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All They Wanted
I could write an awesome synopsis of All They Wanted. Tell you how you're going to get more of Gunner and Ellie, Josh and Heather, and the oh-so-sexy Jeff and his outspoken bride, Ari, as they head out on a couples camping trip.
Never mind that both Ari and Heather are pregnant and moody. Or that Gunner forgot to bring the food ... I mean really, Gunner? I could even tell you how Josh takes a tumble down a hill and—
Now you didn't really think I was going to tell you what happens ... did you?
All They Wanted is novella that takes us back in time and visits the original Wanted series couples.
Never mind that both Ari and Heather are pregnant and moody. Or that Gunner forgot to bring the food ... I mean really, Gunner? I could even tell you how Josh takes a tumble down a hill and—
Now you didn't really think I was going to tell you what happens ... did you?
All They Wanted is novella that takes us back in time and visits the original Wanted series couples.
124 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 11, 2017
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About the author
Kelly Elliott
110 books6,509 followersKelly Elliott is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling contemporary romance author. Since finishing her bestselling Wanted series, 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, Without You, and Unconditional Love, to name just a few.
Kelly has been passionate about writing since she was fifteen. After years of filling journals with stories, she finally followed her dream and published her first novel, Wanted, in November of 2012.
Kelly lives in central Texas with her husband, daughter, and two pups. When she’s not writing, Kelly enjoys reading 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, you can find her through her website.
www.kellyelliottauthor.com
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November 29, 2017
I was a huge fan of Wanted when it first released and I still love Gunner Matthews :-)
This was a fun novella following three of the couples on a camping weekend away before lots of changes are about to happen in their lives - marriage and babies.
A nice little way to wrap everything up :)
This was a fun novella following three of the couples on a camping weekend away before lots of changes are about to happen in their lives - marriage and babies.
A nice little way to wrap everything up :)
January 22, 2018
One thing: I really thought these people were grown ups and acted like adults. After all is been a while since they met, got married and had kids. But all of them were acting like they were in high school summer camp.
Silly and ridiculous and it added nothing to the series. IMO
Silly and ridiculous and it added nothing to the series. IMO
February 2, 2017
I loved The Wanted series so much! I was so happy to read about Gunner and Ellie, Jeff and Ari and Josh and Heather.
I really had a good time, and it was with some emotion that I read a glimpse their story.
All They Wanted was an emotional journey, full of laughs and sincere. A beautiful family that I was a little bit sad to leave. Just a wonderful gift for all the fans. I loved it!
I really had a good time, and it was with some emotion that I read a glimpse their story.
All They Wanted was an emotional journey, full of laughs and sincere. A beautiful family that I was a little bit sad to leave. Just a wonderful gift for all the fans. I loved it!
January 11, 2017
Oh how I missed the These Couples. To get more of them was so good. Friends that have stuck by each other through the good and the bad times, they have a bond so strong nothing can keep them.apart. To see that their children and grandchildren form the same bond just shows that friend can become family too. You will laugh, cry a little but it's all worth it. If you enjoyed The Wanted Series then you have to read this Novella.
July 17, 2017
An Amazing Addition...
This novella is an amazing addition to the on going stories of the Mason gang! I started this series when I was in high school and to read this book now, I literally have butterflies in the my stomach during the last chapter! It's beautiful to see it all come full circle!
If you loved the original Wanted series and any and all of the spin-offs, then you will love this book! (You don't have to read the spin-offs before you read this book.)
This novella is an amazing addition to the on going stories of the Mason gang! I started this series when I was in high school and to read this book now, I literally have butterflies in the my stomach during the last chapter! It's beautiful to see it all come full circle!
If you loved the original Wanted series and any and all of the spin-offs, then you will love this book! (You don't have to read the spin-offs before you read this book.)
March 27, 2018
Sure, let's go camping, it will be fun, one last hurrah before our lives get busy. That is how this one opens with our favorite couples going for a nice fun weekend. Of course everything that can go wrong does, but they still manage to have fun knowing that love and friendship is all that they need.
November 13, 2017
To The Promise
What a beautiful piece of Wanted Series history!! Again, Kelly Elliott managed to create a wonderful world and group of people that I would love to meet in person! So much laughter in this one. Definitely recommend it!
