I am absolutely loving this series and this book did not disappoint. I absolutely love Esther and Danni and it was great to spend more time with them as they both move with their lives.

This book made me laugh and cry, I love it when a book triggers emotions as it means it's totally hit the spot of a 5* read

The series continues with the characters who we met in the first book but with a few new people to get to know. It feels reassuringly familiar. The focus of the story moves onto Esther who is getting used to life after her broken engagement but it is also good to continue with Danni's story and to see how her romance is working out. Friendship is once again at the heart of the story. Esther's dilemma is whether to risk her friendships with Danni and her brother, joe, if she follows her heart where Joe is concerned.

You also see life in the hospital once ore and the camaraderie of the colleagues. There are some amusing moments but also a slightly darker situation when one of Esther's patients becomes fixated with her. You see patients at vulnerable times in their lives and the response of the characters who you are getting to know. This is an entertaining addition to the new series, full of positivity and you see the good side of most people. Anyone who has read Jo's earlier Cornish Midwife series will enjoy the links that there are.

In short: warm, uplifting reading and a gorgeous settin

Day-to-day life in the Accident and Emergency department of Cornish Country Hospital is vividly portrayed in this engaging read, capturing the routine, drama, and relationships among the staff and patients. Esther, a nurse, navigates her friendships and relationships, including with her best friend Danni and her ex, surgeon Lucas. Living next door to Danni's brother, Joe, Esther finds herself drawn to him but hesitant to pursue a relationship. When a traumatic case puts Esther in a difficult situation, Joe becomes a valuable ally. Meanwhile, Esther's parents' struggles add depth to the story. With well-drawn characters, a slowly developing romance, and realistic issues, this beautifully told story balances darkness with warmth and humor, making it a compelling read.

This book is part 2 of The Cornish Country Hospital series. It can be read as a standalone novel but it is more enjoyable when it is read as part of a series.
The book features staff from the A&E department, their families and some of the patients.
There are some serious subjects and medical problems, but the book is well written and sensitive.
I really enjoyed reading this book and I am looking forward to reading the next book in the series.
Thank you to Netgalley and Boldwood books for my ARC.

I really enjoyed this one as I do with all of Jo Bartletts books. It was goood to be back at the Cornish Country Hospital for a second time and I found this one just as entertaining as the last installment. Great 4 stars from me.

This was a lovely tale of finding love after heartache and with someone she wasn't expecting and also a parent who is ill. At times they were not sure what was going on with her dad but once all was revealed they worked hard to get her dad back to health. And after a close call.herself life moves on. Lovely story with fab characters

Another great series from best selling author Jo bartlett. With a feeling good storyline and hard working characters that you can easily relate to.

I am a fan of Jo Bartletts Cornish Midwife series so thought this new series set in a Cornish A&E department would also be up my street. I am definitely not disappointed, I really like the authors writing style and her character development. Each character has their own trials and tribulations but Bartlett always ensures they come together as friends and a community to help each other out. She also always manages to add a little bit of romance within her books and this one was no exception. I really enjoyed the chemistry between Esther and Jo. As I haven't read the first book in the series, I feel I have missed out on the relationship between Esther and her bff Danni and the background on her previous failed relationship. I will probably go back and read it at some point. But it didn't put me off enjoying this installement.

A great new series which I am sure I will enjoy.

Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Good story that centers around two main characters - Esther and her mother, Caroline. Esther is a nurse in her hospital's emergency room, where she frequently works with her best friend, Danni, a doctor. Her biggest problem is having to deal with her cheating ex-boyfriend, Lucas, another doctor. She is enjoying being free and having time to spend with her friends. She is living on her own for the first time and loving the independence. Then Danni's brother, Joe, arrives from Australia to augment the hospital's psychiatric corps. Esther has always had a crush on Joe but won't risk two friendships with an ill-advised relationship.

Joe came home to Cornwall after a breakup with his girlfriend. He looks forward to a change of scenery and new challenges. He doesn't expect to be drawn to his sister's best friend, especially since she makes it plain that she isn't looking for anything except friendship.

However, when Esther's caring heart gets her into trouble with a young patient who has suffered a devastating loss, Joe is there to provide backup and support. I enjoyed seeing them work together to help the young man and grow closer as they spent time together. I liked Joe's protectiveness as the patient's attention grew more intense. But as Esther and Joe's relationship deepens, she panics at the realization that he will return to Australia, and fearing the effect on her heart, she pulls away. It takes a dangerous situation to make her realize that life is too short to play things safe. I liked the ending.

