Massive thanks to Tilly, NetGalley and Bookouture for the eARC! I am absolutely in LOVE with this series and absolutely honored to be allowed to read this before it was released!

What to generally expect:
⭐ Grieving + Guilt
⭐ Romance + Friendship
⭐ An overarching story of small town life and the people

First I want to say I didn't know Tilly had written multiple series before finding her. The first in the Village Nurse series is how I found her. I fell in love with the story, the characters, the village, but most of all the way Tilly weaves a lighthearted story. It truly feels like a warm hug reading these. While this is the second part of the story there is enough depth & description to read this as a standalone book!

In the second part of the Village Nurse storyline we find ourselves back in the lakes with main character and village nurse Ottiile. She is getting more settled and building a life for herself. One big thing we find is that Ottiile is busier than ever. Her relationship with Heath is definitely evolving but so is her relationships with her life in the village. She is busy filling her time volunteering & helping others. We also see her coming up on the 1st anniversary of the death of her husband.

This book is definitely more focused on Ottiile and the struggles she is having. She is struggling with balance, grieving her late husband while also trying to move on with her life. She is dealing with a lot of guilt, a lot of self doubt, but also she is beginning to dig out of all of it.

You find changes happening in the village, a new visitor who might be staying longer. Story of intrigue, love, and friendship. It's truly something I have loved in Tillys writing. You will get depth of the characters and their relationships as Tilly does an extraordinary job of making you fall in love with all the characters in her story. You will root for the couples to find their ways together. You will also root for the village! I couldn't put it down and read it in a WHOLE DAY!

I already can't wait for the next one and hoping we haven't seen the end yet!

Synopsis:
Ottilie Oakcroft can’t imagine living anywhere but the village of Thimblebury. Since moving there after her husband’s death, the villagers have welcomed her with open arms, and it’s been a long time since she’s felt this happy. Another reason for the sparkle in her eyes is her blossoming romance with Heath, who showed her that second chances at love can happen.

But when a chance meeting with Heath’s glamorous ex-wife Mila sparks a terrible argument between the pair, and with Ottilie’s patients keeping her too busy to repair the cracks in their relationship, things begin to feel a little shaky. Especially when Simon, a handsome new GP with dark eyes and broad shoulders, arrives in Thimblebury, and Heath shows a jealous side that Ottilie has never seen before…

Ottilie knows how lucky she is to have found Heath but when she discovers that Mila has been secretly visiting Thimblebury she fears the worst. Heath tries to reassure her, but why did he keep Mila’s visits a secret? Did Ottilie make a mistake when she opened her fragile heart or is she letting the hurt from her past stand in the way of their future?

Favorite Quotes:

The millions of little acts of kindness that happen every day are what makes the world tick over, not the grand gestures that everyone notices.

‘...it might sound to someone who didn’t know that you were calling me a lush.’ Ottilie laid a hand on her heart. ‘I’d never do that! I mean, you can sink more booze than a navy but that’s beside the point…’


My Review:

I adore Tilly Tennant and have reveled in every one of her engaging and nimbly penned tales that I’ve been lucky enough to pick up.
This volume was an easy-to-follow, entertaining, and thoughtfully written continuation of the Village Nurse series, and I delighted in book two as much as the first installment.

I enjoy this clever scribe’s wry wit and authentic village characters. Her descriptions of the village residents and encounters are as humorous as they are defining. I often feel as if I could easily recognize the inhabitants of her stories if I met them on the street. I’m looking forward to more of these gently endearing tales.

Small village
Interesting characters
Romance
Relationships
Grief
This is the second book in the series. I enjoyed reading the first book as well as this one.
The romance aspect between the two main characters, Ottilie and Heath, have a few ups and downs when a new doctor comes to the village.
A heartwarming story that I enjoyed very much.
Thank you NetGalley, Bookouture and the author for the opportunity to read this book for my honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.

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

I enjoyed reading this book.

For Ottilie living in the small village of Thimblebury, she can’t think about living anywhere else, and is enjoying her life as a nurse, helping residents out of hours with any medical issues, as well as the volunteering she does which keep her busy.

Heath and her relationship continues to grow, but the appearance of his ex isn’t good news for them.

