Must Love Flowers

A Novel

By: Debbie Macomber

Narrated by: Thérèse Plummer

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.

Critic reviews

“Nobody does heart-happy books better than Debbie Macomber. Readers will adore these characters and cheer for them.”—Mary Kay Andrews, New York Times bestselling author of The Homewreckers

“Uplifting, warm, and hopeful . . . 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

“Both of-the-moment and timeless, this is truly a story to embrace—and then to share.”—Susan Wiggs, New York Times bestselling author of Sugar and Salt

“Debbie Macomber never fails to deliver an uplifting, heartwarming story. 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

such a good story-on more than one level!

as a widow I wasn't sure what I was getting into with this book. so many similar emotions and occurances to my own life; it was at once, hard, challenging but encouraging as well. i'm glad I stayed with it. characters were likeable, made me laugh and tear up....been there, done that! I would recommend this story. sweet and encouraging.

Loved it

Great narration loved the characters. good story line. enjoyed it overall great main character.

A quick read

A good book about second chances for the main character and several others. A typical book by this author but not as good or in-depth as some of her earlier books. The performance was excellent.

Enjoyed completely

I have only read Debbie's books and wanted to see if the audio version would be as good. Well this story was perfect for audio. I could not stop listening.

Great read!

We all grieve and react to grief in different ways as demonstrated in this story. I liked how the characters developed to showcase the grieving process.