From New York Times best selling author, Kelly Elliott, comes a new series her Wanted fans will adore. Filled with love, hope, and second chances, Love at First Sight, is book one in the Southern Brides series. Each book in this series will be stand alone books. Love at first sight.That’s what it was when Rip Myers came up to me in kindergarten. From that point on, we were inseparable best … kindergarten. From that point on, we were inseparable best friends.
When I work up the courage to tell Rip I love him, I am met with rejection. He tells me he treasures our friendship too much. That statement might as well be a knife to my heart.
I want to hold out hope that he’ll change his mind.
Instead, he moves on.
The only choice I have is to pretend that doesn’t slay me.
So, I say yes…to the man I love. But he isn’t the man I’ve been in love with nearly my entire life.
more
I simply adore Kelly Elliott’s writing, she draws me straight in….
As couples go, Rip and Chloe were frustrating, even though they were a great well matched pair, it took them long enough!
Everyone around all knew what they felt, some even telling them. I get that Love is a big step, and eve if you get 00% of the feels sometimes doubt creeps in, along with a myriad of other possible problems.
Loved Mike and Alyssa they were really good friends to both of them, through thick and thin they were there as a shoulder when needed but always there.
Lovely to get a glimpse of the Parker Family, from Cowboys and Angels series, although its not necessary to read the series before this book, as you do get some background, BUT it so totally enhances Rip and Chloe’s story.
I loved the emotional turmoil, the will they/wont they? their missed chances, plus the other guys and girls trying to sabotage them too.
I liked the premise of the story, and when they were both on the same page, the sparks certainly flew….
They were both from large families with some lovely attributes.
Looking forward to reading the other books in this series.
This was a story about 2nd chances, friendship and family.
You are definitely pulled from pillar to post, with the emotions, K. Elliot’s books always captivate me, and the need to know what happens next is too great to make it last.
A Lovely heartwarming, roller coaster story of love conquering all.
Love At First Sight was an amazing read. If you loved the Parker family, then you will love being able to read about Chloe Parker and her quest at her forever love. I was hooked from the beginning of this story and loved every word of it. Chloe and Rip’s story was beautifully written, and their characters were so developed.
When I first decided to read Love At First Sight by Kelly Elliott, I did not realize it was a spin-off from one of my favorite series, Cowboys & Angels, however, this can be read as a standalone. Though I did love the Cowboys and Angels series so much and highly recommend it! This story features Chloe and Rip and their emotionally heartbreaking and touching journey.
Chloe and Rip have been inseparable since they were young children. Best friends who were always there for each other through it all. Everyone always thought they would end up together. But their friendship meant so much to them, could they risk it all for a maybe? Rip did not think so and just like that; it seemed their chances for more were over.
I loved Rip. He was strong, determined, loyal and honest. When he loved, he loved with his everything. Chloe was smart, beautiful and just as determined. Rip was the man for her, but they seemed to be on a different paths. Could they find their way back together? I absolutely loved reading Love at First Sight. It was sweet, angsty and charming romance!
4.5-stars. Read and reviewed for Sultry Sirens Book Blog.
Happy reading!
I feel like I have been waiting for Love At First Sight since we first met Chloe in Lost love, but this book is more than I could have ever imagined! I didn’t think it would have affected me as much as it did! But when Chloe went to pieces in the middle of that dressing room! Gosh, darn it! I was right there sobbing with her.
Love At First Sight is the story of Chloe and Rip and their bumpy road to find each other again. You will cry, you will yell, you will randomly find yourself googling Sinya to find out if it’s real. But mostly you will fall in love with a new series, featuring characters you have mostly met (if you read the Cowboy’s and Angels series), and you will fall in love with a town and people, and let’s not be forgetting a goat!
Love At First Sight is well written and beautifully put together. The characters are loveable, and you are cheering for Rip from the first moment in the book that you meet him. Chloe’s character is extremely stubborn and I got a little frustrated that she wouldn’t listen, but she is a Parker Women, so what can I expect. With that being said, I have to say that Author Kelly Elliott has written an absolutely beautiful story, that moved me beyond words!
Be still my heart! This is one of Kelly Elliott’s most swoon worthy books ever. First love, soul mates, second chances. All the things! I think all of her readers already love and adore Chloe, but prepare yourself to love her even more after reading this. She has grown into an amazing woman with and even bigger heart.
Rip, *happy sigh*, one of the best heroes Kelly has ever written. You may think you’re ready for all that is this man but you are wrong. Nothing can prepare you for how sweet and romantic he is. I promise you are going to completely lose your heart to him.
