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

have to admit that i had tears in my eyes a couple of times reading this book ... its so emotional...

this seems to be around wendy and her family... her first marriage ended in divorce when she found out her husband mike had been having affairs during their marriage.... she was happily divorced from him now and had started a relationship with the true love of her life....

but her ex was with another girl and had gotten her pregnant. she was called chloe and was very friendly with wendys daughter much to wendys disgust.... could she really be jealous of chloe... it was what it was....

also danni and charlies pregnancy was ongoing and their time was being spent getting ready for the birth... but danni was having doubts not about her relationship with charlie but with her ability to love her own son when he was born after all her own upbringing hadnt been the best....

oh man this was a roller coaster of emotions all throughout ... but the love and support that shines through the friendships and family is lovely to read about... i cant get enough of this series

I love this series and this addition to it was no exception. In this one we go through Dani’s pregnancy with her and watch a surprising friendship come about between Wendy and Chloe (Mike’s ex and current partners respectively) As usual there’s loads of love, laughter and found family and some difficult situations that are handled with such care and gentleness that it’s hard not to get swept up in and not want to stop reading until the end. In fact, when I got to the end I was upset that it was over and I can’t wait til the next book in the series! I hope we get to catch up with Aiden and Jase and their surrogate in the next one but no matter who it focuses on, I’ll be sure to be reading it.
Thanks to Boldwood Books and NetGalley for this eArc in exchange for my review.

“There was not such thing as loving too many people, or being loved by too many people in return.”

This story was the feel good book I didn’t know I needed. It is part of a series, and if it’s possible to read it alone, I would recommend reading the others first. The story has a lot of characters (and their POV), and most of them have a back-story from the previous books. I read this one as a stand alone, and –if it was completely possible– it took me a bit of time to get accustomed to all of them.
In this story, destinies cross and meet, but everything turns around one main theme: motherhood (no matter its form). Feelings are particularly well written, and I found the familiarity with some TV shows like Grey’s Anatomy very comforting to me.
Without truly realizing it, we go through a lot of feelings but also questions that are told with a lot of tact. The plot twist, if it seems a bit strange at first, brings rhythm and a wave of empathy.
As I said, it was my first read from this author, but definitely not the last. I’ll come back to this series, should I need comfort and a great feel good novel.


Thank you Jo Bartlett, Boldwood books and NetGalley for the ARC. My opinions are my own.

Such an awesome series and another fantastic chance to catch up with the drs at st Pirands. Wendy was back with her foster boyfriend and true love Gary and after decades of her ex Mike cheating on her and gaslighting her and her girls he has a new partner Chloe. He’s up to his old tricks and chance means that Wendy and Chloe meet and bond over circumstances. Wendy realises she is worthy of love. This was a great book in the series. Thank you NetGalley for this arc in exchange for an honest review.

I think for most people it's human nature to want to help others when we can. Having read all the books in the series this is what I love about the book, not only it's originality with it's mainly hospital setting but I love seeing the helping and hopeful spirit the carers give others in and out of the hospital. This series provides a warm, fuzzy feeling of goodness and a coming together of characters that are there for each other. So many of the characters in this book have been in all of the books and it's great to see an update of their lives in each book. As in each book there is some drama, but you can't have real life without some glitches and things going on. The book deals with love and loss, heartache and happiness, sisterhood and strong family ties and knowing you don't have to be born into a family to have that strong family bond.
Recommended and looking forward to the next installment in the series.

I was given a complimentary copy of this book.
All opinions expressed are my own.

