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Where Broken Things Bloom: A Novel of Courage and Hope
When fate delivers a desperate secret to a Vermont farm's doorstep, hidden strength blooms from broken ground. Eighteen-year-old Nova arrives with nothing but an unborn child and her mother's tattered journal, finding unexpected sanctuary in a valley where second chances take root and family is measured by the size of one's heart.
Under the wing of the enigmatic Addie Winters, whose wisdom runs as deep as the soil she tends, Nova discovers a world where trust grows wild as the lilacs and love arrives wearing combat boots. As seasons change and secrets unfold, the community wraps around her like a handmade quilt - from Martha Whitaker's grudging acceptance to Herbert Montgomery, the opinionated rooster who appoints himself her personal guardian.
But when shadows from her past threaten to destroy everything - and everyone - she's come to cherish, Nova must find the courage to fight for the family her heart has chosen. In this corner of Vermont, where broken souls bloom into warriors and unlikely heroes are forged in garden soil, one young woman's journey from survival to strength might just redefine what it means to find home.
A story of fierce love, unexpected family, and the courage to grow despite the scars, Where Broken Things Bloom reminds us that sometimes our deepest roots grow in unexpected places.
Under the wing of the enigmatic Addie Winters, whose wisdom runs as deep as the soil she tends, Nova discovers a world where trust grows wild as the lilacs and love arrives wearing combat boots. As seasons change and secrets unfold, the community wraps around her like a handmade quilt - from Martha Whitaker's grudging acceptance to Herbert Montgomery, the opinionated rooster who appoints himself her personal guardian.
But when shadows from her past threaten to destroy everything - and everyone - she's come to cherish, Nova must find the courage to fight for the family her heart has chosen. In this corner of Vermont, where broken souls bloom into warriors and unlikely heroes are forged in garden soil, one young woman's journey from survival to strength might just redefine what it means to find home.
A story of fierce love, unexpected family, and the courage to grow despite the scars, Where Broken Things Bloom reminds us that sometimes our deepest roots grow in unexpected places.
- GenresFiction
689 pages, Paperback
Published February 14, 2025
2749 people want to read
About the author
Denise Leddy
4 books28 followersDenise Leddy is a German immigrant who turned her dreams into reality through Leddy’s Homestead — a place where passion meets purpose. With five lively boys and a deep love for sustainable living, she has built more than a farm; she’s created a sanctuary for creativity, resilience, and second chances.
Her journey from Germany to the United States sparked a mission to inspire others toward self-sufficiency, beginning with a small jam and jelly business that blossomed into a thriving homestead nourishing both body and spirit. A lifelong gardener and devoted cook, Denise finds peace in the rhythms of nature and joy in sharing what she grows. Writing and drawing have been her companions since childhood, offering a way to process life’s challenges and transform pain into something meaningful.
Her series, The Blooming Chronicles, was born from deeply personal experiences — stories of loss, trauma, and the long, uneven path to healing. While her characters’ lives are fictional, their struggles echo real wounds: grief, abuse, and the moments that break us open. Some books lead through dark, emotionally exhausting spaces, but always with the promise of light on the other side.
If you’ve ever faced moments that made you question your strength, these stories are for you. They’re for the ones who have been through the unthinkable, who carry scars no one can see, and who still wonder if it’s possible to feel whole again. Denise writes to remind you that healing is not only possible — it’s waiting. And sometimes, even after the harshest winters, you can bloom again.
Her journey from Germany to the United States sparked a mission to inspire others toward self-sufficiency, beginning with a small jam and jelly business that blossomed into a thriving homestead nourishing both body and spirit. A lifelong gardener and devoted cook, Denise finds peace in the rhythms of nature and joy in sharing what she grows. Writing and drawing have been her companions since childhood, offering a way to process life’s challenges and transform pain into something meaningful.
Her series, The Blooming Chronicles, was born from deeply personal experiences — stories of loss, trauma, and the long, uneven path to healing. While her characters’ lives are fictional, their struggles echo real wounds: grief, abuse, and the moments that break us open. Some books lead through dark, emotionally exhausting spaces, but always with the promise of light on the other side.
If you’ve ever faced moments that made you question your strength, these stories are for you. They’re for the ones who have been through the unthinkable, who carry scars no one can see, and who still wonder if it’s possible to feel whole again. Denise writes to remind you that healing is not only possible — it’s waiting. And sometimes, even after the harshest winters, you can bloom again.
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