Beneath the Bloom ✔️

"You really know how to make a girl feel special," I said, surprised at how easily the words slipped from my lips.

Xander's expression shifted; his eyes sparkled with an intensity that made my breath hitch.

"Not just any girl, Lia," he said, a hint of seriousness threading through his playful tone.

"Only you."

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Dahlia Lauren, an aspiring floral designer with a passion for creating stunning arrangements, radiates warmth and spontaneity. Her charming spirit attracts everyone around her, but beneath her cheerful exterior lies a longing for deeper connections and a fear of vulnerability that haunts her.

When she stumbles upon one of Xander's gardens during a floral competition preparation, she is captivated by its beauty and the mystery behind its creator.

Xander Fernandez, a talented but reclusive landscape architect, spends his days designing breathtaking gardens that mirror his dreams but hide the turmoil of his past. Known for his meticulous nature and intense focus, he has built walls around his heart, leaving little room for connection.

When their paths cross, the sparks fly.

But little does Dahlia know, Xander's world is about to be shaken to its core as he realizes that she's the girl who changed him in a way no one else ever could - the one who's been hiding in plain sight all along.

Highest ranking :-

🥇1st Place for Best Romance Scene
# 1 florist
# 1 boyxgirlrelationship
# 4 shefallsfirst
# 9 hefallsharder