Simon arrives to start work at the surgery in place of her boss, and Heath isn’t that happy about it.

There is a lot going on throughout the story, Ottilie caring for her friends, going the extra mile for them.

I recommend this book.

A gentle romance set in the lakes. An ideal lazy summer read. A few twists too keep you guessing but not too much to think about.

This follows Ottilie, a village nurse in Thimblebury in the Lake District. I hadn’t read the first book in this series but I had read that this could be read as a standalone.
It was such a warming book, I think because I live in a village and it felt very reminiscent, plus I love going to the Lakes in holiday.
Thank you NetGalley, Tilly Tennant and Bookouture for this ARC, all opinions expressed are my own.

In the second book of the series, we return to the Lakes and follow Ottilie, the nurse. The story resumes shortly after the events of the first book, but it provides enough background on the characters and previous events to be read as a standalone.

Ottilie and Heath are in a relationship, and the narrative explores their ups and downs, featuring some significant twists. Everything seems almost too perfect until it isn’t. Ottilie senses something is wrong but can’t pinpoint it. When she finally discovers the truth, it’s a major plot twist that I don’t want to spoil. The revelation leads to a dramatic upheaval, forcing Ottilie to confront many issues. I enjoyed watching her self-reflect, recognize her tendency to prioritize others over herself, and ultimately stand up for her own needs. It was empowering and relatable at times.

The secondary storyline of Stacey and Simon was heartwarming. I’m really happy for them after all their heartache; they deserve happiness. I appreciated how cautious they were with each other. I can’t wait to see what comes next for Ottilie, the village nurse.

Ottilie Oakcroft is still loving the small community life and working as a nurse and volunteering for a few community projects is definitely keeping her busy. Her relationship with Heath is still going strong but Heath's ex Mila seems to be stirring trouble. When new hot doctor Simon arrives Heath's jealous side comes to surface. I enjoy reading about all the medical issues that arise and I love that Ottilie goes well and truly above and beyond as a nurse. It's not just her career it's who she is as a caring person. I feel like I am a part of the characters lifestyle and I loved catching up with them all again and look forward to finding out what they have been up to in the next book!

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an eARC of this novel!
‘New Dreams for the Village Nurse’ follows the village nurse, Ottilie, as she continues to build her life and relationships in Thimblebury. As she builds a stable foundation in her day-to-day life, the surgery center that Ottilie works at is forced to adapt to a new temporary doctor. This new change causes a shift in some of Ottilies relationships.

I thoroughly enjoyed reading about the small town of Thimblebury, where everyone knows everyone - and everyone can’t seem to keep quiet about eachother. The interactions amongst the people in the village was amusing to read, and it makes the reader feel like they are partaking in the community events. I also enjoyed that the author includes real problems that Ottilie must face - the relationships feel like real relationship issues, and I loved that we could see the main character have complex emotions during the story.

Another fab read by Tilly Tennant. I love being back in Thimblebury with Ottilie and all the community. It has a lovely feel to it and I really enjoyed it. Hope this isn’t the last one in the series.

widow, beach-read, gentle-story, lake-district, small-town, romance*****

A lovely comfortable read about nice people. The characters are so real that you hope to meet them "off the page". Ottilie Oakcroft is the village nurse since coming to Thimblebury after her young husband died. She has a supportive group of villagers who appreciate her and a relationship with Heath. All is not smooth sailing with the romance, but it becomes more solid with time. I really loved the escape.
I requested and received a free temporary EARC from Bookouture via NetGalley.
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Ottilie Oakcroft is still busy working as a nurse for the local people. She also loves to volunteer for just about everything, which means there isn’t a lot of time for her budding romance with Heath.

When Simon joins the practice as a locum doctor, Heath seems to become jealous, and Ottilie wonders if all will be well with their relationship.

With Mila (Heath’s ex-wife) showing up and causing trouble, Ottilie ends up with a lot on her plate.

This is book 2 in this wonderful series, and I have very much enjoyed being in the village of Thimblebury again.

I’ve loved getting all the gossip from the locals, and seeing the same characters again, but getting to know them a bit more.

I felt as though I was there and part of the village, I could picture it all in my head. Such beautiful storytelling from the author.

