Debbie Macomber has another hit! It’s so seldom that a book about grief is this charming. It is thoroughly enjoyable with a redemption twist. I loved the different ages of people in the book.

Must Love Flowers shows a post-covid world where characters dealing with grief take their time in moving on in life with the love and support they need. Macomber keeps a steady pace in this story with fresh new characters and delicate situations. There are moments of surprise, love, pain, and hope that keep the story interesting. Two women in different stages in life are there for each other in more ways than either expected, and it makes for a wholesome story.

I received an arc from NetGalley and this is my honest opinion.

This is a story of grief, healing and love. Debbie just has a way of grabbing your heart strings in her books.

There is more than one story in this book and your heart will be captured in all.

Debbie Macomber has been an author that I have read for a very long time. I love this book and I love the characters and everything about it.

Another fantastic read from Debbie Macomber. Her storyline you can relate to. And the characters are just like you ande. I love this book

I'm so glad Debbie Macomber didn't retire from writing books. Must Love Flowers is one of her best; of course, I always say that! This book deals with moving forward after devastating grief. We can all use some positive guidance with that and Macomber gives it to us in this book.

A heartwarming tale of love, loss, depression, alcoholism, and family, with the blessed reminder that God has a hand in your life. I found it very touching and would highly recommend for anyone dealing with the death of a loved one.

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group for this eARC.

This is a sweet and heartwarming book! True life issues of loss and grief and addictions. I loved the characters and the story! Always love Debbie's books!

Must Love Flowers is the newest release from one of America's best story tellers, Debbie Macomber. And uplifting and inspiring story about two women at very different stages of life. Both recognizing the need get it to move on, move forward. But neither really knowing quite how to do it. When they are each finally pushed to move
in that direction, fate steps in, and they meet. The tenant/landlord relationship quickly turns to friendship as these 2 women each help each other deal with grief loss, and family dynamics and starting over. A light read filled with warmth, a touch of humor, a dash of romance, and a big dose of hope.

As always , Debbie Macomber has a delightful way of drawing readers into the story.
Must Love Flowers is about a struggling widow , who is trying to find a way to move forward . Since her sons are always very busy she decides to rent a room to a young girl and they become fast friends. It is a heartwarming story that you find yourself wrapped up in.
Thank you NetGalley and publisher for a copy for my honest opinion.

Joan Sample becomes a widow before she is ready. She has been a widower for 4 years and also during the height of the pandemic. Grief is hard and everyone handles death and grief differently. After 4 years, Joan realizes that she needs to get out more. She takes in a boarder, starts therapy and starts attending group therapy. Follow Joan as she pulls herself out of her depression and starts living life again.
Thank you NetGalley, Random House Publishing group-Ballantine and Debbie Macomber for the ARC. I am leaving this review voluntarily and this is my own opinion.
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A beautiful story about two women finding a way to move forward and in doing this, finding love and peace within themselves.
I enjoyed reading Must Love Flowers. It is well written and so very heartwarming.
To sum it up, a wonderful, heartfelt story to enjoy this summer.
Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher and author for the opportunity to read this book for my honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.

In the past, I've been a huge fan of Debbie Macomber's books, but I have to admit this one fell a little short for me, though I couldn't say for sure why that is. Perhaps I just wasn't in the mood for this slower paced read (compared to the faster paced stories I've been reading lately) or maybe not being in either stage of life as the two characters in the story, I just failed to connect... but either way, this was sadly one that was not for me at this time. It wasn't a bad story, just didn't grab me as some of her others have in the past. Still, if you like those slower paced reads with stories of found family, this would be one to check out for yourself anyway.

**I received a complimentary copy for consideration. All opinions are my own.

Must Love Flowers is the newest release from the beloved, prolific, Debbie Macomber. It’s another one of her signature light, hopeful, uplifting stories.

