Brews in Bloom

by Lauren Sanatra

371 pages, Kindle Edition

Expected publication March 3, 2026

Reviews

[Meghan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book. It had a cozy vibe to it with a splash of spice. I loved Cass as a person and it took me a little to like Trevor but by the end I loved him too. Their relationship is so cute. I’m hoping her next book is about Adam and Lydia. I can’t wait to read more of her books.

[TBRCookieJar · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lauren does it again! I am not surprised that Brews in Bloom by Lauren Sanatra is a 5 star read. This book has a charming small town setting and comforting Hallmark vibes that are thoughtfully woven in, making every scene feel alive with both heart and hops 😉🐰

The characters were easy to love—kind, a little quirky, and deeply rooted in their town. I adored watching relationships grow alongside a gentle enemies to lovers romance with some spice 🌶️, meaningful friendships, and that special magic only a close-knit town can bring. The slow-burn connection felt natural and sweet, with just the right amount of tension and tenderness.

If you love cozy reads filled with small-town traditions, comforting routines, and love that blooms when you least expect it, Brews in Bloom deserves a spot on your TBR (preferably enjoyed with your favorite curated cup of coffee and a beautifully arranged bouquet of flowers ☕️💐).

[Kortney Liston · Rating 4 out of 5]

🐰 🌷 ☕️

This was such a cute Hallmark feel book! I’m so glad I got an ARC with this one. Thank you so much Lauren!

I’ve never owned my own business like this, I mean I do nails for a living but owning a flower shop is completely different. And one that started generations ago with your family makes it even more sentimental! So to be on the verge of losing a place that holds so much for you and your family must have been hard. Especially trying to save it all on your own! And I don’t know if Lauren wrote Cassia’s story out of experience or just had the idea but whatever it was, the emotion and soul that she put into the character and her story was amazing!

Trevor’s background was the typical Corporate America’s son who was bred only to carry on the name of a company that only cared about the dollar signs. I love that he had a coffee shop in mind and that was the dream business he wanted to create. And I’m so glad he had Cassia to help him change the image into something that fit more in with Ambervale and the community within it!

There wasn’t a ton of 🌶️ in this one but there was enough once you got through the slow burn! You could tell there was chemistry from the beginning and once they both recognized it, the rest was history! I love their love story and I’m glad they were able to figure out a solution for both companies that worked for the both of them!

Is there going to be a sequel with Adam and Lydia?!? 👀

Also, I think I want a pet bunny! And I think I’ll name him Tugger! 😉

I give this one 4 ⭐️’s!

[Dana Fastnaught · Rating 4 out of 5]

The second I saw this book revolved around coffee and flowers, I knew it was for me. Two of my favorite things in a small town? Consider me in. I’m so glad I reached out to Lauren for this free advanced readers copy, it was an honor to read before its official release.

I fell in love with Trevor Mason the moment he was introduced. A hot, sweet businessman who has a heart of gold and daddy issues? Swoon. Trevor is trying to please his dad and make his own dream come true but what he doesn’t see coming is Cass, the stubborn small town florist whose floral shop has been in her family for generations. She’s been hiding the truth of living in the floral shop and the debt that’s been piling up since her grandma died. She’s determined to do anything to keep the shop out of Mason and Co’s hands.

As the annual flower festival approaches our two sworn enemies find themselves giving into the feelings swirling under the surface. But what happens when Cass is forced to face the truth of her situation and the only other offer for her beloved floral shop.

I loved the small town backdrop for our unlikely couple and I can’t wait to read the story of their two best friends when Lauren writes their beautiful love story too!!

All in all, I adored this sweet but spicy story and recommend it to anyone who likes small town hallmark-ish stories.

[Angie Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was lucky enough to get this as an ARC. My first read by Laura Sanatra and I really enjoyed it!

Small town romance will sweetness and full of heart.

I loved the side character Tugger 🐰🩵

Brews in Bloom is about how two people can come together and build something special.

Cassia Rhodes is the local florist in small town Ambervale. Her great grandmother came to town from the Netherlands with a handful of tools and a bundle of tulips bulbs. Now the shop has been passed down to her, the bills are pilling up and she stands to lose it to either the bank or a development company.

