Romance: medical

Book SynopsisPerfect for fans of Grey's Anatomy, a brand new series from bestselling author Jo Bartlett… Welcome to The Cornish Country Hospital!A new start…When Danni Carter moves to Cornwall from London, she hopes it will be the fresh start she so desperately needs. She’s nervous, but hopefully the change of scene will help her to finally forget her feelings for Lucas Newman, a man she can never be with, because he’s already engaged to Danni’s best friend, Esther.An Impossible Dilemma…But when Lucas and Esther decide to follow Danni to Cornwall, and both announce they will be working with her at the new St Piran’s hospital, Danni is thrown into turmoil again. She can’t lose Esther, but being near Lucas is getting harder to deal with. Will she have to give up her new life before it’s even started?A chance to start again?Throwing herself into work, Danni finds herself drawn to new patient, Connie Berrycloth, a woman Danni knows has dark secrets of her own. Secrets that are about to be revealed….As the two women form a friendship, Danni begins to realise that letting go of her dreams might be the only way of holding on to the people she loves.Praise for Jo Bartlett:'Stunning setting, wonderful characters, and oozing with warmth. A triumph from Jo Bartlett.' Jessica Redland'Perfectly written and set in the beating heart of a community, this story is a wonderful slice of Cornish escapism.' Helen J Rolfe'I was drawn in from the first word, I’ve laughed and cried, what a really lovely story' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review'I would highly recommend this book for a bit of fantastic escapism and love conquering all.' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review'A heart warming tale which I enjoyed reading very much.' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

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Book SynopsisDr Amir Khan is a full-time GP and bestselling author working in inner-city Bradford.Amir is a resident doctor for ITV's Lorraine and Good Morning Britain and hosted Dr Amir's Sugar Crash (Channel 5) and You Are What You Eat (Channel 5) with Trisha Goddard.Amir is president of the RSPB, vice president of The Wildlife Trusts and an ambassador for the British Hedgehog Preservation Society and Butterfly Conservation, working closely with them to ensure access to green spaces for inner-city children and spreading the word on how being outside with nature is good for health. When he is not in surgery or on TV, Amir spends his time gardening, baking, running and supporting wildlife conservation.He is the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Doctor Will See You Now. How (Not) to Have an Arranged Marriage is his first novel.Trade ReviewFun * The Times *Full of the compassion, humanity and mischievous sense of fun you would expect from Dr Amir. This is a complete delight from a born storyteller -- Lorraine Kelly, presenter and host of ITV's LorraineHeartwarming, hilarious and incredibly insightful. Writing with poignant honesty about the messy nature of life, Dr. Amir Khan is definitely an author I’ll be looking out for in the future. -- J F Murray, author of Fling and HitchedCelebrates human beings in all their glorious, messy imperfection -- Cat Deeley on The Doctor Will See You NowA fascinating insight into modern day arranged marriages . . . filled with family, food and warmth * Heat Magazine *

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Book SynopsisIt''s never too late for the adventure of a lifetime . . .Heather Winterbottom has worked side by side with her husband as GPs in their idyllic rural practice for over forty years. But as the time comes to hang up their stethoscopes, the Winterbottoms discover that they have rather different visions of retirement . . . Heather dreams of exploring the Greek Islands, of escaping the shackles of her routine life and embracing an exciting new adventure. Alan dreams of growing his own vegetables.When things come to a head at a family lunch, Heather announces that she has decided to take a year off. From her old life, from her marriage - from Alan. Alone in beautiful Greece, Heather embarks on her very own odyssey - complete with peak experiences, pitfalls and temptations. But what if coming home is the biggest adventure yet? ***Readers love MRS WINTERBOTTOM TAKES A GAP YEAR!''Moving and laugh-out-loud funny'' Trade ReviewMrs Winterbottom Takes a Gap Year was my first Joanna Nell novel and it was a treat. The writing is warm, insightful and funny - there were several laugh-out-loud moments for me - and the story celebrates, so well, the treasures that life's later stages can hold * Dianne Yarwood *

