Flynn Merriam has it all: a glamorous job he loves, a model in every port, and loads of siblings he adores. Turning the big 3-0 shouldn’t be a big deal, but suddenly he’s questioning everything. There’s got to be more to life than fun and diversion, right?
Annie Loudermilk’s life hasn’t turned out the way she wanted. She’d planned to travel the world as a sought-after makeup artist, but when she found herself unexpectedly pregnant, everything took a different track. Now she’s a single mom, living in a small town, making and selling her own cosmetic line. But she still longs for more.
At his brother’s bequest, Flynn goes to acquire Annie’s boutique skincare company. But when he meets her, the only kind of business on his mind is monkey business. Annie knows Flynn’s offer is the answer to her prayers: the shot at the life she’s always wanted. But her family doesn’t think so, and they thwart her dreams—and her powerful connection with Flynn.
Fortunately, Flynn’s got an ace in the hole to help seal the deal: his Aunt Clara and Uncle Arthur. Between the three of them, he’s certain to get the company for his brother—and the girl for himself.
Millions of readers have discovered International Bestselling Author Ava Miles and her powerful fiction and non-fiction books about love, happiness, and transformation. Her novels have received praise and accolades from USA Today, Publisher’s Weekly, and People Magazine in addition to being chosen as Best Books of the Year and Top Editor’s picks. Translated into multiple languages, Ava’s strongest praise comes directly from her readers, who call her books and characters unforgettable.
Ava is a former chef, worked as a long-time conflict expert rebuilding warzones to foster peaceful and prosperous communities, and has helped people live their best life as a life coach, energy healer, and self-help expert. She is never happier than when she’s formulating skin care and wellness products, gardening, or creating a new work of art. Hanging with her friends and loved ones is pretty great too.
After years of residing in the States, she decided to follow her dream of living in Europe. She recently finished a magical stint in Ireland where she was inspired to write her acclaimed Unexpected Prince Charming series. Now, she’s splitting her time between Paris and Provence, learning to speak French, immersing herself in cooking à la provençal, and planning more page-turning novels for readers to binge.
Ava Miles has done it again. A Forever of Orange Blossoms is Flynn Merriam and Annie Loudermilk's story. Annie has three daughters. The youngest is adorable but the twins are not so easy to get along with. If you want to read a really good book then you don't want to miss this one.
A Forever of Orange Blossoms: The Merriams Book 5 is by Ava Miles. This book is a continuation of the Merriams of Dare Valley; however, this book does not take place there; but in Ohio on a small dairy farm. This is definitely a change of pace for the Merriams who live all over the world and in New York City. However, they do not discriminate when they are trying to find a company to purchase. But, will they sell? Flynn Merriam has gone to Ohio to meet with Annie Loudermilk, the owner of a small boutique shop that sells home made soaps, shampoos, shaving cream, bath salts, and other like items. Annie started the business after her twins started school and she had little to do. She wanted to be able to take care of herself and her girls if she needed to. Prior to her marriage, she had gone to the London makeup school and learned to make her own makeups. Now, she turned to making different items and selling them in seasonal baskets or through people who bought from her before. It was doing well enough to catch the attention of Flynn Merriam who looked for things for his family business to purchase or help in some way. He had seen the basket that Annie had sent to her friend Emily, also a friend of Flynn’s. She had shown it to Flynn and he and his brother, Quinn, were so impressed that they wanted to send the baskets to their managers so they needed five thousand baskets within two weeks. Annie was floored. Unfortunately, there was no way she could make the items for that many baskets in that time limit. However, Flynn was not to be denied. He arranged for some family members to come help make the items, care for her girls, fix dinners, and take care of things so she could mix her products. She committed for 2500 and he decided to get the others from some other place. In addition, he wanted to look into purchasing her business from her. She could then go whatever direction she wanted for her girls, join the company or another one and make makeup products, or do whatever she wanted. With their help, maybe she could pull it off. However, when problems start popping up regarding finding additional space to work, she began to think her father-in-law might have something to do with not being able to find space. She had never gotten along with Tom Loudermilk very well; but since her house was within the boundaries of his farm she had to consider him. She also didn’t want to interfere with their getting to be with their grandchildren. The twins were having enough problems due to the death of their father and being fourteen; while Amelia, only four, wanted nothing more than to play outside in the snow with her little pony. What will happen? It is a wonderful story that just keeps changing page by page. Just when you are sure things are going one way, they take off in a different direction.
