Jessica Redland

Author

Jessica Redland is a bestselling British author of heartwarming contemporary fiction set in the fictional Yorkshire seaside town of Whitsborough Bay. Her warm, character-driven novels explore love, family, friendship, and second chances, and have earned her a loyal and enthusiastic readership. Redland was born and raised in the... Yorkshire coastal town of Scarborough — the inspiration for her fictional Whitsborough Bay — and studied business at the University of Huddersfield. She worked in training and development for many years before pursuing her dream of becoming a published author. Her Whitsborough Bay series, which includes Searching for Steven, Christmas at the Chocolate Pot Cafe, All You Need Is Love, and many more, creates an appealing world of independent shops, close-knit communities, and characters navigating the joys and complications of real life. The books can be read as standalones but reward loyal readers with recurring characters and developing storylines. Redland has also written the Welcome to Hedgehog Hollow series and the Starfish Cafe series, both set in her beloved Yorkshire. Her books are distinguished by their warm, engaging characters, their gentle humour, and their emotional honesty. She writes about everyday challenges — relationship breakdown, family conflict, career changes, loss and recovery — with compassion and an optimistic spirit that leaves readers feeling uplifted. A prolific and dedicated author, Redland has published numerous novels and has built a strong connection with her readers through social media and book events. She is a member of the Romantic Novelists' Association. The audiobook editions of Redland's novels are warm, engaging listens that bring the world of Whitsborough Bay and her other settings to cosy life. Her books and audiobooks are perfect for anyone who loves character-driven contemporary fiction with heart, humour, and the comforting feeling of a Yorkshire community where everyone looks out for each other. Read more Show less