Who captures the value created in global supply chains? How should gaps in value capture among participants be amended and by whom? Focusing on the global apparel supply chain and employing value creation as a yardstick for evaluation of value capture, this book documents disturbing misalignments between value creation and value capture among global brands, manufacturers, labor, and consumers. The authors posit that the failure of both markets and governments to adequately distribute the value created by global value chains calls for different mechanisms to address this challenge. They develop a novel approach based on the logic of the interdependencies germane to the co-specialized nature of value chains. These interdependencies afford participants power to create markets for social justice in which behavior that drives outcomes towards adequate value distribution is economically and socially rewarded. These dynamics turn GVCs into their own de-facto 'regulators' with the power to self-correct for distributional distortions. The contributions of the book are at the center of current debates in policy milieu, academic circles and corporate boards regarding human rights, social inequality, and the role of the private sector in advancing social goals. They received renewed importance in contemporary discussions regarding the future of global value chains as the predominant mode of organizing value creation and the governance challenges they raise in a complex global world.

Foxmore’s inaugural Christmas fayre will be the toast of the town – or the downfall of their relationship...Harriet is facing her second Christmas on her own since her husband walked out. With little child support, she’s struggling to manage financially. When Owen, a passionate environmentalist and popular blogger, overhears Harriet bemoaning her situation, he challenges her to only buy second-hand until Christmas. What she doesn’t know is that Owen is reporting her journey anonymously to all his followers… Though the challenge is proving successful, it’s not without its troubles. Can Harriet really keep her children and bank balance happy this way? How will she react when she finds her life documented online? A festive romance with buckets of heart, for fans of Holly Martin, Jessica Redland and Sue Moorcroft.

A charming historical romance debut, Bellegarde is She's All That meets Bridgerton reimagined in 18th Century France. Second born sons aren't promised an inheritance in 1784 France. Despite this, seventeen-year-old Beau Bellegarde is the big man on campus at his school in Paris. With his good looks and distinguished last name, Beau appears to have it all. But when he gets dumped by girlfriend Rachelle, Beau is thrown into a scramble for his future. Without the promised job from Rachelle's father and without an inheritance, Beau is forced to enter a bet with his brother: if he can turn Evie Clement, the unapproachable baker's daughter, into the winner of the Court Ball, he inherits the family fortune. There's just one small problem - she hates him, and for good reason. Independent and headstrong, Evie Clement dreams of sewing dresses for Marie Antoinette, but knows she's bound to a life working in the bakery to provide for her family. When rich kid and childhood nemesis Beau Bellegarde attempts to charm her, she rejects him over and over again, until finally, she gives him the smallest of chances. But as she befriends Beau, entering a world of high-status parties and even a nomination to win Rose at the Court Ball, she has to ask herself one question... why? 'The She's All That historical romance retelling of my dreams! When I wasn't savouring the lush, descriptive prose, I was eagerly devouring the smart, perfectly paced, heart-pounding romance. There's no doubt about it: Jamie Lilac makes a sparkling debut' Brian Kennedy, author of A Little Bit Country

Something old, something new, something borrowed, something untrue... Edie has enough on her plate keeping her tyrannical boss happy at Moira's Wedding Shop. So when society bride Tia begs Edie to design her wedding dress - and keep it a secret from the domineering mother-in-law to be - Edie reluctantly says 'I will' to making Tia's dream come true. If her deception is found out, though, it would mean losing her job... Meanwhile best man James has his eye on Edie and he's proving ever harder for her to resist. James is upper-crust and Edie's one unexpected bill away from the breadline - they're from completely different worlds and there's no way it can ever work between them... right? A charming, feel-good romance for fans of Daisy James, Holly Martin and Portia MacIntosh.

Can a new shop change the village's future - and Rowena's?Single mum Rowena is always looking for ways for her and Nia, her four-year-old daughter, to live more sustainably. So when she visits a zero-waste shop in Cardiff, she's inspired to start one up in her home village of Foxmore, where local businesses and artisan shops are a core part of the community. For Huw, it's love at first sight when he bumps into Rowena the day he moves to Foxmore. But a series of misunderstandings keeps the two from getting closer, and now a conflict of interest over Rowena's shop might put a stop to any fledgling romance... When a figure from Rowena's past makes a surprise appearance, both her shop and her relationship with Huw are suddenly under threat. Can Rowena still realise her corner shop dreams and find love? A gorgeously fun and feel-good cosy romance, perfect for fans of Sue Moorcroft, Holly Martin and Suzanne Snow. Praise for The Corner Shop on Foxmore Green 'What a great book about friendship, second chances and the importance of learning to trust again. Fully deserving of five stars, I loved it and am still thinking of the characters.' Reader review 'Loved the storyline and the setting of Foxmore was so descriptive it felt like you were there. This author never fails to deliver.' Reader review 'What a fabulous delightful read, I really enjoy and look forward to a new book from Lilac Mills.' Reader review 'I read this in one sitting as it was such a beautiful cosy escapist romantic read. I loved the setting and the characters... so light-hearted and charming!' Reader review 'This book made me smile! What lovely tone of voice, interesting characters... Not to mention the descriptive setting of Foxmore making anyone yearn to go there.' Reader review 'Lilac Mills writes such lovely cosy romances... Another charming romance I highly recommend.' Reader review

