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Hopeless

The must-read, small-town romance and TikTok bestseller!
By Elsie Silver
Series: Chestnut Springs
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Hopeless by Elsie Silver is a romance novel that delves into the lives of two characters who, despite their troubled pasts, find hope and love in each other. As they navigate their personal struggles, their bond deepens, offering them a chance at healing and happiness.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy heartfelt romance stories with deeply emotional journeys and compelling characters. It's perfect for readers who love swoon-worthy relationships and engaging, character-driven plots.

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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. *Elsie Silver became an instant Sunday Times bestselling author on the 2nd week of April 2024.

Series: Chestnut Springs

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    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. Two childhood best friends. Two broken hearts. One impromptu road trip to get away from everything. I've been living...
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  • Flawless
    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. The rules were simple . . . Keep my hands off his daughter and stay out of trouble....
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  • Reckless
    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. Theo Silva. Rowdy bull rider, notorious ladies' man, scorching hot trouble wrapped up in a drool-worthy package. And...
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  • Heartless
    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. Working as a nanny for the world's grumpiest single dad should have been simple. Except I can't keep...
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  • Hopeless
    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,...
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  • Heartless
    Working as a nanny for the world's grumpiest single dad should be simple... except she can't keep her eyes off him. And he can't keep his hands off her. Cade Eaton is thirteen years older than Willa Grant, and he barely looks her way, even though she's living in his house for the summer. That is, until she gets him...
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  • Flawless
    He's the scandalous cowboy everyone loves to hate. She's the PR princess sent to save his career. Neither expected to fall in love. Rhett Eaton lives for three things: riding bulls, causing trouble, and doing exactly what he wants. But when a viral outburst threatens his career, his team brings in a professional problem-solver. Enter Summer Hamilton, a polished PR...
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  • Powerless
    Two childhood friends. Two broken hearts. One impromptu road trip to get away from everything. That's all this was supposed to be. To Jasper Gervais's fans, he's the handsome, talented hockey heartthrob on TV. But to Sloane, he'll always be the lost boy with the sad eyes and a heart of gold. The man she's loved in secret all her...
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  • Reckless
    He's scorching-hot trouble wrapped up in a drool-worthy package. And he's looking at her like she might be his next meal. Theo Silva. Rowdy bull rider. Notorious ladies' man. Winter Hamilton knows exactly what it means when he eyes her like that. But she's almost free of her toxic marriage and has sworn off men entirely. So all she sees...
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    Flawless
    From the no.1 Sunday Times bestselling author, Elsie Silver, comes a gorgeous collector's edition of her beloved Chestnut Springs series. This edition includes: A stunning new foiled cover Illustrated endpapers Gold gilded edges Four full-colour illustrations (tipped in) Ribbon bookmark The rules were simple. Keep my hands off his daughter and stay out of trouble. But now I'm stuck with...
    By Elsie Silver
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    Heartless
    From the no.1 Sunday Times bestselling author, Elsie Silver, comes a gorgeous collector's edition of her beloved Chestnut Springs series. This edition includes: A stunning new foiled cover Illustrated endpapers Gold gilded edges Four full-colour illustrations (tipped in) Ribbon bookmark Working as a nanny for the world's grumpiest single dad should have been simple. Except I can't keep my eyes...
    By Elsie Silver
    Hardback
    $6000
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    Out 20 Oct 2026
  • Pre-order
    Powerless
    From the no.1 Sunday Times bestselling author, Elsie Silver, comes a gorgeous collector's edition of her beloved Chestnut Springs series. This edition includes: 💜 A stunning new foiled cover 💜 Illustrated endpapers 💜 Gold gilded edges 💜 Four full-colour illustrations (tipped in) 💜 Ribbon bookmark Two childhood best friends. Two broken hearts. One impromptu road trip to get away from...
    By Elsie Silver
    Hardback
    $6000
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    Out 27 Oct 2026

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Hopeless by Elsie Silver has been praised for its engaging characters and compelling storyline. Reviewers have highlighted its emotional depth and the strong chemistry between the protagonists. Fans of the romance genre appreciate its well-crafted narrative and satisfying romantic elements.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780349437743

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 October 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Piatkus Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 32.0mm

Width: 124.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 273g

Pages: 400

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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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