Content levels
Trigger warnings
Hero archetypes
Heroine archetypes
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Synopsis
Return to the picturesque island community where you'll check in with your old friends and meet a few new ones along the way. Linda is knee deep in bouquets and boutonnieres, designing a beautiful ceremony for her friends. The bride's matchmaking plot takes shape as she volunteers her best friend, Max, to help Linda create the perfect wedding. Linda and Max are thrown together when a tragedy threatens to destroy the honeymooners' newfound happiness before they have the possibility of a life together. Compelled to make some changes in life, Linda uncovers a family secret that causes her to question her existence and leads her on a search for the truth. As Max begins to penetrate the protective walls around Linda's heart, a visit from her youth causes her to risk it all. While struggling between the past and the future, Linda has a chance to let more than her flowers bloom.
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Is Home Blooms appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
A sweet small-town romance about a florist discovering family secrets and finding love. Contains mild romantic tension, a tragedy affecting side characters, and emotional themes of loss and identity.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, mild sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include death, grief, and family secrets (see the full list above).
Publisher ages reflect reading level; our rating reflects content maturity — they can differ.
Who'll love this
Teens and adults who enjoy gentle, heartwarming stories about community and second-chance romance will appreciate this island-set love story.