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This book was so sweet and it made me even finderof hedgehogs than before.
I liked that it was written from both Samantha and Joshs perspective, it made it a really refreshing read.
It wasn’t all gushy and made sense of the trials and twists of an older relationship.

I hadn’t read the first book and this didn’t feel like it had mattered.

Looking forward to more books in 🦔 hollow.

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I would just like to start off this review with a massive thank you to Jessica for the previously breakdown at the beginning of this book. Whilst I remembered what had happened in the first, I think previously sections should definitely start becoming a thing within every book series, as sometimes you just need that little refresher – much appreciated, Jessica!

New Arrivals at Hedgehog Hollow carries on a few weeks from when we last saw Samantha, Josh and the rest of the gang. Sam’s hedgehog sanctuary has finally opened for business and people are absolutely loving it! In the first book, we was treated to Sam’s perspective, however, this time round, Jessica has decided to treat us with both Sam and Josh’s perspectives – Josh having quite a hefty story-line. We first get a glimpse in to Josh’s back-story and why that had made him the person he is, in the first book of the series, therefore the second book, it was time to dig in to the nitty gritty. Josh has had a complicated past, one that no one should have to endure, however, with the support of Samantha, he really comes through and becomes the bigger person in the situation. I had to give it to Josh for being such an incredible person to people who did not really deserve it. I think my pettiness levels are much higher than his, as I wouldn’t have done half of what he did! That being said, the character developments between Josh and his family were also the most heart-warming moments of the story and I was really pleased to see some closure to the past and the possibility to fresh starts and better relationships.

Now, how is our oh so lovely leading lady doing, you may ask? Well, I can tell you with full confidence that she is still the most remarkable woman ever and her heart just seems to keep having the ability to grow and grow, despite every awful moment she faces… and there was unfortunately plenty of them. I couldn’t have admired Samantha more for what she did for Josh and his family, she is a woman I definitely aspire to see. Not only is she having to support Josh getting through his family troubles, her mother and cousin are still the most irritating people Sam has to have the unfortunate time in dealing with. Whilst we do get a much more in-depth look in to Sam’s mothers past life, allowing us to understand why she is the way she is, I still found myself furious with the answers. When it came to Sam’s cousin, Chloe, although she was less infuriating, she still made me want to shake Sam’s shoulders and say, “stop giving her chance after chance!” No friendship is worth holding on to, if it resembles any of Sam and Chloe’s, family or not. I just couldn’t understand why Sam kept putting herself through it!

Last, but most certainly not least, we have to talk about the gorgeous hedgehogs! These darling hedgehogs gave Sam a second chance at a new life and it really couldn’t have worked out anymore perfect. My favourite part when it came to the hedgehogs was all of the insightful information Jessica provided us with. By the end of the book I had learnt so much and would absolutely love to help take care of hedgehogs at some point in my lifetime. I absolutely adored the names given to every hedgehog as well, especially Snoop Hoggy Hog, there was plenty that had me giggling away to myself! Whilst our delightful little friends brought much happiness to the story, they also brought much heart-break, so much so my chest was aching for Sam, who had to put up with so much of it herself. Sam, being the angelic woman she is, was really lucky in making such a positive name and atmosphere to herself, as we gradually get to meet so many other wonderful people who had wanted to support and improve the areas, in order to keep the hedgehogs protected and not in any risk of hurting themselves. The community was just incredible and made sure Sam knew that she wasn’t alone. Of course, she also had her gorgeous companion in Josh, her father and other friends to support her mid-breakdown and when Thomas’ family came to strike their revenge.

I am so excited for the third instalment in the series and that last line definitely only means one thing – D R A M A. New Arrivals at Hedgehog Hollow is a story filled with love, family and friends… with a little additional heartache, that will have you smiling from cheek to cheek and welling up with tears from every type of emotion. I’m so glad that I have had the opportunity to start my 2021 with this gorgeous set of characters and can’t wait to return for a catch up.

