Nice cosy quaint murder mystery/love story ... very predictable. I did love the little village and the characters that lived there but felt I was left wanting more from this book . It was a nice easy listen though that didn't take much thought process.

A Helping Hand for the Village Nurse by Tilly Tenant is a sweet story about Ottilie’s life as she adjusts to life after her husband’s death. This was the first book I’ve read by this author. The book address issues involved with grief and having to “start over” in life. I enjoyed the characters and the relationships Ottilie developed in her new community. The romance was less important to me than the friendships in this story. After reading this I will definitely keep the author in mind when in the mood for a cozy story.

Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture Audio for the advanced copy. I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

A sweet small village(town) story about loss, love old and new, friendships, kindness, the importance of community, new beginnings and more. Ottilie is in need of a new start after her police officer husband is killed in the line of duty. She needs a place to feel safe and needed where she can get through the day and maybe, just maybe start to mend her broken heart and soul. She buys an lovely new home near a river in the village of Thimblebury where she gotten a new job as a nurse. She is hoping to keep so busy so she can the heartache she is experiencing can heal and she can again feel needed. This is a story of 2 steps forward and 3 backwards and just when she is ready to call it quits, she finally finds the community, acceptance, comfort hope she is craving. The narration was wonderful.

"A Helping Hand for the Village Nurse" by Tilly Tennant is women's fiction set in Thimbleberry, a small village in England.

After Ottilie has a personal tragedy, she moves from the city to a small village to start over. She is the village nurse, and over time, the villagers take her into their circle like family. At the same time, curmudgeonly Flo needs help, and Flo's adult grandson, Heath, is distrustful and harsh. Over time, he opens up to Ottilie, and then we have an enemies to lovers trope. It's a sweet romance with no spice.

This book is about starting over, dealing with grief, overcoming hardships, and the strength, support, and love of community. And there are alpacas!

For a relaxing kind of book and a good break from thrillers or horrors, try this one.

Characters - 5/5
Writing - 5/5
Plot - 4/5
Pacing - 3/5
Unputdownability - 4/5
Enjoyment - 4/5
Narration - 5/5 by Katy Sobey
Cover - 4/5
Overall - 34/8 = 4 2/8 rounded to 4 stars

Thank you to Netgalley, Bookouture Audio, and Tilly Tennant for providing this audiobook in exchange for my honest review.

This was a cute book, but man was the romance SLOW. I don’t know if the author is just waiting for the rest of the series or if anything will actually ever happen.

I received an ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

being a nurse, i loved this book!!!! it's so cute and the narration is very well done also. highly recommend to all audiences!!

Thank You Net gallery for the advance copy,

Having read other Tilly Tennant books, I knew that they have always been enjoyable.

This was no exception.

This book was about Nurse called Ottlie who had experienced the worst kind of bereavement, and moved to village called Thimlebury.

After a not so warm reception she began to be accepted and start to enjoy life until a flood strikes and ruins her home.

The village pull together and an unlikely friendship develops with Heath.

This book was fantastic and a really enjoyable listen would really recommend.

I can't put into words how much I enjoyed this book. Wasn't expecting it to be so refreshing, and the fact that it was a very quick read just adds on. I have no complaints of this audiobook. The characters, setting, narration, storytelling, everything was completely on point. The MC is a young newly widowed woman, who makes the move to a countryside town to get a fresh start. As her life changes, she makes new friends, learns more about herself, faces some hardships, and has a little romance. I love the combination of tropes and sub-genres in just the right proportion to keep the story engaging and fun. Highly, highly recommend this novel, better still in audio format.

First and foremost, this is not a romance story, but rather a story of self-discovery and acceptance of one's emotions following a trauma with a romance sprinkled in.

A Helping Hand for the Village Nurse by Tilly Tennant follows Ottilie Oakcroft as she transitions to a new life as the village nurse following the traumatic loss of her husband. As Ottilie moves into her new cottage (Wordsworth Cottage) in Thimblebury from Manchester, she crosses paths with countless characters who support her as she recovers and settles into her new position in life, both personally and professionally. She quickly earns the support and familial affection of her neighbors and patients, and when disaster strikes Wordsworth Cottage, they are quick to help her rebuild.

During this time, Ottilie meets Heath, the grandson of one of her patients, who is processing his own trauma. Throughout the story, Heath provides Ottilie with support, friendship, and a safe space for her to process and overcome her loss. Overtime, their acquaintance grows into friendship and eventually something more.