What a beautiful piece of Wanted Series history!! Again, Kelly Elliott managed to create a wonderful world and group of people that I would love to meet in person! So much laughter in this one. Definitely recommend it!
August 24, 2020
Perfect combination of the characters the readers have fallen in love with and the storyline that puts a nice big bow onto their HEAs. You get it all - a beautifully written story, honest and true feelings and enough humor and laugh out loud antics to put a smile on your face.
January 11, 2017
Kelly has taken us all back with this novella to a time where the original Wanted gang (Ellie & Gunner, Ari & Jeff and Heather & Josh) want to spend a weekend away, kid free, job free and just hang out relaxing....but from the start things don't go as planned. Things are forgotten, some unwelcome guests make themselves known which causes a "stink" and another couple, which Heather doesn't understand their true intentions, tries to "swing" their way in to the Wanted gang's camping trip!!!! Their crazy weekend was a major comedy of errors that had me literally laughing at every chapter! The banter/action between the guys and the couples will put a huge smile on your face and make you LOL!!!! This sweet story is told in each of their POV which I love, as you know how each of them are feeling about their weekend away.
The ending....wow what more can I say other than I cried because my heart was full of so much love for these couples....and their families. The ending brought everything full circle!!
Amazing novella Kelly!!! Thank you for giving us more of our favorite couples!!!
The ending....wow what more can I say other than I cried because my heart was full of so much love for these couples....and their families. The ending brought everything full circle!!
Amazing novella Kelly!!! Thank you for giving us more of our favorite couples!!!
January 11, 2017
There's nothing like being able to revisit old friends. That is exactly what reading Kelly Elliott's latest release All They Wanted (a novella in the Wanted Series) felt like.
Gunner, Ellie, Ari, Jeff, Heather and Josh have had their share of ups, downs, sadness, happiness, laughter and tears. The one thing that never faltered was their friendship and the bond they all shared. Ellie is a little worried that with more kids coming into the fold that those bonds of friendship may not be as strong...that life will cause them to drift apart. So, they plan the perfect trip before the new little ones arrivals. What better way to spend time together, than a camping trip. It'll be perfect!!! The campsites are all picked out and ready, well on their way to the best weekend!! Or so they thought! What they didn't factor in was a hill rolling time, a visitor that definitely causes a big stink, a sharing couple that want a place in with the gang, or how hormonal and how much 2 pregnant woman can eat!!!! This book literally had me in tears from laughing at the situations and antics these old friends ALWAYS find themselves in!!!
As with any Kelly Elliott book its not complete with out those beautiful moments shared just as a couple!!!! If you are a fan of the Wanted Series like I am, you will want to take a glance back and revisit the gang!!! This is one step back in time you will love to read over and over again!
Gunner, Ellie, Ari, Jeff, Heather and Josh have had their share of ups, downs, sadness, happiness, laughter and tears. The one thing that never faltered was their friendship and the bond they all shared. Ellie is a little worried that with more kids coming into the fold that those bonds of friendship may not be as strong...that life will cause them to drift apart. So, they plan the perfect trip before the new little ones arrivals. What better way to spend time together, than a camping trip. It'll be perfect!!! The campsites are all picked out and ready, well on their way to the best weekend!! Or so they thought! What they didn't factor in was a hill rolling time, a visitor that definitely causes a big stink, a sharing couple that want a place in with the gang, or how hormonal and how much 2 pregnant woman can eat!!!! This book literally had me in tears from laughing at the situations and antics these old friends ALWAYS find themselves in!!!
As with any Kelly Elliott book its not complete with out those beautiful moments shared just as a couple!!!! If you are a fan of the Wanted Series like I am, you will want to take a glance back and revisit the gang!!! This is one step back in time you will love to read over and over again!
February 5, 2017
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If you enjoyed The Wanted Series by Kelly Elliott then this is a definite must read. All They Wanted is a quick read, but one that you have to read if you’ve been missing Ellie, Gunner, Josh, Hannah, Ari and Jeff.
In this novella we get to see these three couples that we have come to love go on a camping trip and let loose, but also deal with how things are changing in their lives. There is drama, sexiness, and a whole bunch of laugh out loud moments in this book. It’s been a while since I’ve read this series, but once I dived into this read, I remembered why I loved these characters so much and I missed them all over again. The love these couples have for one another and the friendships they have are beautiful and amazing, and I adore the bonds all of them have with each other.
