Friday, January 24, 2025

A YEAR OF FLOWERS by Suzanne Woods Fisher, Reviewed by Rebecca Maney

(A Sweet Romance 4-in-1 Novella Collection Set in a Flower Shop about Friendship and Second Chances)
 
 REBECCA'S REVIEW:

Jaime Harper was like a fish out of water, moving from a small town in North Carolina to one of the largest cities in the country, New York. Pursing her dream of becoming a professional florist finally came true when the photo of her random design caught the eye of a well-known entrepreneur, Liam McMillan, whose event planning company was highly sought after by members of the city's elite. But what began as a dream turned into a nightmare when . . . and then . . .  - "An Apology in Bloom."

"Plan on attending this." Florist Claire Murphy's boss has just informed her that she was pre-registered to attend the, "Blooming With Excellence: Elevating Customer Skills for Florist Shop Workers" convention. The idea! Her customer service skills were just fine, thank you very much . . . weren't they? Instead of taking advantage of the opportunity to deepen her professional connections and perfect her ability to converse with customers, Claire comes face to face with an illusionist from her past. And a sad ultimatum (or opportunity?) for her future. - "A Bouquet of Dreams"

"You know what I love most about . . . compost? . . . A compost heap is full of mistakes. Full of leftovers and discards. And look what it ends up turning into. Something good." Dynamics! The dynamism between flower-farmer-wanna-be Tessa Anderson and soil specialist Dawson Greene is epic! . . . and inspirational . . . and romantic . . . and everything that it takes to send Tessa's life on a new trajectory . . . or perhaps a re-birth of a former one. - "A Field of Beauty"

The completion of this collection is just as lovely as you are expecting it to be. Three friends re-united through their love of flowers, discovering who matters most in the process, and finding forgiveness when and where they need it most . . . but . . . it wasn't nearly as easy as it sounds. It never is. - "A Future in Blossom"
*I purchased a copy and was under no obligation to provide a positive review.

BackCover Blurb:
In this collection of four heartfelt novellas, three former friends have found success in the floral industry, but happiness--and love--remain elusive.

In
An Apology in Bloom, wedding florist Jaime Harper is on a meteoric rise, working for an event company led by a successful and way-too-handsome boss. When a letter arrives from her past mentor with an offer too good to pass up, will she stay or head back to her hometown?

In
A Bouquet of Dreams, Claire Murphy has always dreamed of owning a flower shop, and when her employers hint at retirement, she believes her moment has arrived. But first she must confront her past--and the man who caused her to flee her hometown years ago.

In
A Field of Beauty, Tessa Anderson has found an acre of farmland to start her flower farm and forget the past. She's grateful for the help of two men--her boyfriend, Tyler, and a quiet soil specialist named Dawson. But as the farm finally starts to bloom, Tessa will discover something that challenges everything she's built.

In
A Future in Blossom, Jaime, Claire, and Tessa return to their hometown, finally ready to face each other and their beloved mentor, flower shop owner Rose Reid. As they unite to pull off an extraordinary wedding, amid the flurry of preparations they just may find their way to forgiveness.

Revell Publishing, November, 2024
Available in digital ebook, paperback, library binding, and audiobook:

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