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How (Not) to Make a Grandchild
Lilac Loveday is fifty and fabulous. Since her husband died, she has brought up her two children alone and created a thriving landscape design business. But something is missing—Lilac wants a grandchild to cherish! The tricks and traps she sets up for daughter Lily to meet a suitable man backfire and throw Lilac instead—literally—into the arms of construction giant Harris MacAulay.
Lilac soon finds that her daughter is more precious than an imaginary grandchild, and that love and life choose their own ways of surprising us.
Lilac soon finds that her daughter is more precious than an imaginary grandchild, and that love and life choose their own ways of surprising us.
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Published February 8, 2021
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About the author
Maryanne Ross
13 books19 followersMaryanne Ross is totally addicted to reading. She adores writing historical romance laced with adventure, sparkle and spice, featuring active heroines and flawed heroes who eventually get their happy ending.
Maryanne has a science degree in horticulture, and many of her stories are set in wild landscapes.
Victorians Unlaced series: Pitching the Petticoat, Crushing the Corset and Bouncing the Bustle.
Visit the Wild West with Wylder Opal, and enjoy a contemporary rom-com How (Not) to Make a Grandchild.
Her multiple awards for short crime and romance stories include Romance Writers Australia, Southern Cross Literary, Thunderbolt Crime and Sisters in Crime.
She works as a public relations consultant for a major Aboriginal organization, and prior to that indulged her love of nature while working as a communications advisor with National Parks.
Maryanne has a science degree in horticulture, and many of her stories are set in wild landscapes.
Victorians Unlaced series: Pitching the Petticoat, Crushing the Corset and Bouncing the Bustle.
Visit the Wild West with Wylder Opal, and enjoy a contemporary rom-com How (Not) to Make a Grandchild.
Her multiple awards for short crime and romance stories include Romance Writers Australia, Southern Cross Literary, Thunderbolt Crime and Sisters in Crime.
She works as a public relations consultant for a major Aboriginal organization, and prior to that indulged her love of nature while working as a communications advisor with National Parks.
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September 26, 2021
A delightful read by a Ballarat (Victoria, Australia) Author and set in the same historic town. As an e-book novella, it is a quick and entertaining read. Perfect for readers of light romance.
February 3, 2022
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley and I am voluntarily reviewing it.
This was a sweet, clean second chance at love romance. It takes place in Australia so some of the terms were a little different for me but I enjoy reading and learning new things from different places. There were some places that I had to read several times to figure out if it was those differences or just needed additional editing.
This was just from Lilac Loveday POV. It would have been nice to have Harris (Harry) MacAulay as well. There were some scenes that would have helped having his POV. Like when he rushes from the cafe.
Lilac (what a great name!) is a landscape designer. She struggled to raise her two children after her husband's death. She fought long and hard to be the woman that she is. But her only wish, GRANDKIDS!!!! She goes about plotting to get her daughter with some single young men. In her first attempt, she fails miserably but she meets a gentleman just a few years older than herself.
Harry is an owner of a very prestigious construction company. He doesn't come off as wealthy but very down to earth. After a second fail attempt with Harry witnessing it again, he suggest that they plot the "Operation Grandchild" together.
The plot was a good one but it could have used a little bit of more polish. There were times when I was confused as to what was going on. The foundation was a good one but it needs a bit more polish. I can see the author has potential.
This was a sweet, clean second chance at love romance. It takes place in Australia so some of the terms were a little different for me but I enjoy reading and learning new things from different places. There were some places that I had to read several times to figure out if it was those differences or just needed additional editing.
This was just from Lilac Loveday POV. It would have been nice to have Harris (Harry) MacAulay as well. There were some scenes that would have helped having his POV. Like when he rushes from the cafe.
Lilac (what a great name!) is a landscape designer. She struggled to raise her two children after her husband's death. She fought long and hard to be the woman that she is. But her only wish, GRANDKIDS!!!! She goes about plotting to get her daughter with some single young men. In her first attempt, she fails miserably but she meets a gentleman just a few years older than herself.
Harry is an owner of a very prestigious construction company. He doesn't come off as wealthy but very down to earth. After a second fail attempt with Harry witnessing it again, he suggest that they plot the "Operation Grandchild" together.
The plot was a good one but it could have used a little bit of more polish. There were times when I was confused as to what was going on. The foundation was a good one but it needs a bit more polish. I can see the author has potential.
February 25, 2022
A charming and delightful romantic novella. A quick read that is full of love, angst, and plants. A little glimpse of Australia. Thanks to the publisher for providing a copy via NetGalley.
April 17, 2021
3.5 Candles
In a vain attempt to get her daughter to meet someone, fall in love, and give her a grandchild, Lilac Loveday will do almost anything. After two complete failures, a duo of falls, she meets a good-looking, blue-eye man who sees her for what she truly is—but it’s a pity he’s too old to be her future son-in-law. Yet, there is something about the man that makes her legs tremble, wakes up parts that she thought were dead since her husband died.
Harris MacAulay is a big deal when it comes to construction, and she can’t help but wonder what he sees when he looks at her. Lilac would rather hang out in the sun with a plant than have a spa day. Harry is truly remarkable, but is he too good to be true? A widower with a big heart, he seems to care about her, but why would he want someone who’s makeup is out of date and is more comfortable in work boots. Yes, he says he will help her with her grandchild project, but soon she wonders if having a grandchild is just a patch for her lonely heart.
In a vain attempt to get her daughter to meet someone, fall in love, and give her a grandchild, Lilac Loveday will do almost anything. After two complete failures, a duo of falls, she meets a good-looking, blue-eye man who sees her for what she truly is—but it’s a pity he’s too old to be her future son-in-law. Yet, there is something about the man that makes her legs tremble, wakes up parts that she thought were dead since her husband died.
Harris MacAulay is a big deal when it comes to construction, and she can’t help but wonder what he sees when he looks at her. Lilac would rather hang out in the sun with a plant than have a spa day. Harry is truly remarkable, but is he too good to be true? A widower with a big heart, he seems to care about her, but why would he want someone who’s makeup is out of date and is more comfortable in work boots. Yes, he says he will help her with her grandchild project, but soon she wonders if having a grandchild is just a patch for her lonely heart.
October 11, 2024
This is a heartwarming and humorous tale that will resonate with readers who appreciate stories about the complexities of family, love, and self-discovery, particularly those who enjoy romance and contemporary fiction with a strong focus on relationships and personal growth.
January 17, 2022
Hope you enjoy this second-chance romance novella!
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