Readers should note this novel follows on from Finding Love at Hedgehog Hollow (which was also one of my top reads from 2020). Some might say you don’t need to read that story to enjoy this one. That’s true, BUT, I pity the hard heart that does not fall in love with our heroine, Sam, in the first book. I think to really appreciate the beauty of New Arrivals, you should read Finding Love first!

This novel is very much about Samantha and her continued journey towards fulfilling her potential both professionally and personally. However, her boyfriend, Josh, is also a central protagonist in this one. In fact, it’s Josh who must undergo the more profound change this time around.

What I love about Jessica’s books is how they delve into the inner workings of her characters. We feel with and for them. Yes, we have a couple who are in love as the main characters but they are also learning how to navigate life together and are both cementing their commitment to supporting each other through all that life throws at them. To really appreciate just how far Sam has come and why Josh admires her so much, you probably have to read book 1.

This story is told from the dual perspectives of both Sam and Josh. The switching POVs works extremely well and is instrumental to the reader’s understanding of Josh and his circumstances.

I love how we see him relate to various people differently. He is warm and loving with Sam, protective of his mother and yet cold and beastly when it comes to his father and Beth. As the novel progresses we find out just why he’s so broken up and we witness how he pieces back together his really big and kind heart. This novel, like most by this author, really is a personal journey to a better life for the central characters.

While we meet some delightful new faces, like the exuberant, aptly named Fizz, we also see some familiar ones we might rather like to forget, like Sam’s mum and spoilt cousin, Chloe. Each of them moves the story forward in one way or another.

Then, perhaps the breakaway stars of the show are the hedgehogs. Jessica’s love for the little critters comes through in the pages of her novel. Seamlessly, we get hedgehog care tips and interesting facts about the cute animals. We can’t help but feel Sam’s sadness when she can’t save some of them, but we also share in her exuberance every time one is restored and released. The hedgehogs also play their role in bringing various characters together who might not have otherwise met. I love that mechanism for this novel.

I should warn readers that this story is part two of three (?) and our epilogue brings us closure of some issues but also opens up a whole new storyline. I’m looking forward to book 3 to find out if a certain character can be redeemed after all…

Overall, this is another winner from Jessica. The story (along with the hedgehogs) will capture your attention and your heart).

Do you love all thing cuddly and cute?

Do you gush at the sight of baby animals?

Throw in all that and some gorgeous love stories and that would make up 75% of the beauty Jessica brings you. The other 25% I will leave for you to discover as a reviewer never gives away a full story. Now the book is set in a gorgeous country farm that has now been refurbished as a hedgehog sanctuary by our main character Sammie and her partner Josh, a qualified vet. These two are adorable together. You will invest in their relationship, I know I did.

As the story develops, you follow the characters through a journey filled with stress, past demons, forgiveness, friendship and compassion. It will definitely remind you that being nice doesn’t come with a cost. In fact it could change someone’s whole story. Plus it brings you wit, cute little baby hoglets. Yes, I even learnt what they were called. It also reminds you that your true north is out there somewhere, whether you’ve already found them or are still looking, they are there and can turn up when you least expect.

As with the previous books of Jessica’s that I have read, this one was well written, easy to digest and knows how to tug your heartstrings. And I mean, mine got tugged so hard, it’s going to take a week of rom com binging to fix them. All the characters, and I mean every single character you meet, feels like a real person or reminds you of your neighbour down the street. I would move to Whitsborough or its surrounding areas if I could. It sounds delightful.

This maybe book 2 of the Hedgehog Hollow series but believe me, book 1 is the same. This is definitely an author to check out, especially if you need a feel good, heartwarming romance tale to curl up on the settee days. Especially with the weather drawing colder. You won’t be disappointed. I wasn’t and I’m the fantasy addict who rarely tried outside the genre unless it was Stephen King or crime. Why not try some sugar in your tea on the bench in the garden and try something new today.

