Bücher von Lilac Mills

Es ist nie zu spät, dein Leben zu leben. Nina mag ihr Leben, wie es ist. Sie ist Lehrerin und glücklicher Single, doch dann stimmt sie einer gemeinsamen Reise mit ihrer Großmutter Flossie zu. In der Türkei angekommen, werden Ninas Pläne von einem ruhigen Urlaub prompt über den Haufen geworfen. Während eines Ausflugs zu den antiken Ruinen von Ephesos lernt sie den gut aussehenden Leo kennen. Sie weiß, dass Urlaubsromanzen nicht für die Ewigkeit gemacht sind, aber irgendetwas an der türkisfarbenen Küste, Leos schönen Augen und Flossies Überredungskünsten bringt Nina dazu, sich ungeahnt spontan ins Leben zu werfen ...  Ein Sommer voller Sand, Meer und Herzklopfen - die perfekte Strandlektüre.

Da hilft nur ein Weihnachtswunder!   Ausgerechnet kurz vor Weihnachten wird Henry entlassen. Wie nur soll er das seiner Frau Lottie und seinen drei Kindern beibringen? Also tut er, als würde er weiterhin zur Arbeit gehen, und sucht verzweifelt nach einem neuen Job. Er liebt Lottie, er liebt sein Leben und sein kleines Haus in Applewell, einem idyllischen Dorf in Wales:  Doch würde seine Frau ihm jemals verzeihen, wenn seine Lüge auffliegt? Oder wird sein Geheimnis alles kaputt machen? Als Weihnachten immer näher rückt, weiß Henry, dass ihm jetzt nur noch ein Wunder helfen kann ...  Ein wunderbarer, warmherziger Liebesroman - und ein heimeliger Schauplatz mit herrlich skurrilen Charakteren

Foxmore's inaugural Christmas fayre will be the toast of the town - or the downfall of their relationship...Harriet is facing her second Christmas on her own since her husband walked out. With little child support, she's struggling to manage financially. When Owen, a passionate environmentalist and popular blogger, overhears Harriet bemoaning her situation, he challenges her to only buy second-hand until Christmas. What she doesn't know is that Owen is reporting her journey anonymously to all his followers... Though the challenge is proving successful, it's not without its troubles. Can Harriet really keep her children and bank balance happy this way? How will she react when she finds her life documented online?A festive romance with buckets of heart, for fans of Holly Martin, Jessica Redland and Sue Moorcroft. Praise for The Christmas Fayre on Holly Field 'A festive romance with a fabulous community feel, a real camaraderie amongst the villagers and strong friendships between the characters.' Reader review'Like all Lilac Mills books, this is one to take onto the sofa with a few hours, a cuppa and totally lose yourself. A great story with great characters.' Reader review'A lovely love story set in Wales.... It really makes you think and there are some great twists.' Reader review'So warm and filled with family and community spirit. It was such a joy to return to Foxmore Village. I think many readers will relate to Harriet and her situation. A festive romance with a lot of heart.' Reader review'A beautiful tale of friendships, love and moving on, with an important message woven through. I would recommend clearing your schedule as you will want to stay immersed in this until the end.' Reader review'This was such a lovely read, I'll certainly be picking up more Lilac Mills books. Although this is a Christmas book it could be enjoyed at any time of year.' Reader review

