Pretty Like the Wildflowers

by Daisy Wren

It was supposed to be one time.

Until one time turned into two, and two turned into a summer fling with the girl who can’t stay.

Juniper

I expected this summer to be like all the busy, stressful, but overall a fun time. With new employees starting, I expected to feel the usual surge of anxiety. What I wasn’t anticipating is her.

The only person I’ve had a one-night-stand with.

Addison Riley.

When she proposes we have a summer fling, I’m not prepared for how fast and hard I fall for her, but I can’t leave the ranch, and I can’t ask her to stay.

Addison

This was supposed to be just another stop on my way back to barrel racing, another job to reach a goal.

Until Juniper Calhoun wormed her way into my heart with her sunshiney disposition and big blue eyes.

I thought once was enough to get her out of my system, but I was wrong. When I can’t stay away, my feelings start to grow.

But due to her anxiety, she doesn’t want to leave the ranch, and I can’t stay.

Genres: Lesbian, Romance, LGBT, Queer, Contemporary

252 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 24, 2026

Reviews

[Cathán]

Didn’t like the Western cowgirl vibes/setting at all so just had to dnf. I think it’s the 🇮🇪 in me

[melbareads · Rating 5 out of 5]

I want to start of by saying a huge thank you to author Daisy Wren for providing me with an e-arc of this gorgeous book!

Pretty Like the Wildflowers is a beautiful fast paced book that will make you smile, giggle and laugh, it might even make you cry, both sad and happy tears. I for sure cried at certain points.
It has amazing anxiety/depression representation and is so well written in such an accurate way that made me feel so seen as a person who struggles with very similar things as our main character Juniper does. One thing that touched me deeply is how the people surrounding Juniper doesn't see her anxiety as a burden, it's not something that they brush off as nothing or get annoyed at. They just accept her and are there for her whenever she needs them and that's so beautiful to see and definitely had me crying at certain points.
Juniper is such a wonderful character, she's just a ray of sunshine who cares so deeply about everyone. I love her so much.

Then there's Addison, she's confident, sexy, beautiful and comfortable in herself. A bit grumpy at first but once you get to know her she is just as soft and warm as Juniper. I love her so much as well.

Juniper and Addison just fit together perfectly. One thing I particularly love about their relationship is how tender it is. They are so unbelievably cute together and the way they care so deeply for each other is just to die for. While they have some beautiful more vulnerable scenes together they are definitely freaky as fuck. These women devour each other, they melt for each other, they worship each other. The spice in this was so good and as someone who only enjoys spice if it's well done and works for the plot, I am happy to say that the spice in this was perfect. The spicy scenes felt very intimate and balanced, they were there for a reason and really brought the story forward. It never felt out of place or like it was there just "because".


The only small criticism I have is that at times it felt like the author told me things instead of me getting to find out by continuing with the reading. Though it's nothing that made the book bad, I am still giving this 5 stars!!


Overall I HIGHLY recommend checking this out!! I flew through it and didn't realise I was at the end of the book until I came to the epilogue... That's how GOOD this book was!!!!

[Larareads · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thank you to Luna Literary for giving me this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Actual rating 3.75 ⭐️

Tropes:
• small town romance
• sapphic
• workplace romance
• anxiety rep
• summer fling
• plus size FMC

This book had me smiling from start to finish, it was such a cute romance!!! It was very easy to read and I loved every single character!!! With how it ended I already know who the next book is gonna be about and I'm sooo excited!

[Kassie Bates · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.75⭐️.

Cute western romance, i loved how relatable juniper was & Addisons mouth 🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭 also the mental heath representation was one of the most realistic as well

Super cute also loved the ending. Seeing Addisons sweet side 🥲🥹 their vows. Tear jerker

[Nicole]

• This book is technically well written
• Beautiful cover
• Body positivity, plus size, stretch marks
• Sex positive
• Opposites attract, Forced proximity
• One-night to No strings to Forever
• Mental health rep, anxiety/depression, panic attacks, medication
• Small town, Montana, Farm setting/horses
• Bi rep
• Found family
• Great parents

I DNFing this one at 43%. I don't think this is the book for me. I will not rate it. There is a lot of sex happening in the no strings arrangement and they are catching feelings. Some folx will love this kind of book but I lost interest.

