In the town where first love began, can a wandering heart and a wounded soul plant the kind of roots that last a lifetime… or will fear bloom instead?When landscape architect Rose Grove returns to Lovett Cove to help her sister restore the B&B's gardens, she swears it's only temporary. She's built her life on never staying in one place too long-because having roots means getting left behind, just like her father once left her.Then she walks into the local nursery and sees Ethan Cole-her childhood crush from one unforgettable summer. Now he's a devoted single dad, raising his little girl and running the town's nursery with steady, capable hands. But Ethan carries scars of his own: his wife abandoned him for her dreams, and he's never trusted his heart to anyone since.Thrown together to transform the B&B's gardens, Rose and Ethan can't deny the pull between them-or the way Ethan's daughter instantly adores Rose. Yet the closer they get, the louder their fears grow. Rose insists she'll be gone once the last flower is planted. Ethan knows better than to believe a woman who promises love forever.If Rose can't stop running, she'll lose the only man who's ever felt like home. If Ethan can't risk trusting again, he'll lose the chance to give his daughter the family she longs for and a home for his heart.Blooming Hearts in Lovett Cove is a complete, sweet romance novelette in the Lovett Cove series. Perfect for readers who want a quick, satisfying escape, this small-town love story delivers all the heart, charm, and happily-ever-after-packed into a bite-sized read you can enjoy in an afternoon.
