the Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh

Victoria, a defiant child who craved solitude, was so hardened on the outside that she was not able to feel love. She found solace and was able to communicate her feelings through flowers.

The storyline is heart wrenching and intense - a book about forgiveness and second chances with almost unbearable poignance. This is Vanessa Diffenbaugh's debut novel and I'm looking forward to more ---- truly a gifted writer.