[Thea-Louvise · Rating 4 out of 5]

thank you for this lovely ARC! this was such a cute read and so easy to get through! i love the Ranch and the small cosy community they have with each other there! i also love the story of the couple, the challenges they meet together. it was nice and fast paced and such a fun wlw read! i enjoyed this so much!

[Jackie McGinnis · Rating 5 out of 5]

First off, a ginormous thank you to Lemmy with Luna Literacy for providing me with my VERY FIRST ARC EVER! I will never forget this moment.

I am a self proclaimed city girl through and through, but I’ll be damned if this book hasn’t made me want to run away to Montana and find a cowgirl to grow old with! 🥹

This book is literally perfect. I have so many highlighted passages it’s insane. Like Juniper, I too am a plus sized girl who suffers from depression and anxiety. It was like reading about myself in a lot of ways, and the care and delicate way the author handled it brought tears to my eyes. It was very refreshing to find a book dealing with those heavy issues and have her family and friends genuinely support her and not try to “fix” her. WHAT A JOY.

I’m not one to read books purely for spice, but I loved the hell out of the sexy scenes between Juni and Addison. They were intimate, hot, and added depth to the story instead of just “here’s two people doing it.” 😂

I am so excited for more books to come from this series (HOW AM I EXPECTED TO WAIT SO LONG FOR BRIAR AND OAKLEY’S STORY?!) and I hope Daisy keeps it going (WHAT happened with Bea and Clayton??? I need to know!)

If you like fun, cute, sapphic romance stories, I cannot recommend this book enough!

[Shelby · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh I LOVED this book! the amount of representation that I felt… Amazing.
-Both FMCs are Bi. (Hello, it’s me!)
-One of the FMCs is plus size. (Ding, me again!)
-ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION REP!! (🚨ME!!🚨)

Outside of the main romance, the thing that stuck out to me the most was the mental health rep. It was done so well. I really could feel Juniper’s anxiety because I’ve had her anxiety. It was actually real, and not over or under done. If Daisy has never had anxiety before, she really did her research to make it accurate, and I love that so much. (Now that being said, everybody experiences anxiety/depression differently, and I just personally believe it was written very well in this book.)
Examples that I related to…
- “I wish I could be the type of person who gets over an awkward moment and moves on, but no. I sit and think about what I could have said or done differently.” (Same, girl.)
- “I can’t tell if she’s trying to be amicable or if she hates me and wants me to shut up forever.” (Definitely been there!)
- “Sometimes, the chemicals in the brain are simply off balance. That helped me feel less rueful about my mental health struggles. I can’t control my brain chemicals.” (YES, BABE!)
I don’t think I can praise Daisy enough for how well I think she did the mental health rep. 🖤

Now onto the relationship… Holy moly the relationship… First of all, the slick words that would come out of Addison’s mouth… 🥵 Girl what do you mean you’ll burn happily knowing you’ve had the taste of me… I mean Juniper on your tongue?? 😮‍💨 And don’t even get me started on the fact that she researched Juniper’s anxiety so that she could understand it better. BAY-BEE!! That alone is hot as hell. Yeeessss… Tell me how much you want to be there for me while I turn into a hot mess puddle on the floor.
Example: “I want to dig deeper, learn more about Juniper Calhoun. I want to know what helps keep her calm, and how to help if this happens again. I want to reach for my phone and look up everything about anxiety and panic attacks.”

