January is an excellent month to recommend a book that has a lot of flowers in it. Not only does it have plenty of blooms to remind a person of summer, it’s definitely steamy. Forget Me Not by Julie Soto will warm you right up.

You can find my take on Romance Novel Heat Ratings in previous posts. Tender and Warm and Steamy and Spicy.

Forget Me Not by Julie Soto

Categories: Contemporary Romance

Blurb:

Ama Torres is an optimistic wedding planner who doesn’t believe in marriage. But weddings? They’re amazing. Elliot Bloom is a brooding florist who hates owning a flower shop…until a certain bright-eyed, donut-loving workaholic shows up at his door.

Once upon a time, they collaborated on events by day, and by night, Ama traced the intricate flower tattoos etched along his body. Then Ama shattered his heart and never spoke to Elliot again.    

Now they’re working on an event that could make or break both of their careers—except neither of them has gotten over what happened two years ago. Things are not helped by the two brides, who see the obvious chemistry between Ama and Elliot and are determined to set them up, not knowing their complicated history. But as the wedding takes on a life of its own, Ama and Elliot are about to discover that some things can survive a complete catastrophe . . . 

A Ramble of Thoughts:

Forget Me Not is a contemporary romance told in a dual timeline and that is one of my favourite things about this story. The present day is told in Ama’s perspective and the past (what unfolded two years ago) is told in Elliot’s point of view. It was a very unique way to explain what went wrong in their past relationship and show how they are able to reconnect in the present.

Another of favourite things about this book is Ama and Elliot’s creative chemistry. There is plenty of work related talk in this book and I loved it. I remember reading in Stephen King’s memoir that people love to read about other peoples jobs. And it’s so true for me. Ama is an up and coming wedding planner of high profile weddings and Elliot is a talented florist who taps into his architectural training to create elaborate floral arrangements. They work together to create one of a kind weddings, even if it’s against Elliot’s will. Because Ama is a force.

This book is funny and serious and charming and entertaining. Some would say it’s got grumpy/sunshine vibes. But I think it’s got more of an opposites attract kind of energy. There are lots of people in this book and I’m here for it. Julie Soto creates a world where people, work, live and love. It’s full and rich and colourful. Definitely recommend! I’ve gone on to read her second book, Not Another Love Song, and I fully enjoyed that one too.

Until next time…

What have you been reading? Do you love a book that gives you insight into peoples jobs?