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A Message of Flowers
White Carnations - pure love, sweet and lovely. Daisy - Innocence, beauty, simplicity. To florist, Georgina Nickols, every flower has a meaning and a purpose. Flowers are something she knows, lives, and breathes. But when they start mysteriously showing up on her porch, she's unsure of their meaning, and of who is leaving them. What do these flowers mean to the messenger? An old friend from high school, Corbin Waylay, moves back to town. When he shows up, he stirs up all kinds of trouble for Georgina. Her life-long friend, Sid Trail, hates him and makes that fact clear to Georgina. But despite the warnings from her friend, she just can't help the feelings that resurface. The feelings she hasn't felt for anyone since high school graduation, the feelings that only Corbin can induce. As Corbin moves closer into her life, it causes a rift between her and Sid. The mystery flowers continue to appear and begin to add to the stresses of life. Love, secrets, pain, and lies surround Georgina, putting her trust to the test. When the messenger is finally revealed, will the meaning of the flowers be enough to repair the damage of those hidden secrets? Forget Me Nots - Remember me forever, good memories, hope. Single Red Rose - I love you.
- GenresRomance
358 pages, Paperback
First published November 16, 2013
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Rachel Walter
12 books68 followersRachel Walter is a wife and mother first, a coffee-addicted, chuck-wearing, hockey-watching, snark-spewing author second, and developmental editor third. She primarily writes Young Adult, but enjoys challenging herself in other genres, like Adult Contemporary. In 2012, Rachel began writing her first novel, True Connection, which she published in 2013. True Connection was re-released in 2014 as part of a boxed set, Pandora, which landed on USA Today's Best Seller list. When she's not writing she can be found doing almost anything in south central Pennsylvania, where she lives, to avoid washing dishes.
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January 6, 2017
I really love a second chance type romance and I felt that this one would not only hit the spot but keep me on the tips of my toes while reading it.
G was great. She was funny and her passion of flowers really showed when she talked about them through out the book. You could feel the love she had for her job/hobby. She was so down to earth yet goofy that you can't help but love her.
Corbin is a blast from the past. He was super sweet and just wanted G to be happy. Totally a macho man but underneath it all he is sweet as ever. Totally loved him.
I loved breeze, she was funny and feisty even though she had her own issues to deal with I kind a hope we get her book so I can see all that unfold.
One things I found really fascinating was the chapter headers gave us insight to each flower. So not only did we get a romance but we even got a Botany lesson of sorts.
This was a contemporary romance at its finest low on the drama (in a way) high on the sweet and just right in the middle for steam! I loved the fact that it had mystery too it.
The ending was super cute, I hope
We get to see some of the secondary characters in other story's. I think fans of second chance romance and friends to lovers will really enjoy this. With all the aspects of a great story this was worth the read! 4.5 stars #2OCCJD
G was great. She was funny and her passion of flowers really showed when she talked about them through out the book. You could feel the love she had for her job/hobby. She was so down to earth yet goofy that you can't help but love her.
Corbin is a blast from the past. He was super sweet and just wanted G to be happy. Totally a macho man but underneath it all he is sweet as ever. Totally loved him.
I loved breeze, she was funny and feisty even though she had her own issues to deal with I kind a hope we get her book so I can see all that unfold.
One things I found really fascinating was the chapter headers gave us insight to each flower. So not only did we get a romance but we even got a Botany lesson of sorts.
This was a contemporary romance at its finest low on the drama (in a way) high on the sweet and just right in the middle for steam! I loved the fact that it had mystery too it.
The ending was super cute, I hope
We get to see some of the secondary characters in other story's. I think fans of second chance romance and friends to lovers will really enjoy this. With all the aspects of a great story this was worth the read! 4.5 stars #2OCCJD
January 17, 2017
I absolutely loved this story, and the meaning of flowers. I never really thought about them before until this story.
I loved Georgina, how she goes for what she wants and I loved her job. She has a passion for flowers.
I loved Corbin, he is down to earth and always up for a good time. He cares and protects those he care for.
The meaning of flowers was brilliant in this story especially when you find everything out eventually who sends them.
I loved Georgina, how she goes for what she wants and I loved her job. She has a passion for flowers.
I loved Corbin, he is down to earth and always up for a good time. He cares and protects those he care for.
The meaning of flowers was brilliant in this story especially when you find everything out eventually who sends them.
