The one where I thank everyone involved in the blog tour for The Start of Something Wonderful

The blog tour for my latest release, The Start of Something Wonderful, reached its final three stops yesterday and what a fabulous tour it has been. With a whopping 47 stops, I've loved reading all the amazing reviews, nearly all of which were 5-star. Eek!

Every single reviewer loved the brand new setting in the Lake District and even those who adored Hedgehog Hollow and/or Whitsborough Bay and felt a little worried about a new setting were speedily hooked. Phew! Those who were familiar with the area thought I'd brought it to life, and those who weren't familiar wanted to visit!

Reviewers took Autumn to their hearts and loved the friendship between her and Rosie, many loving the added dimension of them being penpals who'd never met. Beatrix Potter was a fan favourite too.

Thank you so much to everyone who took part in the tour and to the fabulous Rachel Gilbey of Rachel's Random Resources for organising it, and Boldwood Books for giving this opportunity for each new release.

I've randomly selected some review quotes to accompany this post. If you were on the tour and yours hasn't been included in this post, please be assured that it wasn't because I didn't love your review – simply that there are too many quotes to share in one post and, as I say, I've randomly selected some. I loved reading all the reviews and some even brought tears to my eyes because they were so lovely.

Thank you so much for all taking the time to read The Start of Something Wonderful and to share your thoughts. For those who were hoping this would be the start of a new series, it definitely is. Book 2 will be out in January. No title yet as I'm still writing it but we should have one later this month/early next.

Big hugs

Jessica xx