Tilly Tennant is at her charming best with her emotional and uplifting new contemporary romance, A Family Surprise for the Village Nurse.

Everything seems to finally be falling into place for village nurse Ottilie. Having settled into beautiful Wordsworth Cottage, the village nurse is busy planning her engagement party and is looking forward to celebrating the news with the Thimblebury community who have welcomed her with open arms. Ottilie cannot wait to share the rest of her life with her handsome fiancé Heath, however, on the day of the engagement party she gets a surprise she certainly wasn’t expecting: a young woman turns up on her doorstep claiming to be her long-list sister Fion, who wants to be part of Ottilie’s life.

It doesn’t take long for Fion to make herself at home at Wordsworth Cottage. However, her presence is driving a wedge between Ottilie and Heath. When a shocking secret about Fion comes to light, a long shadow is cast over Ottilie and her future with Heath. With her happiness in jeopardy, Ottilie will be forced to make the hardest decision of her life – and if she makes the wrong choice, she stands to lose everything she holds dear to her heart…

A Family Surprise for the Village Nurse is feel-good romance at its most enchanting. Tilly Tennant perfectly balances wit, humour, pathos and heart and writes enjoyable page-turners it is an absolute joy to lose oneself into. A captivating romance that will leave readers with a huge smile on their face, A Family Surprise for the Village Nurse is another winner by Tilly Tennant.

A Family Surprise is the third and sadly the final book in Tennant's Village Nurse series.

It was great to be back in Thimblebury and my catch up with Ottilie was long overdue. We also reconnect with some familiar faces and some new. Fion certainly was a surprise wasn't she? How DO you react to something like this?

The village and their community spirit is always a win for me. Having come from a small town like this myself I appreciate the sense of familiarity.

A thoroughly enjoyable and engaging read.

I did love the characters of Ottilie and Heath as well as the secondary characters. The friendships they have are precious. However, I have not read any of the other books and I have heard that reading them in order really develops all the characters so you get the story even more. Definitely will go back and read the backlist.

Ottilie Oakcroft, a resident of the charming village of Thimblebury, has been living a blissful life. However, her idyllic existence is about to take an unexpected turn when she discovers she has a half-sister named Fion. Amidst the excitement of her upcoming engagement with her new fiancé Heath, Ottilie and Heath are planning a grand party to share the joyous news with the entire village.

While Ottilie is thrilled about her wedding, the revelation of Fion does cause a slight setback. Despite the potential challenges, Ottilie and Heath remain optimistic about their future together. However, a few minor obstacles arise, raising concerns about the smooth progress of their future together.

Ottilie’s open acceptance of her newfound sister is heartwarming, and the village of Thimblebury, as expected, is a tight-knit community with a touch of gossip. This delightful story is a perfect one-sitting read that concludes on a high note.

Many thanks to Bookouture and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.

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Thank you Bookouture for inviting me to be part of the Books on Tour for “A Family Surprise for the Village Nurse” by Tilly Tennant. This is the third book in the series.
When I first saw the title, I thought this book was going in a totally different direction. Ottile Oakcroft is back and she (finally) gets engaged to Heath. When a surprise shows up on her doorstep, things get a little complicated.
I love this series!! The characters are engaging and the storyline makes you come back for more. The story had me guessing until the end which way it was going to go. I can’t wait to see what is in store for Ottile and Heath (and anyone else who might be around). Many thanks to the author, Bookouture and NetGalley for a complimentary copy of the book. The opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.
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This is just a really good series. I love Ottilie and Heath, as well as the residents of Thimblebury! This book was full of surprises, some more predictable than others, but I really enjoyed catching up with the group! I was so happy to see how all of the Thimblebury favorites are doing. This book manages to be a fun beach read book, a cozy Lakehouse book, or an entertaining book for a commute. The series has it all, and then some, and this newest installation is no different. I highly recommend this book/series to pretty much anyone.

