“In a small town like Moonberry Lake, one’s personal business is everyone’s business.”
This second book set in Moonberry Lake has a wonderfully quirky set of characters. Delphinium Hayes has an uncanny ability to recognize a person’s personality traits by their unique flower scents. Her gift of discernment can be a help or a hindrance leading to some very funny moments. But the core of the story is her heart for the senior citizens at the local nursing home. As they take over her flower shop, the fun begins. The oldsters have boycotted the facility run by Elliot and the sparks not only fly between the residents and the administration but between Delphinium and Elliot.
“A relationship needs sparks, not grenades.” “Both make an impact and can start fires, he smirked mischievously.” “ We spar.” “That’s something.”
There is much to love about this book from witty banter, comical characters, an enemies-to-more romance to a solid portrayal of admirable values and spiritual growth. There are end of life issues, forgiveness and reconciliation all wrapped up in a humorously entertaining plot. The book has all I could ask for in an uplifting, amusing tale that has lots of take away lessons. I loved revisiting Moonberry Lake and its inhabitants.
*I received a complimentary copy of this book from the Revell Reads Program and NetGalley. I was not required to post a favorable review. All opinions are mine alone.* 5 stars and a strong faith thread
BackCover Blurb:
As far as hidden talents go, Delphinium Hayes is blessed with one of
the more unique ones. With the slightest passing whiff, she knows
someone's most admirable or weediest characteristic. This peculiar
perception never fails to give her an advantage in life--until she meets
two men who turn her world upside down.
Mason McCormack has
agreed to help her with a group of seniors who have taken over her
flower shop as their hangout. But his assistance is not without its
price, and Delphinium agrees to compensate him with beautiful bouquets
that seem to possess a bit of dating magic.
Elliot Sturgis,
director of The Gardens Assisted Living Facility, is determined to
discover why a group of his residents keeps sneaking over to
Delphinium's shop to play poker in the walk-in refrigerator. He soon
finds himself as enchanted by Delphinium as everyone else. But his
devotion to following the rules and maintaining order does not endear
him to the shop's owner.
Sparks fly as opposites attract and love finds a match in Delphinium's Flora Emporium--even for those who resist it the most.
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