The other story is about Esther's parents, Caroline and Patrick. They worked hard all their lives to save for retirement and had big plans for that day. They moved from London to Cornwall to be closer to Esther. Caroline retired first and has been looking forward to making their dreams come true. In the meantime, she has made new friends and spends time volunteering. But when Patrick retired, instead of moving forward with their plans, he became a homebody uninterested in anything even remotely adventurous. Caroline is frustrated and feels a growing distance between herself and Patrick. I felt terrible for Caroline and wanted to shake Patrick for constantly blowing off her concerns. I suspected something else was going on and was proved right. It took a near tragedy to bring these two back together.

I enjoyed the medical aspects of the book, which covered everything from dementia to kidney failure. I loved seeing the caring healthcare workers, the assorted patients, and the fun volunteers. Each one had a unique personality, and I laughed out loud at some of the interactions. There were also tears at heart-wrenching moments and hope that things would work out for everyone.

Enjoyed this book very much. Loved the characters and the story held my attention.

Thank you to NetGalley and to the publisher for allowing me to read this in exchange for an honest review.

This is my sixth Jo Bartlett book and I always so enjoy sinking into her storytelling, the characters and the small towns and villages. After reading the first in the Cornish Country Hospital series a few months ago, I was really keen to return in this second instalment. 💛

As with the Cornish Midwife series, which I’m really enjoying making my way through, this book featured the same characters as the previous, but shifted to a different perspective - this time that of Esther, an A&E nurse and best friend of doctor Danni, the main character in the last novel.

Dementia and elderly care, mental illness, infidelity, cancer and trauma are navigated throughout this book, to the back drop of the busy A&E department and the wider town of Port Kara - and relationships are navigated with parents, children, and friends and partners both old and new.

This book had me turning the pages through the twists of romance and drama, and enjoying getting to know the characters more. I love discovering an author I know I’ll really enjoy, and being able to return to a little world in a series books, and I’m so glad to have found that here - looking forward to part three!

I love a good series that I can get stuck into and Bartlett is one of my favourite series authors - The Cornish Midwife - and now this, the Cornish Country Hospital series.

FFATCCH is the second in the series already and another fab inclusion.

The book finds us in the busy A and E department of the Cornish Country Hospital, where there's a dose or two of drama and romance to be had, along with the usual hustle and bustle of the emergency department.

I really enjoyed it, the characters are likeable and it was great to catch up with those old and new.

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Review for 'Finding Friends At The Cornish Country Hospital' by Jo Bartlett.

Read and reviewed for Jo Bartlett, Boldwood Books, Bold Book Club, Book And Tonic and Rachel's Random Resources Tours.

Publication date 26th March 2024.

This is the second book I have read by this author. It is also the second book in Jo's 'The Cornish Country Hospital' series but can be read as a standalone. I have also read 'Welcome To The Cornish Country Hospital' (book 1 in this series) which i would also highly recommend!

This novel consists of 27 chapters. The chapters are short to medium in length so easy to read 'just one more chapter' before bed...OK, I know yeah right, but still just in case!

'Finding Friends At The Cornish Country Hotel' discusses some topics that may upset some readers or may not be suitable for others. I like to point this out ahead of time in my reviews so you can judge if this book is for you or not. In this book Jo discusses Suicide, Drowning, Accidents, Narcissism, Mental Health and Dementia.

What another absolute stunner from the extremely talented Jo!! Well done Jo on an absolutely beautiful and perfect read!! This is the ideal page turner where you could sit there and turn around and just imagine everything coming to life around you.

This book is extremely well written with beautiful descriptions that completely drew me in. The synopsis and the cover match the storyline perfectly!!

