Linnea 'Lea' Bloomfield has spent her whole life in motion. Following her military father from country to country, collecting petals, plants, and a botany degree along the way. After years of wandering, she’s finally ready to put down roots. Fablehollow welcomes her with open arms, and her new flower shop quickly becomes the heart of the town.

Reed Greenbriar, twin brother to Gwen and second youngest of seven, has spent years trying not to take up space. After losing his parents, being the quiet one felt safer than being the one who needed anything. But meeting Lea makes him want more—more life, more joy, more of her. For the first time, he wants to be seen.

She’s ready to grow a future.
He’s afraid to step out of the shadows.
Can she convince him that they can bloom together? Or will it wilt away?

  • Small town romance
  • Grumpy X Sunshine
  • Size Difference
  • Miscommunication
  • Found Family
  • Slow-ish burn
Published
September 7, 2026
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This was my first book by Ember Sage and while it can be read as a standalone since each book focuses on different couples I feel like I would have enjoyed it more if I was more familiar with the town and other characters and how they all tied together. This story is about Reed & Lea and I enjoyed seeing how the two of them overcome their issues together and their shared love of plants. The epilogue at the end was nice and sets things up a bit for the next story.

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