Powerless By: Elsie Silver

Book #3 in the Chestnut Spring Series

A heartfelt hockey romance about lifelong friendship, hidden love, and finally taking a chance on what’s always been there.
To the world, Jasper Gervais is a talented NHL star with charm and fame. But to Sloane, he’s the boy she grew up with—the one with the sad eyes and the kind heart she’s secretly loved for years.

When Sloane’s life falls apart on the day she’s supposed to marry someone else, Jasper is the one who shows up to help her escape it all. What starts as a simple road trip between two childhood friends quickly becomes something much more complicated. The longer they’re together, the harder it becomes to ignore the feelings they’ve buried for years.

But Jasper’s past and Sloane’s uncertain future threaten to keep them apart. And after years of pushing her away, Jasper will have to prove that this time he’s ready to fight for the love that’s always been right in front of him.

Tropes:
childhood friends to lovers, slow burn, secret pining, hockey romance, road trip romance, emotional healing, found family

Spice level:
Medium–high spice 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️