Can a new shop change the village's future - and Rowena's?Single mum Rowena is always looking for ways for her and Nia, her four-year-old daughter, to live more sustainably. So when she visits a zero-waste shop in Cardiff, she's inspired to start one up in her home village of Foxmore, where local businesses and artisan shops are a core part of the community.For Huw, it's love at first sight when he bumps into Rowena the day he moves to Foxmore. But a series of misunderstandings keeps the two from getting closer, and now a conflict of interest over Rowena's shop might put a stop to any fledgling romance...When a figure from Rowena's past makes a surprise appearance, both her shop and her relationship with Huw are suddenly under threat. Can Rowena still realise her corner shop dreams and find love?A gorgeously fun and feel-good cosy romance, perfect for fans of Sue Moorcroft, Holly Martin and Suzanne Snow.Praise for The Corner Shop on Foxmore Green'What a great book about friendship, second chances and the importance of learning to trust again. Fully deserving of five stars, I loved it and am still thinking of the characters.' ¿¿¿¿¿ Reader review'Loved the storyline and the setting of Foxmore was so descriptive it felt like you were there. This author never fails to deliver.' ¿¿¿¿¿ Reader review'What a fabulous delightful read, I really enjoy and look forward to a new book from Lilac Mills.' ¿¿¿¿¿ Reader review'I read this in one sitting as it was such a beautiful cosy escapist romantic read. I loved the setting and the characters... so light-hearted and charming!' ¿¿¿¿¿ Reader review'This book made me smile! What lovely tone of voice, interesting characters... Not to mention the descriptive setting of Foxmore making anyone yearn to go there.' ¿¿¿¿¿ Reader review'Lilac Mills writes such lovely cosy romances... Another charming romance I highly recommend.' ¿¿¿¿¿ Reader review

While bringing joy to others, can these two Christmas helpers also find some for themselves?Seren's great aunt Nelly hates being in a care home, especially around Christmas when Seren learns that Nelly and the other residents can't enjoy the simple pleasure of browsing for gifts in the shops. So what if Seren brings the shops to them?Converting an ice cream van into a gift shop, Seren travels around Tinstone to help out the less mobile. On her journeys, she keeps bumping into a reluctant - and handsome - Father Christmas, who has been roped into helping out this festive season.But running her own business comes with risks and surprises that Seren's not sure she's able to tackle. Has she bitten off more than she can chew, or will her travelling Christmas shop provide some much-needed festive cheer for the residents of Tinstone?A delightfully heartwarming and funny festive romance for fans of Rebecca Raisin and Sue Moorcroft.Praise for The Cosy Travelling Christmas Shop'Oh I adored this book. It is feel-good, romantic, adorable and joyful. A heartwarming, enjoyable read that will leave you smiling from ear to ear. I loved it.' ¿¿¿¿¿ Reader review'This was such a cosy and lovely read - perfect escapism. I loved the delights that this book had to offer - lots of romance, friendships and quirky characters. A definite feel-good read.' ¿¿¿¿¿ Reader review'This was so cute! A wonderful romance, filled with witty banter, delightful characters, and just enough steaminess. A must read for romance lovers!' ¿¿¿¿¿ Reader review'Wow wow wow. This is my kind of book. Snow, Christmas , interfering Aunts, a retirement home, a lovely love story, bad ex's and a painful boss... You have to read it.' ¿¿¿¿¿ Reader review'Lilac Mills + Christmas = is there more of a perfect combination? A real fun, sweet, entertaining, cosy read, perfect for any time of the year, but I expect it would hit even harder nearer the end of the year, filling you with ultimate Christmas cheer.' ¿¿¿¿¿ Reader review

It's not just hems that are frayed in Applewell...Gracie rescues old clothes and cast offs from Applewell's charity shop, making them into cute and fresh outfits, which she then sells in her little shop. Turning a profit is hard at the best of times, let alone when new arrival Lucas appears... After running away from the village in his teens, Lucas has finally returned to an uncomfortable amount of fanfare and gossip. His job requires him to streamline homeless charity, UnderCover, and his plans to do so risk putting Gracie out of business. The pair of them exchange harsh words but when Lucas' niece cuts up his sister's wedding dress, there's only one person he can think to turn to. Along with repairing the dress, will Gracie patch up her relationship with Lucas? Or is that a stitch too far?A sweet and heartwarming romance full of community spirit and quirky characters, for fans of Holly Martin, Suzanne Snow and Phillipa Ashley. Praise for A Stitch in Time in Applewell'I was in the mood for something light and uplifting, and this gave me exactly what I needed. I loved the chemistry between Gracie and Lucas, you could really feel their attraction coming off the page, and it made for very easy and enjoyable reading.' Reader Review 'Friends, family and nosy but nice neighbours all looking out for each other, with a bit of romance thrown in for good measure - what more could you want? A definite must read.' Reader Review 'Applewell feels like home. I have genuine love for these books, the characters, and the setting... beautifully written.' Reader Review

