Book Review - A New Arrival at Duck Pond Cottage by Della Galton

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Title: A New Arrival at Duck Pond Cottage

Author: Della Galton

Format reviewed: Ebook

Source: Netgalley

Publisher: Boldwood Books

Publication Date: 15th September 2024

Rating: 4 Stars

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.

Perfect for romantics and animals lovers alike - If you love Jessica Redland, Alison Sherlock and Sarah Hope you'll adore Della...

Previously published as Passing Shadows by Della Galton

I seem to be on a Della Galton binge at the moment, as this is the third book I've read of hers in the past few days. 

And this is a solid start to a new series, and once again Della Galton has show she is a massive fan of animals and this animal rescue is incredibly charming. 

Jade is running the rescue and has three key men in her life, local vet Aiden, new handyman Finn, and Ben who is her best friend's son (ok he's a kid but he is vital to the plot).

I loved getting to know all the various animals at the rescue, especially Diesel, Tiny and Fang. 

It is a really great book to get you used to all the new characters as well as with plenty of secrets, misunderstandings and I really enjoyed it.  I'm already keen to read the next book in the series, and seeing just what will happen to all the characters next. 

Thank you to Boldwood Books and Netgalley for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.