Heartless: A Small Town Single Dad Romance

Heartless is part of the Chestnut Springs series, a small-town romance collection. The story follows a nanny hired to work for Cade Eaton, a grumpy single dad thirteen years her senior. Despite his initial indifference, tension builds between them after a game of truth or dare in a hot tub. Cade is described as gruff and rough around the edges—a broad-shouldered rancher whose demeanor initially masks a softer interior. As their relationship develops, the narrator discovers that Cade's hardened exterior conceals past hurt; someone once made him believe his best wasn't good enough. The narrator feels cherished in his presence. Though her contract specifies a two-month arrangement, she begins to envision a longer future together. The novel is positioned for readers who enjoy small-town romance with grumpy male characters and steamy content.