“I’ve loved you since the first day I saw you in kindergarten.” *swoons*
Kelly just keep your books coming woman. No seriously DON’T EVER STOP!!!!
After the Cowboys & Angels series finished I was so sad because I loved all the characters so much. But I knew this little gem was coming out so I just had to wait patiently.
I loved Chloe in all of the other books. So when Kelly said that she was getting her own book I was like ‘Yes I’m so excited and can’t wait for her story’
Chloe & Rip meet in kindergarten. They become the best of friends. But as they get older their feelings start to change towards eachother. Rip’s afraid that if he tells her how he feels etc and then they get together it’ll ruin their friendship. They’ve always loved eachother… everybody knows it too.
I seriously wanted to bang their heads together at certain points and just tell them to just shhhh and get together lol. But I love the angst.
And Patches I love that damn Goat lol.
I cried happy and sad tears, swooned oooh so much and laughed alot because of those Parker men haha.
Well done lovey on another amazing book xx
Love At First Sight is the first book in an exciting new series from author Kelly Elliott that delivers all the feels and will leave you breathless.
Love At First Sight follows the story of Rip and Chloe. From the moment I picked up this book, I was giddy with excitement. I was instantly hooked and could not wait to see what Chloe’s story would bring to the table. And let me tell you, I was not disappointed at all. As someone who is a total sucker for friends to lovers romances, this one checked off all of my marks and completely exceeded my exceptions.
Chloe and Rip had a friendship that was built to stand the test of time. Over the years, there were so many times where they got close to becoming more, but let fear dictate their actions. Everyone and I mean everyone, knew these two belonged together and I couldn’t wait for these two to open their eyes and take the leap….
Love At First Sight has the ultimate push and pull. It has those will they/won’t they moments that just leave you breathless. Yes, Rip and Chloe had their frustrating moments…moments where you just wanted to yell at them and make them open their eyes. But, their journey to happily ever after was so worth it. Sure there were a couple bumps in the road along the way, but every romance has its obstacles. And I just loved watching these two try to figure things out…to finally fight for what’s important and never give up.
The love between Chloe and Rip was epic and unforgettable. Their story is exactly what I want from a romance novel. It’s filled with tension and love. It’s light on the drama, yet more than delivers on the angst. The story tugs at your heart and leaves you begging for more. And that just makes the steamy and swoon-worthy moments all that more worth it.
Love At First Sight is a fantastic start to the Southern Bride Series and I for one, can not wait to get my hands on the next book in this series. Kelly Elliott, you have blown me away, and I can’t wait for more!
Since I read the Cowboys and Angels Series I have been wanting Chloe and Rip’s story. Those two were so sweet as children in that series I had my fingers crossed that Kelly would give us their tale so when she announced it I was so excited and she HASNT disappointed me! I LOVED THEIR STORY!!
Once I started this I couldn’t put it down! I was drawn into the world of Chloe and Rip.
They have been best friends for the last 18 years and they have always felt more then just friendship but fear has stopped them from taking it any further. Now their loves are changing but can they finally be open before they lose their chance!
I loved Rip but OMG did I want to shake him and slap him more times then I could count for being an absolute idiot and letting the fear rule him!
It was lovely seeing the Parker siblings again and their kids all grown up! I am so excited for this series!
First I will start by saying, you can never go wrong with a Kelly Elliott read. Especially when she is writing about country boys. She never fails to captivate me and have me swooning hard for her sexy cowboys.
With this new series she has outdone herself yet again and given me everything I hoped for and more. If you have read Elliott’s Cowboys and Angels series, then you have met Chloe and Rip when they were children. I love that Elliott started this series off with their story.
Chloe has been in love with Rip since she was 5 years old. Before she even knew what love was she knew Rip was the one for her.
Rip is the absolute definition of southern gentlemen and I couldn’t help but love him. The way he took care of Chloe and his sweet nature had me falling just as hard and fast as Chloe did.
I couldn’t put this one down and I can’t wait to see what comes next in this amazing new series!
Love at First Sight is the first in this new series where Chloe Parker and Rip Myers are introduced from The Cowboys and Angels series. If you have read that series you’ll know how much of an impact Chloe Parker along with Patches has made in people’s lives.
Well now we have Chloe all grown up and where we learn all about her love for Rip Myers…
Chloe has been in love with Rip since a young age where she told everyone how she was going to marry him.
Kelly has written a beautiful story about these two special people who have grown up together, been BFFS but could not admit to each other how they felt. When one does and other does not know how to respond, until it’s too late. Years are wasted, friendship tested until one admits there true feelings. Watch how Chloe and Rip’s story unfold and may just do things a little backwards but love will always bring these two special people together again.
