Heartless by Elsie Silver

Heartless (Chestnut Springs Series Book #2)— Annotated Edition

He was never meant to fall…especially not for her.

Working as a nanny for a grumpy, emotionally unavailable single dad?
Easy.

Catching feelings for him?
Not part of the plan.

Willa was supposed to survive the summer, not get tangled up in a man who barely lets anyone in. But Cade Eaton isn’t just cold… he’s guarded, carrying more than he lets on. And the closer she gets, the harder it becomes to keep things professional… or pretend this is temporary. 

Because this isn’t just attraction.
It’s something deeper.
Something neither of them is ready for.

What Makes This Edition Special:

This isn’t just a cowboy romance… it’s the slow, painful unraveling of a man who swore he’d never love again, annotated in real time.

• Reactions to every “don’t cross that line” moment
• Highlighted tension that builds… and builds… and BUILDS
• Emotional notes through trauma, healing, and vulnerability
• “why is he actually soft???” commentary
• Tabs marking the scenes that will absolutely ruin you

The Vibe:

• Small-town ranch life with BIG emotional payoff
• Grumpy, closed-off man meets sunshine chaos
• Slow burn that actually hurts before it heals
• Found family energy that hits you unexpectedly

This story isn’t just about love…it’s about learning how to let yourself have it. 

Tropes You’ll Love:

• Single Dad
• Nanny Romance
• Grumpy x Sunshine
• Forced Proximity
• Age Gap
• Opposites Attract
• Slow Burn Romance
• Found Family

These tropes drive the story — especially the forced proximity and emotional tension that builds between them. 

Why You’ll Love It:

• Love a man who acts like he doesn’t care… but clearly does
• Want tension that feels almost unbearable
• Are here for the soft dad moments AND the spice
• It’s protective.
• It’s messy.
• And it hits way harder than you expect.

What You’ll Receive:

• Annotated paperback copy of Heartless
• Tabs + highlights marking key emotional & plot moments
• Bookish extras (bookmark, stickers, annotation touches)

He built walls for a reason…she just didn’t expect to be the one to break them.