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The Little Shop on Floral Street
In the wake of tragedy, two sisters have to piece their family back together again...
Grace never thought she'd have to return home to Floral Street. Having spent most of her life building a successful career in London, she's done everything she possibly can to avoid the flower stall that's been in her family for generations. But when tragedy hits, she's got no choice. It's time to face the demons of the past and support her family.
Faith has returned home after years travelling the world. The baby of the family, she always struggled to find her place. She thought that her life would be different after a trip across the globe, but as she settles back into life in her childhood room she has to come to terms with the fact her life isn't quite what she expected. And she has no way of getting out of the rut she finds herself in.
Faith and Grace have never seen eye-to-eye, always clashing, never forgiving. But they might just find a way to understand one another, to fight their way through their grief and come out stronger. By opening up, they'll discover they aren't so different at all. And family will always be there for you.
Grace never thought she'd have to return home to Floral Street. Having spent most of her life building a successful career in London, she's done everything she possibly can to avoid the flower stall that's been in her family for generations. But when tragedy hits, she's got no choice. It's time to face the demons of the past and support her family.
Faith has returned home after years travelling the world. The baby of the family, she always struggled to find her place. She thought that her life would be different after a trip across the globe, but as she settles back into life in her childhood room she has to come to terms with the fact her life isn't quite what she expected. And she has no way of getting out of the rut she finds herself in.
Faith and Grace have never seen eye-to-eye, always clashing, never forgiving. But they might just find a way to understand one another, to fight their way through their grief and come out stronger. By opening up, they'll discover they aren't so different at all. And family will always be there for you.
343 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 13, 2020
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Jane Lacey-Crane
3 books13 followersBorn in London, Jane's writing career began in cable TV, writing true crime documentaries. More recently, Jane has contributed to an anthology of short stories and written two weekly crime serials. When she's not writing, Jane loves to read good books, binge watch TV boxsets and drink tea. And wine.
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September 6, 2020
There’s no tussle like a family tussle, and author Jane Lacey-Crane uses this to mine every bit of tension, drama, and misunderstanding possible. Grace and Faith could not be more different—so they assume—and the result is constant sniping that permeates the first part of the book. Yes, there are times when both of them seem frustratingly unreasonable. However, this speaks to the Lacey-Crane’s expert abilities: she’s crafted two flawed characters who aren’t always easy to understand. They’re real, complicated people, and their journeys are ultimately so much more rewarding because of their rocky start.
And what a tumultuous beginning it is. Lacey-Crane drags her characters together with a tragedy so devastating it should come with a box of tissues. It’s an incredibly effective moment heightened by her tight, focused writing. She doesn’t embellish disaster, but rather, lets Grace and Faith explore it in a natural way. The result is heartbreaking.
However, things are not always so bleak. There’s, fittingly, hope in these pages. Both Grace and Faith are at turning points in their lives, forging new paths when it comes to love, work, and family. Grace finds a bit of comfort from a handsome photographer, Matthew, while Faith searches for some structure while she’s not globetrotting. For all the tears and tugging on heartstrings, Lacey-Crane knows how to drop in plenty of fun and tender moments to lighten the action.
Beautifully written and powerful, The Little Shop on Floral Street is a perfect read.
Note: I received a free ARC of this book from the publisher through NetGalley.
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And what a tumultuous beginning it is. Lacey-Crane drags her characters together with a tragedy so devastating it should come with a box of tissues. It’s an incredibly effective moment heightened by her tight, focused writing. She doesn’t embellish disaster, but rather, lets Grace and Faith explore it in a natural way. The result is heartbreaking.
However, things are not always so bleak. There’s, fittingly, hope in these pages. Both Grace and Faith are at turning points in their lives, forging new paths when it comes to love, work, and family. Grace finds a bit of comfort from a handsome photographer, Matthew, while Faith searches for some structure while she’s not globetrotting. For all the tears and tugging on heartstrings, Lacey-Crane knows how to drop in plenty of fun and tender moments to lighten the action.
Beautifully written and powerful, The Little Shop on Floral Street is a perfect read.
