Thank you to Netgalley for allowing me an ARC copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I enjoyed this book a lot. It was a light, fun, sad, happy read that, I think my soul needed. It reminded me what it's like to dive into a book and in doing so, reminded me to make time to read for myself. It was an all around great and innocent love story (one I wouldn't mind a daughter reading one day is my definition of innocent right now lol). It showed you can love more than once in a lifetime if someone leaves you this side of earth....and that you can love again even after someone you THOUGHT you'd love forever had stipulations for that love. I would recommend it as an easy, loving read to anyone who loves a good love story.

Annie Rains’ “The Finders Keepers Library” felt like a warm embrace on a chilly evening. As I turned each page, I was drawn into the heart of Bloom, North Carolina, where Savannah Collins’ story unfolded with a gentle grace.

Losing her job was a blow, but losing her heart to a library in disrepair? That was unexpected. The storm-damaged books became symbols of Savannah’s own trials, and as she nurtured them back to life, I felt my spirits lift alongside hers.

Evan Sanders, with his quiet strength, reminded me of the power of second chances. Their growing connection, amidst the backdrop of Aunt Eleanor’s lush garden, was as comforting as the familiar scent of old books.

This book is a reminder that home isn’t just a place, but a feeling—one of belonging, of being understood, and of finding peace in the pages of our lives.

Firstly, this cover is so beautiful and cheerful!

Annie Rains writing so simply stunning. It is full of so much heart, and her storytelling jumps right off of the page from the first page to the last.

This romance is truly so sweet and heartfelt!

The Finders Keepers Library is such a heartwarming, magical, and beautiful garden full of hope, love, and stories, and has a special way of bringing people together. I was truly pulled into this book from the first page to the last, and watching the journeys of Savannah, Evan, Aunt Eleanor, Charlie, June was so moving. And adorable little kitty!

This novel explores many important aspects of life, and has many powerful and poignant themes throughout as well.

This book truly is a book for book and literature lovers my gosh!

If you enjoy Contemporary Romance, I highly recommend this book! I so look forward to reading what Annie Rains writes next!

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Forever (Grand Central Publishing) for the ARC of this novel, it is incredible! All opinions expressed in this review are my own.

I love books that include a lot of talk about books and libraries, so I found this one very enjoyable! The Finders Keepers Library is a sweet & heartwarming story. It is a second-chance lover's book set in the small town of Bloom. It reminded me a lot of a Hallmark movie. The characters are very charming, and the romance is clean. I really love the beautiful cover, too!

Thank you to Net Galley, and Forever (Grand Central Publishing). for a copy of this book in return for my honest review.

I really enjoyed Through the Snow Globe by this author, so i had high expectations for The Finders Keepers Library. This book isn't bad, it is just not my cup of tea. It is a very sweet story and the book equivalent of a Hallmark movie. Those have their time and place, but for me that time wasn't now.

The story was very predictable, but what set it apart to other similar books is the refreshing inclusion of characters who aren't your cookie cutter characters. Some are differently abled, one is a single dad, and two more are seniors who are rediscovering love.

If you like sweet and charming characters, second chance love stories, the comfort of small town settings, and no spice, you'll really enjoy this book!

Thank you to NetGalley and Forever (Grand Central Publishing) for an advance copy of this book.

This was such a cute book to read! It also dealt with some very sensitive topics gracefully as well. I love reading books about books and the love of reading. The relationships in this book was fantastic and I love a small town trope!

I ADORED this second-chance romance so much. It was like reading a Hallmark movie!

The Finders Keepers Library is my first book by this author and I know it’s not my last. It was so well written and kept me engaged.

Each chapter started with a book quote and so much “bookish” talk was sprinkled throughout the book. I loved it!!

I fell in love with the characters, especially Aunt Eleanor. I recently dislocated my elbow and I connected with her and her fear of an accident happening again. Oh and sweet little June!

Thank you to NetGalley and Forever Publishing for the opportunity to read this ARC.

5 stars. I absolutely loved this first book in Annie Rains' new series, Love in Bloom. I've been reading Ms. Rains, since shortly after she started her 1st series. I loved all of the characters in this one. I just love Ethan and Charlie and Eleanor's story was great and they made the book even better! You can always expect a sweet, clean romance from Annie Rains.

