Another lovely read and catch up with the Cornish girls.
The war is still going on and things are continuing on in Porthcurno until one of the girls has to be let go from The Eastern House where they work. Lily has received a letter from their friend Eva saying that she should come and work at St Ives with her, a convalesce home for wounded soldiers. It is the perfect opportunity to get out of Porthcurno and leave bad memories behind.
Lily embarks on her new journey while Eva is following her own, caring for flight lieutenant Max Carmichael and many others at the convalesce home. Max saved Eva during a time in London and Eva is now determined to nurse him back to health.
With Christmas just around the corner we follow the every day lives of the people working and being cared for at the home. An enjoyable read with more loveable characters that make this book a delight to read.

Thanks to Avon Books UK and Net Galley for the advanced copy.

What a delightful story to ring in the Christmas season. It seems World War II is endless and the Cornish girls are feeling it. Lily, Eva and Rose all have issues they are dealing with privately but their professionalism keeps their problems at the door of the convalescent home where they are working tirelessly to care for the casualties of war.

I enjoyed this book for the glimpse it gives into the lives of women of a different era who display courage and fortitude that comes with serving others. The lives of these women, though this is a work of fiction, could be the story of our mothers, grandmothers or aunts. I admire their courage and fearless dedication to duty while finding ways to live, love and celebrate.

Betty Walker's characters come alive, whether it is piling into an old ambulance for a Christmas visit, waiting it out in a dank bomb shelter or calling rescuing abused orphans, this book will keep you on your toes while keeping the spirit of the season alive.

"Christmas with the Cornish Girls" continues the story of Eva, Lily, and Rose as they minister to the wounded soldiers at a WWII convalescent hospital. Eva wants to help the love of her life heal and walk again, so they can be married. Will they ever achieve this happy day? Lily joins Eva in her nursing work, and finds her new calling in life. Rose harbors a secret love, but her sister's prior claim on the man keeps Rose from declaring her true feelings.

This story of three dedicated nurses, set during World War II, includes plenty of action and drama, as well as heartwarming romantic moments. Although the title refers to Christmastime, the story begins several months before the holidays. Each woman plays a starring role in her own lifestory and dramatic events. Secondary characters and children add interest to the novel. This is a clean read, without explicit sex or strong language. Although this continues the series about the Cornish girls, it can be read as a standalone.

I received this novel from the publisher and from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. The opinions expressed here are entirely my own.

Christmas with the Cornish Girls by Betty Walker is the second book in the series that follows the lives of three young women and their families during World War II. In the first book, Hazel, Eva, and Violet all worked together at a base located in Cornwall. Now, Eva has moved on to be a nurse at a convalescence home, where the flight pilot who saved her life during her time in London, is not living. She encourages young Lily, who is Violet's niece, to join her there as she cares for the wounded soldiers. Hazel and Violet stay behind and are not discussed as much in the book, although they are present and have some pretty amazing moments too. Rose is the head nurse at the home with Eva and Lily and her story interweaves beautifully with the others. Join the Cornish girls as they fight against the problems of war, try to save a young boy from a terrible fate at a nearby orphanage, and fall in love.
I really enjoyed this book. I am so glad we got to hear more about the girls. And, I really hope that we are not done! I am looking forward to more of Lily's story, as well as her sister Alice.
Thanks to NetGalley for the chance to read this book. All opinions are my own.

Yet another brilliant novel from this author and a real pleasure to read. Set in St Ives during WW2 if follows the lives of the Cornish girls and their war work plus social lives. Great read 5 stars.

Thanks to Netgalley and publisher for this e ARC

Betty Walker is at it again. Her second book in the Cornish girls series is captivating and attention grabbing.

Reading through each character in the plot, you cannot help loving them.

I do not want to give out spoilers but this book is amazing. The book cover is beautiful and the plot is realistic.

What is more amazing is that, this book is a perfect read for the Christmas season we are in!

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are mine.

I liked this second book about the Cornish Girls and how their life was progressing. We are introduced to Sister Gray who's story unravels. She is determined to solve the secrets behind the treatment of the children at the orphanage. The book had a nice ending and I would like to read more about "The Girls" .

