Single dad x nanny trope

Grumpy rancher + sunshine nanny + a whole lot of tension? Say less. Heartless delivers everything you want in a small-town romance—swoon-worthy moments, undeniable chemistry, and a heroine who steals the show. Cade Eaton is a single dad in desperate need of a nanny. Enter Willa—free-spirited, chaotic, and completely unbothered by his grumpy demeanor. She pushes his buttons, teases him relentlessly, and somehow manages to worm her way into both his heart and his son’s life. Their slow-burn romance is packed with sizzling tension, playful banter, and moments that will make you scream. Willa’s personality is the real highlight—she’s vibrant, mischievous, and exactly the kind of heroine who refuses to let a brooding cowboy scare her off. The coffee shop scene? Legendary. The way she handled Cade’s moodiness? Perfection. And let’s not forget how she brought warmth and laughter into Luke’s life, making their little family feel complete. If you love a good grump/sunshine dynamic, age-gap romance, and a single dad who falls hard, Heartless is an absolute must-read. Elsie Silver never misses!