Lilac Mills Libri

Will they get a second chance at first love? When newly divorced Tara McTaigh spots an advert for a studio to let in Castle Coorie’s craft centre, she packs up her Edinburgh life and moves to the Isle of Skye, eager for a fresh start.Little does she know that the castle’s estate manager, single dad Calan Fraser, is the man who broke her heart back at university.Thoroughly done with romance, Tara decides to ignore Cal and focus on building her business – creating dollhouses to commission. But Duncoorie is a small community, and the two keep bumping into each other…Just as she is starting to open her heart once more to Cal, a change in his life puts everything on the line. When a surprise storm threatens Tara's safety, will Cal realise in time that love is worth the risk?An uplifting and feel-good crafty romance for fans of Holly Martin, Sue Moorcroft and Julie Shackman.

"Tess Barton is stuck in a rut. Her dream of becoming an artist has stalled as she works three jobs just trying to survive. She's barely got time to sleep and now her sister, Emma, is signing her up for a marathon... But it's not just any marathon. It's the Barcelona marathon and they'd be running in memory of their late sister. When disaster strikes and Emma can't make it, Tess finds herself facing a new city and daunting challenge all alone. That is, until an unexpected rendezvous in a little tapas bar with gorgeous local, Roberto. Soon Tess finds that the fast-paced city isn't so intimidating - and the marathon not quite so terrifying - with someone by her side. As she races towards the finish line, Tess starts to realise all the things she's been running away from. But is it too late for her to chase dreams after all this time heading in the wrong direction?"--Publisher

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? After converting an ice cream van into a gift shop, Seren travels around the town of Tinstone to deliver some festive cheer. On her journeys, she keeps bumping into a reluctant - and handsome - Father Christmas. Daniel might be better suited to a role as the Grinch, but playing Santa provides much-needed income. Will Seren's travelling shop turn into a Christmas miracle for herself and tinstone? And can this die-hard festive fan find romance with the local Scrooge?

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

"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 keeping secrets, maybe a return to London is best..."--Publisher

"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?"--Publisher

Ex-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. There, he meets Ceri - on a mission to rejuvenate areas of natural wildlife, and sceptical of this new, edgy Foxmore resident. Love blooms between the two, but will Damon be tempted back to London to make another album? And what will happen to them when the paparazzi get wind of their relationship?

"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, and they grow closer together. But Charles' holiday is drawing to a close, and Elspeth needs to decide what she really wants - and how to get it."--Publisher

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.

Patisserie-Chef Stevie is stuck in a rut. Her beloved Great Aunt Peggy has passed away, she’s been fired from her job and the love of her life has walked out the door. But when she’s called to the solicitor’s office to hear the reading of Peggy’s will, Stevie’s life begins to change.Left with a large amount of money, Stevie is determined to take Peggy’s advice and turn her life around. The quirky tea shop that she sees up for sale in the beautiful village of Tanglewood must be a sign, and Stevie can’t wait to make it her new home.But what happens after your dreams come true? It turns out that life in the village isn't as idyllic as it may have seemed. With local mums waging war against sugar, a tea shop and its patisserie-chef owner are definitely not welcome.When the gorgeous but grouchy local stable-owner, Nick, shows up he seems like just another fly in the pastry batter but as the two grow closer, Stevie realises he might just be the perfect reason to stay and win over the village...This laugh-out-loud romantic comedy is perfect for fans of Daisy James, Holly Martin and Portia Macintosh.

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! Her great-grandmother persuaded her to plant a silver sixpence in the Christmas pud for luck but choking on the coin isn't the change she'd wished for. Yet when dashing Dr Noah Hartley saves the day things finally start to look up. 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 heart-warming Christmas romance perfect for fans of Holly Martin, Debbie Johnson and Daisy James

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.

"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?"--Provided by publisher.

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?

"It's never too late to start living your life... Nina likes her life exactly as it is. Happy(ish) in her teaching job, and with no love interests on the horizon, she knows she can't get hurt if she doesn't rock the boat. But Nina's octogenarian grandmother, Flossie, has plans to drag Nina kicking and screaming from her comfort zone. When the two of them arrive in Turkey, Nina's plans for a quiet holiday are blown out of the water by Flossie's antics. And that's before Nina meets lovely and handsome Leo on a trip to the ancient ruins of Ephesus. Despite her grandmother determined to play matchmaker, Nina knows that holiday romances are not built to last. But there's something about the turquoise coast - and Flossie's shenanigans - that compels Nina to loosen up and have some fun..."--Provided by publisher.

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?

Manche Wunder brauchen Zeit … Nessa Millbrook kann es kaum erwarten, sich in ihrem neuen Zuhause im malerischen, ländlichen Applewell richtig einzuleben. Alle im Dorf begegnen ihr herzlich – bis auf ihren Nachbarn George, der so gar nichts mit ihr zu tun haben will. Es ist sogar noch schlimmer: Er hat sich in sein vollgestopftes Haus zurückgezogen und will niemanden sehen. Doch Nessa schreckt vor keiner Anstrengung zurück und ist fest entschlossen, George für sich zu gewinnen. Aber findet George den Mut, wieder ins Leben zurückzukehren? Ein wunderschöner Liebesroman mit schrulligen Charakteren und zauberhaftem Kleinstadtcharme

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.

In "Weihnachtswunder" erlebt Daisy eine chaotische Weihnachtszeit, zurück bei ihren Eltern, mit Jobproblemen und einem Krankenhausbesuch. Der attraktive Arzt Noah Hartley könnte ihr Weihnachtswunder sein, doch stellt sich die Frage, ob er eine Hoffnung oder eine weitere Enttäuschung bringt. Eine herzerwärmende Weihnachtsromance.

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