A HONEY FOR THE BEEKEEPER – Nina Crespo
Bishop Honey Bee Farm , Book 1
Harlequin Special Edition #3097
ISBN: 978-1-335-40234-9
June 2025
Contemporary Series Romance

Bolan, Maryland – Present Day

Brooke Bishop grew up on a honeybee farm and loves working with the bees, but she chose to walk away from it to seek adventure. But she has returned for a visit as her Aunt Ivy wants to take a vacation. However, Brooke learns when she arrives that Ivy plans to take an extended vacation, which means Brooke will need to stay longer and work alongside her sister, Harper, to manage the farm. The sisters no longer get along because Harper resents Brooke leaving. In fact, Brooke’s homecoming is marred by frostiness from Harper.

Gable Kincaid is renting next door to the Bishops’ farm to lick his wounds from the pain of losing his best friend months ago. Gable blames himself for Theo’s heart attack, though in reality, it wasn’t his fault. Gable is a country singer with some fame, but now he wants to just bury himself far away from the bright lights. One day, he is out on his horse when it is startled and throws him. He wakes up looking into the beautiful face of Brooke Bishop. Sparks soon fly, and they spend lots of time together. While a beautiful romance is blooming, neither is looking for a forever one. Is their love going to be fleeting?

Brooke and Gable are at the fork in the road in A HONEY FOR THE BEEKEEPER. She has been doing temporary jobs all over the world, and she loves it. She thought she was returning to the farm for just a couple of weeks, but her aunt had other ideas. Meanwhile, Brooke and Harper are avoiding each other. They will have to work on mending their relationship. To distract herself, Brooke takes the time to get to know Gable. It was her fault that his horse threw him, and she would do whatever she had to make it up to him. He turns out to be helpful and sweet. He even helps her with managing the beehives. As for Gable, he is still struggling with his friend’s death, especially as the man’s widow blames him. Can Brooke be the salve for his wounds?

Their romance is sweet and hot, and their journey seems like it should lead to a happily ever after in A HONEY FOR THE BEEKEEPER. Will they find love together, or will it fly away? Don’t miss finding out the answer by picking up this enjoyable tale. 

Patti Fischer