Reviews with content warning for Abandonment - Heartless

Surprisingly I like Cade and Willa better than I liked Rhett and Summer! They're chemistry and banter kept me on my toes the whole book. Throw in Luke and you make an almost perfect grumpy sunshine single dad romance. My one complaint is the same as the first book, any conflict is due to miscommunication. In this book its more due to one of them talking over the other and then storming out. The cuteness bumped it up .25 stars!

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4.0

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funny lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

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lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

4.75 stars
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TW: Sexual content, Pregnancy, Vomit, Abandonment, Death of a parent, Infidelity, Miscarriage
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I'm not normally a fan of the single-parent trope, but holy hell Cade has changed that for me. In this second instalment of the Chestnut Springs books, we get a deeper glimpse into a grumpy single father (and older brother of Rhett) as he raises Luke with the help of his family. He thinks he's got it all figured out, that is until Willa Grant walks into his life. After a somewhat meet-cute; where Willa accidentally drops her underwear in a crowded café, Cade picks them up not realizing he just pocketed his new nanny's intimates.

I love the banter between the two of them, it's clear that from the start, Willa is one feisty lady. I loved all of the scenes where she and Cade were alone, especially in the hot tub where they start playing truth or dare. The lust between them is intense, but for obvious reasons, Cade is holding himself back. Not only is there a 13-year age difference between our two main characters, but he's also hesitant to open himself to anyone after what happened between him and his ex. From the start, Willa fits right in, and I loved seeing her interact with Luke and watch her fit right in with their small family dynamic.

Not only does she fit into Luke's life, but she's also a natural when it comes to his extended family and friends. I love how we still got many glances at Summer and Rhett's relationship (so much banter between everyone), and am really looking forward to continuing on with the series and falling more in love with this cast.

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