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

I'm loving this series and this book is no exception. Wonderfully written characters that draw you and make you feel like you are visiting old friends rather than just reading another sweet story in a book. A quaint town that I would love to be able to visit in real life, if only it really existed! Interactions between friends, family, neighbors and businesses that draw you in and make you care. I could seriously see this series becoming a series of movies on the Hallmark Channel so if you love a sweet romance with a bit of angst then this book is perfect for you. I do recommend that you read the series in order as you'll build a better foundation for the town and the backstory of the characters will be better fleshed out for you, plus hours of entertaining reading! In this particular installment to the series, you have two people who have come to a crossroads in their future and are struggling with making the decision of how best to continue moving forward. As they keep bumping into each other a sweet romance pops up between them, but can the romance survive if there is a lack of honesty and trust? You might get a bit teary while reading, but overall, it is a joyful read that leads to a happily ever after that will make your heart swoon!

The Allotment on Willow Tree Lane by Lilac Mills brings the reader back to the quaint Foxmore village. It does us a good turn just as it does new teacher Ceri Morgan and rockstar, Damon Rogers. A story of new beginnings, remembering the past, unknown identities, loss, and recovery. Of course, there is romance too.

Easy to read with characters even easier to like. This is a ray of hope kind of story on a raining day. You just know that when the storm is over the sun will shine again.

An ARC of the book was provided by the publisher through NetGalley which I voluntarily chose to read and review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Loved reading this, great characters, lovely setting and very well written. 5 stars

Thanks to Netgalley, author and publisher for this ARC

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

I enjoyed reading this book.

Ceri, who is a horticulturist wants to have her own nursery, where plants and flowers grow. But, she’s just starting a teaching job in a college at Foxmore .

When she attends her brothers wedding, she meets a guy she finds very handsome. They have a few passionate moments.

Then, she meets him again a few days later, in a graveyard, where she realises who he is, the owner of the place she wishes to use.

Damon, a rockstar, is in Foxmore living in his Grandmother’s house, he recently lost a member of his band and wants time to come to terms with what’s happened.

The garden is in need of some maintenance and he asks Ceri to help him make it beautiful again.

I recommend this book.

🎛🎤Engaging, cozy small town romance🌱🏘

4.5🌟stars
An eminently enjoyable, sweet romance that kept me thoroughly engaged, especially since I was wondering just when the shoe would drop and Damon's big secret about his rock star profession would be revealed to the budding horticulture teacher who he becomes entranced by at first sight.

I fell into this series because I was familiar with author Lilac Mills' work and her delightful way of making village characters come alive. I was in no way disappointed by either the character development here or the plot (oh, what a crop of garden-themed expressions this story lends itself to😏). And such lovely descriptions of nature as Ceri casts her gaze about and gets stuck in to beautify and organize gardening projects around the village.

The bits of grief and sadness lend a nice contrast to the developing romance and the lovely community spirit shines through in this easy escape to village life in rural Wales.

Thanks to Canelo and NetGalley for sharing a complimentary advance copy of the book; this is my voluntary and honest opinion.
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Enjoyed this one. The story was cute and not too slow. But the silly fights and baseless accusations between the main characters were juvenile, not the kind of things I expected from adults. People need to communicate better in these types of books.