Note: I received a free ARC of this book from the publisher through NetGalley.
Review also published at https://pluckedfromthestacks.wordpres...
November 23, 2022
Imogen Wilde has done a good job of bringing this story of family drama and misunderstanding, sibling rivalry, relationships, secrets, tragedy, hope, forgiveness and second chances to life through her narration. Grace, Hope and Faith relationship as sisters (inclusive of the love, jealousy, rivalry that comes with being siblings) was frustrating and yet very relatable. There were moments in the book where I just wanted to shake both Grace and Faith because they were so childlishly infuriating!
My thanks to NetGalley, the audiobook publisher Saga Egmont Audio and the author Jane Lacey-Crane for the audiobook Arc of the book.
My thanks to NetGalley, the audiobook publisher Saga Egmont Audio and the author Jane Lacey-Crane for the audiobook Arc of the book.
October 23, 2020
What a beautiful story of loss and hope, tears and laughter, strangeness and familiarity, in short, a story about sisters and family. A second chance at life to build bridges.
Grace, Hope, Faith were three sisters where Faith was estranged. Grace had an ax to grind. Hope was close to Grace, yet far away from Faith. In the center of them, was Maggie, their loving mum. A catastrophe struck, and they lost everything. They had to start from scratch, support each other, build their relationships, and become a family again.
The story might seem familiar, but the words building it up were loving almost like the folds of a cashmere blanket, holding me safe when I needed to ground myself. The writing flowed around me like a gentle stream, just like life, showing me different facets of the three sisters. It took them time, but they got there, love binding them.
The prose showcased the author’s talents where each word was laden with emotions, some wrenching my heart while bringing a smile to my face. These relationships, which ought to have been easy, were fraught with tension and drama. There were a couple of secrets peeking out. This was a story about real people where a tragedy bound them with the strings of love and helped them heal.
Nothing was easy, but this family got there. And I loved going on this journey where even they lost hope, they found their support in each other. New relationships saw them facing life once again where love abounded and it was all true.
Friends come and go. SISTERS ARE FOREVER.
Grace, Hope, Faith were three sisters where Faith was estranged. Grace had an ax to grind. Hope was close to Grace, yet far away from Faith. In the center of them, was Maggie, their loving mum. A catastrophe struck, and they lost everything. They had to start from scratch, support each other, build their relationships, and become a family again.
The story might seem familiar, but the words building it up were loving almost like the folds of a cashmere blanket, holding me safe when I needed to ground myself. The writing flowed around me like a gentle stream, just like life, showing me different facets of the three sisters. It took them time, but they got there, love binding them.
The prose showcased the author’s talents where each word was laden with emotions, some wrenching my heart while bringing a smile to my face. These relationships, which ought to have been easy, were fraught with tension and drama. There were a couple of secrets peeking out. This was a story about real people where a tragedy bound them with the strings of love and helped them heal.
Nothing was easy, but this family got there. And I loved going on this journey where even they lost hope, they found their support in each other. New relationships saw them facing life once again where love abounded and it was all true.
Friends come and go. SISTERS ARE FOREVER.
June 20, 2020
This read wasn't at all what I expected and was full of twists and turns. The story focuses on three very different sisters Faith, Grace and Hope and we follow each of their journeys and one that they share together. It's primarily a story about family, with a generous dollop of romance and enjoyable side of humour. I found it difficult to put down! There was no slack, the pace kept me gripped and I found myself racing to the end to find out what happened. And I did like the colourful theme of floristry.
A moving, emotional and funny read to escape into. It was just lovely!
A moving, emotional and funny read to escape into. It was just lovely!
May 18, 2020
Set in London, Grace Watson works for Oliver Whyman floral designs, having two younger sisters Hope and Faith, her mum and dad who is also a florist, it runs in the family. Grace lives with her boyfriend David an estate agent buying a house in Windsor together. Throughout the book that is sharp and witty in places, the book focused on all the sister's lives. Such a breath of fresh air feeling, it was a delight to read. Loved it
July 27, 2020
I love this story. Its packed full of so many emotions.
