After seeing Jessica Redland's books on social media I knew I'd like them so when the chance to review The start of something wonderful came up I jumped at the chance!
Synopsis
Autumn Laine has lost her creative sparkle. After losing her grandad and her job as an illustrator in quick succession, she is at a crossroads in life and needs a break. Spending time with her parents in Paris, even in the artistic community of Montmartre, doesn't appear to be the answer.
So when her penpal, Rosie, invites her to stay in the Lake District, Autumn jumps at the chance to get away from the hustle and bustle of Paris. After all, where better to re-discover her creativity than the place which inspired her heroine, Beatrix Potter?
Arriving at the picturesque lakeside village of Willowdale, Autumn is swept up by the beauty and magic of the stunning landscape. Welcomed into the community with open arms, she slowly starts to feel like herself again as her creative instincts re-ignite.
But when she meets Dane, who has escaped to the Lakes for his own reasons, will Autumn's walls come down to let someone in again after so long? Or will the secrets of her past continue to hold her back?
A new beginning is a daunting prospect, but could it be the start of something wonderful too..?
Join million-copy bestseller Jessica Redland for a brand new series, full of love, friendship and community.
My review
I'm so envious of the relationship Autumn had with her grandparents, and my heart broke for her with her losses.
I absolutely love Beatrix Potter and adored how she was incorporated into the book, from the setting to Cotton Tail cottage and Tom Kitten! The delightful colloquial expressions completely made the book and set the tone in such a great way.
When things started coming together and working out positively, I was cheering and clapping out loud, and the gorgeous development of their relationship was perfect!
Autumn definitely came unto her own, and her new place of residence and all the locals ( Rosie and Alice especially) make me so glad that this is the first in the series! I can't wait to read more! This certainly is the start of something wonderful!
This was my first Jessica Redland book, and I have already signed up for more!
Author Bio
Jessica Redland writes emotional but uplifting stories of love, friendship, family and community. Her Whitsborough Bay books transport readers to the stunning North Yorkshire Coast where she lives with her husband, daughter and sprocker spaniel. Her Hedgehog Hollow series, set in a hedgehog rescue centre, takes readers into the beautiful rolling countryside of the Yorkshire Wolds.
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Autumn Laine has lost her creative sparkle. After losing her grandad and her job as an illustrator in quick succession, she is at a crossroads in life and needs a break. Spending time with her parents in Paris, even in the artistic community of Montmartre, doesn't appear to be the answer.
So when her penpal, Rosie, invites her to stay in the Lake District, Autumn jumps at the chance to get away from the hustle and bustle of Paris. After all, where better to re-discover her creativity than the place which inspired her heroine, Beatrix Potter?
Arriving at the picturesque lakeside village of Willowdale, Autumn is swept up by the beauty and magic of the stunning landscape. Welcomed into the community with open arms, she slowly starts to feel like herself again as her creative instincts re-ignite.
But when she meets Dane, who has escaped to the Lakes for his own reasons, will Autumn's walls come down to let someone in again after so long? Or will the secrets of her past continue to hold her back?
A new beginning is a daunting prospect, but could it be the start of something wonderful too..?
Join million-copy bestseller Jessica Redland for a brand new series, full of love, friendship and community.
I'm so envious of the relationship Autumn had with her grandparents, and my heart broke for her with her losses.
I absolutely love Beatrix Potter and adored how she was incorporated into the book, from the setting to Cotton Tail cottage and Tom Kitten! The delightful colloquial expressions completely made the book and set the tone in such a great way.
When things started coming together and working out positively, I was cheering and clapping out loud, and the gorgeous development of their relationship was perfect!
Autumn definitely came unto her own, and her new place of residence and all the locals ( Rosie and Alice especially) make me so glad that this is the first in the series! I can't wait to read more! This certainly is the start of something wonderful!
This was my first Jessica Redland book, and I have already signed up for more!
Author Bio
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Purchase here
Thank you so much for joining in the blog tour for The Start of Something Wonderful, Lauren. I'm delighted you've loved the first book of mine you've read and that you want to read more. Book 2 in this series is out in January. Really appreciate your kind comments :-)
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