by Ashley Poston
Berkley Romance, 2026. 382 pages. Romance
When Sophie Drear plans her escape to coastal Maine for the summer - for a temporary job revitalizing the storied grounds at Lilymoor House - she doesn't expect to fall in love. But she does: With the beguiling land, the fragrant flowers, and the towering hedge maze. And then, the door appears. Never in the same place twice, it leads her to a secret, and unfinished, garden with a frustrated thundercloud of a man trapped inside. Despite herself, Sophie has come to care for the residents of Lilymoor just as much as she cares for its grounds. With the help of one man on the outside of the secret garden, and one man on the inside, she might be the only person who can figure out exactly what Lilymoor needs to bloom once more.
The combination of Ashley Poston’s lyrical writing style and the magical elements of Lilymoor’s garden, create a beautiful backdrop for this story. The book has great depth as it is not only a love story between the lead characters, but it also explores themes of falling in love with life again and the love shared between best friends. It was beautiful to watch Sophie’s character grow as she discovered a new purpose in her life working to revitalize the gardens at Lilymoor. If you enjoy a quirky cast of characters, a small-town setting, and a bit of magic with your romance, I recommend giving The Someday Garden a try!
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