Love in Bloom. Romance In Willow Creek, #113

Rita Moore has always found comfort in flowers. At twenty-four, she runs Bloom & Vine, her cozy florist shop in Willow Creek, where every bloom carries a message words often cannot. She's careful, measured, and content-until Eric Lawson walks into her world. Eric, twenty-six, is the beloved coach of the town's kids' baseball team. Patient, kind, and quietly devoted to the children he mentors, he's a man who values connection over winning, and his presence stirs something in Rita she wasn't expecting.
From accidental invitations and shared afternoons at the baseball field to quiet conversations amid petals and sunlit shop windows, their relationship grows in small, meaningful ways. Laughter, teasing, and the gentle rhythm of daily life bring them closer-but fear looms. Rita is terrified of loving something she could lose, while Eric struggles with the memories of his own lost dreams. When a storm damages Rita's shop, Eric and the team's families rally to help her rebuild, showing her that love-like flowers-thrives with care and patience.
Through almost-kisses, quiet confessions, and the thrill of taking emotional risks, Rita learns that love is worth nurturing. Love in Bloom is a tender, slow-burn romance perfect for fans of small-town love stories. With heartfelt characters, community warmth, and the promise of new beginnings, it's a story of courage, growth, and letting your heart flourish.