Years ago, Jennifer Creighton was known as “Jumbo Jenny”, the daughter of the town’s crazy family.  When she was shunned or bullied, Rob Townsend often came to her rescue.  She’s returned to Daredevil, South Carolina to open a flower shop and show everyone how well she’s grown up, except no one recognizes her, including her childhood hero.  Rob Townsend is now sheriff … and a heartbreaker.  Women dread getting Jennifer’s flower deliveries because they signal the end of the latest romance with the hunky sheriff.  Rob has his own painful history, turning him off long term relationships and into the town’s biggest playboy. When Rob finally spends time with Jennifer, he realizes who she is … and who she could be to him.  Will Rob and Jennifer be able to mend each other’s hearts?

Send Me No Flowers is a sweet story about healing past hurts and learning to trust in others & the future.  The characters are engaging and their interactions are touching.  They both have been hurt badly and it is wonderful to watch those scars finally heal.  I think that everyone has some kind of childhood issue that has a long term, and sometimes permanent, influence on their self-esteem.  It is very uplifting to see Jennifer come to terms with hers and Jensen does a great job of bringing resolution to her fears.  Rob has his own issues, although his are fresher.  I’m not sure if that makes them more or less potent, but it is just as satisfying to have him realize that he can trust again.

Send Me No Flowers is a fast read with a lot of heart and a good amount of heat.  It’s the perfect pick-me-up romance, and I hope for the chance to visit Daredevil again in the future.