"A spicy, swoony romance perfect for fans of Ali Hazelwood and Christina Lauren…
A single mum. A grumpy gardener. Can they let love bloom?
Busy librarian and single mum Tansy Perkins doesn’t have time for love – she’s either lost in a book or in a pile of homework.
Grumpy gardener Jack Reid has sworn off relationships since his divorce. Right now, he’s only interested in growing flowers, not feelings.
So when a hurricane forces Tansy to move her library into Jack’s pristine botanic gardens, it’s safe to say that neither of them are thrilled by this new distraction. But soon the chemistry between them grows impossible to ignore …
Will they dig in their heels, or let love take root?
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'An exceptional romance' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Loved this book. The chemistry between Jack and Tansy reminded of Luke and Lorelai' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Melanie writes a novel that is full of nuance, found family, acts of service, love, and relatable characters' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Single mom + grumpy gardener + forced proximity after a hurricane? YES PLEASE' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'This contemporary romance is sure to hook any romance lover' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"
"A USA Today bestseller
Road Trip Rules: No bad music. No detours. No falling in love.
Ash Campbell has been in love with Hazel Elliot since high school. Now, at the same college, their interactions are limited to playful feuding over the best chair in their favourite coffee shop.
But Ash’s attraction to the prickly girl from home has only grown stronger.
And when these frenemies are forced to drive back to their hometown of Locket Prairie, Texas, together for Christmas, the pair must endure not only each other but bad music, inclement weather, and B&Bs with only one bed …
'With razor sharp sexual tension and crackling banter, this is the frenemies to lovers book of my dreams' Christina Lauren
Readers are loving TAKE ME HOME
'I am so in love and wrapped up in this story'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Once I started I couldn't put it down!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'What a debut! The characters felt so real and I loved how the relationship grew throughout the book' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Melanie's writing sucks you in and you are totally there and absolutely care about these characters' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Ash and Hazel are one of my new favourite duos' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'The book is a unique blend of enemies to lovers and small-town romance, which is both heartwarming and hilarious. It's a fresh take on the genre and definitely deserves a full five stars' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"