A Family Surprise for the Village Nurse is the third book in the Village Nurse series by Tilly Tennant. Fans of the series will delight that there is another visit to Thimblebury but new readers needn’t worry as this can easily be read as a standalone as the author quickly brings readers up to date with what has previously happened. Although not in too much detail so as to ruin the overall plot for anyone. Ottilie Oakcroft is newly engaged to Heath and is delighted that there are so many exciting prospects in her future. After a rough couple of years she is now settled into her job as a district nurse and she is happy in her home at Wordsworth Cottage. Heath has helped Ottilie find the new her and the trauma of the past is receding although she will never forget her husband Josh whom she sadly lost through tragic circumstances.

I found myself settling easily back into the setting and it was brilliant to see familiar characters making a reappearance such as Flo, Heath’s grandmother, Geoff and Magnus who run the small local village shop, Victor and Corinne at Daffodil Farm, Ann and Daryl at Hilltop Farm not to mention Fliss, Simon and Lavender and Simon at the surgery and Stacy, Ottilie’s best friend, and her daughter Chloe. All the aforementioned characters have their roles to play throughout the story and all add to the sense of community within the village and each and everyone have helped Ottilie establish a new and positive life for herself. The clean air, rolling green hillsides, twisting roads and lanes and the wonderful people have all aided Ottilie in embracing the challenges that her new life since leaving Manchester have presented her with.

As with every book Ottilie is constantly on the go with her job and it’s a real passion for her. She always puts the needs of others before her own and has become renowned for being indispensable and well liked and valued within the community. She never seems to rest and take proper time for herself and Heath. She drops everything when someone is in need of help and support and don’t get me wrong this is a fantastic quality to possess but sometimes I felt she needed to sit back and take stock of her own life specifically the one that she was going to create with Heath. She is a chronic people pleaser and yes that is to be admired but really it’s not healthy to be like this all the time. I think at times even Heath felt a bit overwhelmed with things and left out and especially when someone new and very unexpected arrived on the scene. Saying all that Ottilie also was very hard on herself at times in that she took the problems of others and one person in particular and they almost became her issues when really they weren’t and she shouldn’t have had to fight or defend the person.

As the title suggests there is a family surprise for Ottilie and this comes in the form of Fion. Following a discussion with friends in the village Ottilie decides to do a DNA test just to see where her heritage lies etc. Little does she bargain than a half sister Fion turning up on her doorstep and realisation dawns that the man she grew up thinking was her father was indeed not. Fion literally turned up out of the blue at a surprise party and I really couldn’t get over the fact that Ottilie was so welcoming and accepting of everything. I wanted some more emotions of shock, anger, surprise, nervousness, angst and apprehension. It needed a big reaction and yes there was a reaction but it didn’t have the impact I felt it potentially could have had. If that happened to anyone in real life would you have been as welcoming with open arms now knowing that a huge part of your life as a lie? I wanted her to be angry with her mother for at least a bit but at least that anger comes out when she meets her biological father and that doesn’t turned out too well. But on reflection regarding this entire issue I suppose it’s just Ottilie’s nature that she is kind, generous, helpful and forgiving and that what else would she do? Turn Fion away and not find out anymore.

Fion really got herself ingrained into Ottilie’s life and that of the village very very quickly. Before, the reader knows it Ottilie has offered her a place to stay at her cottage. Fion starts to actively seek work as she wants to get away from her family situation which I could understand when it was explained. But I just felt a sense of uneasiness that Ottilie was being too kind too quickly. After all she barely knew the girl and things could quickly go belly up. Which they rapidly did. I think Heath could see that too much time was being devoted to Fion and that wedding plans were being pushed aside and specific time along for the couple was not possible with Fion living with them. I think at times he wanted to be truthful and honest with Ottilie as to how he really felt but he was being sensible as once words are said they can’t be taken back. There are a few little subplots along side the major plot of Fion and her arrival and how it changes Ottilie’s world and I enjoyed them all. But it’s Fion search for work which leads to the major plot of the second half of the book. At first, I was thinking oh this is all wrong and far too close to home and how can Ottilie defend Fion and perhaps the villagers are right in their reactions. But there is more going on than at first meets the eye and patience and not making too rash a judgment is needed here. I’m being purposefully vague as to say anything specific would give a significant part of the book away.

