This was such a lovely audiobook - set in a Welsh village by the sea (which I actually want to move to now!) Fifty something Nessa arrives in Applewell and is keen to settle in. She makes cakes for her new neighbours as a gift to get to know them. One of these neighbours happens to be George. George is grumpy and standoffish and avoids Nessa at alll costs - he is also drop dead gorgeous!
He also has a secret he wants to keep hidden! This is such a heartwarming and uplifting audiobook that pulls you in and keeps you interested right through to the end. The narrator Claire Morgan does a sterling job with this audiobook. I would love to listen to more of Lilac Mills audiobooks! Thank you Netgalley and Saga Egmont audiobooks.

Waste Not, Want Not in Applewell by Lilac Mills
Narrated by Claire Morgan

I received an advance review copy for free thanks to NetGalley and Saga Egmont Audio and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Blurb

George can’t throw anything away. But he’s in danger of throwing away this opportunity to be loved…

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?

My Opinion

This is a lovely, heart-warming tale. George is a hoarder and Nessa cannot stand to see things untidy, can they take a chance on each other? The residents of Applewell all look out for each other and it was nice to see how they come together when one of the residents is in need. Lilac Mills has written a book that deals with loneliness, mental health and hoarding in a delicate manner.

This is the first book in a new series - I have already read later books in the series so I knew that I would enjoy this visit to Applewell. This is a well-written book that worked well with Claire Morgan narrating. A lovely read and I hope that I can visit Applewell again shortly.

Rating 4/5

This book is so charming and wholesome. I really want to buy the physical copy when it comes out! The cover is one of my favorites ive seen and i cant wait to recommend this to everyone i know!