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Book Synopsis'I read this in a single night - superb' – Celia WaldenFrank, funny and poignant, Single Bald Female by Laura Price is a completely unforgettable story of love and friendship.'Life-affirming and uplifting' – Fabulous (The Sun)Jessica Jackson has hit all her personal milestones for turning thirty – the career, the loving boyfriend and a cosy London flat they share with their cat. But a shock diagnosis of breast cancer turns Jess’s world upside down, and her contented life implodes with it.Around her, her friends’ lives continue to follow the script, with the big white weddings and the baby scans. With her own future so uncertain, the only thing Jess is sure of is that she’s being left behind.But then she meets Annabel, an enigmatic twenty-seven year old with incurable cancer. While Annabel may not have long left, she understands much more about living than anyone Jess has ever met. And she’s determined to show Jess how to make every day count . . .Praise for Single Bald Female:'Witty yet devastating' – ES magazine'Moving and beautiful' – Emma Gannon'I laughed and wept. It’s an extraordinary novel and one everyone should read' – Alexandra Potter'Witty and charming characters, twists and turns, and quietly devastating moments' – Justin Myers, author of The Last Romeo'Life affirming' – Kris Hallenga, Sunday Times bestselling author and founder of CoppaFeel!'Whether you've experienced cancer, grief, the chaos of the contemporary dating scene or the agony of a modern hen weekend, every word of Single Bald Female rings true' – Lauren BravoTrade ReviewInspiring, candid and beautifully observed. Single Bald Female is an extraordinary, hugely moving story about the fight for survival. Life-affirming, tear-jerking and gorgeously written, I was sobbing at the end, and you will be too -- Hannah Tovey, bestselling author of The Education of Ivy EdwardsSingle Bald Female is a sparky, emotional, and heartwarming journey, with a vibrant lead character in Jess. It’s not just about cancer, but its ripple effect on romantic relationships, fickle friends, highs and lows, work dramas, and the myriad custard pies life throws your way that don't stop even for a second just because you're ill. An accomplished debut with witty and charming characters, twists and turns, and quietly devastating moments -- Justin Myers, The Guyliner A wonderful debut novel. A really touching story, comforting and warm story about friendship, support, life lessons and dealing with unexpected illness. Moving and beautiful -- Emma GannonI loved this book so much. Price is such a skilful writer – and whether you’ve experienced cancer, grief, the chaos of the contemporary dating scene or the agony of a modern hen weekend, every word of Single Bald Female rings true. Warm, funny, unflinchingly honest but ultimately life-affirming, it made me want to hug everyone I know -- Lauren BravoA triumph . . . Laura has taken what is for many our biggest nightmare, and turned it into something uplifting, funny, heartwarming and real. I laughed and wept. It’s an extraordinary novel and one everyone should read -- Alexandra Potter, author of Confessions of a Forty-Something F**k UpA warm and beautiful novel, heartbreaking yet uplifting, honest and funny with realistic characters that leap from the page. Laura has written a remarkable and moving debut. I loved it -- Jenny QuintanaTender, funny and insightful . . . at times heartbreaking but always infused with an appreciation of life that makes it so special. So good on friendship, love and the things that make our fragile lives worth living -- Rebecca Ley, author of For When I'm GoneVibrant, witty and poignant, the narrative zips along as protagonist Jess navigates the thorny parts of life, work and love, all while undergoing treatment for breast cancer. Pick it up if you like zingy women’s fiction with tenderness at its heart. I loved it -- Lizzie Pook, author of Moonlight and the Pearler’s DaughterA smart, funny, uplifting story about friendship, love and the unexpected twists life can take. Laura Price writes about difficult subjects with the lightest of touches, and managed to make me laugh and sob in the same sentence. This is a beautiful novel you’ll want to talk to all your friends about -- Freya Sampson, bestselling author of The Last LibraryI was so invested in these characters. Life-affirming -- Kris Hallenga

