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Chicago Sapphics #5
Redefining Revolution & Resolution
The Windy City Blows in Snowed-In Countdown This NYE!
Lillian Meyer, Chicago's favorite florist has bitten off more than she could chew.
Rather, she is knee-deep in rose petals and ribbon with no end in sight.
With several holidays and an extravagant wedding to be fulfilled, she is working tireless hours to ensure total customer satisfaction.
Thankfully, she's not alone. Word on these chilly streets says that Isabelle Richter has been spending more hours at the boutique than at home.
Precise, poised, and a far cry from Lillian's quirky charm—we can't help but wonder if opposites really do attract. But romance without spark makes for a frostbitten New Year's Eve exposé.
And when you're redefining revolution & resolution, you just might find hope buried under the snow.
Lillian Meyer, Chicago's favorite florist has bitten off more than she could chew.
Rather, she is knee-deep in rose petals and ribbon with no end in sight.
With several holidays and an extravagant wedding to be fulfilled, she is working tireless hours to ensure total customer satisfaction.
Thankfully, she's not alone. Word on these chilly streets says that Isabelle Richter has been spending more hours at the boutique than at home.
Precise, poised, and a far cry from Lillian's quirky charm—we can't help but wonder if opposites really do attract. But romance without spark makes for a frostbitten New Year's Eve exposé.
And when you're redefining revolution & resolution, you just might find hope buried under the snow.
180 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 31, 2025
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Review of advance copy received from Author
Quote: "We just love you, Iz. That’s all this is. You’re the anchor of this family, and sometimes anchors forget they can lift.”
H.B. Cliffy is seriously one of my favorite authors!
I had such a soft spot for Izzy (Isabelle) being the oldest sister who hadn't found love... yet. And, omgsh, her internal monologue was hilarious. This slow burn was different, meaning it was slow but somehow it wasn't, but then it was, lol. When Izzy and Lilly (Lillian) finally took that next step, it was so good and worth the wait!! I enjoyed their banter and the way they showed their love for one another. I'm seriously going to miss the Richter family; why did it have to be only five sisters? JK, all good things must come to an end, and what a good end this was. I highly recommend💙
❄️ 𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐓𝐎 𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐄𝐂𝐓 ☃️
🎇 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫'𝐬 𝐄𝐯𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐝
🥂 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐀𝐠𝐞-𝐆𝐚𝐩
🌹 𝐐𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐤𝐲 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐱 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐧
❄️ 𝐒𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐝-𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐍𝐘𝐄
☃️ "𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐚𝐝 𝐟𝐮𝐧?"
📆 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞
🎊 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬
💙 𝐌𝐞𝐥𝐭𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐞𝐫 & 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐇𝐞𝐫
🪢 𝐒𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐭/𝐋𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐊¡𝐧𝐤𝐬
🕯𝐒𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐁𝐮𝐫𝐧...𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐚
🚩"𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐞."
🏠 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 (𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫) 𝐒𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬
Thank you, HB for allowing me to ARC read this awesome book, it was such a pleasure.
H.B. Cliffy is seriously one of my favorite authors!
I had such a soft spot for Izzy (Isabelle) being the oldest sister who hadn't found love... yet. And, omgsh, her internal monologue was hilarious. This slow burn was different, meaning it was slow but somehow it wasn't, but then it was, lol. When Izzy and Lilly (Lillian) finally took that next step, it was so good and worth the wait!! I enjoyed their banter and the way they showed their love for one another. I'm seriously going to miss the Richter family; why did it have to be only five sisters? JK, all good things must come to an end, and what a good end this was. I highly recommend💙
❄️ 𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐓𝐎 𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐄𝐂𝐓 ☃️
🎇 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫'𝐬 𝐄𝐯𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐝
🥂 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐀𝐠𝐞-𝐆𝐚𝐩
🌹 𝐐𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐤𝐲 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐱 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐧
❄️ 𝐒𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐝-𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐍𝐘𝐄
☃️ "𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐚𝐝 𝐟𝐮𝐧?"
