#BookReview ~ Summer Secrets at Duck Pond Cottage by Della Galton ~ @DellaGalton @rararesources @BoldwoodBooks

Summer Secrets at Duck Pond Cottage

About the Book:

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 Review:

Summer Secrets at Duck Pond Cottage is the sweet and heartwarming second book in the Duck Pond Cottage series. I have not read the first book but will be going back to do so. 

I loved meeting Jade, Finn, and the animals in the rescue centre. As a huge supporter of local animal shelters in my area, I can appreciate the struggles these characters face. There are always challenges each organization faces including financial, space, volume of animals, unsupportive and almost combative public citizens, and lack of reliable volunteers. Not-for-profit animal shelters rely on volunteers to help bridge the gap because of the sheer volume of unwanted, stray, and/or reproducing animals. Add an unscrupulous develop to the mix and Jade and Finn see their perfect slice of animal heaven being heavily targeted.

The author did a great job creating this world, setting it up, and developing the characters. There are some sinister goings-on that pull both Jade and Finn in several directions. Plus, there are things in Finn's past that makes it hard for Jade and Finn to keep their promise of no secrets. I had fun reading about strong women, supportive but damaged partners, and silly animals.

I was provided with a copy of this book. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.

My Rating:

Purchase Link:

Amazon

Meet the Author:

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

Social Media Links:

Facebook: @dailydella

Twitter: @DellaGalton

Instagram: @dellagalton

Newsletter Sign Up: http://bit.ly/DellaGaltonNewsletter

Bookbub profile: @dellagalton

This post contains affiliate links.
If you make a purchase using my links, I will receive a small commission from the sale at no cost to you.
Thank you for supporting Sapphyria’s Books.