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The Starfish Café #2
Spring Tides at The Starfish Café
Welcome back to the Starfish Café - where you will find stunning views, delicious food and lifelong friendships.
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
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
432 pages, ebook
Published April 5, 2022
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About the author
Jessica Redland
65 books1,167 followersI was born in Teesside but now live in Scarborough on the stunning North Yorkshire Coast. My home inspired the creation of the fictional seaside town of Whitsborough Bay where I set many of my books although the Hedgehog Hollow series takes readers to a gorgeous new countryside setting in the Yorkshire Wolds.
I live with my husband, our teenage daughter and sprocker spaniel, Ella. I'm a self-confessed stationery addict with a ridiculously large collection of notepads who loves chocolate (although it doesn't love me), hedgehogs, 80s music, collectible teddy bears and lighthouses.
Other than a career detour into retail to set up and run my own teddy bear shop (the inspiration for novel Bear With Me), I've always worked in HR, specialising in resourcing, coaching and L&D. Writing always had to take a back seat to the day job until June 2020 when I left the world of HR to become 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.
I live with my husband, our teenage daughter and sprocker spaniel, Ella. I'm a self-confessed stationery addict with a ridiculously large collection of notepads who loves chocolate (although it doesn't love me), hedgehogs, 80s music, collectible teddy bears and lighthouses.
Other than a career detour into retail to set up and run my own teddy bear shop (the inspiration for novel Bear With Me), I've always worked in HR, specialising in resourcing, coaching and L&D. Writing always had to take a back seat to the day job until June 2020 when I left the world of HR to become 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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April 5, 2022
Finishing a Jessica Redland book always provokes a sigh of satisfaction. This novel is no exception. Once again, Redland has created a wonderful story full of hope, optimism and self-reflection. Continuing on from the first book of this series but meeting new characters along the way, this story reaffirmed why Redland is one of my favourite authors.
What I like most about Redland’s writing is how the characters are so normal! They are presented in such a way that they are believable and have many recognisable traits. As a result, it feels like you are part of the community at Whitsborough Bay, which is particularly heightened by the appearance of characters from other books. Although I have not read every Redland book… yet (and it is a welcome challenge which I am trying to achieve!), it was nice to see a character or two that made me think, yes! I know you from another book!
Heading into spring (hence the title of this book), Hollie and Jake are in the prime of their relationship. Continuing just where we left off, Hollie is following through with her lifeboat training and the pair are loving life. Pickle, the dog, is just as adorable as ever, and I loved Redland’s description of the coastline, seal pups, and sunrises. It just made everything all the more magical.
Yet, it is not all a bed of roses in this story. Meeting Tori, it becomes clear that she is stuck in a very unhappy, unbalanced relationship. I could not believe the emotional abuse she receives from her boyfriend, Leyton, and cheered when Tori felt she was finally able to cut free from this toxic coupling. Trying to move forwards with her life leads Tori to meeting Finley, someone else who seems to be experiencing a fatal attraction. The two share their experiences and find themselves drawn to one another; it is a friendship and a connection that they have missed with their thwarted relationships.
Over the story, Tori’s past is revealed to readers, explaining her behaviour towards her parents and the men in her life. Her childhood is particularly sad and when Tori attempts to reconnect with her family, home truths cause some rather painful soul-searching. I liked how Tori was able to self-reflect about her actions and this made her grow as a person over the novel. These changes and contemplations that Tori displays is a theme seen across Redland’s books and I always appreciate seeing the characters become better people as a result. As the story progresses, Tori acknowledges her own behaviour was not as perfect as she remembers and this made her even more likable as a character.
A lot of things become broken in this story and, whilst this added to the emotions of the narrative, the optimism that shines through at the end was certainly uplifting. With the symbolism of the new moon with new beginnings, characters and places make changes in the story. It is not always an easy transition but I appreciated the journey that happens, again reinforcing why I enjoy Redland’s writing so much.
This book has a lot going for it and I thoroughly enjoyed every page! I was most surprised by the pirate treasure twist in the plot and was slightly sceptical how Redland would fuse this with the narrative. However, it became a fun part of the story and lightened the atmosphere, particularly when Hollie’s café becomes the target of some scrupulous behaviour. The pirate-plot was especially sweet because it reconnected Hollie with precious memories of her late brother, reinforcing the loss that Hollie has experienced and her protectiveness towards The Starfish Café.
Learning that there is one more book to come in this series, I cannot wait to see what is next for Hollie, Jake, Tori and Finley. I look forward to catching up with these characters once more and, if the next book is just like Redland’s other writings, I know I will be in for a treat.
With thanks to Boldwood books and NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
What I like most about Redland’s writing is how the characters are so normal! They are presented in such a way that they are believable and have many recognisable traits. As a result, it feels like you are part of the community at Whitsborough Bay, which is particularly heightened by the appearance of characters from other books. Although I have not read every Redland book… yet (and it is a welcome challenge which I am trying to achieve!), it was nice to see a character or two that made me think, yes! I know you from another book!
Heading into spring (hence the title of this book), Hollie and Jake are in the prime of their relationship. Continuing just where we left off, Hollie is following through with her lifeboat training and the pair are loving life. Pickle, the dog, is just as adorable as ever, and I loved Redland’s description of the coastline, seal pups, and sunrises. It just made everything all the more magical.
Yet, it is not all a bed of roses in this story. Meeting Tori, it becomes clear that she is stuck in a very unhappy, unbalanced relationship. I could not believe the emotional abuse she receives from her boyfriend, Leyton, and cheered when Tori felt she was finally able to cut free from this toxic coupling. Trying to move forwards with her life leads Tori to meeting Finley, someone else who seems to be experiencing a fatal attraction. The two share their experiences and find themselves drawn to one another; it is a friendship and a connection that they have missed with their thwarted relationships.
Over the story, Tori’s past is revealed to readers, explaining her behaviour towards her parents and the men in her life. Her childhood is particularly sad and when Tori attempts to reconnect with her family, home truths cause some rather painful soul-searching. I liked how Tori was able to self-reflect about her actions and this made her grow as a person over the novel. These changes and contemplations that Tori displays is a theme seen across Redland’s books and I always appreciate seeing the characters become better people as a result. As the story progresses, Tori acknowledges her own behaviour was not as perfect as she remembers and this made her even more likable as a character.