Great book. Even though I hadn’t read the previous one in the series there was enough information in this book to understand what had happened. My first Jessica Redland book and I’ve already ordered two more. So easy and enjoyable to read. The characters had depth and were likeable. The hedgehogs were adorable and I fell in love with them. Great book and I look forward to the next instalment.

I loved the first book of this series and Redland continues with another corker of a read. Although I only recently read the other novel, I did appreciate the character list and a brief summary of what happened previously – a thoughtful touch and helpful if you haven’t had the chance to encounter the first story.

This book carries on just a few weeks on from where the last story concluded. Differently, the narrative switches between Samantha and Josh’s perspective, reflecting how important he is to Samantha’s life. The Grimes family continues to haunt Samantha and Hedgehog Hollow, showing that the people are still not satisfied with Samantha’s inheritance. Alongside this, Redland also explores Josh’s past; the revelations that we learned about in book one are finally brought to light in this story.

Josh’s past is a complicated one and it was interesting to read the developments. I could not believe how accepting Samantha became, particularly at the end, but I think this merely reinforced her kind-hearted nature towards others. On the other hand, her relationship with her own mother and cousin, Chloe, remains especially estranged. Chloe’s husband, James, rarely features this time, and neither do these other negative relationships. However, more information is given about why Samantha’s mother is so cold. I, along with some of the other characters, could not understand why Samantha was so willing to keep giving Chloe chances for a friendship, especially as she is such a selfish, harsh woman at times!

Undoubtedly, my most favourite part of the story were the Hedgehogs themselves. They are a massive feature in this story (as you would expect!), and since opening the sanctuary, Samantha’s prickly residents increase fairly rapidly. I felt like I was learning about Hedgehogs like Samantha, so immersive was the narrative. A special mention must go to my favourite hedgehog, Snoop Hoggy Hog, and this cracked me up for ages when I read the name. All in all, it just added to the feel-good factor that this novel brings; escapism at its best.

At the last paragraph, I could not help but gasp with the surprise that the writer closes the story. There is clearly another book in the series to look forward to… I just hope the wait will not be too long! Although this is a book about love, family and animals, it is such an enjoyable read that I think you will fail to read it without it bringing a smile to your face. And that, as I think everyone would agree, is so important at this time.

With thanks to Boldwood Books, NetGalley and Rachel’s Random Resources for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Charm, and forgiveness, and hedgehogs... oh my! This is the second book in Jessica Redland’s’s Hedgehog Hollow series. This book can certainly be read as a standalone, Jessica does a great job of catching you up with characters from the previous books. But I’m pretty certain after you have read this you’ll wish you’d read the first. The book picks up with Samantha recovering from being in a coma after being injured in a fire in the previous book. The hedgehog rescue is now officially open and their are no shortage of hedgehogs in need. even little baby hoglettes needing tended to. Lucky Samantha‘s boyfriend Josh is a vet and also shares a passion for these adorable creatures. there is a lot more to this book than hedgehogs. this is a heartwarming story filled with love, friendship, family, and forgiveness. seriously Samantha and Josh must be two of the most forgiving people ever. Both of them have some major family drama going on and the fact that they could be so forgiving was inspiring. I consider myself a pretty forgiving person, but I have to say some of these things going on were pretty unforgivable. probably why Samantha and Josh are so well-suited for one another. we are also introduced to a new character in the story Fizz, who I absolutely adored. this was just such a feel good Story. So much whimsy cuteness, and wonderful characters. I learned so much about hedgehogs which BTW we don’t have in the US(other than in zoos or as pets). and probably fortunately I found out I cannot have a hedgehog legally in the state of California, so no more additions to my zoo. it’s been a tough week and this really was a perfect book to restore my hope in humanity.

This book in emojis 🦔 🦔 🦔 🦔 🦔 🦔

*** Big thank you to Boldwood Books for my gifted copy of this book. All opinions are my own. ***

Thank you to Boldwood Books and Netgalley for offering this book for an honest review.
This is the Sequel to Finding Love at Hedgehog Hollow, which I didn’t know when I first began. There are many complex relationships in this series and it is probably best to start with Book for maximum enjoyment. But Redland provided a great summary and character list at the beginning of the story so it only took me a quick little bit to get caught up and understand who all the characters are.