As usual, it was a decided treat to return to St Piran’s and catch up with some of the gorgeous characters associated with this series. This time, we revisit Wendy, who, having divorced her serial cheating husband, is making a new life with her childhood sweetheart. She’s definitely over her ex but worries that her young adult daughters may be more drawn to her ex’s pregnant girlfriend than her.
Wendy’s story has been a joy to follow in the peripheries of previous books. Reconnecting with her childhood boyfriend has brought happiness to her life and helped encourage a new independence. Despite that, she still worries that she’s losing her daughters. I loved Wendy and empathised with her insecurities. The magic of this book comes from the fantastic handling of the writing and the genuine warmth that’s woven through the pages.
Of course, like all of Jo’s books, there is an ensemble cast, and many characters overlap from previous books, so we get to catch up with those we have already met.
As the synopsis suggests, there’s a bigger story hiding in the pages, creating a difficult situation with ripples spreading to affect the whole group. The story is quite challenging, but the title reminds us that there are Lessons in Love, even though I hadn’t expected to be studying for a degree!
Jo Bartlett has created a delightful community of flawed but somehow perfect characters. Their connections are built on love and the understanding that we are all human. The research is thorough, and the warmth of the writing is the glue that holds this special community together. You may need to keep some hankies within reach. I can wholeheartedly recommend this book and the entire series so far.

Another wonderful book in this series that I can not get enough of!

Dani and Charlie and awaiting the birth of their son, Wendy is dealing with the news that her ex Mike and his new partner Chloe and having a baby and is fearful of loosing her daughters to the much younger and more fun soon to be step mother.

Love and heartache, loyalty and family makes this new instalment one to make you laugh and cry and to realise that family are not always blood related!

I can not wait for the new instalment in this series!

Thank you to Netgalley and to Jo Bartlett ... keep them coming!!!

This is the latest instalment in the Cornish Country Hospital series. I have thoroughly enjoyed the previous titles and this one was once again a page turner with all my favourite characters from previous books and some new ones to get to know along the way - loved it

3.5 ⭐

This book has 4 things:

1. Pregnant Women
2. Headknocks
3. Engagements/Weddings
4. Sisterhood

Seriously, though. When the pregnant wife walked into the hospital around halfway, I think my brain died. 3 main characters are pregnant. Why not add some more!

Also, less than half the book happens in the hospital! It was so disappointing as that's the literal name of the book. I really would have loved some more day to day hospital scenes.

The good part is that Danni is lovely. She brings a real warmth to the book, which is definitely needed.

Don't be fooled by the cover, there are very dark topics dealt with in this book. Important topics. It's not as bright and cheery as I was expecting it to be.

What I did really love though, was the feeling of sisterhood. Women standing behind other women.

Girl power ♀️👊

I'm a pretty big sucker for a Jo Bartlett novel and although this wasn't my favorite of hers I still found myself easily getting invested in the story and characters. I especially liked that we got to see more of the characters from the previous novels - I love getting to know what happened to characters after I leave their stories. And the author does such a great job of weaving those continuing stories into later books. As for the story here with Wendy and Chloe, I wasn't really sure what to expect solely from the book description but I thought there would be more with them bonding and becoming friends. I completely understood Wendy's feelings that her daughters were abandoning her for Chloe and wished they had at some point realized how their behavior impacted her, but it is clear that they know what an amazing parent she is. This book also has so much going on for Wendy - she's dealing with her ex having a new baby after putting her off from having a third, a new romance that may require her to rethink her view on getting re-married, daughters who have more in common with dad's new girlfriend and wanting to spend all their time with her, body image issues, and becoming the support system for her ex's girlfriend. And yet none of that seems overly dramatic or make you think "how much more can this poor woman handle?" As with all Jo Bartlett books everything is balanced and presented in a way that keeps it in the realm of something that could happen in real life. I also thought the topic of a later-term miscarriage was handled so well and brought about the complexity of losing a child that close to his/her birth. My only complaint is that I'm pretty much over everything with Lucas - he should really take a hint and find a job somewhere very far away.

Jo writers emotional but romantic books that touch on real issues and this none more than in her fourth outing of the Cornish Hospital. Reconnecting with book one heroine Dannii, this is a fast pace moving book which wanted me keep turning the pages. It's an unputdownable book about friendships, kindness, love, hope and loss.

Some scenes were deeply moving and brought me to tears as I fell in love with Chloe, a new character we meet through Wendy's storyline. I loved going back to Port Kara and St. Piran's.

Can't wait for a hopeful book five of what is one of my favourite series.

Jo Bartlett never disappoints! Another great instalment in the Cornish Country Hospital series with teal issued, and a lot of love

Thanks to the Publisher and Netgalley for an early review copy.

