Forced to Blossom
(2025)(The third book in the Summer at the Blossom Cottage series)
A novel by Emily Selby
Kath, the eldest of Kelly's sisters, had to grow up fast. She didn't have space to become who she wanted to be, or time to have fun. Her last relationship seemed like it might offer her both, but it quickly turned out sour and unhealthy. Once free and single again, Kath wasn't keen on getting into a new relationship. She swore off dating and men. First, time and space for herself to heal, and find her own place in the world. But now, life has thrown her two curve balls: one–with her sister Isla's serious accident and the other–in the shape of a well-built, smooth-voicey, charming-smiled ski instructor, Neil.
Neil is a single dad, desperately trying to keep his world together for the sake of his son, Lucas. He juggles his part-time jobs, side gigs, and care for his son, with his own life on hold until Lucas is older, Neil gets a better-paying job, finds a nicer place to live, and has more time to sort his life out, until... a miracle happens. There is no time or space in his life for a new relationship.
When Kath and Neil get stuck in the same little car, on the way to catch the last flight to Auckland, in dangerous weather, both desperate to get there on time, sparks fly. They make assumptions about each other, they clash, they argue, but the time is ticking. Will they find a way to get to their destination safely? Will they accept and let grow the feelings they develop for each other? Will they find time not only for their relationship but also for themselves to blossom?
Forced to Blossom is Book 3 in the series Summer at Blossom Cottage. It's a clean, forced proximity, enemies-to-lovers romance; it is also a story about growing up and rediscovering your inner child, finding a place to call home, and the healing power of creativity and fun.
The book contains references to potential suicidal ideations; if you or someone around you struggles with similar thoughts, please call the local helpline.
Genre: Romance
Neil is a single dad, desperately trying to keep his world together for the sake of his son, Lucas. He juggles his part-time jobs, side gigs, and care for his son, with his own life on hold until Lucas is older, Neil gets a better-paying job, finds a nicer place to live, and has more time to sort his life out, until... a miracle happens. There is no time or space in his life for a new relationship.
When Kath and Neil get stuck in the same little car, on the way to catch the last flight to Auckland, in dangerous weather, both desperate to get there on time, sparks fly. They make assumptions about each other, they clash, they argue, but the time is ticking. Will they find a way to get to their destination safely? Will they accept and let grow the feelings they develop for each other? Will they find time not only for their relationship but also for themselves to blossom?
Forced to Blossom is Book 3 in the series Summer at Blossom Cottage. It's a clean, forced proximity, enemies-to-lovers romance; it is also a story about growing up and rediscovering your inner child, finding a place to call home, and the healing power of creativity and fun.
The book contains references to potential suicidal ideations; if you or someone around you struggles with similar thoughts, please call the local helpline.
Genre: Romance
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