Tilly Tennant did a wonderful job creating a space for her characters to grieve and grow. Each member of Thimblebury is going through their own obstacles, and the small-town relationships reflect the unconditional love of a found family. I also really enjoyed the fact that while Ottilie and Heath came together in the end (and I mean the very end), the storyline did not focus on the development of their relationship. Instead, story focused on Ottilie and her processing her husband's death and how her newfound family supported and uplifted her, and how she in turn supported and uplifted the other residents of Thimblebury during their times of need.

I would like to thank the NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for providing me with this ARC edition in exchange for my honest review.

Tilly Tennant's “A Helping Hand for the Village Nurse” introduces readers to the charming village of Thimblebury and a delightful cast of quirky but realistic and endearing characters. From the feisty Flo to the food-motivated alpacas, to the gossip-loving, matchmaking villagers, this book is an absolute treat. The story is full of emotion and depth. The banter and slow-burn romance between the main characters is fun to see play out. I could also listen to the narrator, Katy Sobey, narrate any book. Her voice is up-beat, she uses different voices for each character, and really brought the book to life. I'm looking forward to listening to the next addition to this cosy series.

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Congratulations Tilly on yet another absolutely stunning page turning read!!! A stunning start to a new series!!!

Yet another absolutely stunning escapism page turner by the extremely talented Tilly!!! Her fantastic and evocative writing skills will pick you up and sweep you away to the stunning Lake District leaving you looking at the beautiful scenery surrounding you, smelling the fresh air and warm your heart throughout!!! I was completely invested and immersed in the storyline and was absolutely devastated when I came to the end and realised I had to unpack my suitcase and return to rainy Wales. The scenery, atmosphere, village and characters all came to life around me and I am absolutely landed that this book is just the first in what promises to be a gorgeous series!!! What an absolutely gorgeous start to a series it is too!!! An absolute emotional rollercoaster coaster ride of emotions from laughter to heartbreak, joy to devastation and everything in between!!! The storyline is filled with tragedy, romance, friendship, family, community and everything you could ever ask for in an amazing page turner!!! I gave up counting how many times I told myself one more chapter just to HAVE to know what happened next as this happened over and over until I ended up devouring the whole book in one sitting!!! This would make an absolutely gorgeous movie that I would love to see made!!! This book is a stunning page turner which will have you feeling warm and fuzzy inside. Living in a small village myself Till portrays life in a small community perfectly with everyone knowing everybody else and also willing to help out when disaster strikes! The atmosphere was gorgeous and I loved the setting. It made this book a perfect book to read anywhere and anytime from on the beach in the middle of the day or curled up in fire in the middle of the night. I would love to see this book turned into a movie I would be the first in line to watch it!! I listened to the audiobook version of this book which is narrated by Katy Sobey who did an absolutely fantastic job of narrating the characters ensuring you could really hear their emotions in their voices. Between Tilly's fantastic descriptions and Katy's brilliant narration regardless of which version of this stunning book you read prepare to be swept away to Thimblebury in a blink of an eye!!

Well done Tilly on yet another stunning book!!! This is exactly why you are one of my favourite authors and here's to your next success 🥂!!!

The characters were are well defined, strong and realistic. I became completely invested in not only Ottilie and Heath but every single one of the fantastic, unique and larger than life characters. Each and every character was brought to life thanks to Tilly and Katy and I really felt as if I was right next to them throughout feeling and seeing absolutely everything they were seeing and feeling. I loved seeing the interactions, friendships and more between all of the characters and they will definitely stay with me for a long time. I cannot wait to meet them all again in the next book in 'The Village Nurse' series which is called 'New dreams For The Village Nurse' which is out on the 29th July and available to preorder now! I am already counting down the days!!! Congratulations Tilly on creating another fantastic group of amazing, relatable and unforgettable characters!!

Overall a stunning emotional page turner that will sweep you off your feet and take you on a gorgeous break away.

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Otillie moves to this village for a fresh start. New place, new people, new job. Ones where people do not know her husband was recently killed in the line of duty. As she struggles to make it work, and create connections, she keeps bumping into Heath. A man hurt badly by his ex-wife. Otillie and Heath find comfort in each other.

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.

This book is a cozy and sweet little romance that takes place in the small charming village of Thimblebury, UK. Ottlie Oakcraft has lost her policeman husband in the line of duty and she is grieving fiercely. In order to try to begin her life anew she moves to become the village's country nurse. Here she meets many new and quirky friends and begins to become an integral part of village life. She is almost happy again. And then her sweet cottage is flooded in a freak storm and she is devastated because she cannot afford repairs and feels she must sell up and leave. But the villagers have other ideas. They do not want to lose their new friend and nurse and offer to help repair Ottilies home. Ottilie reluctantly agrees and as the village comes together to help her recover her new home she is healed from her heartbreak in more ways than one. This is a charming story that many people will enjoy. I listened to the audio version and the narrator was very good.

