Rose's Rescue
At the edge of Willowbrook, where cats rule with quiet dignity and blossoms sometimes bloom without reason, Rose Petal hides a thorny secret: in moments of strong emotion, she transforms into a rose bush.
Running a cat rescue while allergic to cats is challenging enough—juggling grant applications, unexpected sneezes, and a landlord determined to raise the rent. The last thing Rose needs is a charming new veterinarian who stirs her heart and threatens her careful control.
As the fight to save the rescue center brings the town together, Rose must face her fears, trust her heart, and discover whether a true love’s kiss really can break the petals-and-thorns curse. A warm, whimsical romance filled with magic, meows, and the quiet wonder of finding home in someone else’s arms.
Meet Rose and Max
Owner of the Petal Cat Rescue in Willowbrook, Rose is fiercely compassionate, quietly stubborn, and just a little bit magical. Born with the rare gift (or curse) of transforming into a rose bush when her emotions run wild, she's spent most of her adult life keeping her true nature hidden—even from herself.
Despite being allergic to cats, Rose runs a thriving feline rescue center, where her calm voice and tender touch can soothe even the most frightened stray. She’s a natural caretaker, a late-night grant-writer, and a secret romantic who’s never quite believed she’d find someone who could love all of her.
But when a new veterinarian with a warm smile and patient heart enters her life, Rose finds herself facing more than just a rent hike—she may finally have to face the possibility of blooming into her truest self.
A veterinarian with a gentle touch and a heart full of second chances, Max came to Willowbrook searching for purpose—and maybe something more.
With a love for animals, a talent for fixing what’s broken, and a quiet charm that puts even the shyest rescue cat at ease, Max is the kind of man who believes in doing the right thing… even when it’s complicated.
What he didn’t expect was Rose—the brilliant, stubborn, allergy-prone woman who runs the local cat rescue with more determination than resources. Or the spark between them that’s impossible to ignore.
Max may not believe in magic when he arrives, but he’s about to learn that love has its own kind of enchantment… and sometimes, all it takes to change everything is a kiss that roots you right where you belong.