You received this ARC provided by the author/ publisher in exchange for an unbiased opinion. No type of compensation was made. There is no relationship/affiliation between the reviewer and the author/publisher
5 Forever Stars
First off, I think this is one of the most beautiful covers I have ever seen, and it depicts this story so well. When I finished the Cowboys and Angels series I was ecstatic to learn the Chloe and Rip’s story would be the first in this new series from Kelly Elliott. I didn’t realize just how much I missed this family.
Love at First Sight brings us several years later with Chloe and Rip all grown and graduated from college. I wanted to savor every word of this story, but instead, I devoured it lol. I couldn’t help it. It’s just that good. As a little girl, I always loved Chloe’s character, as a grown woman, I loved her even more. And Rip, well let me just tell you this little boy has grown into a swoon worthy man. I mean seriously. He had my heart going pitter-patter and I was just putty in his hands. This story is full of the chaos that is the Parker clan. Lots of love, laughter and even some heartbreaking moments that I can even admit made me tear up.
I loved this story and I can’t wait for more from this series.
Angela – Alphas Do It Better Book Blog
Im going to be real with y’all. You know I am a huge Kelly Elliott fan as it is, but this book. My God did I fall in love with her writing all over again. This book is absolutely one of my favorites from her.
Love At First Sight is book one in Elliott’s new Southern Bride series and is the story of Chloe Parker and Rip Myers. It is a second chance, friends to lovers romance that is sure the get your heart racing. We first met Chloe and Rip in Lost Love, which is Chloe’s parents story. At just 5 years old, little Chloe stole readers hearts and Cowboys and Angels series fans were beyond eager to get her story.
What started out as a friendship, turned into being the best of friends, turned into to so much more than either Chloe or Rip expected. They were in love with each other and were both too afraid to speak up. Until Chloe wasn’t. But Rip was afraid of losing his best friend and the girl he loved more than anything.
While they both try to move on from Chloe’s confession, they ultimately push themselves deeper into heartbreak central. Chloe is engaged to another man and Rip is making a new friend with whiskey. If these two could just step back for one minute and see what everyone else saw….
This book is the ultimate angst fest. I will tell you some parts were frustrating and I just wanted to smack them and yell “get your sh*t together.” There is happiness and sadness. Love and loss. Family and friends. Humor. This book is everything I’ve come to expect from an Elliott novel and so much more.
Chloe and Rip are soulmates and Elliott does an excellent job portraying that. I’m being straight with you when I tell you that Rip Myers gives Gunner Matthews a run for his money. I’m telling you, talk about completely swooning. From the gorgeous cover to the beautiful words between, this book was Love At First Sight for me.
“I told you I’d wait forever for you, Chloe”
5 Will They Get Their HEA Stars
The minute I heard we were getting Chloe Parker’s story I literally pumped my fist in the air. I have loved this little girl since she first appeared in Lost Love. Rip Myers has been her best friend since they met when they were both in first grade…much to Steed’s chagrin. Because their families are so connected, Rip’s older brother is married to Chloe’s aunt so these two have been beside each other for years.
What neither wants to admit is their true feelings for each other even though they’re quite obvious and everyone sees it. Ms. Elliott does a great job of taking us to the past and the present showing momentous events in their lives that drive everything that is who they are as a couple.
This book is everything I wanted for the beginning of this series. The Parker Family is as strong as ever, their love for each other is undeniable and seeing how each of the siblings have changed as their respective families have grown was so much fun.
Chloe and Rip are so meant to be together, but man oh man they need to get out of their own way and don’t you know, there’s an event that changes everything and finally we get to see them navigate what their true feelings are for each other. There are some tears shed too thanks to a couple of events that I’m certainly not going to give away but my heart truly hurt for them.
What it all comes down to is that true love truly does exist and Chloe and Rip have a few missteps but what they have between them can’t be denied forever and thanks to some meddling from Parker family members, albeit grudgingly, truly makes the difference in how they become the couple they’ve always been destined to be!
Chloe finally got her Rip!!!! Chloe loved Rip since she was about 6 years old, lol. Rip also loved her since they were kids but as they grew older they were afraid to lose each other’s friendship and never declared their love for each other even though everyone around them can see that they’re in love. In college Chloe finally told Rip that she wanted more and he was shocked. Things didn’t go as planned but then everything was lined up. It wasn’t easy but they made it. Afterwards this story turned into the most beautiful love story. The love these two shared was so genuine and the smile on my face while reading it was until the very end. They were sad moments but very happy moments. We finally see these two together!!!
