Here we are with a new series by Della Galton. A New Arrival at Duck Pond Cottage was published by Boldwood Books on September 15th.
A story of love, second chances and the wonderful start of a
BRAND NEW series from Della Galton featuring Duck Pond Lane Animal Rescue.
It's not just animals who need to be rescued...
Following the unexpected death of her mother, and the
breakdown of her relationship, animal loving idealist Jade Foster, uses her
inheritance to buy a smallholding in the beautiful Wiltshire countryside hoping
to realise her dream of providing a sanctuary for unloved animals in need of a
new home.
Jade employs the enigmatic Finn McTaggart to help out at
Duck Pond Lane Rescue and forms a friendship with both Finn and her local Vet,
Aiden Southerland. But Finn is running from his own demons and Aiden longs for
a more romantic relationship with broken-hearted Jade.
Romance is not on the cards for Jade, but as both men fall
for her natural beauty, the rivalry between them hots up. But can any of them
heal enough to find lasting love?
What none of them realise is that a devastating secret from
the past has the power to destroy the present and that love, however wonderful,
isn’t always enough.
Previously published as Passing Shadows by Della Galton
My Thoughts
This is a promising start to a new series with some interesting central characters and a lovely setting in the rescue centre. You soon realise that Jade has had a complicated relationship with her mother and is forging a future for herself in her own way. She has decided to use her large inheritance to help animals who are in need and shows empathy for others. Both Aidan, the vet, and Finn, who she employs to work around the rescue centre, are attracted to her. They are both very different characters and with Aidan in particular, she has to be wary of giving him the wrong impression.
A long hidden secret from years past threatens to upturn several people's lives but it cannot remain in the shadows for ever. I enjoyed the overlap with the Puddleduck Farm series and glimpsing some of the characters there who have so much in common with Jade. I am hopeful that we will return to Duck Pond Cottage so see how the rescue centre is getting along. With Jade's determination, I am sure, it will continue to succeed.
In short: Friendships, family and new beginnings.
About the Author
Della Galton writes short stories, teaches writing groups
and is Agony Aunt for Writers Forum Magazine. 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, dellagalton.co.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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