Lilac Mills Knihy

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.

An extraordinary chance awaits, promising to change everything for those willing to seize it. The narrative explores themes of ambition, risk, and the transformative power of choices. Characters are faced with pivotal moments that challenge their beliefs and drive them toward unexpected paths. The story delves into the consequences of their decisions, ultimately revealing the profound impact of embracing or shunning opportunities.

"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

"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.