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REVIEW: Moonlight Over Studland Bay by Della Galton

 

Moonlight Over Studland Bay – Della Galton published by Boldwood Books


Samantha Jones works as an audio typist for a local company in Dorset. However, it’s not her dreams job. She wanted to devote, and expand, Purbeck Pooches, her pet sitting service.

When best friend (and housemate) Abby has a baby boy Sam’s priorities change and she realises she wants more from her life. Does she want life to continue as it is or does she want to look for the perfect sperm donor – on a drunken evening Abby and Sam draw up the perfect "daddy" list.

Sam’s world is soon rocked when her boss Rex accuses her of moonlighting and her parents who have run a B&B locally for years make a shock revelation.

I’m going to say it from the start…I loved this book! Sam is a relatable character who knows what she wants from life, but she doesn’t want to upset, hurt or trample on people to get it. She’s just an all-round good egg!!

There were times in the book when Abby made me laugh but also annoyed me a bit but she is obviously a good friend to Sam.

I actually squealed with delighted at one point when Sam bought a lasagne from Cook for a meal she was cooking for someone, that was exactly what my other half did on our second date!!!

With no mention of this rotten virus or the horrible time that we are all going through, this book transported me back to a normal life, when we could socialise with friends, or go out to pubs/restaurants and it was so lovely to move away from the horrible news.

 

This was the first book I've read by Della, but I will certainly be hunting out her others as I  would wholeheartedly recommend this one to everyone.

Comments

  1. Della G24 November 2020 at 02:26

    Thank you so much for this brilliant review. Much appreciated. I'm so thrilled you liked it. And the Cook thing. Tee tee, doesn't everyone do that!!

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    1. Book Mad Mum24 November 2020 at 03:13

      That meal from Cook made me squeal with delight!!! Thank you for a truly wonderful story

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    2. Della G24 November 2020 at 06:17

      Excellent news :)

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  2. Della G24 November 2020 at 02:27

    thanks so much for your brilliant review. I really appreciate it. And the Cook thing, doesn't everyone do that! Tee tee!

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