Elyse Heartwell writes emotionally grounded fiction that sits in the aftermath rather than the spectacle. 

Her stories explore love, loss, grief, and identity with restraint and honesty, focusing on what lingers after everything breaks. These are books for readers who value quiet intensity, complex interior lives, and stories that don’t rush to offer comfort — but understand the cost of surviving.


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What Readers are Saying

I really truly enjoyed this so much. It was absolutely amazing. It pulled on my heartstrings left and right. I’m usually not one for slow burn romances but this was beautifully done.

Jurnee Mccarty

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Elyse Heartwell doesn’t shy away from the hard stuff—grief, trauma, and the fragility of trust—and that honesty is what makes this story resonate.

Dayna Smith

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"Amazing! This book was so good. I loved the slow burn! Kept me drawn in the whole time. Absolutely thrilling.

Jessica

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Breaking Perfect hit me right in the chest. Their slow-burn connection is electric without ever rushing the healing. I finished the last page feeling wrung out in the best way.

Olivia Maroth

Goodreads

I love a slow burner ! Loved getting to know the characters and the suspense of Geraldine and Lucas relationship.

Kat Tolley

Goodreads

This book was actually brilliant, I enjoyed it very much — heartbreaking, full of trauma and intense romance. Read trigger warnings.

Mille Smith

Goodreads

This book was extremely good. It kept me pulled in because I wanted to know what was going to happen between Geraldine and Lucas.

Sydney

Goodreads

i’m not one to like slow burn romances but this one was so beautifully written it was so hard to put down!.

Elizabeth Haislip

Goodreads

Very beautifull book about past trauma's and a perfect slow burn! The characters were very likeable and I want to read the rest of this! Definitly recommend!.

Smutty Demi

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