Chestnut Springs #3

Audible audiobook

Author: Elsie Silver

Narrators: CJ Bloom and Teddy Hamilton

Sloane has been in the friendzone since forever. She’s loved Jasper ever since she laid eyes on the sad teenage boy who came to live in her cousins’ ranch. Alas, all she has managed to accomplish was secure the “best friend” spot. Since anything romantic with Jasper is not on the cards, she finds herself in a church one day about to be married to some crappy, preppy, stuffy guy her father shoved her way. So, when her life falls apart on her wedding day, she’s more than happy to be rescued by Jasper. One dash from the church, an extended stay at the ranch, one road trip with “one bed” and she may finally find out that she has not been in the friendzone in Jasper’s heart for a long time…

I have the warm and fuzzies! Sloane and Jasper are just meant to be and so perfect for each other. They’ve always been the other’s “person” and it had to take one monumental kick in their behinds to put them together and it was a wonderful ride.

And oh my Lawd, Jasper, you dirty dirty devil…

I confess I was worried going in because Heartless was one of my very few 6-star books and expectations had to be high. I knew I was going to read a well-written book, and, yay,  this is exactly whatI was hoping for! Ms. Silver did it again! 

Oh, and “tail babies”! LOL

Narrated by CJ Bloom, who’s perfect as Sloane (I particularly loved her when Sloane goes “off the rails”!), and Teddy Hamilton, who can do vulnerable and dirty to perfection.

Kudos to the production team at @lyricaudiobooks for the use of a subtle but very effective sound effect for the flash-back scenes. Game changer!

Possible triggers: toxic relationships, cheating (not MCs), loss of a sibling, child abandonment

Story
5/5
Narration
5/5