January 4, 2017
This was one of my January blind date with a book..... I fell in love! G is amazing and I love when she gets lost in her own mind! Corbin...... one word, YUM!!! Breeze and Trish are awesome and funny and I wanna punch Sid! I love the messages, the mystery and I loved the book
April 3, 2014
I received an eARC in exchange for an honest review.
I thought this book was really sweet and enjoyable. I'm writing a shorter review than I normally would in hopes I don't spoil anything! In the beginning I had a bit of difficulty getting into it but once I got through the first few chapters I was hooked. Georgina is a florist in her small hometown. She works with her best friend, Sid, and sister, Trish. In the beginning of the book, Georgina begins receiving flowers on her doorstep. Each flower has a different meaning but most point towards love and affection. However, she then begins receiving flowers that hint towards feeling of hostility, as well. In addition, to the bizarre mixed signals she's receiving through the flower messenger, Georgina's old crush, Corbin Waylay saunters back into town after leaving abruptly 6 years ago.
The characters always make or break me on a book. I really enjoyed theses particular characters, especially Georgina, she was such a sweet character. She really seemed to want to see the good in everybody, including Sid, her other best friend Breeze, and Corbin. She has a sort of naive, sweetness about her that I really enjoyed. I also really found Breeze entertaining for all the wacky commentary she provided.
When Corbin comes back into town, everything changes. Georgina's feelings are re-ignited much to the dismay of Sid. This causes a bit of a rift between them and the outcome was pretty unexpected. I liked seeing the relationship between Corbin and Georgina simmer and then ignite. It was really sweet and I enjoyed that there was a foundation of friendship already built. I most enjoy romances that begin from friendship and slowly emerge into something else.
As things heat up between Georgina and Corbin, drama unfolds and the flower messenger is revealed. Once this occurs a lot of things become clear for Georgina.
Overall, I thought A Message of Flowers was a sweet and refreshing story. I enjoyed the plot line and characters and although I stumbled through the first couple of chapters I really found myself flying through the rest of the book. I would definitely recommend it to contemporary romance lovers. I thought the use of flowers to send messages was really rather clever as well! This was another enjoyable read from Rachel Walter and I look forward to reading more in the future.
I thought this book was really sweet and enjoyable. I'm writing a shorter review than I normally would in hopes I don't spoil anything! In the beginning I had a bit of difficulty getting into it but once I got through the first few chapters I was hooked. Georgina is a florist in her small hometown. She works with her best friend, Sid, and sister, Trish. In the beginning of the book, Georgina begins receiving flowers on her doorstep. Each flower has a different meaning but most point towards love and affection. However, she then begins receiving flowers that hint towards feeling of hostility, as well. In addition, to the bizarre mixed signals she's receiving through the flower messenger, Georgina's old crush, Corbin Waylay saunters back into town after leaving abruptly 6 years ago.
The characters always make or break me on a book. I really enjoyed theses particular characters, especially Georgina, she was such a sweet character. She really seemed to want to see the good in everybody, including Sid, her other best friend Breeze, and Corbin. She has a sort of naive, sweetness about her that I really enjoyed. I also really found Breeze entertaining for all the wacky commentary she provided.
When Corbin comes back into town, everything changes. Georgina's feelings are re-ignited much to the dismay of Sid. This causes a bit of a rift between them and the outcome was pretty unexpected. I liked seeing the relationship between Corbin and Georgina simmer and then ignite. It was really sweet and I enjoyed that there was a foundation of friendship already built. I most enjoy romances that begin from friendship and slowly emerge into something else.
As things heat up between Georgina and Corbin, drama unfolds and the flower messenger is revealed. Once this occurs a lot of things become clear for Georgina.
Overall, I thought A Message of Flowers was a sweet and refreshing story. I enjoyed the plot line and characters and although I stumbled through the first couple of chapters I really found myself flying through the rest of the book. I would definitely recommend it to contemporary romance lovers. I thought the use of flowers to send messages was really rather clever as well! This was another enjoyable read from Rachel Walter and I look forward to reading more in the future.
November 18, 2013
This book has it all and is definitely a must read. This is Rachel Walter’s second book but first to the New Adult scene and she pulled it off flawlessly. It’s not the typical NA either which I loved. Yes it has sex in it, but its not overly descriptive or ‘rough’ in any way. In my opinion it’s perfect for this story. It’s a book I can continue to read over and over, in fact I’ve read it twice already.