All in all I thoroughly enjoyed another return visit to Ottilie and the wonderful community that she has found herself in. It’s a relaxing, quick and easy read with just the right amount of drama, tension and excitement alongside that cosy feel good community vibe. I did think the ending was rushed as another major event happened and before the reader could digest this the story was finished which made me think there is room for another book to discover what happens next. But since finishing I have seen that Tilly’s next book will be The Village Midwife, the start of a new series focusing on a new character and really I should have guessed at as hints were dropped that a new midwife was badly needed in the village. I do hope that Ottilie, Heath and co do make an appeared in the new series no matter how big or small. A Family Affair for the Village Nurse was another delightful read in the series with lots going on to keep the reader entertained with plenty of emotion, challenges and unexpected arrivals that have you rapidly turning the pages.

A Family Surprise for the Village Nurse by Tilly Tennant


The third instalment in the Village Nurse series .
This time we hear that Ottalie has got engaged to Heath . They are in their happy bubble after informing their friends and villagers , when a woman knocks the the door and informs she is her half sister .
After the shock she invites her to stay so she can get to know her . Understandably things do not go as predicted and this throws her off in a tangent about her life and everything she thought she wanted .
As with the other books in the series great location , great characters and a lovely heart warming take .

As always Tilly doesn't disappoint in this 3rd book about the village nurse.
Interesting plot to this one with regards to Fion.
I hope we get a 4th book about Ottilies marriage to Heath.

Ottilie Oakcroft is over the moon and the happiest she has ever been. She loves her life in the quaint village of Thimblebury. Nestled in her cozy Wordsworth Cottage, she is excited for her next stage in life. Her fiancé, Heath, is her soulmate, and she is ready for her next stage of happiness.

Fion unexpectedly arrives at Ottilie’s cottage, claiming to be her half-sister and wanting to be part of her life. Ottilie allows Fion to stay in her guest room, but is it at the expense of loosing Heath? Ottilie is finally happy with the direction her life is going, but what are Fion’s real intentions?

A Family Surprise for the Village Nurse, authored by Tilly Tennant, is a lovely and delightful story that was the perfect escape I needed. This book hit all the feels for me. I laughed, I cried, and I cheered on Ottilie. She is like a sister that you don’t want to be away from. She is a true gem. I enjoyed meeting Fion, and she was a fabulous addition to the story.

This wonderful story was unputdownable. I raced through the pages as I couldn’t wait to see how it would end. This is a wonderful addition to the phenomenal Village Nurse Series. Although this story can be read as a standalone book, I highly recommend the entire series. I loved everything about this book. I highly recommend this fantastic story.

Another lovely part to the Village Nurse series.
I adore the setting, and the community in Thimblebury. Ottilie and Heath have exciting news, and a party is organised. Although a knock at door brings news that causes all sorts of issues.
Heartwarming as always with this author, and looking forward to the next instalment.
Thanks to Bookouture and NetGalley for the early copy.

Lovely to revisit Ottilie and Heath. I love a book by Tilly; it always feels like a warm hug on a cold day! Hoping there’s another book in this series though, particularly with the ending, but I’m not going to offer any spoilers, just to say that Tilly has done it again and written an amazing story that will have you rooting for the characters every time!

I read this very quickly as it was such a pleasure to read. Such an easy read and I loved the setting in the Lakes. This is a lovely series which I get into as if I'd read the others not so long ago. My thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for giving me the opportunity to read this book in return for an honest review.

Thanks to the Publisher and Netgalley for an early review copy.

I loved being back in Thimblebury.

Heath and Ottilie have a party to celebrate their engagement. But, later Ottilie receives a sure prise she wasn’t expecting which changes things..

When she meets her sister, she invites her to stay with her so that they can get to know each other. Soon, her sisters stay causes some unexpected waves in the village amongst Ottilie’s friends.

It was interesting to see the relationship between the two sisters and how they got to know each other.

