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Two women at different stages of life find themselves on a journey of renewal after undergoing hardships in this uplifting novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber. "Wise, warm, witty, and charmingly full of hope, this story celebrates the surprising and unexpected ways that family, friendship, and love can lift us up."--Kristin Hannah, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Nightingale Joan Sample is not living the life she expected. Now a widow and an empty-nester, she has become by her own admission something of a recluse. But after another birthday spent alone, she is finally inclined to listen to her sister, who has been begging Joan to reengage with the world. With her support, Joan gathers the courage to take some long-awaited steps: hiring someone to tame her overgrown garden, joining a grief support group, and even renting out a room to a local college student. Before long Joan is starting to feel a little like herself again. Across town, Maggie Herbert works mornings as a barista, tending to impatient customers before rushing to afternoon nursing classes. She's been living with her alcoholic father, ducking his temperamental outbursts and struggling to pay the household bills. But her circumstances brighten when she finds a room for rent in Joan's home. In the unexpected warmth of her new situation, Maggie finds a glimmer of hope for a better life. But will Maggie's budding attraction to one of her favorite customers ruin the harmony she's only recently found with Joan? Meanwhile, what is Joan to make of the mysterious landscaper who's been revitalizing her garden--a man who seems to harbor a past loss of his own? As Maggie and Joan confront difficult life choices, they draw strength from this new friendship in surprising ways--discovering in the process that "found family" is often the very best kind.Review Quotes
"Uplifting, warm, and hopeful, Must Love Flowers is a testament to the way human kindness can change everything. With her signature charm and wit, Debbie Macomber proves that the best relationships, like the perfect blooms, are always worth the wait. This can't-miss novel is Macomber at the height of her storytelling prowess. I absolutely adored it!"--Kristy Woodson Harvey, New York Times bestselling author of The Summer of Songbirds "Debbie Macomber never fails to deliver an uplifting, heartwarming story. Whether you're just starting out, just starting over, or anything in between, Must Love Flowers should be at the top of your summer reading list!"--Brenda Novak, New York Times bestselling author of Before We Were Strangers "Debbie Macomber's insightful, sensitive tale encompass the full circle of life. Must Love Flowers is both of-the-moment, and timeless, a novel of loss and renewal, hope and healing, and the humanity to be found in caring for one another through good times and bad. This is truly a story to embrace--and then to share."--New York Times bestselling author, Susan Wiggs
"Must Love Flowers is a testament to the power of new beginnings. Wise, warm, witty, and charmingly full of hope, this story celebrates the surprising and unexpected ways that family, friendship, and love can lift us up."--Kristen Hannah, bestselling author of The Nightingale
About the Author
Debbie Macomber is a leading voice in women's fiction. Fifteen of her novels have reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller lists, and six of her beloved Christmas novels have been hit movies on the Hallmark Channel, in addition to the original series Debbie Macomber's Cedar Cove, based on Macomber's Cedar Cove books. There are more than 200 million copies of her books in print worldwide.Dimensions (Overall): 9.25 (H) x 6.13 (W) x .84 (D)
Weight: 1.25
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 336
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Romance
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Format: Hardcover
Author: Debbie Macomber
Theme: Contemporary
Language: English
Street Date: July 11, 2023
TCIN: 87893607
UPC: 9780593600559
Item Number (DPCI): 059-01-8358
Origin: Made in the USA
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Must Love Flowers by Debbie Macomber is a story about grief, starting over, friendship, family, and romance. I always look forward to reading Debbie Macomber’s latest novel. They provide a great escape. The author has a casual writing style that draws the reader in and holds their attention. The characters are friendly, relatable, and realistic. I could certainly understand what Joan was going through. Grief is not something that will go away overnight. Shutting yourself away, though, is not good for you. I like how her family encouraged her to see a therapist and get a boarder. The letter from the HOA about the condition of her yard was actually a good thing. It helped Joan to get interested in gardening again. Must Love Flowers has a couple of intersecting storylines. We get to meet Maggie, a nursing student who is living with her alcoholic father. Her father has not been the same since Maggie’s mother passed. Nick, one of Joan’s sons, worries about his mother. He is not in favor of her taking a boarder. Maggie’s other son is so focused on work, he is missing out on a special woman. Phil, Joan’s landscaper, happens to be in Joan’s grief support group. He knows what Johan is going through. Phil is there to lend a listening ear when Joan needs one and to offer a helping hand. The author captured what it is like to suffer a loss and the long healing process. Must Love Flowers hit all the right notes. I started reading Must Love Flowers and kept going until I turned the last page. Must Love Flowers is more than a romance. We get to see people going outside their comfort zone. They are making changes to their lives and meeting new friends while dealing with their grief. An epilogue nicely wrapped up the character’s storylines. Must Love Flowers is a touching tale with a messy yard, a concerned sister, a nursing student, a workaholic son, a helpful therapist, and a hopeful future.
Best summer read!
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carvanz - 1 year ago
Oh my gosh, this is the best summer read I've ever experienced! This is the story of two women, each stuck in places in their lives that does not bring them peace. My heart hurt for them both as they fought for change in their lives and I loved the immediate connection they had and the resulting friendship that developed. The addition of a romantic interest for each of them was icing on the cake of this warm and rich storyline. I loved that the relationships were unique and separate from each other. Their conclusions filled my heart with warmth and contentment.
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Akbaird - 1 year ago
A highly entertaining book that makes you laugh at times even though it addresses heavy-hitting topics! Joan Sample is a widow who has just turned 54. Her husband,Jared, a dentist, unexpectedly died 4 years earlier. She is still very much grieving his death. Joan’s sister is bugging her to start rebuilding her life, especially after the Covid Pandemic where she was isolated. Both her adult sons agree. Maggie is a nursing student who works as a tutor and at Starbucks in between going to school. When Maggie’s mother died, her father used alcohol to cope, which made him hard to live with. Maggie even had to use her own money to support him. Maggie decides it is time to move out, so eventually moves in with Joan, who is willing to take her in as a boarder. Both broken hearted, Can Joan and Maggie support each other in order to rebuild their lives that they envision after loss? Or will their lives continue to spiral out of control? A story of love, loss and reclaiming your life after grieving a loss of a parent or being widowed. I love how Debbie Macomber includes difficult topics in her books, but weaves them into a heartfelt and uplifting story that has a happy ending! It shows that even after hardships and loss, there can be happiness and hope. Be sure to include this book on your Summer Reading TBR list! A great book club pick as well as this book would lead to many meaningful discussions.