romances that melt our hearts and completely captivate us from beginning to end.
I didnt think Kelly would be able to replace Rip and Chloe in my heart but she managed to do it with Miles and Kynslee in this second instalment of her Southern Brides series. Their story embed itself in my heart from the prologue. These two are made for each other if they can get their timing right.
There is so much i want to say about this story but i’m not as you need to go in to this with your emotions open, to feel every laugh, every tear every heartbeat.
Well done Kelly for another amazing read.
Miles and Kynslees story is the angst heaven of stories. I wanted to kick, punch and throw miles off a cliff. He was crazy at the beginning and I loved it.
Delicate Promises delivers on its title. You get everything you would expect from a Kelly Elliott book. Angst, crazy times, mystery, humor, sexy hero and more angst. I love her series they build upon each other with every book she writes. You get to see more of the family as time goes on. Just when you’ve had enough of the dark part of her stories she has you laughing your butt off with some antic that happened.
Miles puts his foot in his mouth and digs himself to china when he starts of trying to win Kynslee’s heart. Its not an easy road but stick with it!
Please one click this story it is so amazing and won’t disappoint you! Huge 5 star read.
Author Kelly Elliott is back with another Southern Brides book and I for one am thrilled, as if you have experienced a Kelly Elliott book before, you will know that her books are not the traditional romance, but a modern, fresh one, that I haven’t experienced with any other author.
Delicate Promises is the story of Miles and Kynslee, a couple that was not officially a couple, but best friends who loved each other and gave themselves to each other, but when Miles secretly signed up for the Marines, Kynslee was heartbroken, but Miles made them promise each other that if they were still single when they were 30 they would get married. But things don’t always go to plan, and when Miles was delayed in coming home, Kynslee’s love turned from missing Miles to being angry at him! Especially when he has the biggest case of foot-in-mouth I have ever seen.
This book truly gave me all the feels! I do enjoy a good second chance romance and this book in the epitome of that! But don’t get me wrong, my relationship with the characters didn’t run smoothly, I got frustrated easily with Kynslee’s character, sometimes she was just a bit too dramatic and her “punishing” of Miles just seemed (to me) way over the top. Miles’s character, on the other hand, I wanted to smack around the back of the head at times for his habit of saying the absolute wrong thing at the wrong time.
Despite my struggles, Delicate Promises has become one of my all-time favorites and one I will read again and again
I am madly, head over heels in love with the Southern Bride Series from author Kelly Elliott!
Delicate Promises is the second book in the Southern Bride Series and follows the story of Miles and Kynslee. From the moment I met Miles and Kynslee, I was in love. Their story started off oh, so sweet and was one I just knew would pull at my heartstrings. You see, these two best friends have been in love with one another for the longest time. But for one reason or another, the timing was just never right. These two friends are about to be tested in ways they never expected. Separated by time and the military, it will be years before these two friends will be reunited. And when life throws them back together, Miles is ready to claim the one thing he’s always wanted, but was afraid to go after. Miles is home and is ready to collect on the promise Kynslee made to him……
Delicate Promises is a second chance romance that is sure to leave you tied up in knots. I mean, it takes you on one serious rollercoaster ride of emotions. I am a huge fan of the friends to lovers troupe and this one does not disappoint. It had all the angst, drama and steam you could hope for. The characters were perfectly flawed and easy to connect with. I loved Kynslee and admired her strength. She held on to the hope that one day Miles would return to her and make all of her dreams come true. She tried desperately to move on with her life, but could never give her heart away fully. She was rightfully angry when Miles came home and I loved that she didn’t just pretend like their separation never happened. She made Miles work for her affection and forgiveness. And Miles…Man, Miles was so adorable. But, as adorable as he was, he was totally and completely clueless when it came to women. Every time he opened his mouth, he said the wrong thing. I mean, he totally suffered from foot-in-mouth syndrome. He frustrated me to no end, but he made it worth it in the end.
