This is a charming, easy-read story about memories, friendships and plants that bring memories of loved ones and past events. It is a touching story of a nurse who, finding herself retired and with time on her hands decides to use her garden to plant memories. This leads to a new and supportive group of friends being made, who each add their memories to the garden. It offers new opportunities, romances and a sense of peace to everyone who becomes involved in the garden.

It is a well-written book with some lovely characters that develop throughout the story. The characters were mostly older, which was refreshing, but with a good mix of age ranges. I loved the idea of the garden bringing people together and helping to heal people.

If you want a nice heartwarming story, this one is a good choice.

I loved this! What a sweet story featuring “older” characters. Rose is finding purpose again after retiring and finds a whole group of new friends who help her create a wonderful garden in her backyard. Each person’s story unfolds along with the flowers that mean the most to them. Just a sweet story that I can’t wait to promote!

I always look forward to a new Amanda James book and this is great. A group of people come together and become friends because of the power of nature and a garden.
Very well written with great characters
Love it

"The Garden of Memories" by Amanda James is an enchanting and heartwarming tale that centers around Rose Lanyon, a devoted nurse who finds solace and purpose in her late husband's exquisite garden nestled in the picturesque landscapes of Cornwall. This extraordinary story delves into the profound themes of community, friendship, and the therapeutic influence of nurturing plants and flowers.

Rose's garden emerges as a sanctuary for those feeling misplaced and desolate, a haven where forgotten memories are revitalized, and opportunities for new beginnings unfurl like delicate blossoms. Set against the backdrop of the ethereal and idyllic Cornwall, the novel superbly emphasizes the captivating allure of nature and its transformative effects on emotional well-being. It is truly delightful to observe that the endearing characters are aptly named after blooming flowers, echoing the profound connection between individuals and the natural world.

Amanda James' writing style is nothing short of perfection, evoking deep emotions and transporting readers to a realm of solace and escapism. Through her adept storytelling, she effortlessly captures the profound sense of communal healing experienced through grief gardens, which have become a vital source of solace during the challenging times of the pandemic.

This beautifully crafted work is brimming with heartwarming moments and an enchanting ambiance, offering a truly uplifting and poignant reading experience for those in search of a touching narrative of love, loss, and renewal.

"The Garden of Memories" is a truly delightful and inspiring tale that radiates warmth and joy. It embraces the power of human connection, reminding us of the extraordinary capacity of gardens to heal and restore both our hearts and souls.

A lovely gentle read, a great book to curl up with. Rose's garden is the sort of garden everyone should have access to.
Thanks to NetGalley, the author and publisher for the ARC.

Ok this book was so sweet and charming on every level. It is cute as heck how the characters names are after flowers: Daisy, Flora, Rose. This is an easy read, but not an empty read. It is a great example in the power of community and using what we already have to make the most impact around us.

A delightful story - heartwarming and with feel good vibes!

Rose - a newly retired nurse - with time on her hands finds herself becoming immersed in her garden. It was previously her husband’s pride and joy and is a way of her honouring his memory. But it becomes more as she finds herself befriending others in need of solace and care. It becomes a place to remember, move on and create new memories.

I loved the characters of Rose, Daisy and Flora and the interaction between them.

The beauty of gardens and their positive impact on mental health are celebrated in this delightful book.

One to be recommended.

Thanks Netgalley for allowing me to read this book. Rose has more free time now that she is retired. She does work in the garden to keep her mind occupied. This book was a quick read.

I would like to thank the author, the publisher and NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read an ARC of this book. I thoroughly enjoyed it, it was an easy read with a good story and great characters. I look forward to reading more by this author.

The Garden of Memories by British author Amanda James is an interesting exploration of how old memories have shaped our perceptions and how communing with nature is an essential element in living a healthy life and creating new memories. Rose has retired from nursing and now is focused on maintaining and enhancing her late husband’s garden…a garden that will enhance the lives of all who plant there. I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book from NetGalley. Highly recommend.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It was a wonderful setting in Cornwall. The thing I loved most was the variety of ages of the characters which was heart warming. The garden of memories sounded like a wonderful place to meet and make friends. As an avid gardener and allotment holder I know only too well the importance of nature in your life and especially gardening and growing things whether it be flowers or vegetables. There were some great ideas for making memories which was a great help to a lot of the characters. There were great sentiments and word of pure wisdom. This was a wonderful read and difficult to put down.

An enjoyable uplifting read about retirement, ageing gracefully and living with memories. I liked how the main characters Rose, Daisy and Flora are all named after flowers. Rose's garden becomes the focal point of memories. I thought this book is cleverly crafted as it portrays how nature plays a vital part in our everyday mental health. I found it very positive and inspiring.