Ricki Wilde is the youngest of four sisters, the daughters of a business tycoon. Her sisters are all successful with wealthy husbands and designer clothes, while Ricki has a love for vintage clothing and floral arranging. When she announces her decision to open up her own floral shop, Ricki's parents all but disown her and it's only by the grace of a kind 96-year-old woman that Ricki is able to establish a business in Harlem. However, once she moves to Harlem, Ricki begins repeatedly encountering a mysterious stranger with whom she has immediate chemistry, despite his old-fashioned ways.
I'll admit that's an odd way to describe a romance novel, but this is definitely romance, as it's spicy and focused on the developing relationship between Ricki and Breeze. I don't want to spoil anything, but I'll note that there's a pretty critical fantasy element to this book too, so if you want you romance novels to be believable (or as believable as romance novels ever get), this might not be the right book for you. However, I thought this was fantastic, and I'll definitely be reading more of Tia Williams in the future (her Seven Days in June was also exquisite). Recommended for fans of Casey McQuiston's One Last Stop, and anyone with a love for vintage clothes and the Harlem Renaissance.
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