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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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Coming Home to the Highlands by Lisa Hobman #Review

Here is another delightful novel by Lisa Hobman. Coming Home to the Highlands was published by Boldwood Books on April 4th.
 

Sometimes life is full of surprises, especially when you least expect them…

Born into the Scottish Clan MacBain and the 17th century ancestral home, Drumblair Castle, Liv MacBain has always dreamed of leaving the ancient homestead and becoming her own person in the world of fashion.

From a young age, she worshipped the trailblazing designs of the haute couture glitterati, hoping one day to join them.

With older brother Kerr, the rightful heir, Liv has been free to spread her wings.

Fast forward. Liv, is now 28 years old, working at a high-end fashion house and living her dream life in New York. She’s never been happier.

Until everything changes with one devastating phone call from her brother, Kerr, that brings her rushing back to Scotland.

Old friends and adversaries resurface and Liv faces a difficult decision that could mean her dream future can no longer be a reality.

Or can you have your castle and your career?


 My Thoughts

It is wonderful to return to the Highlands for a feelgood story with a fabulous setting and some interesting characters. Liv faces a life changing situation which brings her back to her roots. The family dynamics are not straightforward but her concern for the locals and the desire not to let people down come to the fore. 

    I enjoyed the slow burn romance. Beneath the surface, you realise that there are some serious problems which must be addressed. Liv is such a likeable character that you are always rooting for her to succeed. Not all the people in the story are easy to like however. Liv hates pretension and lording it over others unlike some in her family. Life in New York is a great contrast to the ways of her homeland and shows us a different side to her character. What does come over loud and clear is the respect that people have for her talent and her character.

In short: a warm and welcoming read





About the Author

 

 

Lisa Hobman has written many brilliantly reviewed women’s fiction titles – the first of which was shortlisted by the RNA for their debut novel award. In 2012 Lisa relocated her family from Yorkshire to a village in Scotland and this beautiful backdrop now inspires her uplifting and romantic stories.

 

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Book links: Amazon UK

 

Thanks to Lisa Hobman, Boldwood Books and Rachel of Rachel's Random Resources for a copy of the book and a place on the tour.


Check out the rest of the tour!


 

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