Trevor is apart of his families developmental company and has come to Ambervale to open his first solo project, a new coffee shop. Part of the project is to buy the struggling business next door and make it an entertainment area for singer and poetry nights. But as soon as he meets the headstrong owner things get complicated.

Trevor planned to get the town to fall for him so when he takes the flower shop from Cass he won’t be hated by everyone. But soon he finds the town and Cass growing on him. Will he be able to follow through with buying the flower shop out from under Cass like his father wants or will he help her save the only thing she has left?

[Tegan read_with_tee · Rating 5 out of 5]

I went into this book expecting to roll my eyes a few times. But I do have a fondness for Hallmark movies, and once in awhile you just have to bask in the lovey dovey cuteness of it. But this goes beyond that awkward one-time kiss you see in the movies…and yes, this story has the SPICE that comes after.

The author was able to find the magic in the mundane as we learn about Ambervale; a small town where two enemies *might just* become lovers. The romance felt authentic, including some raw moments between characters feeling so relatable that I barely had time to roll my eyes. Somehow, the only unrealistic factor in this book was a $3 bottle of Merlot (I would happily stock up on that). When the time came, I wasn’t quite ready for this story to be over. But something tells me we haven’t heard the last of Ambervale.

Thank you to the author for permitting me to read an ARC of “Brews in Bloom.” It was a polished and engaging tale full of colorful characters that I sympathized with from chapter one (and cried for in chapter four). I was not prepared to love it as much as I did, but I will now forever recommend it as a top cozy romance read!

[Jenna Robinson · Rating 5 out of 5]

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Spice: 🌶️🌶️

I was not prepared for how much this story would feel like home 🌸☕️

Cass fighting for Rhodes’ Roses…her memories, her life, her home…absolutely wrecked me. Her shop wasn’t just a business, but generations of love pressed into every petal… you could feel what she stood to lose on every page.

And Trevor? Watching him slowly unravel under the weight of ambition, expectation, and then her…it hurt in the best way.
The tension between legacy and love was so tender and real. I kept bracing for the heartbreak because you just know what’s at stake.

By the time the Spring Bloom Festival arrived, I was emotionally invested beyond repair. This wasn’t just a romance…it was about choosing belonging over ego, roots over reputation, and love over pride.

Lauren did it again. Brews in Bloom left me soft, hopeful, and fully convinced that sometimes the bravest thing you can do is let your heart bloom where it’s planted🌷

[Taylor Wodnick · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book gave me so much anticipation and the slow burn hurt in a good way! I think the small town vibe was really captured well.

Brews in Bloom is a rom-com hallmark vibes with a little slow burn and spice at the end.

Cass is a small town girl owning a floral shop in town. She doesn’t date and throws everything into work. Trevor, big city boy, is opening a coffee shop next door. Trevor wants to buy the flower shop to expand his first real business with his dad’s company.

I felt like I could relate to Cass putting your heart and soul into the things you love and cherish. It really will resonate with people doing everything they can to save their homes/work/traditions.

Please have a sequel! I’m dying to hear about Lydia!

Trope: enemies to lovers, romcom girl in trouble.

Thank you for my gifted copy, I love it!!

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[Leighann · Rating 4 out of 5]

Looking for a sweet romance novel just that just feels right? An easy love story that sweeps you away and nestles you into a cozy small town filled with good people and strong relationships?

This is the book you’re after!

Brews in Bloom takes you by the hand and leads you down a soft pathway in a nice town where everything goes right, until, for our FMC, it doesn’t, and she’s left trying to save her reputation, her legacy, and her family’s shop. The stakes become even higher when a rich business man comes to town to try to buy her shop and make it his own!

The spice in this book is just right, a great enemies to lovers story with side characters to love and a whole town you’ll want to move to.

If you enjoy romance, you’ll enjoy this book!

Watch for its release March 3, 2026!

Thank you to Lauren Sanatra for the opportunity to read and review this book!

[Toni 💕 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Talk about a perfect palate cleanser! I primarily read romantasy or dark romance BUT I love me a good contemporary romance every now and then. When I heard about Brews in Bloom, I knew I HAD to have it! Not only is it by Lauren Sanatra, whose books I loveeee, but it’s also basically a Hallmark movie in book form! SOLD!!

Cass Rhodes runs the flower shop that has been in her family for generations. But when times get hard and all she has left is the shop and her bunny, Tuggers, the “corporate villains” come calling.