I smiled, I cried, I laughed and I was annoyed. There are so many different emotions in this book, anger, frustration, grief, sadness, love and so much more. This book has it all.
Sibling rivalry is a big thing in this novel. All three sisters have their own issues and have all really different personalities.
It took me a while to get to grips with who was who of the sisters but once I did I enjoyed it even more.
I really needed a tissue part way through the book. It was so sad.
I love the way the story unfolds through the book. The difficult relationships seem to improve after the sad thing that happens and with a bit of honest conversation which in interesting.
When something like a death happens you realise the world doesn't stop, nothing changes for others it's just for you so it helps a bit to recognise that.
It's really heartwarming when Grace is reunited with some of her old school friends.
I smiled, I cried, I laughed and I was annoyed. There are so many different emotions in this book, anger, frustration, grief, sadness, love and so much more. This book has it all.
Sibling rivalry is a big thing in this novel. All three sisters have their own issues and have all really different personalities.
It took me a while to get to grips with who was who of the sisters but once I did I enjoyed it even more.
I really needed a tissue part way through the book. It was so sad.
I love the way the story unfolds through the book. The difficult relationships seem to improve after the sad thing that happens and with a bit of honest conversation which in interesting.
When something like a death happens you realise the world doesn't stop, nothing changes for others it's just for you so it helps a bit to recognise that.
It's really heartwarming when Grace is reunited with some of her old school friends.
August 12, 2020
Completely adored the sister relationships in this story, so completely real and believable, the bickering and arguing, but the love and devotion, just amazing relationships. It’s funny, but also emotional Bring tissues you’ll need them) and full of the importance of family and relationships. Just a beautiful story with wonderful writing, thoroughly and highly recommended
Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion
Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion
May 14, 2020
Thanks to netgalley for an early copy in return for an honest review
Loved the cover of this book but afraid the pettiness between grace hope and faith was rather tiresome I found the book not for me.
Loved the cover of this book but afraid the pettiness between grace hope and faith was rather tiresome I found the book not for me.
December 23, 2021
The Little Shop on Floral Street by Jane Lacey-Crane
Source: NetGalley
Rating: 4/5 stars
Grace has spent the better part of her adult life avoiding her parents’ home. After a terrible experience as a teenager, Grace has distanced herself from her parents because she can’t trust herself not to out her father and devastate her mother.
Though Grace largely refuses to see her parents, she does still have a close relationship with one of her two sisters. The two confide most everything to one another and have become tremendous friends since their younger years at home. Grace considers her sister her best friend so when she is tragically killed, Grace finds herself at a total loss. She has to go home, she has to deal with her youngest sister, Faith, and she has to see her father. To make matters far worse, Grace’s long-time boyfriend has no understanding or sympathy for her situation and can’t fathom why she is grieving or living with her parents, if only temporarily.
Grace’s time at home is beyond stressful. Her father is gruff and grumpy as always, her mother is a total wreck, and her younger sister is home and back up to her old antics. To help keep things settled, Grace agrees to man the family flower stall at the local market. Her father has run the market all his life and while he expected Grace to take his place, she has made a name for herself with a much larger London flower company. When Grace makes her way back to the flower stall, she is stunned to see how far into disrepair the market has become. Most of her childhood friends have moved away or retired, the full press of shoppers is no more, and the few stalls that remain do a quiet business at best.
As the family rushes toward the funeral and burial of their beloved member, Grace has to face some harsh realities. Her father’s flower stall is failing, her mother is not going to recover from her loss anytime soon, and her younger sister may not be as big a brat as Grace has long suspected she is. In fact, as the days wear on, Grace learns a great deal about her baby sister, including the inner strength she has and her ability to maneuver around the family dynamics like a pro. As if the family drama weren’t enough, Grace is also faced with the very real prospect of her long-term relationship coming to an end. Navigating life is hard and Grace has some serious decisions to make if she is going to survive it all and eventually be happy again.