While bringing joy to others, can these two Christmas helpers also find some for themselves?Seren's great aunt Nelly hates being in a care home, especially around Christmas when Seren learns that Nelly and the other residents can't enjoy the simple pleasure of browsing for gifts in the shops. So what if Seren brings the shops to them? Converting an ice cream van into a gift shop, Seren travels around Tinstone to help out the less mobile. On her journeys, she keeps bumping into a reluctant - and handsome - Father Christmas, who has been roped into helping out this festive season. But running her own business comes with risks and surprises that Seren's not sure she's able to tackle. Has she bitten off more than she can chew, or will her travelling Christmas shop provide some much-needed festive cheer for the residents of Tinstone? A delightfully heartwarming and funny festive romance for fans of Rebecca Raisin and Sue Moorcroft. Praise for The Cosy Travelling Christmas Shop 'Oh I adored this book. It is feel-good, romantic, adorable and joyful. A heartwarming, enjoyable read that will leave you smiling from ear to ear. I loved it.' Reader review 'This was such a cosy and lovely read - perfect escapism. I loved the delights that this book had to offer - lots of romance, friendships and quirky characters. A definite feel-good read.' Reader review 'This was so cute! A wonderful romance, filled with witty banter, delightful characters, and just enough steaminess. A must read for romance lovers!' Reader review 'Wow wow wow. This is my kind of book. Snow, Christmas , interfering Aunts, a retirement home, a lovely love story, bad ex's and a painful boss... You have to read it.' Reader review 'Lilac Mills + Christmas = is there more of a perfect combination? A real fun, sweet, entertaining, cosy read, perfect for any time of the year, but I expect it would hit even harder nearer the end of the year, filling you with ultimate Christmas cheer.' Reader review

What happens after your dreams come true?Patisserie-Chef Stevie is stuck in a rut. Her beloved Great Aunt Peggy has passed away and she's lost both her job and the love of her life. Then she gets the call from the solicitor's office about Peggy's will, and everything changes. When Stevie sees a quirky tea shop up for sale in the beautiful village of Tanglewood, she decides to take Peggy's advice and turn her life around. But the village isn't as idyllic as it may at first have seemed, and when the gorgeous but grouchy local stable-owner, Nick, shows up he seems like just another fly in the pastry batter... This laugh-out-loud romantic comedy is perfect for fans of Daisy James and Holly Martin.

Sometimes crossing the finish line is only the first stepTess Barton is stuck in a rut. Her dream of becoming an artist has stalled as she works three jobs just trying to survive. She's barely got time to sleep and now her sister, Emma, is signing her up for a marathon... But it's not just any marathon. It's the Barcelona marathon and they'd be running in memory of their late sister. When disaster strikes and Emma can't make it, Tess finds herself facing a new city and daunting challenge all alone. That is, until an unexpected rendezvous in a little tapas bar with gorgeous local, Roberto. Soon Tess finds that the fast-paced city isn't so intimidating - and the marathon not quite so terrifying - with someone by her side. As she races towards the finish line, Tess starts to realise all the things she's been running away from. But is it too late for her to chase dreams after all this time heading in the wrong direction? Perfect for fans of T.A. Williams, Samantha Tonge and Sue Roberts. What readers are saying about Love in the City by the Sea:'A lovely relaxing story, with fabulous characters, lots of romance, a beautiful city, and a wonderful storyline. This is the perfect escapism read and beach read. Fab' Reader review 'The book was so wonderful. Tess is a very relatable character... The books is beautifully written, nice and just wonderful. I would recommend it to everybody I know.' Unapologetic Geek 'This was so beautifully written, so atmospheric that I felt like I was experiencing the sights, smells, delicious food and wine that Tess did.' Reader Review 'A delightful few hours in Barcelona' Reader review 'This is a beautiful story to read. It was lovely to picture wonderful Barcelona. The descriptions of the city made me want to go back. This is a lovely romantic story set in wonderful surroundings. A pleasure to read' Reader review 'This is what the good memories are made of. Stars!... if you are looking for a few hours of escapism to a really great city with a romance playing out around its exploration then this is certainly a book to take a chance on.' Reader review 'This is my first time reading a novel by this author and I can 100% say that it won't be my last... a fantastic read that I couldn't put down. I'm now on the search for more novels by Lilac Mills! ' Reader review

