I was really delighted to see Jess at the centre of this story – while every single member of the community midwifery team of Port Agnes feels like a friend by now, I’ve particularly enjoyed watching her find happiness with her ready-made family of the lovely Dexter and his son Riley. But she’s still desperate for a child of her own, and having a particularly difficult and frustrating journey – which drives her towards other options, with another measure of possible heartbreak along the way. But this book is also Meg’s story – moving on from bereavement, facing major changes in her life with the support of her partner Johnny, but also struggling with her relationship with adult daughter Tilly.

Both stories are, as always, just beautifully handled – the author really is the most wonderful storyteller, with the perfect emotional touch. Jess’s situation – the unavoidable baby cuddles only making her repeated failures to conceive all the more painful – really touches the heart, easy to identify with and feel deeply. And I very much enjoyed following her alternative route – an option I wasn’t aware of before, and I was very much engaged in the steps along the way, really hoping her involvement wouldn’t end in yet another disappointment. And Meg’s story was every bit as involving – her relationship with Tilly very real and painful at times – and escalating towards a moment of particular drama that was quite wonderfully written and really had my heart in my mouth.

But this is the series end, and there’s also a tying up of the stories of the other characters – no, not characters, they’re real people – I’ve grown to love. The irrepressible Gwen is taking retirement, with unusual plans for her future that came as no real surprise – she’s the source of much of the book’s laughter (yes, there’s plenty of that too…), but also very much has a place in my heart. And it was so lovely to see how the lives of all the others have changed and moved on, every one of them appearing in cameo at various points in the story. The strong and supportive links between them really lift your heart – strong women, perhaps dealing with their own private issues, but pulling together in sisterhood to support their community. And running through it all, as always, are the small daily dramas and moments of joy – every one so sensitively handled – that have been the unit’s reason for being.

This really was the perfect conclusion to a series I’ve so enjoyed. Do read it as a standalone if you’d like to – but you will enjoy it all the more if you read the series in order, and really get to know the remarkable women whose lives I’ve so enjoyed being part of. It’s always sad to say goodbye – but this series has brought such joy along the way, and I’ll look forward to whatever comes next…

I say this every time I read one of the Cornish Midwife series books, but this one, Happy Ever After for the Cornish Midwife is definitely my favourite of the series. Jess is a favourite character of mine and to read about her in this story again has been fabulous. Add in all the emotions with Meg and her family and you’ve got a story to laugh and cry with.
Jo Bartlett writes such wonderful characters and as always I’ve been totally drawn into their lives, living every moment with them - the highs and the lows. Thankyou Jo for another brilliant visit to Port Agnes and the midwifery team

I will say having read only the first and the last books of the series I was able to read this one just fine. It may help some to read them all in order to understand all of the characters but I found it wasn’t necessary.

There are plenty of moments that this book hit home with infertility issues and I will admit that I cried way more than I would have liked. While it is sad, there is a happy ending. This one focuses mainly on Meg and Jess and how their lives change with the prospect of babies in various ways.

All in all this was a great ending to this amazing series and I do have all of the other books in my be read pile. It is one of those series that just sucks you in and makes you want to know what happens to all of the girls.

What a lovely ending to the series, although I am sorry this is the end as I have enjoyed them.
There are some unexpected surprises and certainly joyful news for most but some sadness for others.
Loved them. Thank you

I have followed this wonderful series from the beginning and am really rather sorry to say goodbye to these lovely midwives who have, over the course of the series, become as familiar as friends, and ending with Jess's lovely story brings this series to a wonderful conclusion.

As always the story flows beautifully so much so that I read the book in one sitting during a particularly rainy Sunday and it certainly helped to chase away the rainy day blues. Whilst this book focuses on Jess and her search for baby happiness it also brings us up to date with what's been happening with Megan and her partner Johnny who lives seem to be heading in a very different direction much to the chagrin of Meg's grown up daughter, Tilly. Both stories are compelling, and emotional, which again shows the depth of feeling, and compassion, which goes into every one of these books.

As it's the finale of the series there is a definite sense of the the tying up of loose ends and so it was really lovely to be able to imagine the characters going about their lives as change is about to happen for this little Cornish community, and with the opening of a bigger hospital the midwives are starting to go their separate ways. I think that's why the series has been so successful as it brings together a group of strong female characters whose bond of friendship, and sisterhood, has continued throughout and whilst this last book can, like all the others, be read as a standalone story, it does make sense to read the books in order, that way when you come to say goodbye to them all in Happy Ever After for the Cornish Midwife, you may well, like me, shed a little tear of fond farewell.

