Look, just going back into my memories about Heartless by Elsie Silver has me wanting to do a reread of it. This book will not leave my mind and I’ll giddly dive into it again and again just to have the laughs, the sweetness, and enjoy the smart ass funny attitude of Willa.
Heartless by Elsie Silver
Heartless by Elsie Silver is book 2 of the Chestnut Springs series. It is a small town cowboy romance published on October 14th, 2022. It’s 476 pages that will hook you from the start and keep you reading well into the night. You can find the book on Amazon, Kindle Unlimited, and the author’s website here.
Premise
Cade needs a nanny for the summer, and Willa’s brother just closed the bar she worked at for a remodel. Being a nanny for the cutest funniest kid, Luke, sounds like an excellent idea, plus she’ll be close to her bestie for the entire Summer. The only downside is Luke’s dad, Cade, is a bit of a grump who is way too serious. Still, he’s hot to look at and she might have a bit of fun messing with him afterall.
Triggers
Triggers found in Heartless by Elsie Silver include:
- Sexually Explicit Content
- Miscarriage
- Pregnancy
My Thoughts
The way this book had me cracking up. Willa is a straight talking whole ass bonfire of sass and I love it. The banter, the flirting, the tension, it was all absolutely perfect. Maybe this is why I keep coming back to the nanny trope.
I did not put this book down, it had me hooked and I kept on reading and laughing, and yes even shed a tear or two. It is not a fluffy small town rom com but a story with real emotions and connections between every character.
“And I realize in that moment maybe I am heartless after all, because the beautiful girl with the copper hair grinning back at me right now is the one who stole it.” – Heartless by Elsie Silver
Luke was adorable and I loved the instant connection between Willa and him. She was genuinely protective and encouraging, which just endeared her to Cade even more.
This was a bit of a slow burn, but once the fire got to roaring it was scorching. I loved the dynamics between these main characters.
Cade has extreme trust issues, and Willa is a free spirit. She pushes him, and he’s drawn to her. If he could only learn to let her in, and she could learn to put down roots.
“Have you tried talking to him?” I blink at her. “Talking?” “Yes. You know . . . where you use your mouth to create words that describe what’s going through your head.” “Sounds weird. Sounds awkward. Don’t like it. Not approved by me.” – Heartless by Elsie Silver
Hands down, Luke is one of the cutest fictional kids I’ve read. I especially loved how the author didn’t make him unnecessarily mature for his age, he was just a kid having a blast.
“Sounds like her loss, because you might be the coolest kid I’ve ever met.” She doesn’t use a sad voice, or a baby voice, she just talks to him like a normal human being. “Fucking hell,” I curse under my breath because she just practically hired herself.” – Heartless by Elsie Silver
If you are looking for that Summer love in the country, mixed with found family, and a bit of Sunday brunch gossip sessions, this is that book. It’s the perfect sit in a cozy patio chair with an icy drink and escape type of read.
Who Would Like Heartless by Elsie Silver?
Tropes found in Heartless by Elsie Silver include:
- Age Gap
- Nanny/Single Dad
- Grumpy Sunshine
- Found Family
If you liked Ignite or Runaway Love both by Melanie Harlow, or Once Upon A Grump by Penelope Bloom, you will likely love this standalone nanny romance.
Make sure you check out my other posts about the Chestnut Springs series:
Have you read Heartless by Elsie Silver, or are you adding it to your TBR? Let me know in the comments below. I love interacting with other readers about books I loved.