Emily Lucretia has experienced the bad side of love, been through a divorce, and is in no hurry to find it again. She busies herself with her work and caring for her loved ones and feels content with that... but her friends and townspeople of Cemetery, Indiana think she deserves her happily ever after, and they want to help her find it. But what if its been standing in front of her the whole time?

The pages of this beautifully penned book hold the story of a woman learning what it means to be truly loved and appreciated. Emily often puts everything and everyone before herself, and she often believes she is not worthy of being her first choice. She is far from perfect and doesn't see herself the way everyone else sees her. But Saul does, he saw her beauty and kindness the first time he met her, and his admiration has just continued to grow with each interaction they've had. He also sees that she is really hard on herself, doesn't appreciate herself the way she should, and he decides to make it his mission to change that... no matter of how much of a fight she puts up.

I loved the message behind this beautiful story, it really did my heart good. It was so uplifting to watch Emily find her way and the happy she deserved. I have to say Ms. Foster really outdid herself with this one, her words really hit their mark and took me on a journey I won't soon forget! Highly recommend!

I requested an advanced copy of this title from the publisher, and I am voluntarily leaving my honest and unbiased opinion.

Cute. I always love when Lori has two storylines going on at the same time. Getting to know all of the characters of the book and how they feel and think instead of just one persons perspective. Emily is a little dense at times about men's appreciation of her but she comes around. Gentry is such a sweet kid and Mila is darling. Saul is definitely a tall drink of water.

Emily Lucretia is the “flower lady”. Perfect for the small town of Cemetery, Indiana. Perfect when it comes to her flower shop and perfect for Saul Culver, who just so happens to be the town’s most eligible bachelor. She is also perfectly nice. And perfectly beautiful. But the term perfect unnerves her. As far as Emily is concerned, she is far from perfect. Her life certainly is not perfect. If it was, she would not be alone. She would be with Saul. However, not only are the two very different, they are pretty much opposites. Here is the catch in this latest delight from Lori Foster - Emily and Saul are perfect for each other, and this sensitive story shares their warm and wonderful journey.

Just as Emily is a successful business owner as far as her popular flower shop is concerned, Saul is just as successful with his barbecue restaurant, Saul’s Pit Shop. Being successful business owners is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to what they do have in common. For one thing, Saul is a man who knows what he wants, and he has long since set his sights on Emily, and he is ready to move that timeline up. On the one hand while Saul decides to make his feelings and desires known, Emily herself begins to realize that it is time to shake up her life a bit. She really hopes that she can come out of her comfort zone, and this definitely includes letting Saul into her life as more than a neighbor and a friend.

While this book is a touching and compelling romance, there are other stories being told. There are Emily’s Aunt Mabel and Uncle Sullivan. Their story and drama truly touched me. I also loved Gentry, Emily’s employee and his story as well as their bond. Then there is Kathleen. Only readers who have read the first book in this series, The Honeymoon Cottage, and this book, The Little Flower Shop, will get to meet Kathleen, and learn of the antics surrounding her. Then there is Saul. He is the perfect example of a dream man. I loved how observant and sensitive he always was when it came to Emily. Lastly, Emily herself. She was an amazing character. I loved how she grew in this wonderful story.

From scene to scene to scene this book was utterly captivating. Lori Foster writes the most delightful, heartwarming and compelling stories. From characters everyone can relate to, to storylines that are utterly enthralling and to absolutely wonderful happy endings, this and every book by this prolific author will always be memorable. I can’t wait to see whose story will be next in the town of Cemetery, although I have a fairly good idea.

Many thanks to HQN Books and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.

Placeholder. Will update when the Harper Collins union new contract is finalized. Thank you again to the publisher for the copy.