This was a lighthearted small-town romance that also had some big stakes with it. I liked the romance, Emma and Dan were very cute together and had great chemistry. I also really liked Emma’s growth from having this idea of what she should be to be happy to actually being happy on the farm. I hated Teddy and his involvement in the third-act breakup, which could’ve easily been avoided, but it seems like most romances have one so it was expected. I didn’t like the situation with the farm and how it became known throughout a worldwide community. It took me out of the magic of a small-town romance and made me think too much about the logistics and real-world consequences of it.

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. It was a refreshing and captivating experience, and I found the writing to be both engaging and accessible. The story flowed smoothly, making it easy to stay connected to the plot and characters without feeling lost or overwhelmed. The author struck a perfect balance, keeping things interesting while still making the content feel approachable. Overall, it was a wonderful read, and I would definitely recommend it to others who are looking for an enjoyable and easy-to-digest book.

What an enjoyable story.

Emma Walter is living the life. Boyfriend, job, living in the city. It all changes though when she suddenly has no boyfriend or job. Now, just the inheritance of a family farm. From her grandparents, whom she hasn't seen in years.

When she travels to the small town of Green Acres, she isn't relieved with the warmest of welcomes. But with nothing else to do, she decides to live on the farm. And she's not alone. On the farm is Dan Pednekar, who's been at her side since she arrived in town. And not in a totally sweet way.

While Emma tries her hand at farming (with crazy results), she slowly comes to realize that the family farm that everyone loves isn't exactly what she bargained for. There's secrets there that her grandparents kept that EVERYONE seems to be in on except her. One that has touched so many peoples lives but is a very risky and dangerous endeavor.

I enjoyed all the quirky characters we meet. Dan is a sweetheart once we get to know him.

It was really sad about Emma's family past. I was wondering the whole book why it was the way it was.

I hope to read more from this author. It's a sweet novel.

I really liked this one. The concept of this book was one I knew I would love. I think that a few parts fell flat for me, I didn’t love the reason for their third act break-up. I could see it coming from a mile away so it was frustrating to read. I HATE Teddy’s character. He sucks so bad and the fact that he got so far in his manipulation was so frustrating to me and to read. I did love Emma’s character and I loved Dan as well. They were fun characters to read about! I love Lucy Eden’s writing style and will definitely be checking out more books by her.

This was a cute, lighthearted at some points romance story. I loved the setting of the farm life and the girl that’s coming from the big corporate job, city life, with a rude bf. It def gave me hallmark vibes. The (trees) situation with the grandparents was kinda strange to me but funny. Overall it’s a solid read.

Thank you to the publisher for the review copy! I just couldn't get in the mood for this one, but I do love this author!

Thank you Forever and NetGalley for the DRC of Love in Bloom! All opinions in this review are my own.

The premise of Love in Bloom is really fun and it is easy to fall in love with the cast of characters in this small town! I didn't love the time jumps because it made Emma and Dan's relationship feel like instalove at times (even though it wasn't).

This was such a cute story. I love a good small town where everyone is in everyone’s business! I really enjoyed reading Emma and Dan’s story as they not only figured out it their relationship but also really learned and grieved the loss of the ones that came before that they thought would be their forever. However I really wished that we got more expansion in some of the plot especially with her mother and the past. That is mentioned frequently and then quickly summarized in the last chapter in a paragraph and shoved aside. It made me wonder why it was even included in the plot to begin with.

Overall this was a cute read and I’m definitely interested in if Max is going to get her HEA too!

This book was the perfect fast-paced small town romance that had me laughing out loud, giggling and swooning , and had me cheering on the characters fiercely🤎

The originality of the premise really made it not your normal “big city gal inherits property in a small country town” trope, and that really added to my enjoyment of the book!!!

4.25⭐️

⭐️LOVE IN BLOOM, out NOW!⭐️

Thank you again to @readforeverpub for a copy of this book to review✨

This was lighthearted, easy to read and perfect if you love small town romances. I laughed out loud and found the the romance to be super adorable as well.
It's perfect to add to any romance lovers tbr!