A cute story of Savannah returning to Bloom, NC to visit with her Aunt Eleanor and the friends she made each summer. A sweet romance and coming to terms with an auto immune disease, made for an uplifting story.

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC

Absolutely loved this book. One of the best books I have read in 2024!

Annie Rains did it again...she wrote a book that pulled me into the story right from the start. I have yet to dislike a book from Annie Rains. Her writing is amazing and her characters are wonderful. I had a hard time putting my tablet down.

What I liked about the characters was they felt real...later in life instead of 20 or 30 something year olds...characters I could relate with. I related more with Eleanor even though she is older than me but losing the love of her life and living her life alone. Not sure if she wants to start another relationship with someone else. I can relate though the love of my life will be me last. He was my one and only. I feel everything Eleanor is going through and to continue with the little library that her husband built and allowing people to just come onto her property to get a book is amazing. I really like Eleanor the best but all the characters were amazing. I felt what they felt...I guess you can call me cheesy because I go through the emotions when reading.

Run don't walk to your nearest bookstore, computer or library and read this book you won't be disappointed. While you are at it check out some of Annie Rains other books because you won't be disappointed.

HIGHLY RECOMMEND

This is the exact kind of story I want to read in the spring/summer and if you are looking for a love story minus all the crass language and open door scenes, you will love this one too.
It is full of literature references as one of the characters is a retired librarian whose house is full of books and would give her niece and childhood friend a summer reading list.
It deals with chronic illness and what it means to love someone who deals with physical and mental challenges as well as courage and facing fears.

Charlie and Aunt Eleanor were the best characters!! "Charlie didn't used to be a reader but Eleanor had fixed that. She'd refused to accept his flowers unless he accepted a book to read in return."

So many great quotes!

"I can do hard things"
"Fear will suck the life out of you faster than any illness."
"Life is too short not to be there for the ones you love."
"If you ask me, a cup of tea and a good book is the best kind of medicine."

Highly recommend if you are looking for an uplifting, refreshing read.



Thank to Netgalley for the chance to read it in exchange for my honest thoughts!

So it really doesn’t get any sweeter than this. This is exactly what I needed right now. Savannah went home when her world imploded. She packs her her life and returns back to the place she always felt safe and loved with her beloved aunt. This book is filled with great characters, a wonderful small town that is kind, supportive and loving, but not too nosy, annoying or judgmental, second chance romance, older romance, the love and sharing of books, people coming together to help each other out, a parent child relationship trying to find its equilibrium, health issues and some really cute pets. It’s well written, fun, sweet, emotional and has the most delightful satisfying happily ever after.

Finder’s Keepers Library is a very cute, hallmark-like love story about a brokenhearted woman going back to her aunt’s little town where she spent her youthful summers to pull the pieces of her life back together. In that little town, Savannah immediately rekindles the friendships she’d neglected after going away to college, and finds romance, familial bonds, support, and her dream job.

The story is well done and very cute, and the references to one-liners from famous books throughout is a nice touch. If you like a good, sappy romance, this is a great book for you!

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!

3.5stars—THE FINDERS KEEPERS LIBRARY is the first instalment in Annie Rains contemporary, adult LOVE IN BLOOM romance series focusing on the people of Bloom, North Carolina. This is teacher / single father Evan Sanders, and botanist Savannah Collins’ story line.

Told from three omniscient third person perspectives (Evan, Savannah, Eleanor) THE FINDERS KEEPERS LIBRARY follows Savannah Collins return to Bloom, North Carolina where she spent summers with her Aunt Eleanor but Savannah is struggling in the wake of a broken engagement, a life-threatening illness, and the discovery that her aunt is battling with her own recovery following a fall. Reconnecting with Evan Sanders whose own life is nothing like Savannah remembers gives Savannah thoughts of something more but damage from a summer storm, and the impending wedding of a childhood friend pushes Savannah, Evan and the small town of Bloom, North Carolina together to make repairs before the big day, including repairs to Aunt Eleanor’s Finders Keepers Library. What ensues is the slow building romance and relationship between Savannah and Evan, and the potential fall-out when Savannah pushes Evan out of her life.

