Oh, and did I mention that Bloomers is fictional? So are Abby and her assistants. Where do they exist, you may ask. In the pages of Kate Collins' Flower Shop Mystery books. Of the thirteen books in the series, I have read six and they have left me utterly captivated. The protagonist, Abby Knight, isn't your usual perfect heroine. She's got her own share of flaws that make her more relatable to readers. She has a tendency to get herself involved in sticky situations that take her on roller-coaster adventures!
She is an amateur 'detective' who likes to poke her nose into other people's business (invited or not) that most likely puts her smack-bang in the middle of a mystery. Yet, there is a certain quirkiness to her character that I find irresistible (and at times, slightly annoying). She is stubborn but gets the job done, so there's always a happy ending :)
A recurring character that adds spice to the story is Marco Salvare, former Army Ranger (he provides the romance factor). A bunch of other eccentric personalities, such as her mother and cousin, make appearances that provide for comic relief. The plot may not always seem realistic and sometimes, makes you wonder how so much of drama can take place in a small town, but it allows you to let your own imagination run wild. Kate Collins takes the reader along for the ride; I tried my hand at playing detective and made attempts to solve the mysteries as I read the books. This series is for those who want light reading with a bit of a thrill.
These are the titles I've read in the series (aren't the covers themselves so adorable?). I would love to read all the other books in the series, so that I can get my dose of comedic adventure!
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