This lovely little story actually takes place in modern times in England. So in a way it is like a modern day call the midwife. If you're familiar with that series you do know that the midwives do hold clinics there along with sometimes having a hospital birth but some do take place in the expectant mother's home. Overall a very lovely book.
Our story focuses on a midwife named Zoe who moves to the village of Thimblebury. Thankfully she is welcomed by the community which is a blessing. She is trying to move on after the divorce of her husband and before that she suffered her own pregnancy loss. Overtime she manages to move on and find some joy in life.
I received an arc copy from Netgalley and all opinions are of my own.

I couldn’t wait to start the book as I really enjoy Tilly’s books and this definitely didn’t disappoint.

Zoe has been through a hard time and after separating from her husband she decides to move to the Lake District to be close to her best friend and make a fresh start. She settles in well to village life and soon becomes an important part of the community.

The village is an idyllic setting and I loved some of the characters who were featured such as Corrine and Victor and Flo. It was nice that Alex was flawed and not just a perfect romantic interest and It was also great to see his love for Billie. I enjoyed seeing how she opened up as a character and I would love to know what happens next for her as her pregnancy progresses.

The book had plenty of themes such as friendship, romance, family etc which definitely added to the story and while Zoe was a likeable character I was glad when she finally grew strong enough to see her ex for the controlling bully that he was.

I think this will be a series so i can’t wait for the next instalment and would recommend this book as a cosy summer read.

Thanks to NetGalley, Tilly Tennant and Bookouture for an advance copy in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.

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

life in a small village for a midwife

the ins and out of life with gossip galore and a new midwife, when zoe started work there she was at first taken aback with how the villagers took to her but she soon settled in.....

what she couldnt get use to was her ex husband visiting when she was hoping he would stick to the guidelines about their separation but alas as most men who cant let go they always try and try again....

but its zoes growing attraction to her neighbour that has her worried..... can she really get involved with him and still be his daughters midwife...time will tell

not a bad story line... was interested to see how it all panned out...