Yep, it’s those Merriam brothers again. It's so good to be back in their lives. This time its Flynn. And Aunt Clara is as precious as ever. Just don’t make the mistake of getting in her way because if you do, she’ll serve you up on a silver platter. This time she’s got her eyes on Flynn…. he’s ready to settle down and just knows Annie is the one. But there are bridges to cross and curves in the road. Annie doesn’t hand out trust easily, she has betrayal from the past to overcome and an Ex father-in-law who will do his best to control her every move. But don’t even worry a bit. Aunt Clara’s on the job along with Uncle Albert and Hargreave, the butler who is anything but. All I can say to those saboteurs in town is Tic Tock. ⏰ When all the Merriam gang gathers, they always win.
And remember that sweet but very direct little girl who answers the phone at the end of the last book. Well, you really get to meet her now, and she’s as precocious as they come.
So sit back, laugh and enjoy the fun moments alongside the serious ones. It’s all there … romance, mystery, intrigue and family doing what they do best. Make sure to keep your eye on Uncle Arthur. If there’s a mystery out there, a story to be told, that reporter instinct in him will find it.
And, I guess you could say: The butler made them do it!!!! You’ll know what I’m talking about when you read this book.
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This is an amazing addition to this series, I've been waiting to see who would make Flynn settle down and Annie and her girls did the job perfectly. Can be read as a Standalone with no Cliffhangers, but the series is great so give it a try. Flynn knew she was his soul mate the first time he saw her, her youngest daughter Amelia and her adorable pony Carrot didn't hurt either. He had his struggles with the twins and the in laws that made him grow as a man, he now understands how easy it can be to be a hard business man and a man willing to do anything for his future family. Annie has had to make some hard decisions in her life that have made her feel like half her life has been cut away. This new job opportunity could be all she needs to change her and her daughters life for the better. Things just don't go as planned, and her dead husband has altered her life in ways that could end all her dreams. This is a very emotional book that has little girls dealing with the death of a father and a mother ready to move on. It also has crazy sweet spots that make you want to hug your own kids and remind them how much you love them. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Another page turner of a romantic read about the Merriam Family with a somewhat different twist. The matchmakers are called in, but not for their matchmaking, but for their life skills. Flynn has been sent to Ohio by Quinn to obtain the Holiday Gift Baskets for the company, but when he gets there and meets Annie he realized, she was his soulmate. She did not see how she could do the number of baskets, he needed in such a short of time. Hence, the call for reinforcements. The next problems came in the form of her ten year old twin daughters, and her deceased husband's father. None of them like Flynn. That was something new for Flynn, everyone had always liked him before. The problems keep mounting until most of the Merriam Family ends up there to help. Turns out Annie's deceased husband and his father were not always above board to get Annie to do what they wanted, but little does the father know he just met his match in the Merriam Family. Feel Flynn's joy when the twin's realize he makes their mother happy. A very poignant story of love and family making this one gem of a read.
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The novel is the story of Flynn Merriam - whose soul-mate ends up being Annie Loudermilk, widowed single mother of three daughters, and owner of a small business that creates wonderful body products such as lotions, body butter, shampoo etc. When Flynn decided to hire this company to make 5,000 high-end holiday baskets for Merriam employees, he discovers that Annie is a one-man show. There is no way that she, alone, can fill such an order. Merriam family to the rescue. When Flynn shows up with Aunt Clara, Uncle Arthur and their butler, Hargreaves to support and help Annie fulfill the order and (hopefully) show Merriam Enterprises that they just may want to purchase her tiny company and give her the financial freedom to give her and her daughters a secure future. Unfortunately, Annie's ex-in-laws, (well, the father-in-law) worries that success will take Annie and the girls away from them and starts undermining everyone's efforts to help Annie. This ends up in a giant legal stew. The kiddos make this story more engaging.
