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Summer Secrets at Duck Pond Cottage by Della Galton #DuckPondCottageBook2 #Review #PublicationDay

  I am loving returning to the Duck Pond Cottage series by Della Galton . Summer Secrets at Duck Pond Cottage is published today by Boldwood Books on February 22nd.   Can love conquer all? Jade and Finn are idyllically happy in their little corner of rural Wiltshire. A rescue centre jampacked with animals keeps them super busy. With Finn’s art going from strength to strength, Jade can’t believe they’re living the dream until an arrogant property developer with questionable motives jeopardises their perfect lives and the future plans of the rescue centre. Jade and Finn both have trust issues and they’ve promised there’ll be no more secrets. But keeping promises is harder than either of them imagined, especially where Finn’s past is concerned. Living with Mr Spock the potty-mouthed parrot and Mickey the dog who barks at TV baddies there's never a dull moment at Duck Pond Rescue. But will the humans get their ‘happy-ever-after’ too? Can they lay the ghosts of the ...
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Christmas at Snowflake Lodge by CP Ward #Review #DelightfulChristmasBook5

 

Festive reading continues today with the fifth in the Delightful Christmas series by CP Ward, Christmas at Snowflake Lodge.


Plumber Jessica Lemond is determined not to follow in her parents footsteps by living off her famous grandfather's fortune. However, when the old timer himself elopes to Scotland with suspicions over the recent death of his much younger third wife hanging over his head and a private detective on his tail, it is left to Jessica to follow and clear up the mess. Happy to escape from her nightmarish lodger Doreen, she heads to the remote Snowflake Lodge with her young trainee Kirsten in tow.

 

However, Snowflake Lodge - with its oddball staff and very dodgy plumbing - is not how it appears in the brochure. Among the beautiful Scottish scenery, and with more hot chocolate and mince pies than she can possibly handle, can Jessica find something she didn't even know she was looking for?

My Thoughts

The humour in this festive novel is the first thing that strikes you as you read it. It is absolutely the life blood of the story. All the members of Jessica's family are larger than life and her disastrous lodger's behaviour leaves me open mouthed. When Jessica arrives at Snowflake Lodge, there is a varied cast of characters who continue the humour. It certainly feels like its own little world, far away from civilisation.

    Jessica is an interesting central character. As you learn about her background, you come to understand her behaviour and see her vulnerabilities. There is a slow burn romance in the background which adds charm to this gentle, festive tale. If you are looking for festive touches, you will find many at this place which seems dedicated to the season. With snow, Santa hats, reindeer and hot chocolate, it captures the flavour of the time. There is a twist at the end which I did not see coming but which shows you all Jessica's good qualities.

In short: Family values, humour and festive touches

About the Author


CP Ward is an author from the UK who currently lives and works in Japan. For more information, please visit www.amillionmilesfromanywhere.net/cp-ward.html 

 You can follow the author here: Facebook 

Book link:  Amazon UK

 

Thanks to CP Ward and Rachel of Rachel's Random Resources for a copy of the book and a place on the tour.

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