I fell in love with the first book in this series 'Welcome To the Cornish Country Hospital' and have been looking forward to reading this book ever since realising that was just the first book in the series. I was a bit dubious after loving the first book so much wondering how on Earth Jo was going to make another book just as good. Well, there was absolutely nothing to worry about as she didn't just make a book just as amazing but one that was even more addictive especially as I had already met many of the characters previously and it was like meeting back up with old friends again!! This addition to this series has yet another storyline that completely swept me away. I absolutely adored the storyline and getting to know the lives of so many different people, seeing their relationships and friendships change and see how they react to secrets, heartache, changes, romance and everything else that goes on in this absolutely fantastic read!! I adore the fact that it was mainly based around a hospital as I have yet to read another series let alone another book (apart from this series) set in a hospital environment and I was just fascinated by the different situations going on. Along with the hospital staff and patients lives the main storylines revolve around Esther Hamilton who is an A&E nurse and her Mum Caroline who is a volunteer at the same hospital. Jo does an absolutely beautiful job of weaving both of their storylines together in a way that ensures the reader can see what is going on from several points of view letting us see a bigger picture and doing so in a smooth way so the chapters flow perfectly. Esther is trying to keep her narcissistic cheating ex fiance Lucas as far away from her as possible but it isn't easy when he works in the same hospital her as a surgeon. Esther has sworn off men but then her best friend Danni's brother Joe Carter returns from Australia and has split up with his glamorous girlfriend. Sparks start to fly between them but Esther is determined not to let anything happen between her and her best friends brother after the last relationship with slime ball put their friendship at risk. While all this is going on Esther's mother Caroline is starting to feel fed up with life. She is retired as is her husband Patrick. They spent their lives working hard to enjoy their retirement but while Caroline is determined to live her life, go on adventures and have fun, Patrick is more focused on pottering in the garden, doing DIY, putting his feet up and watching TV and making excuse after excuse not to do anything or go anywhere. While Caroline is visiting her mum Ruby in St Bede's nursing home she meets David whose wife Judy is also suffering with dementia and living in the same home. David is the complete opposite of Patrick and is full of fun ideas. David volunteers at Dorton's Adventure Centre and it isn't long before a friendship is made and Caroline starts volunteering there too. However Caroline starts feeling more towards David and it is clear David feels the same and when David suggests Caroline joins him on the scuba diving weekend run by Dorton's Adventure centre Caroline is torn about what to do. Will romance develop between Esther and Joe or will she risk losing out for the sake of her friendship? Will Caroline go on the weekend away with David and if so will things go further than friendship? Why is Patrick making excuses not to do the things he promised Caroline they would do? Will Lucas get his own way and win Esther back? Well, why are you still wasting your time reading my review?? Just grab a cup of tea or a glass of wine, get comfortable and get lost in this stunning storyline now!! I've not long got home from Cornwall and missed it before I read this book but OMG Jo has made me want to jump in the car and go straight back now!!! Jo's evocative writing skills ensures the readers are absolutely sucked into the stunning storyline with the atmosphere and characters coming to life all around them. I absolutely fell in love venturing back into Cornwall and Jo's vivid descriptions are absolutely perfect and evocative. I became so invested in this book that it actually felt like going on a holiday and I absolutely dreaded coming to the end where I had to unpack my suitcase and get back to reality. It was an absolutely compelling and addictive heart lifting read that kept me turning the pages until late at night. I loved discovering the pasts, secrets and histories of the characters and I was absolutely swept away in the story line. Everything and everyone came to life around me and I cannot wait to return in the next book in this absolutely stunning series. This book really was an emotional rollercoaster ride filled with friendship, family, drama, medicine, love, secrets, affairs, romance, heartache, emotions and everything you could ask for!!! The fact that Jo has done her research when it comes to the hospital environment completely shines through so a HUGE well done to Jo. It is a massive shame when authors don't do enough research into their chosen topics and/or environments and their books are then littered with unnecessary mistakes as it really can spoil a book that would otherwise be fantastic. This book is escapism at its best and is a perfect way to disappear into an amazing world for a while. It is one of those books that I just could not put down and drive everyone mad by walking around reading it every chance I got and ended up devouring it in one sitting!! This book would make an absolutely gorgeous movie which I would absolutely love to see!!

An absolutely gorgeous, page turning and addictive addition to a stunning series!! Don't even peek into this book until you've cleared your schedules as you won't be able to put it down!!

Although this is the second book in the series I would have had absolutely no problems reading it without reading the first book 'Welcome To The Cornish Country Hospital' previously. Any details or events that have previously happened are mentioned in just the right amount of detail to let a new reader know what has happened and yet not too much to bore a previous reader.

I became completely invested in the characters in the first book and I absolutely loved meeting the majority of them again and getting to know different characters more. Esther, Caroline and the majority of the characters are absolutely fantastic (not all, some are just complete dingends) with their own individual personalities and quirks (each of them). Every one of the characters had a part to play and they were all completely unforgettable. My heart completely went out to Esther who loves her best friend Danni but has also developed strong feelings with Danni's brother Joe. Sadly we can't chose who we fall in love with and Esther's heart made a difficult choice as she doesn't want to risk anything coming between her and Danni again. I also felt sorry on Caroline who felt like she was wasting the last of her life away, seeing people around her dying while Patrick is refusing to go out and enjoy what life they have left. Esther and Caroline are such lovable and caring characters that I just was rooting for their happiness from the moment I met them!!! I must say that I really liked hospital volunteer and previous midwife Gwen who offers her advise along the way, she had me in absolute stitches with some of the things she came out with, such a larger than life character and a complete breathe of fresh air!! I really enjoyed getting to know most of the characters, some from the start and others more, and when I came to the end I felt like I was leaving amazing people and new friends behind and felt quite sad about that but am happy in the knowledge that this book is just the second book in this absolutely stunning series and I just can't wait to get stuck into more of these gorgeous books. I loved watching how so many characters, relationships and personalities develop and change from the first page to the last. They all made me laugh, swoon, angry, cry, joyous and much more!!! Regardless of whether you love them or hate them all of these characters work perfectly together to make this a stunning page turner and I cannot wait to return to Cornwall to meet them all again!! Well done Jo on yet another absolutely stunning success!! I would also like to say a HUGE thank you in acknowledging and thanking me in your notes, it means the absolute world to me and every word I have said about this book and the previous one is 100000% true, genuinely one of the best and most stunning series' I have read!!!

