This is the second in the series about Duck Pond Cottage. I have not read the first, and felt this worked as a standalone, I could follow the character references. I will go back and read the first however, as I enjoyed this one.

The theme of family runs throughout this story - whether biological, or the family you make via friendship. Jade and Finn are happily running Duck Pond rescue centre, surrounded by wonderful volunteers and amazing animals. I loved Mr Spock the parrot, and Mickey and Diesel were fabulous!

I'm looking forward to book three, this was left perfectly poised for another touching story.

Another story set at the Duck Pond Rescue. We follow Jade and fiance Finn as the plan a wedding, a possible expansion, Finn's art and their pasts. A lot to cover, but it's done well. Best read as past of the series we get some wrap ups and some lead into the next installment. I enjoyed this read and look forward to more from this sweet place.

Too cute- too cute!! I didn't know there was a first book and now I have to go read it!

The animals?! I haven't felt this enchanted since I read the The Spellshop and it was one of my top 5 reads last year!
While the book stays true to somewhat current events, it has a way to charm you at the same time.


Thank you so much NetGalley for the ARC!!