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Allison Styles has waited her whole life to be a mom.
Waiting for her ex-husband to be ready, waiting for her parents' approval.
Now? She’s done waiting. She wants to have a baby, and she’s running out of time.

But after a sperm bank disaster leaves her out of money and options, her chance to raise a baby in Fairwick Falls might lie in the hands of one man.
The man she hates.
The smug, handsome divorce lawyer she’d happily push in front of a bus (if Fairwick Falls had buses).

Wells Maroo is back in Fairwick Falls to fix the diner he bought on impulse.
He’ll finally build something that lasts—while his mom and Pop are still here to see it. Wells finally admits what he a kid. A family. Roots.
When no surrogate agency will touch a single, overworked lawyer, Wells does the unthinkable.
He proposes they make a baby.
The old-fashioned way.

No dating.
No love.
No future entanglements beyond shared custody and a very clear contract.
Forever.

462 pages, Paperback

Published June 4, 2026

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51 reviews1 follower
May 30, 2026
5✨

Thank you so much @smalltownromance for the ARC of the last book in one of my all time favourite series ever! I am so sad to be leaving Fairwick Falls, but I have loved my time here immensely. This little town is one I know I will be revisiting over and over again for many years to come.

With each book, I have a harder time deciding who my favourite couple is. Wells and Allison definitely are up there on the list. Their relationship was so fiery and passionate, right from the beginning. The hate between them ran deep, but that attraction they just couldn’t ignore was always there.

I felt for Allison, maybe more so than any other heroine in this series. I felt for her because I understand so much of what she’s feeling. The never ending need to please those around you, the fear of rocking the boat or disappointing those you just want attention/affection from, and the constant battle of trying to be perfect all the time. It’s frankly exhausting. Wells came in, and while he was a cause for stress for a bit, he really showed Allison that she deserves to take up space, and the world would be a sadder place without her sparkle.

I loved how much Wells demanded Allison take care of herself, and he became such a safe place for her to demand what she not only needed, but wanted. He cared for her, and saw her in a way that no one ever had before. And in turn, Allison became exactly what Wells needed. A partner that wouldn’t let him down and leave him for someone better. Someone who stuck around when things were hard and saw and appreciated everything he did for other people.

This story is full of charm and wit. The banter between Wells and Allison was hilarious and kept me turning pages faster than I have in a long while! This book comes out on June 4 and I promise it’s not one you’re going to want to miss!
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470 reviews11 followers
July 2, 2026
📜Quick Summary: Allison has always wanted to be a mom. But pleasing everyone, especially her parents and now ex-husband, has left her single and wanting the one thing she can’t have. After IVF failures and a depleting bank account, she’s hit rock bottom. But is fate forcing her to go even more below rock bottom, when Wells Maroo comes back to town? Wells is a smug, yet handsome, divorce lawyer, and her memories of him are not the happiest. She’s livid that he’s moving back to her small town, and now he’s in her face more than she can bargain for. But when Wells’s deep dark secret comes to light, that he wants to be a father too, will Allison finally fall for his handsome looks?

❣️Initial Feels: Ooohhh, it feels good to be back in Fairwick Falls, but I’m so sad this is the last novel in the series!

👀Trigger Warnings:
Infertility
IVF failures

🌶️Spice Level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️

📖Read if you want:
Spicy banter and spicy scenes
Full bodied cast in physical appearances and personalities

🙋🏼‍♀️Moving Character: Allison is a people pleaser and she always put everyone first. The stress of doing everything right, putting everyone first…it eventually beat her down. And when she wants to become a mom, roadblocks keep popping up. I loved watching her slowly try to find her happiness and put herself first. And the only way she was able to fully do that…was with the help of Wells.

🩷What I enjoyed:
The banter and flirty nature of their conversation
The overall Fairwick Falls town and people

🌟Overall Rating: 5 stars

💡Final Sentiments: This is the last installment of Fairwick Falls, and it was so hard to say goodbye to these characters. I didn’t want to stop reading, but at the same time… I wanted to stay in Wells and Allison’s story forever. Elise created a world with so many amazing characters, and I would love to see these stories come to life! I can totally see this as a mini series on Netflix. From start to finish, all 6 books touched me in a different way. For this one, Allison’s desire to be a mom struck a cord in my heart strings and I just felt for her so much. I just ate this one up!

🔉Special thanks to Elise Kennedy for this arc of Forever in Bloom!

All opinions and thoughts are solely my own.

📘Grab yourself a copy on June 10, 2026!




Absolutely devoured the last book in the Fairwick Falls series. So sad to say bye to the characters and their families. Elise created something beautiful that represents so many things !
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424 reviews5 followers
June 12, 2026
This was such an amazing and satisfying end to the series. Fairwick Falls is a quintessential small town with a close knit community that shows up for its residents in both the good and bad times. For Allison, whose life is spent putting others’ needs first, and for Wells who has had his heart broken before and doesn’t want a romantic entanglement, a secret wish they both share but have never voiced soon draws them together.

It’s been a while since my last Elise Kennedy book and I was blown away by the spice in this book, she definitely took it to a whole new level. The story had good pacing and I felt the connection between the main couple. They made each other better even when they were trying not to add emotions to the equation.