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

Another wonderful book with Ottilie Oakcroft. It’s so easy to escape into these stories. What an amazing choice for a beach read this summer!

New Dreams for the Village Nurse by Tilly Tennant

Ottilie Oakcroft can’t imagine living anywhere but the village of Thimblebury. Since moving there after her husband’s death, the villagers have welcomed her with open arms, and it’s been a long time since she’s felt this happy. Another reason for the sparkle in her eyes is her blossoming romance with Heath, who showed her that second chances at love can happen.
Next episode in this heartening story set in the Lake District - also my own place of living so very much enjoy stories set within it .
Ottilie is such a believable character, and I love that she has integrated perfectly in Thimblebury ( I like trying to guess which village this best seems like ! )

We are back in the Lake District and the idyllic village of Thimblebury where Ottilie Oakcroft is fast becoming part of the village. This is the second book in the series and still full of the wonderful characters we met in book one.

I would think for anyone picking up this book thinking it is a one off there is enough recap of each character so you can follow the storyline without having to read the previous book. Although you do get a good background on the villagers by having read "A Helping Hand for the Village Nurse",

Ottile moved to Thimblebury for a fresh start, she bought a house, started a new job and then met Heath. The two are now in a relationship but it is still early days and they are still getting to know one another. There romance so far seems to be full of twists and turns but the pair are working on making a go of things. Then enters Mila, Heaths glamorous ex-wife who causes another rift between the pair. He self doubt makes her second guess everything in her life and her relationship with Heath.

As I mentioned previously, I love all the characters in this book, especially Flo she is still my favourite. The community is full love lovely people who just want to help and look out for each other with such a wonderful sense of community. I would so love to live somewhere like this.

Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Expected publication July 29, 2024

This is the story of Ottilie and Heath and their blossoming romance which kind of takes a turn when the Village gets a new doctor , Simon as Fliss's husband Charlie has a heart attack and she needs to be with him. Heath goes with Ottilie Manchester to visit Josh's grave on his 40th birthday and there she meets his ex wife Mila. . Meanwhile Simon and Ottitlie become friends and Heath is a little jealous. See what all happens in this story as it is A VERY GOOD READ. It might surprise you of the things that happen.

New Dreams for the Village Nurse takes the reader back to the Lake District and back to beloved characters Ottilie, Heath, Flo, Stacey, Fliss, Lavender, and quite a few new additions! What I loved about this book is how it is grounded in everyday life rhythms, relational highs as well as insecurities, moving on after loss, and dealing with the unexpected curve balls life will throw. Ottilie and Heath are at the point in their relationship where they deeply care about one another, but they don’t have the security of those who deeply know one another. There is a lot of tension and strife in this book, but I feel like it accurately reflects some of the growing pains seen in relationships as they mature. There were some unexpected curve balls which certainly added to the depth and character development. In the midst of it all, there are still plenty of laughs and humorous moments. This is still Thimblebury after all, and the characters are still quirky and lovable.
I received a complimentary copy from the publisher via NetGalley and all opinions expressed are solely my own, freely given.

Loved this one! Great and fun read. Highly recommend.
Many thanks to the publisher, Netgalley, and the author for my ARC.

"New Dreams for the Village Nurse" is the second instalment of The Village Nurse series. Although it can be read as a standalone, I'd recommend reading the first book first to fully enjoy the characters and the village of Thimblebury in the Lake District where this book is set.

The story centres around Ottilie Oakcroft, the local nurse who has recently moved to this tiny village for a second chance. Ottilie is a very caring person and the village has accepted her with open arms. Although I haven't read the first book, many reviews indicate that this one picks up where the first one left off. The community feel of the village is heartwarming, drawing you in right from the start with its wonderful characters and storylines.

The second book in the series was a wonderful read. Ottilie is settling into village life, helping out where she can, seeing Heath. setting up new groups to enhance village life.. Things start to become unsettled and they are working with a new doctor and all that entails. I love the friendships and village life and the way that even the difficult characters are really invested in the village community. We see newfriendships starting, old friendships cementing and people wanting to make village life even m0re special.
I am looking forward to catching up with them again soon.