The Bottom Line: This is such a roller coaster of a read and sure enjoyed the ride. One of my favorite things to see in a book is the evolution of a good character. Grace is a good character and her evolution through tremendous grief is so wonderful to see. Grace goes from a harried young woman who used to love her job and used to love her boyfriend, to a young woman who changes everything about her life including her job, her relationship with her family, and her boyfriend. With each change, Grace comes a bit more out of her shell and begins to shine like her late sister always knew she could. In all, an emotional read with a proper and rather lovely happily ever after.
Source: NetGalley
Rating: 4/5 stars
Grace has spent the better part of her adult life avoiding her parents’ home. After a terrible experience as a teenager, Grace has distanced herself from her parents because she can’t trust herself not to out her father and devastate her mother.
Though Grace largely refuses to see her parents, she does still have a close relationship with one of her two sisters. The two confide most everything to one another and have become tremendous friends since their younger years at home. Grace considers her sister her best friend so when she is tragically killed, Grace finds herself at a total loss. She has to go home, she has to deal with her youngest sister, Faith, and she has to see her father. To make matters far worse, Grace’s long-time boyfriend has no understanding or sympathy for her situation and can’t fathom why she is grieving or living with her parents, if only temporarily.
Grace’s time at home is beyond stressful. Her father is gruff and grumpy as always, her mother is a total wreck, and her younger sister is home and back up to her old antics. To help keep things settled, Grace agrees to man the family flower stall at the local market. Her father has run the market all his life and while he expected Grace to take his place, she has made a name for herself with a much larger London flower company. When Grace makes her way back to the flower stall, she is stunned to see how far into disrepair the market has become. Most of her childhood friends have moved away or retired, the full press of shoppers is no more, and the few stalls that remain do a quiet business at best.
As the family rushes toward the funeral and burial of their beloved member, Grace has to face some harsh realities. Her father’s flower stall is failing, her mother is not going to recover from her loss anytime soon, and her younger sister may not be as big a brat as Grace has long suspected she is. In fact, as the days wear on, Grace learns a great deal about her baby sister, including the inner strength she has and her ability to maneuver around the family dynamics like a pro. As if the family drama weren’t enough, Grace is also faced with the very real prospect of her long-term relationship coming to an end. Navigating life is hard and Grace has some serious decisions to make if she is going to survive it all and eventually be happy again.
The Bottom Line: This is such a roller coaster of a read and sure enjoyed the ride. One of my favorite things to see in a book is the evolution of a good character. Grace is a good character and her evolution through tremendous grief is so wonderful to see. Grace goes from a harried young woman who used to love her job and used to love her boyfriend, to a young woman who changes everything about her life including her job, her relationship with her family, and her boyfriend. With each change, Grace comes a bit more out of her shell and begins to shine like her late sister always knew she could. In all, an emotional read with a proper and rather lovely happily ever after.
September 4, 2020
Grace the youngest of 3 sisters lives in Windsor with her boyfriend David. Things are not right with them, when a family tragedy happens and she moves home with her parents and sister Faith. Her sister Hope who she is very close with, is hit by a driver going way to fast. She doesn’t survive the accident. This has such a toll on Grace. Years ago she saw her father going at it in the back of a car with some young woman and she has never forgiven him. At this point when she was 16 she moved out. They both had a love for flowers, Grace did this as a job as well as her father having a flower stand at the market. Grace takes her fathers place at the market the day the family goes to the funeral parlour and meets Matthew a photographer who she had met at a work party with her bf David. They have an instant connection and spend time together during this sad time in her life. Her father has gambled the business away so the parents sell the house to get their life back on track and her father retired from the business. Grace breaks up with David and stays with her family she is glad to be home she is finally happy. She builds a business at The Star in the yard of a friend. She will later have a flat on the property. Matthew and her connect and are together. She has her grand opening of her Flower Shop on the flower cart. Matthew comes with a photo he took of her working to put up in her shop. David shows up with chocolate and apparently has broken up with his gf and wants Grace back but it’s too late. Grace is in love with Matthew they are perfect together... Faith went away after the funeral and is back for the opening, she had some things to settle in Bali..a story with lots of twists and turns. It caught me by surprise that’s for sure, lots of tears with this story. So different from the last two she has written. She has certainly grown as a writer! I can’t wait for the next one!
