A sweet anthology from 3 great authors. Sweet as Honey was a slow burn to get these two together. Everything She Ever Wanted was so sweet. It made me smile. The Memory Cabin was a great story of dealing with grief and life’s changes. I’m so appreciative for the opportunity to read this book.

Sweet as Honey

Natalie worked from home as a website developer or builder. She mostly worked with musicians. When her father broke his hip, she went back to her hometown to help and eventually decided to stay. She met Garrett when she was trying to park at the Saturday market and he cut her off. They eventually met officially and she designed a website for his bees and honey market. She realized that there was nothing for her at her old place and decided to move back. She loved being with her parents and bonding with them again and also remembering old friends again. It was a very sweet story

Everything She'd ever wanted
This was the sweetest story I've ever read. A single dad with an adorable little girl, a neighbor that helped with his uncle who lived next door and a little dog that fell in love with the little girl. It was a love story just waiting to happen. It was a quick, sweet read.

The Memory Cabin

Jenna lived in a small cabin by a lake where she had moved after two losses - one devastating. She lived a quiet life meeting neighbors and painting pictures She had two friends that came to visit her every year for a week while they talked about their losses and new beginnings. Then she met the new park ranger and sparks flew. this story was about putting memories away and starting over. It was a beautiful story that even brought a few tears at times. I loved it

All three stories are not to be missed. they are truly worth reading

This is a collection of sweet short stories about new and lasting love. I enjoyed all 3, as they were all feel-good stories involving personal growth!

A trifecta of perfection. Three of my all time favorite authors combined in one volume! It doesn’t get much better than that.
In spring, a young man’s fancy turns to love and readers will meet the honey man, a single dad, and hunky park ranger who wow the women in their lives.
Each novella is the perfect length and each story is pleasing with engaging characters and quick plots.
Grab this book and read yourself purple!

Sweet as Honey - Fern Michaels
Natalie returns to her hometown to take care of her dad. She volunteers at the local farmer’s market where she meets a beekeeper and his sister and reconnects with old friends. Misconceptions between all are cleared up and Natalie realizes that home might be a place she wants to stay. New beginnings, new and rekindled friendships, new love.

Everything She'd Ever Wanted – Lori Foster
Annabeth enjoys helping her neighbor, Sony and admits to herself that she looks forward to the days his nephew, single dad Devlin, and his daughter, Mia, visit. Mia loves Annabeth’s dog, Ruby, and the feeling is mutual. The more time they all spend together, feelings begin to grow between Annabeth and Devlin. They all just might get their happily ever after. A delightful story!

The Memory Cabin - Carolyn Brown
When her mother unexpectedly dies on the same day her husband served her with divorce papers, Jenna decides to move into her mother’s cabin. It’s a beautiful, relaxing place where Jenna and her two friends, Amber and Kelly, get together annually to relax, catch up on each other’s lives, and offer support and advice to each other.

This year there are changes in store. Victor and his wife Dorena, her neighbors in the cabin next door, are retiring and moving away and their nephew, Carson, will be moving in and replacing Victor as the new park ranger. Amber and Kelly both have surprising news that saddens Jenna, yet makes her happy for her friends. Jenna finds that positive changes are coming her way, too.

A story of new beginnings, a few surprises, and more!

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

They're short stories by three great authors. All of the stories are sweet romances and worth reading, My favorite was Lori Foster's story, but I did enjoy them all.

Lilac Time by Fern Michaels, CarolynBrown, and Lori Foster are three romantic stories that give readers an escape from the mundane. Each story is unique, but with a happy ending.

This book was several little novellas in one. The first story moved a bit slowly, but I did enjoy this book overall actually

Three delightfully different short stories. Romance is in the air. Back stories cause some issues. Each get to their happily ever after. Wonderful characters. Discover new to you authors or enjoy familiar ones. Thanks to the publisher for providing a copy via NetGalley. My review is voluntary.

You like short, sweet and easy to read? Then this book is for you. From betrayal, lost love and grief, to acceptance and happiness, this slow-burn romance will touch you and leave you feeling satisfied. I received an ARC from NetGalley, and this is my voluntary review.

These are lovely springtime stories of new beginnings and new love. Even though they are shorter length than whole novels, these stories have many different emotions packed into them. I really enjoyed these characters. I also enjoyed the adorable animals in these stories. They added an extra touch of fun.

