Wow!
This book had quite the impact on me. We join Zoe, a midwife who’s making a new start after the loss of her baby. It’s thought provoking, well written and inspiring

The Village Midwife by Tilly Tennant is Well written with relatable characters each with their own quirks. It was easy to fall in love with Zoe and the town and people of Thimblebury. A feel good and inspiring story and a pleasure to read.

Thank you to the author, Bookouture, and NetGalley for the opportunity to preview the book.

This book follows Zoe Padbury, a midwife seeking a fresh start in the Lake District after the devastating loss of her baby and the unraveling of her marriage.Zoe’s journey is tender and deeply moving. With strength and quiet resilience, she decides to continue her career as a midwife—helping bring life into the world, even as she privately grieves her own loss. Reuniting with her warm and supportive old friend Ottilie Oakcroft (a familiar face from New Dreams for the Village Nurse), Zoe finds comfort and purpose in the welcoming community of Thimblebury.

Amidst her personal and professional healing, Zoe finds an unexpected spark with Alex, the father of one of her patients. Their relationship unfolds gently and with emotional depth, adding a layer of quiet romance to the narrative. It’s not without its complications, but it’s handled with care, mirroring the slow, steady nature of healing after loss.

This is a story that will resonate with many readers, especially those who understand the complexities of grief, motherhood, and finding hope again. As a reader with a pregnant daughter and several grandchildren, I found a particularly strong emotional connection with Zoe’s story—and I imagine many others will feel the same.

This is a moving and uplifting novel that captures the emotional nuances of starting over, making peace with the past, and finding unexpected joy in new beginnings.

The book was well written in that it stirred up all sorts of emotions while I was reading it and made me want to keep turning the pages to find out what would happen next.

I was absolutely thrilled to be introduced to Zoe in The Village Midwife and also Alex and I was happy to see characters from another series who I love. Zoe is looking for a fresh start and where better than Thimblebury. But will it be the fresh start she's looking for or will it be a disaster? The Village Midwife had me eagerly absorbing the words and falling for all the quirky characters. It's a feel good joy of a story that is so stunningly gorgeous.

It was great to be back in Thimblebury with all the characters that I have met before and love, but now we get a new character to see the little village through. Zoe was a great character and she was easily relatable to. My heart really went out to her. She loves her job and and you see that with every pregnant woman that she treats.

Watching her slowly connecting with Billie and helping her to sort her feeling out was emotional, even when it caused problems with her and Alex she stands by her advice and options to Billie. I like how there is no resolution to Billie's decision by the end of the book, leaving it open for a sequel, but also showing that real life isn't always wrapped up in a happy bow and issues take time to work through.

Alex was an interesting character and I felt he brought a lot to the story, there was a lot going on in his life, his tragic past, and his daughter struggling with a pregnancy, and also with him trying to earn a living on a farm and diversify, and then with the historical discovery. It really added depth and scope for another book or two.

I can't wait for my next visit to Thimblebury and see what everyone is up to.

Starting over seemed like the best option for Zoe Padbury after suffering from the devastating loss of her first child. She is now going through what she hopes will be an amicable divorce. Zoe had always been a busy midwife, and plans on continuing in her field despite her loss. Reuniting with her old friend Ottilie Oakcroft, Zoe decides to move to the charming Lake District.

Tilly Tennant fans first encountered Ottilie in New Dreams for the Village Nurse. The picturesque village of Thimblebury retains its warm and inviting atmosphere, and we also reunite with some of its beloved residents in this novel. Tennant’s enchanting portrayal of the village seamlessly weaves into this story, captivating readers from the very beginning.

Zoe’s compassionate nature shines through as she forms deep connections with her expectant mothers. However, her journey is far from over as her divorce remains pending. Surprised by her own feelings, Zoe finds herself drawn to the father of one of her patients, Alex. As she delves deeper into their growing connection, she realizes that he holds more significance than just being a patient’s father. She can’t help but to feel quite drawn to him, but there are still difficult waters to navigate.

What an absolutely wonderful story! As a grandmother to a bunch of grandchildren and with a pregnant daughter, I found myself particularly drawn to one of the protagonists in the story. While this particular story resonated with me, it’s likely to appeal to anyone seeking a heartwarming and emotionally resonant read. It offers a profound and uplifting reading experience. Any Tilly Tennant book is an automatic read for me, as I know I’ll always be in for a delightful experience.

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

Another lovely story about the village of Thimblebury and it's inhabitants. You can definitely read this on its own but it will tempt you to dip into the others. It's an easy read but does touch on some tricky subjects which are dealt with carefully. Wonderful characters in a beautiful setting. Enjoy a lovely read.

This wonderful story gave me such a warm fuzzy feeling! I’d heard of Tilly but not read any of her books. Now I’m wondering why the heck not! A beautiful village in the stunning Lake District, cake, alpacas and a big hairy mischievous dog called Grizzly as well as some absolutely wonderful characters you can’t help but love. I hope there’ll will be many more stories set in Thimblebury ❤️🤞

Following her recent divorce, midwife Zoe Padbury moves into Kestrel Cottage in Thimblebury. She settles in quickly, and is soon surrounded by babies and mothers-to-be. But Zoe is hiding her own heartbreak, as well as feeling lonely.

