Chestnut Springs Book 5: Hopeless by Elsie Silver - Contemporary Romance - Paperback

Condition: BRAND NEW. Format: Paperback. ISBN: 9780349437743. Publisher: Piatkus. Age Range: 18+ (Adult Fiction). Overview:. Hopeless is book five in Elsie Silver's addictive Chestnut Springs series, the small-town cowboy romance that has taken TikTok by storm. Following a wounded military hero and the guarded bartender he can't stop thinking about, this steamy, emotional read blends banter, tension, and heart. Fans of grumpy heroes, fake-relationship tropes, and found-family small towns will find plenty to love. Brand new paperback edition, ideal for readers 18 and up who want an escapist, feel-good romance with real emotional depth and a satisfying happily-ever-after.. About the Book:. Set in the fictional town of Chestnut Springs, Hopeless follows Beau Eaton, a decorated but emotionally scarred military veteran, and a bartender who has spent her life feeling like an outsider because of her family's reputation. When circumstance throws them together in a fake engagement, what starts as a practical arrangement quickly becomes something neither of them expected. Elsie Silver's signature style shines here: witty dialogue, slow-burn tension, and characters who feel achingly real. Beau's gruff exterior hides a deeply loyal and tender heart, while the heroine's arc from self-doubt to quiet confidence gives the romance genuine emotional weight alongside its steamier scenes. As with the rest of the Chestnut Springs series, the small-town setting is richly drawn, full of familiar faces, gossip, and community warmth that makes the world easy to sink into book after book. Themes of vulnerability, healing, and learning to accept love you feel you don't deserve run throughout, giving the story more substance than a typical fake-relationship romance. It's this combination of humour, heat, and heart that has made the book a viral TikTok favourite and a fan favourite within the wider series. Whether you're already following the Eaton brothers through Chestnut Springs or picking t