Novella’s from three best selling novelists. Spring is in the air and it is time for change and new romance.

Sweet As Honey by Fern Michaels - Natalie returning home to help her parents after her father’s surgery. Her last romance has ended with him cheating on her with a good friend. This one showed Natalie reconnecting with an old friend and enjoying the company of her parents. Everyone is telling her what a great guy the local beekeeper is but it takes a while for them to officially meet.

Everything She’d Ever Wanted by Lori Foster - My personal favorite. Devin is a widower with a cute daughter Ruby. He is trying to keep things together as he cares for his uncle. Next door to the uncle is Annabeth. She is always willing to pitch in with Ruby or help in any way she can. Her kindness is seen by the uncle who can’t help but play matchmaker.

The Memory Cabin by Carolyn Brown - Jenna heads to her cabin at the lake. It is her place of peace and reflection. Her life was upended when her mother passed away on the same day that she received divorce papers. But the cabin is a place for new friends and memories. And Carson, the new Park Ranger, is there to add support.

All three stories have women going through changes. I enjoy novellas and the good ones give you a full story. Of course a really good one leaves you wishing they’d turned those characters into a full length novel. These are all seasoned writers, who stick to kisses or intimacy behind closed doors. I am sure this will please their fans and entertain others looking for quick reads. (3.5 Stars)

Sweet as Honey
Too sweet for me. More women’s fiction than romance. Natalie’s story, Garrett beekeeper.
Everything She Ever Wanted
AnnaBeth and Devlin were adorable enough, but then throw in Mia and Ruby… cuteness overload! Wonderful novella!
Memory Cabin
Jenna and Carson. More about the friends than the romance.

Loved all three stories! Quick and light stories with love, family, friendships and relationships. Each had interesting and likable characters with looking and finding love situations. Perfect book for a beach or rainy day! Recommend.

i mean could you get a more perfect group of authors to have in one book? nope. this was a wonderful read. i didnt need to read the blurbs to know i wanted to read this. and when i did then read the blurb i was excited. delving into the book then made me, for a little while, feel all was good in the world. thank heavens for wonderful authors who truly know how to take us to peaceful places as we sit and enjoy their work.
the first book is by Fern Michaels. Natalie isnt in the best of places. her relationship has ended and she feels hurt and adrift. when her dad needs help after surgery she feels its the perfect time to go home to help out and be helped out in return just by being around those she loves. once home she is at hand to help at the farmers market booths. it feels like this could be just what she needs. that is until she meets Garett who doesnt give her the best of vibes. so why then is he so popular? hes runs a local honey company with his sister and clearly the feelings of "ugh" are given in return. best avoided right? nope. for as they keep coming across one another and spending more time together their quick bickering turns to quick banter and each start to see and feel a whole lot more for and from one another.
this is another gorgeous book from Fern. she sure knows how to write about places we all would love to be part of. please let me find a place like this to be enveloped into. id happily work the dog(or cat) for them all if they let me stay.

book two by Lori Foster takes over with the loveliness where the first left us. its different but with the same warm up your heart feeling. you will smile with this one and feel a slightly embarrassed kind of yumminess around the people,setting and story.
Anna has felt alone most of her life. she never had a mum and dad nor family. growing up in the foster care she was adrift. that is until she got her little dog Ruby and her lovely neighbor Sony. they help, but its not everything she sometimes dreams for, aches for. Sony is a lovely older chap. and he cares for Ruby with such fierce loyalty. its lovely to see. Sony is visited by another lost soul. his nephew Devlin who has a young daughter but who lost his wife and so is also feeling a little lonely and adrift at times. Ruby the dog and Mia are instantly two linked souls. they are so cute and so too Anna,she is so kindhearted to all of them. she truly does deserve so much. Anna and Devlin are insta loves. but slowly and sweetly they get to know eachother and something more important and deeper grows for the both of them, for all of them. watching these two and also this group of people come together,grow,heal and love was just so utterly lovely. this book has my heart. just wonderful.