George can't throw anything away. But he's in danger of throwing away a chance at loveGeorge Nightingale is a hoarder with a house full of junk. For years he's kept it a secret, rarely leaving his house and keeping social interactions to a minimum, but his carefully balanced system is now under threat... Nessa Millbrook can't wait to get settled into her new home in quaint, rural Applewell. Everyone in the village is so friendly - except her neighbour, George, who wants nothing to do with her. But Nessa isn't one to back down from a challenge and she's determined to win George over. The years have taught George to shield his heart and trust no one. Yet Nessa keeps reaching out to him - does he have the courage to take a chance, and reach back?A gorgeous romance with characters readers will fall in love with, perfect for fans of Holly Martin and Portia MacIntosh. Praise for Waste Not, Want Not in Applewell 'This was such a cosy heart-warming read, which also touches on the subject of hoarding....who knew this could be so interesting - loved it! Another corker of a read from Lilac Mills!' ????? Reader review'It's a novel that doesn't race through the plot, but rather gently unfolds. And I loved it. It was wonderful. I'm not normally a person who gets emotional while reading, but there were several points during the book where I started to connect with the characters so much that I started to cry.' ????? Reader review'One of the cutest, heartwarming romance novels I have read.' ????? Reader review'It's refreshing to read a story where the main characters are older and proves love and lust is not just for the young. There were plenty of emotional and heart-warming moments and the ending was perfect.' ????? Reader review'I absolutely loved it, finishing it pretty quickly because it's one of those books that has you wanting to know what happens next all the way through. There were moments where I was laughing out loud and moments which brought a lump to my throat - a sure sign that the book is a winner.' ????? Reader review

Can their marriage be mended in time for Christmas?Lottie has always been thrifty. As a mother of three, it‿s even more important that she stretches the household budget as far as possible. Luckily, Lottie‿s penchant for taking broken items and upcycling them has worked wonders for living on a shoestring. Henry can‿t face telling Lottie he‿s been made redundant. Instead, he pretends to go to work as usual while frantically job hunting. The race is on to find another role before Lottie discovers he‿s another useless item for her collection ‿ one that is beyond repair. Christmas is a time for giving, but will Lottie give Henry another chance if she learns about his lies? And can Henry give Lottie and their kids the life he so desperately wants them to have?A wonderfully warm and lighthearted married romance for fans of Holly Martin and Phillipa Ashley.

When a holiday becomes something more...Struggling to come to terms with the loss of her mother, Sophie needs to get away from it all. On a much-needed break to Tenerife, she stumbles across a Help Wanted sign for local pensioner, Hugo, and on a leap of faith she accepts the job. But life on the island isn't all sun, sea and siestas... Hugo's beautiful villa is under threat and, to complicate matters, his brooding (but handsome) nephew, Alex, has shown up full of suspicion towards Sophie. Her hands full dealing with difficult men and a clearly unreciprocated attraction towards Alex, Sophie needs to decide if her future lies in Tenerife or if her holiday is officially over. Escape to a Spanish island with this gorgeously uplifting romance, perfect for fans of Holly Martin, Sue Moorcroft and Mandy Baggot.

Something old, something new, something borrowed, something untrue‿Edie has enough on her plate keeping her tyrannical boss happy at Moira‿s Wedding Shop. So when society bride Tia begs Edie to design her wedding dress ‿ and keep it a secret from the domineering mother-in-law to be ‿ Edie reluctantly says ‿I will‿ to making Tia‿s dream come true. If her deception is found out, though, it would mean losing her job‿Meanwhile best man James has his eye on Edie and he‿s proving ever harder for her to resist. James is upper-crust and Edie‿s one unexpected bill away from the breadline ‿ they‿re from completely different worlds and there‿s no way it can ever work between them‿ right?A charming, feel-good romance for fans of Daisy James, Holly Martin and Portia MacIntosh.

