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Hopeless Kindle Edition
I’m the outcast bartender, a shy girl from the wrong side of the tracks.
He’s thirty-five and all man, and I’m twenty-two and all . . . virgin.
He’s also my fiancé. Correction: my fake fiancé.
We start out as a bet. He doesn’t believe that anyone holds my last name against me. So he offers me his to prove a point.
It’s win-win. He gets a break from his concerned family’s prying, and I get a chance to shed my family’s reputation while I save up to ditch this small town.
He says all I have to do is wear his ring, follow his lead, and pretend I can’t keep my hands off of him in public.
But it’s what happens between us in private that blurs all those carefully drawn lines.
It’s what transpires behind closed doors that doesn’t feel like pretending at all.
This engagement was supposed to be for show. This agreement? It has an end date.
He once told me he’d never fall in love.
And yet here I am, head over heels for my fake fiancé.
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateOctober 13, 2023
- File size4555 KB
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Editorial Reviews
About the Author
Elsie Silver is a Canadian author of sassy, sexy, small town romance who loves a good book boyfriend and the strong heroines who bring them to their knees. She lives just outside of Vancouver, British Columbia with her husband, son, and three dogs and has been voraciously reading romance books since before she was probably supposed to.
She loves cooking and trying new foods, traveling, and spending time with her boys–especially outdoors. Elsie has also become a big fan of her quiet five am mornings, which is when most of her writing happens. It’s during this time that she can sip a cup of hot coffee and dream up a fictional world full of romantic stories to share with her readers.
Product details
- ASIN : B0C7B3DFJZ
- Publisher : Elsie Silver Literary Inc. (October 13, 2023)
- Publication date : October 13, 2023
- Language : English
- File size : 4555 KB
- Simultaneous device usage : Unlimited
- Text-to-Speech : Enabled
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Sticky notes : On Kindle Scribe
- Print length : 486 pages
- Best Sellers Rank: #183 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- Customer Reviews:
About the author
Elsie Silver is a Canadian author of sassy, sexy, small town romance who loves a good book boyfriend and the strong heroines who bring them to their knees. She lives just outside of Vancouver, British Columbia with her husband, son, and three dogs and has been voraciously reading romance books since before she was probably supposed to.
She loves cooking and trying new foods, traveling, and spending time with her boys–especially outdoors. Elsie has also become a big fan of her quiet five am mornings, which is when most of her writing happens. It’s during this time that she can sip a cup of hot coffee and dream up a fictional world full of romantic stories to share with her readers.
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Customers find the writing quality well-written and quick-witted. They also describe the storyline as relatable, tragic, and lovely. Readers find the characters loveable, interesting, and soulful. They say the book gives them all the feels with lots of humor and heartwarming moments. They appreciate the strong protection and emotional impact.
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Customers find the storyline beautiful, passionate, and magical. They also say the book is not rushed and has elements of surprise and expectation.
"...There were so many great scenes and moments in this book, a memorable book on many fronts, sexy tub scene definitely included, so if you are looking..." Read more
"...I think this was a fabulous story and I cannot wait to read more from Chestnut Springs as my mood allows...." Read more
"...and complex, messy and vulnerable yet strong and determined, and so damn relatable. I felt every emotion of their journey alongside them...." Read more
"...This series was absolutely amazing but Hopeless ties with Heartless & Reckless as my favorites. I’ll forever be obsessed with the Eatons...." Read more
Customers find the humor in the book fantastic, heartwarming, and poetic. They also say the characters bring us lots of humor and special antics.
"...She was so sweet, funny and quick witted, I truly loved that Bailey had no qualms about saying exactly what was on her mind, even if it was an..." Read more
"...Overall ViewHopeless had a easy romance that is fun to get behind....some fantastic tropes and has a small town setting that will endear the..." Read more
"...The last chapter and ending had me crying, laughing, and smiling. I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better conclusion to such an amazing series...." Read more
"...Fun to read and just as graphic as all the others! Don't sleep on this series." Read more
Customers find the character development for both characters crazy cool. They also describe the characters as tortured, fierce, lovable, and soulful. Readers also mention that the romance between them unfolds slowly.
