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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Published Nov 7, 2023

464 pages

Average rating: 7.93

167 RATINGS

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fromlizaslibrary
Jan 09, 2026
8/10 stars
8.5⭐️ - rounded down for Bookclubs This series is quickly becoming an obsession. As if I didn’t think a guy in this town could be hotter, in walks Jasper Gervais. First, why does that name fit so perfectly for his character? But, also I loved every bit of him! He was brooding and mysterious with a soft spot simply for Sloan and it made me swoon. Sloan’s crush and obsession was a bit much sometimes but honestly the fact Jasper hid his feelings for so long bothered me too. I think that’s why friends-to-lovers is always a love/hate relationship for me. It’s so cute and causes me to awe consistently but also angers me that neither person can just say how they feel! I did enjoy both of their growth throughout the story and I am now sad I only have 2 books left in Chestnut Springs.
Sbulli1305
Sep 25, 2024
9/10 stars
Oh jasper 😍 and Sloane 🫶🏼
plotwithbenefits
Dec 29, 2025
6/10 stars
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐/5 Spice: 🌶🌶🌶.5/5 Don’t get me wrong, I really enjoyed this book and Jasper is such a sweetheart. It just didn’t give me that I can’t put this down feeling and never fully hooked me the way the previous books did. Still a good read, just not one that completely grabbed me. 🚨 Trope Alert: small town, friends to lovers, second chances, emotional healing 🥵 MMC Rating: would date and treat me well 🔥 Spice Chapters: 20, 21, 25, 26, 27, 28, 32
1mrsbeck
Nov 08, 2025
6/10 stars
A bit repetitive. My least favorite on the series this far. Still likeable characters however . Just a bit on the boring side.
TheIceQueen4586
Jul 23, 2025
8/10 stars
My favorite so far… a little more broody and spicy than the last two. This series is a nice easy read that I use as a palate cleaner between other more complicated series. Sometimes you need some hot sex and a happy ending.

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