This was another fabulous book by Jo Bartlett.

We meet new characters as well as catch up with the other characters and read about how their lives are progressing.

The story had some topics which were emotional, but sensitively covered. It was well written, from the beginning you are engrossed, finding it hard to put down.

I highly recommend this book.

In this the latest episode of The Cornish Country Hospital series there are two main story threads, Danni and Charlie who are expecting their first baby and Wendy and Gary. Wendy's ex, Mike, is now engaged to Chloe, who is only slightly older than their two daughters and is pregnant. Of course the previous characters are all there and their stories brought up to date.
This book can be read as a standalone, however you will appreciate it more if you've read the previous books. As usual it is all about love and relationships, but there is also a strong undercurrent of forgiveness. Part of the story covers loss which is very emotional, realistic and is unfortunately part of life. A very warm hearted story set in my favourite part of the world, Cornwall which I'm sure that you'll really enjoy.
I received an advance copy of this book from the publisher through Netgalley, however this did not influence my review of the book.

Another fantastic book in the Cornish Country hospital series, it was exciting to meet new characters as well as catch up with the old crowd. It really makes the book flow.
A few , hard hitting emotional stories are handled sensitively and this was definitely a rollercoaster of a story but the book is so well written the reader is drawn in from the start. Highly Recommended
Thanks to Netgalley, Boldwood Books and Jo Bartlett for letting me read this book in exchange for an honest review

this is part of a series but can easily be read as a standalone, the Cornish country hospital books are all good.

Another fabulous book from Jo Bartlett that covers so many different topics but the way she writes makes them just flow together. This is the latest instalment in the Cornish Country Hospital series and we get to meet new characters as well as catching up with those who are already established. Wendy Tyler’s marriage ended when she found out her ex Mike had got his much younger new partner Chloe pregnant. Jealousy of the relationship that Chloe has with Wendy’s daughters turns to something more maternal when she finds that Chloe isn’t as strong as she portrays. When Chloe needs support it comes from the unlikely source of Wendy. Alongside this we follow Dani and Charlie’s story as they wait to welcome their new baby into the world. After not having the best relationship with her own mother Dani worries about how she will take to motherhood. I love how everyone is connected and how the story weaves in and out of these connections. Easy to follow, emotional, uplifting and leaving you wanting to know what is going to happen next this is a great read from an author I highly recommend. Thank you to Boldwood Books and Netgalley for the ARC

Thanks to Netgalley & Boldwood Books for the
E-ARC! So cute & cozy! Loved the writing style & the characters. Definitely will read more from this author.

This was a lovely book, but it does have trigger pints that may affect some people. Wendy has got a new partner since leaving her cheating ex, but he has a younger partner that’s pregnant. Her girls like her and prefer to stay weekends with her instead of their mother. When Chloe (new partner) needs a shoulder to cry on, Wendy is there.
It’s a quick read that is full of emotion and sadness, but it has a happy ending that brings people together. The characters are lovely and I’m looking forward to reading the other books in this series. A homely uplifting family 4 star read.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for a copy.

This is a great series with echoes of Jo Bartlett's Cornish Midwife series and a crossover of characters. You can read these as standalone stories but they are better read in order so that you understand the characters' histories. We return to Dannie and Charlie's story in this novel. They are anticipating the birth of their son and looking forward to their future as a family. Dannie has huge anxiety which she tries to deal with. Mindful of her relationship with her Mother, she is afraid that she may be like her Mother and struggle to maintain a strong maternal bond. However, as the story develops, you can see the differences in Dannie and her Mother. Dannie is a warm, empathic person as opposed to her cold, detached parent.

Life at the Hospital is varied and bust but the strong team in A and E support each other and keep their eye on Dannie who is working so hard. Gwen adds lots of humour, as ever, and it is noticeable that Dannie might be lacking her own family closeness, but has a found family in her many friends. Parallel to Dannie's story, you see Chloe's. She too lacks family support but finds it in a surprising place. There are some upsetting aspects ro Chloe's story which many may find too much. However, life goes on for all the characters and you wonder what will happen next.

In short: Family closeness and friendship conquers all.