Despite how frustrated these characters made me at times, I can’t deny the chemistry and pull between the two of them. They kept me on my toes and had me devouring every second of their story. Now, I will be the first to admit, the road to happily ever after for these two was filled with lots of bumps and drama. There was a lot of miscommunication and drama that could easily have been sorted, if these two would just talk to one another. That being said, I can definitely appreciate the strength and determination of these characters. They weren’t afraid to fight for what they wanted and I just couldn’t wait to see how their story would come together in the end.
Delicate Promises was a great read to spend my afternoon getting lost in. I laughed. I swooned. I got frustrated and totally fell in love. My emotions were all over the place and I honestly wouldn’t have it any other way. In the end, I fell head over heels for Delicate Promises and I look forward to seeing where this series will go next.
A great friends to lovers romance from Kelly Elliott.
Delicate Promises is the second book in the Southern Brides series and you will not be able to stop yourself from loving Mile’s and Kynslee.
Mile’s and Kynslee have been best friends since they where kids as they got older they became friends with benefits. Both had more than friends feelings for each other but never really voiced them then Mile’s left for the Marines. After only seeing each other a couple of times over the last 12 years Mile’s is now home for good and is determined to make good on a promise he and Kynslee made to each other but will Kynslee be that willing or had Mile’s hurt her to much over the years.
Such a great series and I’m looking forward to reading more in the near future.
I have never been quiet about the fact that Kelly Elliott is one of my all time favorite authors. She consistently provides a amazing stories that will help you escape the real world for a while. With the second installment of this series, she definitely did not disappoint!
Miles and Kynslee grabbed my heart from the start and had me in all the feels as their story progressed. When I say they had me in my feels I mean ALL OF THEM. There were times I wanted to yell at Miles and then the next minute I was falling deeper in love with him.
I loved this one and highly recommend you pick this one up today!
I loved everything about this book, I seriously couldn’t put it down.
Miles and Kynslee have been best friends forever, they were each other’s first and at 18 they made a promise to each other. Flash forward 12 years and Miles intends to cash in on that promise. However, Kynslee isn’t so happy with Miles being back and just assuming that she would immediately agree to his proposal.
I loved Miles and Kyns so much. Their relationship was built on a great foundation of friendship, they had so much chemistry and could feel the love between them. They both had fears, specifically Miles and while he was kind of idiot about it, I also got where he was coming from and his reasons. Their relationship and friendship are so sweet and so beautiful.
This book is sweet and swoon worthy, especially when it comes to Miles (hello, a Cowboy and a Marine), but it also had me laughing. I loved their families and friends, but also a certain Rooster.
If you’re looking for a sweet, best friends to lover’s romance with a few laughs this is definitely one to read. Kelly Elliott NEVER disappoints her with stories. A MUST READ!
Omg these two were hilarious!!!!!!! Kynslee and Miles childhood best friends that shared many firsts and made a promise to marry each other at 30 if they’re still single. What both didn’t know was the real feelings they had for each other. Fast forward 12 years and Miles returns to “cash in”, . It’s so hilarious but yet beautiful small town love story. The entire town was rooting for them because it’s always been obvious their feelings for each other. Her friends,Heather and Patty were so entertaining that I’d love to see them have their own books.
5 Amazing Second Chance Stars
I have a whole lotta love for Kynslee and Miles! These two had me from page one and I just loved reading about them. This story reminded (not that I had really forgotten…lol) why I fell in love with Kelly Elliott’s books. It had all the things we have come to know and love from her. It was just awesome!
I always get sad when one of Elliott’s series ends because her characters are always so great and I never want to leave them. However, then she goes and starts another fabulous series and we get characters like Miles and Kynslee and I’m so happy all over again.
I laughed, a lot, and got teary eyed and just felt all sorts of giddy while reading this book, not only did we get great main characters, but the side characters were hysterical. I am so excited to see what comes next.
5 star read right here! I love the Southern Bride series, so I was pumped to read another book in the series. I love Delicate Promises. Even though I know the idea of the promise could go so wrong, I loved the idea behind it. A lot of times, I wanted to smack Miles, but at some point, I fell for him just like Kynslee did. Very well written love story that pulls you in from the beginning and doesn’t drop you until the end when the story is over! This is a must read if you love a good romance story with depth.
