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Secrets of the Italian Guesthouse by Sue Moorcroft #Review #Italian Legacy #Giveaway

  I am delighted to be taking part in the celebrations for the publication of Sue Moorcroft's Secrets of the Italian Guesthouse . This is the first in her Italian Legacy series. It was published by Renegade Books on July 2nd. I also have a great giveaway. Details on how to enter are at the foot of this post.   Two sisters she's never met A first love who's impossible to forget...   For Jade, life in Lake Como is la dolce vita. Until her beloved grandmother passes, leaving Jade not just the family's bustling guesthouse to run, but two life-changing secrets to confront... The pensione hasn't just been left to Jade, it's also been inherited by her sisters - who she had no idea existed. As Erin and Rosalie arrive in Italy, Jade is forced to face the heart-wrenching prospect of sharing her last remaining tie to the woman who raised her.  Jade is desperately trying to hold on to the past, but there's one person she would prefer to leave firmly behind: h...

Rainbows Over Puddleduck Farm by Della Galton #Review

 

I am delighted to return to Puddleduck Farm for the next in the series, Rainbows Over Puddleduck Farm by Della Galton. It was published on February 16th by Boldwood Books

 
Don’t dream your life, live your dreams….

Phoebe Dashwood is a passionately committed vet who’s living the dream. She’s about to open her own small animal practice at her grandmother’s animal shelter, Puddleduck Farm in the New Forest.

Phoebe is helped by her two oldest friends. Her best friend Tori is a mix of hard-headed journalist and hopeless romantic, who thinks love will conquer all when she finds the right man!

Then there is Sam, Phoebe’s staunchest ally, whose integrity and selflessness mean he would do anything to make Phoebe happy, no matter what the cost to himself.

Very soon Phoebe discovers that fantasy and reality don’t quite match.

An unscrupulous bunny breeder, a poisoned stream, and a complicated attraction all conspire to throw her dreams in a spin.

Events come to a shocking climax at the New Forest Show where Phoebe’s world is turned upside down and she has to make some life changing decisions.


 My Thoughts

 Having enjoyed the first in this series, I was looking forward to more and I have not been disappointed. Phoebe gets her dream job of running Puddleduck Vets up and running and with it are plenty of light-hearted episodes with some adorable animals and quirky owners. Phoebe's family are still her rock, especially her grandmother, who is incorrigible but who always tries her best for the animals. 

    As the story develops, you also get to see some of the negative side of animal breeding as unscrupulous breeders take advantage of eager families. The need to be vigilant about the environment come right to Puddleduck Farm.  Coming back to her childhood area has brought Phoebe back in touch with some old friends. You are certainly kept guessing as to who her heart belongs to. This is a lovely read with I am sure, plenty more milage to be had from the series.

In short: friends, family, animals and romance.

About the Author

Della Galton is the bestselling author of several romantic comedies set around the Dorset beaches and the beautiful New Forest. Her stories feature strong female friendship, quirky characters and very often the animals she loves.

When she is not writing she enjoys walking her dogs around the beautiful Dorset countryside.

 Find out more about Della Galton, her books, speaking engagements & workshops, on her website, www.dellagalton.co.uk

You can also follow Della here:  Twitter  |  Facebook |  Instagram

You can read my reviews of more of Della's books which are set around Studland Bay here: Sunshine over Bluebell Cliff  |  Moonlight over Studland Bay  |  Shooting Stars over Bluebell Cliff  

Book link: Amazon UK 
 
Thanks to Della Galton, Boldwood Books and Rachel of Rachel's Random Resources  for a copy of the book and a place on the tour.

Look out for the rest of the tour!
 

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