Welcome to Hope Harbor!
Hope Harbor is a fictional small town on the north shore of Lake Erie, in Ontario, Canada. There are other real-life cities and towns mentioned in the Hope Harbor books. With a little geographic investigation, you might be able to pinpoint Hope Harbor’s location on a map. π
All books in the Hope Harbor series are standalone stories focused on a different couple’s romance. You’ll visit the same settings across multiple books, and there may be some character crossover pop-ins, but there’s no reading order. Start anywhere in the series, and follow whatever path you choose in Hope Harbor! They all lead to a satisfying happily ever after. β€οΈ
Places to dine & drink in Hope Harbor
The Fischer Hotel β A small hotel with 18 motel-style rooms, 3 dining rooms, and a rooftop dining patio. This retro-fabulous hotel is located on the beach strip, one block from the lake. (owned by the Fischer family)
The Undertow β A beachfront restaurant with a generous waterfront dining deck, spacious indoor dining with lakefront views, and a small interior bar area. (owned by the Fischer family)
On the Rocks β A casual-dress bar located on the main corner of Hope Harbor’s vibrant downtown. (owned by Jensen Rockford)
The Horne Dog β A seasonal takeout food booth at the pier. (owned by Kelly Horne)
Sugar Bean β A coffee shop on Main Street.Β
Catch of the Day β A restaurant on the beach strip.
Places to shop in Hope Harbor
Sunny Daze β A flower shop on Main Street. (owned by Adeline Mission)
Burrows Jewelers β A small jewelry shop on Main Street. (owned by the Burrows family)
Mya’s Art In Fact β A custom-print clothing shop on Main Street. (owned by Mya Martinez)
Doggy Style β A pet clothing and accessories shop. (owned by Esme Bartlett)
Perchance β A fresh fish store on the pier. (owned by Liana Allen-Wade)
Be-You-tiful β A women’s clothing store on Main Street. (owned by Claudia Brennan-Wade)
Other businesses & establishments in Hope Harbor
Hope Harbor Animal Hospital
St. Paul’s Church
Events & activities in Hope Harbor
Hope Harbor Summer Festival β Takes place the third weekend in July.
Friday the 13th β Every Friday the 13th, motorcyclists from far and wide flock to Hope Harbor. During riding months (spring through autumn), up to 100,000 motorcycles have been present for this informal gathering of motorcycle enthusiasts.
Landmarks in Hope Harbor
The waterfront β The inner bay area includes public and private beach areas with sand that is groomed daily. This portion of the lake has many high sandbars that allow swimmers to wade out a long distance before reaching deep water. A pedestrian pier is located to the east of the swimming area. Swimming is not permitted (or safe) off the pier, due to undertow conditions. Motorized jet ski rentals are available for use in specified areas.
Carr’s Falls β A small waterfall Β known primarily to the town’s local population. The river below the drop is shallow enough to wade right up to the falls… if you’re willing to get wet.Β
Books in the Hope Harbor series
** The setting of this book takes place at another location, but one of the lead characters is from Hope Harbor.