A fallen belle. A principled gentleman. And the gardens that could bloom between them.
Lady Flora Apeldoorn was once the toast of London—until she was publicly jilted for a governess at her own cousin's wedding. Now in her fourth season with dwindling prospects and a tarnished reputation, she faces an impossible choice: marry the wealthy but cold Lord Hartwell to secure her family's future, or watch her beloved sister Elsa's debut crumble under the weight of scandal.
Marcus Ashwood chose meaningful work over inherited wealth, becoming London's most sought-after landscape architect despite his father's disapproval. The second son of a baron, he's Flora’s social equal but lacks the fortune to compete with her other suitors—especially when her family's mounting debts demand immediate attention.
When a chance encounter in a garden sparks an unexpected collaboration, Flora discovers a passion for garden design and a man who values her mind as much as her beauty. Together, they create innovative "lady's corners"—intimate spaces that blend structural elegance with feminine comfort. But as their professional partnership deepens into something far more dangerous, duty and desire clash in ways that could destroy them both.
With her sister’s future hanging in the balance and a suitor with a sizable estate demanding an answer, Flora must choose between the security of a loveless marriage and the uncertain promise of a love that sees beyond bloodlines to the garden of the heart.
Sometimes the most beautiful blooms grow in the most unlikely soil.
A sweet and clean Regency romance celebrating the power of authentic love, meaningful work, and gardens that nurture both heart and soul.
Genre: Historical Romance
Lady Flora Apeldoorn was once the toast of London—until she was publicly jilted for a governess at her own cousin's wedding. Now in her fourth season with dwindling prospects and a tarnished reputation, she faces an impossible choice: marry the wealthy but cold Lord Hartwell to secure her family's future, or watch her beloved sister Elsa's debut crumble under the weight of scandal.
Marcus Ashwood chose meaningful work over inherited wealth, becoming London's most sought-after landscape architect despite his father's disapproval. The second son of a baron, he's Flora’s social equal but lacks the fortune to compete with her other suitors—especially when her family's mounting debts demand immediate attention.
When a chance encounter in a garden sparks an unexpected collaboration, Flora discovers a passion for garden design and a man who values her mind as much as her beauty. Together, they create innovative "lady's corners"—intimate spaces that blend structural elegance with feminine comfort. But as their professional partnership deepens into something far more dangerous, duty and desire clash in ways that could destroy them both.
With her sister’s future hanging in the balance and a suitor with a sizable estate demanding an answer, Flora must choose between the security of a loveless marriage and the uncertain promise of a love that sees beyond bloodlines to the garden of the heart.
Sometimes the most beautiful blooms grow in the most unlikely soil.
A sweet and clean Regency romance celebrating the power of authentic love, meaningful work, and gardens that nurture both heart and soul.
Genre: Historical Romance
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