A lot of things become broken in this story and, whilst this added to the emotions of the narrative, the optimism that shines through at the end was certainly uplifting. With the symbolism of the new moon with new beginnings, characters and places make changes in the story. It is not always an easy transition but I appreciated the journey that happens, again reinforcing why I enjoy Redland’s writing so much.
This book has a lot going for it and I thoroughly enjoyed every page! I was most surprised by the pirate treasure twist in the plot and was slightly sceptical how Redland would fuse this with the narrative. However, it became a fun part of the story and lightened the atmosphere, particularly when Hollie’s café becomes the target of some scrupulous behaviour. The pirate-plot was especially sweet because it reconnected Hollie with precious memories of her late brother, reinforcing the loss that Hollie has experienced and her protectiveness towards The Starfish Café.
Learning that there is one more book to come in this series, I cannot wait to see what is next for Hollie, Jake, Tori and Finley. I look forward to catching up with these characters once more and, if the next book is just like Redland’s other writings, I know I will be in for a treat.
With thanks to Boldwood books and NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
July 4, 2022
“Don’t you dare blame yourself,’ he said sternly, ‘or I’ll force feed you flaming sambucas and set fire to your hair this time. Consider yourself told.”
✮ ✮ ✮ ✮ ✮
Jessica Redland always writes incredible, feel-good books that have me crying happy tears uncontrollably in the last few chapters. She has a talent for taking some serious topics and inputting them into lighthearted books and giving them a positive outcome.
I really enjoyed my second visit to the Starfish Cafe, and the addition of Tori! I think I got sucked into the literary quicksand with this one! It’s been about 6-7 months since I read the last instalment, but Jessica helps remind you of the first book with tidbits, which is really helpful if you have the memory of a goldfish like myself!
The thing I love about this book, and all her others for that matter, is that the story is never at a low. There’s always something happening and it’s a rollercoaster, never knowing what is going to happen next. Despite being chick lit, the book is action packed!
If you want a feel-good book or to even help yourself out of a reading slump, give this a go!
✮ ✮ ✮ ✮ ✮
Jessica Redland always writes incredible, feel-good books that have me crying happy tears uncontrollably in the last few chapters. She has a talent for taking some serious topics and inputting them into lighthearted books and giving them a positive outcome.
I really enjoyed my second visit to the Starfish Cafe, and the addition of Tori! I think I got sucked into the literary quicksand with this one! It’s been about 6-7 months since I read the last instalment, but Jessica helps remind you of the first book with tidbits, which is really helpful if you have the memory of a goldfish like myself!
The thing I love about this book, and all her others for that matter, is that the story is never at a low. There’s always something happening and it’s a rollercoaster, never knowing what is going to happen next. Despite being chick lit, the book is action packed!
If you want a feel-good book or to even help yourself out of a reading slump, give this a go!
June 26, 2022
*A Leap of Faith*
This is book two in The Starfish Café Series. This instalment focusses on Hollie who after experiencing so much family tragedy has finally found her forever person in Jake. Jake has also been through personal tragedy and now they are finally settling down. Life seems to be going well until someone wants to buy the café will not take no for an answer and they will not stop until they get what they want.
Tori is in a unhappy relationship and she has no friends or anyone to turn to. After a near death experience at sea, her world changes completely. After connecting with Hollie her eyes finally open and she knows she must make a move. She crosses paths with Finley who is also trying to make a decision after his relationship breaks down.
Hollie and Tori find themselves in a position where they end up supporting each other in more ways than one. Each needing to find the strength to navigate their future’s.
I absolutely love Jessica Redland’s tales great escapism too.
This is book two in The Starfish Café Series. This instalment focusses on Hollie who after experiencing so much family tragedy has finally found her forever person in Jake. Jake has also been through personal tragedy and now they are finally settling down. Life seems to be going well until someone wants to buy the café will not take no for an answer and they will not stop until they get what they want.
Tori is in a unhappy relationship and she has no friends or anyone to turn to. After a near death experience at sea, her world changes completely. After connecting with Hollie her eyes finally open and she knows she must make a move. She crosses paths with Finley who is also trying to make a decision after his relationship breaks down.
Hollie and Tori find themselves in a position where they end up supporting each other in more ways than one. Each needing to find the strength to navigate their future’s.
I absolutely love Jessica Redland’s tales great escapism too.
April 20, 2022
I have read many books by this author and she is an automatic read for me.
Her books leave me feeling happy and satisfied.
It will be a fun challenge for myself to find and read the rest of her books.
This is the second book in the Starfish Cafe series and it's so much fun meeting back up with characters from the past book, it feels like we are meeting old friends again and we are now making new friends with this new book.
The nice thing about this book is the relatable characters, you can see yourself in them and they are in believable situations.
What they are going through makes you stop and reflect on what you're going through as well.
The author writes from the heart. You can feel the tension and uncertainty the characters have, we are all flawed and carry secrets but with close friends to help shoulder the burden
you feel uplifted.
The book revolves around friendship,family and community. It is an emotional and uplifting page-turner.
Published April 5th 2022
I was given a complimentary copy of this book.
All opinions expressed are my own.
Her books leave me feeling happy and satisfied.
It will be a fun challenge for myself to find and read the rest of her books.
This is the second book in the Starfish Cafe series and it's so much fun meeting back up with characters from the past book, it feels like we are meeting old friends again and we are now making new friends with this new book.
The nice thing about this book is the relatable characters, you can see yourself in them and they are in believable situations.
What they are going through makes you stop and reflect on what you're going through as well.
The author writes from the heart. You can feel the tension and uncertainty the characters have, we are all flawed and carry secrets but with close friends to help shoulder the burden
you feel uplifted.
The book revolves around friendship,family and community. It is an emotional and uplifting page-turner.
Published April 5th 2022
I was given a complimentary copy of this book.
All opinions expressed are my own.
March 27, 2025
Spring Tides at The Startish Café #2 The Starfish Café
4✨
4✨
March 16, 2022
How wonderful be back with Hollie, Jack and Pickle and the whole gang at the Starfish Cafe.