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Book SynopsisIn Eva Carter's How to Save a Life, saving a life is only the start of the story . . .'A sweeping, brave, epic love story. I was hooked from the very first page' – Josie Silver, author of One Day in December'I couldn't put it down until I reached the final page' – Beth O'Leary, author of The FlatshareIt’s nearly midnight on the eve of the millennium when eighteen-year-old Joel’s heart stops. A school friend, Kerry, performs CPR for almost twenty exhausting minutes, ultimately saving Joel’s life, while her best friend Tim freezes, unable to help. That moment of life and death changes the course of all three lives over the next two decades: each time Kerry, Joel and Tim believe they’ve found love, discovered their vocation, or simply moved on, their lives collide again.. . . Because bravery isn’t just about life or death decisions; it’s also about how to keep on living afterwards.Trade ReviewHow to Save a Life is so rich and fully-rounded – a sweeping, brave, epic love story. I was hooked from the very first page. I loved it. All the stars -- Josie Silver, author of One Day in December and The Two Lives of Lydia BirdA gripping love story that doesn't shy away from the mess and complexity of real life. I couldn't put it down until I reached the final page -- Beth O'Leary, author of The Flatshare and The SwitchWe fell head over heels for this sweeping love story * The Sun, Fabulous Magazine *Couldn't put it down. Gripping, unflinching, honest and dramatic -- Jill Mansell, author of And Now You're BackAn enthralling epic that swept me along through the highs and lows. I feel I’ve lived three different but tightly intertwined lives -- Katie Fforde, author of A Springtime Affair and Highland FlingA sliding-doors tale of life and loss * Woman's Own *I was completely swept away by How To Save A Life which truly is a salve for the soul. It’s a beautiful book, full of drama, passion and truth: you’ll remember Joel, Kerry and Tim long after you finish reading their story -- Rowan Coleman, author of The Memory Book and The Girl At the WindowA heart-stopping, heart-wrenching and heart-warming story that kept me reading well into the night. I loved it -- Clare Pooley, author of The Authenticity ProjectA beautiful love story * Bella *How To Save A Life is an epic novel that starts with one life-or-death event and then follows the lives of three complex people to show how that moment changed everything. And this novel will change you. It’s extraordinary — a very, very special book indeed -- Julie Cohen, author of Together and SpiritedImpossible to put down, I adored it. How to Save a Life is heartrending and uplifting, tragic and triumphant.It pulses with pain, passion and exquisite pleasure: I don’t think I've read a love triangle which has been so addictive -- Cathy Bramley, author of The Lemon Tree Cafe and My Kind of HappyA heartwarming page-turner * Closer *A fabulous story of the strength and fragility of life, love and friendships -- Milly Johnson, author of My One True NorthMoving, gripping, with unforgettable characters, How to Save A Life is a beautiful page-turner with a very big heart. I just loved it -- Eve Chase author of The Glass HouseI fell in love with the characters from page one. Eva captured perfectly the impact of a life-changing event when young; how it impacts how we live and love going forwards. How to Save a Life is the very epitome of a life-affirming novel. I absolutely loved it -- Katy Regan, author of Little Big Love and How To Find Your Way Home

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Book SynopsisA gorgeous treat of a bookthe very best uplifting read you''ll get your hands on this summer!' Faith Hogan #1 Bestselling author of The Ladies' Midnight Swimming ClubLove Heart Lane where friends are there for you no matter what All's fair in love andmedicine?Dr Katie O'Neil has only been in Heartcross a few hours when she finds herself already ruffling feathers not least with medical school nemesis and new colleague Ben Sanders.Katie's the woman Ben loves to hate and until now he'd hoped he'd never set eyes on her again but now she's back and living next door!When a charity boat race down the River Heart puts the two in direct competition, sparks fly. The winner takes it all, but who will it be? And will their prize be far more than they were expectingReaders can't get enough of the Loveheart Lane series:Christie Barlow has fast become one of my favourite authors! Her books are a ray of sunshine when you read them, even if sad things happen' SineadA lovely romantic story that will Trade Review‘Christie Barlow is one of the best writers in this genre’ Lorraine Rugman – The Book Review Café ‘Christie is an immensely talented author with the ability to spin words into heart-warming comedy gold’ Caroline Mitchell #1 bestselling author ‘Well-observed, highly-relatable and wickedly-funny’ Sunday Times bestseller Cathy Bramley ‘There’s always love, laughter and a happy-ever-after with Christie Barlow’s books!’ Mandy Baggot ‘What I absolutely love about the authors books is her attention to her characters, they are a joy to read about. they are so well developed by the end of the book you really do feel you are saying “goodbye” to old friends’ Lorraine Rugman – The Book Review Café