Things that Addison said that made me wish I was Juniper…
- “No, sunshine. I need room to eat. And if I only get one night, you’d better believe I’m making the most of it.”
- “I’m not the jealous type, but I want to spray them all in the eyes so they can’t look at her.”
- “Make me come while I give this insatiable little c*nt another orgasm. I want to soak your face while you soak your sheets.”
- “One could compare Juniper Calhoun to a rose, a sunflower, or a daisy—any standard, beautiful flower—but they’d be wrong. She’s pretty like the wildflowers. Something unique that takes your breath away every time you look, something you spend your whole life wanting to see again. Something you want to take a picture of so you can remember it, even if it will never compare to the real thing.”

Ahem… So… Anyway… My final thought is Oakley… I am genuinely so excited to read her story when it comes out. I absolutely loved her and her sass. She was such a fun and lovable character, and honestly I would have thrown hands at the asshole that hurt her. I am so glad that she and… Well… Spoilers. 😜

Thank you so much to Daisy Wren and Luna Literary for blessing me with this ARC. I will be yelling its praises from the rooftops, and I will absolutely be purchasing the physical copy for my shelf and looking out for the next book. 🖤

[Spinster Pam · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh my gosh. This was such a sweet read. It made my heart feel all ooey gooey and my brain feel safe. It had me kicking my feet, fanning my face, swooning all over the place, giggling, screaming, crying, and loving every second of it. Cannot wait to re-read!

Juniper is the business manager & organizer for her family's ranch who never leaves.

Addison is a barrel racer and wrangler who never settles down.

She is working on her family's ranch for the summer. Their paths have crossed before. There is an attempt at pretending there is no attraction. It is unsuccessful and unbelievable. They finally decide to stop pretending one time. And then for the summer. It is delicious.

Juniper, oh my heart, Juniper. Our anxious queen. Juniper has severe anxiety & depression is a frequent visitor. She struggles with crowds & leaving home. She is my people. Her brain is a challenge and she works hard at learning how to manage it, how to work with it. She is so head over heels for Addison but is determined not to trap her or weigh her down with her. I loved watching her trust Addison & communicate needs & truths. And I loved how hard she worked for her brain successes. She is amazing.

Addison is a woman who hides her very sweet, soft & caring self behind her grumpy behaviour. She seems growly & grumpy but is actually really kind to her colleagues, watches out for people, is patient with the guests, researches anxiety in her spare time, and cares for Juniper. She is thoughtful & kind with a dirty mouth & bossy tendencies. She just needs to give herself space to grow & admit that maybe her dreams have changed. And realize that it is okay. I loved her journey of healing & discovery.

These two are the most precious. I loved how they loved each other as they were. How they saw deeper than their pain, their struggles. Watching them each fall in love was beautiful.

I am so grateful that Daisy Wren's writing made its way into my life. Her writing is so honest & emotional. The characters are interesting and my brain loves how the story flows, how easy it is to keep track of things & people and how much heart is in these pages.

I received this as an ARC and am grateful beyond grateful. This had zero impact on my review.

[Holly Schwartz · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was perfect!! I love Daisy’s writing and this was just as good as the rest! I’m already so excited for the next book, and while I know this is a duet…I am hoping for a little something about a couple of Juniper’s friends??! Maybe! Hopefully! Either way anything Daisy writes, I’ll read! And she’s seemingly doing it all and doing it SO WELL!

Juniper and Addison have my whole HEART! There is nothing better than two people who cannot stay away from each other! Their chemistry fantastic! I loved how easily they fell into things. Their love was so tender and both fragile and something that was very clearly going last. They fit together SO well. Addison took Juniper anxiety in stride, she never batted an eye, never made her feel less than. Even them separating and coming back together was written so well because it made perfect sense. Addison had to make sure she was making the right choices and of course it led her right back to Juniper!!

One of the things I loved the most was how much love there was for Juniper specifically. There wasn’t a shortage of love for anyone!!! But the way her parents and the people made sure her anxiety and depression were not a burden to them was so heart warming. And of course it’s a big deal, it’s a lot of Juniper to handle, but they always do whatever she needs to feel safe and comfortable!