The scenes with the couples from the other books in the series were the icing on top of the cake and made this farewell to the series even more special.

I adored this book and I highly recommend the series if you’re a fan of cozy, spicy small town romances. There’s something for everyone in the Fairwick Falls world.
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134 reviews1 follower
May 28, 2026
So many emotions with this book. I typically don’t get too emotional over books but this one HAD ME. I’m not even someone who likes a pregnancy trope but oh this was so sweet. I loved it so much. This is my second Elise Kennedy book & I will for sure be reading the rest!
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84 reviews8 followers
June 6, 2026
Sad that the stories of Fairwick falls are over. But will say it was one of the best well wrapped up ending to a series. I like how it all ties everyone together
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52 reviews1 follower
June 10, 2026
A heart warming read!
I definitely recommend!
Perfect mix of romance, spice and humour!
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408 reviews5 followers
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
May 25, 2026
ARC gifted in exchange for review.

50 stars. Forever in Bloom is hands down one of my favorite books period.

This one is for the eldest children, the invisible ones who grew up too fast and took on more than their fair share at way too young. This is for the real lovers, the people pleasers, the protectors, for the ones who desperate want someone to see them, to walk beside them and for someone to help shoulder all the burdens that come with being the eldest.

Forever In Bloom is an enemies to lovers, small town baby romance. I know what you're thinking, this trope has been done time and time again, and you would be right but this one is different. Everyone things that Allison and Wells met when he was her ex-husband's shark of a divorce lawyer and it was hate at first sight. Well, everyone is wrong. They actually met the night before that disaster of a meeting and there was so much sizzling chemistry between them. Neither knew who the other was and I truly believe fate brought them together that night. Fast forward four years, Allison is a 36 year old florist, people pleaser and a single woman who saved every penny to have a shot at IVF to make her dreams of becoming a mum a reality. Wells is a hard work shark of a divorce attorney who secretly bought his stepfather's diner so he could retire and has kind of ruined it. He also really wants to be a dad and has been trying and failing to find a surrogacy clinic that meets his requirements and is willing to work with him. When he finds his nemesis, Allison, walking on the side of the highway in the cold dark night, he pulls over and offers her a ride back to town. On that fateful car ride, it all comes spilling out about how the clinic was a scam, the doctor replaced all the samples with his own deposits, and she was never going to become a mum. That's when the wheels in Well's head started to turn and he started to concoct his craziest plan yet.

These enemies are very much still enemies working towards a common goal of having a baby with a full legal contract in place outlining all the terms and conditions. What neither of them saw coming was how trying to have a baby would bring these two enemies together forming an unbreakable bond. Allison is the oldest, people pleasing daughter of parents who never saw her, and forced her to grow up way to early. She spends all day every day bending over backwards to make everyone around her happy, never daring to take anything for herself or ask for help because she learned that it's never coming. She has never been enough for anyone, not her parents and certainly not her ex-husband. Wells on the other hand, is the oldest son who wore his heart on his sleeve until it was broken, and he hid it under a gruff, brash exterior. He takes care of everyone around him, always trying to protect them. The thing is that his heart is always in the right place, even though his methods might leave a lot to be desired. What we have are two people who spend so much time taking care of others, and no one ever notices that they need someone to see them too. That's what they found in each other, and it was beautiful to watch.

This book made me laugh, but it mostly made me sob because I felt so seen. I think it healed something in me when Wells told Allison, "My darling, you are the easiest person to love I have ever met" and when she disagreed, do you know what that man said? He said "It's easy for me. It's not your fault the world is full of fools. Do you know how many people take a sunrise for granted? Bright and pink and full of hope. A sunrise is no less magical because the fools in front of it don't appreciate it. You are my sunrise." By the end of that quote, I was sobbing uncontrollably and I will never be the same having read about a love like theirs. It is everything I have ever wanted for myself.

The spice in this book was so top tier, I had to fan myself at times because it was so hot. While I am sad to see this series end, I am a changed woman for having had the opportunity to read it.

Even though the spice was top tier, the hottest moments for me were every time Wells stood up for Allison to her God-awful parents. Watching him rip her father a new asshole was the hottest thing I've ever read. For that alone, he has joined the ranks of my platinum tier book boyfriends.

Begging on my knees for a real-life man that loves me the way Wells loves Allison.
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370 reviews2 followers
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
May 28, 2026
They caught feelings…
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Tropes: Enemies to Lovers, Forced Proximity, Hate Sex, Breeding Kink, Plus Size MMC, Tall FMC
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Triggers: Off Page: Spouse cheating, divorce

On Page: Divorce, car accident (brief), not getting pregnant when trying, life endangerment in pregnancy (mentioned), child loss (mentioned), Pregnancy without significant fertility journey, breeding kink, oral sex, penetrative sex, sex in public, sex toy play, handcuffing, face riding, snowballing, parental emotional abandonment, parent hospitalization
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Synopsis: She wants a baby. He wants a family.
They hate each other.
A snowstorm and one very bad idea later—here they are.