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Book SynopsisFrank, funny and poignant, Single Bald Female by Laura Price is an unforgettable story of love, friendship, and embracing life after a shock diagnosis.'If you need something funny, moving, heartbreaking and magical, this is the one' - Daisy Buchanan, author of Insatiable 'Witty yet devastating' – ES Magazine'Every word of Single Bald Female rings true' – Lauren Bravo, author of PrelovedJessica Jackson has hit all her personal milestones for turning thirty – the career, the loving boyfriend and a cosy London flat they share with their cat. But a breast cancer diagnosis turns Jess’s world upside down, and her contented life implodes with it.Around her, her friends’ lives continue to follow the script, with the big white weddings and the baby scans. With her own future so uncertain, the only thing Jess is sure of is that she’s being left behind.But then she meets Annabel, an enigmatic twenty-seven year old with incurable cancer. While Annabel may not have long left, she understands much more about living than anyone Jess has ever met. And she’s determined to show Jess how to make every day count . . .'I read this in a single night - superb!' - Celia Walden, columnist and author of Payday'Life-affirming and uplifting' – Fabulous Magazine'Moving and beautiful' – Emma Gannon, author of OliveTrade ReviewA triumph . . . Laura has taken what is for many our biggest nightmare, and turned it into something uplifting, funny, heartwarming and real. I laughed and wept. It’s an extraordinary novel and one everyone should read. -- Alexandra Potter, author of Confessions of a Forty-Something F**k UpSingle Bald Female is a sparky, emotional, and heartwarming journey, with a vibrant lead character in Jess. An accomplished debut with witty and charming characters, twists and turns, and quietly devastating moments. -- Justin Myers, The GuylinerI was so invested in these characters. Life-affirming. -- Kris Hallenga, Sunday Times bestselling author and founder of CoppaFeel!Inspiring, candid and beautifully observed. Single Bald Female is an extraordinary, hugely moving story about the fight for survival. Life-affirming, tear-jerking and gorgeously written, I was sobbing at the end, and you will be too -- Hannah Tovey, bestselling author of The Education of Ivy EdwardsLife-affirming and uplifting -- Fabulous MagazineFunny, poignant and brilliantly written -- Daily ExpressWitty yet devastating -- ES MagazineA wonderful debut novel. A really touching story, comforting and warm story about friendship, support, life lessons and dealing with unexpected illness. Moving and beautiful -- Emma Gannon, author of The Multi-Hyphen MethodEvery word of Single Bald Female rings true. Warm, funny, unflinchingly honest but ultimately life-affirming, it made me want to hug everyone I know -- Lauren Bravo, author of What Would the Spice Girls Do? and How To Break Up With Fast FashionA warm and beautiful novel, heartbreaking yet uplifting, honest and funny with realistic characters that leap from the page. Laura has written a remarkable and moving debut. I loved it -- Jenny Quintana, author of The Missing GirlTender, funny and insightful -- Rebecca Ley, author of For When I'm GoneVibrant, witty and poignant, the narrative zips along as protagonist Jess navigates the thorny parts of life, work and love, all while undergoing treatment for breast cancer . . . I loved it -- Lizzie Pook, author of Moonlight and the Pearler's DaughterA smart, funny, uplifting story about friendship, love and the unexpected twists life can take . . . This is a beautiful novel you’ll want to talk to all your friends about -- Freya Sampson, bestselling author of The Last LibraryTouching, funny, and true. It made me laugh and it made me cry -- Chloe Ashby, author of Wet PaintLaura's spare prose evoked Jessica's experience with such sensitivity. It was a beautiful, life-affirming snapshot of women pulling together in the most difficult of times while not sparing the reader any of the realities of having cancer. Warm, witty and wise. I loved it -- Nicole Kennedy, author of After Paris