Thankyou Netgalley.

It’s 1941 and the bombs are still falling when we return to St Ives to celebrate Christmas with the Cornish Girls.
With the war ongoing, Lily is feeling anything but festive. That is, until Eva asks if she’ll join her in working at an officers’ convalescent home, lifting her spirits no end.

Eva came to St. Ives to be near the man who almost gave his life to protect hers. But will the wounded pilot ever help to heal himself by opening his heart to love?

Rose suspects the local orphanage is mistreating its charges – and it’s her job to uncover the truth before it’s too late…

This is the second time that we meet the Cornish Girls – we first meet them in “Wartime With The Cornish Girls” and it was fantastic to be reunited with them again in this book. If I’m completely honest, it took me a little while to remember who was who, and what their relationships/friendships were with each other but once I did it was another glorious read and lovely and festive in the run up to Christmas.

Saying that, this can be read as a standalone story, but is probably better read as a set as you develop a relationship with the characters and cheer them on.

This book really did have everything in it that you could want – romance, historical story lines and it will have you cheering the goodies, and booing the baddies!

Another fantastic book by Betty Walker.

I enjoyed this second book in the series. Eva, Lily and Rose each excel in their own ways while working and living in Cornwall at a convalescent hospital during WWII. Next door is an orphanage that shares a bomb shelter with the hospital. Several intersecting storylines that inspire hope during wartime.

Christmas With the Cornish Girls by Betty Walker is a freestanding novel but also a continuation of a story already started. It is primarily about Eva, a nurse, and Lily a nurse-in-training at a rehabilitation center opened in a private manor in St. Ives, West Cornwall in 1941, early in the war. Lady Symmonds had loaned Symmonds Hall for the purpose along with an adjacent building in which she kept an apartment. That building housed an orphanage. Most of the men stayed for a while as their wounds were serious and extensive. Eva had a sweetheart housed there. In the previous book they had been in London when there was a bombing raid and Flight Lieutenant Max Carmichael had pushed her to safety, sustaining some burns and a spinal injury that kept him immobile. She would not accept the fact that he no longer thought they were a march. New characters at the hospital were Sister Rose, Dr. Lewis Lanyon, and Dr. Edmund Lanyon, Lewis' grandfather, semi-retired.

This is a very character driven novel without an overlying plot. There were plenty of smaller stories to keep one engrossed. Rose was sour, pretty much due to the fact she had been in love with Dr. Lewis forever, but her younger sister had swooped in and then gotten drafted to work in a munitions factory up north. Soon she would come back and claim him. Eva was frustrated that Max would no longer consider her because he though his injuries made him no good for her, and Lily was a frightened little bird with no self-confidence. The mix of these personalities and more made for great reading. We weren't part of this world for the duration of the war, but long enough to get to know them all. It is a smashing book and they have entertaining lives. I highly recommend it.

I was invited to read a free e-ARC of Christmas With the Cornish Girls by Avon, through Netgalley. All thoughts and opinions are mine. #netgalley #avon #bettywalker #christmaswiththecornishgirls

This is the 2nd book in the series, set in Cornwall during WWII. It was a a light historical fiction book set at Christmas, and I enjoyed reading it.
The first book, Wartime With the Cornish Girls, tells how a group of girls left London because of the bombings. There’s a top secret facility where a few of them work.
This book tells the story of nurses in a convalescent hospital for badly wounded soldiers. There’s an orphanage next door as well. The nurses see some awful wounds, endure aerial bombardment, and some of them fall in love with their patients. Lily from the first book comes to the hospital to be a nurse’s aide and train to be a nurse at a same time. She plans a Christmas party for the hospital and orphanage.
It was interesting to read how they managed to have a party with food rationing in effect. The descriptions of some of the wounded are horrifying to imagine. If you like WWII historical fiction that’s on the lighter side you’ll like this book. 4 stars.
Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Another compelling story featuring the Cornish Girl. It can be read as a stand-alone as it's not a follow up to the previous story.
I was happy to catch up with the characters, loved their relationship and the vivid historical background.
The plot is engrossing and there's a lot going on including some romance.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine

Lily, Hazel, Eva are back along with Lily’s family plus we get to meet Sister Rose Gray (a nurse). Thanks to budget cuts, Lily needs a new position. Eva writes to Lily about an opening as assistant nurse at Symmonds Hall Convalescent Home for Wounded Servicemen near St. Ives where Eva works as a nurse. Rose is Eva and Lily’s superior, and she is a tartar (a real stickler for the rules). Rose is in love with Dr. Lewis Lanyon, but her beautiful younger sister, Elsie has laid claim. Rose is worried about the children in the orphanage next door. She feels that something is amiss with the caretakers and is especially worried about young Jimmy. Eva loves Flight Lieutenant Max Carmichael who is recovering at the hall from a spinal injury. Max has been told that he will never walk again, and he has given up hope. He refuses to consider a future with Eva. Lily has been put in charge of the Christmas party for the hall and she has no clue how to accomplish the daunting task. Christmas with the Cornish Girls by Betty Walker takes us back to 1941 with the characters from Wartime with the Cornish Girls. I recommend reading the series in order (it will help you to know the characters, and what has happened to them). I thought Christmas with the Cornish Girls contained good writing with a steady flow. The characters are developed and relatable. I enjoyed the beautiful descriptions of Cornwall. We follow the day to day of life of Eva, Lily, and Rose at Symmonds Convalescent Home. We get to see how difficult it was to manage the large facility with limited staff and resources. There was so much uncertainty, turmoil, loss, and violence. They had to find joy where they could during these tumultuous times. The point-of-view switches between Ivy, Rose, and Eva. I enjoyed seeing Lily and Rose change over the course of the book. I think Lily leaving home for the new job was the best thing that could happen to her. I love the Christmas feel in the later part of the book. The Christmas party was the highlight of the story. I loved the ending and appreciated the epilogue. Christmas with the Cornish Girls will leave you smiling and a good feeling in your heart.

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

This is a fabulous and heartwarming new book in the WW2 series, by Betty Walker.

It continues with the lives of the characters from the first book. It’s best to read the first book so you are aware of the characters and their story and how it’s moving on in this book.

Eva, Lily and Rose work at a convalescent home that’s for wounded soldiers. The book describes their happiness and sad times, as well as their romance, while they work through what effects the war has on their surroundings and themselves.

It had you either laughing or crying at what they were going through, but found the book unputdownable as I wanted to continue reading to know what happens next.

I highly recommend this series.

A lighter take on WWII Christmas fiction book
Set in a convalescent home for soldiers In Cornwall,
The characters are well developed and engaging.
Heartwarming friendships and romance….makes for a beautiful story.
Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher and author for the opportunity to read this book for my honest opinion. All opinions expressed are my own.

Eva has become a nurse to be closer to the soldier who saved her life, but he keeps pushing her away, telling her she’s better off without him.

Lily has joined the hospital staff at the recommendation of Eva, and is immediately tasked with planning a Christmas party for the patients.

Rose is in love with the young doctor, who has an unspoken agreement with her sister, Elsie. Rose takes out her own unhappiness on Eva and Lily, but when she suspects children at the attached orphanage are being mistreated, she finds herself seeking Eva’s help.

The second in a series, CHRISTMAS WITH THE CORNISH GIRLS has a surprising amount of suspense for a romance. The setting is evocative, the characters well-developed and engaging. You needn’t have read the first book in the series to enjoy this one, but you should because it is also good. #ChristmasWithTheCornishGirls #NetGalley

This is a really nice story and although I hadn't read the first one in the series it didn't mean I couldn't read and enjoy this one, the same characters pop up in both books but some of the back story is explained, might be best to read the first one but not necessary.

This is the second book in the Cornish Girls series, although I haven’t read the first one - ’Wartime with the Cornish Girls, I enjoyed this one.