📆 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞
🎊 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬
💙 𝐌𝐞𝐥𝐭𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐞𝐫 & 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐇𝐞𝐫
🪢 𝐒𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐭/𝐋𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐊¡𝐧𝐤𝐬
🕯𝐒𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐁𝐮𝐫𝐧...𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐚
🚩"𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐞."
🏠 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 (𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫) 𝐒𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬
Thank you, HB for allowing me to ARC read this awesome book, it was such a pleasure.
January 13, 2026
Duel 1st Person POV. 4🌟 2🌶️. 180 pages
Redefining Revolution & Resolution is the fifth and final book in the Chicago Sapphics series. A series of standalone, yet loosely interconnected novellas that each follow 1 of 5 sisters as they fall in love.
Book 5 follows Lillian a bubbly, flirty and over the top florist and Isabelle the grumpy oldest Richter sister who owns a security tech company, as they dance around on another for the better part of a year. Until Izzy can finally admit that she is smitten, yet struggles to get past not only the fact they are complete opposites, but there’s also an 11 year age gap.
Redefining Revolution & Resolution is an age gap, opposites attract, grumpy x sunshine story, with pinning, obsession, admitting when you’re smitten, learning to be vulnerable and the lowest dose of spice in the entire series.
What I absolutely loved about this book is that H.B. Cliffy included a scene where we are graced with the older of the two admiring and appreciating the fact the younger has a full bush! More of this in books please.
If you like quick burn, high heat, short stories, then I would definitely recommend the Chicago Sapphics series as a whole.
Must read if you LOVE:
✨Holiday Romance
✨Age Gap Romance (11 years)
✨Grumpy + Sunshine
✨Obsession
✨Yearning / Pinning
✨Slower Burn
✨Overprotective MC
✨Low Dose of Spice
✨BUSH APPRECIATION!
Redefining Revolution & Resolution is the fifth and final book in the Chicago Sapphics series. A series of standalone, yet loosely interconnected novellas that each follow 1 of 5 sisters as they fall in love.
Book 5 follows Lillian a bubbly, flirty and over the top florist and Isabelle the grumpy oldest Richter sister who owns a security tech company, as they dance around on another for the better part of a year. Until Izzy can finally admit that she is smitten, yet struggles to get past not only the fact they are complete opposites, but there’s also an 11 year age gap.
Redefining Revolution & Resolution is an age gap, opposites attract, grumpy x sunshine story, with pinning, obsession, admitting when you’re smitten, learning to be vulnerable and the lowest dose of spice in the entire series.
What I absolutely loved about this book is that H.B. Cliffy included a scene where we are graced with the older of the two admiring and appreciating the fact the younger has a full bush! More of this in books please.
If you like quick burn, high heat, short stories, then I would definitely recommend the Chicago Sapphics series as a whole.
Must read if you LOVE:
✨Holiday Romance
✨Age Gap Romance (11 years)
✨Grumpy + Sunshine
✨Obsession
✨Yearning / Pinning
✨Slower Burn
✨Overprotective MC
✨Low Dose of Spice
✨BUSH APPRECIATION!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Grumpy x sunshine with an age gap - that’s Redefining Revolution and Resolution, the final installment of Chicago Sapphics.
Security expert Isabelle is finding herself buying flowers a lot recently. Not that she has anyone to give them to. It has absolutely nothing to do with the sassy florist with pink and green hair that she can’t seem to get out of her mind. Nope, not at all.
Lilian is intrigued by the gorgeous but grumpy Isabelle, whose visits have become the highlight of her week. Really, she should be focusing on getting her New Year’s Eve orders sorted out…but she can’t look away.
So when a blizzard leaves them snowed in, it’s only a matter of time before the final single sister discovers her hands are tied in the matter of love.
This was a fun, flirty story about the older sister who always gives but never takes, and the free spirit who is trying to prove herself to her parents. It’s a story about getting out of your own way and seizing the opportunities handed to you.
There are minimal triggers in this book. It is a slow burn, open door book that includes elements of Shibari.
It is bittersweet saying farewell to the Richter family, but knowing each sister has found happiness helps. I recommend this to fans of sapphic romances.