[Karla ☾⋆ · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was cute and also very spicy 🔥
Es una historia cortita, pero en cuanto la empecé ya no la pude soltar.
Hay varios tropes que no suelen ser mis favs al momento de escoger un libro, pero la combinación resultó bien.


Y por cierto, me quedé con varias dudas que espero se resuelvan en el próximo libro 😅

P.D. Pudo ser 5⭐️ si la autora hubiera profundizado más en la historia de Addison y si hubiera habido un poco más de desarrollo en la relación sentimental.

[Eden · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was quick and easy. I really liked Juniper. I related to her and her need for the familiar a lot. Addison was harder for me. I wish her grief had been explored more. It was mentioned once and then I think I was supposed to assume that’s why she was so surly…? Her background was sorely underdeveloped. Overall, it was fine, but I won’t be motivated to pick up another book in this series.

[Sarah S. · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was not what I was expecting in the best possible way. It tackled tough mental health issues and I saw a lot of myself in Juniper.

I love these two women. Addison and that mouth - what?! Okay, queen, I see you. I was not expecting a book with a cutesy cover to have so much spice…but I’m here for it.

Loved it!

[Eve South Klein · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was well and truly blindsided by this book. My favourite sapphic romance to date! Had me crying tears of sadness and joy- sometimes at the same time?! The mental health rep, the plus-size rep, the spiiiice. Amazing. Absolutely loved it. Need to read more Daisy Wren books asap!

[Meg · Rating 4 out of 5]

*review to come*

[Sophora_books · Rating 4 out of 5]

Everything was beautiful in this book: from the characters to the story to the art that was commissioned 🤍love the BixBi and mental health rep🥹

[Anne Hartley Pfohl · Rating 2 out of 5]

Nothing. Happens.

[Amanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

If Daisy writes it, I will read it and when I heard she was writing a sapphic story I was HYPED.

I adored this so very much. I deeply relate to Juniper and the way her anxiety manifests. It felt so very real and I loved the way that Daisy wrote her. And Addison was trying so hard to be a grumpy gus, but she was such a caretaker deep down. Their dynamic was just amazing and everything I love.

And the setting, the side characters, all of it was just so so great. It's one of those books that once you pick up it's impossible to put down.

[Dara Butler · Rating 4 out of 5]

ARC Review: Thank you to Daisy Wren and Luna Literary Management for sending me an advanced copy of Pretty like the Wildflowers to read and review.

This was such a fun, spicy, and emotional read. I felt like the author did well with showing Juniper’s character having social anxiety disorder. I felt the representation was realistic.

All in all, this book is pretty low drama. In the beginning, there’s some outward tension between the two main characters, but on the inside, they’re both pining for one another. I especially love it when Addison gets mad when Juniper smiles or laughs with anyone else because she’s the only person who wants to bring a smile to Juniper’s face. I especially loved how supportive everyone was towards Juniper and Addison. That always makes my little heart happy.

