I 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.
Christmas Wishes at the Chocolate Shop by Jessica Redland Published by Boldwood Books on August …
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My Thoughts
This book truly encapsulates the essence of Old Hollywood, delving into the glamorous yet dark world of true crime and mobsters.
#TrueCrime
https://jodyjoy.com/a-murder-in-hollywood-the-untold-story-of-tinseltowns-most-shocking-crime-by-casey-sherman/
Nov 30
Books from the Backlog is a fun way to feature some of those neglected books sitting on your bookshelf unread.
#BooksfromtheBacklog #NeglectedBooks
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Nov 30
Down The TBR Hole is a meme created by Lost in a Story, but Lia has permitted I`m Into Books to adopt it since she is no longer blogging; the only thing changing is you can now link up to your post.
##DTTBRH #DownTheToBeReadHole
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Nov 30
Can`t-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted at Wishful Endings to spotlight and discuss the books we`re excited about that we have yet to read. Generally, they`re books that have yet to be released.
#CantWaitWednesday #CWW #WOW
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Nov 29
My Thoughts
This heartwarming short story is filled with generosity and compassion, capturing the true essence of Christmas.
#ChristmasShortStory #CozyMystery #ShortStory
https://jodyjoy.com/bookreview-the-christmas-stranger-a-short-story-by-leslie-budewitz/
Nov 28
Newspaper reporter Luke Sorenson has recently moved to a new town in upstate New York. Despite the change in scenery, Luke cannot run away from a brutal, harrowing past driven by the death of his
#CrimeThriller
https://jodyjoy.com/?p=39694
Nov 27
My Thoughts
In this gripping novel, we meet Luke Sorenson, a newspaper reporter haunted by the death of his only child, Emily.
#CrimeThriller #LGBTQ+
https://jodyjoy.com/?p=39236
Nov 27
When Elisabeth London travels back in time to the 14th century, she is transported to a world straight out of the pages of a fairy-tale. Swept away by the adventure and romance, Elisabeth follows her heart—and Aquarius—into this whole new world.
Elisabeth London’s timeless story of love, danger, and adventure is finally here! Get started on Rise Like a Phoenix by @itsmetammylowe today ➞ https://amzn.to/3G5dCV6
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Nov 26
Are you looking for the perfect gift for the book lover in your life? Whether they`re a voracious reader or a dedicated bookworm, finding a gift that celebrates their love for literature can be a
#BookishGiftIdeas
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Nov 26
I am linking up with the following blogs:
This meme is hosted by Reading Reality every Saturday. Stacking The Shelves is all about sharing the books you add to your shelves, whether physical or
#It’sMondayWhatAreYouReading #StackingTheShelves #TheSundayPost #TheSundaySalon #WeekendInReview
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Nov 25
Make-Believe Match by @melanie_harlow is now LIVE!
Download today or read for FREE with #kindleunlimited
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#RomanticComedy #FakeRelationship #ContemporaryRomance #EnemiestoLovers #ForcedProximity #MarriageofConvenience #OneBed #OneNightStand #VegasMarriage #bookclub #bookish #booklover #booksta #bookstagram #bookworm #readersofig #readersofinstagram
Nov 24
Book Beginnings is a weekly meme hosted by Rose City Reader that asks you to share the first sentence of the book you`re reading. Friday
#BBH #BookBeginnings #FLF #Friday56
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Nov 24
