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Rose In Bloom: Men of Nirvana Book Two
She was his escape. Now, she’s his reality.
Primrose Hamilton never asked for promises, just passion. Her easygoing, no-strings-attached arrangement with Victor was exactly no expectations and no complications. But when a shocking revelation shakes her world, old fears resurface, and Rosie feels herself pulling away from the only person who can get her out of her own head.
Victor Harrington thrives on control, whether it's in business or his bed. But nothing could prepare him for what life had in store for him next. As Rosie retreats behind walls built from past heartbreak, Victor is determined to prove that some risks are worth taking. He'll do whatever is necessary to prove to Rosie that letting your guard down doesn't always have to be as scary as she may think it is.
Love may not have been part of their deal in the beginning, but letting it pass them by might be the biggest regret of their lives.
Rose In Bloom is book 2 in the Men of Nirvana series. Each book can be read as a standalone but the series is interconnected. If you haven't already, make sure to check out book 1 in the series, Stroke Of Luck .
Primrose Hamilton never asked for promises, just passion. Her easygoing, no-strings-attached arrangement with Victor was exactly no expectations and no complications. But when a shocking revelation shakes her world, old fears resurface, and Rosie feels herself pulling away from the only person who can get her out of her own head.
Victor Harrington thrives on control, whether it's in business or his bed. But nothing could prepare him for what life had in store for him next. As Rosie retreats behind walls built from past heartbreak, Victor is determined to prove that some risks are worth taking. He'll do whatever is necessary to prove to Rosie that letting your guard down doesn't always have to be as scary as she may think it is.
Love may not have been part of their deal in the beginning, but letting it pass them by might be the biggest regret of their lives.
Rose In Bloom is book 2 in the Men of Nirvana series. Each book can be read as a standalone but the series is interconnected. If you haven't already, make sure to check out book 1 in the series, Stroke Of Luck .
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Published June 24, 2025
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June 25, 2025
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📚 Book Title: by Rose in Bloom
✍🏽Author: Phoenix Collins Format: eBook = 📱 ⭐️ Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4/5 🌶 Spice Level: 🌶🌶🌶🌶 = Medium/Hot
🕑Quick Take:
Primrose “Rosie” Hamilton, 31, is a bartender at Nirvana and has been in a relationship with the owner, Victor Harrington, 44, for six years. Rosie’s past relationship history and traumatic experiences influence her to keep things casual, but what happens when he wants more? Engaging and emotional read!
💕What I Loved:
I met Rosie in Men of Nirvana Book 1: Stroke of Luck. Rosie appeared to be a fun and encouraging friend. However, getting to know her and the factors that influenced her decision to be in a situationship with Victor was rooted in guardedness to not be hurt again. She was a doll that needed to be cherished. Similarly, I was initially introduced to Victor as the dad of Carter and Sebastian in Men of Nirvana Book 1: Stroke of Luck, and he gave OG playboy vibes. However, I totally enjoyed seeing deeper into his life and his willingness to go all out for the one he wanted and loved.
Tropes:
- Age Gap
- Billionaire romance
- He wants more
- She’s hesitant to commit
⚠️ Heads Up (Trigger/Content Warnings):
- Mature Content 18+
- Mental Health: Trauma, Depression, and Anxiety
- Medical Diagnosis: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and Endometriosis
- Trauma/Grief: Pregnancy Loss
💭Final Thoughts: I really enjoyed this read. Just like Book 1, I was invested! So much so, I cannot wait for Book 3 in 2026. 😩 Hmm, shall we see the love story between Sebastian & Mercy? 🤔
📚 Book Title: by Rose in Bloom
✍🏽Author: Phoenix Collins Format: eBook = 📱 ⭐️ Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4/5 🌶 Spice Level: 🌶🌶🌶🌶 = Medium/Hot
🕑Quick Take:
Primrose “Rosie” Hamilton, 31, is a bartender at Nirvana and has been in a relationship with the owner, Victor Harrington, 44, for six years. Rosie’s past relationship history and traumatic experiences influence her to keep things casual, but what happens when he wants more? Engaging and emotional read!
💕What I Loved:
I met Rosie in Men of Nirvana Book 1: Stroke of Luck. Rosie appeared to be a fun and encouraging friend. However, getting to know her and the factors that influenced her decision to be in a situationship with Victor was rooted in guardedness to not be hurt again. She was a doll that needed to be cherished. Similarly, I was initially introduced to Victor as the dad of Carter and Sebastian in Men of Nirvana Book 1: Stroke of Luck, and he gave OG playboy vibes. However, I totally enjoyed seeing deeper into his life and his willingness to go all out for the one he wanted and loved.
