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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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You never see Rainbows at Christmas by Elaine Spires #Review #BlogBlitz

 

 I am delighted to take part in a Blog Blitz to celebrate the festive romcom novella by Elaine Spires: You Never See Rainbows at Christmas. 

Like a rhinestone Miss Havisham Eloise plans to spend Christmas alone, lying on the settee, crying her eyes out and listening to Dolly Parton’s Greatest Hits.  But a fall in the sleet two nights before Christmas lands her at the feet of rough sleeper Adam who is fighting his own demons.  Limping, cut and bruised, she has no alternative but to accept his offer of help. And instead of rejection and solitude there’s friendship and company and the festive season suddenly seems brighter.  Eloise’s never seen a rainbow at Christmas... Until now.

My Thoughts

 This is a neat little novella which establishes the characters early on. You soon realise that Eloise and Adam both have their own secrets which they don't initially share, and I was surprised at Adam's story, in particular. Eloise is quite depressed at the beginning but you still see her kind and generous nature. Adam does not seem like your 'usual' rough sleeper and my interest was piqued to find out more.

    I enjoyed the story arc and how both Adam and Eloise became connected in to the community. This is ultimately a warm tale where selflessness and friendship are central and you are shown that not all families are close but some need work. 

In short: Festive good wishes come true.

About the Author


Elaine Spires is a novelist, playwright and actress. Extensive travelling and a background in education and tourism perfected Elaine's keen eye for the quirky characteristics of people, captivating the humorous observations she now affectionately shares with the readers of her novels. Elaine spends her time between her homes in Essex and Five Islands, Antigua (W.I.).

You can follow Elaine here: Facebook   |  Twitter   |  Instagram

Book links: Amazon UK   |  Amazon US 
  
Thanks to Elaine Spires and Rachel of Rachel's Random Resources  for a copy of the novella and a place on the event.  



 

 

 

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