Book Review - Together Again at the Cornish Country Hospital by Jo Bartlett

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Title: Together Again at the Cornish Country Hospital

Author: Jo Bartlett

Format reviewed: Ebook

Source: Netgalley

Publisher: Boldwood Books

Publication Date: 3rd April 2025

Rating: 5 Stars

A lost love…

A&E Nurse Amy Spencer lives a very ordinary life in Port Kara. She loves her job at the hospital and has a great group of friends, but there is something or someone missing from her life. Amy’s tried dating but no one ever compares with the one boy that got away – Lijah Byrne.

A surprise arrival…

Lijah’s life since he left Port Kara has been what dreams are made of. But lately Lijah has started to feel hollow – the fame and celebrity he once craved now makes him feel trapped. The only place he’s ever felt safe is Port Kara… so maybe it’s time to go back home?

A reunion written in the stars.

When Amy bumps into Lijah again, she only sees the boy she once loved with all her heart. But their lives are so different now. Amy knows a rekindling of their past love will end in heartbreak, but she can’t give up her second chance to be with the man she loves.

Another brilliantly emotional and uplifting read guaranteed to have you laughing and reaching for the tissues. If you love Doc Martin, you will love this! Perfect for fans of Jessica Redland, Holly Martin and Heidi Swain.

I can't work out whether I want to cheer that we finally get Gwen as a leading lady of one of Jo Bartlett's book, or whether I want to berate the poor author for just what she put Gwen through during this book. 

For Gwen is easily one of my favourite fictional characters in recent years, she has been a tonic in all of these 3 Ports area medical romances, and is utterly fabulous, so to see her suddenly having health issues was upsetting. 

But it is a storyline that is told sensitively and I feel like this won't be the last we see of St Piran's matriarch. 

And the other focus of this book was Amy's story and romance with old flame Lijah who just happens to be back in town.  They are nowadays worlds apart and Amy is not sure whether she can dare fall for him once again. 

We also get to catch up with the rest of the regular characters from the series and there were definitely some heart in mouth moments of drama. 

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book, and am already eager to hopefully read the next book in the series, assuming there is one, or whatever else Jo Bartlett writes next!  I love this author and her setting and can never get enough of it. 

Thank you to Boldwood Books and Netgalley for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.