All Harts and Flowers

The Romantics #1

by Kelly Bright

Patrick Hart and his brother Jesse teased Rosalie Flowers something awful when they were kids. Maybe she deserved it with such a syrupy-sweet name and no—well, blooms—to speak of. That was middle school. A lot has changed.

Rosalie wants to hate the Hart brothers when they return to Loveland and show up at her flower shop. But they’re charming … and hot. Not to mention, they’re both more than a little interested in her.

What’s a warm-blooded girl in search of a happily-ever-after to do?

All Harts and Flowers is the first book in The Romantics Series of steamy, Southern, small town romantic comedy.

Genres: Romance, Rom Com

Kindle Edition

Published March 18, 2023

About the author

Blissfully in love with her real-life Prince Charming for a quarter-century and counting, Kelly Bright knows a thing or two about happily ever after. She believes love conquers all and that there’s someone special out there for every single one of us. She writes emotional, feel-good romantic comedy.

Reviews

[Devons book corner · Rating 4 out of 5]

This small town, enemies to lovers story is super fun and cute. Patrick Hart and his brother Jesse used to tease Rosalie non stop when they were younger. Now, Patrick and Rosalie are back in contact and watching him fall for her and the two of them navigate a relationship together is both sweet and funny. I really enjoyed the characters and thought they were all fun and sweet, and the story itself was quite enjoyable. What a great start to a new series.

[Angela · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rosalie Flowers, maybe predictably, owns a flower shop. Rosalie and her two friends, Clara and Ella have a wedding services business partnership… The Romantics. And how fun, they are taking part in a show being filmed about them.

One day, a handsome guy walks into the flower shop and Rosalie gets courage to talk to him, since it's been awhile. She lands a date with him for a couple weeks. A couple days later, a guy equally as hot (or hotter) comes in and Rosalie realizes she recognizes him… Patrick, her nemesis from when she was little, but they're past all that, right? Rosalie and Patrick hit it off, but Rosalie has a prior commitment from earlier, Jay… how is this going to play out?

I got to the point where I could see this was all going to turn sideways. I'm so glad they could still figure out a way. Can't wait for more of the Romantics!

I received a copy of this book and am voluntarily providing my review.

[Helen Causer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rosalie Flowers is one of three best friends who cater to Brides & Grooms wishing to get married in Loveland, which is where the threesome grew up and became fast friends.
Rosalie owns and runs a flower shop in a building that is due to be renovated, and is surprised when her childhood nemesis, Patrick Hart, now all grown up, and an Architect, shows up to discuss the work required on the renovation.

Patrick is ready to apologise for everything he put Rosalie through at school, as he now understands why he acted as he did.
Rosalie is happy to put the past behind her, and she and Patrick slowly get to know each other.
There is a fly in the ointment though, which Rosalie has to manage in order to keep their budding romance on track.

This is an easy read, with likeable characters, and believable situations, and I loved reading it.
It sets the stage for the next book in the series very well, and I look forward to more from the author.

I received an advance review copy for free, and am leaving this honest review voluntarily.

[Karla · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5/5 stars
1/5 spice

Tropes:
Second chance romance
Small town vibes
Enemies to lovers (very mild)
He was her childhood bully
He falls first/It was always you
Dual POV

A quick and funny second chance romance. There was a bit of a love triangle situation which I'm not a big fan of because it created a miscommunication between the two MCs. But it was actually nice to see the heroine grovel instead of the hero. There was some spice but it was closed door after the foreplay.

Overall, I would recommend for those who like small town vibes and childhood built turned love interest.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Michal · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was definitely an interesting, quirky read. Rosalie and her friends are larger than life with a huge vocabulary of euphemisms and innuendos. I was a little confused about the filming for a TV show, I felt that wasn't totally explained, but that's not a big deal. The idea of a man who has been thinking about her and pining for her since middle school is interesting and there was definitely chemistry and heat there. There were definitely some cringy moments along the way but it ended well. I would love to see an epilogue a few months or a year later to see what they are doing and if they are in the farmhouse.

