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The Floating Amsterdam Flower Shop
The Floating Shop series (Book 1)
- Author
- Annabel French
- Narrator
- Laura Kirman
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date
- 19 June 2025
- Run Time
- 9 hours 6 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
'leaves you with a smile on your face and a lingering desire to wander through the charming streets of Amsterdam yourself!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review
‘A gorgeous escapist read.’ – Holly Martin
‘Gorgeous setting. Wonderfully romantic. I loved this story!’ – Samantha Tonge
One fresh start. One unexpected encounter. Can love bridge the gap?When Rosie leaves behind her ordinary life in England to open a flower shop on Amsterdam’s water, she expects nothing less than a fairytale.
Max, her handsome but brooding new neighbour, prefers to keep the world at arm’s length – and living on the houseboat next door, he’s not too thrilled about the new company.
As Rosie’s business blossoms, so do her feelings for Max. But Rosie isn't sure she's ready for a relationship, and Max is still nursing a broken heart.
Then a rival in the flower market threatens her dreams, Rosie discovers that the most beautiful things can bloom when you learn to go with the flow – and allow someone to stand by your side.
Will Rosie and Max allow themselves to be swept away by love, or is their relationship doomed to sink before it can swim?
A fun, feel-good romance that will whisk you away to Amsterdam's picturesque canals. Perfect for fans of Julie Caplin, Rebecca Raisin, and Cressida McLaughlin.
Critics Review
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PRAISE FOR THE FLOATING AMSTERDAM FLOWER SHOP
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‘This beautifully written grumpy x sunshine romance set against the backdrop of the canals and flower markets of Amsterdam was wonderfully evocative and a delight to read.' – Rachel Burton
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'A wonderful setting, beautiful flowers, a fabulous grumpy sunshine couple, and a gorgeous dog. What's not to love?' – Jessica Redland
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'What a blooming lovely story! The Amsterdam setting is joyous and makes for an enviable romantic escape. Take me there!' – Kate Frost
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‘A gorgeous escapist read, with a wonderful love story about healing and the power of taking chances.’ – Holly Martin
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‘It was a joy to be transported to The Floating Amsterdam Flower Shop, and I adored every moment I spent with Rosie, Max and their blossoming community. I recommend this to anyone who wants to feel their heart lifted.’ – Kate Storey
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‘Gorgeous setting. Gripping plot. Wonderfully romantic. I loved this story!’ – Samantha Tonge
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READERS LOVE THE FLOATING AMSTERDAM FLOWER SHOP
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‘It's a gorgeous story full of dreams, ambitions, friendships and maybe a happy ever after.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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‘Can’t recommend it enough. One of my books of 2025.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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‘It was endearing, beautifully written, and a true delight to read.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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‘Compelling and didn’t want it to end!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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‘I loved this book. Rosie moves to Amsterdam to follow her dream and wow you get a brilliant story.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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‘A lovely read about hope and new beginnings and needing to know who you are in order to move forward.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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PRAISE FOR ANNABEL FRENCH
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'A charming and evocative read that will have you dreaming in French and wishing you were there.’ – Rebecca Raisin
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‘A Provencal sun drenched read that conjures up the scent of summer in France.’ – Julie Caplin
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‘Swoony and romantic!’ – Leonie Mack
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‘Oh la la! This is the perfect escape.’ – Bella Osborne
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‘The kind of romance that ticks all my boxes. The perfect, escapist holiday read.’ – Sarah Bennett
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‘Beautifully written – a real gem of a read!’ – Lucy Coleman
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Details
- Author
- Annabel French
- Narrator
- Laura Kirman
- Duration
- 9 hours 6 minutes
- Release Date
- 19 June 2025
- ISBN
- 9780008736460
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Genre
- Modern and Contemporary romance, Narrative theme: sense of place, Contemporary lifestyle fiction, Modern and contemporary fiction: literary and general, Romance: wholesome / clean, Narrative theme: love / relationships
Synopsis
'leaves you with a smile on your face and a lingering desire to wander through the charming streets of Amsterdam yourself!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review ‘A gorgeous escapist read.’ – Holly Martin ‘Gorgeous setting. Wonderfully romantic. I loved this story!’ – Samantha Tonge One fresh start. One unexpected encounter. Can love bridge the gap? When Rosie leaves behind her ordinary life in England to open a flower shop on Amsterdam’s water, she expects nothing less than a fairytale. Max, her handsome but brooding new neighbour, prefers to keep the world at arm’s length – and living on the houseboat next door, he’s not too thrilled about the new company. As Rosie’s business blossoms, so do her feelings for Max. But Rosie isn't sure she's ready for a relationship, and Max is still nursing a broken heart. Then a rival in the flower market threatens her dreams, Rosie discovers that the most beautiful things can bloom when you learn to go with the flow – and allow someone to stand by your side. Will Rosie and Max allow themselves to be swept away by love, or is their relationship doomed to sink before it can swim? A fun, feel-good romance that will whisk you away to Amsterdam's picturesque canals. Perfect for fans of Julie Caplin, Rebecca Raisin, and Cressida McLaughlin.
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