Hopeless
Sky, a senior in high school, meets Dean Holder, a guy with a promiscuous reputation that rivals her own. From their very first encounter, he terrifies and captivates her. Something about him sparks memories of her deeply troubled past, a time she's tried so hard to bury. Though Sky is determined to stay far away from him, his unwavering pursuit and enigmatic smile break down her defences and the intensity of the bond between them grows. But the mysterious Holder has been keeping secrets of his own, and once they are revealed, Sky is changed forever and her ability to trust may be a casualty of the truth.
- Spice
- 2/5
- Burn
- Medium
- Pages
- ~410
- Ending
- HEA
HEA means happily ever after: they end up together, for good.
How spicy is Hopeless?
Hopeless is a 2 out of 5 on our spice scale: simmer (closed door). Sex happens, but the door closes (or it is brief and non-graphic). Tension without the details.
- Steam: Behind closed doors
- Burn: Medium burn
- Pairing: One man, one woman
- POV: Heroine's POV only
- Ending: Happily ever after
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- Sexual assault
- Child abuse (past or present)
- Suicide / suicidal ideation
- Death of a loved one
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Hopeless: quick answers
How spicy is Hopeless?
Hopeless is a 2 out of 5 on our spice scale: simmer (closed door). Sex happens, but the door closes (or it is brief and non-graphic). Tension without the details.
Is Hopeless a standalone?
No. Hopeless is book 1 of 3 in Hopeless. It is the place to start. The series is complete.
What tropes are in Hopeless?
Hopeless features bad boy, hurt / comfort, secret identity. It is a medium burn M/F romance that ends with a happily ever after.
Does Hopeless have content warnings?
Our notes for Hopeless include: sexual assault, child abuse (past or present), suicide / suicidal ideation, death of a loved one. This list may not be complete; check the author's own content notes if anything is a hard limit for you.
What should I read after Hopeless?
If you loved Hopeless, try Letters to the Lost by Brigid Kemmerer, The Kissing Booth by Beth Reekles, One Small Thing by Erin Watt. They share its bad boy and hurt / comfort energy at a similar spice level.