There is so much that happens but I don’t want to give anything away in this review, you just need to read this book! You’ll laugh, you’ll laugh so more, and you’ll fall in love with these characters all over again.
This story isn’t your typical novella, it’s not a filler story, it’s a perfect ending to a beautiful series, and it has depth and provides closure. Kelly Elliott did these characters justice with this book and like I said before, if you’re a fan of The Wanted Series, than this novella is a definite must read.
If you enjoyed The Wanted Series by Kelly Elliott then this is a definite must read. All They Wanted is a quick read, but one that you have to read if you’ve been missing Ellie, Gunner, Josh, Hannah, Ari and Jeff.
In this novella we get to see these three couples that we have come to love go on a camping trip and let loose, but also deal with how things are changing in their lives. There is drama, sexiness, and a whole bunch of laugh out loud moments in this book. It’s been a while since I’ve read this series, but once I dived into this read, I remembered why I loved these characters so much and I missed them all over again. The love these couples have for one another and the friendships they have are beautiful and amazing, and I adore the bonds all of them have with each other.
There is so much that happens but I don’t want to give anything away in this review, you just need to read this book! You’ll laugh, you’ll laugh so more, and you’ll fall in love with these characters all over again.
This story isn’t your typical novella, it’s not a filler story, it’s a perfect ending to a beautiful series, and it has depth and provides closure. Kelly Elliott did these characters justice with this book and like I said before, if you’re a fan of The Wanted Series, than this novella is a definite must read.
January 11, 2017
I 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.
Wanted was my first read and one of my all-time favorite books. It’s been so much fun reading this series and to bring it all back again in All They Wanted was perfect. To see them all grow up and have a family of their own is heartwarming. Loved it! This is one you don’t want to miss.
Wanted was my first read and one of my all-time favorite books. It’s been so much fun reading this series and to bring it all back again in All They Wanted was perfect. To see them all grow up and have a family of their own is heartwarming. Loved it! This is one you don’t want to miss.
January 12, 2017
I loved going back to the original Wanted gang. Their friendship is one that can't be broken.
January 16, 2017
I love the series and this book was a great addition to the series.
February 4, 2017
I have read every book Ms. Elliott has written and this novella did not disappoint. It is bittersweet, because it is the last book in the Wanted Series (although I hold out hope that she changes her mind at some point down the road). This novella brought the reader back to when the three main couples were married and wanted a weekend away before everyone had kids and it became more difficult to get together.
I found myself forgetting how young they were, especially Ellie, until a fellow reader pointed it out. I felt she was acting like a brat, but was reminded that she was still under 21, so she was still finding her way. Anyway, I laughed, I cried and I really enjoyed this trip back in time.
Going on a camping trip, which starts out bad right away when Gunner forgets the food (there are two pregnant women on this trip), the gang is hoping to have fun and reconnect. There are hijinks, when they play truth or dare and Ari dares Josh to eat hot peppers. There is a meeting of a new couple that ultimately ends up being hilarious-lets just say that they don't turn out to be what Heather thinks they are. I laughed so hard when everything came to light. There was a bear and of course, there was Jeff being Jeff.
I loved this book so much and it makes me want to read the entire series again. Keep up the great work, Kel.
I found myself forgetting how young they were, especially Ellie, until a fellow reader pointed it out. I felt she was acting like a brat, but was reminded that she was still under 21, so she was still finding her way. Anyway, I laughed, I cried and I really enjoyed this trip back in time.
Going on a camping trip, which starts out bad right away when Gunner forgets the food (there are two pregnant women on this trip), the gang is hoping to have fun and reconnect. There are hijinks, when they play truth or dare and Ari dares Josh to eat hot peppers. There is a meeting of a new couple that ultimately ends up being hilarious-lets just say that they don't turn out to be what Heather thinks they are. I laughed so hard when everything came to light. There was a bear and of course, there was Jeff being Jeff.
I loved this book so much and it makes me want to read the entire series again. Keep up the great work, Kel.
January 12, 2017
How I have missed The Wanted Gang and craziness that each person and couple have. It is so good to go back in time and experience this gang with the friendship they have. You will laugh, cry, may get frustrated with one or two of the characters but the love they have for each other is the true blessing. This made family through friendship is one of a kind and are so loyal to each other that nothing will break this bond.
