Flowers in the Rain (by Rosamunde Pilcher)

(Amazon UK link)

I love just about everything written by Rosamunde Pilcher, and this collection of short stories ('Flowers in the Rain' and others) is no exception.

They're gently romantic tales about women of all ages and styles. Each of them is different, and each of them seems utterly real while I'm reading. The stories are heartwarming, encouraging, moving in places, and sometimes thought-provoking.

I've read these at least three times before and enjoy them afresh every time.

Highly recommended.

(You can also read my much longer review of 'Flowers in the Rain', written about twelve years later after re-reading this book.)