A New Arrival at Duck Pond Cottage
- Author Della Galton
- Narrator Karen Cass
- Publisher Boldwood Books
- Publish Date 15 September 2024
- Run Time 8 hours and 46 minutes
- Format x-book®
- Genre Contemporary lifestyle fiction, Contemporary romance, Family life fiction, Fiction: general and literary, Fiction: mashup, Narrative theme: Coming of age, Narrative theme: Environmental issues, Narrative theme: Identity / belonging, Narrative theme: Interior life, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Romance: ‘western’, rural or ‘outback’, Romance: wholesome.
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What to expect
A story of love, second chances and the wonderful start of a gorgeous 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.
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
Praise for Della Galton:
'A delightful story, in what promises to be a wonderful new series, full of fun and animal drama!' - Jo Bartlett
'A beautifully written, gentle story about self-acceptance, family and friendship.' - Sarah Bennett
'A wonderfully cosy read!' - Fay Keenan
'A warm, delightful read full of friendship and family with a touch of love on the horizon ...' - Helen Rolfe
'A gorgeous start to a heart-warming new series, filled with engaging characters and a delightful cast of animals’ - Jill Steeples
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