Bed of Roses - Gemma Brocato

I am thrilled to be hosting fellow Romance Writers Weekly member, Gemma Brocato, as she celebrates the release of BED OF ROSES, Book 4 in the “Five Senses Series”. 

This close to Valentine’s Day, Malin Eckert’s flower shop is entering its busiest season. As if the added work isn’t enough, her father’s drinking has spiraled out of control and Mal discovers she’s been named guardian of a fifteen-year-old sibling she never knew about. To make matters worse, Mal’s crushing on a customer, a serial dater who drops by the shop with alarming regularity to send flowers to other women.

Gunnar Sims never had the best luck with women, a fact that doesn’t stop his growing attraction to his florist. His new business is losing money and he should be concentrating on that, but instead finds Mal an enticing distraction.

In spite of her best intentions to keep Gunnar firmly in the friend zone, Mal finds herself falling for the classically handsome gym owner. As her affection for Gunnar and her sister, Gabriella, grows, Mal’s heart hangs in the balance when it appears both could be taken away from her.

Content Warning: Hard bodies, spoiled princesses, and a levelheaded woman who knows how to smell the roses.

Not enough? Here’s an excerpt:

Gunnar laughed and tugged her closer. Turning her face up, she met his gaze. His eyelids swept down to her lips an instant before his mouth descended. It was a fast peck, something friends exchange, a gesture of greeting or parting. It didn’t matter. With the first brush of his lips, desire flared. She’d like to pretend the heat between them was the warm, gentle glow of friendship, or because their fingers were still laced together. But she’d be lying to herself. The kiss had created tingles of passion she couldn’t ignore.

Leaning away, Gunnar didn’t release her hand. Surprise filled his eyes. He opened his mouth to say something then snapped it shut again. Giving a slight shake of his head, the corners of his mouth quirked up, and he pressed another kiss to her cheek and squeezed her close. “You got this. I watched you deal with Mrs. Aubrey-Smith. You can handle a moody teenager.”

When her chest collided with his, heat spread from her breasts down her stomach until the sensation lodged between her legs, hotter than a humid, steamy greenhouse.

It was getting harder and harder to keep this beguiling, intriguing man in the friend zone.

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Gemma is giving you a chance to win a $25 gift card to the retailer of your choice. Click here to enter. And be sure to put Bed of Roses on your To Be Read List on Goodreads!

Available at:
Amazon US
Amazon UK
B&N
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Other books in the series:
Cooking Up Love (Five Senses Series Book 1)
Hearts In Harmony (Five Senses Series Book 2)
Exposed To Passion (Five Senses Series Book 3)
A Winter Wedding (A Five Senses Short: Five Senses Series)