Allison Styles has waited her whole life to be a mom.

But after a marriage to a cheater, a divorce that drained her savings, and an *epic* sperm bank disaster…she’s running out of time and options to have a baby.

After an ice storm traps them in Bloom, an unthinkable offer comes from the one man in Fairwick Falls she hates.

The only man she’d willingly push in front of a bus (if Fairwick Falls had buses)—Wells Maroo, a smug, handsome divorce lawyer whose only redeeming quality is his ability to make Allison’s 6 foot height feel dainty.

Wells Maroo is back in Fairwick Falls to fix the diner he bought on impulse, while dodging the 6 foot goddess he despises.

Being around his mom and Pop 24/7, Wells finally admits what he wants: a family.

When no surrogate agency will touch an anti-marriage, single, overworked lawyer, Wells makes Allison an offer that’s reckless, inappropriate, and impossible to ignore.

Use their undeniable physical attraction to make a baby.
The old-fashioned way.

No dating. No love.
No future entanglements beyond shared custody, financial security, and a very clear contract.
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Quote: “My darling, you are the easiest person to love I’ve ever met.” 

You are my sunrise.” 
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Review: The final installment of the Fairwick Falls series was absolutely delightful. If teaching a class about romance tropes, this must be the example used for “ enemies to lovers.” Plus, there’s no third act break up!!! Perfection.

Ms. Kennedy did a great job of wrapping up the series, sprinkling in visits from previous couples, Pop and Martha Maroo. She subtly showed the role Allison has played all throughout the prior five books, illustrating that Allison is the lynchpin for it all.

The spice was spicy, the characters relatable, the plot was paced perfectly, and the dialog was natural. I cannot write enough superlatives about it. I haven’t enjoyed a book this much in a long time. I strongly recommend.
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Ratings: Movie R, Overall 5/5, Romance 5/5, Violence 1/1, Spice 3/5, Cover 5/5
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602 pages, publish date June 4th, 2026
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290 reviews
Review of advance copy received from Author
May 27, 2026
ARC REVIEW- FOREVER IN BLOOM
Stars: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

Tropes:
🏡Small Town
🖤Enemies to Lovers
👶🏼Baby Contract
🤰Breeding K!nk
🩷Forced Proximity
🩵Eldest Daughter
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Thanks to Elise Kennedy for the ARC! I received an advance copy of the book and am leaving an honest review. All opinions are my own.
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So I am a bit chaotic. I have only read book 3 in this series. So while this series is a set of interconnected standalones, I do think to fully grasp and appreciate the friendships and small town, these should be read in order. That being said, not having read most of the books in this series didn't detract from my enjoyment of the story.

I'm normally not a fan of third person POV. I started off the story not sure what to expect and kind of annoyed at both characters. But very soon, they both grew on me and I was INVESTED in their story. These two were true enemies to lovers, they did not like each other. Which made them entering into a baby contract seem all the more outrageous. But Elise made it work.

After a steamy encounter years prior that was dashed after it was revealed that Wells was Allison's ex-husband's divorce lawyer, they hate each others guts. The barbs and banter between these two are top notch. With their feud famous in Fairwick Falls, it's shocking when the two of them are snowed in together and a crazy idea takes root: they'll have a baby together and co-parent. Wells has been looking at surrogacy but no one wants to take a chance on a single workaholic lawyer and Allison has been doing IVF alone for awhile with no results.

I really enjoyed how at the start, they still really dislike each other but have off the charts chemistry. They're tearing each other's clothes off, BANG CITY INDEED. But slowly, the cracks start to surface in their armor and they at the very least become friends, especially once Allison gets pregnant.

Wells Maroo has to shot to the top tier of book boyfriends for me. He's caring, supportive, protective and just wants to make Allison and the baby happy. Bonus points since he has a DAD BOD + TOM SELLECK MUSTACHE. He made me swoon and melt and all the things.

I found myself absolutely giddy reading this book and loved it. I started this book off not sure what I would rate it but ended up being one of the easiest 5 stars I've given. Not to mention, the spice and dirty talk is TOP NOTCH. This book is HAWT Y'ALL. If you like pregnancy and breeding k!nk, this one is mandatory reading.
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130 reviews1 follower
Review of advance copy received from Author
May 27, 2026
This is the last in the Love in Fairwick Falls series and it couldn’t have ended in a more satisfying way.

I related to our main character Allison a ludicrous amount as someone who’s childhood made them feel unwanted on a bone deep level. I also throw far too much of myself into friendships and relationships because I want to feel seen and wanted. I also fundamentally don’t want anyone else to feel unwanted and I think that need drives Allison in the same way. She’s the friend that remembers your mums birthday because she met her once and thought she was kind and now she gets her cards every year. She’s the friend who picks you up your favourite sweet treat just because she thought you might fancy it. She’s your biggest cheerleader, fiercest defender and best gift giver. She’s cheery and always happy whilst simultaneously feeling alone in every space.

Allison is all of those things and throughout the series she is pivotal to everyone’s stories, something this final installment really highlights. Simply put I love her and want her to be my friend.

This story follows Allison and the only person she actively hates (a dislike that is very much returned) Wells who inconveniently realise that they both want the same thing- to be a parent but not be married/committed to another adult. Chaos and lots of spicy fun ensue as I’m sure you can imagine and we get to watch them thaw, warm up, sizzle and explode in a surprisingly emotional progression.

Wells is a big bodied, soft and strong plus sized man with a Tom Sellek style mustache and a desire to fix every problem his family ever face without consulting them, sounds pretty good right?!

I don’t want to spoil it, just run and read it people! And I would advise treating yourself to the entire series!

Small town madness, the best kind of found family and unending charm awaits you at Fairwick Falls!

Thank you for letting me read this early 💕
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1,036 reviews21 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
May 30, 2026
𝗔𝗥𝗖 𝗥𝗘𝗩𝗜𝗘𝗪
ᗯᕼᗩT TO ᗴ᙭ᑭᗴᑕT:
🍓𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗻
🍓𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀
🍓𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆
🍓𝗕𝗮𝗯𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁

💭𝗜 absolutely love it when a story seamlessly combines great writing, well-developed characters, romantic chemistry, deep emotions, and the perfect spice to deliver a heartfelt romance!

The last book in the Love in Fairwick Falls series, "Forever in Bloom," follows Allison, who longs to become a mom but IVF is now off the table. A proposal from the most unlikely person offers her a more “traditional” solution. They both agree to keep emotions out of the arrangement with a contract, but it proves easier said than done as these former enemies discover they’re actually compatible in every single way!

𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝘀 is a divorce lawyer returning to his hometown, determined to become a father before it's too late. Years ago, his first encounter with Allison ended poorly when he realized she was his client's soon-to-be ex-wife. Allison has endured a horrible divorce and bad family relationships, where she never felt seen or accepted. Her desire to be a mom was her way to finally have the family she always wished for. Wells is actually the same way except he did have a supportive family. They did get off on the wrong foot, but they shared similar dreams and were good people who deserved love, and they found it in the best way possible with each other. I absolutely have to talk about their off-the-charts chemistry. It wasn’t only the spicy scenes, it was everything. They just gave off the best vibes. These characters felt authentic, and I was always cheering for them!

𝗜𝗳 you’re looking for a small-town romance that will leave you feeling warm and fuzzy inside, you have to read Forever in Bloom!

𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆: 𝟱⭐️ |𝗦𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹: 𝟯/𝟱🌶️
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17 reviews
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
June 3, 2026
“It’s not your fault the world is full of fools. Do you know how many people take a sunrise for granted? Bright and pink and full of hope. A sunrise is no less magical because the fools in front of it don’t appreciate it. You are my sunrise.”

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice:🌶🌶🌶🌶

This was a very easy five star for me. I LOVED the characters and their chemistry together. I haven’t read any books with a baby-contract, but I think I might be hooked now because this was amazing.

Forever in bloom was everything I had hoped it would be, and then some. The first half was filled with banter and spice, while both sides wanted nothing more than to become a parent. But as we got to the second part once she got pregnant there were a lot of timejumps in the story, which threw me off a little bit. I know you won't be able to follow them on a day to day basis for that long, but there were parts where I would have loved an extra chapter of something. Like for example the babyshower, we see Allisson being dropped off at her baby shower, but you don’t actually get to see any of it, because it was written in Wells’s POV and we follow him that day instead. Which was nice as well, don’t get me wrong, but at times it felt like it was skipping over a little too much, you know??

But that could totally be a personal issue, because I just like to see ALL of it. Especially when I am having a good time.

And I did!! I had such a good time!!

I was hooked from the first page and didn’t want to stop reading.

So if you like small town romances, with enemies to lovers, good banter and a lot of spice, this book is definitely for you. (It also doesn’t hurt that the mmc is described as a plus-size man with a Tom Selleck mustache😍)
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32 reviews
June 17, 2026
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️

Forever in Bloom is the last in the Bloom series (which is really called 'Love in Fairwick Falls'). The story drops us right into a picturesque small town of Fairwick Falls, where everyone is up in your business, the local gossip mill runs faster than the internet, and our two main leads absolutely despise each other. Right from Chapter 1, the banter between Allison and Wells is sharp, witty, and dripping with years of unresolved tension.

Allison is a local florist and the last of her friend group to be single. That doesn't bother her, but she wants to be a mother and has been trying to get pregnant via IVF with a sperm donor. Wells is Allison's ex-husbands divorce lawyer. So solid reason for hating him. Add to that a mashed potato incident and lots of tension. Both characters want a child but are struggling due to a few different reasons. When Wells proposes that they have a baby together, Allison is hesitant but ultimately her desire to have a baby outweighs her hesitation. When I see the baby contract/pregnant trope, I always hold my breath. It can easily feel forced or overly melodramatic. Not in this book, the way it’s woven into the story here felt so organic to the characters and what they want out of life. It forces these two stubborn, fiercely independent people into a shared orbit where they can no longer hide behind their usual walls. The forced (actually not so forced)proximity is top-tier. Seeing the resident grump, Wells, slowly soften, notice the little things, and subconsciously start protecting Allison from literally everything completely melted me. ⁠

