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Heartless

by Elsie Silver · Chestnut Springs #2 · 400 pages · Published December 2022
Spoiler-light guide Series order included Similar books included
4.27 / 5 across 80K ratings
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ (4/5)

A steamy, emotional Adult contemporary romance built around nanny, single dad, grumpy/sunshine. 400 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.

Best for readers who want…

Steamy. Emotional. Sweet.

Steamy Emotional Sweet

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Steamy Emotional Sweet
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Skip this book if…

  • You prefer completely clean, fade-to-black romance
  • You haven't read the earlier books in the Chestnut Springs series

Content notes

Sexual Content
Nanny
Single Dad
Grumpy/Sunshine
Book profile

Mood, trope, and intensity breakdown

How this book actually feels — based on mood analysis, not publisher blurbs.

Mood profile
Romance
70%
Fantasy
0%
Pacing
3/5
Darkness
1/5
Spice
4/5
Core elements
Genre
Contemporary Romance
Small Town
Moods
Steamy
Emotional
Sweet
Key Tropes
Nanny
Single Dad
Grumpy/Sunshine
Ending
Satisfying
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How spicy is Heartless?

Spicy (4/5) — explicit content is a significant part of the story.

Do I need to read Heartless in order?

Heartless is book 2 in the Chestnut Springs series. Reading in order is recommended.

Who would enjoy Heartless?

Readers who love steamy and emotional stories with nanny and single dad. Best suited for Adult readers and up.

What kind of read is Heartless?

A steamy, emotional Adult contemporary romance built around nanny, single dad, grumpy/sunshine. 400 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.

What are the content warnings for Heartless?

Content notes include: sexual content. Sort By Cravings always flags these so you can make informed choices.

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📚 Last reviewed: March 2026 Guide verified against current edition
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