I’m a huge animal lover, which is honestly what drew me to this book to begin with. I know next to nothing about Hedgehogs but Redland wrote about Hedgehog rescues in such away that you became a little attached to them and learned a few things as well. Unfortunately, there is also a sad side to rescues and those stories were also included. So be forewarned that there were some sad moments.

The character relationships are crazy! I felt like I dropped into a Soap Opera. There have previously been several affairs, so lots of people aren’t talking to each other. Samantha and her boyfriend Josh are the MC’s. Samantha’s previous boyfriend was having an affair with her cousin and they are now married and pregnant. Josh’s Dad was having an affair with Josh’s previous girlfriend and when it was uncovered, he divorced Josh’s mom, and they’ve now had one child and have another on the way.

Whew! Apparently in England there are lots of Hedgehogs and lots of cheating! There is more drama between characters other than just these two main ones, so if you like some drama with your Chick-lit, then this is the book for you! It was a little bit too much for me but there were a lot of sweet things that happened as well so it helped to even out some of the drama. Solid 3 stars

I loved Finding Love at Hedgehog Hollow when I read it last year, so I was keen to read the next of Samantha and Josh’s story.

The reality of running an animal rescue centre is sinking in. Hedgehogs and hoglets are arriving and it’s hands on deck to feed the babies and help them return to health. There’s lots of hedgehog info included as Sam learns about the creatures and teaches the local community how to to help the hogs.

This book fills in some the gaps in Samantha and Josh’s individual stories.

Why is Samantha’s mother so hostile and horrible? What exactly happened between Josh and his father? Finally I got some answers

Both Josh and Samantha go on a journey of acceptance and forgiveness as they build a new life together.

With complicated families, busy jobs and some ongoing issues with some unfriendly neighbours there is a lot going on at Hedgehog Hollow.

And the ending! I actually gasped out loud. There’s definitely more to come.

I loved the first book, really enjoyed this sequel and now can’t wait to find out what happens next!

Thank you Bolwood Books and Netgalley for the gifted copy of the book in return for a review

I have been a fan of Jessica’s work for a little while now. I haven’t quite caught up with everything that she has written but I am getting there. I read the synopsis for ‘New Arrivals At Hedgehog Hollows’ and it certainly sounded like Jessica had another winner on her hands. I eagerly started reading and to say that I enjoyed this book is a massive understatement. I ADORED reading ‘New Arrivals At Hedgehog Hollow’ but more about that in a bit.
Well what I can say about ‘New Arrivals At Hedgehog Hollow’? It really is an amazing read and I cannot think of one thing I didn’t like about it. This book seemed to develop a hold over me and it was a hold that lasted throughout the book. I just couldn’t put my Kindle down. It wasn’t exactly glued to my hand but it might as well have been because it travelled everywhere with me. I couldn’t bear to miss a single second of the story. I took to the characters of Samantha and Josh from the start and it didn’t take me long to feel as though they had become friends of mine. I had to keep reading to find out what happened to them. The pages turned at a fairly fast pace as I seemed to charge my way through the story. I had mixed feelings about reaching the end of this book. Don’t get me wrong I was pleased to finish because I knew how the story ended but at the same time I was enjoying the book so much that I just didn’t want it to end.
‘New Arrivals At Hedgehog Hollow’ is superbly written but then I think that to be true of all of Jessica’s books that I have had the pleasure of reading to date. Jessica has one of those writing styles that is easy to get used to and easy to get along with. In fact reading one of Jessica’s books is more like a chat between friends rather than reading an actual book. I hope that makes sense. She has the knack of catching your attention from the start and draws you into the story. She creates characters that are impossible to dislike and you find that you care about the characters and what happens to them. The story is written from the points of view of Samantha and Josh with the different chapters interlinking really well. For me, the story hit the ground running and maintained a fairly gentle pace. Jessica has a way of making me feel as though I am part of the story and that’s all thanks to her very realistic and vivid storytelling.
In short, I thoroughly enjoyed reading ‘New Arrivals At Hedgehog Hollow’ and I would definitely recommend this book to other readers. I will certainly be reading more of Jessica’s work in the future. The score on the Ginger Book Geek board is a very well deserved 5* out of 5*.