This is an excellent second book in what is now appearing to be a trilogy, as it develops the characters from the first book a lot more, introduces new characters, and then sets up what could be a completely fabulous finale for the last book in the series!
And we also get to meet Tori and learn her story. Her childhood was rather unconventional and it really has shaped how she views life today, and it's that side of her story that really intrigued me, as well as hooked me in to loving her!
We have horrible exes to deal with, and let's not mention a slimy villain, that could almost give the Grimes family (from Jessica Redland's Hedgehog Hollow series), a run for their money, in terms of devious and criminal activities.
And there are seals, gotta love a book with a gorgeous animal in it, as well as so many great bits of plot, and action as we get to see more from the RNLI training too. Gotta love a bit of drama as well!
This is just a superb story from Jessica Redland, that I once more loved every second of it. This is an author on the rise to the top, who just keeps writing superb books that I can't get enough of. Bring on the next one - please don't make me wait!
Thank you to Boldwood Books and Netgalley for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.
This is an excellent second book in what is now appearing to be a trilogy, as it develops the characters from the first book a lot more, introduces new characters, and then sets up what could be a completely fabulous finale for the last book in the series!
And we also get to meet Tori and learn her story. Her childhood was rather unconventional and it really has shaped how she views life today, and it's that side of her story that really intrigued me, as well as hooked me in to loving her!
We have horrible exes to deal with, and let's not mention a slimy villain, that could almost give the Grimes family (from Jessica Redland's Hedgehog Hollow series), a run for their money, in terms of devious and criminal activities.
And there are seals, gotta love a book with a gorgeous animal in it, as well as so many great bits of plot, and action as we get to see more from the RNLI training too. Gotta love a bit of drama as well!
This is just a superb story from Jessica Redland, that I once more loved every second of it. This is an author on the rise to the top, who just keeps writing superb books that I can't get enough of. Bring on the next one - please don't make me wait!
Thank you to Boldwood Books and Netgalley for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.
September 1, 2022
"If you stumble, make it part of your dance."
I enjoyed reading Spring Tides at the Starfish Cafe. The story is quite different compared to first book in the series, which makes it a fun experience. There are new characters which makes it interesting.
The book talks about Love, Hope, Family and overcoming tough situations. It's a cosy read and perfect for a lazy day.
Thank you Netgalley, publishers and author, Jessica Redland for the ARC.
I enjoyed reading Spring Tides at the Starfish Cafe. The story is quite different compared to first book in the series, which makes it a fun experience. There are new characters which makes it interesting.
The book talks about Love, Hope, Family and overcoming tough situations. It's a cosy read and perfect for a lazy day.
Thank you Netgalley, publishers and author, Jessica Redland for the ARC.
May 14, 2023
I loved this book. I really enjoy reading Jessica Redland’s books. They are full of fab characters and are set in the most beautiful locations.
I really like how characters from Jessica’s other books appear and how you are introduced to new characters. We meet Tori in this book. She is fabulous and I loved her.
Yes these books might be a bit predictable but there’s nothing wrong with that. I love a bit of escapism and these books are just the ticket although they do cover some sensitive topics.
I’ve not read a book by this author that I haven’t loved. This one has been one of my favourites of hers though hence the 5 ⭐️’s.
I really like how characters from Jessica’s other books appear and how you are introduced to new characters. We meet Tori in this book. She is fabulous and I loved her.
Yes these books might be a bit predictable but there’s nothing wrong with that. I love a bit of escapism and these books are just the ticket although they do cover some sensitive topics.
I’ve not read a book by this author that I haven’t loved. This one has been one of my favourites of hers though hence the 5 ⭐️’s.
April 4, 2022
This was another wonderful book from Jessica Redland. It followed on from the first one so it’s better that to read them in order. This story was sweet and I was rooting for the cafe all the way through. What wouldn’t I give to have a place like that by the sea to drop in and eat all the yummy scones. I hope this series continues on as I for one will want to read it. My thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for giving me the opportunity to read this book in return for an honest review.
February 4, 2022
Thank you thank you thank you!
Jessica Redland you have done it again!
I absolutely love the starfish cafe books so this was a dream to read. It was wonderful to see Hollie and Jake and pickles life moving along and seeing all the characters coming to life in the starfish cafe.
I loved seeing the continuation of their stories and still being involved with the RNLI.
I fell in love with the new characters Tori and Finley. They both had a really hard time in the past and their friendship is so beautiful.
I don't want to say anymore as I don't want to drop any spoilers but I can honestly say I am already sitting on the edge of my seat awaiting book 3!!!!
Jessica Redland you have done it again!
I absolutely love the starfish cafe books so this was a dream to read. It was wonderful to see Hollie and Jake and pickles life moving along and seeing all the characters coming to life in the starfish cafe.
I loved seeing the continuation of their stories and still being involved with the RNLI.
I fell in love with the new characters Tori and Finley. They both had a really hard time in the past and their friendship is so beautiful.
I don't want to say anymore as I don't want to drop any spoilers but I can honestly say I am already sitting on the edge of my seat awaiting book 3!!!!
July 8, 2022
Everything within this book is faultless. It really is perfect.
I liked the main characters and the detailed account of the RNLI which I found very interesting and I enjoyed the scenes with the training crew.
I liked how Hollie fought to overcome her fears, it made her even more endearing knowing how thoughtful and caring she was to others even though inside she felt sadness and anxiety from tragedy and loss through no fault of her own.
The Starfish Cafe has been run on the same site through generations and now Hollie has more worry. It made great reading but I really felt for Hollie. Yes she has support for which I was glad but when something is close to your heart it's a personal battle, friends can only do so much to help.
Tori is a likeable character who also, through different circumstances, is having a tough time. I loved seeing the two women become friends and wished them both a happy ending.
This was a story of new beginnings, new friendships and forgiveness - sometimes we have to let go of our past in order to move forward.
Jake and Finley also main characters who haven't had an easy time and I loved how the characters connected and the story developed. It's the perfect setting and I loved every minute spent with them.
I liked the main characters and the detailed account of the RNLI which I found very interesting and I enjoyed the scenes with the training crew.