In this story we follow Joan who became an empty-nester and a widow right before the pandemic hit. She secluded herself away, along with the rest of the world, which stalled her healing and recovery. One day, Joan determines that it’s time to turn things around. She takes on a border, gets her landscaping refreshed and her hair shaped-up…all things she’s let go over the years of isolation. People serendipitously show-up in her life; people who have a tremendously positive effect on Joan, and she in return is able to positively impact them. Healing takes place, relationships are restored, romance blooms, and an HEA is granted for all.

Must Love Flowers is a simple, sweet story. I thought I would love it just as much as others did, but unfortunately, it didn’t really work for me like her previous books have. I found it a bit dull, predictable, and too easily resolved. I was not a fan of most of the characters. They were decidedly immature and exaggeratedly naïve. I also did not like one of the sons who was just not the nicest guy, quick to lose his temper and turn on people whom he supposedly cared about. The way Joan and her son handled a particular situation with their border, Maggie, was highly problematic and disconcerting to me.

I typically love Debbie’s stories, but this one just had too many issues that hindered my full enjoyment of it. It definitely had it’s sweet moments, but despite my age similarity with the main character, and my ability to identify with the empty-nesting situation, I wasn’t able to relate to Joan. Others will enjoy this story, and I did to a degree, but I also found it a bit disappointing.

I absolutely loved this book! I am never disappointed with a Debbie Macomber book. The characters are so wonderful and feel like friends. I always hate to see the story end. Once I started reading it I did not want to put it down. Thank you NetGalley for my copy. I highly recommend this book.

I've always loved Debbie Macomber's books and Must Love Flowers is no exception. A story about loss, daily struggles and how to move forward. Must Love Flowers, couldn't have come at a better time for me, as I lost my younger sister unexpectedly earlier this year. You can't help loving the characters and hoping that it all works out in the end. A great read that I highly recommend.

This is a Clean Romance. I loved all the characters, and I loved all the family drama that was going on in this book. Debbie Macomber is one of my all time favorite authors, and I have read most of her books. I also got my Grandmother into her books too. I really enjoyed this book, but this was not my favorite Debbie book. I felt there was a little bit too much going on in this book, and there was one of the characters that acted a little bit too childish for me. Those things did not bother me too much, and I still really loved this book. I was kindly provided an e-copy of this book by the publisher (Ballantine Books) or author (Debbie Macomber) via NetGalley, so I can give an honest review about how I feel about this book. I want to send a big Thank you to them for that.

Who doesn’t love a book by Debbie Macomber? Always upbeat, some rain but always a rainbow. Characters are well defined and relatable. Loved their journey and growth. Story line is well written.

Joan is an deep in grief and doesn’t know how to get out. She makes some hard decisions, works her way out of the depression and in the process becomes a whole new person. Maggie is a young woman dealing with issues of her own. Can she make the tough choices to make a better life for herself? Fate puts these two together for a reason. Rainbows for sure. Just a feel good story of two strong women.

Thanks to Ballantine Books and NetGalley for this ARC. Opinion is mine alone.

I have read a few books from this author before and I can say her books are always feel good and bring hope.
Well this one did not disappoint in either areas!

This story is about an empty nester and widower named Joan who realizes on her birthday that not only is she alone, but not really living since her husband’s death. Her sister sends her a gift certificate for a haircut, which prompts her down a path to consider taking a border.

The border is a college student named Maggie who desperately needs to get out of her living situation. Joan and Maggie hit it off immediately, then slowly help bring life back to one another in ways they could have never expected. This is lovely story about friendship and finding your way back.

Thank you NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine for the ARC of this book!

Want to be inspired - read this book! Perfect book about healing, kindness, family dynamics and supporting other people. This story was just what I needed, after reading lots of tense historical fiction.

This book would be a great help after losing a beloved family member or dear friend, but don’t think that this is a sad book - it is not. Must Love Flowers is about overcoming grief and starting over. Accepting that your life before loss is not possible and finally deciding that your life is not over. The characters were well developed and fun to get to know. Their lives were tough at times but also good.