Do try and read the first book, Finding Love at Hedgehog Hollow, before you try this one – although I think it would probably work just fine as a standalone (although, with a bit of a cliffhanger, you’ll definitely want to read the next one as much as I do!), but I do think you’d love it even more if you knew the background to the setting up of Hedgehog Hollow, had met the wonderful Thomas, seen how Samantha and Josh’s lovely romance began, and understood a little more about their relationships with their families.

Samantha and Josh are just the loveliest couple – you can really feel the chemistry between them, all those gorgeous shared moments, so many of them on that bench overlooking Thomas and Gwendoline’s wildflower meadow. But oh my goodness, those family complications – there’s so much that could do with sorting out, and that’s probably the main thrust of the story. I particularly liked the way the narrative was alternately carried by them both – it was good to get an insight into their thoughts, and to understand some of their actions and the possible barriers to their future happiness.

Let’s stick with the humans for now (!), and I have to say that the author always creates the most wonderful living and breathing characters – some are really likeable (I particularly love Josh’s mother Connie, and this time new character Fizz ran her a close second) while there are a number of others who are considerably harder work. The exchanges between them – the nice and the not-so-nice – are so excellent, with that quality of conversations you’re allowed to overhear and be part of, always something I particularly enjoy about the author’s books.

Now although I thought the first book was pretty near perfect, I do remember saying that I’d like to have seen a few more hedgehogs – but I definitely have no complaints this time! Hedgehog Hollow’s now fully up and running, and doing brisk business – I learned so much about the care of hedgehogs, the dangers they encounter, and I think I might even be able to sex one now should one cross my path. Did you know baby hedgehogs are called hoglets? Heavens, they don’t half create some work when they come to the Hollow without their mums, and they really wouldn’t have any hope of survival without Samantha’s tender care.

Every hedgehog is given a name, recorded on a board – they’re working their way through cartoon characters, with a view lovely diversions along the way – and every single one of them becomes a character in their own right (there’s a goodbye to Mr Snuffles, one of the original residents, that really brought a tear to my eye!). We see the downside too, of course, the hedgehogs that can’t be saved… and feel Sam’s sadness when there’s just nothing she can do.

While the main focus is on all the family issues and the growing workload at the rescue centre (and how they cope with it), there are some well written moments of real drama too – not everyone is delighted by Sam’s success, and there’s a fair bit of threat and danger lurking because of that. And I really liked the book’s ending – you could put it down and walk away if you really wanted to, but there are a few loose threads left hanging, and one humdinger I’m looking dying to find out more about in the next book!

I’m already looking forward already to my next visit to Hedgehog Hollow – I thoroughly enjoyed this one, but I think I’ve said that about every book Jessica Redland has ever written. A really lovely read…

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New Arrivals at Hedgehog Hollow by Jessica Redland is the follow up book to Finding Love at Hedgehog Hollow, and another fun addition . Samantha Wishaw and her boyfriend Josh, have completed the hedgehog rescue in honor of Thomas and Gwendoline, and are opened for business. Samantha life is really busy between a full time job, taking care of her health, saving the Hedgehogs, and people trying to sabatosh the rescue, she's exhausted. Samantha must decide how to make it all work, and make tough decisions. I highly recommend this book/series for anyone who enjoys family drama, friendship, romance, and animals. I look forward to reading more books by Ms. Redland.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

New arrivals at Hedgehog Hollow is the sequel to Finding Love at Hedgehog Hollow. It is better read the books in order, but if you haven't read the first one, don't worry: Jessica provided a very helpful summary and list of recurring characters at the beginning of the book and made me feel at home straightaway.

