In The Best is Yet to Come, Jessica Redland crafts a heartwarming tale of new beginnings, family, and the power of pursuing one's dreams. The story follows Emma, a former teacher who is about to embark on an exciting new chapter in her life. After a successful career in education, Emma is set to join her fiancé, Grayson, in running one of Beatrix Potter's farms. While Grayson is focused on cultivating the land and tending to the animals, Emma dreams of starting an alpaca-walking business on the farm—a venture that promises both adventure and fulfilment.

Redland's storytelling shines as she weaves together themes of love, resilience, and the joys of moving forward. The novel is a testament to the importance of embracing change and finding happiness in unexpected places. The information about alpacas sprinkled throughout the story is not only intriguing but adds a unique charm to the narrative. With their soft fur and endearing nature, these gentle creatures are a delight to read about. As an animal lover, I was particularly captivated by the idea of walking an alpaca.

The characters in The Best is Yet to Come are not just unforgettable, they are deeply engaging and emotionally resonant. Each one contributes to a plot that draws readers in, making them care deeply about the people and the animals within it. Redland's ability to create such characters is truly commendable.

Overall, it is a beautiful story of starting over, love, loss, and resilience.

I would like to thank NetGalley and Boldwood Books for providing me with an e-book in exchange for my honest review.

I was absolutely gutted when this book ended, I was so engrossed in the story and invested in the characters that I didn't realise I was at the end.

'The Best is Yet to Come' is the best of this series so far. I am loving the setting of this series as the Lake District was the location of several family holidays as I was growing up and still means a lot to me. So to have a whole book series set in the area is really amazing.

Looking forward to what Jessica comes up with next... because as good as this is... I'm positive 'the best is yet to come' (I'll show myself out, I'm sorry)!!!

This is the third book in Jessica Redland’s new series set in the Lake District and introduces us to another new set of characters. Rosie and Oliver from book 2 do still have quite a presence in this as does Willowdale Hall so I would probably recommend reading that one before this, however it can be read as a standalone to.

Emma is a really lovely character and I warmed to her instantly, Grayson on the other hand - oh that man frustrated me so much!!! Things started getting a lot more cheerful once Emma found her way to Willowdale and it felt like everything was on the up. There were some troubles along the way but life is always a journey!

I loved meeting the Magnificent Seven, Jessica describes them in such a way that you really can picture them in your mind and I’d absolutely love to be able to go on a walk out with Emma and the gang. Alpaca’s are such lovely kind animals and they feel like the perfect companion for the next chapter in Emma’s life.

Killian is another important character and a massive help to Emma when she’s setting up her Alpaca home, he feels like such a warm, genuine and kind guy who always puts others first. I can’t wait to see what comes next for him and his girls…

Another great book from Jessica Redland and I can’t wait to see what comes next!