Hopeless: Elsie Silver (Book 5)

Hopeless by Elsie Silver is the heartfelt conclusion to the Chestnut Springs series, bringing together wounded souls and small‑town charm for a moving finale. Beau Eaton, a decorated military hero tortured by PTSD, returns home only to spiral into isolation and grief. Bailey Jansen, a resilient town outcast determined to escape her family's tainted reputation, crosses paths with Beau and strikes a bold deal—a fake engagement that gives him peace from familial pressure and gives her a fresh identity .

What begins as a calculated arrangement soon transforms into genuine affection. As they navigate misunderstandings, emotional walls, and the lingering effects of Beau’s trauma, both Beau and Bailey find solace and transformation in one another . Readers praise Silver’s balance of steamy chemistry and emotional authenticity, celebrating her skill in crafting characters who heal through vulnerability and community support .

Hopeless delivers a slow‑burn fake‑engagement romance that tackles real issues—PTSD, small‑town stigma, and family legacies—with sincerity and hope. It wraps up the series beautifully, offering closure, growth, and a deeply satisfying journey for fans who have followed the Eaton clan.