Winning Violet (Flower Girls #1) by Becky Lower – a Review
Description:
Everything’s coming up roses for an English miss and an American gentleman in this delightful new series from the author of the Cotillion Ball saga!
After British soldiers killed his wife and child during the War of 1812, Parker Sinclair vowed to never set foot on English soil. But as Thomas Jefferson’s landscaper, one must sometimes make the ultimate sacrifice. The last thing Parker expects to find is an educated English beauty who can teach him so much more than how to plant a magnificent garden.
An expert at cross-pollinating roses, Violet Wilson’s dreams of becoming the first woman recognized by the Royal Horticultural Society are fading because she’s afraid to leave the quiet solitude of her family’s nursery. Distrustful of men after a traumatic encounter, she’s not keen on disrupting her routine to help the American landscaper, but she soon blossoms under his kindness and respect.
As they fall in love, can this shrinking Violet take the risk of leaving behind all she knows for a new life with Parker? Or is he considering a different ending altogether?
Review:
5 out of 5 for this reader!
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Christmas day and one of my all time fave historical romance author, Becky Lower. YES PLEASE AND THANK YOU VERY MUCH! LOL What an awesome day to have this book released!
Winning Violet by Becky Lower is the first book of her new series called “Flower Girls” and I absolutely loved it! I have been lucky to review all of Becky’s books and I absolutely can recognize her style a mile away. She reminds me of my other fave authors Grace Burrowes, with her mature storyline and sides of fun, love and adventure. Alright so clearly you know I love Becky, so let’s get on with this review.
Parker Sinclair is our leading man and he has a sincere dislike for anything English. He is an American who suffered great loss during the War of 1812 and despite having sworn to never see England he is found travelling there for business. Parker is distrustful, a remarkable man, who is trying to heal from the loss of his family. He is a gardner (incredibly talented by the way), closed off to anything romantic or lovely and just wants to get into England and then out as fast as he can and move on with his life .. a life that will not include anything British. Fate has a whole other plan for Parker however, and it involves much more than learning the art of flowers .. well real flowers anyways! LOL
Violet Wilson is one of four siblings who all share responsibilities with regards to the family business. She is kind but somewhat of an recluse, content to stick to what she knows despite having the ability to really progress the science of flowers. She is also trying to heal from a trauma, and when Parker shows up to learn her skills with flowers, she feels conflicted, wants to experience a little bit more of life, and begins to find herself falling in love.
This is an oversimplified review of what the story is all about, but I don’t do spoilers. I will tell you this is a feel good story about two people overcoming brutality, sharing a common passion and healing with the other in their own unique way. I’m a flower girl, so I ADORED that aspect of this book. This book flowed so easily from one page to the other and of course there are the typical roadblocks one will find in a historical romance. Big decisions are made in the end though and I will say this couple gets their HEA. SO WELL SUITED these two Becky! I love their intense sexy moments and I loved their friendship.
We are introduced to other characters which will be featured as part of this series, so I am eagerly anticipating the next release. This is not an overly long novel, but most definitely one that you can enjoy in front of the fireplace with a cup of tea over the holidays! While you are at it, please check out Becky’s Cotillion Ball series … I am so hoping I fall in love with these Wilson’s as much as I did the Fitzpatrick’s .. so far amazing start!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS ALL and HAPPY READING! 🙂
Reviewed by Rachel
Copy supplied for review