I received an ARC of this book and I'm leaving a voluntary review.

[Anne G. Kasaba · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was a departure from the authors usual genre but she nailed it. Her writing voice comes through loud and clear and should make new readers sit up and take notice. The story was well written with an adorable storyline that is at once creative and appealing. After all who wouldn’t love to spend their days working with close friends in businesses that help love stories have the perfect start to a life together.

I received an arc of this book and voluntarily provided a review.

[Rach3l · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a good book. I think they feel for each other a little fast since Rosalie disliked Patrick so much. I also thought the one thing Rosalie did wasn’t as big of a deal as all the tormenting Patrick put her through when she was younger. His response to her is more like I thought her response to him would be at the beginning.

Side note: I received a copy of this book in exchange for a honest review

[Ally (art.bookshelf) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you to the author for the advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest review!

I enjoyed this quick read where the man knows what he wants. Childhood enemies to lovers? Great idea. I only wish the story had a bit more angst, it felt like Rosalie was too caught up by Patrick's looks to care how he had treated her in the past. Overall a cute and fun read with a happily ever after!

[Michele Telga · Rating 4 out of 5]

This small town romance with enemies to lovers has it all. Romance , love and a bit of spice ! This was an enjoyable read. Thank you booksirens and the author for sharing this arc in exchanges for my fair and hinders review !

[Michele Telga · Rating 4 out of 5]

This small town romance with friends to lovers had it all!
Romance, love and a bit of spice! The end was a bit predictable. This was an enjoyable read . Thank you booksirens and the author for sharing this book. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Alex T · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nice plotting line and the characters were intresting to read. The romance the drama the love between the characters were well written. It can be read as a standalone romance received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Jacqueline Johnston Cotton · Rating 5 out of 5]

The story is full of funny moments, witty banter and friendship. Mostly lighthearted with small town charm and sweet romance. The characters are interesting and easy to get to know. A well written, entertaining, easy read. Can't wait for the next book!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Melanie Moreira · Rating 4 out of 5]

I wasn't expecting to like this book as much as I did! It's a hot romance, but with few cringe sex scenes which made it all a little better. We have an enemies to lovers, from elementary school. We have a he falls in love first and hard in love really. We have a Rosie that makes me want to hit her in one of the scenes 😂

I highly recommend it especially for flower lovers, since our Rosie Flowers is a wedding florist 🌷

I'm super excited to read the rest of the series!

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Carly · Rating 4 out of 5]

The story of Rosalie and Patrick is very sweet. Patrick teased Rosalie endlessly when they were children but, as young boys do, it was because he has a crush on her. When they reconnect, sparks fly in the most delicious way!

Ella and Clara (Rosie's two best friends) add a lot to the book and I can't wait to read their stories!

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Sharmani Jayaram · Rating 5 out of 5]

Patrick Hart and his brother Jessie teased Rosalie Fliwers when they were kids in school. But now she was a owner of a flower shop in Loveland Tennessee. Rosie and her friends owned a wedding service business. They called themselves "The Romantics". Patrick comes to the flower shop when her building needed renovation and her life changed for the better. Their relationships is rocky at first with misunderstandings. There is a lot of humour to make this book a enjoyable read. I received this book free and leave a honest review. I recommend this book to other readers.

[Molly · Rating 4 out of 5]

sometimes second chances need second chances

a childhood crush handled with taunting and heckling, a grownup once in a lifetime encounter, and really poor failure to deal with the poor other guy who asked her out make for some bittersweet and humorous and clumsy moments in efforts towards romance

a warts and all with your girls at your back story

[Danielle Garner · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute enemies to lovers small-town romance.

This was a quick read and had some fun moments with a happy ending. The only thing I wish was that there was more to their love. It seemed they realized who the other person was so quickly and it was a lot about outside appearance.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Dave and Joan · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a small town romance novel with all of the expected issues spicy talk and misunderstood loves.
Rosalie Flowers and Patrick Hart have a sad history as young kids.
The are now grown up.
Have they changed or are they the same harasser and harassed as adults.
They haven't seen each other for ages and a clash is about to happen.