Security expert Isabelle is finding herself buying flowers a lot recently. Not that she has anyone to give them to. It has absolutely nothing to do with the sassy florist with pink and green hair that she can’t seem to get out of her mind. Nope, not at all.
Lilian is intrigued by the gorgeous but grumpy Isabelle, whose visits have become the highlight of her week. Really, she should be focusing on getting her New Year’s Eve orders sorted out…but she can’t look away.
So when a blizzard leaves them snowed in, it’s only a matter of time before the final single sister discovers her hands are tied in the matter of love.
This was a fun, flirty story about the older sister who always gives but never takes, and the free spirit who is trying to prove herself to her parents. It’s a story about getting out of your own way and seizing the opportunities handed to you.
There are minimal triggers in this book. It is a slow burn, open door book that includes elements of Shibari.
It is bittersweet saying farewell to the Richter family, but knowing each sister has found happiness helps. I recommend this to fans of sapphic romances.
January 4, 2026
ARC review. First review of 2026 and the final of the Ritcher sisters’ stories. Isabella is a 35-year old security expert falling for a younger florist. Lillian has had the hots for Isabella for a while, but makes a push to solidify the pull between them, just in time for the New Year.
Isabelle is so stern and grumpy. She’s been the oldest sister, the organized sister, the reliable one. But now all her sisters are grown and moving on with their lives, and she’s…alone. And for the first time she’s wondering if she wants more. Fate intervenes, and Isabelle can’t help but fall for a green-and-pink haired florist that radiates sunshine and cheesy lines. Lillian moves to the beat of her own drum, but her parents put a lot of pressure on her. She’s quirky, and her eyebrow waggles get under Isabelle’s skin. When a flower emergency brings the two together, their grumpy-sunshine dynamic almost feels like a sitcom to read. But when it spices, whewww, a bossy Lillian is so, so good to read; her knowledge and confidence ground the balance of their relationship in an unexpected way. It’s a great read to cap off such a fun novella series, and while I’m sad it must end, I’m excited to revisit all the Ritcher sisters each holiday.
Isabelle is so stern and grumpy. She’s been the oldest sister, the organized sister, the reliable one. But now all her sisters are grown and moving on with their lives, and she’s…alone. And for the first time she’s wondering if she wants more. Fate intervenes, and Isabelle can’t help but fall for a green-and-pink haired florist that radiates sunshine and cheesy lines. Lillian moves to the beat of her own drum, but her parents put a lot of pressure on her. She’s quirky, and her eyebrow waggles get under Isabelle’s skin. When a flower emergency brings the two together, their grumpy-sunshine dynamic almost feels like a sitcom to read. But when it spices, whewww, a bossy Lillian is so, so good to read; her knowledge and confidence ground the balance of their relationship in an unexpected way. It’s a great read to cap off such a fun novella series, and while I’m sad it must end, I’m excited to revisit all the Ritcher sisters each holiday.
January 11, 2026
I LOVED this book so much! The slow burn was absolutely worth it as Lilly worked patiently and relentlessly to break down Izzy’s walls—the ones she’d built high and strong. Watching their relationship unfold felt natural, emotional, and incredibly satisfying.
Lilly completely stole my heart. I loved how confident, brave, and sure of herself she is, and how she never stopped showing up for both her business and for Izzy. The contrast between Lilly’s warmth and Izzy’s guarded nature made their connection even more meaningful, all wrapped in cozy winter vibes.
I adored how caring Izzy was, especially her need to make sure Lilly was always protected. When Lilly lost all of her inventory and had to reorder flowers for the boutique, Izzy showing up to help her finish those orders completely melted my heart. Those moments truly highlighted how deep her feelings ran, even when she struggled to fully express them.
If you love slow-burn romances, opposites-attract dynamics, protective energy, and strong, confident characters, this book is a must-read. A heartfelt, cozy story that delivers on every level.
Lilly completely stole my heart. I loved how confident, brave, and sure of herself she is, and how she never stopped showing up for both her business and for Izzy. The contrast between Lilly’s warmth and Izzy’s guarded nature made their connection even more meaningful, all wrapped in cozy winter vibes.