I really enjoyed this book and am looking forward to going back to the beginning with 'Accidentally in Bloom' and following the series the whole was through.
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25 reviews4 followers
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
May 27, 2026
This book had such a hold on me that I was crying on and off as I sped through the last 10% (in the best way possible)

I related to Allison more than I was expecting, with her need to please everyone and tamp down all her emotions so they weren’t a burden. So she wasn’t a burden. 🥺 Seeing her have a hunky big bear come into her life and force her to take what she wants whilst taking care of her needs??? Chefs kiss, no notes 😚🤌🏻

Allison and Wells looked so different on the surface, but had the same basic fears of being unloveable. Seeing them find everything they couldn’t admit they yearned for in each other genuinely sent me into tears 😂 as I say in almost every review, I dislike push-and-pull lmao, but the slow burn and YEARNING I crave was perfection in this! It was slow and took a long time for their walls to break down, but it felt so human and understandable between them. They had a lot to lose by opening up (even if I was screaming YOU LOVE EACH OTHER at them in my head lol) and I loved that they were able to be physical early on, and that it played a large part in their story.


Other random thoughts about this wonderful book - the side characters were fantastic and really added to the story (will deffo read their books asap), I have never read a plus size MMC before but I LOVED every second and will take any recs on this for future, and the spice??? Hot damn 🥵 there was so much breeding kink in here that if you are against that I wouldn’t recommend it, but if you are? 👀 you need to read this asap lmao

Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to read this wonderful book! 💖
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3,051 reviews48 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
June 2, 2026
Allison and Wells are an unlikely couple. She is divorced, a tad disillusioned with love and commitment, and desperately wants a baby of her own. That dream seems to be out of reach, unfortunately. Wells is divorce lawyer who thinks true love doesn’t exist and marriages are doomed to fail. Like Allison, he would like a child of his own. Since no agency is willing to help in that area, he comes up with a plan that could help both him and Allison get what they want. No they don’t like each other, but there are sparks between them and an undeniable attraction. They could conceive a baby my normal means, and maybe resolve some of the tension between them. Of course there will be an iron clad contract in place, and even hate sex could lead to a pregnancy. They would share custody, but wouldn’t be a couple.

Even the best laid plans have complications. No feelings involved….that doesn’t happen. Allison and Wells are no longer thinking in terms of hate and their feelings go deeper than they could ever have anticipated. Both don’t know how the other feels and fears rejection. Will either of them be brave enough to admit their love to the other?

This angsty and unexpectedly sweet enemies to lovers romance is entertaining and engaging. The characters are flawed and a bit jaded, but they let down their guards and are vulnerable with each other. The connection they forge goes beyond their desire for a child. Time and a mutual goal set them on a path toward a happily ever after and they are brave enough to open their hearts to each other. I am happy to recommend this captivating book.
2,676 reviews42 followers
June 8, 2026
I hadn’t read anything by this author and truly enjoyed this emotional, yet light hearted romance. Allison Styles has always been the “one” in her family to care for her younger sister and parents. She has longed to be the most important person to someone, but she has always been the caretaker. She has many friends who are now starting families of their own and has decided that her life would be complete with a baby. Using a fertility doctor, she hoped to make her dreams come true, but after all this time, it was not to be. After being treated unfairly by her ex and his attorney, Wells Maroo, she is surprised to see Wells in town. Wells had decided that he wanted to be a father and have a relationship like the one he had with Pops, who had stepped up for him when he married Wells’ mother. He has been searching for a surrogate, with little success. He doesn’t want a wife, but believes that he would be a wonderful father as Pops had been to him. Seeing Allison in town, they immediately strike sparks off of each other, especially as he was the attorney who handled the divorce for her ex. They continue to trade barbs whenever they are together, but something else is simmering between them. He learns that she is yearning for a child. Is there any chance they could join forces and share the raising and responsibility for a child? Could they put past issues behind them and co-parent? Can they share their dreams and the strong attraction between them to have the family they have longed for? Their family members and friends added a special feeling to the story. I received an advance review copy at no cost and without obligation for an honest review. (paytonpuppy)
89 reviews
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
May 27, 2026
I’m very grateful NetGalley and Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op providing the book.

"She wants a baby. He does too.
They hate each other...which would be fine if they could also keep their hands to themselves.
Allison Styles has waited her whole life to be a mom.
But after a marriage to a cheater, a divorce that drained her savings, starting over in Fairwick Falls, and an *epic* sperm bank disaster…she’s running out of time and options to have a baby. "
(Book description).

Reading time:3h33min26s Star rating: 5 Style: A 5-star book

Spicy
Dual POV
Tall FMC
Small town
Baby contract
Found Family
Plus size MMC
Enemies to lovers
Miss Prim and Grumpy Attorney

I simply loved the book. The book flowed smoothly. It was consistent.
The topics covered in the book are important, and I liked the way they were presented. I really liked the characters. I loved their dynamic, I didn't like it when I found out he was her ex's lawyer. I liked it when he defended her from her family, I loved it when he sent the beers to her ex. I liked it when he was always there for her even without her asking. I really liked the book. I didn't like her ex or her family, but I loved his family. I liked that they were partners without realizing it. I liked the pink hair. I liked the cat Harry Styles.
The epilogue was everything I imagined it would be, I loved the epilogue.