If there was a series of love, friendship and most of all second chances Kelly Elliott’s, Southern Brides is the one you need to get. We have Miles and Kynslee, two best friends who are well more than friends but afraid to really show their feelings. We see two young people falling for each other and as adults see the love they had years ago has grown to something powerful between them. I loved how Kelly Elliott shows us that no matter how much Miles has grown he still has no clue how Kynslee thinks and feels. Seeing him well grovel was cute and Kynslee sticking to her guns was awesome considering how hot Miles has become. Loving this series, cannot wait to see the next couple in this series.
“I received an eBook copy from the publisher for the purpose of an honest review. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own.”
It’s no secret Kelly Elliott is one of my favorite authors. Whether its a small town romance or adventure suspense (Dangerous Temptations), she never disappoints. Her ability to suck you in and keep you wanting, needing more is unparalleled. Delicate Promises gave me ALL the feels. It was angtsy and had some laugh out loud moments. I was happy, sad, and everything in between.
Delicate Promises is book two in the Southern Bride series and is the friends-to-lovers, second chance romance of Kynslee and Miles. They grew up together as best friends. They did everything together, including falling in love….with each other. It’s just that neither of them came forward to admit their feelings. Miles left for the military leaving a brokenhearted Kynslee behind. After all, he felt professing his feelings before leaving and asking her to wait for him just wouldn’t be fair. So instead, they made a promise to each other…if they’re not married by the time they’re thirty, they will marry each other.
Fast forward 12 years, and there is Miles looking to “cash in” on his promise to Kynslee on her 30th birthday. The only problem is she is angry and bitter at being left behind. Miles has a way to go if he is going to prove to Kynslee that he wants to marry her for all the right reasons, not just because of a promise made between two teenagers.
I really loved watching their story unfold. Miles, for as swoonworthy as he was, was also an idiot at times. I wanted to smack him upside the head at some parts, but those moments also made him more relatable. Kynslee loved fiercely and after years of wanting Miles in secret, her insecurity over him leaving again was also understandable. Miles didn’t have an easy road ahead of him in proving Kynslee was what he wanted and needed but he did it and their story was perfect. That epilogue!!
“I want you to know that I love you so much. I’ve always loved you, and I will forever love you.”
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LOVED!! I love this completely stand-alone series from Kelly Elliott! Kynslee and Miles’ story is everything you’ve come to know and love from Kelly! There were times I wanted to smack Miles upside the head, but I still fell head over boots for him! Kynslee is one of the best-written heroines I’ve ever read! This book is truly EVERYTHING!! I cannot wait for the next one!
Nobody writes Southern for me the way that Kelly Elliott does. She has a knack for creating these little Southern towns that I just want to be a part of and Delicate Promises is no different. This friends to lovers book definitely left me with a smile on my face.
Kynslee is one of the most stubborn heroines I’ve read. She is smart, kind and loyal, but man stubborn is definitely her dominant trait. She’s the kind of person I’d want on my side of an argument. I sympathized with her situation, and was just as frustrated as she was with Miles at times. Kynslee is someone I could see myself hanging out with.
Miles…man, I wanted to shake him! This man had the WORST way of putting his foot in his mouth at times. I mean, sheesh. But he really did have good intentions. He won me over through his pursuit of Kynslee as well.
These two definitely were a perfect fit for each other. They just worked-once they got out of their own way. The chemistry was always there and when they were finally together? They just melted my kindle. I loved how their relationship progressed, I thought it was perfectly them.
This book swept me away for a few hours, making me feel like I was a part of this community. The pacing flowed well and the writing was strong. The secondary characters here were fun as well and I wouldn’t mind reading a book focused on some of them.
Delicate Promises left me with a smile on my face for sure and I would recommend this title.
I love a good friends to lovers romance so it was not surprise I loved this book. I LOVED Kynslee and Miles. I feel so hard for these characters and their story. Miles might be my new all time favorite character from this author. There is something about the way he says thing/did things that had be rolling and swooning all at the same time. He has an amazing habit at sticking his foot in his mouth with Kynslee and watching him get himself out of those situations was amazing.
