Powerless

🌶️ Spice Level: 6.5/10

Description:
Sloane is finally ready to walk away from the life she thought she wanted when her wedding falls apart — and the person who steps in to help her is the one man she's secretly loved for years. Jasper Gervais may be a famous hockey star to everyone else, but to Sloane he's always been her childhood best friend: the sweet, complicated boy with a heart of gold. After years of keeping her at a distance, Jasper suddenly starts looking at Sloane very differently, and an unexpected road trip gives them the chance to explore what has been hiding between them all along. But with both of their lives in turmoil and Jasper carrying painful secrets from his past, turning their friendship into something more isn't as simple as either of them expected. With friends-to-lovers, childhood best friends, second chances, forced proximity, a tortured hero, hockey romance, small-town charm and plenty of chemistry, Powerless is an emotional and steamy romance about finally getting the person you've always wanted.

Reviews:
Readers particularly love the emotional connection between Sloane and Jasper, with their years of friendship making their transition into romance feel especially rewarding. Jasper is a huge highlight, combining a gentle, caring side with a more possessive and confident energy once he finally admits what he wants, while Sloane is praised for her strength and determination as she rebuilds her life. The book contains multiple explicit open-door scenes and plenty of sexual tension, with the heat becoming a significant part of their relationship once they finally cross the line from friendship to romance. However, the emotional storyline remains just as important, with Jasper's difficult past and Sloane's broken engagement giving the romance plenty of angst and depth. Fans of Elsie Silver particularly enjoy the banter, road-trip setting, protective hero and slow-burn payoff, making this a great choice for readers who love friends-to-lovers, hockey romance, second chances, possessive heroes and a genuinely spicy small-town romance.