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Perfect Moments at Duck Pond Cottage by Della Galton #Review

  It is great to return to the Duck Pond Cottage series by Della Galton .  Perfect Moments at Duck Pond Cottage is published today by Boldwood Books on August 3rd.   Jade is over the moon to be tying the knot alongside her best friend, Sarah, at the stunning Bluebell Cliff Hotel in Dorset—a venue where no detail is too small and no expense is spared in the pursuit of perfection. But as the big day draws closer, so do the complications. A long-lost relative, a troublesome brother, and some wildly unexpected animal antics all threaten to derail the brides’ dream celebrations. With emotions running high and chaos around every corner, their perfect day begins to unravel. Can love and friendship hold everything together when it matters most?   My Thoughts  If you have read Della's Bluebell Cliff and Puddleduck Farm stories, as well as earlier Duck Pond Cottage stories, you will find plenty of familiar people and places. Weddings are in the air, in fact ...
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Moondance by Diane Chandler

    Moondance by Diane Chandler charts one couple's experience through the IVF process. Cat and Dominic appear to have everything. Both high flying careerists, they have arrived at a stage in their lives when the desire for a baby cannot be ignored. Diane Chandler weaves within their story, memories of how they met and how they both relate to their childhoods. This means that you really begin to feel that you understand what makes them tick, particularly Cat. Some people might find her unsympathetic at first as she seems to take success as her rightful due. As the story unfolds, you are able to empathise with her, as her situation puts strain and pressure on every aspect of both their lives. Sometimes, the reader feels to be one step ahead of her which adds a poignancy to what is happening.

    I particularly liked the way Cat and Dominic's families were contrasted and shown to be so intrinsic to their make-up. As Cat points out at some point, only those having difficulty conceiving have to question why they want a child. You do begin to wonder whether she wants to beat the process and become pregnant or whether she is really thinking of the baby. Her relationship with her mother, who she refers to by her first name, is fascinating, especially if you look out for similarities between them. 

    As an anatomy of a marriage put under the microscope, Moondance is successful. I was thoroughly involved in the story and did care at the end what the outcome was going to be for everyone.  Well written, with a skillful blending of past and present, this is an engrossing read which rings true.

In short: searingly honest and involving.

Thanks to Blackbird Digital Books for an e-copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
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