Were first introduced to Georgina at her flower shop. Love her, she’s not the typical girl you read about. She’s not super skinny, she’s real and has insecurities like the rest of us. She has two best friends, Breeze who I absolutely adore and Sid who’s not who he pretends to be. Breeze and Georgina’s interactions are hilarious, hell Breeze is hilarious on her own and she’s obsessed with big bathrooms and hates Georgina’s tiny one. Sid, well he’s a guy that obviously has feelings for Georgina but she’s the only one that doesn’t see it. When Corbin Waylay walks into her store things start to change. Georgina is thrust back into her feelings over Corbin from high school and Sid has flipped his lid. Then the unexpected flowers start showing up on her porch each morning without a note and idea of who it could be. Who’s the admirer and what do the flowers mean to the person leaving them.
Corbin Waylay is perfection. He’s also not the typical guy we read about. He’s not smoking hot with a body to kill for but that only makes him more appealing to me. It’s one of the things I love about reading Rachel’s books, her characters are real and can be compared to real people in everyday life. You can tell Corbin has some feelings for Georgina, but he doesn’t think he’s good enough. The way they come together is absolutely beautiful. But like all romance, someone’s hiding a secret? Is it Georgina or Corbin? And what the hell is going on with Sid and his jealousy? This book has everything you can look for in getting lost into a story. I will say this book ends HEA but you’re going to have to read it to figure out what happens!
Were first introduced to Georgina at her flower shop. Love her, she’s not the typical girl you read about. She’s not super skinny, she’s real and has insecurities like the rest of us. She has two best friends, Breeze who I absolutely adore and Sid who’s not who he pretends to be. Breeze and Georgina’s interactions are hilarious, hell Breeze is hilarious on her own and she’s obsessed with big bathrooms and hates Georgina’s tiny one. Sid, well he’s a guy that obviously has feelings for Georgina but she’s the only one that doesn’t see it. When Corbin Waylay walks into her store things start to change. Georgina is thrust back into her feelings over Corbin from high school and Sid has flipped his lid. Then the unexpected flowers start showing up on her porch each morning without a note and idea of who it could be. Who’s the admirer and what do the flowers mean to the person leaving them.
Corbin Waylay is perfection. He’s also not the typical guy we read about. He’s not smoking hot with a body to kill for but that only makes him more appealing to me. It’s one of the things I love about reading Rachel’s books, her characters are real and can be compared to real people in everyday life. You can tell Corbin has some feelings for Georgina, but he doesn’t think he’s good enough. The way they come together is absolutely beautiful. But like all romance, someone’s hiding a secret? Is it Georgina or Corbin? And what the hell is going on with Sid and his jealousy? This book has everything you can look for in getting lost into a story. I will say this book ends HEA but you’re going to have to read it to figure out what happens!
January 28, 2017
4.5 stars
#quirkyblinddate
This was a first for me from this author and I was introduced to her through Quirky Blind Date with a Book. It started out kind of slow and I wasn't sure I was going to like it but I ended up really enjoying this book. I will definably be reading more and can't wait to see where this series goes.
It was a story about flowers and meaning behind them. What do they mean to you and to her as she receives them from a mystery person left on her porch? Georgina is a florist and loves what she does. I enjoyed the meaning of all the flowers and it really gave you a way to relate to them. She is running her florist with her best friend Sid and her sister which has her special items in the florist as well. When a old high school love comes back to town and things start to change. I loved the banter of Breeze and can't wait to see more of her. She doesn't take to tell you what she is thinking but is a super friend to Georgina
Corbin has been away for 6 years and when he comes back so does the feeling Georgina had for him. Where has he been and why has he came back now? Sid is jealous of the way he is trying to win over Georgina again and the second chance relationship he Is trying to have with her. When Georgiana starts receiving secret flowers on her porch everyday it is a mystery as to who they are from and the hidden meaning behind them.
Will Georgina figure out who is sending her the flowers and what the message is behind them? Will they be able to move forward and have a chance together or will the secrets be too much?
Some of my favorite quotes form this book:
"Sometimes it's little reminders, like the road less traveled, that sparks meaning into everything else we've been through." "not everything" is as it seems. Your eyes and smile haunted my mind and dreams, in a good way-In a way that the sun shows up day after day, even for a moment. You're the sunshine in my day and in my night. I couldn't get rid of you, even with thousands of miles of distance between us--Corbin yo Georgina
#quirkyblinddate
This was a first for me from this author and I was introduced to her through Quirky Blind Date with a Book. It started out kind of slow and I wasn't sure I was going to like it but I ended up really enjoying this book. I will definably be reading more and can't wait to see where this series goes.
