A Good Hope Novel

Amaryllis "Ami" Bloom's cheerful smile greets everyone in Good Hope, Wisconsin. But her merry façade hides a dark secret she won't ever forget. Still, she throws herself into celebrating Christmas - and convinces her handsome, and stubborn, new neighbor to join her.

A widow at twenty-six, Primrose Bloom returns to idyllic Good Hope, Wisconsin, with her two rambunctious young boys, seeking the beauty of the lakeside landscape and the comfort of home. After the loss of her husband and her job, all she's looking for is peace. Prim is resolved not to date again until her boys are in college, but her will starts crumbling whenever she's around her former high school debate partner, Max Brody.

Celebrated hairstylist Marigold Bloom knows how to tease beauty out of chaos - until her own life becomes untamable. After losing her prestigious job in Chicago, Marigold returns home to Good Hope, Wisconsin. But her plan to lay low and consider her next move is complicated by an unexpected blast from the past.

In the fourth installment of Cindy Kirk's beloved Good Hope series, a ruse with an old flame grows into romance. Delphinium "Fin" Bloom returns to her hometown with one goal: get the mayor - her former flame - to approve a location shoot in Good Hope. But business turns personal when the two become entangled in a fake engagement to comfort his ailing grandmother.

Can love truly thrive without trust? Baker extraordinaire Hadley Newhouse never expected to find love in the quaint town of Good Hope. For three years, she's kept her past tightly guarded, burying painful memories beneath layers of flour and sugar. But when she lands a job working for irresistible single father David Chapin, sparks fly. David can't help but be drawn to her quiet strength and unwavering dedication. With each passing day, their connection deepens, igniting a spark of hope for a future that neither of them had dared to imagine.

Lindsay Lohmeier’s life is no bed of roses. After struggling at a job she loved, but ultimately lost, she opened her own florist shop in Good Hope. Her budding business won’t be her only new addition. Lindsay is pregnant. While she’s happy to open her heart to her baby, opening up to the father is another story. The last thing Owen Vaughn expected to hear was that he was going to be a father—again. He’s been down this road before and it ended in pain so devastating he thought he’d never heal.

He remembers the heat. She remembers the heartbreak. Twenty years later, do they still have a shot at love? When an injury puts NFL star Krew Slattery’s future in question, he returns to his hometown of Good Hope. He plans to lay low, until he runs into Cassie Lohmeier. Krew has never forgotten the one amazing night they shared, and unfortunately for him, Cassie hasn’t either.

Katie Ruth Crewes has worked hard to shed her rebellious past and become one of Good Hope’s most dependable citizens. Now, her life revolves around volunteer work, close friendships—and maybe falling for the town’s charming new minister. Pastor Dan Marshall is smitten with Katie Ruth, but wary of risking his reputation or her standing in the church.

Greer Chapin never planned to run for mayor—until no one else stepped up. Confident and running unopposed, she’s blindsided when newcomer Wyatt McConnell throws his hat in the ring. Wyatt came to Good Hope looking for a fresh start and maybe found something more in Greer… if only she wasn’t determined to beat him. As sparks fly and attraction grows, the line between rivalry and romance starts to blur. But with only one winner on election night, will their hearts be the true casualties of the race?

Ryder never believed in fate—until a former flame shows up in Good Hope. Just as their spark reignites, an orphaned eleven-year-old arrives with Ryder listed on her birth certificate. Suddenly, romance takes a backseat to fatherhood. Trinity, once a foster child herself, steps in to help. She understands what the girl needs... but not what Ryder is hiding. As secrets threaten everything they’ve built, Ryder must decide—tell the truth and risk it all, or stay silent and lose the woman he loves.

It’s all fun and games—until the heart gets involved… Clay Chapin has it all—looks, charm, and a history of dating the wrong women. So when Good Hope’s resident matchmaker promises to find his perfect match, Clay agrees, expecting nothing. But while bachelorettes line up, it’s bookstore owner Bea Appleton—quiet, loyal, and completely uninterested in playing games—who captures his heart. Bea’s spent her life avoiding risks, especially when it comes to love. But with her twin sister now in the running for Clay’s affections, Bea must decide: take a chance on love… or lose him for good.

Always be my baby... Marigold Rallis is not the type to fall to pieces. The youngest Bloom sister makes managing marriage, career, and a busy life in Good Hope look easy. But looks can be deceiving. Years of struggling with infertility while her sisters fill their nurseries have started to take a toll. It’s not just Marigold who is feeling the stress. Her husband, Cade, Good Hope’s Sheriff, is acting strangely. There are unexplained trips to Milwaukee, as well as mysterious texts and calls with his former fiancée.

What to expect when you're not expecting love… Stylist Charlotte McCray plays as hard as she works. Trading the bright lights of California for the quaint streets of Good Hope hasn’t been easy, but Charlotte is determined to make her new business succeed. Organic Farmer Adam Vogele can’t imagine anything better than working side-by-side in the fresh air with his father. Everyone in town might be eager for him to settle down, but he’s in no hurry. When he meets Charlotte, he thinks he’s found a kindred spirit.

In Good Hope, Piper sees herself as a woman totally in control. That control frays when her sister becomes engaged to her ex. Not only is she asked to be the maid of honor, but her sister wants Piper to make her wedding dress!

Sometimes the heart finds home in the most unexpected place. Gianna Ricci has never stayed in one place for long—home has always been more of a dream than a destination. But everything changes when she arrives in Good Hope... and meets Ethan Shaw. Steady, kind, and deeply rooted in the town he loves, Ethan is everything Gianna believes she can’t have. Yet from their very first meeting, he sees something more in her—something worth holding onto. As Gianna grapples with her past, Ethan offers her a future. All she has to do is believe in forever.

Will the real Mr. Right step forward? Free-spirited Oaklee Marshall loves living life on her own terms. She once thought she’d found Mr. Right but realizes now he was oh-so-wrong for her. Oaklee’s joie de vivre and larger-than-life personality captured Isaak Cochran’s attention from his first day in Good Hope. Having grown up in chaos, tradition and stability are important to him. Still, there’s something about Oaklee he can’t resist. An impulsive bet to walk in the other’s shoes for a week propels each into an unfamiliar world.

First loves don’t always stay in the past… sometimes, they come home. Izzie Deshler has built a beautiful new life in Good Hope, leaving old heartbreaks behind. But everything shifts when Dr. Theo Holbrook—her first love—moves to town. For Theo, seeing Izzie again is a sign that fate is giving them a second chance. The connection between them is undeniable, but Izzie isn’t sure she’s ready to open her heart again. In a town known for turning strangers into friends, can Good Hope work its magic on two people who once meant everything to each other?

A first love is hard to forget…Natalia Costa doesn’t know what caused her car to careen off Lake Shore Drive. The crash didn’t take her life, but it did take her job, her home, and three months of her memory. When a picture of a handsome stranger sparks a familiar feeling, Natalia is certain this mystery man can help her fill in the blanks. Luther Gannon likes being a loner, even if his Good Hope neighbors don’t. Experience has taught him that getting close to people often ends in heartbreak.

Love isn’t always logical… but it might just be the perfect equation. Brilliant but baffled by romance, Dexter Woodard turns to data after his girlfriend dumps him. His newest research? Understanding love. Enter Sage McConnell—new to Good Hope, full of heart, and surprisingly open to helping Dexter with his experiment. The chemistry between them is undeniable, but Dexter’s emotional walls and analytical mindset keep getting in the way. As data points turn into stolen glances and real feelings, the question becomes: Can love really be measured… or is it meant to be felt?