Showing posts with label Jo Bartlett. Show all posts
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Tuesday, April 28, 2026

#BookReview ~ Back Where We Belong by Jo Bartlett ~ @J_B_Writer @rararesources @BoldwoodBooks

Back Where We Belong

Fifteen years ago, one desperate act tore sisters Bex and Briony apart. 👭💕✨

About the Book:

Growing up side by side against the backdrop of a feckless father and a hardworking mum, they were inseparable—until Briony’s attempt to save Bex from a disastrous engagement shattered their bond.

Now Bex has the life she dreamed of: a loving family, a new glamping site on the family farm, and roots she’s proud of. Briony, living under the online alias “Holly Day,” drifts from place to place in her van, watching her sister’s happiness from afar.

When their beloved mum falls seriously ill, Bex must track down the sister she hasn’t seen in over a decade. But finding Briony brings more than old wounds—it brings unexpected closeness, new beginnings, and the realisation that some bonds never truly break.

As secrets unravel and hearts tentatively open, Bex and Briony must decide whether they can finally forgive, heal, and find their way back to each other—and to the family they both desperately need.

My Review:

Back Where We Belong is a fantastic book about estranged sisters who have been estranged but a over a decade. When Bex finds Briony in a compromising position with Bex's fiance, she leaves and doesn't look back. Over the years, Bex has found happiness in Matt and her three children. When their mother becomes ill, Bex now has to try and locate Briony. With Briony comes the events of the past along with a second chance to rekindle their close, sisterly bond.

I really enjoyed Back Where We Belong. Estranged sisters who reunite over a decade since they last saw one another. The possibility of second chances. Secrets revealed. This heartwarming tale has so much in it that draws the reader in and won't let go until the very last page. 

I loved the characters and the setting. The author wrote this story with realism. I was drawn in by the synopsis and kept engaged by the wonderful writing, fantastic characters, and vivid imagery. 

I was provided with a copy of this book. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.

My Rating:



Purchase Link:

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Meet the Author"

Jo Bartlett is the bestselling author of over nineteen women’s fiction titles. She fits her writing in between her two day jobs as an educational consultant and university lecturer and lives with her family and three dogs on the Kent coast. 

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Wednesday, January 14, 2026

#BookReview ~ A Fresh Start at the Cornish Country Hospital by Jo Bartlett ~ #ContemporaryRomance @J_B_Writer @rararesources @BoldwoodBooks


A Fresh Start at the Cornish Country Hospital

When life changes in an instant, how do you find the courage to begin again? ❤️‍🩹


About the Book:

A&E doctor, Eve Bellingham’s life changed forever the night her fiancé Max was the victim of a brutal attack. Now, two years later, she has moved her life to Cornwall and is working at St Piran’s Hospital, helping his family cope as Max struggles with his devastating injuries.

But though Eve’s loyalty has never wavered, the man she loved is gone. Annie - Max’s mother - still clings to the hope that one day everything will return to how it was, but Eve isn't so sure it ever will. Torn between duty and despair, Eve feels trapped in a life that no longer fits.

Then she meets Felix Grainger, the dedicated occupational therapist helping Max towards independence. With kindness and quiet strength, he awakens feelings Eve thought she’d lost forever.

To seize her second chance, Eve must risk breaking the only family she’s ever known. Because sometimes, letting go is the bravest way to begin again.

My Review:

A Fresh Start at the Cornish Country Hospital is the seventh book in The Cornish Country Hospital series. The story is complicated, complex, and emotional. Both Eve and Felix have baggage that has prevented them from moving on after tragedies befell both of their significant others. Eve loses more and more of herself each day and Felix tortures himself with the what-ifs. When Eve and Felix meet, the chemistry is electric, surprising them both. 

Eve and Felix's story, while a tear-jerker, also delivers hope, found family, and love. I love their characters, how the author drew them together, and the emotional connection they have. A Fresh Start at the Cornish Country Hospital is another story written with incredible realism and care. There are hard topics in this novel and the author delivered them with compassion, respect, and eye-opening knowledge. 

