Full Bloom Farm

"Tugged on my heartstrings… I loved every minute I spent reading this adorable story… my heart was aching… Such a sweet heart-warming story" Audio Killed the Bookmark Can you ever really forget your first love? It's been eight long years since May Anderson's high school sweetheart Tom Riley drove down Main Street in his truck, leaving Hillsboro-and May-in his rearview mirror. Now he's back and, try as they might, the pair can't avoid each other. As Hillsboro prepares to host the prestigious North West Food and Wine Festival, Tom and May are reluctantly called in to plan the big event. Tom needs May's help to repair his bad-boy reputation and, with the whole town counting on them, May and Tom need to learn to trust each other again. May is determined to protect her heart, but a lot has changed since high school. She can't help but notice how the skinny boy she used to know is now a man who perfectly fills out his button-down, and Tom can't seem to tear his gaze away from May's sweet smile. It's clear old feelings are surfacing again, but there is a secret keeping them apart and, until they find the courage to face it, their second chance summer will be only that… A heartwarming story about first love, family and the importance of second chances. Fans of Jenny Hale, Debbie Macomber and Robyn Carr will adore Sweet Pea Summer. Readers love Sweet Pea Summer: "I binge-read this book… Very charming setting in a charming town. Highly recommend this great summer read!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "Read as fast as I could. It's a heartwarming read perfect for escaping from these bleak times and I thoroughly enjoyed it." Scrapping and Playing, 5 stars "Right away, I knew I was going to love Sweet Pea Summer… It set a standard of charm, romance, and lovability that will be incredibly difficult for other summer reads to outdo." Tamsterdam Reads, 5 stars "I loved this book. Great storyline, characters, humor, romance and emotions. Everything I look for in a great book. This is one book you need to read and enjoy." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

Rose Anderson is done with being known as "the nice one" in the small town where she lives. She's done with playing third, fifth, or seventh wheel at loud gatherings on her family's flower farm. And most of all, she is done with the pitying looks she gets about her single status from the way-too-interested townsfolk. Busy with her flower-arranging business, Rose has no time for a man, thank you very much. And it has nothing to do with the scars she still nurses from her last breakup. So when she meets Cole McKittrick, Rose gets an idea. But first, she needs to get beneath his aloof exterior and convince him to agree… Cole McKittrick is trying to keep calm. So what if he quit a steady job for a shot at his dream, was dumped and his move to Yokel County, California is bringing back childhood memories he'd rather forget? It's all about perspective. He doesn't want to get any more involved in this town than he has to be, so his first instinct is to push Rose Anderson and her intriguing idea away. But the woman won't get gone, and then she makes him an offer he can't refuse. The two are soon neck deep in deception, playing up a starry-eyed romance in public while they clash wits and wills in private. But Cole has been hiding a big secret from Rose about his past. And when Rose finds out could it spell the end for their picture-perfect romance, or will she realize that he has taken over not just her home, but also her heart…? A fun, charming romance about family and finding the one, perfect for fans of Robyn Carr, Debbie Macomber and Carolyn Brown. What readers are saying about Alys Murray: "Wow… Loved it, loved it, loved it! The romance, humour, memorable-after-memorable scene… make this book a must-have addition for any shelf." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "All I can say about this book is that it is brilliant, addicting, memorable… The best book I have read all year… I'm giving it five stars, I wish I could give it more." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "This is a fabulous read, beautifully written. It's the kind of book that will remain with you long after you've reached the last page. I'm absolutely not going to give anything away, only to say HIGHLY RECOMMENDED." Brook Cottage Books Blog, 5 stars "I could not have been happier. This book has everything you could ever want (and more)… the warmth of the story enveloped my soul… an exceptionally fun and sweet story." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars.