Blossom in Winter

by Agnes Kay-E

An abused wife flees to London with her baby to escape her husband but, despite finding new life and romance, danger follows her. Asma’u Verity Gambo desperately makes her way to London with her child to escape her abusive husband, Fabian. There, she becomes an executive assistant to the kind and handsome Clinton.Escaping a second time, she’s found by construction workers hired to renovate the office building, Clinton takes her and the baby into his home. Alarmed by his rapidly growing feelings for Asma’u, he decides to test a theory of his – but he is mistaken for a former Czech gang legend who is presumed dead. Meanwhile, Asma’u’s estranged husband, Fabian, has an affair with a woman named Lizzy who poses as an au pair. Lizzy reveals where Asma’u is staying and reports to Fabian, secretly putting Asma’u in danger. With Fabian hunting Asma’u and Clinton in unexpected trouble with the law, their romance must take a backseat to the danger that follows them. But things take a turn when she returns home. Finding herself in a complicated situation, her last hope is Clinton. To rescue her, Clinton must return to Aberfeldy to confront his demons.

480 pages, Hardcover

Published October 1, 2020

Reviews

[Kemka Ezinwo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Blossom in Winter is a heart-wrenching and deeply emotional story of two broken souls—one scarred by childhood abuse, the other by a toxic marriage—who slowly and hesitantly find love and healing in each other’s arms. It’s a story that doesn’t shy away from pain, yet dares to explore how love, patience, and self-forgiveness can grow even in the coldest of seasons.

I found this story profoundly relatable and validating. It captures the mindset of survivors with honesty and compassion, shedding light on the lasting effects of trauma and the courage it takes to reclaim one’s sense of worth. The author’s prose is mesmerising—lyrical yet raw—and the pacing, though slow, allows the emotional weight of each moment to truly resonate.

This is not your typical romance. It’s a slow-burn, clean love story that values emotional depth over clichés, and its characters are written with refreshing realism.

Despite that, Blossom in Winter remains a compelling, immersive, and thought-provoking read. It reminds us that healing is not linear, that peace is hard-won, and that even in the aftermath of darkness, something beautiful can still bloom.

[Agnes Kay-E · Rating 5 out of 5]

It’s a heart-breaking story of two people who hesitantly fall in love and have come out of abuse – one as a child and the other as a spouse. Growing up in an abusive home, I was glad to find a book that talked about it in the mindsets of the victims.
I hope I find more thought-provoking and engaging books which tell the ungarnished truth about abuse in the future. It’s not been said enough.
There are some dark scenes that I wish the author had mentioned in the beginning.

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[Riss 🫶🏻☕️ · Rating 5 out of 5]

A truly great read, and I recommend to anyone who does not want to put down a great read. This is a book that stayed with me a while.