Congratulations Jo on an yet another absolutely gorgeous success!!! I'm definitely looking forward to my next holiday to Cornwall and cannot wait for the next book in this series!!! This is the exact reason you are in my favourite author club and here is to your next success 🥂 !!!

Make sure you read to the very end of the book to read the first chapter of Jo's 'The Cornish Midwife' which sounds just as fabulous as this book was and I cannot wait to get stuck into it myself!!!

Overall this is a gorgeous addition to an absolutely stunning series with an amazing gang of characters that will sweep you away to the gorgeous coast of Port Kara, Cornwall from the very first page to the end!

341 pages.

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Finding Friends at the Cornish Country Hospital is the second installment in Jo Bartlett's captivating Country Hospital series, showcasing her exceptional talent.

The narrative centers around Esther, an A&E nurse, who, after a breakup with Lucas, decides she's not ready for a new relationship—until her best friend Danni's brother returns from Australia. Throughout the story, we also get to know Esther's parents, Caroline and Patrick, who are adjusting to retirement. As Esther collaborates with Joe to assist a patient, will she be able to suppress her emotions? It turns out to be a summer of secrets!

Having missed the Cornish Midwives series, I was thrilled to reconnect with Gwen and catch up with Jess! Jo has a remarkable ability to engage readers with vivid scene descriptions and characters who resonate with real life. Her novels are truly captivating! Don't miss out, get your copy today.

Day-to-day life in the Accident and Emergency department of the Cornish Country Hospital is so perfectly captured in this engaging read – the routine and the drama, the relationships between the individuals who work there, the lives and challenges of the individuals who find themselves needing their care.

Esther works, as a nurse, alongside her best friend Danni, the doctor we got to know so well in the first book in the series – their friendship is particularly special, and she certainly needs her support when her path continually crosses that of her arrogant and cheating ex, surgeon Lucas. They even share a home – but, very aware that Danni’s relationship with the lovely Charlie is moving to another level, she comes up with a solution that works for them all. And she finds herself living next door to Danni’s brother, Joe – visiting from Australia, working with the hospital’s psychiatric team – and finds herself as drawn to him as she always was, but feeling that a relationship would be the wrong thing for them all.

But Joe certainly proves a useful ally when Esther finds herself in difficulty after caring for a young man who’s suffered a particularly traumatic loss – the book’s main story line, sensitively handled as always, but escalating with particular drama as his mental health gives increasing cause for concern, with quite a few moments that really had me on the edge of my seat. But that’s all balanced by the unfolding story of Esther’s parents, now both retired, having also moved to Cornwall – their fresh start just isn’t working out, with an increasing distance between them, and her mother Caroline has no idea what she can do to put things right. The way the author handles the issues between them is just excellent – their situation is one that older readers couldn’t fail to empathise and identify with, and I found myself feeling very deeply for them both as their layers of secrets were slowly peeled away.

As always, this is such a beautifully told story – well drawn characters, a slowly developing romance, very real issues bringing an edge of darkness, but warmth and lightness to be found in the relationships, with plenty of touches of humour too. It’s entirely readable as a standalone story, but I very much enjoyed catching up with the individuals I’d so enjoyed spending time with in the first book in the series – and I’ll certainly be very much looking forward to my next visit.

Having read the first book in this series last year this has been a welcome return to the Cornish Country Hospital to meet again with characters who are now as familiar as old friends. Nurse Esther Hamilton is still struggling with unwanted attention from her ex-fiance, juggling her demanding job in the Accident and Emergency department at the hospital and at the same time worrying abut her parents who seem to have lost the spark from their relationship.

Finding Friends at the Cornish Hospital certainly continues the series with a lovely warm hearted story which looks at the bonds of friendship and of what happens when fate intervenes. With some darker moments which are quite tense and a close look at the delicate nature of dealing with mental health issues the author doesn't shy away from difficult topics and yet manages to keep everything very light and readable. There are some laugh out loud funny moments as well as the sad stuff but all credit to this talented author for including both light and shade.