[TaniaRina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sassy “Sex in a Southern City”
…where “party palace” is a (not-so-subtle) euphemism and girlfriends are better wingmen than the guys are.

…where “You Don't Mess with the Zohan” is a movie fave.

…where the townfolk are protective of their sweetheart and the good guys go by the name of karma & stand up to bullies:
‘Don’t pick on anyone who can’t fight back ever again.’


Having said that, when kids and/or teens are bullies it’s up to the adults to be adults and step in. The youths are usually hurting in one way or another and their inflicting pain on others is a sign for someone to help them.

The best friends stand up TO you…


Looking forward to finding out if there’ll be puppies and chickens in ‘Down the Aisle’.

[Jamie Boyer · Rating 1 out of 5]

cringy

I had a very hard time finishing this book- and I *have* to finish every book I start. The story line had potential at the beginning, but didn’t quite catch on. No one forgives and forgets that easily, especially when it obviously (as noted in the beginning) was still so fresh and impactful. The writing was sometimes a bit painful to get through.. especially the cheesiness/sexual innuendos.

[Raiza · Rating 1 out of 5]

No offense but whoever rated this anything over 1 star needs to be hospitalized.

I IMMEDIATELY DNF’d this. Soooo many inconsistencies and typos and just inane levels of cringe from the beginning.

I’m writing this review a year later because I just realized it was still in my Currently Reading and after an entire year, I still cannot forget how terrible this book was (well, the first 38% of it).

[maria · Rating 1 out of 5]

wtf was this😭😭

[Maryger Chacon · Rating 5 out of 5]

All Harts and Flowers by Kelly Bright, is the first book in The Romantics Series, Rosalie Flowers, owns a flower shop, and along with her two best friends, Ella Lovelace, owner of a bridal boutique and Clara Darling, owner of a travel agency, decided to join together and create a business specialized in weddings called The Romantics. They are in the middle of filming a documentary that will help them become known and reach more potential clients. One day she is sitting talking with her friends when a man goes to the coffee bar and keeps looking at her. Since she hasn't had a date for a while, her friends insist that she come closer. She has never been good at flirting, but she ends up with the guy's phone number, with which she later makes an appointment. Another day working with her assistant, she finds herself remembering when she was little and for a time the Harts brothers constantly made fun of her because of her name, this was like that until the boys moved to Atlanta, when suddenly a very attractive man enters the shop, he informs her that he will be part of the architectural firm that will be in charge of the remodeling of the building, she can't help but feel that there is something about him that seems familiar, until she realizes that who she has in front of her is none other than one of the boys who made his life impossible when they were kids and who she was talking about with her assistant, only now he is an all man and she doesn't know what to do. Patrick Hart returned with the idea of ​​helping his father in the architectural firm and also to reconnect with that girl from the past with whom he was in love and with whom he has kept informed, only this will not be so easy, since the girl in question is still resentful of how he and his brother treated her, but he is determined to amend that, so they try to establish a friendship, leaving the past behind and with the renovation project they begin to spend more time together and as they get closer, their attraction grows, except that Rosalie has a pending date and they can't imagine what that person will come to complicate things.
This is a sweet, fresh and fun story, with charming characters that you will feel part of from the first moment, with whom you will laugh out loud and fall in love, I can't wait for Clara and Eva's stories. Highly recommended!
*Thanks to Kelly Bright and BookSrirens for my ARC. I voluntarily leave my honest review*