Ottilie receives another phone call from an old colleague with an interesting offer. Heath too gets some news from his employer that relates to his job.

I recommend this book.

Highly recommend you add this to your kindle for a beach read!! Its warm, cozy and just one of the sweetest series I have read!

What To Expect:
⭐ Cozy + Sweet Romance Story
⭐ Couple in the start of wedding planning
⭐ A sweet small village full of characters
⭐ Some twists, turns and surprises of new arrivals and announcements!
⭐ Hallmark vibes 100%
⭐ Book 3 of a series!

My Thoughts:
Ahhh I love getting to go back to Thimblebury! While you can read these individually you will want to start at the beginning to really get to know Ottilies story, her journey AND all about who is who in the adorable little village. That said we get to go back and this time there is A LOT happening! From surprise family members popping in and the start of a wedding being planned, we get to see Ottilie as busy as ever! Her and Heath are at the start of making some MASSIVE decisions about their future but also whether that future will include staying in Thimblebury or moving back to Manchester! Along with some new additions to the village and some big announcements you won't be disappointed with how this story unfolds! I already need to know where this is going!!! I need to see where the next chapter for Ottilie and Heath is going!!!!


Synopsis:
As village nurse Ottilie Oakcroft and her fiancé Heath plan their engagement party, she can’t hide her feelings of pure happiness. She’s so settled in cosy Wordsworth Cottage and can’t wait to celebrate her exciting news with the villagers she’s come to know and love.

But, on the day of the party, as she strings up bunting and fairy lights, there’s a surprise in store. A young woman appears on Ottilie’s doorstep – claiming she’s Ottilie’s half-sister Fion and she wants to be part of Ottilie’s life.

Soon Fion’s feet are firmly under the table in Ottilie’s cluttered kitchen and Ottillie and Heath are spending less and less time alone. Ottilie loves having her sister living in the spare room, but she can’t help but notice that with no space to talk privately, she and Heath can’t see eye-to-eye.

Then a shocking secret about Fion comes to light, one that casts a long shadow over Ottilie’s own happiness and her future with Heath. Ottilie knows that family should come first, but what if it’s at the cost of her exciting new beginning?

Lots of surprises await you with reading A Family Surprise for the Village Nurse. So MANY unexpected situations arise for Ottilie and Heath.
Ottilie is the community nurse in Thimblebury. Newly engaged and trying to plan her engagement party.
I love the characters in the story and the friendships they have with each other. Though there is a fair bit of gossip going on as with most small communities.
I encourage you to read the books in order. There is so much backstory to each character that is very important to know about.
All opinions expressed are my own.

Read and reviewed in exchange for a free copy from NetGalley. I have really enjoyed the previous books in this series so was excited to read the latest installment. Unfortunately, I don't think I enjoyed it quite as much as the previous ones, as I was not as invested in the main storyline, nor did I feel its portrayal was particularly realistic. However, it was lovely to go back to Thimblebury, and as ever, I think one of this series' biggest strengths is the rich, diverse, and well-rounded supporting cast - I loved seeing Fliss, Lavender, Ann, Corinne, Victor, Stacey et al again. The closing chapter left me excited for the next book in the series; I am looking forward to reading the next chapter in Otillie and Heath's lives.

The third book in this amazing series following Ottilie and the villagers of Thimblebury. Ottilie a community nurse has a lot going on in her personal life in this book alongside her fiancé Heath. Easy to read chapters with the characters we’ve previously met plus some new ones. Thanks to Tilly and her publisher. Please write more in this series. I can’t wait Thanks also to NetGalley

A third outing for the Village Nurse which could be read as a standalone novel but probably best to read in order as past events are influential. The book opens with Ottilie and Heath’s engagement party but a surprise guest arrives who changes things for the couple. A story dealing with secrets and family relationships it also shows how a small, close community can be helpful and supportive but also become judgemental and vicious. It ends with something of a cliff hanger so I’m looking forward to the next book.

My favourite of the series so far. I love the setting and the characters. .
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