I liked how Hollie fought to overcome her fears, it made her even more endearing knowing how thoughtful and caring she was to others even though inside she felt sadness and anxiety from tragedy and loss through no fault of her own.
The Starfish Cafe has been run on the same site through generations and now Hollie has more worry. It made great reading but I really felt for Hollie. Yes she has support for which I was glad but when something is close to your heart it's a personal battle, friends can only do so much to help.
Tori is a likeable character who also, through different circumstances, is having a tough time. I loved seeing the two women become friends and wished them both a happy ending.
This was a story of new beginnings, new friendships and forgiveness - sometimes we have to let go of our past in order to move forward.
Jake and Finley also main characters who haven't had an easy time and I loved how the characters connected and the story developed. It's the perfect setting and I loved every minute spent with them.
August 14, 2022
Enter into a world of seashells, seals, and surfing, and then let's indulged in Hollie's cute little cafe that I can only imagine has the BEST fish and chips in town. Torri is practically me in the flesh, including every detail of having a bad history of ex-boyfriends, and poor choices with friends and family. Reading this book (although I didn't realize I read out of order, as I chose this book to read for a summer reading challenge), I felt transplanted into a Hallmark holiday romance movie (not in a negative way). It felt nice to be a part of a little town on the edge of the water with all your family and friends supporting you or sometimes not supporting you through all the ups and downs. Even though it's not next on my reading list for this reading challenge, I find myself starting "Snowflakes over the Starfish Cafe", just so I can see what Hollie was up to the winter before. Thanks, Jessica Redland for writing such an addicting storyline. I'm glad you no longer work in HR, cause if you didn't write these books well then that thought just makes me sad.
April 8, 2022
I always look forward to a new book from Jessica Redland and Spring Tides At The Starfish Cafe is a brilliant second book in the series.
I’ve loved being back with Hollie and Jake , and of course Pickle, the cheeky scamp.
Jessica writes such wonderful warm stories about friendship,community and love, and this time although we move on with Hollie and the cafe, we also meet Tori and Finley.
We learn about Tori’s backstory and see her character develop as she allows herself to trust again with a little help from Hollie and Finley. The two new characters of Tori and Finley are a lovely addition to the crew, and it’s always nice being back in the cafe with the familiar faces of the regulars.
I can’t wait for the third in the series to see how life is treating these old friends.
I’ve loved being back with Hollie and Jake , and of course Pickle, the cheeky scamp.
Jessica writes such wonderful warm stories about friendship,community and love, and this time although we move on with Hollie and the cafe, we also meet Tori and Finley.
We learn about Tori’s backstory and see her character develop as she allows herself to trust again with a little help from Hollie and Finley. The two new characters of Tori and Finley are a lovely addition to the crew, and it’s always nice being back in the cafe with the familiar faces of the regulars.
I can’t wait for the third in the series to see how life is treating these old friends.
March 28, 2022
Beautiful return to the Starfish Cafè: Jessica Redland did it again.
Another great, heartwarming read. Just curl up on the sofa with a hot chocolate and enjoy. Pure bliss!
I'm already on the lookout for book number 3.
Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Another great, heartwarming read. Just curl up on the sofa with a hot chocolate and enjoy. Pure bliss!
I'm already on the lookout for book number 3.
Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
April 6, 2022
Thanks #NetGalley @BoldwoodBooks for a complimentary eARC of #SpringTidesAtTheStarfishCafe upon my request. All opinions are my own.
Hollie, owner of the Starfish Cafe, and her boyfriend Jake (and adorable Pickles the dog) have found each other and are living a contented and full life and looking forward to their bright future…..until an act of vandalism affects the future of the Starfish Cafe and puts their livlihood in jeopardy. An unexpected friendship is formed and new characters are introcuded as Hollie and Jake recover from their losses and rebuild.
Spring Tides at the Starfish Café is the second in the Starfish Cafe series but it can be read as a standalone.
Fans of Jessica Redland will love this newest installment of the Starfish Cafe series! The first book was filled with a great deal of trauma, and this story is gentler and less sad.
Likable, realistic, and relatable characters always enhance my reading experience! Told from Hollie’s and Tori’s POVs, we follow both couples (Hollie and Jake/Tori and Finley) and their relationships and friendships. It’s evident that Redland likes and admires her main characters!
In this story as well as other Redland stories, romance is only a small part of the content. There are always animals and concerns about animal rescue …. in this case, seals. Friendships, family, and community are also at the heart of her stories. In addition, I like that in this Starfish Cafe series, Redland aquaints us with the rescue activities of the RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat Institution). There’s a lot going on in her stories that kept me engaged and turning the pages.
Jessica Redland is an auto buy author when I’m looking for a women’s fiction read with substantial content and “happy for now” endings. Her stories are multilayered and thought provoking.
Themes include friendship, second chances, community, protecting a family legacy, romance, hope, animal care and rescue, rebuilding, and taking a risk.
I’m recommending Spring Tides at the Starfish Café for fans of page-turning women’s fiction, for readers who love compelling stories of friendship and romance, and for those looking for a heartfelt weekend or vacation read.
For more reviews visit my blog www.readingladies.com where this review was first published.
Hollie, owner of the Starfish Cafe, and her boyfriend Jake (and adorable Pickles the dog) have found each other and are living a contented and full life and looking forward to their bright future…..until an act of vandalism affects the future of the Starfish Cafe and puts their livlihood in jeopardy. An unexpected friendship is formed and new characters are introcuded as Hollie and Jake recover from their losses and rebuild.
Spring Tides at the Starfish Café is the second in the Starfish Cafe series but it can be read as a standalone.
Fans of Jessica Redland will love this newest installment of the Starfish Cafe series! The first book was filled with a great deal of trauma, and this story is gentler and less sad.
Likable, realistic, and relatable characters always enhance my reading experience! Told from Hollie’s and Tori’s POVs, we follow both couples (Hollie and Jake/Tori and Finley) and their relationships and friendships. It’s evident that Redland likes and admires her main characters!
In this story as well as other Redland stories, romance is only a small part of the content. There are always animals and concerns about animal rescue …. in this case, seals. Friendships, family, and community are also at the heart of her stories. In addition, I like that in this Starfish Cafe series, Redland aquaints us with the rescue activities of the RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat Institution). There’s a lot going on in her stories that kept me engaged and turning the pages.