Set in England, it is 1941, during the war, in St. Ives, and Christmas is around the corner. These young women are busy tending to the officers who have been wounded in the war. Eva wanted to help one in particular, a man who saved her life, but was wounded in the course of protecting her. Eva’s friend Lily joined her with some mixed feelings, her fear being overcome by her desire to join in this worthy endeavor with her friend, and her compassion for these men. And then there’s Rose, who can’t seem to limit herself to just her job nursing these men back to health when she notices disturbing trends at the orphanage next door.

Of course, with a war going on, there are moments of tension, there are also many more moments of genuine acts of caring for these men, and efforts to help them keep their spirits up, despite their present situation. And, yes, even a gentle hint of romance as the holidays approach, and the Christmas party these women are preparing for has them working extra hours, and their options limited along with supplies, but they are determined to provide a night that will remind them of better days. It was easy to envision this all, and I can easily see this being made into a movie, the kind that would be watched again each year as the holidays approach.


Pub Date: 25 Nov 2021

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This is the second book in The Cornish Girls series and picks up in the wake of Wartime with the Cornish Girls and in the lead up to Christmas 1941. I haven’t read the first book and although some of the same characters feature in this second book, it is a self-contained story that works well as a stand-alone. The story picks up in October 1941 in Porthcurno, West Cornwall with eighteen-year-old Lily Fisher, her younger sister, aunt and gran having left Dagenham for the relative safety of the countryside four months earlier. Eva Ryder, a family friend and daughter of the Colonel who heads up the Eastern House listening post, has recently taken a job as a nurse at Symmonds Hall Convalescent Home For Wounded Servicemen in St Ives to be near the American airman who saved her life.

When an vacancy arises and Eva contacts Lily with an offer to become a trainee in the officers’ convalescent home it gives Lily an opportunity to get away from the bad memories of a handsy great-uncle. In immediate charge of Eva and Lily is forbidding Sister Rose Gray who has resigned herself to the fact that when her younger sister returns from her war work she will marry Dr Lewis Lanyon, a man whom Rose works alongside and also loves. An orphan herself, Rose, has other pressing concerns about what she suspects is mistreatment of the children residing at the adjoining orphanage, also financed by the benefactress of Symmonds Hall. Meanwhile new girl, Lily, is charged with organising the residents Christmas party on a rationed, shoestring budget and Eva is struggling to stop her American pilot, Flight Lieutenant Max Carmichael, giving up all hopes of recovery from his spinal injury and marrying her.

Unfortunately this novel felt like a pretty weak example of wartime sagas and left me with the distinct impression that the author had simply read a few, bypassed the research and knocked her own saga series out. In the book Lily Fisher’s family come from Dagenham which is not the East End and wasn’t even considered to be in London until 1965 yet the author persists in using the two locations interchangeably. It was sloppiness like this which characterised the entire book with Eva, a Colonel’s daughter who had been to finishing school, occasionally speaking in the manner of Lily from Dagenham rather than with the plummy voice she was described as having. An undemanding and heartwarming read, albeit a very predictable one that is eminently guessable from early on.

Christmas with the Cornish Girls
by Betty Walker
Pub Date 25 Nov 2021 | Archive Date 27 Nov 2021
Avon Books UK, Avon

General Fiction (Adult) | Historical Fiction | Women's Fiction

A feel good story bringing together three young women together in sisterhood during wartime in 1941 at a convalescent home in St Ives Cornwall. Lily a shy 18 year old just gone through some non-wartime trauma wishes to hide away from everything then decides to do her part for the war she goes to St Ives. Lily decided to work alongside with Eva her friend who went into nursing to nurse Max an American pilot back to health. Sister Rose is changing from holding her closed heart to becoming open and letting both Lily and Eva become friends with her. Rose not liking how orphans are being mistreated next door goes to find out what’s happening. Certainly a beautiful heartwarming story which details relationships and friendships the three Cornish girls are embracing during wartime.

Even with being a second book of a series Wartime with the Cornish Girls; it’s rather easy to pick up the story without reading the first book. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves to read historical fiction- romance, wartime fiction- romance or womens fiction.

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