Yes yes a big yes for this new book by Lilac Mills, one of my favorite author of all times! And this one is set in the countryside in the middle of orchards and allotments with lots of flowers which I am obssesed with! For a flower lover like me, this book is perfection! I am so happy I have read it! I am giving it a 5 stars out of 5! I devoured this book, it’s a page turner! And I loved the mail characters and the storyline! You won’t be bored while reading this book, there is always something happening!!

I have read so many books by Lilac Mills and they never disappoint! a heart-warming read that keeps you engrossed throughout!

I love anything written by Lilac Mills but this was one of my faves. Having an allotment myself I warmed to the title straight away. Characters were great, the book was very descriptive, I would highly recommend to all. Thank you for the opportunity to read this fab romance novel.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC of this book. I have chosen to write this honest review voluntarily and it reflects my personal opinion.
I loved the first 2 books in this series and it's great to revisit Foxmore village and the recurring characters. We met Ceri during book 1 so I was pleased she was getting her own romance.
As always this author's novels are filled with beautiful descriptions; in this book readers can almost see the colours and smell the scents of the flowers. I like the comical moments that come from real life too - 'little pitchers have big ears' is a well-known truth, and a new teacher is well-advised to start with something surprising to engage a class from the start, and Ceri certainly managed that! The romance includes some surprising twists, even right to the end. This clever tale has left me wanting more visits to this imaginary (but based in truth) part of Wales.

The Allotment on Willow Tree Lane - Lilac Mills

This book started off at a funeral which was an unlikely setting for this type of book, but turns out it was the perfect way to introduce the main characters of the book, it was also great to be back in Foxmore and revisit some previous characters from other books. The story flowed really nicely and the setting is always lovely to read about, I did enjoy the other books in the series a little more than this one, but a good story none the less. Thanks so much Netgally and Canelo for this e-arc in return for my honest thoughts and opinions

Was lovely to be back in Foxmore, with this third book in this delightful series.

And it really was a charming story, featuring Ceri who has just moved to Foxmore to be closer to her brother Huw, and is starting a new job that she isn't sure she is suited too, while also agreeing to resurrect the Foxmore Allotments.

She is a keen horticulturist and we learn a lot about plants over the course of this book.

Meanwhile Damon has returned to Foxmore and is trying his hardest to keep a low profile. But he meets Ceri almost instantly and their paths keep crossing until the attraction between them is too hard to ignore.

The opening chapter is particularly memorable as it is swapping between a funeral and a wedding, but its a good way to introduce us to both of our main characters.

This was a really enjoyable story, in a familiar setting, and even had me shocked at various points of it. I was keen to see what would happen, and was definitely entertained as I turned the pages.

A great for now at least ending to this series.

Thank you to Canelo and Netgalley for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.

A read parked full of fun and spark. The book is full of great characters - old and new that weave a wonderful story. This book is easy to read, romantic and engaging. It’s great to be back in Foxmore and this book can easily be read as a standalone but I would recommend reading them all.

Thank you Netgalley

Lilac Mills writes love that blossoms. In The Allotment on Willow Tree Lane, the third standalone book in the Foxmore Village series, she starts with two seeds in need of a little care. Ceri has recently taken up a post as a horticulture teacher, though her lack of confidence has her fretting about that along with every other choice in her life. Damon, a rock star, has moved back into his grandmother's home in an attempt to escape the paparazzi and noise after the sudden passing of his bandmate. Mills approaches these early scenes, laying out the events that have brought them both to Foxmore, with such a quiet intensity that I was gripped from the first pages.

However, Mills, writing with a steady pace that never veers into rushing, doesn't make us wait long for this pair to meet. When Ceri, attending a nearby wedding, stumbles into Damon's garden, she simply assumes he's a guest and the two eventually share a kiss. It's a genuinely sweet setup and, while such an early moment of physical affection might suck the romantic tension out of other books, Mills is careful to find plenty of ways to keep their romance from resolving too early.

And that's where things get thorny. Ceri has a burst of inspiration to revive the village's community garden, but doing so requires the cooperation of Damon, whose house would abut the parcel of land. It's an entirely satisfying reason for their two worlds to become entangled after their one evening under the stars, and Mills wrings these moments for everything their worth. While Ceri runs full steam ahead with her plans, Damon almost has a complete personality change, becoming the brooding, grumpy musician who's ready to say no for the sake of privacy. While their obvious physical attraction remains, the clash of personalities have both of them feeling hotter than a greenhouse, and Mills tangles them together beautifully.

