I don't know what it is about this book, but I LOVE this story. I have read it at least seven time. The most recent being two weeks ago. I think the reason it hits me in the feels is because the characters have such a history together. It was really easy for me to believe that they could fall in love. It also had a convincing friends to lovers storyline that felt 'realistic.

Update: Yep, I read Rose in Bloom again. It's such a comfort read I can't help but devour it over and over again. ( )

Short novella about a childhood friend who has been a thorn in Duncan's side forever. When she arrives at his home, at the invitation of his mother, he is forced to decide - does he really want to wed the shrinking violet debutante that he met in London, or does he want the wilder life with Rose? ( )