I adored how caring Izzy was, especially her need to make sure Lilly was always protected. When Lilly lost all of her inventory and had to reorder flowers for the boutique, Izzy showing up to help her finish those orders completely melted my heart. Those moments truly highlighted how deep her feelings ran, even when she struggled to fully express them.
If you love slow-burn romances, opposites-attract dynamics, protective energy, and strong, confident characters, this book is a must-read. A heartfelt, cozy story that delivers on every level.
Review of advance copy received from Author
4.5
Lilly FINALLY gets her story after hearing about her in the background from the very beginning! I know she isn’t a sister, but I’ve loved her from the start. Apparently, so has Izzy. Or at least since that day outside Cupid. Except she’s too young, right? Lilly doesn’t think so.
This story was so good. Such a great end to the series. I’m truly sad to see it go. You get to see the softer side of Izzy, although there was a moment I was really mad at her, and how the two sides of her can actually co-exist. I felt myself smiling along when I didn’t want to, and really wanting these two women to succeed. I really fell in love with this entire universe of characters and their stories. I’m sad to see them go. Thank you, H.B. For including me in their journeys <3
Lilly FINALLY gets her story after hearing about her in the background from the very beginning! I know she isn’t a sister, but I’ve loved her from the start. Apparently, so has Izzy. Or at least since that day outside Cupid. Except she’s too young, right? Lilly doesn’t think so.
This story was so good. Such a great end to the series. I’m truly sad to see it go. You get to see the softer side of Izzy, although there was a moment I was really mad at her, and how the two sides of her can actually co-exist. I felt myself smiling along when I didn’t want to, and really wanting these two women to succeed. I really fell in love with this entire universe of characters and their stories. I’m sad to see them go. Thank you, H.B. For including me in their journeys <3
December 31, 2025
Thank you to the author for the ARC!
Eldest daughters rise up!! I loved hearing Izzy's story and loved her character even more. And her inner dialogue as she fell for someone so flirty and sunshine-y had me cracking up! This is the perfect snowy New Year's Eve read (or anytime, really!) and I am loving the Chicago Sapphics overall. It was fun to get some hints of the other sisters in this book as well.
This novella was sweet, spicy, and sexyyy!! The Shibari scene...
Definitely check this one out!!
Eldest daughters rise up!! I loved hearing Izzy's story and loved her character even more. And her inner dialogue as she fell for someone so flirty and sunshine-y had me cracking up! This is the perfect snowy New Year's Eve read (or anytime, really!) and I am loving the Chicago Sapphics overall. It was fun to get some hints of the other sisters in this book as well.
This novella was sweet, spicy, and sexyyy!! The Shibari scene...
Definitely check this one out!!
January 2, 2026
I adore this sapphic standalone series and this one is a great addition! This is just a delightful cozy seasonal read with lots of teasing and shameless flirting. The slow burn keeps you waiting but the spice is definitely delivered at the end! Overall, it's a fast read and a great start to a new year of reading!
January 5, 2026
I read this as an ARC and really enjoyed how smoothly the story unfolds.
The pacing feels natural, and the dialogue between the two leads is sharp and fun to read. Their back-and-forth carries so much of the charm and keeps the story feeling light even when things slow down. A cozy, flirty read with nice chemistry.
The pacing feels natural, and the dialogue between the two leads is sharp and fun to read. Their back-and-forth carries so much of the charm and keeps the story feeling light even when things slow down. A cozy, flirty read with nice chemistry.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Grumpy sunshine. Age gap. I just wasn’t a fan of these characters. I didn’t like their personalities and didn’t really like the storyline with the security stuff. Neither of them were likable to me, so it was difficult to get through the book.
January 1, 2026
This might be the best one. I wanted more from this. I wonder if all these novella will be put in one book. I'd buy that.
I like how polar opposite they are but they met in the middle.
I'm sad the series is over but will look forward to whatever comes next from this author.
I like how polar opposite they are but they met in the middle.
I'm sad the series is over but will look forward to whatever comes next from this author.