This book took me a little bit longer to read than I anticipated because the topics are so deep. I stepped away more often than I generally do; not because I didn't like the book, but because my emotions were all over the place. I didn't want to miss anything because I was still dwelling on a particularly heartwrenching scene. 

I was completely engaged in A Fresh Start at the Cornish Country Hospital, even when I wasn't reading it at any particular point. I was drawn in by the characters, their plights, and pasts. I was kept engaged by their strength, emotional intelligence, and interactions. I needed to know how everyone faired at the end and that they would be okay. Superb novel. Highly recommended.

I was provided with a copy of this book. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.


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**Thank you to Jo Barlett for the shoutout in the Acknowledgements section of the book**


  
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Meet the Author:



Jo Bartlett is the bestselling author of over nineteen women’s fiction titles. She fits her writing in between her two day jobs as an educational consultant and university lecturer and lives with her family and three dogs on the Kent coast.

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Wednesday, September 24, 2025

#BookReview ~ Mending Hearts at the Cornish Country Hospital by Jo Bartlett ~ #Romance @J_B_Writer @rararesources @BoldwoodBooks


Mending Hearts at the Cornish Country Hospital


A fresh start…

For A&E nurse Eden Grainger, Port Kara offers more than just a safe haven. It's a chance to break free from her ex Jesse and start a new life. Her focus now is solely on her four-year-old son, Teddie, whose autism means he sees the world in his own unique way.

A guarded heart…

Pathologist Drew Redford prefers to keep himself to himself in the busy hospital. Shaped by family loss and navigating life with high-functioning autism, he finds comfort in certainty. But when Eden and Teddie enter his world, an unexpected connection forms, especially through his gentle interactions with little Teddie.

A kindred connection…

Despite a growing fondness, both Eden and Drew are cautious. Eden is wary of repeating old mistakes, and Drew struggles with letting people in. But Teddie continues to bring them together and Eden thinks this could be the start of something really special. But when Jesse returns, Eden is thrown into turmoil and makes a mistake that could cost her everything.



My Review:

Mending Hearts at the Cornish Country Hospital is the sixth book in The Cornish Country Hospital series. I absolutely love Eden, Teddie, and Drew. The romance was slowly developed and occurred naturally. It never felt forced or unrealistic. I love the characters and the setting. 

The author wrote this story with realism and it is very emotional in places. I was drawn in by the synopsis and kept engaged by the wonderful writing, fantastic characters, and vivid imagery. I enjoy the continued storylines within the hospital setting.

I was provided with a copy of this book. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.

My Rating:




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Meet the Author:

Jo Bartlett is the bestselling author of over nineteen women’s fiction titles. She fits her writing in between her two day jobs as an educational consultant and university lecturer and lives with her family and three dogs on the Kent coast.

Social Media Links:

Facebook: @JoBartlettAuthor

Twitter: @J_B_Writer

Instagram: @jo_bartlett_author

Newsletter Sign Up: https://bit.ly/JoBartlettNews

Bookbub profile: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/jo-bartlett



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Friday, July 4, 2025

#BookReview ~ A Cornish Winter's Kiss by Jo Bartlett ~ #ContemporaryRomance #Romance #GrumpySunshine @J_B_Writer @rararesources @BoldwoodBooks


A Cornish Winter's Kiss

It's the most wonderful time of the year...isn't it?


About the Book:

Emily Anderson adores romance—both in books and in real life (though her own love life is more ‘tragic subplot’ than ‘happily-ever-after’). As an audiobook narrator, she spends her days bringing love stories to life, convinced that one day, her own perfect romance will come true.

Jude Cavendish, thinks romance is a fairy tale for fools. A crime author with a serious case of writer’s block, he’s horrified when his publisher asks him to add a love story to his latest novel. He knows murders, mysteries, and mayhem—not grand gestures and stolen kisses.

Desperate for help, Jude reluctantly turns to Emily, whose sunshine personality is the complete opposite of his grumpy cynicism. She’s determined to show him that love is more than just fiction, and he’s determined to prove her wrong. But as Christmas magic sparkles over the Cornish coast, Jude starts to wonder… what if Emily’s right?

Could the festive season bring them both the plot twist they never saw coming?


