Applewell Village 1: Waste Not, Want Not in Applewell by Lilac Mills - Fiction - Paperback

Details:
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781800323162
Publisher: Canelo
Age Range: Adult (18+)

Overview:
Waste Not, Want Not in Applewell is the first heart-warming instalment in Lilac Mills' Applewell Village series. Set in a quaint English village, it follows retired newcomer Nessa Millbrook and her reclusive, secretly hoarding neighbour George Nightingale. Blending gentle humour with real emotional depth, this cosy romance explores loneliness, friendship and second chances between characters in their fifties, offering a refreshing change from typical romance leads and an immersive slice of village life for fans of feel-good fiction.

About the Book:
Nessa Millbrook has just retired to a beautiful cottage in the village of Applewell, eager to make friends and settle into rural life. While the villagers welcome her warmly, her next-door neighbour George keeps his distance, hiding a secret behind closed doors: years of accumulated clutter that have quietly taken over his home and life. Undeterred by his prickliness, Nessa makes it her mission to break through George's carefully built walls, bringing baked goods, conversation and patient kindness to a man who has almost forgotten how to let anyone in. Told in alternating chapters from Nessa's and George's perspectives, the novel gently unpicks the causes behind George's hoarding, treating the subject with sensitivity rather than judgement, while never losing its light, uplifting tone. As their unlikely friendship deepens, both are forced to confront old griefs and long-held fears, discovering it is never too late to open your heart again. Alongside the central relationship, readers meet a colourful cast of Applewell locals, including George's loyal friend Mahri, whose cross-generational bond adds further charm to the story. Rich in descriptions of village markets, countryside walks and community spirit, the book captures the cosy, close-knit atmosphere fans of small-town fiction adore, delivering warmth, wit and genuine emotional payoff while setting up the wider Applewell Village series.

Key Benefits:

• A genuinely heart-warming, cosy romance perfect for fans of gentle, feel-good fiction.
• Refreshingly features romantic leads in their fifties rather than the usual younger protagonists.
• Sensitively explores hoarding and loneliness within an uplifting, non-judgemental narrative.
• First book in the beloved Applewell Village series, ideal for readers wanting a new cosy series to follow.
• Great gift for fans of Holly Martin, Portia MacIntosh and small-town British fiction.

About the Author:
Lilac Mills is a bestselling British author of warm, uplifting romance and women's fiction, celebrated for stories rooted in village life, community and second chances. Writing with humour and heart, she creates relatable characters facing everyday struggles alongside the possibility of new love later in life. The Applewell Village series showcases her gift for blending gentle comedy with genuine emotional insight, and has earned a loyal following among readers of cosy British fiction.

Why You'll Love This Book:
If you love cosy, character-driven romance with real heart, Waste Not, Want Not in Applewell delivers warmth, humour and an emotionally satisfying journey you won't want to put down.

Please Note: Cover shown is the UK paperback edition; ISBN and edition are as listed above.