[Amelia · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my favorite adult sapphic romance I have read. Full Stop. The storyline is heartbreaking but so warm and cozy and beautiful at the same time, it truly feels like you experience the entire 3 month timeline along with the characters, the anxiety and depression representation is written fantastically, more accurate and hard hitting than I have ever read and the most similar to my own I have ever read before. Trust though, yes this book has its sad moments, but it is beautiful and happy and a true love story for the ages.
The romance in this book is HOT, this book is capital S Spicy, but the perfect amount, not too spicy that it takes the attention away from the main storyline, but not too little that the lust the characters have for each other isn’t believable. I completely promise, that the attraction between the two main characters is BELIEVABLE, they are HOT together, they WORSHIP each other, they MELT for each other. And it’s good spice too, it’s written beautifully and honestly it’s just so hot.
Addison. The HOTTEST horse rider, barrel jumper, teacher, whatever that girl does on the horses, she’s the hottest at it. Her WORDS, just how she SPEAKS like damn, way to melt a girl, Addison truly is the new gold standard every girl out there should aim for, she’s SO hot. I loved her little vulnerable moments too though, that made her an even better character, when she got jealous (so many times) over people just looking or being nice to Juniper, when Juniper truly was only interested in Addison from the moment she walked into that induction. The Jealousy, The possessiveness. Every mannerism is just everything, how she speaks. Addison is H O T.
Juniper works at Forget Me Not Ranch, it’s where she has lived for most of her life with her loved up parents, and now she is about to welcome a bunch of new summer staff to help the ranch through the Summer Season. Junipers mental health is talked about a lot throughout this book, as it should be, because of how much it takes up of Junipers life, she is an over-thinker and gets overwhelmed easily, so she has to take her anxiety into account and plan for things that may trigger it, such as a group of new people at her home, or a busy shopping trip. I am also a huge over-thinker so having a character in a book whos thought process is incredibly similar to mine actually felt really nice, like I understood Juniper more than the average reader could, like we sort of share a brain? Like I get her on a deeper level? Reading Junipers growth as she learns to trust and not overthink how Addison feels about her was really important to me, it made me happy that someone like me can find and learn to trust someone so much, and not have to overthink and over analyze every interaction. It gave a girl a little bit of Hope if you will. Thank You so much for this beautiful love story. I can not WAIT to read what happens next!

[The Romantic Rush Blog]

Pretty Like the Wildflowers is a soft, emotional western sapphic romance that feels like a deep breath under big Montana skies. And with such a stunning cover, I was excited to see if the romance inside was as beautiful.

Juniper works her family’s ranch, preparing for another busy summer at Forget Me Not Ranch. What she does not expect is Addison, a barrel racer passing through town and the woman she shared a one night stand with, showing up as one of the seasonal hands. What starts as unfinished business quickly turns into something neither of them planned.

What I loved most was the portrayol of mental health in this story. Juniper’s anxiety and depression are written with care and realism. Therapy sessions, medication, exposure work, small daily wins, and setbacks all have space on the page. There is no magical cure, just steady effort and growth. Her spirals, her overthinking, her need for routine all feel authentic. Just as important, the people around her treat her struggles with compassion rather than frustration.

Addison carries her own weight. Grieving a tragedy that pulled her away from barrel racing, she is torn between the freedom of the road and the possibility of putting down roots. Her time on the ranch forces her to question who she is without the arena. The central conflict is not about whether they love each other. It is whether their futures can realistically align.

The chemistry between Juniper and Addison is undeniable, and their physical connection is what much of the plot relies on (and revolves around). For some readers, the balance may lean heavily toward the sexual side, and there are moments where more emotional depth or exploration of Addison’s grief could have strengthened the bond on the page. It was enjoyable and super fun, but I just wanted a bit more character growth and depth and less of a reliance on spice to advance their relationship alone. Still, there are tender scenes where Addison meets Juniper’s anxiety with patience and care that ground their relationship in something meaningful.

At its heart, this is a story about healing, belonging, and choosing a life that makes room for love. Gentle, heartfelt, and rooted in growth, it is a strong pick for readers who love western settings, mental health representation, and a summer romance that slowly turns into something lasting.

[Robert Collins · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pretty Like the Wildflowers is a touching novel which is set in the backdrop of the beautiful Montana skies and ranch life. Juniper lives and works with her family on their ranch, preparing for the summer season and setting up for the seasonal ranch hands to come in to help out. What Juniper wasn't expecting was to cross paths with Addison; a barrel racer looking for work and her recent one night stand.

Juniper's anxiety and mental health struggles were handled with such realism and care, displaying the steps to grow through therapy, putting in the work, and piling up small, meaningful wins. As an overthinker as well, I connected so much with Juniper as she traveled down the rabbit hole in her mind. Daisy Wren took time to show that mental health is not a quick fix, but it is a long road of some setbacks and small wins that becoming big moments of victory.

