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#1 Best Seller: The HeavenlyRez Story in Hospitable Hosts

Hospitable Hosts: Couples Edition hit #1 on the Amazon Best Seller list. The story behind Steve and Kim's chapter, "Never Let a Good Crisis Go to Waste," written in loving memory of their daughter Ashley, with first-year royalties going to the United Leukodystrophy Foundation.

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Hospitable Hosts: Couples EditionFrom Heartbreak to a #1 Best Seller: The Heart of HeavenlyRez

We are thrilled to share some incredible news! The latest installment of the global storytelling movement, Hospitable Hosts: Couples Edition, has officially hit #1 on the Amazon Best Seller list.

This isn’t just a win for the authors; it’s a win for the “human side” of hospitality. While the industry often focuses on “hacks” and “revenue streams,” this book focuses on the heart, the mistakes, and the deep connections that happen behind the scenes of every listing.

Never Let a Good Crisis Go to Waste

Among the powerful stories featured in this edition is a chapter that is very close to our hearts: “Never Let a Good Crisis Go to Waste,” written by Steve and Kim, the founders of HeavenlyRez.

Their story isn’t a “highlight reel.” It is a raw, honest account of overcoming profound personal tragedies — crises that would have broken many. Instead, Steve and Kim channeled their grief and resilience into a mission of service. This journey led to the birth of HeavenlyRez Vacation Rentals, a company built on the foundation of intentional hospitality.

A Legacy of Love

In Loving Memory of Ashley 💘

This book and their chapter are dedicated to the family who serves as their “WHY,” and it is published in loving memory of their daughter, Ashley.

In the spirit of turning personal trials into global impact, Steve and Kim are committed to a cause greater than themselves.

All royalties from the book during the first 12 months will be donated to the United Leukodystrophy Foundation (ulf.org). This Valentine’s Day, your purchase doesn’t just offer you a seat at the table of hospitality wisdom; it helps fund vital research and support for families in need.
Hospitable Hosts Couples Edition front and back covers with an Amazon best seller badge

The Heart and the Framework

You might wonder how a book of stories relates to the professional standards of the vacation rental industry. It comes down to a simple philosophy: Hospitality isn’t about the property; it’s about how people feel.

The HeartHospitable Hosts is where the stories live, inspiring hosts through the power of shared human experience.
The FrameworkThe Global Hospitality Collective is where those stories turn into professional standards, education, and accreditation.

“Great hospitality is intentional, not accidental.”

As Steve and Kim often say, by sharing their journey in this Best Seller, they are helping to move the industry beyond “good service” and into a space where hosts lead with both professional excellence and genuine humanity.

Why This Matters for You

Whether you are a fellow host or a guest who has stayed in a HeavenlyRez property, this milestone represents a commitment to a higher standard. We believe that profitable hospitality and purposeful hospitality can — and should — coexist.

By supporting this book, you are joining a global community of practitioners who believe that hosting is a responsibility, not just a transaction. You are supporting a movement that proves even in our darkest moments, we can build something “Heavenly.”

🎁 Make an impact today. Grab your copy of Hospitable Hosts: Couples Edition and help support the United Leukodystrophy Foundation.

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