Heartless | Elsie Silver
"a man of such dichotomies. hard words laced with love. rough hands filled with tenderness."
I have to admit to have bought this entire book series before reading a single lie - simply because I liked the sound of them. Luckily, I haven't been disappointed. They aren't the greatest, must highbrow literature, but do they truly need to be? They entertained me, made me sympathize with the characters and - I don't require a book to do more.
This novel follows the eldest brother, Cade, a single dad who has taken on a lot of responsibility after his mother's death which has, of course, let him to be more serious and sometimes a bit grumpy. Having the custody of a son from a failed relationship, running the ranch and basically being the rock has, unsurprisingly made him a bit rough around the edges. When the busy season comes around he needs someone to take care of his son, Luke, and his list of demands is impossible to meet.
Enter Willa, Summer's friend, who is on a break while her brother's bar - where she works - is being renovated. Looking for a bit of stability and grounding, she goes to her best friend's house. Summer put her name in the hat for a babysitter and voila! she was in. Cade is not truly on board but little Luke adores her and she seems to be truly amazing with him. With those two getting on like a house on fire, Cade has no choice but to let her move in and help out.
Though with very different personalities, Cade and Willa soon find a kinship. He is very sensitive and lonely underneath all the scowling, and she has a heart of gold and is able to bring him out of his shell with her antics. His eternal devotion is secured by her always going to bat for his son, and that is absolutely understandable. I loved their banter and bickering, but also the tender moments where the real people showed up to share their fears and desires.
I sometimes wish I could read a book like this forever, but alas, they all have to end.
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