10 Best Books Like Lilac Time
If you loved Lilac Time by Fern Michaels, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.
Quick Answer
The best books like Lilac Time are:
- 1The Love of My Afterlife by Kirsty Greenwood4.3
- 2Summer Romance by Annabel Monaghan4.4
- 3Practice Makes Perfect by Sarah Adams4.3
- 4Late Bloomer by Mazey Eddings4.1
- 5In Case You Read This by Edward Underhill4.6
- 6The Ex Vows by Jessica Joyce4.3
- 7Seven Days in June by Tia Williams4.4
- 8Say You'll Be Mine by Naina Kumar4.2
- 9You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty: A Novel by Akwaeke Emezi4.2
- 10Ready or Not by Cara Bastone4.2

When Natalie decides to move on from her ex, she never expects to keep clashing with an irritating beekeeper at the farmer's market—until she starts noticing his gentle dedication to his craft. This heartwarming springtime collection features three romance novellas about women discovering that love can bloom again when they least expect it, from a single father raising his daughter to a lakeside cabin retreat that brings unexpected new beginnings.
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Quick Comparison: Books Like Lilac Time
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Love of My Afterlife | Kirsty Greenwood | 4.3 | 2024 | 384 | Closest match |
| Summer Romance | Annabel Monaghan | 4.4 | 2024 | 368 | Similar vibes |
| Practice Makes Perfect | Sarah Adams | 4.3 | 2023 | 368 | Similar vibes |
| Late Bloomer | Mazey Eddings | 4.1 | 2024 | 400 | Similar vibes |
| In Case You Read This | Edward Underhill | 4.6 | 2025 | 368 | Similar vibes |
| The Ex Vows | Jessica Joyce | 4.3 | 2024 | 380 | Similar vibes |
| Seven Days in June | Tia Williams | 4.4 | 2022 | 352 | Similar vibes |
| Say You'll Be Mine | Naina Kumar | 4.2 | 2024 | 352 | Similar vibes |
| You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty: A Novel | Akwaeke Emezi | 4.2 | 2022 | — | Similar vibes |
| Ready or Not | Cara Bastone | 4.2 | 2024 | 400 | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to Lilac Time?
The most similar books to Lilac Time are The Love of My Afterlife, Summer Romance, Practice Makes Perfect.
What should I read after Lilac Time?
After finishing Lilac Time, readers most commonly pick up The Love of My Afterlife next.
Who writes books like Fern Michaels?
Authors similar to Fern Michaels include Susan Mallery, Debbie Macomber, RaeAnne Thayne.
What genre is Lilac Time?
Lilac Time is a Romance novel by Fern Michaels, published in 2025.
How long is Lilac Time?
Lilac Time is 321 pages long.
About Lilac Time
The air is sweet, the days grow warm, and the budding branches bring the promise of bright new beginnings in this heartwarming springtime collection headlined by one of the most beloved storytellers of our time, Fern Michaels, joined by bestselling authors Carolyn Brown and Lori Foster.SWEET AS HONEY * Fern MichaelsNatalie is through with pining over her ex. If only her efforts to be social again didn’t lead to repeated run-ins with an infuriating beekeeper at the local farmer’s market. Yet Garrett keeps buzzing around. And as Natalie watches his patience and dedication in tending his hives, she begins to wonder if life has a sweet surprise in store.EVERYTHING SHE’D EVER WANTED * Lori FosterAnnabeth can see that her neighbor’s handsome nephew, Devlin, has his hands full, raising his little girl single-handed. Yet though his life is frazzled, it’s full of the kind of joy and togetherness she longs for. And when Devlin’s daughter and Annabeth’s tiny dog fall hard for each other, it might be the start of more than one beautiful friendship.THE MEMORY CABIN * Carolyn BrownJenna Stewart loves gathering at her Texas lakeside cabin with her girlfriends. It’s an annual tradition to reconnect with the women who helped her deal with her mother’s passing along with the end of her marriage. But this year, lives are changing, dreams are evolving. And perhaps Jenna’s heart has healed enough to welcome a new love that arrives with the first flowers of spring . . .