Jessica Redland is an auto buy author when I’m looking for a women’s fiction read with substantial content and “happy for now” endings. Her stories are multilayered and thought provoking.
Themes include friendship, second chances, community, protecting a family legacy, romance, hope, animal care and rescue, rebuilding, and taking a risk.
I’m recommending Spring Tides at the Starfish Café for fans of page-turning women’s fiction, for readers who love compelling stories of friendship and romance, and for those looking for a heartfelt weekend or vacation read.
For more reviews visit my blog www.readingladies.com where this review was first published.
March 4, 2022
Spring tides is book two in the series, I absolutely loved the first book, Hollie and Jake are such a loving couple, with a beautiful setting on the Yorkshire Coast romance is blooming. with also have a added character Sebastian Smythe. I was so pulled into the story that is emotional and heart warming, the author never lets her readers down and I so look forward to more. beautiful just beautiful once again .
April 16, 2022
Review
Just when I didn't think I could love the Starfish Cafe series anymore along comes book 2 and I just fell in love all over again.
I'm obsessed with Whitsborough Bay and have thoroughly enjoyed meeting all the characters (there are some other books set on the Bay and you get to meet the shop owners and learn their story).
I'm so excited to learn that there will be a book 3. The characters are like lifelong friends, Jessica's writing style is beautiful and I can picture everything in the book, it's almost like I'm watching a movie unfold.
Another 5 ⭐ read. I thoroughly enjoyed my break away in Whitsborough Bay.
Just when I didn't think I could love the Starfish Cafe series anymore along comes book 2 and I just fell in love all over again.
I'm obsessed with Whitsborough Bay and have thoroughly enjoyed meeting all the characters (there are some other books set on the Bay and you get to meet the shop owners and learn their story).
I'm so excited to learn that there will be a book 3. The characters are like lifelong friends, Jessica's writing style is beautiful and I can picture everything in the book, it's almost like I'm watching a movie unfold.
Another 5 ⭐ read. I thoroughly enjoyed my break away in Whitsborough Bay.
May 3, 2022
We are back at The Starfish cafe in the delightful Whitsborough bay. It is lovely to catch up Hollie and Jake and seeing how life is treating them with the wonderful Mr Pickles. We are also introduced to Tori and Finlay who meet by chance and have their own tale to tell. Jessica writes fantastic stories, not all romance and always a drama thrown into the air to test these characters and written so well. A book full of emotion, really lovely characters and a wonderful community within the bay. I throughly enjoy my trips to the seaside and so wish it was a real place as the Starfish is one place I would love to visit. If you are looking a feel good uplifting read then this is the perfect read for you. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
April 7, 2022
SPRING TIDES AT THE STARFISH CAFE by JESSICA REDLAND.
Welcome back to The Starfish Cafe, in the delightful seaside town of Whitsborough Bay.
It’s time to catch up with cafe owner Hollie and her partner Jake, not forgetting Pickle their adorable pooch.
The pair remain deeply in love, but life has some new challenges to throw their way.
As Hollie receives a more than generous offer from a dodgy local business man to buy the cafe, she is adamant she won’t sell. But what will her determination cost her? And why is Slimey Smythe so desperate to get his hands on The Starfish Cafe? Could there be a connection to the local legend of Tingler’s Treasure?
New character Tori arrives in spectacular style. She quickly makes new friends and finds a fresh start in Whitsborough Bay. She forms a particularly close bond with lifeboat crew member Finley (Bart) and they help eachother through their troubles.
This book is such a delight. Each page is full of solid content that will absorb you into it’s magic.
It was great to follow Jake and Hollie as their story develops.
Tori is a great addition to Whitsborough Bay. Her back story is not your run of the mill tale and I really did enjoy where Jessica Redland took her character.
Finley is an utter sweetie, who you just can’t help falling in love with.
As always on a trip to Whitsborough Bay, there are a host of established characters who pop up along the way and make a huge contribution to the wonderful sense of community within this book.
As always, in any Jessica Redland book, you will find
a comforting sense of community, the warmth and love of true friendships and some beautifully tummy tickling romance. Add in some Seals, some lifeboat action, a bit of local myth and mystery, some moon love and what you’ll find is a very special book that will lift your heart and leave you with an ‘awww’ feeling as you finish the last page.
As always, the detail in this book is exceptional and a real credit to the depth of research undertaken by Jessica Redland.
This has to be a full five, heartwarming stars from me.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Available now in all formats.
This is book two in the Starfish Cafe series. Spring Tides follows on from Snowflakes At The Starfish Cafe, and will be followed next year by book three in the series.
I’d always say it’s best to read a series in order, but there is a very comprehensive catch up at the beginning of Spring Tides which makes it easy to read as a stand alone.
With grateful thanks to #Netgalley and #Boldwood for a digital arc of #SpringTidesAtTheStarfishCafe by #JessicaRedland.
Welcome back to The Starfish Cafe, in the delightful seaside town of Whitsborough Bay.
It’s time to catch up with cafe owner Hollie and her partner Jake, not forgetting Pickle their adorable pooch.
The pair remain deeply in love, but life has some new challenges to throw their way.
As Hollie receives a more than generous offer from a dodgy local business man to buy the cafe, she is adamant she won’t sell. But what will her determination cost her? And why is Slimey Smythe so desperate to get his hands on The Starfish Cafe? Could there be a connection to the local legend of Tingler’s Treasure?
New character Tori arrives in spectacular style. She quickly makes new friends and finds a fresh start in Whitsborough Bay. She forms a particularly close bond with lifeboat crew member Finley (Bart) and they help eachother through their troubles.
This book is such a delight. Each page is full of solid content that will absorb you into it’s magic.
It was great to follow Jake and Hollie as their story develops.
Tori is a great addition to Whitsborough Bay. Her back story is not your run of the mill tale and I really did enjoy where Jessica Redland took her character.
Finley is an utter sweetie, who you just can’t help falling in love with.
As always on a trip to Whitsborough Bay, there are a host of established characters who pop up along the way and make a huge contribution to the wonderful sense of community within this book.
