reviewsbyerin

Lily Bloom, the oldest of the sisters from Bloom's Farm, is used to taking care of herself. And others. As the event coordinator for Storybook Barn, her days are full. She doesn't need anyone.

But just because she doesn't need anyone, that doesn't mean she hasn't kept her eye on Josh, the family friend she dated for a while after college. Like everyone, she's held him at arm's length since they broke up. She wishes for the best for him but doesn't really believe that could possibly include a relationship with her.

But Josh isn't going to make it easy. As a photographer, he is often shooting events at Storybook Barn. And when Lily receives some devastating health news, he is determined to show up at every opportunity to prove his love and loyalty.

This book had a more serious tone than the others in the series, but I really enjoyed the story. I feel like Lily was a very relatable character, or at least she was for me. Not 100%, of course, but I'm also the oldest sister who takes care of business and has a hard time relying on others. Out of all the Bloom sisters, I'd say I'm a mix between Lily and Lavender. But at any rate, I could often see myself in Lily's choices, and I'm so glad she had a wonderful hero to woo her, and a God who never gave up because of her stubbornness.

I still think Lavender and Lace is my favorite in the series, but this one is a close second.