Hearts in Bloom: The Havenbrook Romance Series, Book 6 - Audrey Stone

Two rival florists, one fleeting season, and a love that blossoms against all odds.

When a headstrong florist and a disciplined botanist join forces to save their threatened businesses, their professional rivalry yields a breathtaking hybrid bloom, and an unexpected romance that makes them question where their hearts truly belong.

ABOUT THE BOOK

In the charming coastal town of Havenbrook, where flowers whisper secrets and roots run deep, Luna Swann nurtures more than bouquets. Her flower shop is a sanctuary and a canvas for her creativity—but it's under siege. A corporate chain is moving in, threatening to crush her small business. When Leo Ashington, a brilliant botanist with a prestigious research post waiting in London, returns home to revive his family's struggling flower farm, he and Luna clash over everything from growing techniques to the language of blooms.

Luna has spent years building Roots & Petals, a cozy flower shop in the heart of Havenbrook's Old Town. For her, flowers are more than commerce; they are living art and a way to honour her late grandmother's legacy. She speaks the language of petals and herbs and is fiercely loyal to her small-town customers. But when a national chain announces plans to open a superstore just outside town, Luna's world trembles.

Across town, Leo Ashington reluctantly returns to Havenbrook to rescue Ashington Farm, his family's historic flower fields. Once renowned for rare blooms, the farm has fallen into decline since his father's illness. Leo left years earlier to earn his Ph.D. in botany and secure a coveted research position in London, hoping to distance himself from rural life. Now his mother begs him to save the farm.

Two stubborn hearts, two businesses on the brink and one season to bloom. Forced to collaborate to save their livelihoods, Luna and Leo discover that partnership—in business and in love—requires both scientific precision and artistic passion. As they cultivate a new hybrid of flowers and navigate ruthless corporate sabotage, they must decide whether some roots are strong enough to withstand any storm and whether love can flourish amid life's changing seasons.

During a heated town-council meeting, local grocer Marilla Torres proposes a daring solution: Luna and Leo should combine strengths to create a new hybrid flower exclusive to Havenbrook. A unique bloom would draw tourists, secure brand recognition and prove the town's floral heritage is irreplaceable. Over long summer days they crossbreed seeds, experiment with pigments and argue about fragrance vs. resilience. As the first hybrid buds emerge, the tension between them softens into something deeper.

But when corporate sabotage strikes and lucrative opportunities tempt them away from Havenbrook, Luna and Leo must choose between personal ambition and the community they've helped cultivate. At the annual Moonlit Gardens Ball, they reveal the fully blossomed Havenbrook Star and announce their partnership—in business and in love.

Perfect for fans of Emily Henry, Tessa Bailey and Jenny Colgan, Hearts in Bloom celebrates the courage to plant new seeds when life's seasons change.

READER PRAISE

"A bouquet of charm and chemistry, Luna and Leo's partnership feels like watching a flower open at dawn."

"Hearts in Bloom made me want to move to Havenbrook and start a garden. A fresh, gentle romance that still packs emotional stakes."

FEATURED LOCATIONS

Roots & Petals Flower Shop: Luna's shop brimming with fragrant blooms, mismatched vases and dried herbs; hosts community workshops and heart-to-heart conversations.

Ashington Farm & Greenhouses: Rolling fields outside Havenbrook where Leo cultivates heirloom varieties and the site of their hybrid experiments.

Old Town Market: Cobblestone streets lined with stalls where Luna and Leo first clash over floral philosophies and community gathers.

Havenbrook Town Hall: The location of heated council meetings where community members debate corporate influence and propose solutions.

Moonlit Gardens: A romantic garden lit by lanterns hosting the annual ball where the final reveal of the Havenbrook Star occurs.

Patterson's Tea Room: Home to the matchmaking cat and gossip; a hub for cross-generational advice and community wisdom.

Coastal Cliffs & Lighthouse: Where Luna seeks solace and recalls her grandmother's stories; offers sweeping views of the sea.

Corporate Chain Superstore Site: The looming threat on the outskirts of town representing everything the community fights against.