It was a story about flowers and meaning behind them. What do they mean to you and to her as she receives them from a mystery person left on her porch? Georgina is a florist and loves what she does. I enjoyed the meaning of all the flowers and it really gave you a way to relate to them. She is running her florist with her best friend Sid and her sister which has her special items in the florist as well. When a old high school love comes back to town and things start to change. I loved the banter of Breeze and can't wait to see more of her. She doesn't take to tell you what she is thinking but is a super friend to Georgina
Corbin has been away for 6 years and when he comes back so does the feeling Georgina had for him. Where has he been and why has he came back now? Sid is jealous of the way he is trying to win over Georgina again and the second chance relationship he Is trying to have with her. When Georgiana starts receiving secret flowers on her porch everyday it is a mystery as to who they are from and the hidden meaning behind them.
Will Georgina figure out who is sending her the flowers and what the message is behind them? Will they be able to move forward and have a chance together or will the secrets be too much?
Some of my favorite quotes form this book:
"Sometimes it's little reminders, like the road less traveled, that sparks meaning into everything else we've been through." "not everything" is as it seems. Your eyes and smile haunted my mind and dreams, in a good way-In a way that the sun shows up day after day, even for a moment. You're the sunshine in my day and in my night. I couldn't get rid of you, even with thousands of miles of distance between us--Corbin yo Georgina
January 8, 2017
"I know what they mean to me, but what do they mean to the person who left them? And who left them?" The story was hung up on this concept about the meaning and purpose of flowers. Meanwhile the characters were young and juvenile acting as if they still attended high school. The conversations were immature and catty with jealousy over the guys they dated in high school or the one they never dated. The story was missing excitement.
There were quite a few minor characters in the story. The main characters were Georgina and Corbin. Georgina owned a flower shop. To Georgina every flower held meaning and a purpose. Georgina was targeted by a messenger who left flowers for her. The mystery behind this messenger could have added an element of fear but it was downplayed.
"Flowers are imbedded in my genes. That’s what my mother used to say anyway." Favorite quote since it fit with the theme of the story.
At twenty-three these characters behaved like they still attended high school. The minor characters were friends with the main characters from high school. Too much hatred. Trish hated Sid. Jacob hated Breeze. Sid hated Corbin. It's like they never left high school.
We have Georgina pinning for Corbin and Sid pinning for Georgina. Breeze pinning for Jacob and Jacob pinning for Shantel. A twisted web of desire.
All the characters needed to be more developed. Since these friendships began in elementary school it seemed fitting that the story begin at this point instead of six years after high school.
I did not like the delay in revealing the messenger. It carried on for far too long. It lost its appeal. It seemed easy to figure out if Georgina had installed some surveillance cameras. Problem solved.
I liked the romance when it was not interrupted with drama by Sid or the messenger.
The mystery behind the messenger was anti-climatic. Too much importance was given towards revealing this messenger when it was insignificant.
There were quite a few minor characters in the story. The main characters were Georgina and Corbin. Georgina owned a flower shop. To Georgina every flower held meaning and a purpose. Georgina was targeted by a messenger who left flowers for her. The mystery behind this messenger could have added an element of fear but it was downplayed.
"Flowers are imbedded in my genes. That’s what my mother used to say anyway." Favorite quote since it fit with the theme of the story.
At twenty-three these characters behaved like they still attended high school. The minor characters were friends with the main characters from high school. Too much hatred. Trish hated Sid. Jacob hated Breeze. Sid hated Corbin. It's like they never left high school.
We have Georgina pinning for Corbin and Sid pinning for Georgina. Breeze pinning for Jacob and Jacob pinning for Shantel. A twisted web of desire.
All the characters needed to be more developed. Since these friendships began in elementary school it seemed fitting that the story begin at this point instead of six years after high school.
I did not like the delay in revealing the messenger. It carried on for far too long. It lost its appeal. It seemed easy to figure out if Georgina had installed some surveillance cameras. Problem solved.
I liked the romance when it was not interrupted with drama by Sid or the messenger.
The mystery behind the messenger was anti-climatic. Too much importance was given towards revealing this messenger when it was insignificant.