What happens after your dreams come true?Patisserie-Chef Stevie is stuck in a rut. Her beloved Great Aunt Peggy has passed away and she's lost both her job and the love of her life. Then she gets the call from the solicitor's office about Peggy's will, and everything changes. When Stevie sees a quirky tea shop up for sale in the beautiful village of Tanglewood, she decides to take Peggy's advice and turn her life around. But the village isn't as idyllic as it may at first have seemed, and when the gorgeous but grouchy local stable-owner, Nick, shows up he seems like just another fly in the pastry batter... This laugh-out-loud romantic comedy is perfect for fans of Daisy James and Holly Martin.

Things can't get worse for Daisy Jones... can they?Christmas is meant to be the happiest time of year so why is absolutely everything going wrong for Daisy? Reeling from a bad breakup, moving back in with her parents and hounded by trouble at work she really shouldn't be surprised when things go from bad to worse... and she ends up in A&E!After choking on the silver sixpence hidden in the Christmas pudding, Daisy is saved by the dashing Dr Noah Hartley and things finally start to look up. But is Daisy's luck finally changing for the better, or is Noah just another bad penny?With Christmas Day just around the corner Daisy's determined to make her own luck and hopefully bag herself a dishy doc in the process!A heartwarming festive romance perfect for fans of Holly Martin, Debbie Johnson and Daisy James. What readers are saying about A Very Lucky Christmas:"This book!!! I laughed so hard and loved these characters!" Reader review"This is a perfect Christmas read!" Reader review"This fun Christmas romance has it all" Reader review"This book is hilarious and the perfect Christmas season read" Reader review"It's a fun and festive romance with some bite, perfect for Christmas" Reader review"A delight of a book... I couldn't put it down. Absolutely hilarious... a relaxing read - but hard to get away from." Reader review"Great festive read." Reader review"I was so drawn into the storylines and the characters... Funny, full of laughs and... heart-warming." The Cosiest Corner"I really enjoyed this book... It was lovely to curl up on the sofa on a really wet day and forget about the world outside. I would definitely recommend this book." Reader review

Love can be a thorny business.When Tanglewood flower shop owner Leanne enters Budding Stars - a floristry TV competition - she's shocked to make it through to the televised stages where the pressure grows to prove herself a success. Luckily for Leanne, new Tanglewood park ranger, Rex, is a rose among the thorns as he provides support and friendship that could blossom into something more... But Rex's ex-girlfriend appears with some shocking news, and between busy schedules and the occasional mountain rescue, Leanne can't see how romance could possibly bloom. And with a new job opportunity suddenly sprouting up, will she need to uproot her life and leave Tanglewood entirely?This uplifting romance is perfect for fans of Daisy James, Holly Martin and Portia Macintosh. Praise for The Tanglewood Flower Shop 'An addictive read from the very first page, I really didn't want to put this down ... full of adorable characters that you really root for, a lovely romance without too much trauma, happiness in book form.' 5* Reader review'I loved this book. It's heartwarming, entertaining and engrossing.' 5* Reader review'This is a story of love but also personal life development and needing the right moments to align to find true happiness. It was such a feel-good and uplifting story.' Reader review'The storyline was refreshing, and something slightly different to what I usually read. A really lovely and lighthearted read that I thoroughly enjoyed.' 5* Reader review'Great story, brilliantly written highly recommend it.' 5* Reader review'With a community feel and likeable characters, this warm romance is a lovely read.' Reader review'I really enjoyed this book and read it in one sitting. Great characters and a great plot line. I would highly recommend this book to anyone.' 5* Reader review

"the opportunity of a lifetime..."When physiotherapist Molly Matthews is offered a dream job by a guy who shaves his legs and has an obsession with his bicycle, she has serious doubts about accepting. But, as she keeps telling herself, it's the opportunity of a lifetime and she'll never get another chance like this. So, she does what anyone in her position would do - she agrees to join a professional cycling team for the most prestigious race in the cycling world - The Tour de France.The reality, though, isn't exactly what she had anticipated; instead of eating out at restaurants in pretty French villages and spending her free time lounging around the hotel pool, Molly finds herself living out of a suitcase for three weeks, massaging eight pairs of sweaty legs, administering ice baths and treating saddle sores.And neither did she anticipate falling for a gorgeous, passionate, professional rider by the name of Alexander Duvall…