

Every time he gets close to winning her love, something pushes her away again. The last thing Ellie expected was to fall in love with Gunner Mathews, a starting linebacker for the University of Texas football team. She focused all of her attention on her grades and getting into the University of Texas to start a new life away from her mother.

Gunner knows they are meant to be together forever, but Ellie keeps denying her feelings out of fear of being hurt again. In the first book in Kelly Elliott's Wanted series, Gunner Matthews tries to convince Ellie Johnson to let go of the past and give their love a chance. Verbally abused by her mother for years, 18-year-old Ellie Johnson always believed she would never be loved or wanted by anyone. He will stop at nothing to show Ellie how much he wants her, even if it means he has to move faster than she would like. Gunner only has two passions in life, football and his grandfather's ranch, until he falls for his best friend's little sister. The last thing Ellie expected was to fall in love with Gunner Mathews, a starting linebacker for the University of Texas football team and not to mention, her brother's best friend. She is down to earth and very in touch with her readers, both on social media and at signings.Verbally abused by her mother for years, 18-year-old Ellie Johnson always believed she would never be loved or wanted by anyone. When she’s not writing, Kelly enjoys reading, watching the birds at her bird feeders, and spending time with her family. 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. 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.

Her bestselling works include, Wanted, Broken, Lost Love, Never Enough, and The Butterfly Effect, to name just a few. 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. Kelly Elliott is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling contemporary romance author.