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Book SynopsisNew neighbour. Tale as old as time.Sixteen years ago, teenager Will Sterling saw – or rather, heard – the girl of his dreams. Now an unexpected inheritance has brought Will back to that same address, where he plans to offload his new property pronto and get back to his regular life as an overworked doctor.Bound by her loyalty to her adored grandmother, Nora Clarke won’t let Will’s plans ruin her quirky, close-knit building. With a little light sabotage, she sets out to foil his renovation efforts. But as their feud heats up, so does the attraction between them. A balcony, a star-crossed couple, a fateful meeting – maybe it’s the kind of story that can’t work out in the end. Or maybe, it’s the perfect second chance… A fun, tender and beautiful romance for fans of Mhairi McFarlane, Beth O’Leary and Sophie Kinsella.Praise for Love At First ‘The most delightful cast of characters I’ve met in ages…a modern romance masterpiece.’ Christina Lauren, New York Times bestseller‘I was left with that warm, glowing love for humanity that is always what I’m chasing when I read this genre: the sense of togetherness, of hope, of even unsolvable problems feeling less impossible’ The New York Times‘A Mary Balogh–style love story… The comforting rewrite of Romeo and Juliet you didn’t know you needed.’ Kirkus Reviews‘Will and Nora’s chemistry and the quirky side characters keep the pages turning. Clayborn’s fans will be pleased.’ Publishers WeeklyBuzzfeed Books to Add to Your TBR Goodreads Hottest Romances of 2021 Frolic Best Books of Winter 2021 BookRiot Books for Coping with A COVID-19 Winter

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Book SynopsisThree women. One accident. Who's to blame?The lonely doctorImogen has always wanted to be a doctor, but the pressure of her job is slowly cracking her fragile mental state, and her infatuation with an old flame is twisting into something darker.The kind teacherZoe's job is going well and she is blissfully in love with her new boyfriend - but his old friend, Imogen, still seems to be obsessed with him . . .The single mumGrace has her hands full as a vet and a harried mother to a recovering anorexic teenager. And when circumstances force her daughter to change school, Grace's long-hidden secrets are threatened with exposure.All it takes is one fateful accident to change all their lives forever.'Katie's done it again: an escalating sense of foreboding that drew me in from page one and never let me go' FIONA McINTOSHPraise for Katie McMahon's critically acclaimed debut novel, The Mistake:'Fresh, funny and heartfelt . . . I didn't want it to end' LIANE MORIARTY'Brilliantly drawn characters, witty asides . . . McMahon writes like a dream' ASIA MACKAY'A firecracker of a book, rich in humour, warmth and insight' JACLYN MORIARTY

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Book SynopsisYoung Maisie Halliday has escaped the grinding poverty of the northern town where she was born and now lives in the glittering world of professional dancing. At the outbreak of the Second World War, she volunteers as an ambulance driver, finding joy both in helping the wounded during the Blitz and also in her friends among the other drivers in the Bloomsbury Auxiliary Ambulance Depot. Maisie is at the Cafe de Paris nightclub when it is bombed. In the chaos, she attempts to help an injured man, and by this charitable act she becomes mixed up in what may well be a murder. A series of incidents, all connected to a handsome, arrogant American, throw Maisie's life into a dangerous spin. Is anything what it seems in wartime? With one serious misjudgement, Maisie risks losing everything she holds dear...

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Book SynopsisTHE REDISCOVERED BRITISH MASTERPIECE'Consider yourself an experiment of the gods in what a man can endure...' Paul Davenant, has arrived at a sanatorium in the Swiss Alps with hopes of a full cure and a normal life. But as the weeks and months pass interminably by, he undergoes endless tests and medical procedures, each more horrific and dehumanizing than the last, all the while facing the possibility that his case may be hopeless. Despite the pain, indignity, and tediousness, Davenant never loses sight of the outrageous, farcical side to his situation, the absurdity of it all. And when he falls in love with a fellow patient, he becomes determined to recover his health. Will he succeed, or will all the tortures he has endured have been for nothing?When The Rack was first published in 1958, the critical acclaim was universal: reviewers compared it with the works of Proust, Mann, and Camus and declared it a masterwork destined to take its place among the great novels of the 20th century. This edition will reclaim its status. PRAISE FOR THE RACK'I distrust anything deemed a cult classic, often a polite term for a book no one enjoys. But this very moving novel set in a TB sanatorium in Switzerland delivers gruelling descriptions of primitive treatments and a powerful love story' Sebastian Faulks'There are certain books we call great for want of a better term, that rise like monuments above the cemeteries of literature: Clarissa Harlowe, Great Expectations, Ulysses. The Rack to my mind is one of this company' Graham Greene'Quite possibly a masterpiece' Irish Times'Book of the year if there ever was one' V. S. Pritchett, New Statesman'A work of sombre power, of soaring comedy' Cyril Connolly, Sunday TimesTrade ReviewThe Rack is not an easy read, particularly now, but it is a vital one, a novel of big ideas with a febrile, twisted sentimentality at its heart. It asks us to consider what makes life worth living, and what, in the end, we would be prepared to die for -- Alex Preston * Observer *Very moving... A powerful love story -- Sebastian FaulksThere are certain books we call great for want of a better term, that rise like monuments above the cemeteries of literature: Clarissa, Great Expectations, Ulysses. The Rack to my mind is one of this company -- Graham GreeneQuite possibly a masterpiece * Irish Times *A work of sombre power, of soaring comedy * Sunday Times *