When a holiday becomes something more...Struggling to come to terms with the loss of her mother, Sophie needs to get away from it all. On a much-needed break to Tenerife, she stumbles across a Help Wanted sign for local pensioner, Hugo, and on a leap of faith she accepts the job. But life on the island isn't all sun, sea and siestas... Hugo's beautiful villa is under threat and, to complicate matters, his brooding (but handsome) nephew, Alex, has shown up full of suspicion towards Sophie. Her hands full dealing with difficult men and a clearly unreciprocated attraction towards Alex, Sophie needs to decide if her future lies in Tenerife or if her holiday is officially over. Escape to a Spanish island with this gorgeously uplifting romance, perfect for fans of Holly Martin, Sue Moorcroft and Mandy Baggot.

She never thought she'd love again...In her late 50s and having lived in Tenerife for over 15 years, there's not much on the island that can surprise widowed Elspeth. Until her hotelier friend asks her to put up a guest after they've overbooked - and handsome Charles is suddenly staying in very close quarters. Long buried emotions are coming back to life. Devastated by the death of her husband four years ago, Elspeth isn't open to new romance. Yet something about Charles pulls her in, and they grow closer together. But Charles' holiday is drawing to a close, and Elspeth needs to decide what she really wants - and how to get it. The perfect holiday romance for fans of Holly Martin, Sue Moorcroft and Mandy Baggot.

Love can be a thorny business.When Tanglewood flower shop owner Leanne enters Budding Stars - a floristry TV competition - she's shocked to make it through to the televised stages where the pressure grows to prove herself a success. Luckily for Leanne, new Tanglewood park ranger, Rex, is a rose among the thorns as he provides support and friendship that could blossom into something more... But Rex's ex-girlfriend appears with some shocking news, and between busy schedules and the occasional mountain rescue, Leanne can't see how romance could possibly bloom. And with a new job opportunity suddenly sprouting up, will she need to uproot her life and leave Tanglewood entirely? This uplifting romance is perfect for fans of Daisy James, Holly Martin and Portia Macintosh. Praise for The Tanglewood Flower Shop 'An addictive read from the very first page, I really didn't want to put this down ... full of adorable characters that you really root for, a lovely romance without too much trauma, happiness in book form.' 5* Reader review 'I loved this book. It's heartwarming, entertaining and engrossing.' 5* Reader review 'This is a story of love but also personal life development and needing the right moments to align to find true happiness. It was such a feel-good and uplifting story.' Reader review 'The storyline was refreshing, and something slightly different to what I usually read. A really lovely and lighthearted read that I thoroughly enjoyed.' 5* Reader review 'Great story, brilliantly written highly recommend it.' 5* Reader review 'With a community feel and likeable characters, this warm romance is a lovely read.' Reader review 'I really enjoyed this book and read it in one sitting. Great characters and a great plot line. I would highly recommend this book to anyone.' 5* Reader review

It's not just hems that are frayed in Applewell...Gracie rescues old clothes and cast offs from Applewell's charity shop, making them into cute and fresh outfits, which she then sells in her little shop. Turning a profit is hard at the best of times, let alone when new arrival Lucas appears... After running away from the village in his teens, Lucas has finally returned to an uncomfortable amount of fanfare and gossip. His job requires him to streamline homeless charity, UnderCover, and his plans to do so risk putting Gracie out of business. The pair of them exchange harsh words but when Lucas' niece cuts up his sister's wedding dress, there's only one person he can think to turn to. Along with repairing the dress, will Gracie patch up her relationship with Lucas? Or is that a stitch too far? A sweet and heartwarming romance full of community spirit and quirky characters, for fans of Holly Martin, Suzanne Snow and Phillipa Ashley. Praise for A Stitch in Time in Applewell'I was in the mood for something light and uplifting, and this gave me exactly what I needed. I loved the chemistry between Gracie and Lucas, you could really feel their attraction coming off the page, and it made for very easy and enjoyable reading.' Reader Review 'Friends, family and nosy but nice neighbours all looking out for each other, with a bit of romance thrown in for good measure - what more could you want? A definite must read.' Reader Review 'Applewell feels like home. I have genuine love for these books, the characters, and the setting... beautifully written.' Reader Review