I was really sad that the book ended, that's why I'm giving it 5 stars.
It was a shame the book ended.

#ForeverinBloom #NetGalley

Publication date: June 4, 2026
Publisher: Elise Kennedy Books
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242 reviews1 follower
June 4, 2026
Five full stars…or should I say five full strawberries? 🍓🩷

I’ll admit that some of the sexual content isn’t what I normally read, but the author does a phenomenal job at listing any potential trigger and content warnings, so I didn’t feel like deducting anything from my rating was fair. I knew what was coming. (Pun fully intended!)

Allison’s character as the quintessential eldest daughter who puts everyone else’s needs before her own was mirrored in the way Wells tried to care for his friends and family (albeit in a much more haphazard way!). It was heartwarming to see Allison claim her own needs and wants, as well as seeing Wells realize how his schemes isolated him from trying building relationships, especially with Pop.

Two scenes that have my whole heart: Wells standing up for Allison to her father and the Stitch & Bitch at the cottage. I wanted to high five Wells, and then grab a crochet hook and smash the patriarchy with the women.

The name of the baby….🥹🥹🥹It was the sweetest nod to our beginnings in Fairwick Falls.

Forever in Bloom is the perfect culmination of our time in Fairwick Falls. While each of the six books in this series could be read as a standalone, I believe they are so much better when read in order. Forever in Bloom is perhaps one of the most well done final chapters in a series because the author shows us exactly how interwoven the characters’ lives are, and how they would have been different without each other. This is hands down one of my favorite book series to date.

Featuring:

•Enemies to lovers
•Hate sex
•Breed!ng kink
•Baby contract
•Plus size MMC
•Tall FMC

Trigger/content warnings:

Off Page-Spouse cheating, divorce
On Page-Divorce, car accident (brief), not getting pregnant when trying, life endagerment in pregancy (mentioned), child loss (mentioned), pregnancy without significant other, fertility journey, breeding kink, oral sex, penetrative sex, sex in public, sex toy play, handcuffing, face riding, snowballing, parental emotional abandonment, parent hospitalization.

Thank you to the author for providing an E-ARC for me to review. All opinions are my own. 🩷🍓
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259 reviews1 follower
June 17, 2026
✨ this is an arc review ✨ thank you to Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op through NetGalley

This is my first time reading any work by this author and I really enjoyed it! Considering it’s the sixth book in the series I was still able to read it as a standalone and I don’t think I missed much context.

I’m rating it 4 stars, Allison and Wells are two characters who started off as enemies because of Wells’ role in her divorce but their banter was so fun to read. They were both obviously having fun as they give each other a hard time and I like that dynamic in an enemies to lovers romance. The addition of a pregnancy, and a planned one at that, added so much more to their relationship because of the forced proximity and increased intimacy that they never got to have previous to this.

The found family in this book is also pretty great, it gives you solid side characters and adds to the humor happening throughout the book while keeping both characters accountable. At first I was frustrated with Allison’s people pleasing tendencies but that is another trait that eventually becomes endearing once you understand the why behind it.

Overall, I enjoyed the book, it’s a solid read and it had more spice than anticipated. It was also pretty good and it introduced some kinks that worked well with the characters, keeping their intimate development with each other evolving on the right track.

I’m now curious about the previous books but as far as this book goes, I liked it! Thank you for the arc
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1,690 reviews58 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
May 27, 2026
🩷 Review -
Allison Styles has waited her whole life to be a mom.
Waiting for her ex-husband to be ready, waiting for her parents' approval.
Now? She’s done waiting. She wants to have a baby, and she’s running out of time.
But after a sperm bank disaster leaves her out of money and options, her chance to raise a baby in Fairwick Falls might lie in the hands of one man.
The man she hates.
The smug, handsome divorce lawyer she’d happily push in front of a bus (if Fairwick Falls had buses).
Wells Maroo is back in Fairwick Falls to fix the diner he bought on impulse.
He’ll finally build something that lasts—while his mom and Pop are still here to see it. Wells finally admits what he a kid. A family. Roots.
When no surrogate agency will touch a single, overworked lawyer, Wells does the unthinkable.
He proposes they make a baby.
The old-fashioned way.
No dating.
No love.
No future entanglements beyond shared custody and a very clear contract.
Forever.
💛 Review -
I have enjoyed the other books in the series and Forever In Bloom Was No Different. It was such a beautiful and well written novel and there was plenty of content to keep me interested and reading until the end. I loved the great mix of characters plus the small town place setting in the story sounded cute. I highly recommend it to other readers.
💝 Thank you to the author Elise Kennedy for my arc ebook copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
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Author 40 books949 followers
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
June 2, 2026
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Forever in Bloom is a delightful small-town romance filled with heart, humour, and plenty of chemistry. The enemies-to-lovers dynamic between Allison and Wells creates an entertaining push-and-pull that kept me invested from beginning to end.

