Old Flames and New Fortunes

A small, magical town tucked away in rural Ohio, Moonville is the perfect place for flora fortunist Romina Tempest to expand her shop, where she uses the language of flowers to help the hopeful manifest their love lives. After giving up on her own big romance eleven years ago, at least she can bask in the promise of others'. So, when the shop's potential financier shares news of his wedding, Romina jumps on the opportunity to discuss buying the business. What better place to negotiate a deal than at a wedding, even if she has to fake-date her chaotic colleague Trevor to get an invitation? But all hell breaks loose when she discovers Trevor's soon-to-be stepbrother is none other than Alex King: her high school sweetheart. Her greatest love. The boy who, eleven years ago, broke her heart, and who now thinks she and Trevor are dating. What starts as an innocent misunderstanding becomes a week-long fake dating scheme, as Romina resolves to make Alex pay for breaking her heart. The only issue? She can't deny their still-burning connection. Caught between proving to Alex what he lost, and coming clean and risking her business, Romina must decide whether giving Alex another chance means going back on herself, or finally releasing her hold on the past.

About the Author :
Sarah Hogle is a mom of three who enjoys trashy TV and provoking her husband for attention. Her dream is to live in a falling-apart castle in a forest that is probably cursed. She is also the author of You Deserve Each Other, Twice Shy, and Just Like Magic.

Review :
One of Culturess's Best Books of 2024 One of Library Journal’s Stars of 2024 One of The Nerd Daily’s Most Anticipated Romances of 2024 One of Brit+Co.’s Must Read Books of April One of Bookbub’s Must-Read Romances of Spring One of Parade’s Best Summer Beach Reads of 2024 "Whimsical, swoony, and a downright cozy read." —Culturess "Hogle’s heartwarming tale of everyday magic and second-chance romance is the kind of feel-good story I love.” —Washington Independent Review of Books "Whimsical, charming. . . Hogle's books are as spritely as a perfect spring day, packed with genuine heartache, deep romanticism, and a fanciful sense of humor. Old Flames and New Fortunes grants us two lovers whose greatest lesson is that the true magic of love lies within our own vulnerable hearts." —Entertainment Weekly "This second-chance romance is a delight!" —FIRST for Women "The story is full of hysterical situations, endearing supporting characters, witty dialogue, unexpected events, and an enduring love that will make your heart melt." —Fresh Fiction "Old Flames and New Fortunes is a romance with a dash of magic, coziness, and loads of great relationships." —Culturess "In need of a second chance romance between high school sweethearts in a small town with magic vibes? Hogle’s new book ticks all of those boxes and more—escape into this whimsical tale and explore the blossoming romance of Alex and Romina in Old Flames and New Fortunes!" —The Nerd Daily "Prepare to swoon while enjoying the ever-so-romantic Old Flames and New Fortunes. . . This love story has witty banter, steamy love scenes and heartfelt apologies, but it’s Alex’s eloquent devotion that will melt the flintiest of readers. The colorful cast includes families both biological and created, and the promise of magic in the air adds extra sparkle." —BookPage "Hogle succeeds in crafting a fun romance with a touch of fantasy." —Booklist "[A] cozy and witchy rom-com. . . [A] fun take on the fake dating trope that will have readers genuinely wondering how Alex and Romina will find their way back to each other. The result is a beguiling and heartfelt story of rekindling love." —Publishers Weekly "A second-chance romance with a dash of fake-dating . . . messy and fun along with being incredibly soft and sweet.” —Culturess "A delightfully magical second-chance romance . . . The world Hogle has created is cozy and warm, and fans of her previous work or of witchy romances will be crossing their fingers that this is the start of a series." —Library Journal (starred review) “With her brilliant twists on magic and romance, Sarah Hogle does it again! Filled with all my favorite tropes, Old Flames and New Fortunes captures the magic of first love and the whimsy of a second chance.” —Ashley Poston, author of The Dead Romantics "Old Flames and New Fortunes is as perfectly, bewitchingly constructed as one of Romina Tempest's magical bouquets. This story reads like a spell, one that compels you to move to Moonville, Ohio and become a Tempest sister, or at least one of their coven. Gorgeous, heartfelt, and romantic to the very last word." —Lana Harper, author of Payback's a Witch "Heartwarming and utterly enchanting, Old Flames and New Fortunes had me under its spell from page one. Hogle grounds the story with real emotional weight while letting her fantastical elements flourish, and the result is nothing short of magical and testament to the idea that, although life might not turn out the way we plan, there’s always room for hope, love, and miracles.” —Sarah Grunder Ruiz, author of Last Call at the Local "My goodness—I fell so hard and so fast for this hilarious, cozy, devastatingly romantic story! Old Flames and New Fortunes is a brilliant, magic-filled exploration of second chances and what it means to open up your heart again. It may just be my favorite Sarah Hogle book yet." —Sarah Adler, author of Mrs. Nash's Ashes and Happy Medium "I can't get enough of Sarah Hogle's impeccable writing. This book took possession of my whole heart with its laugh-out-loud wit, wonderfully tender romance, and lovable characters, including the most swooningly quotable hero. Sarah Hogle is a romcom genius, and Old Flames and New Fortunes is perfection." —India Holton, author of The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels "Whatever Hayao Miyazaki is eating and drinking, Sarah Hogle is eating and drinking it as well. Or else how can you explain the magic that exudes from each word she writes? . . . I am a Sarah Hogle fan first, human second. And this story has my entire heart with its flowery magic and loveable and absolutely hilarious characters." —Zoulfa Katouh, author of As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow