The Blooming of Delphinium (Moonberry Lake #2) by Holly Varni

 

As far as hidden talents go, Delphinium Hayes 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 life--until she meets two men who turn her world upside down.

Mason McCormack has agreed to help her with a group of seniors who have taken over her flower shop as their hangout. But his assistance is not without its price, and Delphinium agrees to compensate him with beautiful bouquets that seem to possess a bit of dating magic.

Elliot Sturgis, director of The Gardens Assisted Living Facility, is determined to discover why a group of his residents keeps sneaking over to Delphinium's shop to play poker in the walk-in refrigerator. He soon finds himself as enchanted by Delphinium as everyone else. But his devotion to following the rules and maintaining order does not endear him to the shop's owner.

Sparks fly as opposites attract and love finds a match in Delphinium's Flora Emporium--even for those who resist it the most.

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About The Author

 Holly Varni is a native Minnesotan of strong Norwegian descent, who was raised in the Lutheran Church that Garrison Keillor made a career depicting. Between the lutefisk, grumpy grandparents, and crazy neighbors who mowed their lawn wearing pajamas, the seed to becoming a storyteller was planted. 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 www.hollyvarni.com. 

 

My Review

 I enjoyed being back in Moonberry Lake, and yes this can be read alone! We are with Delphinium Hayes, she is the owner of the flower shop, and also she has a very rare gift, she can smell people, and that smell tells her all about that person. Then a man comes into the shop, and he has no scent, why? We find out, and that will keep you page turning.

I loved the senior citizens, and their harried director, they are protesting, and using her flower cooler. All different perceptions here, and we are there for the chuckles! They are protesting, and boy does that list grow, often quite silly, but they are having fun, and in the end they are there for Delphi!

This was such a great read to get lost in and I am hoping for more Moonberry Lake!

I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher Revell, and was not required to give a positive review.