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About Jessica Redland
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I live in Scarborough on the stunning North Yorkshire Coast in the UK. My home inspired the creation of the fictional seaside town of Whitsborough Bay where I set some of my books. The Hedgehog Hollow series takes readers to a gorgeous countryside setting on the Yorkshire Wolds.
I live with my husband, our teenage daughter and sprocker spaniel, Ella. I'm a stationery addict with a notepad obsession who loves chocolate (although it doesn't love me), hedgehogs, 80s music, collectible teddy bears and lighthouses.
My career has mainly been in HR as a trainer and recruiter. I had a brief detour into retail to set up and manage my own specialist teddy bear shop and started writing my debut novel on quiet days in the shop.
In June 2020, I became a full-time author. I'm so very grateful to anyone who has bought or borrowed my books in whatever format, helping me fulfil a long-held dream of writing full-time. I still can't believe I get to spend every day chatting to my fictional friends and making stuff up.
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Books By Jessica Redland
A new season...
As winter turns to spring, Hollie - owner of The Starfish Café - is feeling content as she settles into her new life with her loving boyfriend, Jake, and their adorable dog Pickle.
But when an unwelcome visitor threatens the future of her café, Hollie must stay strong to protect her family's legacy...
A leap of faith...
Emerging from an unhappy relationship, Tori finds herself with nowhere to stay and nobody to talk to. The long-hidden secrets of her past weigh heavily on her until a chance encounter with Finley, struggling to come to terms with his own secrets, provides an opportunity to open up.
Can she find the strength to stop hiding from her past and face up to her family? Especially when that would mean letting her guard down and learning to trust again...
A fresh start...?
Little do Hollie and Tori know that their lives are about to collide at The Starfish Café and they may be able to help each other with a fresh start. After all, with good friends in your life, nothing is impossible...
Top 10 bestseller Jessica Redland welcomes you back to the stunning Starfish Café, for another emotional but uplifting read of friendship, family and community.
Praise for Jessica Redland:
'Heartbreakingly moving and yet beautifully uplifting, I cried for all the right reasons!' Jo Bartlett
'I fell in love with this story from page one.' Helen J Rolfe
'Achingly poignant, yet full of hope - You will fall in love with this beautiful Christmas story' Sandy Barker
''A tender love story, full of sweet touches and beautiful characters.' Beth Moran
'I loved my trip to Hedgehog Hollow. An emotional read, full of twists and turns' Heidi Swain
'Jessica Redland writes from the heart, with heart, about heart' Nicola May
'A wonderful, warm series full of family, friends and romance.' Katie Ginger
'An emotional but uplifting page turner.' Fay Keenan
'I fell in love with this story from page one.' Helen J Rolfe
'Achingly poignant, yet full of hope - You will fall in love with this beautiful Christmas story' Sandy Barker
'A tender love story, full of sweet touches and beautiful characters.' Beth Moran
Welcome to The Starfish Café - where you will find stunning views, delicious food and lifelong friendships.
Two broken hearts.
Since she inherited The Starfish Café, Hollie has poured her heart into the business, striving to keep her mother's traditions and warm-hearted spirit alive. But behind closed doors Hollie is searching for true happiness as she grieves the tragic loss of her family who were once the beating heart of the café...
An unexpected meeting.
Jake lives by two rules: don’t let anyone get close and don’t talk about what happened. Little does he know that a chance meeting at The Starfish Café, facilitated by a fluffy lost dog, is about to turn his world upside down...
The chance to love again.
Can Hollie and Jake break down the barriers that have been holding them back from finding love and happiness, before Christmas comes around? After all, with courage, nothing is impossible...
Join top 10 bestseller Jessica Redland for a magical winter at the seaside, where love blossoms and lifelong friendships are made.
Praise for Jessica Redland:
'I loved my trip to Hedgehog Hollow. An emotional read, full of twists and turns' Heidi Swain
'Jessica Redland writes from the heart, with heart, about heart' Nicola May
'A warm-hearted and beautiful book. Jessica Redland doesn’t shy away from the fact that life can be very difficult, but she reminds us that we all can find love, hope and joy again.' Sian O'Gorman
'A wonderful, warm series full of family, friends and romance.' Katie Ginger
'An emotional but uplifting page turner.' Fay Keenan
'A warm hug of a book. I never wanted to leave Hedgehog Hollow. Very highly recommended.' Della Galton
The brand new instalment in Jessica Redland's bestselling Hedgehog Hollow series!
It's time for the wedding we've all been waiting for...
