A review by readwithbec_
Heartless by Elsie Silver

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

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Thoughts: Heartless follows Willa and Cade in Chestnut Springs. Elsie Silver, you have done it again; this book is the definition of perfect. I loved this book, and enjoyed Willa as the FMC; she was sassy and hilarious, and I appreciated her character development throughout the whole book. Grumpy Cade sure was a highlight. This book kept me on my toes, made me laugh, and got me emotional at the same time. The relationship between Willa and Luke was adorable. The epilogue was beautiful and so worth the wait to read it at the end. Highly recommend this book if you are in your cowboy romance era. I liked Flawless, but I loved Heartless. I am sensing that this might be my favourite book for 2023. If you enjoy grumpy / sunshine, MMC single dad, cowboy/bull rider, age gap (13 Years), forced proximity and spice, you will love this book. I cannot wait to read Powerless, Book #3 of the Chestnut Spring Series.

Synopsis: Working as a nanny for the world’s grumpiest single dad should have been simple. Except I can’t keep my eyes off him. And he can’t keep his hands off of me. Cade Eaton is thirteen years older than I am and barely looks my way. Until I get him into the hot tub one night for a game of truth or dare. Then all bets are offβ€”and so are our clothes. He’s gruff, a little rough around the edges. But broad-shouldered ranchers with calloused hands and filthy mouths are this city girl’s kryptonite. So who am I to resist? But it’s in our quiet moments together that he softens. It’s when he takes care of me that I realize his hardened exterior is just a faΓ§ade. It’s when I watch him go all sweet with his little boy that I really fall for him. Someone convinced him once that his best wasn’t good enough. But I’ve never felt more cherished than I do in his arms. My contract may say this arrangement is only for two months. But my heart says this is forever.

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