Tropes:
- Age Gap
- Billionaire romance
- He wants more
- She’s hesitant to commit
⚠️ Heads Up (Trigger/Content Warnings):
- Mature Content 18+
- Mental Health: Trauma, Depression, and Anxiety
- Medical Diagnosis: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and Endometriosis
- Trauma/Grief: Pregnancy Loss
💭Final Thoughts: I really enjoyed this read. Just like Book 1, I was invested! So much so, I cannot wait for Book 3 in 2026. 😩 Hmm, shall we see the love story between Sebastian & Mercy? 🤔
June 29, 2025
This is book 2 of the Men of Nirvana series. I believe this could be read as a stand alone, however I would suggest reading them in order so you can get a full picture of the dynamics of all the characters.
Book One: Stroke of Luck
This is about Carter a 28 yr old Million/Billionaire (look the man got a lot of money) and Lucky a featured dancer at his members only club called Nirvana owned by him, his dad, and baby brother Bash. The book was spicy, fast paced, and fun I loved it and will forever recommend it. In that book we meet Vic who is Carter's dad and Rosie who is friends with Lucky and a bartender at the club. We learn that the two of them are in a long-term situation and that our girl is 14 years his junior. Lastly we learn a bit about Vic's marriage and views on relationships through the view of his son and interactions/responses to Carter and Lucky.
Book Two: Rose In Bloom
Look above what tf did I just say? Book one was fast paced, fun, and spicy. Now... this book has a spice. But it was far from fast paced and fun. It was emotional af. Had me all up in my feelings.
Turns out our girl Rosie is the one holding out on taking things to the next level and Vic has just been tip toeing around her. But when an unplanned pregnancy happens, they are both forced to re-evaluate their situation.
Readers be prepared, we learn about Rosie's struggle with PCOS and Endometriosis as well her history with pregnancy loss, depression, trust issues, and fear that her body is going to fail her.
Statistically 1 in 4 pregnancies end in miscarriage and 1 in 160 pregnancies end in stillbirth.
As someone who has experienced pregnancy loss I can tell you that this book was a relatable and difficult read. I was soo scared for our girl and was rooting for her, the baby, and her ability to let our boy in. Victor literally just wanted to love her and be there and she wanted to be stubborn.
Overall, this is a beautiful love story. However, I've been reading a lot of Thriller. So when Vic's bestie made it known he didn't like Rosie and kept saying he was looking out for Vic, a part of me was waiting for him to push our girl down some stairs or something! It never happened so if any of you get those vibes please share so I know it wasn't just me.
I felt like this book dragged in the end. The last 20%, not because the story wasn't good but because there is so much at risk that I wanted to get to the end and was getting frustrated with the back-to-back over the top declarations of love and devotion and Rosie's dumb ass still claiming she cared very much for Vic but would use the fucking L word.
Like bish what?! That man is a ride or die, he made it clear he wanted you no matter what. Baby or no baby he was all in and you wanna act a fool SMH
Anyways, it set up Book 3 for Bash and introduce the Love Interest. I feel like Bash's story is going to be a blend of the best elements from his dad and brother's stories yet unique to him. I'm excited for it.
Book One: Stroke of Luck
This is about Carter a 28 yr old Million/Billionaire (look the man got a lot of money) and Lucky a featured dancer at his members only club called Nirvana owned by him, his dad, and baby brother Bash. The book was spicy, fast paced, and fun I loved it and will forever recommend it. In that book we meet Vic who is Carter's dad and Rosie who is friends with Lucky and a bartender at the club. We learn that the two of them are in a long-term situation and that our girl is 14 years his junior. Lastly we learn a bit about Vic's marriage and views on relationships through the view of his son and interactions/responses to Carter and Lucky.
Book Two: Rose In Bloom
Look above what tf did I just say? Book one was fast paced, fun, and spicy. Now... this book has a spice. But it was far from fast paced and fun. It was emotional af. Had me all up in my feelings.
Turns out our girl Rosie is the one holding out on taking things to the next level and Vic has just been tip toeing around her. But when an unplanned pregnancy happens, they are both forced to re-evaluate their situation.
Readers be prepared, we learn about Rosie's struggle with PCOS and Endometriosis as well her history with pregnancy loss, depression, trust issues, and fear that her body is going to fail her.
Statistically 1 in 4 pregnancies end in miscarriage and 1 in 160 pregnancies end in stillbirth.
As someone who has experienced pregnancy loss I can tell you that this book was a relatable and difficult read. I was soo scared for our girl and was rooting for her, the baby, and her ability to let our boy in. Victor literally just wanted to love her and be there and she wanted to be stubborn.
