A Heart in Bloom: A Clean Ex-Military, Small-Town Romance, (Paperback)

<p><b>When her life plans are uprooted, can a soldier's love help her heart bloom again?</b></p><p>Camillia Rodes never imagined she'd lose her flower shop just weeks before Valentine's Day.<br>Desperate to rebuild her business, she finds a new location in the quaint town of Hickory Falls.<br>But as she works to revive her dream, she encounters Allen Calhoun-<br>a rugged, ex-military contractor who's not just interested in renovating her shop, but in healing her heart.</p><p>With a past that has made her dread Valentine's Day, Cammie is determined to focus on work.<br>But Allen has other ideas. Through thoughtful gestures and hidden messages, <br>he shows her that love can be found in the smallest details- even in a holiday she's come to despise.</p>As Valentine's Day approaches, Cammie must decide: will she let Allen's kindness thaw her guarded heart, or will she miss her chance at a love that's been secretly growing below the surface? <p><i>Deanna Lilly is a bestselling author of clean, emotional romance for readers who believe love can heal, hope is never lost, and happily-ever-after is always worth the wait.</i> </p><p><b>Ready to fall for Allen? Start reading now.</b></p><p><b><i>Book Note: </i></b></p><p><i>A Heart in Bloom</i> is a standalone novella in the Valentine's Sweethearts multi-author series-but it's also woven directly into Deanna Lilly's small-town universe.</p><p>Allen is part of a close-knit military family readers will recognize from Deanna Lilly's <b>bestselling and award-winning</b> Hickory Falls and Mountain Men of Whispering Pines series. To explore those connections further, read <i>The Grumpy Mountain Man</i>, featuring Allen's commanding officer Eric (set three years earlier), or <i>The Lonely Lumberjack</i>, which follows his best friend Zach in a parallel timeline.</p><p>Each story stands alone-but together, they create a richer, heart-centered world of found family, healing, and love worth waiting for.</p>

• A Heart in Bloom: A Clean Ex-Military, Small-Town Romance, (Paperback)
• Author: Independently Published
• ISBN: 9798308947158
• Format: Paperback
• Publication Date: 2025-02-06
• Page Count: 242