Chloe and Rip are the best of the best parts of Kelly Elliot’s books. I had already fallen in love with Chloe and you can’t help falling more in love with this book. The love is there between Rip and Chloe, but how do you know when the time is right? I totally can relate to not wanting to ruin a friendship by dating someone who is a friend. Though Rip and Chloe are on a different level. They were so endearing and perfect for each other, I loved everything about this book. This is a perfect start to a new series!
I’m really not sure where to start and even if I have the words to do this book justice, Love at First Sight is the perfect start to what looks like it’s going to be an amazing new series for Kelly Elliott.
I love the Parkers and I was so excited to get the next generations stories and Chloe Parker and Rip Meyers love was everything I expected and so much more. This is a couple who have known each other since kindergarten and now years later they finally get their chance at true love.
Chloe and Rip used to be best friends but the timing wasn’t right so will fate bring them back together and will it end any differently this time around ….I guess you are going to have read this book to find that out and yes this is a book you will want to read .
A story with all the feels, it’s emotional, it’s funny and has just the perfect amount of angst and let’s not forget the banter that the Parker’s share so naturally, it’s a story about family, love and hope and it ticked all my boxes. This is one of those books you want to read for a second time so you can experience the all feels once again and I can’t wait to see where book 2 in the Southern Brides takes us because for me the only way this series will go is up.. A beautifully written love story that will touch your heart on so many levels from a very talented author.
I NEED RIP IN MY LIFE! Omigosh! I am so in love with Chloe and Rip’s story! Kelly Elliott is the Queen of sweet southern romances! The Southern Bride is shaping up to be the best series yet! I cannot wait for more! FIVE STARS!
Kelly Elliott takes you down to Texas Hill country in her sweet, southern romance Love at First Sight. Love at First Sight is the first in a new Southern Brides series by Elliott featuring two childhood friends, Rip and Chloe. Elliott does what she knows best setting this story up on the family farm filled with family, friends and farm animals that will make you fall desperately in love with the story she created. Filled with unconditional love from family and friends, you can’t help but also feel like a part of this family while rooting for Rip and Chloe to take a chance at forever.
Rip is the epitome of a southern gentlemen something Elliott writes a thing or two about. So of course, Rip is sweet, kind, gentle, utterly romantic and completely everything Elliott promises each time she sets pen to paper. With his family and friends support he woos Chloe away from the horrible decision she could make by making everything from grand gestures down to sweet little memories. So if you are looking for a guy to sweep you off your feet in a happily ever Prince Charming kinda way, Rip is your man.
Although Elliott does off small glimpses of Rip and Chloe’s life together, I feel like she missed an opportunity to build tension and feelings between these two. There was absolutely no angst, which I really missed while reading this story. I feel like if she had developed some more tension, moments of almost letting feelings slip you’d have been more drawn to these two.
With that being said, Elliott delivers time and time again that southern romance that whisks you away into romance heaven. Her characters are always amazing. Her happily ever afters some of the very best, which is why you need to read Love at First Sight and all her other wonderful stories focused on wonderful southern gentlemen and the ladies they’ll love forever.
5 Star Review Love At First Sight (Southern Bride #1) by Kelly Elliott
Where do I start? Firstly when I heard that that Kelly Elliott had a brand new series I was anxious to dive right in. Having read her Cowboys and Angels series and learning that Chloe from that series was the heroine I was so excited.
The Parkers are one of my top book families ever and I couldn’t wait to read At First Sight. Chloe Parker has loved Rip Meyers from the time they met in kindergarten.
Years later her heart is broken when she lays her heart on the line and he rejects her. Determined, she moves on but a part of her heart and soul will always belong to Rip.
I have always loved the character of Chloe and I just New that the man who captured and kept her heart would need to be special. Rip is certainly the perfect man for her. I want a Rip in my life, he made me swoon and fall in love.
Chloe and Rip’s story was everything I hoped and wanted and so much more. It was emotional, angsty, funny and highly entertaining. Full of hope, love and family, it is a second chance at love story that ticked all the boxes for me.
I loved the banter between The Parker and their scenes together made for some snort worthy moments whilst reading.
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, just one more chapter. A fabulous start to the Southern Bride series and I am excited to see where Ms Elliott goes with this series.
If you read the Cowboys and Angels series then you know all about Chloe and Rip. If you haven’t, don’t worry you get the back story on them. This best friends to lovers is about childhood crushes and making them come true.
Rip and Chloe learn some hard lessons but ultimately love wins. Rip is by far the most considerate and romantic man when it comes to Chloe. He will make you swoon. I absolutely loved this book and was so excited that Kelly decided to write their story.