A sweet romance. Several interesting back stories. The animal inclusions are delightful. A nice variety of characters. Fun visiting UK and reading new words. Thanks to the publisher for providing a copy. My review is voluntary.

An animal rescue is the setting of this adorable romance. The author did a nice job of explaining the point of view of the different characters without getting lost in bouncing back and forth. Sometimes I find stories that change viewpoints can get cumbersome, but I love how this author handled the change. Great story! Would like to read more by this author.

Having thoroughly enjoyed the puddle duck series I was excited to read this. This was a gorgeous start to a beautiful new series of friendships, relationships and making a fresh start and was so nice to meet new characters but to also see the return of sone of the old favourites and to get a puddle-duck fix.

This story had engaging characters and also covered a lot of deep issues but in a very sensitive and relatable way and was a heart warming read.

Looking forward to the next instalment to see how the characters lives progress

I loved this story, you really got to know the characters and really understood the struggles.

Jade has always lived a quiet life, her relationship with her mother was never that good. When here mother dies Jade has no interest in keeping on her legacy and sells up using the money to set up an animal shelter.. The farm needs a lot of work but when Luke turns up looking for a live in job she hires hm.

Jade starts to have feelings for Luke and is not really sure what to do, but when she becomes privy to some information about Lukes past (which he doesn't know) it seems like it's over before it's begun, or is it

Fantastic start to what promises to be a great new series. Welcome to Duck Pond Cottage.
Jade has always loved animals and started out training as a vet then circumstances lead her to abandon her studies when her mother became ill. She uses her inheritance to buy duck pond cottage and its surrounding bull which he turns into an animal sanctuary. She needs help to run it and by chance meets Finn McTaggart who becomes her handyman. Aiden the local vet has interest in Jade but there are secrets from the past which threaten any further relationship she may have with Finn as Aiden is just a friend to her.
Loved this book and looking forward to further adventures at the sanctuary.

I'm a sucker for animal rescue, and A New Arrival at Duck Pond Cottage has loads of quirky animals who deserve a second chance. The same is true for the humans involved-- they deserve a second chance at romance. It was a quick, light read with a charming setting and engaging characters who acted in very true to life ways.

Loved this one! Just such a sweet, fun read. Jade has finally realised her dream of opening an animal rescue centre. Finn is in the area selling his grandparents house and ultimately ends up working with Jade. Sarah has finally met her match and Ben is just adorable. A few few bumps in the road along the way just to keep things interesting! The link to Puddleduck Farm was sweet and the circumstances around it was very amusing. I can't wait for the next book in this delightful new series.
Thanks to Netgalley, Boldwood Books, and Della Galton for a free ARC in exchange for an honest review.

El libro está narrado por tres puntos de vista: Jade, Finn y Aiden. No entendí por qué el último tuvo povs si fue alguien que aportara a la historia.


Jade tiene un santuario de animales, viene de familia de dinero, su mamá vivió trabajando, no pasó tiempo con ella y la criaron las niñeras. Al morir la mamá decidió vender todos sus negocios y comprar el santuario. Tiene miedo de amar.

Finn es ingeniero electrónico, pero quiere ser pintor, se mudó al pueblo por un tiempo para estar con su papá y trabajará con Jade. Hará un descubrimiento que le cambiará la vida.

Aiden es el veterinario del pueblo, le gusta Jade.



Estaba preocupada por cómo se manejaría el tema de Sarah y Ben, honestamente me enojó como Sarah le pidió a Jade que guardara el secreto sabiendo que su amiga se estaba enamorando de Finn.



Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

A lovely book, and a spin off of Puddle Duck series which was fun. Some deeper themes , but overall a feel good story. I enjoyed the characters and setting.

Such a sweet, cosy read! I loved the theme of learning to accept yourself and I really loved the main character. Full of family, friendship and a second chance romance! And the cutest cast of animals!

Loved the first in a new series set in the gorgeous Wiltshire countryside at the Duck Pond Lane Animal Rescue. Who could resist an animal rescue tale with a swoony second chance romance? I couldn't and neither will you be able to. Enjoy!