Gnome One But You

by Katie Fitzgerald

Babysitting for her hard-to-please sister-in-law, Eve, is making life difficult for Hazel. So is the landscaper who broke Eve's garden gnome. Still, Jeremy has a certain mischievous charm that Hazel can't quite ignore, and he manages to boost her confidence when it's at its lowest point. Will love bloom this spring?

Genres: Romance, Short Stories

29 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 15, 2025

About the author

Katie Fitzgerald is the author of over 50 published pieces of short fiction, most of which are clean contemporary romance. Her short stories and flash fiction appear online at Havok Publishing, Syncopation Literary Journal, Painted Pebble Lit Mag, Spillwords.com, Spark Flash Fiction and Micromance Magazine. Her serial romance, "The Plus One Pact" appears quarterly in Clean Fiction. She has also been published in Woman's World. Her stand-alone ebook short romances and anthologies including her work can be found on Amazon.

She is a 2024 Sparkie Award recipient for Best Romantic Suspense, a 2024 nominee for the Pushcart Prize, and was a finalist in three categories of the 2025 Cupid Prize. She was also the winner of Spark Flash Fiction's 2025 contest. A graduate of Vassar College and a trained librarian, Katie resides in Maryland with her family.

Reviews

[ruth (bruh) · Rating 2 out of 5]

I forgot this is a very short book and was genuinely bewildered/startled when it ended after 15 minutes 😆

Other than that, stable short story. Can’t say I’m impressed but I’m also not mad sooo.. medium.

[Ciarra McCrain · Rating 4 out of 5]

Super cute. Woulda made a cute full book, but I liked the short story too!

[Chele Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

can a gnome play cupid?

This is such a cute, quick story. I really felt for Hazel trying to live up to impossible standards. And i really despised her sister-in-law Eve with all her demands! She made me mad! Ugh. But hurray for Jeremy the landscaper for building Hazel’s confidence.
I listened to this on my way home from work via my phone app and it made a mundane drive much more entertaining!

[Jennifer Whalen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Adorable short story

An absolutely adorable short story. I love the way Katie writes and I’m always amazed at how much depth and romantic tension she can pack into her stories. This sweet romance is sure to put a smile on your face and you can read it over your morning coffee! I absolutely recommend it, five stars!

[Nancie Blume · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a really short story but still thought it was a cute one. I loved how Jeremy was able to help Hazel see herself for the good person she was and benefited her relationship with her brother's family in the end for the better

[Nick · Rating 4 out of 5]

A sweet, fun, quick read. A+ on characters in such a short format.

[Megan · Rating 4 out of 5]

A sweet, short read about Jeremy, a landscaper / gardener and a child minder/nanny, Hazel. Their first meeting was a bit dramatic with Jeremy damaging a garden gnome while cutting the grass at Hazel's brother's house
The main characters were likeable and this was an endearing story.

[Trina Clark · Rating 5 out of 5]

Babysitting then love

After meeting in the yard and first date, Boom!
Who ever would have thought a gnome will have brought on love at first sight!

[Elise Gilmore · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this sweet romance featuring a down-on-herself nanny named Hazel and a gardener named Jeremy who sees the good qualities in his new crush.

It was a quick read perfect for spring!

[Kate Love · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ughhhh! 😮‍💨😅💖

Toooo short! I wanted more😅💖 is this going to be a series? Please say yesssss😮‍💨😅💖 Can't wait to read more of this author!!!! 😍😘💖

[Crystal0503 · Rating 3 out of 5]

In Fitzgerald's Gnome One But you Hazel has recently taken up babysitting for her sister-in-law Eve and along the way she has found it to be more challenging than expected. During her time around the neighborhood she meets Wyatt who helps he see things in a different perspective and improve herself. Is she really struggling as much as she thinks or are the overall demands something she can't meet? Come read along and see the journey between Hazel and Wyatt as well as what happens with Hazel's family life. Will there being any connection between Wyatt and Hazel or will they just be friends one way to find out.

[Rachel · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read an early copy of this story and adored it! The MMC is so charming, and I loved the way he helped the protagonist see herself more clearly. A classic Katie Fitzgerald romance!

[Elaine · Rating 4 out of 5]

Oh, that was so sweet. A very quick read, though very enjoyable. Loved it! 4☆

[Mahoghani 23 · Rating 3 out of 5]

Always Be You

Short story about a woman allowing others to tell her she's not good.

Then comes along a handsome guy who sees her worth and shares it with her.

[Kacie Long · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5⭐️