I have voluntarily read and reviewed a copy of this title given to me through NetGalley. This book was just absolutely wonderful. It was just so easy to get lost in and I just couldn’t put it down. I just lost myself within this amazing story. I most definitely will read more by this author.

Debbie Macomber is one of my favorite authors. The new book Must Love Flowers is filled with many wonderful characters. I recommend this book to everyone. Happy reading!

**I received an ARC of this book courtesy of NetGalley and the publisher. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and given freely**

Must Love Flowers by Debbie Macomber is a book I devoured and thoroughly enjoyed. It is the story of Joan, a widow of four years, and Maggie, a sweet young lady living with her alcoholic father. The lives of these two become intertwined and they help each other in moving ahead and on with their lives. This is a beautiful story of friendship, in addition to some romances that weave their way in, one being quite a coincidence. Debbie Macomber is an author I love to read because I know I'll finish the book with a smile on my face and good feelings in my heart, this one didn't disappoint.

Must Love Flowers: A Novel by Debbie Macomber is a beautifully written story about loss, life, healing and learning how to find a new normal. The characters are wonderfully crafted, and the story is sad in some places yet joyful in others. It is definitely an emotionally moving story and so worth the reading!
I believe this book to be one of the best books Mrs. Macomber has written and I am so very glad to have read this story.
5 STARS!

I received this book for free. A favorable review was not required, and all views expressed are my own. Thank you to Mrs. Macomber, Ballantine Books and Netgalley for the opportunity to read this beautiful story.

A stirring and emotional story of grief, friendship, and who can become family. It was a beautiful read.
Many thanks to Random House and to Netgalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion.

A great story about grief, loss, and also friendships! I really liked how Joan was able to turn her life around by dealing with her emotions and letting herself feel them fully. Another aspect I really liked was Maggie finding her way and the side story of her caring for her father while also trying to make her way in life! The characters are so relatable you just feel like you're a part of the story.

Debbie Macomber has done it again. ‘Must Love Flowers’ is a feel good story about one woman’s journey through grief after losing her husband four years ago, just before the pandemic. She ultimately finds friendship, romance and renewal if family relationships. Ms. Macomber’s characters are well developed and relatable.

Debbie Macomber always delivers!

Joan found herself a widow after her husband unexpectedly died from a brain aneurysm. Both of her sons have moved out and are living their own lives. Because of Covid, Joan has become a little too comfortable being at home and alone.

Maggie is a nursing student who works as a barista in the morning. She wants nothing more than to get away from her alcoholic father.

Joan decides she wants to rent out a room in her house and that brings her and Maggie together. Joan needs to work on finding herself and Maggie needs to work on living her life without taking care of her father.

Macomber is always a great palate cleanser. Always a good, lighthearted book.

I received this book in exchange for my honest opinion.

It's a little heavy between discussing grief and Covid it just wasn't for me.



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I know I say this every time, but Debbie Macomber is my security blanket of romance/women’s fiction books. Her stories are always so uplifting and tug at all the heartstrings. They are low angst, high cheese, but I always enjoy them! Must Love Flowers is no different, with the most charming setting and two women at different stages of life figuring out what to do next. It was an easy audiobook that I listened to in one day, and overall is a hopeful, sweet story that is perfect for an easy, warm summer read. ⁣
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Must Love Flowers is out now so go check it out

An uplifting book about strength and courage. A widow finds a way to move forward and a young woman finds the strength to pull herself out of a bad home-life. Always a pleasant read, I’m glad MaComber isn’t ready to put down her pen just yet. Very enjoyable read.

Thank you Netgalley and the Publishers for this ARC for an exchange for an honest review.

Enjoyed reading this book, well done.

This feel-good story about a widow reclaiming her life after the pandemic was such a refreshingly uplifting read. I loved all the characters: Joan and her son, Nick, Phil the landscaper and Maggie the barista, Maggie's dad who struggles with alcoholism and his friend Al, and all the people Joan and Phil meet in their grief support group. It was fun to see how all the characters connected with each other, and how they all improved each other's lives and helped solve each other's difficulties. I enjoyed references to contemporary living, such as playing Wordle, and I loved the fact that the romantic storylines developed slowly from friendships to more. I'm so glad Debbie Macomber didn't retire from writing as she originally planned!

I read Must Love Flowers by Debbie Macomber. This was a light read, that I enjoyed. The characters could be people we know in our neighborhood. The storyline does have some depth to it, but I felt it was a good fun read.
I rated it 4/5 stars.

Must Love Flowers by Debbie Macomber is such a sweet read. Joan Sample, is a widow with two sons. After her husbands death, she is riddled with grief. She is ok financially but she can’t move forward. She is almost a recluse and something has to change. With some nudging from her sister, Joan finally decides to step back into the world. She starts thinking about the upkeep of her home and a certain not from her HOA. She starts going to a bereavement group and she rents a room out to a young woman named Maggie. Maggie’s mother has passed & her father is grieving. He has a terrible drinking problem and Maggie wants to escape. She is working as a Barista & going to school for nursing. She needs some peace and starts to find it when she moves in with Joan. The ladies are such endearing characters. They are both trying their best to make better lives. They both want love and peace Can they find happiness? Will living together work out? Can Maggie stay away from her father? This is such a great story. I loved seeing how things worked out with Joan and Maggie.. I love the authors writing is so well done. It’s an easy read but the story has substance. This was a 4 star read for me. I want to thank Netgalley and the author for my copy, for an honest review. It was my pleasure to read and review this book. I always love the chance to read a new Debbie Macomber book. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did..

One of favorite authors is Debbie Macomber. I know I can pick up one of her books and get lost in the story. No exception with this story. Never have to worry that I will not like the characters or story line. Debbie know just how to deliver a heartfelt story.

According to the author's note, Debbie Macomber came out of retirement to write this book, and her readers will be very glad she did. This is such a strong, heartfelt story that centers on a widow with two adult sons, and the young woman she takes in as a boarder. The focus on two generations really broadens the appeal of this book, and I truly look forward to recommending this to readers who love not just Debbie Macomber, but all gentle romances that keep you turning the pages.

I love a good Debbie Macomber book! They’re always so heartfelt and at the same time a kind of learning experience about life. Many thanks to the publisher and netgalley for this copy for read and review

Cute, feel-good story about two women opening themselves up to what life has to offer. This was a heartwarming read and was the perfect way to spend an afternoon. I love the characters that Debbie Macomber creates and am always sad when the books end; I feel like I’ve lost friends. The cover and title make it seem like a light read, and it is, to an extent, but there are some tough subjects tackled in this book, particularly, grief and alcoholism. Both are exposed for what they are but tastefully covered. I enjoyed this one and highly recommend for a good pick-me-up or palate cleanser after difficult reads.

Thank you NetGalley, Ballantine Books and Debbie Macomber for a digital ARC of this book. Debbie Macomber has, once again, written a warm, uplifting and relatable story. Joan is an empty nester with two grown sons and struggling to reengage with the world after the loss of her husband. Trying to be of help, she rents a room to college student Maggie. Both women grow into themselves throughout the story. The story deals with realistic family issues as well as society re-emerging from the early days of the COVID pandemic. Naturally, as with all Debbie Macomber’s books, there is romance and a happy ending for each of the characters. This is well written with well developed and likable characters. The writing flows smoothly. All in all, another excellent book by the author which will appeal to readers of all ages. Luckily for Debbie Macomber fans, both long time and new, her recent retirement was short lived! Looking forward to many more enjoyable reads by one of my favorite authors!