This gang is what started off Kelly and to see each character and story being created has been one AMAZING journey. The Wanted Gang will never gold and no matter how many times you revisit their stories, you will fall more in love with them than the last time you read each book.
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.
This gang is what started off Kelly and to see each character and story being created has been one AMAZING journey. The Wanted Gang will never gold and no matter how many times you revisit their stories, you will fall more in love with them than the last time you read each book.
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.
January 6, 2018
The Wanted series is one that you want to revisit the characters as often as possible. I loved all of the stories in this series and each and every character stole a piece of my heart. Although I have to admit that Gunner and Ellie are my favorite couple.
In this book you get Gunner/Ellie, Jeff/Ari and Josh and Heather off for a weekend of camping before the birth of babies controls how much free time they will have.
Ellie is feeling like once the babies come the friendships will suffer. As a group they made a pact that through the years they would come back and bring their kids and grand kids.
There were some really funny LOL moments. No matter what they did go through, arguments that they had, the one thing you couldn't miss was how much they love each other and are there for each other no matter what. Hopefully we will see more in this series. I for one enjoy the way this author writes and love reading her work.
In this book you get Gunner/Ellie, Jeff/Ari and Josh and Heather off for a weekend of camping before the birth of babies controls how much free time they will have.
Ellie is feeling like once the babies come the friendships will suffer. As a group they made a pact that through the years they would come back and bring their kids and grand kids.
There were some really funny LOL moments. No matter what they did go through, arguments that they had, the one thing you couldn't miss was how much they love each other and are there for each other no matter what. Hopefully we will see more in this series. I for one enjoy the way this author writes and love reading her work.
January 13, 2017
All 3 couples decide to go on a camping trip and spend time together without their children before their lives change again with Heather being pregnant with twins and Ari pregnant with her second child with Jeff. The story is told from all of their POV's and was interesting to see how each of them reacted to their weekend together. Gunner was his usual, charming self. Still do not really care for Ari and liked how Ellie acknowledged that some of her expectations were unrealistic at times. I liked the story, however, I was left puzzled by Ellie's feelings and wanted some closure on that. I don't know if it is just so long since I read the other books that I'm not remembering getting an answer to why she was feeling this way. There were truly some LOL moments in this book and it was nice to read about the gang one more time.
October 27, 2017
AMAZING ! WOW ! Make time!!
THE BEST!! I’m honored to call KELLY a friend and someone that brought my love of books to live. For many years anxiety has taken away my life until I came across the WANTED SERIES and man did it change my life I met her at a convention and soon found myself in a page turning family non stop series I hope that she continues this because I’m not ready to say goodby to the characters “family” I have grown to know and love I have read every book at least 3 times and I’m about to start again!!!
THE BEST!! I’m honored to call KELLY a friend and someone that brought my love of books to live. For many years anxiety has taken away my life until I came across the WANTED SERIES and man did it change my life I met her at a convention and soon found myself in a page turning family non stop series I hope that she continues this because I’m not ready to say goodby to the characters “family” I have grown to know and love I have read every book at least 3 times and I’m about to start again!!!
November 23, 2017
No cliffhanger
Novella follow up to a massive series of books
Told from 6 POVs
Minor editing errors throughout
I have read every single book in this series and loved them all. While editing has always been an issue the content of the books has always been good enough to overcome it. I was really excited for this to come out because these characters are some of my favorite of all times but something just seemed to be missing. I can't pinpoint what it was though.
Don't get me wrong though, there are still hysterical parts and hot ones too. Think skunk, mountain lion, farts, swingers and butterflies. :) I won't be giving anything away in this review though.
You get to hear from Gunner, Ellie, Ari, Jeff, Josh and Heather. Each telling part of the story from their POV.
If you have read this entire series this book is taking place somewhere in the middle before their kids grow up to be the main characters.
I really loved the ending though which is why this book got 4 stars and not 3.
Novella follow up to a massive series of books
Told from 6 POVs
Minor editing errors throughout
I have read every single book in this series and loved them all. While editing has always been an issue the content of the books has always been good enough to overcome it. I was really excited for this to come out because these characters are some of my favorite of all times but something just seemed to be missing. I can't pinpoint what it was though.
Don't get me wrong though, there are still hysterical parts and hot ones too. Think skunk, mountain lion, farts, swingers and butterflies. :) I won't be giving anything away in this review though.
