Love is Where Your Rosemary Grows

In Love Is Where Your Rosemary Grows, Jake Saunders, a middle-aged artist and horticulturist, finds himself drawn into a complex relationship with nineteen-year-old Rose while teaching aboard a luxury cruise ship. Their romance, shaped by an age gap and differing life stages, unfolds across Iceland, Europe, and the United States.

As Jake grows close to Rose’s mother, Marianne, the story deepens into a moving exploration of love, loss, and personal growth. When Marianne is diagnosed with cancer, her garden in Minnesota becomes a place of healing, reflection, and transformation. Set against beautiful international backdrops, this novel is a tender story of generational love and emotional awakening.