Only Hope

Gold Hill, Book 1

By: Ruby Landers

Narrated by: Katherine Littrell

Alison Hartmann is a woman with secrets no one wants her to keep.

Gold Hill, with its idyllic setting, is the perfect place to hide.

Light-hearted Hope Sullivan doesn't see it that way. What else is a small town for if it isn't about strong bonds and a close community?

On a gloomy day by the lake, their lives collide, leading both women to question: Is Gold Hill a haven or a bolthole? Can you ever really be safe?

An age gap, ice queen, small town contemporary sapphic romance from the author of Falls From Grace and Ribbonwood.

Contains mature content. A complete list of content warnings can be found on the author's website.

©2025 Ruby Landers (P)2025 Podium Audio

I liked this book

With an Aussie accent this well written story was told well, I Ike’s the MC there was some drama, some spice but not too much.

Another hit!

Ruby Landers never misses. I love her icy characters more than anything and I love the build up of the relationship between Allison and Hope. Hope is also hilarious and I love their snarky dynamic. Also can we talk about how amazing Katherine Littrell is?!? That accent oh my god, soooo hot! And her deep voice for Allison is literally perfection.

Slow burn with great payoff

I’m not usually one for slow burns, but the payoff was definitely worth it here. 🔥 Great MCs, loved the tension, multiple lol moments, hot sex and satisfying ending. Ruby Landers has become one of my favorite sapphic authors. I’m new to her books but am all caught up now and definitely looking for the next one in this series. Fantastic narration as well.

So good. Right amount of everything.

Loved this book. Can’t wait for the next one. It had the right amount of everything in it. The next books will be so good!

Sloooooooow Burn

Great writing and character development. This was a super slow burn that kept me hooked the entire time. Loved it!