I have just loved this series and I think this one may be my favorite. The connection Sophie and Peter had was just so precious and I was rooting so hard for these two. Best friends and secret crushes is one of my favorite duos and Jenny wrote this so well! The whimpiscal and magical building is such a fun twist and made this book even more enjoyable in my opinion. seeing these two get the HEA they deserved made my heart so happy and i highly recommend picking this one up!

Thanks to NetGalley, Victory Editing NetGalley Co-Op, and the author for the chance to read this book.

A magical building need I say more! I loved this story and must read the rest in the series now!!

Jenny Proctor writes easy to fall into stories that bring joy and happiness when reading them.

In Petals and Plot Twists, Jenny Proctor delivers a heartwarming friends-to-lovers romance infused with a touch of magic. Set in the whimsical Serendipity Springs, the story follows Sophie Stewart, a plant enthusiast who discovers a mysterious flower that blooms only in the presence of true love. Enlisting the help of her best friend, Peter, Sophie embarks on a quest to find her soulmate, only to realize that love might have been right beside her all along.

Proctor's writing shines in portraying the deep bond between Sophie and Peter, capturing their chemistry and the nuances of their evolving relationship. The magical elements, while subtle, add charm without overshadowing the emotional depth of the characters.I've deeply enjoyed the novel for its sweet, slow-burn romance and the relatable journey of self-discovery.

While some felt that the magical flower occasionally created unnecessary tension between the protagonists but I loved it , the overall narrative remains engaging and satisfying. This closed-door romance, free from explicit content, offers a cozy and delightful read for fans of contemporary love stories with a sprinkle of enchantment.

What a fun read. Sophie and Peter have been best friends since high school. Peter has always had feeling for Sophie, but has pushed them aside as he cherishes their friendship.
Sophie just wants to find love, so she does a test. Since she maintains the rooftop garden in her building, the one flower only opens when a couple is in love.Sophie has lots of dates and no open flower. Sophie tries to have Peter come up to the rooftop but he will not go up.
When Peter and Sophie finally through encouragement from Sophie's mom and friends Willa and Archer, confess they have feelings.
Peter is up for a big promotion and Sophie surprises him in Charlotte, and says she wants to be where he is.
A great love story how friendship turns to love and how through all the years, finds they are perfect together.

🌱Thank you so much to @netgalley and @jennyproctorbooks for this sweet ARC! I have enjoyed this series so much! Sophie and Peter warmed my heart so much, and I absolutely love that we got to have Willa and Archer make appearances in this book as well. I LOVE crossovers!

Petals and Plot Twists is a standalone book in the Only Magic in the Building series. These closed door, whimsical romance books are all set in the same historic building, which has a habit of playing matchmaker with its residents.

🪴 She’s a Garden Girl
🩵 He Falls First
☕️ He dotes with coffee
🌼 LOVE FLOWER
✨ Magical Realism

🌱We meet Sophie in Willa and Archer’s romance, The Serendipity, and I absolutely loved that she was a garden girl. Peter is beyond swoon-worthy as he’s secretly crushing on Sophie who is his close friend. Reading their sweet romance unfold was a hug to my heart… the epilogue was my most favorite!

This book from the Only Magic in the Building is another cute one. It picks right back off with some magic in the old magical apartment building called The Serendipity. This time, life-long friends, Sophie and Peter have their friendship is tested with a blooming flower that only blooms for people that are love. This little love story based around a blooming flower is super cute. Can't wait for another Only Magic in the Building book!!!

Thanks Jenny Proctor, Net galley and publisher for the advanced arc!

Just finished the early advance copy of Petals and Plot Twists and I’m still swooning. It’s everything I didn’t know I needed—clever, romantic, and totally unputdownable. The characters had me rooting for them from page one, and the unexpected turns? Perfection. Can’t wait for everyone to get their hands on this one. Brava!

Okay this book was just delightful! I loved the flower idea! I am always ready to read anything by this author! I actually fell in love with the best friend from the beginning! Such a fun story!

Thanks to Net Galley and the author for this book! All thoughts and opinions are my own!

ARC REVIEW:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Some people exude main character energy. Unfortunately, Sophie Stewart is not one of them. While most people her age spend their evenings dating, she spends hers at, The Serendipity; maintaining her rooftop garden or hanging out with her longtime, best friend, Peter. But when this self-proclaimed side character discovers a ‘magic flower’ that only blooms for true soulmates, she decides to seriously peruse dating. Will dating via the magic flower’s predictions prove to be a full proof plan, or will it fail to weed out all of the duds?

Jenny Proctor’s Petals and Plot Twists is the second book in the multi-author, interconnected series, Only Magic in the Building. While this book can be read as a standalone novel, I highly recommend reading its predecessor. After all, we are first introduced to Sophie in book one (Emma St. Clair’s The Serendipity) where she plays a substantial role in Willa and Archer’s love story.

