Must Love Flowers - Debbie Macomber

Must Love Flowers

By Debbie Macomber

  • Release Date: 2023-07-11
  • Genre: Contemporary Romance
Score: 4.5
4.5
From 400 Ratings

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • 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 Four Winds

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 Emmie’s 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 lives 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.

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Reviews

  • Must Love Flowers

    5
    By Jebe62
    Great book’ I just lost my husband in January 2022 and I found myself going through the very same thing! Thank you for reminding me that my life is not over and I have a lot to live for!
  • Debbie Macomber is an automatic buy for me

    5
    By 1 Banker
    Any time I see a Debbie Macomber on my Bookbub list, I know I’ve got a good book waiting for me when I’ve finished whatever book I’m reading. I have pretty much loved them all.
  • Cute

    5
    By Leehah
    Heartfelt and so cute, love all the relationships that were connected with Joan and she overcame her loss.
  • Great book

    5
    By JANEQueenie
    I am a widow and read this book without knowing that this was what it was about. I saw myself in so much of it.. my husband passed 11 yrs ago. I am still alone but I have my daughter and son and his wife and grandchildren. The feelings the book mentions are all so true. I also went to a grief consulting group and it definitely helped. You realize you’re not alone that others are experiencing the same feelings you have gone through.
  • Must love Flowers

    5
    By FranOls
    This book held my attention from beginning to end. There were so many places I could put myself as I grieved. Also many more things I can do for myself. Thank-you for writing this I’m sure there are many widows who will relate and find help from this information.
  • Debbie Macomber at her best!

    5
    By Cupress Red
    A must read for Debbie Macomber fans, especially anyone who has suffered a loss of a husband!
  • A story that hits home!

    4
    By Oma 3
    For me a very relatable story. The story of Joan journey through her grief of losing suddenly her husband, soulmate and work partner. Then Covid hits and four years later Joan is basically a recluse. Her sister is worried and tries to have her rejoin life. Her sons are not sure what to do with mom. When the HOA sends her a letter siting several offenses she needs to pull herself together. There are several strong characters in the story, which gives Joan a purpose in life. And by befriending and helping them she has discovered how to help herself. I would love to see this made into a movie, it has all the classic Debbie Macomber endearing, heartfelt trademarks. Plus love the cover! Thank you NetGalley for this eARC. I am voluntarily posting an honest review after reading an Advance Reader Copy of this story. #NetGalley #MustLoveFlowers
  • Highly Recommend

    5
    By akbaird
    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.