It's never too late to start living your life...Nina likes her life exactly as it is. Happy(ish) in her teaching job, and with no love interests on the horizon, she knows she can't get hurt if she doesn't rock the boat. But Nina's octogenarian grandmother, Flossie, has plans to drag Nina kicking and screaming from her comfort zone. When the two of them arrive in Turkey, Nina's plans for a quiet holiday are blown out of the water by Flossie's antics. And that's before Nina meets lovely and handsome Leo on a trip to the ancient ruins of Ephesus. Despite her grandmother determined to play matchmaker, Nina knows that holiday romances are not built to last. But there's something about the turquoise coast - and Flossie's shenanigans - that compels Nina to loosen up and have some fun... Perfect for fans of Mandy Baggot and Tilly Tennant, join Nina and Flossie as they learn to let go, enjoy the time they have and maybe even find love in the process. What readers are saying about Summer on the Turquoise Coast:'Oh I absolutely LOVED this book! Lilac Mills has such a fabulous lyrical writing style that she magically sweeps us away to picturesque Turkey in her latest novel.' Reader Review 'Great summer read. Hilarious and a surprise at the end. Would recommend.' Reader review 'Brilliant I haven't read a book that's made me laugh like this did for aeons. Well written great story and lots of ahhh moments.' Reader review 'This was an absolute laugh a minute. Lilac Mills certainly makes this one gripping story and you just want to keep turning the page. Fantastic descriptions throughout. I was so sad to see this end and it was over before I realised it... I am looking forward to the next one from this author.' Reader review 'Perfect summer holiday reading, this book is so so funny and incredibly easy to read. I was transported on Flossie and Nina's holiday as a fly on the wall, laughing at their various antics... My only regret is that the book isn't longer, I finished it far too quickly, for it only took me a morning of sitting in the sun to read. I was devouring it with a massive grin on my face and think it's a brilliant romantic comedy.' Reader review 'Witty writing that had me giggling along especially at the inappropriate bits and it definitely put me in a fabulous mood.Then factor in a gorgeous romance that just made this story all the more perfect. Before I knew it I was nearing the end and it was such a shame as I was having so much fun... makes you want to step out of your comfort zone and embrace life!' Reader review

Can their marriage be mended in time for Christmas?Lottie has always been thrifty. As a mother of three, it's even more important that she stretches the household budget as far as possible. Luckily, Lottie's penchant for taking broken items and upcycling them has worked wonders for living on a shoestring. Henry can't face telling Lottie he's been made redundant. Instead, he pretends to go to work as usual while frantically job hunting. The race is on to find another role before Lottie discovers he's another useless item for her collection - one that is beyond repair. Christmas is a time for giving, but will Lottie give Henry another chance if she learns about his lies? And can Henry give Lottie and their kids the life he so desperately wants them to have? A wonderfully warm and lighthearted married romance for fans of Holly Martin and Phillipa Ashley.

George can't throw anything away. But he's in danger of throwing away a chance at loveGeorge Nightingale is a hoarder with a house full of junk. For years he's kept it a secret, rarely leaving his house and keeping social interactions to a minimum, but his carefully balanced system is now under threat... Nessa Millbrook can't wait to get settled into her new home in quaint, rural Applewell. Everyone in the village is so friendly - except her neighbour, George, who wants nothing to do with her. But Nessa isn't one to back down from a challenge and she's determined to win George over. The years have taught George to shield his heart and trust no one. Yet Nessa keeps reaching out to him - does he have the courage to take a chance, and reach back? A gorgeous romance with characters readers will fall in love with, perfect for fans of Holly Martin and Portia MacIntosh. Praise for Waste Not, Want Not in Applewell 'This was such a cosy heart-warming read, which also touches on the subject of hoarding....who knew this could be so interesting - loved it! Another corker of a read from Lilac Mills!' Reader review 'It's a novel that doesn't race through the plot, but rather gently unfolds. And I loved it. It was wonderful. I'm not normally a person who gets emotional while reading, but there were several points during the book where I started to connect with the characters so much that I started to cry.' Reader review 'One of the cutest, heartwarming romance novels I have read.' Reader review 'It's refreshing to read a story where the main characters are older and proves love and lust is not just for the young. There were plenty of emotional and heart-warming moments and the ending was perfect.' Reader review 'I absolutely loved it, finishing it pretty quickly because it's one of those books that has you wanting to know what happens next all the way through. There were moments where I was laughing out loud and moments which brought a lump to my throat - a sure sign that the book is a winner.' Reader review

How do you write a romance novel with a broken heart?Ivy is suffering from writer's block after a disastrous affair with her (now ex) publisher. Her agent suggests an extended holiday to get her writing career back on track - 6 months in a stunning villa on the gorgeous island of Tenerife. No WiFi, no TV, no distractions. Except for the very attractive, very lovely Sebastian who comes by every day to clean the pool. Soon Ivy's on a roll with her new novel and her relationship with Sebastian is growing into something more, despite the secrets he's keeping. But her ex isn't done with her - professionally or personally. And with Sebastian keeping secrets, maybe a return to London is best... A heartwarming, romantic escape perfect for fans of Sue Moorcroft, Mandy Baggot and Portia MacIntosh.