bricrowder 's review for:

Where You're Planted by Melanie Sweeney

4.0

emotional funny inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Group Putnam: G.P. Putnam's Sons for the chance to read an advanced copy of this sweet and charming romance. I loved the characters single mom and librarian Tansy and Jack, the gruff botanical gardens director. They had a prickly start, and then it grew to romantic tension and then to love. The two are forced to work in close proximity to each other after a massive flood destroys the library on the outskirts of the gardens. Temporarily, they move a few librarians and resources into a space inside the gardens. As Tansy and Jack's romance builds they both must navigate their individual issues with not relying on others and being closed off and not open to love. 
The story was cozy and light to read. The gardens setting was relaxing and picturesque. I enjoyed the perspectives changing between Tansy and Jack. Tansy's best friends and librarians were funny and entertaining. This was a lovely story of community, found family, and being able to be self-reliant but also allow others to help support and love you.