The Tanglewood Bookshop: A fun, festive cosy romance

by Lilac Mills

A rural book shop. A chance to start over. But can she make her dream a reality?

Kazz used to love the excitement of her London life, but lately her passion for expensive city living has begun to wane. So when she's given the opportunity to open a bookshop in picturesque Tanglewood, she jumps at the chance.

But village life is much quieter than she anticipated is she actually suited for rural living? Resigned to a boring and uneventful Christmas, when she meets gorgeous Saul she is more than ready to have some fun and enjoy the festivities. If only Saul didn't have a reputation for being a player...

Will Kazz become the heroine in her own Christmas romance, or will he love her and leave her under the mistletoe?

This gorgeous festive romance is perfect for fans of Kiley Dunbar, Rachel Lucas and Sue Moorcroft.

Praise for The Tanglewood Bookshop

'Made me laugh out loud!' Reader review

'Perfect the cutest story! Highly recommend' Reader review

'I loved the descriptions and the characters were great a brilliant Christmas romance which I would definitely recommend' Reader review

'Absolutely fantastic. I really loved it and couldn't put it down' Reader review

'Full of delightful characters, wonderful descriptions and the feeling of Christmas is threaded throughout' Reader review

'I absolutely adored this book and all the festive vibes! One of my favourite reads of the year' Reader review

'I loved this Christmas romance by fab author Lilac Mills. Beautiful setting and great characters. This book made me want a bookshop of my own' Reader review

'A cosy and quick read, it made me look forward to the holidays!' Reader review

'A cute story of new beginnings, second chances and the powers of a close-knit community. I loved most of the characters and the idyllic setting. A wonderful Christmas story' Reader review

305 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 12, 2024

About the author

Lilac lives on a Welsh hillside with her very patient husband and incredibly sweet dog, where she grows veggies (if the slugs don't get them), bakes (badly) and loves making things out of glitter and glue (a mess, usually).
 
She's been an avid reader ever since she got her hands on a copy of Noddy Goes to Toytown when she was five, and she once tried to read everything in her local library starting with A and working her way through the alphabet.

She loves long, hot summer days in the garden, and cold winter ones snuggled in front of the fire, but whatever the weather she's usually writing, or thinking about writing, with heartwarming romance and happy-ever-afters always on her mind. 

Reviews

[Emma Usher · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really lovely festive story :-)

[Alison · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sweet romance. Gives you hope when things go so drastically wrong. A village where everyone knows your business but with good intentions and heart ❤️

[Erica Gabel]

Dnf at 5%

Never came back to this.

[Isabella · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some scenes were too long or just unnecessary and the plot with Saul's ex was a bit frustrating. However, excellent atmosphere for a cozy xmas time book.

[Maxine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thoroughly enjoyable- light and fluffy - sometimes that is just what you need- especially when it is done this well.

[Alys Jones · Rating 3 out of 5]

Liked the plot, didn't love the writing! I'd intended to finish this in 2025 but here we are as the first completed book of 2026!

[Vicky Penn · Rating 2 out of 5]

Aww this was cute. Betty was THE most annoying book character i’ve ever read, why was she so infuriating!! Vey cute but predictable story (slighty cringe). Did make me feel warm and Christmasy though!