All Harts and Flowers de Kelly Bright, es el primer libro de la Serie The Romantics, Rosalie Flowers, es dueña de una floristería, y junto a sus dos mejores amigas, Ella Lovelace, dueña de una boutique de novias y Clara Darling, dueña de una agencia de viajes, decidieron unirse y crear un negocio especializado en bodas que se llama The Romantics, se encuentran en medio de unas grabaciones de un documental que les ayudará a darse a conocer y poder llegar a más potenciales clientes. Un día se encuentra sentada conversando con sus amigas cuando un chico se dirige a la barra de café y no deja de mirarla, como tiene tiempo sin una cita sus amigas le insisten en que se acerque, nunca ha sido buena para coquetear, pero termina con el número del teléfono del chico, con el que luego concreta una cita. Otro día trabajando con su asistente se encuentra rememorando cuando de pequeña y por un tiempo los hermanos Harts constantemente se burlaban de ella por su nombre, esto fue así hasta que los chicos se mudaron a Atlanta, cuando de repente entra a la tienda un hombre muy guapo, el le informa que será parte de la firma de arquitectos que se encargará de la remodelación del edificio, ella no puede dejar de sentir que hay algo en él que le resulta familiar, hasta que se da cuenta que a quien tiene frente a ella no es otro que uno de los chicos que le hizo la vida imposible cuando eran chicos y del que estaba hablando con su asistente, sólo que ahora es todo un hombre y no sabe qué hacer. Patrick Hart regreso con la idea de ayudar a su padre en la firma de arquitectos y también para reconectar con esa chica del pasado de la cual estaba enamorado y de la cual se ha mantenido informado, sólo que esto no será tan fácil, ya que la chica en cuestión aún guarda recelo por como él y su hermano la trataron, pero el esta decidido a enmendar eso, por lo que trataran de establecer una amistad dejando el pasado atrás y con el proyecto de la renovación comienzan a pasar más tiempo juntos y a medida que se acercan crece la atracción, solo que Rosalie tiene pendiente una cita y no podrán imaginar lo que esa persona vendrá a complicar las cosas.
Esta es una historia dulce, fresca y divertida, con personajes encantadores y de los cuales te sentirás parte desde el primer momento, con los cuales te reirás a carcajadas y te enamorarás, no puedo esperar por las historias de Clara y Eva. ¡Altamente Recomendada!
*Gracias a Kelly Bright y a BookSrirens por mi ARC. Dejo voluntariamente mi reseña honesta*

[Rebecca Jones · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really can't decide my thoughts on this one. I think in the end I quite liked the actual storyline, there was a point where I thought the love triangle wouldn't work for me where it sounded like she was going to just date them both and string them along but when that didn't happen, I think the way it did work was good, I really liked that. I also think in general that a lot of my issues with the book could have been resolved had it just been a bit longer to allow things to progress slower, sometimes things seemed a bit rushed. Given they're history and how much she hated him from childhood, I think it would have taken longer for her to get over that after seeing him again, it kind of made her seem a bit shallow to me how she was instantly over all the bullying because he was hot now.
There were also a few things that were mentioned and then nothing really came of them? There is a chance that they'll be continued in the further books but with the further books being different couples and I assume set a bit in the future and not following on straight away time-wise I feel like they won't. There's a film crew there filming, and it was relevant within the book but not much happened with it. The show was never aired or anything within this book and I knew book 2 was one of the other girls so checked the blurb and since it's set on a holiday I feel like the film crew won't be involved and continuing on in the next book.
Then there were just a few little niggles that seemed a bit unnatural for the characters. When Rosalie fell over in the flower shop neither Patrick nor Rachael seemed shocked or asked if she was alright (especially given she'd smashed a vase right next to herself and could have easily been cut quite badly) and it took a while for Patrick to help her up he just picked up her phone first!
I did really like the small-town aspect of the book, and the idea of the whole Romantics friendship group/business of the whole bridal package was really cute! It definitely has the makings of a great little romance series, but I don't know if this first book was quite there yet for me.

I received a free copy of this book to write an honest review.

[Stacey T · Rating 3 out of 5]