4/5

This is a cute romance. Emma is at a crossroads in hey life between what is expected and happiness. As she takes the road less traveled she finds the truth that life is messy. As she navigates new farm ownership and the options that lay in front of her. She finds joy, love, friendship, and peace she never expected

I've loved Lucy Eden's indie romances for many years, so I was particularly excited about her trad. pub. debut. This book is great--fun, with sufficient stakes, and great character development and romance. The perfect read for Valentines's Day or Spring, IMO.

Love in Bloom is a simple, sweet small-town romance. It is exactly what I wanted it to be: a pleasant read.

I reallllly wanted to love this book, everyone I know who read it LOVED it but it just was not for me. I might try again later to see if it’s just a reading rut that I’m in or if I actually don’t love it.

This was a very cute read! I disliked her boyfriend from page one and I almost didn't like her because of how she judged the small town but I grew to like her and root for her to figure out what made her happy. Dan was a little too grumpy but he was sweet in his caretaking of Emma. I liked the "green acres" vibe Lucy Eden was going for in this story.

4 stars

I thought this story was so fun and super cute. I loved the big city girl/small town farmer with a twist. The romance was great, but I was really here for the FMCs growth, and the unexplained trauma of her and her family that she worked through. Also her friend group was 10/10.

3-Star Review: A Fun, Lighthearted Read but Missing Depth

Love in Bloom by Lucy Eden is a charming small-town romantic comedy with plenty of cheeky moments and an endearing premise. The story follows Emma Walters, a publicist whose life unravels in just one day, forcing her to trade city life for a quirky farm in Georgia. Add a grumpy but gorgeous farm manager, Dan, and a mysterious town full of secrets, and you’ve got a setup that promises both romance and intrigue.

The book shines in its humor and playful tone. The banter between Emma and Dan is delightful, and the eccentric townsfolk add a layer of quirkiness that fans of small-town romance will appreciate. The setting is vivid, with descriptions that bring Green Acres and its unique charm to life.

However, the story occasionally feels predictable, relying heavily on common tropes without adding much originality. While Emma is a likable heroine, her character development felt rushed, and her transformation from city girl to capable farm owner didn’t feel fully earned. Similarly, Dan’s grumpiness seemed more like a plot device than a deeply developed personality trait. The mystery surrounding the farm’s operations and the town’s secret, while intriguing at first, wrapped up a bit too conveniently.

Overall, Love in Bloom is a pleasant read for fans of lighthearted rom-coms, but it may leave readers wanting more depth and complexity in both its plot and characters. It’s a good choice for those looking for an easy, feel-good escape—but not necessarily a story that lingers after the final page.

This was fine. I don’t really have any thoughts about it. The whole weed thing was so obvious and the storyline with her grandparents disappearing on vacation was so weird. Why did no one try to find them and where even were they on vacation? It really bugs me that this was such a loose plot line. I also wasn’t a fan of the main character Emma, she really annoyed me.

Thank you Hachette Audio and Libro FM for my gifted copies. All opinions are my own.

I mostly enjoyed this, but there was a lot going on. I do have to start off by saying that the narration was fantastic!

Emma shows up for her estranged grandparents’ will read to find she’s inherited their farm. She is a busy publicist in Atlanta but finds herself in Green Acres when her life in Atlanta falls apart.

She has a tumultuous start to her relationship with the farm’s manager, Dan but it quickly becomes more. I really liked Dan and the small town’s cast of characters. There was just a lot with the farm, growing medical marijuana, Emma’s ex trying to get involved. I was happy with how it resolved but maybe could’ve been simplified a bit.

Have you ever seen Falling Inn Love, the cutesy rom-com with Christina Milian who inherits an Australia Inn and works with the small town hottie who hasn't dated in years?? That's the exact vibes of Love in Bloom! Emma's hyper-independent ways is no match for the responsibility of owning her grandparents farm. It is all too much leaving her to rely on the very capable and very charming hands of Danesh, the hot horticulturist.

Lucy Eden has the perfect brand of comedy for me and her opening meet cute is exhibit A. Imagine telling your future children you met their father half naked in the men's room at your grandparents will reading. Iconic.
Danesha was the perfect specimen of a man.... tall, tan and good with his hands! He cooked and loves to eat (if you know what I mean!)

This was a HUGE upgrade from Teddy... That man could choke on that large ego of his.
However Emma's hilarious best friends Becks and Max to the rescue.... let's just he was smelling himself a little too much and roses always smell like boo boo.