Many thanks to Net Galley and Bookouture Audio for a chance to listen to an ARC copy of this book.

A nice romance set in a lovely country village with a community we all wish we had. Our heroine is a nurse grieving over the tragic loss of her husband making a huge life change to try and move on. She fully involves herself in the village and they embrace her. She thinks she will never love again, until she meets the lovely Heath, who has demons of his own to battle. Nicely done.

I listened to this on audiobook.

This has been an absolute delight of a story, highly enjoyable with lots going on. There were a few emotional scenes but also heartfelt ones and funny laugh out loud moments too. This story really this have a bit of everything.

I really liked the main character of Ottilie, she certainly hasn’t had it easy but I applaud her for her new start in star and throwing herself into her new job as nurse in the village. You can see straight away just how dedicated she is and how much she cares. When disaster struck, I can’t say as I blame Ottilie for almost running away / taking the easy way out, think I’d have done the same. But yay to the neighbours / community coming together to help. Just lovely to see.

The whole story was very well written and I love how other characters in the story have their own little stories that play out within the main story too. You really do get a feel for other characters, not just the main ones of Ottilie and Heath.

I believe there is going to be a second book that follows on from this one and so I truly can’t wait to read the next instalment.

The narrator Katy Sobey was a new one to me, but she did a smashing job of telling the story, she gave each character their own unique voice and it made the story flow very nicely indeed.

After a horrific tragedy, Ottilie Oakcroft moves from busy Manchester to Thimblebury, a village nestled in the Lake District of England. Looking for a change of scenery, Ottillie begins her job as the village nurse and finds that living amongst the community she cares for means that there is always someone who needs a helping hand.

When disaster strikes, Ottillie almost gives up her dream of living in the idyllic English countryside. However, the community she lives in refuses to let her go and several of the village’s residents take it upon themselves to help Ottillie in her most desperate time. Amongst the village residents, Heath, the grandson of one of the elderly villagers, makes it point to lead the repair efforts. As Otillie and Heath open up to each other, Otillie finds new hope for something more.

Listening to the audiobook helps paint a storybook picture of Thimbleburry and I felt that the narration truly enveloped me into the English countryside.

Rating: 4/5 ⭐️s - Enjoyable and fluffy read. I loved the relationships Otillie built and her community. Visiting Thimbleburry and the Lake District of England makes me wish my own lakeside vacation was coming sooner. I admire Otillie and her resilience and caring nature despite the heart wrenching tragedy she faces early in the book.

Thank you Tilly Tennant, Bookouture, and NetGalley for the ARC audiobook! I enjoyed listening to this enchanting and heartwarming story.

I am drawn to books about nurses, so this was a must read. I enjoyed this title…it was a cozy read. If you are a fan of found family vibes and the idea of trying to start your life over after tragedy, this book could be for you.

Cozy, Sweet, reiventing yourself after tragedy, finding a soft place to land-and heal, old-folks who say exactly what they want with little care for feelings…Read this.

I was happy when I Finished

4.5 stars!
This book was so cozy and cute! The best way I can describe it is that Otillie, Thimblebury, and the residents of Thimblebury are so CHARMING. While the story had some heart wrenching and serious sub plots, the way the community comes together to help one another, celebrate one another, and be together is just really lovely.
This book was super heartfelt and I really loved that while the re was a bit of an undercurrent of a love story with another character, it wasn’t the main plot of the story. This felt much more like a love story for Ottilie and herself as well as the new community she was building. It felt like I was really getting to know the townspeople and had a really easy time picturing the town, the residents, and putting myself into the situations. I have already started to recommend this book to friends and will definitely continue. This was the perfect palate cleanser read- feel good, cozy, heartwarming, and optimistic.
Although this was the first book I have read by Tilly Tennant, it will not be the last!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this audiobook in exchange for an honest review.

This was a sweet small town romance. I adored the small town theme of everyone coming together to help someone in need and really liked how many people helped to set the romantic scene. This was a great romance.

Thank you Netgalley and bookouture for the alc. My opinions are being left voluntarily. Not sure what thus books message was, I wish I knew... it started off strong first 5 yo 10% was interesting then fell off the wagon. I found the side characters more interesting then the fmc.

3 5/5☆