Name: Hopeless
ISBN: 9780349437750

Elsie Silver

"Elsie Silver's writing is a true revelation!" ALI HAZELWOOD --- Grumpy cowboys and steamy romance . . . Welcome to Chestnut Springs: the big-hitting, small-town series from TikTok sensation Elsie Silver. Perfect for fans of Devney Perry, Lucy Score and B.K. Borison. Beau Eaton is the town prince, a handsome military hero with a tortured past. I'm the outcast bartender, a shy girl from the wrong side of the tracks. He's thirty-five and all man, 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 a 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.

Hopeless

Clara

I’ve always felt bad for her, always felt protective of her from afar.

But he’s still the town prince, and I’m still the town trash

She’s become a calm spot in my mind that is a turbulent storm.

I’ve developed a totally inappropriate crush on my bartender.

I’ll never fall in love, won’t let myself.

The sight of her crying makes me want to hurt someone.

“I’ll take care of it. I’ll take care of all of it.”

Beau admitting to himself for people pleasing.

I’m not a rancher. I don’t care about cows. 

I did it because I don’t think I want the first time we kiss to be fake.

But with Beau, even when he’s angry, I feel safe.

“Very tier one undercover operator who could break into someone’s house in the dead of night.”

Plus, someone needs to give you a dose of reality. Might as well be your fiancée.

“Let’s go give ‘em something to talk about sugar tits.”

Age difference be damned. Bet be damned. Bailey and I like each other.

“No, I’m scared of you becoming something I can’t live without.”

I don’t want to be far away from her, and I’m too tired to fight it right now. 

Whoever said love hurts wasn’t fucking lying.

“No, sugar. When it comes to you, I’m downright hopeless.”

Very cutesy! Not as spicy as the others but some other stuff like the trauma! I love how we can see some character development in here where I didn’t expect it!

Femke

This genre is right up my alley for wintertime reading (and Canadian author!), but this book didn't hit the mark for me. His overbearing and overprotectiveness didn't charm me nor did the endless will they/won't they. I like when book series bleed the characters between the books but I'm not tempted to read the other ones in the series. 

Natalie 

Annabella

loved beau and baileys story (hated their names)

jenna

this series was so good :’)

loved beau and baileys story (hated their names)

I’m here at the end of the Chesnutt Spring series and what a wild ride it has been over the last 14 days getting fully immersed in the characters, settings and all things Elsie Silver. The Books have been mixed but overall, it’s been an enjoyable and fun ride learning about the brothers and them finding love as well as find out about themselves. They have all been on their own individual journeys, but I think that I’m leaving them all a little better then when I started.

Bailey is the daughter of the family that causes trouble in Chesnutt Springs and despite Bailey not being involved with her brother it’s her surname that means she is unable to find a job as everyone says no. Beau's the golden boy, hero of the town. Except Beau's back from a traumatic experience and discharged from the military and he is not really being his best self, and he is suffering in silence too afraid to open to anyone.  His interactions with Bailey bring back a glimmer of feeling to his numbness, which keeps him coming back to the bar she works at and then things developing further from there.

Beau ends up feeling protective of Bailey and they form a partnership of a sort hinged on a bet that if they enter a fake engagement, whether being a future Eaton will open more opportunities for Bailey in their town.

Bailey made me laugh out loud, I loved her resiliency and determination to rise above what her family was like and what the town thought of her was superb. Beau was understandably complicated and gave a lot of whiplash however, which was an acknowledged character trait in the book. He's lost and in sorting himself out, he's still trying to force himself to be the old Beau, but then other times he's other facets of his personality, I do love the Side characters, and I love the family ties up in each of these books.

Overall an enjoyable series but just not my favourite of the books.  

Ian Brakspear

I’m here at the end of the Chesnutt Spring series and what a wild ride it has been over the last 14 days getting fully immersed in the characters, settings and all things Elsie Silver. The Books have been mixed but overall, it’s been an enjoyable and fun ride learning about the brothers and them finding love as well as find out about themselves. They have all been on their own individual journeys, but I think that I’m leaving them all a little better then when I started.