March 7, 2014
Reviewer: Liz
Rating: 4 Stars
Georgina is a beautiful young woman who owns her own florist shop and loves everything flowers and their meanings. Her and her sisters Trish lost their parents a few years ago so Georgina relies on her sister Sid her best friend of fifteen years and Breeze another way out there friend. One day she starts receiving different flowers on her porch all with different meanings. Another blast from the past shows up unexpectedly, Corbin Waylay. After being gone for years he is back and showing his interest in Georgina. She is unsure and her friend Sid keeps over stepping the bounds as a friend and turning into a controlling friend.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I enjoyed watching the spark ignite between Corbin and Georgina. It pulled at my heart strings. This book hasn't got detailed sex scenes in it which is perfectly fine by me it is still quite steamy. It has been written well and kept me entertained throughout the whole book I did struggle just a little at the start but that was soon forgotten when Corbin made his entrance. I would have finished it quicker if I wasn't running around after little ones.
I really look forward to reading more from Rachel Walter. Thanks so much for allowing me to read and review A Message of Flowers. Great work Rachel!
*Copy received in exchange for an honest review*
Rating: 4 Stars
Georgina is a beautiful young woman who owns her own florist shop and loves everything flowers and their meanings. Her and her sisters Trish lost their parents a few years ago so Georgina relies on her sister Sid her best friend of fifteen years and Breeze another way out there friend. One day she starts receiving different flowers on her porch all with different meanings. Another blast from the past shows up unexpectedly, Corbin Waylay. After being gone for years he is back and showing his interest in Georgina. She is unsure and her friend Sid keeps over stepping the bounds as a friend and turning into a controlling friend.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I enjoyed watching the spark ignite between Corbin and Georgina. It pulled at my heart strings. This book hasn't got detailed sex scenes in it which is perfectly fine by me it is still quite steamy. It has been written well and kept me entertained throughout the whole book I did struggle just a little at the start but that was soon forgotten when Corbin made his entrance. I would have finished it quicker if I wasn't running around after little ones.
I really look forward to reading more from Rachel Walter. Thanks so much for allowing me to read and review A Message of Flowers. Great work Rachel!
*Copy received in exchange for an honest review*
January 25, 2017
Finding Your Path
This is the first book that I've read by this author and I will be reading more! Thank you for bind date for setting me up! This book was an "emotional cocktail" that will keep you guessing, while having you fall in love. This book was different from what I normally read, in a good way! It had a little bit of a mystery/suspense and romance. Georgina owns a flower shop, but starts receiving flowers on her porch in the morning and at night. Her high school crush, Corbin, comes back into town after being gone for six years. Sid and Breeze, Georgina's best friends, have mixed feelings about him being back, as does her older sister, Trish. Soon her flower messenger, starts sending flowers that have warnings wrapped in a news clipping of the worst time of her life, while the morning flowers are still beautiful with beautiful messages. Georgina and Corbin start going on dates, but her messenger is stepping up his/her game. Does she have a stalker who has mental issues? Does she have two messengers? Does Georgina still have a crush & high school type of love for Corbin or is she in love with Corbin? How will this affect the path Georgina's on? Will she find her path to happiness and is Corbin or will it be someone else, who is at the end of her path?
This is the first book that I've read by this author and I will be reading more! Thank you for bind date for setting me up! This book was an "emotional cocktail" that will keep you guessing, while having you fall in love. This book was different from what I normally read, in a good way! It had a little bit of a mystery/suspense and romance. Georgina owns a flower shop, but starts receiving flowers on her porch in the morning and at night. Her high school crush, Corbin, comes back into town after being gone for six years. Sid and Breeze, Georgina's best friends, have mixed feelings about him being back, as does her older sister, Trish. Soon her flower messenger, starts sending flowers that have warnings wrapped in a news clipping of the worst time of her life, while the morning flowers are still beautiful with beautiful messages. Georgina and Corbin start going on dates, but her messenger is stepping up his/her game. Does she have a stalker who has mental issues? Does she have two messengers? Does Georgina still have a crush & high school type of love for Corbin or is she in love with Corbin? How will this affect the path Georgina's on? Will she find her path to happiness and is Corbin or will it be someone else, who is at the end of her path?
February 11, 2017
I had mixed feelings on this book. I really enjoyed the concept of the story, but the overall execution of it just didn't pan out for me. However, it was a good read and I'd recommend it if you like a good friends to lovers romance.