January 2, 2026
any story that surrounds an eldest daughter will always have a soft spot for me.. not only can i see myself in the story but gives me hope that i too can find my person
thank you for the read H.B. Cliffy & Team
thank you for the read H.B. Cliffy & Team
January 13, 2026
As an eldest daughter myself, I knew going into this one it would be an emotional read but I loved it. This was… perfect. A soft, slow burn that brought tears to this eldest daughter’s eyes. H.B. Cliffy is quickly becoming one of my very favorite authors.
January 22, 2026
ARC Reader
I had the pleasure of being an ARC reader for this whole series. I liked that each sister had their own story and fell in love in different ways. I enjoyed the slower burn in this story. But I also would have liked a little more after they got together. Overall, great short read!!
I had the pleasure of being an ARC reader for this whole series. I liked that each sister had their own story and fell in love in different ways. I enjoyed the slower burn in this story. But I also would have liked a little more after they got together. Overall, great short read!!
January 26, 2026
I was selected as an arc reader and ugh it’s so rare to read sapphic books i loved it this has an age gap, a bubbly fmc, grumpy sunshine, and we have nicknames ugh love them so much my babies Lilian and Isabella
February 26, 2026
This final instalment follows Isabelle Richter, the grumpy, guarded eldest sister who owns a security tech company and absolutely refuses to admit she is down horrendous and Lillian, bubbly, chaotic, pink-and-green-haired florist energy.
This is age gap.
This is grumpy x sunshine.
This is “I’m not obsessed, I just happen to be buying flowers weekly for no reason whatsoever.”
Izzy pretending she doesn’t have a crush while repeatedly finding reasons to visit the flower shop? Comedy gold. The internal denial. The tension. The way she circles her feelings for nearly a year because she can’t reconcile the age gap, their differences, or the fact that she might actually want something for herself for once.
And Lillian, sweet, flirty, determined Lillian, seeing right through her but still giving her space to come to terms with it? Ugh. I loved her. There’s something so tender about the free spirit choosing the emotionally constipated security expert and saying, “I see you. I’m not scared.”
When the blizzard hits and they’re snowed in? Oh, it’s over. The slow burn pays off beautifully. The pining in this one is elite. Watching Izzy unravel in real time as she realises she is fully, hopelessly smitten was deeply satisfying.
This book feels like it’s about more than just romance. It’s about the sister who always gives learning to receive. It’s about getting out of your own way. It’s about vulnerability being scarier than any external threat.
It’s open door, slow burn, with elements of Shibari woven in, but the emotional arc is what really carries it. The spice feels earned because of how long they dance around each other.
And as a finale to the Chicago Sapphics series? Bittersweet perfection. I wasn’t ready to say goodbye to the Richter family, but this felt like the right kind of ending — warm, hopeful, and full of love.
⭐ 5 | 🔥 4
This is age gap.
This is grumpy x sunshine.
This is “I’m not obsessed, I just happen to be buying flowers weekly for no reason whatsoever.”
Izzy pretending she doesn’t have a crush while repeatedly finding reasons to visit the flower shop? Comedy gold. The internal denial. The tension. The way she circles her feelings for nearly a year because she can’t reconcile the age gap, their differences, or the fact that she might actually want something for herself for once.
And Lillian, sweet, flirty, determined Lillian, seeing right through her but still giving her space to come to terms with it? Ugh. I loved her. There’s something so tender about the free spirit choosing the emotionally constipated security expert and saying, “I see you. I’m not scared.”
When the blizzard hits and they’re snowed in? Oh, it’s over. The slow burn pays off beautifully. The pining in this one is elite. Watching Izzy unravel in real time as she realises she is fully, hopelessly smitten was deeply satisfying.
This book feels like it’s about more than just romance. It’s about the sister who always gives learning to receive. It’s about getting out of your own way. It’s about vulnerability being scarier than any external threat.
It’s open door, slow burn, with elements of Shibari woven in, but the emotional arc is what really carries it. The spice feels earned because of how long they dance around each other.
And as a finale to the Chicago Sapphics series? Bittersweet perfection. I wasn’t ready to say goodbye to the Richter family, but this felt like the right kind of ending — warm, hopeful, and full of love.
⭐ 5 | 🔥 4
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