Life at Hedgehog Hollow is never dull, although Samantha hopes that the new year ahead will be a little less chaotic as she prepares to marry the love of her life, Josh. But disaster strikes when she checks the rescue centre's bank account after the festive season and discovers it has been emptied. Who would do such a thing, and why? With the future of Hedgehog Hollow now in jeopardy, planning a wedding has lost its shine.
Phoebe is desperate to escape the shadow of her family, infamously known for their attacks on Samantha's beloved rescue centre. Could the kindness of the Hedgehog Hollow team be the chance she needs for a fresh start, or will her family's secrets continue to drag her back?
Top 10 bestseller Jessica Redland welcomes you back to glorious Hedgehog Hollow; full of love, family, friendship - and hedgehogs of course!
Praise for Jessica Redland:
'I loved my trip to Hedgehog Hollow. An emotional read, full of twists and turns' Heidi Swain
'Jessica Redland writes from the heart, with heart, about heart' Nicola May
‘An emotional, romantic and ultimately uplifting read. Jessica always touches my heart with her sensitive handling of difficult subjects. The gorgeous community she has built around Hedgehog Hollow is one I hope to visit again and again.’ Sarah Bennett
'Hedgehog Hollow is a wonderful series that has found a special place all of its own deep in the hearts of readers, including mine.' Jennifer Bohnet
'A wonderful, warm series full of family, friends and romance.' Katie Ginger
'An emotional but uplifting page turner.' Fay Keenan
'A warm hug of a book. I never wanted to leave Hedgehog Hollow. Very highly recommended.' Della Galton
Sometimes you just need a little Christmas magic to make your wishes come true...
When master chocolatier, Charlee, takes the leap to move to the picturesque seaside town of Whitsborough Bay, she is determined to follow in her grandfather's footsteps and set up a chocolate shop.
Luckily, she finds the perfect location for Charlee's Chocolates on beautiful Castle Street... Now she just has to refurbish it in time for Christmas!
With a useless boyfriend and countless DIY disasters, Charlee doesn't know if she'll make it in time. With no 'traditional' family to support her, she feels lost in her new surroundings and the secrets of the past are weighing her down.
But the warmth and festive spirit of the Whitsborough Bay community will surprise her, and when plumber, Matt, comes to the rescue, it might be that all of Charlee's dreams could come true this Christmas, and she could learn what family really means...
Escape to Castle Street for the perfect uplifting, festive read from top 10 bestseller Jessica Redland.
Christmas Wishes at the Chocolate Shop was originally released as Charlee and the Chocolate Shop. Now re-released with a new title and new cover, this version has been freshly edited and features several new chapters.
'A cracking read. I loved it!' Nicola May
When you’ve loved and lost, how do you find the strength to let love in again?
Jemma thinks she’s found the love of her life. Scott is everything she ever dreamed of and she can’t wait to begin the next stage of their life together. But just as she is heading for her happy ever after, a shock revelation shatters Jemma’s life as she knows it. Left to pick up the pieces, Jemma's friends and family rally round to help her find the courage to move on.
Sam thinks he has his future all worked out. A thriving career, lovely home and an amazing fiancée. But when tragedy strikes, he finds himself alone, far from everyone he cares about. Did he do the right thing by running away and trying to rebuild the tatters of his life alone?
This is the story of Jemma and Sam. Two lost souls, desperately trying to find closure and happiness. When a chance meeting brings them together a friendship is formed, but the guards are up.
Will it finally be their turn for a happy ever after? Or will the secrets from their pasts prevent them from moving on?
Escape to Whitsborough Bay for an emotional, uplifting story of love and friendship from top 10 bestseller Jessica Redland.
This book was previously published as Bear With Me.
'A delightful read that highlights the reality of many aspects of love, life, loss and illness. Add a huge bear hug of romance and comedy to create a winning formula for a cracking read. I loved it!' Nicola May
Praise for Jessica Redland:
'Jessica Redland writes from the heart, with heart, about heart' Nicola May
'I loved my trip to Hedgehog Hollow. An emotional read, full of twists and turns' Heidi Swain
'A wonderful, warm series full of family, friends and romance.' Katie Ginger
'I loved my trip to Hedgehog Hollow. An emotional read, full of twists and turns' Heidi Swain
'A warm hug of a book. I never wanted to leave Hedgehog Hollow. Very highly recommended.' Della Galton
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 fulfil 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.
What readers are saying about Finding Love at Hedgehog Hollow
'This story is really romantic and i am sucker for romance. There are some difficult topics in it too. Loss, Friendships, family fueds and some hard but right decisions. Marvelous!'