 

Bailey is the daughter of the family that causes trouble in Chesnutt Springs and despite Bailey not being involved with her brother it’s her surname that means she is unable to find a job as everyone says no. Beau's the golden boy, hero of the town. Except Beau's back from a traumatic experience and discharged from the military and he is not really being his best self, and he is suffering in silence too afraid to open to anyone.  His interactions with Bailey bring back a glimmer of feeling to his numbness, which keeps him coming back to the bar she works at and then things developing further from there.

Beau ends up feeling protective of Bailey and they form a partnership of a sort hinged on a bet that if they enter a fake engagement, whether being a future Eaton will open more opportunities for Bailey in their town.

 

Bailey made me laugh out loud, I loved her resiliency and determination to rise above what her family was like and what the town thought of her was superb. Beau was understandably complicated and gave a lot of whiplash however, which was an acknowledged character trait in the book. He's lost and in sorting himself out, he's still trying to force himself to be the old Beau, but then other times he's other facets of his personality, I do love the Side characters, and I love the family ties up in each of these books.

 

Overall an enjoyable series but just not my favourite of the books.  

Thought I was really going to hate this book because of how foreign Beau’s character switch felt, but honestly seeing their relationship unfold was so so sweet.

the story is great but the age gap makes me cringe a lil bit 

So so cute loved the story didn’t mind the age cap at all! Loved this other side of Beau and how protective he is. Loved the independent character of Bailey and her personal growth! Truly refreshing and something different than the other chestnut springs books 

Valerie Yvonne Elizabeth Hes 

This was the last of the chestnut springs series and was Bailey and Beau’s story. Was a fake engagement was cute but not my favourite of the series. 

Hana 

This was just amazing, had so much fun reading this book. Can I just say that I love every female character in this serie. I do love Bailey a whole lot though, she and Beau have a special place in my heart. 

Joan 

I was actually pleasantly surprised with this book! So many people had said this was one of the worst in the series and don’t get me wrong the start of the book I didn’t trust the plot development because who would date an alcoholic 35 year old who drives home drunk? But as we got further into it and the relationship grew the characters really made me interested in their story 

Like the other books it’s still not an absolute masterpiece but for a small town romance it was cute and did what it needed to do- the only thing I was hung up on was how unrealistic this would actually be- and that thought kept popping up as the story progressed. Cute story but would never happen in real life 

Holly Lake

I was actually pleasantly surprised with this book! So many people had said this was one of the worst in the series and don’t get me wrong the start of the book I didn’t trust the plot development because who would date an alcoholic 35 year old who drives home drunk? But as we got further into it and the relationship grew the characters really made me interested in their story 

Like the other books it’s still not an absolute masterpiece but for a small town romance it was cute and did what it needed to do- the only thing I was hung up on was how unrealistic this would actually be- and that thought kept popping up as the story progressed. Cute story but would never happen in real life 

Last book of the series had a good ending! But it was my least favourite pairing of All the couples...

Marie

I LOVE BEAU AND BAILEY SO MUCH BRO THEY ARE SO GOOD TOGETHER AND I THINK THEY HAVE SO MUCH CHEMISTRY (aside from the fact that she's 22 and he's like 35, but elsie silver seems to have an issue with these age gaps I swear to god) BUT THEY ARE SO CUTE AND I LOVE BEAU NO MATTER HOW MUCH OF A REALLY MISERABLE MOODY GUY HE CAN BE. I FEEL LIKE BAILEY HAS SO MUCH CHARACTER THAN SOME OF THE OTHER CHESNUT SPRING GIRLS, AND I'M JUST HAPPY I GET TO READ THESE BECAUSE THEY MAKE ME FEEL SO NICE AND WARM AND FUZZY ON THE INSIDE. IT ONLY TAKES ME TO READ LIKE ONE DAY, WHICH I LOVE BECAUSE IT MEANS THE PACING IS GREAT. LOVE LOVE LOVE, AMAZING AND KIND OF EMOTIONAL BUT I DIDN'T CRY, STILL LOVED IT. 

surtified™

This absolutely did not disappoint. Elsie Silver you are now one of my favorite author.

