It All Started With You: A heartbreaking, uplifting read from Debbie Howells for summer 2023

This book is about a woman who is waiting for her life to happen, but it's not happening. She is doing her best friends wedding flowers because she has no job and her boyfriend won't commit. She then meets a beautiful, sad-eyed little boy who is tragically ill, and it's time for her to make her dreams come true. She wants to become a marathon-running, healthy-living, wildly-in-love florist-to-the-stars.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 314 pages
Publication date: 23 June 2023
Publisher: Boldwood Books Ltd

A captivating and heartwarming tale that will delicately break your heart and then skillfully put it back together, this book is a must-read for fans of Cathy Kelly, Jill Mansell, and Debbie Macomber. From a young age, I always envisioned myself as a woman who achieved great things. I dreamed of running my own successful business, gaining fame, and finding wealth. I longed to experience love, companionship, and a fulfilling relationship. However, here I am, still waiting for these dreams to materialize. I find myself sitting on the floor, surrounded by beautiful lilies and roses, attempting to create the wedding flowers for my best friend, as she confidently asserts, "How hard can it be, Frankie?" The truth is, it is quite challenging, but it is not the only obstacle I am currently facing. My boyfriend remains hesitant to commit, my job situation is uncertain, and I am grappling with the aftermath of a particularly painful hangover. What I don't realize is that my life is about to take an unexpected turn. Through a chance encounter with a beautiful, sorrowful little boy who is tragically ill, I will form a profound friendship. I am still unaware of the heartbreak that awaits me. Nevertheless, in this present moment, I feel a sense of urgency to make changes. Perhaps it is time to pursue my dreams and strive to become a marathon runner, a healthy individual, and a wildly in love florist who shines among the stars. I am beginning to understand that life offers us only one chance, and I am determined to make the most of it. While I may not yet know how to transform everything simultaneously, I am certain that it all begins with me. This captivating story, previously published under the title "Wildflowers" by Debbie Howells, has the power to touch your heart and inspire you to embrace the changes necessary for a fulfilling and meaningful life.

Weight: 256g
Dimension: 128 x 199 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781805492320