Corbin was my favorite character of the book. He was sweet and charming. He was in love with Georgina since they were in high school, but her never felt good enough for her. I could really connect to him, and the love he showed for her was beautiful.
I loved the concept of the secret messenger that leaves flowers, and how she incorporated the meanings of the flowers throughout the chapters, but one thing I didn't like was how some areas of the book seemed to drag, some parts could have been a little more concise or cut out to make the flow of the book better. The other issue I had was some of the characters. I really disliked all of the side characters, especially Breeze and Jacob.
I did enjoy this book, but her other book Pucked was more my taste. Pucked was absolutely amazing!
I received this book through Quirky Blind Date with a book for Jan.
Corbin was my favorite character of the book. He was sweet and charming. He was in love with Georgina since they were in high school, but her never felt good enough for her. I could really connect to him, and the love he showed for her was beautiful.
I loved the concept of the secret messenger that leaves flowers, and how she incorporated the meanings of the flowers throughout the chapters, but one thing I didn't like was how some areas of the book seemed to drag, some parts could have been a little more concise or cut out to make the flow of the book better. The other issue I had was some of the characters. I really disliked all of the side characters, especially Breeze and Jacob.
I did enjoy this book, but her other book Pucked was more my taste. Pucked was absolutely amazing!
I received this book through Quirky Blind Date with a book for Jan.
July 29, 2016
Review: I was given a complimentary copy of A Message of Flowers by Reading bliss for an honest review.
I really enjoyed this book. It was a sweet and enjoyable story. Georgina is a florist. Did you know that every flower has a meaning? I didn’t. Georgina knows flowers, she lives and breathes flowers. One day flowers start showing up on her porch. She has no idea who they could be from or why she is getting them. Corbin is an old friend with high school moves back to town and he stirs up trouble for Georgina. She starts having feelings about Corbin. But her friend doesn’t think it’s a good idea. It causes problems with Georgina and Sid. The mystery flowers still are coming…When the messenger is finally revealed things change. You have to read the book to find out who it is. I won’t tell. This book was really good and I enjoyed reading it and I recommend it to my reader friends. I give it 4 out of 5 stars. I also love that one single rose means I love you. I didn’t know that.
I really enjoyed this book. It was a sweet and enjoyable story. Georgina is a florist. Did you know that every flower has a meaning? I didn’t. Georgina knows flowers, she lives and breathes flowers. One day flowers start showing up on her porch. She has no idea who they could be from or why she is getting them. Corbin is an old friend with high school moves back to town and he stirs up trouble for Georgina. She starts having feelings about Corbin. But her friend doesn’t think it’s a good idea. It causes problems with Georgina and Sid. The mystery flowers still are coming…When the messenger is finally revealed things change. You have to read the book to find out who it is. I won’t tell. This book was really good and I enjoyed reading it and I recommend it to my reader friends. I give it 4 out of 5 stars. I also love that one single rose means I love you. I didn’t know that.
January 13, 2017
"Sometimes it's little reminders, like the road less traveled, that sparks meaning into everything else we've been through." (77%)
I really wanted to like this book. Unfortunately, it missed the mark for me.
This is a book about flowers and their meanings, yet it also has the second chance romance trope (which I truly enjoy!). But I feel the book was more focused on the flowers than anything else. In addition, I liked the flower types at the beginning of each chapter. However, I think the definitions of their meaning was a tad overkill. As the chapter progressed, the reader could get a feel for themselves if the types of flowers that were left for Georgina to find where good or bad.
That being said, A Message of Flowers was extremely predictable for me. I had it figured out fairly on, and pushed my way through the rest of the book. Turns out, I was exactly right. And for the right reasons too.
Overall, I did enjoy the book, but there could have been more to it.
I really wanted to like this book. Unfortunately, it missed the mark for me.
This is a book about flowers and their meanings, yet it also has the second chance romance trope (which I truly enjoy!). But I feel the book was more focused on the flowers than anything else. In addition, I liked the flower types at the beginning of each chapter. However, I think the definitions of their meaning was a tad overkill. As the chapter progressed, the reader could get a feel for themselves if the types of flowers that were left for Georgina to find where good or bad.
That being said, A Message of Flowers was extremely predictable for me. I had it figured out fairly on, and pushed my way through the rest of the book. Turns out, I was exactly right. And for the right reasons too.
Overall, I did enjoy the book, but there could have been more to it.
