he’s an aspiring artist. He’s a lawyer on the rise. Will they risk their dreams for a chance at love?Wren Busch is determined to stand on her own two feet. After sidelining her painting dreams in support of her selfish ex’s law ambitions, she’s ready to turn over a new leaf as small-town Haven’s resident florist. So when a handsome lawyer struts into her shop, she’s not about to let another … about to let another smooth-talking suitor throw her creative passions off course…
Miller Lynch would do anything to make partner. Even if he has to marry into the local family law firm. But his plans for courtroom domination hit a stumbling block when his newest case has him squaring off with the alluring town florist. And getting roped into co-planning their mutual friends’ wedding only adds fuel to their too-hot-to-handle rivalry.
With both their futures at stake, can Wren and Miller follow their hearts without losing sight of their dreams?
Love in Bloom is the second standalone novel in a sweet contemporary romance series. If you like sassy humor, second-chance romance, and true-to-life characters, then you’ll adore Beth Gildersleeve’s small-town love story.
Buy Love in Bloom to dig into a charming romantic rivalry today!
Author’s Note – If this were a movie, it would be rated PG to PG-13.
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A sweet small-town romance, Love in Bloom brings two people together who would much rather not be attracted to one another. Miller has a history that he wants t to obliterate and Wren wants a life “do-over”. Neither of them has time for a relationship factored into their goals. However, in spite of themselves, they discover that it gets harder every day to ignore their growing attraction. I enjoyed the main characters in this story, although I did feel that Wren took her determination to stand on her own feet too far. In fact, one can only admire Miller for his patient wooing of Wren. The story is generally well written, drawing out the dynamics of relationships in a small town, and it comes to a happy conclusion.
Love in Bloom #2 – This is continues from where Love Rehired ended. It’s Miller and Wren’s turn at romance. The old gang is back as support and major backup and there’s new and not so nice other characters. Well written, entertaining and interesting, along with humor that keeps the reader glued to the pages. Miller and Wren try a short term romance, but as things always work out what you want isn’t what you get or maybe you do. One makes a sacrifice for the other and one finds out things about herself. A perfect sequel to Love Rehired. Needs minor editing, but nothing distracting. I found this book on Booksprout.co. 4*
Love Rehired #1 – Love Rehired – This is my first book by this author and I found it OK. There’s a lot of redundancy which made the story drawn out and boring. It happens; she goes over in her head; she tells her gang; and then there’s his POV. I could have skipped every other chapter and not missed anything. I kept putting the book down and finding other things to do.
The various characters are likable, predictable and actually do well. It is well written and well edited (Internet is upper case) and has touches of humor. If the author can keep from repeating herself so much, she should have some good stories to tell in the future. Thanks so much the editing, it’s appreciated. I contacted Ms. Glidersleeve to review her book. 3*
Kiss or Kill Under the Northern Lights Volume 2 – A collection of short stories by seven authors. Except for Beth, the other authors are new to me. There’s an overview of the story, which I appreciate since I didn’t know Kiss or Kill was composed of seven stories. I couldn’t finish all the stories before I placed my review. 4*
Stacey Bryant, Reach for the Stars – Heartwarming and fun! My first read by this author and I loved it. It’s the perfect Christmas story, even though there’s months in the story’s time line, not just the season. I loved the characters, their dialogues and the storyline. 5*
Denise Devine, Run from the Night – Not a bad story; has some good suspense and good neighbors. The characters are likable and the story was well done. 4*
Beth Gildersleeve, Bitty Love – Not a bad story but I can’t believe she holds on to a grudge that’s twelve years old; high school drama. Grow up and deal with the present and make it work. 4*
Maddie LeSage, Writer’s Block
Rose Marie Meuwissen, A Kiss Under the Northern Lights
Kathleen Nordstrom, Starry Nights
Angie Speed, Guilty Beginnings
Kiss or Kill Under the Northern Lights Volume 2 End.