Finding Love at Hedgehog Hollow by Jessica Redland
Published July 2nd 2020 by Boldwood Books
Genre: Women’s Fiction / Romance
Standalone First Book in new series
About the Book: Can love really be found when you stop looking for it…?
As Samantha Wishaw watches the love of her life marry another woman, she’s ready to give up hope of finding her happy ever after.
But when a chance encounter leads Sam to find friendship in Thomas – a lonely, grumpy elderly widower living at derelict Hedgehog Hollow – her life is about to change forever.
Glad to have a distraction from family feuds and match-making, Sam vows to fulfill Thomas and his wife, Gwendoline’s, dreams of restoring Hedgehog Hollow to its former glory, and to open a hedgehog rescue centre.
Throwing herself into the task at hand, little does Sam realise that the keys to love and happiness may also be found at Hedgehog Hollow, when she least expects it…
Escape to Hedgehog Hollow this summer with top 10 bestseller Jessica Redland for the perfect uplifting, feel-good read.
5 Stars:
This book was wonderful. I read it in one sitting, as I had to find out what was going to happen to Samantha, her family and Hedgehog Hollow. Samantha has had to get back up several times after being down, but what she experienced at her cousin’s wedding, had me wanting to reach through the pages and smack a few people. She and her father had an amazing relationship, but her and her mother had a severely strained one, and she never knew why. Fortunately for Sam, she was able to find a teaching job in a new town and planned to move there to leave all the heartache behind. Hopefully, her life will change for the better.
This is such an amazing story. Samantha’s life and experiences broke my heart. She is such a sweetheart, smart, generous, friendly, yet she seems to be the brunt of such bad behaviour from others. When she meets Thomas, her life begins to change and we see a new woman emerge. One who sticks up for herself and things she believes in. I loved her new life. She makes wonderful friends, has a job she loves and a surrogate grandpa. Unfortunately when the heartache you are suffering is caused by family, it is hard to leave it behind, but she has her father in her corner. All was not roses though, she suffers more setbacks and troubles that once again had the tears flowing. This story had my emotions all over the place. I was rooting for Sam and wanted her to find her niche, along with a happily ever after, but she had to fight for it, and never give up.
This was a well-written and plotted story that was full of great characters, some tense situations, forgiveness, new beginnings and second chances. I can’t forget the hedgehogs. I definitely recommend this one to anyone who loves an emotional story with a HEA. I received a copy of this book from Rachel’s Random Resources upon request. The rating, ideas and opinions shared are my own.
Purchase Link – https://amzn.to/2xrmxAo
About the Author: Jessica Redland is the author of nine novels, including The Secret to Happiness, which are all set around the fictional location of Whitsborough Bay. Inspired by her hometown of Scarborough she writes uplifting women’s fiction which has garnered many devoted fans.
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July 15, 2020 at 10:26 pm
So glad you loved it too! I also managed to read it all in one day. I pretty much hid from my family one Sunday! LOL. But I had to know what happened next! I’m re-reading Jessica’s Chocolate Pot Christmas story this year… she’s made some changes and added on a part I’m really excited to read!
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July 16, 2020 at 1:45 pm
Oooo, I have that one to read as well, so am looking forward to reading it.
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July 16, 2020 at 1:48 pm
Just for you, Nina, lol! ❤ x
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July 17, 2020 at 11:54 am
☺️😊❤️
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July 10, 2020 at 12:41 pm
I love her books and this one sounds as wonderful as the others. Great post Carla.
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July 10, 2020 at 12:54 pm
Aw, thank you so much. Very kind of you to say 🙂 x
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July 10, 2020 at 4:29 pm
Thanks Mackey. I have only just recently come across her books and I was quickly hooked.
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July 10, 2020 at 11:46 am
Great review, Carla. I previously read a glowing review for this book on another blog. This book is not available, but I decided to pick up two Christmasy books (ARC’s) by this author who is new to me. Yes, I broke my rule to restrict my requests, but I was hearing such good things about Redland that I just had to try them out.
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July 10, 2020 at 12:06 pm
I am sure you will enjoy her work as much as I do, Linda. I am hoping to read the Christmas books as well.
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July 10, 2020 at 12:07 pm
Thank you so much! My publisher takes the books off NetGalley on or just after release day so I’m sorry you missed out but, if you subscribe to Kindle Unlimited, it’s on there. Hope you enjoy the Christmas books. Christmas at Carly’s Cupcakes is set before Starry Skies Over The Chocolate Pot Cafe so I’d encourage you to read that one first or you’ll get some spoilers. It’s a shorter, lighter, fun Christmas book. Starry Skies is more emotional like Hedgehog Hollow. Hope you enjoy them x
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July 10, 2020 at 12:09 pm
Thanks for that info Jessica, I will make sure I read them in order as well.
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July 11, 2020 at 10:52 pm
I’m looking forward to them. Thanks for the note about the order!
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July 8, 2020 at 1:05 pm
Lovely review! I love an occasional uplit!!!
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July 8, 2020 at 4:50 pm
Right now, that is pretty much all that I am reading.
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July 8, 2020 at 12:04 pm
Wow another author I need to discover! I love the sound of this one Carla! Lovely review my friend and now I must go and see if I can find this!📚💜🌞
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July 8, 2020 at 4:52 pm
I just recently read my first book by her and loved it. I am planning on going back and reading her other books as well. Most are on KU if you have it.
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July 8, 2020 at 9:50 pm
😁😁I found them all on Hoopla!💜💜
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July 8, 2020 at 10:08 pm
Yes, so happy for you.
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July 9, 2020 at 3:20 am
Thank you so much, Susan. Hope you enjoy your journey to Yorkshire 🙂 x
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July 8, 2020 at 8:37 am
Fab review! 🙂 I love the sound of this book.
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July 8, 2020 at 8:47 am
Thanks. It was such a good read Hayley.
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July 8, 2020 at 4:43 am
Sounds lovely, good review 🙂
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July 8, 2020 at 6:51 am
Thanks Jules, it is lovely.
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July 8, 2020 at 4:26 am
Woohoo I loved the book too
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July 8, 2020 at 6:51 am
Yes, I know you did. I am glad we both enjoyed it and I am ready for the next one already.
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July 8, 2020 at 2:55 am
Thank you so much for joining the blog tour for Finding Love at Hedgehog Hollow, Carla. And thank you for your gorgeous review and kind words about the story and my writing. Although the book is a complete story, this is the start of a series and there’ll be lots more hedgehogs to come in the next instalment! Thanks again
Jessica x
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July 8, 2020 at 6:52 am
You are welcome Jessica. I am looking forward to what comes next in Hedgehog Hollow.
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July 8, 2020 at 12:52 am
This sounds wonderful, Carla. I love the baby hedgehogs.
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July 8, 2020 at 6:52 am
Thanks Robbie, it was so good. I had no idea there was such a thing as a Hedgehog Rescue until I read this book.
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