I am so I love with this book. It has me laughing, swooning and in my feels. Emma & Dan …their relationship and friendship was so sweet and I just adored how he took care of her. Someone said it gives Schitts Creek vibes and I agree. I laugh at his the town handles things weed related, but the community comes together when it matters. The only issue that I came across was that it was very slow at times

dnf @ 35%

Didn’t really vibe with the characters. Also one of the plot points was kinda a turnoff for me.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this earc in exchange for my honest review

I truly enjoyed this book! From the first page I was pulled in immediately! Throughout this story I caught myself laughing with characters and enjoying the clever writing. Dan and Emma were such a cute pairing and I loved reading their love develop through the story. (Ummm I want a rose named after me!!). This story would have been a 5 star read but I feel as though at around 80% through the book kind of fell flat in the final act. There was a lot going on at time and it was hard to keep things straight haha. Overall this book brought me so much joy and was a great escape for a couple days.

Thanks NetGalley for the ARC!

Fans of small town romance will swoon over this one.

Emma, a well known publicist, is turned upside down when she finds herself the owner of a farm, inherited from her grandparents, and fired from her beloved job. Add to that a rocky relationship, and Emma doesn't think twice about packing up her car and fleeing the city to see if she can find any peace in the country. Once there, she meets Dan, the farm's horticulturist and manager and quickly realizes her preconceived notions about small town life might not have been right. And then she falls herself falling for Dan.

Where are my friends who love the small town busy bodies? This one is for you. Everyone in town is worried about Emma, Dan, the farm. And the blooming relationship between the two leads is sweet. Dan is kind, a gentleman, but he doesn't let Emma doubt herself, calling her out when she needs it. The plot is thin, but the romance is robust. It's an easy read, cozy with low stakes.

Thank you to the publisher for providing me with an advanced copy of this book.

Unfortunately, I decided that this wasn’t the book for me and have decided to step away from reading it.

I sincerely appreciate the opportunity to read this book!

so I liked the two leads and the broad story, BUT this book also really tried to do too much, and it also depended on us believing the lead character was so ignorant of the person she had been with for so many years.

When we first meet Emma Walters, her life has just taken a major turn for the unexpected. Her estranged grandparents recently passed away and, much to her surprise, Emma inherits their farm. Soon after, she is dumped by her long-time boyfriend and fired from her job as a publicist in Atlanta all in the same day. Taking it as a sign, Emma flees to her new farm to seek refuge and regroup.

Emma is a city girl through and through so small town life and, especially farm life, presents its fair share of challenges and Emma is definitely in over her head at first. Making her new life even more challenging is that the nosy townspeople don’t really seem to like her and she also has to contend with Dan, the handsome but grumpy manager of her farm.

It was fun watching Emma learn her way around the farm. Even though she’s in over her head, she doesn’t give up and I admired that scrappy, resilient personality and I thought her character showed so much growth throughout the course of the story. It was also entertaining watching her realize that all isn’t exactly as it seems with her farm and that her grandparents and Dan had been providing a very unexpected service to the residents of the town, which explained why they were initially so suspicious of her presence.

I also enjoyed watching first the friendship and then the romance bloom between Emma and Dan. It was a bit of a slow burn, but their banter was fun, and I thought they made a great team working together on the farm.

Small town Georgia, one rose gardener, one city girl, inherited farm, family drama and a pesky weed 😉

Fun slow burn 🔥 forced proximity and people in their business! City girl learns about farm life that is full of drama.

I really enjoyed Love in Bloom by Lucy Eden!! It was a fun, romantic read that had cute banter, great found family, and (a trope I LOVE:) determined city girl on a farm!!

I also loved how this book dealt with grief, and dealing with the loss of things that could've been had people made different choices (this sounds very vague but it makes sense in the book!! lol).

I loved the narrator, Wesleigh Siobhan, she does such a good job with the story and the voices and infuses so much feeling into the words that really adds another level to the story!!

Absolutely loved this book. Lucy Eden wrote a complex romance with serious themes that will make you laugh out loud. The twist and secrets are really fun to uncover and there is a depth to this that h loved. A must read!

Thanks to Forever for the ARC of this one! This was everything I wanted in a small town romance! The characters were sweet, believable and the people in the town were fun, too! This one was mostly lighthearted with a little bit of depth in the main charges back stories to make it interesting. I enjoyed and will look for others by this author in the future!

3.5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
Love in Bloom is a pleasant story with a sweet small town romance feel. It's very Hallmark-esque, with maybe a little twisty surprise on the typical farm inheritance storyline.

The pacing of the first half of the book was a little on the slow side but still entertaining enough to stick with. The second half of the story flowed more smoothly, and I found myself better engaged in the reading experience.

The main characters Emma and Dan were both well developed and showed individual growth by the end. They were a fun pair and had good chemistry and passion, but I needed a bit more from their romantic connection.

If you're in the mood for a romance with a little bit of heat, humor, and drama, check out Love in Bloom today.


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Genre-
Rom-com
Contemporary Romance

Tropes-
Grumpy/Sunshine
Found Family
Small Town
Opposites Attract
Cinnamon Roll Hero

Spice Meter- 2.5-3 🌶


*Complimentary copy for review provided by Hachette Book Group Canada (Forever Romance | Grand Central Publishing). All opinions expressed here are honest and entirely my own.