In comes Trevor Mason, who has already bought the empty space next door and is looking to buy Cass’ shop to expand his coffee business. When they meet, it’s instant attraction! But can it work when they’re supposed to be enemies?!

If you love Hallmark movies, great banter, and writing so good, you can see the story like a movie in your head, THIS is the book for you!

[danie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have never been one for Hallmark specials, but if they're anything like this book, sign me up! Lauren Sanatra's first small-town romance book, "Brews in Bloom" has everything you could ever want in a classic love story. You follow along with Cassia as she fights back against the big town overlords trying to buy out her family's flower shop, all while also falling in love with the enemy. This is for fans of slow-pace, slow-burn, small town romance fans who enjoys enemies-to-lovers. This book is full of whimsy, flowers, coffee, and a new rabbit friend named Tugger and I'd definitely recommend this book to anyone who enjoys the classics or anyone who enjoys their satisfaction a little delayed 😉.

[Jocelyn Martinez · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rating: 4 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
What a lovely and cozy read! This book has all the elements of a Hallmark movie: feel-good romance, small town setting, & a happy ending! With that said, this book was such a joy to read. I absolutely loved our MMC, Trevor, he starts off as the heartless corporate businessman who has arrived to buy our FMC, Cass’s family-owned flower shop. Their attraction is evident and is displayed throughout the story through hilarious and flirtatious banter! I love their dynamic and how their relationship blossoms. This book features a slow-burn romance and some spicy moments! The pace of the book is excellent and I also enjoyed that it wasn’t a cheesy romance. Overall, I enjoyed reading this warm and cozy book. Thank you Lauren for this wonderful ARC!

[HomelessMind · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brews in Bloom by Lauren Sanatra felt like a gentle cup of comfort with just the right amount of spice. Cass and Trev’s relationship unfolded naturally with building on trust, support, and a slow-growing connection that felt deeply earned. Beneath the romance, Cass’s grief for her grandmother added such an emotional layer, grounding the story in love, loss, and the quiet ways we carry those we’ve lost forward.

The ending truly shined, especially with how clever Trev was making thoughtful and protective moves in a way that honored Cass’s heart and independence. A cozy, heartfelt read about healing, growth, and blooming again when you least expect it. ☕🌸

🌷I absolutely loved this read 🌷

[Tiffani Cook · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was such a cute book! 100% loved the hallmark vibe but spicy because let's face it, all Hallmark movies should have more spice anyways and this was what I needed.

I enjoyed the banter between Trevor and Cass. There's just something about it when the two people involved are seemingly enemies but the chemistry says otherwise. Add in her cute rabbit, the immense amount of small town pride, and the way they grow together makes for a light hearted, fuzzy feeling read. I would've liked a little epilogue at the end expanding on their story or giving us a tiny glimpse of their future, but regardless I enjoyed how the story unfolded. Great work by Lauren.

[Alex Lux · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received this book as an ARC and it was a really fun read. If you love small town Hallmark love stories, you'll love this book. Cass, our FMC, is so caring and devoted to her community it is hard not to fall in love with her. Then you get the our MMC, Trevor, coming in to disrupt Cass' small town business. The beginning of their "enemy" era is just adorable. They want to hate each other so badly but just can't do it. I loved it. Tugger, the flower shop bunny, is hilarious and has a few scene stealing moments. I adored this story. The conflict resolution did seem very easy and quick at the end, but for a light romance read it made sense.

[Marci Crawford · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book had total Hallmark vibes with just the right touch of sweet heat. A cozy, bingeable small-town romance and a perfect slow burn for spring reading.

It’s well written and easy to read, and I loved getting to know these characters and watching them gradually come together. Tugger the bunny was an adorable little sidekick that added extra charm. The side characters were just as engaging, and I’d love to see them get their own stories in future books.

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Thank you to the author for providing this ARC.

[McKenna Benson · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved this book so much! This isn’t the type of book I normally read but I fell in love with the characters and the whole idea of the book and I want more!! The ending definitely caught me off guard and I wasn’t expecting it but I couldn’t have wanted it to end any better! This was such a quick and cozy read and I loved how there was a bunny in it! I never see books that have them in it and it was so fun reading the cute descriptions when talking about it. This book makes me want to own my own flower shop and hopefully one day find the man of my dreams!

