Coorie Castle Crafts Series

Can Coorie Castle Crafts survive under new management, or is this the end of their community?


Giselle Ellis loves nothing better than to make gorgeous pictures out of the sea glass that she finds on the shores of the wild and beautiful Duncoorie loch. Living in a cute little cottage with a studio in the castle’s craft centre and a close-knit community of crafting friends, she’s living her best life.

Then tragedy strikes and the castle has a new owner – someone she once had a brief but passionate fling with many years ago…

Rocco Moore isn’t the man Gisele remembers. When he threatens the craft centre’s very existence, she knows she has a fight on her hand. But as they reconnect once more and she begins to fall in love with him, Giselle realises she risks more than losing her livelihood. She risks losing her heart.

An emotional and sweet romance, perfect for fans of Sue Moorcroft, Suzanne Snow and Heidi Swain.

Will she give everything up for love?

Freya Sinclair has it all. An exciting life in London, a successful career as a ceramicist and a handsome boyfriend. But when she receives a call that her father is in hospital, she drops everything to support his recovery in Skye.

On the island, Freya finds new inspiration Coorie Castle’s craft centre is firing her creativity and she’s glad to be back with her dad again. Being so close to her schoolgirl crush, Mackenzie Burns, is an added bonus. The two share an instant connection and Freya misses London less and less.

But Freya has a boyfriend at home and now a dazzling job offer in New York. She must figure out what she truly wants, before anyone gets hurt.

A heartwarming, feel-good cosy romance perfect for fans of Sarah Morgan, Julie Shackman and Sue Moorcroft.

Praise for Summer Escapes on the Scottish Isle

‘Inspiring and beautiful one of my all-time favourite authors’ Reader review

‘A brilliant feel-good book. I would definitely recommend and I can’t wait for the next one in the series’ Reader review

‘This book is something magical, it will bring a tear to your eye yet it will fill you with warmth. It’s a beautiful, moving tale’ Reader review

‘Full of family, heart and romance and set in the most beautiful of settings’ Reader review

‘I’ve loved every single one of Lilac Mills’ books I’ve been fortunate enough to read and this was no exception gorgeous’ Reader review

Will they get a second chance at first love?

When newly divorced Tara McTaigh spots an advert for a studio to let in Coorie Castle’s craft centre, she packs up her Edinburgh life and moves to the Isle of Skye, eager for a fresh start.

Little does she know that the castle’s estate manager, single dad Calan Fraser, is the man who broke her heart back at university.

Thoroughly done with romance, Tara decides to ignore Cal and focus on building her business creating dollhouses to commission. But Duncoorie is a small community, and the two keep bumping into each other

Just as she is starting to open her heart once more to Cal, a change in his life puts everything on the line. When a surprise storm threatens Tara’s safety, will Cal realise in time that love is worth the risk?

An uplifting and feel-good crafty romance for fans of Holly Martin, Sue Moorcroft and Julie Shackman.

Praise for Surprises on the Scottish Isle

‘Contemporary romantic fiction at its best: well-written, a good plot, and fully entertaining from start to finish’ Reader review

‘A funny and cute romantic comedy that makes you feel all warm and fuzzy inside’ Reader review

‘Loved it! Brilliantly written and a great storyline’ Reader review

‘A light and easy second chance romance. I absolutely loved it and can’t wait for more’ Reader review

‘An absolutely lovely read set in a beautiful place which sounded like somewhere I would love to visit both heartbreaking and heartwarming’ Reader review

‘Love, love, love, love such a beautiful story with a brilliant ending’ Reader review

‘Uplifting the author’s gorgeous descriptions meant I could picture everything easily and lose myself on the shores of the beautiful Scottish loch’ Reader review

‘Lilac once again weaved the perfect setting, scene and relationship. Top marks as always’ Reader review