This is my first time reading something by this author, but it definitely won't be my last. This is the ultimate, laugh-out-loud, heartwarming, romantic comedy with loads of small-town charm. Emma's life takes an unexpected turn when she finds out she has inherited her grandparents farm. Her world is further thrown upside down when she loses her boyfriend and her job all in the span of a day. As she stumbles into her new life in Green Acres, Georgia, Emma’s misadventures become a delightful exploration of self-discovery, community, and unexpected romance. From bumbling through farm life to encountering a town full of quirky characters, Emma’s journey is both relatable and wildly entertaining.
Dan is the gruff yet swoon-worthy farm manager and provides the perfect foil for Emma’s city-slicker antics. Their chemistry is off the charts and absolutely sizzles with tension and humor, and their witty and cheeky banter is definitely a highlight of the novel. The slow-burn romance is well-paced, with just the right amount of will-they-won’t-they that kept me hooked and eager to see how things turned out.
The author did a great job with vivid descriptions, really bringing the story to life. The witty prose and sharp comedic timing ensured that even the most absurd situations felt authentic and engaging.
While this is an absolutely sparkling rom-com; it’s also a story about resilience, community, and finding a sense of belonging. The author did a masterful job of balancing humor and heart, making this a gem of a read.
I read this as an ebook as well as listened to the audiobook. I really enjoyed the narration and felt it was really well done.
I received a complimentary copy from NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving my review.

This was a sweet, simple read set in a charming small town. The community, full of well-meaning busybodies, was endearing in its concern for Emma, Dan, and the farm. I loved the relationship between Emma and Dan, they were both understanding and supportive of each other. Dan was a gentleman but wasn’t afraid to call Emma out when needed. While the romance was heartwarming, I felt the plot could have used more depth to keep me fully engaged. Though this wasn’t my favorite read, I think it will appeal to fans of cozy romances with low stakes and medium heat.

I liked how the story explored community ties and family dynamics, but the third-act drama was frustrating. I admired Emma for breaking up with Teddy and sticking to her decision, despite lingering feelings. As for Teddy, he was awful. It was hard to believe Emma was shocked by his behavior, especially after everything he said and did at the end. He definitely deserved to be called out for how he treated her.

It may have not been my favorite read but it was cozy and definitely worth a try.

Thank you Netgalley and Forever publishing for the eARC

What a wild tale! I enjoy Eden’s books, which are often quick novellas and also often shifter romances, so it was a great surprise to find out her new release was neither of those! I’m happy to say this is absolutely my favorite novel of hers (favorite of all her releases), and I really do enjoy everything I’ve read so far… though I do still need to read a few more titles.

Emma and Danesh’s story is very unexpected and unique. I definitely couldn’t predict what was coming with each page flip, and I really appreciated that with so many formulaic writers out there. A breath of fresh air! Twists and turns in their tale kept coming, kept me going and made it hard to stop reading/listening. I had a blast with these two, especially with the multicultural aspect. Emma’s string of terrible luck made for a great storyline, and Dan’s secretiveness (along with the entire town) made the reader wary but also impressed with him at the end.

Very, very well done, superb writing, and absolutely a recommended one from me!

Thank you to NetGalley and Forever (Grand Central Publishing). I appreciate the early copy. This is my honest review.

This was so cute!

Read this if you like
small town romance
multiracial relationships (Black FMC/Indian MMC)
town is like a big family
city girl to farm life
spicyyyyy scenes

After Emma finds out her estranged grandparents have passed away and left her their farm, her life in Atlanta blows up (rightfully so, it was kind of horrible), and she decides to give the farm life a chance. There, she learns an incredible secret held by everyone in the town because of her grandparents and their "high" achieving farm. She also meets the loveliest, sweetest Horticulturalist Danesh, and wonders if she can create a life for herself that not only puts her needs first for once, but includes all the incredible people she's met along the way.

I really enjoyed this book! I loved Emma and all the growth she went through (even though I am a little mad at her for the "issue" she causes with Dan later in the book, but I also resonated with her a lot. Dan was also a dream. I love a man that does anything to take care of the woman he loves!

I can't wait to read more from Lucy!

Thank you Netgalley, Libro.fm, and Forever for the ARC and the finished copies!

This was an endearing and straightforward read. The small town was populated with inquisitive and genuine residents. I found it charming and loved the two main characters. Dan was a gentleman while also being candid with Emma made for a realistic read. The story was cute and cozy, and I enjoyed it.

thank you netgalley and author lucy eden for giving me a chance to read this book.

what a fun and emotional love story that shows and tells, the growth of main character emmaline aka emma, with her new life, her opportunities, and love interest dan.

the story is cute, simple, and a total feel good.

Love in Bloom is a hilarious and beautiful character-driven story about a woman redefining her life and what she wants, which means reconstructing what she thinks is important. The romance is a nice main plot that helps propel the story forward without discounting the development of the protagonist’s journey.

I tried really hard several times to get into this book. I have read a few Lucy Eden books before, and I loved those novels. This one, however, never drew me in The narrative was so clunky in the beginning that I couldn't catch onto anything. I wasn't drawn in by either Emma or Dan. I did kind of like their meet-cute in the bathroom. I actually thought that was their best moment, but then I immediatly lost interest between the reading of her grandparent's will and Dan trying to make her tea. The whole beginning felt too clunky for me to continue reading.