Addison's story is just as deep and compelling as she looks to find herself in the aftermath of a tragedy that has her questioning her connection to barrel racing. The more time that Addison spends at Forget Me Not Ranch, she struggles between the freedom of the road and putting down roots, adding the depth of her character arc. As she and Juniper tried to resist their growing attraction, it was never a question of how much they care about one another but about whether their lives could fit together after the safety bubble of the summer finally bursts. Both character had to rethink what their futures could look like - both individually and together.

The found home atmosphere provided at the Forget Me Not Ranch and the acceptance of the Calhoun family added a warm feeling to this book that I was so invested in how the book would end.

Daisy Wren delivers with another heartfelt and healing romance about growth, finding home, and choosing a life that has space for love to flow freely. A novel of strong mental health representation, meaningful character growth and a true love story, Pretty Like the Wildflowers is just right for you.

Thank you to Daisy Wren and Luna Literary Management for the opportunity to ARC Read this novel.

[Cassidy Dreier · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was lucky enough to receive a copy of this book as an ARC reader. May I just mention as well that I am so glad I didn’t have to wait 🫣🥹💗. The story focuses on Juniper who has anxiety and depression and works on her parent’s ranch. In comes Addison who is taking a job for the summer. This is not their first meeting though. Years prior they had a one night stand and never expected to see one another again. Addison acts like she doesn’t know who Juniper is because she doesn’t want to blow this new job opportunity and that understandably makes Juniper slightly spiral with the severity of anxiety she experiences. I don’t want to give too much away so I will leave the actual plot there and say you will have to read it to find out what happens next 🤭.

This is an amazing sapphic romance and it is beautifully written but what really captured me, and made me put this in my top 5 for the year so far, is how the author captures anxiety and depression with Juniper. I have suffered from severe anxiety since I was young and this book made me feel seen. The part with Costco trip alone is something that damn near brought tears to my eyes because I feel this everytime I venture out of my house. The inner dialogue she provides Juniper is so top tier and made me realize/ able to verbalize some of the ways my anxiety materialize.


I truly cannot recommend this book enough. It is a fairly short read and the pace is excellent. As always, I will list some of my favorite details, tropes and character characteristics below!


-Plus size FMC
-Anxiety and Depression representation
-found family
-FF romance
-SPICY 😩💞
-grumpy & sunshine
-she grounds/ calms her anxiety
-hints to another book possibly in the works?! 🫣

[rosesreadsromance · Rating 5 out of 5]

🌸She’s pretty like the wildflowers. Something unique that takes your breath away every time you look, something you spend your whole life wanting to see again.🌼

A soft, emotional, sapphic western romance about love, healing, and finding your safe place in someone else’s arms. 💕

Juniper, the ranch owners’ daughter, has spent years battling anxiety and hiding behind carefully built walls. Addison, barrel racer, arrives at the ranch carrying the weight of a tragedy that shattered her world years ago, hoping that distance and hard work might quiet the pain. 🐎🤠🌾
Seeing each other again after the ONS they shared years earlier doesn’t go well, yet from the very beginning there’s something undeniable between them — a spark neither of them can ignore.💔 No matter how hard they try to stay away, the pull of their attraction keeps drawing them back together. Watching their relationship unfold is both tender and intense, filled with longing glances, hesitant touches, a hint of jealousy, and beautifully romantic dates that make you root for them. 💞🔥
What I loved most was Juniper’s growth, the way she gently learned to navigate her struggles and no longer felt afraid to reach out for support. 🫶🏻🌷 The way they learn to support each other with patience, softness, and understanding makes this romance feel deeply authentic. The chemistry is electric, the emotional intimacy is powerful, and their love story feels both fragile and fierce. 💗✨
Perfect for fans of second chances, secret relationships, opposites attract, grumpy and sunshine, a curvy FMC, anxiety representation, workplace, small town and LGBTQ+ romance 🏳️‍🌈 🏡🐎🤠💐

📖 Pretty like the wildflowers by Daisy Wren (ARC) 💐

[LaHobbitCurvy_ · Rating 5 out of 5]

#lahobbitcurvyconsiglia Pretty like the wildflowers 🤠👩‍❤️‍💋‍👩🌸 (ARC reading)

“Am I ready to do the scary thing for love?”

