FAQS
Q: Are Hope August books clean? Is there language or sex?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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 or audiobooks be delivered?
A: Your ebooks are delivered automatically and immediately upon purchase by an email from BookFunnel. 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
Your BookFunnel Library
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: Ebooks can be read on: Kindle Fire tablets after 2015, Nook tablets after 2014, Kobo eReaders apart from Kobo Aura, Apple devices:
Apple Books, iTunes, iPads, iPhones using a minimum of iOS 10+ (2016) (but most were upgraded to iOS 10 after 2012); Android Tablets and Phones after Android 5.1(2013); your computer using Chrome or Firefox browser.
You cannot download your ebooks to the BookFunnel app or read on the browser from the following:
Any E-Ink devices, including Kindle Paperwhite, Touch, Voyage, Oasis, NOOK Glowlight, Kobo Aura.
Internet Explorer browser
Kindle Fire 1st Gen (2011)
NOOK Color (2010), NOOK Tablet (2011), NOOK HD (2012)
SOLUTION: If you have one of these, simply install Chrome or Firefox on your computer!
Q: How do I listen to my audiobooks?
A: If you purchase an audiobook directly from hopeaugust.com, you can listen to your audiobook in the BookFunnel audiobook app, or by streaming in the BookFunnel cloud player, or with DRM-free MP3 downloads!
The BookFunnel App is built specifically for audiobooks.
The BookFunnel App is supported on devices running at least Android 5.1, iOS 11, and Amazon Fire Tablet 5th Generation.
OR
You can listen to the MP3 files on your computer or on any MP3 playing device.
OR
You can simply stream to your browser!
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.
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.