Lily’s Little Flower Shop by Lisa Darcy
Published by: Bloodhound Books
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Review:
I very much enjoyed reading this book. It was more serious than I had anticipated in places and definitely touched on some difficult topics. All of this added to the bond I felt with the characters as I read. They were not superficial additions to move the story on. Each had a clear role and was rooted firmly in the story - connected in subtle ways.
Trigger warnings: abortion, controlling/ abusive relationships
A well written book about taking control and following your dreams - even if you weren’t sure what they were.
Lily deserves her promotion - she’s worked hard for it and she’s the best person for the job - but it’s a man’s world and life’s not fair. Her boyfriend Matt should understand but his sights are set on a move to Singapore- Lily at his side a lady that lunches.
Lily has other ideas - an impromptu visit to the coast to visit her aunt leads to a very impromptu purchase and career change. And so Lily’s Little Flower Shop is born.
Lily is a strong character, determined to succeed and loveable for taking a risk. There is something she’s holding back though. Something from her past that is hinted at throughout the story. It’s a small hook but it keeps you reading and is revealed as we move through the book.
The cast of locals in Clearwater are a colourful bunch. Each with their own story that unfolds as you read on. Zena and Andy are the first to embrace Lily with friendship and their bond is a strong one. Each with their own secrets and past - slowly they come to share the load allowing them to move on with their lives. Zena’s bold fashion and care free attitude exudes from the page - you can’t help but love her and want the best for her.
There were only really two characters that were unlikable (Matt and Pamela) both wanting their own way and not caring either way who they hurt in the process. I found Matt unlikeable from the very beginning and his controlling behaviour through didn’t endure him to me any more. I liked how the author set the tone with him. Small hints for the reader that Lily appeared to be completely blind to at first.
Romance is high in this book between several of the characters. Misunderstandings, missed opportunities but ultimately a happy ending for all.
I really did enjoy this book - Thank you!
Buy links:
Waterstones- https://www.waterstones.com/book/lilys-little-flower-shop/lisa-darcy/9781913942533
Blurb
Can life ever be a bed of roses?
When Lily misses out on a well-deserved promotion the day her boyfriend is offered a job overseas, she faces a choice: should she embrace an ex-pat life, or follow her childhood dream and become a florist?
Deciding to follow her heart, she moves to the coast to start over. But fitting into the tight-knit community proves harder than she expected.
As she navigates new friendships, financial worries, and the pull of returning to her city life, she learns how flowers can bring her the happiness she’s been looking for.
And when romance appears on the horizon, Lily realizes she can’t commit until she reconciles her mistakes.
Can she overcome her past and learn the true meaning of love?
Discover the perfect feel-good read for all seasons
Author Bio
My passion is for writing contemporary fiction, typically stories about women in their thirties and forties navigating friendships, careers, romance, and ultimately triumphing over adversity. Lily’s Little Flower Shop is published by Bloodhound Books UK under the pen name, Lisa Darcy. Exciting times!
A journalist by trade, I teach creative writing and most recently - pre-Covid - spoke at three literary festivals in India (January 2020), and have presented at RWA conferences, GenreCon, Sydney Writers’ Festival, and many Australian regional writers’ festivals.
Twitter -
@lisadarcyauthor
@Bloodhoundbook
Instagram -
@lisadarcyauthor
@bloodhound.books
I very much enjoyed reading this book. It was more serious than I had anticipated in places and definitely touched on some difficult topics. All of this added to the bond I felt with the characters as I read. They were not superficial additions to move the story on. Each had a clear role and was rooted firmly in the story - connected in subtle ways.
Trigger warnings: abortion, controlling/ abusive relationships
A well written book about taking control and following your dreams - even if you weren’t sure what they were.
Lily deserves her promotion - she’s worked hard for it and she’s the best person for the job - but it’s a man’s world and life’s not fair. Her boyfriend Matt should understand but his sights are set on a move to Singapore- Lily at his side a lady that lunches.
Lily has other ideas - an impromptu visit to the coast to visit her aunt leads to a very impromptu purchase and career change. And so Lily’s Little Flower Shop is born.
Lily is a strong character, determined to succeed and loveable for taking a risk. There is something she’s holding back though. Something from her past that is hinted at throughout the story. It’s a small hook but it keeps you reading and is revealed as we move through the book.
The cast of locals in Clearwater are a colourful bunch. Each with their own story that unfolds as you read on. Zena and Andy are the first to embrace Lily with friendship and their bond is a strong one. Each with their own secrets and past - slowly they come to share the load allowing them to move on with their lives. Zena’s bold fashion and care free attitude exudes from the page - you can’t help but love her and want the best for her.
There were only really two characters that were unlikable (Matt and Pamela) both wanting their own way and not caring either way who they hurt in the process. I found Matt unlikeable from the very beginning and his controlling behaviour through didn’t endure him to me any more. I liked how the author set the tone with him. Small hints for the reader that Lily appeared to be completely blind to at first.
Romance is high in this book between several of the characters. Misunderstandings, missed opportunities but ultimately a happy ending for all.
I really did enjoy this book - Thank you!
Buy links:
Waterstones- https://www.waterstones.com/book/lilys-little-flower-shop/lisa-darcy/9781913942533
Blurb
Can life ever be a bed of roses?
When Lily misses out on a well-deserved promotion the day her boyfriend is offered a job overseas, she faces a choice: should she embrace an ex-pat life, or follow her childhood dream and become a florist?
Deciding to follow her heart, she moves to the coast to start over. But fitting into the tight-knit community proves harder than she expected.
As she navigates new friendships, financial worries, and the pull of returning to her city life, she learns how flowers can bring her the happiness she’s been looking for.
And when romance appears on the horizon, Lily realizes she can’t commit until she reconciles her mistakes.
Can she overcome her past and learn the true meaning of love?
Discover the perfect feel-good read for all seasons
Author Bio
My passion is for writing contemporary fiction, typically stories about women in their thirties and forties navigating friendships, careers, romance, and ultimately triumphing over adversity.
Lily’s Little Flower Shop is published by Bloodhound Books UK under the pen name, Lisa Darcy. Exciting times!
A journalist by trade, I teach creative writing and most recently - pre-Covid - spoke at three literary festivals in India (January 2020), and have presented at RWA conferences, GenreCon, Sydney Writers’ Festival, and many Australian regional writers’ festivals.
Twitter -
@lisadarcyauthor
@Bloodhoundbook
Instagram -
@lisadarcyauthor
@bloodhound.books
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