Family Secrets at Hedgehog Hollow by Jessica Redland #Review

 

We are returning to Hedgehog Hollow,  Whitsborough Bay and its environs for Jessica Redland's Family Secrets at Hedgehog Hollow.

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.

 My Thoughts

This is my third visit to Hedgehog Hollow. Although you can read this as a standalone, I think you would understand more about the relationships between the characters if you have also read the first two. Sammie's kind qualities come to the fore in this story and you can absolutely believe that people would be attracted to volunteer at her hedgehog rescue shelter. Despite her difficulties with her relatives in the past, she keeps her sights focussed on the present and the future. That's not to say that she isn't under pressure, especially as the secrets from the past start to emerge.

    Hedgehog Hollow is a gorgeous setting as several characters play out their own stories. You are not just given Sammie's perspective but get to see through other character's eyes as well which sheds light on certain behaviours.  I was quite shocked by the cliffhanger ending but took heart that that means that the series must continue! 

In short: You can't hide from the past for ever!

About the Author

Jessica Redland writes uplifting stories of love, friendship, family and community set in Yorkshire where she lives. Her Whitsborough Bay books transport readers to the stunning North Yorkshire Coast and her Hedgehog Hollow series takes them into beautiful countryside of the Yorkshire Wolds.

You can read my reviews of the first two in the Hedgehog Hollow series here: Finding Love at Hedgehog Hollow  |  New Arrivals at Hedgehog Hollow  

You can follow Jessica here: Twitter   |  Facebook   |   Website 
   |  Instagram  |  Blog   |  Bookbub   |  Mail list sign up
 

Book links: Amazon UK 

 

Thanks to Jessica Redland, Boldwood Books and Rachel of  Rachel's Random Resources for a copy of the book and a place on the tour.  

 

            Don't forget to take a look at these great bloggers!