Quello che doveva essere un incontro occasionale si trasforma in un'avventura estiva complicata tra Juniper, che gestisce il ranch di famiglia e non riesce ad allontanarsene, e Addison, una cowgirl che proprio non ha intenzione di mettere radici. Entrambe si infatuano l’una dell’altra più di quanto avessero previsto, ma la vita che le aspetta le porterà a prendere direzioni opposte.

FINALMENTE un FF, ma soprattutto UN FF CON LE COWGIRL! Ammetto che è il motivo principale per cui ho richiesto questo ARC, volevo leggere almeno un altro sapphic romance quest’anno e siccome me li chiedete (piuttosto spesso) ho deciso di parlarvene ✨

Questo libro ha fatto male, ma perché è stato parecchio reale. Ti viene davvero voglia di andare al ranch Forget Me Not, perché ti ritrovi così coinvolto nella storia che ti sembra di essere lì. E poi l’ansia. La depressione. Soprattutto quando ad averle è Juniper, il personaggio più solare ed empatico di tutto il libro. E mi ci sono ritrovata parecchio, perché come me lei è una overthinker cronica e spesso resta bloccata nella sua indecisione perché non vuole deludere nessuno. E Addison le fa bene, nonostante il loro sia un inizio “turbolento” (hanno avuto una scappatella tre anni prima e Addison al loro “primo” incontro ha finto di non conoscerla). E poi raga, è zozzerello. E so che a voi (come a me) piace 😏 e vedere quanto loro due si amino mi ha fatto versare anche qualche lacrima, lo ammetto 🤣

[Noa Ashley · Rating 3 out of 5]

"The prettiest woman in the world wants to spend time with me, and my heart is giddy like a kid in a candy shop." - Juniper 

"I’ve missed my sunshine, and for the rest of the summer, I’ll be soaking her up as much as I can." - Addison

Juniper works with her family on their ranch, Addison works with them for the summer, Juniper and Addison had some fun a few years ago. Juniper has a lot of anxiety and has found ways that could help her in stressful situations, I love how that was written and that Addison was looking for ways to help her. Neither Addison nor Juniper is really talking about the future, and that honestly annoyed me a little. I understand that they both have their own reasons not to talk about it but they unnecessarily hurt themselves and each other in the process for a long time. I love the small-town vibes so much! I'm glad that Addison had found a connection with a horse again, and I'm glad that Juniper has loving people around her who are Addison's found family now too. I love that Juniper's family and friends were trying to help them, but they were very closed off about their secret relationship. The whole (found) family eats together on a daily basis and talks about their day. Juniper has a sister named Briar who needed help, and her family and Oakley are there for her. Briar’s book sounds interesting, and I'm excited to read that.

I received an ARC copy of this book.

[Jazz’s Reads and Rants · Rating 5 out of 5]

ARC REVIEW | Pretty Like the Wildflowers by Daisy Wren took a little piece of my heart and held onto it.

Let’s start with Juniper. Her anxiety representation felt so tender and honest. She’s vulnerable, soft, deeply caring — and as someone who lives with an anxiety disorder, I saw so much of my younger self in her. The hesitation, the second-guessing, the constant measuring of space and safety… it was all there. You could feel the restraint in her choices as the story unfolded, the carefulness in how she moved through the world. Reading her felt like being seen in a way that was quiet but powerful.

And then there’s Addison. Confident. Dominant. Completely comfortable in her power. She walks into a room and owns it — and yes, she absolutely carries that same energy behind closed doors. I loved that contrast between her strength and the way she became a steady, safe place for Juniper. She didn’t overpower her — she grounded her. She protected her. She knew her. There was something so beautiful about watching Juniper soften into that safety.

