Hopeless - Elsie Silver

In the heart of Chestnut Springs, Beau Eaton, a 35-year-old decorated military veteran with a haunted past, returns home seeking solace. Bailey Jensen, a 22-year-old bartender ostracized due to her family's tarnished reputation, dreams of escaping the town's judgment.​

Their paths cross, leading to an unconventional arrangement: a fake engagement meant to serve both their needs. Beau aims to appease his meddling family, while Bailey hopes to shed her family's shadow. However, as they navigate their fabricated relationship, genuine emotions surface, blurring the lines between pretense and reality.​

Hopeless delves into themes of healing, acceptance, and the transformative power of love, offering a poignant conclusion to the Chestnut Springs series.​