As always, in any Jessica Redland book, you will find
a comforting sense of community, the warmth and love of true friendships and some beautifully tummy tickling romance. Add in some Seals, some lifeboat action, a bit of local myth and mystery, some moon love and what you’ll find is a very special book that will lift your heart and leave you with an ‘awww’ feeling as you finish the last page.
As always, the detail in this book is exceptional and a real credit to the depth of research undertaken by Jessica Redland.
This has to be a full five, heartwarming stars from me.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Available now in all formats.
This is book two in the Starfish Cafe series. Spring Tides follows on from Snowflakes At The Starfish Cafe, and will be followed next year by book three in the series.
I’d always say it’s best to read a series in order, but there is a very comprehensive catch up at the beginning of Spring Tides which makes it easy to read as a stand alone.
With grateful thanks to #Netgalley and #Boldwood for a digital arc of #SpringTidesAtTheStarfishCafe by #JessicaRedland.
April 7, 2022
4.5 Stars: Spring Tides at The Starfish Café is the second book in the Starfish Café series. In the first book we met Hollie, the owner/operator of the café. We get her story as well as Jake's. In this book Hollie, Jake and their dog Pickles are happy, living together and looking forward to good things ahead, when something happens to threaten Starfish Café and her livelihood. Hollie and Jake work for the rescue services and when they rescue a group of young adults who were paddleboarding when the weather turned. Tori, one of the women rescued becomes friends with Hollie and Jake and the other storyline is hers. Tori leaves her boyfriend who she lived with for 7 years, so with nowhere to go, she heads to her parent's house, but is turned away by her sister. Through flashbacks we learn about her backstory and how she had ended up in the position she is in. She meets Finley at a wedding and they become friends who support one another while they are working through their own issues.
The second book in this series is more upbeat than the first, but still has several issues to deal with, some angst and relationship problems, but with all Jessica Redland's books, it ends on a high note, showing us that there is always hope. The story is told from Hollie’s and Tori’s POVs, as we follow both couples (Hollie and Jake/Tori and Finley) through their daily life, their relationships and friendships. I really liked the four main characters. They were kind, caring, hardworking, stubborn, smart and helpful to others. With all the things that happen to them in life, there is always someone to help them out because of these positive traits. Although this book is not part of the Whitsborough Bay Series, it is set there, so I enjoyed seeing some of those characters make an appearance. There is romance in this story, but I would classify this book as women's fiction. It is about friendship, community, dealing with problems, second chances, RNLI (rescues), animal rescue and care, taking risks and ultimately hope. If you are looking for women's fiction that goes a bit deeper, but is uplifting, then pick up this book by Jessica Redland, I recommend it.
The second book in this series is more upbeat than the first, but still has several issues to deal with, some angst and relationship problems, but with all Jessica Redland's books, it ends on a high note, showing us that there is always hope. The story is told from Hollie’s and Tori’s POVs, as we follow both couples (Hollie and Jake/Tori and Finley) through their daily life, their relationships and friendships. I really liked the four main characters. They were kind, caring, hardworking, stubborn, smart and helpful to others. With all the things that happen to them in life, there is always someone to help them out because of these positive traits. Although this book is not part of the Whitsborough Bay Series, it is set there, so I enjoyed seeing some of those characters make an appearance. There is romance in this story, but I would classify this book as women's fiction. It is about friendship, community, dealing with problems, second chances, RNLI (rescues), animal rescue and care, taking risks and ultimately hope. If you are looking for women's fiction that goes a bit deeper, but is uplifting, then pick up this book by Jessica Redland, I recommend it.
April 16, 2022
What a fun and charming read! This book picks from where Snowflakes Over the Starfish Café left off. Hollie and Jake’s relationship is blooming (they just moved in with each other), and business at the café is booming. Hollie really couldn’t be happier. But there are storm clouds on the horizon, and they come in the form of slimy Mr. Smythe. Hollie knows that the unpleasant man has ulterior motives for his interest in wanting to buy the café. She just can’t figure out what they are, and that man is determined to stir up trouble for her. We are also introduced to a new main character. Tori is coming out of a bad relationship and realizing that it may be time for her to forgive past hurts.
Spring Tides at The Starfish Cafe is told from Hollie and Tori’s POV. Tori and Hollie are great main characters. They are both strong, compassionate and driven. Tori’s chapters also include flashbacks from her childhood, which I loved reading. Tori’s family dynamic was fascinating; her parents are romance writers. Their need for keeping in character for their books meant that Tori didn’t live a normal childhood. There is plenty of misunderstandings and resentment between Tori and her parents. I loved how Jessica addressed and resolved many of the issues that existed between Tori and her family. I felt like this family dynamic was unique enough to be interesting but, at the same time, realistic enough to be believable.
What surprised me most about this book was the mysterious treasure hunt that Jessica included in this book. I loved reading the parts where Hollie and Jake talk about this missing treasure. It really was a fun element to add to this book.
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Spring Tides at The Starfish Cafe is told from Hollie and Tori’s POV. Tori and Hollie are great main characters. They are both strong, compassionate and driven. Tori’s chapters also include flashbacks from her childhood, which I loved reading. Tori’s family dynamic was fascinating; her parents are romance writers. Their need for keeping in character for their books meant that Tori didn’t live a normal childhood. There is plenty of misunderstandings and resentment between Tori and her parents. I loved how Jessica addressed and resolved many of the issues that existed between Tori and her family. I felt like this family dynamic was unique enough to be interesting but, at the same time, realistic enough to be believable.
What surprised me most about this book was the mysterious treasure hunt that Jessica included in this book. I loved reading the parts where Hollie and Jake talk about this missing treasure. It really was a fun element to add to this book.
Click on the link to read our full review on our blog: https://romancebythebook.com/2022/04/...
April 11, 2022
Hollie Gabrielle "Angel" Brooks met Jake "Mouse" MacLeod by chance at The Starfish Café in delightful Whitsborough Bay, the eating place she inherited from her mum, Heather. Hollie, Jake and their Shih tzu dog, Pickles are living together, very happy and are looking forward to good times ahead when something happens to threaten The Starfish Café and Hollie's livelihood. Hollie and Jake both work for the rescue services, the RNLI. They help a group of young adults who get into difficulties whilst paddleboarding, one of whom is Tori. Becoming friendly with Hollie and Jake, Spring Tides at The Starfish Café tells Tori's story.