Samantha/ Sammie finaly opens The Hedhog Hollow Rescue Center, and immediately has her work cut out for her with new patients brought in or left out on her doorstep. She is still recovering from her coma after her newly inherited farm was set on fire. It isn't easy to juggle her full time teaching job with taking care of new arrivals at the hedgegog shelter, some of which are tiny new born hoglets. Luckily for her, her boyfriend Josh isn't just understanding and supportive, he is also a veterinarian who is totally committed to animal rescue. What Sammie might not have realised before she opened the centre was that it would require her being there for her helpless patients all the time. This kind of work can also be heartbreaking as not all hedgehogs are going to survive. On top of all this, a spate of threatening vandalism incidents puts Sammie under additional emotional strain she could really do without.

There is a lot of family drama in this book. Samantha and Josh's relationship is getting stronger, but they both have a lot to learn about their respective families. Josh is trying to reconcile with his estranged father, while Sammie is getting a deeper insight in her own mother's past. Not everything is what it seems at first sight. Sometimes children have a certain idea of what their parents' marriage is like which is not entirely true.

Sammie is a wonderful character. She hates letting peope down and she is kind and considerate. Sammie has to ask herself some really hard questions to find out what she really wants from life. I love the way she often reframes her own negative experience to provide the most benevolent explanation and how she is ready to give anyone a second chance. I also really enjoyed meeting Fizz, a lovely secondary character who I hope is going to feature again in the next book.

What I liked the most about this book is all the information about hedgehogs and how to take care of them. This book is so much more than just romance (in fact, although present, it isn't very prominent in this book). It is more about families, friendships, kindness, forgiveness and life in general.if this is something you like reading about, welcome to the world of Hedgehog Hollow!

Thank you to Rachel, Boldwood Books, NetGalley and Jessica Redland for the review copy provided in exchange for an honest opinion.

After reading a book by Jessica Redland for a blog tour last year, I now jump at the chance to read one of her books and this one is a series that I adore.

Growing up we always had hedgehogs in the garden and even where we are now I see them wandering around at dusk. This series is a true masterpiece it is full of love and forgiveness as well as being a hive of information about hedgehogs.

I picked up this book a couple of days ago and have flown through it as Sammie & Josh are such great characters it's like the book is constantly calling for me to pick it up and keep reading.

I love the books that leave you missing them as you weren't ready to finish them and this story is definitely one of those. I really hope there is more to come fr Hedgehog Hollow as I'm loving my time on the farm.

Amazing. I felt as if I was right there sitting on the bench gazing over the meadows and watching that magical hedgehog family.

I hadn’t read the previous book in this series but it really didn’t hamper my enjoyment of this book at all. The catch up at the beginning was so so so helpful, and I read it with my jaw getting slacker and slacker at all the twists and turns and I just knew I was about to step into an epic book.

With so many plot twists and interlocking /overlapping characters you could be forgiven for thinking your reading an episode of a soap opera, but believe me, it all works and it isn’t cringe-y. Samantha is an amazing character who has so much love and light to give and Josh simply blossoms under her love. Fizz was an amazing character and her enthusiasm is so infectious. Each story line is dealt with will such care and respect to all involved.

The magic of hedgehog hallow and Thomas and Gwendoline will stay with you long after you’ve finished reading it.

Thanks to netgalley for the chance to read this book.

This is the second book in the series and is a brilliant follow on to Finding Love at Hedgehog Hollow.

Samantha is the owner of Hedgehog Hollow a rescue centre for hedgehogs. She thinks she can manage both the rescue centre and working full time at the local university until the amount of hoglet’s increases and she finds it difficult to manage both. She doesn’t want to let anyone down but with support from her boyfriend Josh and both their families they decide she must concentrate on the hedgehogs, A book about relationships and sacrifices that have to made in order to succeed.