I race through these stories in day, not because they are light on content but, quite simply, once I start I can't put them down. Finding Friends at the Cornish Hospital is no exception and whilst it is a definite continuation from the first book, it can also be read as a standalone story.

4.5 stars
This is the second in the series of the Cornish Country Hospital and it’s been lovely being back with Esther, Danni, Gwen and the team at St Pirans.
As always Jo Bartlett has written a story full of warmth, the importance of family and friendship and although this story covers hard hitting topics such as mental illness and loss, these are covered sensitively and with compassion.
The slow burn of the friendship between Esther and Joe was wonderful and the support he was able to give her professionally really interesting.
I really enjoyed the storyline from Caroline’s pov - her struggle with the menopause was such an important story to cover and again handled with care.
I’m really hoping it isn’t too long before we get the chance to return to St Pirans in the not so distant future.

This is the second in the series and the story continues where the previous one left off. This one focuses on Esther, who has broken off her engagement and is rooming with her best friend Danni, who are both working at St.Pirin’s Hospital. Joe Carter, Danni’s brother returns from Australia after a breakup and to take a new job at the hospital. Joe and Esther grow closer as they work together to help a troubled patient. Esther’s mother is settling into retirement with her husband who is losing his zest for life and does not want to do much of anything.


I enjoyed the second installment in this series. It was fun to see the continuation of Esther and Danni’s friendship, as well as all of the goings in at St Pirin’s. The story of the troubled patient was pretty intense but well done. It was an interesting read about love and loss, mental health issues, second chance, and slow-burn romance set in a small town in Cornwall. Hopefully, there will be more in the series. Definitely recommend this read!


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After just reading the first book in this new series by an author I enjoy reading very much I was more than eager to dig into Finding Friends at the Cornish Country Hospital and get an update on the characters' lives. Though this is a series it can be read as a standalone, but why would you do that when both books are so much fun.
The first book has Danni's story and now we have Esther's story. Esther was going out with Lucas, Danni's ex but the jerk cheated on her. There is so much going on in this book, so many side stories that I am hoping to see a continuation of one that will develop into out next book in the series. There is also Caroline, Esther's mom. They say retirement can be really rough on a couple not used to being around each other all day long. As Caroline tries to engage her husband in activities to spend time together and have a closer bond, he seems to be pulling the opposite way, away from her. It was very realistic seeing Caroline and her husband's story as often times happens with long married couples. They both has misconceptions about how the other feels and secrets are so damaging in relationships.
Danni's brother Joe is in town from Australia and working in the same hospital. Things seem to be a great match with Esther but how could things possibly take a romantic turn when he will be here for such a limited time?
Once again, I enjoyed the realistic hospital setting and meeting the patients. There is a bit of a charged atmosphere with the hospital staff dealing with mental illness, as kindness is thought to be so much more. It had me feeling creeped out a bit.
The author does such a great job of drawing the reader into the character's lives and having you right there with them. Such a strong story line, it kept my attention and had me eagerly reading it. I am hopeful there will be more in this series because I am not ready to let these characters go quite yet.

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As a fully fledged fan of Jo Bartlett books, I couldn’t wait to return to The Cornish Country Hospital for the second book in her latest series. Whist I am a lover of reading a series in order where possible, you could happily read this as a standalone ( I do recommend all books by Jo anyway though!)
This time we focus on Esther and how she is coping following her recent break up from (the awful) cheating Lucas. As she is Danni’s best friend we also get to see how her romance with Charlie is progressing from the first book in the series.
I love Esther’s characters, I did in book one and even more so now. She’s lucky to be near family, but doesn’t necessarily see that things are not exactly rosy there either. Caroline, Esther’s Mum, was looking forward to having a fun filled returement with her husband, but he no longer seems bothered by her or anything she tries to do.
We also meet Joe, Danni’s brother, who sounds swoon worthy in every way. He and Esther have always got along but Esther has always fancied him, could a close friendship be in jeopardy if romance takes hold?
Fantastic, as always. I loved finding out more about each character, they have ups and downd, things aren’t smooth sailing for anyone. A traumatic event brings Esther and Joe closer together, but in her eagerness to help others Esther also puts herself at risk.
A engaging story about friendship, kindness and being there for those you love. Things are not always going to be simple but with some support you can make your way through any difficulty. It has brilliant storylines, drama, tension, romance as well as humour at times (Good olf Gwen!)
I really like this new hospital setting and look forward to reading what’s next.