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Rose Gardener’s Florist (The Providence Street Shops Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Bonnie Dee (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

4.2 98 ratings

Book 2 of 3: The Providence Street Shops

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Romance blooms between a common flower girl and a cultivated gentleman.

Rose Gardener is a common flower girl from Covent Garden, whose grandest wish has come true in the opening of her own florist shop. Despite years of belittling by an unsupportive family, she is proud of her achievement, yet self-doubt lingers under the surface when she is faced with a chance at romance. Surely the quiet, bookish gentleman who buys posies from her could not possibly be interested in a working class girl.

Struck by the lovely proprietress of a local florist, Will Carmody finds one pretext after another to purchase flowers so he might exchange pleasantries with her. A shy, awkward fellow dedicated to scholarly pursuits has no business fostering lovelorn dreams about a vivacious young lady with a bright future. Will thinks he has little of interest to offer her.

When a young woman threatened by her guardian unburdens herself to Rose, the florist becomes her ally in solving the predicament. But it will take Will’s steady presence and support to face down a dastardly scoundrel.

During their quest for justice, two wallflowers grow stronger and more confident under the bright sunlight of love.

Note: This series is part of Dragonblade's Sweet Dreams line, so this is a sweet, wholesome Historical Romance where passion beyond the bedroom door is left to the reader’s imagination.

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The Providence Street Shops
Hattie Glover’s Millinery
Rose Gardener’s Florist
Candace Sweet’s Confectionery

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08QDW755H
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dragonblade Publishing, Inc.; 2nd edition (February 2, 2021)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 2, 2021
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 1573 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 178 pages
Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1953455603

Best Sellers Rank: #816,235 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #8,691 in Victorian Historical Romance (Kindle Store)
- #14,509 in Regency Historical Romance
- #18,676 in Regency Romances

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NY Times and USA Today Bestselling Author

I began telling stories as a child. Whenever there was a sleepover, I was the designated ghost tale teller. I still have a story printed on yellow legal paper in second grade about a ghost, a witch and a talking cat.

I enjoy reading stories about people damaged by life who find healing with a like-minded soul. When I couldn't find enough stories to suit my taste, I began to write them.

My online presence: http://bonniedee.com, Facebook or Twitter @Bonnie_Dee. Sign up for my newsletter at my web site.

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Élodie Nicoli

From independence to love

Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2021

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Will she see past her own misconceptions and give them a chance...

I learned about this author with the release of the first book in this series, and I was certain I would continue to read her.
Plus I am a sucker for the male wallflower trope.
Rose was introduced as the heroine’s assistant in the first story, and now she has made her dream comes true, she is now the lucky owner of her first business.
Rose greatest challenge is to believe in her own worth, despite her fighting for the women’ rights, she still belittles herself thinking her lowly birth makes her unfit to ask for more. What she advocates for others, she does not imagine for herself.
And in the meantime she hurts William, because she does not trust him to see past her own misgivings.
William is such a sweetheart, so very awkward among crowd, and a complet kluntz when around women. Much more at easy in the safety of his books. Why Rose thought him haughty on their first meeting when he had been dumbstruck by this lively miss, so very at the opposite of himself. Yet, while he at first kept his distance so certain she would never truly acknowledge him, he is so drawn to her, he finds means to see her.
But will she see him for his inner soul or his family’s name.

I loved this sweet and fun story, the dry humor, the era setting I have not often read about and the heroine being a commoner and of course the charming man who will do anything to prove his love interest she means the world to him.
5 stars

𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 mild onscreen foreplays scenes.

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Lori Dykes

Delightful

Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2021

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A sweet romance that blooms through the pages! Rose has just made her dreams come true and opened her own florist shop. She supports the suffrage movement, but is really a little insecure since her family never really supported her and made her will belittled.

When she meets Will, he seems stuck up but later realizes he is shy and not use to interacting outside of his quiet, bookish life. But Will is smitten by the beautiful Rose, and determines a way to ask for her help in restoring the conservatory in his townhome.

So delightful to watch these two as they try to overcome each of their foibles and fall in love. Can these two ever make it?

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Granny

Rose Gardner’s Florist

Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2021

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This is the second book in this series, and I enjoyed it just as much as I did the first one. There were no outright sexual activity in this one. So for me that was great. And although there was no epilogue I don’t mind for I am sure the people from the two first book will be in book three.

Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2021

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What a wonderful book. It was perfect from start to finish. A love story based on history. So welll written. Thank you.

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Nicole Laverdure

Charming romance!

Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2021

I have read Bonnie Dee's 1st book in this series 'The Providence Street Shops'! I truly enjoyed 'Hattie Glover's Millinery' the story of Hattie and Guy, but the 2nd one titled 'Rose Gardner's Florist' left me 'wanting or expecting more'! This one was light and sweet!

This series tells about independent businesswomen who fulfilled their dreams of owning their own shops and boutiques. This time, it's Rose Gardner's turn to meet the man of her life. She is the owner of a florist. One day, she meets Guy's friend William a shy man which gives him a snobbish air. It's not at first sight for them! But destiny, has a plan for them! They are meant for each other.

"I received a complimentary copy of this book from Dragonblade Publishing Group and NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own."

Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2021

Rose has finally opened her very own Florist Shop. She is just a bit irritated when Lord Carmody arrives and behaves as a boorish snob. As she becomes better acquainted with him, she realizes that he is shy. Will is not sure how to approach the lovely florist. He orders flowers he doesn’t need and even volunteers to man the shop so that she can complete her orders.
When Rose befriends Candace, their friendship come with a dangerous foe. Will feels the need to protect Rose and, by extension, Candace. But will he be in time for either of them. And, can Rose move past their difference in station to admit she loves him?

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Margaret Watkins

A delightful romance set in a new era

Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2021

At the beginning of a new era, Rose Gardener has opportunities she never thought she would have in her wildest dreams. Owning her own florist allows her to be independent, and to indulge her love for working with flowers. Lord William Carmody's initial introduction to her is fraught with misadventure and bumbling mistakes, but it's Rose's beautiful hair and eyes that drew him like a magnet to her, only to find that she is an intelligent and hard-working young lady to be admired. The unlikely attraction across the great social divide continues to blossom despite Will and Rose trying to keep their distance, but when a frightened young woman comes to Rose for help, it is Will that she calls for assistance. I thoroughly enjoyed this second book in the series which also gives glimpses of unfolding political events in that period of history, highlighting new developments and inventions taking place. The story is well written and I love the main characters in this book as Will breaks through his shell of shyness to reach out to Rose, and she learns to accept that she has a champion when dealing with her garrulous family. I received a copy of this book from Dragonblade Publishing and NetGalley and this is my honest and voluntary review.

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Sheryl Coffman

No no no

Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2021

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Couldn't keep my attention. I finished it but it was a struggle. I have never gave a bad review . it breaks my heart to do so now.