July 27, 2026 – My Sanctuary

Blue Skies Ahead By Jessica Redland

‘This is an exciting new start for you all. Blue skies are ahead.’

Leaving behind everything she thought she knew, Grace arrives at Hazelwick Farm with her teenage daughter, Maddie, and her mother, Frances, ready to build a new life together.

Grace has dreamt of fresh air, open skies and days filled with taking care of the animals while building a family business together. But starting over isn’t as simple as she hoped.

Maddie has barely spoken to her since the divorce from her father and Grace doesn’t know how to fix what she doesn’t fully understand. Between strained silences at home, and the demands of getting the farm ready to open for business, Grace begins to wonder if she’s made a mistake.

Yet life at Hazelwick Farm has its surprises. Grace keeps crossing paths with handsome tenant, Caleb, whether she means to or not. Could this unexpected connection be the start of something she never saw coming?

A weeklong getaway to the past…

Travel writer Blake’s latest assignment is a sun-drenched stay at a luxury Napa Valley resort. Lush landscapes, decadent food and wine—what’s not to love? Apart from perhaps running into Sloane, the ex-girlfriend that left a decade ago without explanation. The pain of abandonment is as strong as ever, but Blake’s on the verge of a big break; she can’t walk away. Even if it means confronting buried secrets…and their scorching chemistry! Has their romance run its course—or aged like a fine wine?

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My Review

This book is about second chances, unresolved heartbreak, and a love that refuses to stay in the past. In this book, travel writer Blake lands a dream assignment: a sun-drenched stay at a luxury Napa Valley resort filled with lush landscapes, decadent food, and endless wine. The catch? Coming face-to-face with Sloane—the ex who left a decade ago without explanation.

The emotional stakes are clear from the start. Blake’s lingering pain and determination to focus on her career create a strong inner conflict, especially as old wounds resurface alongside undeniable chemistry. The vineyard setting adds a romantic, escapist charm that beautifully mirrors the theme of love aging like fine wine.

The characters are warm, likeable, and thoughtfully developed, making it easy to invest in their journey. The tension between past hurt and present attraction drives the story, while Sloane’s attempts to reconnect add depth and emotional growth. Their push-and-pull dynamic feels genuine and heartfelt.

Overall, this is an entertaining and heartwarming second-chance romance filled with scenic charm, emotional healing, and a satisfying rekindled love story.

Second Chance Romance

Exes Reunite

Forced Proximity

Emotional Healing

My Rating