reviewsbyerin

Delphinium Hayes has a special gift. As a florist, she's familiar with the scents and meanings of flowers. As someone with synesthesia, she can also pick up the innate scents of people—and they happen to match the flowers she loves so much. She's able to discern a person's true character from only a whiff.

She also has a soft spot for the seniors from the local assisted living facility. When they start meeting for forbidden poker games in her walk-in cooler, Delphinium is helpless but to play hostess. As more seniors join the group, hijinks ensue, especially when they find out that Delphinium's business is in trouble. They make it their mission to save the shop and honor their beloved friend.

This book made me laugh out loud. I really enjoyed the seniors and how they stole every scene they were in. I didn't relate to Delphinium quite as much, with her impulsive and sometimes reactionary personality. However, her big heart makes her a heroine worth cheering for. After years of feeling overlooked and misunderstood, she's finally found people who love her just as she is. There's even a little romance to brighten the colorful bouquet of personalities.

I'd highly recommend this book for fans of Jan Karon's Mitford series or anyone who enjoys wholesome, character-driven stories. You'll love Moonberry Lake and its quirky residents.

I received my copy of the book from the publisher. All thoughts in this review are my own.