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His Last Christmas Gift by Debra Borchert #Review

    His Last Christmas Gift by Debra Borchert will take you to a different country and season. It was published by Le Vin Press on 1st November 2025. Widowed, fired, and 50, Claire is one hot mess. This later in life romance hits like a snowball packed with grief and hope and mystery and the kind of second-chance that says, “I didn’t think I’d ever feel this again, and now I’m terrified, but… Hi.” Romance that’s frost melting off a windowpane. It’s “I forgot my heart could do this.” It’s love doesn’t have an expiration date. Twinkly lights, mulled wine and flaming crêpes so immerse you in Christmas markets—you’ll book a flight to France before the fares go up. A book club fiction favourite, Claire’s journey of self-discovery is perfect for fans of women’s fiction and stories about strong women over 50 navigating reinvention with inspiration, humour, with a delicious frosting of romance. “Give yourself the gift of a lush, romantic, French adventure and be swept away ...

Tomorrow Starts Today by Jessica Redland #Review #EscapeToTheLakesBook5 #PublicationDay

 

Jessica Redland's series, The Escape to the Lakes, continues with Tomorrow Starts Today. It is published by Boldwood Books today on 8th January15th May. 

 
It's never too late to find yourself... 💫

When she unexpectedly loses her husband, Yvonne Kellerman's world turns quiet and grey. Five years on, her days are filled with the gentle chatter of her loyal parrot, Trevor, and the comfort of her crafting table—but she can’t shake the feeling that life is slipping her by and Yvonne feels lost and lonelier than ever.

When she joins the local crafting club at Willowdale Village Hall, Yvonne expects nothing more than a few afternoons of sewing. Instead, amongst the other local crafters, she discovers friendship, laughter and a renewed appreciation for her gorgeous Lake District home. It’s a reminder that she isn’t alone and, with each new stitch, her confidence returns, and so does her belief that it's never too late for fresh starts and new beginnings.

When a familiar face from her past reappears, Yvonne finds herself standing at a crossroads: will she protect her heart, or embrace the chance to love—and truly live—again?


 My Thoughts

 Yvonne is the latest character to star in Jessica Redland's series, Escape to the Lakes. She is at a crossroads in her life, following the loss of her husband. It is clear that she is feeling lonely as more of her neighbours move away and she is looking for a new start in her life. It is quite believable that she should seek friends through her interest in crafting and she makes some interesting and quirky friends. This leads to an exciting development for the crafters and one which leads Yvonne to reconnect with someone from her past.

    The setting for the story is as gorgeous as ever and you absolutely find the community in the villages credible. There is some humour, especially through Yvonne's parrot companion who she shares her  home with. With second chances and fresh starts, this is a lovely book to start a new year with.

In short: Starting over 

About the Author

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’s fiction of love, friendship and community.

 

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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.  
 
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  1. Thanks for joining in with day 1 of the blog tour for Tomorrow Starts Today. I'm delighted you enjoyed Yvonne's story and found this the ideal book to kick off the New Year

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