Ava Miles is great at telling amazing stories. Every book I read is always so amazing and interesting. This book is about believing in yourself and dreams. The Merriams say it best that you will know when you have met you soul mate. Also they claim the first kiss is a soul kiss. The story between Flynn and Annie is as good as always. This time there was not much matchmaking as needed, but Clara, Arthur and Hargraves play a great big part of this story. For the past 10 years Annie has not had it so easy. When she gets a call from Flynn wanting to order 1000 gift baskets she is not sure her small company can handle this. Everything changes when Flynn meets Annie for the 1st time. With the help of the Merriman's they make all of the baskets for the executives at Merriman. Flynn reconnects with this family. The biggest obstacle is Tom Annies father in law, but in the end he does fix his mistakes. Great book from beginning to end. Can't wait for the next book.
Another great addition to the Merriam brother's stories! I've just recently started reading The Merriam series and I absolutely love it. If you follow the series, this book is about Flynn. Aunt Clara is back and as wonderful as ever, telling it like it is. Flynn meets Annie and just knows she is the one, but Annie has trust issues. They have a pretty big hump to get over before they can have their HEA. Look forward to a lot of laughs and fun moments right along with those serious ones. So many plot twists and turns that you will be turning the pages to find out what happens next. Romance, mystery, intrigue, and family this book has it all. This is an amazing series and I can't wait to read more!
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I was waiting for Flynn's book because he reminded me so much of Flynn Ryder from Tangled and I'm glad it was referenced in the book. I liked Annie and felt for her girls and her. I really missed the matchmaking antics though, but was proud the Flynn was so well intuned with his needs and feeling that he never wavered in his commitment. Carrot was fun too.
However, I hate the face that the covid-19 crisis has made its way into the books .... what does this meet for the packed wedding season. Are all the many plans this family had also cancelled? And with only one book left, is this the end to both the Dare Valley and The Merriams series?
It’s finding Flynn’s Soulmate like his siblings. After his sister gives him some amazing soaps and lotions, he is determined to order Christmas gift baskets and meet this magician! Off he goes to podunk Ohio where he meets Amelia, Annie’s very precocious four year old daughter. Then, he meets her! He knows she is the one! Very well written. As their relationship grows, a stressful situation comes to roost. The family troops are circling the wagons around them to help. The storyline for all the books, family means everything! A most enjoyable and great read!! I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book
Another amazing book in The Merriams Series and this is book five and it is Flynn and Annie's story. There are twists and turns along with intrigue, mystery, romance and some real laughs that makes you believe that anything is possible in life. Flynn and Annie are total opposites but it definitely works for them even with all the obstacles that are in there way. Ava Miles is an amazing author and writer and she certainly knows how to write a great story that keeps you spellbound and turning the page's to see what happens next. I definitely recommend you read this book and others by her and you will definitely not be disappointed. I Voluntarily Reviewed an ARC Copy of this book.
Like all of Ava Miles' books, this one was engrossing, filled with values I appreciate, such as taking care of family, honesty, compassion, love, working to help others and taking responsibility for the results of one's actions. The Merriam Family series was wonderful, a real escape from troubling times. It also gave a window to the beginning effects of COVID19, the defining event of our world along with climate change. I cannot recommend it too highly as a good-will booster at this time. Thanks so much Ava! I will be reading your two new books that specifically address the pandemic and moving forward.
This is almost a 1 hankie book, but still a winner!!
This is one of Ava Miles' best books. The main characters are opposites - a playboy and mother of 3 girls living in a small farm. Add a dose of sexual tension from the first time the adults meet and throw in their matchmaking relatives and you have a great story. You also get to meet most of the Merriam clan. This is a great series and I will be sorry when the last son is married off!!