The intimacy in this book felt balanced and intentional — especially in a sapphic relationship where the pleasure felt mutual, equal, and deeply cared for. Nothing performative, nothing one-sided. Just soft, intentional connection that felt precious and earned.

I adored this one. It felt tender and empowering all at once, and I already know I need a physical copy on my shelf!

[Alice Higgins · Rating 5 out of 5]

If, like me, you love sapphic romances, small town, forced proximity, work place and mental health rep? Then this book is absolutely perfect for you.

Oh my god, I honestly don't know where to start. This book was absolutely incredible, I have been DYING for a sapphic western romance and boy did Daisy DELIVER!!! The characters were amazing, and so easy to fall in love with it's ridiculous. Juniper's experience with anxiety is a lot like mine, which while that sucks for Juniper, it made me feel very seen. I'm fortunate to be surrounded by people that love me and try to understand my anxiety, and it was so nice that Juniper had that too!! I think Daisy did a great job with Juniper's anxiety, truly, and I love how Addison helped her, listened to her and supported her. It was such a beautiful book.

I cannot recommend this book enough honestly, from beginning to end I was absolutely hooked, id I cry? Fuck yes, I absolutely sobbed like a baby, wtf Daisy?! Why you gotta make me cry like that, totally uncalled for. But I will admit, it was worth every tear. Their story was beautiful, it was written so well and the characters were easy to relate to and fall in love with.

Thank you sososo much for my ARC copy, it was an honour arc reading for you, I'm already counting down the days for book two!!

[Amy Jayne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Set against the backdrop of wide Montana skies and ranch life, this story starts as a summer fling but slowly grows into something much deeper. What I loved most was the emotional journey for both characters. Juniper’s anxiety and mental health struggles were handled with care and realism, showing growth through therapy, hard work, and small, meaningful wins rather than quick fixes. Watching her push her comfort zone and choose the scary things for love was incredibly powerful.
Addison’s story was just as compelling. Her grief, her connection to barrel racing, and her struggle between freedom and putting down roots added real depth to the story. I loved how the conflict wasn’t about a lack of feelings, but about whether their lives could fit together — and how both characters had to rethink what their futures could look like.
The ranch setting, the Calhoun family, and the found-home atmosphere added so much warmth to the story, and by the final chapters I was completely emotionally invested (and may have had a small tear).

Overall this was a heartfelt, healing romance about growth, belonging, and choosing a life that makes room for love.

If you enjoy emotional slow burns, western settings, strong mental health representation, and soft but meaningful character growth, this one is definitely worth picking up.

[Jackie Stout · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pretty Like the Wildflowers by Daisy wren- first off I’ve fallen down daisy’s rabbit hole and absolutely love het books, hands down! Just look at this stunning cover!! but what made me fall in-love with this book is the heart and reality behind the characters.
This is a soft, emotional journey about healing, belonging, and finding where you fit.
Juniper is busy running her family ranch when Addison—a barrel racer and a former one-night stand—shows up as a seasonal hand. 🤠 What starts as "unfinished business" turns into a beautiful, complicated connection.
What made me really love this book? The realistic mental health rep in this book has been TOP TIER!! from someone who works with mental health it was ON POINT! Junipers struggles felt 100% authentic (thank you Daisy for this). Where struggles are met with compassion where most normally get frustrated- having the right support system can change everything.
While the "spice" is definitely high, the tender moments where Addison grounds Juniper’s anxiety are what really made this 5 ⭐️ read but then again Daisy continues to hit it out the park for me!

Tropes:
⭐ Grumpy x Sunshine
⭐ Found Family
⭐ Plus Size FMC
⭐ One Night Stand to Coworkers
Thank you to Luna lit & Daisy wren for the arc

“Because you are the most beautiful person I’ve ever seen in my life. How can I not stare?”