George can’t throw anything away. But he’s in danger of throwing away a chance at love George 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

The charming community of Applewell is waiting to welcome you! Includes all three books in the Applewell Village series; Waste Not, Want Not in Applewell, Make Do and Mend in Applewell and A Stitch in Time in Applewell. Waste Not, Want Not in Applewell: George 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? Make Do and Mend in Applewell: 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 Stitch in Time 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 gorgeous romance series with characters readers will fall in love with, perfect for fans of Holly Martin, Phillipa Ashley and Portia MacIntosh. Praise for Lilac Mills ‘Such a cosy heart-warming read... I loved it! Another corker from Lilac Mills!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review ‘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 ‘The cutest, most heartwarming romance novels I have read.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review ‘Plenty of emotional and heart-warming moments and the ending was perfect.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review ‘I was in the mood for something light and uplifting, and this gave me exactly what I needed. 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 series.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review ‘Applewell feels like home. I have genuine love for these books, the characters, and the setting... beautifully written.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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.

A rural book shop. A chance to start over. But can she make her dream a reality? Kazz used to love the excitement of her London life, but lately her passion for expensive city living has begun to wane. So when she's given the opportunity to open a bookshop in picturesque Tanglewood, she jumps at the chance. But village life is much quieter than she anticipated – is she actually suited for rural living? Resigned to a boring and uneventful Christmas, when she meets gorgeous Saul she is more than ready to have some fun and enjoy the festivities. If only Saul didn't have a reputation for being a player... Will Kazz become the heroine in her own Christmas romance, or will he love her and leave her under the mistletoe? This gorgeous festive romance is perfect for fans of Kiley Dunbar, Rachel Lucas and Sue Moorcroft.

When a local meadow is turned into a bee-friendly allotment, will romance also blossom? New teacher Ceri has enough on her plate trying to keep her class in line and get them excited for her Foxmore wildlife efforts. Then she meets the mysterious – and occasionally grumpy – Damon, whose orchard she’d like to explore. Rock star Damon has moved to Foxmore to escape the hounding paparazzi following the tragic death of his bandmate. Relocating to somewhere quiet and isolated is just what he needs to recover. Ceri is a ray of sunshine, but he’s not ready to share his dark secrets with her. As love blooms, will Damon’s hidden past get in the way of their happiness? And can he bring himself to give up his music for love? A gorgeously tender, uplifting romance in the heart of Wales, perfect for readers of Mandy Baggot, Suzanne Snow and Sue Moorcroft. Praise for The Allotment on Willow Tree Lane ‘This was a lovely love story. One of those reads that leaves you feeling happy.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review ‘I was engrossed after the first few pages. The characters were brilliant and the setting was stunning... I really felt like I was there. A beautiful romantic story with some bittersweet moments.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review ‘Another great instalment from Foxmore village... I can’t wait to visit again.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review

Let yourself be whisked away to sun-spangled Tenerife. Includes all three books in the gorgeously uplifting Island Romance series; Sunrise on the Coast, Holiday in the Hills and Sunset on the Square. Sunrise on the Coast: 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. 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 make a decision. Does her future lie in Tenerife or is her holiday officially over? Holiday in the Hills: Ivy is suffering from writer’s block after a disastrous affair with her (now ex) publisher. Her agent suggests an extended holiday to get her writing career back on track – 6 months in a stunning villa on the gorgeous island of Tenerife. No WiFi, no TV, no distractions. Except for the very attractive, very lovely Sebastián who comes by every day to clean the pool. Soon Ivy’s on a roll with her new novel and her relationship with Sebastián is growing into something more, despite the secrets he’s keeping. But her ex isn’t done with her – professionally or personally. And with Sebastián not telling Ivy the whole truth, maybe a return to London is best... Sunset on the Square: In her late 50s and having lived in Tenerife for over 15 years, there’s not much on the island that can surprise widowed Elspeth. Until her hotelier friend asks her to put up a guest after they’ve overbooked – and handsome Charles is suddenly staying in very close quarters. Devastated by the death of her husband four years ago, Elspeth isn’t open to new romance, yet something about Charles pulls her in. With Charles’ holiday drawing to a close, Elspeth needs to decide what she really wants – and how to get it. The perfect holiday romance series for fans of Holly Martin, Sue Moorcroft and Mandy Baggot. Praise for Lilac Mills ‘I really am loving this Island Romance series from Lilac Mills. It’s gentle, it’s touching and it’s simply lovely romance, with a wonderful setting that I thoroughly enjoyed.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review ‘I’ve read all of the books in the Island Romance series. I read before going to sleep but they kept me awake reading much later than intended.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review ‘I love the warmth and joy Lilac brings to her books. She’s a fantastic author who I always find a pleasure to read. This is the perfect escapism read – you can feel the sunshine on your face. Highly recommended.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review ‘Lilac Mills makes Tenerife sound very appealing and these books are great escapism. I found them very easy to read – the writing flows smoothly. Lovely, easygoing and feel-good, perfect and uncomplicated for relaxing with.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review