I felt all the feels reading this book. I didn’t want it to end.
Delicate Promises is a friends to lovers story but this book is also about second chances and it captivated me, I was drawn in from the first line and was up way into the night as I kept turning the pages of this beautifully written love story, I didn’t want it to end and I’m sure like me you will feel exactly the same.
Miles and Kynslee are a couple that knew as teenagers they belonged together and time and distance hasn’t changed their feelings but now a few years on with the away from home means Miles has to convince Kynslee that he wants more and he wants it for the right reasons.
What happens when a pack made between friends becomes a second chance at love, we’ll thats when the fun and games begin especially when a mad protective rooster comes into play……
I loved Miles and Kynslee, I loved that their relationship wasn’t just about the chemistry they shared it was also about their friendship, I loved the journey I was taken on as these soulmates opened up to each other and fell in love all over again. I laughed a lot and I swooned a lot but most importantly I was left with a smile on my face. Delicate Promises is a great entertaining read .
Super sweet pull at your heart strings read.
Miles and Kynslee are best friends who decided to have all their firsts with each other. Through the years, they see each other then he shows up on her 30th bday to make good on the promise they made at 18. Shocked and pissed that he came back and that’s the first thing he did, Kynslee makes sure that Miles knows he messed up. Miles realizes what he has done and decides to make it right and getting Kynslee to fall in love with him.
5 Star Review Delicate Promises (Southern Bride #2) by Kelly Elliott
This was one of those books I wanted to take slowly to savour the story and yet I found myself riveted to the book and kept on reading, saying to myself “just one more chapter” well into the night. This was a great addition to Ms. Elliott’s latest Southern Bride series and I am looking forward to reading more.
Delicate Promises is a friends to lovers story that will draw you in and keep you invested throughout. There were times when both the hero Miles and the heroine Kynslee frustrated me, although it was mostly Miles who I wanted to smack over the head and tell him to stop putting his foot in his mouth and to think before he spoke.
However having said that there were many swoon worthy and laugh out loud moments reading this story. When Miles, a former Marine and ex CIA operative runs screaming from Kynslee’s rooster I had tears streaming down my face from laughter.
From the beginning you know that Miles and Kynslee belong together, if only they can both get over themselves . Their friendship is deep as is their connection and once they finally stop avoiding the intense chemistry their story and their love finally came together.
I loved this couple and the friends and family that surround them made this an enjoyable and entertaining read.
Delicate Promises breezes in as fragile as a butterfly’s caress and storms out in a breathtaking blaze of glory. Elliott has really outdone herself with the Southern Brides series. Not only does my heart get to reacquaint itself with old friends, it also finds itself blessed with more great characters to get to know. Love at First Sight gave a taste a taste, but Delicate Promises provides the main course. Miles and Kynslee are one heartache shy of their endgame. What happens when a pact between friends becomes the catalyst for a second chance at finding forever? MAGIC!
Southern Bride series is my new favourite by Kelly Elliott.
Kynslee and Mike have been life long friends and at 18 years old they both make a promise that if by the age of 30 years old, if they are not married, they will marry each other.
Mike is everything to Kynslee and is one that is many firsts for her. Kynslee is in love with Mike who leaves and over the next 12 years both grow apart but from her yearly phone call and present she receives from Mike on her birthday.
Mike is in love with Kynslee and is also many firsts for him. Mike has his fair share of family problems that he decides to join the marines to help with his family’s ranch. With joining the marines, it’s hard for Mike to leave Kynslee behind but he must make many sacrifices for his family. At 25 years old he finally decides that it’s time to go home and tell Kynslee she is his everything.
One phone call changes everything and Mike knows it’s too good to pass up and his only request that every year on a certain date he must call Kynslee on her birthday no matter where he is and must sacrifice his and Kynslee’s feelings for the next five years.
Until Mike turns up on Kynslee’s 30th birthday, with a present and the promise they both made at 18 years old.
Let Mike and Kynslee’s story unfold with plenty of laughs between the most two stubborn people who love each other that need to learn about each other again…
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