"...I think the author did a very good job with character development and world building in this book...." Read more
"The characters were great! Beau and Bailey’s HEA was so so good! I love the Eaton family! Truly such a great ending to this series." Read more
"...I absolutely LOVE Beau. He was so sweet...." Read more
"From Flawless to Hopeless I was obsessed! The characters are loveable and interesting and I couldn’t stop reading!..." Read more
Customers find the emotional impact of the book heartfelt, angsty, and tension-filled. They also say the story is well written and easy to fall in love with. Readers also say it feels like healing, full of promise, sensuality, and experience. They mention the book has them laughing, crying, and cheering.
"...so if you are looking for something undeniably sexy, funny and emotional, Hopeless is it! All the stars.“..." Read more
"...Their chemistry was electric and their connection was so powerful. The charge between these two is irrefutable, and every encounter is sigh-inducing...." Read more
"...Their dialogue with each other was easy going and they stand up to each other and know when to back down and when not to...." Read more
"Hopeless was an absolutely delightful and heartfelt read. Just an amazing conclusion to the Chestnut Spring series...." Read more
Customers find the books well-written, likable, and fast-paced. They also appreciate the fantastic narrators and mention the book can be read as a standalone.
"...She was so sweet, funny and quick witted, I truly loved that Bailey had no qualms about saying exactly what was on her mind, even if it was an..." Read more
"...I was able to listen to the audiobook as well and the narrators were fantastic and made the story even more enjoyable...." Read more
"...The Romeo and Juliet-ish aspect between him and Bailey was SO well written to me...." Read more
"...of hope and happiness as a coincidence puts two people together ❤️an easy read with. Much elements of surprise and expectation." Read more
Customers find the book spicy, with the perfect amount of spice. They also say the men are delicious.
"...The relationship between Beau and Bailey was definitely the most spiciest in the series. They also had such amazing communication...." Read more
"...Elsie Silver edged the every lovin' day lights out of us! The spice was good once it hit!..." Read more
"...The blossoming love is spicy and tantalizing without it going overboard. A great read! 🤎..." Read more
"...Bailey are refreshing, witty and definitely horny haha the spicy scenes are quite spicy 🥵..." Read more
Customers appreciate the protection in the book. They mention that Bailey is strong and fierce, and Beau is tortured but protective.
"...They’re authentic and complex, messy and vulnerable yet strong and determined, and so damn relatable...." Read more
"...They also had such amazing communication. I loved how sassy, strong and fierce Bailey was with Beau...." Read more
"...He's attentive, protective, and loving. A sweet moment is when he mends Bailey's stuffed horse, showing his care and consideration...." Read more
"...that Bailey gets to have these incredible, strong women in her life thanks to Beau -- "I want to be Willa when I grow up... Maybe I want to be..." Read more
Customers find the emotional content of the book tender, touching, and fluffy in some areas. They also say the story is sweet, sometimes sad, and beautiful.
"...We saw Beau struggle but it didn't feel fake or just fiction. It felt very real, especially the aspects reagrding him transitioning back into..." Read more
"This book was super cute and fluffy in some areas and very spicy in others. Its a very sweet story and the character growth is really good!..." Read more
"...Loved their story & loved all the characters. Definitely a good feeling read." Read more
"...I loved the plot, storyline and the writing style, but some of it felt forced and trope heavy. The trauma was only partially dealt with...." Read more
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While I’m sad to see the end of the Chestnut Springs series I am so glad we got to live in the world Elsie created for us! And oh what a fun, sexy and addictive ride it was! Beau and Bailey’s romance was the perfect ending to leave me feeling content and emotional at the same time! I fell hard for Beau immediately and never looked back, once he propositioned Bailey to be his fake fiance I was smitten, his protective and caring heart was like no other.
“It’s not fair to need her like this. It wasn’t the deal we made. But I care less about that deal all the time and more about keeping her close.”