August 12, 2016
I had read this book as a beta. It was a beautifully written story. What I loved the most about this book wasn't the romance or the plot (WHICH BY THE WAY IS COMPLETELY DIFFERENT FROM ALL NA), but really the characters: Georgina & Corbin. I also loved learning about what the message for each of the flowers mean.
Georgina is a strong and independent woman that knows what she wants. She's a bouquet shop owner that isn't easily intimidated by the likes of others. Corbin is a hard working, romantic main lead that complimented Georgina's personality quite well.
Overall, this was an enjoyable, short read that had a slice of romance, a dash of suspense, and characters that worked really well!
3.5 stars!
Georgina is a strong and independent woman that knows what she wants. She's a bouquet shop owner that isn't easily intimidated by the likes of others. Corbin is a hard working, romantic main lead that complimented Georgina's personality quite well.
Overall, this was an enjoyable, short read that had a slice of romance, a dash of suspense, and characters that worked really well!
3.5 stars!
January 15, 2017
#quirkyblinddate
#review
Owner of flower shop, because it in her genes, and her whole ideal of thinking...
I also loved her love for flowers...and their meaning...
(in reminded when my husband would leave a single rose on my desk at work while we were dating)
She is receiving flowers and notes...from someone unknown
....later to be revealed in the story...
The characters are interconnected...what I didn't like they were a little immature for their age...
A sweet charming second chance story...enjoyable read...
February 6, 2017
I liked this enough, but there were a few things that bothered me.
1. Georgina says Sid is her best friend but she certainly doesn't treat him that way. She treats him as if he's an annoyance in her life and just an employee she feels nothing for. Their relationship shows nothing even remotely friendly, it seems strictly acquaintance.
2. The messenger. This could have really been something but the reveal was a massive let down.
3. There could have been so much to this this book, a bit of suspense and a little action at the end, but it was a let down unfortunately.
1. Georgina says Sid is her best friend but she certainly doesn't treat him that way. She treats him as if he's an annoyance in her life and just an employee she feels nothing for. Their relationship shows nothing even remotely friendly, it seems strictly acquaintance.
2. The messenger. This could have really been something but the reveal was a massive let down.
3. There could have been so much to this this book, a bit of suspense and a little action at the end, but it was a let down unfortunately.
January 10, 2017
I loved this quirky little love story. Corbin has returned home after being away for 6 years. Georgina runs the local flower shop in town, and has been in love with Corbin since she was young. When Georgina starts receiving flowers on her doorstep every morning but can't figure out who is sending them. Corbin has loved Georgina for along time and the only way he expresses his feelings without telling her is by leaving flowers on her porch.
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January 11, 2017
To Georgina Nickols (a florist) every flower has a meaning, and someone is secretly leaving flowers on her doorstep. When Corbin Waylay returns home after a six year absence, it could mean a new beginning if Sid, Georgina's friend and employee doesn't get in the way. This was a very sweet book, not my usual read, but I liked it. I liked the writing style. I felt that the characters were a little immature, but overall it was a good book.
February 3, 2017
~3.5 Stars~
This book had alot of potential, but it was really drawn out. There was so much information that did not need to be in there. The story line was pretty good, it was a cute concept but it was just too much.
This book had alot of potential, but it was really drawn out. There was so much information that did not need to be in there. The story line was pretty good, it was a cute concept but it was just too much.
January 27, 2017
Georgina and Corbin are soul mates that's for sure. Nothing worth having is easy though and they have to work through some things. I really enjoyed this story and look forward to reading more from this author. I voluntarily reviewed a copy via Blind Date with a Book.
January 4, 2017
Loved this book it was sweet and romantic just what I needed today I will be looking for more books from this author
January 24, 2017
Great sweet story .. started a little slow but had a few twist you don't see coming
January 9, 2017
This was such a beautiful book!
G was great. She was funny, smart, totally bad a**. Corbin was the sweetheart. I hate how they fought and really thought that things with him and G were demolished when she called him out on the lie. But I was so glad to be wrong! I hated what happened with Sid, but was glad that he came and apologized to G. Breeze and Trish were phenomenal also.
If you love second Chance romances, this is the book for you!
G was great. She was funny, smart, totally bad a**. Corbin was the sweetheart. I hate how they fought and really thought that things with him and G were demolished when she called him out on the lie. But I was so glad to be wrong! I hated what happened with Sid, but was glad that he came and apologized to G. Breeze and Trish were phenomenal also.
If you love second Chance romances, this is the book for you!
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