While these moments are more than entertaining on their own, Mills does manage to dig deeper still. Her vivid descriptions of the area gardens and the gradual evolution of the allotment itself are downright lovely. However, it's the parallels she draws between the growth of Ceri, Damon, their relationship, the gardens, and the community as a whole that ultimately makes The Allotment on Willow Tree Lane shine. As Ceri and Damon grow closer, they also foster the growth of a special place, and everyone in the absolutely charmingly written village of Foxmore are left better for it. That's a sentiment I can always get behind.

For a swoony, heartfelt romance that revels in everyone getting the chance to bloom, they don't come any better than The Allotment on Willow Tree Lane.

This book is a delightful and engaging addition to the Foxmore series. The narrative flows effortlessly, providing a pleasant and undemanding reading experience. While potentially marking the end of the series, it introduces fresh energy with the introduction of Hew's sister, Ceri. Damon's character development is a notable highlight, adding complexity beyond the typical romantic narrative. Overall, it's a testament to Mills' storytelling prowess, offering well-developed characters and a perfect blend of familiarity and novelty.

This book is actually book 3 from the ‘Foxmore Village’ series and even though it can be read as a stand alone it does contain some catch-ups with previous characters.

The story is wonderful and from the very first page it pulled me right in and kept me engrossed right up until the very end!

The characters were all wonderful and so real and down to earth and i thoroughly enjoyed getting to know them and becoming immersed in their story.

This was a beautiful story set in a wonderful place…….

The Allotment on Willow Tree Lane brings us back to Foxmore for another romantic encounter. Ceri and Damon are both navigating through life and dealing with personal issues. It was fun to see their interactions and growth. Lilac Mills has a way with writing her characters.

I loved every page. Ceri has taken on a new job teaching horticulture to teenagers. You can just feel her apprehension taking on this career change. I loved the way she planned to engage them and the way that she envisions the allotments her nan used to oversee, coming back to life and keeping the village busy.
She meets Damon fleetingly at a wedding and is bewildered by his changeable personality, He's facing demons of his own and doesn't let her know that he is a chart topping musician.
There is a real sense of community and curiosity. You feel a part of the village, willing them to get the allotment up and running and wondering where the next instalment of this lovely series will take us

Another sweet read in this series. Always nice to catch up with the characters and find out what they are up to. Not particularly my favourite of the series. But good none the less.

As much as I typically love Lilac Mills books I really struggled to get into this one and dnf'd at 10% . I think maybe I will come back to it when I am looking for an easy read but for now just was not my cup of tea.

Lilac Mills' writing is easy to read and she writes stories that you can easily picture yourself in. Loved catching up with characters from the previous Foxmore book I read and looking forward to paying another visit.

Another stunning book by Lilac, wonderfully written. Lovely range of characters and plot, penned in her expert way. Loved it!

This started off quite sad but, quickly turned into a sweet story. I had my doubts at first but eventually throughly enjoyed it. My thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for giving me the opportunity to read this book in return for an honest review.

Best to make some time when sitting down with this one as you won’t want to leave it!
The author develops not just the characters but the scenes around them so well. You will feel as though you are there, watching the characters as you journey with them through this story.
As the story progresses, you will find yourself feeling so submerged that the characters become more like you friends than characters in a book, you won’t want to put it down and wonder what they get up to without.
I’m not going to give anything away as you just need to read this to enjoy a lovely, feel good story, set in beautiful surroundings with wonderful characters.

✨My Thoughts✨

I’ve read the previous book in this series so I was so excited to read the third instalment and the first book is on my list to read soon

Damon & Ceri have both recently moved to Foxmore, Damon back to the house his Gran left him to recover from a devastating loss in private and Ceri to her lovely cottage for fresh start working at a local college teaching horticulture.

When they both meet by chance one evening I couldn’t believe what I was reading it was just so magical and heartfelt.

They’re the perfect match after bonding over the shared love of gardening and sparks soon fly but Damon is holding a huge secret back that could destroy anything when it gets revealed.

I couldn’t get enough of this story, the writing is sublime and you’ll want to read it all in one sitting.

The mix of real life heartache and ups and downs combined with a breathtaking romance will steal your heart, it did mine.

I like Lilac Mills' stories and this is a good one. I was fascinated by the bee-friendly allotment and the likeable characters
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine