August 2, 2025 – My Sanctuary

Can love conquer all?

Jade and Finn are idyllically happy in their little corner of rural Wiltshire. A rescue centre jampacked with animals keeps them super busy. With Finn’s art going from strength to strength, Jade can’t believe they’re living the dream until an arrogant property developer with questionable motives jeopardises their perfect lives and the future plans of the rescue centre.

Jade and Finn both have trust issues and they’ve promised there’ll be no more secrets. But keeping promises is harder than either of them imagined, especially where Finn’s past is concerned.

Living with Mr Spock the potty-mouthed parrot and Mickey the dog who barks at TV baddies there’s never a dull moment at Duck Pond Rescue. But will the humans get their ‘happy-ever-after’ too?
Can they lay the ghosts of the past to rest and find a bright new future together?

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My Review

This heartwarming novel follows Finn and Jade, an engaged couple juggling wedding planning, their bustling animal sanctuary, and their busy daily lives. Finn, an aspiring artist, gets a chance to make it big, while Jade hopes to acquire neighboring land to expand Duck Pond Cottage. However, both face unexpected challenges—personally and professionally—that could change everything.

This was a charming and quick read, perfect for a vacation or a relaxing afternoon. While the story was fairly low-key, it kept me engaged with just enough twists and turns to hold my interest. Finn and Jade’s relationship was lovely to follow, and I enjoyed seeing how they navigated their daily challenges together. Their interactions with others added warmth and depth, making the book even more enjoyable.

Overall, this is a cozy, feel-good read, perfect for those who enjoy light, low-stakes romance with an established couple working through life together. If you’re looking for an easygoing story with a touch of drama but no heavy tension, this book is a great choice.

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I loved him… but I loved my daughters more. I knew what I had to do. I had to protect them.

When June Marlow was arrested for the murder of her husband nearly thirty years ago, she feared she would never see her daughters again.

Terrorised by the man who claimed to love her, and too ashamed and humiliated to admit to years of abuse, June was found guilty, despite her claim that she’d acted in self-defence.

Now as June’s release date nears, while apprehensive about re-entering society, she’s excited to be reunited with her girls. But the little girls she left behind are now grown up, and while Lu is desperate for June’s homecoming, longing to feel her mother’s arms around her once again, her sister, Cole feels differently. She was there that night. And even though she was only ten years old, she has never forgiven her mother for what she did.

It’s meant to be a reunion. But the truths of the past have a way of finding their way to the surface; and June is harbouring more devastating secrets; secrets she prays will never be revealed.

Is a family wracked by lies and trauma about to find healing, or will it be destroyed forever?

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This powerful and emotionally raw story explores a mother’s unwavering love and sacrifice for her children while shedding light on the struggles of those in abusive relationships.

After years of suffering, June Marlow kills her husband in self-defense but lacks the evidence to prove it. Now, twenty years later, as she nears her release from prison, her daughters, Luella and Nicole, are forced to confront the trauma of that night and the lasting impact on their lives. Lu, an artist, channels her pain into her work, while Nicole, a trauma therapist, helps others but struggles with her own unresolved emotions. Nicole, who has no memory of the night their father died, resents her mother for breaking their family apart. However, when she counsels a young girl with a similar past, she begins to process her own experiences.

The heartfelt ending focuses on healing, resilience, and the power of family coming together after tragedy.

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