First published 2011
Banana Rose has a knack for growing the most beautiful roses. But her own life has wilted, leaving her adrift after a painful divorce. When she inherits an old family home, Banana sees a chance to start anew. As she restores the neglected gardens, Banana uncovers long-buried secrets that inspire her to take root and blossom in unexpected ways. With each crimson petal that unfurls, Banana learns to tend the fertile soil of her own heart.
Genres: fiction, literary-fiction, contemporary, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, second-chance
Setting: Africa
Period: 20th-Century, 21st-Century
386 pages · Kindle Edition · Open Road Media