I have read the other two books in the Sapphire Spring series and really enjoyed reading those books. However, this book is by far my favourite in the series so far, it was so much fun to read, and I just sat with a big smile on my face while reading. It is a book that is possible to read as a standalone but extra fun to see a bit of the old favourites from the previous books in the series.

The whole fake dating and enemies to lovers work perfectly in this book. I am normally not a fake dating fan but her it is amazingly executed in the best of ways. I loved how Olivia and Roz interacted and the fact that we get the POV from both MC’s in the book. It is so great to follow Olivia’s sexual awakening with Roz and that Roz slowly melts and show a completely different side than the ice queen executive persona she has in the beginning of the book.

I now look forward to more books in the series or any other book really written by this great author.

I requested The Floral Arrangement as an ARC based on the interesting description about a fake-dating and enemies-to-lovers rom-com scenario. Even though this is the third book in the Sapphire Springs series, I can confirm that this book can be read as a standalone book since I have not read the first two books. I was not disappointed in requesting this book as it certainly lived up to its interesting description and more.

Roz Kennedy is a high-powered management consultant based in New York City. She is due for a major promotion, however, she is passed over for that promotion and immediately resigns. When she learns that Red Tractor Farm in Sapphire Springs, New York, is up for sale due to the owner's pending retirement, Roz jumps at the chance to put in an offer. Roz has family located in Sapphire Springs who love Red Tractor Farms, so the place is close to her heart.

Six months earlier Roz met a gorgeous and interesting woman named Olivia Mitchell at lesbian bar, Pryde, which is located a half hour away from Sapphire Springs. Roz and Olivia were on the verge of spending the night together when a misunderstanding occurs that prevents their one night stand. Roz runs into Olivia after she has moved to Sapphire Springs to focus on the purchase of Red Tractor Farms. Olivia learns that Roz plans to stop supplying flowers from Red Tractor Farms to her flower shop, Sapphire Blooms.. Olivia is outraged and spontaneously works to plan to ensure that doesn't happen. What results is hilarious.

I have never read an Elizabeth Luly book, but as I began reading this story I immediately engaged with both of the main characters and later with several of the secondary characters who form the town's residents and business owners. The author has a good writing style that kept the action in the book moving at a nice steady pace. There were many times throughout the story that I was actually laughing out loud about the actions, physical humor, or dialogue taking place. Overall, this was a highly enjoyable book that I'd recommend to others. I have now downloaded books 1 and 2 in the series. 4.5 stars

I received an ARC from West Brunswick Press and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This is an excellent sapphic romance book!

I can tell this is going to be a 4 star read for me, but I need to wait until it’s published. Why?

Firstly, thank you for the free eARC! I appreciate the opportunity to leave honest feedback voluntarily.

The reason I am putting this book down for now and will be coming back to these:
-This is a stand alone book, which is wonderful, but it is part of a series. I want to read the first book first.
-One of the main character names is a personal trigger for me, by chance. It is very unlucky.

Things I LOVED about this book;
-The cover
-Text messages done right, often times they are formatted all weirdly in books, they didnt impact reading experience here, which was amazing
-The writing style had me giggling and kicking my feet
-The main characters are so cute/
-Excellent character development
-I was fully engrossed and wanted to keep reading

I am beyond excited to dig into these later! I am grateful for NetGalley for introducing me to this author!

Thank you for the free eARC. I am leaving this honest feedback voluntarily.

Thank you to NetGalley, Elizabeth Luly, and West Brunswick Press for the e-arc in exchange for an honest review.

4.5 stars

I have adored the other two books in this series. I’m happy to say that I loved this book too. It is the perfect spring sapphic read. It was everything I was hoping for. Olivia and Roz are both complex characters. They both blossom by the end of the story. Olivia is trying to understand her sexuality. She feels she has to put a label on it because her queer friends knew who they were early on. Something that I liked is that people reminded her that she doesn’t have to label it. That is such a powerful message, especially in today’s society.

I’m sure others will enjoy this book, but it’s not for me. I like the tone and the writing style, but I’m not a fan of physical humor. When Roz was pressured into milking a cow, that was when I’d had enough. It’s not believable that a woman with her business acumen would do the stupid things she does. DNF ~34%.

Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.

I loved both Roz and Olivia. I connected with them both, especially when it came to the whole kids situation. It was actually refreshing when Olivia started to do the math of how many years it would take to date, get to know, trust marry and then have kids with someone. I feel like that’s not talked about enough.

Roz was a little mean towards her mom and I u set stand the history but it did feel a little much and hurtful.

I didn’t realize that this book is one of a couple in a “universe” this is my first book by Elizabeth Luly, but it won’t be my last!!


Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC!

4.5 stars

What happens when my favorite trope (fake dating) mixes with my least favorite (age gap)? This cute story about a florist hatching a spur of the moment plot to fake being in a relationship with the high powered consultant turned farmer in order to save the flowers.

While it is true that I don't usually enjoy age gap, this one wasn't insurmountable for me. It's an 11 year difference (31 and 42) but it doesn't come up too often and it isn't a power imbalance so I didn't hate it. I do love the fake dating plot, and I really enjoyed returning to Sapphire Springs. Previous characters make an appearance, which is always nice.

I enjoyed the character arcs and all the family aspects. I saw that the author is planning another in the series, and I'm looking forward to it.

Thank you to NetGalley and publisher for the opportunity to read and review.