{"product_id":"the-village-midwife-a-completely-gorgeous-and-feel-good-romantic-comedy-9781836186212","title":"The Village Midwife: A completely gorgeous and feel-good romantic comedy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWelcome to Thimblebury, the charming stone village nestled in the rolling hills of the Lake District, where midwife Zoe is hoping for a bright new beginning...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen midwife \u003cstrong\u003eZoe Padbury\u003c\/strong\u003e moves into Kestrel Cottage, high on a misty hill above the village of Thimblebury, everyone rallies round to make sure she doesn't feel lonely. And as she begins her job at the doctor's surgery, dealing with expectant mums and helping to bring newborns into the world, warmth begins to flood back into her battered and broken heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut the evenings are long and as Zoe sits on her cornflower-blue sofa, looking at the golden peaks crowned by clouds, she can't help but wish she had someone to share her new life with. Her ex-husband treated her badly, but it's still hard to resist his warm and loving messages begging for a second chance. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDistraction arrives when she meets \u003cstrong\u003eAlex\u003c\/strong\u003e out walking his shaggy grey dog, and discovers that he will be moving in next door. 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Fans of Jessica Redland and Shari Low will fall head over heels for \u003cem\u003eThe Village Midwife. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat everyone is saying about Tilly Tennant: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003cstrong\u003eLiterally couldn't put it down!\u003c\/strong\u003e Makes you laugh and tugs at the heartstrings, all in one go!... \u003cstrong\u003eabsolutely perfect!\u003c\/strong\u003e... breath-taking... made me cry and it made me laugh... filled me with warm feelings.' \u003cem\u003eStardust Book Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003cstrong\u003eI was hooked!\u003c\/strong\u003e Every chapter left me wanting to carry on reading. \u003cstrong\u003eMy housework and family have pretty much been neglected whilst I have read this!\u003c\/strong\u003e... This is the perfect holiday read, or lazy Sunday afternoon read or that perfect distraction to a dreary weekday commute.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003cstrong\u003eI loved every minute of it\u003c\/strong\u003e... \u003cstrong\u003eI was glued to my Kindle\u003c\/strong\u003e for a few days that's for sure!... A really brilliant read that will leave you hooked even after a few pages.' \u003cem\u003eThe Cosiest Corner\u003c\/em\u003e, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003cstrong\u003eFantastic\u003c\/strong\u003e... If you've not read any books by this author, why the heck not?! 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Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Aww what a \u003cstrong\u003ebeautiful read this was!!!\u003c\/strong\u003e... fantastic... \u003cstrong\u003emade me laugh out loud\u003c\/strong\u003e... an absolutely gorgeous read.' \u003cem\u003eBookworm86\u003c\/em\u003e, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-7671936\"\u003eTilly Tennant\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Bookouture\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/20\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 346\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.75lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.81h x 5.06w x 0.77d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781836186212\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1836186215\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-FIC\"\u003eFiction\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-FIC044000\"\u003eWomen\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-FIC\"\u003eFiction\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-FIC027250\"\u003eRomance | Romantic Comedy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bookouture","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48460545982701,"sku":"9781836186212","price":15.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/8097\/6621\/files\/img_ef163d6c-6031-4947-9f9e-05ae6ababc08.jpg?v=1753665957","url":"https:\/\/sureshotbooks.com\/products\/the-village-midwife-a-completely-gorgeous-and-feel-good-romantic-comedy-9781836186212","provider":"SureShot Books Publishing LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}