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April 13, 2021
I am ashamed that this book has been languishing on my TBR for so long, because I have loved Jane’s previous two books. This one was another great piece of women’s fiction, that spoke to me on a personal level, dealing as it does with the relationship between three sisters. As someone who is the eldest of four girls, and who counts her sisters as her closest friends as well as siblings, the dynamics of relationships between sisters is always something I am interested in seeing explored in a novel.
In this book, two of the sisters have remained close, despite the fact that the eldest left home at a young age after become largely estranged from their father. The youngest sister has been away travelling and her return to the family home marks a period of upheaval for them all, that culminates in a family tragedy that changes them all forever, and has the power to push them all apart or pull them back together.
In this novel, Jane has drawn a truly authentic and believable family dynamic that plays out honestly on the page. I felt that each of the characters, and their relationship to one another, were beautifully realised and explored and I could really relate to all of them. Despite my own closeness to my sisters, the tensions and rivalries between the three girls were very recognisable to me; with the best will in the world every family has difficulties and areas of friction, and the way each of the sisters interpreted events differently depending on their position and role within the family was all too familiar!
As the eldest, Grace was the one to whom I most related. I recognise that feeling of responsibility and having the weight of sorting out the family’s issues and taking on its burdens, whilst the younger sisters have a much more carefree existence. I am sure my sisters would argue that the younger girls have their own crosses to bear, and would recognise themselves more in Hope or Faith, which is the genius of Jane’s drawing of the characters!
The story centres around the family’s flower stall business, and its future in the wake of the tragedy and the shockwaves of its aftermath and, in this regard, it is a tight, small story that could be happening to any family up and down the country today and, in fact, in the wake of so many losses suffered by so many families in the last twelve months, many of the issues explored will be painful and relevant to a lot of people at the moment. In this regard, the book will speak to a lot of people and touch many of us with its message. This is a book that takes a step beyond a typical women’s fiction novel.
I really enjoyed this book. It is a novel with a big heart and a gentle exploration of issues that will have touched most of us in some way at some point in our lives. I would be surprised if there is anyone who can’t find some recognisable experience or emotion in its pages. Well worth reading.
In this book, two of the sisters have remained close, despite the fact that the eldest left home at a young age after become largely estranged from their father. The youngest sister has been away travelling and her return to the family home marks a period of upheaval for them all, that culminates in a family tragedy that changes them all forever, and has the power to push them all apart or pull them back together.
In this novel, Jane has drawn a truly authentic and believable family dynamic that plays out honestly on the page. I felt that each of the characters, and their relationship to one another, were beautifully realised and explored and I could really relate to all of them. Despite my own closeness to my sisters, the tensions and rivalries between the three girls were very recognisable to me; with the best will in the world every family has difficulties and areas of friction, and the way each of the sisters interpreted events differently depending on their position and role within the family was all too familiar!
As the eldest, Grace was the one to whom I most related. I recognise that feeling of responsibility and having the weight of sorting out the family’s issues and taking on its burdens, whilst the younger sisters have a much more carefree existence. I am sure my sisters would argue that the younger girls have their own crosses to bear, and would recognise themselves more in Hope or Faith, which is the genius of Jane’s drawing of the characters!
The story centres around the family’s flower stall business, and its future in the wake of the tragedy and the shockwaves of its aftermath and, in this regard, it is a tight, small story that could be happening to any family up and down the country today and, in fact, in the wake of so many losses suffered by so many families in the last twelve months, many of the issues explored will be painful and relevant to a lot of people at the moment. In this regard, the book will speak to a lot of people and touch many of us with its message. This is a book that takes a step beyond a typical women’s fiction novel.
I really enjoyed this book. It is a novel with a big heart and a gentle exploration of issues that will have touched most of us in some way at some point in our lives. I would be surprised if there is anyone who can’t find some recognisable experience or emotion in its pages. Well worth reading.
August 2, 2021
The Little Shop on Flora Street by Jane Lacey-Crane
Grace has had a successful career in London and is never expected to return home to Floral Street now she has and not through choice but duty.
