Book 3 of 5 in Chestnut Springs
Powerless
by Elsie Silver
A hockey goalie in a slump falls for his best friend's sister. Sweet, steamy, very Silver.
- Spice
- 4/5
- Burn
- Medium
- Pages
- ~400
- Ending
- HEA
How spicy is Powerless?
Powerless is a 4 out of 5 on our spice scale: spicy (explicit). Explicit, detailed scenes and several of them. The famous "perfect 4": real plot, real smut. Spice starts around the middle.
- Steam: Explicit open door
- Burn: Medium burn
- When: Spice starts around the middle
- Pairing: One man, one woman
- POV: Dual POV (both leads)
- Ending: Happily ever after
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Love interest
Setting & world
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Content warnings
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- Mental illness / anxiety / depression
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Spice 4 out of 5, SpicyPowerless: quick answers
How spicy is Powerless?
Powerless is a 4 out of 5 on our spice scale: spicy (explicit). Explicit, detailed scenes and several of them. The famous "perfect 4": real plot, real smut. Spice starts around the middle.
Is Powerless a standalone?
No. Powerless is book 3 of 5 in Chestnut Springs. Start with Flawless. The series is complete.
What tropes are in Powerless?
Powerless features hockey player, brother's best friend, small town, forbidden love. It is a medium burn M/F romance that ends with a happily ever after.
Does Powerless have content warnings?
Our notes for Powerless include: mental illness / anxiety / depression. This list may not be complete; check the author's own content notes if anything is a hard limit for you.
What should I read after Powerless?
If you loved Powerless, try Mile High by Liz Tomforde, Icebreaker by Hannah Grace, The Deal by Elle Kennedy. They share its hockey player and brother's best friend energy at a similar spice level.