Making the perfect match is like arranging the perfect bouquet--and no one is better at it than Delphinium Hayes. Except when it comes to making a match for herself.
As far as hidden talents go, she 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 understanding people--except for one man, whose scent doesn't seem to match his demeanor.
Prim and proper Elliot Sturgis, director of Moonberry Lake's Gardens Assisted Living and Senior Care Facility, carries the scent of violets--meaning love and loyalty--yet is strict and unwavering in his determination to stop a group of his wily residents from sneaking over to Delphinium's shop to play cards in the flower cooler. But the more glimpses Delphinium gets of the soft side beyond Elliot's harsh exterior, the more she understands his scent--and her intrigue deepens as sparks fly.
The crowd in her cooler isn't Delphinium's only problem. Behind on the mortgage payments and on the verge of losing her shop to foreclosure, Delphinium isn't sure where to turn for help. But God has a funny way of putting the right people in the place at the right time . . .
MY THOUGHTS.....
Author Holly Varni takes us back to Moonberry Lake for a captivating story that illustrates many different kinds of love. Delphinium Hayes has a very intriguing talent but there's so much more to discover about her! She has a special empathy for the residents of the assisted living center in Moonberry Lake and she's about to prove it in some unusual ways! Will her support complicate her chance for romantic love? And what about her ability to judge people by their smell? Will her perception prove true about the person who finally captures her heart?
The Blooming of Delphinium is a delightful tale that gave me all of the "feels". Anyone familiar with nursing homes or assisted living facilities will understand how these residents can tug at your heartstrings. I alternated between laughing out loud and wiping tears as I read their antics!
If you enjoy small-town settings, sweet romance, and real-life drama sprinkled with fun and humor, grab a copy of this charming book. Fans of Hallmark movies...you'll love The Blooming of Delphinium!
I received a copy of this book from the publisher via Revell Reads. There was no obligation for a positive review.
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The Blooming of Delphinium is a delightful tale that gave me all of the "feels". Anyone familiar with nursing homes or assisted living facilities will understand how these residents can tug at your heartstrings. I alternated between laughing out loud and wiping tears as I read their antics!
If you enjoy small-town settings, sweet romance, and real-life drama sprinkled with fun and humor, grab a copy of this charming book. Fans of Hallmark movies...you'll love The Blooming of Delphinium!
I received a copy of this book from the publisher via Revell Reads. There was no obligation for a positive review.
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Holly Varni is the author of On Moonberry Lake. A native Minnesotan of strong Norwegian descent, she was raised in the Lutheran Church that Garrison Keillor made a career depicting. Though she, her husband, and their three sons live along the Central Coast of California, her beloved Midwest roots continue to haunt everything she writes. She hosts the Moments from Moonberry Lake podcast, where she shares more stories of her beloved characters.
Learn more at HollyVarni.com.
MOONBERRY LAKE NOVELS
On Moonberry Lake
The Blooming of Delphinium
