Love by Design (The Lilac Lake Inn Series Book 1)

Love by Design (The Lilac Lake Inn Series Book 1)

by Judith Keim

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4.5 stars from 1,225 reviews. Top 88% of Contemporary Fiction books we track.


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Perfect for you if...

  • You enjoy multigenerational family stories where the real drama is about sisterhood and keeping promises, not just romance.
  • You're drawn to small-town settings where everyone knows everyone and community matters as much as the central relationships.
  • You want romance that develops slowly and respectfully, with characters who have genuine obstacles beyond simple misunderstandings.

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  • You're looking for fast-paced plot twists or high-stakes conflict. This is character-driven and relies on emotional depth, not external drama.
  • You prefer romance where attraction is immediate and passionate. The romance here is tentative and built on genuine connection.
  • You want gritty realism or darker themes. This is clean, feel-good fiction with a deliberately uplifting tone.

About this book

Danielle "Dani" Gilford accepts her share of a cottage on the Lilac Lake Inn property in New Hampshire's Lakes Region. Her grandmother, Gigi, is selling the inn due to age and rising taxes. As a condition of keeping family property, Dani and her two sisters, Whitney and Taylor, must renovate and maintain the cottage and live there at least six months each year. When Dani returns to the lake, she meets Brad Collister, who along with his brother Aaron has been hired to renovate the inn for its new owners. Brad is grieving the loss of his wife, who died from cancer two years prior, while Aaron focuses on business matters. After working at an architectural design firm in Boston where she struggled for recognition, Dani is not seeking romantic involvement. As Dani and her sisters work to fulfill their promise to their grandmother, they encounter the diverse residents of Lilac Lake. The story follows strong women facing challenges, with elements of humor, unexpected developments, and a touch of romance.

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Currently 4.5★ from 1,225 reviews

Gaining approximately 38 new reviews per month. Steady word of mouth growth. Rating has dipped slightly from 5.0 to 4.5.

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