Ferns & Fireworks: A 4th of July Meet-Cute Story is related to my Artisan Romance Sweet Meet-Cute Stories Series because it features two artists who find each other on a spark-filled holiday weekend.
When tradition meets change, sparks fly in more ways than one.
Rosa Alvarez has fireworks in her blood. As a fourth-generation pyrotechnician, she’s spent her life painting the Colorado sky with light, honoring the veterans in her family and keeping their sacrifices alive through explosive artistry. Every Fourth of July, she transforms the night into a canvas of remembrance—a tradition as sacred as the dog tags she wears around her neck.
Owen Brooks sees beauty in a different way. An environmental sculptor passionate about protecting the river ecosystem, he believes art should heal the earth, not harm it. When he witnesses Rosa’s stunning fireworks display, he’s torn between admiration for her artistry and concern for the environmental cost.
Their first meeting ignites immediate attraction—and instant conflict. Rosa fights to preserve a family legacy that honors military service and brings joy to an entire community. Owen challenges everything she believes about tradition, asking if there’s a way to create beauty without destruction.
Can two passionate artists find a way to bridge their differences? Or will their opposing views extinguish the sparks flying between them?
A sweet contemporary romance about finding love when worlds collide, perfect for readers who enjoy stories of family legacy, artistic passion, and the courage to change.
Rene (Rose) Hawthorne 