FORGET ME NOT

A wedding planner and a florist with a romantic history are forced to work together for a celebrity wedding in this sexy romance debut.

Despite taking great pride in her work as a wedding planner, Ama Torres has no desire to get married. After witnessing her mother’s numerous failed marriages, Ama is fine letting others say “I do” but has decided it's not for her. Elliot Bloom never thought he'd become a florist, but he begrudgingly accepts the role after his father leaves him his flower shop. When Ama is hired by an influencer with 4.2 million Instagram followers, she knows exposure on this level could skyrocket her business and lead to work with more high-profile clients. Unfortunately, the brides already have Elliot in mind as a florist, which could pose a bit of a problem. A couple of years ago, Ama and Elliot seemed like the perfect pair, mixing business with pleasure. But Elliot's proposal seemed to ruin everything, and Ama has successfully avoided speaking to him since. Neither Ama nor Elliot wants to give up such a promising gig, so they agree to work together and keep their relationship history a secret. They still possess some sparkling chemistry, though, and it doesn’t go unnoticed by the meddling brides. Ama and Elliot offer differing perspectives. The present-day story is told through Ama’s optimistic first-person point of view; Elliot narrates the earlier part of their relationship in a grumpier voice, ruminating on his relationship with Ama and where it all went wrong. The main characters are front and center here, and while the detailed descriptions of a gorgeous, over-the-top wedding will send readers’ imaginations running wild picturing couture gowns and grand floral displays, the secondary characters who orbit Ama and Elliot feel paper-thin. The interactions—and sexual tension—between Ama and Elliot are where the story shines; just exercise patience with everything else.

A debut that is equal parts sexy and sweet, with some minor distractions.