Bloom Rivals

When a strict city planner meets a tulip-obsessed festival organizer, sparks-and flower petals-fly.  Ava Thompson is fiercely devoted to her late mother's legacy and the city's beloved Tulip Festival, pouring her heart into making each spring bloom brighter than the last. Liam Henderson is a straight-laced city planner determined to upgrade public works and stick to regulations-no matter how many toes he steps on.
When new rules threaten the festival's ambitious expansion, their clashing visions explode into a battle of wills, forcing them to confront more than just city permits. Ava and Liam must find a way to bridge their differences-or risk losing the unexpected chance at a love that blossoms in the unlikeliest of places. "Bloom Rivals" is a heartfelt clash between tradition and modernization, set against Ottawa's famed Tulip Festival.
With emotional stakes and quick banter, readers will cheer for two unlikely partners forced to find common ground. For Fans of Low-Angst Contemporary Romance: This novel delivers a sweet, slow-burn love story with zero explicit content and mild swearing.