A reasonably well written book all about relationships between family members, in particular sisters
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The book is all about family working out their relationships together as sometimes things aren’t as you perceive them and it takes tragedy to see that.
It follows the journey of the family from each different view point and there are some very sad moments in the book. It's Not a sad book but sad moments. A learning curve for a family dealing with grief learning to come together as a unit to go forward in the future together stronger for it.
I didn’t really like some of the characters.
Slow in part but generally deals with difficult issues well and realistically . 3.5/5
Grace has had a successful career in London and is never expected to return home to Floral Street now she has and not through choice but duty.
A reasonably well written book all about relationships between family members, in particular sisters
.
The book is all about family working out their relationships together as sometimes things aren’t as you perceive them and it takes tragedy to see that.
It follows the journey of the family from each different view point and there are some very sad moments in the book. It's Not a sad book but sad moments. A learning curve for a family dealing with grief learning to come together as a unit to go forward in the future together stronger for it.
I didn’t really like some of the characters.
Slow in part but generally deals with difficult issues well and realistically . 3.5/5
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 11, 2025
Thank you to Netgalley, publisher and the author for providing a free copy jn exchange for an honest review #thelittleshoponfloralstreet
When siblings are the opposite and tragedy hits things may start to become clearer but can everyone be happy?
The title and cover drew me into this book.
This book is a great read when your looking for families coming together and Stepping out of their comfort zone. Although there are some emotional subjects included in this book such as death, retirement, and family feuds amongst other things. I do not feel this takes away from the wholesome feel of the book but has you heart growing fonder of the struggles each character faces alone at times although the whole family are going through them.
When siblings are the opposite and tragedy hits things may start to become clearer but can everyone be happy?
The title and cover drew me into this book.
This book is a great read when your looking for families coming together and Stepping out of their comfort zone. Although there are some emotional subjects included in this book such as death, retirement, and family feuds amongst other things. I do not feel this takes away from the wholesome feel of the book but has you heart growing fonder of the struggles each character faces alone at times although the whole family are going through them.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 20, 2024
Full of familial relationships, heartwarming plot, and a devastating beginning, this story was so lovely from start to finish.
I really love reading stories about families (found or otherwise) and the dynamics that make for natural drama.
This story made me feel all the things; sadness at the sisters' loss, joy at their reconnection, and a cozy contentedness at this beautiful book.
A very entertaining and pleasant story!
I really love reading stories about families (found or otherwise) and the dynamics that make for natural drama.
This story made me feel all the things; sadness at the sisters' loss, joy at their reconnection, and a cozy contentedness at this beautiful book.
A very entertaining and pleasant story!
November 18, 2020
2 Parents, 3 sisters and life full of ups and downs.
This book is amazing - I really loved it. I could say I couldn't put it down is a little white lie...... Family, trip to the dentist and heaps of daily stuff meant I HAD to put it down. However believe me when I say I can highly recommend this. You too will love it I am sure.
This book is amazing - I really loved it. I could say I couldn't put it down is a little white lie...... Family, trip to the dentist and heaps of daily stuff meant I HAD to put it down. However believe me when I say I can highly recommend this. You too will love it I am sure.
April 4, 2021
Not a bad story easy to read.
August 28, 2021
Too much drama
Loved the cover of this book, but I'm afraid the pettiness between the girls are rather tiresome and not for me.
Loved the cover of this book, but I'm afraid the pettiness between the girls are rather tiresome and not for me.
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August 27, 2020
Grace, Hope and Faith all grew up with the family floral shop as the centerpoint of their lives, and while Grace and Hope did the obligatory ‘work for the firm’ jobs, Faith was left to her own devices which caused no end of strife for the sisters. But now things have taken a tragic turn, forcing Grace to return to the childhood home she left at sixteen never to look back. Adding to that, her youngest and most ‘spoiled’ sister Faith is back at home, and the two are constantly clashing.
While home and working in the family flower shop, Grace discovers that things are far worse than suspected, and while she has always wanted her own floral business, her work now with a high-end florist and the toast of London, while she puts out fires and makes things work for them isn’t doable with the crisis at home.
