I\u2019m back doing a few more blog tours and reviews this month and am kicking it all off with this book, the latest one by Jessica Redland. Many thanks to Rachel\u2019s Random Resources and Boldwood Books for having me on the tour and sending me a copy of the book to review. <\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nThe Book: <\/strong>Emma is having a fresh start.<\/p>\n After a successful teaching career, an exciting new chapter awaits Emma \u2013 helping her fianc\u00e9 Grayson run one of Beatrix Potter\u2019s farms. While imagining days spent supporting Grayson with his dream, working the land and helping with the animals, Emma harvests a dream of her own \u2013 to set up an alpaca-walking business around the farm.<\/p>\n But working together isn\u2019t as easy as Emma expected. Soon her dreams are in tatters and, broken-hearted, she must start over yet again.<\/p>\n When Oliver, Rosie and the team at Willowdale Hall welcome Emma with open arms, she can\u2019t believe her luck. But starting a new business in a new place is a daunting prospect, especially when it comes with unexpected obstacles. With a reserved, prickly groundskeeper as a partner, rapidly changing family dynamics to contend with, and time running out to get her new career off the ground, Emma may have bitten off more than she can chew.<\/p>\n But even though things are not going to plan just yet, the best is yet to come for Emma, if she can just take a leap of faith and follow her heart\u2026<\/p>\n Escape to the Lake District with million-copy bestseller Jessica Redland, for an uplifting story of family, friendship and love.<\/strong><\/p>\n Purchase Link<\/strong> \u2013 https:\/\/mybook.to\/TheBestIsYetToCome<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n The Review:<\/strong> Alpaca walking businesses have appeared over the past few years, seemingly out of nowhere. I even saw some alpaca (possibly llamas) in a car park at a retail park a few years ago, clearly having a break from their travels. It was the most random sight! However, given this surge in these businesses it makes sense for Emma, in this book, to want to do the same especially when she has a farm set in beautiful surroundings, to set said business. This sounds idyllic but as any business owner knows it\u2019s not easy getting started and Emma, unfortunately, is off to a bumpier start than most. <\/p>\n I\u2019ve not read any for a while but I love Jessica Redland\u2019s books. They are always, and this one is no exception, brilliantly written and filled with a cast of very realistic characters. I completely emphathised with Emma\u2019s situation and her struggle to deal with it and I was glad it happened. It\u2019s not a nice thing to ever experience but it shows how easy it is to not see things for what they are when you\u2019re not in the best position to see them in. Might sound vague but I\u2019m trying to avoid spoilers. <\/p>\n Change and challenges are always tricky but they can be managed\/dealt with\/overcome (delete as appropriate!) and Emma deals with hers in a way that is likely to be familiar to many. I love it when characters have realistic issues to deal with and don\u2019t just do the equivalent of waving a magic wand and suddenly all is well. It\u2019s good to see people in books facing challenges that could happen to any one of us, and that\u2019s what happens her. <\/p>\n This is book 3 in a series and while it possibly helps to have read the previous books it\u2019s not essential. I\u2019ve not read them and didn\u2019t feel I was missing out on any back story at all. I will probably go back and read them later, but this book definitely works as a stand alone. Unsurprisingly this is another cracking read from Jessica Redland and one worth picking up if you want good characters, gorgeous settings and a feel good cosy read. <\/p>\n The Author: <\/strong><\/p>\n Jessica Redland is the million-copy bestselling author of novels, including the Hedgehog Hollow and Escape to the Lakes series. Inspired by her hometown of Scarborough and the Lake District, she writes uplifting women\u2019s fiction of love, friendship and community.<\/p>\n Social Media Links \u2013 <\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n Facebook: <\/strong>https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/JessicaRedlandAuthor<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Twitter: <\/strong>https:\/\/twitter.com\/JessicaRedland<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Instagram: <\/strong>https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/jessicaredlandauthor\/<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Newsletter Sign Up: <\/strong>https:\/\/bit.ly\/JessicaRedlandNews<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Bookbub profile:<\/strong> <\/strong><\/a>https:\/\/www.bookbub.com\/authors\/jessica-redland<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n