You get to hear from Gunner, Ellie, Ari, Jeff, Josh and Heather. Each telling part of the story from their POV.
If you have read this entire series this book is taking place somewhere in the middle before their kids grow up to be the main characters.
I really loved the ending though which is why this book got 4 stars and not 3.
January 11, 2017
All They Wanted is a novella that features Gunner and Ellie, Jeff and Ari, and Josh and Heather of the Wanted Series. It brings us back in time where we can relive the friendships, marriages, and life time bonds that this group shares. Full of laughter and love, All They Wanted is an excellent addition to the series and brilliant way for Mrs Elliott to thank her fans. If you are a fan of the Wanted series, this novella is a must read!
January 11, 2017
I have read all of the wanted series by Kelly Elliott and loved the series to the point that I have reread them a few times. The novella was a great read and made me laugh at the antics they got up to especially Josh and Jeff. The ending was perfect as I feel it brought the wanted series and the love wanted in Texas series nicely. It is sad that their stories are now finished but I feel Kelly Elliott finished it as it should be.
January 29, 2017
Absolutely AMAZING!!!
Wow! So great. I loved going back in time and reading more of the original Wanted gang. I loved that you get to see a little of everyone, Jeff and Ari, Gunner and Ellie, and Josh and Heather. So good. This book definitely had me laughing out loud and got me teary eyed. Then the ending.... Absolutely amazing! I love love loved this book. Great ending to the series.
Wow! So great. I loved going back in time and reading more of the original Wanted gang. I loved that you get to see a little of everyone, Jeff and Ari, Gunner and Ellie, and Josh and Heather. So good. This book definitely had me laughing out loud and got me teary eyed. Then the ending.... Absolutely amazing! I love love loved this book. Great ending to the series.
July 28, 2018
Time line placement: The majority of this story takes place at some point during the second half of Faithful, before Josh and Heather get married. The epilogue is really sweet and takes place MUCH latter in the time line of the families.
That said this was a short story set over a weekend about the 3 main couples on a camping trip. It has a lot of humor and crazy happenings. It was cute and a fun read.
That said this was a short story set over a weekend about the 3 main couples on a camping trip. It has a lot of humor and crazy happenings. It was cute and a fun read.
July 15, 2020
This is classed as the final book of the series but as Jessie & Scott from cherished are not in this then its just a filler. Set before Jeff and Ari has there second child and before Heather and Josh have the twins. The amazing weekend that they have is never once mentioned or looked back on in any of the main novels. Even during Heather and Joshs story which is when this trip would have taken place is not mentioned or talked about by any of the characters 🤔
January 11, 2017
It was so great to get the Wanted gang again!!!! Kelly did an excellent job on this novella. I especially loved how funny it was, I forgot how well the gang meshed together, even in awkward times. She also tied all the books together in the end to capture how amazing special their friendship and love are. Thanks Kelly for giving us one last read of the Wanted Gang!!! Totally recommend, #ReadOn
January 13, 2017
What a perfect treat for fans of the Series
I had a smile on my face through out the entire book. I couldn't stop laughing and falling in love with these characters we have grown to love over the past 4 years. Makes me want to go back and re-read the entire series. So much fun to go back and see these couples once more!
I had a smile on my face through out the entire book. I couldn't stop laughing and falling in love with these characters we have grown to love over the past 4 years. Makes me want to go back and re-read the entire series. So much fun to go back and see these couples once more!
January 11, 2020
I never laughed so hard in my life I have read all these books as every relationship and they are so awesome when it got to the end of this book my heart was so full I just loved it this is the best book you put out shortest but it's the best
Best book ever
I wouldn't change a thing
Wish it was longer
Love all your books
I'll keep reading as long as written
Best book ever
I wouldn't change a thing
Wish it was longer
Love all your books
I'll keep reading as long as written
February 26, 2017
5 out of 5 Stars
All They Wanted is book 7 in the Wanted Series. All They Wanted was a cute and quick novella. I really enjoyed All They Wanted. I loved Ellie, Gunner, Ari, Jeff, Heather, and Josh.
All They Wanted is book 7 in the Wanted Series. All They Wanted was a cute and quick novella. I really enjoyed All They Wanted. I loved Ellie, Gunner, Ari, Jeff, Heather, and Josh.
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