This is my ninth novel by Jessica Redland and it was so good to be back in Whitsborough Bay, in the North Yorkshire seaside town with some new characters and a few of the stalwarts. I loved spending time with warm-hearted Hollie who has had a sad past. The setting is charming and Jessica Redland's descriptions of the locale are perfect.
Spring Tides at The Starfish Café is a gentle story and is complete in itself, so you don't need to have read any of the others set in the bay to enjoy it. The tale's overall tones are hope and sadness with dashes of laughter. Along with the pleasing characters, there are splashes of romance, some scrummy sounding treats (who doesn't love a cheese scone?) and touching moments. All in all, this is a lovely, heartwarming, as well as an emotional novel with a rich community and friendship vibe that I have no hesitation in recommending. I look forward to reading more from Jessica Redland very soon.
I received a complimentary copy of this novel at my request from Boldwood Books via NetGalley. This review is my own unbiased opinion.
This is my ninth novel by Jessica Redland and it was so good to be back in Whitsborough Bay, in the North Yorkshire seaside town with some new characters and a few of the stalwarts. I loved spending time with warm-hearted Hollie who has had a sad past. The setting is charming and Jessica Redland's descriptions of the locale are perfect.
Spring Tides at The Starfish Café is a gentle story and is complete in itself, so you don't need to have read any of the others set in the bay to enjoy it. The tale's overall tones are hope and sadness with dashes of laughter. Along with the pleasing characters, there are splashes of romance, some scrummy sounding treats (who doesn't love a cheese scone?) and touching moments. All in all, this is a lovely, heartwarming, as well as an emotional novel with a rich community and friendship vibe that I have no hesitation in recommending. I look forward to reading more from Jessica Redland very soon.
I received a complimentary copy of this novel at my request from Boldwood Books via NetGalley. This review is my own unbiased opinion.
May 12, 2022
Although I have read quite a few books by this author and some continuing and connected series', I have a hit and miss with some of them. In the previous series that I tackled, I abandoned it after two books even as the other fans of her work continue to adore the books that are coming out with further narratives there. I am mentioning it here because Jessica Redland continues to surprise me, and I love to give every new set of books a shot. I am glad I picked this one up.
In the first installment, we saw the Starfish Cafe, its owner and her lingering issues. She meets a man with his own hefty burden of his own, and their chance meeting leads to a very positive relationship.
We have an additional voice this time, with only Hollie keeping us up to date on the original couple's end. Tori is an intriguing new addition. On the surface, she seems to be the standard partner in a relationship which has lost all colour and is actively impacting her happiness; on further exploration, it is her past that takes a very unexpected route.
Hollie and Tori met at just the right time, and I kind of knew how their relationship would benefit each other, but it was still satisfying to see it unfold. There is a mystery angle in the background that is quite new.
The pacing is slower because we see individual interactions of the different businesses, and the overall supporting cast we have previously encountered make brief appearances.
There is, however, one small, tiny niggle. I wish Tori's relationship had not altered by the end. I did not think her story needed the man in her life. I would have walked away even more satisfied if she could manage to be happy with a friend and the role they played in the other's lives without it turning it into anything else. I am probably in the minority here, but I had to comment on it because it lingered with me a while after I set it aside.
This is an author, and this series in particular (the whole extended one), is something that most readers of this genre will enjoy.
I received an ARC thanks to NetGalley and the publishers, but the review is entirely based on my own reading experience.
In the first installment, we saw the Starfish Cafe, its owner and her lingering issues. She meets a man with his own hefty burden of his own, and their chance meeting leads to a very positive relationship.
We have an additional voice this time, with only Hollie keeping us up to date on the original couple's end. Tori is an intriguing new addition. On the surface, she seems to be the standard partner in a relationship which has lost all colour and is actively impacting her happiness; on further exploration, it is her past that takes a very unexpected route.
Hollie and Tori met at just the right time, and I kind of knew how their relationship would benefit each other, but it was still satisfying to see it unfold. There is a mystery angle in the background that is quite new.
The pacing is slower because we see individual interactions of the different businesses, and the overall supporting cast we have previously encountered make brief appearances.
There is, however, one small, tiny niggle. I wish Tori's relationship had not altered by the end. I did not think her story needed the man in her life. I would have walked away even more satisfied if she could manage to be happy with a friend and the role they played in the other's lives without it turning it into anything else. I am probably in the minority here, but I had to comment on it because it lingered with me a while after I set it aside.
This is an author, and this series in particular (the whole extended one), is something that most readers of this genre will enjoy.
I received an ARC thanks to NetGalley and the publishers, but the review is entirely based on my own reading experience.
July 14, 2024
I like it when books surprise me. Spring Tides at The Starfish Café is one of these books. Yes, I had to find a book fitting a reading challenge I am taking part in, and I fell in love with Jessica Redland's writing. It surprised me that I didn't mind reading the series out of order. I will return to the first installment of The Starfish Caféseries and other works by Jessica Redland.
Spring Tides at The Starfish Café is a heartwarming, uplifting story about the power of friendship, love, and community, and is a lighthearted, emotional, and hopeful read that left me feeling inspired and uplifted. The book contains elements of romance as it follows the stories of two women, Hollie and Tori, as they navigate their relationships and find love in the charming setting of the Starfish Café.
I like it when books take me to different places, and with Spring Tides at The Starfish Café, we travel to the shores of Yorkshire. I liked both main and secondary characters.
Spring Tides at The Starfish Café is a heartwarming, uplifting story about the power of friendship, love, and community, and is a lighthearted, emotional, and hopeful read that left me feeling inspired and uplifted. The book contains elements of romance as it follows the stories of two women, Hollie and Tori, as they navigate their relationships and find love in the charming setting of the Starfish Café.
I like it when books take me to different places, and with Spring Tides at The Starfish Café, we travel to the shores of Yorkshire. I liked both main and secondary characters.
April 16, 2022
Carrying on from the lovely Book 1, Hollie, Jack and Mr Pickles are back to make all our hearts happy again with their beautiful new relationship build on friendship and love. Book 1 was so heartfelt and while of course we knew that these two beautiful souls would find their way to each other, every step of the way to that end was a pleasure to read about.