The perfect ending to a wonderful and heartfelt series.

Goodness, I have mixed feelings about finishing this book, mainly because it’s hard to believe this is the last book in the beautiful and emotional series. The Cornish Midwife has been a solid and breathtaking series. I lost count of the number of times that I have laughed, cried, and just fell in love with Jo’s stories and characters. Like most books in this series, you can read this book as a stand-alone. Jo does an excellent job at catching readers up with what has happened in previous books, but I recommend reading A Spring Surprise For The Cornish Midwife before starting this book. This is because A Spring Surprise is the first half of Jess’s story or journey. It’s where she tries fostering for the first time and where she meets and falls in love with Dexter.

Happy Ever After for the Cornish Midwife has everything I have come to expect and love from books from this series. We get on this emotional journey with Jess and her friend Meg. Both women are trying to grapple with big changes in their lives. Meg, at 46, has found out she is pregnant, and Jess once again finds herself being a foster mom for a wee baby. I just love being with these women as they experience wonderful and, at times, heartbreaking events. And in the end, they get the HEA they so deserve.

Fans of the series will also love being able to chat with the other midwives. Reading this book felt like hanging out with a great group of friends. This book also contains lovely secondary stories focusing on midwives’ patients. These secondary stories always add much richness and depth to the story.

Jo did a fantastic job wrapping up the series, leaving this reader feeling oh-so content.

Having already read and totally loved A Change of Heart for the Cornish Midwife, I knew I was going to love this story just as much – and I wasn’t wrong. This story is the finale of The Cornish Midwife series and can be read as a standalone book, but honestly, if you are looking for that incredible feel-good feeling, I would totally recommend reading the whole series.

This story focuses on Jess, but also Meg. We follow them both on their incredibly emotional and heartwarming journies, as they each try and come to terms with different and very difficult situations they find themselves in, including infertility, loss, and heartbreak.

Happy Ever After for the Cornish Midwife is the perfect way to say goodbye to the Cornish Midwife series. Another beautifully touching, heartwarming, and emotional story by Jo Bartlett, with characters that you just can’t help rooting for and really want them to have their happy ever afters. A beautiful read and a beautiful end to the Cornish Midwife series.

The final instalment in the Cornish Midwives series covers midwife Jess's story, alongside that of administrator Meg. Will Jess fulfil her dream of motherhood, and can Meg reunite her family?

Packed full of emotional twists and turns, I laughed and cried multiple times with the characters. It was definitely a satisfying end for our favourite characters, Jo Bartlett brought it to a perfect conclusion.

The most emotional conclusion that had me reaching for the tissues with a wonderful cast of characters. A heartwarming story this one is about Meg and Jess. Jess is desperate for a baby of her own but she can't face the heartbreak of falling in love with a child to have it taken away again. Happy Ever After for the Cornish Midwife will tug on your heart strings and it has stayed with long after I finished reading the last page.

What a brilliant, emotive finale this proved to be
Full of angst, drama, secrets and surprises, you'll see.
With midwives, mothers and babies, too,
A moving read I highly recommend to you.

For some, becoming a Mum is fraught
Sometimes things don't go as they ought.
This story shares events from some that go well
As well as for others for whom only time will tell.

The Port Agnes Midwifery Unit is at the centre of every thing
The team, their patients and all the drama their lives bring.
It isn't the story of just one couple but more
About the team, their friendships and relationships to explore.

There's drama a plenty, with grief, celebrations and romance
Where people make the most of every chance.
The impact of loss, broken trust, injury, mental health and healing
Are all dealt with such caring and feeling.

A gorgeous read, a delightful community to see
I hope you'll read it and discover you agree!
For my complementary copy of this book, I say thank you,
As I share with you this, my honest review.

I’ve been a huge fan of this series from the beginning, a wonderful setting, a great cast of characters, storylines that have taken us on emotional journeys for each of the midwives. Although I hate to say goodbye to any series, I can have hope they may appear one day in the future in some way shape or form, I feel we’ve become friends and I should like to know how they are doing from time to time.
Happy Ever After…the ultimate ending for all, but I can honestly say there were times reading this I was not altogether sure that would be possible. As always, emotional twists and turns along the way, our lovely Jess, who we have seen endure so much, takes one of the central roles this time and we learn what more Jess must face. Times to make your heart ache but also moments that fill it with pure joy. I love Jess’ character, she is inspirational in how she continues to support so many others when she herself is in pain.
When an opportunity presents itself, Jess is worried at first, is she able to take risk in order to get what she has always wanted, even if it may end up breaking her heart just a little more.
We also have Megs story, which is very surprising. She is put through the ringer too, it’s very emotional and difficult times for her but with every dark cloud comes some sunshine, and after a big shock, Meg comes to the realisation that she cannot be the one to solve every issue and that her priorities must change.
I loved our final visit to the to midwives, I love Jo’s writing and I look forward to whats to come. Happily Ever After for the Cornish Midwives is a great read, I highly recommend, but I do suggest reading the others first – it’s worth it!

