Tanglewood Village
4 primary works
Book 1
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.
Book 2
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
Book 3
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.
Book 4
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.
Praise for The Tanglewood Bookshop‘Made me laugh out loud!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review
‘Perfect… the cutest story! Highly recommend’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review
‘I loved the descriptions and the characters were great… a brilliant Christmas romance which I would definitely recommend’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review
‘Absolutely fantastic. I really loved it and couldn’t put it down’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review
‘Full of delightful characters, wonderful descriptions and the feeling of Christmas is threaded throughout’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review
‘I absolutely adored this book and all the festive vibes! One of my favourite reads of the year’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review
‘I loved this Christmas romance by fab author Lilac Mills. Beautiful setting and great characters. This book made me want a bookshop of my own’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review
‘A cosy and quick read, it made me look forward to the holidays!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review
‘A cute story of new beginnings, second chances and the powers of a close-knit community. I loved most of the characters and the idyllic setting. A wonderful Christmas story’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review