January 8, 2026 – My Sanctuary

Review Card & Book Review- A New Family At Puddleduck Farm By Della Galton

Are there enough hours in the day for everyone to find their happy place?

Phoebe Dashwood and Sam Hendrie welcome their beautiful baby daughter into their already busy lives. With motherhood now top of Phoebe’s to-do list alongside being a vet, and running an animal sanctuary there’s no time for daydreaming.

As Phoebe battles sleepless nights, extra challenges arise in the shape of abandoned African pygmy hedgehogs, stolen cats, and a worrying trend to keep wildlife as pets.

Meanwhile, Sam is selflessly left holding the baby and when a familiar face from the past returns old feelings are tested. With so many plates spinning Sam worries something may get broken – he just hopes it won’t be their relationship.

Can parenthood, a relationship, and a professional life be successfully juggled and is it really ever possible to have it all?

About The Author

My Review

A New Family at Puddleduck Farm is a tender, heartwarming story that captures the joys and struggles of early parenthood with honesty and charm. Phoebe Dashwood and Sam Hendrie have their hands full with their newborn daughter, Phoebe’s busy career as a vet, and the daily demands of running an animal sanctuary. Between sleepless nights and unexpected challenges—from abandoned hedgehogs to stolen cats—life at Puddleduck Farm is anything but calm. The novel shines in its balance of cozy animal escapades and the deeper emotional truths of navigating love, work, and family. Sam’s quiet sacrifices and fears about being left behind add touching realism, while a figure from the past introduces tension that tests the couple’s bond. Heartfelt, uplifting, and brimming with warmth, this installment shows that “having it all” isn’t about perfection, but about love, balance, and embracing life’s messy but beautiful moments.

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Happy Publication Day – 8 January 2025

Tomorrow Starts Today By Jessica Redland

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?

How To Survive Your Boss By Leslie North

The Hating Game meets The Proposal—if the grumpy billionaire you had a one-night stand with ran a luxury jet empire, ghosted you like a pro, and then became your next PR nightmare at 40,000 feet.

Months ago, I had a scorching one-night stand with Harrison Winslow. CEO. Sin in a suit. Human red flag. Also? The grumpiest man alive. Think smoldering glare, dripping sarcasm, and the emotional range of a brick wall.

He ghosted me so hard I had to check for a pulse. Then we collide again in an airport lounge—just as he’s going viral for trash-talking Scarlett Rush, America’s sweetheart and the world’s most beloved pop star.

Now he’s public enemy number one, the fandom is out for revenge, and his private jet company is bleeding money. And he wants to hire me to fix it.

I’m a crisis PR pro, not a billionaire wrangler. Babysitting a grumpy jet mogul with a god complex and a grudge against joy—who had me breaking all my rules, then vanished—is not in my five-year plan.

Still, the money’s obscene. The jets are private. And the job? Temporary. I can keep it professional.

I can ignore the tension in every private jet and late-night strategy session. I will absolutely not fall for the man who ghosted me.

…Right?

Review Card & Book Review – A Billionaire For Christmas By Jo Lyons

When talented chef Molly’s best friend and business partner, Ava, passes away, she leaves Molly their beloved restaurant – and a wild, impossible bucket list to complete. But thanks to a legal mix-up, Molly’s inheritance is at risk unless she ticks off every outrageous item before the Christmas Eve deadline: just twelve days away.

Determined to honour Ava’s wishes and desperate to save her dream, Molly searches for a billionaire willing to share Champagne with her in a hot tub – one of the more extravagant challenges on the bucket list. She’s in a luxurious ski resort in the French Alps, so it might just be doable. But then she meets Levi. A devastatingly handsome billionaire, yes, but infuriatingly resistant to getting involved!

As the snow falls and sparks fly, Molly is entangled in a series of increasingly embarrassing escapades. With time running out, can she pull off the impossible – and maybe even find love along the way?

About The Author

My Review

A Billionaire for Christmas takes a delightfully over-the-top premise—a grief-fueled Christmas bucket list—and grounds it with emotional depth and genuine character growth.

Molly shines as a protagonist: quirky, determined, and grieving the loss of her best friend, she’s thrown into a whirlwind of absurd holiday dares that push her far outside her comfort zone. Her dynamic with Levi—the brooding, emotionally guarded billionaire—is classic opposites-attract, but Lyons avoids clichés by weaving in vulnerability and witty banter that make their chemistry feel earned.

The French Alps setting adds charm and escapism, while the humor (think karaoke in Santa suits and ski lift mishaps) keeps the tone light. Although some tasks stretch believability and the ending feels a bit rushed, the story strikes a strong balance between heartfelt grief and rom-com hilarity.

Overall, this is a cozy, funny, and surprisingly touching holiday romance—perfect for readers who want a snow-drenched escape filled with love, laughter, and healing.