Book 2 also introduces a new character, Tori, who I absolutely love! Her past relationships were so common that many of us can relate to her but her childhood upbringing was anything but. I adored learning all about this new character and of course, was rooting for her to find her new happiness and fit in with our beloved Starfish Cafe crew somehow.
Book 2 is another solid 5 stars for me as Redland writes with such emotion that it is so easy to connect with this wonderful cast of characters.
But in case you are thinking this is all a bit too la-la romantic or pie in the sky sweet for you, Redland made sure to put in a not-so-nice character so we all have someone to loathe together!
An excellent read and I'm already looking forward to Book 3!
Thank you to @rachelsrandomresources for having me on this tour. All opinions expressed are my own.
Book 2 also introduces a new character, Tori, who I absolutely love! Her past relationships were so common that many of us can relate to her but her childhood upbringing was anything but. I adored learning all about this new character and of course, was rooting for her to find her new happiness and fit in with our beloved Starfish Cafe crew somehow.
Book 2 is another solid 5 stars for me as Redland writes with such emotion that it is so easy to connect with this wonderful cast of characters.
But in case you are thinking this is all a bit too la-la romantic or pie in the sky sweet for you, Redland made sure to put in a not-so-nice character so we all have someone to loathe together!
An excellent read and I'm already looking forward to Book 3!
Thank you to @rachelsrandomresources for having me on this tour. All opinions expressed are my own.
April 26, 2022
Spring Tides at the Starfish Cafe
by: Jessica Redland
Boldwood Books
Blog Tour: Rachel's Random Resources
This delightful book is second in the Starfish Cafe Series, but Redland makes sure you can read it as a standalone. If you fall in love with the series as I have, you'll want to spend lots of time here in the seaside town.
As Spring approaches in Whitsborough Bay, so does a little mystery and intrigue. The friendship and community spirit are established traditions in this series. Just as love can deepen and grow, it can also bloom differently than expected.
Hollie, Jake, Tori and Finley captured my heart as I enjoyed this beautiful story. Redland writes with such a sense of place in this series that the community and the Starfish Cafe feel like characters as well. Let's also include the seals and Pickles the adoreable dog in the ensemble cast!
I can't wait for the next book in this series. I don't want to miss a single moment of the happenings at the Starfish Cafe. I'm grateful for books like this with heart, compassion, and soul. Redland always enlightens and uplifts me with her lovely writing.
Thank you to Boldwood Books, Net Galley for the advance reader's copy and opportunity to provide my unbiased review.
Thank you to Rachel's Random Resources for inviting me on the Blog Tour for this book.
by: Jessica Redland
Boldwood Books
Blog Tour: Rachel's Random Resources
This delightful book is second in the Starfish Cafe Series, but Redland makes sure you can read it as a standalone. If you fall in love with the series as I have, you'll want to spend lots of time here in the seaside town.
As Spring approaches in Whitsborough Bay, so does a little mystery and intrigue. The friendship and community spirit are established traditions in this series. Just as love can deepen and grow, it can also bloom differently than expected.
Hollie, Jake, Tori and Finley captured my heart as I enjoyed this beautiful story. Redland writes with such a sense of place in this series that the community and the Starfish Cafe feel like characters as well. Let's also include the seals and Pickles the adoreable dog in the ensemble cast!
I can't wait for the next book in this series. I don't want to miss a single moment of the happenings at the Starfish Cafe. I'm grateful for books like this with heart, compassion, and soul. Redland always enlightens and uplifts me with her lovely writing.
Thank you to Boldwood Books, Net Galley for the advance reader's copy and opportunity to provide my unbiased review.
Thank you to Rachel's Random Resources for inviting me on the Blog Tour for this book.
April 4, 2022
What an amazing book. I loved visiting Hollie and Jake again at the Starfish cafe. Seeing Hollie overcome her heart ache and embrace life again was lovely. She faced her fear and won, and I love that she got all her brothers treasure hunting notes out and embraced her happy memories and allowed Issac to finally solve his mystery.
Meeting Tori and Finlay was great too, what amazing stories they have, I loved learning about Toris childhood and her parents. Seeing her and Finlay’s relationship grow was lovely and I hope we get to revisit them soon and see how they’re getting on.
A beautiful, heartwarming and empowering read.
Meeting Tori and Finlay was great too, what amazing stories they have, I loved learning about Toris childhood and her parents. Seeing her and Finlay’s relationship grow was lovely and I hope we get to revisit them soon and see how they’re getting on.
A beautiful, heartwarming and empowering read.
February 21, 2023
The first book about The Starfish Café was such a perfect treat, I was sceptical it could be followed by another, just as delightful, story.
Apparently Jessica Redland is just as amazing as others before me have discovered.
The characters are so well constructed and fleshed out. Spending time with them feels like spending time with real people, and that really is a rare feeling.
I can't wait for the third book in the series! But I will probably sneak a peek at other Redland books as well.
Apparently Jessica Redland is just as amazing as others before me have discovered.
The characters are so well constructed and fleshed out. Spending time with them feels like spending time with real people, and that really is a rare feeling.
I can't wait for the third book in the series! But I will probably sneak a peek at other Redland books as well.
March 12, 2025
3.5⭐️
2nd book of this series! It’s seriously so light and perfect! Wholesome romance, small town feel, Hollie the main character runs her cute little cafe on the ocean in the small little town. There’s 4 books and each one is set during a different season!
Need a good cleanse and something easy and light? This is it!
2nd book of this series! It’s seriously so light and perfect! Wholesome romance, small town feel, Hollie the main character runs her cute little cafe on the ocean in the small little town. There’s 4 books and each one is set during a different season!
Need a good cleanse and something easy and light? This is it!
May 8, 2022
Part 2 in the series of this series so far, and i loved this just as much as the first one.
Not just your typical romantic summer chick lit read - there was so much going on, but not in a complicated way.
Would highly recommend and can't wait to read this authors other books.
Not just your typical romantic summer chick lit read - there was so much going on, but not in a complicated way.
Would highly recommend and can't wait to read this authors other books.
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