A New Family at Puddleduck Farm by Della Galton #Review #PuddleduckFarmBook6
I am delighted to feature bok 6 in Della Galton's Puddleduck Farm series. A New Family at Puddleduck Farm was published by Boldwood Books on August 28th.
Are there enough hours in the day for everyone to find their
happy place?
Phoebe Dashwood and Sam Hendrie welcome their beautiful baby daughter into their already busy lives. With motherhood now top of Phoebe’s to-do list alongside being a vet, and running an animal sanctuary there’s no time for day dreaming.
As Phoebe battles sleepless nights, extra challenges arise in the shape of abandoned African Pygmy Hedgehogs, stolen cats, and a worrying trend to keep wildlife as pets.
Meanwhile, Sam is selflessly left holding a baby and when a familiar face from the past returns old feelings are tested. With so many plates spinning Sam worries something may get broken – he just hopes it won’t be their relationship.
Can parenthood, a relationship, and a professional life be successfully juggled and is it really ever possible to have it all?
My Thoughts
This has been such an enjoyable series with the focus on life around Puddleduck Farm which has so many different strands to life there. At its heart is animal rescue and storylines arise out of the characters' lives there. Phoebe and Sam are now new parents and are finding that life is much more complicated than they had expected. At first, they keep their struggles and doubts to themselves as they come to terms with the realization that they feel so different obce the baby has been born.
Sam has agreed to become the primary carer so that Phoebe ca return to full time work but realises that he misses his life as a riding instructor. Phoebe is caught in a panic at what she perceives as her shortcomings as a mother and has compared herself unfavourably to others. It takes time for them to admit how they are feeling. Running alongside this is a cat stealing scam which gives a platform for some of the other characters to get involved. Phoebe's grandmother offers her usual common sense and humour and as ever is a huge support to Phoebe. There is a lot to like in this sixth in the series and if this is the final book, it provides a fitting story as the characters move on into their future.
In short: all change at the farm
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, dellagalton.co.uk
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