Too Much to Hope For is going on tour with Rachel's Random Resources, if you wish to participate please contact me on rachel@rachelsrandomresources.com with your name, blog name, preferred post type and availability.
Too Much to Hope For by Rachel Debrave
Genre: Contemporary Open-Door Romance
Tour Dates: 17th - 26th February 2026
Publication Date: 17th February 2026
Estimated Page Count: 357
Second book in Highland Hearts: The Haddon House Duets
Formats available: Epub
Types of post available: Reviews (preferred), guest posts and Q&As
Author Content Warning:
This story contains mature themes and emotional content that may not be suitable for all readers.
References to bereavement, grief, and emotional loss
Anxiety and panic attack following emotional trauma
Pregnancy, childbirth, and family tension (including a teen storyline)
Mild violence (including brief scene involving broken glass / minor injury)
Past infidelity (mentioned only)
Heated arguments and jealousy – moments of verbal tension and possessive behaviour between romantic partners
Explicit, consensual sexual content (high spice levels but emotionally contextual)
Alcohol use – social drinking and occasional use as a coping mechanism
Scarlett Hope has found a surprising rhythm at Haddon House. Just months into life with Laird Edward Cameron-Reid, their chemistry is electric, and the future feels full of promise – but something inside her is stirring. She’s traded city charm for estate calm yet still feels caught between worlds.
Then Harry shows up. A famous music producer – and a blast from Scarlett’s past – he’s in town to film with a renowned band. His arrival is magnetic, disruptive, and the last thing she ever expected. Scarlett loves Edward, but Harry’s presence reawakens the version of herself she thought she’d left behind.
When Edward’s daughter announces she’s pregnant and moves in full-time, the pressure only grows. And when Scarlett meets Sophie, a young woman struggling to make a home for her unborn child, one small act of kindness turns into something far bigger – a project that might just change everything. But as tragedy strikes, Scarlett faces a deeper choice – not between two men, but between who she was and who she’s becoming.
Too Much to Hope For is a high spice, emotionally layered story of love, legacy, and identity – about staying rooted in love while growing into something more. Perfect for readers who loved the emotional fire of A New Hope in the Highlands, the small-town heart of Things We Never Got Over, and the soul-deep reckoning of After I Do.
About Rachel Debrave
Rachel Debrave writes contemporary and fantasy romance with an often twisty, dark sense of humour and a taste for dark edges and emotional depth. Her stories blend heat, heart, and layered character arcs – often set against sweeping Scottish landscapes or otherworldly backdrops.
Her debut series, beginning with A New Hope in the Highlands, explores second chances, found family, and the quiet resilience of heroines who don’t just survive – they set the pace.
When she’s not writing, Rachel can be found wandering the Scottish countryside with her dog, Daisy, reading, or playing the piano (rarely very well!) with a touch of dramatic flair.
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Blog Tour Schedule
Confirmed blogs will appear here.
17th February
Tizi's Book Review
Sarandipity's
18th February
jen_loves_reading
Novel Kicks
19th February
Little Miss Book Lover 87
Mybookish_corner_
20th February
@bookishllly
21st February
@nicolasmith1987
22nd February
Kirsty_Reviews_Books
b for bookreview
23rd February
Emma's books
24th February
April @thelarlbookworm (IG)
25th February
Helen's Book Hoard
26th February
Bookmadjo