Overall, this is a beautiful love story. However, I've been reading a lot of Thriller. So when Vic's bestie made it known he didn't like Rosie and kept saying he was looking out for Vic, a part of me was waiting for him to push our girl down some stairs or something! It never happened so if any of you get those vibes please share so I know it wasn't just me.
I felt like this book dragged in the end. The last 20%, not because the story wasn't good but because there is so much at risk that I wanted to get to the end and was getting frustrated with the back-to-back over the top declarations of love and devotion and Rosie's dumb ass still claiming she cared very much for Vic but would use the fucking L word.
Like bish what?! That man is a ride or die, he made it clear he wanted you no matter what. Baby or no baby he was all in and you wanna act a fool SMH
Anyways, it set up Book 3 for Bash and introduce the Love Interest. I feel like Bash's story is going to be a blend of the best elements from his dad and brother's stories yet unique to him. I'm excited for it.
August 14, 2025
Okay I’m not saying the book is bad because it’s not solid 3-3.5 but I really enjoyed the first book and without the context of the first book this would have been a 4-4.5 but unfortunately for me that context is present and even more considering I reread the book directly before starting this one. In the first book Victor is largely unlikeable and hell in the first few chapter of this book his is unlikeable. But then there is a switch of his character that makes him attentive and caring and capable of being parent and I don’t see where that came from. The conversation he should have had with his kids isn’t until the very end of the book after his “transformation” is complete but nothing happens before than that should give Carter and indication that he has changed as a man and is in a better mindset other than financially to be a better father to his daughter than he was Carter and Bash. Lowkey it read like his was their brother not a man in his mid/late 40s. He says Carter can’t blame him from his action and in some part that’s true but we can’t act like he is the shining example of father and partner. He literally called Lucky a gold digger multiple times and then diminishes his own child’s feelings toward the woman he loves like bro are you good? And for no tangible reason either. Again if I hadn’t had prior knowledge of the first book I would have enjoyed this a lot more but all in all it was solid and I will continue to read this author and can’t wait for Bash and Mercy next year ❤️
June 27, 2025
Rose in Bloom is Book Two in the Men of Nirvana series where we swing back around to the Harringtons--this time, Big Daddy Victor and his longtime situationship, Primrose. Rose and Vic have been doing what they do for six years, and Vic is ready to be official. But Rose likes where they are. She has to keep Vic at arms length for her own sake. But then something happens between them that makes it impossible to push him away anymore.
I loved how soft this romance was. Having Primrose’s fears and hang-ups be so relatable and so real gave me great pull toward this story, and gave it some solid emotional weight. I loved the way Vic was a man of action, how he didn’t hesitate to give his time, focus his energy, or use his resources. He made it happen for the woman who captured his heart. The follow-up to the Kevin drama satisfied me--I wondered what happened after Stroke of Luck, although I did have a small panic attack with the instances casting doubt on Lucky and Carter in the beginning. Because I love them. Primrose having two moms was a great family dynamic, and I was happy Vic and Carter came to an understanding. Rose’s peace after her scare was my favorite part and her past made me ache for her. Her and Vic were passionate, and everything the other deserved. I really enjoyed this.
I loved how soft this romance was. Having Primrose’s fears and hang-ups be so relatable and so real gave me great pull toward this story, and gave it some solid emotional weight. I loved the way Vic was a man of action, how he didn’t hesitate to give his time, focus his energy, or use his resources. He made it happen for the woman who captured his heart. The follow-up to the Kevin drama satisfied me--I wondered what happened after Stroke of Luck, although I did have a small panic attack with the instances casting doubt on Lucky and Carter in the beginning. Because I love them. Primrose having two moms was a great family dynamic, and I was happy Vic and Carter came to an understanding. Rose’s peace after her scare was my favorite part and her past made me ache for her. Her and Vic were passionate, and everything the other deserved. I really enjoyed this.
June 26, 2025
They agreed to let things be what they were—no labels, no strings. But after six years and a whole lot of feelings that couldn’t stay buried, Rosie and Vic are forced to have a serious conversation about the state of their situationship.
Rosie’s afraid of commitment, scarred by past relationships where love meant pain or abandonment. Vic, on the other hand, hasn’t been interested in anything serious since his divorce. But now, with Rosie, things feel different. As their connection deepens, he starts to realize that maybe—just maybe—he does want more.
For a while, they’re maintaining the perfect balance—until the unexpected happens, something neither of them thought possible. And yet, true to his word, Vic steps up. He stays by her side and makes sure she has nothing but the best. When he told her, “You’re human, and you are allowed to be vulnerable sometimes,” I was in shambles.
Watching Rosie let her guard down and allow him to care for her? Absolutely heart-melting. They are just too sweet together. And through it all, they learn that sometimes, you have to say the quiet part out loud—for it to become real.