When she meets Alex, who has moved into Thimblebury as well, they soon become friends. Alex looks after his pregnant daughter, and is recovering from the loss of how wife.

With a big and special anniversary coming up for Thimblebury, everyone is involved in making the day a success.

This is a great start to a new series and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

I loved having the mixture of new characters, as well as being reacquainted with a lot of the other villagers.

The author writes great stories that draw me in and make me feel like I’m there in the village.

I always have a big smile on my face when I’m reading her books, as I love the village life that she portrays so well.

My thanks to Bookouture and NetGalley for a copy in exchange for my honest review.

Come along to the village of thrimblebury where a new midwife arrives. Can she find the new start she is looking for. Get to know the people of the village and you will fall in love .

A lovely story that really sets the scene. I loved reading about the little village in the Lake District where Zoe goes to live and I thought that the cast of local characters were great, it really made you feel like you were a part of it. There is great character development, with not everything being perfect, but that made them seem more realistic. A good bit of chicklit that you can easily fall into.

Loved it. You were back with great characters old and you met some new ones. The cakes Corrine made your mouth water. I love how the doctors practise always stops for a proper lunch. You always get a good opening chapter with Tilly Tennant and then a great story . Can read as a stand alone .Why are x husbands always pains. ? Loved it. Not sure Tilly Tennant can write a bad book.

This time we are introduced to Zoe who arrived in the role of a midwife for the village
She soon settled in , and feels warmly welcomed by the new mum's to be and the wider village.
However her ex husband has other ideas of not making her new life to run smoothly when he turns up .
Zoe meets up with one of her patients father and they begin to develop feelings for each other .
Will the future be bright for the new midwife ?

Loved this story and the catch up for some of the other characters.
Fully always manages to write a heartwarming plot and wonderful characters.
Can't wait until the next one .

Zoe moves to the Lake District in England to work as a midlife. After much heartache losing her baby and getting divorced she needs a fresh start. Being near her oldest and dearest friend, and meeting hunky Alex and his young pregnant daughter also adds to the story. Liked this one, although her ex-husband got on my nerves a bit. Otherwise would highly recommend.

This was such a lovely story, funny and romantic. I really enjoyed it and found I couldn't put it down. I love Tilly's books as they are so entertaining and engaging. Looking forward to seeing more from this talented author. My thanks to netgalley and the publisher's for giving me the opportunity to read this book in return for an honest honest review.

Another lovely story from the village of Thimblebury. This time following the new midwife Zoe. A friend of nurse Ottilie, Zoe arrives amid her divorce and is looking to start over. A really great addition that reads fine alone.

I have read Tilly's books before and enjoyed them so when I saw this one pop up, I knew I had to read it. When Zoe moves to the Lake District, she has moved for a reason, she gets stuck into her new job and is loving it being a midwife, everyone is so lovely but Zoe feels as though something is missing in her life until she meets Alex and then it suddenly hits her why. Both of them have been through tough times in the past but can they help each other find happiness again. You could tell what was going to happen in this read but I enjoyed it nonetheless. Great characters and an easy and light hearted storyline. The perfect read.

Read and reviewed in exchange for a free copy from NetGalley. I love the Village Nurse series, so was excited to read a new book set in this world. Although I enjoyed it, and it was lovely seeing many of the supporting characters from the original series (I love Corinne, Victor, and Fliss!), I wasn't as keen on Zoe as a protagonist as Ottilie, although her relationship with Ritchie added an interesting dynamic. The lack of respect for patient confidentiality irked me somewhat and took me out of the story. However, I enjoyed the focus on midwifery and would be keen to see a continuation of the series (and more bookes about Ottilie...).

if you are new to Tilly Tennant then i ask you one question. why!? because she truly is one of anyone's favourites and she holds a place with a few others as being in a class of their own. her books are amazing and this one just joins alongside them. it was gorgeous, moving, heartfelt and heartbreaking. it was filled with so much care and warmth. it was filled with all the emotions you need to make you care about the story and the characters telling us it. and onnnnnnce again i want to go to this little community and stay. i think i need to do this. somehow become magical so i can create the worlds of all my favourite authors. the world would be a better place if they were more like these places.
i love how in this book there is no ifs or buts of how this community was going to take a newbie in. she was solidly in. they were there rallying round ready for her. and this is just what our main character needed. as this book brings us a woman who needs some Tlc. shes moved to a new place and is the new village midwife. but Zoe brings with her some pain from a recent relationship and so moving from her husband and old life to the Lake District feels like just the fresh start she needs. but she isnt just enfolded into the little village, she soon becomes an important part if it,.
she also has a new patient. but the links to the new glint in her eye is something she needs to really think about. can she or should she become involved in Alex. not least because he has in own things to contend with which in the end cause a few confusions. but the interaction and growing "something" between these two is undeniable.
this book has plenty of side characters to love too. and seeing as this says "first in a..." i am sooooo looking forward to the thought of more in this series. yay!
everything is perfect for me in this novel. i wish i could award it more stars.