Hello and welcome! Hello, my lovely - I’m Lilac Mills (though you might also see me writing as Liz Davies or Etti Summers), and this little corner of the web is where I share bits of my life, my creative process, and stories that warm the heart. If you've come here after reading one of my books, thank you. It means so much to me. If you're new, I'm so glad you’re here. Either way, I hope you’ll feel at home here. Want to be notified whenever I write a new blog post? Why I wri

A nostalgic look back at childhood longings, the joy of restoring a dolls’ house, and how a second-hand treasure inspired the creation of Tara McTaigh in Surprises on the Scottish Isle - a heartwarming tale of miniature masterpieces and second-chance romance.

January is the perfect time to refresh your TBR with fresh romance novels that promise to captivate your heart and imagination.

Discover Iceland’s heartwarming Christmas tradition of gifting books on Christmas Eve – cozy evenings, hot drinks, and the joy of reading.

Tregolls Lodge Book Club: Exclusive Q&A with Author Lilac Mills   Howard Embery set up the Tregolls Lodge Book Club in Truro back in 2017. Unlike conventional book clubs where members read the same book and discuss it, the members of Tregolls Lodge Book Club meet weekly to chat about whichever books they happen to be reading at the time, and these meetings are even attended by members in the US who join virtually.  The club also produces its own regular e-magazine featuring a

Curl up with the ultimate cosy combination this Christmas - books and festive magic! Discover why bookshop romances make the perfect winter read and find your next feel-good festive favourite.

Learn how to slow down, refocus, and find joy in writing again - without the burnout.

Author reflections on old books, Christmas writing, and a knitting project gone wrong - nostalgia and creativity in equal measure.

This year, I’m once again taking part in Children in Read 2025, a wonderful annual charity event that brings together authors, readers, and book lovers to raise money for BBC Children in Need.

Distraction and procrastination have been the words of the week, as I've been lured away from what I should be writing by the shiny-shiny allure of a new story that I'm itching to start. Monday began with breakfast out, a mooch around the shops and a walk by the river. The dog enjoyed the breakfast (of course she shared a bit!) and the river walk, but the shops not so much. I thoroughly enjoyed all three! The afternoon saw me itching to start work on a second book in my new

Pub gossip, market-day smiles, and maybe a hint of matchmaking... I’m often asked where I get the ideas for my characters from, and to be honest, I find them everywhere. Behind every pub counter, every market stall, and every cottage door, there’s a little romance waiting to happen - everyday people who could belong in a romance novel.   Whenever I’m out and about, especially when I visit the little villages and small market towns that feature in my stories, it doesn’t take m

Discover your next feel-good read with this roundup of romantic novels set in bookshops, from cosy seaside stores to festive village shops. Perfect for anyone craving heartwarming love stories and cosy bookshop vibes.

From Jane Austen’s Bath to vintage key shops, explore the inspiration behind Tabitha Locke’s Key to Happiness, an uplifting and cosy romance novel.

Many villages in Wales have community and friendship at their heart, and I especially love the little market towns in the Welsh Marches (that's what the land along the border between England and Wales is called). The Tanglewood Village series is loosely based on one of them - Crickhowell. Set in a green valley with a river running through it and mountains on either side, it’s a place I would love to live. It has a couple of cafes, a pub or two, a florist and a bookshop. The

It's not every day that world renowned cyclists pass so close to my home town, and it's not every day that the Tour of Britain races up one of the most famous routes in Wales! The Tumble (aka The Blorenge) involves around 1,300 feet of climbing over a distance of four miles – a challenge not to be taken lightly, according to my husband who has cycled this route many times, although not reaching the summit in the impressively quick times the professionals achieve.   Unable to

Meeting up with fellow authors is always a joyous occasion, and to have an event where so many romance authors congregated in one place was a sheer delight. The Romantic Novelists Association's one day conference, also known as the "Summer Fling" took place in August in the gorgeous Grand Hotel in Birmingham. I travelled up the day before with several fellow Welsh authors, and a group of us had a brilliant meal and a good laugh at Bella Italia. You might recognise a few faces

Let’s Get Physical: Why Readers Love Sports Romance Novels

A selection of uplifting, heartwarming tea shop romantic reads.

If you've read the acknowledgements at the back of Summer Escapes on the Scottish Isle , you might r emember me mentioning my old art teacher and a certain vase? This is what I wrote: "I need to thank someone else: Mr Nicklin, my art teacher when I was in school (so many years ago) for introducing me to clay and not laughing at the result, even if my vase looked weirdly like a bottom. My mother pointed that out when I proudly brought it home. She still has it, but I’m not su

Every summer the Welsh contingent of the Romantic Novelists Association - the Cariad Chapter - enjoys a lovely cream tea at The Ivy in Cardiff. It's a chance for everyone to get together and have a chat, and we also have a book swap and I got Goes Without Saying by the brilliant Luisa A. Jones! I can't wait to read this one. Oh, and the cream tea was gorgeous!  The Cariad Chapter's cream tea at The Ivy in Cardiff. View all Lilac Mills books. Want to be notified whenever I wri

On 28th June, I went to the Meet Cute festival in London - an outdoor summer book celebration for romance book writers and readers, featuring special guests, prizes, workshops, panels and lots more. I had the most amazing time, and rounded it off by popping into Harrods for lunch the next day! View all Lilac Mills books. Want to be notified whenever I write a new blog post? About the Author Lilac Mills writes heartwarming romance inspired by life in the Welsh countryside, her

I've been talking to Jan Baynham  about Surprises on the Scottish Isle and what inspired it. She's also chatted to lots of other lovely authors on her blog, so why don't you take a look! Here is her interview with me... Guest Post With Lilac Mills If you read my New Year goals in my last post, you will have noticed that in 2025, I hope to support other writers. One of the ways I like to do that is to invite them to write guest posts for the blog. The first of my guests this

She asks some interesting and insightful questions! Go take a look... View all Lilac Mills books Want to be notified whenever I write a new blog post? About the Author Lilac Mills writes heartwarming romance inspired by life in the Welsh countryside, her love of simple pleasures, and the beauty of everyday moments. She’s the author of over twenty feel-good novels, and also writes as Liz Davies and Etti Summers. Meet her here .

I had a lovely online chat with the gorgeous ladies of the Tanglewood Book Club in Illinois. They live in a place called Tanglewood and are reading The Tanglewood Bookshop as their December 2024 book pick. How cool is that!! And look at the fantastic poster they made.  They also have a monthly newsletter, and they kindly featured me in that, too! You can purchase your own copy of The Tanglewood Bookshop from all good bookshops. View all Lilac Mills books Want to be notified