Allison is a strong and determined heroine whose dream of becoming a mother adds emotional depth to the story. Wells is far more than the confident exterior he presents to the world, and watching his softer side emerge throughout the book was one of my favourite parts. Their banter is witty, their attraction is undeniable, and their relationship develops in a way that feels both sweet and satisfying.

The small-town setting adds warmth and charm, with a cast of supporting characters who help bring the community to life. Kennedy balances the emotional moments with humour and steam, creating a romance that is easy to sink into and enjoy.

The only reason this wasn't a five-star read for me is that a few plot points stretched believability, and some sections felt a little rushed. However, the engaging characters and heartfelt romance more than made up for those minor issues.

Overall, Forever in Bloom is a fun, emotional, and steamy romance that will appeal to readers who enjoy strong chemistry, small-town settings, and happily-ever-afters.
546 reviews7 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
May 31, 2026
This is the sixth book in the Fairwick Falls series but it can absolutely be read as a stand-alone.
Allison moved to Fairwick Falls after her divorce and she dreams of being a mom. Several years ago she almost had a ONS with Wells who turned out to be her ex's divorce attorney and has since been her "enemy". Now Wells has moved back to Fairwick Falls and they keep bumping into each other. Wells also longs to be a father but doesn't trust relationships and he proposes that he and Allison could try to get pregnant and then become co-parents. Since it seems like this might be their last chance to be parents they give it a go but of course after a while feelings develop...
I completely enjoyed reading this book. It has relatable main characters, an entertaining storyline, palpable chemistry between the main characters and a lovely small-town setting.
For me it was the perfect ending to the Fairwick Falls series as we not only get the story of one more couple but also learn how the lives of the people we read about in the other books of the series move forward with their lives which is something I love about reading interconnected series.
I am sad to see this series end but I can't wait what author Elise Kennedy will come up with next.
I received an ARC from the author and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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67 reviews
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
June 2, 2026
Thank you Netgally and Victory Editing Co-op

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Formerly in Bloom by Elise Kennedy ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
💕 Tropes:
✔️ Enemies to Lovers
✔️ Baby Contract
✔️ Small-Town Romance
✔️ Forced Proximity
✔️ Hurt/Comfort
✔️ Tall FMC
✔️ Plus-Size MMC
✔️ Spice 🌶️
This book was such a fun mix of tension, humor, spice, and heartfelt moments 💕🌸
Allison and Wells spent so much time insisting they hated each other, yet the chemistry between them was impossible to ignore from the very beginning 😅🔥 Their banter was one of my favorite parts of the book, and I loved watching their relationship slowly evolve beneath all the frustration and stubbornness.
I also appreciated that the story explored deeper topics like starting over after divorce, healing from heartbreak, and building the future you always imagined for yourself 💛
Wells was such a refreshing MMC. The grumpy, overworked lawyer exterior hid a surprisingly caring side, and I found myself rooting for him more and more as the story progressed 🥹
While the baby contract premise definitely requires some suspension of disbelief, I had a great time with it and couldn't stop turning the pages.
Overall, this was a charming, spicy, and emotional romance filled with small-town charm, great banter, and two characters who were clearly meant to drive each other crazy—and eventually fall in love 💐✨📚
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240 reviews5 followers
June 5, 2026
Thank you so much Elise Kennedy for the eARC of Forever in Bloom. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Fans of cozy, small town romance with a healthy dose of spice, listen up! The Love in Fairwick Falls Series has a new book, Forever in Bloom! It’s perfect for readers who love interconnected romances, enemies to lovers, and happily ever afters!

The story follows nemeses Allison and Wells as they cautiously put aside their differences and enter into an unusual, but very interesting, agreement. I’ve not read a book with this particular twist before, and I was captivated as I read how it all played out. It was especially fun to see some fan favorite tropes make an appearance!

One of my favorite parts of the story was reading about how the things that had Allison and Wells at odds with each other, gradually became the things they grew to love the most. It was especially satisfying reading about how Allison softened Wells a bit and how he taught her to be more assertive. Oh, and as it turns out, they’re pretty compatible in other areas as well. 😉

In the pages, you will find:
💐A florist FMC
👨‍⚖️A lawyer MMC
🏘️Small town
⚔️Enemies to lovers
🍼A baby contract
❄️Snowed in
🛏️Only one bed
🪢Förced proximity
📕Book 6 in The Fairwick Falls interconnected standalone series!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨/5
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83 reviews1 follower
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
June 2, 2026
Forever in Bloom by Elise Kennedy was such a fun and heartwarming read!

Wells and Allison were incredibly easy to connect with, and I found myself invested in their story from the very beginning. The small-town setting gave me all the cozy Hallmark movie vibes, complete with a community where everyone knows everyone and plenty of charm along the way.

One scene had me laughing so hard I was actually crying, and those moments are always the ones that stick with me long after I finish a book. I also loved that Allison was in her late 30s, making her a heroine I could easily relate to. Wells was equally lovable, especially because he wasn’t your typical perfect romance hero. His dad bod and down-to-earth personality made him feel real and refreshingly relatable.

