The Heartbreak Hotel by Ellen O'Clover
The Heartbreak Hotel by Ellen O'Clover is an enjoyable, sweet, heartfelt, slow-burn
romance that becomes something deeper, a story full of quiet magic, that is
about healing, second chances, and the messy beauty of human connection.
Louisa
Walsh is recovering after a bad breakup but she doesn’t want to leave the
beautiful house in the Colorado mountains they once shared. She is unable to afford
it on her own, and that’s when an idea comes to her; turn the house into a
hotel for people going through breakups. First she has to get her grumpy,
emotionally closed-off landlord, Henry Rhodes, to agree to this plan. Henry
agrees and as they work side by side, navigating each of their losses, their
walls start to crumble. With quiet longing, sharp banter, and those small,
vulnerable moments that change everything, a relationship starts building
between them.
The story balanced romance with deeper themes. The chemistry between Louisa and Henry is wonderful, but their story excels when it explores grief, self-doubt, and the way life can surprise you when you least expect it. The guests at the hotel, friends, and a delightfully meddling neighbor, added warmth and humor, making the cozy Colorado mountain setting feel even more alive.
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