A Forever Home at Honey Bee Croft

By Jessica Redland

What it’s about?

New friends, new life, new love…

Single dad, Joel Grainger, is devoted to his little girl, Imogen, doing all he can to be a key part of her
life. But with Imogen’s mum being ever more difficult and Joel’s job suddenly in doubt, he’s worried
that everything is about to change. Joel has given everything to Imogen, and he doesn’t regret it, but
maybe he’s lost himself along the way…

Since her dad’s heart-breaking dementia diagnosis, Poppy Wells has been struggling and desperately
needs a break. An opportunity to stay in gorgeous Whisperwood Farmhouse nestled in the Yorkshire
Wolds and a stone’s throw away from Bumblebee Farm couldn’t be more perfect.

Finally able to breathe, Poppy begins to see a new life ahead, a place where she can heal her broken heart and be part of something special. But can she ever leave her beloved dad to get the happiness she craves?

When Poppy and Joel meet there’s an instant connection. But with both of them at a crossroads, a
future together seems impossible. Can they find the strength to overcome their challenges to secure
their forever home together?

What I think:

Jessica Redland is a master at creating worlds full of loveable characters that despite their trials and tribulations get their much-deserved happy endings.

This book features Joel and Poppy.

Joel is a ‘lovely guy’ but all of his dates end with women saying they just want to be friends. His factory job pays the bills but working night shifts means he doesn’t get to spend much time with his daughter Imogen. He is also supporting his brother Chez who struggles with his mental health and dealing with ex-fiancee, Tilly  and the challenges of co-parenting.

Poppy feels like her life is on hold. Having lost her mum to MND and with coping with father’s dementia, her own personal life has been put on hold. She’s living in her childhood home but desperately lonely. Her own marriage ended amicably, but between visiting her dad, caring for her beloved bees and working as an account, her dreams have been put in hold.

A break is just what Poppy needs and when she bumps into Joel sparks fly instantly. When they meet again at a wedding, it seems like destiny is bringing them together. Poppy has found someone who could help her realise her dream and Joel has found someone who can bring both friendship and passion into his life.

Joel and Poppy are so loveable I was rooting for them from the first page. The romance and realism blend really well through the book. There are moments of real magic and sadness.

I loved the Hedgehog Hollow series and there are some lovely cameos from old friends. It’s lovely to see the characters live beyond the timeframe of their own stories.

This is a sweet and hearty warming story that I really enjoyed.

If you want to spend some time with Joel and Poppy click on the link below.

Purchase Link: https://mybook.to/ForeverHomeatBeeCrof

About the author:

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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Thank you to Jessica Redland and Boldwood Books for my gifted digital copy of A Forever Home at Honey Bee Croft and to Rachel’s Random Resources for inviting me to be a part of this blog tour.