Most likely to be overlooked and underestimated?
Answer: Elliot Sturgis (The Blooming of Delphinium). The man looks a bit uptight and could be easily overlooked because of his stern yet shy demeanor. However, there is a warrior under that suit. His moral compass and code of wanting to do good is so admirable. His unrelenting virtuous work will ultimately always make him a hero in any story.
Most likely to be misunderstood?
Answer: Mimi Morgan (On Moonberry Lake). Readers think she is such a prude grump, but there is so much that lurks under the surface. She puts on a front of being critical, but she is fiercely protective of those in her inner circle. She may come across as eccentric with all her animal print clothing, cat glasses, and flashy jewelry, but there is a story to this interesting woman. Her true heart will eventually be revealed.
Most likely to make you wish you were their friend?
Answer: Delphinium Hayes! (The Blooming of Delphinium). She is so authentic and truly follows her heart. She’s okay with the fact that she’s viewed as a bit different, and embraces her creativity and quirky style. Anyone would be lucky to have her as a friend because she is always real, no façade. She would make an honest, tender, and loyal friend. Plus, you would always receive the most beautiful bouquet of flowers on your birthday.
Most likely to belong to a book club?
Answer: Sophia Bennet (On Moonberry Lake). The demure and polite character has a house filled with books. Her extensive library makes you wonder what worlds she likes to escape into. She has been incredibly private about her life which begs the question of what secrets she is hiding.
Most likely try to cover up a mistake?
Answer: Hands down,Cora Matthews (On Moonberry Lake). She is constantly finding herself in embarrassing situations by her own creation. As the queen of blunders and bloopers, she always tries to cover up her mistakes to maintain some dignity but even fails at that.
Most likely to get distracted by a kiss?
Answer: Delphinium Hayes (The Blooming of Delphinium). She would not only get distracted but somewhat disoriented because of how she would also get swept up in the person’s scent. Kissing for Delphinium is a multisensory experience! Just the scent of Elliot makes her swoon and a bit dazed. If you throw a great kiss into that equation, it would take some time for that dreamy state to clear. She would be completely unfocused by her heightened senses.
Moonberry Lake #2
Contemporary Small Town Opposites Attract Romance about a Flower Shop and Matchmaker
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.
Romance Small Town | Christian [Revell, On Sale: September 24, 2024, Paperback / e-Book, ISBN: 9780800744984 / eISBN: 9781493447268]
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 the crazy neighbor who mowed his lawn wearing pajamas, the seed to becoming a storyteller was planted. She wants to give readers characters they can connect with, admire, laugh at, and most of all love.
She is podcast host of “Moments from Moonberry Lake,” and author of the “Moonberry Lake” series.
In her personal life, she married a University Professor with the same chocolate eyes as her romantic lead. They live on the Central Coast of California with their three sons. The characters of Moonberry Lake and their unique stories came about as she was trying to survive being a boy mom. When not doing laundry or writing, she has the privilege of being a Hospice volunteer, where she sits with the dying and listens to their stories.
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