Thorns and petals
Lila Summers has always believed that flowers can heal almost any wound. As the owner of Petals & Posies, her flower shop in the heart of the city, she's found peace in the soft beauty of petals and blooms-until the cold, unyielding force of Lorenzo Hayes walks through her door. Lorenzo, a powerful CEO with a reputation for getting what he wants, has his eyes set on expanding his empire, and he sees potential in Lila's business. But Lila isn't interested in being another cog in his corporate machine. She's built her shop from the ground up, and she's determined to keep it that way.When Lorenzo offers her a partnership, Lila resists, unwilling to compromise her independence. But as their paths continue to cross, she finds herself questioning everything she's worked for. Is it possible to grow without losing herself? And more importantly, is it possible to trust the man who could either be her greatest ally-or her downfall?…