A Fresh Start at the Cornish Country Hospital

When life changes in an instant, how do you find the courage to begin again?

A&E doctor, Eve Bellingham s life changed forever the night her fianc Max was the victim of a brutal attack. Now, two years later, she has moved her life to Cornwall and is working at St Piran s Hospital, helping his family cope as Max struggles with his devastating injuries.

But though Eve s loyalty has never wavered, the man she loved is gone. Annie - Max s mother - still clings to the hope that one day everything will return to how it was, but Eve isn't so sure it ever will. Torn between duty and despair, Eve feels trapped in a life that no longer fits.

Then she meets Felix Grainger, the dedicated occupational therapist helping Max towards independence. With kindness and quiet strength, he awakens feelings Eve thought she d lost forever.

To seize her second chance, Eve must risk breaking the only family she s ever known. Because sometimes, letting go is the bravest way to begin again.

An uplifting and heartwarming story by bestseller Jo Bartlett set in the gorgeous community of Port Agnes.

Praise for Jo Bartlett:

'Stunning setting, wonderful characters, and oozing with warmth. A triumph from Jo Bartlett.' Bestselling author, Jessica Redland

'Perfectly written and set in the beating heart of a community, this story is a wonderful slice of Cornish escapism.' Bestselling author, Helen J Rolfe

'I was drawn in from the first word, I ve laughed and cried, what a really lovely story' Reader Review

'I would highly recommend this book for a bit of fantastic escapism and love conquering all.' Reader Review

'A heart-warming tale which I enjoyed reading very much.' Reader Review