The banter between these two had me smiling and laughing over and over again, even broody Beau couldn’t resist the playful charm that Bailey embodied. She was so sweet, funny and quick witted, I truly loved that Bailey had no qualms about saying exactly what was on her mind, even if it was an awkward sex question out of left field. She certainly kept Beau on this his toes and that was just what he needed in his life. She didn’t coddle him or hero worship him, he was just a man she was falling in love with. And after all she had been through with her family and the town, she deserved to be loved unconditionally and Beau Eaton was the only man for the job. There were so many great scenes and moments in this book, a memorable book on many fronts, sexy tub scene definitely included, so if you are looking for something undeniably sexy, funny and emotional, Hopeless is it! All the stars.
“You asked me who I wanted to be once, and it’s this. Me. Right here. Right now. With you.”
Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2023
While I’m sad to see the end of the Chestnut Springs series I am so glad we got to live in the world Elsie created for us! And oh what a fun, sexy and addictive ride it was! Beau and Bailey’s romance was the perfect ending to leave me feeling content and emotional at the same time! I fell hard for Beau immediately and never looked back, once he propositioned Bailey to be his fake fiance I was smitten, his protective and caring heart was like no other.
“It’s not fair to need her like this. It wasn’t the deal we made. But I care less about that deal all the time and more about keeping her close.”
The banter between these two had me smiling and laughing over and over again, even broody Beau couldn’t resist the playful charm that Bailey embodied. She was so sweet, funny and quick witted, I truly loved that Bailey had no qualms about saying exactly what was on her mind, even if it was an awkward sex question out of left field. She certainly kept Beau on this his toes and that was just what he needed in his life. She didn’t coddle him or hero worship him, he was just a man she was falling in love with. And after all she had been through with her family and the town, she deserved to be loved unconditionally and Beau Eaton was the only man for the job. There were so many great scenes and moments in this book, a memorable book on many fronts, sexy tub scene definitely included, so if you are looking for something undeniably sexy, funny and emotional, Hopeless is it! All the stars.
“You asked me who I wanted to be once, and it’s this. Me. Right here. Right now. With you.”
♥️ Ex Military
🤍 Small Town Romance
♥️ Age Gap
🤍 Slow Burn
♥️ Virginia FMC
🤍 Girl from wrong side of tracks
♥️ Check TW
🗺 Plot: 4.5/5
🌎 World Building: 4/5
📔 Cover: 5/5
💁🏻♂️ MMC, Beau: 4/5
💁♀️ FMC, Bailey: 5/5
🌶 Spice: 2.5/5
♥️ Pulls at heart strings: 4/5
📄 Page Turner: 4/5
🫣 Angst: 3/5
🤍🖤 Dark: 1/5
🔚 Ending: 4/5
⚠️ Triggers: 3/5
🥰 Overall view: 4/5
🫶🏼 HEA: Yes
✖️ Multiple POVs: Yes
🤥 Cheating: No
🎭 OW/OM Drama: No
This is NOT my first book by this author.
Summary 🗣
Beau is Chestnut Spring royalty and everyone in this small town adores his family however, Beau has a troubled past. He came back from Afghanistan a different man but he doesn't want anyone to know this new version of himself so he is stuck between who he is and who his family remembers who he was until he takes a deeper look at the girl that the town thinks of is trailer trash. For Bailey she sees Chestnut Springs as a place where no one is kind to her and everyone judges her on how her Dad and brothers are. She cannot get out of their shadows until Beau purposes.....well fake purposes in order to help her reputation in getting a better job and this is where our story begins....
My Thoughts 💭
Slow burns usually are not my thing, I am more of a medium burn type reader these days but I also love a good slow burn and this one is a good one. You don't seem to realize how deep Bailey's problems with the town are which just is heartbreaking 💔 but then you realize how broken Beau is and how truly wonderful of a couple they make. The nice thing about slow burns is it's like unwrapping your Christmas present very slowly so you can savor it.
I think the author did a very good job with character development and world building in this book. I know this is the last book in the series and it was nice to see all of the other characters and how their worlds all grew.
Bailey absolutely broke my heart and humbled you all in one book. She had so much she had never experienced that so many people take for granted. Love. That simple thing that everyone should have, she didn't yet she was always the better person in any situation where she could have easily been mean. That automatically gave her a 4⭐️ in my book but when she stood up for herself...that right there earned her the coveted 5⭐️ spot in my book. And FMC can be strong but quiet and nice. Plus the awkward questions she was always asking Beau was just the icing on top of the cupcake.