'I'm such a huge fan of cosy, warm, uplifting fiction and this story fit the bill perfectly for me. It had everything from romance and blossoming new friendships, to heartache and toxic family members. It was a joy to read and a wonderful story to lose myself within'
'This is a book that hooks you on the first page. It has family drama, romance and of course cute little hedgehogs'
'Such a wonderful story'
’One of the other things that really shined in this book was the characters. I felt like they were well developed, dynamic, and interesting. And of course, the way the hedgehogs tie into the overall story is so beautiful.’
’such a beautiful and engaging read'
’I have no idea where to start in trying to explain how fabulous this book is.'
Escape to Hedgehog Hollow with top 10 bestseller Jessica Redland.
Every family has its secrets, and at Hedgehog Hollow there is no exception...
It was always Samantha's dream to run her beautiful rescue centre, Hedgehog Hollow, full-time. But just as her wish comes true, she becomes a victim of her own kindness when she finds herself with a house full of guests - all with their own problems and secrets - looking to her for support.
When her self-absorbed cousin, Chloe, unexpectedly turns up at the farm - swiftly handing over her baby to Samantha to care for – trouble is definitely brewing. Especially as Chloe won’t tell anyone why she’s left her husband, James...
As Samantha juggles new hedgehog arrivals, family dramas and her own health challenges, it soon becomes clear that she needs to start putting herself first for once. Little does she know that life-changing secrets from the past are about to unravel and turn their lives upside down...
Return to glorious Hedgehog Hollow with top 10 bestseller Jessica Redland for a heartwarming, emotional but uplifting story of family, friendship and moving on from the past.
Praise for Jessica Redland:
'Jessica Redland writes from the heart, with heart, about heart' Nicola May
'I loved my trip to Hedgehog Hollow. An emotional read, full of twists and turns' Heidi Swain
'A warm hug of a book. I never wanted to leave Hedgehog Hollow. Very highly recommended.' Della Galton
'A wonderful, warm series full of family, friends and romance.' Katie Ginger
Cosy up with a mug of hot chocolate for some festive sparkle from bestseller Jessica Redland.
Everyone is getting into the festive spirit on Castle Street - snow is falling, fairy lights are glistening and Christmas shopping is underway.
But for Tara Porter, owner of thriving cafe, The Chocolate Pot, this is the most difficult time of the year. From the outside, Tara is a successful businesswoman and pillar of the community. Behind closed doors, she is lonely.
With a lifetime of secrets weighing on her shoulders, she has retreated from all friends, family and romance, and shut her real self away from the world. Afterall, if you don't let them in, they can't hurt you. She's learnt that the hard way.
But as the weight of her past becomes heavier and an unexpected new neighbour moves onto the street - threatening the future of her cafe - Tara begins to realise that maybe it's time to finally let people back in and confront her history. It could just change her life forever...
Starry Skies Over The Chocolate Pot Café was originally released as Christmas at The Chocolate Pot Café. Now re-released with a new title and new cover, this version has been freshly edited and features several new chapters.
What readers are saying about Starry Skies Over The Chocolate Pot Café:
'Tear-jerking, funny and fabulously feel good!'
'Can't imagine I'm the only one who wishes that The Chocolate Pot was real. I want to go there!'
'I think I experienced every emotion reading this.... excellent work Jessica!'
'Once again, I couldn't stop myself from smiling loads and also sobbing quite a bit as well.'
Pre-order the brand new instalment in Jessica Redland's bestselling Hedgehog Hollow series!
Samantha has a secret. Returning home from her dream honeymoon to the normality of running her beloved Hedgehog Hollow rescue centre, she's ready for the next chapter of her life with Josh. Or is she? Samantha is hiding something which could forever change the dreams they shared and bring their happy ever after crashing to the ground.
Lauren has given up on love. Twenty-six years ago the love of her life, Shaun, left her a note and was never seen again. Two painful divorces later she still can't face opening up to anyone. But little does Lauren know that the closure she's dreamt of for all these years may be closer than she thinks, and perhaps the only way to let new love in is to forgive and forget.
Samantha and Lauren will need the love and support from the Hedgehog Hollow family more than ever. After all, some dreams are worth chasing...
Top 10 bestseller Jessica Redland welcomes you back to glorious Hedgehog Hollow where love, family and friendship conquer all.