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Book SynopsisIn Eva Carter's How to Save a Life, saving a life is only the start of the story . . .'A sweeping, brave, epic love story. I was hooked from the very first page' - Josie Silver, author of One Night on the IslandEighteen-year-old Kerry has had a crush on Joel for years, but knows he's out of her league. Then something extraordinary happens: minutes before midnight on the eve of the millennium, Joel collapses and Kerry saves his life.As Kerry supports Joel through his recovery, they discover a connection neither of them anticipated – until, haunted by what might have been, he abruptly ends their relationship.Over the course of the next two decades, the two are bound by that moment of life and death; each time they believe they’ve found love, discovered their vocation, or simply moved on, their lives collide again. But Joel got a second chance at life; will Kerry get a second chance at love?Because bravery isn’t just about life or death decisions; it’s also about what happens next . . .'I couldn't put it down until I reached the final page' - Beth O'Leary, author of The FlatshareTrade ReviewHow to Save a Life is so rich and fully-rounded – a sweeping, brave, epic love story. I was hooked from the very first page. I loved it. All the stars -- Josie Silver, author of One Day in December and The Two Lives of Lydia BirdWe fell head over heels for this sweeping love story * Fabulous Magazine *A gripping love story that doesn't shy away from the mess and complexity of real life. I couldn't put it down until I reached the final page -- Beth O'Leary, author of The Flatshare and The SwitchA sliding-doors tale of life and loss * Woman's Own *I was absorbed by this enthralling love story from the very first page -- Rosie Walsh, author of The Man Who Didn't CallA heartwarming page-turner * Closer *A heart-stopping, heart-wrenching and heart-warming story that kept me reading well into the night. I loved it -- Clare Pooley, author of The Authenticity ProjectA beautiful love story * Bella *How To Save A Life is an epic novel that starts with one life-or-death event and then follows the lives of three complex people to show how that moment changed everything. And this novel will change you. It’s extraordinary — a very, very special book indeed -- Julie Cohen, author of Together and SpiritedCouldn't put it down. Gripping, unflinching, honest and dramatic -- Jill Mansell, author of And Now You're BackAn enthralling epic that swept me along through the highs and lows. I feel I’ve lived three different but tightly intertwined lives -- Katie Fforde, author of A Springtime Affair and Highland FlingI was completely swept away by How To Save A Life which truly is a salve for the soul. It’s a beautiful book, full of drama, passion and truth: you’ll remember Joel, Kerry and Tim long after you finish reading their story -- Rowan Coleman, author of The Memory Book and The Girl At the WindowA fabulous story of the strength and fragility of life, love and friendships -- Milly Johnson, author of My One True NorthImpossible to put down, I adored it. How to Save a Life is heartrending and uplifting, tragic and triumphant.It pulses with pain, passion and exquisite pleasure: I don’t think I've read a love triangle which has been so addictive -- Cathy Bramley, author of The Lemon Tree Cafe and My Kind of HappyMoving, gripping, with unforgettable characters, How to Save A Life is a beautiful page-turner with a very big heart. I just loved it -- Eve Chase author of The Glass HouseI fell in love with the characters from page one. Eva captured perfectly the impact of a life-changing event when young; how it impacts how we live and love going forwards. How to Save a Life is the very epitome of a life-affirming novel. I absolutely loved it -- Katy Regan, author of Little Big Love and How To Find Your Way Home