the last book. oh what a gazump to end it with! powerful to the emotions was this book. well, it would be wouldnt it when we start with dear Jenna. who on the day her husband comes to her with divorce papers she gets a call to tell her of her mother sudden death. ouch!
feeling the need to retreat to a retreat she heads to the cabin she has been visiting all her life. the place she grew up and has so many cherished memories in. here she rests, she takes time to think through all shes been through and of course she paints. there she also gets to meet the new ranger who is taking over from his Uncle. but he and Jenna arent new to each other. there story goes back to years before. can this be the time they both need to get to know each other again. for something more. i think so. i want it to be so. reading them getting to know each other is so wonderful.
there is more to this book though. one of friendship. for Jenna has her two best friends to be there for her. she met them years before at counseling group. they add that feel good warmth only true friendship can bring and only true friendship can heal certain wounds. just like the true kind of love can heal,support and be there as Carson and Jenna soon find out. they dont save eachother no, its no fickle rescue. this one could last be the one to walk alongside eachother and really hold eachothers hearts.

this is a book you want to buy. so you can have it on your shelf forever. what a beautiful trio to put together. whoever did this needs a medal...or at least to do more please.

Spring into the season with a collection of stories about the importance of family, friends and our furry companions. Three tales penned by bestselling authors will set love blooming. Thank you to #NetGalley and the publisher for the early edition of 'Lilac Time' in exchange for an honest review. I enjoyed the light-hearted novellas that tie into the season.

Sweet as Honey

In this first story we have Natalie a website designer and tech guru and Garrett a bee keeper. Natalie is a no nonsense tomboy who loves nature and tech. She is content in her life until her boyfriend dumps her and goes behind her back. So it is perfect timing when her dad needs some help recovering from surgery and she goes home to help out. While there she discovers many things about herself and what she really wants out of life, while also interacting with a frustrating bee keeper. A very sweet story.

Everything She’d Ever Wanted:

The second story featured content creator Annabeth and banker Devlin. Annabeth is a sweet and caring soul who has delighted in caring for her elderly neighbor Sony and his nephew’s daughter Mia. She has lusted after his nephew Devlin for a while, but not dared to do anything about it since he is a widow with his hands full. That is, until he gives a hint that he might want more. This was a sweet story about found family and learning to trust love.

The Memory Cabin:

In this final story we have Jenna the painter and Carson the park ranger. Jenna has had a rough few years after getting divorced and losing her mother on the same day. Every year Jenna meets up with friends from grief counseling at her cabin by the lake to reminisce and share their painful memories. Except this year things are different with her two friends that come to share. As Jenna feels left behind by her friends and their progress, she realizes it might be time for her to finally heal and move on, and Carson might be just the person to help her with that.

A very sweet collection of feel good stories!

Three novellas by three of my favorite authors. There heartwarming stories about finding love. Finding love and a family, Second chance at love, and healing love.

* Reviewing EVERYTHING SHE'D EVER WANTED by Lori Foster *

Short, sweet and endearing! Foster always has a way of wrapping a family around my heart and taking me along on their journey of healing and rediscovery. I loved every minute of AnnaBeth and Devlin's story and particularly loved the addition of his daughter and elderly uncle to bring the adorable humor into the storyline that softened the loss and angst.

I highly recommend this story to anyone wanting a fast paced read with an enjoyable second chance on love trope with lots of cuteness and sass.

This is a heartwarming collection of three novellas centered on love, healing, and second chances, each set in charming, close-knit communities with endearing characters.

Sweet as Honey – Natalie returns to her hometown to care for her father after surgery. Volunteering at the farmers’ market, she meets Garrett, a beekeeper with whom she shares a rocky first impression. As they work together and spend more time around each other, a sweet romance begins to bloom.

Everything She’d Ever Wanted – Anna Beth, who grew up in foster care, finds connection through her elderly neighbor Sony and his visiting family—Devlin and his young daughter, Mia. As they grow close, Sony plays matchmaker while outside forces try to complicate things. It’s a story of found family and gentle love.

The Memory Cabin (by Carolyn Brown) – After a heartbreaking divorce and her mother’s sudden death, Jenna retreats to her family’s lake cabin. There, she reconnects with old friends and meets Carson, a park ranger with ties to her past. Their budding relationship offers Jenna a chance at a new beginning.

Each novella is filled with charm, emotional depth, and satisfying romance, making this collection a comforting, feel-good read.