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 past to rest and find a bright new future together?

 My Thoughts

 Family is central to this series, both biological family and the one you can choose for yourself. Jade and Finn are now engaged and settled in at Duck Pond Cottage. However, no matter how secure they feel in their relationship, both Jade and Finn have still demons from their pasts and issues towards their parents which  they have to deal with. This volume centres around Finn's past largely, but there is a massive clue at the end of the story, that Jade will be revisiting her past in a future story.

    The community which Jade has built up around her Rescue Shelter adds warmth and at times humour to the daily routine. You can absolutely imagine the different animals they all work so hard for. Jade is aware that a land problem nearby could have a huge effect on her animals but the situation gets more complicated as the story evolved. With likeable characters and a steady pace of story telling, this is an enjoyable read.

In short: family secrets and true romance

About the Author

Della Galton writes short stories, teaches writing groups and is Agony Aunt for Writers Forum Magazine.

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

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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  

  |  Confetti over Bluebell Cliff |  Coming Home to Puddleduck Farm  |  Rainbows over Puddleduck Farm  |  Love Blossoms at Puddleduck Farm  |  Happy Ever After at Puddleduck Farm  |  A New Arrival at Duck Pond Cottage

 

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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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