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Book SynopsisDiscover the the top 10 bestselling Cornish Midwives series!Midwife Jess knows she’ll never have a baby of her own, but she’s determined to still be a mum. So Jess decides to foster, providing love and support for children who desperately need it – something Jess never had as a child when she was in foster care.Jess loves caring for the precious babies who come into her life, but letting them go again breaks her heart every time - can she really be a mum after all?But then Jess finds a surprise on her doorstep – a newborn baby! As the search for the missing mum begins, Jess cares for the precious babe day and night. She desperately wants to reunite mum and baby, but knows that when the day comes, her own heart will shatter.Praise for Jo Bartlett:'Stunning setting, wonderful characters, and oozing with warmth. A triumph from Jo Bartlett.' Jessica Redland'Perfectly written and set in the beating heart of a community, this story is a wonderful slice of Cornish escapism.' Helen J Rolfe

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Book SynopsisDiscover the the top 10 bestselling Cornish Midwives series!Midwife Jess knows she’ll never have a baby of her own, but she’s determined to still be a mum. So Jess decides to foster, providing love and support for children who desperately need it – something Jess never had as a child when she was in foster care.Jess loves caring for the precious babies who come into her life, but letting them go again breaks her heart every time - can she really be a mum after all?But then Jess finds a surprise on her doorstep – a newborn baby! As the search for the missing mum begins, Jess cares for the precious babe day and night. She desperately wants to reunite mum and baby, but knows that when the day comes, her own heart will shatter.Praise for Jo Bartlett:'Stunning setting, wonderful characters, and oozing with warmth. A triumph from Jo Bartlett.' Jessica Redland'Perfectly written and set in the beating heart of a community, this story is a wonderful slice of Cornish escapism.' Helen J Rolfe

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Book SynopsisThe next instalment in the top 10 bestselling Cornish Midwife series!It’s the most wonderful time of the year…But for single mum and busy midwife Nadia, it’s quickly turning into her worst Christmas ever.Her marriage is over, and whilst her husband has moved on, Nadia finds herself back home, squashed into her mum’s spare room with her two small children. They might not be a perfect family anymore, but Nadia is determined to make this Christmas special for them.Dr Hamish Spencer totally understands Nadia’s pain. As a fellow single parent, he’s struggling to cope with a rebellious teen daughter and a precocious six-year-old! Perhaps if he and Nadia join forces, they could make this Christmas slightly more memorable for everyone?The last thing Nadia wants is a new man in her life, but she’d definitely like lovely Hamish as a friend. But Christmas has a way of melting the hardest of hearts and maybe a kiss under the mistletoe could change everything?Praise for The Cornish Midwife Series:'Stunning setting, wonderful characters, and oozing with warmth. A triumph from Jo Bartlett.' Jessica Redland'Perfectly written and set in the beating heart of a community, this story is a wonderful slice of Cornish escapism.' Helen J Rolfe“I absolutely love the Cornish Midwife series, especially being an aspiring midwife from Cornwall. Despite being fiction, these books never fail to motivate me to carry on studying when things get tough and really become The Cornish Midwife myself.” Tegan from Reading with Tegs (book blogger and trainee midwife)“I get so absorbed in the books from the Cornish Midwife series, I can’t put them down. The characters are like my colleagues, a tight group of people who love the job they do. The stories are truly captivating and make me feel like I am working alongside the characters, as the series mirrors my working life as a Midwifery Care Assistant so well.” Sandra Twyman, Midwifery Care Assistant and avid reader

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Book SynopsisLiving in London''s poorest slum, Mercy Wilkins has little hope of a better life. When she''s offered an opportunity to join a bride ship sailing to British Columbia, she agrees. After witnessing so much painful heartache and loss in the slums, the bride ship is her only prospect to escape a bleak future, not only for herself but, she hopes, someday for her sister.Wealthy and titled Joseph Colville leaves home and takes to the sea in order to escape the pain of losing his family. As ship''s surgeon, he''s in charge of the passengers'' welfare aboard the Tynemouth, including sixty brides-to-be. He has no immediate intention of settling down, but when Mercy becomes his assistant, the two must fight against a forbidden love. With hundreds of single men congregating on the shore eager to claim a bride from the Tynemouth, will Mercy and Joseph lose their chance at true love, or will they be able to overcome the obstacles that threaten to keep them apart?

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