I think this was a fabulous story and I cannot wait to read more from Chestnut Springs as my mood allows.
Beau and Bailey’s journey hit me with an emotional punch that I felt to my very core. They made me laugh, swoon and cry in equal measure. They both had to overcome a lot and heal in the process. I loved how they brought out the best in each other and the growth they both went through. Their chemistry was electric and their connection was so powerful. The charge between these two is irrefutable, and every encounter is sigh-inducing. I couldn’t ask for these characters to have been more perfectly crafted. They’re authentic and complex, messy and vulnerable yet strong and determined, and so damn relatable. I felt every emotion of their journey alongside them. I can't even express the amount of adoration I have for these two. There were moments of devastation and sadness, but also heartwarming times that brought pure joy. Elsie managed to balance all of the emotions this book contains and provide the best reading experience.
The Chestnut Springs series goes to the top of my list of best series ever. It's like the end of an era, reading this final book, but I’ll gladly return to these characters and their stories, once again submerging myself in the emotional ebb and flow of this glorious book world. If there is a formula for penning an exceptional novel, Elsie has not only mastered it but improved on it. I was captivated from the very first page, devouring every word and reading straight through in one sitting because it was absolutely, undeniably impossible to put down. Thrilled with the hours spent with these amazing characters but devastated to reach the end. Beau and Bailey’s story is the consummate cherry on top of this exquisite treat, one that I want to immerse myself in and stay in forever. Elsie Silver gave us something truly special with this family and their love stories, and I’m beyond sad to see this series end. But I also know that what Elsie crafts next will be just as extraordinary as these stories were. An ending like this is certainly bittersweet, but honestly couldn’t have looked any better.
Top reviews from other countries
📌 You’ll dig this if you like
» Fake dating
» Small town
» Age gap
» Touch her and 💀
» Slowest of burns (worth it, I promise!) 🔥
The fifth and final instalment of Chestnut Springs gives us Beau: the super soldier, broody, and hot as hell middle Eaton brother.
Back from Afghanistan after a harrowing experience when he missed his ride out; he has a lot of trauma to unpack. His physical injuries have healed, but getting out of his head is another thing.
He feels like he lacks purpose, but then Bailey gives him one. The town has treated her like trash since forever and he's convinced that giving her his last name will turn things around for her.
He's 35 to her 22 and even though she knows better, she takes his bet.
What she doesn’t know is how long he’s been secretly pining for her, and the lengths he will go to ensure her happiness and safety. Yet.
→ Oh. My. God. I’ve had this on my shelf for a few months and have procrastinated because I didn’t want to come to the end of Chestnut Springs. Hopeless was worth the wait.
→ Elsie Silver has masterfully built a world and draws emotion from readers with such acuity that she cements herself as an auto-buy, favourite author for me.
📌 What stood out
» Beau has the protective/ possessive vibe on lock. Anyone who dares to look at Bailey the wrong way will immediately regret their decision.
» Bailey’s been a social pariah her whole life, but the Eaton wives have her back and show her the love she deserves.
» We get a little bit of each of the other couples which felt like a hug and a comforting way to tie the series up.
📌 Moments
» Bailey’s spine comes out and she gives a verbal lashing to some folks who deserve it 👏
» Beau puts a ring on her finger at the bar in front of her favourite patron and IT IS EVERYTHING!! 💍❤️🥹
» I’ve never been a bath gal, but I’ve never wanted a soaker tub more in my life. 🛀
🚫 Contains bullying, alcohol(ism) and drug use, war trauma, severe injury, PTSD. Please check warnings.
I love an age gap and this book paired with a fake engagement and of course, elsie silver can do no wrong, so it’s an amazing story. Beau and Bailey are so perfect together and i loved how their relationship developed. can’t wait for the next series ❤️
I didn’t expect to love Bailey and Beau their story, but I did. I freaking did. It was soo good.
2:11 💚
Really loved all the stories.
Reviewed in Spain on December 17, 2023
Really loved all the stories.