What emerges is a ton of family history and secrets, and plenty of time for the sisters to grow up and let go of their childhood resentments and struggles, as their family tries to move forward. With new opportunity and a supremely supportive former boss and friend, not to mention a new ‘love’ interest, the opportunity for Grace to start anew along a path that she’d dreamed of for years is wonderful. Emotionally raw and poignant, there’s never enough time to say what you want to – a point made clear in several of the relationships we encounter in this book.
I received an eArc copy of the title from the publisher via NetGalley for purpose of honest review. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own responsibility.
Review first appeared at I am, Indeed
While home and working in the family flower shop, Grace discovers that things are far worse than suspected, and while she has always wanted her own floral business, her work now with a high-end florist and the toast of London, while she puts out fires and makes things work for them isn’t doable with the crisis at home.
What emerges is a ton of family history and secrets, and plenty of time for the sisters to grow up and let go of their childhood resentments and struggles, as their family tries to move forward. With new opportunity and a supremely supportive former boss and friend, not to mention a new ‘love’ interest, the opportunity for Grace to start anew along a path that she’d dreamed of for years is wonderful. Emotionally raw and poignant, there’s never enough time to say what you want to – a point made clear in several of the relationships we encounter in this book.
I received an eArc copy of the title from the publisher via NetGalley for purpose of honest review. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own responsibility.
Review first appeared at I am, Indeed
March 17, 2026
DNF @ 27%
The Little Shop on Floral Street by Jane Lacey-Crane started off interesting with the oldest sister, Grace, and the troubles in her relationship with David, and the middle sister, Hope, currently dating the youngest sister Faith’s ex-boyfriend Rob from high school. However, the author chose to use the phrase “emotionally retarded,” which was deeply offensive. I tried to push through, but I could not let that go. Emotionally immature would have worked just as well, or simply showing us how the character was immature.
Imogen Wilde does not have enough range to differentiate the three sisters.
The Little Shop on Floral Street by Jane Lacey-Crane started off interesting with the oldest sister, Grace, and the troubles in her relationship with David, and the middle sister, Hope, currently dating the youngest sister Faith’s ex-boyfriend Rob from high school. However, the author chose to use the phrase “emotionally retarded,” which was deeply offensive. I tried to push through, but I could not let that go. Emotionally immature would have worked just as well, or simply showing us how the character was immature.
Imogen Wilde does not have enough range to differentiate the three sisters.
July 23, 2020
A story of family, love, loss and new beginnings.
I loved the way this book started by introducing the Watson Sisters through their conversations and interactions with each other. Painting a picture of family with history, flecked with images of the past.
When tragedy strikes the story pivots, and it was this that made it into a page turner. I found myself rooting for each of the characters, feeling their highs and lows.
As with all stories there were threads I wanted developed further, like Faith's story, or how Grace ended up working for Oliver. Some time references would have been useful too - I was unsure how old the sisters were, and the few clues in the text took a little brain power to work out.
The last chapter is almost an epilogue, a neat way of rounding off the the story without sorting everything out. It left me with a big smile and warm feeling. Lovely read.... more please!
I loved the way this book started by introducing the Watson Sisters through their conversations and interactions with each other. Painting a picture of family with history, flecked with images of the past.
When tragedy strikes the story pivots, and it was this that made it into a page turner. I found myself rooting for each of the characters, feeling their highs and lows.
As with all stories there were threads I wanted developed further, like Faith's story, or how Grace ended up working for Oliver. Some time references would have been useful too - I was unsure how old the sisters were, and the few clues in the text took a little brain power to work out.
The last chapter is almost an epilogue, a neat way of rounding off the the story without sorting everything out. It left me with a big smile and warm feeling. Lovely read.... more please!
July 21, 2020
This book took me a little my surprise as I read it as it wasn't the read I was expecting but in a good way.
The story is about three sisters, Faith, Hope and Grace and the story is told from of their POV. Part of the story is also about the families flower stall in the local market ran by their dad. What you get from this story is a story about family and their relationship with each other. However there is also the element of romance also thrown in my the author.