The world building follows several paths, focusing on numerous scenarios: Savannah’s heart break and broken engagement: her ongoing illness, and her search for a job; Aunt Eleanor’s struggle to move forward; and Evan’s battle with, not only his twelve year old daughter but, the grandmother who is threatening our story line hero.

The relationship between Evan and Savannah is a frenemies to friends to boyfriend and girlfriend but Savannah continues to battle a life-threatening illness, and refuses to be a burden to anyone else. Pushing Evan out of her life means another heart break for everyone, including Aunt Eleanor and Evan’s twelve year old daughter. There are no $ex scenes.

There is a large ensemble cast of secondary and supporting characters including a numbers of small town locals. We are introduced to Aunt Eleanor, Evan’s daughter June; sisters Mallory and Madison, and their grandfather Charlie Blue, and Evan’s friend Hollis.

THE FINDERS KEEPERS LIBRARY is a story of secrets, illness, family and friendships, The premise is sweet and entertaining; the romance is mostly implied; the characters are charming but mostly two-dimensional.


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Savannah was recently diagnosed with Lupus - as a result of this, her fiancé broke up with her (talk about a jerk).

She returns to Bloom, the small town where her aunt lives, to help fix up her garden for a small wedding in a few weeks and take a little time to figure out what she is going to do next. What she finds is community, new and rekindled friendships, and maybe even a couple of reasons to stay in Bloom.

This was a sweet, heartwarming story. Again, I loved all the bookish references - Savannah’s aunt has a huge “little free library” called the Finders Keepers Library in the middle of her garden. Her aunt measures time by how many books a person can read, and started the local book/plant club “the Books and Blooms Club” (but seriously how cute is that. How do I start my own chapter here in MS??)

Olivia and I read The Finders Keepers Library by Annie Rains and enjoyed it! It's a very heartwarming story about a woman who has recently experienced heartbreak, a medical diagnosis, and a job loss. During the summer, she heads to North Carolina to live with her Aunt Eleanor and brings along her rescue kitten and plants.

I very much enjoyed how cute this romance was! And, of course I enjoyed every time her cat was on the page. Like her previous books, Annie Rains highlights the importance of community in small towns. While I enjoyed the book overall, the romance and the main male character were sometimes flat and sometimes I wanted more. But overall, very good read!

I recommend this if you enjoy cute, small-town romances!

Numerical Rating: 3.5 stars
Thank you to @NetGalley and @ReadForeverPub for the advanced digital review copy. All opinions are my own.

I find so much comfort in Annie Rains' books. She writes small town, sweet romances with heart and depth that drives me back to her communities without question every time. Finders Keepers Library is no different. Savannah grew up spending summers at her Aunt Eleanor's house. Suddenly after some unexpected life changes, she is back there again indefinitely. What she thinks will be a few weeks of getting back on her feet turns into a summer of finding herself, finding family and finding love while also gaining the community and path she has longed for. The romance is low angst and sweet. The side characters are fun but have heart. I will always click read on Annie's books!

Thank you NetGalley and publisher for this ARC publication for an honest review.

I did not realize this was part of a series, but it did not detract from the story. I will definitely go check out this author's other works. One of my favorite parts of this book was each chapter began with a quote from another book. There was lot of literature talk (both current and past) scattered throughout the book. So much fun for my literary heart!

This book had a lot going on...second chance romance (more than one!) dealing with health issues and grief, family and friendship dynamics and not only finding your people but letting them in to help!

I loved the detailed setting and the sense of community in the book. Even the side characters had a way of drawing you in. The book reminded me of a Hallmark movie...but this is not a bad thing!

A delightful read even with the predictable outcome and ending.

4 stars

A book lovers book and the cover is perfection! This is a later in life second chance romance with a wonderful mix of characters . A heartfelt and emotional story of hope, healing, moving on, family, friendships and second chances at life and love. A summer of change becomes rediscovering love and the beauty of new beginnings. I loved Bloom, NC and hope there are manymore books to come in this series. This book was a touching and inspirational journey you don't want to miss. Absolutely loved this book!

I loved all the characters in this book and the different romances. I liked that June the daughter was in the book just enough. There are many sweet stories that all wrapped up nicely. I really enjoyed this book.