This was an excellent light book to read over Christmas. I didn’t want anything too heavy, but I needed a story to keep me interested while so many distractions were going on around me. This was the perfect book for my needs!
We have the chemistry between Rowena and Huw sizzling right from the beginning, and when you think the book is going to get predictable, it will throw a curveball to keep you turning that page!
I wasn’t too keen on the whole zero waste side of things; I felt Rowena was a bit judgemental towards people who didn’t have the same values as her. It felt at times like I was being shamed or made to feel bad for my actions. I’m sure this wasn’t the case, and the character was just passionate about what she believed in, but it did feel a bit too heavy at times. (I’ve just read some of the other reviews that have been left and see I’m not alone in feeling this way about Rowena!)
Overall, the book was fun to read, and I liked that it all didn’t come easy to Rowena when trying to set up her shop. It didn’t all fall into her lap like it often does in books; instead, she had to work and overcome some difficulties, making the story a little more believable.
This author only does three books per series, so this is the start of something exciting, and I’m looking forward to the next two books set in Foxmore!

Lilac Mills has been one of my favorite authors and so I make sure to read each and every single one of her books. This book is the first of the Foxmore village series with Rowena and Huw as the main characters in the book.

Rowena is a single mother of a four-year-old. When she visits a shop in Cardiff, she gets an idea to open a similar type of shop in her home village Foxmore. Huw moves to Foxmore. The two then meet and what initially happened as a misunderstanding turns into a romance. The story also shows how Rowena is struggling to open up her shop while developing a romantic relationship with Huw.

I actually enjoyed reading this story. The beginning part was really funny as i laughed out at some parts. The chemistry between Rowena and Hue, you can actually feel it as a reader and the story itself was engaging. Though the ending was predictable with a Happily Ever After theme, I actually enjoyed reading this book and cannot wait for the second book of the series. Worth four stars!

Many thanks to Netgalley and Canelo for the ARC. The review is based on my honest opinion only.

A most romantic and cost read by an author i have just recently discovered. I actually did not realise that this is part of a series so I took forward to meeting with these characters again.

Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for an early review copy.

I read this book in one sitting, it’s such a romantic read.

I loved the characters, as well as where the story was set. I felt the story was relatable and covered some delicate issues.

I’m looking forward to reading the next book and finding out what happens next in the life of Rowena and her friends that live on
Foxmore Green. .

I recommend this book.

This was a charming romance set in a small Welsh town. Rowena Lloyd and Huw Morgan are mutually attracted, but due to some misunderstandings , they decide they can't see each other. The misunderstandings are eventually cleared up, but others take their places. Can Rowena and Hue find their way to each other again? Will Rowena's dream of a new one use co-op store happen in the small town of Foxmore? Check this book out and find the answers to these questions. I highly recommend it to other romance readers. I received an ARC of this book from Net Galley, and the opinion expressed is strictly my own.

🌄Lovely, small-town romance😍

I've never heard of a cozy romance genre but, if there is one, this novel would fit right in. Huw, the principal male character, falls in love with Foxmore (a small, friendly town in Wales), the cottage he's purchased and the residents. He's immediately drawn to single mother Rowena and her four year-old poppet Nia. There are a few major misunderstandings to provide some stumbles and starts to their relationship, but this is a warm, sweet romance backed by some drama over Rowena's dream of opening a zero waste shop for food and basic commodities.

I thought Rowena's ambition was laudable and when she and her friend Betsan "get on their proverbial soap box" (I found their delivery concerned, not strident) and describe the waste that goes into commercial packaging and single use plastics, I had to agree and wish her success. All her points are good ones and made me want to join in!

I totally enjoyed the story, as I have every one of the half dozen or so other Lilac Mills novels I've read. I think that with her recent plots involving reducing waste and damage to the environment she has struck an interesting, timely, chord. Solid, focused narration, likable characters (okay, there are a few stinkers for contrast!), and a relatable, focused plot.

Thanks to Canelo and NetGalley for sharing a complimentary advance copy of the book; this is my voluntary and honest opinion.

I really liked this book. I really appreciated all of the ecofriendliness of the book too. I know some people will not like that but we only have one world and it is up to all of us to do our bits. I really enjoyed the storyline too and the characters were all great.

Rowena is single mum to daughter Nia. They live in a small Welsh village with limited shops, and when eco friendly Rowena visits a no waste store in Cardiff, she is determined to bring something similar to her local community. The story follows her as she faces opposition and battles with a big name supermarket. We also see Rowena's developing relationship with newcomer Huw - can they get past multiple amounts of miscommunication to be together?

I'll admit I found this book very "preachy" - far too much detail on recycling and what we should all be doing to save the planet, when we probably all know! Rowena became instantly unlikeable to me, and I struggled past the sections that were very over the top. Huw was also irritating, I just wanted them both to actually talk to each other, but they seemed incapable without other people's involvement! That said, Huw's interactions with little Nia were very sweet, and that made me warm to him.

This was a well thought out story, with great twists, some romance and a lovely conclusion.