[Claudia Sexton · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love is brewing and blooming in this contemporary rom-com by Lauren Sanatra ☕️⚘️

I was drawn right into the whimsical town of Ambervale right off the bat. Author Lauren Sanatra paints an amazing view of this charming small town and the characters in it. The descriptors of both are so well written that I immediately could picture them so vividly. And I liked getting to known Trevor and Cass in this story. Seeing them consider one another as an enemy rival to seeing them fighting the fall as they got to known each other, was sigh worthy. 😍

[Kelly · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was drawn to this book by the title, the blurb and the absolutely darling and cute cover. I am SO happy I chose to read it! 🩷🩷🩷

What a fun and delightful story with amazing banter and chemistry between Trevor and Cass. Their dialogue was seemingly effortless and I wanted nothing more than to spend more time with them and the amazing bunny, Tugger.

This was small town with a dash of spice at its finest. A story with heart tugging moments as well as a love story that will make you smile. You’ll be happy to have spent some time in their little town.

[brittany · Rating 4 out of 5]

Brews in Bloom, is the first in a genre the author has not touched before however it is still in the romance genre. This is a small town romance, billionaire MMC/small town FMC. Enemies to lovers, and I read it as a kind of redemption story as well. The MMC comes to town with an objective that would hurt the FMC but ends up saving her instead.

I will say this is outside of my tastes in reading because it is small town, but once I got through the first couple of chapters I was invested!!!!

[Lawwen · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was delightfully surprised that his book was exactly as described and checked all my boxes. I had the pleasure of reading the eARC. Small town (but not annoyingly so) florist that loves her town is crushing under the result of her kindness. The person trying to take her family flower shop is enemy #1, until she gets to know him. The spicy scenes surprised me (in a good way) and I am actively looking for a tulip festival now. Looking forward to learning more about Ambervale.

[Brooke · Rating 4 out of 5]

EEEEKKK my first ARC!!

I really enjoyed reading this book. It was a cutesy, enemies to lovers, Hallmark vibes book.🌷💐 It had some of my favorite tropes: enemies to lovers, small town romance, corporate MMC, damsel in distress.

I want to live in Ambervale😩🤗 and can we talk about how cute Tugger is. I’m convinced he was her grandmother reincarnated to watch over her🐰

Hoping for a book 2 with Adam and Lydia!

[Menia J. · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a very cutesy hallmark story. Coffee, flowers and a bunny?? Yes please! This was a such a magical small town romance. The only reason it took me a couple weeks to read was just because life is busy. I could’ve easily read this in a few sittings! I give 4.5 stars but rounded up for Goodreads.

Thank you Lauren for allowing me to be part of the eARC team! I’m hoping we get Adam and Lydia’s story next!

[GenXBookBestie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This one felt like a Hallmark movie but with better kissing and sharper banter.

Brews in Bloom by Lauren Sanatra continues her streak because honestly? She has not disappointed me yet.

Cute small town? Check.
Nosy but lovable locals? Absolutely.

Cozy cafe vibes that make you want to rearrange your entire life? Also yes.

Trevor and Cass are rom com, slow burn perfection. The tension builds in the quiet moments, in the lingering looks, in the almosts. It is soft, it is sweet, and when it finally clicks into place? So satisfying.

Low angst, high charm, and exactly the kind of comfort read that wraps around you like your favorite oversized sweater.

[Selene · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a funny, heartfelt and perfect hallmark vibe read! Thank you so much Lauren for sharing this with me early! It’s a fast enjoyable read with lovable characters, a well thought out and enjoyable plot and the sprinkle of perfectly timed spice.

[Aly · Rating 5 out of 5]

I LOVED the book! The characters were well developed and the HEA was perfect! Tugger was adorable and I was literally laughing out loud in the first few chapters.

[Carly Bell · Rating 4 out of 5]

Such a cute book! The story line kept me engaged and by the end I wanted to know more about what happened to all of the characters!!

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you for the ARC! I really enjoyed this book.

[Kandice · Rating 4 out of 5]

ARC REVIEW: super cute small town enemies to lovers sweet spicy romance. It took a bit for me to connect with the main characters but once I did I couldn't put it down. Fun read!