At times this was an emotional read but it also had some sweet moments between the sisters and family too. The author took you on a journey with the family and I got hooked quickly into the story especially when a certain event took place about 40% that I was not expecting at all.
Overall this was a great read which I really enjoyed.
Thank you to Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
The story is about three sisters, Faith, Hope and Grace and the story is told from of their POV. Part of the story is also about the families flower stall in the local market ran by their dad. What you get from this story is a story about family and their relationship with each other. However there is also the element of romance also thrown in my the author.
At times this was an emotional read but it also had some sweet moments between the sisters and family too. The author took you on a journey with the family and I got hooked quickly into the story especially when a certain event took place about 40% that I was not expecting at all.
Overall this was a great read which I really enjoyed.
Thank you to Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
May 25, 2020
I really enjoyed this books. A story full of family troubles, but blood been thicker than water and family love conquers all. A story of family tragedy that had me close to tears. A story of different characters wanting different things from life. A story of picking up where you have left off and of friends for life by your your side. And a story of discovering how unhappiness and just living with what life throws can be transformed into happiness and a life that has been dreamt of. A fantastic author capturing from the beginning and taking me on a journey. First time I have read a book by Jane Lacey Crane, and loved her style of writing.
June 30, 2023
Warm, charming and oh, so feel-good!!
I have to admit that when I came into this book I thought it was going to be one thing and it ended up something else completely - not that I'm complaining as I thought loved this book. This has a real heart which takes it further than your stereotypical chick lit/romcom it's emotional and sweet, but with lots of laughs and great humour running throughout - another thing which I loved!
It's a gorgeous story full of hope and loss, you will laugh and cry in equal measure but more than that you will sink deep into your chair and feel all cosy and warm. Lovely!!
I have to admit that when I came into this book I thought it was going to be one thing and it ended up something else completely - not that I'm complaining as I thought loved this book. This has a real heart which takes it further than your stereotypical chick lit/romcom it's emotional and sweet, but with lots of laughs and great humour running throughout - another thing which I loved!
It's a gorgeous story full of hope and loss, you will laugh and cry in equal measure but more than that you will sink deep into your chair and feel all cosy and warm. Lovely!!
November 18, 2020
A book about the draw of family, sibling rivalry and overcoming life's cruel twists. Grace comes back to her family and finds that her dad's flower business is struggling. Each member of the family is failing to deal with life but trying to find the path to bringing everything together again.
I loved the floral side to the book- can just imagine how pretty everything was. There is a real sense of community pulling together.
I loved the floral side to the book- can just imagine how pretty everything was. There is a real sense of community pulling together.
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July 3, 2021This was the first book I read by Jane Lacey-Crane and definitely won't be the last. I enjoyed her writing, and appreciate this is a lovely little read, a wonderful feel-good book, perfect as a weekend read.
Disclosure: I'd like to thank the publisher for my advanced reader copy. This is my honest review.
Disclosure: I'd like to thank the publisher for my advanced reader copy. This is my honest review.
June 22, 2020
Without giving the plot away, I will just say that this was a hard book to read. There were tissues on more than one occasion. It was not the normal light reading that I go for as a bedtime read. I did, however, want to know how it all panned out and whether the characters came to a resolution.
Thanks to the publishers and Net Galley for the ARC to review.
Thanks to the publishers and Net Galley for the ARC to review.
August 15, 2020
This is a very enjoyable book to read, it is one of downs before ups but is well written and the author has really caught the spirit of life. This could so easily be a true tale and it made for a good read. I cried in several parts but others made up for that. I am giving this 5 stars and recommend everyone to read it.
September 16, 2020
This was exactly the kind of book I needed to read right now - smooth, lovely writing, which also made me miss the UK (in a good way). Family drama focused on the relationship between sisters; their differences, arguments but also sense of humour. And I loved the colourful florist shop, which was at the centre of the story.
July 31, 2020
It's the first book I read by this author and won't surely be the last.
I liked this story, it moved and made me smile. The characters are realistic and fleshed out, the plot kept me hooked.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.
I liked this story, it moved and made me smile. The characters are realistic and fleshed out, the plot kept me hooked.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.
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