A happy and emotional ending for some of our favourite characters from the Cornish Midwife series, but not before dramatic events take place. Meg believes she is settling into menopause and wonders how that might affect her relationship with Johnnie, who is much younger. Jess still longs for a baby but has almost given up hope of ever achieving that dream. The author indicates this may be the last book in the series, and it does seem a satisfying place to end the stories of the Cornish midwives.

I cried buckets as the story is very moving and I had to say goodbye to the Cornish Midwives. Jo Bartlett wrote a series that talks about life, grief, happiness and moving on.
I will miss this series.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine

Jess's story moves on in this book, as does Meg's. It is heartwarming and poignant, involving all the midwifery team and plenty of family dramas. Authentically detailed and emotional, immersing the reader in the midwives' lives with believable characters and life-changing events. It brings this chapter of the midwives' lives to a satisfying conclusion. I enjoyed the dynamics between the team, the drama, and the characters the author brings to vibrant life.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher.

They say all good things must come to an end and sadly this is the final book in the Cornish Midwife series. This series has been great and this last book is no exception. Thank you Jo.

A sad farewell to the last book in the Cornish Midwife series.

I have not read the complete series which would have helped to follow along more closely to the characters and their past, but in saying that I enjoyed this book which focus's more on Meg and Jess and their families. The loss, sadness, love and surprises will bring a tear to your eye, even a laugh at times as your follow along in this committed community of midwifes and friends and the love that they share.

A wonderful book you will not want to put it down.

I throughly enjoyed this one. I loved reading about all the births and the worries new mum's have. This was a lovely story. My thanks to netgalley and the publishers for giving me the opportunity to read this book in return for an honest review.

Although I haven’t read the complete series, I have read several of the books, and I will say it is helpful to have read them in order to understand who the characters are in this book but it isn’t necessary. It can be read as a stand alone. It just helps to get a little bit more of their back story having read more of the series.
Also, there are several triggers in this one relating to fertility so if that’s an issue for you, you may want to avoid this book.
This was a satisfying way to wrap up the series. It focuses mainly on Meg and her family and Jess and her family and the way their families came to be and the way they deal with loss, infertility and grief. There are lots of happy moments as well, I don’t want you to go away thinking it’s all sad and moody, but it is definitely a darker story than some others, but of course it comes with a happy ending.
Jess wants to help care for young moms & babies as they adjust to each other once she decides not to pursue IVF with her partner anymore. But once a very special mom and baby come into the picture, she has to decide if she’s brave enough to take a chance on motherhood.
Meg lost her husband and son in a tragic accident and has been left grieving that loss for many years with her daughter, Tilly. To compensate, she’s made Tilly the center of her life, and Tilly has become quite self centered as a result. Now she’s a grown woman and trying for a baby of her own and still expects her mother to have no life outside of her and when Meg gets an unexpected surprise, she has to show Tilly that she can love her without being all consuming.
Emotional, heartbreaking and a roller coaster of emotions this winds up the series well.
Thanks to Boldwood Books and NetGalley for this eArc in exchange for my review.

I have to say at times as I was reading this, for fair amounts of the book I was doubting how accurate the title was, as omg these characters were really put through the wringer.

And I was ready to do unspeakable things to the author if, especially knowing it was the end of the series, the characters didn't get suitable end points.

Delighted to say that by the end I was practically in tears, of happiness, it was fabulous!

We are treated to more of Jess's story, and given how much I felt for her, in the previous book she was leading, I was already hooked from the start. And our other main character this time is Meg, and I would never have guessed at her storyline at all.

There is so much drama, action, emotion, babies, and more in this book and the series as a whole.

I know I'm really going to miss all of the midwives in this series. Gwen had me laughing as always and I have to say I really hope we haven't seen the last of all of these characters. I'm rather hoping there may be a spin off series or something else set in the area! But that could just be wishful thinking.

This is a wonderful ending to what has been a rather special series. Just amazing.

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

would like to thank netgalley and the publisher for letting me read this emotional book in a brilliant series

this is the story about meg and jesse and its an emotional storyline that will make you leak tears...

its been a lovely series to read and this book is a lovely finale for all the characters in the book.. and its well worth reading this series about the midwives of port agnes