Rosie’s afraid of commitment, scarred by past relationships where love meant pain or abandonment. Vic, on the other hand, hasn’t been interested in anything serious since his divorce. But now, with Rosie, things feel different. As their connection deepens, he starts to realize that maybe—just maybe—he does want more.
For a while, they’re maintaining the perfect balance—until the unexpected happens, something neither of them thought possible. And yet, true to his word, Vic steps up. He stays by her side and makes sure she has nothing but the best. When he told her, “You’re human, and you are allowed to be vulnerable sometimes,” I was in shambles.
Watching Rosie let her guard down and allow him to care for her? Absolutely heart-melting. They are just too sweet together. And through it all, they learn that sometimes, you have to say the quiet part out loud—for it to become real.
June 28, 2025
This was my introduction to this author, and I really enjoyed this story. Rose In Bloom is book two in the Men of Nirvana series. I did not read the first book before going into this story, but I was not confused. I will be going back to that book before book three comes out next summer.
This story was an age-gap romance between bartender Rosie and bar owner Victor. They were in a no-strings-attached relationship for six years. He wanted more, but he knew he had a runner on his hands. Rosie was afraid of commitment due to trauma she experienced from a previous relationship.
While navigating their relationship, they deal with betrayal, medical issues, grief, and so much more. Victor was willing to do whatever he could to make sure Rosie was okay. It took a while, but she did eventually take her track shoes off. Phoenix Collins wrote this story perfectly, and I can’t wait to get into the rest of her catalog.
This story was an age-gap romance between bartender Rosie and bar owner Victor. They were in a no-strings-attached relationship for six years. He wanted more, but he knew he had a runner on his hands. Rosie was afraid of commitment due to trauma she experienced from a previous relationship.
While navigating their relationship, they deal with betrayal, medical issues, grief, and so much more. Victor was willing to do whatever he could to make sure Rosie was okay. It took a while, but she did eventually take her track shoes off. Phoenix Collins wrote this story perfectly, and I can’t wait to get into the rest of her catalog.
June 26, 2025
To a love that saves you…
I loved the way Victor showed up for Rosie… refusing to let her run or feel less than, especially when news came about that had her shook. He was an intentional man! She is/was his business and he made sure it was known & understood. This journey Victor & Rosie went on was as real as it gets… it happens between individuals daily. Dealing with any diagnosis can take a toll & also affects individuals differently. It takes a brave & compassionate partner to stand in the paint with you, not judging… being reassuring… being that anchor… consistently. Victor was that & so much more for Rosie… my girl had no choice but to fold when it all came down to it!
I loved the way Victor showed up for Rosie… refusing to let her run or feel less than, especially when news came about that had her shook. He was an intentional man! She is/was his business and he made sure it was known & understood. This journey Victor & Rosie went on was as real as it gets… it happens between individuals daily. Dealing with any diagnosis can take a toll & also affects individuals differently. It takes a brave & compassionate partner to stand in the paint with you, not judging… being reassuring… being that anchor… consistently. Victor was that & so much more for Rosie… my girl had no choice but to fold when it all came down to it!
November 18, 2025
Book 2 of the Men of Nirvana Series tells the story of Vic who is Carter’s father and Primrose. While it’s not quite as spicy as book 1 I truly enjoyed all of the ways that Vic showed up for Rosie and how she made him a better man. Overall this story was heartwarming. I’m looking forward to book 3!
September 11, 2025
Ok cute 🥰 Rosie and Vic
I loved 🥰 this one down but I can’t wait to read about mercy and Bash story I just know it’s gone be spicy 🌶️ and keep everyone bothered 😌 come on 2026 you got a wedding 💒 to attend and a rekindling love story to unfold 🥰
I loved 🥰 this one down but I can’t wait to read about mercy and Bash story I just know it’s gone be spicy 🌶️ and keep everyone bothered 😌 come on 2026 you got a wedding 💒 to attend and a rekindling love story to unfold 🥰
September 15, 2025
Thoroughly enjoyed
Another great story in the series. I enjoyed Vic and Primrose's rapport that was built on years of history. It was a really emotional story, which I wasn't totally expecting, but I'm not mad at it.
Another great story in the series. I enjoyed Vic and Primrose's rapport that was built on years of history. It was a really emotional story, which I wasn't totally expecting, but I'm not mad at it.
June 25, 2025
It was cute. Nothing to brag about. If you’re looking for an unproblematic story —-this is it
August 15, 2025
4.25/4.5
October 7, 2025
Fantastic
Too have a second chance is a wonderful thing. Victor and Primrose neither was looking for commitment but found everything they needed in each other
Too have a second chance is a wonderful thing. Victor and Primrose neither was looking for commitment but found everything they needed in each other
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