Praise for Jessica Redland's Hedgehog Hollow Series:
'I loved my trip to Hedgehog Hollow. An emotional read, full of twists and turns' Heidi Swain
'The Hedgehog Hollow series is a tonic I'd recommend for everyone. There is so much to make you smile in Jessica's stories and they are always uplifting reads, which will make you really glad you decided to pick up a copy.' Jo Bartlett
'Jessica Redland writes from the heart, with heart, about heart' Nicola May
'Hedgehog Hollow is a wonderful series that has found a special place all of its own deep in the hearts of readers, including mine.' Jennifer Bohnet
'A wonderful, warm series full of family, friends and romance.' Katie Ginger
'An emotional but uplifting page turner.' Fay Keenan
'A warm hug of a book. I never wanted to leave Hedgehog Hollow. Very highly recommended.' Della Galton
With new arrivals comes new responsibilities...
The sun is shining, wild flowers are blooming and Hedgehog Hollow is officially open for business.
For Samantha, the proud owner of this beautiful rescue centre, life has never been busier. But with an influx of new hogs and hoglets to take care of, not to mention a full-time job and ongoing family issues, can she accept the possibility that she has taken on more than she can handle?
Fortunately, she has the love of her life, Josh, by her side for support and encouragement. But Josh has his own family troubles to deal with. And soon he must decide if he's ready to do the one thing he swore he’d never do - forgive his father.
For both Samantha and Josh it's a season of change and for figuring out whether the past can ever truly be forgotten.
Escape back to wonderful Hedgehog Hollow with top 10 bestseller Jessica Redland for the perfect uplifting read full of love, hope and forgiveness.
Praise for Jessica Redland:
'I loved my trip to Hedgehog Hollow. An emotional read, full of twists and turns' Heidi Swain
'A warm hug of a book. I never wanted to leave Hedgehog Hollow. Very highly recommended.' Della Galton
*The Top 10 Bestseller*
Everyone deserves a chance at happiness...
Danniella is running from her past, so when she arrives at the beautiful seaside resort of Whitsborough Bay, the last thing on her mind is making friends. After all, they might find out her secrets…
Alison is fun, caring and doesn't take herself too seriously. But beneath the front, she is a lost soul, stuck in a terrible relationship, with body confidence issues and no family to support her. All she really needs is a friend.
Karen's romance has taken a back seat to her fitness business. But she doesn’t want to give up on love quite yet. If only those mysterious texts would stop coming through…
When the women meet at their local bootcamp, a deep friendship blossoms. And soon they realise that the secret to happiness is where they least expected to find it…
An uplifting story of friendship and finding the strength to come to terms with the past: perfect for fans of Tilly Tennant and Cathy Bramley.
What readers are saying about The Secret To Happiness
'An emotional but uplifting page turner.The Secret to Happiness is a beautiful story of friendship and love' Fay Keenan.'I loved how realistic and flawed the characters were, no perfect people, just honest characters with real problems.'
'Easily Jessica Redland's best novel so far. The amount of heart and depth that has gone into it is astounding.'
'This is a story that will have you enthralled from the start to the end with its many twists and turns. Jessica has the knack of drawing you into her "heroines". She always includes some humour in her books but wow, does she know how to bring you to tears as well.'
'Reading this book is the secret to happiness. Wow!'
'Loved the characters and didn't want it to end.'
It's the most wonderful time of the year...
It's December on Castle Street; the fairy lights are twinkling, snow has settled and the festive season is in full swing.
For Carly, the owner of Carly's Cupcakes, it's the busiest time of year getting everyone's Christmas treats ready on time. However with her clumsy sister, Bethany, as a co-worker, it's proving a difficult task. They say you shouldn't mix work with family. Maybe they have a point...
As Christmas approaches, Carly is also eagerly awaiting the return of her best friend to Whitsborough Bay. Liam has no idea he's been the object of her affection since their schooldays. After years of pining after him, can Carly pluck up the courage to finally tell him how she really feels by 25th December?
Could a little festive magic make all of Carly's wishes come true this Christmas...?
A heartwarming, short festive story of friendship and family from bestseller Jessica Redland. You can find out what happens to Carly next through exploring her best friend Tara's story in Starry Skies Over The Chocolate Pot Café.
This is a new and updated version of Christmas at Carly's Cupcakes which has been previously published.
What readers are saying about Christmas at Carly's Cupcakes:
’Pure Christmas magic! Mix in some fairy lights, snow and sweets and you have a perfect holiday tale.’
’It is a feel-good story that lets you escape into a beautiful setting.’
’My first Christmas book of this year and it will be hard to beat.’
’This well-crafted story was a quick and engaging read that captivated, entertained, and squeezed the heart.’
’This was the right story at the right moment: uplifting, heartwarming and engrossing.’
’I can’t begin to tell you how much I love Jessica’s books’
’Jessica Redland can't put a word wrong, her books are a real pleasure to read, so well written and you feel as though you are part of the story.’
’Another absolutely fantastic read by a truly fantastic author.’
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