A Forever of Orange Blossoms by Ava Miles. I really like this heartfelt story, the connection between characters, the banter between all was genuine and made you feel like you were part of the story as it unfolded. Nice paced contemporary drama with just enough steam and conflict to keep you interested until the end. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This was an amazing book but I have to come to expect no less from this very talented author. This was an amazing love story and more than that it shows how dreams can come true no matter how off track you seem sometimes. I will say have some tissues at hand because it brings out all the feels!!! LOVED THIS!!!!
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This was a great read that was full of pages with well developed characters and an engaging storyline That introduces Annie and Flynn both who feel something is missing in their life’s so when they meet they feel instant chemistry. The storyline is well written and kept me entertained. I was rooting for this couples HEA.
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Book five in The Merriams series another great story in this series, it is well written story with a very good storyline. This is Annie Loudermilk her daughters Eloise, Amelia, and Iris and Flynn Merriam's story. Uncle Arthur , Aunt Clara, and Hargreaves are lending a hand in matchmaking again but not as much this time as they have for the others. I want to read Quinn and Francesca's story. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
A really sweet story. I feel like I need to read more of the other books in the series, but with the sexy playboy character, Flynn, and all of the sexual tension that you see within these pages make me want to start. When Flynn goes to acquire Annie's skincare company, she sees it the answer that she's looking for. These two have to decide if its worth it to be together.
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This book is one of a series of the Merriam family, each of whom find their soul-mates. But with help from the Matchmakers, Aunt Clara and Uncle Arthur, and their proper English butler who can organize everything. I loved the way the family comes together to help Flynn and Annie, his soul-mate who has three little girls. The youngest, Amelia, and her pony stole my heart!
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I really enjoyed this book, Book 5 in a Series of 6 books. I am happy I have read about this wonderful Merriams family, I know it’s a work of fiction never the less wouldn’t it be wonderful if all families would gather in support of one as they do. I suggest you consider adding this Merriam series for future reading. I’m looking forward to to Book 6 it will be released before the fall. Thank you Ava Miles.
It's Flynn Merriams turn to find his soulmate, in the deep Midwest in Ohio. He saw her picture when he and his brother sampled her line of body products and called Annie the next day. Tuns out the lovely blonde is a widow with three daughters , and a mean angry father in law on the farm. He is in love at first sight! Another exciting adventure with unforeseen twists and turns, kept me thrilled and could not put this one down!
This was mostly an easy relaxing read, except for one thing.
Yet another book where the author is writing about a child of an age that she's clearly never spoken to in her life. In this case the child is a 4 year old girl who not only speaks as well as a child twice her age but is also as articulate as her 10 year old sisters! Not to mention she's writing a story at an age when the majority of children can barely write their own name!
Another great story in the Merriam series. Flynn know Annie is his soulmate at first glance. Can he convince her to take a second chance at love? Will he be able to break through to her twin daughters? He knows it's imperative if he wants a chance at the life he imagines with Annie.
A heartwarming story of love, family, and what's truly important in life. Now to finish the series with Quinn's story.
What a great story! I loved all the characters especially Amelia, such a precious little girl. What a great family the Merriams and Hales are. They are not perfect as all families have problems but they are always three for each other. Another job well done Ava!! Now we wait for Quinn's book.
I loved the story and the love the family has for each other. I loved Annie and her kids. She fought to make her dreams come true. I also loved to read about Becca and Trevor- That Becca was able to overcome her confining agoraphobia problem and fly to visit with the family. The best about series books is that there is a continuation of the characters' lives in each book.
I absolutely loved this book and was honored to have been able to read and review. It was such a phenomenal read and had amazing characters as well as an amazing story line. I just could not get enough of it and once I started reading it I could not put it down. I recommend that you read it.
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The Merriam family is exciting to read about. Each story is entertaining and romantic. This is Flynn's story, he finds his soul mate, Annie, and would do anything to help her with the difficult situation she finds herself in. I love the family relationships, I love that all the characters are so interesting and that once you start reading these stories they are hard to stop.
A wonderful, enjoyable and entertaining book you don't want to pass up. The story line captivates you from the beginning and keeps you turning the pages. You'll easily fall in love with the characters. Another fantastic read from Ava Miles!
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