Despite Sophie being a side character in book one, she made a lasting impression. In fact, she and Willa portrayed one of the most functional, healthy female friendship I have ever read. The pair was not only supportive of one another, but managed to speak honestly, even when it came to the hard truths. Needless to say, I was excited to continue watching the female duo interact and bear witness to Sophie getting her very own happily-ever-after.

Petals and Plot Twists is true five star read! I was blown away with Proctor’s ability to combined all of my favorites into one love story. A geeky love interest. Check. Friends-to-more. Check. Forced proximity featuring one bed. Double check. While I can’t imagine the rest of the series topping this one, I am excited to continue reading and discover more love stories at The Serendipity.

Special thanks to Netgalley, Jenny Proctor Creative, and Jenny Proctor for allowing me to read this book in exchange for my honest review.

Slow burn, hidden longing and longtime mutual love, with a side of romantic trepidation and a harebrained scheme to find the perfect soulmate make for a beautiful love story where the magic is in more than just the Serendipity. A wonderful addition to the Only Magic in the Building series, and a perfect standalone read for anyone looking for a refreshingly cute love story!

Petals and Plot Twists is a sweet friends-to-lovers rom-com set in a magical old apartment building. Sophie, a botanist, teams up with her best friend Peter to search for her soulmate using a mysterious flower that blooms around true love—without realizing Peter’s been in love with her all along. It’s a light, heartwarming story full of charm, magic, and slow-burn romance.

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC.

A wonderful read!
This novel drew me in from the very first page and kept me hooked until the end. The characters were vibrant and relatable, the writing was engaging, and the story had just the right balance of heart and humor. Highly recommend!
Many thanks to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for my ARC. All opinions are my own.

Jenny Proctor, you did it again. Petals & Plot Twists was amazing and wonderful. I absolutely loved every second of watching Peter & Sophie fall in love. This best friends to more story was magical. They had problems, but worked on it as good adults do. There were several laugh out loud moments & plenty of romance.

Thank you to NetGalley and Jenny Proctor for this book in exchange for my honest thoughts.

I really enjoyed this one! I thought the concept of a love flower was so fun! Peter and Sophie have known each other since high school and know each other better than anyone else. When Sophie, a landscape architect, finds a mysterious flower that only blooms at certain times. She investigates this and "Operation Soulmate" ensues. This was a fun friends to lovers story. Peter was the perfect combination of attractive and nerdy (and I loved his lego sets). Jenny Proctor has a way of making characters so relatable and fun. I can't wait to read the rest of the series!

🌸📚 BOOK REVIEW 📚🌸
Petals and Plot Twists by Jenny Proctor

If you're a sucker for best friends-to-lovers, a dash of magic, and a flower that blooms in the presence of true love (yes, seriously 😍), this charming rom-com is your next cozy read!

Sophie knows plants like the back of her hand—but when it comes to love? Not so much. So when a mystery flower with magical matchmaking powers shows up in her rooftop garden, she ropes in her best friend Peter to help her find the one. Only... what if he's been right in front of her all along? 👀🌷💘

This book is like a hug in paperback form—gentle, funny, heart-squeezing in the best way, and filled with all the whimsical vibes you’d expect from a magic-infused historical building that loves to play matchmaker. 🪴✨

💬 Tropes & vibes:
🌿 Best friends to lovers
💫 Light magical realism
🪴 Plant magic & rooftop gardens
🏠 Matchmaking building charm
💌 Closed door sweetness
💘 Soft, heartfelt rom-com

5/5 stars for the slow-burn magic, the swoony friendship-to-romance, and a heroine who finally dares to trust her heart.

Thank you to the publisher and @NetGalley for the ARC! 🫶

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This was delightful! The plot was fun and unique. I loved the touches of magic- it wasn’t so much that it was terribly unbelievable.
I enjoy the friends to lovers trope so this one was lots of fun. There was humor peppered throughout which I liked. Best of all there was a happy (and believable) ending.
This is part of a series, but can be read as a stand-alone. I haven’t read all the other books in the series but after reading this one I can’t wait to read the others.

This was a sweet rom-com that takes place in The Serendipity as part of the Only Magic in the Building Series.

Sophie and Peter have been friends for years and secretly are both having feelings that are more. Sophie tends a rooftop garden with a special plant that blooms in the presence of love. Peter is terrified to go on the roof in case the flower doesn't bloom. Sophie wants to get him out there. Will it bloom or not?

This was a sweet and enjoyable read. I am enjoying this series very much! Thanks Jenny Proctor, Net galley and publisher for the advanced arc!

This is my first read in this series and oh my it's so much fun. I can't wait to read all the books, they just bring so much joy. They are fun, wholesome and just heartwarming. It's so whimsical and the romance is so adorable. Definitely worth the read.

I love that each book in this series builds on the books before but still has its own personality and style. I knew I’d love this one because of the author and the fact that the main character loves plants. I enjoyed seeing previous main characters popping in throughout this book and I’m looking forward to working my way through the rest of the series!

So wonderful!!! This is a great series and this installment was stellar. I loved the characters, the plot somehow seemed believable, and the writing was great. I connected with thr characters and understood their position in life. Great read!!