Jessica Redland is fast becoming a top author for me and an automatic buy when I see a new book by her! Already looking forward to the next book at Hedgehog Hollow - I mean that cliff hanger?! 😱 I need to know more!

This book is the second in the Hedgehog Hollow series (with a third on the way 🤞🏻) and even though I hadn’t actually read the first one - Finding Love at Hedgehog Hollow, I was hooked.

It follows Sam and her hedgehog rescue centre, which she has now officially opened, and is running with her vet boyfriend Josh. She is also a full time teacher at the local college so to say she is stretched thin is an understatement!

Her and Josh seem to be getting everything possible thrown at them and surely there’s only so much people can take? Sam is such a kind and loving person that you can’t help to warm to her and want a happy life for her and Josh.

I absolutely loved this book and it left with me a warm fuzzy feeling - but I also need to know more about the little revelation we get at the end of the epilogue! I won’t spoil it for you.

While I’m waiting for the third in this series I’m going to make a start on Jessica’s Whitsborough Bay series as I treated myself to Making Wishes at Bay View the other day. If you’re still wanting to read a bit of Christmas I can’t recommend Christmas at Carly’s Cupcakes and Starry Skies over the Chocolate Pot Cafe enough!

Wow, what an absolutely gorgeous book! I was drawn to this one as it came highly recommended from my bookish bestie, Vikkie, and I was overjoyed with what I found between the (digital) pages.

This is the 2nd book in the Hedgehog Hollow series, but it is the first I’ve read. It is also my first encounter with this author. It was a book that was easy to enjoy and read as a standalone despite the clear history between many of the characters. In this installment, we follow Samantha and Josh as their relationship blossoms and Hedgehog Hollow opens 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 be forgotten…

Jessica writes characters in a very clever and skilled way. As all good books in this genre should, she has created interesting, likeable and multi faceted main characters whilst providing an array of ecclectic and wonderful supporting cast of characters, too.

I have loved the way she writes from both perspectives of Sam and Josh so that we are able to get inside their head and see their reactions. I was able to empathise with them and relate to them very easily and quickly.

This book includes much more of a rollercoaster of emotions and continuous drama than I was really expecting. There is no let up and I was completely hooked! It felt like I was watching back to back Eastenders (I love Eastenders) as this author seems to be an expert in showcasing realism, romance and domestic drama.

My only regret after reading this book is that I finished it so quickly and it’s taken me so long to read something by this author!

I loved returning to Hedgehog Hollow, I do love this series.
It was like returning to old friends and I hope that we can keep on returning!
The first in the series was one of my favourite reads last year, and this second one didn't disappoint.
The perfect escapisim.

Hedgehog Hollow is up and running and wow there are hedgehogs,. If I thought there were hedgehogs in the previous book, then that is nothing compared with this one. They all sounded so cute, and I loved seeing Sammie and Josh taking care of them all, and I think I have learnt a lot about them too.

Hoglets are a lot of work, more so than human babies, but without a rescue, if their mum isn't about then they stand no chance at all, and even if you do try to rescue them the survival rate still isn't fabulous but any surviving is better than none.

It's not all hedgehogs though, there is a great deal of messy family situations to deal with too. As we learnt in the first book of the series neither Sammie nor Josh have had the best time of it recently with various family members and these storylines are continued into this book.

It is a lot to get your head around but the actions that Sammie especially takes shows just what a big hearted, amazing person she really is, even while struggling with her own issues.

I loved that the book was written in alternating POVs from both Sammie and Josh, so we could get to know them very quickly and thoroughly.

I loved that it was a direct continuation from the previous Hedgehog Hollow book, as it's always good to have really familiar characters from the off. And the amount of stuff both Sammie and Josh go through in this book, is phenomenal and you can't help but really feel for them.

It's a fantastic addition to this series and all I can say is that I want more from Hedgehog Hollow and I really don't want to have to wait!

Thank you to Boldwood Books and Netgalley for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily,