FAQS
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Q: Are Hope August books clean? Is there language or sex?Â
A: Yes, Hope August books are completely clean. There is no sexual content, no profanity, and no graphic violence. Every book is written to be a safe, feel-good read you can enjoy without skipping pages.
Q: What's the reading order of the Sweet Paradise Resort series?Â
A: The Sweet Paradise Resort series reads in this order:
Prequel: Saving Paradise Resort (available exclusively in the bundle or newsletter signup)
Book 1: Christmas Honeymoon (For One)
Book 2: Merry Mistletoe Wedding
Book 3: Christmas Cookies and Coworkers
Book 4: Maid for Mistletoe Mix-Up
Book 5: A Sweet Paradise Holiday Reunion
Q: Can I read these out of order?Â
A: Each Hope August book is written to stand alone, so you can start anywhere and still enjoy a complete, satisfying story. That said, reading in series order lets you follow recurring characters and watch relationships deepen across the books — so if you like that, start with Book 1!
Q: Is this Christian romance?Â
A: Hope August books are clean and wholesome but are not explicitly Christian romance. Faith may appear naturally in characters' lives, but the stories are written to be enjoyed by anyone who loves sweet, heartfelt romance — no matter their background.
Q: What are Hope August books like? Who should read them?Â
A: Hope August writes warm, feel-good romance set in charming small towns, cozy ranches, and beautiful resorts. If you love stories with genuine emotional connection, lovable characters, and a guaranteed happy ending — with zero steam and zero stress — these books are for you.
Q: How will my ebooks be delivered?
A: Ebooks are delivered immediately after purchase by email from BookFunnel. Preordered ebooks are delivered on their release date. The complete Cornerstone Ranch bundle delivers all six ebooks immediately. If the email hasn’t arrived in 5 minutes, look for it in your Spam folder -- or if you have Gmail, also check in your Promotions folder.
Do you have more than one email address? The book will be delivered to the email address you used at checkout.
If you need help, email hope@hopeaugust.com  – but not for technical help! For technical help with your ebook or audiobook, email the clever people at help@bookfunnel.com
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Log into BookFunnel with the email you used to purchase/download your books, and you will find your library here:
Your library will contain all ebooks you have purchased via BookFunnel from any and all authors.
Q: How will I read my eBooks?
A: Follow the BookFunnel link in your delivery email and choose your preferred reading option. You can read in the free BookFunnel app or its cloud reader, or follow the download instructions to use another reading app or device.
You don’t have to install the BookFunnel app. If you need help, use the help option on your download page or email help@bookfunnel.com.
Q: How do I listen to my audiobooks?
A: Find Hope’s audiobooks on ElevenReader and follow the listening options shown there.
If you purchased an audiobook directly from Hope’s store and received a BookFunnel delivery link, follow that link to access your audiobook. The free BookFunnel app supports both reading and listening.
BookFunnel Help Page for ebooks and audiobooks
Find help here https://getbookfunnel.com/
Q: What payment methods do you accept?
A: PayPal, Shopify’s own ShopPay, credit cards, Google Pay, Apple Pay, crypto.
Q: What happens with preorders?
A: When you buy, you are charged at once by the payment method you select. The book is automatically delivered on the release date by an email from BookFunnel.Â
If the email hasn’t arrived on that date, look for it in your Spam folder -- or if you have Gmail,also look in your Promotions folder.
Do you have more than one email address? The book will be delivered to the email address you used at checkout.Â
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Q: Do I need to sign up separately for bonus content?
A: No. Bonus content is included automatically when you buy directly from Hope’s store.