A moving and eloquent novel about love, grief, renewal--and the powerful language of flowers.

Ruby Jewell knows flowers. In her twenty years as a florist she has stood behind the counter at the Flower Shoppe with her faithful dog, Clementine, resting at her feet. A customer can walk in, and with just a glance or a few words, Ruby can throw together the perfect arrangement for any occasion.

Whether intended to rekindle a romance, mark a celebration, offer sympathy, or heal a broken heart, her expressive floral designs mark the moments and milestones in the lives of her neighbors. It's as though she knows just what they want to say, just what they need.

Yet Ruby's own heart's desires have gone ignored since the death of her beloved sister. It will take an invitation from a man who's flown to the moon, the arrival of a unique little boy, and concern from a charming veterinarian to reawaken her wounded spirit. Any life can be derailed, but the healing power of community can put it right again.

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Author: Lynne Branard
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Published: 06/03/2014
Pages: 320
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 8.20h x 5.30w x 1.00d
ISBN: 9780425272718
Audience: Young Adult


Award: 2014 New Mexico-Arizona Book Awards Winner - Adventure/Drama


Review Citation(s):
Romantic Times 06/01/2014 pg. 46 - Excellent

About the Author
Lynne Branard is a pseudonym for New York Times bestselling author Lynne Hinton. She has written more than a dozen books, including Friendship Cake, Pie Town, and Welcome Back to Pie Town.