Powerless (Chestnut Springs, 3)
Two childhood friends. Two broken hearts. One impromptu road trip to get away from everything. That's all this was supposed to be.
To Jasper Gervais's fans, he's the handsome, talented hockey heartthrob on TV. But to Sloane, he'll always be the lost boy with the sad eyes and a heart of gold.
The man she's loved in secret all her life.
So when her life falls apart on the day she's supposed to marry someone else, it only makes sense that he's the one to swoop in and save her. And when his world comes crashing down around him, she's there to return the favor.
But the more time they spend alone, the more Jasper isn't looking at her like a friend anymore. He isn't touching her like one, either. And after all these years, he's still everything she's ever wanted, everything she thought she could never have.
Their feelings aren't straightforward, though. They twist and turn around the pain of Jasper's past and the reality of Sloane's present.
Jasper Gervais might act like he wants her.
But after years of turning her away, he's going to need to prove it.
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Readers say *Powerless (Chestnut Springs, 3)* by Elsie Silver is a steamy, emotional friends-to-lovers romance set in a small town, featuring a broodi...
Powerless is book 3 in Elsie Silver’s Chestnut Springs series. 📚🤠 The book featured hockey player MMC Jasper Gervais. ⛸️🏑Jasper is an honorary member of the Eaton brothers clan. Sloane Winthrop is the FMC and cousin of the Eaton boys. Since laying eyes on Jasper, she has been head over heels in love with him. 💕💕 Due to their age gap, Jasper refused to look at Sloane as girlfriend material. 😔 Years passed by and the pair remained friends, always there for one another. ❤️ Things quickly changed when Sloane was slated to marry another man. 🫣😜
I absolutely loved this book!❤️
5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
3🌶️🌶️🌶️
Favorite Quotes:
💕 “She’s the eye of the storm. True North. Somehow our compasses always bring us back to each other.”
💕 “I don’t want him to feel like he needs to save me. I want to save myself. “
💕 “All I have to do is follow the rope that ties me back to her.”
Powerless was such a fun, steamy, emotional ride — I devoured it!
Jasper and Sloane??? Completely obsessed.
Their chemistry and tension were 🔥 from page one. Jasper’s gruff, stubborn cowboy vibe paired with Sloane’s determined, city‑girl energy was the perfect grumpy‑sunshine combination. I loved the push‑pull dynamic — every look, every tease, every moment where they almost let themselves feel something more had me hooked.
But it wasn’t just the heat — their emotional journey grounded the story. Watching them work through their insecurities and fears made their connection feel so real and satisfying. The small‑town setting and the support (and chaos) from the Chestnut Springs crew just added extra layers of heart I wasn’t expecting.
Steamy, sweet, and swoon‑worthy — another five‑star cowboy romance for me. 🤠💕
Jasper and Sloane??? Completely obsessed.
Their chemistry and tension were 🔥 from page one. Jasper’s gruff, stubborn cowboy vibe paired with Sloane’s determined, city‑girl energy was the perfect grumpy‑sunshine combination. I loved the push‑pull dynamic — every look, every tease, every moment where they almost let themselves feel something more had me hooked.
But it wasn’t just the heat — their emotional journey grounded the story. Watching them work through their insecurities and fears made their connection feel so real and satisfying. The small‑town setting and the support (and chaos) from the Chestnut Springs crew just added extra layers of heart I wasn’t expecting.
Steamy, sweet, and swoon‑worthy — another five‑star cowboy romance for me. 🤠💕
Jasper. Oh Jasper. This story really pulled on my heart strings. Jasper's character was written so beautifully that I truly want to start reading hocky romances. I will say, I felt for Sloane so much during this book. What she went through, how her father was an ultimate douche, my God! I wanted to be her friend and defend her to anyone who tried to hurt her. Love the 2nd chance romance with Jasper and Sloane. Absolute perfection. We love a happy ending and did we get one! Also, the spice! HOLY MOLY!