Brews in Bloom by Lauren Sanatra

First Line:

The scent of roses always had a way of clinging to me as it wove itself into the fabric of my dress, threaded through my hair, and sank into my skin until it felt less like a perfume and more like a part of me.

Summary:

The charming town of Ambervale is a community, and Cassia is afraid to lose it.

Owner of a flower shop that's been in her family for generations, Cassia is not ready to give it up. But the bills are piling up. Business is slow. On top of it all, a company infamous for stripping authenticity from towns is looking to buy.

In comes Trevor Mason of Mason & Co. Developments. To show his father he's ready to take over the family business, he just needs to complete one simple task. Get Cassia to give up her shop.

But they're both stubborn.

In their businesses and their brewing feelings.

My Review: NO SPOILERS

Overall, this was a great read! A small town, enemies to lovers romance that has a happy ending.

Trevor and Cassia were very cute together! They had a great dynamic, and I liked the moments where they’d work together, using their skill sets and working as a team.

I had a few things I wanted more/less of that are pretty minor. I wanted less of Cass’ inner monologue about being in debt near the beginning of the book, though it got progressively better as the story flourished. I also wanted Cass to display more independence and take a more active role in saving her shop, as she felt like a damsel in distress. Either way, it was to see her being taken care of and loved in the right way.

Definitely enjoyed this one!

Rating:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

My Favorite Quote(s):

My savings account had been whittled down to pennies and prayers.

Page Count

379 Pages

Date Finished:

March 4th 2026

Book Genre:

Fiction, Romance, Adult, Adult Fiction, Contemporary, Contemporary Romance,