Rowena is a single mother to four (almost five!) year old Nia, living in the picturesque town of Foxmore in Wales. The book tells the love story of Rowena and the new man in town Huw, but is not just a classic romance. It also highlights the love of her tight knit community and most of all, the love of a mother for her daughter.

Another important storyline within the book emphasised the importance of eliminating single use plastics wherever possible. This appealed to me and gave the story and more modern feel.

Thank you to Netgalley, author Lilac Mills and her publishing team for allowing me to read and review this great book!

Well I got 10% into this book, to say it was "preachy" is being nice, I know we need to recycle (and I do) but I don't need it to be reiterated to me in my leisure time and complaining about not being able to buy one apple or two oranges and having to buy a packet ......... i understand that this is going to be a nicer shop by the end but I was bored, sorry not for me

I did enjoy this book even though it was about recycling it wasn't ramed down your throat, the characters were likeable.

This book wasn't as good as I thought/hoped it would be. I found myself being turned off by Rowena early on and had trouble getting back on her side. I'm all for sustainable, more eco-friendly practices but I found her to be a little self-righteous. Especially when talking about other parents - sorry we can't all be as perfect as you, Row.. I also found her to be a quitter - as soon as things look like they might get difficult she immediately gives up. And that must have been contagious because Huw was pretty much the same towards the end. I couldn't believe he didn't even try to talk with her after the whole thing with Finn and then he broke up with her via text?!! Seriously, what is wrong with these people? It wasn't all bad, I did really like Huw's relationship with Nia - their scenes are so cute and sweet. I was also really glad that the whole misunderstanding between these two at the beginning (both thinking the other was married) was resolved quickly.

Single mum Rowena is always looking for ways for her and her four-year-old daughter, Nia, to live more sustainably. So, when she visits a zero-waste shop in Cardiff, she’s inspired to start one up in her own village, 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, on 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 relationship with Huw are suddenly under threat. Can Rowena still realise her corner shop dreams and find love?

I was looking for something light to read, and was drawn to this book by the cover. I was not disappointed. This was a fun, quick, ligthearted read, easily finished in a single sitting.

The characters were believeable and relatable, and the book had enough romance to keep me happy, but not too much that it lost the plot entirely.

Thank you to NetGalley for a copy of this book in return for my honest review.

Loved this story and the setting of it. Liked the idea it has about friendship, love, trust and chances especially second ones! I hope there another story to come.

Unfortunately this book wasn’t for me. I love all other novels by Lilac Mills but this one just wasn’t doing it for me.

I didn’t relate to Rowena as she seemed quite stuck up and Huw seemed like a pushover.

On top of that I think there was just too much conversation about plastic and reducing it and it just got so boring.

A big thank you to Lilac Mills, Canelo, and NetGalley for an eARC in exchange for an honest review. The Corner Shop on Foxmore Green comes out January 19, 2023.

The Corner Shop on Foxmore Green is a sweet and quick romcom featuring Rowena, a single mother who has lived in Foxmore most of her life and Huw, a man who fell in love with and moved to Foxmore. The two happen to meet during Huw's first day in the small town, during this meeting a instant attraction sets in for the both of them. After a series of misunderstandings the two are under the misconception that both are married. After the misunderstanding is fixed the two start a slow and sweet relationship. Honestly this book was so cute, romantic and funny. It gives the heartwarming and frustrating feel of living in a small town where everyone knows you. Both main characters are strong, loyal ad kind., this is true for the side characters as well. The relationship between Huw and Rowena's daughter is very cute. If you are looking for a quick small town single mother romance The Corner Shop in Foxmore Green is for you.

 this book gave me the feels. i was drawn by the title of the book and then i was sucked in completely. really liked this and want to find more of her books.

Set in Foxmore Wales, Rowena Lloyd works as a lunchtime supervisor in a primary school 🏫 and has a four year old named Nia. Rowena is always look for ways to live sustainably. So when she visits a zero waste shop in Cardiff she’s inspired to open one in her village.

Huw Morgan has just moved to Foxmore having purchased a house called Rosehip Cottage earlier. On his first day in the village he runs into Rowena and falls for her.

But a series of misunderstandings and a conflict of interest over Rowena’s shop might stymie their fledgling romance. Are they willing to set their differences aside and work something out?

Thank you to Lilac Mills, NetGalley, and Canelo for the arc of this book.

What a great book, beautiful scenery around the village of Foxmore, a community that looks after each other and great characters. I liked Rowena and the relationship she has with her daughter Nia, a little girl who wormed her way into my heart. The idea of a Zero Waste Shop I found really interesting and would have a liked a bit more about the one Rowena wants to start up. Fingers crossed there is another book to carry on where this finishes. The romance is beautifully written and I loved the interaction between Huw and Nia. It’s a book about friendship, second chances and the importance of learning to trust again.

A great book fully deserving five stars, I loved it and finished the book still thinking of the characters

Loved the storyline and the setting of foxmore was so descriptive it felt like you were there in the village with the characters
A wonderful read that keeps u gripped to find out what happens next
This author never fails to deliver