What really made this book shine for me was how authentic the characters felt. Wells and Allison seemed like people you could meet in everyday life, which made their connection and romance all the more believable.

If you enjoy small-town romances with humor, heart, relatable characters, and a cozy feel, I definitely recommend giving Forever in Bloom a try.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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945 reviews19 followers
June 5, 2026
Beautiful story to end the series
This is the final book in the Love in Fairwick Falls series which features Allison and Wells.
Years before they meet and have instant chemistry that later turns to hate, when she realises that he is her ex husbands divorce attorney.
Wells later comes back to Fairwick Falls and they happen to get stuck together in a storm.
This is an enemies to lovers, forced proximity story with plenty of spice, banter and off the charts chemistry between two people that both desperately want to be parents on their own terms.
But even a contract between themselves doesn’t guarantee anything as they slowly become close and their feelings towards each other change.
Well’s was so attentive and supportive of Allison, a true gentleman and what an amazing partner should be.
They both weren’t perfect but ended up being perfect for each other.
Such a lovely story with loveable characters plus previous characters from the earlier stories appearing throughout the book.
A great way to round up the series.
Thank you to Elise Kennedy, NetGalley and Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op for the opportunity to read this story.
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636 reviews7 followers
June 8, 2026
Elle Kennedy delivers a small-town romance that’s as heartwarming as it is spicy. Wells and Allison: they first cross paths four years ago, almost have a one-night stand, and then life throws them together in the most unexpected way…Wells turns out to be the divorce lawyer for Alison’s ex.

From that moment on, the sparks fly. Their relationship is a delightful blend of sharp banter and witty remarks, with that delicious tension that comes from two strong personalities clashing and intertwining. When they decide to co-parent without romantic entanglements, you can’t help but watch as the lines between love and hate blur beautifully.

Allison, the independent eldest daughter who’s never had much support, finally finds herself truly seen by Wells, a hero who is all the green flags one could ask for. It’s not just a romance; it’s a heartfelt story about family and discovering that love can grow in the most unexpected places.

A huge thank you to Elise Kennedy for the early copy. I’ve loved every moment of the Fairwick Falls series, and while it’s bittersweet to see it come to an end, what a finale this is. Wells and Alison’s story is the perfect send-off.
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166 reviews1 follower
June 13, 2026
As with all book written by Elise this was incredibly heartwarming with relatable characters.

The concept behind the plot is a bit out there compared to other romances but it worked really well. Two people with obvious attraction to each other, find out the other wants a kid and keep hitting roadblocks trying to go the traditional routes, decide to have a kid together and draw up a contract to be co-parents. Nothing could ever go wrong, right?

I loved the representation of not just a tall woman but also a larger bodied man. Wells was meant to be a father with his dad bod already firmly intact. With his chest hair and desire to care for those around him, he was sexier than any typically fit man.

Allison's journey from being a major people pleaser to learning how to assert boundaries and ask for what she actually wants was inspiring. Sometimes it just takes the right people to see and support you.

From enemies to lovers, an incredible found family, insults as flirting, small town shenanigans, and lots of caretaking, this was a great romance read.

Thanks to Elise for an ARC to review. I will forever cherish Fairwick Falls and this entire series.
830 reviews
June 16, 2026
Allison has always wanted to be a mum.She signs up to a fertility clinic,wirh disastrous results.
Wells Maroo wants a family,but no surrogate agency will touch him.
Then Allison and Wells get stranded in Bloom in a snowstorm.Wells has a proposal for Allison,they both want a baby,they can help each other the old fashioned way.He will draw up a contract as well.
Problem is They both hate each other.
They both want a family badly,so they agree to the plan.
The chemistry between them is sizzling and when they give into it,their feelings grow,even though they try to ignore the attraction and feelings and try to follow the rules they have set.
Of course they reak all the rules and fall in love along the way.
Their happily ever after is so heartwarming.
Loved the banter between them,loved Wells family.The friendships are amazing and of course it is so lovely to catch up with everyone.
Love this series and have enjoyed every single book.So sad it has come to an end.
Cannot wait for what Elise comes up with next.
I recieved an ARC of this book from Elise Kennedy and am voluntarily leaving my review.
135 reviews
June 17, 2026
Forever in Bloom is a good standalone in the Fairwick Falls series. I did read the very first book in this series and then this last one.(I loved Accidentally in Bloom!) Honestly, I think I probably would have liked this one even better had I read the books #2-5 prior as I would have already formed a connection to Allison and Wells. Therefore, I highly suggest reading the entire series from start to finish.

Allison and Wells hate each other but want the same thing...a baby. Both have been unsuccessful in their solo attempts at achieving their goal. Wells being a cutthroat attorney, but a sweet romantic at heart, devises a crazy idea complete with a legally binding contract. This love story is sweet and heart touching. Forever in Bloom is packed with lots of spice- as in they can barely keep their hands off of each other.

Hopefully, this series gets picked up for audio or at least virtual audio with Kindle Unlimited. I feel it would do really well with that platform.
I can hardly wait for Elise Kennedy's novella The Grump in Jingle Bell Springs this October!

Thank you to Elise Kennedy and Netgalley for the chance to read this ARC.
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