Long Beach Love Story

Think You’ve Got Mail, but with plants, enemies-to-lovers tension, and a whole lot more spice—set in sunny Long Beach, California.

Tessa is a fat, Black, plant-loving romantic who’s spent years hiding in the safety of her beloved shop, Plant Therapy. She’s built a life that’s cozy, predictable, and heartbreak-proof.

Until they show up.

The Botanical Brothers: viral, shirtless plant influencers who look like they walked straight out of a K-drama. They open a sleek new boutique right down the street, stealing her customers, her thunder, and her peace of mind. Especially Leo—the infuriatingly hot older brother who everyone seems to love and seems determined to get under her skin.

She should hate him. She tries to hate him. But sparks are flying in every direction—and not just the angry kind.

Her only escape? Her anonymous Reddit friend and fellow plant nerd, “Plant Daddy,” whose late-night chats are the one place she can let her guard down. He’s safe. He’s kind. He’s nothing like Leo.

…Right?

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