A review by nasolireads
Hopeless by Elsie Silver

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I’m so sad that it over :( I’ll miss my favorite cowboys. I enjoyed this story, I thought it was fun, the banter was so funny and sexy. I loved that Bailey had no filter around Beau and would say the most outrageous hilarious things. I love the fake engagement trope but I just wish it wouldn’t have felt so insta love and rushed. I felt the chemistry and connection between them, it was undeniable I just wished it would have been better explored and more slow burn.The age gap was so hot. He felt very protective over her and would burn the world just for her. Even when she had a bad reputation because of her low life family he still saw who she really was even before they got together. And I loved that she was there for him through his PTSD and was very understanding of how he was feeling. Even though I still loved their story and how much they loved and understood each other through their trauma I wish the sex, their story and the romance would have been more balanced. I feel like their relationship and story relied heavily on their sexual chemistry. Still loved seeing and learning about Beau and his part in the Eaton family. I loved seeing the other couples and how their life continued.