A first in series small town romance. Rosalie owns a flower shop and along with her two best friends make up the “Romantics” as they’ve been known since becoming childhood friends. She has struggled this last year with the loss of her mom and a cheating boyfriend, but now she is ready to get back to living. So, when not one, but two guys catch her eye, she’s determined to make the best choice. Patrick is an architect moving back to the little town to go into business with his father that has been dealing with cancer. He always thought about returning knowing that his true love is here, and he has a lot to make up for. Although the reunion doesn’t go quite as planned, soon the two find themselves letting go of the past and finding common ground to build a relationship, but what happens when guy #2 comes back into the picture? Poor decisions lead to heartache and possibly the love of a lifetime. Overall, the story was fine but had some editing issues and I felt that the three girlfriends seemed immature at times along with some cheesy dialogue. I don’t think that the story and characters were impactful enough for me and I hope that the series will further enhance these but not sure if they will ever make my TBR pile. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Anonymous 5 · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the first book in The Romantics series and also my first book by this author. It's a fun and cute, small town, enemies to lovers story and was such a charming read. Rosalie and Patrick knew each other when they were younger. In fact, Patrick used to mercilessly tease and annoy her. Rosalie now owns a flower shop in a building that scheduled to be renovated. Who should show up as the architect on the project but none other than her childhood nemesis, Patrick. He is truly sorry for what he put Rosalie through back then and wants to make it up to her. As they spend more time together, their friendship blossoms into something more. But as they grow closer, Rosalie has a prior commitment she made before Patrick came to town. How will this play out for the new relationship developing between them?

A charming start to a new series and a great introduction for me to a new author. The characters were lovely and I was endeared to them from the start. This is a sweet and fun romance that I am glad to have had the opportunity to read.

I received a complimentary copy from BookSirens and am voluntarily leaving my review.

[RL · Rating 2 out of 5]

Unfortunately, this book was just not for me. The dialogue generally feels unnatural (some highlights from scenes that were supposed to be hot include: "pleasure petals" as a description when the FMC is touching herself...in the middle of her work day because she saw a single hot guy no less and "You're so wet and enticing").
Plot-wise, Tim McGraw, as in the celebrity Tim McGraw, shows up and helps the MMC beat some people up? Rosalie has sex with one guy then immediately goes on a date with his brother? Guy 1 literally goes to live in the woods alone for a few days because he's so upset because the girl he went on 2 dates with wasn't obviously in love with him yet? I have a lot of questions.
Lastly, we only get a few scattered chapters of Patrick's POV. I want either more of those or none- it felt a little jarring to have them so few and far between.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Noreen Hussain · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really enjoyed this steamy rom-com with a happily ever after.

Rosalie flowers owns wait for it a flower shop.she works with her 2 best friends Clara who owns the travel agency and Ella who owns the bridal boutique to provide wedding services and are known as the romantics.

Patrick,Rosalie's childhood nemesis and his brother Jesse,they both picked on her in middle school are back in town and are both hot.

They both show an interest in Rosalie.She is conflicted,but it all works out in the end.

Really great read with lots of laugh out loud moments,great freindships,loved the banter between the girls,embarassing moments for Rosalie with heat,heart,humour and a happily ever after.

Cannot wait for Clara and Ella's HEA's.

I recieved a free copy of this book via booksirens and am voluntarily leaving my honest review.

[Jenny · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5
This is the first book in a series about a group of friends, called The Romantics, with wedding related businesses. In this novella length story, Rosalie, the florist in the group, finds herself attracted to her childhood bully, Patrick, when he comes back into her life. There’s a bit of a love triangle with an extra tricky complication. It was kind of a fun twist. Rosalie doesn’t handle it well, so there are some hurdles to climb to get to a HEA. Overall it was an engaging story with some fun moments, but it didn’t totally connect for me. It was a good introduction to the characters in the series. There were a few continuity issues in the story. This is a detailed open-door story with explicit innuendo and strong harsh language throughout.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Lisa Benison · Rating 4 out of 5]

Small Town, Insta-Love, Steam When Former Middle School Enemies Reconnect

I liked the premise of this book and we all know middle school boys tease inappropriately to hide their feelings. I appreciated that none of the characters was perfect - they were flawed, and they apologized for their shortcomings. I enjoyed the small town setting where everyone knew your business and that both Rosalie and Patrick had great supportive friends. Their chemistry and connection was good (and quite steamy)- I just had trouble buying the "insta-love" especially when she had been hurt so badly in the past. Overall, I would recommend this book and will read more from this author who was new to me.

I received an ARC from BookSirens and I am voluntarily leaving an honest review.