Petals of Promise. Blessings in Disguise, #1

Can the innocence of a child's faith and the quiet strength of a sunflower mend even the most broken hearts?Nikki Dalton is no stranger to life's challenges. As a devoted single mother, she's determined to provide a safe, loving home for her daughters. But when one child is bullied, the other suspended, and her rent is suddenly hiked on both her home and beloved flower shop, Nikki's world teeters on the brink.
And the man responsible? The infuriatingly handsome yet emotionally distant CEO, Drake Montgomery-her landlord and, as fate would have it, her greatest adversary. Drake has enough weight on his shoulders managing his father's business empire, all while watching the man who raised him slowly slip away to Alzheimer's. The last thing he needs is a stubborn, headstrong florist challenging him at every turn.
Yet, no matter how much they clash, he can't ignore the undeniable pull toward Nikki and the quiet resilience she carries. As their lives become increasingly entwined, Drake and Nikki must confront their own fears, past wounds, and the possibility that love-like a sunflower-can bloom in even the most unexpected places. Will they continue fighting against each other, or will they discover that healing and hope are closer than they ever imagined?