The Lavender Effect

"Sophie Delaney had a plan for everything—except the gardener who made her forget to breathe." Perfection is Sophie's armor. As maid of honor for her sister's countryside wedding, she arrives at Lavender Lane with spreadsheets, backup plans, and a firm belief that love—like life—should be managed, not surrendered to. But the universe has other ideas. A runaway llama, a cake with a vendetta, and Riley Bennett, the maddeningly free-spirited gardener, conspire to unravel Sophie's carefully ordered world. Riley has spent her life in foster homes, learning that roots are just another word for chains. She thrives in the untamed: wildflowers, open roads, and love that doesn't ask for forever. Sophie, with her sharp suits and color-coded binders, is everything Riley avoids—until their clashes spark something neither can ignore. Beneath the banter and bickering, a terrifying question blooms: What if love isn't about finding someone to hold you down, but someone who makes you want to stay? As Sophie helps her sister rewrite her vows, she's forced to confront her own: What if the life she's so meticulously planned isn't the one she actually wants? And what if Riley's fear of roots isn't about freedom at all, but about never having found a place—or a person—worth trusting? Filled with laughter, longing, and fields of purple haze, The Lavender Effect is a sapphic rom-com about the messy, beautiful risk of letting love rewrite your story. Perfect for readers who love: ?? Slow-burn sapphic romance ?? Sisters, found family, and cozy chaos ?? Small-town warmth with big heart ?? Emotional comedy with sharp banter and tender moments ?? Chemistry that feels like sunshine and slow dancing in the kitchen ?? Imperfect weddings, second chances, and unexpected love ?? Whimsical settings with lavender fields and wildflowers ?? Stories where love feels real, messy, and beautifully human