A Year of Flowers by Suzanne Woods Fisher

 A Year of Flowers

Book Summary

In this collection of four heartfelt novellas, three former friends have found success in the floral industry, but happiness--and love--remain elusive.

In An Apology in Bloom, wedding florist Jaime Harper is on a meteoric rise, working for an event company led by a successful and way-too-handsome boss. When a letter arrives from her past mentor with an offer too good to pass up, will she stay or head back to her hometown?

In A Bouquet of Dreams, Claire Murphy has always dreamed of owning a flower shop, and when her employers hint at retirement, she believes her moment has arrived. But first she must confront her past--and the man who caused her to flee her hometown years ago. 

In  A Field of Beauty, Tessa Anderson has found an acre of farmland to start her flower farm and forget the past. She's grateful for the help of two men--her boyfriend, Tyler, and a quiet soil specialist named Dawson. But as the farm finally starts to bloom, Tessa will discover something that challenges everything she's built. 

In A Future in Blossom, Jaime, Claire, and Tessa return to their hometown, finally ready to face each other and their beloved mentor, flower shop owner Rose Reid. As they unite to pull off an extraordinary wedding, amid the flurry of preparations they just may find their way to forgiveness.

My Thoughts

A Year of Flowers by Suzanne Woods Fisher contains four novellas that revolve around three women and a floral shop owner who was their mentor.  The first three stories feature Jamie, Claire, and Tessa who worked in the flower shop together when they were younger (a story for each character).  The fourth novella has them back in their hometown at Rose Reid’s flower shop.  I like how all the stories tied together.  In each story we get a glimpse of what happened in the past that changed the course of women’s lives. The full tale is not revealed until the last novella when the three women are brought back together.  

There is romance for each of the three ladies as well.  I liked all the characters in the four novellas.  Chris was the most transformed character.  I especially liked his occupation.  I like that the author included a glossary of floral terms.  It was interesting learning about the language of flowers.  It is amazing what you can say with a bouquet of flowers. The ladies need to forgive each other as well themselves.  They just need to be open to the truth.    This was a unique way for the author to tell this story.  A Year of Flowers is a story of friendship, faith, flowers, and forgiveness.  

A Year of Flowers is available from Amazon* as well as other major booksellers.  Suzanne Woods Fisher has Capture the Moment coming out May 6, 2025.  It is the first book in National Parks Summers series.  Thank you for dropping by today.  It is hard to believe that Thanksgiving is next week.  This year has flown by.  I still need to pick up a few items for our Thanksgiving dinner.  Do you cook a traditional dinner?  I am not a fan of turkey, but I will cook it for my mother.  If it was up to me, we would order take out (making a Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings is hard work and then you have to clean it all up).  Tomorrow I am featuring The Mirror by Nora Roberts.  I hope that you have a delightful day.  Take care and Happy Reading!

Kris

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