My Review:

A Cornish Winter's Kiss is an adorable romance. Emily Anderson, while not lucky in love, believes in fairytales and romantic love. She's moved up in her career to be the most sought after audiobook narrator, primarily working for best selling author, Sophia Wainwright.  Jude Cavenish is cynical when it comes to love, romantic or any other type. That's why he's a crime author. When his agent insists the additional of personality and a softer side, Jude turns to Emily for help. Emily is very patient with Jude considering she doesn't understand his skepticism.

Emily is very much the sunshine to Jude's grumpy. She's positive, bubbly, family oriented, and believes in HEAs and the magic of Christmas. Jude is pessimistic about life, love, family, and Christmas. I loved watching Jude open up and become more vulnerable the longer he spends time with Emily.

A Cornish Winter's Kiss is a great grumpy-sunshine romance. I love the characters and the setting. The author wrote this story with realism. I was drawn in by the synopsis and kept engaged by the wonderful writing, fantastic characters, and vivid imagery.

I was provided with a copy of this book. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.


My Rating:




Purchase Link:


Meet the Author:

Jo Bartlett is the bestselling author of over nineteen women’s fiction titles. She fits her writing in between her two day jobs as an educational consultant and university lecturer and lives with her family and three dogs on the Kent coast.

Social Media Links:

Facebook: @JoBartlettAuthor

Twitter: @J_B_Writer

Instagram: @jo_bartlett_author

Newsletter Sign Up: https://bit.ly/JoBartlettNews

Bookbub profile: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/jo-bartlett



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Friday, April 4, 2025

#BookReview ~ Together Again at the Cornish Country Hospital by Jo Bartlett ~ @J_B_Writer @rararesources @BoldwoodBooks #WomensFiction #SecondChanceRomance #Romance


Together Again at the Cornish Country Hospital


About the Book:

A lost love…

A&E Nurse Amy Spencer lives a very ordinary life in Port Kara. She loves her job at the hospital and has a great group of friends, but there is something or someone, missing from her life. Amy’s tried dating but no one ever compares with the one boy that got away – Lijah Byrne.

A surprise arrival…

Lijah’s life since he left Port Kara has been what dreams are made of. But lately Lijah has started to feel hollow – the fame and celebrity he once craved now makes him feel trapped. The only place he’s ever felt safe is Port Kara…so maybe it’s time to go back home?

A reunion written in the stars.

When Amy bumps into Lijah again, she only sees the boy she once loved with all her heart. But their lives are so different now. Amy knows a rekindling of their past love will end in heartbreak, but she can’t give up her second chance to be with the man she loves.

My Review:

Together Again at the Cornish Country Hospital is the fifth Cornish Country Hospital novel. I haven't read the previous four books in the series but I will definitely going back to the beginning. 

Childhood sweethearts Amy and Lijah, now a nurse and a musician respectively, are reunited when Lijah comes back home to take a break and reevaluate his life. Lijah has always been Amy's one who got away but they are so different now. As they come back together, Lijah and Amy realize there is still that spark between then. 

Together Again at the Cornish Country Hospital is a great second chance romance. I love the characters and the setting. I'm sure many of the characters I met along the way were featured in previous books, and it would be nice to get to know them in the proper order. The author wrote this story with realism, and it's very emotional in places. 

I was provided with a copy of this book. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.


My Rating:




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Meet the Author:


Jo Bartlett was born a stone’s throw from the English Channel and still lives near the sea in Kent, with her family, so close to the South Eastern edge of England that they're very nearly French. It's probably why so many of her books are set near the sea too. Jo has made up stories for as long as she can remember, but never really took it any further, until a catalyst called cancer gave her the impetus to follow her dreams.

Since having her debut novel published in 2015, Jo has had numerous bestsellers in the UK, the USA, Australia and Canada, including a UK Top 10. Jo writes contemporary women’s fiction, with stories that focus on love, friendship, family and community. Since joining Boldwood Books in 2021, Jo has had twelve bestselling novels across The Cornish Midwife and Cornish Country Hospital series.

Social Media Links:

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Twitter: @J_B_Writer

Instagram: @jo_bartlett_author

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BookBub profile: @JoBartlett


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