Beau is absolutely my 2nd favorite Eaton brother (Cade will always be number 1, sorry). Looking at Bailey as well is like looking in the mirror. Like damn 

It’s hard to say goodbye to this series but all good things must end I guess.

But seriously this ended with a bang, no pun intended lmao.

This absolutely did not disappoint. Elsie Silver you are now one of my favorite author.

Beau is absolutely my 2nd favorite Eaton brother (Cade will always be number 1, sorry). Looking at Bailey as well is like looking in the mirror. Like damn insert The Prophecy by Taylor Swift

It’s hard to say goodbye to this series but all good things must end I guess.

But seriously this ended with a bang, no pun intended lmao.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5/5

🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️/5

Jaclyn

so sad the series is over :( another cutie story but the age gap isn’t one of my fave tropes. Also the big fight was a little annoying, I skimmed that entire argument. Without the argument I think I would have given if 3.5

Allysen

A little 2 sex obsessed for me like is being a virgin really all that important? But I loved the story ahhhhhhh and seeing glimpses of all the couples and dynamics. Still so confused on Willa’s relationship w her brother lol 

Can’t believe chestnut springs is over 🥹🥹🥹

Anushree Taparia

🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹

THE SERIES IS OVER?????

A little 2 sex obsessed for me like is being a virgin really all that important? But I loved the story ahhhhhhh and seeing glimpses of all the couples and dynamics. Still so confused on Willa’s relationship w her brother lol 

Can’t believe chestnut springs is over 🥹🥹🥹

love love love beau, was giggling and kicking my feet (no pun intended) the entire book. what a great way to end the series and now i rot in a slump after this :)

julie reads

Bailey Jansen can't get away from the stigma of being part of the notorious Jansens.  The only job she can get in Chestnut Springs is bartender. Her fondest wish is to move out of town and start a new life where nobody knows her family.  Beau Eaton wishes he could start over too, but he can't seem to break out of a crippling depression that has taken over his life ever since his return from Afganistan where he saved another soldier's life and seriously injured his feet.  Bailey and Beau start to find common ground at the bar where she works, and decide to fake an engagement in hopes of enhancing both of their lives.

Hopeless starts out as a fairly typical fake dating situation with most of the differences relating to Beau's mental state and Bailey's family.  Bailey is quirky as the young bartender with no filter who raises Beau's spirits.  Both characters are well developed as they deal with depression, PTSD, and non-functional families, while their romance jumps right into a heavy physical relationship, so much so, that the scenes become tedious and repetitive.  The best parts of the story include those in which the banter between the main characters and with Beau's family are emphasized.  Overall, Hopeless is a good ending to the Chestnut Springs series, bringing back all of the characters from previous books and giving Beau a happily ever after.

Lynn Braden

Bailey Jansen can't get away from the stigma of being part of the notorious Jansens.  The only job she can get in Chestnut Springs is bartender. Her fondest wish is to move out of town and start a new life where nobody knows her family.  Beau Eaton wishes he could start over too, but he can't seem to break out of a crippling depression that has taken over his life ever since his return from Afganistan where he saved another soldier's life and seriously injured his feet.  Bailey and Beau start to find common ground at the bar where she works, and decide to fake an engagement in hopes of enhancing both of their lives.

Hopeless starts out as a fairly typical fake dating situation with most of the differences relating to Beau's mental state and Bailey's family.  Bailey is quirky as the young bartender with no filter who raises Beau's spirits.  Both characters are well developed as they deal with depression, PTSD, and non-functional families, while their romance jumps right into a heavy physical relationship, so much so, that the scenes become tedious and repetitive.  The best parts of the story include those in which the banter between the main characters and with Beau's family are emphasized.  Overall, Hopeless is a good ending to the Chestnut Springs series, bringing back all of the characters from previous books and giving Beau a happily ever after.

avenlaming

I can't believe I've finished this series now, i'm so glad beau and bailey was the last book. I loved their story a lot.

Overall it was a really good book but it wasn’t my favourite. So glad they ended up realising how much they love eachother. 